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[QUOTE=mharrislove;967634913]
[B]Is This Real Life?/WTF? Gym Moment of the Day:[/B]
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LMAO. Awesome.
I remember when my oldest was little I took him to the gyma few times. If I left him in the children's play area he'd just yell across the gym for me the whole time, so I'd let him sit on the floor next to me and count my reps.
He was such a cute kid. He's 22 now. :eek: Dayum I'm old. :o
[QUOTE=mharrislove;966252423]..... Verizon ....
...... Evil Empire.
[/QUOTE]
I can't help but to chuckle when I see these two names together.
I'm probably the happiest Verizon retiree on the planet.
[QUOTE]
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[U]Front squats[/U] (in rack; with belt; no wraps)
bar x 10 wu
135 x 10
185 x 8
225 x 6
275 x 3
305 x 2
315 x 1 --- I was holding the bar so tight, that I experienced a full on left biceps cramp; I held on a finished the rep
225 x 10
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Good work here.
[QUOTE]
You don't see many guys lifting like that around here..."
[/QUOTE]
I've never been there, but I'd bet the house that this guy's quote is dead-on.
[QUOTE=mharrislove;967634913]
[U]Seated laterals SS w/standing BB BNP[/U]
42.5 x 10 / 95 x 10
42.5 x 10 / 95 x 10
[B]42.5 x 10 [/B]/ 95 x 10 [B]--- + 7.5 lbs[/B]
--- when being a gym sluggard pays off; I didn't want to want to walk clear across the gym to get the 40s and the 42s were right there[/QUOTE]
Just chalk it up to "Economy of Motion." ;)
[QUOTE] Turns out that he's the "new owner".... [/QUOTE]
Oh, brother. That phrase attached to a gym just never bodes well.
Good deal on taking your son with you. :)
Awesome workout and congrats on the PR's!
[B]Delts w/calves[/B]
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[IMG]http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/252764597807453136_fuAn5W1p_c.jpg[/IMG]
[size=+3][B]...it was written.[/B][/size]
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[I]warm up:[/I][list][*]standing DB presses, 1 x 15[*]DB squats, 1 x 10[*]DB RDLs, 1 x 10[*]standing DB curls, 1 x 10[*]leg extensions, 1 x 12[*]lying leg curls, 1 x 10[*]pull ups, 1 x 10[*]dips, 1 x 10[*]hyperextensions, 1 x 10[/list]
DELTS/TRAPS/CALVES (Pt. 2...more on that later)
[U]Standing BB OHPs[/U]
bar x 10 wu
95 x 5
135 x 5
160 x 3
[B]185 x 2[/B] --- back to pre-midback FUBAR levels
I could have probably gone up a bit more, but that was hardly the point. I only did two reps because the first rep wasn't up to standards - but it was good to get back to where I belong on these. Much work needs to be done for sure, but I did my job to claw back up a steep hill.
[U]Single-arm DB clean & press[/U]
60 x 5 / 60 x 5
70 x 4 / 70 x 4
[B]75 x 3 / 75 x 3 --- +5 lbs[/B]
[U]Seated laterals SS w/standing BB BNP[/U]
42.5 x 10 / 95 x 10
42.5 x 10 / 95 x 10
[B]42.5 x 10 [/B]/ 95 x 10 [B]--- + 7.5 lbs[/B]
--- when being a gym sluggard pays off; I didn't want to want to walk clear across the gym to get the 40s and the 42s were right there
[U]Behind the back shrugs[/U]
155 x 20
245 x 15
[B]335 x 10[/B] --- back to pre-midback FUBAR levels
[U]Recumbant heel raises SS w/standing cable front raises[/U]
170 x 20 / 30 x 10
190 x 20 / 35 x 10
[B]210 x 15 / 40 x 10[/B]
[U]Seated heel raises SS w/standing cable front raises, pt 2[/U]
2 plates x 20 / 45 x 10
[B]2 plates x 20 / 50 x 10[/B]
2 plates x 20 / 40 x 10
Maybe something was in the water, I don't know... Calf loads were the usual, but reps were up everywhere across all sets. Also, I don't really track PRs on cables, because - well, they're [I]cables[/I]. But still my form was typically breaking at 40, so the working load has been around 35. But today, I just kept adding a plate with each set with no drop off in performance.
