NuclearArm's/Fitnessman's Ohio 2006 Thread

[NuclearArms]

Feeling for ya Fitty.

Much better workout today as I got back to a regular workout time. Needless to say, the results felt and were a lot better.

Also coming close to my San Attitude (ATD) trial. Awaiting on some more blood tests, so the results and trial is pretty damn substantial. I fill you all in when I get more results. I will say, it is doing something.

[fitnessman]

Looking forward to the results Mark.

Also, Looking forward to my ten sets of ten in the squat rack tomorrow :D

[StlBarbie]

:)HAPPY HuMp DAY ... Fitty and Nuc!!!!:)

[fitnessman]

Okay old habits die hard. I got off schedual with the big ragoo this week due to the family issues. So made it for leg day today.

Was going to be a GVT day...But heavy weights makes me feel better. I started with the program and did 3 sets of 10 with 315..Then I was like:

SCREW THIS

3 sets of 495 for 6-8 reps

1 set of 455 for 8 reps with a three second pause at the bottom. My butt check were touching my ankles.

Some light hammy work as well.

[StlBarbie]

LOL The return of the POWERLIFTER!!! :)
Great stress relief is it not???

Hope all goes well with the trial Nuc!

Have a great Thursday guys!! :)

[NuclearArms]

Still don't have the results from the 2nd blood draw, but still heading for a
3rd tomorrow.

Not a bad workout after a long day at the office. Mentally I'm wiped out and physically at needing a week off. Worked legs and ended with ATG squats with 315 for 18 and couldn't go no more.

[StlBarbie]

TGIF FITTY and NUC!!!!!!! :D

NUC!! ATG #315 for 18 and you couldn't go on??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG >>>>>>>>>>> I wonder why!!!!! Great job!! How are the leggies today??
Are you riding this weekend??

[fitnessman]

Thanks Barb!

Managed a GVT arm/shoulder WO today. Didn't sleep well last night, but got through the WO okay.

Weighted dips combined with EZ bar curls 10 sets of 10.

Front DB raises combined with low cable cross overs.

3 sets 10

Now if I can just get through this work day.

[benchintraining]

Thanks Barb!

Managed a GVT arm/shoulder WO today. Didn't sleep well last night, but got through the WO okay.

Weighted dips combined with EZ bar curls 10 sets of 10.

Front DB raises combined with low cable cross overs.

3 sets 10

Now if I can just get through this work day.

I know its early in the GVT for you but are you gaining any weight?

[fitnessman]

I know its early in the GVT for you but are you gaining any weight?

I haven't weighed in as of late. This is week three of the GVT. I am looking bigger, though be it a tad bloated from the 7,000 (plus)calories.

Now that my ribs are almost 100%, I will find it very hard to stay with this program.

[Gunn27]

I haven't weighed in as of late. This is week three of the GVT. I am looking bigger, though be it a tad bloated from the 7,000 (plus)calories.

Now that my ribs are almost 100%, I will find it very hard to stay with this program.Good grief, you must be eating every minute you are conscious to pack away that much food. :eek: Glad the ribs are almost completely healed up, that’s good news.

[fitnessman]

Good grief, you must be eating every minute you are conscious to pack away that much food. :eek: Glad the ribs are almost completely healed up, that’s good news.

8-10 meals..It's not so bad :)

[GREENFEATHER]

Here I thought 5000 was a lot, lol!! IT'S CARB-UP FOR ME WOO EFFING HOO !

[jaguarr]

Glad your ribs are healing up, fitty! Don't forget to wipe the food off your fingers before you type! :D

jag

[NuclearArms]

Feels good to always have a full belly, now doesn't it Fitty.

[fitnessman]

Feels good to always have a full belly, now doesn't it Fitty.


I must say...The increase in overall size, is starting to impress me.

[NuclearArms]

Short workout today. Felt a twinge in my delt doing some Arnold presses. Didn't push it from there on out. Think its my body telling me a need a little break. Think I'll lower te inensity for a week.

[NuclearArms]

WOW, slept in late this morning, got 10 hours of much needed sleep. I tink that will clear up many problems.

[NuclearArms]

Good workout today. All the sleep over the weekend cured a lot of ills. Watched the Masters today as well. Don't particularly watch or play golf, but the Masters in HD is a real visual treat. The golf course and colors are stunning.

[fitnessman]

Feeling rather froggy this morning. GVT Chest/Back day.

Flat BP combined with 1 arm DB rows. 10 sets of 10.

Hit 315 for first 3 sets of 10 in the flat BP combined with 170 on the DB rows.

I am so back :D

On a side note. was didn't have any clean 2XL white dress shirts for work today..So I crammed myself into an XL...Comments a plenty :)

[StlBarbie]

Morning FITTY and NUC!!! :)
How goes it today? Nevermind that answer .. I just remembered it's MONDAY!! :eek:

Fitty so glad to see you are back!!!!!!! YEAH!! And I am quite sure Togoro is as well!! :p Looks like you had a great time fishing with Dominic!!!

Nuc, so thrilled to see you got some much needed R & R but golf????:confused: :p

[benchintraining]

On a side note. was didn't have any clean 2XL white dress shirts for work today..So I crammed myself into an XL...Comments a plenty :)

Do you mean like this? :D

[fitnessman]

Do you mean like this? :D


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! :D

No...Good comments :)

[Original Poster]

Hey Fitty !

Answer your damn email and/or cell phone. :mad

[fitnessman]

Hey Fitty !

Answer your damn email and/or cell phone. :mad

You'll be living in a van...Down by the river

[GREENFEATHER]

Hey Fitty !

Answer your damn email and/or cell phone. :mad


He couldn't, he was shootin' the **** with me!! :D

[StlBarbie]

Well, how come no one was talking to ME????????????? :mad: :D

Happy Tuesday Men!! :)

[fitnessman]

Well, how come no one was talking to ME????????????? :mad: :D


Cause I was busy doing cardio? You belive me don't you? :D

[StlBarbie]

Cause I was busy doing cardio? You belive me don't you? :D

NOW I AM :mad:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D

[jaguarr]

You'll be living in a van...Down by the river

Matt Foley!? Is that you!?

http://www.iliveinavandownbytheriver.com/inside/paul3.jpg


jag

[NuclearArms]

Hi Barb!! Have a great Hump Day tomorrow.

Good workout this morning. Hit legs and hit them hard. Moving more weights with the same number of reps. Hard time walking afterward, but definitely worth it and definitely growing.

Ended the SAN ATTITUDE trial at the end of last week but still feeling the testosterone high. Got 10 day numbers and they are PHENOMENAL. Test levels of a teenager. I'll put them down in the next down. Got to go right now.

[NuclearArms]

Here are the midpoint bloodtest results. Read'em and weep.

ITEM......PRE-TRIAL.............DAY 11.................INCREASE
Test........187 .....................1079....................577%
Free-test..8.8........................52............... ......590%
Estradiol....21.........................15........ .............-30%

Still have one more blood test results from the day after the last day of the trial. Hopefully have those results early next week.

[NuclearArms]

And one quick, non-pumped up photo.

[GREENFEATHER]

Damn hoss, that's the T levels I would start with. It would be like being on cycle for me then!! :D Great pic too there soldier!!

[fitnessman]

Here are the midpoint bloodtest results. Read'em and weep.

ITEM......PRE-TRIAL.............DAY 11.................INCREASE
Test........187 .....................1079....................577%
Free-test..8.8........................52............... ......590%
Estradiol....21.........................15........ .............-30%

Still have one more blood test results from the day after the last day of the trial. Hopefully have those results early next week.

That is just hard to believe :eek:

Were the tests done at the same time of day?

Leggie day here..GVT

OUCH!

