Justtryn's Continuing Journey [Archive] - Page 4

justtryn

09-27-2006, 02:25 PM

Hi there, folks. I come to you all asking for your prayers. My wife has gotten caught up in a "politcal" mess in her job. She's being chastised by certain management authorities for, well, doing her job! She works in the HR Dept., a complaint came in regarding an employee... she notified the supervisor, as is standard proceedure. This employee has the ear of too many "higher ups." He complained... and now she's getting in trouble for doing what she was supposed to do... all because of who this guy is.

She is beginning to hate the place she works at, and I can't say as I blame her.

Anyway, I've done some searching online for another job, and found a potential one with the state. I'm encouraging her to apply... please pray for her.

Thanks.

mom24boys

09-27-2006, 06:35 PM

hope it all works out.

camchad

09-28-2006, 08:16 AM

The Mrs. is in my prayers, hope everything works out for her.

justtryn

09-28-2006, 10:28 AM

Thanks guys... it's hard when you see someone you love, hurting.

ChocoChick

09-28-2006, 12:32 PM

She's in my prayers, jt.

She is lucky to have a great guy like you in her corner. :)

kimsquit

09-28-2006, 12:52 PM

All my best, JT!

Thanks guys... it's hard when you see someone you love, hurting.

but what if you're spankin' her at the time?

actually I guess it would be hard then as well ;)

mom24boys

09-28-2006, 12:59 PM

All my best, JT!

but what if you're spankin' her at the time?

actually I guess it would be hard then as well ;)

awww chris ...lol you are sooo bad ;)

justtryn

09-28-2006, 01:03 PM

All my best, JT!

but what if you're spankin' her at the time?

actually I guess it would be hard then as well ;)
Chris... there seems to be a common theme in your postings around this site... go get laid, huh? ;) (not that I'm arguing, or anything... I just think you have it on your mind, just a tad).

camchad

09-28-2006, 01:16 PM

Thanks guys... it's hard when you see someone you love, hurting.

It sucks when someone you love is hurting - just be there for her.

StlBarbie

09-28-2006, 02:11 PM

Gotcha covered JT!! :)
Hope all things are looking up for the Mrs. soon!! :)

justtryn

09-29-2006, 09:38 PM

Tonight was supposed to be chest night. I usually take my gym bag with me, and when I got it from the car... I realized I didn't have my shoes in the bag! :mad: So, I drove home to get them... and found the dog had destroyed some yard furniture! :mad: I didn't kill her - but I wanted to! There was chair stuffing all over the back yard. So I spent a good half hour cleaning up... then realized I needed to get the damn grass cut, so... it was just yardio, tonight.

So - I'm getting up early tomorrow to hit both chest and back. No sleeping in for me this Saturday. Then in the afternoon, it's off to a football party - we're playing Utah this weekend.

Later!

:cool:

joed

09-29-2006, 09:52 PM

Go Broncos!

StlBarbie

09-30-2006, 06:24 AM

KIDS, DOGS, HOUSES, SPOUSES .. don't they KNOW we HAVE to lift??? :p

Have a great wo this morning!!! :)

camchad

09-30-2006, 08:38 AM

I'll second those DOGS, I just chased one of mine around the neighborhood for 20 minutes, he was like I'm FREE and kept on going!

Have a great workout and enjoy that football party. Hope the Mrs. is in better spirits as well.

justtryn

09-30-2006, 10:57 AM

Machine Incline Bench Press - 265 4x8 w. drop set 190 1x12. This is up 10lbs
Flyes - 55lbs 4x8
Cable Crossovers - 80lbs 4x8

Pullups - BW only - 8, 6, 6, 6 - Then looked over and saw an old college friend! That was cool to meet up with him again.

T-Bar Rows - 165lbs 4x8

Chris' Cable Straight Arm Pressdowns - 120 4x8 - I really liked these! Thanks Chris! I could really feel them in my lats

Shrugs - done on standing calf raise machine - 280lbs 3x15

justtryn

09-30-2006, 08:44 PM

Ah, what a great way to cap off a good workout - Broncos won (again) today: 36-3 We're 5-0, now. Speculators are talking about the Broncos being the "non-BCS" team to make it to a big bowl this year... sounds like the Fiesta Bowl. Of course, we've still got some more season to go. This was supposed to be the toughest game, and in fact we were picked to lose by 5.

Sunday will be leg day. Until then, have a good weekend!

:cool:

dbx

10-01-2006, 10:31 AM

justtryn

10-01-2006, 09:39 PM

Thanks for dropping by, dbx!

Well, didn't make it to the gym today, afterall. Just too much other "stuff" to get done at home. That's ok, though. Tomorrow - legs and shoulders.

Gunn27

10-02-2006, 04:21 AM

Chris' Cable Straight Arm Pressdowns - 120 4x8 - I really liked these! Thanks Chris! I could really feel them in my latsThese have been a great addition to my routine as well, thanks to Chris. Following his advice I am doing them in a superset with Seated Lat Pulldowns, have you tried that? It's a wicked combo that is giving me great results.

Have a good leg & shoulders session!! :)

Hibiscus09

10-02-2006, 04:22 AM

Morning, JT! :)

Happy Monday!

I'll say a prayer for your wife. My worst situation ever at the workplace was when the attorney I worked for (who was going through a divorce) made moves on me -- backed me up against the wall of his office declaring his love (lust). I went to the personnel head to discuss the situation with her. Turns out he was having an affair with her. LOL Bad situation! :D

ChocoChick

10-02-2006, 04:48 AM

Sounds like a good weekend all in all, JT.

Now, welcome to Monday! :eek:

justtryn

10-02-2006, 07:35 AM

Morning Gunn, Hib and db - thanks for dropping by.

Gunn - no I haven't tried super setting them, but may give it a shot. Saturday's workout seemed to be a "rush" job as I had to get back home to get cleaned up to go to the football party.

Hib - so, what happened? You can't start a story and leave us hanging!

db - yep, pretty good weekend - just too short! Happy Monday to you!

jaguarr

10-02-2006, 01:43 PM

justtryn

10-02-2006, 02:31 PM

I have learned four things in this thread today:

1. The place where JT2 works is run by bastards.
2. Chris needs a girlfriend
3. The Boise State Bronc's are a pretty good football team
4. JT1 is turning into a monster! :eek:

jag
1. Yep - which is why she's looking for a new place to work!
2. Yep, again. ;) I'm sure there are some volunteers on the board, here.
3. To quote another forum member, "nuff said."
4. Coming from you, buddy, that's quite the compliment. Thanks! :) I tried, again, to rep ya... but, you know how it goes. Damn rep nazi's, anyway!

dbx

10-02-2006, 02:49 PM

I tried, again, to rep ya... but, you know how it goes. Damn rep nazi's, anyway!

I've got your back JT ;)

Hibiscus09

10-02-2006, 02:56 PM

Hib - so, what happened? You can't start a story and leave us hanging!

So, she told him what I said and also told him off. Then, he came up shortly thereafter towards the end of the day (now, this was after I had worked for the dork for four years and his "interest" in me seemed to have surfaced as soon as his wife left him!) and sat in front of my desk and had the audacity to say it all made him feel uncomfortable and he would prefer for me to leave. :eek: The nerve! I was young and actually sat there and agreed because (A) he was a dork, (B) I was sick of lawyers! and (C) I wanted to stay home anyway and make another baby :D . Now, the feminist side of me considered fighting him, but seeing as I would be fighting for something I didn't want to do anyway, I figured I'd let it slide.

He also asked me to leave without giving a notice, which I would never do normally. Unfortunately, I worked for another attorney who was a very nice man. (As an aside, I'm still friends with him to this day and he does mine and Brian's estate planning. :p ) Anyhoo, so the next day I came by to explain to the other attorney what had gone on and to go by Personnel and pick up my two weeks vacation they owed me, plus my check for the hours I had worked. I didn't want to involve the other attorney because he was young and not a partner and the lecher lawyer was a partner and 45 years old.

Another personnel person other than the involved personnel person (imagine that) met with me. She then told me lecher boy had said I didn't get my vacation pay because I didn't turn in a notice!! LOL I'm afraid I lost my good manners at that point. I told her she could either cough up my vacation pay or I would go upstairs to tell Governor ____ (one of our former Governors), who by the way was good friends with my father-in-law, exactly what had been going down there and that I was getting the short%

kimsquit

10-02-2006, 07:04 PM

2. Chris needs a girlfriend

speaking of which, a friend of mine emailed me this hilarious personal ad she found on Craigslist.

Misogynist Seeks Shrew
Reply to: pers-214544241@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-01, 12:10GMT

Confirmed misogynist would like to meet, on line at first, any well educated, female between the ages of 29 and 39 interested in a completely self absorbed, vapid and ultimately meaningless relationship. Volitile red heads of Irish descent preferred but not necessary.

As I am somewhat heavier than I ought to be, perhaps you could be pale and anorexic. Waif-like is good. Particularly interested in women on the rebound who have overwound their biological clocks and exhibit control issues, both in the bedroom and otherwise. If you already have children, this fact should not be revealed until after the fifth week of our "relationship".

This arrangement at fruition should taint our psyches equally, draining us both spiritually and financially. Ideally each will leave the other feeling exceedingly bitter and used at the end of no more than six months of strenuous toil and strife. I will not be good enough, you will do nothing right.

Only those witheringly cold women with great achievement in the sarcastic arts, a deep inner revulsion of all things paternalistic and the ability to fight and claw like a wounded badger trapped in a hay baler need reply.

Frugally priced pastries (cheap tarts) or whiney self centered strumpets lacking in maturity need not bother. After all, this relationship will ultimately be declared to have been "all about Me".

jaguarr

10-02-2006, 07:14 PM

speaking of which, a friend of mine emailed me this hilarious personal ad she found on Craigslist.

Misogynist Seeks Shrew
Reply to: pers-214544241@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-10-01, 12:10GMT

Confirmed misogynist would like to meet, on line at first, any well educated, female between the ages of 29 and 39 interested in a completely self absorbed, vapid and ultimately meaningless relationship. Volitile red heads of Irish descent preferred but not necessary.

As I am somewhat heavier than I ought to be, perhaps you could be pale and anorexic. Waif-like is good. Particularly interested in women on the rebound who have overwound their biological clocks and exhibit control issues, both in the bedroom and otherwise. If you already have children, this fact should not be revealed until after the fifth week of our "relationship".

This arrangement at fruition should taint our psyches equally, draining us both spiritually and financially. Ideally each will leave the other feeling exceedingly bitter and used at the end of no more than six months of strenuous toil and strife. I will not be good enough, you will do nothing right.

Only those witheringly cold women with great achievement in the sarcastic arts, a deep inner revulsion of all things paternalistic and the ability to fight and claw like a wounded badger trapped in a hay baler need reply.

Frugally priced pastries (cheap tarts) or whiney self centered strumpets lacking in maturity need not bother. After all, this relationship will ultimately be declared to have been "all about Me".

LOFL! :D

jag

justtryn

10-02-2006, 07:25 PM

Ha!

justtryn

10-03-2006, 07:10 AM

Monday evening's activities:

Legs:

Smith Squats - 225lbs atg - 2x12 - intended to be a warmup.

Hack Squats (Machine) - 290 - 4x8 up 10lbs from last week. Felt better on these as far as foot placement, etc.

Leg Press - 580lbs 4x8 - up another 10lbs from last week and a PB.

Seated Leg Curls - 140 4x8 - up 5lbs

Donkey Calf Raises (machine) - 165 4x15 - time to move up

Shoulders:

Seated Press (Machine) - 175lbs 4x8 up 5lbs PB

Rear Delts - 165lbs 4x8

Front DB Raises - 30lbs 4x8

Side DB Laterals - 30lbs 4x8 - up 5lbs PB

Weighted Roman Chair Situp/crunches - 25lbs 2x20

Side crunches on Roman Chair - 25lbs 1x20 on each side.