[color=crimson][B]The "Take that you lazy bastard!!!" High Frequency Sets[/B] [/color]
[color=crimson][B]____________________________________________[/B] [/color]
[U]Seated machine flyes[/U]
130 x 10
145 x 10
[B]160 x 10[/B]
All flye work with 2 sec holds at peak contraction
[U]Single-arm rear laterals[/U]
65 x 5 wu
75 x 10
90 x 8
[B]100 x 6[/B]
[U]Reverse grip triceps pressdowns[/U]
115 x 10
130 x 10
145 x 10 --- drop set
--> [U]Machine dips[/U]
--- 170 x 12
[color=crimson][B]____________________________________________[/B] [/color]
Nearly a perfect workout. Plenty of energy from beginning to end. No aches or pains worth mentioning. Just a great way to end this week of training. What really has me shaking my head is that [U]this was the 2nd day in a row that I did (or attempted) this workout[/U], so I really didn't see today's performance coming (see the WTF below).
[B]Impressions:[/B]
[img]http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/183943966000261056_qVS2cPB0_c.jpg[/img]
[B]Is This Real Life?/WTF? Gym Moment of the Day:[/B]
[IMG]http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mharrislove/fam/father-son-iron.jpg[/IMG]
I barely have the patience to relay what happened in any type of story format, so these are just the facts:
* The wife was still out of town, and the kid was up early, so I took him along to the mom-and-pop gym...
* Some guy I didn't know came in - clearly someone that worked there - and started with the "40-questions" bit. Turns out that he's the new owner and he didn't recognize me. I show him my gym card, drop some names, but he still says that he doesn't recognize my name from the last gym roster. I tell him that I'm paying [I]somebody[/I] each month and my card is legit, so I don't understand the issue, blah, blah... The guy leaves, then comes back with a new contract - which I refuse to sign. To make a long story short, he is going to recheck the roster and I'm going to bring evidence of payment to help connect the dots. But as you can see, this is a LOT of talking, and not much WORKING OUT. Fuarrrkkk....
* Next thing I know, clients and trainers start to infiltrate the gym basement after I finally rid myself of the accountant/owner. [I]* sigh *[/I] At that point I gather the kid and his stuff and just leave...
[B]* The work (not that it matters)...[/B]
- the usual warm up
- set up the "kiddie circuit"
- Heavy bag: 3 + 5 punch combinations x 3
(I'm no FIM in the ring, but my jab has a lot more snap than earlier in the year; another sign that the shoulder is a LOT better)
[U]Standing BB OHPs[/U]
bar x 10 wu
95 x 5
135 x 5
155 x 5
175 x 4 --- interruption #1
[U]Seated DB presses[/U]
60 x 10
70 x 10
80 x .. --- interruption #2
[U]Seated laterals SS w/standing BB BNP[/U]
35 x 10 / mystery preset BB x 10
35 x 10 / mystery preset BB x 10
... a gaggle of clients + trainers arrive
...end...
[QUOTE=mharrislove;968071113][B]Delts w/calves[/B]
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[IMG]http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/252764597807453136_fuAn5W1p_c.jpg[/IMG]
[size=+3][B]...it was written.[/B][/size]
[/center]
[I]warm up:[/I][list][*]standing DB presses, 1 x 15[*]DB squats, 1 x 10[*]DB RDLs, 1 x 10[*]standing DB curls, 1 x 10[*]leg extensions, 1 x 12[*]lying leg curls, 1 x 10[*]pull ups, 1 x 10[*]dips, 1 x 10[*]hyperextensions, 1 x 10[/list]
DELTS/TRAPS/CALVES (Pt. 2...more on that later)
[U]Standing BB OHPs[/U]
bar x 10 wu
95 x 5
135 x 5
160 x 3
[B]185 x 2[/B] --- back to pre-midback FUBAR levels
I could have probably gone up a bit more, but that was hardly the point. I only did two reps because the first rep wasn't up to standards - but it was good to get back to where I belong on these. Much work needs to be done for sure, but I did my job to claw back up a steep hill.