[NuclearArms]

All the blood tests were done mid-afternoon, it was the only time I was able to keep things consistent. I know there is a difference with increased T levels at the start of the day. Additionally, weight training was not done on the morning of the blood draws, however, some light cardio was done each morning of the blood draw.

[Hibiscus09]

Great photo, Nuc! :) You're looking fantastic!

[GSCampbell]

You are one big mean hairy bastage Nuc - looking grrreat!

[NuclearArms]

Thanks Hib, GSC. Only wish is that I could regrow the hair on top of my head!

[fitnessman]

Mark the numbers make no sense. Your pre trail numbers give you the test levels of a 70yo.

If this were the case you would not have the ability to put on any muscle and barely (if at all) maintain an erection.

Something aint right.

With the pre trail numbers...Sign up for HRT..STAT!

[GREENFEATHER]

Mark the numbers make no sense. Your pre trail numbers give you the test levels of a 70yo.

If this were the case you would not have the ability to put on any muscle and barely (if at all) maintain an erection.

Something aint right.

With the pre trail numbers...Sign up for HRT..STAT!

I was thinking the same thing, I just ain't talkin to a friend about wood unless it's the **** in my backyard!! :D

[NuclearArms]

Fitty, I would disagree with them making no sense. They are actually rather consistent from previous bloodwork I had done. The key ingredient is free test, and although initially low, is a sustainable level for muscle gain (I got me to prove it). Additionally, the numbers are not the typical "morning" levels and so they are skewed slightly. The impact of resistance training on test is also questionable and could also skew the numbers. Trust me, I looked into HRT in the past and mentioned I was a candidate when I first posted the initial numbers. I couldn't find an endo who would support back then based on free test numbers.

And the bottom line: I have felt and seen effects that greater test levels deliver during this trial. Muscle gain and fat loss. Libido didn't seem to change (I wasn't walking around with wood all day long) but everything was functioning well and as normal.

[Original Poster]

(I wasn't walking around with wood all day long)

You missed out the best side effects. :eek:


Greenie,
Wasn't it buy the wood pile where you put on that show for you neighbors ? ;)

[fitnessman]

Nuclear, I am not doubting that the supplement was effective. Just showing concern the low pre trail T levels.

No training this morning..Had to prep for big meeting.

[jaguarr]

Greenie,
Wasn't it buy the wood pile where you put on that show for you neighbors ? ;)

There is a story here that I most likely don't really want to hear. :eek:

jag

[NuclearArms]

I appreciate the concern, it's been one of mine as well.

Took things easy in the gym today. I needed a break from the intensity. Ended up doing about 40 sets of chest and delt things. All relatively light, just pumping things up.

And I kinda remember something about Rob's show being discussed in Columbus.

[GREENFEATHER]

You missed out the best side effects. :eek:


Greenie,
Wasn't it buy the wood pile where you put on that show for you neighbors ? ;)


Yep, just the one asshat, about 3 days later he had a myocardial, go figure ? :D

[fitnessman]

Felt like complete do-do when I rolled out of bed @ 0400 today.

Thanks to my training partner had one of those mind blowing WO's.

Nosebusters combined with chins 10 sets 10.

3 sets 1 arm low cable

3 sets front DB raises.

[StlBarbie]

There is a story here that I most likely don't really want to hear. :eek:

jag

YES >>> YOU DO!!!!!!!! :p


:)HAPPY EASTER FITTY and NUC!!!!:)

[NuclearArms]

Thanks Barb. have a great weekend.

A little workout later this afternoon, then a free couple of days of relaxation.

[fitnessman]

Awesome Ohio weather this weekend. Two late nights of Crappie fishing with some bonus Walleye thrown in.

All the kids will home for Easter. My Marine son is going to ask his girlfriend to marry.

Life is good as of now.

[fitnessman]

Did some heavy training today. Decent numbers on the flat BP.

Felt good to train with heavy weight again :)

[Hibiscus09]

Morning Nuc and fitty! :) Hope you guys had a very Happy Easter!

[StlBarbie]

So come on Fitty ~~~~~~~~ spill the beans ..... Easter ... all the family is over ........... I am sure you put on quite a spread ......... what did you consume to meet that 7,000 calorie a day dietary strategy????????:D

Sounds like you had a great weekend and some awesme fishing!!
So did the gf say yes??? Was she surprised?????

NUC! How was your Easter???

[NuclearArms]

Hello all, I'm back after a nice holiday break. Had some excellent days off, and it was a complete departure from normal. I have picked up any weights since Friday and will continue to rest til tomorrow. Need the break.

Fitty, sounds like you had a great weekend.
Hibby, don't put all your time into the school work.
Barb, howdy and have a great day.

[fitnessman]

Hi Diane :)

Barb, it wasn't pretty :eek: Ham, Turkey, Smelt and all the fixins...One or two Bud Lites :rolleyes:

She said YES So we now have another soon to be family member..She has a 4yo son and he is a little cutie. Funny thing Barb, she goes to college here and see's me all the time at the gym. She told my boy I always look to scary to talk to :confused:

Nice work on the rest up Nuclear :)

[fitnfirm]

and all the fixins? That could mean a whole lotta stuff right there!!!!!! Smelt, I havent had those since I was a kid, have to eat a hundred of them to get full :D

I want to go Rainbow Trout fishing!!!!!! Soon, sucks have to go to a stocked pond to get them here.

Congrats on your girl saying YES!!!!!!!!!! Sounds exciting!!!!!!!!!!!

[joed]

...She told my boy I always look to scary to talk to :confused:

Focused intensity by any other name...
Someone, I think Brooks Kubik maybe, once said if a 'civilian' ever saw what goes on in a hardcore gym they'd have nightmares.

[fitnessman]

Fitnfirm..it was my son who asked his GF to marry..God I am old..LOL!

joed..I don't understand..I am so calm and unassuming in the gym :D

[StlBarbie]

"SMELT" um .... can't say I have ever had that one??? Tastes like ~~~~~~~~~ chicken?????????? ;) :D

GREAT JOB on the Easter Shindig!! But really, Fitty only two or three Bud Lts ... yeah, maybe for the warm up set!!! :D

Congrats on the new family member!!!! I bet you do look scary mean moving those heavy wts. around ....... somehow I am just not seeing the whole Popeye expressions going!! LOL

WOW!!!!!!!!! NUC is RESTING!!!! GREAT JOB!! I bet the fam didn't know what was wrong with you!! :p

[GREENFEATHER]

Congrats on the new addition fitty !! You are kinda scary lookin' bro, no offense, no neck, tree trunks for legs and arms, I' be scared ****less too !! Especially if I came here and saw the weights you move ! :eek: :D While we were out there the whole time I was thinkin', where the hell am I gonna grab this guy if I have to carry him out, there no place to grab him and throw him over my shoulder!! :D

You can have the smelts, salmon and all those scaly critters. I'm going squiddin' and flounderin' this weekend. I've FINALLY gotten my schedule clear and M has off so we're crankin' up the diesel and draggin a buddys boat to OC, Md for 2 days. I haven't had anything in the water since the hurricane last year. Right after a hurricane is a good time for sharkin' . ;)

[Original Poster]

Fitnfirm..it was my son who asked his GF to marry..God I am old..LOL!

joed..I don't understand..I am so calm and unassuming in the gym :D


LMAO on both counts !

Congrats butthole !

[fitnessman]

Barb? An Italian who hasn't had Smelt? :confused:

Greenie..I did have a gym rant this morning this a few F bombs. Draw back of lifting where you work..People want to "chat".. It went something like this:

HEY I HAVE AN IDEA...HOW ABOUT WE LIFT SOME F^CKING WEIGHTS AND QUIT TALKING Oddly enough me and the big Ragoo were not bothered the rest of the WO :D

Sooo... Had an awesome Squat day! Hit 495 for reps with pauses at the bottom :)

On a side note The Big Ragoo hit his new PB of 405 for ten ATG. He is leaving for vacation for 10 days, so I got him good and fired up before his last set.

