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Well, that was quite a fishing trip! :D

Joking aside, I've been away from the gym for about a month now. Life gets in the way from time to time I guess and mine sure did of late. I'll spare anyone...

Thanks to those who offered constructive responses - much appreciated.

Hi all,

Some of you here know me, some do not - it is what it is. I need a little help from this community to determine my next steps.

I joined this forum in 2005 and have had a variety of...

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Back soon . . . :D

Thanks friend! Here is the update from this morning. No supersets today, mainly because I don't feel the exercises involved lend themselves to it.

Barbell Squat:
Warm up
205 x 8
225 x 8
245 x...

Monday, October 1, 2012

OK, so I've been frustrated lately. I'm not sure why but I feel as though I am tired of doing someone else's workout routine. Be it Wendler or someone's version of 5x5 or...

They feel good today Joel - thanks.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Quick update for today:


5-3-1 Barbell Bench Press
Warm-up
190 x 3
215 x 3
245 x 9

Monday, September 24, 2012

Today's workout:

5-3-1 Barbell Squat
Warm-up
205 x 3
230 x 3
260 x 11
Observations: Feet felt better today in the Chuck Taylor's. :D

Friday, September 21, 2012:

All in all I'd rather be at home but here is the skinny on today:

5-3-1 Deadlift
Warm-up
225 x 5
260 x 5
295 x 12
Observations: For some reason I had it in my...

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Quick update for today:


5-3-1 Barbell Bench Press
Warm-up
175 x 5
205 x 5
230 x 12

Back at it after a week away. I am playing with the 5-3-1 again (I know, I know. I can't help it! :) )

5-3-1 Barbell Squat
Warm-up
185 x 5
215 x 3
245 x 11
Observations: I think I need to...

Enjoying a week away from the gym - miss you all! :D

Thursday, September 6, 2012

My baby turns 14 today - OMG!!!

Standing Military Press
105 x 5
115 x 5
125 x 5
135 x 5
145 x 5

Tuesday, September4, 2012

Details from today:

Wide-grip Pulldown:
160 x 8
170 x 8
180 x 8
Observations: Not much to report here. These went fine.

I have soreness and massive amounts of sweating. That can't be a bad thing, can it? :D

And it doesn't cripple me with pain . . . thanks for stopping by Joel! :)

Thursday, August 30, 2012

September is rapidly approaching - Good Grief!

Hammer Strength Iso Shoulder Press:
80 (per side) x 8
90 (per side) x 8/6
Observations: I've decided to stop with the...

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Second mid-day workout. The primary differences I am seeing between early morning and mid-day are the sweating (greatly increased) and the sweating (greatly increased!)...

OK, back. Thanks for waiting.

I've decided to try a change to working out mid-day rather than 5AM. The reasons are a few but primary among them is that I am struggling to get up and at 'em that...