BigBT's Workout Journal [Archive] - Page 7

BigBT

12-26-2007, 09:40 AM

Thanks for all of the well wishes, guys and gals. I hope you all had great holidays.

Back at it bright and early this morning. I've changed up the workouts for legs and shoulders a bit. I'm off GVT with those, but am still concentrating on low weights/higher reps to add some size. I've come to realize my legs (squats and presses) are just weak. i've been apprehensive about going to heavy on any of these movements as I've had some knee problems in the past. My goal for the coming year will be to steadily increase my weights in those areas. Legs and Shoulders today:

Squat:
205 x 6
205 x 6
185 x 8
155 x 10
135 x 12

Magnum Leg Press:
270 x 8
270 x 8
180 x 10
180 x 10
180 x 12

Superset:
Leg Extensions:
210 x 8
195 x 10
165 x 12

Lying Hamstring Curls:
140 x 8
130 x 10
110 x 12

Arnold Press: (first time with these, so I was very unsure about weight)
30s x 8
35s x 8
30s x 10
30s x 10

BB Front Raise: (again, weights were a guess this week)
30 x 10
30 x 12
20 x 15

Seated Lateral Raise:
20s x 10
20s x 10
20s x 10

Reverse Pec Deck Flye:
60 x 10
60 x 12
60 x 15

Have a great day converting those holiday calories to muscle!

chrisbute

12-26-2007, 05:59 PM

Hi Brian

I had to do Arnold's a few times with light weights in front of a mirror. I honestly don't notice how they hit the shoulder any differently than a regular DB shoulder press. I do Arnold's from time to time to change things up.

Thanks for your comment in my journal. I stirred things up with that thread, but I learned a lot as well!

ArchAngel'73

12-27-2007, 03:34 AM

Hi Brian, how was your Christmas?
Now we're talking my speciality, legs.
Like Layne said, if you want big legs you're going to have to learn to handle some pain.
Squats are awesome, but at over 6 feet, they will limit you.
Go crazy on the leg press. You'll be able to lift more then squats and more weight = more muscle.
I'd put squats after the leg press, they will fry anything that isn't already.
Great workouts bro! Strong as bull!!!

BigBT

12-27-2007, 10:18 AM

I had to do Arnold's a few times with light weights in front of a mirror. I honestly don't notice how they hit the shoulder any differently than a regular DB shoulder press.

This was my first time doing them Chris. I felt that they hit the front delts quite a bit and the rotation really made me concentrate on stability. I had to drop the weights quite a bit from a standard press. I'm going to continue to do them for the next six weeks or so and see how they do for me.

I'd put squats after the leg press, they will fry anything that isn't already.

Once again, throwing it in the face of conventional wisdom aren't you??? :) I'll give that switch a shot. I have a feeling I won't be able to get through one set of squats afterwards, but if the presses will give me a stronger workout, I'm game. Thanks for the suggestion.
And you are right about squats and height. They really suck, as do dead lifts, bench press, hell just about anything. I love being tall, but I'd love to lift as if I were 5'-8" to 5'-10" just to feel the difference.

BigBT

12-27-2007, 10:20 AM

Today was my light day for chest. This really wears me out for some reason. I use a two minute rest between all sets and sometimes it doesn't feel like enough....

Bench Press:
185 x 10
185 x 10
185 x 10
190 x 10

Incline DB Press:
40s x 25
40s x 25
40s x 25

Decline DB Press:
40s x 25
40s x 25
40s x 25

Flat DB Flye:
30s x 25
30s x 25
30s x 25

20 minutes on the treadmill.

Have a great day.

orca

12-27-2007, 10:43 AM

Good looking workout. Lot's of reps. How's the treadmill treating you?

BergMuscle

12-27-2007, 01:30 PM

Brian, your "light day" looks a lot like my regular (semi-heavy) day.
Some guys have just too much strength! :D

ArchAngel'73

12-28-2007, 03:55 AM

Once again, throwing it in the face of conventional wisdom aren't you??? :) I'll give that switch a shot. I have a feeling I won't be able to get through one set of squats afterwards, but if the presses will give me a stronger workout, I'm game. Thanks for the suggestion.
And you are right about squats and height. They really suck, as do dead lifts, bench press, hell just about anything. I love being tall, but I'd love to lift as if I were 5'-8" to 5'-10" just to feel the difference.

LOL. I'm always unconventional.;) Conventional training = conventional results.
Any time Brian. You may not get many sets or reps in for squats, but they will hurt like no others you've done before.
My bench has always been hampered by my height. I used to tell myself it didn't affect my squatting, as I get a little older, I've changed my mind.
Deads I've felt, as well as read and heard, that height gives you an advantage for some reason. Can't figure that out.
I also find it interesting that chest days suck the wind out of you so bad.
Maybe if you didn't do so many freakin' reps you might not be tired? :p
Great workout BigBT!

BigBT

12-28-2007, 07:45 AM

How's the treadmill treating you?

I'm enjoying it, but I have come to find out that I run on the outside of my left foot. It's been in a bit of pain the past week. I need to find some shoes that will compensate for this.

Brian, your "light day" looks a lot like my regular (semi-heavy) day.
Some guys have just too much strength! :D

Thanks! You obviously didn't see my leg day.......(no strength in THAT one :) )

Deads I've felt, as well as read and heard, that height gives you an advantage for some reason. Can't figure that out.

I've heard that as well. I'd like to meet the 5'-4" guy that came up with that gem.

BigBT

12-28-2007, 07:50 AM

Arm day today. I got through the entire workout with relatively no pain in my right bicep, so I think I've been giving it a pretty good rest and my heat treatments have been working.

Close Grip BB Curl:
75 x 10
75 x 10
65 x 12
65 x 12

Incline DB Curl:
40s x 8
40s x 8
30s x 10
30s x 10

Hammer Curls:
45s x 10
40s x 12
40s x 12 (oops, supposed to be 35s x 15)
35s x 15

Cable Curls:
60 x 10
60 x 10
50 x 12

Triceps Giant Set: (4 rotations)
Skull Crushers:
75 x 10
75 x 10
75 x 10
75 x 10
Seated OH DB Extension:
75 x 10
75 x 10
70 x 10
70 x 10
2 Arm DB Kick Back:
15s x 10
15s x 10
15s x 10
15s x 10
Close Grip Pushup:
8
8
10
8

To those of you that can go heavy on the kickbacks and maintain form, I am in awe of you.

Have a great day!

Izzy04

12-28-2007, 08:07 AM

Hello Brian!

Hope you had a great Xmas!

Nice job on the arm wo. I'm glad you're not feeling any pain...

Have a great day!

BigBT

12-28-2007, 10:27 AM

Thanks, Izzy. I'm expecting a "Go Pats" in my journal from you tomorrow!

Tifflex

12-28-2007, 05:58 PM

Impressive arm workout Brian. I am in awe of your incline db curls...nice job!

flywheel99

12-29-2007, 09:06 AM

Thanks, Izzy. I'm expecting a "Go Pats" in my journal from you tomorrow!

GO GIANTS!!!

Izzy04

12-30-2007, 07:15 AM

GO GIANTS!!!

MOUHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAH

WE DID IT WE DID IT WE DID IT!!!!!!!

OMG I have never been so nervous! I couldn't fall asleep after.

We are perfect OMG!

Thank god you didn't watch you would have died!

Hope you have a great Sunday

BigBT

12-31-2007, 08:38 AM

GO NEW YORK TEAM THAT WILL FALL VICTIM TO THE UNSTOPPABLE MACHINE THAT IS THE PATRIOTS!!!

Way to pick the loser again, Jon. Being a Lions fan has corrupted your ability to think within the boundaries of common sense. However, please keep picking against the Patriots. It's become as much luck as Izzy in her sexy Patriots avi.

OMG I have never been so nervous! I couldn't fall asleep after.

We are perfect OMG!

Thank god you didn't watch you would have died!

I agree completely, Izzy! It is a very good thing I was not able to watch it. Even driving home listening to the second half I had to turn the radio off a few times. I will say, however, that the stress level was better than caffiene! I hope that it does nothing but snow like crazy in Foxboro for the next three weeks. Congrats!

BigBT

12-31-2007, 08:45 AM

There was absolutely no reason for me to have a good workout today. I have been fighting a cold and have had almost zero energy. I took yesterday off and should have done the same today, but I couldn't bear not being in the gym for a third day in a row. I'm glad I went because I had an incredible workout. Most of my numbers improved (some drastically). I hope I have the same energy level tomorrow for my heavy chest day. Back and Traps today:

Front Lat Pull Downs (Wide Grip):
135 x 7
150 x 7 +15
150 x 7 +15

BB Rows:
185 x 7
185 x 7
195 x 7 +10

One Arm DB Rows:
50 x 9 +5
55 x 9 +10
60 x 9 +15

Reverse Grip Lat Pull Downs (Narrow Grip):
135 x 9 +30
150 x 9 +30
150 x 9 +15

Straight Arm Seated Row:
150 x 11
150 x 11
150 x 11

Back Extensions:
12
15 +3
15 +3

Upright Rows:
75 x 8 +25
85 x 8 +25
75 x 10 +25
75 x 10 +25
60 x 12 +20

DB Shrugs:
100 x 10 +20
100 x 12 +20
100 x 15 +20

Some of the increases are very deceiving. I think a lot of them had to do with the fact that this was my second time with this routine so what I did last week was just a "feeling out" period for what weights I was comfortable with. However, I got a really good pump today from the workout. I'm now in the mindset for a power nap before the festivities tonight.

Have a very safe New Years Eve!

Getsum

12-31-2007, 11:33 AM

Awesome work Brian! Gratz on the increases!

BergMuscle

12-31-2007, 12:27 PM

Awesome work Brian! Gratz on the increases!

x2 from me, Big Brian. You seem to always put up the big numbers, even when you don't feel 100%.

ArchAngel'73

12-31-2007, 12:48 PM

Looks like you should be sick more often. :p
Great workout Brian!
Happy New Year brother! Please remember where the toilet bowl is when it gets to be too much. ;) :D

carigrrl

12-31-2007, 02:44 PM

and to think you were maybe going to be proud enough just that you went! :)

WTG!

Happy New Year! Can't wait to see what we do this year!

BigBT

12-31-2007, 02:52 PM

Awesome work Brian! Gratz on the increases!

Thanks, man. I'm sure there was some sandbagging going on there, but I'll take them just the same.

x2 from me, Big Brian. You seem to always put up the big numbers, even when you don't feel 100%.

Thanks, Berg. As long as I can get the big numbers on my chest tomorrow, I'll be content.

Looks like you should be sick more often. :p
Great workout Brian!
Happy New Year brother! Please remember where the toilet bowl is when it gets to be too much. ;) :D

Luckily, the porcelain bus days are wayy behind me. I'm too loaded up on dayquil at the moment at any rate. I'll have a glass or two of wine and be done with it. I've got to get to the gym tomorrow!

and to think you were maybe going to be proud enough just that you went! :)

WTG!

Happy New Year! Can't wait to see what we do this year!

Thanks, Cari. I hope big things are in store for all of us in the coming year!

Tifflex

12-31-2007, 03:17 PM

Very nice workout Brian! Way to end 2007:). Happy new year to ya!

Seosaid

12-31-2007, 06:22 PM

Happy New Year Brian!!!!!!!

I wish you everything you want and everything you didn't even think about but will make your life even better once it happens ;)

I'm happy we "met" I simply adore you!

BigBT

01-01-2008, 11:12 AM

Very nice workout Brian! Way to end 2007:). Happy new year to ya!

Thanks, Tif. I wish you the best in the new year!

I wish you everything you want and everything you didn't even think about but will make your life even better once it happens ;)

I'm happy we "met" I simply adore you!

I just got everything I wanted :)

BigBT

01-01-2008, 11:19 AM

Today was supposed to be heavy chest day only, but since I lost a day over the weekend due to my cold, I have to start making up time to get back on schedule, so I added shoulders.

Bench Press:
255 x 6
260 x 6 +5

Incline Bench Press:
225 x 6
225 x 6

Decline Bench Press: (this has become my ego boosting exercise!)
260 x 4 +15 and a short lived PR
275 x 4 +20 and a PR

Pec Deck Flyes:
240 x 6
255 x 6 stack :(

Arnold Presses (finally getting the hang of these):
35s x 8 +5
40s x 8 +5
40s x 10 +10
40s x 10 +10

BB Front Raises:
50 x 10 +20
40 x 12 +10
30 x 15 +10

Seated Lateral Raises:
20s x 10
20s x 10
20s x 10

Reverse Pec Deck Flyes:
75 x 10 +15
60 x 12
60 x 15

As was the case with the back workout, I think I have finally identified the weights that I can use for my shoulders. I have an opportunity to move up a bit more on a few, but todays weights really felt right. Have a great day!

CapitalJay

01-02-2008, 04:11 AM

Great workout, Brian, and congrats on the PR. I like doing shoulders & chest on the same day, but it definitely is a long workout! :)

flywheel99

01-02-2008, 06:05 AM

hey brian,

are you changing your program at all for 2008?

NuclearArms

01-02-2008, 06:19 AM

Great way to start the New Year Brian. PRs always feel good and are motivators.

BigBT

01-02-2008, 05:58 PM

Great workout, Brian, and congrats on the PR. I like doing shoulders & chest on the same day, but it definitely is a long workout! :)

Thanks, Jay. It felt pretty good, but I prefer the shoulders on my leg day. Even the little bit of pressing before I got to them made them a bit more tired than I like.

hey brian,

are you changing your program at all for 2008?

Not for the year, Jon, but I am going to consciously try to find a few programs that I like. All of the routines I've chosen for now are mass bulding. At the end of this twelve week phase I'm going to try and cut for the first time. I'd really like to see some abs this year, as well as see some of the muscles I've been busting my ass for lately.