[fitnfirm]

HEY I HAVE AN IDEA...HOW ABOUT WE LIFT SOME F^CKING WEIGHTS AND QUIT TALKING



OMG ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do know how you feel.

Dont you hate it when your in the middle of a set, wearing your headphones and some jerk comes up and starts talking, all you see is his mouth moving, cant hear him, then at the end of the set your like YES??????????????????? and he's like when will you be done with that???? And Im like, when I walk away IM DONE!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF!!!!!!!!!!!

[jaguarr]

HEY I HAVE AN IDEA...HOW ABOUT WE LIFT SOME F^CKING WEIGHTS AND QUIT TALKING


LMAO! Congrats on the new addition to your family, fitty.

jag

[Togoro]

Barb? An Italian who hasn't had Smelt? :confused:

Greenie..I did have a gym rant this morning this a few F bombs. Draw back of lifting where you work..People want to "chat".. It went something like this:

HEY I HAVE AN IDEA...HOW ABOUT WE LIFT SOME F^CKING WEIGHTS AND QUIT TALKING Oddly enough me and the big Ragoo were not bothered the rest of the WO :D

Sooo... Had an awesome Squat day! Hit 495 for reps with pauses at the bottom :)

On a side note The Big Ragoo hit his new PB of 405 for ten ATG. He is leaving for vacation for 10 days, so I got him good and fired up before his last set.
Had some smelts as well over Easter, Fitty's right Barb, what sort of italian are you???

LOL at your reply to that guy, Mark. Some people just don't know when to shut up.

Your son's girlfriend is right though. It's a scary sight to say the least to watch you train. I told you you're the reason they brought in that industrial fan:D

Awesome job on the squats, I'll have to congratulate Carmine next time i see him also!

[StlBarbie]

I'll tell ya one thing ~~ the Italians in St. Louis are not "smelt" eaters! :D
I am going to have to do further investigation into that one! :cool:
We prefer Volpi Salami, Italian Bread with Olive Oil and parmesan, Pasta "anything", cannolis, and Bocce Ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
Oh yeah, and lots and lots of vino!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GREAT SQUATTING FITTY!!!!!!!!
And I'm with on the Shut Up and LIft!!! :mad:
Leave my headphone on regardless if I am out of batteries or NOT!! LOL

Have a good one!!

Togoro ... and where is that cycling thread???????????????? :p

[NuclearArms]

Yada, yada, yada.

Enjoying my last day away from the weight room. I'm revitalized.
Fitty, they should have your picture on that STFU and Lift shirt.

[fitnessman]

Your son's girlfriend is right though. It's a scary sight to say the least to watch you train. I told you you're the reason they brought in that industrial fan:D


HAHAHA! yah Togoro got me good on that one...I was in the middle of what ever WO that was that day..and he comes over all calm and serious...I didn't even notice the six foot in diameter fan they had sitting there..And says "fitty they were a little concerned about you sweating so they brought this fan in"

LMAO!

Barb, I see an over night FED EX coming your way next fall when the smelt are in......Even my wife (who is Italian by injection) knows any good WHOP loves Smelt.

LOL>>Nuclear..My limit on non weight training chat is limited to one or two lines :D

fitnfirm...Dont forget our deal :D

[fitnessman]

Also *drum roll please*

256.5 my body weight!!!!

I will hit 260 if it freakin kills me...Then diet down to where I have have abs..230ish should do it. I am not talking ripped here..I have no interest in that.

3.5lbs to go :D

[NuclearArms]

Back in the gym today. Did a short, full-body workout to get everything flowing again. One exercise, 3 sets of 8 for each bodypart. Nothing fancy, just gettting the body ready for the next training cycle. This one will be much shorter, til the end of June. High intensity here we come. Like Fitty, I'm much happier going with a heavier weight and more intensity than lower weight and intensity.

[jaguarr]

Fitty, you can hit 260 no problem if you'll start having a few Guinesses every night after work. LOL! :D

jag

[GREENFEATHER]

I don't mind M chatting with me while I'm trying to catch my breath between sets. But when it's time for a set STFU!!!

[batteryrequired]

I don't mind M chatting with me while I'm trying to catch my breath between sets. But when it's time for a set STFU!!!


Amen there GF.

[fitnessman]

Good Shoulder/Trap day.

Seated DB presses 100's for 15/15/12. Some rear delt work and some crazy heavy trap work..A few sets with 550.

I really wish my gym had bigger DB's. I have the short DB bars that I use for rows...But just don't trust them for over head movements.

[NuclearArms]

I hear ya on the bigger DBs. You may have to go to the Metroplex and steal some.

Did some cardio today and stretching. Not that sore after the full-body wo the other day. Start hitting it hard again tomorrow. HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY.

[benchintraining]

The heaviest we got is 150lbs.

[fitnessman]

The heaviest we got is 150lbs.

I would love to have them up to 200lbs...I would get a kick outs reppin 200's on the flat db press!

[fitnessman]

Skinny on time this morning in the gym due to 7am meeting :mad:

Quick arm WO..Nothing special.


Off for a two day fishing outing this weekend :D

[StlBarbie]

Have a GREAT WEEKEND FITTY AND NUC!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
And rest assured ........... I WILL!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D

[NuclearArms]

Enjoy yourselve's Barb and Fitty.

Back to the heavy stuff in the gym today. Started with a chest/delt/tri workout and it felt great going to heavy failure. Numbers were only down slightly, should be back to previous by the next round of workouts. Going to put some new exercises in the mix and will discuss them as I go along. New to the mix for this cycle are cable laterals for delts. Haven't had these in the rotation for a while. They work well after doing high-incline presses.

The 6-year old start his baseball season this weekend. Time to start playing ball again.

[GREENFEATHER]

Skinny on time this morning in the gym due to 7am meeting :mad:

Quick arm WO..Nothing special.


Off for a two day fishing outing this weekend :D

Wish I could say the same, fooking rain !! :mad: And before you jump me, it's a centre console at sea in thunderstorms, no way Jose!!

[fitnessman]

Gf it is the Ohio CAG (Carp Anglers Group) opener this weekend. Bank fishing in Lake Erie @ East Harbor. We are expecting about 50 CAG members this weekend from all over the US.

People will understand soon that Carp (common) are America's greatest freshwater sport fish. :)

Note: Don't give me any BS how they hurt other fish or only live in dirty water...A sign of a good clean lake is the Common Carp Population.

Note: They don't eat eggs.

Since the most aggressive stocking the US has ever under taken in the early 1800's..If this were the case all the lakes would be cleaned out.

Sorry...Just got into a heated debate on my fishing website :D

[northern35s]

Skinny on time this morning in the gym due to 7am meeting :mad:

Quick arm WO..Nothing special.


Off for a two day fishing outing this weekend :D

I'm jealous now, I'm working this weekend and my ourboard needs a service, guess I'll have to go next weekend.

Stephen

[GREENFEATHER]

Gf it is the Ohio CAG (Carp Anglers Group) opener this weekend. Bank fishing in Lake Erie @ East Harbor. We are expecting about 50 CAG members this weekend from all over the US.

People will understand soon that Carp (common) are America's greatest freshwater sport fish. :)

Note: Don't give me any BS how they hurt other fish or only live in dirty water...A sign of a good clean lake is the Common Carp Population.

Note: They don't eat eggs.

Since the most aggressive stocking the US has ever under taken in the early 1800's..If this were the case all the lakes would be cleaned out.

Sorry...Just got into a heated debate on my fishing website :D


I'm no fan of carp fitty, other than the orange ones in my home pond !! :D People have somer serious misconceptions of the way fish interact. If they REALLY want to EFF up a pond, dump some catfish in there. Pound for pound catfish are the most voracious predator in the water !! They can, will and do eat their bodyweight in food when prey is available.

