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homelifter

11-08-2007, 06:26 AM

I'll be doing some dead lift work tonight! I'm not exactly sure yet what I'm going to do, but I've got all day to figure it out. I might see where I stand and do some heavy singles and work up to my max. Then do some SLDL's...we'll see.

Sorry to hear about the test result Val. I'm sure there will be some adjustments.

Lencho

11-08-2007, 06:29 AM

I might see where I stand and do some heavy singles and work up to my max.

Do it!

homelifter

11-08-2007, 06:34 AM

Do it!

Did you see???

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x169/homelifter/IMG_0555.jpg

homelifter

11-08-2007, 06:54 AM

Do it!

I'm going for something in the range of 435-455 tonight. My PR at this point is 425, so I'll be happy with anything over that. We'll see how it feels when I start pulling. If I hit 435 and it feels good, I'll move up 10 lbs at a time.

Lencho

11-08-2007, 07:00 AM

Did you see???

OMGZ!!11! Teh 20" gUnz0rz!!11!!!1! :eek:

Nice, homie. :)

Lencho

11-08-2007, 07:01 AM

I'm going for something in the range of 435-455 tonight. My PR at this point is 425, so I'll be happy with anything over that. We'll see how it feels when I start pulling. If I hit 435 and it feels good, I'll move up 10 lbs at a time.

You're back has been feeling okay lately, hasn't it?

homelifter

11-08-2007, 07:06 AM

You're back has been feeling okay lately, hasn't it?

As long as I warm up, dead lifts don't bother my back too much. It is da squatz dat hutz me back.

Westside_Reflex

11-08-2007, 07:47 AM

good workout val! and nice work getting to 20" homelifter!

keep it up

SexyBack

11-08-2007, 10:07 AM

Hi Guys! I haven't been here in a while! Things are still looking good I see! :)

homelifter

11-08-2007, 10:25 AM

Hi Guys! I haven't been here in a while! Things are still looking good I see! :)

Hey SB...where ya been?

Thanks...going really good!

SexyBack

11-08-2007, 10:36 AM

Hey SB...where ya been?

Thanks...going really good!

I've been off getting married and working on my tan in the Domincan Republic :) But I'm back now!

dpd555

11-08-2007, 10:37 AM

homelifter

11-08-2007, 10:39 AM

I've been off getting married and working on my tan in the Domincan Republic :) But I'm back now!

Pics or it didn't happen.

SexyBack

11-08-2007, 10:40 AM

Pics or it didn't happen.

go to my journal, I just posted wedding shots:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=1379021&page=79

homelifter

11-08-2007, 10:52 AM

WOW!! great progress. Your arms are bigger than mine..and they still have room to grow :D
Thanks for the X-reps books- very helpful. I will post more about incorporating this into my training within the next week.

Thanks Big D! Your arms are a lot leaner than mine..a lot! I'm trying to work on my strength to get the muscle density that you have. I am blessed with a massive frame and genetics that allow me to put on muscle. I have a feeling genetics will allow me to get my arms to 22 or 23"...maybe bigger. I just need to keep after it. When I can cheat curl 225 lbs for reps like you, instead of 135...I'll know I'm there.

I can't wait to see how you incorporate them into your training. With the strength that you have, some of the growth producing techniques could cause some serious mass and size increase for you. With your attension to detail, and your ability to hit your nutrition day in and day out...the sky is the limit for you.

gymratluke

11-08-2007, 10:59 AM

Did you see???

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x169/homelifter/IMG_0555.jpg

Wow...makin me feel like a p*ssy! You got a good 3 inches on me... :o

daYDreAmErX

11-08-2007, 01:29 PM

Just had 8oz of fresh trout + 2c of green beans... Hope it's enough for the night, I'm going to the Bell Center to see the hockey game between Montreal and Boston.

Boston FTW :cool:

Lencho

11-08-2007, 01:29 PM

Just had 8oz of fresh trout + 2c of green beans... Hope it's enough for the night, I'm going to the Bell Center to see the hockey game between Montreal and Boston.

Boston FTW :cool:

Hadn't had trout in a while. Rainbow?

Boo on hockey. :mad: (yes Texan)

daYDreAmErX

11-08-2007, 01:52 PM

Hadn't had trout in a while. Rainbow?

Boo on hockey. :mad: (yes Texan)

No, it was some salmon-taste trout :p Really good, only protein source I had this week was fish and it seems to be helping with my skin problems (ya, really).

:D

Fish FTW !

homelifter

11-08-2007, 05:36 PM

Bonebrake

11-08-2007, 05:58 PM

Nothing wrecks my lifting worse than not enough sleep - definitely take some time to recuperate big guy. ;)

Congratulations on the 20" guns! http://forum.bodybuilding.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

matthor

11-08-2007, 06:22 PM

No workout tonight. I'm feeling burned out. I'll do deads and stuff tomorrow night. I went throught my whole pre-workout routine...and then said..f it. I've really pushed this week, hit a lot of PR's, and I think my body is telling me to rest a little bit. I'm sure getting 3 hours of sleep the other night played a part in it becasue I am feeling pretty tired. I'll have a few carbs tonight and get to bed early.

wise move imo. Its these session when your heart isnt in it that injuries generally occur. Save it up for when your keen and keep the momentum rolling

homelifter

11-08-2007, 07:03 PM

Nothing wrecks my lifting worse than not enough sleep - definitely take some time to recuperate big guy. ;)

Congratulations on the 20" guns! http://forum.bodybuilding.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

wise move imo. Its these session when your heart isnt in it that injuries generally occur. Save it up for when your keen and keep the momentum rolling

Thanks guys...I'm just really worn down tonight. I always feel it is better to delay a session when you just can't get your mind in the right place. I will regroup tomorrow, and get a great workout in, as opposed to getting a ****ty workout in tonight. I don't think that there is a muscle in my body that isn't sore either, so an extra day of rest will allow me to recover. It is certainly time.

20" GUNZ..FTW

I promissed myself a trip to one of those all you can eat Brazillian Steak houses when I hit 20". Oh..I can't wait!

bigDADDY205

11-08-2007, 07:11 PM

No workout tonight. I'm feeling burned out. I'll do deads and stuff tomorrow night. I went throught my whole pre-workout routine...and then said..f it. I've really pushed this week, hit a lot of PR's, and I think my body is telling me to rest a little bit. I'm sure getting 3 hours of sleep the other night played a part in it becasue I am feeling pretty tired. I'll have a few carbs tonight and get to bed early.

Sounds good to me, slacker. :D Not a bad idea, hl. Serves a dual purpose, allows you to recooperate, allows me to catch up! I don't think I said so before, but congrats on the 20" guns. Big f***in landmark!

homelifter

11-08-2007, 07:15 PM

Sounds good to me, slacker. :D Not a bad idea, hl. Serves a dual purpose, allows you to recooperate, allows me to catch up! I don't think I said so before, but congrats on the 20" guns. Big f***in landmark!

Lol..not slacking. I've already gotten my work in this week. Just depending on how I feel, I start my next workout cycle...just not going to start it without a day of rest this week. Can't grow if I'm not giving myself time to recover.

Thanks..yes, huge milestone.

bigDADDY205

11-08-2007, 07:17 PM

Lol..not slacking. I've already gotten my work in this week. Just depending on how I feel, I start my next workout cycle...just not going to start it without a day of rest this week. Can't grow if I'm not giving myself time to recover.

Thanks..yes, huge milestone.

