My first log-dymethazine - Page 9

uphillclimb · 03-16-2009, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeRAnderson

ahh we got a small gym chain here in jersey called WOW thats why i ask.

They're all over....does the acronym stand for Work out World too?

HiddenUpNorth · 03-16-2009, 02:49 PM

How did the inclines go for you today?

uphillclimb · 03-16-2009, 02:56 PM

Incline Barbell
135x12
185x10
205x7 PR
205x5

Flat (I SUCK!!)
205x4 (ready to throw the phucking 20lb dumbell through the mirrors!)
185x8
185x7
135x22 (PR for a burnout set...next week we up the burnout weight)

Incline Flies
40x12
45x10
50x8

Lower cable flies
40x10
30x20
40x12

19 dips (nice burn)
Biceps-ran out of time and wasn't able to do my normal 16 sets.
Dumbells
30x15 standing each side
40x9
40x7
35x10

Single hammer to opposite shoulder
30x18
35x13

Hammer curls
25x23
Disappointed in the numbers....not thrilled but I looked big after and during the workout. I'm not in the mood right now and I'm in the weeds at work.
Until later.......I'll be on and off the site for the remainder of the day.
Hope everyone's having a better day.
Later.

uphillclimb · 03-16-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HiddenUpNorth

How did the inclines go for you today?

PR for 2 sets....but I'm not happy overall with the numbers.

Bad mood today.

jrem1978 · 03-16-2009, 03:28 PM

[QUOTE=uphillclimb;299562411]Chest and Bi's

Incline BarBell press
205x4
205x3 (man was I pissed)

Flat (very weak overall and a focus point moving forward)
185x8
185x6

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Originally Posted by uphillclimb

Incline Barbell
205x7 PR
205x5

Flat (I SUCK!!)
205x4 (ready to throw the phucking 20lb dumbell through the mirrors!)
185x8
185x7

If you look at this work out versus last week, you should be happy with it. You were DEFINATELY stronger this week as opposed to last. The numbers are good but you and I know that you were MUCH stronger this week. Stay focused...nice job today!

DiMattia43 · 03-16-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by uphillclimb

YO, that's beast weight....good luck

i got 305 up today for one rep, pretty easy...

315, well...... maybe next week....

or_yourlivingtodie · 03-16-2009, 03:37 PM

i bee lurkin

uphillclimb · 03-16-2009, 03:42 PM

[QUOTE=jrem1978;302775001]

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Originally Posted by uphillclimb

Chest and Bi's

Incline BarBell press
205x4
205x3 (man was I pissed)

Flat (very weak overall and a focus point moving forward)
185x8
185x6

If you look at this work out versus last week, you should be happy with it. You were DEFINATELY stronger this week as opposed to last. The numbers are good but you and I know that you were MUCH stronger this week. Stay focused...nice job today!

Thanks bro....and you know that I set my expectations high.

Thanks for your incessant support....it means a lot.

plaskowski2002 · 03-16-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by uphillclimb

Incline Barbell
135x12
185x10
205x7 PR
205x5

Flat (I SUCK!!)
205x4 (ready to throw the phucking 20lb dumbell through the mirrors!)
185x8
185x7
135x22 (PR for a burnout set...next week we up the burnout weight)

Incline Flies
40x12
45x10
50x8

Lower cable flies
40x10
30x20
40x12

19 dips (nice burn)
Biceps-ran out of time and wasn't able to do my normal 16 sets.
Dumbells
30x15 standing each side
40x9
40x7
35x10

Single hammer to opposite shoulder
30x18
35x13

Hammer curls
25x23
Disappointed in the numbers....not thrilled but I looked big after and during the workout. I'm not in the mood right now and I'm in the weeds at work.
Until later.......I'll be on and off the site for the remainder of the day.
Hope everyone's having a better day.
Later.