[fitnessman]

I'm no fan of carp fitty, other than the orange ones in my home pond !! :D People have somer serious misconceptions of the way fish interact. If they REALLY want to EFF up a pond, dump some catfish in there. Pound for pound catfish are the most voracious predator in the water !! They can, will and do eat their bodyweight in food when prey is available.

That's the problem GF. Carp are a good sign of a water's goodness. Carp thrive in clean water..Not dirty. They live well with other fishes and rarely consume fish eggs during the main spawn. They are looking for carbs if you will this time of year for energy. They only become predatory as winter approches, as they need the protein at that time. Note: We are talking Common Carp only here and those are they ones certified by CAG (Carp Anglers Group) That and Mirror. Grass, Buffalo and Amur Carp are not helpful to American Waters. Common carp are.

Just back from the outing..Awesome Time!! Plenty of fish in the 20's and a few 30's caught.

Ready for my WO tomorrow morning for sure...Have to work off this weekends badness :D

[jtroster]

Fitty,

I'll give you a great recipe for baked carp exactly as it was given to me by an old lady at the fish counter many years ago.

"So, are you going to marinate the pieces in mixed pickling spices for three days in the fridge? And then are you going to wash off the spices and sprinkle garlic and paprika all over? And then are you going to bake the pieces in a 350 oven for 90 minutes?"

[NuclearArms]

Fishies non gratus, here.

Had a good workout this afernoon. Took the youngster to the Little Gym for a party and snuck off to the Big Gym for me.

Back and biceps were the order of the day. Barbell Rows, Lat pulldowns and pull throughs for back and machine curls and alt DB curls for biceps. Cuople of different things on this rotation. Started the weights a little lower than previous. Looking at more reps for this entire training cycle.

[StlBarbie]

How was the fishing Fitty??? :)

I just have to ask Nuc ..... what wt. are you bb rowing with???:p

Hope you both enjoyed your weekend!! :)

[NuclearArms]

Hi Barb - rowing w/365 right now. Not going much heavier or it becomes too much lower back torture.

[fitnessman]

Barb, even when the fishing is bad...It's good :D

No gym this morning, had some early morning work issues...So that's that.

Down 2lbs WTF? :mad:

[StlBarbie]

Hi Barb - rowing w/365 right now. Not going much heavier or it becomes too much lower back torture.

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: WOW!!!!! :D

AH Fitty sounds like you had a GREAT weekend!!!
I hear BACON calling YOUR NAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

[jaguarr]

Hi Barb - rowing w/365 right now. Not going much heavier or it becomes too much lower back torture.

Damn, dude! Killer! :cool:

jag

[NuclearArms]

I like to move some iron at times.

Back at it again today with a fair leg workout. Didn't go heavy due to a bit of foot/ankle inflamation. No need to push it. Did some squats, seated leg curls and calf raises. Nothing fancy or unique.

[ChocoChick]

Barb, even when the fishing is bad...It's good :D

Sounds like the bumper sticker: A bad day fishing is still better than a great day at the office. :D

[GREENFEATHER]

If fitty keeps losing weight, I'm gonna have to go over there and do some of my world famous cooking!! I know how to get to 300 lbs!! :mad:

[NuclearArms]

If fitty keeps losing weight, I'm gonna have to go over there and do some of my world famous cooking!! I know how to get to 300 lbs!! :mad:

I remember you saying that before. LOL

[fitnessman]

Well work has gone nutso again. Today was my first day in the gym this week.

Managed a decent Chest/tri WO. The Big Ragoo is still on vacation and had no spotter (gym was empty) so kept it simple.

[StlBarbie]

Don't work too hard FITTY ..... a man has to have his play time as well!! :D

~~ WAVES NUC!!!!!!!~~~~

HAPPY HuMp DAY to both of you beasts!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D

[NuclearArms]

Thanks Barb, I'm humping.

Had a good workout yesterday and planning another today. Did a chest/delt/tri that was the same as old one with a bunch of machine moves. I don't have any reservation of using machines, you just can't use them for everything.

Looking at back and biceps later today. And Yardio.
Have a great day.

[fitnessman]

Kind of a mixed matched make up day in the gym today. Only 2nd WO of the week and last. The Big Ragoo was back today from vacation, so that helped.

Hit Back, Biceps, traps, and shoulders.

Moved some decents weights. Shoulder strength has really gone up well.

Leaving work early and taking my father fishing :D

[StlBarbie]

Glad you got a good wo in!!!
Um ....... taking dad fishin' ... sounds like the perfect way to 'bond'!!! :)
Will any Bud Lt. be involved in this bonding experience?? :p


HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND FITTY AND NUC!!!!!!!!!!!:)

[fitnessman]

Will any Bud Lt. be involved in this bonding experience?? :p


No Bud lts while fishing..I take fishing seriously..Might be different when I get home though :D

[StlBarbie]

Pshew......... I was worried you were getting soft!!! :p

[jaguarr]

Okay, I spent just enough time reading in this journal to feel like a wimp. Time to move on. :eek:

jag

[NuclearArms]

Understandable there Jag, But you can stick around.


Didn't make it to the gym yesterday. Got involved in yard work and other stuff around the house. Did go this morning and had a nice workout. Back and biceps, and it felt pretty good especially after working the yard all week. Added dumbbell rows back into the rotation. Don't know how long I'll be staying with them as the 150s were feeling light. May have to try those smith machine one arm rows.

Have a great weekend!!

[fitnessman]

Chest and Triceps today..Just a good old fashioned heavy work out.

[fitnessman]

Squats today and just heavy squats. I had nothing left after them.

Went to do Hams and did one rep...Look at The Big Ragoo and said...I'm done.

Gotta love it :D

[jaguarr]

Understandable there Jag, But you can stick around.


:D Mostly it's you, Nuc. That fitty guy is a wimp. ;)

jag

[fitnessman]

That fitty guy is a wimp. ;)

jag


:eek: :D

[GREENFEATHER]

:D Mostly it's you, Nuc. That fitty guy is a wimp. ;)

jag


Give him one of them there sporty red vapor trails fitty, I DARE YA !!! :D

[King Crush]

I had a great start to the year as well! Second cast of the 06 fishing season netted a scrappy seven pound Steelhead Trout :D Stayed out past dark and did some Smelt fishing and did real well.

Nuclear, those towers look awesome at night. Not a sign of ice on Erie, odd for this time of year.

No gym today as it is a holiday from work. Starting the new higher volume program tomorrow. Looking forward to it!
That smelt is damn good. Last year I was back home in Indiana, around June and Kroger's had a bunch of it on sell. So, my uncle bought like 3 pounds of it and we all ate it right up. We battered it and fried it. It was so good.:p

Are they hard to catch? What do you do throw a big net in the water and they get caught in it or what? My uncle said, the only time you can get smelt at the grocrie store is, only a couple months of the year.

[joed]

Yo Crush, beautiful downtown Sedalia, eh? There are a few of us here from the metro Denver area.

Fitty, what do smelt taste like? Look like sardines, similar flavor?

[King Crush]

Yo Crush, beautiful downtown Sedalia, eh? There are a few of us here from the metro Denver area.

Fitty, what do smelt taste like? Look like sardines, similar flavor?
You live in the Denver metro area? Where do you live? What do you mean downtown Sedalia? There isn't much of a down town, in this little town!:D

[jaguarr]

Give him one of them there sporty red vapor trails fitty, I DARE YA !!! :D

That sounds....so...wrong...

jag

[joed]

SW Den, in the foothills. Just a play on words about your downtown, altho you do have one of the better french restaurants right on the corner there.