[U]Single-arm DB clean & press[/U]
60 x 5 / 60 x 5
70 x 4 / 70 x 4
[B]75 x 3 / 75 x 3 --- +5 lbs[/B]
[U]Seated laterals SS w/standing BB BNP[/U]
42.5 x 10 / 95 x 10
42.5 x 10 / 95 x 10
[B]42.5 x 10 [/B]/ 95 x 10 [B]--- + 7.5 lbs[/B]
--- when being a gym sluggard pays off; I didn't want to want to walk clear across the gym to get the 40s and the 42s were right there
[U]Behind the back shrugs[/U]
155 x 20
245 x 15
[B]335 x 10[/B] --- back to pre-midback FUBAR levels
[U]Recumbant heel raises SS w/standing cable front raises[/U]
170 x 20 / 30 x 10
190 x 20 / 35 x 10
[B]210 x 15 / 40 x 10[/B]
[U]Seated heel raises SS w/standing cable front raises, pt 2[/U]
2 plates x 20 / 45 x 10
[B]2 plates x 20 / 50 x 10[/B]
2 plates x 20 / 40 x 10
Maybe something was in the water, I don't know... Calf loads were the usual, but reps were up everywhere across all sets. Also, I don't really track PRs on cables, because - well, they're [I]cables[/I]. But still my form was typically breaking at 40, so the working load has been around 35. But today, I just kept adding a plate with each set with no drop off in performance.
[color=crimson][B]The "Take that you lazy bastard!!!" High Frequency Sets[/B] [/color]
[color=crimson][B]____________________________________________[/B] [/color]
[U]Seated machine flyes[/U]
130 x 10
145 x 10
[B]160 x 10[/B]
All flye work with 2 sec holds at peak contraction
[U]Single-arm rear laterals[/U]
65 x 5 wu
75 x 10
90 x 8
[B]100 x 6[/B]
[U]Reverse grip triceps pressdowns[/U]
115 x 10
130 x 10
145 x 10 --- drop set
--> [U]Machine dips[/U]
--- 170 x 12
[color=crimson][B]____________________________________________[/B] [/color]
Nearly a perfect workout. Plenty of energy from beginning to end. No aches or pains worth mentioning. Just a great way to end this week of training. What really has me shaking my head is that [U]this was the 2nd day in a row that I did (or attempted) this workout[/U], so I really didn't see today's performance coming (see the WTF below).
[B]Impressions:[/B]
[img]http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/183943966000261056_qVS2cPB0_c.jpg[/img]
[B]Is This Real Life?/WTF? Gym Moment of the Day:[/B]
[IMG]http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mharrislove/fam/father-son-iron.jpg[/IMG]
I barely have the patience to relay what happened in any type of story format, so these are just the facts:
* The wife was still out of town, and the kid was up early, so I took him along to the mom-and-pop gym...
* Some guy I didn't know came in - clearly someone that worked there - and started with the "40-questions" bit. Turns out that he's the new owner and he didn't recognize me. I show him my gym card, drop some names, but he still says that he doesn't recognize my name from the last gym roster. I tell him that I'm paying [I]somebody[/I] each month and my card is legit, so I don't understand the issue, blah, blah... The guy leaves, then comes back with a new contract - which I refuse to sign. To make a long story short, he is going to recheck the roster and I'm going to bring evidence of payment to help connect the dots. But as you can see, this is a LOT of talking, and not much WORKING OUT. Fuarrrkkk....
* Next thing I know, clients and trainers start to infiltrate the gym basement after I finally rid myself of the accountant/owner. [I]* sigh *[/I] At that point I gather the kid and his stuff and just leave...
