Kevin's joining the challenge

[Fit_After_40]

Great work Kevin! Press weights are looking up all around.

[stayfit2008]

Hey Kev,...lookin solid on the pull exercises,..Good to see the arm is holding up!

[orca]

Originally Posted by erinlee01

As annoying as it is to be the gym spotter, take it as a compliment that they like what you're doing.

Glad to see your strength returning.

Thanks Erin.

Originally Posted by ironwill2008

Good incline work, Kevin.

Here's another one you don't too often see.


Kinda like doing rack pulls!

Luckily I didnt' have to do much work.

Originally Posted by Ctrainer

Decline Bench press!! FTW!!!

Great workout!!! Happy Tuesday!!

Love the declines...great way to finish off a chest workout

Originally Posted by rpaul11

HAHAHA




Nice job Kevin...good curls for having a bad arm.

You in for november?

I got it on my calendar. I have people coming in town that day and have some projects to complete but I should be good to go.

Originally Posted by BergMuscle

Good to see you coming back strong. Straps, when used at the right time, can really help. Keep going big.

Thanks Dan. I like to strap in for all my back work.

Originally Posted by Fit_After_40

Great work Kevin! Press weights are looking up all around.

Thanks

Originally Posted by stayfit2008

Hey Kev,...lookin solid on the pull exercises,..Good to see the arm is holding up!

Things are starting to get back to normal. I need to keep it light on the bi work and some of the shoulder work but the other areas I can really feel it coming back quickly.

[storm1507]

Nice workouts Kevin. Nice to see the arm is holding up.

[orca]

Tuesday's Training

Quads/Hams/Calves

Squats
1 x 10 @ Bar w/u
1 x 10 @ 135 w/u
1 x 5 @ 225 w/u

1 x 8 @ 275
1 x 8 @ 275
1 x 8 @ 275

1 x 6 @ 295
1 x 5 @ 305

Took a page out of Buckspin's journal

Very happy with the depth and squat work overall.

BB hack squats
1 x 8 @ 275
1 x 8 @ 275
1 x 8 @ 275

Haven't done these since my arm issues. Just about tossed my cookies.

Leg Extensions 2 count pause at the top
1 x 8 @ 180 PWO
1 x 8 @ 180
1 x 8 @ 180

good stuff

SLDLs
1 x 8 @ 135 w/u
1 x 8 @ 225
1 x 8 @ 275
1 x 8 @ 275

more cookie issues.

lying leg curls PWO
1 x 8 @ 115
1 x 8 @ 115
1 x 6 @ 115

seated calf raises
1 x 10 @ 180
1 x 10 @ 180
1 x 10 @ 180
nice and slow
super setted these with the leg curls and leg extensions


Excellent training session. Legs were jello and I was good and tired. it was good to have the hacks back in tonight...they really beat up my quads. A good leg workout makes walking up the stairs interesting.

I also apologize for not getting around to others journals....busy busy week so far.

[fitnessman]

Still on for next Wed Kev?

Hope I get a big ol Steelhead to cook for ya'll! Or two.

Two is the limit.

[TheLBM]

That looks like a "cookie" disaster. Strong work on the legs!!!!


ps... cookies are not on the approved pre workout menu. Just thought you should know

[orca]

Originally Posted by fitnessman

Still on for next Wed Kev?

Hope I get a big ol Steelhead to cook for ya'll! Or two.

Two is the limit.

Wednesday, right? I'm good to go. I'll try to leave work a little early

Beers are chillin!

Sharons looking forward to trying some steelhead.

Originally Posted by TheLBM

That looks like a "cookie" disaster. Strong work on the legs!!!!


ps... cookies are not on the approved pre workout menu. Just thought you should know

LOL!

[orca]

Originally Posted by storm1507

Nice workouts Kevin. Nice to see the arm is holding up.

Hey storm. how are you doing? AVI looks great!

[fitnessman]

Originally Posted by orca

Wednesday, right? I'm good to go. I'll try to leave work a little early

Beers are chillin!

Sharons looking forward to trying some steelhead.

Yes Wed. is Vets day.

Need Olive oil, Garlic and Onion....and of course a Steelhead

Jimmy might be with me if okay. You remeber him from camp?

[orca]

Originally Posted by fitnessman

Yes Wed. is Vets day.

Need Olive oil, Garlic and Onion....and of course a Steelhead

Jimmy might be with me if okay. You remeber him from camp?

Yep, That's cool!

I have everything but the Steelhead.

Are you grilling?

[2nd_chance]

Massive leg session Kevin. There's nothing more satifying than a leg workout like that. You gotta be very happy with that.

Arm still holding up?

[fitnessman]

Originally Posted by orca

Yep, That's cool!