[King Crush]

SW Den, in the foothills. Just a play on words about your downtown, altho you do have one of the better french restaurants right on the corner there.
That's were Sedalia is, SW of denver. Yes, the restaurant is called Gabrial's and it is Itallian, not French. It's a five star. Where do you live in Colorado?

[fitnessman]

That smelt is damn good. Last year I was back home in Indiana, around June and Kroger's had a bunch of it on sell. So, my uncle bought like 3 pounds of it and we all ate it right up. We battered it and fried it. It was so good.:p

Are they hard to catch? What do you do throw a big net in the water and they get caught in it or what? My uncle said, the only time you can get smelt at the grocrie store is, only a couple months of the year.

Crush, We fish for them with light line and three hooks tipped with Waxworms, at night. Drop a lantern off the side of a breakwall and the Smelt move right in. In Lake Erie they stay in close to shore most of the winter and yes you are right the are damn good eating!

Nice heavy back WO today. 1 Arm DB rows with 200 for a bunch of reps...Need to find a new favorite back movement as 200 is way light now. Threw in some weighted pull ups and some peak bicep work.

[StlBarbie]

Nice heavy back WO today. 1 Arm DB rows with 200 for a bunch of reps...Need to find a new favorite back movement as 200 is way light now. Threw in some weighted pull ups and some peak bicep work.


http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/musik/music-smiley-006.gif
YOU ROCK FITTY!!!!!!!!!

Have a PHENOMINAL THURSDAY!!!http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/mittelgrosse/medium-smiley-060.gif

[jaguarr]

Nice heavy back WO today. 1 Arm DB rows with 200 for a bunch of reps...Need to find a new favorite back movement as 200 is way light now. Threw in some weighted pull ups and some peak bicep work.



I've fallen in love with T-Bar Rows, lately. Might give some of those a go. Monster workout as always, fitty.

jag

[joed]

Crush, check your PM; don't want to detour this thread.

[King Crush]

Crush, We fish for them with light line and three hooks tipped with Waxworms, at night. Drop a lantern off the side of a breakwall and the Smelt move right in. In Lake Erie they stay in close to shore most of the winter and yes you are right the are damn good eating!

Nice heavy back WO today. 1 Arm DB rows with 200 for a bunch of reps...Need to find a new favorite back movement as 200 is way light now. Threw in some weighted pull ups and some peak bicep work.
Damn fitty,
I never realized how strong you are!:eek: How long have you been workin' out? You do 200lb DB rows and you say it's too light! WOW! Are you doing bent over rows with it? How many reps are you bustin' out with it?

[joed]

Crush, if you want a real eye-opener read this thread from page 1, then go on to his other thread about "secrets of building bigger biceps".

[NuclearArms]

Not much to report on this end. I've had half a workout so far this week and it doesn't look like it will be getting better. Had planned on taking Mon & Tues off the weight since the wife was out of town and I had the kids. She comes home early on Wed and lands in the hospital withe a nasty intestinal infection. possible diverticulitous. Looks like she'll be there another day or two, so things will be slow. Other than that, I know where my priorities are. Hell, I even stopped at the local brewpub for a double bok on the way home. I'll preemptively thank you for the well wishes and be back when I can, prolly Sun.

[jaguarr]

Nuc, I hope your wife makes a speedy and full recovery and that it's nothing serious.

jag

[fitnessman]

Best wishes to you and your wife Nuclear!

Jag, my gym does not have a T bar...If it did I would be living on it.

Hi Joed and Barb! Happy Friday to all! :D

Crush, those are bent over 1 arm DB rows...My go to back movement..I am up to 12 reps (sometimes better) with it. I will be 41 this year and have been training since I was 15. I always lean more towards power.

Today was Shoulders/Traps. Went light on the shoulders with seated DB presses with the 100's for 12-15 reps.

Went crazy heavy on the traps with BB shrugs, 495 with three sec hold at top.. 6 sets.

Finished up with some rotator and rear delt work.

[King Crush]

Damn Fitty,
Have you had any injuries in all those years of liftin' that have held you back? Only if I knew, what I know know and how to do the lifts poperlly, I would be a lot bigger/stronger. I've had some injuries that have held me back in the past!:mad: Do you workout in a HARDCORE gym? I'm sure you know, what I mean by a HARDCORE gym!

[jaguarr]

Jag, my gym does not have a T bar...If it did I would be living on it.



I know a lot of guys have had success finding a way to secure the unweighted end of a BB and then use something like these on the weighted end:

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/egymequipment-store_1892_81615284

or

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/egymequipment-store_1892_83602450


jag

[StlBarbie]

Nuc ~~ hope your wife recovers quickly!! :)

Fitty ~~ you're amazing, as always!! :)

Enjoy a fabulous weekend BOYS!! :D

[Togoro]

Best wishes to you and your wife Nuclear!

Jag, my gym does not have a T bar...If it did I would be living on it.

Hi Joed and Barb! Happy Friday to all! :D

Crush, those are bent over 1 arm DB rows...My go to back movement..I am up to 12 reps (sometimes better) with it. I will be 41 this year and have been training since I was 15. I always lean more towards power.

Today was Shoulders/Traps. Went light on the shoulders with seated DB presses with the 100's for 12-15 reps.

Went crazy heavy on the traps with BB shrugs, 495 with three sec hold at top.. 6 sets.

Finished up with some rotator and rear delt work.
I'm with you on that one, Mark. If the gym had a T-bar I know I'd be alot more excited about working my back!

[Togoro]

Damn Fitty,
Do you workout in a HARDCORE gym? I'm sure you know, what I mean by a HARDCORE gym!


Hmmm......i'm sensing some seriously gay undertones here;)


J/K King Krush.

I know your question was directed towards Fitty, but perhaps I can answer(we train at the same gym).

I'd say our gym is about as far from hardcore as you can get. Lots of noobs benching 3 times a week, or doing 16-20 working sets for biceps.

This is not to say that there aren't a TON of hardcore dudes(and a fair share of women)who train there. I've seen some gnarly beasts throw around the iron in that place, especially Fitty and his training partner!

[fitnessman]

Yah John..That gym does suck, but you can't beat the location. I can be in my office in 30 seconds :D

Okay catching up here.

Monday was chest/tri. Went well.

Today was legs and I leg pressed instead of squats. Did some drop sets and the pump was rather good.

Nuclear, hope things are well on the home front.

I am taking Thirs and Fri off work this week and spending some time with the wife alone for a change :)

[NuclearArms]

Phew!! Finally back at it. Thanks for all the thoughts.

Wife is making a good recovery, didn't need surgery, but the antibiotics wiped her out. Me as well. The interesting thing is the diet they put her on. Its called a "low residue" diet. About as opposite a diet as healthy can be. Basically bland, no fiber, high carb & protien diet. Went to the store and bought the following: white bread, mac & cheese, cheeses, white rice, deli meat, pasta, corn flakes, and a bunch of other bland, easy to digest foods. Oh well.

Finally back in the gym as well. Did legs today and went pretty heavy, near old numbers for leg presses. It'll be interesting to see the soreness that accompanies this one.

[jaguarr]

Glad to hear the wife is on the upswing, Nuc. That's definitely an odd diet they put her on, I agree.

jag

[GREENFEATHER]

Glad everything worked out nuc!!

[joed]

Me too, good to see she's feeling better.

[fitnessman]

Okay Last WO of the week for me...I have the next two days off work :D :D

Did Back/Bi's and traps. Great WO overall.

Did some great sets on weighted Pull ups..My BW is @ 254 so throw a 45lb plate on top of that, it's alot of weight to pull up :eek:

Nuclear..Good to hear! If the Lake Erie Gods smile on me look for the Gray Crestliner 1/4 mile out from your tower :D

[jtroster]

Nuclear..Good to hear! If the Lake Erie Gods smile on me look for the Gray Crestliner 1/4 mile out from your tower :D
There were a bunch of great Walleye recipes (http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&call_pageid=971358637177&c=Article&cid=1147173136284) in the Toronto Star this morning.