I was one tired pup at the end!

Immediate post workout "meal" - whey shake, BCAA's, banana.

That's it from here! Later, folks.

:cool:

Hibiscus09

10-03-2006, 07:17 AM

Very nice job! :)

camchad

10-03-2006, 08:17 AM

justtryn

10-03-2006, 08:21 AM

Thanks, ladies. It's always nice to have the two of you visit.

Tonight is arm night... I can't wait, even though my day has just begun at work. Just not into being here today.

camchad

10-03-2006, 08:24 AM

Thanks, ladies. It's always nice to have the two of you visit.

Tonight is arm night... I can't wait, even though my day has just begun at work. Just not into being here today.

Anytime JT1

Jeez you are going to be one tired dude with these workouts you're doing.

I'm not too crazy about being at work today either, it's a beautiful day and I'd much rather be with my "Sunshine" :)

justtryn

10-03-2006, 08:39 AM

Jeez you are going to be one tired dude with these workouts you're doing.

Luckily, I recover pretty quickly from my workouts. I tend to progress the best with a bit higher volume, and heavy enough to make sure set #4 is a really hard one to get all the way through.

ChocoChick

10-03-2006, 10:07 AM

Good morning, JT. I was going to say that the day is more than halfway over, but not for you it isn't. Hang in there! :)

StlBarbie

10-03-2006, 12:02 PM

AWESOME AWESOME WO!!!
JUST LOOK AT THOSE NUMBERS!!! :eek: GREAT JOB!!
Don't you just LOVE those weighted Roman Chair SitUPS??
THey rock .. of course, until the NEXT DAY!! :eek:

PEC PICS!! PEC PICS!! PEC PICS!!! :p

Hibiscus09

10-03-2006, 12:04 PM

Okie dokes -- I changed it to send good karma out to the Gamecocks. I don't know how you can see that little bitty thing. :D

justtryn

10-03-2006, 12:14 PM

Okie dokes -- I changed it to send good karma out to the Gamecocks. I don't know how you can see that little bitty thing. :D

Woo Hoo! Sheeee's baaaack! :D Just click ;) on it and you get the almost in living color version. :D

AWESOME AWESOME WO!!!
JUST LOOK AT THOSE NUMBERS!!! GREAT JOB!!
Don't you just LOVE those weighted Roman Chair SitUPS??
THey rock .. of course, until the NEXT DAY!!

PEC PICS!! PEC PICS!! PEC PICS!!!

STOP THAT! You're the one we want to see cleavage pics of... not me!

Yah - I'm feeling those situps today, and the doms in my legs started a bit earlier today than usual.

I went home for lunch to see how the Mrs was feeling. Well, she must be feeling a little better because when I walked int he door I found... warm... fresh...

homemade (had ya go'n there for a minute huh) oatmeal cookies.... ooooo. I can resist anything - except temptation!

mom24boys

10-03-2006, 03:35 PM

Man...evey journal i visit had food....c'mon guys give me break LOL Hiyas JT hows thing? hows mrs JT?

eddied27

10-03-2006, 03:52 PM

Nice work in here JT!! I see you have a way with the ladies!! ;)

StlBarbie

10-03-2006, 04:53 PM

homemade (had ya go'n there for a minute huh) oatmeal cookies.... ooooo. I can resist anything - except temptation!

Does this mean you took a head first DIVE into fat gram land??? :D

justtryn

10-03-2006, 06:01 PM

Does this mean you took a head first DIVE into fat gram land??? :D
Yep - and NEVER looked back!! :D Oh, and not a bit of guilt, either!! :D

justtryn

10-03-2006, 06:02 PM

Nice work in here JT!! I see you have a way with the ladies!! ;)
Thanks, Ed... I try... and I TRY! ;)

justtryn

10-03-2006, 06:03 PM

Man...evey journal i visit had food....c'mon guys give me break LOL Hiyas JT hows thing? hows mrs JT?
Hey there sweetie mom! Thanks for stopping by. Things are pretty much the same around here... except we have COOKIES!!

StlBarbie

10-03-2006, 07:37 PM

Yep - and NEVER looked back!! :D Oh, and not a bit of guilt, either!! :D

You need to work on THAT!!!;)
Sack cloth and ashes for you brother!!! :eek:

justtryn

10-03-2006, 08:38 PM

You need to work on THAT!!!;)
Sack cloth and ashes for you brother!!! :eek:
To quote Bill the Cat, "Thpttt" on that! ;) (and yes, I'd do it all over again!) No conversion here! ;)

justtryn

10-03-2006, 09:55 PM

Hit the arms tonight, and feel like it went pretty well, overall.

Weighted parallel Bar Dips - BW +45lbs - 4x8 (after a warm up set with no weight). For some reason I struggled a bit with these. I got through them all, but really had to push it on all three sets. Usually that's only the case on set #4.

EZ Bar Curls - 90lbs 4x8 - this is the weight I was using when I was still doing three sets - I dropped it back when I went to 4 sets. I did them all, but set number 4 was sloppy. I make up for the slop (at least in my mind) with slow negatives - usually a four count on the way down, with pause thrown in at #2.

Overhead EZ Bar Extensions - 90lbs 4x8. Felt better about these than I did the previous two exercises.

EZ Bar Spider curls - 75lbs 4x8. I do these by standing against a preacher curl bench, leaning forward and essentially curling over the seat, with my triceps pressed against the pad. At the top of the movement, I give a hard squeeze. These were really sloppy tonight as I was continually fighting my foot placement and the damn bench slipping forward, which had happened the last time I tried them at my "new" gym! :mad: Hoping to fix the bench movement problem, I placed 70lbs on the bench seat, hoping that would help. Nope... didn't work. I've done these lying prone on an incline bench before, but I had a spotter then. I don't now. So - I think for the time being, these are just going to have to be dropped. :mad:

Overhead Rope Extensions - 160lbs 4x8 - up 10lbs and a new PB - bout damn time something goes right tonight!

Pinwheel Curls - 60lbs 4x8 Up 5lbs HEY Another PB. There was a dude there watching me do these and he asked what they were for - I explained them to him and so he started doing them as well. Hey, if I can help...

Cable Rope Pressdowns - 160lbs 4x8. Man, that last set was a tough one... Then I realized why... I hadn't done the pressdowns in two weeks... and this was 20lbs heavier than the last time I did them... um pb.... :eek:

So, the night started off rather slow... but progressed as it went on. Thank goodness!

Well, that's it for now. Bed time for me!

Later!

:cool:

ChocoChick

10-04-2006, 05:26 AM

Sorry about the spider curls, JT, but 2 pb's is nothing to sneeze at. Have another cookie! :)

justtryn

10-04-2006, 05:56 AM

Sorry about the spider curls, JT, but 2 pb's is nothing to sneeze at. Have another cookie! :)
I did. ;) All better now. (actually it was 3 pb's, but who's counting, right?) :)

Hibiscus09

10-04-2006, 06:38 AM

ChocoChick

10-04-2006, 06:40 AM

I did. ;) All better now. (actually it was 3 pb's, but who's counting, right?) :)

Oops, you're right. My bad. I guess that earns you another cookie! :)

justtryn

10-04-2006, 07:32 AM

Great workout! :) Maybe you can figure out a way to put the bench up against something when doing the spider curls so it won't move? Or perhaps, sit your hiney down. :D Or is standing what makes them a spider curl? Or the range of motion?

Happy Wednesday!

See, that's why you make the big bucks, Hib... cuz yur so smart! :D On this particular movement, you stand (or you can lie prone on an incline bench) - it's range of motion, plus being able to pin your arms to the back of the bench to prevent cheating... you lean forward, with your shoulders essentially over the bar, and when you raise it up, touch the bar to your lower lip or chin and squeeze your bicep... it's a great isolation movement.

I'll try putting it against the wall - where it sits, there isn't much room to maneuver it - but I'll give it a shot. Sometimes the best answers are the simple ones, huh?!

Oops, you're right. My bad. I guess that earns you another cookie!

Now see, everyone thinks your this evil vegi princess... and you're telling me to eat another cookie. I knew you were my kind of people!! ;)

Gunn27

10-04-2006, 04:15 PM

Congrats on the PB's JT1. Your workouts look great; out of curiosity... how long does it take to get throught that leg/shoulder w/o?

justtryn

10-04-2006, 05:23 PM

Congrats on the PB's JT1. Your workouts look great; out of curiosity... how long does it take to get throught that leg/shoulder w/o?
Thanks, Gunn. It takes me right around an hour, if I don't have to wait for a piece of equipment.

dbx

10-04-2006, 08:17 PM

Overhead Rope Extensions - 160lbs 4x8 - up 10lbs and a new PB - bout damn time something goes right tonight!

Cable Rope Pressdowns - 160lbs 4x8. Man, that last set was a tough one... Then I realized why... I hadn't done the pressdowns in two weeks... and this was 20lbs heavier than the last time I did them... um pb.... :eek:

Wow! That's some heavy work with ropes Mark. Congrats on the PBs!

justtryn

10-05-2006, 07:35 AM

Wow! That's some heavy work with ropes Mark. Congrats on the PBs!
Thanks, dbx. I enjoy working with the ropes/cables. I see a lot of folks really using body momentum to get things going... but I try to be really strict with my form with both exercises. The only thing that tends to bother me on these is my pinky finger tends to get smooshed up against the rubber stopper on the ends of the ropes. OW! :)

Hibiscus09

10-05-2006, 07:45 AM

Sometimes the best answers are the simple ones, huh?!

Yep, I'm just like Winnie the Pooh. :D

Have a great day!

ChocoChick

10-05-2006, 10:11 AM

Hi JT. How is Mrs. JT's job situation?

justtryn

10-05-2006, 12:08 PM

Hi JT. How is Mrs. JT's job situation?
Hi db. Thanks for asking - Nothing new to report. She's looking at some state jobs, but they don't close for another week. Keep your fingers crossed for her.

The whole thing has affected her emotionally/mentally. She's depressed & angry. She's trying to pull into a hole, and I'm trying not to let her. I've been trying to get her into the gym more than once a week, but she just gets mad... so, I'm trying to learn to shut up now! ;)

jaguarr

10-05-2006, 12:27 PM

Thanks, dbx. I enjoy working with the ropes/cables. I see a lot of folks really using body momentum to get things going... but I try to be really strict with my form with both exercises. The only thing that tends to bother me on these is my pinky finger tends to get smooshed up against the rubber stopper on the ends of the ropes. OW! :)

Do them pinky's out, then. Like you're at a tea party. :p Nice PB's!

jag

justtryn

10-05-2006, 01:13 PM

Do them pinky's out, then. Like you're at a tea party. :p Nice PB's!

jag
Thanks for dropping by, jag. Yah, I know... "hey doc, it hurts when I do this" Doc, "Then don't do that." :)

StlBarbie

10-05-2006, 05:07 PM

HEY HEY "PINKY MAN"!!!!:D
CONGRATS on the PBS!! WAY TO GO!!

So sorry your wife is still struggling ... and sometimes .. quiet support is the best support!! ;) :eek: :)

HAVE A GREAT NIGHT JT!!!! :)

justtryn

10-05-2006, 06:39 PM

Pinky Man - humph.... oh well, at least you posted here... and I got to see that lovely avitar of yours, Barb!! Nope - no halo on me!! Remember, don't call yourself holy before you are... hmmm, who was it that said that, Barb?

So, back to the gym. For the last few weeks Wednesday and Thursday are my "rest" days, in addition to Sunday. But I was full of energy today, and decided to go back a bit early. I'm thinking of separating my shoulder and leg workout into two separate days, like I used to do, with just two days of rest. Seemed to work well before, and allows me more energy for my shoulder workouts.