Just messin w/ ya. Judging by what I've seen from you, you know your body pretty well and when you do workout, you give it.

matthor

11-08-2007, 08:40 PM

Brazilian steakhouse! sounds aweomse. Certainly a well earned treat

daYDreAmErX

11-09-2007, 03:04 AM

Time to go to the gym :cool:

Lencho

11-09-2007, 03:05 AM

Have a good WO, Val. I'm heading there myself in a few minutes.

homelifter

11-09-2007, 06:00 AM

Brazilian steakhouse! sounds aweomse. Certainly a well earned treat

It is just a matter of finding the time to go now. I'm going to get my money's worth too. Keep the rare steak coming and make sure I don't run out of beer. I might just have them leave a bottle of merlot at the table too.

If I can't find the time to get make the trip to a Brazilian steak house, there is a little place up in Wisconsin called the Wilmot Stage Stop that serves nothing but Steaks and Lobster...very reasonable too. You get a monster baked potato with a 1/4 lb of real butter on it with your meal. I'll take the porterhouse with 2 lobster tails please.

Lencho

11-09-2007, 06:03 AM

It is just a matter of finding the time to go now. I'm going to get my money's worth too. Keep the rare steak coming and make sure I don't run out of beer. I might just have them leave a bottle of merlot at the table too.

If I can't find the time to get make the trip to a Brazilian steak house, there is a little place up in Wisconsin called the Wilmot Stage Stop that serves nothing but Steaks and Lobster...very reasonable too. You get a monster baked potato with a 1/4 lb of real butter on it with your meal. I'll take the porterhouse with 2 lobster tails please.

We've got Fogo de Chao and Texas de Brazil down here. F*cking awesome!

DallasLynx

11-09-2007, 06:10 AM

We've got Fogo de Chao and Texas de Brazil down here. F*cking awesome!

Mmmmmm....good stuff.

homelifter

11-09-2007, 06:15 AM

We've got Fogo de Chao and Texas de Brazil down here. F*cking awesome!

There is a Texas de Brazil in Schaumburg and downtown Chicago, and there is a Fogo de Chao in downtown Chicago too. I'd probably go to the Texas de Brazil in Schaumburg.

homelifter

11-09-2007, 06:21 AM

Here is a pic from the Wilmot Stage Stop...I wasn't kidding about the butter.

http://www.wilmotstagestop.com/images/G-19B.jpg

DallasLynx

11-09-2007, 06:32 AM

Here is a pic from the Wilmot Stage Stop...I wasn't kidding about the butter.

http://www.wilmotstagestop.com/images/G-19B.jpg

Awesome.

Lencho

11-09-2007, 06:36 AM

Here is a pic from the Wilmot Stage Stop...I wasn't kidding about the butter.

http://www.wilmotstagestop.com/images/G-19B.jpg

:eek:

You said you get butter with the potato, but that looks more like getting a potato with your butter.

homelifter

11-09-2007, 07:18 AM

:eek:

You said you get butter with the potato, but that looks more like getting a potato with your butter.

The place is freakin' awesome! It really is an old stage stop from the 1800's too. If you ever come up to this neck of the woods Lencho...we're going there.

daYDreAmErX

11-09-2007, 08:43 AM

Nov-09 (Week #1, Workout C)

Squats
55x5x1
67x5x1
80x5x1
95x5x1
111x3x1
80x8x1

Flat BB Bench Press
75x5x5

Pendlay Rows
75x5x5

Dips Machine
120x15x2

Preacher Curls Machine
120x15x2

DB Side Bends
35x10x2

Notes
Hai guise :D

Had a good workout even if my legs were already really sore. I'm still improving, so I'm glad.

Started the weight a little low on the bench and the pendlay rows, but I kept the rest to 60 sec between sets so it was a really good workout !!

Time to eat and spend the next 12 hours at the fking library :eek:

Cheers and have a good weekend !

Val

Lencho

11-09-2007, 09:21 AM

Nice balance on the pushing and pulling, Val.

Have fun at the fking library! :p

Prettyboy1

11-09-2007, 09:47 AM

daYDreAmErX

11-09-2007, 10:02 AM

Time to eat and spend the next 12 hours at the fking library

12 hours! That's insane! By the way, what are pendlay rows. I'm assuming that it's some sort of back exercise, but can you show me a pic or something?

You have to deload the weight on the floor and keep your back parallel to the floor.

You can probably find something on YouTube.

IRONMANN1

11-09-2007, 10:04 AM

Looking good guys :)

Hey val, did you ever do that protein-shake only diet(+essentials)?

homelifter

11-09-2007, 10:15 AM

Looking good guys :)

Hey val, did you ever do that protein-shake only diet(+essentials)?

We've both done the Velocity Diet.

wannaBmoy

11-09-2007, 10:45 AM

oh hai :D

homelifter

11-09-2007, 10:46 AM

oh hai :D

Yo.

When am I going to meet you and Jenna at Texas de Brazil?

wannaBmoy

11-09-2007, 11:10 AM

oh man ... Texas de Brazil ... that sounds absolutely delicious ... honestly I dunno, we've been really really busy lately. Maybe sometime during her winter break we might be able to get together, last 2 weeks of December maybe?

Your treat right???? :p

matthor

11-09-2007, 12:44 PM

Here is a pic from the Wilmot Stage Stop...I wasn't kidding about the butter.

http://www.wilmotstagestop.com/images/G-19B.jpg

ohh man, that is awesome lol

Nice session Val - enjoy the library :D

DallasLynx

11-09-2007, 12:51 PM

Nice work today DDX, the 5x5 is treating you well. Enjoy the library.

daYDreAmErX

11-09-2007, 03:36 PM

5? hours at the library was enough :D Just had a good dinner, now I'm going to the gym to do some cardio (yes, crowded gym).

Will come back later :)

Skull Crusher Chris

11-09-2007, 03:52 PM

I was at the library from 1-5, it sucked:(

daYDreAmErX

11-09-2007, 06:24 PM

OK so I went to the gym... Elliptical machine like a crazy madwoman... 470 cals burned :p

liftingbuddy1

11-09-2007, 07:26 PM

Cool journal guys. :)

Mike

daYDreAmErX

11-09-2007, 07:27 PM

Cool journal guys. :)

Mike

Thanks :D

--------------

This week in/out :

http://xs121.xs.to/xs121/07456/week1.jpg (http://xs.to)

matthor

11-09-2007, 07:55 PM

OK so I went to the gym... Elliptical machine like a crazy madwoman... 470 cals burned :p

booyah :D

Nice work..and pretty graph lol

homelifter

11-10-2007, 12:47 PM

Chest/Back
11/10/07

Bench-
135x10 w/u
135x10 w/u
185x5 w/u
225x5 w/u
225x5 w/u
275x12 *tied PR
275x10 *second set PR
265x10
205x18....135x10 drop set *I was going to do sets at 195, but decided this would be better...wow.

Wide Grip Pull-Ups
BWx13
BWx8....+Assisted x 8 drop set + BW hang to failure

Incline DB Press-
95x9
95x8....65x5 drop set

DB Rows-
150x12
150x10....95x10 drop set

Incline DB Flies-
50x20

Bent Over BB Rows-
135x25

Shoulder was sore for some reason today, but still tied bench PR for 1st set. 2nd set was a PR, so that is good. I decided to do a drop set on bench for my burnout set, and man was it different. It dropped my incline DB's by 3 reps. Still, it felt really good. This is the longest, toughest chest/Back day I've done in quite some time.