Great way to start the New Year Brian. PRs always feel good and are motivators.

Thanks, Nuke. I hope they keep coming, too.

Hibiscus09

01-02-2008, 07:26 PM

I bet you have some great abs! I'm sure you'll be able to "find" them.

Happy 2008!!!

ArchAngel'73

01-03-2008, 03:16 AM

You're one strong guy!!!!
Congrats on the PR's, way to kick butt!

CapitalJay

01-03-2008, 04:13 AM

Not for the year, Jon, but I am going to consciously try to find a few programs that I like. All of the routines I've chosen for now are mass bulding. At the end of this twelve week phase I'm going to try and cut for the first time. I'd really like to see some abs this year, as well as see some of the muscles I've been busting my ass for lately.

Hey there Brian! I was under the impression that "cutting" is best done by simply modifying the diet and adding some cardio. Are there really cutting "plans"?

BigBT

01-03-2008, 05:25 PM

I bet you have some great abs! I'm sure you'll be able to "find" them.

Happy 2008!!!

Thanks, Hibby! When I do find them, you might just find me on the beach with you this summer! (I'd get harpooned in my present state)

You're one strong guy!!!!
Congrats on the PR's, way to kick butt!

Thanks, Brian. I'm trying to get to the right weight, so there will probably be a few jumps until I level off.

Hey there Brian! I was under the impression that "cutting" is best done by simply modifying the diet and adding some cardio. Are there really cutting "plans"?

That's what I'm going to research over the next few months, Jay. Diet and cardio play a huge part, but by changing weight amounts and reps, I think there are ways to burn fat off the muscles as well. Hopefully I'll find something that is palatable.

BigBT

01-03-2008, 05:33 PM

I had to double up workouts again tonight, but I should now be on track (at least for a few days, until my travel kicks in again). This was a much longer workout than I wanted, close to 90 mins to complete, but my muscles are completely shot. I had some real nice gains in legs (mostly due to this being the second rotation through, so the first week was just experimental) and I'm happy about those. Legs and Chest (light day) tonight:

Squat:
205 x 6
205 x 6
185 x 8
155 x 10
135 x 12

Leg Press:
320 x 8 +50
370 x 8 +100
320 x 10 +140
320 x 10 +140
270 x 12 +90
again, don't be too awed by these increases. I really went too light the first time through.

Superset:
Leg Extensions:
210 x 8
210 x 10 +15
195 x 12 +15

Lying Hamstring Curls:
140 x 8
140 x 10 +10
120 x 12 +10

Bench Press:
185 x 10
185 x 10
195 x 10 +10
195 x 10 +5

Incline DB Press:
40s x 25
40s x 25
40s x 25

Decline DB Press:
40s x 25
40s x 25
40s x 25

Flat DB Flyes:
30 x 25
30s x 25
30s x 25

Have a great night. I hope to visit some journals later this evening.

flywheel99

01-03-2008, 06:11 PM

At the end of this twelve week phase I'm going to try and cut for the first time. I'd really like to see some abs this year, as well as see some of the muscles I've been busting my ass for lately.

This should be your theme for the year. Or your journal title.

"Brian's Busting My Ass to See My Muscles" journal...

Jordo1

01-03-2008, 06:25 PM

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This should be your theme for the year. Or your journal title.

"Brian's Busting My Ass to See My Muscles" journal...

Looks good to me... You're definitely off to a great start this year!

ArchAngel'73

01-04-2008, 02:42 AM

That's what I'm going to research over the next few months, Jay. Diet and cardio play a huge part, but by changing weight amounts and reps, I think there are ways to burn fat off the muscles as well. Hopefully I'll find something that is palatable.

Here's my $.02
There is a great deal of controversy over "spot reduction". It is 90% a myth. A recent study done did show that spot reduction was possible, but the effects minimal. We're talking maybe 5%-10% of a difference, mostly dependant on genetics.
There are no programs that burn fat specifically, trust me, 19 years of research, NOTHING! You're best bet for cutting/dieting is to increase overall volume as this uses more cals. Or diet and cardio.
You also want to monitor your strength levels, frequently. This will help determine if you are burning muscle vs. fat, although not %100 accurate, it does help. I suggest a few more strength sets then normal, just to keep everything strong and not cause the muscle to atrpohy due to underuse/under fiber recruitment.
IMHO, stick with the GVT while you do this. Its familiar and has volume you need.

NuclearArms

01-04-2008, 05:14 AM

It's always tough to find the right weight at the start of a new regime. One of the problems with changing up at the start of the year.

Looks like you found the groove and right weight.

Have a great weekend.

Izzy04

01-04-2008, 07:34 AM

Hello Brian!

When you find your abs, I want to see pictures.

Cutting is so much fun :(:(:(

I don't do cardio when I cut, of course I'm a big fan of Charles Poliquin so I might be biased but he thinks ( and I believe) that it's even more effective if you cut using a specific rep/set/rest period scheme so that you get a aerobic weight trainig wo as opposed to an anabolic one. If you want I could PM you that stuff I have the book at home. I never did fmore then 10 min of cardio during my contest prep.

Can't wait to see you on that beach ;)

BigBT

01-04-2008, 05:01 PM

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This should be your theme for the year. Or your journal title.

"Brian's Busting My Ass to See My Muscles" journal...

It might not be the name of my journal, but it's definately in the back of my mind at all times.

Looks good to me... You're definitely off to a great start this year!

Thanks, Ty. At least I made it through week 1!!

Here's my $.02
There is a great deal of controversy over "spot reduction". It is 90% a myth. A recent study done did show that spot reduction was possible, but the effects minimal. We're talking maybe 5%-10% of a difference, mostly dependant on genetics.
There are no programs that burn fat specifically, trust me, 19 years of research, NOTHING! You're best bet for cutting/dieting is to increase overall volume as this uses more cals. Or diet and cardio.
You also want to monitor your strength levels, frequently. This will help determine if you are burning muscle vs. fat, although not %100 accurate, it does help. I suggest a few more strength sets then normal, just to keep everything strong and not cause the muscle to atrpohy due to underuse/under fiber recruitment.
IMHO, stick with the GVT while you do this. Its familiar and has volume you need.

If you type that much, it counts as $.03. I think we are on the same wavelength, you just present it better! :) Thanks for the input.

It's always tough to find the right weight at the start of a new regime. One of the problems with changing up at the start of the year.

Looks like you found the groove and right weight.

Have a great weekend.

Thanks, Nuke. It is fun getting into the grove once you find it.

Hello Brian!

When you find your abs, I want to see pictures.

Cutting is so much fun :(:(:(

I don't do cardio when I cut, of course I'm a big fan of Charles Poliquin so I might be biased but he thinks ( and I believe) that it's even more effective if you cut using a specific rep/set/rest period scheme so that you get a aerobic weight trainig wo as opposed to an anabolic one. If you want I could PM you that stuff I have the book at home. I never did fmore then 10 min of cardio during my contest prep.

Can't wait to see you on that beach ;)

Do they have beaches in Canada? ;) I'd love for you to PM me some stuff. I'm always up for learning something new. If it works, you'll be the first to get pictures in the spring!

BigBT

01-04-2008, 05:06 PM

A pretty good workout tonight. A bit of a bad day of work towards the end, so it took me a set or two to get into the right mindset, but once the stress burned away it was smooth sailing. Bis and Tris tonight:

Close Grip BB Curl:
75 x 10
75 x 10
65 x 12
65 x 12

Incline DB Curl:
40 x 8
40 x 8
35 x 10 +5
35 x 10 +5

Hammer Curls:
45 x 10
40 x 10
35 x 15
35 x 15

Cable Curls:
60 x 10
60 x 10
60 x 12 +10

Triceps Giant Set:
Skull Crushers:
75 x 10
75 x 10
75 x 10
75 x 10

Overhead DB Extension:
75 x 10
75 x 10
75 x 10 +5
75 x 10 +5

DB Kickback:
15 x 10
15 x 10
15 x 10
15 x 10

Close Grip Pushups:
10
10
10
10

Triceps got a great workout tonight.
Have a great night!

BigBT

01-05-2008, 11:07 AM

Back and Traps today:

Front Pull Downs (wide grip)
150 x 7
155 x 7 +5
155 x 7 +5

BB Rows:
195 x 7 +10
200 x 7 +15
200 x 7 +5

Single Arm DB Row:
65 x 9 +15
65 x 9 +10
65 x 9 +5

Reverse Grip Pull Downs (narrow grip):
150 x 9 +15
165 x 9 +15
165 x 9 +15

Straight Arm Rows:
150 x 11
150 x 11
150 x 11

Back Extensions:
12
15
18

Upright Rows:
85 x 8 +10
85 x 8
75 x 10
75 x 10
60 x 12

DB Shrugs:
120s x 10 +20
120s x 12 +20
120s x 15 +20
My gym only has up to 120 lb dbs. I will probably increase reps with these before I go back to BB.

Have a great Saturday!

Hibiscus09

01-05-2008, 11:22 AM

Ha,ha -- I'm a possible harpoon victim right now also. :D

Great job on the workouts!! :)

Happy Saturday!

flywheel99

01-05-2008, 11:31 AM

still tearing up the workouts, brian.

enjoy some playoff action this weekend!

BergMuscle

01-05-2008, 11:50 AM

Awesome work, Brian.

Jordo1

01-06-2008, 11:07 AM

Great workouts Brian. Hope you have a great day today.

BigBT

01-06-2008, 01:28 PM

Ha,ha -- I'm a possible harpoon victim right now also. :D

Then I shall make sure I stay in front of you, as they haven't made a harpoon long enough to pass through me and hit someone else, yet. See, chivalry ain't dead!

still tearing up the workouts, brian.

enjoy some playoff action this weekend!

Thanks, Jon. It's been a wild one so far. It looks like I'll miss the Pat's game once again this coming weekend, but only because I'll be watching Crosby tear it up on the ice in person.

Awesome work, Brian.

Thanks, Berg.

Great workouts Brian. Hope you have a great day today.

Thanks, Ty. So far a great day, with a workout included.

BigBT

01-06-2008, 01:33 PM

I had to double up on workouts again today, which I really hate doing, but with three days of travel coming up, I really don't have much choice. Chest (heavy) and shoulders today:

Bench Press:
260 x 6 +5
260 x 6

Incline Bench Press:
230 x 6 +5
230 x 6 +5

Decline Bench Press:
275 x 4 +15
275 x 4

Pec Deck Flye:
255 x 6 +15
255 x 6

Arnold Presses: (I finally have the hang of these)
45s x 8 +10
50s x 8 +10
40s x 10
40s x 10

BB Front Raises:
50 x 10
40 x 12
30 x 15

Seated DB Lateral Raises:
25s x 10 +5
25s x 10 +5
25s x 10 +5

Reverse Pec Deck Flyes:
90 x 10 +15
75 x 12+15
60 x 15

Have a great day!

ArchAngel'73

01-07-2008, 02:07 AM

Nice jumps on the Arnold's the last few weeks! WTG!
How often do you have to travel big feller? How many foreign gyms have you been to? That's gotta be both a little rough to get used to and nice for the novelty at times?

CapitalJay

01-07-2008, 03:53 AM

Wow, Brian, serious workout there. You just keep on moving up. Nice!

orca

01-07-2008, 04:39 AM

Tifflex

01-07-2008, 07:24 AM

Arnold Presses: (I finally have the hang of these)
45s x 8 +10
50s x 8 +10
40s x 10
40s x 10

Have a great day!

How are you liking the Arnold's? Nice job on the increases!

Jordo1

01-07-2008, 07:36 AM

Great workout! Enjoy your trip.

Getsum

01-07-2008, 09:51 AM

Great workout Brian. Your benching is awesome man! Have a good trip man.

carigrrl

01-07-2008, 08:37 PM

I love that you said you had to double-up (something you hate) because of you don't have a choice.

I didn't meet you when you first started getting in the mindset but you're there! That's awesome.

Be safe!

Blacksmith

01-08-2008, 07:19 AM

I'm gone for a while and you become a gorilla in the gym. :D
Nice gains Brian.
Have a great week. !

Izzy04

01-09-2008, 05:07 PM

Hey Brian!

I can't believe you'll be missing the game again! How can you do this to me?????

I just put my Poliquin manual in my gym bag so I'll scan it tomorrow at the office and I'll see how I can PM it to you.

You're really getting strong. Are you taking any supps?

Sorry about the traveling

BigBT

01-10-2008, 05:53 PM

Great workout Brian. Your benching is awesome man! Have a good trip man.

Thank you. I've been really concentrating on chest lately and I'm starting to like the progress.

I love that you said you had to double-up (something you hate) because of you don't have a choice.

Well, I'm glad someone loves it. :) I had to do it again tonight. It wears me out.

I'm gone for a while and you become a gorilla in the gym. :D
Nice gains Brian.
Have a great week. !

Well, Eric, someone had to live up to your standards while you were setting up the raw bar! Now that you are back does this mean I can slow down? Thanks for the compliments, they mean a lot.

I can't believe you'll be missing the game again! How can you do this to me?????

Don't remind me... :(

You're really getting strong. Are you taking any supps?

I am. I have actually stopped taking creatine for a month and I feel as if I've gotten stronger faster for some reason. Currently I'm taking:

Whey Protein
Arginine (lifting days only)
Multi Vitamin
Vitamin C
Green Tea Extract
Fish Oil
Apple Cider Vinegar Tablets
Garlic tablets

BigBT

01-10-2008, 05:59 PM

Another damn double workout tonight due to the week of travelling. If I get caught up this week, I actually have a normal week next week so my workouts will feel a lot better. I did manage to get some treadmill and bike work in at the hotel so at least I wasn't completely sedentary. Legs and Chest (light day) tonight:

Squats:
225 x 6 +20
225 x 6 +20
185 x 8
155 x 10
135 x 12

Leg Press:
370 x 8 +50
390 x 8 +20
340 x 10 +20
340 x 10 +20
270 x 12

Superset:
Leg Extension:
210 x 8
195 x 10
180 x 12

Lying Hamstring Curls:
140 x 8
130 x 10
110 x 12

Bench Press:
195 x 10 +10
195 x 10 +10
200 x 10 +5
200 x 10 +5

Incline DB Bench:
40s x 25
40s x 25
40s x 25

Decline DB Bench:
40s x 25
40s x 25
40s x 25

DB Flyes:
30s x 25
30s x 25
30s x 25

Have a great night!