Tonight was chest night. I went in thinking I needed to "up" the intensity a bit. My chest isn't growing as much as I'd like - as much as other muscle groups. So, here's how it went.

Machine Chest Press - 275lbs 4x8 (PB) with two dropsets 200lbs for 6 and 130lbs for 8. I'm not sure what the make of this particular machine is, but I really like it. There are those who've said the weight of a machine is 1/2 of the freeweights... sorry, I don't buy it. To say that this was just 137lbs is bull. Maybe on some machines, but not this one. Now, I'm not saying it's the same as 275 of free weights... but my chest was telling me it was DAMN heavy! :D

DB Flyes - 60lbs 4x8 - up 5lbs from last Friday and a PB

DB Pullover - 70lbs 4x8. Hadn't done these in a few months and thought I'd bring them back into the mix.

Cable Crossovers - 80lbs 4x8 with two dropsets 50lbs for 10 and 30lbs for 12. Can you say fried chest?? :)

ABS
Weighted Roman Chair Situps - 25lbs 3x20
Oblique crunches on the roman chair - 1x20 on each side w/ 25lbs

My chest is still feeling fried... hopefully stimulated a bit of growth! Besides, Barb wants cleavage pec pics... can't show them the way they are, now can I?

Later, folks!

:cool:

jaguarr

10-05-2006, 07:37 PM

Nice workout and congrats on the PB, Pinky Man! LOFL! :D

jag

MarkY

10-05-2006, 08:13 PM

Do them pinky's out, then. Like you're at a tea party. :p Nice PB's!

jag

I'm going to have to try that. I was just going to tell JT that I don't do much rope work because they smash the hell out of my pinkies.

Good job JT.

dbx

10-05-2006, 10:10 PM

I went in thinking I needed to "up" the intensity a bit. My chest isn't growing as much as I'd like - as much as other muscle groups. So, here's how it went.

I think the chest is one of the slowest growing areas. Hang in there, it'll come along. You can also hit from so many different angles/exercises. From dips, incline, decline, & flat BP to MP etc., you can work it hard.

Machine Chest Press - 275lbs 4x8 (PB) with two dropsets 200lbs for 6 and 130lbs for 8. I'm not sure what the make of this particular machine is, but I really like it. There are those who've said the weight of a machine is 1/2 of the freeweights... sorry, I don't buy it. To say that this was just 137lbs is bull. Maybe on some machines, but not this one. Now, I'm not saying it's the same as 275 of free weights... but my chest was telling me it was DAMN heavy! :D

I don't know who was saying half weight, but that's def. BS. Man, you gotta slow down on those PBs, you're making the rest of us look bad :D

justtryn

10-06-2006, 06:24 AM

I think the chest is one of the slowest growing areas. Hang in there, it'll come along. You can also hit from so many different angles/exercises. From dips, incline, decline, & flat BP to MP etc., you can work it hard.

I don't know who was saying half weight, but that's def. BS. Man, you gotta slow down on those PBs, you're making the rest of us look bad :D

Hey dbx,

I don't remember either... doesn't matter really, I guess. What matters is that I work, and work hard. I went in yesterday with the attitude that I was going to bump the weight up, and I was going to get 4 complete sets of 8. That last one was a slooow set... but I didn't stop, just kept going.

Later!

justtryn

10-06-2006, 07:15 AM

Well, I've been up for a bit now, and am at work... doms in the chest are definately setting in, now. Guess I must have done something last night afterall! Always a good feeling, for me. :)

Hibiscus09

10-06-2006, 08:25 AM

Morning, JT!

Glad you put a hurting on your chest. :) Nice job!

Have a great weekend and remember to yell, "GOOO COCKS!!"

StlBarbie

10-06-2006, 11:55 AM

justtryn

10-06-2006, 12:16 PM

WAY TO GO on all the PBS!!!!
Loading up on the wheaties or WHAT?? (oatmeal cookies!! :p)

So deserving of the CHEST DOMS!!!
That'll be a reminder to not make the rest of us look bad!!! ;) :D

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!
and I love your new split!!! :)

Thanks, Barb. I think this sort of split is what my body responds to the best. I'll keep changing around some of the exercises every couple of weeks - one here, one there, sort of thing just to keep it interesting. I have a few goals in mind, including dropping some more BF % points - but I'm not too militant about it. I figure if I eat clean the majority (say 85% of the time), and workout 5 days a week, I'll get there slowly, but surely. That's how I've done it so far... Besides, I've become convinced that oatmeal cookies should be a #1 supplement... at least the ones my wife makes!

justtryn

10-06-2006, 07:45 PM

Well, I made it to the gym tonight... much later than I wanted, but that's ok... there were only 6 others in there at 7:30!

So, I started off with the "Chris Special" back workout

Medium Grip Seated Pulldowns - 150lbs 4x8
Super Set with Straight Arm Pressdowns - 130lbs 4x8 (alternating between the two, of course, with rest afterwards)

Chris - you were right - awsome pump. I really felt it in the lats by the time I was done... the superset is definately a keeper

T-Bar Rows - 180lbs 4x8 (up 15lbs) PB. Finally hit my optimal weight on this one I think... great working through this one.

Shrugs - done on standing calf raise machine - 300lbs 3x15, up 20lbs

Back Extensions - BW +35 - 3x8 (with pause at top)

Well, that's it for now!

Later!

:cool:

joed

10-06-2006, 08:20 PM

Fine lookin' WO jt1. Enjoy the wkend.

StlBarbie

10-07-2006, 05:42 AM

NICE WO!! WOW .. glad you got "the pump" off the ss ... I tried the same and you are so right .. you REALLY feel the lats!!!! Great extensions .. love that hold at the top ... ow, ow, ow!!!

I am with you .. I eat clean almost entirely but I am NOT going to be a prisoner to food limitations .... if I am at a football game, and I am in the mood for a BIG FAT SOFT PRETZEL ... I am going there!! :D

HAVE A WONDERFUL FALL WEEKEND!!
How is the foilage looking up that way?
It has been dry here and we are not getting much color at all!! BAH!

MarkY

10-07-2006, 09:00 AM

Nice workout Mark. Good job on the PB. You deserve a cookie.

justtryn

10-07-2006, 08:09 PM

Well, it's the 4th qtr in the Bronco game - we're ahead 48-7... so I thought it was safe to update my journal while the game is on in the background.

Squats - (free) - 135 x 8, 225 x 8, 275 x 8, 300 2x8. That was the first time I've done freestanding squats in a long time. The last time I did it, my lower back really hurt... so maybe my back is getting stronger.

Hack squats (machine) 290 4x8

Leg Press - 600lbs 4x8 - that's up 20lbs and a pb

Seated leg curls - 140lbs 4x8 (up 5 lbs)

Donkey Calf Raises (machine) 180lbs 4x20 (up 15lbs, plus 5 reps on each set)

That's it folks. Have a good weekend!

:cool:

dbx

10-07-2006, 08:23 PM

The last time I did it, my lower back really hurt... so maybe my back is getting stronger.

Solid session Mark. Glad the back is doing well too!

justtryn

10-08-2006, 07:23 PM

Thanks, dbx... my back was a little stiff today, but I think it was more from bumping the extension weights.

So, no workout today - was a "day of rest." Met Chris and his friend here in Boise for lunch. It was nice to finally meet him in person. Other than lunch, and church this evening, nothing exciting going on here!

Later, folks!

:cool:

StlBarbie

10-09-2006, 05:35 PM

HEY JT!!!
What a nice looking workout!!!
You so deserve the DOMS!!!!!!!;)

Glad you had a great weekend with Chris!!! :)

GSCampbell

10-09-2006, 05:48 PM

Wow! That's a killer leg workout and on a Saturday to boot! Great job. :D

justtryn

10-09-2006, 07:37 PM

Thanks Barb and GSC!

Well, tonight was shoulder & abs night - actually walked across the parking lot in the rain... first rain here in a looooong time.

Shoulder Press (Machine) 175lbs 4x8 (after a warm up at 100) - these seemed especially hard tonight.

Rear Delts (Machine) - 165lbs 4x8 - again, these seemed especially hard tonight. Not sure why - grrr.

Front Delt DB Raises - 30lbs 4x8 - finally, seemed to have a good head of steam this time.

Side Delt DB Laterals - 30lbs 4x8 - felt like I could have gone higher on these. Odd, considering the struggle I had on the others.

ABs - Roman Chair Situps - BW + 25lbs 3x20
Oblique crunches on the roman chair - BW +25lbs 2x20 on each side.

So, overall, good workout. Took a little longer than I'd hoped, as I was helping the Mrs with a new routine that I've put her on. I've got a pic to put on here of Chris and I after we gorged ourselves. I'll transfer it in just a bit.

Later!

:cool:

Hibiscus09

10-09-2006, 07:44 PM

Oh, cool! :) I've gorged myself in front of Chris, but he wasn't allowed to eat then. :D

Nice leg workout and nice shoulder/ab workout! :)

jaguarr

10-09-2006, 07:53 PM

Nice workout, man! Your shoulders are going to feel that tomorrow.

jag

justtryn

10-09-2006, 08:32 PM

Ok - here's the picture of Chris after he ate a really big steak, a plate of lettuce (nothing on it) and a baker (no goodies)... damn, he's too good!... Anyway, this is post feast as he's about to get back on the road. I'm not sure who that moose is next to him, though!

Chris is talking about coming back next Summer to stay with me for a couple of days - maybe get a workout or two in, and go up to "my" lake. I hope we can pull it off. I have to say, all kidding aside, Chris is one really nice guy. We're lucky to have him share his time with us here on the forum.

Later folks!

:cool:

MarkY

10-09-2006, 08:51 PM

Thanks for posting the pic Mark. I'd like to have dinner with Chris sometime, what you say about him doesn't surprise me. He's given me a lot of good advice via PMs. He's a great asset to this forum.

StlBarbie

10-10-2006, 05:34 AM

And how are those shoulders today??? :eek:
I understand that oatmeal cookies REALLY help with recovery!! :p

GREAT PIC of you and Chris .. it looks like you two had a fabulous time!! :)

Hibiscus09

10-10-2006, 05:55 AM

Nice photo! He is a real sweetie and you look like you'd be the same way! Both hotties! :)

ChocoChick

10-10-2006, 06:09 AM

You're looking pretty buff yourself, jt! :)

justtryn

10-10-2006, 07:11 AM

Well, thanks ladies... you're too kind. It's one of those pics where I think I just look fat. oh well...

justtryn

10-10-2006, 07:17 AM

I understand that oatmeal cookies REALLY help with recovery!! :p

GREAT PIC of you and Chris .. it looks like you two had a fabulous time!! :)

We did have a great time, actually.

Yah, the shoulders are a tad sore, but not too bad. I seldom get DOMS in my delts.

So, are you offering to make me cookies??

pastorgbc

10-10-2006, 07:22 AM

justtryn

10-10-2006, 07:36 AM

Great shoulder workout, Mark. That should put some size on you for sure.

Keep up the good work.

Ray
Thanks, Ray. I feel like I should be doing more for the shoulders, in addition to what I'm already doing. Just not sure what, yet.

pastorgbc

10-10-2006, 07:54 AM

Thanks, Ray. I feel like I should be doing more for the shoulders, in addition to what I'm already doing. Just not sure what, yet.
You may want to add some shrugs or some variation of upright rows. You use dbs in your workout, and excellent exercise is the db upright row. It hits the rear delts well, and it will bring those traps to the fore.

Ray

camchad

10-10-2006, 07:55 AM

justtryn

10-10-2006, 08:02 AM

You may want to add some shrugs or some variation of upright rows. You use dbs in your workout, and excellent exercise is the db upright row. It hits the rear delts well, and it will bring those traps to the fore.