I'm happy enough with my back work. Increased Pull-ups and the combination of the assisted pull-ups and the BW hand really left my lats feeling stretched and full. The DB Rows are absolutely brutal when done as a drop set. Bent over BB rows were light, but by that time, I didn't have much left. Tough workout.

homelifter

11-10-2007, 01:01 PM

Update.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x169/homelifter/IMG_0558.jpg

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x169/homelifter/IMG_0564.jpg

matthor

11-10-2007, 01:11 PM

massive session again Jon and more PR's!

hope the shoulder's fine

homelifter

11-10-2007, 01:22 PM

massive session again Jon and more PR's!

hope the shoulder's fine

Thanks matthor. Sometimes, I just have a problem getting warmed up. This is when I really wish I had a good treadmill that I could spend 15-20 minutes working up a sweat and getting the blood moving. My shoulder feels pretty good right now.

I right on the edge of where I want to be BF wise right now. I don't want to put any more on. I'm going to have to keep watching my diet. I'm still thinking of cutting from Thanksgiving to Christmas.

matthor

11-10-2007, 01:31 PM

do you skip? you could also shadow box (or lightly work a heavy bag if you have it available).

homelifter

11-10-2007, 01:55 PM

do you skip? you could also shadow box (or lightly work a heavy bag if you have it available).

Thanks for the idea...I'll get a jump rope. I think I can find a spot to jump some rope down here.

AgeRage

11-10-2007, 02:08 PM

OK so I went to the gym... Elliptical machine like a crazy madwoman... 470 cals burned :p

oh you're one of those :cool: LOL

The other day I had just gotten on a machine and the crazy elliptical girl at my gym got on next to me, yea I moved :D

GREAT JOB BOTH OF YOU!!! :D Great progress in here!!!

daYDreAmErX

11-10-2007, 02:33 PM

Did som cardio again tonight on the stationary bike...

45 min, 538 cals burned

:D

homelifter

11-10-2007, 02:35 PM

Did som cardio again tonight on the stationary bike...

45 min, 538 cals burned

:D

Nice work Val. That is a long time on a bike. I bet you'll be cut in no time.

homelifter

11-10-2007, 03:07 PM

Here is my schedule for the next week or so

Sunday-Dead lifts/Light Legs
Monday-Cardio and Shoulders
Tuesday-Volleyball and Arms
Wednesday-REST
Thursday-Chest/Back
Friday-Legs
Saturday-Shoulders
Sunday-Arms

homelifter

11-11-2007, 06:33 AM

Happy Birthday Val.

daYDreAmErX

11-11-2007, 06:35 AM

Happy Birthday Val.

:p

DallasLynx

11-11-2007, 07:04 AM

Lookin good HL, nice job on the bench.

Happy B-day DDX. Go eat some ice cream, say no to cardio. :)

homelifter

11-11-2007, 07:29 AM

Lookin good HL, nice job on the bench.

Happy B-day DDX. Go eat some ice cream, say no to cardio. :)

Thanks DL...definitely have some good soreness in both chest and back today.

I think she should enjoy her birthday too. At least go get some poutine..lol.

daYDreAmErX

11-11-2007, 07:37 AM

No poutine, I'm gonna be puking it everywhere if I eat some.

homelifter

11-11-2007, 07:52 AM

No poutine, I'm gonna be puking it everywhere if I eat some.

:eek:

Nothing says happy birthday like a 16 oz T-bone steak!

matthor

11-11-2007, 11:36 AM

Happy Birthday Val!! :D :D :D

Hope you have a great day!

B'day best wishes,
Matt ;)

daYDreAmErX

11-11-2007, 11:44 AM

Happy Birthday Val!! :D :D :D

Hope you have a great day!

B'day best wishes,
Matt ;)

Thanks Matt :D

Fuerza_M

11-11-2007, 12:03 PM

Que los cumplas feliz, happy birthday mi amiga Val

daYDreAmErX

11-11-2007, 12:16 PM

Que los cumplas feliz, happy birthday mi amiga Val

Thanks mi amigo :)

AgeRage

11-11-2007, 12:32 PM

awww ,it's your bday?! HAVE A GREAT ONE!! :D

Mine's in 3 weeks, woohoo! I love birthdays!

MarvelComicGirl

11-11-2007, 01:23 PM

Happy Birthday Day :D

Surive123

11-11-2007, 02:30 PM

YEAH SCORPIOS!

There are so many November birthdays! Including mine ;)

daYDreAmErX

11-11-2007, 03:59 PM

My parents went here to visit me this afternoon, I was very pleased and surprised !! We went to a great pasta restaurant, didn't eat everything, didn't touch the cake the gave me too. No appetite today, glad I'm back to lifting and eating clean&less tomorrow.

matthor

11-11-2007, 04:33 PM

daYDreAmErX

11-11-2007, 04:35 PM

awww no cake? cmon :eek:

Well, I had some triple chocolate for breakfast ;)

matthor

11-11-2007, 04:37 PM

Well, I had some triple chocolate for breakfast ;)

breakfast of champions baby! :D

terracotta

11-11-2007, 05:00 PM

Happy birthday Val :)

daYDreAmErX

11-11-2007, 05:18 PM

breakfast of champions baby! :D

Yeah indeed :D

Happy birthday Val :)

Thanks beautiful :)

Lifting N Tx

11-11-2007, 05:36 PM

Just happened to pop in, and see that it's party time.

Happy birthday, Val. I hope it's a good one. :)

homelifter

11-11-2007, 05:56 PM

Already adjusting my schedule...just got home from having my kids and I'm worn out. I'll take advantage of going to the gym tomorrow and do some legs there. That will let me do some warm-up on the treadmill, and then hit legs.

Sunday-Rest
Monday-Cardio and Legs
Tuesday-Volleyball and Shoulders
Wednesday-Arms
Thursday-Rest
Friday-Chest/Back
Saturday-Deads and Light legs
Sunday-Shoulders
Monday-Cardio and Arms

-themask-

11-11-2007, 06:13 PM

just stopping by, oo i see it's your b-day day, happy birthday ! =D

hows the workin out been coming along guys??

homelifter

11-11-2007, 06:17 PM

just stopping by, oo i see it's your b-day day, happy birthday ! =D

hows the workin out been coming along guys??

In a word, good.

daYDreAmErX

11-11-2007, 06:26 PM

In a word, good.

In a few words,

Better than Jon.

homelifter

11-11-2007, 06:55 PM

In a few words,

I'll never do as good as Jon.

Your doing fine...don't be hard on yourself.

daYDreAmErX

11-11-2007, 07:00 PM

Your doing fine...don't be hard on yourself.

I SEA WHAT YOU DID THERE

Bonebrake

11-11-2007, 07:02 PM

Hah hah!

Happy birthday Val. ;)

-themask-

11-11-2007, 07:03 PM

Your doing fine...don't be hard on yourself.

hahahaha

daYDreAmErX

11-11-2007, 07:12 PM

My friend and training partner placed 3rd at his first show, I'm glad for him... Must have been hard to compete against guys on the juice so I'm proud of him :D

He's the one in the middle on this picture :

http://xs121.xs.to/xs121/07461/n675991255_437080_8563.jpg (http://xs.to)

matthor

11-11-2007, 08:15 PM

yowsers, awesome stuff - give him congrats. Back looks fantastic

daYDreAmErX

11-12-2007, 08:33 AM

Nov-12 (Week #2, Workout A)

Squats
55x5x1
70x5x1
80x5x1
95x5x1
110x5x1

Flat BB Bench Press
45x5x1
55x5x1
65x5x1
75x5x1
90x5x1

Power Cleans
70x5x3

45-deg Hypers
BW+40x5x2

Rope Cable Crunches
120x15x2

Notes
Hai guise :D

Had a good workout, really exhausting !! Tons of energy tho, probably because I had pasta and cake yesterday for my birthday :)

Gotta start writing my paper today... It's time :cool:

Cheers !