Jordo1

01-10-2008, 06:04 PM

Nice workout(s)!. Doesn't look "light" to me...

Blacksmith

01-10-2008, 06:18 PM

No, you cannot slack. :D
BTW do you use a belt and knee wraps with squats.
They really help me.
Inzer.net has a great belt that I purchased.
http://www.inzernet.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=PRBELT

CapitalJay

01-11-2008, 03:57 AM

Nice looking workout, Brian. I hate travelling for work when I can't find a decent gym. Good job getting in some cardio on the road!

ArchAngel'73

01-11-2008, 04:43 AM

:eek: Holy crap that's alot of work in one session! Nice and heavy chit too, just like Brians are suppossed to do it.:D
What's with the apple cider vinegar? Its a nattie diuretic, do you take it for anything else?

orca

01-11-2008, 05:00 AM

Another double. That's dedication. all those sets of 25...you have got to be burning after that. What's the rest period of those?

Tifflex

01-11-2008, 05:48 AM

Great workout Brian! Happy Friday:D!

Izzy04

01-11-2008, 05:55 AM

Hello Brian!

Woohoo on the squats and the leg press. Those are really nice increases.

Upping the weights on the bench press as well, wow you're really getting into it!

I sure hope you won't have to miss the entire playoffs. Worse comes to worse I'll cheer the Pats for the both of us!

Have a great day

BigBT

01-11-2008, 03:28 PM

Nice workout(s)!. Doesn't look "light" to me...

Thanks, Ty. It's supposed to be light weight high rep. I do notice the gains happening.

No, you cannot slack. :D
BTW do you use a belt and knee wraps with squats.
They really help me.
Inzer.net has a great belt that I purchased.
http://www.inzernet.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=PRBELT

I haven't used a belt since I started back about a year and a half ago. I used to use one religiously. I've noticed better gains and more stability without one. I know I should probably use one, but I'm too stubborn to change what seems to be working at this point. No wraps either. I'll check out the site, though. Thanks for the tip.

Nice looking workout, Brian. I hate travelling for work when I can't find a decent gym. Good job getting in some cardio on the road!

Thanks, Jay. Travelling is getting old, quickly. I thought next week would be travel free, but I got a call today that is going to keep me away from the gym for another three nights.

:eek: Holy crap that's alot of work in one session! Nice and heavy chit too, just like Brians are suppossed to do it.:D
What's with the apple cider vinegar? Its a nattie diuretic, do you take it for anything else?

Thanks Brian. The ACV doesn't have much effect from a duretic on me, but it does act to clean out any toxins you might be carrying around. I have had great success with it during cold and flu season.

Another double. That's dedication. all those sets of 25...you have got to be burning after that. What's the rest period of those?

The rest period depends. On the presses I am at about two minutes. For the flyes, about 90 seconds. And yes, there is definate burn!

Great workout Brian! Happy Friday:D!

Thanks, Tif! Have a great weekend.

Woohoo on the squats and the leg press. Those are really nice increases.

My butt is actually killing me today!! A little tough to sit down.

I sure hope you won't have to miss the entire playoffs. Worse comes to worse I'll cheer the Pats for the both of us!

Hell, I sure hope the Pats don't miss the entire playoffs!! As it looks now, I'll be able to catch from the second quarter on if they make it to next week. And nothing will pull me from the superbowl. I'll still have on the lucky shirt regardless of whether I watch or not. Everytime you get pissed off at the tv this weekend, just think about how mad I'd be if I were watching.

BigBT

01-11-2008, 03:31 PM

Ok, I got really pissed off at work towards the end of the day, so I needed to blow off a little steam with some ab work.

Warmup:

Swiss Ball Crunches: 50

Wicked Big Sets: 3 rotations. 60 second rest between rotations, no rest between sets:

Raised Knee Crunch: 15, 15, 15
Medicine Ball V-twists: 15, 15, 15
Double Crunch: 15, 15, 15
Swiss Ball Jack Knife: 15, 15, 15
Leg Raise with Thrust: 15, 15, 15
Kneeling Medicine Ball Rotations (each side) 15, 15, 15

Have a great night!

flywheel99

01-11-2008, 04:02 PM

Swiss Ball Crunches: 50

Wicked Big Sets: 3 rotations. 60 second rest between rotations, no rest between sets:

Raised Knee Crunch: 15, 15, 15
Medicine Ball V-twists: 15, 15, 15
Double Crunch: 15, 15, 15
Swiss Ball Jack Knife: 15, 15, 15
Leg Raise with Thrust: 15, 15, 15
Kneeling Medicine Ball Rotations (each side) 15, 15, 15

still no wood chops!!!

Hibiscus09

01-11-2008, 07:58 PM

Nice job on the abs! I thought about you today at the gym because my new routine calls for 50 rep sets on abs. That's hard to do!! Especially for me and my puny abs. :D

Have a great weekend!

ArchAngel'73

01-12-2008, 03:02 AM

I NEED WATER ASAP. My abs are on fire from reading that. Ouch!

Jordo1

01-12-2008, 05:43 AM

Great ab workout! I agree with Brian, my abs started hurting while reading it.

BigBT

01-12-2008, 09:56 AM

still no wood chops!!!

I can't do those at home! No equipment.

Nice job on the abs! I thought about you today at the gym because my new routine calls for 50 rep sets on abs. That's hard to do!! Especially for me and my puny abs. :D

puny abs = nice tiny waist! Even if you only think about me when you're in pain, at least you're thinking about me! :)

I NEED WATER ASAP. My abs are on fire from reading that. Ouch!

How the hell do you think mine feel today??

Great ab workout! I agree with Brian, my abs started hurting while reading it.

Mine too. That will teach me to skip a few weeks.

BigBT

01-12-2008, 10:00 AM

Bi's and Tri's today. I flew through this one today as I've got way too much on my plate for a Saturday:

Close Grip BB Curl:
80 x 10 +5
80 x 10 +5
70 x 12 +5
70 x 12 +5

Incline DB Curl:
40 x 8
40 x 8
35 x 10
35 x 10

Hammer Curls:
50 x 10 +5
45 x 10 +5
35 x 15
35 x 15

Cable Curls:
70 x 10 +10
70 x 10 +10
60 x 12

Triceps Giant Set:
Skull Crushers:
75 x 10
75 x 10
75 x 10
75 x 10

Overhead DB Extension:
75 x 10
75 x 10
75 x 10
75 x 10

DB Kickback:
15 x 10
15 x 10
15 x 10
15 x 10

Close Grip Pushups:
10
10
10
10

Have a great day!

Izzy04

01-12-2008, 05:11 PM

1 min to the game!

GO PATS!

Just because it's tradition!

BigBT

01-13-2008, 03:11 PM

Back and Traps today:

Lat Pull Downs (wide grip):
155 x 7 +5
160 x 7 +5
160 x 7 +5

Barbell Rows:
200 x 7 +5
205 x 7 +5
205 x 7 +5

One Arm DB Rows:
65 x 9
65 x 9
65 x 9

Reverse Grip Lat Pull Downs:
165 x 9 +15
165 x 9
165 x 9

Straight Arm Row:
150 x 11
150 x 11
150 x 11

Back Extensions:
15
15
20

Upright Rows:
90 x 8 +5
95 x 8 +10
85 x 10 +10
85 x 10 +10
75 x 12 +15

DB Shrugs:
120 x 12
120 x 15
120 x 15

Have a great night!

BergMuscle

01-13-2008, 03:20 PM

Awesome, Brian. Especially the Upright Rows. I love doing those myself.

Jordo1

01-13-2008, 03:27 PM

Only one workout today? Slacker! :p Awesome workout! :)

Seosaid

01-13-2008, 06:38 PM

hello my dear

you did bb row at 205 :eek:

no wonder you back looks like that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CapitalJay

01-14-2008, 03:48 AM

Hey there, Brian. That's two solid looking weekend workouts! I have so much trouble finding the time to get to the gym on the weekends.

ArchAngel'73

01-14-2008, 04:03 AM

Great job on the increases oh tall one! Only 200 more lbs and you'll catch up to me on the rows.:D

orca

01-14-2008, 05:18 AM

Excellent workouts this weekend Brian and that ab workout the other day was killer.

NuclearArms

01-14-2008, 06:22 AM

Upright rows, nice job. That is something I haven't done in years and will continue not to do them. Movement just messes with my shoulders way too much. I'll always recommend caution when I see them in a journal.

Getsum

01-14-2008, 08:16 AM

Great workout Brian!

Upright rows, nice job. That is something I haven't done in years and will continue not to do them. Movement just messes with my shoulders way too much. I'll always recommend caution when I see them in a journal.

I've had the same problem in the past getting bad shoulder pain after doing upright rows. But I seem to be ok keeping to a lighter weight I can do for around 8 or 10 reps and then not taking the bar all the way up to my chin. I bring the bar to just about where my arms are parallel to the ground, around the top of my chest. Just something to watch for, I've heard of many people having problems with them. It's one of my favorite exercises too.

BigBT

01-14-2008, 06:11 PM

Awesome, Brian. Especially the Upright Rows. I love doing those myself.

Thanks, Berg. I'm doing them for this round. I wanted something other than BB shrugs for a bit.

Only one workout today? Slacker! :p Awesome workout! :)

Yeah, yeah, I know. I didn't disappoint today, though.

hello my dear

you did bb row at 205 :eek:

no wonder you back looks like that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks, Josie!! It's not a part of my body that I get to see, so I'll take your word for it! Well, anything that you say looks good on me I'm going to concentrate extra hard on...lol.

Hey there, Brian. That's two solid looking weekend workouts! I have so much trouble finding the time to get to the gym on the weekends.

It's the opposite for me, Jay. I usually have a hell of a time during the week. Work can't call me away on the weekends!

Great job on the increases oh tall one! Only 200 more lbs and you'll catch up to me on the rows.:D

It will take me years to get to that point. I'm struggling with where I'm at now. Long arms suck.

Excellent workouts this weekend Brian and that ab workout the other day was killer.

And it's had me hunched over for the past three days!

Upright rows, nice job. That is something I haven't done in years and will continue not to do them. Movement just messes with my shoulders way too much. I'll always recommend caution when I see them in a journal.

Thanks, Nuke. I appreciate that. Fortuneately, I go pretty light. The only problem I've had with them is pulling too fast and hitting my chin with the bar. That is not only embarrassing, but it hurts like hell.

I've had the same problem in the past getting bad shoulder pain after doing upright rows. But I seem to be ok keeping to a lighter weight I can do for around 8 or 10 reps and then not taking the bar all the way up to my chin. I bring the bar to just about where my arms are parallel to the ground, around the top of my chest. Just something to watch for, I've heard of many people having problems with them. It's one of my favorite exercises too.

That is sound advice. I'll try to control the lift a bit slower so that I can stop at that point. I usually have momentum brining it past that. Thank you.

BigBT

01-14-2008, 06:15 PM

Ok, hopefully this is the last doubling up I have to do for a while. My chest routine will switch to once a week after this. Tonight was chest (heavy) and shoulders:

Bench Press:
260 x 6
265 x 6 +5

Incline Bench Press: (These pissed me off tonight. I just couldn't do them for some reason)
225 x 6 -5
225 x 6 -5

Decline Bench Press:
275 x 4
275 x 4

Pec Deck Flye:
255 x 6
272.5 x 6 +7.5

Arnold Presses:
50 x 8 +5
50 x 8
40 x 10
40 x 10

BB Front Raises:
50 x 10
40 x 12
30 x 15

Seated Lateral DB Raises:
25 x 10
25 x 10
25 x 10

Reverse Pec Deck Flye:
80 x 10
75 x 12
60 x 15

Have a great night!

Izzy04

01-14-2008, 06:20 PM

Hello B!

Now how happy are you about the results of this week-ends games???

2 more to go and we'll be golden!

Nice chest workout!

You said you wanted to start a mass building routine, what do you have in mind?

Have a nice evening!

Seosaid

01-14-2008, 07:08 PM

LOL, you should concentrate on your bum then ;)

Jordo1

01-14-2008, 07:26 PM

Ok, hopefully this is the last doubling up I have to do for a while.

I was only joking... :p Great workout. I don't think there's any way I could follow up benches with shoulders. My shoulders get a lot of work during benches. Kudos to you! :)

BigBT

01-14-2008, 07:58 PM

Now how happy are you about the results of this week-ends games???

I'm ecstatic!! It's great when your team wins, but even better when your arch rival loses!

You said you wanted to start a mass building routine, what do you have in mind?

I've actually been working at it since Thanksgiving, you mean you haven't been able to notice????? I've definately upped my calories, although now I'm starting to notice a little fat around the middle, so I have to adjust a bit. I've also been using some higher rep routines that I've found that will spark the growth. To be honest, I'm not the size I want to be, yet, but I'm ready to scrap this and go with some ego boosting weights for a bit and then try to find my abs again :)

LOL, you should concentrate on your bum then ;)

Oh you crack me up, Josie! As long as you are following behind offering encouragement....

I was only joking... :p Great workout. I don't think there's any way I could follow up benches with shoulders. My shoulders get a lot of work during benches. Kudos to you! :)

Ty, I absolutely HATE doing shoulders and chest on the same day. Unfortuneately, I've had no choice lately....

flywheel99

01-14-2008, 08:29 PM

and then try to find my abs again :)

once you find your abs, let me know. maybe my abs are nearby as well...