[B]* The work (not that it matters)...[/B]
- the usual warm up
- set up the "kiddie circuit"
- Heavy bag: 3 + 5 punch combinations x 3
(I'm no FIM in the ring, but my jab has a lot more snap than earlier in the year; another sign that the shoulder is a LOT better)
[U]Standing BB OHPs[/U]
bar x 10 wu
95 x 5
135 x 5
155 x 5
175 x 4 --- interruption #1
[U]Seated DB presses[/U]
60 x 10
70 x 10
80 x .. --- interruption #2
[U]Seated laterals SS w/standing BB BNP[/U]
35 x 10 / mystery preset BB x 10
35 x 10 / mystery preset BB x 10
... a gaggle of clients + trainers arrive
...end...[/QUOTE]
Nice session man! Cute kid. If you get him on a program when he is 10-12, he should be able to whoop daddy easily at 18.
[QUOTE=Stncldsnake;967843533]Awesome workout and congrats on the PR's![/QUOTE]
Thanks, man!
QUOTE=Payton1221;967806513]A less honest journaler would have gotten the 40's and then write "Farmers Walks superset with seated laterals":D[/QUOTE]
LMAO...that's good material, man!
[QUOTE=-=FLEX=-;967810443]If I left him in the children's play area he'd just yell across the gym for me the whole time...[/quote]
Oh, man...I can see that whole scene play out!
[quote]He was such a cute kid. He's 22 now. :eek: Dayum I'm old. :o[/QUOTE]
It's to imagine my kid old enough to just sit and count reps, let alone be able to spot on a lift. But we both know that that day will sneak up on my quickly.
[QUOTE=ironwill2008;967832203]I can't help but to chuckle when I see these two names together.
I'm probably the happiest Verizon retiree on the planet. [/quote]
I hear ya'. The Verizon space is just where the Evil Empire rents out the space for that particular outpost - the true seat of evil resides elsewhere.
[quote]Good work here.[/quote]
Thanks, Bill
[quote]I've never been there, but I'd bet the house that this guy's quote is dead-on.[/quote]
You know it...
[quote]Just chalk it up to "Economy of Motion." ;) [/quote]
I like the way that you think.
[quote]Oh, brother. That phrase attached to a gym just never bodes well.[/quote]
Exactly, I'm concerned...
[quote]Good deal on taking your son with you. :)[/QUOTE]
Yeah, it still verges on a fiasco, but they're sponges at this stage - the role model stuff will stick in time. He'll have a cultivated curiosity about training, and down the road, something in the back of his mind will tell him when the training around him "doesn't look right."
Thanks for the shout out brother. And, as you know, whole-heartedly approve of the bag work.
The rest of the work has been your usual awesome sessions my friend. Well done, as always, with tremendous pics that are beyond spot-on.
As for the pic (and time) with the little one...outstanding.
As for the most recent cluster-f*ck with the jacka*s "new owner"...[i]sigh.[/i]
As a bit of a digression, a new arrival recently was placed in my mailbox which I've been playing the hell out of. It dawned on me that you would appreciate it as well my brother.
[img]http://www.dustygroove.com/images/products/r/rongetzfoun_brooklynb_101b.jpg[/img]
It took me a while to track down and acquire this one, but sweet mother, how worth the time and effort it was.
[youtube]DnfiG3dOKvo[/youtube]
[youtube]sX83M1rrsV4[/youtube]
Enjoy brother. By the way, I've posted stuff from him from time to time in my own journal, but [i]anything[/i] by Gregory Porter is amazing. He's got a few releases of his own out, with "Be Good" being absolutely mind-blowing. Very much worth putting on the short list my friend.
Hope all is well.
[B]Hams and Back[/B]
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[size=+3]...under pressure...[/size]
[/center]
Not a lot of time...just a quick, light workout to keep what I've got.