[StlBarbie]

HAPPY HuMp DAY BEASTS!!! :)

[fitnfirm]

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[NuclearArms]

Nuclear..Good to hear! If the Lake Erie Gods smile on me look for the Gray Crestliner 1/4 mile out from your tower :D

Unfortunately the cloud maker isn't working right now. But we are trying to fix it. Should have a small puff going by this weekend. Just been an incredible couple of weeks on my end.

[GREENFEATHER]

I found out all about fitty's cardio and I quote" I get cardio, walking from the truck to the boat." :D Good luck fitty, save a few for me when I get up there.

[fitnessman]

I found out all about fitty's cardio and I quote" I get cardio, walking from the truck to the boat." :D Good luck fitty, save a few for me when I get up there.


LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D

It's true! :D


Great day on the water today! It was raining and so many people say "why were you fishing in the rain?"

My response: The fish are already wet...Whats it matter?

[GREENFEATHER]

If you ever go for weakies with me, bring yer rain gear bro, cause if it's raining, I'll be drifting the concrete Liberty Ships at Kiptopeke! :D We'll be at limit in less than 45 minutes, lol!!

[NuclearArms]

Good back and bicep session today. Efective and efficient. Only thing out of the ordinary was a set of pullthroughs. Wanted to get a bit of a stretch and some xtra work in. Good choice.

[NuclearArms]

Had a good workout this morning, bought flowers, got paid some overtime, it was a good day today. Even went out with the wife and had a meal were it didn't matter what I ate. Life was good today.

[fitnessman]

Okay back to the gring this week..The couple days off work was nice. Fished, spent time with wife and kids..Ate lots of good food. Mark Jr's last week up here on duty.

Attached is a pic of me and my big bad Marine....Don't know why he still won't mess with me :D Other pic is some of my other youngens: Katie, Dom, and Bell with Mark.

Gym is closed this week for it's yearly maint. The Big Ragoo and I are lifting at the campus Police station...Very small gym, but better then nothing. Did a chest and tricep WO today..Nothing special.

[NuclearArms]

Proud papa there

[Gunn27]

Attached is a pic of me and my big bad Marine....Don't know why he still won't mess with meI can't imagine why not. :D Great pics of the kids.

[joed]

Wonderful looking family Fitty. Funny how marines always look bigger in uniform; I think it's the 9" tall hat. (spoken as a former sailor).

[fitnessman]

Thanks guys :)

Missing two of the older kids and my Grand baby in the pic :eek:

[Hibiscus09]

Awww -- they're all so cute! :)

[NuclearArms]

Damn good workout today. Day off from work and nothing but rain so I couldn't work on my outdoors chores.

Workout was chest/delt and tris. Used the Hammer press on chest and was messing around with different grips on each set. Makes a bit of a difference. Delts were on the press machine and rear lateral. Good work sets. Finished with some reverse grip benches. Definely one of my favorites. That was it for today.

[GREENFEATHER]

Okay back to the gring this week..The couple days off work was nice. Fished, spent time with wife and kids..Ate lots of good food. Mark Jr's last week up here on duty.

Attached is a pic of me and my big bad Marine....Don't know why he still won't mess with me :D Other pic is some of my other youngens: Katie, Dom, and Bell with Mark.

Gym is closed this week for it's yearly maint. The Big Ragoo and I are lifting at the campus Police station...Very small gym, but better then nothing. Did a chest and tricep WO today..Nothing special.


AND YOU'RE WEARING A MARINE CORPS T-SHIRT??? :D I'll have to show him some moves that'll keep him alive, none of that nambi pambi **** they teach on The Island! :D

Damned good lookin' family fitty!!

[NuclearArms]

Late workout, but it was a good'un.

Back and biceps all out. The major accomplishment was two sets of reverse curls without any pain. That's the first time, pain-free all year. Felt good for a change. Guess I am getting old because this took forever to heal up.

And I missed the happy hump day message.

[jaguarr]

That's good news about the pain free reverse curls, Nuc. Seems like we get more of those little aches and pains the older we get.

Good looking family, fitty. Except for that guy with the goatee. What an UGH-LEE mofo! :D

jag

[NuclearArms]

Nuthher good, intense workout today, actually the last one for the week as family plans and work take up the rest of the week/end. Did hack squats for the first time in about a month. Weight just down a couple of pounds from that time, so I was pretty pleased.

[StlBarbie]

What a beautiful family Fitty!!! :)

Nuc, enjoy your time spent with the family!! :)

Have a great weekend!! :)

[NuclearArms]

Good weekend. Very busy and not a minute spent training. Way things work sometimes.

Good session today. Back to the normal rotation with chest, delts, tris today. No new exercises today. I'll stay with the same ecercises throught eh end of June when it is vacation time. Workout was good and the extra carbs from the weekend were used to their fullest.

[fitnessman]

Very busy on this end. Not much time for play.

WO's are going well..

[someday]

both of you too busy to play? party poopers ;)

[NuclearArms]

Pooped out. Just like on Hogan Know's Best the other day. That was pretty funny after all my wife has been giong through.

Good workout today. Pretty simple - straight bar curls, hammer curls, deadlifts, pullups and seated rows. Pretty effective.

[fitnessman]

New "Big guy" in the gym this week. This guy is a beast. Very nice though. He goes 280-285 and pretty darn strong.

The Big Ragoo used to work out with him some time ago. Hope he sticks around..Good for motivation.

Today was going to be a high rep squat day, but ego got in my way. Wound up doing some very nice sets with 500.

[NuclearArms]

Hit the gym after midnight shift this morning. Had enough energy and a good workout. Heavy on the leg press machine, maxinf out the normal plate carrying capacity. Just going to have to push the reps up more and I have a harder diet to look forward to as well to keep me in check.

Have a great day all, I'm going to bed for a while.

[Gunn27]

I tip my hat Nuc. I've tried that a few times and it just doesn't work for me. I have to get some zzz's first and even then a w/o is a challenge. Good stuff! :)

[StlBarbie]

Have a GREAT HOLIDAY WEEKEND BEASTS!!! :D:D:D:D

[NuclearArms]

Didn't hit the gym yesterday and don't think I'll make it there today. Have to til the yard and get ready to reseed my front yard over the next week.

I was out the other day and ran into Shadowrider while I was waiting to get a tattoo. Finally got some ink on me, kind of goes with the big arms and Harley. I'll have some pics a little later as it heals up - but it looks good now.

[GREENFEATHER]

I need more ink myself, hmmm. Maybe a trip to Wilmington is in order!! :D I want a tribal band on my leg. I'd love to go to Samoa and have one done traditionally.

[NuclearArms]

I would never, ever do tribal. It's too new generation. I'll stay with classic old-school style.

Had a good workout this morning. Was absolutely beat from alll the yard work yesterday and slept well. Got up early and hit the gym for a chest/delt wo. Changed from a smyth machine incline to regular bar inclines because the machine was in use and I didn't feel like waiting. Didn't push it to the limits cause I didn't have a spotter. I also changed up my delt work just a little bit. I did cable laterals, but I did them with the cables behind my back instead of in front of me. A definite change in the exercise. Felt good though.

Enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend.

[fitnessman]

Nuclear, did you send the coast guard after me today? I was 1/2 mile off the bubble and they said I was in restricted water :confused:

Guys at the dock said alert status has been upped because of 6-6-06?

[fitnessman]

Long weekend did me well for the gym this morning.

Trained heavy in the BP and did some nice decline flies with the 100 db's. Finished with some super setted Tricep work.

I have been given some Ulitmate Orange from bb.com to try out pre WO. So far not impressed. Coffee works just as well and don't cost as much. I will use it up and post my final opinion.

[fitnessman]

Combined squats with leg presses.

Brutal 8 sets.

Threw in some hammies 3 sets.

[Stonecoldtruth]

You two always impress me with your workouts/dedication.. just thought I'd pop in and say that.

Cheers,
SCT

[jaguarr]

Nuc's got new ink (let's see the pic's, bro!) and fitty's got the Coast Guard keeping tabs on him. I go away for a few days and you guys do nothing but get in trouble!

jag

[ShadowRydr]

You know, I ran into Nuke at the Tattoo shop. I was out for a ride and am looking at some new ink for myself.

I've not seen my linen looking as white as he did ;)

[NuclearArms]

Thanks there stone. Those type of comments always make me feel good.

Haven't been in the gym for 2 days. Needed the time for kids baseball and yard work the past 2 days. Just the way the priorities go. Got Legs on the agenda for tomorow.

Yeah, I was surprised to see a familar face at the ink shop. I'll get some pics here shortly.

[Hibiscus09]

Guys at the dock said alert status has been upped because of 6-6-06?

That's when the Omen comes out. You're not related to Damien, are you? ;)

Looking forward to seeing the new ink, Nuc! :)

Hope you two guys are doing well. :)

[StlBarbie]

Happy Thursday BEASTS!! :D:D:D

[NuclearArms]

Hi gals, always love to hear from both of you.

Not a bad day lifting. Legs, and it was all good. Well, almost. Finished my day off with ATG squats and then came home. Decided to go for a ride when i got home and went through 3 pair of pants before I could get my legs into one. Just a bit pumped up.

Til tomorrow>>>>>>>>>>>>

[joed]

Hey nuc, I was talking to someone about the last article you wrote for the board but I couldn't remember the exact title of it. What was the name?

[NuclearArms]

LAST ONE WAS - My Take on DC Training
ONE BEFORE WAS- Nuclear Powered Bodybuilding

Always unique articles. Just finished another one that is a final edit away from being on the site.

[NuclearArms]

Had to revamp the workout today. My left elbow is shot right now. Feels a bit of tendonitis. Can't do any pressing at all as well as other exercises that force some pressure on the elow. It's probably from too much wanking. Anyway, I was able to get a chest and delt workout in using the seated fly machine, cable cross over, lateral raises with cables, and rear delt machine. Didn't even attempt anything for triceps. Just the way things are.
I'll look at a back biceps and leg workouts at the start of the week. And then see where the elbow is at for the next chest iteration.

[fitnessman]

Mark...Why did they run me off the bubble?

[GREENFEATHER]

Mark...Why did they run me off the bubble?


Fitty, the alert level has been raised because of chatter about 6-6-6.

[NuclearArms]

I'd have to go with the 6-6-6 theory as well. The national security risk level hasn't changed. The Coasties probably have different orders from their higher HQs.

[jaguarr]

Mark...Why did they run me off the bubble?

Because people with no necks scare them. :D

jag

[fitnessman]

Because people with no necks scare them. :D

jag

LMAO! :D

Always interesting Nuclear to see the Coast Guard boat screaming at you :eek:

Managed to take my 6yo boy out for some Bluegill fishing. He had a blast and we ate them for supper last night.

Fighting a bit of a cold, made for a lack luster WO today. I trained very heavy though in the BP with plenty of rest between sets. Managed 405 for 5 with a brief pause on the last set. Not to shabby being sick and all, weight is down a bit.

[fitnessman]

Full blown nasty chest cold here :(

Squats today. Did 4 warm ups. Slapped on 405 did 15 reps...Saw stars and couldn't breathe. Called it a day.

Better take tomorrow off.

[Stonecoldtruth]

Full blown nasty chest cold here :(

Squats today. Did 4 warm ups. Slapped on 405 did 15 reps...Saw stars and couldn't breathe. Called it a day.

Better take tomorrow off.

When people say that do they actually SEE stars? *gaze* And yeah, sounds like you need to get some rest and relaxation bro!

Josh

[mom24boys]

Hiyas guys :) Hope ya feel betty soon Fitty.

[StlBarbie]

Fitty ........ sorry to hear you are under the weather .. take care big guy and feel better soon!! :)

Hope the elbow is feeling recovered soon NUC ........

what a sad day ........

THE BEASTS ARE DOWN!!!!!!! ;) :p :)

[jaguarr]

THE BEASTS ARE DOWN!!!!!!! ;) :p :)


:eek:

I'll call the vet.

jag

[NuclearArms]

With the elbow real tender, I took three straight days off the weights. I'll start back up tomorrow. Right now My arms is feeling about 50% better than the other day, still recovering but enough that I should be able to work it well tomorrow.

get well there Fitty.

[GREENFEATHER]

This might make ya feel a little better. I'm watching these! :D Notice the weights on some of them, all the way up to 170 lbs! :eek:

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[NuclearArms]

Not a bad workout today. It was back and bicep day and that minimized the stress on the elbow. The only time i felt a little discomfort was on lat pulldowns. Was able to work dumbbell rows and chins with no problems. Finished with some z-bar curls and reverse curls both pain free. Life is almost good again. And hey, got the Stanley Cup Finals ths week and next. If game one wa a preview, rest of the series should be outstanding.

[fitnessman]

Spent the day in bed. Feeling much better :)

Watched some strongman stuff on TV...Very inspirational.

[fitnessman]

Thought I was all better this morning so off to gym/work I went.

Bad move. Pathetic WO and even more pathethic here at work.

Bed early tonight.

[Gunn27]

Thought I was all better this morning so off to gym/work I went.

Bad move. Pathetic WO and even more pathethic here at work.

Bed early tonight.Maybe take a page out of kimsquits book. Go home now, it's a sacrifice your boss will just have to make. Unless of course, you are the boss?!

Hope you're feeling better soon!

[fitnessman]

Maybe take a page out of kimsquits book. Go home now, it's a sacrifice your boss will just have to make. Unless of course, you are the boss?!

Hope you're feeling better soon!

I am the boss...Man I took yesterday off and my guys made Nacho Libre posters up with my face on them :eek: Pretty funny really :D


I'd better stay.

[jaguarr]

I am the boss...Man I took yesterday off and my guys made Nacho Libre posters up with my face on them :eek: Pretty funny really :D



LOFL! Please get one of them to scan these posters and post them here. I HAVE to see that! :D

jag

[jaguarr]

And hey, got the Stanley Cup Finals ths week and next. If game one wa a preview, rest of the series should be outstanding.

Man, the Oilers got SMOKED last night! I only managed to catch the higlights, but man Carolina's got themselves one hell of a net guy.

jag

[NuclearArms]

I'd laugh, but I don't know what nacho libre is.

And yes, Carolina turned it up a notch last night. With the Oilers' having goalie problems, it may be a quick series.

[Hibiscus09]

I believe it's a movie coming out. I think little B said he wanted to see it and I've seen posters with Jack Black (?) looking like a fine superhero. :D

Hi Nuc and fitty!! Happy weekend!

[NuclearArms]

I was headed to the gym this morning and the place was locked.

I got wiped out the past few days. Didn't need to lift or do cardio. I got enough yardio. I resodded my front yard. Had to shuffle and lay three pallets of sod over 2 days. Great way tp spend 2 days off. I've only just recovered from it.

[Hibiscus09]

That's hard work. :eek: Brian has been talking about doing that to our yard and it isn't a small yard. He said the last time I helped him roll out sod, I did one row & said it was too hot & went back inside the house. :D

Here's nacho libre:

[jaguarr]

Looks llke the Oilers are getting it back together again, Nuc! Laying sod is hard freakin' work, by the way.

jag

[fitnessman]

That's hard work. :eek: Brian has been talking about doing that to our yard and it isn't a small yard. He said the last time I helped him roll out sod, I did one row & said it was too hot & went back inside the house. :D

Here's nacho libre:

Sometimes you have to wear strechy pants......