Izzy04

01-16-2008, 05:36 PM

I know you've been adding size B but you said something about a new routine so I wanted to know what the next plan was!!!

I know how hard on the ego the extra blob you get when bulking is. Trust me I can't wait to lose mine.

Have a nice evening!

ArchAngel'73

01-17-2008, 06:59 AM

The Arnold's are moving, even when doing shoulders on chest day. Great work bro! Don't give me any B.S about long arms and bb rows. You only have 3 inches on me in height, and I wear heels when I'm training. :eek: LOL
New routine? -what happened with GVT?

BigBT

01-17-2008, 04:29 PM

once you find your abs, let me know. maybe my abs are nearby as well...

Yours may be behind the wing bar in those luxury suites you've been visiting!

I know you've been adding size B but you said something about a new routine so I wanted to know what the next plan was!!!

I know how hard on the ego the extra blob you get when bulking is. Trust me I can't wait to lose mine.

It's awful, Izzy. I feel bloated as hell, and I'm not eating near as much as I should be.

I'm not sure what the next routine will be. I'm still going to be trying to add size for about the next six weeks, then I'll be looking to burn the fat off this oversized bod of mine. I'm looking at a bunch of different routines at the moment, but none have really caught my eye yet. I'm hoping to get a chance to read through the info you sent me over the weekend, so I'm sure that will help steer me in a direction.

The Arnold's are moving, even when doing shoulders on chest day. Great work bro! Don't give me any B.S about long arms and bb rows. You only have 3 inches on me in height, and I wear heels when I'm training. :eek: LOL
New routine? -what happened with GVT?

I can't wait to hit the Arnold's first in a workout. Hopefully that will happen next week. Ok, ok, I'll fess up..it's not long arms. It's probalby just weak ass lats! Heels, huh? No wonder the boxers are staring at you!
I gave up the GVT part of the routine a few weeks ago. I was only using it for legs and shoulders and thought it was time to add some other exercises into the mix. I will go back to it at some point however. It's extremely efficient.

No workout tonight due to a travel day that had me up at 4:30 to catch a plane back home so I could get to the office today. Plus, we got a whopping 2" of snow which has probably closed my gym. I won't get back into the gym until Saturday. At that point I may have to triple up on a workout or just scrap one body part for the week. Legs always draw the shortest straw when that happens! :D

Izzy04

01-17-2008, 06:04 PM

Hello Brian!

Glad to see all is well! So since you haven't made up your mind about your new routine can we make suggestions. I'm adding size now and I've learned a few really cool things.

Tell us more about where you want to add the most!

Jordo1

01-17-2008, 06:30 PM

At that point I may have to triple up on a workout or just scrap one body part for the week.

:eek: You seriously need to quit traveling! :) Hope you get some rest tonight.

carigrrl

01-17-2008, 07:01 PM

No workout tonight due to a travel day that had me up at 4:30 to catch a plane back home so I could get to the office today. Plus, we got a whopping 2" of snow which has probably closed my gym. I won't get back into the gym until Saturday. At that point I may have to triple up on a workout or just scrap one body part for the week. Legs always draw the shortest straw when that happens! :D I can understand that! I thought when it snowed in places used to it, things didn't close. I'm glad your travels were safe, surely you're snoozing now after such a long day.

CapitalJay

01-18-2008, 03:55 AM

No workout tonight due to a travel day that had me up at 4:30 to catch a plane back home so I could get to the office today. Plus, we got a whopping 2" of snow which has probably closed my gym. I won't get back into the gym until Saturday. At that point I may have to triple up on a workout or just scrap one body part for the week. Legs always draw the shortest straw when that happens! :D

Good morning, Brian! Glad you're back at home, but it sucks your gym closed. When I lived out in Delaware, I was always amazed when people left work early because we were expecting 1" of snow. (In MI, nothing closes until at least 6".)

BigBT

01-18-2008, 04:18 PM

Glad to see all is well! So since you haven't made up your mind about your new routine can we make suggestions. I'm adding size now and I've learned a few really cool things.

Tell us more about where you want to add the most!

Of course I'll take all the suggestions I can get! Since I've already figured out how to add mass to my ass and gut, I'm good there. I think what I'd really like is back width at this point. I'm happy with the routine that I'm doing now, but it can definately be improved.

:eek: You seriously need to quit traveling! :) Hope you get some rest tonight.

Slept very well, thank you! Believe me, if I knew how to axe the travelling, I would.

I can understand that! I thought when it snowed in places used to it, things didn't close. I'm glad your travels were safe, surely you're snoozing now after such a long day.

I'm living in SC, now, and they are about as far from used to winter weather as anyone. Definately not like NH. They wouldn't even give us a school delay for anything less than 10"

Good morning, Brian! Glad you're back at home, but it sucks your gym closed. When I lived out in Delaware, I was always amazed when people left work early because we were expecting 1" of snow. (In MI, nothing closes until at least 6".)

I'm with you on that, Jay. We are expected to get an inch or two tomorrow, so I've got my fingers crossed that I'll be able to work out.

BigBT

01-18-2008, 04:21 PM

Ok, just so I can't go to the gym doesn't mean I can't do abs at home right???

Warmup:
Swiss Ball Crunches: 50

Wicked Giant Set (3 rotations, no rest between sets):
Raised Knee Crunches: 15, 15, 15
Medicine Ball V-twists: 15, 15, 15
Swiss Ball Jack Knives: 15, 15, 15
Double Crunches: 15, 15, 15
Leg Raise with Thrust: 15, 15, 15
Kneeling Medicine Ball Rotations (per side): 15, 15, 15

Finishing Move:
Plank: 60 seconds

Followed that with a few sets of pushups (which are really hard after planks!)

Have a great night.

flywheel99

01-18-2008, 05:03 PM

line of the day nominee...

Since I've already figured out how to add mass to my ass and gut, I'm good there.

why don't you start doing full body workouts (Cosgrove, Waterbury, Marion)? find a program that has only 3 or 4 days of workouts per week. (would fit your schedule better perhaps?)

Jordo1

01-18-2008, 06:46 PM

I'm so freakin glad I'm not your abs! I'd like your abs, but damn glad I'm not them...

BigBT

01-19-2008, 12:34 PM

why don't you start doing full body workouts (Cosgrove, Waterbury, Marion)? find a program that has only 3 or 4 days of workouts per week. (would fit your schedule better perhaps?)

I've never been a fan of the full body workout. I like to go heavy and working the same body part that many times a week just isn't condusive to my mind set. My split right now is only 4-5 days. Once football is done, my Sundays will all be free so I'll have that extra day. Although when I try to lose a bit of BF I might look at a full body just to see how it works for me.

I'm so freakin glad I'm not your abs! I'd like your abs, but damn glad I'm not them...

I think I have them, but I'm just waiting for visual proof....

BigBT

01-19-2008, 12:40 PM

Jordo1

01-19-2008, 01:14 PM

BergMuscle

01-19-2008, 01:31 PM

Killer arm work, Brian.

BigBT

01-19-2008, 01:31 PM

Another great workout Brian. I'm curious about your thoughts on the cgbp verses skull crushers. I think Cari and I have a decent Tri routine, but I rarely feel my tri's the following days. I know that's not important, but I like to feel the fruits of my labor. ;) Thinking about switching our CGBP to skull crushers.

Thanks, Ty. One thing that I've found is that it isn't necessarily the workout itself, but the intensity in which you do it. If you are looking for a routine that will really fry your tris, though, take a look at the giant sets I did last week. This uses skulls as the primary move. The reason I switched to the CGBP is that I'm about to start going heavy on my bench again. This move helps me blow through my sticking point when I do bench. Not sure if I answered your question or not, but I hope that helps.
By the way, this is really the first time I've tried CGBPs and Skulls in the same workout. I wasn't able to do as much weight on the skulls as I would have liked, but they are definately feeling a burn as I type this.

BigBT

01-19-2008, 01:33 PM

Killer arm work, Brian.

Thanks, Berg. You snuck in while I was responding to Ty.

flywheel99

01-19-2008, 02:49 PM

Another great workout Brian. I'm curious about your thoughts on the cgbp verses skull crushers. I think Cari and I have a decent Tri routine, but I rarely feel my tri's the following days. I know that's not important, but I like to feel the fruits of my labor. ;) Thinking about switching our CGBP to skull crushers.

Ty, i'm currently doing CGBP in my Joel Marion program. The day that he calls for CGBP is the 10x3 day, which is pretty hard. However, I do FEEL my tris the day after and I feel the soreness in a little bit different place. I kind of resisted the CGBP when I first started this routine, but I believe they add to my entire program. I also sneak in dips too, on a different day.

Give the CGBP a try and see what it produces re: soreness.

Tifflex

01-19-2008, 03:51 PM

Ty, i'm currently doing CGBP in my Joel Marion program. The day that he calls for CGBP is the 10x3 day, which is pretty hard. However, I do FEEL my tris the day after and I feel the soreness in a little bit different place. I kind of resisted the CGBP when I first started this routine, but I believe they add to my entire program. I also sneak in dips too, on a different day.

Give the CGBP a try and see what it produces re: soreness.

I agree with Jon on the CGBP. I worked chest/shoulders/tris on Tues and still felt the soreness on Friday. I am trying to build mass.

Sorry to hijack Brian;). Workouts are impressive as usual. I recently added incline curls and they are killer.

Hibiscus09

01-19-2008, 03:58 PM

Nice job on the workout! :) Did it snow up there today? We have had anything but boring rain. :(

BigBT

01-19-2008, 07:20 PM

I agree with Jon on the CGBP. I worked chest/shoulders/tris on Tues and still felt the soreness on Friday. I am trying to build mass.

Sorry to hijack Brian;). Workouts are impressive as usual. I recently added incline curls and they are killer.

Never apologize for having a good discussion in my journal, Tif! It saves me the trouble of having to look stuff up. While I do like the CGBP, in my opinion it is not the be all end all exercise for tris. It really depends on how it fits in with the other exercises you are doing in order to give your tris a complete workout.

I agree with you on the inclines, they do put a hurtin' on you.

Nice job on the workout! :) Did it snow up there today? We have had anything but boring rain. :(

We had a crap day today, Hibby. A very cold rain that eventually turned to flurries that never stuck. I'm headed your way tomorrow with my son's hockey team for a few games in the morning, so hopefully this crap will have blown out of here.

jspirate

01-20-2008, 05:17 AM

Pretty good arm workout today. I kept the same bicep routine as I'm starting to see improvement in the "peak" which is what I've been targetting. I did feel it was time to switch up the triceps however. My CGBPs were very weak today. That's what I get for not having done them in about 2 months. I'm sure the strength on those will come back. I also incorporated dips, which is new for me on triceps. I usually do those leaning forward on chest day, so this was a neat change.
Bis and Tris:

Close Grip BB Curls:
85 x 10 +5
85 x 10 +5
75 x 12 +5
75 x 12 +5

Incline DB Curls:
40s x 8
40s x 8
35s x 8 +5
35s x 8 +5

Hammer Curls:

50s x 10
45s x 12
40s x 15 +5
40s x 15 +5

Cable Curls:
70 x 10
70 x 10
60 x 12

CGBP
225 x 4
215 x 6
205 x 8
185 x 10

Incline Skull Crushers:
95 x 8
105 x 8
95 x 10
95 x 10

Dips (body weight)
15
15
15

Have a great day!

Hello there BigBT. Historically I have done a poor job of visiting journals, but I keep seeing your forum name pop up so I thought I would stop in.

In my estimation, there are some really solid workouts listed here and I am jealous of your CGBP. I am 11 months out of having shoulder surgery (torn labrum) and for whatever reason my tricep seem to be lagging the rest of my recovery.

Anyway, good job with the tricep strength!

Izzy04

01-20-2008, 06:31 AM

Good Morning B!

GO PATS

You're right! Last game before the big one!!!!!

Very good arm wo! You'll feel it for sure!

I find that changing my program every 4 weeks really help me grow. Also lately my coach has me doing dips at the end of my tri workout to failure to make sure I completely destroy every single fiber and I'm feeling it. Trust me dips after 25 down the rack tri ext. is really hard!

It's also nice to switch between low and high reps as long as you switch the tempo to make sure that your TUT is right for growing.

Have a great day!

Jordo1

01-20-2008, 03:02 PM

Thanks for all the Tri info everyone. Really helps. Saw a thread where bar position makes a difference on the CGBP, so I'm gonna try moving the bar farther down also.

Hope you're having a great day Brian!

CapitalJay

01-21-2008, 04:05 AM

Wow, Brian! You had an actual weightlifting discussion in your journal. Too cool! ;) Nice job on the workout. FWIW, I like CGBP's and skulls in the same workout to really fry my tri's.

ArchAngel'73

01-21-2008, 04:31 AM

Wow, Brian! You had an actual weightlifting discussion in your journal. Too cool! ;) Nice job on the workout. FWIW, I like CGBP's and skulls in the same workout to really fry my tri's.

I was actually so busy reading the discussion that I missed the workouts. :p

Nice increases, again.:D Have you tried underhand bench press for triceps?

jocularric

01-21-2008, 05:03 AM

Good Sir how be thy day?

The tellings of thy quest be evil in design indeed. Aye, it doth make in me a desire to wield heavier iron and steel. I curse thee thou scurvy rascal and pain that doth await me. ;)

j/k

Wondrous well Sir Brian. Anon.

BigBT

01-21-2008, 05:43 PM

Hello there BigBT. Historically I have done a poor job of visiting journals, but I keep seeing your forum name pop up so I thought I would stop in.

In my estimation, there are some really solid workouts listed here and I am jealous of your CGBP. I am 11 months out of having shoulder surgery (torn labrum) and for whatever reason my tricep seem to be lagging the rest of my recovery.