Ray
Thanks for the suggestions, Ray. I do shrugs, but on back day. I haven't done the upright rows in a long time. I did them before, but when I was getting up in weight on the bar, my left shoulder would POP at the top of the movement, and it was a tad painful, so I dropped them. I may give them a shot again, just to see if it was a fluke.

Gunn27

10-10-2006, 08:03 AM

Excellent shoulder workout, you are moving some impressive weights there!

Great to see the pic of you and Chris, it's terrific to see forum members getting together as a result of the camerarderie of this section.

justtryn

10-10-2006, 07:13 PM

Arm day today...

Parallel bar dips - BW +45lbs (after warmup of 10 w/ BW only) 4x8

EZ Bar Curls - 90lbs 4x8. Not the best form on set #4

Standing Overhead EZ Bar Extensions - 90lbs 4x8 - need to bump the weight on this, but I'm thinking about going back to CGBP instead. After a certain weight, with no spotter, I get a bit nervous.

Spider Curls - 75 lbs 4x8. Well, after trying to do these before and having the damn bench move, I used an incline bench and scooted it up to the preacher bench, and used the rack to set the bar on. Seemed to work well. I like this exercise, as it is an excellent isolation of the biceps (thanks, Fitty). Need to bump the weight on these

Overhead Rope Extensions - 160lbs 4x8

Pinwheel Curls - 60lbs 4x8 - time to bump these again. :D

Behind the back, wrist curls - 90lbs 4x12. Not heavy enough, but I need more forearm work that focuses on the wrist flexors. The pinwheels work primarily the brachioradialis, along with the outer head of the bicep.

Rope Cable Pressdowns - 160lbs 4x8 - Drop set 110 for 10, 70 for 8.

That's it... arms are tired pupps!

Later!

:cool:

justtryn

10-11-2006, 08:54 AM

Ahhhh... starting to get some nice DOMS in my arms this morning... such a good feeling. Grow baby, grow!

Happy Hump Day, everyone!

MarkY

10-11-2006, 08:57 AM

Gotta love DOMS, especially in the arms. Grow, grow, grow.

Motiv8You

10-11-2006, 09:25 AM

Very nice!

Can you explain....

Pinwheel Curls - 60lbs 4x8 - time to bump these again. :D

THANKS!

~Lisa

justtryn

10-11-2006, 09:36 AM

Very nice!

Can you explain....

THANKS!

~Lisa

Thanks for stopping by Lisa!

Pinwheel curls - they are a forearm exercise, much like a DB hammer curl. I really like them, and have gotten much better growth/development from them than the hammers I used to do.

To do them, db in each hand, at your side. Curl them up and across your body to where the top of the db is right under your chin. The entire movement goes from the side of your hip, up and across your torso, and back down again. Control the speed going up, and back down again. Does that help?

Motiv8You

10-11-2006, 09:44 AM

Thanks for stopping by Lisa!

Pinwheel curls - they are a forearm exercise, much like a DB hammer curl. I really like them, and have gotten much better growth/development from them than the hammers I used to do.

To do them, db in each hand, at your side. Curl them up and across your body to where the top of the db is right under your chin. The entire movement goes from the side of your hip, up and across your torso, and back down again. Control the speed going up, and back down again. Does that help?

I get it - thanks for the explanation!! :D
How about those Broncos!

jaguarr

10-11-2006, 09:49 AM

Awesome looking workouts, man! Looks like you and Chris had a good time, too. :cool:

jag

justtryn

10-11-2006, 09:51 AM

I get it - thanks for the explanation!! :D
How about those Broncos!

The Broncos here are awsome!! On your side of the hill, I think they need a little work, yet. I'm really disappointed in Jake - but, ya gotta keep the faith!

MarkY

10-11-2006, 06:41 PM

The Broncos here are awsome!! On your side of the hill, I think they need a little work, yet. I'm really disappointed in Jake - but, ya gotta keep the faith!

Jake is on my Fantasy Football team and hasn't done squat for me. I like Jake, I'm a Sun Devil alumni.

Hibiscus09

10-11-2006, 08:02 PM

justtryn

10-11-2006, 08:53 PM

Jake is on my Fantasy Football team and hasn't done squat for me. I like Jake, I'm a Sun Devil alumni.
I like Jake too... I was in 2nd and 3rd grade with his older brother, Brett, here in Boise. I remember when his mother was prego with him!

justtryn

10-11-2006, 08:54 PM

Hi Mark! Thanks for the explanation of how to do "spirals" -- :D ! I forgot all about you saying the bench was moving when doing spiders. Mine did not move today, but I worried about that as I did them. I'll have to remember to move it up against something. :p
Hib - another way to do them is with the EZ bar, lying prone on an incline bench... it's not as effective (IMHO), but it works...that's how I had to do them this last time.

Hibiscus09

10-12-2006, 05:15 AM

Thanks for the info! Hope you're having a happy Thursday morning, Mark! :)

StlBarbie

10-12-2006, 05:39 AM

Happy Thursday Morning JT!!
You certainly earned the DOMS in the arms!! :eek:

Anything fun on the day's agenda??

ChocoChick

10-12-2006, 05:46 AM

Hey jt, I just now noticed your comments about shoulders. Have you tried dumbbell raises? I stole these from jmc... too soon to tell if they work! http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/DeltoidLateral/DBRaises.html

justtryn

10-12-2006, 08:21 AM

Good morning, ladies! It's so nice to have the three of you greet me in the morning!

Hib -- those spider curls on the incline bench - I believe they are effective, just not as effective as the bench, as the latter forces your harm to stay in once place... I think the key to these is the squeeze at the top of the movement.

Hi Barb! - nothing exciting. More policy revisions - this time from home as my boy is home sick.

Thanks db - I'll think about adding those to the mix!

Back to the gym tonight after a day off... chest, this time.

Talk to you later!

:cool:

justtryn

10-12-2006, 06:26 PM

Good workout tonight, I think! I was full of energy, pretty much up until the end. Hit the chest hard - and mixed up the presses a bit.

Machine Chest Press - 275 1x8, 280 1x8 - Decided the machine wasn't doing what it was that I wanted... so I moved back to the Smith Machine.

Smith Incline Press - 245lbs 1x8, 250lbs 2x8. Great pump, and a PB in the incline Smith! Actually, the highest I'd done in the past on the Smith was 240.

DB Flyes - 60lbs 4x8

DB Pullover - 75lbs 4x8 - good weight - back to my top wt on this one.

Cable Crossovers - 90lbs 2x8 & 80 lbs 2x8. I think I was just out of energy by the time I got to these. I wanted to bump the weight for 4 sets, but it wasn't in me. On the 80's, I held and flexed my pecs for a count of three. Good pump. Then did a drop set @ 50lbs for 10reps.

By this time, my chest was fried!

ABS
Weighted Roman Chair Situps - 35lbs 3x20 (up 10lbs)

Finished, as always, with a banana and a double protein drink, along with some BCAA caps.

That's it folks!

:cool:

dbx

10-12-2006, 06:51 PM

Smith Incline Press - 245lbs 1x8, 250lbs 2x8. Great pump, and a PB in the incline Smith! Actually, the highest I'd done in the past on the Smith was 240.

Great session Mark. Congrats on the PB there....busted it by 5# and then 10#! Cool.

justtryn

10-12-2006, 07:08 PM

Thanks, dbx... glad your math is better than mine!

MarkY

10-12-2006, 09:17 PM

That's it folks!

That's it? Just that? ;)

That is a hell of a workout Mark. Great job on the PB.

jmc53

10-12-2006, 11:00 PM

Nice chest workout JT.
I was surprised when I found out your name is Mark - for some reason I thought your screen name was a play on "Justin" (and I know a Justin who gets called JT for some reason).

justtryn

10-13-2006, 05:38 AM

Thanks for stopping by, OZ man! Yep - the name's Mark... the screen name was one of those spur of the moment things when I signed up. I didn't know what to call myself - and I was "just trying" to get in better health... so the name seemed to work. :)

ChocoChick

10-13-2006, 06:07 AM

Congrats on the PB. Have a great weekend! :)

fitnessman

10-13-2006, 06:11 AM

Just stopping by..Nice work here man!

justtryn

10-13-2006, 06:13 AM

Thanks, Fitty! Coming from you, that means a lot!!

Hibiscus09

10-13-2006, 06:16 AM

Morning, sweetie! :) Nice job on the workout. Congrats on the PB on Smith Inclines!

justtryn

10-13-2006, 06:55 PM

Today I hit the back... felt it was an ok workout - head wasn't quite into it, but that's ok...

Seated Cable Pulldowns - 150lbs 4x8. You know, this perplexes me. Why can I do BW pullups at 220lbs, but only 150lbs on pulldowns???

These were super-setted with:
Chris' Standing pressdowns - 140lbs 4x8 - up 10lbs from last week. By the time I got done with the superset, my back was puuuumped up!

T-Bar Rows - 180lbs 4x8. I'm really glad I added these to the back thickness routine. I've been doing them for about 3 months or so, maybe a little less, but I'm still progressing on them.

Shrugs (done on standing calf raise machine) - 300lbs 3x15, with a hold and squeeeeeze at the top.

Back Extensions - BW +35lbs 4x8

That's it for the workout... the gym I go to is getting all new equipment, so the main gym room is kinda out of wack. It's funny watching expressions on people's faces when they walk down a row, turn to "their" machine, and realize... it's gone or moved or whatever. It's funny the habits we get into. One poor girl that works there was getting yelled at by this really creepy looking guy that SHE had taken away HIS ab machine. She's such a sweet heart, and looked like she was gonna cry... so I went over and just stood there and stared at him... he stopped yelling looked at me, then her, then stomped away. I'd like to presume he realized he was being a prick and knew I was going to get all over his **** if he didn't stop!

Well, tomorrow morning it's back to the gym for legs. I'll be changing things up a tad since they took the hack squat machine away, and won't be replacing it. Oh well...

That's it for now, folks (yep MarkY, that's it!) ;)

Later!

:cool:

MarkY

10-14-2006, 09:09 AM

Great job as usual Mark. Pretty funny what you did about the idiot harassing that girl. I'd like to of seen that.

kimsquit

10-14-2006, 09:14 AM

Hi Mark!

Happy Saturday to you :) I see that you're still going strong - great workout!

~ Chris

justtryn

10-14-2006, 02:23 PM

Great job as usual Mark. Pretty funny what you did about the idiot harassing that girl. I'd like to of seen that.

Thanks, Mark. That guy was a real ass to jump all over her for something that wasn't her fault. Get a life, buddy!

Hi Mark!

Happy Saturday to you I see that you're still going strong - great workout!

~ Chris

Glad to see you made it back ok... don't know if you noticed the pic I posted of us. It was great having lunch with you buddy! When you come down this Summer, we'll have to do a little damage on the bbq!

Well, back to the gym today for legs! Let me just start by saying my legs are TIRED!

Squat Machine - 160lbs 1x10 & 260 1x10. I really wasn't planning on doing much on this machine. It was new to the gym so I wanted to give it a try. From the angle, it seemed to focus primarily on the quads, much like a hack squat machine (which they got rid of in my gym). Overall, I liked it, and I think I'll probably keep it in the mix, but use it after the squat rack squats

Squats (in squat rack) - 135lbs 1x8 - did this just to get the feel, again, of the free standing squat. Bumped it to 275 for 1x8, then 315 for 4x8. Yippee, no back pain! But by the 4th set on the 315's, I was tired!

I rested for about 5 minutes as I was helping the Mrs with her workout, then on to the leg press. Considering how much the squats knocked it out of me, I was feeling suprisingly strong and full of energy after the longer rest.

Leg Press - 680lbs 4x8. This # looks like a lot more than the past, but I discovered I was adding up the weight wrong... not sure how I did that. Oh well. This is actually up 10lbs from last week.