Val

homelifter

11-12-2007, 08:58 AM

Looking really strong Val. How did the 90x5 on bench feel? Squats look good to.

3 more PR's!

daYDreAmErX

11-12-2007, 09:12 AM

Looking really strong Val. How did the 90x5 on bench feel? Squats look good to.

3 more PR's!

LOL 90x5 was easy, but at first I realized the bar was coming right at me pretty fast lol :D

littlechick

11-12-2007, 09:13 AM

Happy Belated birthday

daYDreAmErX

11-12-2007, 09:17 AM

Happy Belated birthday

Well, thank you :D

homelifter

11-12-2007, 02:32 PM

Legs-
11/12/07

Cardio-
Treadmill-2.1 miles, 310 cals burned, 30 minutes.

Squats-
135x10 w/u
135x10 w/u
135x10 w/u
225x5*
225x5*
225x5*
*Easy and light. Still hurts to put weight on my back.

Seated Calf Raises-
180x10
90x20 + 10 x-reps

Leg Press-
5 plates/side x 12
4 plates/side x 12
3 plates/side x 10
*just enough time between sets to take the plates off.

Leg Curl-
200x6 *this is the stack
185x8 + 5 x-reps

Leg Extentions-295 is the stack.
295x12
295x9 + 5 x-reps

It was an OK workout....nothing great, but not bad. I am frustrated with the pain I have when I squat. I feel like I need to do something, however light, to not loose too much. I will say that finishing with the leg curl/extension combo with x-reps is a great way to finish legs.

Bonebrake

11-12-2007, 03:00 PM

homelifter

11-12-2007, 03:06 PM

Nice workout Homes. I hope the back pain goes away soon. I have found a 15-20 minute session of some serious stretching with splits, hurdler's stretch, etc. will make it hurt like hell for a day or two, but then it will fade away for me if I do this when mine acts up.

I bet tonight was a good leg pump at the very least! :D

Thanks Bb..it was OK...not great.

My problem is between my ribs. It hurts in back and in front along the same rib. It isn't as bad as it was...but it is still a problem.

I feel like I got some good work in, but nothing like I was doing pre-injury.

matthor

11-12-2007, 04:41 PM

hope the back improves Jon. INjuries can be so frustrating so stay positive

homelifter

11-12-2007, 04:48 PM

hope the back improves Jon. INjuries can be so frustrating so stay positive

Thanks matthor...I'll keep working hard.

homelifter

11-13-2007, 05:53 AM

daYDreAmErX

11-13-2007, 05:56 AM

I talked to you on MSN but you never replied :mad:

homelifter

11-13-2007, 05:59 AM

I talked to you on MSN but you never replied :mad:

:( I checked my MSN all morning...maybe there is a problem on my side.

Skull Crusher Chris

11-13-2007, 09:27 AM

I decided to get a jump start on my project and work from home this morning. Its been a busy morning, but things are going well.

I'm going to lift shoulders today. One of the nice things about working from home is that I can get my workout done during the day. I have to work again tonight, and I also have a volleyball game, so being able to work out during the day is great.

Yeah that is great, when I can work from home I always do. It's great being able to connect from home to work.

I talked to you on MSN but you never replied :mad:

You're always away:(

daYDreAmErX

11-13-2007, 12:28 PM

You're always away:(

But it says what I'm doing and I always reply when I'm home :)

homelifter

11-13-2007, 12:31 PM

daYDreAmErX

11-13-2007, 12:39 PM

Good workout Jon :D How did you like the push presses ?

Skull Crusher Chris

11-13-2007, 12:40 PM

Solid workout HL, congrats on the PR's!

But it says what I'm doing and I always reply when I'm home :)

Well now I know that:p

daYDreAmErX

11-13-2007, 12:43 PM

Well now I know that:p

When it says "a l'UdeM" it means I'm at school, otherwise I'm, always there :D

homelifter

11-13-2007, 12:45 PM

Good workout Jon :D How did you like the push presses ?

Thanks Val. The push press felt great. I was worried about how my back would feel, but I didn't have any problems. They added a whole new level of burn to my delts and new intensity as well.

Skull Crusher Chris

11-13-2007, 12:47 PM

When it says "a l'UdeM" it means I'm at school, otherwise I'm, always there :D
I need french lessons:D

homelifter

11-13-2007, 12:47 PM

Solid workout HL, congrats on the PR's!

Thanks cb...I felt really good today.

Skull Crusher Chris

11-13-2007, 12:49 PM

Thanks cb...I felt really good today.
Haha, I bet, that's some nice weight to be moving!

matthor

11-13-2007, 12:58 PM

geez Jon, theres not too many people's workouts i see that make me feel like im bludging in the gym - but you do it every time :o

Good thing i see yours in the morning just before I head out

homelifter

11-13-2007, 01:32 PM

geez Jon, theres not too many people's workouts i see that make me feel like im bludging in the gym - but you do it every time :o

Good thing i see yours in the morning just before I head out

Glad to be a good motivation. I try to make every workout better than the last.

wannaBmoy

11-13-2007, 01:33 PM

Glad to be a good motivation. I try to make every workout better than the last.

clearly overtraining :p

homelifter

11-13-2007, 03:48 PM

I am definitely going to be sore tomorrow because I can already feel some stiffness starting in my shoulders and back. What a fun workout.

Time to log of this computer and start working on my other computer for a few hours.

Bonebrake

11-13-2007, 04:15 PM

Huge shoulder session Homes. Those dumbbell shoulder presses are awesome and I bet you felt the push presses afterwards. :)

Good job! http://forum.bodybuilding.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

homelifter

11-13-2007, 04:47 PM

Huge shoulder session Homes. Those dumbbell shoulder presses are awesome and I bet you felt the push presses afterwards. :)

Good job! http://forum.bodybuilding.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

Thanks Bb. I saw improvement, so I'm happy. Yes, I really felt the push presses. Really gave me a good burn.

daYDreAmErX

11-13-2007, 04:49 PM

Can't wait to hit the gym tomorrow morning :eek:

homelifter

11-13-2007, 05:22 PM

Can't wait to hit the gym tomorrow morning :eek:

Thats great to hear Val. I'm looking forward to a good workout tomorrow too.

daYDreAmErX

11-13-2007, 05:48 PM

Might try this program after Christmas :

http://tsampa.org/training/scripts/coan_phillipi_deadlift/

Surive123

11-13-2007, 05:52 PM

Might try this program after Christmas :

http://tsampa.org/training/scripts/coan_phillipi_deadlift/

I think you should try the "Sit on the couch and eat cake, while letting Mark win the Transformation contest"

I've heard its a great program :D

daYDreAmErX

11-13-2007, 05:54 PM

I think you should try the "Sit on the couch and eat cake, while letting Mark win the Transformation contest"

I've heard its a great program :D

O'RLY :p

matthor

11-13-2007, 06:02 PM

looks like a good program. I plugged in my numbers and it seems cool

daYDreAmErX

11-13-2007, 06:08 PM

looks like a good program. I plugged in my numbers and it seems cool

Yeah, I will definitively give it a shot... Or maybe a bench routine to bring it up a little :o

bigDADDY205

11-13-2007, 07:54 PM

clearly overtraining :p

x2, you'll never get any bigger now. You're screwed. :)

Nice, good to hear the push presses didn't mess with your back. I've done them just a few times and I can feel the pressure back there.

homelifter

11-13-2007, 08:20 PM

x2, you'll never get any bigger now. You're screwed. :)

Nice, good to hear the push presses didn't mess with your back. I've done them just a few times and I can feel the pressure back there.

Nope, I'm not going to grow...damn.