Anyway, good job with the tricep strength!

Thanks, Pirate, and welcome to my journal. Stop by anytime. It is amazing how many threads I have read about people with shoulder injuries. It makes me really think about how I workout so that I can remain injury free as long as I can. Your tricep strength will come back.

I find that changing my program every 4 weeks really help me grow. Also lately my coach has me doing dips at the end of my tri workout to failure to make sure I completely destroy every single fiber and I'm feeling it. Trust me dips after 25 down the rack tri ext. is really hard!

It's also nice to switch between low and high reps as long as you switch the tempo to make sure that your TUT is right for growing.

How bout them Pats, Izzy!!!! Only one more nerve wracking Sunday left ;)
I'm with you on the changing it up. I usually switch about 4-6 weeks. I DO need to pay a bit more attention to tempo when I change a routine, though. Thanks for the reminder!

Thanks for all the Tri info everyone. Really helps. Saw a thread where bar position makes a difference on the CGBP, so I'm gonna try moving the bar farther down also.

Hand postion also makes a difference. I've done them with my hands touching and as far as 12" apart. You can really feel the shoulders depending upon where your hand placement is. Just experiment a bit with some lighter weights until you find the position where it isolates the tris. I like them about a foot apart.

Wow, Brian! You had an actual weightlifting discussion in your journal. Too cool! ;)

Jay, I swear I don't know how that happened. But it's been a good read. Thanks to all the contributers.

I was actually so busy reading the discussion that I missed the workouts. :p

Nice increases, again.:D Have you tried underhand bench press for triceps?

Damn. I completely forgot about the underhands. Next rotation they are IN. This one destroyed my tris, however. Even doing pull downs today, they were on fire.

Good Sir how be thy day?

The tellings of thy quest be evil in design indeed. Aye, it doth make in me a desire to wield heavier iron and steel. I curse thee thou scurvy rascal and pain that doth await me. ;)

j/k

Wondrous well Sir Brian. Anon.

Thanks, Joc. Too bad we aren't closer. I'd love a workout with you. I could have you moving up in weight and you could have me begging for less reps.

BigBT

01-21-2008, 05:48 PM

Other than some serious tricep pain from the workout on Saturday, I had a great back workout tonight. Back and Traps:

Wide Grip Lat Pull Downs:
160 x 7 +5
165 x 7 +5
165 x 7 +5

BB Rows:
205 x 7 +5
205 x 7
210 x 7 +5

Single Arm Dumbell Rows:
65 x 9
70 x 9 +5
70 x 9 +5

Reverse Grip Lat Pulldowns:
165 x 9
180 x 9 +5
180 x 9 +5

Straight Arm Rows:
155 x 11 +5
155 x 11 +5
155 x 11 +5

Back Extensions:
15
15
20

Upright Rows:
95 x 8 +5
95 x 8
85 x 10
85 x 10
75 x 12

DB Shrugs:
120s x 15
120s x 15
120s x 15

Have a great night!

Hibiscus09

01-21-2008, 06:09 PM

Very nice job, Brian! :)

Jordo1

01-21-2008, 07:07 PM

Great workout Brian! That's a lot of increases. Definitely going to have to play more with the hand placement on the CGBP. I currently have them about 5 inches apart. Cari did widen hers tonight, though.

ArchAngel'73

01-22-2008, 03:03 AM

Hey Brian, you don't find upright rows hurt your shoulder?
Crazy increases!

CapitalJay

01-22-2008, 03:54 AM

Nice workout Brian. Strong upright rows & shrugs. I don't think I could hold 120's long enough to get in a decent workout! :)

flywheel99

01-22-2008, 04:16 AM

Other than some serious tricep pain from the workout on Saturday,

Dear S.C. Chapter of the Tom Bradey Fan Club,

Are you talking tricep "Pain???"

Or soreness (in a good way?)

signed,

concerned and loyal,
tom brady

Tifflex

01-22-2008, 05:46 AM

Great looking workout and nice increases! What is a Straight Arm Row?

BigBT

01-22-2008, 03:44 PM

Very nice job, Brian! :)

Thanks, Hibster!

Great workout Brian! That's a lot of increases. Definitely going to have to play more with the hand placement on the CGBP. I currently have them about 5 inches apart. Cari did widen hers tonight, though.

I hope she found she could lift a bit easier that way.

Hey Brian, you don't find upright rows hurt your shoulder?
Crazy increases!

Thanks, Brian. I do feel them a bit in my left shoulder, but by doing some stretching and adjusting my hand placement on the bar, I can work around it fairly well.

Nice workout Brian. Strong upright rows & shrugs. I don't think I could hold 120's long enough to get in a decent workout! :)

Neither can I, Jay. That's why I bought straps :D

Are you talking tricep "Pain???"

Or soreness (in a good way?)

Definately soreness, Jon. In a very good way.

Great looking workout and nice increases! What is a Straight Arm Row?

Thanks, Tif. Straight arm rows are done at the rowing station. Use a rope for your gripping surface. Keep your back straight up while grasping the handles. Pinch your shoulder blades together without bending your elbows. The range of motion is only a few inches, but you can definately feel it.

BigBT

01-22-2008, 03:47 PM

Shoulders and Calves tonight before I head out tonight for a conference tomorrow morning:

Arnold Presses:
55s x 8 +5
55s x 8 +5
45s x 10 +5
45s x 10 +5

BB Front Raises:
50 x 10
40 x 12
30 x 15

Seated DB Lateral Raises:
25s x 10
25s x 10
25s x 10

Reverse Pec Deck Flyes:
80 x 10
75 x 12
60 x 15

Seated Calf Raises:
140 x 12
140 x 12
160 x 12

Standing Calf Raises:
275 x 10
295 x 10
295 x 10

Had a few extra minutes and hadn't done any chest in a week so I figured I'd see how many reps I could get at 225. Not great, but I'll take it:

225 x 12
drop to 135 x 12

Have a great night!

jspirate

01-22-2008, 04:34 PM

Jordo1

01-22-2008, 05:32 PM

Great workout. Good increases on the Arnolds! Have a good conference! :)

Izzy04

01-22-2008, 06:12 PM

Look at you kicking butt on the seated calf raise! I knew you could lift more than me ;)

Wow those are some good wo! You must be sore from head to toe right now!

Hope all is well!

flyskygirl

01-22-2008, 06:26 PM

...thats a serious workout my friend! Great job!

CapitalJay

01-23-2008, 04:02 AM

Hey Brian - killer workout! Do you go to failure on your sets?

Tifflex

01-23-2008, 05:59 AM

Nice job Brian! You're moving some serious weight on the Arnolds! I plan to work shoulders tonight so thanks for the inspiration:).

BigBT

01-23-2008, 06:20 PM

Whew! Thats some nice work. I am not sure which I like more, the 55 lb arnolds or the 12 reps with 225!

The Arnolds are a crap load harder. I think that I am more proud of them.

Great workout. Good increases on the Arnolds! Have a good conference! :)

Thanks, Ty. The class was pretty good.

Look at you kicking butt on the seated calf raise! I knew you could lift more than me ;)

Wow those are some good wo! You must be sore from head to toe right now!

My triceps are just getting over their soreness. Just in time to work them again! I may be able to get you in the seated raises, but you crush me in the standing. And if I'm so much stronger, how come you are the one getting all the compliments? ;)

...thats a serious workout my friend! Great job!

Thanks, Tish. Nice to see you back. Does this mean we can expect some serious workouts logged soon? :)

Hey Brian - killer workout! Do you go to failure on your sets?

It depends what I am doing, Jay. I typically set the weight to an amount that I know I can do the required reps and not much more. Although with the Arnolds, I really struggled on the last rep. The next phase of my chest routine has me going to failure followed by some forced reps. Should be interesting.

Nice job Brian! You're moving some serious weight on the Arnolds! I plan to work shoulders tonight so thanks for the inspiration:).

Thanks, Tif. Kick some serious butt!

BigBT

01-23-2008, 06:24 PM

CapitalJay

01-24-2008, 04:07 AM

Hey Brian, Nice workout there. I like the idea of pairing bi's and legs on one day.

BigBT

01-24-2008, 04:14 AM

Thanks, Jay. The bi's on leg day isn't a full workout. I just do a couple of exercises mid week on those to keep them active between arm routines.
Pairing any upper body work with legs seems to have worked for me. I find I have a lot more energy than if I pair two upper body routines. The only caveat to that is chest day. I like to do that without any fatigue whatsoever.

ArchAngel'73

01-24-2008, 04:18 AM

I don't know how you have the energy to train anything else along with legs. Kudos to you.
How come the isolation movements in between the compounds?

Hibiscus09

01-24-2008, 04:26 AM

Nice job on the workout, Brian! :) What's a green building seminar? Were they giving you environmentally friendly suggestions for your office, suggesting ways to build (construction) more environmentally friendly or what? Inquiring minds want to know. :)

Jordo1

01-24-2008, 06:54 AM

Great workout Brian! I think if I did anything after your leg workout, it'd have to be sitting or lying... LOL

NuclearArms

01-24-2008, 08:33 AM

Couple of good workouts there Brian.

Love those Zootman curls. One of the best arm exercises out there.

carigrrl

01-24-2008, 08:47 AM

wanted to say HI! while i'm online; make it a great day!

Blacksmith

01-24-2008, 01:50 PM

Nice couple of workouts there Brian.
I need to get back on the shoulders soon.
55 lb arnolds are a killer.
Have a great evening!

jspirate

01-24-2008, 03:57 PM

Made it back from my Green Building seminar. Very interesting stuff. I managed to get home with enough time to get a workout in. Legs and Bis (off night) tonight:

Squat:
225 x 6
225 x 6
185 x 8
155 x 10
135 x 12

Superset: leg extensions and hamstring curls:
Leg Extensions:
210 x 8
195 x 10
180 x 12

Lying Hamstring Curls:
140 x 8
130 x 10
110 x 12

Leg Press:
390 x 8 +20
400 x 8 +10
340 x 10
340 x 10
270 x 12

Zottmans:
30s x 8
30s x 8
25s x 10
25s x 10

BB 21s
20#
20#
30#

Have a great night!

Ohhhh, kinda drop setting it a little? I seem to be heading that way more and more. I usually pyramid, but things just seem to be moving closer to the drop set side. Anyway, what kind of warm-up do you do for each exercise?

BigBT

01-24-2008, 06:19 PM

How come the isolation movements in between the compounds?

Good catch, Brian. I had no choice as the leg press was taken. Normally I would have saved the extensions and curls for last.

Nice job on the workout, Brian! :) What's a green building seminar? Were they giving you environmentally friendly suggestions for your office, suggesting ways to build (construction) more environmentally friendly or what? Inquiring minds want to know. :)

Thanks, Hibby. You nailed it. Green building is about sustainability in architecture. Conservation through the materials used, the location of the building, the mechanical systems, etc. 40% of the countries energy is used by commercial buildings. Trying to make it a better world for your future grandbabies!!!

Great workout Brian! I think if I did anything after your leg workout, it'd have to be sitting or lying... LOL

Thanks, Ty. I actually don't feel as if I'm pushing my legs hard enough.

Couple of good workouts there Brian.

Love those Zootman curls. One of the best arm exercises out there.

Thanks, Nuke. They do a great job keeping me honest between my arm days!

wanted to say HI! while i'm online; make it a great day!

Thanks, Cari. It's great to see you up and around.

Nice couple of workouts there Brian.
I need to get back on the shoulders soon.
55 lb arnolds are a killer.
Have a great evening!

Thanks, Eric. The 55s about hit my limit.

Anyway, what kind of warm-up do you do for each exercise?

I sit on the bench and take a deep breath :) Honestly, if it is the first movement for a muscle group I'll do a light set first, but not much more than that.

BigBT

01-24-2008, 06:24 PM

Tonight was the start of the second phase of the chest plan that I am on. This lasts two weeks. It was pretty fun. It let me go heavier, but due to the number of sets, I wasn't able to go as heavy as I would have liked. It worked me over pretty good though:

Bench:
135 x 20

Incline Bench:
205 x 6
205 x 6
205 x 6
205 x 6 drop to 185 x 6
205 x 6 drop to 185 x 6

Decline Bench:
255 x 6
245 x 6
245 x 6
245 x 6 drop to 225 x 3
245 x 6 drop to 225 x 4

Cable Crossovers:
70 x 6
80 x 6
90 x 6
90 x 6 drop to 70 x 6
90 x 6 drop to 70 x 8

Barbell Pullovers:
50 x 7
60 x 7
60 x 7

Seated Calf Raises:
140 x 12
160 x 12
170 x 12 +10

Standing Calf Raises:
275 x 10
295 x 12
310 x 12 +15

Have a great night!

Jordo1

01-24-2008, 06:47 PM

Great workout. Definitely a lot of reps! Are the drops, drop sets? Last spring I was drop setting BB curls and loved the pump. :) Was too much of a newbie to know if it did anything else for me.

Seosaid

01-24-2008, 07:06 PM

...I'll definitely always be a regular for you ;)

BergMuscle

01-24-2008, 07:42 PM

Killer workouts as usual. Big numbers and big sets.

jocularric

01-25-2008, 03:08 AM

Love your number man. Have a great day Brian.

BigBT

01-25-2008, 05:49 PM

Great workout. Definitely a lot of reps! Are the drops, drop sets? Last spring I was drop setting BB curls and loved the pump. :) Was too much of a newbie to know if it did anything else for me.

The drops are indeed drop sets. You aren't a newbie any more so start droppin!

...I'll definitely always be a regular for you ;)

Right back at you! ;)

Killer workouts as usual. Big numbers and big sets.

Thanks, Berg. I appreciate the support.

Love your number man. Have a great day Brian.

