Chi's nothing fancy summer thread.

[Original Poster]

Ok, I got my ass back in the gym finally today.
This last two months have been a nightmare being as busy as I have been with work travel and such.

Anyway, here is the plan.

NOTHING FANCY !

Nutritionally:
Eating at maintenance or just below Sunday through Friday. (50P/30C/20F)
carbing up on Saturday and having 1 meal of whatever I want to eat and drink.(gotta enjoy my summer;D)

Training wise:
A traditional split of....

Day 1 chest/tris/calves
Day 2 legs/abs
Day 3 Rest
Day 4 shoulders and calves
Day 5 back/bi/abs
Day 6 Yardio/softball/and family activities
Day 7 Rest

Cardio for 20-40 mins after each workout except for leg day.

I am back on creatine ethyle ester and a few other supps. LOL

My Goal :To lean up a bit and maintain and even increase strength, while still enjoying my summer.

Being the first day back in the gym in some time I took it easy today.

Dips 4 sets (10, 10, 10, 10)
Narrow grip smith machine bench press 3 sets (12, 10, 10)
Wide grip smith machine bench press 2 sets (8,8)
DB press 3 sets (8, 8, 8)
db Flys 3 sets (8,8,8)
Kickbacks 2 sets (8, 6)
Cable tri pulls 3 sets (12, 10, 10)
Cable flys 2 sets (12, 10)
DB pullovers 3 sets (8,8,8)
kneeling rope crunches 3 sets (30, 30, 40)
Hack squat calve raises 2 sets (my style) (21, 18)
Rotary calve raises 2 sets (12, 10)

Only 32 sets :eek:.......oh ****.;)

+ 30 mins treadmill at 130 bpm

Felt Great the rest of the day !

[jaguarr]

Subscribed. :cool:

jag

[joed]

Ok, OK! I'll pop in from time to time too.

[fitnessman]

Yes Disco Pete..Enjoying summer is good :D

[Hibiscus09]

Good luck with it, Petey! :)

[Gunn27]

Way to go Pete, that was a pretty good workout for a guy who was "taking it easy". :)

[GREENFEATHER]

Looks good Pete, biking seson should be up there this weekend as well. I'll try to call when you're not at lunch with the wife, lol!!

[mom24boys]

Hiyas Chi :)

[Original Poster]

ok, I got all 4 workouts in this week and even 3 - 1/2hrcardio sessions. Not bad for easing back into this. LOL

I forget the last 2 days WO's exactly but I at least remember this mornings. :D


Back/bis/abs

WG pull ups 2 sets (10,8)
Narrow grip pull dows 2 sets (10,10)
Seated rows 2 sets (8, 6)
Incline Db curls 3 sets (8, 8, 8)
bentover db rows 2 sets (10, 8) (110 lbs.....took it easy. LOL)
Reverse preacher curls with an ez bar 3 sets (8,8,8)
iso db curls 1 set (10)
kneeling rope crunches 3 sets (20, 30, 30) I wanted to supperset with hanging knee raises but some butthead was hogging the damn thing. :mad: LOL

I actually did calves today again too. LOL

hack squat calve raises (my style) 3 sets (21, 18, 18)
rotary calve raises 2 sets (10, 10)

Afterwards was Yardio.....or should I call it "open the poolio" ? LOL
Then I get a last minute call this afternoon to tell me we have a makeup softball game for my youngest's team. only 8 girls showed up out of 13, but we won 24 to 12 :)

Have a great holiday everyone, I know I plan on it.

[Original Poster]

After an amazingly busy weekend of Opening up my pool, softball and drinking and eating and of course socializing......I am fat and happy. LOL

Today I am back on track nutritionally and I'll be back in the gym tomorrow.

I heard there was an over 35 bicep comp shaping up, Hmmmmmmmmmm....I could use a challenge. I mean, after beating Bob C at this years Arnold in the Bicep posedown......I could use somemthing to motivate me again.

I am off to check out what the deal is on the comp.

Happy Hump Day Eve !

Chi

[StlBarbie]

"DISCO PETIE" is in on the bicep contest!!!
Oh, that is incentive all on its own!!!:p

HAPPY HuMp DAY CHI! :D

[Hibiscus09]

I have no doubt you can take him, Barb! :D

Just kidding, Petey. Good luck!

[Original Poster]

Thanks Ladies !

Ok today's WO

Chest/tris/calves

Dips 3 sets (12, 12)
Close grip bench 3 sets (8, 8, 10)
DB pullovers 4 sets (8, 8, 8, 10)
db flys 3 sets (8,8,8)
sculls w/ez bar 3 sets (8, 8, 8)
kickbacks 2 sets (8, 6)
cable flys 2 sets (10,8)
Hack squat calve raises 3 sets (my style) (21, 18, 18)
leg press calve raises 2 sets (15, 15)
rotory calve machine 2 sets (10, 10)

+ 30 mins treadmill @ 130-135 bpm

[fitnessman]

Nice WO Petey boy!

[GREENFEATHER]

Nice job Pete, y'all should be in some good biking weather the next few days, it's damned hot here in Maryland! Just the way I like it. When the Gila Monsters wilt, that's my kinda temp! :D

[Original Poster]

Ok...today ha been a crazy day to say the least. LOL


Woke up 3:30 am..at the gym at 4am :eek:

Skipping legs this week and hitting shoulders and abs today. :)

DB Arnold presses 3 sets (8, 8, 8)
side lateral raises 4 sets (8,8,8,8) super setted with seated bentover rear lateral raises 4 sets (6,6,6,6)
Standing rows ez bar 2 sets (10, 10)
Standing rows striaght bar 2 sets (8,8)
Believe it or not I found the stright bar rows easier to do then the ez-bar rows. I think it's because the distance between the ex-bar curls just isn't wide enough for my arms to fit between easily. LOL
Shrugs 4 sets (12, 10, 10, 10)

Supersetted kneeling rope crunches 4 sets (30, 30, 30, 30) with hanging knee raises 3 sets (15, 15, 10)

Next it was shower and off to the airport to Birmingham, AL........driving 2.5 hrs to work in russelville and tonight I am staying in Muscle Shoals, AL. LOL

Today's nutrition was goofy, this is why I hate traveling when I am trying to get serious.

1 serving of Ulitmate orange (first thing out of bed at about 3:45 am)
PW shake (44 grams whey protein, 10 grams creatine, 30 grams maltodextrin)
1 banana and a large cup of coffee (at the airport about 7 am)
1 diet coke + a small beef jerky (100 cals total)
1 detour protein bar (about noon) (I got a bo of free samples for being a mod.....I must say these are very good....extreamly low in sugars.)

Now this is where it gets bad.............dinner :eek:

7 oz filet crusted in horseradish........cooked to perfection.
a small salad with balimic vinigret dressing
a yam with butter on the side
2 mich Ultras and 1 glass of Zin :)

I fly home hopefully tomorrow afternoon and I can get my ass back in the gym for my back/bi/calve/WO to finish the week.

I need to takepic so I can formally enter this bicep comp.

This weekend I am hoping to take my bike to the shop and have them rid my bike of the hybrid tires and rims and put a nice set of road tires on it for me.
I still want to ride, but time to do so, this year is hard to come by. I'll at least ride the Bike Psycho's Century..even if it's only doing a metric century (62 miles).

Rob,
You and fitty both like it hot. LOL...........

[Original Poster]

I am back home tonight.
The party I was going to attend tomorrow is canceled.
This is a good opportunityfor me to get my bike into the bike shop and get those road tires put on....Yippie !

Tomorrow morning is back/bis/abs:D and pics for this bicep contest.

Next weeks travel schedule looks like this......

Monday: fly to Cinci
Tuesday: fly from Cinci to LittleRock
Wednesday: hopefully fly home

I'll be starting my training week sunday (after finishing this week tomorrow morning) because of this madness.

You all have a great weekend !

[GREENFEATHER]

Pete, the older I get the less cold tolerant I am. When I go out XC skiing, my knees ache for the next 2 days. I guess impacting the ground at 40+ mph might have something to do with this, lol!!

[NuclearArms]

Pete, enjoy and do what you can this summer. If your schedule doesn't provide the needed/desired time, eating healthy may be the best you can do. Have a good summer!

[Gunn27]

Flying all over the country and 4 am gym visits? Man, and I thought I had a tough time scheduling workouts around my other commitments. Good luck in the Bi's contenst! :)

[Original Poster]

Greenie, Nuc and Gun, Thanks for stopping by !
I am definately going to enjoy my summer, but I am going to make it more of a leaner bulk, if I can help it. LOL It fits in well actually with this Bicep contest IMO.

Today's WO - Back, bis, abs

A lighter back WO today as I really wanted to hit the bis due to this contest.
I will be killing bis and tris ffrom here until December.

WG pull ups 2 sets (10, 8)
narrow grip pull downs 2 sets (8, 8)
bent over DB rows 2 sets (8, 8)
incline db curls 4 sets (8, 8, 8)
bb curls 3 sets (8, 8, 6)
two handed low cable curls 3 sets (10, 10, 8)
one handed low cable curls 3 sets (10, 10, 10)

supersetted kneeling rope crunches 3 sets (40, 30, 30) with hanging knee raises 3 sets (15, 10, 10)

After this, it was a hang by the pool afternoon. :)
Took the kids to see "Over the Hedge", it was cute.
Then talapia and veggies for dinner.

Tomorrow I have softball at 2p and then again at 6pm. The morning will be Chest/tris/calves followed by Yardio and then a few hrs in and by the pool relaxing before softball.

You all have a great week !

[Hibiscus09]

Nice workout! :) Sounds like a busy day today. Little B wants to see "Over the Hedge." I've got one child grown up and one 16 and they still want to see animated movies. :p

[Original Poster]

Chest/tris/calves

Dips 2 sets (10, 10)
Narrow grip bench 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
incline db press 3 sets (8, 8, 8)
supersetted db pullovers 3 sets (8, 8, 8) with kickbacks 3 sets (6,6,6) New PB :D
db flys 3 sets (tied a PB the last set :) ) (8,8,8)
high cable flys 3 sets (12, 10, 10)
ez bar skulls 3 sets (8,8,8)
rotary calve machine 2 sets (10, 10)
hack squat calve raises 2 sets (my style) (21, 18)
bb calve raises 2 sets (12, 12)

+ 20 mins treadmill at 130 bpm :)

I like keeping the volume down and going heavy again. I will be dropping rep ranges as I up the weights these next 8 weeks.
Strength is going through the roof and I am expecting some really nice gains as well as a ton of PB's the next 2 months.

Let me ask some of you a question.
Any of you who have ever done reverse grip dips, please tell me how the hell you do these. I know they are one of Larry Scott's secrets. This just seem impossible to me. I feel like a damn alien when I try and do these. WTF is wrong with me? Wait a minute, don't answer that one. LOL Seriously any help on reverse grip dips would be appreciated. While I am quite flexible for a big guy, I am not a circus freak who is double jointed. LMAO ;)

I am off to get my Yardio done, then it's a dip in the pool and softball followed by more softball. The weather here is just gorgeous here.....75 and sunny ! Pool temp is about 86 degree :)

Happy Sunday !