[I]warm up:[/I][list][*]standing DB presses, 1 x 15[*]DB squats, 1 x 10[*]DB RDLs, 1 x 10[*]standing DB curls, 1 x 10[*]pull ups, 1 x 10[*]dips, 1 x 10[*]hyperextensions, 1 x 10[*]knee extensions, 1 x 15[*]lying leg curls, 1 x 12[/list]
HAMS
[U]Sumo deads[/U] (from platform; belt; Vgrips on top sets)
[B]----------- using red bands, 2 points of contact (wide), very high tension [/B]
135 - 235 x 5
225 - 325 x 5
315 - 415 x 5
315 - 415 x 5
[U]Gym Experiment: Back squats[/U] - (learning the low bar variant)
bar x 5
135 x 5
225 x 5
315 x 5
350 x 4
[U]Lying leg curls[/U] (stack weight)
140 x 15
130 x 12
120 x 10
[U]Standing leg curls[/U] (stack weight)
70 x 10
70 x 10
70 x 10
[U]Standard deads --> Bentover BB rows[/U] (all done with a dead stop for each rep)
[B]----------- using red bands, 2 points of contact (standard width), high tension [/B]
185 - 275 x 5
185 - 275 x 5
185 - 275 x 5
[U]Seated high cable row[/U] (using lat pulldown attachment)
140 x 10
160 x 10
160 x 10
[color=crimson][B]The "Take that you lazy bastard!!!" High Frequency Sets[/B] [/color]
[color=crimson][B]_____________________________________________[/B] [/color]
[U]Seated machine flyes[/u]
130 x 10
145 x 10
160 x 10
2 sec holds on all reps
[U]Machine Preacher curls[/u] -no rest
80 x 10
--> 95 x 10
---> 110 x 7
----> 95 x 6
-----> 80 x 5
[color=crimson][B]_____________________________________________[/B] [/color]
Back in the "journal when I can mode"; I hope to be around this weekend to catch up...
[B]Impressions:[/B]
[IMG]http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mharrislove/misc/xercise-motivation-1.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=llahhsoj;968073293]Nice session man! Cute kid. If you get him on a program when he is 10-12, he should be able to whoop daddy easily at 18.[/QUOTE]
He's on pace to taller than both mom or dad, so I don't doubt your glimpse of the future.
[QUOTE=FlaIronMind;968539753]Thanks for the shout out brother. And, as you know, whole-heartedly approve of the bag work.
The rest of the work has been your usual awesome sessions my friend. Well done, as always, with tremendous pics that are beyond spot-on.
As for the pic (and time) with the little one...outstanding.
As for the most recent cluster-f*ck with the jacka*s "new owner"...[i]sigh.[/i][/QUOTE]
Thanks for the props on the pics and the work. Yeah, the bag work felt good, I may need to step it up a bit on that front (and give the treadmill a break).
And, yes, the gym owner thing was unfortunate - we'll see how that pans out...
[QUOTE=FlaIronMind;969543143]As a bit of a digression, a new arrival recently was placed in my mailbox which I've been playing the hell out of. It dawned on me that you would appreciate it as well my brother.
[img]http://www.dustygroove.com/images/products/r/rongetzfoun_brooklynb_101b.jpg[/img]
[/QUOTE]
That is a sweet find, man. I am thoroughly enjoying those tunes as we speak. I really, really, appreciate the heads up - I may be on a search of my own this weekend!
Short and sweet. Got all the necessaries in.
Hope time finds you soon!
[QUOTE=mharrislove;969622943][U]Gym Experiment: Back squats[/U] - (learning the low bar variant)
315 x 5
350 x 4[/QUOTE]
Looking beastly in here! How does this compare with your more recent high bar #'s?
Great session MH!! I like how you said you kept it light...best joke I heard all week, you killed it again bro!
[QUOTE=mharrislove;969626833]That is a sweet find, man. I am thoroughly enjoying those tunes as we speak. I really, really, appreciate the heads up - I may be on a search of my own this weekend![/QUOTE]
I figured you would brother.
Also, if you're out and about looking in one of those stores that you and I would often be found in, if you come across either of the following, grab 'em. Immediately. ;)
[img]http://c3.cduniverse.ws/resized/250x500/music/370/7864370.jpg[/img]
[img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4178uP3ktdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg[/img]
How did the low-bar squats feel?
Passing by. Keeping you guys in my prayers brother. Stay safe.
[QUOTE=mharrislove;969622943]
[B]Impressions:[/B]
[IMG]http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx71/mharrislove/misc/xercise-motivation-1.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
I know ^^^^ that feel, bro.
Heroic stuff in here. Nice work!
Sucks about the new gym owner. How would he not recognize a giant like you. Damn.
Anyway nice training sessions going on inhere. Good to see you back at it. What sticks out most is the 350 back squats. Looks like its holding up ok.
I don't understand how waving THE gym card is not enough? Would love to know how many people REALLY sneak into gyms to workout? I hope he apologizes to you and for wasting your time.
Love the pic! He will treasure that moment and carry it around in his wallet ..that pays for his gym membership ;)
Great work MHL! Am also interested to hear of your low bar Back Squats experiment.
How do you rate standing leg curls against sitting? Just curious because I don't like the machine I'm using, prefer the Lying down one(don't have in this gym) but haven't tried standing - we have a glute/hip machine.
[B]Whole Body[/B]
* Hurricane Pre-emptive Strike *
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[IMG]http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/211035932509506995_UOEjd99c_c.jpg[/IMG]
[size=+3][B]Heavy Weather[/B][/size]
[/center]
[I]warm up:[/I][list][*]standing DB presses, 1 x 15[*]DB squats, 1 x 10[*]DB RDLs, 1 x 10[*]standing DB curls, 1 x 10[*]leg extensions, 1 x 20[*]lying leg curls, 1 x 10[*]pull ups, 1 x 10[*]dips, 1 x 10[*]hyperextensions, 1 x 10[/list]
DELTS
[U]Standing BB OHPs[/U]
bar x 10 wu
105 x 5
135 x 5
150 x 5
170 x 4
[U]Single-arm DB clean & press[/U]
60 x 5 / 60 x 5
70 x 4 / 70 x 4
75 x 3 / 75 x 3
[U]Seated laterals SS w/standing BB BNP[/U]
42.5 x 10 / 95 x 10
42.5 x 10 / 95 x 10
42.5 x 10 / 95 x 8
I paid more attention to body parts late in the typical split routine cycle since I'm not sure when I'll be able to get to a real gym over the next few days.
QUADS/HAMS
[U]Gym Experiment - low bar squats[/U]
135 x 5
225 x 5
315 x 5
350 x 4
[U]Adapted leg press using hip sled[/U]
330 x 15
330 x 15
330 x 15
...supersetted with...
[U]Lying leg curls[/U]
140 x 15
140 x 12
140 x 10
[U]DB RDLs[/U]
70 x 10
85 x 8
100 x 6
CHEST (and Rear Delts, too)
[U]Bench press[/U] - shoulder rehab phase III (no training wheels/bands today...)
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 5
255 x 5
275 x 3
The shoulder is rusty, but okay - no pain to report...
[U]Seated machine flyes[/U]
130 x 10
145 x 10
145 x 10
All flye work with 2 sec holds at peak contraction
...supersetted with...
[U]Seated machine rear laterals[/U]
115 x 10
115 x 10
115 x 10
BICEPS/FOREARMS
[U]Reverse curls[/U]
70 x 10
80 x 8
90 x 6
...supersetted with...
[U]Straight BB curls[/U] (with pre-set weights; short bar)
80 x 10
90 x 8
105 x 6
[B]Impressions:[/B]
Damn, that felt good. I actually got a bit nauseous towards the end and refunded a bit in the car, but it sounds worse than it was - it was no big deal, and I felt good about the work that got logged in today.
I finished up the workout, and then headed to the office to handle some last minute items before rushing home to tend to more storm prep and tend to a sick kid.
Perspective is everything.
[B]-----------------
To all of my Iron Brethren on the East Coast - please stay safe over the next several days during the storm and its aftermath.[/B]
I hear about people stocking up on food, but not on workouts.
Good job. :D
Stay safe!!
Nice work as usual. How do you like Low bar squats? What is an adapted leg press using hip sled? I do my Leg Press on a Smith Machine.
[QUOTE=Boomer29;969637683]Short and sweet. Got all the necessaries in.
Hope time finds you soon![/QUOTE]
Thanks Boom; this weather has a way of making you find time where none existed before...priorities, right?