Thanks Rick. Good to see you back.

BigBT

01-25-2008, 05:55 PM

I only had time for a lunch time workout today. I needed it since I won't be in town this weekend. My son and I are headed to Atlanta for the NHL All-Star game. I can't wait. I did a condensed bi and tri workout today:

Close Grip BB Curls:
85 x 10
85 x 10
75 x 12
75 x 12

Incline DB Curls:
40s x 8
40s x 8
30s x 10
30s x 10

Hammer Curls:
50s x 10
45s x 12
40s x 15
40s x 15

CGBP:
225 x 5
215 x 6
205 x 8
185 x 10

Dips:
15
15
15

I'm still not happy with the CGBP numbers. I should be doing a lot more reps at 225 and even pushing up into the 230s. I've never done them after a bicep workout before, so I wonder if that is the problem. Don't get me wrong, I'm still getting an incredible workout and feel the tris immensly, I just know I can do more weight.

Have a great night!

BergMuscle

01-25-2008, 06:09 PM

I'm still not happy with the CGBP numbers. I should be doing a lot more reps at 225 and even pushing up into the 230s. I've never done them after a bicep workout before, so I wonder if that is the problem. Don't get me wrong, I'm still getting an incredible workout and feel the tris immensly, I just know I can do more weight.

He's pushing out 200+ reps and he's beating himself up that he could do more. :rolleyes:
I'll celebrate when I can bench 200, let alone CGBP that much.

Jordo1

01-25-2008, 06:27 PM

My son and I are headed to Atlanta for the NHL All-Star game. I can't wait.
That's great! Have a blast! :D

He's pushing out 200+ reps and he's beating himself up that he could do more. :rolleyes:
I'll celebrate when I can bench 200, let alone CGBP that much.
X2 and I'm gonna roll my eyes also :rolleyes:

:p

BigBT

01-25-2008, 06:50 PM

He's pushing out 200+ reps and he's beating himself up that he could do more. :rolleyes:
I'll celebrate when I can bench 200, let alone CGBP that much.

Berg, you have strength in places where I have none :) It's all about pushing myself. Once I stop pushing, I may as well stop lifting.
Thank you for the compliment!

X2 and I'm gonna roll my eyes also :rolleyes:

Thanks, Ty. I get ticked when I can't accomplish what I know I'm capable of.

Jordo1

01-25-2008, 06:55 PM

Thanks, Ty. I get ticked when I can't accomplish what I know I'm capable of.

As do I, and that's not a bad thing. Just pointing out that your numbers are still very impressive, even when they're not your best. ;)

Tifflex

01-26-2008, 04:06 AM

Have a great time this weekend Brian! The city is buzzing:).

ArchAngel'73

01-26-2008, 07:58 AM

...I'll definitely always be a regular for you ;)

Like fiber?:D

Great training Brian, I lved the drops during chest day, no wonder that days kills you.
Slow down a little with the CGBP, it will come with time and patience.;) You'll get there soon enough. (read between the lines, I don't need any more competition from you!:D)
Have a safe trip bro.

jspirate

01-26-2008, 08:50 AM

BigBT

01-28-2008, 05:34 PM

Back to the gym tonight after a weekend layoff. Back and Traps:

Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns:
165 x 7 +5
165 x 7
170 x 7 +5

BB Rows:
210 x 7 +5
210 x 7 +5
210 x 7

1 Arm DB Rows:
70 x 9 +5
75 x 9 +5
75 x 9 +5

Reverse Grip Lat Pulldowns (Narrow):
180 x 9 +15
180 x 9
180 x 9

Straight Arm Rows:
155 x 11
155 x 11
160 x 11 +5

Back Extensions:
15
15
20

Upright Rows:
95 x 8
100 x 8 +5
85 x 10
85 x 10
75 x 12

DB Shrugs:
120 x 15
120 x 15
120 x 15

Have a great night!

Jordo1

01-28-2008, 07:34 PM

Lots of increases. Nice workout. Did y'all have fun at the All-Star stuff?

CapitalJay

01-29-2008, 03:38 AM

Good morning, Brian. That's a great workout - lots of rowing going on there. :)

Tifflex

01-29-2008, 05:41 AM

Your back should be nice and sore today..lol. Nice workout session Brian.

Did my city treat you well?

orca

01-29-2008, 01:57 PM

Great back workout Brian! Lots of work there and lots of bold numbers.

BigBT

01-29-2008, 04:39 PM

Lots of increases. Nice workout. Did y'all have fun at the All-Star stuff?

Thanks, Ty. We had a great time.

Good morning, Brian. That's a great workout - lots of rowing going on there. :)

Thanks, Jay. It is a bit more sets than I'm used to.

Your back should be nice and sore today..lol. Nice workout session Brian.

Did my city treat you well?

Atlanta treated us very well. I had a great conversation with one of the photographers for the AJC. She took a bunch of photos of me and my son, but I doubt they made it to print.

Great back workout Brian! Lots of work there and lots of bold numbers.

Thanks, Kevin. I like seeing the bold numbers too!

BigBT

01-29-2008, 04:44 PM

Fairly good workout tonight. A few increases in the shoulders, but calves felt really good. Apparently actually working them out once in a while is a good thing ;). Shoulders and calves:

Arnold Presses:
55s x 8
55s x 8
45s x 10
45s x 10

BB Front Raises:
50 x 10
40 x 12
30 x 15

Seated Lateral Raises:
25s x 10
25s x 10
25s x 10

Reverse Pec Deck Flyes:
80 x 10
80 x 12 +5
75 x 15 +15

Seated Calf Raises:
160 x 12 +20
170 x 12 +10
180 x 12 +10

Standing Calf Raises:
295 x 10 +20
315 x 10 +20
335 x 10 +25

Have a great night!

Izzy04

01-29-2008, 05:26 PM

Hey B!

You're almost matching my numbers on the calf raises!!! lol

It's ok you kick my butt at everything else.

Great couple of wo!

So did phase 2 make you sore.

Hope all is well!

ArchAngel'73

01-30-2008, 03:17 AM

I see you're still kicking ass and not taking prisoners.
What were the pics for?

CapitalJay

01-30-2008, 04:50 AM

Good morning Brian.

Strong shoulder workout and nice increases on the calves.

flywheel99

01-30-2008, 07:38 AM

sir, where is the huge post all star game write up???

i'm looking for your review of the event - and with pics!

Hibiscus09

01-30-2008, 08:35 AM

I've been wondering where you are and you're right here! :D

Nice job on the workout! :)

Happy Wednesday, Brian!

BigBT

01-30-2008, 06:10 PM

So did phase 2 make you sore?

Not as sore as the first couple of days with the high reps, but I did feel it. One more week of this, then onto the next phase of the chest routine.

I see you're still kicking ass and not taking prisoners.
What were the pics for?

She was a newsie. If they were for anything, they would have been in the local paper. She was extremely nice, though. Gave me a lot of good tips about equipment.

Good morning Brian.

Strong shoulder workout and nice increases on the calves.

Thanks, Jay.

sir, where is the huge post all star game write up???

i'm looking for your review of the event - and with pics!

Check your PMs.

I've been wondering where you are and you're right here! :D

Nice job on the workout! :)

Happy Wednesday, Brian!

Here I am, Hibby!! In a less than frequent state at the moment, but I'm still alive.

This has been a hell of a week so far, so I'm sorry I haven't had a chance to get to many (ok, none at all) journals this week. I'll catch up with you all on the weekend. In the meantime, thank you for checking in and for your support. It really means a lot and it keeps me motivated!

Have a great night.

Blacksmith

01-31-2008, 01:56 PM

Hey Brian,
I neglect calves too often.
Got to get them back into my workout.
Looks like your consistency is good overall though.

Have a great Thursday.

BigBT

01-31-2008, 04:54 PM

I had to double up again tonight, but now I am back on schedule. Chest and Legs:

Bench Press:
135 x 20

Incline Bench Press:
205 x 6
205 x 6
215 x 6 +10
220 x 6 drop to 185 x 6 +15
225 x 6 drop to 185 x 6 +20

Decline Bench Press:
245 x 6
245 x 6
245 x 6
245 x 6 drop to 225 x 3
245 x 6 drop to 225 x 3

Cable Crossovers:
80 x 6 +10
80 x 6
90 x 6
100 x 6 drop to 70 x 6 +10
100 x 6 drop to 70 x 6 +10

BB Pullover:
60 x 7
60 x 7
60 x 7

Squats:
225 x 6
225 x 6
185 x 8
155 x 10
135 x 12

Leg Press:
410 x 8 +20
410 x 8 +10
360 x 10 +20
360 x 10 +20
270 x 12

Superset:
Leg Extensions:
210 x 8
195 x 10
180 x 12

Lying Hamstring Curls:
140 x 8
130 x 10
110 x 12

Have a great night!

Izzy04

01-31-2008, 05:53 PM

Hey B

I really don't know how you manage to do doubles! I would die. And you managed to increase...

Great job and I'm really proud of you for not letting life get in the way of your workouts!

Have a great night!

BigBT

02-02-2008, 01:27 PM

I really don't know how you manage to do doubles! I would die. And you managed to increase...

A careful mixture of stubborness and stupidity ;)

BigBT

02-02-2008, 01:33 PM

Well, my triceps finally decided to come out a play today so that put me in a good frame of mind.
My elbow has been bothering me again so I dropped the hammer curls as I can feel the strain most on those and I replaced them with preachers.
Bis and Tris today:

Close Grip BB Curls:
85 x 10
90 x 10 +5
75 x 12
75 x 12

Incline DB Curls:
40s x 8
40s x 8
30s x 10
30s x 10

Preacher Curls:
95 x 8 (ROM sucked. I need to lower this for next time)
75 x 10
75 x 10
65 x 12

High Cable Curls:
70 x 10
70 x 10
60 x 12

CGBP
225 x 6
225 x 5 +10
205 x 8
185 x 10

Incline Skull Crushers:
105 x 8 +10
105 x 8 +10
95 x 10
95 x 10

Dips:
15
15
15

Wood Chops: (these felt a bit odd, not sure if they did anything for me...I'll know in the morning ;) )
40 x 10
40 x 10
40 x 10

Cable Crunches:
80 x 15
80 x 15
80 x 15

Have a great day!

flywheel99

02-02-2008, 04:04 PM

Wood Chops: (these felt a bit odd, not sure if they did anything for me...I'll know in the morning ;) )
40 x 10
40 x 10
40 x 10

am i going to have to come to S.C. to help you with these?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=seJ_lO711to

now this guy does them faster than i do. i use a more moderate speed and really concentrate on the twisting motion.

and by the way, Brady and your Pats go down tomorrow. Just letting you know.

ArchAngel'73

02-03-2008, 04:44 AM

You seem to be making these doubles work for you, congrats on the increases all over the place!
Any idea when the craziness will slow down?

BigBT

02-05-2008, 06:09 PM

Back at the gym after a few day layoff. The tendons around my right elbow are extremely sore and it is difficult to do any pulling movements. I bought a wrap for it over the weekend and decided to try it tonight for back day. It seemed to work ok. The discomfort was really minimized. The real test will be arm day. Back and traps tonight:

Wide Grip Pull Downs:
170 x 7 +5
170 x 7 +5
170 x 7

BB Rows:
210 x 7
210 x 7
210 x 7

Single Arm DB Rows:
75 x 9 +5
75 x 9
75 x 9

Reverse Grip Pulldowns:
180 x 9
180 x 9
180 x 9

Straight Arm Rows:
160 x 11 +5
165 x 11 +10
165 x 11 +5

Back Extensions:
15
15
15

BB Shrugs:
225 x 12
315 x 12
405 x 8
455 x 8 PR
315 x 12

Have a great night!

flywheel99

02-05-2008, 06:15 PM

brian, i've been experiencing slight pain/soreness in my right elbow. i feel it when i reach behind me (like grabbing the hood on your sweatshirt to pull forward.)

i imagine my pulls/chins of late have have not helped this soreness.

BergMuscle

02-05-2008, 07:42 PM

Careful with that elbow pain. I've had tennis elbow a couple of times and it takes so darned long to get over! Take good care of it and don't let it get to that point.

BigBT

02-07-2008, 07:41 PM

I am still extremely busy with work, so again, I apologize for not visiting journals. Next week, I promise. Managed a workout tonight, albeit later in the day than I'd like. I dropped the Arnold's as the twisting motion was putting strain on my elbow and replaced them with DB shoulder presses which felt great. Shoulders and Calves tonight:

DB Shoulder Press:
60s x 8
70s x 8
70s x 10
70s x 10

DB Front Raises:
40s x 10
35s x 12
30s x 15

Seated DB Lateral Raises:
25s x 10
25s x 10
25s x 10

Reverse Pec Deck Flyes:
85 x 10
80 x 12
75 x 15

Seated Calf Raises:
170 x 12
180 x 12
190 x 12

Standing Calf Raises:
315 x 10
335 x 10
355 x 10

Have a great night!

ScubaDave

02-07-2008, 08:00 PM

Izzy04

02-10-2008, 08:12 AM

Hey Brian! I'm sorry I haven't been around but I also know you understand.

Great job on the arm and back wo! I'm glad the strap is helping your elbow but be careful, you don't want it to get worse.

BTW I think the guy in the video Jon posted is on speed or something :eek:

Hope you had a good week-end

BigBT

02-11-2008, 05:31 PM

Great workouts man - good volume. I'm suffering the same elbow issues in my right elbow, and they're a real drag. Like you, pulling tends to exacerbate the inflammation - particularly pull-ups. I also find that skull crushers really affect it. Good luck with it, and don't forget ice!!!

Thanks, Dave. Some days are better than others with the elbow. Yesterday was a horrible day and it carried over into today's workout for some reason...

Hey Brian! I'm sorry I haven't been around but I also know you understand.