[GREENFEATHER]

I just went upstairs and tried them, I had to use the assist on our dip machine. :mad:

[jaguarr]

Reverse grip dips? :eek: Those sound damn painful on the wrists, actually. Glad to see you going heavy, Chi! :cool:

jag

[Original Poster]

I just went upstairs and tried them, I had to use the assist on our dip machine. :mad:

I may have to use 100 lbs of assist. It just feels very unnatural to me.
Maybe I just have to spend more time figuring out how the hell to do these. LMAO........I msut be retarded or something ? ;)

Jag,
It feels great going heavier again. Amazing what FOOOOOD will do. LMAO.
Either it's the food or my free 30 day trial of Ultimate Orange (new and improved version) is really paying off. :p :)

Oh.........I am also on Creatine Ethy-ester (or whatever it's called)
This has to be by far the worst tasting creatine type supplement EVER MADE. This tastes like ASS. And I don't mean the good tasty ASS. :eek:
About the only thing I could imagine mixing it with that would make it only 1000% gross instead of the 100000000000% gross it normally is is some type of citris juice, and I won't do that. Normally I like to mix my creatine with my PW shake and down it. This **** totally takes over the taste killing it and making it taste like ROTTING ASS. LOL

Enough of my rant on this new creatine.......maybe I am just an old school guy who need to go back to the normal monohydrate ? I used the effervesent before and I like the results......but this ethyl -ester is the worst....TASTING WISE. Worst part is I have 1 kg of this ****.

Happy Monday From Cinnci. Actually I am in Kentucky at the monent by the Cinnci airport. I bet most people do not know that the Cinnci airport is actually in Kentucky. Another thing to add to the list of things that make you go Hmmmmmmmmmmm. Not to be confused with Hmmmph........that is sexual in nature.

[mom24boys]

Waves Hiyas Neighbor :) WTG on the PB's. Have a great Tuesday

[Original Poster]

Waves Hiyas Neighbor :) WTG on the PB's. Have a great Tuesday


Thanks Lisa !

How about a calve shot ? LOL I am sure I could dig one up or take a new one. LOL

How you been ?


My tuesday was spent traveling from Cinncinatti to Clarksville Arkansas. :eek: Talk about the middle of nowher.

It looks like I may get stranded here for another day or two. Worst part is I am running out of clothes and this town may not have a laundromat. LOL............my SO told me to find a walmart and buy more underwear and socks,..........she assumed that because I am in Arkansas, that there is a Walmart in every county. Hmmmmmmm...I think I am in the one county that does not have a Walmart.

I will get the rest of this weeks WO's in if it kills me. I may have to skip legs however, if I get stuck here until later thursday or even friday. :(

[jaguarr]

Well, if worse comes to worse, Chi, and you can't find a laundromat, turn them skivvies inside out. Just remember...yellow in front, brown in back. Have your slacks burned when you get home. You'll be alright. :cool:

jag

[Hibiscus09]

Gross! :p

[mom24boys]

Thanks Lisa !

How about a calve shot ? LOL I am sure I could dig one up or take a new one. LOL

How you been ?


:(


LOL you dont even have to ask POST 'EM!!!!! :)

I am doing great..enjoying my summer off work, busy taking care of things that have been ignored since Jan LOL working and playing with the boys and working out regulary again, feels good :) Happy Hump Day!

[HoosierHardGain]

Well, if worse comes to worse, Chi, and you can't find a laundromat, turn them skivvies inside out. Just remember...yellow in front, brown in back. Have your slacks burned when you get home. You'll be alright. :cool:

jag

jag, you are my new hero

[jaguarr]

jag, you are my new hero

What can I say? I'm a survivor.

jag

[Original Poster]

Sick !

I would find a laundramat before I would do that my brother. LMAO

However, today I found the local Walmart, so I am all cool. ;)

The bad news is I am stuck here through late tomorrow or friday most likely.
This willhurt my training, but there is nothing I can do. A friend reminded me today, that I could do crunches, push-ups and march around my hotel room 5 bazillion times to get some cardio in. LOL

Hopefully I can get home late tomorrow, but it's doubtful.



Lisa,
Glad you are enjoying your boys and your summer.

I may as well post a pic or two. The one with the face whited out, I just did not like my expression and didn't want to hear from the peanut gallery about it. LOL

Happy Hump Day Everyone !

[Gunn27]

LMAO, I’m just picturing you marching laps of the hotel room for cardio. Hope you get home sooner rather than later.

Hey, if you ever figure out how to do the reverse grip dips, I’d love to hear about them. :confused:

[mom24boys]

I knew if I popped in you would make my day :) Now I get to log off with a smile :)
yup get out and run around the parking lot for cardio, or just do calf raises hehehe:) or go to the bar and have a 'Rita for me :) Hey its 5:00 somewhere
Have a great day!

[jaguarr]

The one with the face whited out, I just did not like my expression and didn't want to hear from the peanut gallery about it. LOL



I'm glad you explained that, because I looked at it and had to wonder if maybe you slipped off your meds and decided to get "creative" with your shaving cream. :eek:

jag

[fitnessman]

"creative" with your shaving cream. :eek:

jag


Hair remover.........

[jaguarr]

Hair remover.........


That makes sense. :D

jag

[Gunn27]

Hair remover.........Ouch, I can almost feel the Nair burn just thinking about it. :D

[Original Poster]

hair remover ? :mad: ;)

Actually I was foaming at the mouth.
Damn did those Rabies shots hurt. :eek:


Glad I could make your day a bit better today Lisa. :p




Yippie, I get to go home tomorrow :D.

I am missing a softball game tonight against one of the best teams in the league. I did however call in my lineup and position play and pitching lineup to my other coaches.

The bastards better follow it religiously......last time they diviated, they went on to let us lose in the final inning after having a 9 run lead going into that inning. I was Livid when I heard that and ripped two of my assistants a new *******. :mad:

I am off to have dinner in Forth Smith (about 60 miles away), because there is nothing but ****holes to eat at here in clarksville.

You all have a wonderful Night !

-- Chi

[fitnessman]

Dinner 07 is on!

We have to see what develops as to being Chicago or Columbus though :D

We need to get something going along those lines.

[Hibiscus09]

Enjoy your dinner, Chi! :) I'm glad you get to head home tomorrow!

[=M=]

Sick !

I would find a laundramat before I would do that my brother. LMAO

However, today I found the local Walmart, so I am all cool. ;)

The bad news is I am stuck here through late tomorrow or friday most likely.
This willhurt my training, but there is nothing I can do. A friend reminded me today, that I could do crunches, push-ups and march around my hotel room 5 bazillion times to get some cardio in. LOL

Hopefully I can get home late tomorrow, but it's doubtful.



Lisa,
Glad you are enjoying your boys and your summer.

I may as well post a pic or two. The one with the face whited out, I just did not like my expression and didn't want to hear from the peanut gallery about it. LOL

Happy Hump Day Everyone !

Dude, can't be any worse than mine!!! :D

[Original Poster]

Dinner 07 is on!

We have to see what develops as to being Chicago or Columbus though :D

We need to get something going along those lines.

Oh....now you want to make this a multi city bet where the winner chooses what city we pay up in and what type of food ? Hmmmmmmmm......ok. I have it on special information that I am poised to fianally win this yearly bet. I mean, damn brother......every dog has to have his day.............right ?LOL

I did not go to dinner in Fort Smith. I opted for the Woodard's Family restaurant and a movie in my room tonight. I have to leave here early am tomorrow to get my ass home.

[Original Poster]

Dude, can't be any worse than mine!!! :D

Yeah, but you had an excuse..........Rob had done something to piss you off.

[Original Poster]

I am about to head to the gym.

Today's softball was all canceled due to it raining all night and early morning. Yippie.......I need the break.

Anyway, I slept in and finally decided it was time to get my bike to the bike shop. I have a really nice Hybrid and in fact I did my Century on this bike..solo....no packing riding. 104.4 miles of all ME :D

I asked the guy at the bike shop about putting road tires and rims on my hybrid and he explained it would be in the $300-400 range. I was like...that's not worth it.

Anyway, I have been wanting a Road bike for some time. The one I thought I wanted (Trek 1500) I saw today and compared in person to the Trek 1000 at the bike Shop. Anyway, I took the 1000 out for a spin (yes, this bike shop let's you do that.) It was awsome and have decided to step down to the Trek 1000 only because I am not sure I'll get that much for my extra $400. This year has been a money spending frenzy.....between a trip to the Wisconsinn Dells for the 4th of July, a Disney Trip in August (for 9 days) and 10 days in Phoenix area for Thanksgiving to see my parents. Not to mention the tuturing we have my youngest in ($8k for 8 months) and the fact that both of my girls may be needing braces ($5k + each).

My Money Tree in the back yard has still not bore many Benjamins, so I am opting for the cheaper bike. LOL

Anyway, at least I am getting my ROAD BIKE ............Yippie.
I am going to try and do the Bike Pscho's Century this year on August 27th.
Or maybe I'll find another one to do, I am not sure. The Apple Cider Century is suppose to be a good one. Hmmmmmmmmm.....decisions, decisions.

I am off to the gym to go kill Shoulders and abs !

Happy Saturday !

[GREENFEATHER]

Pete, what size bike do you need? I can keep an eye out for ya. You know I'm the KING OF CHEAP, LOL!! :D

[Original Poster]

Pete, what size bike do you need? I can keep an eye out for ya. You know I'm the KING OF CHEAP, LOL!! :D


Rob,
The guy at the bike shop told me a 56" but I wonder if a 58" might be better. Before I buy, I am going to get on a 58" and see. The 56" just looked small..........I mean, damn it, I am not that small. LOL

I want to get a road bike this week. I am not a very patient person, once I set my mind to something. LOL (as some of you who really know me might be able to testify too.)

I am thinking of riding in the Sweedish Day's Ride (an awsome ride I did two years ago in a local town) on father's day (June 18th(. I am thinking the 45-50 mile option might be a nice warmup.

[jaguarr]

Chi, I found the perfect bike for you:

http://www.scarfaceblog.com/wp-content/weirdbike.jpg

jag

[Original Poster]

Chi, I found the perfect bike for you:

http://www.scarfaceblog.com/wp-content/weirdbike.jpg

jag

WTF is that ? ROFLMAO

I think that is the bike the midget wrestling team is riding for the MS 150. I hope those little buggers can peddle fast :eek:. LOL

[Original Poster]

Saturday's WO - shoulders and abs

Arnold DB presses 4 sets (8, 8, 8, 6)
Supersetted standing side lateral raises 4 sets (8, 8, 8, 6) with seated bent over rear lateral raises 4 sets (6, 6, 6, 6)
Standing rows 3 sets (10, 8, 8)

Supersetted kneeling rope crunches 4 sets (40,30, 30, 25) with hanging knee raises 3 sets (15, 15, 15)

+ 20 mins on the stepmill (I almost missed this torturee machine. It's been so long since I was on it)

Sunday's WO - back/bis/calves

Narrow grip pull downs 2 sets (10, 8)
Seated rows 2 sets (8, 8)
WG pull ups 2 sets (10, 10)
Weighted Hyperextensions 3 sets (15, 10, 10)

Incline db curls 4 sets (8, 8, 6, 6) New PB :) last two sets
hammer curls 2 sets (8, 8)
high cable curls 4 sets (8,8,8,6) (I really like the way these isolate the bicep, awsome pump from these and hammers)
one arm low cable curls 2 sets (10, 10)
back for a final set of hammer curls New PB :D
I wanted to do some reverse preacher curls, but some bozo was hogging the damn thing.