[QUOTE=Stncldsnake;969830493]Great session MH!! I like how you said you kept it light...best joke I heard all week, you killed it again bro![/QUOTE]
Ha! I guess that I'm not rusted out just yet.
[QUOTE=FlaIronMind;969859243]I figured you would brother.
Also, if you're out and about looking in one of those stores that you and I would often be found in, if you come across either of the following, grab 'em. Immediately. ;)
[img]http://c3.cduniverse.ws/resized/250x500/music/370/7864370.jpg[img]
[img]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4178uP3ktdL._SL500_AA280_.jpg[img][/QUOTE]
Most def...they are on the review list.
[QUOTE=Payton1221;969799673]Looking beastly in here! How does this compare with your more recent high bar #'s?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=-=FLEX=-;969870003]How did the low-bar squats feel?[/QUOTE]
Well, the whole thing reminds me of my kid in school. He's good in language in general, but he's learning a foreign language and his standard English at the same time. As a result, kids tend to slow down in their English progress in the beginning, but end up ahead of the game down the road (or that's the idea, anyway).
It seems to be the same deal with the low bar squats. They're kinda' an 'add on' exercise right now, and I think that I would need to really spend more time on them to really ramp up things to the previous levels in the near term. As far as how they feel right now, I am surprised that my low back has been in check so far. That may change if I get back to the 400s, but that won't be in the cards for a while.
But even at the current modest weight, the posterior chain is getting just the work that it needs (especially since that doesn't happen with front squats.)
[QUOTE=FlaIronMind;970514333]Passing by. Keeping you guys in my prayers brother. Stay safe.[/QUOTE]
Thanks - will be cashing 'em in around 5 PM tonight.
[QUOTE=ironwill2008;970679453]I know ^^^^ that feel, bro.[/QUOTE]
Ah, the Brotherhood comes through again...
[QUOTE=cmoore;970776973]Heroic stuff in here. Nice work![/QUOTE]
Hey, Cmoore - you know a thing or two about that type of work!
[QUOTE=Raigs;970792023]Sucks about the new gym owner. How would he not recognize a giant like you. Damn.
Anyway nice training sessions going on inhere. Good to see you back at it. What sticks out most is the 350 back squats. Looks like its holding up ok.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, they're holding up well - especially in comparison to the outta' shape gym owner.
[QUOTE=Lou1se;971039913]I don't understand how waving THE gym card is not enough? Would love to know how many people REALLY sneak into gyms to workout? I hope he apologizes to you and for wasting your time.
Love the pic! He will treasure that moment and carry it around in his wallet ..that pays for his gym membership ;)
Great work MHL! Am also interested to hear of your low bar Back Squats experiment.
How do you rate standing leg curls against sitting? Just curious because I don't like the machine I'm using, prefer the Lying down one(don't have in this gym) but haven't tried standing - we have a glute/hip machine.[/QUOTE]
Hey, Ms. L! the standing option is mostly just a change up for me in comparison to the lying variety; it also allows me to place more emphasis on the weaker leg in straightforward manner.
To me, the movement only differs if the machine causes greater hip flexion position; my take on the seated versus the lying variety (since it speaks to hip positioning) is here:
[url]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=127100803&p=578900961&viewfull=1#post578900961[/url]
Keeping your family in prayer for safety. Good work with the iron too :)
Thanks for the info. I have one other gripe with the seated Life Fitness leg curl machine and that is even if I adjust the back support part of the seat forward...little legs :rolleyes: my back is not supported at all. Meh, yeah I hate this thing lol
Nice workout BTW despite the nausea :)
From across the waters, we have been watching the terrible scenes from this storm, poor NJ!! Also hoping everyone here and their loved ones are safe!
Passing by. Hope all is safe and well brother.
[QUOTE=mharrislove;971177353]Perspective is everything.[/QUOTE]
QFT.
If all you see is crap then chances are you have your head up your butt.
Not only do I appreciate the lifting but the life lessons. Thanks.
[QUOTE=FlaIronMind;972878493]Passing by. Hope all is safe and well brother.[/QUOTE]me too.
S'up, MH.
Get through the storm okay?