Great job on the arm and back wo! I'm glad the strap is helping your elbow but be careful, you don't want it to get worse.

Izzy, you know I understand completely! ;) I'm too stubborn to quit lifting so my arm is just going to have to deal with my attitude.

BigBT

02-11-2008, 05:35 PM

Ok, a crappy workout tonight. Actually one of the most unsatisfying chest workouts I've ever had. I'm not sure if is because I've been stressed about work or if my arm is to blame for it but I felt weak across the board. Definately something to improve upon for next week.

Bench:
255 x 5
255 x 4
245 x 5

Incline Bench:
215 x 6
215 x 6
215 x 6
215 x 6 drop to 185 x 5
215 x 6 drop to 185 x 5

Decline Bench:
225 x 6
225 x 6
225 x 6
225 x 6 drop to 135 x 10
225 x 6 drop to 135 x 8

Pec Deck Flyes:
225 x 6 (these were a bitch. I honestly think the adjusted the cables)
195 x 6
195 x 6
195 x 6 drop to 150 x 6
195 x 6 drop to 150 x 6

Followed by some very unimpressive ab work. Tomorrow had better be an improvement!

Have a great night!

Hibiscus09

02-11-2008, 07:08 PM

Hi Brian!! I'm sorry you didn't like the workout. I hate when I have those types of workouts, but they do seem to happen upon occasion. It's good you kept on keeping on. :D I'm sure a super duper workout is in your near future! :)

Jordo1

02-11-2008, 07:11 PM

Tomorrow had better be an improvement!

I bet it will. ;) Still pushed a lot of weight around tonight, though!

BigBT

02-12-2008, 05:55 PM

Thanks, Hibby. Thanks, Ty. Your motivation helps a ton. So, tonight I needed to improve on last night's workout. Overall it was pretty good, but my CGBPs just weren't there tonight. I'm not sure if it was due to chest last night or the fact that I'm just tired from overworking. I may look at moving arm night further from chest night if it continues. The rest went well, though. Bis, Tris, and Calves tonight:

Close Grip BB Curl:
90 x 10
90 x 10
75 x 12
75 x 12

Incline DB Curls:
40s x 8
40s x 8
25s x 10
25s x 10

Preacher Curls:
85 x 8
75 x 10
75 x 10
65 x 12

Cable Curls:
70 x 10
70 x 10
60 x 12

CGBP:
225 x 3 (ICK :()
205 x 6
185 x 8
185 x 10

Incline Skull Crushers:
105 x 8
110 x 8
95 x 10
95 x 10

Dips:
15
15
15

Seated Calf Raise:
180 x 12
180 x 12
180 x 12

Standing Calf Raise:
315 x 10
335 x 10
355 x 10

Have a great night!

Jordo1

02-12-2008, 06:38 PM

Nice workout! Those calves are strong! Is work calming down a little for you now?

CapitalJay

02-13-2008, 04:13 AM

Hey Brian - solid looking workout! Overworking sucks! Don't our employers realize we need to workout? ;)

Blacksmith

02-13-2008, 09:15 PM

You win some...you lose some.
Stay consistent and you will steadily improve over time.
Day to day is meaningless.
But you already know this. :)
Measure your progress or maintanence in months or years.
Just think if you took off for 6 months.!:eek:
You are doing great Brian !!!!

Hibiscus09

02-14-2008, 08:07 AM

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e390/h2o5/valentine8.gif

ArchAngel'73

02-14-2008, 08:28 AM

A careful mixture of stubborness and stupidity ;)

I know I've posted in here since this quote, but we must be related?:D

Stellar workouts Brian! If we ever did get in the gym together, I know you'd give me a run for my money.;)

BigBT

02-14-2008, 05:08 PM

Nice workout! Those calves are strong! Is work calming down a little for you now?

Thanks, Ty. Unfortuneately work is not calming down. Getting busier actually. The travel has lessened but the amount of crap I'm bringing home at night is increasing.

Hey Brian - solid looking workout! Overworking sucks! Don't our employers realize we need to workout? ;)

Jay, funny you should mention that. One of my bosses is a workout freak. We always compare notes. He's always telling me to make sure I balance my schedule with time to spare for working out......then he gives me more work :)

You win some...you lose some.
Stay consistent and you will steadily improve over time.
Day to day is meaningless.
But you already know this.
Measure your progress or maintanence in months or years.
Just think if you took off for 6 months.!
You are doing great Brian !!!!

Eric, That's exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e390/h2o5/valentine8.gif

And Diane, that's just what I needed, period!

I know I've posted in here since this quote, but we must be related?

For my poor mother's sake, I sure hope not! ;)

Stellar workouts Brian! If we ever did get in the gym together, I know you'd give me a run for my money.;)

Until we got to legs, at least. I think we'd either yell too much at each other or laugh too much, but I'd love to toss the iron around with you at some point.

BigBT

02-14-2008, 05:14 PM

Tonight I finally felt like I was hitting my rhythm again. Everything felt good (although the squats are still pretty light). Legs and Chest (light day) tonight:

Squat:
225 x 6
225 x 6
185 x 8
155 x 10
135 x 12

(the guy in the rack next to me was doing 355 ATGs, so he put me to shame...more on him later. By the way, he is HUGE and RIPPED. I can't stand him ;) )

Leg Press:
410 x 8
420 x 10 +10 slowly moving up
360 x 10
360 x 10
270 x 12

Superset:
Leg Extensions:
215 x 8 +5
200 x 10 +5
180 x 12

Lying Hamstring Curls:
145 x 8 +5
130 x 10
110 x 12

HUGE and RIPPED guy came over when I was doing leg extensions and wanted to work in a set or two. He actually set the weights at about 50lbs less than I was doing. I know he could kick my ass in a minute, but that was a bit of an ego boost.

Incline DB Press:
50s x 15
55s x 15
55s x 15

DB Chest Press:
60s x 15
60s x 15
60s x 15

Decline DB Flyes:
35s x 15
35s x 15
35s x 15

These pullled slightly on my bicep tonight. A bit uncomfortable.

That's it. Have a great night!

Jordo1

02-14-2008, 08:07 PM

Tonight I finally felt like I was hitting my rhythm again. Everything felt good (although the squats are still pretty light).

Glad it's feeling better for you. My theory is that since so many people seem to be having what they consider sub par workouts is that if they aren't getting one of these flu's going around, they're at least getting a touch of it causing issues in the gym. ;) I know a lot of times when the kids get sick, I may not get sick, but I'll feel a little off.

NuclearArms

02-15-2008, 04:39 AM

I did that ATG thing to someone the other day. They didn't seem to bothered. Always have to remember where the real battle is.

BTW, good workout.

jspirate

02-15-2008, 09:26 AM

carigrrl

02-15-2008, 02:18 PM

really good workout! i like the background information, fun to picture; too bad it couldn't have been nuc! :)

BigBT

02-16-2008, 12:34 PM

Glad it's feeling better for you. My theory is that since so many people seem to be having what they consider sub par workouts is that if they aren't getting one of these flu's going around, they're at least getting a touch of it causing issues in the gym. ;) I know a lot of times when the kids get sick, I may not get sick, but I'll feel a little off.

Trust me, mine is all fatigue from over work and lack of sleep :)

I did that ATG thing to someone the other day. They didn't seem to bothered. Always have to remember where the real battle is.

BTW, good workout.

Thanks, Nuke. The soreness in my butt from the squats tell me I accomplished just as much as he did.

Nice workout! Although those leg extensions look worriesome to me. We are all different though and just because they give me knee discomfort doesn't mean they are bad for you. :)

I used to have a very bad right knee. Since I started the leg extensions not only do I no longer have pain and my knee no longer dislocates on a whim, I'm able to do squats and presses. In my case they actually help, but I've never been one to be normal....

really good workout! i like the background information, fun to picture; too bad it couldn't have been nuc! :)

Thanks, Cari. I'm actually glad it wasn't Nuke. I'd probably end up in the background of one of his videos!

BigBT

02-16-2008, 12:38 PM

I used to really dread shoulders but now I look forward to them. I had a pretty good workout with them today. I finished with some light biceps work. The concentration curls hurt my right arm (still) but the 21s felt great. It must be something with the bar vs the dbs.

DB Shoulder Press:
75s x 8 +5
75s x 8 +5
70s x 10
70s x 10

DB Front Raises:
40s x 10
35s x 12
30s x 15

Seated DB Lateral Raises:
25s x 10
25s x 10
25s x 10

Reverse Pec Deck Flyes:
90 x 10 +5
80 x 12
75 x 15

Concentration Curls:
25 x 8
25 x 8
25 x 8

BB 21s
30#
30#
30#

Hanging Pikes:
10
10
10

Kneeling Medicine Ball Rotations:
3 x 12 each side

Have a great day!

Jordo1

02-16-2008, 05:15 PM

Strong workout Brian. Hope you had a great day.

BigBT

02-17-2008, 02:13 PM

Back/Traps and calf day. I switched up the back workout a little to incorporate some pull ups. These were very uncomfortable on the bicep, but I'm at the point of saying F it and working through the pain. I'll pay homage to the Icy Hot later this evening I'm sure. I also switched out the BB rows with T-Bar rows for a change of scenery.

Wide Grip Pullups:
6,5,5
(I have a lot of work to get these numbers back up)

T-Bar Rows:
90 x 7
90 x 7
90 x 7

DB Rows:
75 x 9
75 x 9
75 x 9

Reverse Grip Pull Downs:
180 x 9
180 x 9
180 x 9

Straight Arm Rows:
165 x 11
165 x 11
170 x 11 +5

Back Extensions:
15
15
15

BB Shrugs:
225 x 12
315 x 12
405 x 8
455 x 8
315 x 12

Seated Calf Raises:
180 x 10
180 x 10
200 x 10 +20

Seated Calf Press:
275 x 12
335 x 12
355 x 12

Have a great night!

flywheel99

02-17-2008, 06:31 PM

I switched up the back workout a little to incorporate some pull ups. These were very uncomfortable on the bicep, but I'm at the point of saying F it and working through the pain.

so you're getting pain in the biceps when your palms are facing away from you?

BigBT

02-17-2008, 07:01 PM

so you're getting pain in the biceps when your palms are facing away from you?

I have developed tendonitis in my elbow. Any pulling motion causes pain.

BigBT

02-19-2008, 05:40 PM

A pretty good workout tonight. My bench numbers were back up to a respectable area and I had energy tonight after forcing myself to leave the office at a normal time.

Bench Press:
255 x 5
260 x 5
265 x 4 +1
275 x 1
285 x 1

Incline Bench Press:
215 x 6
216 x 6
215 x 6 drop to 185 x 4
215 x 6 drop to 135 x 8

Decline Bench Press:
225 x 6
225 x 6
225 x 6 drop to 135 x 10
225 x 6 drop to 135 x 12

Pec Deck Flyes:
210 x 6
225 x 6
225 x 6 drop to 180 x 6
225 x 6 drop to 180 x 5

Ab Superset:
Hanging Knee Raises:
10, 10, 10

Decline Crunch/medicine ball toss:
10, 10, 10

Have a great night.

ArchAngel'73

02-20-2008, 03:27 AM

Brutal workouts Brian! Have you noticed any changes in the scale etc. to let you know all this hard work is paying off?

Seosaid

02-21-2008, 09:39 AM

Bonjour Brian!

you told me you had a good workout!!! I can only agree!

Great job Mister!

BigBT

02-23-2008, 10:32 AM

Brutal workouts Brian! Have you noticed any changes in the scale etc. to let you know all this hard work is paying off?

It is slowly creeping up, Brian, but I know I'm not eating near enough calories and probably won't. At this point I don't want all of the extra weight, but even without them, I can tell that my muscles are getting larger and my strength is gaining as well, so no complaints!

Bonjour Brian!

you told me you had a good workout!!! I can only agree!

Great job Mister!

Thanks, Josie! Welcome back. :)

I doubled up on legs and shoulders today as I missed a workout this week due to scheduling. I have also decided to take about a month off from any pulling exercises to let my bicep heal up. This will reduce what I can do for my back as well as the obvious elimination of all bicep work (of course, me being me, I'm going to try some light sets of 21s towards the end of the week. I don't have near the discomfort with bbs as I do with dbs). I have absolutely no problem with pushing, so that will allow me to stay on track with chest, shoulders, and tris. After bouncing some ideas off of a friend and fellow lifter, my back work will be limited to deads, extensions, and shrugs for my traps.

Legs and Shoulders today:

Squats:
225 x 6
225 x 6
185 x 8
155 x 10
135 x 12

Leg Presses:
420 x 8
420 x 8
360 x 10
360 x 10
270 x 12

Superset: extensions and curls:
Leg Extensions:
215 x 8
200 x 10
180 x 12

Lying Hamstring Curls:
145 x 8
130 x 10
110 x 15

Seated DB Shoulder Presses:
75s x 8
75s x 8
70s x 10
70s x 10

Front DB Raises:
40s x 10
35s x 12
30s x 15

Hammer Strength Seated Lateral Raises:
25s each side x 8
25s each side x 8
25s each side x 8

Reverse Pec Deck Flyes:
90 x 10
80 x 12
15 x 75

Since I've been working a ton of hours the past few weeks, I have barely had enough time to post in my journal, let alone anyone elses. I apologize for that. I am still reading all of yours however and gain motivation from you all.

Have a great day!

BergMuscle

02-23-2008, 10:35 AM

Great work. I'm having serious leg DOMS today and reading your journal made them feel worse (or better, depending upon your point of veiw :) ).

Izzy04

02-23-2008, 10:53 AM

Hello Brian!

What is it with all of us and work this past couple of weeks!