Hack squat calve raises 3 sets (my style) (21, 18, 18)
Rotary calve machine 3 sets (10, 8, 10) (drop set the last set)

+ 20 mins treadmill @ 130 bpm

Oh....while I was doing calves at the end of my WO..some guy had a heart attack. A ton of people went to check on him and sent for help. It took the paramedics maybe 3-4 mins to get there. I hope the poor old guy was ok. He wasn't looking to good as they took him out. You could tell this was not a regular gym goer.

[joed]

While everyone was rushing over to stick their noses in, you should've done your reverse preacher curls. Nyuk Nyuk. WTG on the curls PB's.

[Hibiscus09]

Wow -- that's too much gym excitement for me. I'm so sorry that happened. When Britt, Bri and I walked the Cooper River Bridge Run a year or two ago, a man died at the top of the bridge. It was so sad! He had a heart attack and his young daughter was with him.

I checked out the bike -- I think that's a great road bike for you. I would go with what size they tell you if it's a reputable shop and they've measured you. Did they measure you? They should fit you to the bike. Did they measure your inseam? At the very least, they should do that. Some bike stores charge for a fitting -- my store did it for free. He measured everything under the sun. :p

Anyway, the right fit is mega important! You can get some issues if you ride on a poorly fitting bike -- and they might not show up untill you've ridden a bit. It's took much money to spend to get the wrong size bike.

Nice job on the workout!

P.S. Are you getting clipless pedals? ;)

[GREENFEATHER]

The reservations have been made, now I have to get busy on some liver exercises since I can't seem to find my extra liver!! :D LOOK THE HELL OUT BARLEYS!! I WANNA PORTER OR 10 DAMNIT !! :D Jag, you better get yer ass over there too!

[StlBarbie]

Pete .......... have you worked with this bike shop before??
Do you have confidence in them??
I agree with HIBS . correct bike fit is crucial .... I hope they measured you ..!!
Did you take it for a ride?? How did it feel?? You could also test ride both sizes and see where you are most comfortable and still feel like you are in control of the bike. If it is too big it can become an issue with an aggressive riding position and most especially if you are clipped in!! :eek:

HAPPY TUESDAY!! :)

[Original Poster]

I smoked shoulders/traps and abs


DB Arnold presses 3 sets
side lateral raises 4 sets (8,8,8,6) supersetted with seated bent over rear lateral raises 4 sets (6, 6, 6, 6)
Standing rows 3 sets (10, 10, 8)
shrugs 4 sets (New BP last set)

Supersetted kneeling rope crunches 4 sets (40, 30, 30, 30) with hanging knee raises 3 sets (15, 15, 12)

Finished off with 1 set of side lateral raises followed by a drop set of side lateral raises. I was smoked !

I did however opt to do 30 mins treadmill at 125 bpm. :D

Happy Day !

It looks like I am going to have to post more pics to counter the pics Rob posted in his thread. LOL.......he'll never learn, you can't beat the PAN. ;)
I figure one of me curling some real weight......and my version of a lat spread. :p

[Original Poster]

Pete .......... have you worked with this bike shop before??
Do you have confidence in them??
I agree with HIBS . correct bike fit is crucial .... I hope they measured you ..!!
Did you take it for a ride?? How did it feel?? You could also test ride both sizes and see where you are most comfortable and still feel like you are in control of the bike. If it is too big it can become an issue with an aggressive riding position and most especially if you are clipped in!! :eek:

HAPPY TUESDAY!! :)


I did take both for a spin and the 58" felt much better.
I ended up buying it on sunday and taking it for a 11+ mile spin around the area. I am planning on riding 45 miles this Sunday in the Swedish Day's Ride in a nearby town. :D I was going to do a metric Century, but I have softball rainout games at 2pm and 4pm. Anyway, 45 miles is enough I don't want to overdo things. LOL

I am going to hold off on going with clipless pedels until maybe next year. I figure one change at a time. :)

[=M=]

Hey Pete, you dissin' my meat? :D

[Original Poster]

Hey Pete, you dissin' my meat? :D

messin with your meat, but never dissin meat. LOL



Today was rest day. Decided to stay home from work today and get a few things done around the house today. Yardio was part of the day. The deck and yard are ready for our pool party tomorrow. We are having about 30-40 peeps over.....my whole 12U softball team and their families. Fun should be had by all.

Tomorrow morning is back/bis/calves. :)

[GREENFEATHER]

messin with your meat, but never dissin meat. LOL



Today was rest day. Decided to stay home from work today and get a few things done around the house today. Yardio was part of the day. The deck and yard are ready for our pool party tomorrow. We are having about 30-40 peeps over.....my whole 12U softball team and their families. Fun should be had by all.

Tomorrow morning is back/bis/calves. :)

And I wasn't invited? Sheesh, what I put up with !! :D Have a good time.

[Hibiscus09]

Really -- and I bet they'll be some heavy drinking going on and it won't be by the softball children. :)

[StlBarbie]

Have a GREAT Father's Day Weekend Pete!!!!! :)

[someday]

Have a GREAT Father's Day Weekend Pete!!!!! :)

ditto :D

[Original Poster]

Thanks for the Father's Day wishes everyone.

The family took me out for Breakfast.....Yummie...eggs, and all the fixins. It was good.

The ironic thing about today is 11 years ago today I got my first father's day gift. It was a top of the line big screen TV. Ironically, guess what happened today exactly 11 years later....on father's day to boot. Yep, that's right my TV went out.

After breakfast I prayed for more rain (lightening, thunder, all of it) I did not want to have to go coach the 2 pm game for my oldest and the 4 pm game for my youngest. While it continued to rain off and on for many hrs this morning and into the afternoon, It never got bad enough to cancel the games.

We played our 2pm game in constant rain...it was miserible. The worst part is we not only played horribly, but we lost by slaughter rule....(down by 15 runs after 5 innings). I don't think I have ever seen my girls play as bad as they did today. Worst part is that I know they are so much better then they have played these last few games. My best pitcher is still out and I think the pressure is starting to really effect the 3 or 4 girls who have been there all season and have carried this team (my oldest is included in this group).

My youngest's teams game it actuallly had stopped raining for and even though we started with only 7 players and finished the game with 6, we won 20 to 6.....unfreaking real...jerry's kids have a better record then my oldest's team.

My oldest daughter Vicki made the Allstar team again this year and will be trying out this friday for our travel tournament team that I'll be coaching the last week in July.

My training is going well but nutrition this weekend was a bit lax. I am very strong and doing well overall.

Hope all you dad's out there had a good father's day. While mine had it's down things that happened, I would not trade my girls for anyting in the world. Being a DAD is the best thing that ever happened to me.

[Hibiscus09]

Sorry about the television. :eek: Sounds like you have plenty to be thankful for on Father's Day anyway. :)

I can't believe they held softball games on Father's Day!! I thought everyone was supposed to be in their lounge chair watching the U.S. Open. :D

Happy Monday!

[mom24boys]

Happy Monday Chi :)

[Original Poster]

Monday : I slept in.
Tuesday was chest and tris
Wed: I was in Iowa and back the same day on bizz
Thursday: Light leg day.........was really tired.

Friday: SHoulders and abs

DB arnold presses 3 set (8,8,8)
supersetted side lateral raises 4 sets (8,8,8,8) with seated bent over rear lateral raises 4 sets (6,6,6,6)
Standing rows 4 sets (8,8,8,6)
Shrugs 4 sets (10, 10, 8, 8)

Supersetted kneeling rope crunches 3 sets (40, 30, 30) with hanging knee raises 3 sets (15, 12, 12)

finished with 1 set of side lateral raises (very slow) then drop setted a normal speed rep set for 10 reps..........shoulders were toast :D

+ 30 mins treadmill @ 130 bpm

Tomorrow : back/bis and calves

[Original Poster]

With mom in from Phoenix, 2 games on saturday, tryout for our travel tourney on friday and sunday.......not to mention 3 allstar games on sunday night............there was no time for the gym.

Today was back/bis and calves. Nothing to eventful but I was very strong.

Tomorrow I head to Mexico city for 3-4 day on bizz.......so again training is interupted.

Be good Everyone !

[jaguarr]

Hey, enjoy Mexico City (but be safe), Chi! Cool city but can be damned dangerous for Americanos!

jag

[Original Poster]

Hey, enjoy Mexico City (but be safe), Chi! Cool city but can be damned dangerous for Americanos!

jag

I hear ya Brother.....I am here now and to be honest, I am not impressed. Other then the main boulevard here.....it seems like a more spreadout version of LA. LOL

This is why I am traveling with our reps from San Antonio anywhere I go. LOL
Also we are staying at the Sheraton right next to the American Embassy. This way if the locals go loco........I can get my ass to a safe haven. LOL

I am at least hoping to bring back 4-6 bottles of some really good tequilla:D.
Oh......and am only drinking beer, wine, tequilla and bottled water while I am here.

Have a great week all. Holding at 240 @ ~16%:D.....makes me muey Happido. LOL So far I am enjoying my summer and putting on a bit of muscle while keeping fat gain down. I almost look forward to the Arnold Cut......NOOOOT. LOL That torture will be here before I know it.

Maybe I'll get up early and hit the hotel gym. Hmmmmmmmm. :eek:

Softball update: My oldest played in her allstar game. She had a few good hits, made 3 really nice plays and even pitched the ninth and final inning. The game ended in a tie. The girls had a blast. Oh......and my oldest is playing in a travel tournement after our in-house tourney is over. Of course I am head coaching the team, but she earned her spot on this roster. I have a team that should kick ass. I have one girl who pitches 53 mph and she's only 12an you believe that ? Teams with this much tallent are a joy to coach.

Chi

[mom24boys]

mmm tequila....'ritas mmmmmm......LOL Hiyas Chi. :)

[jaguarr]

If you get time, go check out a bullfight, Chi. It's kind of brutal, but it's quite a spectacle and a part of Mexican culture. An experience you won't forget, that's for sure.

jag

[Original Poster]

I never made it to a bull fight but I did get to experience millions of people marching in a political rally in downtown Mexico city. One of the guys I was with just had to have these Python Boots the night of the rally. Needless to say it took us over 5 hrs to get his boot aned get back to the hotel.

The tequilla was excellent and I brought back 6 bottles of really good sipping tequilla.

I need to get my ass back in the gym after these last few days. I may try and do a day or two of full body WO's before we head to Wisconsin on Saturday evening.

[fitnessman]

The tequilla was excellent and I brought back 6 bottles of really good sipping tequilla.