Leg Curls - skipped em just cuz

Calf Press - 520lbs 3x20 - did these on the leg press machine and found this was an awsome workout... the angle of my body was similar to a donkey calf raise, so that may be why. I've found the 20's fry my calves. I did measurements the other day and found my calves have finally grown! 1/2" since July! Woo Hoo!!

ABS
Weighted Roman Chair Situps - 35lbs 3x20
Weighted Oblique Crunches on Roman Chair - 35lbs 1x20 on each side.

Well, that's it. Going to a harvest festival tonight at the Church - not that excited about it, but the Mrs. and the kids are. Tomorrow is a rest day from the gym... then back on Monday!

Later!

:cool:

dbx

10-14-2006, 03:04 PM

Nice leg work Mark. Wow! 1/2" on calfs since July is awesome!

justtryn

10-14-2006, 03:18 PM

I was happy, dbx, let me tell you! They stayed essentially the same for damn near a year!

GREENFEATHER

10-14-2006, 03:23 PM

Good job on the squats Mark, I'm finding a tad more volume works wonders on the quads.

dbx

10-14-2006, 08:46 PM

I was happy, dbx, let me tell you! They stayed essentially the same for damn near a year!

That means there's hope for me! :) Mine have been the same since Jan also. They look more defined, but they're no bigger :( I'm sure my running hasn't helped either.

ChocoChick

10-15-2006, 08:09 AM

1/2" on calves is great!

Nice squats, too. :)

justtryn

10-15-2006, 08:39 PM

Thanks db and dbx! I actually measured my calf three times to make sure it was right... I'd gotten use to NO change in that department.

Well, the BSU game just ended against New Mexico State 40-28. While we won, I was REALLY disappointed in our pass defense. Something's gotta change there. I hate zone defense! Big game this coming Saturday against the University of Idaho. For most Boise State fans and UofI fans, this is the ONLY game that really counts for the entire season. GO BRONCOS!! :D

Hibiscus09

10-16-2006, 04:32 AM

Morning, Mark! :)

That was sweet of you to scare off the bully at the gym.

Nice job on the workout! Woo-hoo about your growing calves! :)

Happy Monday!

kimsquit

10-16-2006, 07:31 AM

Big game this coming Saturday against the University of Idaho. For most Boise State fans and UofI fans, this is the ONLY game that really counts for the entire season. GO BRONCOS!! :D

Do you have one of those giant foam hands with the pointy finger? :p

Good morning, Mark!

justtryn

10-16-2006, 07:33 AM

Morning Hib. Yep - that's me... sweet! ;)

Boy, my butt is dragging this morning. It rained all night long, and hearing it the roof was something we haven't heard in a loong time around here. Then, the stupid dog wouldn't go in her dog house, so she whined and yipped in the rain... she's got a mansion for a dog house. The people who lived in the house before us put up a storage shed, then insulated it... I don't use it for storage, so it's her "house." I saw her go in it a couple of times, but she wouldn't stay... had to make sure I was awake, I guess. I better get some caffine in me before I fall asleep at my desk! The gym should be interesting tonight. :(

justtryn

10-16-2006, 07:34 AM

Do you have one of those giant foam hands with the pointy finger? :p

Good morning, Mark!
No - but my kids do! lol! Actually, I have a shirt that says "Idaho, your problem is obvious!" - with a picture under it with a guy bent over with his head up his a**!

Motiv8You

10-16-2006, 07:40 AM

No sleeping at the desk, JT!

HAPPY MONDAY!

justtryn

10-16-2006, 07:54 AM

No sleeping at the desk, JT!

HAPPY MONDAY!
zzzzzzzzzzz..... SNORT, SNORT, Huh?

StlBarbie

10-16-2006, 05:33 PM

WHAT is this?? I had to pull you off of page 2??? :cool:
SLACKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

It is no wonder you are dragging your butt after all that great squatting!!!
WAY TO GO JT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU DESERVE THE PAIN!!!!!!! :D

HAVE A GOOD ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
and
HAPPY HUNK DAY!! ;)

justtryn

10-16-2006, 06:25 PM

Hey Barb! Glad to see you visiting me again!

Shoulder day! Wooo Hooo

Well, my butt wasn't dragging as much as I thought it might have been. I don't know whether it made a difference or not, but I've started drinking LOTS of Arizona brand green tea... who knows, but I'm not complaining.

Machine Shoulder Press - warm up with 75 for 12 reps. 175lbs 4x8

DB Rear Delt Raises on Incline Bench - 40lbs 4x8. I hadn't done them with dbs in quite a while... this is a PB for me! woo hoo!

Arnold Presses - 40lbs 1x8 & 50lbs 3x8. I looked back in my log... I hadn't done Arnolds since June... at 35lbs! The last set with 50lbs was a tough one... at least the last couple of reps.

Ok - so I'm starting to get pooped out.

Front DB Raises - 30lbs 4x8. Tried 35lbs... no way. I think those Arnolds zapped any chance of moving up with these today.

Side DB Laterals - 30lbs 4x8. Good finishing movement... and boy were my shoulders finished!

ABs
Roman Chair Weighted Situps - 35lbs, 3x20
Roman Chair Weighted Oblique Crunches - 35lbs 1x20 on each side. Probably should have done more, but I was DONE!

Well, that's it from this corner of the world!

Later!

:cool:

MarkY

10-16-2006, 06:29 PM

Great job Mark. I love Arnold Presses. They really make my shoulders burn. Congrats on the PB.

kimsquit

10-16-2006, 06:38 PM

Great workout JT :)

How are things with the Missus and her job? Please tell her I said "hi"!

~ Chris

ChocoChick

10-16-2006, 06:45 PM

Congrats on the Armolds. And bump to Chris's question about Mrs. JT.

justtryn

10-16-2006, 08:29 PM

Thanks, guys. The Mrs. is still in the same job... still putting up with crap, and still looking for another job. The State take forever to get anything done with applications, so she's still waiting to hear how she scored. :mad:

Chris, I'll tell her you said HI!

Hibiscus09

10-17-2006, 05:44 AM

Morning, Mark! Nice job on the workout! I guess we were doing shoulders together yesterday. Mine are killing me! :eek:

Little B loves Arizona brand green tea! I guess it gives him a buzz also. :)

justtryn

10-17-2006, 08:14 AM

Morning, Mark! Nice job on the workout! I guess we were doing shoulders together yesterday. Mine are killing me! :eek:

Morn'n Hib! You know, the way my shoulders were feeling last night - even during the workout, I thought for sure they'd be kiling me this morning... but, nutt'n! I very seldom get DOMs in my shoulders. Weird...

jaguarr

10-17-2006, 12:18 PM

Solid looking shoulder workout, Mark! Tell JT2 to hang in there. State jobs are notoriously slow in coming, but once you're in...you're in.

jag

IdahoViking

10-17-2006, 12:22 PM

justtryn

10-17-2006, 12:44 PM

Solid looking shoulder workout, Mark! Tell JT2 to hang in there. State jobs are notoriously slow in coming, but once you're in...you're in.

jag
Yah, I know... that's what I've told her. When I applied for a state job, they took forever to get through the ap. process.

StlBarbie

10-18-2006, 06:22 AM

I work for our glorious state!

AH .. so do I ... good luck with THAT!!! :rolleyes:

So how are those shoulders today???? Paying the price???:eek:

Hope you have a great day and
:)HAPPY HuMp DAY Mark!!!!!:)

justtryn

10-18-2006, 07:49 AM

So how are those shoulders today???? Paying the price???:eek:

Hope you have a great day and
:)HAPPY HuMp DAY Mark!!!!!:)

Hey there Barb! Nope - no shoulder soreness... which is odd considering how hard I worked them. But, oh well.

Didn't make it to the gym last night - ended up working late (damn meetings) - so I'm going tonight to hit the arms.

Later!

:cool:

kimsquit

10-18-2006, 08:31 AM

Didn't make it to the gym last night - ended up working late (damn meetings)

10 tips to liven up a meeting...

1 Stand up and act indignant. Demand that the boss tell you the 'real' reason this meeting has been called.

2 Spill coffee on the conference table. Produce a little paper boat and sail it down the table.

3 During a meeting, each time the boss makes an important point, (or at least one he/she seems to consider important), make a little noise like you are building up to an orgasm.

4 Stay behind as everyone else, including the boss, leaves. Thank them for coming.

5 Give a broad wink to someone else at the table. In time, wink at everyone. Sometimes shake your head just a little, as if to indicate that the speaker is slightly crazy and everybody knows it.

6 Arrange to have a poorly-dressed young woman with an infant quietly enter the meeting, stare directly at the (male) speaker for a while, burst into tears, then leave the room.

7 Bring a hand puppet, preferably an animal. Ask it to clarify difficult points.

8 When there is a call for questions, lean back in your chair, prop your feet up on the table, smile contentedly, and say, "Well, here's the way I see it, J.B..." (or any other impressive-sounding initials that are not actually your boss's.)

9 Complain loudly that your neighbour won't stop touching you. Demand that the boss make him/her stop doing it.

10 Bring a small mountain of computer printouts to the meeting. If possible, include some old-fashioned fanfold paper for dramatic effect. Every time the speaker makes a point, pretend to check it in one of the printouts. Pretend to find substantiating evidence there. Nod vigorously, and say "uh-huh, uh-huh!"

:)

justtryn

10-18-2006, 08:38 AM

LOL! Thanks, Chris... too bad I didn't have that one yesterday afternoon! I've copied it and emailed it to several folks!

justtryn

10-18-2006, 07:13 PM

Yesterday was supposed to be arm day, but as I said before, it didn't work out that way. The twist to today's workout is that yesterday I stopped by the BB.com store and picked up a jug of BSN's NO-Xplode. Never tried anything like it (well, other than a straight NO product). I'd read the hype, and saw there were several folks (not just teens) that liked it... including our very own GSC. Well, I took the first dose before getting to the gym Was supposed to be a half hour before, but it was more like 15 minutes. Oh well.

Parallel Bar Dips - w.u. BW only 1x12. BW +45lbs 4x8 (not noticing any NO-Xplode effect yet)

EZ Bar Curls - 90lbs 4x8 - Ok - it's starting to kick in here, at least I think! The pump I have by the time I'm done with this movement is more like the one I have at the END of the arm workout... interesting. Didn't seem to do anything with strength (although I doubt it would on the first shot, anyway)... do noticed I'm very focused on what I'm doing...

CGBP - 205 4x8. Brought this one back to the mix. This is a PB and up 10lbs. I feel like I could have done more, too. Next time. Again, big pump.

Standing, alternating DB curls - Another I brought back to the mix. 50lbs 1x8. Too light. 55lbs 3x8! Woo hoo. Holy crap - are those veins poking out? cool.

Overhead Cable Rope Extensions - 160lbs 1x8, 165lbs 3x8 - PB!

Spider Curls - 60lbs 4x8.

Behind the back barbell wrist curls - 100lbs 4x12. Up 10lbs from last week. Still trying to get back to the appropriate weight on these.

So... a really good feeling workout. The pump, which I'm assuming is from the NO-Xplode was amazing, as was the vascularity as I was doing the lifts. At this point, I realize both of these are simply psychological boosts... not necessarily anything else. But at the same time, I think dialing in psychologically, and really being into it at that moment... - feeling the pump (damn hard feeling biceps and triceps), and seeing the vascularity was really nice. Now, hopefully over the next little bit, I'll realize more benefits from this experiment.

Well, that's it from here!

Later!