First let me tell you how proud of you I am for not slacking and all I can say about the calf raises is BRAVO!!!! BRAVO!!!!! ( insert clapping)

Bench is looking good too. If you want to have a laugh this week you can visit my journal, I'll be benching for the next 3 weeks and my numbers are just hilarious. If they made the colored O bar with pink and glittery plates I would be taking those :(

Have a great week-end!g

BigBT

02-24-2008, 03:35 PM

Great work. I'm having serious leg DOMS today and reading your journal made them feel worse (or better, depending upon your point of veiw :) ).

Thank you. I hope they aren't too bad. I'm having trouble sitting for extended periods of time today, myself. I actually found some glute stretches on bb.com that have really helped.

Hello Brian!

What is it with all of us and work this past couple of weeks!

First let me tell you how proud of you I am for not slacking and all I can say about the calf raises is BRAVO!!!! BRAVO!!!!! ( insert clapping)

Bench is looking good too. If you want to have a laugh this week you can visit my journal, I'll be benching for the next 3 weeks and my numbers are just hilarious. If they made the colored O bar with pink and glittery plates I would be taking those :(

Have a great week-end!g

Hey, Izzy. It's good to have you back. I know all about work. The first part of the year has been crazy. At least it has helped us keep our minds off of....you know..that unmentionable thing ;). I can't wait to see your bench numbers. You know I wouldn't dare laugh. We all have to start somewhere. The fun is seeing how far you can progress. If you put your mind to it, you are going to do great!

BigBT

02-24-2008, 03:40 PM

Back/Traps/Calves today. First day with the "no-pulling" routine. I decided to do an 8 x 8 with deads and the weighted back extensions. With the deads, I started today at about 50% of my max, just because I didn't know how I'd feel at the end of 8 sets. I was able to bump at the halfway point. I will continue with this until I find a good weight to complete all 8 sets with.

Deadlifts:
185 x 8
185 x 8
185 x 8
185 x 8
205 x 8
205 x 8
205 x 8
205 x 8

Weighted Back Extensions
25# plate x 8 x 8

BB Shrugs:
225 x 12
315 x 12
405 x 8
455 x 8
315 x 12

Seated Calf Raises:
180 x 12
200 x 12
200 x 12

Standing Calf Raises:
315 x 10
335 x 10
355 x 10

I have really become anal about form since coming to this site. When I was doing deads there were two guys next to me doing the same. I had nice controlled motions, a pause at the bottom before each lift, everything you were supposed to do. The guys next to me had the same weight and were literally slamming the weights so hard on the negative so that they could get what little bounce our floor would give for their upward motion. I wonder which one of us got the better workout ;)

Have a great night!

BergMuscle

02-24-2008, 04:14 PM

I wonder which one of us got the better workout ;)

Oh, I'm sure I know who got the better workout. :cool:

Izzy04

02-24-2008, 04:24 PM

You did You did Youd did!

Sometimes I feel like telling people they are going to get hurt if they keep at it like that!

Nice WO!

Blacksmith

02-24-2008, 05:52 PM

Looks like I'm following Izzy around the forum tonight. :)
Nice work Brian.
DL work makes me tired just reading it.

BigBT

03-04-2008, 07:13 PM

I have been so slammed with work and my son's hockey over the past week that I have barely had time to work out, let alone post them. The bicep has been resting comfortably during this stretch. I did a few light reps of 21s the other day and they felt pretty good. I'm still forcing myself to wait before I go heavy again. Here is an update of what I've been able to do (not nearly as much as I want or need):

Feb 27:

Bench Press:
255 x 5
260 x 5
265 x 5

Incline Bench Press:
205 x 6
205 x 6
215 x 6
215 x 6 drop to 135 x 10
215 x 6 drop to 135 x 10

Decline Bench Press:
225 x 6
225 x 6
225 x 6
225 x 6 drop to 135 x 10
225 x 6 drop to 135 x 10

Feb 28:

Incline Skull Crushers:
125 x 8
135 x 8
115 x 10
115 x 10
95 x 12

Dips:
12
12
12
12

Smith Machine Reverse Grip Press: (bar weight not included)
50 x 15
50 x 15
50 x 15
First time doing these, so I expect them to go up rapidly.

BB 21's:
20# x 5

Seated Calf Presses:
335 x 15
355 x 15
375 x 15

Mar 2:

Squats:
225 x 6
225 x 6
185 x 8
155 x 10
135 x 12

Leg Press:
420 x 8
420 x 8
360 x 10
360 x 10
270 x 12

Superset:
Leg Extensions:
215 x 8
200 x 10
180 x 12

Lying Hamstring Curls:
145 x 8
130 x 10
110 x 12

Incline DB Press:
55 x 15
55 x 15
55 x 15

DB Bench Press:
60 x 15
60 x 15
60 x 15

Decline DB Flyes:
35 x 15
35 x 15
35 x 15

Hope all is well with the rest of you. Have a great night!

chrisbute

03-05-2008, 09:18 AM

Hi Brian,

Just checking in. I can relate to you being slammed with your son's hockey season. My son's baseball season is just starting. Sometimes it's an accomplishment just to MAINTAIN.

Izzy04

03-05-2008, 11:43 AM

Hello Brian!

Reading all of that all at once just made me tired!

I know how work can get the best of you but I think it's great you haven't given up.

You did some nice work. I'm impresssed by your bench.

Have a great day!

Blacksmith

03-05-2008, 10:00 PM

Hey Brian,
Great volume on those workouts.
What's also impressive is the weight is up there as well.

Keep it up!

flywheel99

03-07-2008, 09:56 AM

Brian, Was it your elbow that was hurting?

BigBT

03-07-2008, 04:48 PM

Hi Brian,

Just checking in. I can relate to you being slammed with your son's hockey season. My son's baseball season is just starting. Sometimes it's an accomplishment just to MAINTAIN.

Chris, It's good to see you again. Hockey is just ending and yep, right into baseball for us, too!

Hello Brian!

I know how work can get the best of you but I think it's great you haven't given up.

Thanks, Izzy. As much as I want to throw in the towel, I refuse to!

Hey Brian,
Great volume on those workouts.
What's also impressive is the weight is up there as well.

Keep it up!

Eric, thanks for checking in and giving me support when I need it.

Brian, Was it your elbow that was hurting?

Yep, and I've only been doing light bicep work and giving it a good rest.

BigBT

03-07-2008, 04:56 PM

Ok, a real workout tonight! Shoulders and some light biceps:

DB Shoulder Press:
75 x 8
75 x 8
70 x 10
70 x 10

DB Front Raises:
40s x 10
35s x 12
30s x 15

Hammer Strength Lat Raises:
25s each side x 8
25s each side x 8
25s each side x 8

Reverse Pec Deck Flyes:
90 x 10
80 x 12
75 x 15

21's
20#
30#
30#

Concentration Curls:
20 x 10
20 x 10
20 x 10

The biceps are feeling ok with the light weight. Not ready to increase, though.

Have a great night!

Tifflex

03-08-2008, 03:16 AM

Hi Brian! I'm sorry that I haven't visited in a while. Your workouts look great as usual.

Have a great day!

BigBT

03-08-2008, 08:06 AM

Hi Brian! I'm sorry that I haven't visited in a while.

No problem, Tif. I haven't been here in a while ;)

Back day today:

Dead Lifts (8 x 8)
205 x 8
205 x 8
205 x 8
205 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 8

Back Extensions (8 x 8):
25# x 8
25# x 8
25# x 8
25# x 8
25# x 8
25# x 8
25# x 8
25# x 8

Shrugs:
225 x 12
315 x 12
405 x 8
465 x 8 (struggled here today)
315 x 12

Seated Calf Raises:
180 x 12
200 x 12
200 x 12

Standing Calf Raises:
255 x 20
255 x 20
255 x 20

Have a great day!

Hibiscus09

03-08-2008, 08:17 AM

Nice job, cutie! It is major, major windy here today and freezing A. We have such weird weather. I had the top down driving around a couple of days ago. I'll be glad when spring is here to stay for a while. :)

BigBT

03-09-2008, 12:58 PM

Chest and Ab day. I widened my grip considerably on the inclines today so that I could bring the bar lower to my chest. It made a huge difference in the pump that I got, as well as the weight I could actually lift, but I'll gladly sacrifice weight for pain I'm going to feel tomorrow.

BB Bench Press:
260 x 5
265 x 5
270 x 5
285 x 1
295 x 1

Incline BB Bench Press:
185 x 6
185 x 6
185 x 6
185 x 6 drop to 135 x 6
185 x 6 drop to 135 x 6

Decline BB Bench Press:
225 x 6
225 x 6
225 x 6
225 x 6 drop to 135 x 8
225 x 6 drop to 135 x 8

Ab Circuit (3 circuits, no rest between sets - 90 second rest between circuits)

Hanging Leg Raises: 10/10/10
Decline Medicine Ball Toss: 10/10/10
Swiss Ball Crunch: 10/10/10

Have a great day!

eddied27

03-09-2008, 02:24 PM

Nice chest work! :D

8x8 dead's! :eek:

Good stuff!

Hope all is well.......Ed

CapitalJay

03-10-2008, 04:11 AM

Nice workout, Brian! Strong bench there!

I always feel like such a dork doing swiss ball crunches. Everyone in my gym looks at me like I'm one of "those" guys. (You know, the 6-pack abs in 6-minutes a day kind of guys.) ;)

Tifflex

03-10-2008, 06:26 AM

How are you after those workouts? 8x8 Deads...brutal Brian;).

Have a great day!

BigBT

03-12-2008, 04:32 PM

8x8 dead's! :eek:

Thanks, Ed. Believe it or not, it's actually the 8 x 8 back extensions that do me in.

I always feel like such a dork doing swiss ball crunches. Everyone in my gym looks at me like I'm one of "those" guys. (You know, the 6-pack abs in 6-minutes a day kind of guys.) ;)

I'm so used to looking like a dork in the gym now that I don't even notice the stares. I love the swiss ball. I get a really good stretch through the abs.

How are you after those workouts? 8x8 Deads...brutal Brian;).

Thanks Tif. I'm pretty worn out when they are done. That means they are working right??? ;)

BigBT

03-12-2008, 04:36 PM

Arms tonight. Still going light with the biceps, but I added a bunch more reps. They feel pretty well worked, but I do miss the heavy weights.

Incline Skull Crushers:
135 x 8
135 x 8
125 x 10
125 x 10
95 x 12

Dips:
12
12
12
12

Reverse Grip Bench Press:
95 x 12
115 x 12
125 x 12

BB 21's
30#
30#
30#
30#

Incline DB Curls:
25s x 8
25s x 8
25s x 8

Alternating DB Curls:
30s x 8
25s x 8
25s x 8

Seated Calf Raises:
180 x 12
200 x 12
200 x 12

Seated Calf Presses:
335 x 15
355 x 15
355 x 15

Have a great night!

Izzy04

03-12-2008, 05:33 PM

Hey Brian!

How is life treating you?

Nice looking bicep workout, adding reps is a great idea. Does your elbow feel any better?

Have a nice evening.

Getsum

03-12-2008, 08:26 PM

Hi Brian. Kick butt workout man! All that calf work is awesome. Man, I need to get my own leg workout done.

CapitalJay

03-13-2008, 03:49 AM

Hi Brian. Strong skull-crushers there! ...and 21's mid-workout? Wooo, my arms are tired thinking about it. :)

BigBT

03-13-2008, 06:05 PM

Nice looking bicep workout, adding reps is a great idea. Does your elbow feel any better?

Hey Isabelle! Work is still kicking my butt. Between that and all of my son's various practices, finding time in the gym is tough. The elbow is starting to feel better. The low weights and high reps have actually given my arms a burn that they haven't felt in a long time. This injury may actually be doing me some good!

Hi Brian. Kick butt workout man! All that calf work is awesome. Man, I need to get my own leg workout done.

Thanks. Calves have always been an after thought, but after being shamed by Izzy, I figured I'd better start hitting them. I try to work them twice a week now.

Hi Brian. Strong skull-crushers there! ...and 21's mid-workout? Wooo, my arms are tired thinking about it. :)

Thanks, Jay. I love the incline Skulls. I can keep my arms stable and isolate the tris much better than on the flat bench. I can also do more weight so it stokes my ego. The 21s were supposed to be the LAST thing I did, but since my elbow actually felt really good, I decided to add to it.

BigBT

03-13-2008, 06:09 PM

A long workout tonight, that I hope I don't have to repeat any time soon. Legs, Shoulders, and Chest (light day) tonight:

Squats:
225 x 6
225 x 6
185 x 8
155 x 10
135 x 12

Leg Press:
420 x 8
420 x 8
360 x 10
360 x 10
270 x 12

Lying Hamstring Curls:
140 x 8
130 x 10
110 x 12

Leg Extensions:
225 x 8
210 x 10
195 x 12

Seated DB Shoulder Press:
75s x 8
75s x 8
70s x 10
70s x 10

Front DB Raises:
40s x 10
35s x 12
30s x 15

Hammer Strength Seated Lateral Raises:
25# plate each side x 8
25# plate each side x 8
25# plate each side x 8

Reverse Pec Deck Flyes:
90 x 10
82.5 x 12
75 x 15

Incline DB Chest Press:
55s x 15
55s x 15
55s x 15

Flat DB Chest Press:
60s x 15
60s x 15
60s x 15

Decline DB Flyes:
35s x 15
35s x 15
35s x 15

Have a great night!

ArchAngel'73

03-14-2008, 02:47 AM

You're gonna have me beat hands down for @ least the next 4 weeks, in all the exercises you do.;)
Enjoy the reprieve for now, you'll be eating my dust in 6 weeks and will need pro-hormones to catch up with my natural freakishness.:D

As always, well chosen exercises and great strength Brian. I'm glad to see your work has left you @ home for a bit and you are able to rip it up in the gym once again.

6 more weeks buddy...
Then I will undeniabley be the strongest "Brian" in the over 35.:p
Now, go train!

BigBT

03-15-2008, 07:48 AM