You have my addy :D

[Hibiscus09]

It's probably all gone by now, fitty. :D

[someday]

you're bringing back memories of our trip there. i sat by the pool and did shots of tequila all day. they do have the best limes too...so juicy! we're going back after my show in october....i can't wait!

you certainly do travel alot.....i don't know how you get all of your workouts in. have a safe trip. :)

[Original Poster]

you're bringing back memories of our trip there. i sat by the pool and did shots of tequila all day. they do have the best limes too...so juicy! we're going back after my show in october....i can't wait!

you certainly do travel alot.....i don't know how you get all of your workouts in. have a safe trip. :)

Shelly,

Shots by the pool......Yummmmm.......now that sounds good. LOL Too bad I spent my 3 days working, stuck in traffic or in the middle of a insanely huge political rally.

WO's last week were only 2 day of training. This travel sure does get in the way. It's a good thing I planned to take it somewhat easy and light bulk this summer.

I am taking the next few days off as well. I have not been sleeping well at all and I am mentally fried. Last night was the first night in probably 3-4 weeks that I slept more then 2 hrs in one streatch. I took some NyQuil and some ZMA before bed and that seemed to help. I need to get some over the counter sleep aids.

I can't wait until Augst 11th when we head back to Florida for 9 days or the mouse, Universal and the water parks. I really need the mental down time. Work is killing me mentally right now. :(

No, I did not drink all the tequilla yet. :mad: ;) In fact I only opened one bottle just to make sure it didn't spoil in transport....damn was it smooth. Maybe I'll save one of the bottles for Columbus in March of 07 ?

You all have a safe Holiday !
Me, I am off to Wisconsin for a few days of R&R. Waterslides and family fun.

Take care annd stay safe everyone !

[Original Poster]

I really enjoyed my 3 days in Wisconsin. :D
The waterpark, food, drink and eye candy by the pool did not disappoint.

I am sleeping better and I think the down time from training did me good.
I am rested and strong as hell. BF up a bit as is weight, but I still look good.........as the looks I got by the pool told me so. LMAO :)

I'll regroup this weekend and get my ass back in the gym somehow.

Happy Thursday !

[mom24boys]

hiyas Chi glad ya enjoyed yourself..i have 28 days :)

[=M=]

:D

There's yer smile!

[Original Poster]

:D

There's yer smile!


That's Better !

[jaguarr]

Hey, Chi....if you're still having some sleep issues, give some GABA a try. 5g's of that with a ZMA chaser and I guarantee your ass will sleep! :D Glad you enjoyed the downtime in Wisconsin, bro!

jag

[Original Poster]

Thanks Jag I'll pick some Gaba up as soon as I can.

:)

[Original Poster]

I actually got my as to the gym at 7am today.:eek:


I did a full body routine.....just because. LOL


Dips 3 sets (12, 12, 10)
Narrow grip cable pull downs 2 sets (8, 6)
Seated rows 2 sets (8, 8)
incline db curls 3 sets (8, 8, 8) (tied PB for all 3 sets)
narrow grip bench press 2 sets (12, 10)
side delt raises 3 sets (8, 8, 8) supersetted with seated bent over rear delt raises 3 sets (10, 10, 10)
cable tri pulls 3 sets (12, 10, 10)
cable flys 2 sets (8, 8)
high cable curls 3 sets (12, 10, 10)
Squats 3 sets (10, 10, 8)
hack squat calve raises (my style) 2 sets (21, 21)

did not shower races home and loaded up my road bike (the new one with only 11 miles on it......LOL) and hit the trails.

Boy did I haul ass. I think leg pressing 1400+ lbs has really made me able to power through the hills. I did the first 10 miles at a record pace. I have never did this streatch faster then about 18.9 mph for the first 10 miles.....I did it today at a 20.7 mph pace. Coming back is more uphill and I usually average between 13.5-15mph.................I averaged 16.2mph.

I am stronger then hell on the bike right now. The weather was perfect and I cranked out that 20 miles faster then I ever have before.

Of course after all of that I had softball games at both noon and 2pm to coach. My youngest, Valerie's team is still alive inn our in-house tournament....after an awsome win today. My oldest's team was elimiated today from the tournament. It's was amazing we were kicking ass for 3 innings and then it was like a light switch was switched on and we forgot how to play defence. Of course my Vicki gave it her all and I am very proud of her. I took the whole team out for Ice Cream after the game.

Spent the late afternoon in the pool and relaxing, after almost 5 hrs on the fields, a 20 mile biek ride and training at the gym at 7am. I am pooped but spirits are extreamly high.

I have a crazy travel schedule coming up.

Monday: Ohio
Tues: Back home
Friday: San Antonio
Saturday: Home
monday (the 17th) : NC
Tuesday: Home

Plus I have 1 gazillion things to do at work when I am in town............busy.......yes...but life is good :D


Florida vacation countdown : under 5 weeks :)

[Original Poster]

After a 16 hr worday yesterday, it was another FB WO. LOL


Dips 3 sets (12, 10, 10)
narrow grip pul downs 2 sets (8, 6)
incline db curls 3 sets (8, 8, 8)
DB presses 2 sets (8,8)
Db pullovers 2 sets (8, 8)
Db flys 3 sets (8, 8)
side lateral raises 3 sets (8,8,8) supersetted with seated rear lateral raises (6,6,6)
cable pulldowns 3 sets (12, 10, 10)
kneeling rope crunches 2 sets (40, 30)
Leg press 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
Rotory calve raises 2 sets (10, 10)
hacksquat calve raises 2 sets (21, 18)
pull ups (narrower grip as I was beat at this point and realized I had not really done much for back) 2 sets (10, 7)

Spent !

Happy Tuesday !

[GREENFEATHER]

Just looking at your full bodies makes me wanna take a relaxing dip in the pool, lol!! :D

[=M=]

After a 16 hr worday yesterday, it was another FB WO. LOL


Dips 3 sets (12, 10, 10)
narrow grip pul downs 2 sets (8, 6)
incline db curls 3 sets (8, 8, 8)
DB presses 2 sets (8,8)
Db pullovers 2 sets (8, 8)
Db flys 3 sets (8, 8)
side lateral raises 3 sets (8,8,8) supersetted with seated rear lateral raises (6,6,6)
cable pulldowns 3 sets (12, 10, 10)
kneeling rope crunches 2 sets (40, 30)
Leg press 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
Rotory calve raises 2 sets (10, 10)
hacksquat calve raises 2 sets (21, 18)
pull ups (narrower grip as I was beat at this point and realized I had not really done much for back) 2 sets (10, 7)

Spent !

Happy Tuesday !

Dude what are you, a masochist? :D That's brutal, I think I'll join Rob in the pool.

[Original Poster]

Just looking at your full bodies makes me wanna take a relaxing dip in the pool, lol!! :D

Makes me wanna to the same. LOL

[Original Poster]

Dude what are you, a masochist? :D That's brutal, I think I'll join Rob in the pool.


Not a masochist, but I do put myself through hell at times. LMAO

I hope you two didn't put on a show in the pool for the neighbor again. ;)




Today was sleep in a and start work early today. My trips for friday and monday were postponed due to me having to be here at the plant to make sure things get done before a very important customer comes in next tuesday. Tomorrow will be last FB WO of the week.

Next week is back to a traditional 4 day split. :D


Softball update: My oldest's team is out of the tournament, but my youngest play up until last night when they were eliminated. My Valerie went 3 for 4 with 5 RBI's and almost went 4 for 4. She was a hitting machine these last 2 games.

I am organizing fallball for a good part of Northeastern Ilinois this year. My August will be very busy organizing this all. The things I do for my Kids !

Happy Thursday Peeps

[jaguarr]

No peeing in the pool! :mad: Nice workout, Chi!

jag

[Original Poster]

The first one is a dugout shot. My oldest is the one wearing the helmet in the middle of the pic.


The next two are my Vicki with bright pink hair. She dyed it for a game against our biggest rivals. One she made a really goofy face IMO.

[Original Poster]

Me enjoying my summer.
...and a few other arm pics.

:)


Happy Friday Eve !

[Original Poster]

Last FB WO this week. Monday it's back to my 4 day split.

Dips 3 sets (12, 10,10)
narrow grip pull downs 2 sets (10, 8)
seated rows 2 sets (8,6)
incline db curls 2 sets (8, 8)
standing lateral side raises 3 sets (8,8,6) supersetted with seated rear lateral raises 3 sets (6, 6,6)
flat bench flys 3 sets (8,8,8) (New PB last set :D)
standing rows 2 sets (10, 10)
Db presses 2 sets (8,8)
cable flys 2 sets (10,10) supersetted with high cable curls 2 sets (10, 10)
cable curls 2 sets (12, 12)
Leg press 2 sets (12, 10)
leg press calve raises 3 sets (15, 15, 15)

Toast :D

Happy Friday !

[mom24boys]

Hey what happened to "equal opportunity posts" for legs...???? hmm all I see is arms. LOL Have a great week-end Chi.

[joed]

Your daughter's cute, must take after her mom. hehe. And your hair was not pink because????? Have a great weekend coach.

[GREENFEATHER]

Those children must have gotten their looks from their mother, lol!! :D I bet they thank God for that every day! :D

Have a good weekend Chi.

[Original Poster]

Lisa,
I'll make sure to put some updated leg pictures up for you as soon as I can.
I have been told, my calves are looking sweet. LOL....at least that is what one softball mom told me. :p

Joed and Rob,
Thanks guys. My girls are my life. Vicki is so smart and so athletic and Valerie is so sweet and has the biggest heart I have ever seen. I am a very lucky dad. They are both Daddy's Girls and I am really enjoying them right now.

Today was a travel tournament practice in 95 degree heat. The girls tired out at the end, but did really well. I have quite possibly the 2 best pitchers in Northern Illinois on my travel tourney team. The rest of the team is a pleasure to coach. When I get to coach players of this caliber, I am like a kid (coach) in a candy store :D.

Off to take a dip in the pool and relax before working a 1/2 day again tomorrow, a 3pm practice (in 98 degree heat) and a wonderful dinner out somewhere tomorrow. Ahhhhhhhhhh....isn't life wonderful ? Don't answer that. It's what YOU make of it. LOL

-- Chi

[Original Poster]

Not much but 3 hrs of work in the morning and relaxing in the pool this afternoon. 98 degrees here today !

[StlBarbie]

~~ WAVES DISCO PETE!!!!!!! ~~
Ready for round two???? :p

[Original Poster]

~~ WAVES DISCO PETE!!!!!!! ~~
Ready for round two???? :p

Always ;).........two, three or four. LOL
Just promise me you'll dance with me this coming year.



Today's WO: Chest and tris and a bit of bis

Dips 3 sets (12, 10,10)
Narrow grip bench 2 sets (8,8)
Db presses 2 sets (8,8)
flys 3 sets (8,8,8)
ez bar skulls 2 sets (8,8)
kickbacks 2 sets (8,8)
cable pull downs 2 sets (10, 10)
high cable curls 4 sets (12, 10, 10, 10) supersetted with cable flys (8, 8, 8, 6)

+20 mins treadmill at 130 bpm.

Happy Monday !

[=M=]

Sorry to hear about your 98 degrees. Maybe you would like to trade for our 101 degrees today? Enjoy your pool!

[Original Poster]

Sorry to hear about your 98 degrees. Maybe you would like to trade for our 101 degrees today? Enjoy your pool!

NOPE ! ;)



Ok, I am excited.
I bought the ladies finals ticket for the 2007 Arnold Classic today.
6 Tickets for myself and a few forum friends.