:cool:

Hibiscus09

10-18-2006, 08:10 PM

Nice workout, Mark! :) I'm glad you liked the NO-Xplode. I've had people tell me the added strength I get from creatine is psychological. I don't think that it is, but if so -- whatever works! :D

justtryn

10-18-2006, 08:13 PM

Nice workout, Mark! :) I'm glad you liked the NO-Xplode. I've had people tell me the added strength I get from creatine is psychological. I don't think that it is, but if so -- whatever works! :D
Hi Hib. Yah, I went back and forth as to whether or not to start it. In the past, I've had mixed results from creatine... but this mixture has much more to it than just a form of creatine. Honestly, it was a wild hair that made me stop at the store and pick it up. Sure is nice to have bb.com just down the street from me... although the budget may not like it! ;)

Hibiscus09

10-18-2006, 08:14 PM

I didn't even know they had stores other than the online store. :p

Sweet dreams! I'm getting very sleepy. :)

justtryn

10-18-2006, 08:21 PM

I think there are two - one here in Boise, and one somewhere in Florida.

Sweet dreams, Hib!

StlBarbie

10-19-2006, 05:19 AM

Well don't you just have it made with a bb.com store in your hood .. you must be living right!!! :)

Have a great day MARK!:)

justtryn

10-19-2006, 07:37 AM

Well don't you just have it made with a bb.com store in your hood .. you must be living right!!! :)

Have a great day MARK!:)
You too, Barb... and stay out of trouble this time, ok?! ;)

ChocoChick

10-19-2006, 07:45 AM

I think there are two - one here in Boise, and one somewhere in Florida.

Sweet dreams, Hib!

Really? I wonder where in FL. This bears looking into! Although this could really get me in trouble! Worse than the corndog. ;)

justtryn

10-19-2006, 07:53 AM

Really? I wonder where in FL. This bears looking into! Although this could really get me in trouble! Worse than the corndog. ;)
db - I'm not sure where it's at. If my memory serves me, which it may not be doing, they have a warehouse in FL as well, and the store is somehow connected... or in the same town. You could always call the company.

And that last comment sounds like an admission!

justtryn

10-19-2006, 02:20 PM

Just to get everyone in the spirit of the upcoming Bronco - Vandal game, I thought I'd share a little of the banter that's going around. Oh sure... most don't give a hoot... but I'm gonna share anyway!

The Kibbie dome sold out for this year's game because-
1) local frats were told there was free Milwaukees Best and free naked pics of rosie O'donnell to be handed out at half time

2) The Moscow Locals and other Vandal Faithful was told it was a Monster truck show

and
3) Dennis Erickson was going to show the fans how to use the infamous time machine so they can relive the "Glory Days"

The Vandals put their collective mellons together this year for a new t-shirt slogan for this weekend's game...and came up with, are you ready?

BOISE IS NOT A STATE

I bet that little diddy took them a good three months to come up with. So that's what you'll see the losers wearing this year instead of their old fall back “Win or lose, we still have booze”.

The Statesman say the Kibbie Dome is sold out for Saturday's game. Looks like even Northern Idaho fans will turn out to watch a good team play.

Q. What do the Idaho Vandals & Billy Graham have in common?
A. They both can make 5, 000 people stand up & yell “Jesus Christ” !

Q. If you put a drunk UofI co-ed from each of the sororities on top of the Kibbie Dome, which would fall first?

A. The Kibbie Dome

Q: Why do UofI graduates put their degree in their windshield?
A: So they can park in the handicapped spots.

Q. Why did BSU decide to keep the blue turf instead of changing to green?
A. So the UofI cheerleaders wouldn’t graze before the game…

Q. WHAT ARE THE TOUGHEST 6 YEARS IN A VANDAL’S LIFE?
A. 3RD GRADE

Q: What did the Idaho student get on his SAT score?
A: Drool

Q: What’s the best thing to ever come out of Moscow?
A: Highway 95

Q. What do you call 47 people sitting around a TV watching a Bowl Game?
A. The Idaho Vandals

justtryn

10-19-2006, 06:55 PM

Decided to mix it up a bit tonight with the chest... trying some different things in the hopes of stimulating some extra pec growth this time around.

Smith Incline Bench - 250lbs 3x8 & 1x7.5 That last set was a killer and I just couldn't lock it out. 250 was the pb I had last week - but for only two sets... so this is the most I've done with this weight. WOO HOO!

Decided to try some flat DB benches - Hadn't done them in probably a year. As I started them - I realized why I stopped! But, I did them anyway.
70lbs 4x8. The weight was light - but, I had difficulty getting them into position - kind of flung them up off of my thighs. I think some of it is "mental" in that I feel like I'm going to drop them on myself or something - I dunno. Anyway, in the process of getting them up from my thighs into starting postion, I started to get a pain from my wrist joint traveling down about 4" along my outer forearm bone... felt like some sort of stress... moreso in the right than the left. As I finished up with these, I decided not to go this route again. They still hurt - even to the touch.

DB Flyes - 65lbs 1x8 & 1x6 (most I've ever done on these) After the second set, I failed after only 6 reps - pissed me off... so I dropped to 60lbs for 2x8. It's funny - doing 60lbs for flyes does not stress my forarms like the db benches did.

DB Pullover - 75lbs 4x8 - arm pain is getting annoying!

Just for ****s and grins, I did 4 sets of 8 on the decline bench. Only did it with 135lbs... just trying to totally exhaust my chest, and exhausted it is! Normally I do my declines (when I do them) on the Smith machine, with much heavier weight.

Abs
Did these as a super set each time - resting only after I'd done the situps with the obliques on each side - rest only 30 seconds after the superset.
Weighted Roman Chair situps - 35lbs 3x20 - supersetted with weighted oblique crunches 3x20

Finished up with my carbs, BCAA caps and a protein shake...

Ok - so I'm leaving and walking toward the stairs to go down to the first floor. This woman stops me and tells me how she's been watching me for several weeks and that I've really grown in size and strength from what she's seen! (looks around with a goofy grin on my face, are you talking to me?) :D Ok, nice ego boost... didn't hurt that she was attractive either. Funny thing was that she seemed really nervous to talk to me... that's a new one to wrap my head around. Told the Mrs about it (she wasn't at the gym tonight) - now I have a feeling she'll be going more often to "protect me." Yah, right. ;) So, if nothing else, maybe the Mrs will be at the gym a bit more often!

Well, that's it from Bronco Country!

Edit - almost forgot - day two with the NO-Xplode. Nice pump, again, although it didn't seem as strong as yesterdays. Focus was definately there, as well. Still don't think I'll have anything to show on strength yet... although last week I tried those 65's on the flyes and didn't get anything done - so who knows. Think I've reacted fine, so will go to the normal two scoop serving starting with tomorrow's back workout. Certainly no side effects like some have mentioned.

Later, folks!

:cool:

mom24boys

10-19-2006, 06:55 PM

hiyas JT

justtryn

10-19-2006, 06:58 PM

hiyas JT
Hey there sweetie! I still love that picture of you!

ChocoChick

10-19-2006, 07:07 PM

So hot women are trying to pick you up at the gym, jt? Now there's a compliment! ;)

justtryn

10-19-2006, 07:08 PM

So hot women are trying to pick you up at the gym, jt? Now there's a compliment! ;)
:D

kimsquit

10-19-2006, 07:27 PM

Great workout JT! The only thing women at my gym say to me is "Hey! the restraining order said no closer than 15 feet buddy!"

:)

justtryn

10-19-2006, 07:44 PM

Great workout JT! The only thing women at my gym say to me is "Hey! the restraining order said no closer than 15 feet buddy!"

:)
Why is it I tend to believe that?? ;) Was that before or after the fart! :D (no, you will never live that down)

StlBarbie

10-20-2006, 06:33 AM

TGIF JT!!!!!!!!!!!!
What AWESOME WOS you are putting in ...!!! Is it any wonder why these hotties are trying to pick you up???? Take the MRS along .. she'll SAVE YOU!! :p

Have a wonderful weekend JT! :)

justtryn

10-20-2006, 08:01 AM

Good morning Barb! TGIF is right! Go Cards, huh!!

Gunn27

10-20-2006, 11:03 AM

Hi JT, I hear you on the problem getting the DB"s into position. I used to struggle with that until I invested in the Power Hooks after reading about them in Jag's journal. They solve the problem and let you work with the required weight without that problem setting up. Definetly worth the investment if you plan on making DB work a staple.

So, you are being hit on by attractive gym ladies huh? Safe to say you are doing more than a few things right, I'm with Chris on this one.

Have a terrific weekend! :)

ChocoChick

10-20-2006, 11:10 AM

Hi JT, I hear you on the problem of hot women attacking me at the gym

I bet you do, Gunn! ;)

ChocoChick

10-20-2006, 11:11 AM

Hi JT! TGIF and have a great weekend, you hottie, you! :)

justtryn

10-20-2006, 12:25 PM

Hi JT! TGIF and have a great weekend, you hottie, you! :)
To quote Goofy - "Gorsh"

So, the Mrs and I just got back from her Ortho... if you remember, she's had knee problems for some time now. To this point, treatment as been "conservative" which has included PT, and a couple of cortizone shots.

Well, today's x-rays show things aren't getting better - and in fact are getting worse, which she already knew because of the increased pain and swelling she's been having. Some torn cartledge, as well. Sooooo, next Wednesday she get's to get scoped where they'll cut the torn cartledge and scrape the back of her knee cap, as well as some other stuff. Oh joy. :(

ChocoChick

10-20-2006, 12:58 PM

Oh no. ^^

That sounds painful, jt. What sort of recuperation time will that involve. Poor Mrs. Jt -- this is the 2nd surgery she's having this year, isn't it?

justtryn

10-20-2006, 01:03 PM

Oh no. ^^

That sounds painful, jt. What sort of recuperation time will that involve. Poor Mrs. Jt -- this is the 2nd surgery she's having this year, isn't it?
Yep - she had her hysterectomy in May - and now this. Luckily, it's scope rather than a cut her open type of surgery. They will do a bit of laser work, as well, to smooth things out. He said two days not using the leg, keeping it elevated. It will be sore for a bit, but full recovery is fairly quick. I think she's very depressed about this... just one more thing for her to have to deal with.

StlBarbie

10-21-2006, 04:54 AM

THANKS JT and MRS JT!!!! :)
Hope you both have a nice weekend!! :)

justtryn

10-21-2006, 01:24 PM

Hey Barb - I take it you got the newsletter? :)

Two workouts to post today -

Friday - Back - wasn't the greatest workout, by any stretch... was rather disappointed with it, actually.

Pullups - BW only - 8/6/6/5 - :mad: The seated pulldown machine was taken every time I looked at it, so instead of waiting I did pullups. Not happy with the #'s

Superset with Chris' pressdowns - 140lbs 4x8 - did a couple of dropsets after the last working set - 110 1x6 & 80 1x7

T-Bar Row - 180lbs 4x8. Struggled with these - although I've been using this weight for a while. I've been doing t-bars for a while and I think it's time to switch these out. Gonna do bb rows for a while - probably on the Smith as I used to do in the past.

Shrugs - done on the standing calf raise machine - 320lbs 3x15. Up 20lbs

Extensions - BW+35lbs - 3x15

I dunno - lots of stressful stuff going on at home and maybe that was just crowding into my brain last night.

Today - Saturday, Legs - much better workout.

Machine Squats (done as a warmup) 200lbs 1x10, 260 1x8. I kind of like this machine - the feeling I get in my quads is very similar to hack squats. Is useful for a warmup, I think.

Squats, done in the squat rack - 225 1x8, 305 1x8, 315 4x8.

Leg Press - 680lbs 4x8.

Calf Press - 610lbs 3x20. OMG! My calves were killing me by the time I was done!

Leg Curls - 140lbs 3x8, 145lbs 1x8. These felt good.

Leg Extensions - 190lbs 3x8. 200lbs 1x8.

So, much better workout today than yesterday. Bronco game is about to start... and no, I'm not going to be eating clean during the game!

That's it folks! Later.

:cool:

GREENFEATHER

10-21-2006, 01:36 PM

Those are still some good numbers jt!! Have a good weekend.

ChocoChick

10-21-2006, 03:15 PM

I dunno - lots of stressful stuff going on at home and maybe that was just crowding into my brain last night.