I went pretty light on the push presses. That is probably why it didn't hurt. I'll do them again next time.

daYDreAmErX

11-14-2007, 03:59 AM

Nov-14 (Week #2, Workout B)

Deadlifts
100x5x1
120x5x1
140x5x1
160x5x1

Push Press
50x5x1
60x5x1
70x5x1
82x5x1

Front Squat
45x5x1
55x5x1
65x5x1
75x5x1

Assisted Hammer Chins
70x9x3

Decline Crunches
BWx18x3

Notes
Morning guise :D

Had a really good workout, no hip pain, nothing bothering me.

Another big day at school, time to eat, take a shower and leave !!!

Hope I can take some videos soon...

Cheers !

Val

DallasLynx

11-14-2007, 06:37 AM

Shoulders-
11/13/07

DB Shoulder Press-
45x10 w/u
45x10 w/u
45x10 w/u
65x5 w/u
95x11 *tied PR
95x10....65x5 drop set + 5 x-reps *2nd set PR

Rear Delt Fly-
30x12
30x10 + 5 x-reps

Latteral Raises-
35x14
35x12
ss
External Rotations-
30x12
30x8
ss
Upright Rows
85x12
85x10 + 5 x-reps

Push Press-
135x17 PR
135x15 PR

Cuban Press-
25x12
25x10

Toughest shoulder workout yet. I added Push Presses..FTW. Shoulders feel pretty good.

Wow man, that's a lot of volume. Nice work on the 95s. That's some serious weight you are moving. Your shoulders are going to be as wide as a house...

Nov-14 (Week #2, Workout B)

Deadlifts
100x5x1
120x5x1
140x5x1
160x5x1

Push Press
50x5x1
60x5x1
70x5x1
82x5x1

Front Squat
45x5x1
55x5x1
65x5x1
75x5x1

Assisted Hammer Chins
70x9x3

Decline Crunches
BWx18x3

Notes
Morning guise :D

Had a really good workout, no hip pain, nothing bothering me.

Another big day at school, time to eat, take a shower and leave !!!

Hope I can take some videos soon...

Cheers !

Val

Nice work DDX. You are making some solid progress on your new program. You should start hitting some PRs soon. Keep it up!

homelifter

11-14-2007, 06:44 AM

Wow man, that's a lot of volume. Nice work on the 95s. That's some serious weight you are moving. Your shoulders are going to be as wide as a house...

Nice work DDX. You are making some solid progress on your new program. You should start hitting some PRs soon. Keep it up!

Thanks DL. I'm hoping to get some added size and definition in my shoulders. Wide shoulders certainly are one of the things that really make you look big. I'm hoping to get that 12th rep with the 95's on my first set in my next workout.

Great workout Val. I'm glad you didnn't have any hip pain after deads and front squats. Really nice job on the push presses too.

Lencho

11-14-2007, 07:51 AM

Monster shoulder pressing on the DB's, homie.

wannaBmoy

11-14-2007, 09:26 AM

jaim91

11-14-2007, 12:46 PM

Deadlifts
100x5x1
120x5x1
140x5x1
160x5x1
l

How much longer til you can lift as much as me? ;)

daYDreAmErX

11-14-2007, 01:20 PM

Wow nice workout Val :D. Do you usually do that many reps/sets for your deadlifts?

Well... I'm on a normal 5x5 routine :confused:

How much longer til you can lift as much as me? ;)

My old 1RM is 275... but I got injured, so ;)

PowerBuilder08

11-14-2007, 01:33 PM

Ohai babe :D

Glad to see you're still kicking ass with your workouts

kennny d

11-14-2007, 01:34 PM

nice push presses, I think those give my left delt trouble.. maybe its the stance I've tried them with? you using a staggered stance?

daYDreAmErX

11-14-2007, 02:02 PM

Ohai babe :D

Glad to see you're still kicking ass with your workouts

Thanks Geoff :D Was thinking about you last night, I hope you're doing well :)

nice push presses, I think those give my left delt trouble.. maybe its the stance I've tried them with? you using a staggered stance?

I use a shoulder stance... Perfect to lock my hips and push the weights up with a good speed.

wannaBmoy

11-14-2007, 03:51 PM

Thanks Geoff :D Was thinking about you last night, I hope you're doing well :)

I use a shoulder stance... Perfect to lock my hips and push the weights up with a good speed.

shoulder stance ftw!

homelifter

11-14-2007, 07:17 PM

Arms-
11/14/07

Preacher Curls-
115x13 + 5 x-reps inside grip
95x13 + 5 x-reps outside grip
85x10 + 5 x-reps reverse grip

Dips-
BW+50x11
BW+50x9...BW+25x6 + 5 x-reps drop set

Incline DB Curl-
50x13
50x9....35x6 + 5 x-reps drop set

DB OH Tricep Ext-
95x33
95x16....65x8 + 5 x-reps

Standing DB Curls with Alt Hammer Curls-
35x11
35x10

Decline Skulls
95x12
95x12
ss
Decline CGBP
95x16 + 5 x-reps
95x16 + 5 x-reps

Great workout tonight. Back to work.

CYTX

11-14-2007, 07:30 PM

Nice workout, how are those tris feeling?

What is an x-rep?

homelifter

11-14-2007, 07:38 PM

Nice workout, how are those tris feeling?

What is an x-rep?

Thanks cy, Tri's are ready to rip out of my skin...really pumped.

For info on X-reps, check out the following site...good stuff.

www.x-rep.com

daYDreAmErX

11-15-2007, 05:48 AM

I has hijacked teh InternetZ in class :cool:

homelifter

11-15-2007, 06:01 AM

I has hijacked teh InternetZ in class :cool:

Only you...lol.

homelifter

11-15-2007, 06:06 AM

Today will be a cardio and rest day...no lifting. I am hoping to get 30-45 minutes on the treadmill.

daYDreAmErX

11-15-2007, 06:08 AM

Only you...lol.

I'm playin' online poker right now lol so much fun ;)

Where were you last night, try to text u on MSN ?!

bigDADDY205

11-15-2007, 06:18 AM

homelifter

11-15-2007, 06:19 AM

I'm playin' online poker right now lol so much fun ;)

Where were you last night, try to text u on MSN ?!

I was working on my work laptop and using my internet connection for that. I worked untill about 2:30 this morning, and I was up and working at 5:00 am. Just trying to get ahead on this project so that come December, I'm not behind. I checked my MSN on my phone, but I think they changed the softwere because it doesn't work nearly as good as it used to.

daYDreAmErX

11-15-2007, 06:23 AM

OK i went to bed pretty late myself, around 2 am... Had a lot of stuff to read so today I can get started with my paper.

homelifter

11-15-2007, 06:26 AM

Nice workout, hl. So, I've been attempting what I think is x-reps, but I'm asking in case I'm wrong. I checked out the website (first page only) and this would help me more I think then my plan for 3x a week on arms. Is my conclusion accurate or is there a little more to it?

x-reps = partials at end of set

Yes, I think X-reps would help you a lot more than directly working arms 3x a week.

X-reps are partials done at the end of a set when you reach failure and can't do another full rep.

You should do one regular set, then add x-reps to the end of your second set. Don't do more than 2 sets on any lift where you do x-reps. They are pretty hard on the nervous system.

Drop me a PM with you e-mail.

homelifter

11-15-2007, 06:28 AM

OK i went to bed pretty late myself, around 2 am... Had a lot of stuff to read so today I can get started with my paper.

Wow...you had a pretty late night too. Are you ready to start your paper now. I know you've been doing a lot of research and planning. Hope it makes the writing go that much faster.

bigDADDY205

11-15-2007, 06:31 AM

Yes, I think X-reps would help you a lot more than directly working arms 3x a week.

X-reps are partials done at the end of a set when you reach failure and can't do another full rep.

You should do one regular set, then add x-reps to the end of your second set. Don't do more than 2 sets on any lift where you do x-reps. They are pretty hard on the nervous system.

Drop me a PM with you e-mail.

That sounds exactly like what I've been doing, but I'll send the PM anyway. Thanks!

homelifter

11-15-2007, 02:35 PM

4/15/07
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x169/homelifter/IMG_0017.jpg

11/14/07
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x169/homelifter/IMG_0565.jpg

I am happy with my progress.

jaim91

11-15-2007, 02:48 PM

I am happy with my progress.

I am happy with your progress!!!

Great job homelifter!!! :)

homelifter

11-15-2007, 02:52 PM

I am happy with your progress!!!

Great job homelifter!!! :)

Thanks jaime. :o

homelifter

11-15-2007, 03:02 PM

Cardio:
25 minutes
350 cals
2 miles

Felt pretty good. I might try to do some cardio this weekend too.

FATHER FLEX

11-15-2007, 03:26 PM

Cardio:
25 minutes
350 cals
2 miles

Felt pretty good. I might try to do some cardio this weekend too.

Now you just making me feel guilty. :( I have not done cardio since June.

Those dips hurt like a mutha...Don't lie :D

wannaBmoy

11-15-2007, 04:54 PM

Now you just making me feel guilty. :( I have not done cardio since June.

Those dips hurt like a mutha...Don't lie :D

don't worry about it. Cardio is for fat people :p

daYDreAmErX

11-15-2007, 05:16 PM

Might look a little weird... Good dinner tho :)

- 1 ? cup WW pasta
- 1/2c CC
- 1/2c tomato sauce (home-made)
- 1 can salmon

Mix en enjoy :D

Macros :
700 cals
68g protein
78g carbs (13g fiber)
14g fat

http://xs221.xs.to/xs221/07465/meal35.jpg (http://xs.to)

matthor

11-15-2007, 05:29 PM

come cook for me Val :D

how did the sauce turn out - I have been close to making something similar a few times but bailed.

daYDreAmErX

11-15-2007, 05:36 PM

come cook for me Val :D

how did the sauce turn out - I have been close to making something similar a few times but bailed.

I do that all the time :) I really like it, it always turns out really creamy :)

Go 50/50, start low-heat and keep mixing... After 2-3 min, turn it high, keep mixing until the CC is smooth.

Serve :D

matthor

11-15-2007, 05:45 PM

sounds good. I have added a bit of CC as a garnish type of thing on some chili sauces before and also on omelettes and it always went well

Mango

11-15-2007, 06:55 PM

Nice cardio!! [if you like cardio!!] :p

homelifter

11-15-2007, 06:59 PM

Nice cardio!! [if you like cardio!!] :p

Hey Mango...missed seeing you around lately. How is everyhting?

Cardio is cardio. I'm just trying to get into better overall shape.

daYDreAmErX

11-15-2007, 07:18 PM

Don't know if I'm gonna be able to keep studying till late tonight... I work tomorrow at 7:30 am and I'm gonna train before. I really wanna hit the gym, but I'm sooooooo drained :eek:

homelifter

11-15-2007, 07:24 PM

Don't know if I'm gonna be able to keep studying till late tonight... I work tomorrow at 7:30 am and I'm gonna train before. I really wanna hit the gym, but I'm sooooooo drained :eek:

I'm in the same boat..except for work. I have stuff to do yet tonight, but I don't think I can go much later. Maybe if I wake up in the middle of the night, I can work on it a little more.

Have a good night Val. I hope you get some good sleep tonight.

daYDreAmErX

11-15-2007, 07:28 PM

I'm in the same boat..except for work. I have stuff to do yet tonight, but I don't think I can go much later. Maybe if I wake up in the middle of the night, I can work on it a little more.

Have a good night Val. I hope you get some good sleep tonight.

Yeah, thanks. I still have lost another 0.5 lbs so far this week and I'm glad because it's definitively not water weight with all the amount of carbs I've been eating :D

Mango

11-15-2007, 07:39 PM

Hey Mango...missed seeing you around lately. How is everyhting?

Cardio is cardio. I'm just trying to get into better overall shape.

I know, I was in your country!! It's pertty!! :o I really like our little getaway city. Nothing but snowboarding and shopping. Pretty sufficient gyms, though.

I'll confess I love running, but I'm more into long, reflective walks, lately. How are you doing?? You're not on msn. :(

jaim91

11-16-2007, 05:21 AM

How many bodybuilders does it take to change a lightbulb?

3

Jaime to put the bulb in the socket, and homelifter and DDX to pick up the house and rotate it ;)

homelifter

11-16-2007, 07:59 AM

How many bodybuilders does it take to change a lightbulb?

3

Jaime to put the bulb in the socket, and homelifter and DDX to pick up the house and rotate it ;)

I lol'd.

Just make sure you put in one of the long lasting bulbs this time.

homelifter

11-16-2007, 08:05 AM

I am hoping to get a Chest/Back workout in tonight. Right now, I'm pretty tired, so I don't know for sure.

Next weeks schedule is going to be messed up with the holiday and travel. I have written out a schedule, and it looks like I'll be getting a lot of rest days in. I don't think that the extra rest is a bad thing right now.

daYDreAmErX

11-16-2007, 08:58 AM

Nov-14 (Week #2, Workout C)

Squat
55x5x1
70x5x1
85x5x1
100x5x1
115x3x1
85x8x1

Flat BB Bench Press
80x5x5

Pendlay Rows
80x5x5

Dips Machine
130x10x2

Preacher Curls Machine
45x10x2

DB Side Bends
35x12x2

Notes
Hai guise :D

Had a good workout, got me ready to spent the next 3 days studying non-stop ;)

Cheers and wish you all a great weekend !

Val

homelifter

11-16-2007, 09:02 AM

Nice workout Val. Moving up on squats a little...very cool. Nice to hit a PR on Dips too.

Hope you have a good weekend too.

daYDreAmErX

11-16-2007, 09:36 AM

Should get the full stack on dips machine by Christmas ;)

wannaBmoy

11-16-2007, 09:38 AM

nice workout Val :D. Have anything cool planned for this weekend?

Fuerza_M

11-16-2007, 09:43 AM

great workout amiga , have a great weekend

daYDreAmErX

11-16-2007, 09:57 AM

nice workout Val :D. Have anything cool planned for this weekend?

About 30 pages to write for a paper :D

daYDreAmErX

11-16-2007, 11:00 AM

That's weird I have no energy to focus on my paper.

Well, it's more dramatic that it's weird :eek:

homelifter

11-16-2007, 11:02 AM

That's weird I have no energy to focus on my paper.

Well, it's more dramatic that it's weird :eek:

LOL...so I take it that writing the paper isn't going well.

I've got no energy at all either....so f'ing tired. I can't wait to sleep on the way home tonight.

daYDreAmErX

11-16-2007, 11:43 AM

LOL...so I take it that writing the paper isn't going well.

I've got no energy at all either....so f'ing tired. I can't wait to sleep on the way home tonight.

I had like 20 hours of sleep this week... and around 25 hours of studying + 18 hours in class (ya, really). Getting tired !!!

wannaBmoy

11-16-2007, 11:49 AM

jeezus your weekend does not sound fun :(

matthor

11-16-2007, 12:55 PM

nice workout val :)

I had like 20 hours of sleep this week... and around 25 hours of studying + 18 hours in class (ya, really). Getting tired !!!

daaamn. lol. Hope your study goes well!

daYDreAmErX

11-16-2007, 01:05 PM

daaamn. lol. Hope your study goes well!