Spent the weekend Walleye fishing..Nice to recharge.

[StlBarbie]

And are you two on rest week or what????????? ;) :D:D:D

HAPPY TUESDAY!! :)

[Hibiscus09]

Really. . . .

couple of slackers! :D

[fitnessman]

Really. . . .

couple of slackers! :D

Work imploded again this week.

No gym as of yet this week :(

[Hibiscus09]

Sorry! :(

[NuclearArms]

And are you two on rest week or what????????? ;) :D:D:D

HAPPY TUESDAY!! :)

Hit the gym yesterday and realized I was off for a week. Physical labor was there all week but just not in the gym.

The elbow is getting better but I'm still not "pressing" yet. I'll wait til after vacation. Been a bitter pill to swallow doing nothing but cable crossovers and fly machine for a chest workout, but it is all that can be done. Looking to a deadlift day later on today.

HaPpY HuMp DaY!!

[Hibiscus09]

Your elbow thanks you. :) Happy Wednesday to you, Nuc!

[fitnessman]

Had a real good chest and tri WO today.

Threw in some weighted dips for a change.

[StlBarbie]

So glad to see you two back at it!! :)

Fitty ... hasn't work learned yet ....... woing IS the priority??!!! ;) :p

Glad the elbow is improving Nuc!!!

and

HAPPY HuMp DAY Beasts!! :)

[Hibiscus09]

Morning fitty. :) Nice job on the workout!

[NuclearArms]

Hi gals, yes, last week wasn't the greatest. Both of you should compare biking notes. Although, you guys are probably doing that now.

[jaguarr]

Hey, Happy Hump Day, guys.

jag

[NuclearArms]

2 straight days in the gym after the "rest week"

Worked up to a nice working set of 495 deads. Felt good. Did some straight bar curls and a couple other things to finish off. Overall, real good workout.

[fitnessman]

Best WO in a couple weeks here. Back/Biceps

Weighted pull ups and seated rows. Some heavy EZ curls.

[NuclearArms]

Checking in today. No weights, just a yard sale. Will hit legs tomorrow. Do you ever feel like you're growing just sitting around. I feel that way this week. May just be that I took last week off.

[GREENFEATHER]

Checking in today. No weights, just a yard sale. Will hit legs tomorrow. Do you ever feel like you're growing just sitting around. I feel that way this week. May just be that I took last week off.


I feel that way sometimes, you're not alone.

[Original Poster]

Hey Ohio Buds, how's it hangin ?

LMAO


Sometimes a week or two off just makes sence.

[NuclearArms]

Hanging well and had a great leg workout today. Did a bunch of work on the leg press machine and just destroyed old numbers.

[StlBarbie]

Fitty and NUC ... hope you both have a fabulous Father's Day WEEKEND!!! :)

[someday]

Fitty and NUC ... hope you both have a fabulous Father's Day WEEKEND!!! :)

ditto!

beat me to it again :D

[fitnessman]

Thanks Barb and someday. Had a busy but great Fathers day :)

Pretty good chest/tricep morning today.

Flat benched heavy in the 6 rep range and did some heavy flies (100's) in 8 rep range.

Dips and skulls.

Not to shabby.

Happy Monday all!

[NuclearArms]

Not a bad weekend either. Always great to be off.

Good workout today. Did chest and delts and the elbow is getting better but I still can't do anything with it. I'll do one more cable workout then be off for a vacation were I won't touch any weights for 2 weeks.

[joed]

2 wks more rest should help the elbow a lot, nuc. Enjoy your vacation.

[Hibiscus09]

Glad ya'll had a happy Father's day. :)


Do you ever feel like you're growing just sitting around.

Only my ass. :p

[fitnessman]

Haha-Diane :)

Leggies today. Went a little light. Tilled an acre by hand last night..Little tired this morning.

6 sets ATG squats 12 rep range with 405. Hammies and calves.

Decent WO.

[NuclearArms]

An acre will kick butt.

Yes, I'm thinking the 2 weeks should about clear everything up with the elbow.

[jaguarr]

Did you till that acre with a rototiller, fitty, or did you use a hoe? :p

jag

[NuclearArms]

I'm thinking he did it with a pitchfork, in the field, with the milk maiden.

[jaguarr]

I'm thinking he did it with a pitchfork, in the field, with the milk maiden.

THAT sounds like a recipe for disaster! :eek:

jag

[NuclearArms]

Good strong back and bicep day. Elbow is not an issue except for wide grip pullup and lat pulldown. Thus, modify them to take the strain off the elbow.

Did a bunch of regular rows, shrugs, and pulldowns. Just a couple of pullups and some alt DB curls and machine curls to finish off.

[GREENFEATHER]

I'm thinking he did it with a pitchfork, in the field, with the milk maiden.


NO, NO, NO DAMNIT!! It was me and M behind the garage,lol!! :D

[fitnessman]

I'm thinking he did it with a pitchfork, in the field, with the milk maiden.

:eek:

Mark..Did you feel the Quake up there yesterday?


Lack luster back WO..Made up for it with some really nice and heavy Bicep work today. Some guy came up to me and the Big Ragoo and said you guys are curling more then I squat :)

[NuclearArms]

Felt the quake. We have seismic instruments at the plant and tend to be the first to know in the area of the severity. Day off the weights today.

[fitnessman]

Last WO for the week today. Off to Port Clinton for some Walleye action on Friday, then going across the lake to Canada Sat. for the Smallmouth opener.

Shoulders and traps...Nothing special.

[StlBarbie]

Have a great weekend BEASTS!! :)

[NuclearArms]

Lot of work and a quick workout for me today. Calf, ham curl and squats. Couple heavy sets and outa there.

The elbow is feeling a lot better this week. I can finally press the unloaded barbell without any pain.

Have a great weekend everyone. I'm almost off to vacation.

[NuclearArms]

Legs were hurting all day yesterday and aern't strting off to well today. I'll hit the late tonight and then pack for vacation.

[NuclearArms]

Did my last workout for a couple of weeks. Basically messed around doing a bit of everything. The elbow is about 80% now and should be 100% whn I get back. Haven't decided on the new split or regime yet, but will think about it while vacating.

[jaguarr]

Looks like you guys are getting some much deserved R&R time. Enjoy it!

jag

[GREENFEATHER]

Fitty, I don't know how much of this ****ty assed weather y'all getting across the mountains, but watch the baccy for signs of rust and root rot. I'm hoping for some clear weather so I can go assess mine.:mad: I don't really have a cope recipe, we just smeared it with some honey from the bee box and cured it that way. I just got into snuff about 10 years ago, I am looking for ya, I have contacts! :D

[Original Poster]

Looks like you guys are getting some much deserved R&R time. Enjoy it!

jag


That's all these slackers do is R&R. :eek: Just kidding boys, enjoy the down time.
Fitty, call me when you get back.

I know I am going to enjoy some downtime myself starting this weekend as I head to wisconsin for some R&R. After that it's only like 6 weeks until I hit Florida for 9 days in August. I can't wait. :D Waterslides, sun, heat (really humid) and Mickey Mouse...what else could I want ? Hmmmmmm.........don't answer that one....I have a list. LOL ;)

Take care boys !

[StlBarbie]

:)HAPPY HuMp DAY BEASTS!!!:)

[fitnessman]

Hello all! First day back at the gym this week after my mini vacation. Chest and Tri's...Kept everything on the light (ish) side.

Here's a pic of my trip :D

[jaguarr]

Hello all! First day back at the gym this week after my mini vacation. Chest and Tri's...Kept everything on the light (ish) side.

Here's a pic of my trip :D

Man, that guy holding you up by the gills is one ugly mofo, fitty! :eek:

jag