That can do it. Just hang in there and you'll get your energy back.

dbx

10-21-2006, 03:34 PM

Pullups - BW only - 8/6/6/5 - :mad: The seated pulldown machine was taken every time I looked at it, so instead of waiting I did pullups. Not happy with the #'s

Don't beat yourself up over pullups. For your size I think your numbers are pretty damn impressive ;)

justtryn

10-21-2006, 07:29 PM

Those are still some good numbers jt!! Have a good weekend.

Thanks, Greenie, you have a great weekend! I think the workout sucked more from a mental perspective than anything else.

That can do it. Just hang in there and you'll get your energy back.

Hi sweetie, thanks for stopping by... I'm hanging in there.

Don't beat yourself up over pullups. For your size I think your numbers are pretty damn impressive

Thanks, dbx. I suppose you're right. Thanks for the reminder.

Well, the BIG game is history... we won 42-26. Not nearly as clean of a win as most fans would have liked. In fact, they got within two points of us at one point. We really have some pass-defense work to do. BUT a win is a win... and it's all the sweeter when it's against the University of Idaho! :D

Later, folks!

:cool:

joed

10-21-2006, 08:52 PM

Hoping you had BIG BUCKS on the game.

kimsquit

10-22-2006, 11:52 AM

Hi JT,

Happy Sunday to you and the Missus :)

~ Chris

StlBarbie

10-23-2006, 06:22 AM

HAPPY MONDAY JT and Stephanie!! :)
Hope you both had a fabulous Sunday!!:)

Hibiscus09

10-23-2006, 07:50 AM

Nice workouts, JT!! :) Sorry about the one you didn't like so much. Stress kicks my ass too. :p

Happy Monday!

pastorgbc

10-23-2006, 08:02 AM

Excellent workouts, Mark. I think those numbers were good. You may just be getting that bodybuilder's muse that is refusing to let you be satisfied.

...That's a good thing.

Have a great day,
Ray

justtryn

10-23-2006, 08:02 AM

Hi Chris, Barb and Hib! Yep - we survived the weekend... back to it again. Oh so looking forward to the Mrs's surgery Wednesday.

We're going shooting this evening, and then to the gym. Should be fun.

Later!

:cool:

justtryn

10-23-2006, 08:05 AM

Excellent workouts, Mark. I think those numbers were good. You may just be getting that bodybuilder's muse that is refusing to let you be satisfied.

...That's a good thing.

Have a great day,
Ray

Ya think? Maybe so... Thanks, Ray.

Have a great day, too!

Motiv8You

10-23-2006, 09:00 AM

Good numbers, JT. We all have those crap-out mental days. Brush it off, you're doing a great job!!!

jaguarr

10-23-2006, 10:34 AM

Hey, look....it's Mark at the gym:

http://www.cartelia.net/fotos/l/ladiesman.jpg

:D

Nice looking workouts, bro! I'll say a prayer for JT2's surgery on Wednesday!

jag

justtryn

10-23-2006, 10:40 AM

Hey, look....it's Mark at the gym:

http://www.cartelia.net/fotos/l/ladiesman.jpg

:D

Nice looking workouts, bro! I'll say a prayer for JT2's surgery on Wednesday!

jag

Hey, that looks just like me! Ok, so I'm not quite so tan... and my hair isn't quite so big... but the slogan must apply, right?? :D

Thanks for the prayers, Jag. My biggest hope is that it just takes away the pain she's experienced in her knee for so long.

mom24boys

10-23-2006, 04:59 PM

Happy Monday JT..hope all goes well for Mrs JT wednesday...will keep you all in my prayers....this is my last stop tonight..off to read bedtime stories :)

GREENFEATHER

10-23-2006, 05:50 PM

I'll say a few words too. M and I know all about knee issues, she had 2 surgerys within 9 months to get hers right.

justtryn

10-23-2006, 08:08 PM

Thanks mom and greenie. I'm assuming she'll have the right knee done too... just down the road a bit. It's a never ending adventure, huh?

Greenie - what ended up being the problem with M's knee? With my Mrs. it's related to a genetic disorder, that aparently is common in women... just can't remember the name.

So, tonight we went and shot a few rounds off at the rifle range. The Mrs. shot my 30-06 (A 1917 Winchester - WWI vintage). She loved it! Fun to watch, too.

Afterwards, I hit the gym for a shoulder workout.

Machine Press - 175lbs 4x8. Finally, time to move up on this one.

Rear Delts (machine) - 165lbs 1x8, 180lbs 3x8 - PB! Last week I did worked my rear delts with db's - I honestly feel this particular machine works them better... for now anyway. So, I'm gonna stick with them.

Arnold Presses - 50lbs 4x8. Went through these very easily. Will bump the weight next time.

Side Laterals - 35lbs 4x8 - up 5lbs and a pb on this movement.

Abs
Weighted Roman Chair Situps - BW +35 Superset with weighted Oblique crunches on the roman chair (BW + 35lbs). 3x20 all the way around.

Decided to not do the front db raises to give the front delts a bit of a break, as they've been a bit sore lately.

Well, that's it! Arms tomorrow.

Later!

:cool:

StlBarbie

10-24-2006, 06:07 AM

WOW .. that's NOT a woman to be messed with!! :eek:

:p

NICE WO JT .. YOU GRIT MONSTER!!! :)

Have a great day!! :)

Hibiscus09

10-24-2006, 06:23 AM

Nice workout, Mark! :) I've never shot any type of gun. I wanna learn!! :p

ChocoChick

10-24-2006, 07:14 AM

^^ Bump to that. :)

Is Mrs. Jt's surgery tomorrow?

justtryn

10-24-2006, 07:25 AM

WOW .. that's NOT a woman to be messed with!! :eek:

:p

NICE WO JT .. YOU GRIT MONSTER!!! :)

Have a great day!! :)

Hey Barb, Yep - she had a blast (no pun intended). I've tried for years to get her to go either hunting or shooting with me... but to no avail. She decided to go to the range with me this time and asked if she could shoot the rifle. It's a Winchester Model 1917 Enfield Military Rifle from WWI. My grandfather bought it in the late 40's at a surplus sale, then gave it to my dad, who has given it to me. A 30-06 is a pretty large caliber - and this is a big heavy rifle, with a hell of a kick. But she did really well with it and shot a nice pattern for her first time.

Nice workout, Mark! I've never shot any type of gun. I wanna learn!!

Well, I'm sure that could be arranged! Come on up! But I have a feeling Greenie is a bit closer to where you are and could do a much better job.

Oh boy - I have an all day cabinet meeting that starts in about an hour... I'm oh so excited. Good thing I don't have anything else to do!

justtryn

10-24-2006, 07:26 AM

Ok - db - you can come along too for some shooting lessons. This could be fun!

Yep - surgery is tomorrow a.m. Thanks for asking.

Motiv8You

10-24-2006, 08:32 AM

Ok - db - you can come along too for some shooting lessons. This could be fun!

Yep - surgery is tomorrow a.m. Thanks for asking.

Good luck with the Mrs. JT's surgery. We'll be thinking of you. ;)

camchad

10-24-2006, 08:48 AM

Hey JT1, hope things go well for JT2's surgery.

kimsquit

10-24-2006, 08:56 AM

Yep - surgery is tomorrow a.m. Thanks for asking.
Please give her my best for a speedy recovery :)

justtryn

10-24-2006, 07:29 PM

Thanks, folks. I'll let her know of your well wishes.

Well, hit the gym for the final night of this cycle - Arms

Parallel Bar Dips - BW +45lbs 4x8. I think it's time to bump these up.

Standing EZ Bar Curls - 90lbs 4x8. I increased the rest time to 2 minutes between sets, and found I could get through these without too much cheating... at least not until the last set - instead of the third. I don't know if that's progress or not.

Skull Crushers - 90lbs 4x8 - Hadn't done these in several months as I didn't have a spotter. It was nice to do these. The last time I did skulls, I could barely do one set of 90lbs.

Standing DB Curls (alternating) - 55lbs 4x8

Overhead Cable Rope Extensions - 160lbs 4x8. Same weight as last week, time to move up.

Pinwheel Curls - 60lbs 4x8. Quite easy this time - time to move up, I think.

Wrist Curls (standing with bar behind my back) - 135 4x8. Good weight - good pump.

Well, that's it folks. I think this next cycle, which will start on Thursday, I'm gonna start a week or two of a little lighter weight, and a bit higher reps just to change it up - probably in the 12 rep range. Feeling as though my tendons need a little attention via the higher rep, lower weight schema.

Later!

:cool:

jaguarr

10-24-2006, 08:04 PM

Lookin' good, Cookie Monster! Deloading is a good idea now and again (says the guy who intended to do that but just got pissed off and added more reps to his usual weight, instead. LOL! ).

jag

justtryn

10-24-2006, 08:35 PM

Hi'ya Jag. Yah, I'm thinking it's time to back it off a touch for just a short time, and then do a big push. I have a "forced" rest at the end of November when I travel to Ottawa, so I think now's a good time to do a bit lighter workout, then make a big push right before my "rest."

Hibiscus09

10-25-2006, 05:26 AM

I hope everything goes well with your wife's surgery this morning, Mark. :) I said a prayer for her that everything goes well this morning and for a speedy recovery.

Nice job on the workout! :)

ChocoChick

10-25-2006, 05:36 AM

I'm keeping Mrs. JT in my prayers today. Let us know how it goes.

StlBarbie

10-25-2006, 06:01 AM

:)HAPPY HuMp DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

Tell Stephanie we are all rooting for a quick and speedy recovery and the elimination of all her pain!! :)
Keep up posted JT!! :)

justtryn

10-25-2006, 07:37 AM

Thanks, everyone. I'll pass on your well wished to the Mrs. I (we) appreciate the friendships we've made here. You guys area all great! :)

kimsquit

10-25-2006, 08:01 AM

I'm offerin' up a prayer of strength for you as well JT, because I'm sure you're feelin' the strain. Be sure to take a few moments out of the day for your own peace of mind and health.

~ Chris

justtryn

10-25-2006, 11:54 AM

I'm offerin' up a prayer of strength for you as well JT, because I'm sure you're feelin' the strain. Be sure to take a few moments out of the day for your own peace of mind and health.

~ Chris
Thanks, Chris - we both appreciate your prayers and thoughts.

We're back home - surgery went well, although the doc said what he found was worse than expected. Two tears in the miniscus (sp?), plus a lot of damage to the cartledge under her knee cap. So - she's on the couch with her leg elevated for the next couple of days. After the followup visit, she'll get some exercises from a PT to strengthen the knee, muscles and tendons around it.

She is allergic to all OTC anti-inflamitories, so she's limited on what she can do to reduce the pain once's she's back in action. So it is going to come down to weight loss, pt, and cortisone shots - although the doc doesn't like to rely on those too much.

Take care, everyone.

pastorgbc

10-25-2006, 12:00 PM

I'll mention the Mrs. at our prayer meeting tonight. You be good to her!

Ray

jaguarr

10-25-2006, 12:04 PM

I'm not at all worried about JT2. She's a strong 'un and I have no doubt will make a quick and full recovery. The one I'm worried about is you, JT1. Without JT2's always loving swift kicks to the rear end, I fear you will digress rapidly. :p

Me and the Missus are sending healing thoughts and prayers for JT2. :cool:

jag

justtryn

10-25-2006, 12:19 PM

I'll mention the Mrs. at our prayer meeting tonight. You be good to her!

Ray

Thanks, Ray. We appreciate it... and I'm ALWAYS good! ;)

The one I'm worried about is you, JT1. Without JT2's always loving swift kicks to the rear end, I fear you will digress rapidly.