I don't mind reading stuff, studying for exams, reasearching, etc. But sitting down in front of computer and writing the paper is the worst part ! I hate doing nothing, not moving :(

Have a good weekend Matt !!

matthor

11-16-2007, 01:13 PM

I don't mind reading stuff, studying for exams, reasearching, etc. But sitting down in front of computer and writing the paper is the worst part ! I hate doing nothing, not moving :(

Have a good weekend Matt !!

im exactly the same.

Jumping up and doing sets of submax burpees or mountain climbers keeps me sane. I get so damn tight everywhere from sitting

Lencho

11-16-2007, 01:18 PM

jaim91

11-16-2007, 01:21 PM

Val, you're so luck you get all these hot guys in your journal :P

Lencho

11-16-2007, 01:29 PM

Val, you're so luck you get all these hot guys in your journal :P

+ Lencho? :(

DallasLynx

11-16-2007, 01:32 PM

Val, you're so luck you get all these hot guys and powerlifters with knowledge about box squats in your journal :P

Fixed.

daYDreAmErX

11-16-2007, 01:36 PM

Val, you're so luck you get all these hot guys in your journal :P

I gotta say, I am blessed.

+ Lencho? :(

OF COURSE !!!!!!

Fixed.

Hai Dallas, long time no sea :o

DallasLynx

11-16-2007, 01:37 PM

Hai Dallas, long time no sea :o

Pretty sure I stopped by a couple of days ago. I shall do better.

daYDreAmErX

11-16-2007, 01:38 PM

Pretty sure I stopped by a couple of days ago. I shall do better.

Well I've been a little OFF myself with all the mid-term sh*t/papers/final exams to prepare.

Feel good to be in the gym ONLY 3 days/week. Couldn't handle more right now.

matthor

11-16-2007, 01:39 PM

Val, you're so luck you get all these hot guys in your journal :P

we're all here for Jon :eek:

daYDreAmErX

11-16-2007, 01:40 PM

we're all here for Jon :eek:

Sad, but true :(

DallasLynx

11-16-2007, 01:57 PM

Well I've been a little OFF myself with all the mid-term sh*t/papers/final exams to prepare.

Feel good to be in the gym ONLY 3 days/week. Couldn't handle more right now.

I hear you. I'm trying to edit a paper, but it isn't going so well. I guess I'll just switch to some other reading.

daYDreAmErX

11-17-2007, 06:34 AM

Still at 144 lbs this morning but I might be holding a little bit of water I think. I'm getting read to take my shower, pack my lunch and go finish my paper at the university.

I'm brining : extra-lean smoked turkey on WW bread, FF Swiss cheese, 1 small bag baby carrots and 1/2 avocado.

Have a nice day :)

wannaBmoy

11-17-2007, 07:56 AM

your diet never ceases to amaze me :D. Good luck with your paper Val :D

daYDreAmErX

11-17-2007, 08:01 AM

your diet never ceases to amaze me :D. Good luck with your paper Val :D

There are some noisy bitches I had to take care of, it's not a kindergarden here :mad:

wannaBmoy

11-17-2007, 08:17 AM

There are some noisy bitches I had to take care of, it's not a kindergarden here :mad:

lol :D. On a side note, some gay dude wants to see my pen0r!

daYDreAmErX

11-17-2007, 08:35 AM

lol :D. On a side note, some gay dude wants to see my pen0r!

o'rly :p

daYDreAmErX

11-17-2007, 09:53 AM

Only 3 pages to go on this paper folks...

Tonight is :

UFC 78 - VALIDATION

http://jensfreethrows.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/silvaleben.jpg

Mango

11-17-2007, 10:29 AM

Vally vally val val.

How do you do??

daYDreAmErX

11-17-2007, 10:35 AM

Vally vally val val.

How do you do??

What ?

Mango

11-17-2007, 11:21 AM

"Comment ca va?"

My mouth is frozen cause of the dentist.

homelifter

11-17-2007, 11:25 AM

Holy cow...you must be typing pretty fast. Hope you are done soon and can relax for a while.

matthor

11-17-2007, 12:56 PM

Only 3 pages to go on this paper folks...

:D :D

homelifter

11-17-2007, 01:30 PM

Chest-

Bench-
135x10 w/u
135x10 w/u
135x10 w/u
135x10 w/u
225x5
275x12 *
275x10 *
275x10 PR...moving to 285 after my 225 test.
205x19....135x12 drop set

*I think I could have gotten another rep, but didn't want to chance it.

Flat DB Press-1 minute rest between sets
95x6
85x8 + 6 x-reps

Incline DB Press-1 minute rest between sets
85x8
85x8...65x5 drop set

Incline DB Flies-1 minute rest between sets
50x12
50x9 + 5 x-reps

I decided to to a Chest only day today. I'm going to go to the gym tomorrow to do some cardio and do a Back only day. My chest is fried and pumped. I'm very happy with this workout.

daYDreAmErX

11-17-2007, 01:50 PM

Good workout Jon, nice job on the bench PR. What are the heaviest DBs that you have at home ?

homelifter

11-17-2007, 01:55 PM

I have a pair of 95's for my heaviest. I do have one db with 150 lbs and one with 130 lbs. I need to get some heavier db's, but with Christmas coming, I doubt I'll be spending much money on myself any time soon.

It was a good change of pace to do a chest only workout.

matthor

11-17-2007, 02:50 PM

great session Jon. More incredible volume :eek: Your a machine

Surive123

11-17-2007, 02:55 PM

Val, you're so luck you get all these hot guys in your journal :P

I agree with this. Us hotties is what's keeping this journal alive :p

Chest-

Bench-
135x10 w/u
135x10 w/u
135x10 w/u
135x10 w/u
225x5
275x12 *
275x10 *
275x10 PR...moving to 285 after my 225 test.
205x19....135x12 drop set

*I think I could have gotten another rep, but didn't want to chance it.

Flat DB Press-1 minute rest between sets
95x6
85x8 + 6 x-reps

Incline DB Press-1 minute rest between sets
85x8
85x8...65x5 drop set

Incline DB Flies-1 minute rest between sets
50x12
50x9 + 5 x-reps

Holy ****...thats all i gotta say.

no but seriously....wow. 275x12?!?

daYDreAmErX

11-17-2007, 03:06 PM

I agree with this. Us hotties is what's keeping this journal alive :p

Yeah, and I know you're only coming for Jon.

That's also why you PMed me to ask if I have n00dZ pic of him.

homelifter

11-17-2007, 10:33 PM

Yeah, and I know you're only coming for Jon.

That's also why you PMed me to ask if I have n00dZ pic of him.

I can't tell you just how wrong that is. :mad:

homelifter

11-17-2007, 10:35 PM

great session Jon. More incredible volume :eek: Your a machine

I felt pretty good with that workout. Really trying to up my intensity too. Thanks matthor.

Lencho

11-18-2007, 04:48 AM

jaim91

11-18-2007, 05:33 AM

I felt pretty with that workout.

You're pretty after every workout :)

Keep up the awesome work!!!

daYDreAmErX

11-18-2007, 05:47 AM

Why did you 205 x 19 instead of 225?

I think he's testing his max reps as main exercise next workout (with 225).

homelifter

11-18-2007, 06:39 AM

Holy mother of God! Nice freakin' work on the chest, homie.

Why did you 205 x 19 instead of 225?

I can't get the reps I want with 225 after three sets of 10-12. I try to get my burnout set to close to 20 reps, and I had to drop to 205 to do that.

homelifter

11-18-2007, 06:40 AM

You're pretty after every workout :)

Keep up the awesome work!!!

:D

homelifter

11-18-2007, 06:42 AM

I think he's testing his max reps as main exercise next workout (with 225).

That is right, my next chest day will be a 225 test.

DallasLynx

11-18-2007, 06:59 AM

Nice work on the bench HL. Impressive #s.

DallasLynx

11-18-2007, 07:18 AM

Thanks DL. Not too impressive yet, but getting there.

275/10 is nothing to sneeze at.

homelifter

11-18-2007, 08:12 AM

Nice work on the bench HL. Impressive #s.

Thanks DL. Not too impressive yet, but getting there.

homelifter

11-18-2007, 08:53 AM

275/10 is nothing to sneeze at.

I know...I'm probably being to demanding on myself. When I get 305 x 10, or 315 x 10...I'll consider myself to have a strong bench. That would give me raw max in the 400 lb range. From there...the sky is the limit.

homelifter

11-18-2007, 10:23 AM

I'm off to the gym.

Bonebrake

11-18-2007, 10:38 AM

Show them dumbbells who is boss Homie! :D

homelifter

11-18-2007, 01:08 PM

Back-
11/18/07

10 mintues Cardio on the Treadmill at 4.2 to warm up. About 100 cals burned.

Life Fitness Seated Row Machine
Undergrip-
250x12
295x7 + 5 x-reps *295 is the stack.

Wide Grip-
225x7
195x10 + 5 x-reps
ss
Assisted Pull-Ups-
BW-40x6
BW-70x10 + 5 x-reps

HS Iso-Lat Low Row-
3 Plates/Side x 10
3 Plates/Side x 10....2 Plates/Side x10 + 6 x-reps drop set

Lat Pull-Down Machine-
160x10
160x10 + 5 x-reps

Low Cable Row-
180x7
140x12 + 5 x-reps

This was a fun workout. The gym was dead and I got to use a bunch of equipment I don't get to use at home. It was a nice change of pace.

daYDreAmErX

11-18-2007, 01:10 PM

Impressive workout Jon ! I think rowing machine are excellent for back exercises, definitively a big + IMO

homelifter

11-18-2007, 01:13 PM

Impressive workout Jon ! I think rowing machine are excellent for back exercises, definitively a big + IMO

Thanks Val. You know I'm a huge fan of BB and DB rows, but all the different rowing machines really let me work so many different angles and hand grips. I am going to try to get to the gym on a more regular basis to take advantage of some of the different options they have. Definitely a BIG + ! Another great thing about them is that I can use X-reps on pretty much everything.

Bonebrake

11-18-2007, 01:27 PM

Nice back workout Homelifter! http://forum.bodybuilding.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

I know you are a busy guy, but if you have time, I wanted to know if you would write up a bench routine for me. I have definitely witnessed impressive results on whatever you're doing for yourself and I would like to give it a try. I have plateaued on nearly all of my pressing movements and should have been looking for innovative things months ago to keep things moving in the right direction. :)

homelifter

11-18-2007, 01:30 PM

dpd555

11-18-2007, 01:33 PM

Chest-

Bench-
275x12 *
275x10 *
275x10 PR...moving to 285 after my 225 test.
205x19....135x12 drop set

Back-
11/18/07

10 mintues Cardio on the Treadmill at 4.2 to warm up. About 100 cals burned.

Life Fitness Seated Row Machine
Undergrip-
250x12
295x7 + 5 x-reps *295 is the stack.

Wide Grip-
225x7
195x10 + 5 x-reps
ss
Assisted Pull-Ups-
BW-40x6
BW-70x10 + 5 x-reps

HS Iso-Lat Low Row-
3 Plates/Side x 10
3 Plates/Side x 10....2 Plates/Side x10 + 6 x-reps drop set

Lat Pull-Down Machine-
160x10
160x10 + 5 x-reps

Low Cable Row-
180x7
140x12 + 5 x-reps

This was a fun workout. The gym was dead and I got to use a bunch of equipment I don't get to use at home. It was a nice change of pace.

Great workouts Jon! You could be the poster boy for X-Reps. You should put up some progress pics in your BodySpace.

homelifter

11-18-2007, 01:39 PM

Great workouts Jon! You could be the poster boy for X-Reps. You should put up some progress pics in your BodySpace.

Thanks Big D. LOL...Yah, I am a pretty big fan of X-reps. I never think to put progress pics in my bodyspace. I always put progress pics in my journal.

Bonebrake

11-18-2007, 02:02 PM

Thanks Bb...I am already feeling tight and sore.

No problem. I've got some time today. What is your 10 rep max right now?

Thanks Homie!

Hmmm... these weights should be very close (within +/- 5 lbs.) to my ten rep max. 10 reps on pressing is very hard for me, my 8 rep max is significantly higher weight for some reason, more than it should be in my mind at least.

Decline: 225 lbs.
Flat: 205 lbs.
Incline: 165 lbs.
Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 70 lbs.

homelifter

11-18-2007, 02:24 PM

Slight change in plans for tonight. My best friend got a deer this afternoon and I'm going to go process it for him. In return, I'll get some fresh venison steaks and some ground venison....FTW!

Bb..I'm working on the bench program. I'll have it done tomorrow.

Bonebrake

11-18-2007, 02:27 PM

Thanks Homes!

Have fun with your buddy. :)

daYDreAmErX

11-18-2007, 06:53 PM

Starting to set some PR on my 5x5 program this week... Kind scared, especially on bench press. Matching my all-time PR tomorrow morning, hope everything fall into place like I planned :)

homelifter

11-18-2007, 07:59 PM

Starting to set some PR on my 5x5 program this week... Kind scared, especially on bench press. Matching my all-time PR tomorrow morning, hope everything fall into place like I planned :)

You'll get there Val. You've been doing great lately, and I know you've got new ground to cover on your lifts. The sky is the limit.

homelifter

11-18-2007, 08:55 PM

Late night snack tonight.

8 oz Turkey, 2 oz roasted garlic cheese, 1 low carb wrap

1 cup sweet potato

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x169/homelifter/IMG_0568.jpg

Tomorrow I'll be eating fresh, grilled venison...FTW!

matthor

11-18-2007, 09:47 PM

mmm good lookign meal Jon. Another great WO too.

Good luck with the PR's Val - you know you got em

daYDreAmErX

11-19-2007, 08:40 AM

Nov-18 (Week #3, Workout A)

Squat
60x5x1
70x5x1
85x5x1
100x5x1
115x5x1

Flat BB Bench Press
45x5x1
60x5x1
70x5x1
80x5x1
92x5x1

Power Cleans
80x5x3

45-deg Hypers
BW+40x10x2

Rope Cable Crunches
130x10x4

Notes
Hai guise :D

I had a crazy morning, won't talk too much about it tho :p Workout went perfect, power cleans were easy but I really missed my 4th rep on the last set (I pulled with my back, then curled the bar lol -- that was really ugly).

Another big daY in paradise, time to eat and get back to my school stuff.

Cheers !

Val

homelifter

11-19-2007, 08:52 AM

How did the 92x5 on Bench feel? That ties your PR, right? Squats are looking good too. Nice PR's today Val!

Good luck with the school stuff.

wannaBmoy

11-19-2007, 09:22 AM

nice workout Val! How'd the paper writing go? :D

terracotta

11-19-2007, 09:25 AM

Good job on the workout Val.. now I know why your abs are so strong.

daYDreAmErX

11-19-2007, 09:39 AM

nice workout Val! How'd the paper writing go? :D

Dunno what you're talking about :rolleyes:

Good job on the workout Val.. now I know why your abs are so strong.

Yeah, only two more plates and I'm gonna crunch with the whole stack !