look bro you had PRs today but thats not enough? your flat was off couse you did inclines first. it will get better. but are you a bodybuilder or a weight lifter? Prs are not going to come every week and i dont care what your on. this workout is nothing to be upset about if you asked me. i would leave the burnout weight where it is untill you hit 30 and then slow down the reps with the same weight and really focus on the squeeze. that should be done last in your workout, after the burn out it makes no sence to do anything else or you could kill the pump. what i do is after my last set for chest, what ever that is that day and the go over and go a butn out set on incline or flat. no you know your my boy but i dont know what your whining about? hope you dont take this the wrong way.

uphillclimb · 03-16-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by plaskowski2002

look bro you had PRs today but thats not enough? your flat was off couse you did inclines first. it will get better. but are you a bodybuilder or a weight lifter? Prs are not going to come every week and i dont care what your on. this workout is nothing to be upset about if you asked me. i would leave the burnout weight where it is untill you hit 30 and then slow down the reps with the same weight and really focus on the squeeze. that should be done last in your workout, after the burn out it makes no sence to do anything else or you could kill the pump. what i do is after my last set for chest, what ever that is that day and the go over and go a butn out set on incline or flat. no you know your my boy but i dont know what your whining about? hope you dont take this the wrong way.

I don't take it the wrong way at all....in fact, between you and Jrem, it's just the kick in the ass that I need.

I'm your boy Paul....work has got me flipping out and I was fixated on hitting a couple numbers that I missed.....many factors are contributing to my frustration today.

I agree on the burnout set though....and they are done rather slowly.

Jrem even said that my face looked swollen today....

plaskowski2002 · 03-16-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by uphillclimb

I don't take it the wrong way at all....in fact, between you and Jrem, it's just the kick in the ass that I need.

I'm your boy Paul....work has got me flipping out and I was fixated on hitting a couple numbers that I missed.....many factors are contributing to my frustration today.

I agree on the burnout set though....and they are done rather slowly.

Jrem even said that my face looked swollen today....

im glad we are cool. they dont have to be slow all the time. i normally repem out kind of fast in a 3 quarter movement. i just thought you could do a slower set one you get to 30 reps to really test your self. i do that from time to time with a slowere negative the explode up like how i do alot of my chest movements. the slower negative is what makes you grow more than the positive part.

uphillclimb · 03-16-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by plaskowski2002

im glad we are cool. they dont have to be slow all the time. i normally repem out kind of fast in a 3 quarter movement. i just thought you could do a slower set one you get to 30 reps to really test your self. i do that from time to time with a slowere negative the explode up like how i do alot of my chest movements. the slower negative is what makes you grow more than the positive part.

Of course we're cool....you (with Jrem as the only exception) are supposed to call me out when I'm acting like a bitch above anyone that I know here.

....just not the best mental day.

My boss is out and I'm taking on his work (managing 12 salesman) and my own work at the same time....not enough time in the day today (as you noticed, my bicep workout was cut short also).

Running in quick sand....but yes, I'm happy to have done 2 sets better than last week..

Legs tomorrow but the knee is sore where the ACL is....we'll see how I wake up.

plaskowski2002 · 03-16-2009, 04:27 PM

if you really want to take your intensity up do rest pause sets every once in awhile with a spotter of course. there are tons of things like that to help with your lifts and stregnth. i see no body has done a light to moderate workout yet? focusing on squeeze. you make the weight heavy. the yong bucks might not be into that but they will in time. you cant train the same way all the time. you have to constantly swith thing up. next week try lower middle upper for your chest perhaps. in that order. or lower upper middle etc. keep the muscles confused, dont let them adapt.

or_yourlivingtodie · 03-16-2009, 04:29 PM

dude

talk to vaughn about grabbing some 35lb dumbells and doing flies...

last time i did chest with him i was sore for a week and a half....it was nuts

uphillclimb · 03-16-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by or_yourlivingtodie

dude

talk to vaughn about grabbing some 35lb dumbells and doing flies...

last time i did chest with him i was sore for a week and a half....it was nuts

I don't think that he's ever responded to me....but ya, my flies are slower and wider moreso than I typically see from others in the gym.

or_yourlivingtodie · 03-16-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by uphillclimb

I don't think that he's ever responded to me....but ya, my flies are slower and wider moreso than I typically see from others in the gym.

well ive done a few different ones with vaughn...

i did real light weight, wider fly, and a 4 second squeeze and slow negative..

and then one night we took HEAVY weights *i usually do flies with 55, he handed me 85's* and then did a closer fly, and a 4 second squeeze, ive never felt so much pain

plaskowski2002 · 03-16-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by uphillclimb

I don't think that he's ever responded to me....but ya, my flies are slower and wider moreso than I typically see from others in the gym.

be careful of them shoulders. when i do flyies they are kindof a fly press with a big squeeze.

plaskowski2002 · 03-16-2009, 04:37 PM

oh and by the way uphill i hope your day gets better. maybe get some lovin at home because before to long your going to be a worthless tool.

eatsle3plift · 03-16-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by plaskowski2002

oh and by the way uphill i hope your day gets better. maybe get some lovin at home because before to long your going to be a worthless tool.

hahaha if you are referring to being shut down paul - day 18 and i can still stand tall, i don't think he has much to worry about

plaskowski2002 · 03-16-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by eatsle3plift

hahaha if you are referring to being shut down paul - day 18 and i can still stand tall, i don't think he has much to worry about

yea i know both of you are full of wood. i was refering to his next cycle.

eatsle3plift · 03-16-2009, 04:49 PM

I also want to comment on a few things.

First- Great workout today Uphill. I know the feeling of getting numbers in your head and getting frustrated when you don't hit them. Try not to play a numbers game though. Being a bodybuilder, it's all about the pump. As far as flat bench goes, today gave you a good idea of where you need to start with weight after doing inclines, so now you are better prepared for the next workout. All in all it looks like you lifted like a beast today, and as long as you left the gym swollen then you're in great shape.

Second- I think pause reps are an excellent method of "burning out" without actually burning yourself out. If after benching you do a final set of pause reps, it just allows more blood into the muscle and gives an insane pump without actually exhausting the muscle to the point where the rest of the workout becomes difficult. I agree with Paul that if you are going to do a legit burnout of 30 reps, save it for the very end of the workout and get as much pump out of it as possible.

Third- Speaking of burnouts, I also don't really believe in doing burnouts every workout. In fact, I may only throw a burnout or a set of pause reps in once a month for any certain muscle group. I find myself doing about 14 sets per muscle group on average, and sometimes afterward a burnout pushes overtraining. I usually save burnouts for the days where I feel my endurance can go forever, or just the opposite, on days when I just can't seem to get a sufficient pump.

Fourth- Sorry for going off on a tangent haha, just giving my two cents trying to be helpful

plaskowski2002 · 03-16-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by eatsle3plift

I also want to comment on a few things.

First- Great workout today Uphill. I know the feeling of getting numbers in your head and getting frustrated when you don't hit them. Try not to play a numbers game though. Being a bodybuilder, it's all about the pump. As far as flat bench goes, today gave you a good idea of where you need to start with weight after doing inclines, so now you are better prepared for the next workout. All in all it looks like you lifted like a beast today, and as long as you left the gym swollen then you're in great shape.

Second- I think pause reps are an excellent method of "burning out" without actually burning yourself out. If after benching you do a final set of pause reps, it just allows more blood into the muscle and gives an insane pump without actually exhausting the muscle to the point where the rest of the workout becomes difficult. I agree with Paul that if you are going to do a legit burnout of 30 reps, save it for the very end of the workout and get as much pump out of it as possible.

Third- Speaking of burnouts, I also don't really believe in doing burnouts every workout. In fact, I may only throw a burnout or a set of pause reps in once a month for any certain muscle group. I find myself doing about 14 sets per muscle group on average, and sometimes afterward a burnout pushes overtraining. I usually save burnouts for the days where I feel my endurance can go forever, or just the opposite, on days when I just can't seem to get a sufficient pump.

Fourth- Sorry for going off on a tangent haha, just giving my two cents trying to be helpful

very nice post brotha.

eatsle3plift · 03-16-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by plaskowski2002

very nice post brotha.

I do what I can

uphillclimb · 03-16-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by eatsle3plift

I also want to comment on a few things.

First- Great workout today Uphill. I know the feeling of getting numbers in your head and getting frustrated when you don't hit them. Try not to play a numbers game though. Being a bodybuilder, it's all about the pump. As far as flat bench goes, today gave you a good idea of where you need to start with weight after doing inclines, so now you are better prepared for the next workout. All in all it looks like you lifted like a beast today, and as long as you left the gym swollen then you're in great shape.

Second- I think pause reps are an excellent method of "burning out" without actually burning yourself out. If after benching you do a final set of pause reps, it just allows more blood into the muscle and gives an insane pump without actually exhausting the muscle to the point where the rest of the workout becomes difficult. I agree with Paul that if you are going to do a legit burnout of 30 reps, save it for the very end of the workout and get as much pump out of it as possible.

Third- Speaking of burnouts, I also don't really believe in doing burnouts every workout. In fact, I may only throw a burnout or a set of pause reps in once a month for any certain muscle group. I find myself doing about 14 sets per muscle group on average, and sometimes afterward a burnout pushes overtraining. I usually save burnouts for the days where I feel my endurance can go forever, or just the opposite, on days when I just can't seem to get a sufficient pump.

Fourth- Sorry for going off on a tangent haha, just giving my two cents trying to be helpful

First of all, great f-in post and I can't wait to rep you for it....just need to show some love to other users first.

Secondly, today sucked all around....you're putting up numbers that I'm aiming for...not obsessed with reaching, but definitely attainable goals. Work affected me and my post wasn't totally accurate because I walked into a ****storm.

Furthermore, I am a believer in burnouts almost daily....... but today (specifically) with the flat bench, it's typically the last push excercise of the day....that's my methodology even if it sucks.

In retrospect, I felt great about the lifts and the workout. My initial goal for March 1st from where I started was 185x8 on incline, this would have made it just over 90 days back in the gym and it was pretty much where I left off (pre-injury) but I was only doing dumbells. Well, I smashed it with a week to go and I threw it around for 10 and could have gotten 14 possibly 15 today if Jrem didn't pull the bar back and keep me in check

Sooooo, throwing 205x7 on incline is something that I am in fact proud of...I'm also pretty satisfied with flats after (even though I had bigger things in mind). The best is yet to come.

Lastly, my wife is pissed because my wedding ring won't fit back on my finger...it's a nice ring but I have to use a substitute in the meantime....

...feeling bigger all around overall....couple more remarks about my size....I love it. I pretend that I don't....but I really do and I think that we all do...

shhhhh!!!

uphillclimb · 03-16-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by plaskowski2002

be careful of them shoulders. when i do flyies they are kindof a fly press with a big squeeze.

I try to turn the heels of my hands inward for that extra squeeze

uphillclimb · 03-16-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by eatsle3plift

hahaha if you are referring to being shut down paul - day 18 and i can still stand tall, i don't think he has much to worry about

Twice/day...with or without my wife....hornier than ever.

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Originally Posted by plaskowski2002

yea i know both of you are full of wood. i was refering to his next cycle.

sus500 on deck....waiting til late summer (maybe early summer, we'll see how pct goes)

plaskowski2002 · 03-16-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by uphillclimb

I try to turn the heels of my hands inward for that extra squeeze

yea like roll your wrist turning your knuckles out.

uphillclimb · 03-16-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by plaskowski2002

yea like roll your wrist turning your knuckles out.

exactly.

plaskowski2002 · 03-16-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by uphillclimb

Twice/day...with or without my wife....hornier than ever.

sus500 on deck....waiting til late summer (maybe early summer, we'll see how pct goes)

we shall see. what do you mean how pct goes. 6 to 8 weeks after pct. when i do my log with all the pics youll change you mind on the late summer stuff? and the stregnth gains are through the roof. so hurry

sorry everyone, i just know its better that dymeth.

eatsle3plift · 03-16-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by plaskowski2002

we shall see. what do you mean how pct goes. 6 to 8 weeks after pct. when i do my log with all the pics youll change you mind on the late summer stuff? and the stregnth gains are through the roof. so hurry

sorry everyone, i just know its better that dymeth.

Better believe I'll be following your log