Tomorrow in between my dog and pony show at work, I'll get the men's finals tickets :)

I am almost excite to start cutting for the Arnold. But I think I'll continue enjoying my summer and adding some quality mass. LOL I have actually done quite well this summer so far. I am 14-15 lbs heavier then last summer and my BF is only 16.4%, which is where it was back in October when I started with John. I plan on outdoing last year's prep by a lot this year.

Have a great night !

-- Chi

[fitnessman]

Prime Rib.

24oz with all the fixins.

:D

[Original Poster]

Prime Rib.

24oz with all the fixins.

:D


You'll be buying me a nice 16-18 oz Ribeye (Or filet if I so choose) and a lobstertail, baked (loaded), a bottle of Red Zin or Petite Shriaz of my choosing............and of course DESERT !

This years regular bet is MINE BABY ! So bring money.....you BITCH !
I am tired of losing every year to you on this.......but I have it on good authority.... that.... I WILL WIN THIS YEAR !

Fitty,
You made my day yesterday, I needed that laugh.
Thanks Bud !



Slept in today, will be hitting the gym to do shoulders and abs after work.

Happy Tuesday !

[mom24boys]

Happy Tuesday :)

[Original Poster]

Happy Tuesday :)

You too Sweetie ! ;)

[Original Poster]

Ok after an 18hr workday..flying to San Antonio and back yesterday...........I hit legs today. :)


Squats 3 sets (10, 8, 6)
Leg presses 4 sets (12, 10, 8, 8)
Walking Lunges strapped to 75's 4 sets (15 each)
Hack squat calve raises 3 sets (21, 18, 18) (New PB last set :D )
Leg ext. 2 sets (10, 10)
leg curls 2 sets (10, 10)
Weighted Hypers 3 sets (10, 8, 8)

2 sets of high cable curls for fun

+20 mins treadmill at 135 bpm

That's all folks !

Happy Friday Eve !

Tomorrow is back/bis and abs

[Original Poster]

Back/bis/abs (and some extra calve work)

WG pull ups 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
Seated rows 2 sets (8, 8)
Narrow grip pull downs 2 sets (10, 8)
inline db curls 3 sets (8,8,6)
ez bar reverse preacher curls 3 sets (8,8,8)
Bent over DB rows 2 sets (8, 8)
high cable curls 4 sets (12, 10, 10, 10) supersetted with kneeling rope crunches 2 sets (30,30) and hanging knee raises 2 sets (15, 15)
straight bar cable curls 2 sets (10, 12)
hack squat calve raises 2 sets (21, 18)

+ 20 mins treadmill @ 135 bpm

Happy Friday !

I have a scrimmage game for my travel tournament softball team tonight.
Our tournament starts monday and I am expecting a 1st place trophy. I have possibly 2 of the best 12 year old pitchers in Illinois on my team, these girls are throwing 50-55 mph :eek:.

[Gunn27]

Great to see you're still working hard Pete! Have a super weekend and good luck with the tourney next week, bring home that 1st place trophy. :)

[joed]

Yep, good luck to you & the girls. We're rootin' for ya.

[jaguarr]

Kick some ass at that tournament, Chi!

jag

[Original Poster]

Slept in today from feeling so run down. We had our softball picnic on saturday and I was going nonstop from 7am until 4pm. Then the family and I were going to go to dinner and a movie, when the phone rang and we got invited to a bar-b-que with a whacky group of our softball friends. LOL...We had a blast !

The girls had an awsome practice yesterday overall. We had the whole team and some of the parents over for a small pool party. (about 25 people......LOL) This gave the girls a chance to bond more and make new friends. Mission was accomplished.

We expect a 1st place trophy.
Our first game is tonight at 8pm under the lights.
The girls are stoked and so am I.

Anyway, I'll hit chest/tris ad abs tomorrow :)

[=M=]

Good luck Coach and team!! Kick some butt!!:D

[Hibiscus09]

Good luck to your girls, Chi! :)

[jaguarr]

Let me know if you need an umpire or two to "disappear", Chi. ;)

jag

[Original Poster]

Let me know if you need an umpire or two to "disappear", Chi. ;)

jag


I need all of last night to disappear. LOL.

Yep, I can't believe we lost. My pitching was solid with only one bad inning.....a few walks.........a few really good hits.......and a few errors ended up costing us 8 runs in the 3rd inning. Before that it was a 1 to nothing game. With the exception of a few errors my girls played well. we hit the ball very well......very hard hit balls.......but all but a few hits were right to a fielder...........I mean right to them. Oh....well, now we get to play a total of 6 games instead of 4 to win the 1st place trophy. Next game friday at 6pm.
We just have to shake off the loss and come back stronger.

[Original Poster]

Dips 3 sets (12, 10,10)
close grip bench 3 sets (8, 8, 6)
Db presses 2 sets (8, 8)
Db flys 3 sets (8,8,8)
Db pullovers 2 sets (8,8)
kick backs 2 sets (6,6) (New PB :D )
ezbar skulls 2 sets (8,8)
cable tri pulldowns 2 sets (12, 10)
kneeling rope crunches 3 sets (40,30,30) supersetted with hanging knee raises 3 sets (15, 15, 12)
Cable flys 2 sets (12, 10)

3 sets of high cable curls just because.........LOL

Tomorrow it's off to the Raleigh area for a day of fun at a chicken plant. :eek:

Weight and BF holding nicely about 242 @16.4% (or so).

Happy Tuesday !

[=M=]

Too bad, I know they must have played their hearts out. Better luck next game.
Have fun at the chicken plant (better you than me :D)
Happy Tuesday!

[StlBarbie]

Sorry to hear about the loss ...... sometimes, it is harder on the coaches than it is on the kids!! ;) :p

Travel Safely Disco Pete!! :)

[Original Poster]

Sorry to hear about the loss ...... sometimes, it is harder on the coaches than it is on the kids!! ;)

Travel Safely Disco Pete!! :)


That is so true about being hard on the coaches. But I keep it all in perspective...........after all, it's a game. LOL

You keep up the "Disco Pete" thing and I'll have you on the dance floor for quite some time next March. ;) Besides, you still owe me an indian leg wrestle match. :mad: And you were lucky I flew to Columbus last year, otherwise I'd own your Hemmi today. LOL

You better watch it missy. :p Even Fitty and Greenfeather won't be able to protect you from me. ;) I can be one determined man. LMAO

[Original Poster]

Too bad, I know they must have played their hearts out. Better luck next game.
Have fun at the chicken plant (better you than me :D)
Happy Tuesday!

Thanks Sweetie !

Oh.........come on, you'd love a chicken plant. It's almost as good as GREAT SEX :eek:.............NOT. ;)

[mom24boys]

stoppin by to say hey..and yes i noticed the extra calf work ;)

[Original Poster]

stoppin by to say hey..and yes i noticed the extra calf work ;)

Hey Lisa ! Thanks for stopping by.

You know I do that extra calve work for you ! ;)

[=M=]

Don't you pick on Barb, Disco Pete, or you'll have Psycho M on yo sorry ass! :D

[Original Poster]

Don't you pick on Barb, Disco Pete, or you'll have Psycho M on yo sorry ass! :D


LMAO !

Oh........NO........now Rob is going to bring a psycho to get after me in March ?

I seem to do just fine attracting them on my own. :eek: :p
Didn't he tell you about that ?

BTW....You can get on me....but there's not much about me that is sorry. LOL ;)

[=M=]

LMAO !

Oh........NO........now Rob is going to bring a psycho to get after me in March ?

I seem to do just fine attracting them on my own. :eek: :p
Didn't he tell you about that ?

BTW....You can get on me....but there's not much about me that is sorry. LOL ;)

Well, I guess I'll have to take your word for it!

Glad to see that someone else has a geek magnet, too. For a LONG time I thought I was the only one! Mine's a GREAT BIG one, so it'll be interesting to see just what happens when the 2 geek attractors get out in public at the same time and place. :eek:

[=M=]

Just read that reply, and you know it just sounds...wrong!

[jaguarr]

At this rate, they're gonna have to change the name of the Arnold to "Geekfest 2007". :D

jag

[StlBarbie]

Don't you pick on Barb, Disco Pete, or you'll have Psycho M on yo sorry ass! :D

Thanks M!!! ;)

Repeat after me DISCO PETE ............
BIKIN' BARBIE DOES NOT DANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
but she does drink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D

[mom24boys]

Hiyas Chi :)

[Original Poster]

Barb repeat after me.
Yes, I will dance with DICO PETE, I mean that is the least I can do after what I told Julie and Dawn about him"

LOL


Hi Lisa Happy Weekend ! :)




Yesterday was another crazy travel day and softball afterwards.

I was up before 3am, left the house at 3:15 am and drove to Upper Wisconsin so I can be there by 7am. I spent 4 hrs at the customer's site, then drove back home. After about 500 miles and 14 hrs, I had to be in the neighboring town for the softball tournament.

While we got spanked our 1st game, we came out playing much better yesterday. Our Batts are still a bit lathargic, but I know tonight is the night they come alive like a dam bursting.

We won yesterday 2 to 1. It was a very well played game defensively.
My two ace pitchers combined for a no hitter. The only run the other team score was a walked runner who ended up stealing home on an overthrow at 3rd base. We went into the bottom of the 6th (last inning) tied at 1. My leadoff hitter out ran a good play at first and was safe. We had her steal 2nd the next pitch and two pitches later......she stole 3rd. The next pitch, my best catcher.......just drills one out to right field...........GAME OVER !

We play tonight at 8pm under the lights. The girls are starting to believe in this team and hopefully we can bust out our batts and we can hit the way I know we can. If we win tonight we might have to play 4 games tomorrow in 98 degree heat.

My training was a bit derailed with travel and now all this softball. I am going to get back on track this monday !

Have nice weekend everyone ! We are off to see Pirates of the Carribean since we don't have to be at the fields until 7pm tonight.

-- Chi

[Original Poster]

Today is rest day except for a few things to get done around the house.
Tomorrow is the start of my training week and I am excited about hitting the gym at 6am tomorrow.

Softball update:
Our travel tournament team lost last night. :( We were doing well for 3 innings and then bam...one bad inning (3 pitchers I went through that inning).
The goood thing is we don't have to play as many as 4 games in today's expected heat. Now I am setting up fallball for a good part of northeastern Illinois. We don't start until Sept 10th but I have a ton to get done to ordganize this for 4 different divisions (10U, 12U 14U and 18U).

Work update:
I spoke to my old boss last week about coming back to work for him.
He was extreamly excited about getting someone of my caliber and experience back. Well last night while I am standing by 3rd base coaching, my cell rings and it's my old boss. We both laughed when I told him I was coaching 3rd base at the time in a tournament. Anyway we are going to talk on monday to finalize things (money, vacation..ect). I'll brobably be starting back there the first week of september......and giving notice right after I get back from Florida (on the 21st). Yippie.......the end of this failed expperiement is almost over. LOL Given the same circumstances and opportunity, I would have tried this again......I had too. There are things in my life, that I have to try and experience and I will NEVER regret them. I learn from my life's experiences and mistakes and move forward. I have never been one to dwelll on the past. Life is to be experienced and shared.