Me and the Missus are sending healing thoughts and prayers for JT2.

jag

Humph! :P

Thanks, Jag... I think... ;)

Motiv8You

10-25-2006, 01:04 PM

Wishing you both all the best! Glad all is well, even though worse than expected. With you to help her out, she will do great!!

Thanks, Chris - we both appreciate your prayers and thoughts.

We're back home - surgery went well, although the doc said what he found was worse than expected. Two tears in the miniscus (sp?), plus a lot of damage to the cartledge under her knee cap. So - she's on the couch with her leg elevated for the next couple of days. After the followup visit, she'll get some exercises from a PT to strengthen the knee, muscles and tendons around it.

She is allergic to all OTC anti-inflamitories, so she's limited on what she can do to reduce the pain once's she's back in action. So it is going to come down to weight loss, pt, and cortisone shots - although the doc doesn't like to rely on those too much.

Take care, everyone.

justtryn

10-27-2006, 06:23 PM

Hey there everyone... just checking in.

This week I'm doing lighter workouts, just sort of "instinctive" training, with nothing really planned. Higher reps (12), lower weights (60% 1RM)... just for a change. This sort of thing is working well right now, especially, as they are getting all new equipment at my gym this week and the place is a bit discombobulated at the moment. Anyway, this style of workout will last through Tuesday. Did chest work last night and back tonight.

This coming Thursday, I'll start something a little different, not sure what yet... but thinking about focusing on some weaker body parts by working them twice a week for a few weeks, and keeping the "standard" on the other body parts. Probably will start with legs... but haven't decided yet.

The Mrs. is recovering well, but she's feeling a bit more pain as the meds they gave her during the surgery are completely out of her system now. Mostly soreness around the incision points.

Have a great weekend! (HEY, where's my new Halloween thread title??) :( ;)

:cool:

Hibiscus09

10-28-2006, 07:34 AM

Yes, you definitely need a Halloween title. I'd give you one, but I'm powerless. :p

How about Mark's (Cookie) Monster Mash Club or Mark's Murky Moat? I'm not that creative. LOL I probably didn't need to announce it for you to figure it out. :D

originally posted by Mark
just sort of "instinctive" training, with nothing really planned.

My favorite kind of training. I have the most difficult time with structured training. I'm a free spirit and just want to do what I want to do. :D

Hope your wife gets to feeling better. I remember the incision pain from my cesareans. It was annoying.

dbx

10-28-2006, 07:40 AM

Good to see you're thinking of changing up on some things, as that's usually good to do. I keep saying I'm going to, and then I go back for more of the same LOL.

StlBarbie

10-28-2006, 07:45 AM

justtryn

10-28-2006, 10:13 AM

I LOVE "instinctive training" but it justs gets me into trouble ... I never want to quit!! :eek:

Hope you and the Mrs. have a great weekend! :)

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j304/aileenlynchkelleher/chocchipcookies.jpg

Oh, Barb, now that picture is just plain mean! There's not a cookie to be had in this house! ;)

Hello everyone... gosh, I didn't realize instinctive training was so popular! Maybe I'll stick to it and just see what happens! Nah... I'm far to anal for that to last very long.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

kimsquit

10-28-2006, 10:29 AM

Hello everyone... gosh, I didn't realize instinctive training was so popular! Maybe I'll stick to it and just see what happens! Nah... I'm far too anal for that to last very long.

Mornin' Mark,

IMO, the trouble with the concept of "instinctive training" is that, similar to the concept of "bulking", most people don't approach it with any research or clear idea of what the intent is...and so they end up just having vague workouts that don't produce the results they expect.

To my mind, I think incorporate "I.T." into my training plan. So for example; while "Back Day" will always target the major muscle groups, the order in which I do them, the exercises I select and the poundages I use may vary depending how I sense my body is handling the workout.

:)

~ Chris

justtryn

10-28-2006, 11:11 AM

Mornin' Mark,

IMO, the trouble with the concept of "instinctive training" is that, similar to the concept of "bulking", most people don't approach it with any research or clear idea of what the intent is...and so they end up just having vague workouts that don't produce the results they expect.

To my mind, I think incorporate "I.T." into my training plan. So for example; while "Back Day" will always target the major muscle groups, the order in which I do them, the exercises I select and the poundages I use may vary depending how I sense my body is handling the workout.

:)

~ Chris
Oh, I agree Chris... Even though I call it "instinctive" each day is still a stand alone day for each body part... and it's only this week. Like I said, I'm far to anal to go into the gym and say to my self "what do I feel like doing." But at the same time, I might, for instance, on back day say "I'm going to do bent over rows, instead of t-bars." That's as creative as I get...

Hibiscus09

10-28-2006, 11:14 AM

kimsquit

10-28-2006, 11:52 AM

Now, I didn't mean just go in there and do anything willy nilly. :p There's has to be a little brainwork put into picking your exercises. I just meant I'd rather choose them at the moment -- like on back day, I know I'd like to hit my lats, my rhomboids, my lower back . . and I make sure I choose exercises that do that.

LOL - I didn't see your previous post when I added my $0.02 but in retrospect I can see how you might think I was obliquly referring to your "free spirit" comment. I like your free spirit Hibs - not to mention the vessel it occupies :p

ChocoChick

10-28-2006, 12:25 PM

mom24boys

10-28-2006, 03:38 PM

hiyas JT glad to hear Mrs. JT is doing good...still keeping you all in my prayers :)

justtryn

10-28-2006, 05:02 PM

LOL - I didn't see your previous post when I added my $0.02 but in retrospect I can see how you might think I was obliquly referring to your "free spirit" comment. I like your free spirit Hibs - not to mention the vessel it occupies :p
HEY! Get a room, you two! ;)

Well, today was leg day - did machine squats, rack squats, leg press (new machine - not used to this angle), seated leg curls, leg extensions (both new machines). Did some standing calf raises as well. Again lower weight on everything, higher reps.

justtryn

10-28-2006, 05:03 PM

Yummy. Get some of those for Mrs. JT and she won't think about her pain anymore! :)
What about me???

justtryn

10-28-2006, 05:05 PM

hiyas JT glad to hear Mrs. JT is doing good...still keeping you all in my prayers :)
Thanks, mom! And thanks for stopping by to see me!

Gunn27

10-29-2006, 12:43 PM

I came here looking for workouts and all I see are cookie pics everywhere. I like it!! :D

Glad to hear Mrs JT is on the mend! :)

justtryn

10-29-2006, 03:07 PM

Hey Gun! Yah, I know... cookies everywhere, except my house, which is probably a good thing.

Well, I've settled on a workout routine after reading a few articles... this is going to be what I'm calling a 3 week hypertrophy blast - focusing on hitting each body part (except arms) two times a week. I have the impression it will be tough, and could easily lead to over training. But I'm only going to do it for three weeks, and then at the end of November I'm taking an entire week off - a forced rest as I'll be out of town for a week long seminar. All will be done for 3 sets of 12 reps and have two built in rest days - Wednesday and Sunday.

MONDAY - CHEST & BACK
Incline Bench
Incline Flies
Pullovers

Pulldowns SS w/
Pressdowns
Seated Rows
Extensions

TUESDAY - LEGS & SHOULDERS
Machine Squats (only for warm up - light weight)
Rack Squats
Leg Extensions
Leg Curls
Standing Calf Raises

Machine Press
Rear Delt Machine
Side Laterals
Shrugs

THURSDAY - ARMS
Weighted Dips
EZ Bar Curls
One Hand Cable Pressdowns
DB Curls
Pinwheel Curls
Behind the Back Wrist Curls

ABS

FRIDAY - CHEST & BACK
Flat Bench
Flat Flies

Rack Chins
Smith Rows
Extensions

SATURDAY - LEGS & SHOULDERS
Rack Squats
Leg Press
Calf Press
Leg Extensions
Girondi Leg Curls

Smith Military Press
DB Rear Delts
Cable Laterals
DB Shrugs

ABS

I'm going to start this tomorrow.

Later, folks!

:cool:

joed

10-29-2006, 05:10 PM

Tough lookin' schedule jt1.

justtryn

10-29-2006, 05:32 PM

Tough lookin' schedule jt1.

Yah, Joe - I think it will be a tough schedule, which is why I'm only going to do it for 3 weeks. I just want to shock the hell out of my body, then take a break, then go back to what's worked for me in the past. It's more of an experiment, than any "science." We'll see how it goes! I figure I can do anything for three weeks.

ChocoChick

10-29-2006, 05:53 PM

Good luck with the new routine, JT. Where did you find it?

justtryn

10-29-2006, 06:29 PM

Good luck with the new routine, JT. Where did you find it?
Hi db, and thanks. Actually I didn't find this routine, per se. I read a few hypertrophy articles by Christian Thibidaux (sp?), and just decided to change things up a bit and do this short "blast." The routine itself is what I put together on my own.

dbx

10-29-2006, 07:08 PM

JT, looks like you have a great new rotuine set up. Nice workout today!

StlBarbie

10-29-2006, 07:41 PM

GREAT WO JT!!:)
How goes your weekend and how is MRS JT???:)

http://www.photocasket.com/holidays/2001-10-30.gif
Is this you trick or treating for your cookie fix??:D

justtryn

10-29-2006, 09:17 PM

GREAT WO JT!!:)
How goes your weekend and how is MRS JT???:)

http://www.photocasket.com/holidays/2001-10-30.gif
Is this you trick or treating for your cookie fix??:D

Oh, you're so darn funny Barb! No cookies for me this weekend. Last ONE I had was a few days ago.

Mrs. JT went to an Evangelization retreat this weekend, so it was just me and the kids for the most part. They didn't kill me and I didn't kill them... so I consider that a success!

Later!

Hibiscus09

10-30-2006, 05:58 AM

I bought Smarties and figured I could eat a pack or two of those postworkout for a day or two to get my Halloween fix. :D

I hope Stephanie is feeling better and had a nice time at her retreat!

Happy Monday, Mark!!! :)

originally posted by Chris
I like your free spirit Hibs - not to mention the vessel it occupies :p

Why, thank you hottie! Your vessel isn't too bad either! ;)

justtryn

10-30-2006, 07:14 AM

I bought Smarties and figured I could eat a pack or two of those postworkout for a day or two to get my Halloween fix. :D

I hope Stephanie is feeling better and had a nice time at her retreat!

Happy Monday, Mark!!! :)

Morning Hib! Smarties are yummy!

Well, back to the grind... ugh. I can't wait for this Friday to come... I'm going on my OWN retreat at a local monastery.

Hibiscus09

10-30-2006, 01:14 PM

I'm glad you finally have a spooky thread title! :D

http://youtube.com/watch?v=kLM67-Qkzrs

StlBarbie

10-30-2006, 03:43 PM

WAVES MARK!!! ~~~
You know EXACTLY how jealous I am of your Benectine Retreat ... so wish I were there!!! Do some meditating for me will ya?? ;)

Hope you have enjoyed a spectacular day!! :)

Bob45

10-30-2006, 04:17 PM

Just checked out your new routine. You are a hard worker. Good luck with it.

justtryn

10-30-2006, 05:34 PM

So, I started the new workout tonight... and it really felt good. I was really dialed in tonight. To be honest, I was a bit hestitant given I'd be working both chest and back together, but man, it was a great combo! I'm working at 60-65% of my 1 RM with a tad higher rep scheme. Some of the weights I need to bump up a bit more, but I really felt good tonight.

Chest: Each at 3x12

Incline Bench
Incline Flies
Pullovers

Back: Each at 3x12
Pulldowns
Superset with Pressdowns
Seated Rows
Extensions

Abs
Weighted Roman Chair Crunches (these weren't scheduled tonight, but I had them done before I realized that. Oh well - can't hurt, right?)

I tried, just for the heck of it, rack pulls. I wanted to try two or three just to get the feel... I can't wait to do them for a full 3x12 on my next chest/back day.

Well, until tomorrow!

Later!

:cool: