Let's just call it "Kimsquit" - Page 238

bcapprentice · 11-04-2009, 06:48 AM

[QUOTE=kimsquit;405627641]absolutely not

even if I wanted to, these shoulder joints wouldn't stand the strain.

Speaking of strained joints, I managed to dislocate two ribs last week - where they connect to the vertebrae. See the red circle in the image below for location:

Because they were "underneath" the scapula, they were hell for my Chiro to get back into position - it took three sessions and a buttload of muscle relaxants. I've still got a bigass knot there, but at least the tears aren't streaming down my face anymore

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What's with these injuries? Almost enough to keep folk away!

kimsquit · 11-16-2009, 07:01 PM

thanks for the inquiries folks...was away last week on a personal matter. As it turned out, the time off helps the joints recover a little

today's Chest & Shoulders

Rear Delts on the Pec Deck:
105 x 10 reps
145 x 8
185 x 8
225 x 8

Incline Db Presses (per side):
50 x 10 reps
60 x 8
70 x 8
80 x 8
90 x 8

Seated Machine Shoulder Presses:
200 x 10 reps
200 x 10
200 x 10
200 x 10

ectoBgone · 11-17-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kimsquit

thanks for the inquiries folks...was away last week on a personal matter. As it turned out, the time off helps the joints recover a little

Good to hear. Turns out, time off from your journal didn't affect my appreciation of chest day posts at all.

BTW, since you're back, could I get your input on developing wide, thicker lats? It's an area I would really like to improve over the next year and could use some advice. Thanks Chris.

kimsquit · 11-17-2009, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ecto

could I get your input on developing wide, thicker lats?

Hmmm...I'm a big proponent of heavy as the key to growth. Give my 2007 mass routine for Back Day a shot and see what you think:

Shoulderwidth-grip Pulldowns:
120 x 8 reps (w/u)
150 x 8 (w/u)
180 x 8
220 x 11
220 x 9
220 x 9

Deadlifts (Oly bar weight not included):
90 x 8 reps
140 x 8
180 x 6
230 x 6
270 x 4
270 x 4
270 x 4

Bent over Reverse-grip Rows (Oly bar weight not included):
180 x 8 reps
180 x 8
180 x 8
230 x 8
230 x 8

T-bar Rows:
180 x 8 reps
225 x 4
225 x 4
225 x 4

Reverse-grip Front Lat Pulldowns (per side):
150 x 6 reps
180 x 6
220 x 8
220 x 8

Tifflex · 11-17-2009, 11:23 AM

I'm glad things are good

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kimsquit

Hmmm...I'm a big proponent of heavy as the key to growth. Give my 2007 mass routine for Back Day a shot and see what you think:

Shoulderwidth-grip Pulldowns:
120 x 8 reps (w/u)
150 x 8 (w/u)
180 x 8
220 x 11
220 x 9
220 x 9

Deadlifts (Oly bar weight not included):
90 x 8 reps
140 x 8
180 x 6
230 x 6
270 x 4
270 x 4
270 x 4

Bent over Reverse-grip Rows (Oly bar weight not included):
180 x 8 reps
180 x 8
180 x 8
230 x 8
230 x 8

T-bar Rows:
180 x 8 reps
225 x 4
225 x 4
225 x 4

Reverse-grip Front Lat Pulldowns (per side):
150 x 6 reps
180 x 6
220 x 8
220 x 8

What's the purpose of using a reverse grip?

kimsquit · 11-17-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tifflex

What's the purpose of using a reverse grip?

they're similar to using the v-grip for pulldowns. I find that as long as you're pulling with your lats and not your biceps, you'll feel it really targetting.

give it a shot and let me know what you think

ectoBgone · 11-17-2009, 11:51 AM

Good info. Thanks.

Tifflex · 11-17-2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimsquit

they're similar to using the v-grip for pulldowns. I find that as long as you're pulling with your lats and not your biceps, you'll feel it really targetting.

give it a shot and let me know what you think

Thanks for the explanation. I'll try it and report back.

kimsquit · 11-20-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ectoBgone

Good info. Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiff

Thanks for the explanation. I'll try it and report back

No prob

let me know how it turns out

Yesterday's Back Day (with some Bicep thrown in)

BB Shrugs (oly bar weight not included):
90 x 12 reps
180 x 8
270 x 8
270 x 8
270 x 8
270 x 8

Pull-ups:
bodyweight x 8 reps
bodyweight x 8
bodyweight x 8
bodyweight x 8

Seated V-grip Pulldowns:
150 x 8 reps
150 x 8
150 x 8
150 x 8

Standing preload ez curls:
50 x 8 reps
60 x 8
70 x 8
80 x 8
80 x 8

ectoBgone · 11-21-2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimsquit

No prob

let me know how it turns out

I'm just starting a 5x5 so it will be a little while yet, but as soon as I get back into a split routine I'll definitely take a crack at it. Most of those already constitute some of my favorites, the only exception being that I have never done reverse grip anything for my back. I did a few trial reps after you mentioned them and I can definitely feel how it would work them with a focused ROM so I'm eager to try it.

kimsquit · 11-23-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ectoBgone

I'm just starting a 5x5 so it will be a little while yet, but as soon as I get back into a split routine I'll definitely take a crack at it. Most of those already constitute some of my favorites, the only exception being that I have never done reverse grip anything for my back. I did a few trial reps after you mentioned them and I can definitely feel how it would work them with a focused ROM so I'm eager to try it.

good stuff! *thumb's up.jpg*

today's Chest & Shoulders (with a little tricep)

I'm in smalltown BC this week and the local gym is limited

Rear Delts Db flyes (per side):
25 x 10 reps
25 x 10
25 x 10
225 x 8

Incline Db Presses (per side):
50 x 10 reps
60 x 8
70 x 8
80 x 8
90 x 8
100 x 8

Incline Db flyes (per side):
30 x 10 reps
40 x 10
40 x 10
40 x 10

Standing Db shoulder flyes (per side):
25 x 10 reps
35 x 10
35 x 10
35 x 10

2-hand Underhand Cable Tricep Pulldowns:
100 x 10 reps
130 x 8
160 x 10
160 x 10
160 x 10

Bodyweight Dips:
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps

Tifflex · 11-24-2009, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimsquit

good stuff! *thumb's up.jpg*

today's Chest & Shoulders (with a little tricep)

I'm in smalltown BC this week and the local gym is limited

Rear Delts Db flyes (per side):
25 x 10 reps
25 x 10
25 x 10
225 x 8

Incline Db Presses (per side):
50 x 10 reps
60 x 8
70 x 8
80 x 8
90 x 8
100 x 8

Incline Db flyes (per side):
30 x 10 reps
40 x 10
40 x 10
40 x 10

Standing Db shoulder flyes (per side):
25 x 10 reps
35 x 10
35 x 10
35 x 10

2-hand Underhand Cable Tricep Pulldowns:
100 x 10 reps
130 x 8
160 x 10
160 x 10
160 x 10

Bodyweight Dips:
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps

Good job Chris

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jtroster · 11-24-2009, 07:21 AM

I find that training in an unfamiliar gym brings out the creativity.

Athena · 11-25-2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtroster

I find that training in an unfamiliar gym brings out the creativity.

^^ I second that. Sometimes end up breaking out the exercises you'd forgotten about.

Try to stay injury-free, eh darling? It's awfully hard to spelunk when you're injured.

kimsquit · 11-26-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tifflex

Good job Chris

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danke shoen

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtroster

I find that training in an unfamiliar gym brings out the creativity.

definitely!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Athena

Try to stay injury-free, eh darling? It's awfully hard to spelunk when you're injured.

I can think of a few activities that injuries crimp

Today's Back Day (with some Bicep thrown in)

BB Shrugs (oly bar weight not included):
90 x 12 reps
180 x 8
270 x 8
270 x 8
270 x 8
270 x 8

Seated V-grip Rows:
150 x 8 reps
180 x 8
210 x 8
210 x 8
210 x 8
210 x 8

Pull-ups:
bodyweight x 8 reps
bodyweight x 8
bodyweight x 8
bodyweight x 8

Standing preload ez curls:
40 x 10 reps
50 x 8
60 x 8
70 x 8
80 x 8

Athena · 11-27-2009, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimsquit

I can think of a few activities that injuries crimp

I missed you, too!