Anyway, I am excited..........the light is at the end of the tunnel.

Happy Sunday !

[NuclearArms]

Sounds like real good news Pete. And you're right, the circumstances were right to see what was on the other side of the fence.

Enjoy the rest of the summer!

[StlBarbie]

Congrats on the great news Pete!!
I bet you are so......... pumped to get back!!!
Have a good one!! :)

[Original Poster]

Nuc and Barb thanks !

Well, we worked out the particulars today........

I get the money I want.
I get my years of service re-instated for benefits.
...........and I am going to start back Sept 5th. :D:D:D

Other positives.......
I get my flex time back.
I get to work in a much more professional enviornment.
I get to work with some really good people.
I get to work for the best boss I have ever had.
I get to work for a company and ownership that respects my talents, opinions and experience in my field.

Only downside.........
1 hr commute to work again :eek:

My spirits could hardly be higher right now. YES YES YES !


Today's WO:

Chest, tris & calves

Dips 3 sets (12, 10, 10)
Close grip bench 4 sets (8, 8, 6, 4)
Db presses 2 sets (8,8)
incline db press 2 sets (8,8)
db flys 3 sets (8, 8, 8)
DB pullovers 2 sets (8, 8)
kickbacks 2 sets (6, 6)
cable tri pulls 4 sets (12, 12, 10, 10) supersetted with high cable curls 4 sets (12, 10, 10, 10)
cable flys 2 sets (10, 10)
Hack squat calve raises (my style) 3 sets (24, 24, 21) (new PB last 2 sets)
My calves were screaming.

I was toast ! :D

[mom24boys]

what were they screaming??? ;)LOL nevermind....WOW great news on the job, yea the comutte sounds like t sucks...but everything else fell into place...and wont it be great to be home every night? Have a great day.

[Original Poster]

Thanks Lisa !


Today's madness: Shoulders and abs

DB Arnold Presses 3 sets (8,8,8)
supersetted side delt raises 4 sets (8,8,8,8) with seated rear delt raises 3 sets (8, 6, 6)
Standing rows 3 sets (8, 8, 8)
Supersetted kneeling rope crunches 3 sets (40, 30, 30) with hanging knee raises 3 sets (15, 12, 12)
Shrugs 5 sets (10, 10, 8, 8, 8)

High cable curls 3 sets (just because) (12, 10, 10)

Fried ! :eek: ;)
Shoulders looking prety good and I haven't even begun to cut. :p

+ 20 mins treadmill @ 135 bpm

[Original Poster]

what were they screaming??? ;)LOL nevermind.....

"Go Lisa ! Go Lisa !"

or was it................."Oh baby, oh baby............chi why do you do this to us?" I forget !


LMAO ;)

[mom24boys]

ROFL your a crazy man. ;)

[jaguarr]

Hey, congrats on getting your old job back, Chi! They'll finally have someone to clean the Slurpee machine again! LOFL! :D Seriously, sounds like they're as excited to have you back as you are to be back. We all have to find out if the grass is really greener at some point in our lives. Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't. Being able to go back is something not everyone gets a chance to do, so enjoy it, brotha.

jag

[Original Poster]

Slurpee machine :mad: ;)

Thanks Jag !


Today was sleep in day......9.5 hrs and loved every minute of it.


Tomorrow I'll hit legs as hard as I can. :)

Happy Humper !

[mom24boys]

you slept over 9 hrs..omg that would be like heaven :)

[Original Poster]

you slept over 9 hrs..omg that would be like heaven :)

It was almost as good as sex. :eek: Ok, maybe so-so sex. LOL ;)


Today's madness: Legs

Squats 3 sets (8,8,6)
Leg press 6 sets (8, 8, 6, 6, 4, 3) back over 20 plates again :D
SLDL's 2 sets (12, 10)
Weighted Hypers 4 sets (10, 10, 10, 8)
Leg curls 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
Leg ext 3 sets (10, 10, 8)

high cable curls 3 sets (12, 10, 10) Just because !

Had a hard time walking down the stairs. Damn, I love that :D:D

Happy Thursday

[Original Poster]

Yesterday was back/bis abs

Narrow grip pulldowns 3 sets (10, 10, 8)
Seated rows 2 sets (8,6)
incline db curls 3 sets (8,8,8)
reverse preacher curls 3 sets (8,8,8)
bent over db rows 2 sets (6, 6)
high cable curls 4 sets (10, 10, 10, 8)
low cable curls 3 sets (12, 10, 10)
WG pull ups 2 sets (8, 8) (usually do these first but forgot too.. LOL)
weighted ball crunches 2 sets (30, 25) supersetted with hanging knee raises 3 sets (15, 15, 12)
Kneeling rope crunches 2 sets (40, 30)

I am stuck working in Dalton GA this weekend. This should be my last trip for this company. My start date is Sept 5th :D for the new old job. LOL
You all have a great weekend.

-- Chi

[GREENFEATHER]

Hey, congrats on getting your old job back, Chi! They'll finally have someone to clean the Slurpee machine again! LOFL! :D Seriously, sounds like they're as excited to have you back as you are to be back. We all have to find out if the grass is really greener at some point in our lives. Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't. Being able to go back is something not everyone gets a chance to do, so enjoy it, brotha.

jag


With the heat here last week, I'd have climbed inside that sumbitch and camped out there !!

CONGRATS ON THE NEW/OLD JOB PETE!!

[StlBarbie]

When you are packing up this week ..........

DON'T FORGET .............................................

ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D

[Original Poster]

When you are packing up this week ..........

DON'T FORGET .............................................

ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D


LMAO ;)



Ok, I am back home again and doing well. Only two days until my Florida vacation. :D:D



Today's WO : Chest/tris/calves
Dips 3 sets (12, 10, 10)
Narrow grip Bench 4 sets (10, 8, 6, 4)
Db presses (flat) 3 sets (8,8,8)
Kickbacks 2 sets (6, 6)
DB flys 3 sets (8, 8, 8)
30% incline DB press 2 sets (8, 7)
ez bar skulls 3 sets (8, 8, 8)
cable tri pulls 2 sets (10, 10)
cable straight bar curls 2 sets (12, 10)
cable flys 3 sets (10, 8, 8) supersetted with high cable curls 3 sets (12, 10, 10)
Hack squat calve raises (my style) 3 sets (21, 18, 15)
rotory calve machine 3 sets (12, 10, 10)

Fried..........had a very hard time going down the stairs due to the intensity of my calve WO. LOL Chest and tris should be sore by morning.

Happy Hump Day !

[StlBarbie]

WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN .. LMAO???? :mad:
I am serious!!! ;) :D

Have a great vacation Pete and try not to miss us all too much!!!
I however, can easily be found in your suitcase!!! :p

[Original Poster]

WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEAN .. LMAO???? :mad:
I am serious!!!

Have a great vacation Pete and try not to miss us all too much!!!
I however, can easily be found in your suitcase!!!


Ok, I'll pick you up tomorrow night about 7pm. We have to get back to the Chicago area to catch a plane out of Rockford at 10 am on friday. I'll bring the Z and I'll take you on the ride of your life ;) :p.

Wait a minute........... You can't fit in my suitcase. Or can you? Hmmmmmmmmmmm...................it's a thought. ;)

I will miss you all and will be sure to have a coctail (or 50) for you all at a place like Margaritaville on saturday. LOL


I gave my brother notice today and all is well. We are both fine with my decision and he is being very nice to me. I even took tomorrow off and have started my vacation tonight....with the exception of hitting the gym both tomorrow and friday morning. After that.........I am in full relaxation mode. No training, no watching cals, no tempering my drinking...........it's all about FUN.

Tomorrow is shoulders and abs :D

Did I say Happy Hump Day already?
Oh.....it doesn't matter...we can never have enough Humpin. ;)

[NuclearArms]

How many BB.com folks are going to recognize you on this vacation?

[joed]

Oh, somehow I think they won't have any trouble...

Enjoy your vacation chi.

[Original Poster]

How many BB.com folks are going to recognize you on this vacation?

Probably none. LOL I am more known at the Arnold, then in Florida. LMAO......In fact I just found out I am IMFAMOUS for things I did in WV :eek:
(No way, am I tellin........oh...NO.....NO WAY !)

Last November when we were in Phoenix visting my parents, I trained at Lifetime Fitness and was approached by a lurker of the over 35 forums. I forget her name, but she knew mine and caught me by surprise. We chatted for 5 mins and I told her to post on our forum. Of course, she never did, but it was still cool meeting her. I almost felt stalked for a second there.

[Original Poster]

Joed,

LMAO.......man, is that just wrong. :mad:
I am tellin you all, I AM NOT THAT HAIRY ! LOL

That does remind me however, I need to nair my back tonight before the trip.
I wouldn't want to be mistakin for a Wookie :eek: ;)





work update : yes, I am still going back to my old job after labor day, but I spent 3 hrs on the phone with work emergencies last night. I also had to go in for 5 hrs this morning, every early. To top it off, I have been bothered once already since I got home. They can kiss my rosie red ass, once I board that plane tomorrow. Of course, my brother is like...."you are going to have your work cell with you on vacation". I told him "Yes" but I did not promise to answer it. LOL

Today, other then work BS, I cut the grass (damn, was it long) and am doing nothing other then some softball emails and getting ready for Vacation Tomorrow :D.

You all be good.............Cause, I know I am ALWAYS BEYOND GOOD. ;)

Take care, all !

Fitty, Hold the fort !

[=M=]

Why be good, if you can be good at it? :D

Have a great, well deserved vacation....and leave that damn phone off!!

[mom24boys]

Hope your having a wondeful time Pete :) Its gonna take me months to dry out from my vacay binges :)

[Hibiscus09]

Bump.

Chi must still be playing with Mickey Mouse. :D

[StlBarbie]

Bump.

Chi must still be playing with Mickey Mouse. :D

Like that's anything new .............. ;) :p

[Hibiscus09]

I know -- he's probably wearing his Peter Pan outfit too. :D

[GREENFEATHER]

I called him today and he was at the waterpark. Dummy me forgot he was on vacation, sorry Pete!

[StlBarbie]

Um ................ Chi still out of town ...............

SPAM TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

:DGO CARDINALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

[Hibiscus09]

:D

GOOOOO COCKS!!!!!!

[joed]

Still on vacation? Spam??? OK...no problem

[Mark1T]

Still on vacation? Spam??? OK...no problem

Is that gyno? **eeek** Just kidding!! You look great, Chi-man! :D

[Original Poster]

Great trip, just got home.

Thanks for the laughs reading all your spam up above. LOL
It's always feels good to be missed. :p ;)

Had a blast at Universal, Seaworld, the water parks.
Food was decent (only a few really good dinners) and the booze was flowing most days. Of course I walked 20 miles a day for about 6 of the 9 days I was there. LOL I am about as fat as I can take. :eek: I am not getting on the scale until after Labor Day !

I am rested (at least mentally) and should be strong as hell in the gym this week.

I have a ton to do to get this fallball off the ground for a good part of NE Ilinois, so these coming weeks will be crazy.

You all be good !

I need to start a new thread, but not until after Labor Day.
Now that my summer thread has run it's course, I need a new thread.........a pre Arnold prep thread....because that starts in November.

Maybe you all can help me think of a name for this interium thread ?

-- Chi


Rob,
Don't sweat calling me while I was on vacation.
Always glad to help a brother such as yourself. :)

[Original Poster]

Bad news: Dad is having mutiple emergency surgeries tomorrow.
Needless to say, I and sleeping like **** and did not WO today.
I am flying to Phoenix this evening to be there before he goes in tomorrow morning.

:(

[Gunn27]

Sorry to hear that Chi, workouts take a back seat at times like this. It is good you are able to go to be with your Dad, my best wishes for him and your family. Take care.

[Hibiscus09]

I'm so sorry! I'll pray for your dad, Chi.

[joed]

I hope the surgeries turn out well for your dad.

[Gator]

our prayers r with u Chi..

Gator

[fitnessman]

Bad news: Dad is having mutiple emergency surgeries tomorrow.
Needless to say, I and sleeping like **** and did not WO today.
I am flying to Phoenix this evening to be there before he goes in tomorrow morning.

:(

Very sorry to hear Pete :(

[Mark1T]

Prayers are with you and your family.

[jaguarr]

Did you guys hear about the Bigfoot sightings down in Florida, recently? He was reported seen at Universal, Disney and a water park among other places. Scary stuff.

Hope your dad is okay, Pete!
jag

[Original Poster]

Dad is doing well ! :)

After 2 hrs for the 1st surgery and 5 hrs foor the 2nd...he is doing well.
He is still unconscience but should be up in a few hrs. The docs said things could not have gone better. he is not totally out of the woods until he wakes up and we see that everything is like it should be.

After getting word that tha 1st surgery went well and that they had started the 2nd surgery..........I need to get out of that damn hospital. I went to my gym out here in Tempe (Lifetime Fitness) and did a semi full body workout just to help relieve some of this stress.

Dips 3 sets (10, 10, 8)
DB presses 2 sets (8, 8)
db flys 3 sets (8,8,8)
incline db curls 2 sets (10, 8)
bent over db rows 2 sets (6, 6)
side delt raises 3 sets (8,8,8) supersetted with seated rear delt raises 3 sets (6, 6, 6)
shrugs 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 7)
leg ext 3 sets (8, 10, 8)
high cable curls 3 sets (12, 10, 10) supersetted with cable flys 3 sets (8, 8, 8)
cable pulldowns 2 sets (12, 10)
seated rows 2 sets (6, 4)

calves were really tight so nothing with them. In fact in the lockerroom my left calve spasmed and I was in major pain. It's slightly pullled somehow from this and I am hobbling a bit. I couldn't move for almost 10 mins.

+ 15 mins stepmill :D

That was it.........enough to makke me sweat and relieve some stress.
Damn, that was good. LOL

I am trying to make the best of a bad trip. It's been great to see dad and mom. Dad I have not seen since last Nov....but mom was in Fla with us for 6 days of our trip. My brother and I have really gotten along well....yes, even after I told him I am quitting on him. LOL

Take care and thank you all so much for the well wishes for DAD !

-- Chi

[Hibiscus09]

Glad your father's surgeries went well, Chi! Keep us updated.

[NuclearArms]

Glad to hear that things seem to be going okay. Dad and family still have a long road ahead.

[StlBarbie]

Pete, so glad to hear you dad is recovering well!!!!
Have a great day DISCO MAN!!! :)

[jtroster]

Great news about your Dad. When he recovers please tell him how the entire forum was praying for him.

[Gunn27]

Great news, Pete. Nice looking workout for a guy with a lot on his mind, look after yourself.

[jaguarr]

Pete, it sounds like your dad's a fighter. Now I know where you get it from. I hope the worst is over for him and that he's now on the road to recovery. :cool:

jag

[Original Poster]

Everyone !

Thank you all so much.


Can you believe less then 20 hrs after major open heart surgery that this old coot was walking around the CVICU unit? I am floored at how he is doing. Sure he has tubes everywhere and he looks like hell.....but his spirits are up and he is doing better then anyone could have hoped. The doctors are even slightly amazed. He is even eating solid foods. (not much, but some)

He told one of my family members on the phone today that he is "too mean to die". LOL While he is in a lot of pain still and majorly medicated, he is kickin ass IMO. I guess it's not only mom who I get my ZEST for LIFE from.

I did not WO today but finally got some sleep. I did have a few beers at lunch, just to relax a bit.

I spoke to a few of you from the forum today on the phone and I can't tell you all how much that means to me. I have some very special lifelong friends I have made on this over 35 forum.

Thank you all so much !

[=M=]

Chi, Rob told me about your Dad..and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sounds like he's doing ok, all things considered. Hoping for a speedy recovery.

[mom24boys]

Hiyas Chi...glad you had a great vacay..sorry to hear of your dad..hope hes doing ok.

[Original Poster]

Thanks M and Mom !
Dad is doing as well as can be expected.


Today and this weekend are going to be very busy. I'll be back in the gym on monday morning. :) My body needed this break, but it is time to get my ass moving again. the god thing from vacation is according to my scale my BF % has not went up lately. Sure it's up about 2-3 % for the whole summer, but that is exactly what I was hoping for. Of course I still feel pretty fat right now..........but pants are starting to losen up again. I know just getting back to eating clean and hitting the gym with regularity will do me wonders. Early November I am planning on starting with Protege Nutrition doing my diet for my yearly cut for the Arnold. I am actually very excited and in a sick way......can't wait.........but I will. LOL I know I'll come in even leaner this year. :) My goal next year, is to no only possibly compete, but to stay leaner going into the summer. So after the Arnold, I have to watch it. Sure I'll gain 6-10 lbs partying with fitty and the gang.......but after that it's back to work. LOL

I know this thread has run it's course and like I said, I'l start a new thread aftger labor day. But I will start posting my Wo fr next week here.

You all have a great weekend !

[jaguarr]

Petey, glad your Pop is pulling through. Sounds like he's giving the nurses hell. This is how it should be. Enjoy your weekend, bro!

jag

[StlBarbie]

Just bopping in to make sure you note the venue of my avator!!!!! :D

AND BTW .. this year, I'll hold onto your CC at the Arnold, just for safe keeping, of course .........................

[Original Poster]

Jag,
Thanks Buddy !

Powells,
Yeah, I saw the venue and in fact I saw what your team did to my Cubbies this weekend. :( Maybe next year. LOLOLOLOL Nobody is getting my CC this year, I am bringing nothing but my smile and cash. :D


Ok..................like I said today is back to bizz. Other then a planned bar-b-que (or two) this weekend. One we are hosting and I am sure at least one other we will be invited too, I am back to eating extreamly clean. I went food shopping yesterday and spent a fortune on some really great food, tons of chicken, salmon, egg whites, eggs, yams, oatmeal, fiberous green veggies...........Yummie. LOL

Ok so today was...."Get back in the gym and bust my ass day".
and ...............I DID :D

chest/tris/calves
someone was on my dip station and by the time they got off, my chest and tris were pretty fried..............so NO DIPS !

Narrow grip BB press 3 set (8,6,6)
DB presses 2 sets (8, 8)
DB flys 3 sets (8, 8, 8)
DB kickbacks 2 sets (6, 6)
ez-bar skulls 2 sets (8, 6) (tied PB)
Cable tri pulls 3 sets (10, 12, 12)

supersetted cable flys 3 sets (10, 10, 8) with high cable curls 3 sets (12, 10, 10)

Through in the arm work for the hell of it. I need to get a tape on my bis and take new pics.

kneeling rope crunches 1 sets (30) - I forgot today was NOT ab day.......LOL

Hack squat calve raises 3 sets (21 reps each set)(7 with toes in, 7 with toes straight, 7 with toes slightly out) A good friend of mine told me about these and IMO they are a secret weapon to build calves. My calves were frickin fried after this.........I mean total toast.

+20 mins treadmill @ 125 bpm


I'll be keeping cardio down until November. Even then, I won't go high cardio until Jan and Feb.


personal note: I saw the King Tut exibit this weekend in Chicago. It was very cool. I am an ancient history buff, so I was in my element. Afterwards we hit Greek town and had a wonderful early dinner there. Saturday just happen to be the Greek Town Festival so we spend some time wandering around and enjoying the day. Not a bad weekend ! :)

You all be good !

[kimsquit]

Hi Pete,

Good workout and I'm envious of your weekend visit to see the Tut exhibit!


King Tut (King Tut)
Now when he was a young man,
He never thought he'd see
People stand in line to see the boy king.

(King Tut) How'd you get so funky?
(Funky Tut) Did you do the Monkey?
Born in Arizona,
Moved to Babylonia (King Tut).

(King Tut) Now, if I'd known
They'd line up just to see him,
I'd trade in all my money
And buy me a museum. (King Tut)

Buried with a donkey (funky Tut)
He's my favorite honky
Born in Arizona,
Moved to Babylonia (King Tut)

Dancin' by the Nile, (Disco Tut)
The ladies love his style (boss Tut)
Rockin' for a mile (rockin' Tut)
He ate a crocodile.

He gave his life for tourism.
Golden idol
He's an Egyptian
They're sellin' you.

Now, when I die,
Now don't think I'm a nut,
Don't want no fancy funeral,
Just one like ole king Tut (King Tut)

He coulda won a Grammy,
Buried in his jammies,
Born in Arizona, moved to Babylonia,
He was born in Arizona, got a condo made of stone-a,
King Tut

[Gunn27]

Great w/o Pete, I was scratching my head trying to figure out how you did calf raises with 7 toes pointed in a different direction from the other 3. :D

I'm also envious of the King Tut visit, sounds terrific.

[Original Poster]

LOL........thanks Chris !
Today's WO really went well. I feel great ! :)

LMAO.....on that song.
Man that song Steve Martin did was sure the rage back in the 70's.
I laughed at it then and still laugh at it today. It wa actually going through my head as I waited in line to get into the exibit.

The exibit overall was awsome. I saw the Cleopatra exibit a few years back and that was also unblieveable. I missed the Pompe exibit that was here last winter/spring.

Gunn,
I used to have 9 toes on each foot, but a hottub accident did two in on each foot. LOL. My wife used to work for a guy with 12 fingers. It always creeped her out.

[Original Poster]

Being I am an anal person, I am already thinking about my cut for the Arnold next year.

I emailed back and forth with one of the top nutritionists from Protege Nutrition. They will probably be doing my nutrition later this fall for my Arnold Cut. I am excited by the responses I got from the one guy. He seems very cool and he assured me, I would not be left high and dry the way John Hanson left me this past year.

Anyway, the dude I am talking with told me to continue growing for now and that regardless of if I do the progessive or pre-contest plan with him, that....."either way you will get shredded."

Now that's what I am talkin bout. :)

[mom24boys]

oh the smart remarks i could come up with for that last post Pete, hehehe instead I shall just grin a say Hiyas ;)



calf pic time yet?

[Original Poster]

oh the smart remarks i could come up with for that last post Pete, hehehe instead I shall just grin a say Hiyas ;)



calf pic time yet?

Oh go ahead let'er rip Lisa . LOL


Calve pic time ? Hmmmmm....have you not checked my profile lately ?

I did calves today and I must say..they are looking mightly sexy. ;)
Most guys in the gym wish they had my calves. :)

[Original Poster]

Slept in today.
Cool, wet weather here is making for some sleeping weather.

Tomorrow is Leggies :)

Happy Tuesday Peeps !

[StlBarbie]

Glad you had a good night of ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZsss Pete!!! :)

[Original Poster]

Thanks Barb !



Ok back to bizz.........

Today's WO was "Throw Up Good"


yes, it was leg day :D


Squats 3 sets (8, 6, 6)
SLDL's 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
Leg Press 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
Walking Lunges 4 sets (strapped to 80 lb db's) (15 each set)
Almost threw up here........LOL
Leg curls 3 sets (10, 10, 8)
Leg ext 2 sets (8, 8)

Weighted Ball crunches 3 sets (25, 30, 20)
hanging knee raises 3 sets (15, 15, 15)

When I finished this WO I could bearly walk. While Volume was not super high, intensity was through the roof. I am stoked and plan on kickin ass this fall and winter.

I am down a few more lbs (240.5 still at about 16.5-17% :D), but it's from eating clean. I am eating about as clean as anyone can. Chicken, veggies, yams, salmon, tuna, more chicken, more yams, more salmon............LOLOLOL..........you get my drift ?

I am going to use this Arnold prep as a pre contest prep. If I can get to where I want to be for the Arnold, I will target a local show next year sometime.

Happy Hump Day ! ;)

[Gunn27]

Those are some wicked looking weights for lunges, Pete. No wonder you were on the verge of "ralphing". Have fun walking for the next day or two. :)

[Original Poster]

Those are some wicked looking weights for lunges, Pete. No wonder you were on the verge of "ralphing". Have fun walking for the next day or two. :)

LOL

I have went as high as 100lb db's for my walking lunges.
This fall I am going to try and work my way upto 120 lbs db's if I can, b4 my cut starts in November.

People at the gym think I am insane, but I don't care. :)

[Gunn27]

I have went as high as 100lb db's for my walking lunges.I actually remember seeing that in your journal and thinking it was a typo, LOL! I'd have to refer to my logbook, but I think 70 is the heaviest I have ever gone on those, I must improve. ;)

Have a good one!

[Original Poster]

It's funny how most guys can't bring themselves to do Lunges or SLDL's.
They are two great exercises.

[GREENFEATHER]

I'm going to start lunges next week since it's cooled way down here. I'll be able to throw some db's outside in the garage and leave them there along with the new sled which will be done this weekend. I do enough deads Pete, I don't need to throw something else in there. Try some ham- glute raises if you want a new challenge.

[=M=]

LOL
People at the gym think I am insane, but I don't care. :)


Yes, but we KNOW you're insane!

[Original Poster]

I'm going to start lunges next week since it's cooled way down here. I'll be able to throw some db's outside in the garage and leave them there along with the new sled which will be done this weekend. I do enough deads Pete, I don't need to throw something else in there. Try some ham- glute raises if you want a new challenge.


Regular Dead and me are not friends. I never feel I have proper form when I go heavy and I am afraid of messing up my back. A guy I used to work with really messed up his back and he claims it was all as a late teen from poor form deads.

Actually a friend ;) and I were discussing ham glute raises just today.
I do Hypers but I am not even sure my gym has something to do ham glute raises on. I am going to scour the gym starting tomorrow to try and find one.

For me the mix of Squats, leg presses, sldl's and my power walking lunges have fired me most WO's

[Original Poster]

Yes, but we KNOW you're insane!


Wait a minute Missy.
The dinner You, Rob and I had together was very nice and tame.
You only know of my insanity from my posts and the stories Rob has told you about last year's Arnold. :)

Imagine what hanging with me for 3-4 days in Columbus will oncover about me 1st hand ? :eek: ;)

Insane ? Ya'll ain't seen nothing yet ;)

I am much more fun in person ! :D

[Original Poster]

....Since I hit my 100 lb Heavy Bag !
SOmthing in Fitty and Hucs thread made me think about and post about hitting a heavy bag to Fitty. So I decided to do a nice 20 minute session on it.

Damn, that thing kicked my ass after only 20 mins. :eek:

I love it ! :D Sick, I know ;)

Shoulders and back really feel it.......oh...****........tomorrow is shoulders and calves. :eek:

[Original Poster]

Remind me NEVER, EVER to hit the heavy bag the night before doing shoulders.

Needless to say my shoulder WO was mediocre.
Struggled with most of the things I did.

I did however have a wonderful calve frying. :D

Db Arnold Presses 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
supersetted standing side delt raises 4 sets (8,8,8, 6) with seated bentover rear delt raises 3 sets (8, 6, 6)
standing rows 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
Shrugs 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 8)

Hack squat calve raises (my style) 3 sets (36, 36, 34)
I increased for each set from 7/7/7 to 12/12/12 on the challenge from a good friend ;). (toes pointing in slightly/toes straight out/toes slightly pointing in)

OMG.........did I fry my calves. I could not do a single rep more.

Today is my last day at my job. I start on tuesday at the new/old job. :D
I have a busy holiday weekend planned. You all have a safe and wonderful Holiday !

-- Chi

[jaguarr]

Yes, but we KNOW you're insane!

I knew someone would beat me to it! :D Enjoy your last day at your old/old job and have a nice restful weekend before starting your new/old job, Pete! :confused:

jag

[StlBarbie]

I still miss the days of half naked LUNGING!!! :p

HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY WEEKEND DISCO PETE!! :)

[Original Poster]

I still miss the days of half naked LUNGING!!! :p

HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY WEEKEND DISCO PETE!! :)
I miss those days too. I just don't get naked when training anymore, that's all. I save that for other special times. LMAO !
You have a safe weekend too Barb !



I am jobless at the moment.....Yippie.
Today was sleep in day. Boy did I blow out my leggies the other day.
The DOMS really started setting in yesterday about lunch time and have not stopped. Damn, I just love leg WO's like that, even if I have a hard time sitting down, standing up or walking :D

Tomorrow morning is back/bis and abs.

[kimsquit]

Have a great weekend Pete!

:)

[joed]

I just don't get naked when training anymore, that's all. I save that for other special times...

Right. That's why they have your pic at the border crossings in West Virginia. hehehe. Enjoy the wkend big guy.

[Original Poster]

Thanks Guys ! You too.



I can't believe the DOMS I Still have....my leg WO was really an asskicker on Wednesday.

[Original Poster]

.......I am sitting here typing this while sipping a wonderful 4 shot cup of expresso.
I should be wired in a few minutes. :)
WO today was so-so, but nothing spectacular.
Motivation was lacking today for some reason.

back/bis/abs

WG pull ups 2 sets (8, 8) (just didn't feel like doing more)
Narrow grip pull downs 2 sets (8,8)
Seated rows 2 seets (8, 6)
Incline Db curls 3 sets (8, 8, 8)
Bent over db Rows 2 sets (6, 6)
chins 2 sets (10, 10)
Kneeling rope crunches 2 sets (40, 35)

+ 20 minutes treadmill

I did not do anywhere near enough arm work. Arrrrrrrrrggggg ! I forgot to throw in some reverse preacher curls and high cable rows. It was just one of those crappy WO's where my mind just didn't seem into it for some reason. Why, I have no idea. It could have something to do with the million things I still need to do for this damn fallball I am setting up. :confused:

I am off to drag the fields and have a practice in a little while. The rest of this weekend is R&R and just socializing hopefully. Lord knows I need to be socialized. LOL ;)

Have a great weekend !

-- Chi

[dbx]

.......I am sitting here typing this while sipping a wonderful 4 shot cup of expresso.
I should be wired in a few minutes. :)
WO today was so-so, but nothing spectacular.
Motivation was lacking today for some reason.



Yeah, motivation was lacking because you drank the expresso AFTER your workout :D

The important thing is that you pushed through it! Looking good Pete.

[Original Poster]

Yeah, motivation was lacking because you drank the expresso AFTER your workout :D

The important thing is that you pushed through it! Looking good Pete.

Thanks brother !
You are probably right. I usually would have some coffee before my WO but today I did not. Amazing what a little caffine can do.

Someone told me long ago...that not all WO's are going to be good and that yes, you jsut have to push through them. I did that.

[Original Poster]

....tomorrow I start my new thread. :)


Today did not start out too well...........

I decided since it's such a beautiful day to take my road bike out and get in a quick 20 miles.

1. Coffee maker busted........no coffee :(
2. Broken valve on rear tire of my road bike. ARrrrrrrrg (I changed the tube)
3. No water bottles in the fridge. Room temp water is was.
4. Forgot my IPOD

Even with these things happening, it did not matter.
Once I hit that trail I was in my Happy Place.
I almost forgot how much I like riding. With the job change (yes, I start tuesday at my new/old job) I will have the freedom to do a lot more riding.
I averaged 20.2 MPH for the 1st 10 miles and 15.5 mph for the trip back (more uphill on the way back). I love my Trek 1000 ! I have decided to get myself some clipless pedals and nice riding shoes.

Someone in another thread mentioned Frog clipppless pedals. I am going to look into those. What sux is that I want to try on the shoes before buying them. I am really picky on how a shoe feels on me, besides I have a high instep. The shops around here have very little inventory left as the fall is here. I am sure I'll be checking with my cycling expert on what she thinks I should get. LOL

I have noticed my road bike has a much more agressive position that allows me to really power up those hills. I am sure I am going to have to get used to this as my quads stuggled a bit today on the way back (more uphill). I still averaged 15.5 mph coming back, so I guess I did ok ?

I have decided to let cutting the grass go until tomorrow.

Today, I'll Vaccum the pool, and lounge in the pool until we have to get ready for a bar-b-que at a friends house at 4:30 pm. We have about 25-30 people getting together tonight, all softball peeps. LOL I am sure some libations will be served. :D

Have a great Day all !


Tomorrow look for my new thread.
I have no idea what I will name it yet, but I am sure I'll come up with something.

-- Chi

[joed]

...Tomorrow look for my new thread.
I have no idea what I will name it yet, but I am sure I'll come up with something...

Yeah, that was moved to the back burner with your dad hospitalized. Your 'co-mod' will probably have an idea or two, that is unless he's busy trying to come up with a new one for hibs.

[SV1000]

Hey Chi~

Great times on the Trek, my first new bike was a Trek 460 in 1985. Back then it was 6 gear cogs, a 52/42 and shifters on the down tube. We thought we were so cool with aero brake levers :) About the same time, Look came out with the first clipless pedals. Bikes have changed dramatically in the last 20 years.

The T 1000 is one of the bikes I am looking at now, but then, I have a super sweet and hardly ridden Fisher Aquila in the garage that I need to ride before buying another. I was riding the Aquila somewhat frequently a year ago and the SPD pedals were giving me fits. My knees ached while riding even after backing off the tension. My research led me to the Frogs and I need new shoes anyway. Check 'em out when you get a chance.

SV

[Original Poster]

Joed,
It's funny how life can get so damn hectic and busy. LOL


SV,
Thanks for the info. I will definately check out those frogs when I can.

This is the end of this thread !
I am starting my new one today. :D
While I am not training today, I pretty much have the next 2 months scripted nutritionally and training wise. I am sure you all can't wait to hear about it. LOL


-- Chi