I have everything but the Steelhead.

Are you grilling?

The best way I have had it is just pan seared.

Put oil, galic and onion in pan. Cook them until semi soft and oil is well seasoned. Bring oil temp and add salted trout. Cook to about 150 internal temp. Serve over wild rice with lemon.

Hope the wife don't mind me cleaning the fish. Can't get any fresher!

*Watch me not even get a bite, or the river will be blown out*

[erinlee01]

Amazing squats, Kevin!

[storm1507]

Originally Posted by orca

Hey storm. how are you doing? AVI looks great!

I'm doing great...just been extremely busy this time of year. Thanks about the AVI...it was taken around the end of July. I've added a little insulation since then.

[rpaul11]

Originally Posted by fitnessman

The best way I have had it is just pan seared.

Put oil, galic and onion in pan. Cook them until semi soft and oil is well seasoned. Bring oil temp and add salted trout. Cook to about 150 internal temp. Serve over wild rice with lemon.

Hope the wife don't mind me cleaning the fish. Can't get any fresher!

*Watch me not even get a bite, or the river will be blown out*

Fitty. Remind me to give you my recipie for grilled salmon fillets....I'm wanting to try it on steelhead

Kevin...you'r almost at 3 plates for the squats....get at it bro!

[ironwill2008]

Originally Posted by orca

Squats
1 x 10 @ Bar w/u
1 x 10 @ 135 w/u
1 x 5 @ 225 w/u

1 x 8 @ 275
1 x 8 @ 275
1 x 8 @ 275

1 x 6 @ 295
1 x 5 @ 305

Took a page out of Buckspin's journal

Very happy with the depth and squat work overall.

Good work, Kevin.



It's good to see you posting workouts regularly again!

[BuckSpin]

Originally Posted by orca

Squats
1 x 10 @ Bar w/u
1 x 10 @ 135 w/u
1 x 5 @ 225 w/u

1 x 8 @ 275
1 x 8 @ 275
1 x 8 @ 275

1 x 6 @ 295
1 x 5 @ 305

Took a page out of Buckspin's journal Very happy with the depth and squat work overall.

Kewl! I think you will like this 5 set program very much. Its been very good to my quad & overall strength/leg development. So next time you will be doing:

285x8x3
305x?
315x?

As long as you hit your rep counts on the working sets IN GOOD FORM, you just add 10lbs every time. It adds up FAST.

So, how were the last few reps of the working sets?

[orca]

Originally Posted by 2nd_chance

Massive leg session Kevin. There's nothing more satifying than a leg workout like that. You gotta be very happy with that.

Arm still holding up?

Thanks David. The arm is doing pretty good. It got pretty sore this weekend after doing a bunch of yardio but it seems to be holding up pretty good in the gym. I just need to be careful of what I do.

Originally Posted by fitnessman

Hope the wife don't mind me cleaning the fish. Can't get any fresher!

Just as long as she doesn't have to clean them.

Originally Posted by erinlee01

Amazing squats, Kevin!

Thanks Erin. I'm really feeling comfortable with them again.

Originally Posted by rpaul11

Fitty. Remind me to give you my recipie for grilled salmon fillets....I'm wanting to try it on steelhead

Kevin...you'r almost at 3 plates for the squats....get at it bro!

I'll be back there next week.

Originally Posted by ironwill2008

Good work, Kevin.

It's good to see you posting workouts regularly again!

Thanks Bill. My mental aspect has been much better since I'm back to full body.

Originally Posted by BuckSpin

Kewl! I think you will like this 5 set program very much. Its been very good to my quad & overall strength/leg development. So next time you will be doing:

285x8x3
305x?
315x?

As long as you hit your rep counts on the working sets IN GOOD FORM, you just add 10lbs every time. It adds up FAST.

So, how were the last few reps of the working sets?

That's the plan for next week. I've been having some issues with the squat form and it breaking down. I've gotten back to where I feel really comfortable with them and getting nice and deep. the 275 went well...I'm expecting the same for 285 although the last few reps should be tough.

[kimm4]

Hi Kevin, looking impressive as always!!

[ironwill2008]

Originally Posted by orca

My mental aspect has been much better since I'm back to full body.

Funny thing about bodybuilders/weight trainers/people who exercise regularly in general; take away our ability to train, and we're crushed. Joe Average Couch Potato, on the other hand, would be elated to have an excuse not to train. There is a very different mind-set going on here.

[Fit_After_40]

Did someone say cookies??!!


Aww crap, nobody wants those kind of cookies.

Great workout Kevin. That is some strong a$S legs man. Guess all that extra leg time while the wing was repairing added some rubber to them wheels.

[Ctrainer]

Originally Posted by ironwill2008

Funny thing about bodybuilders/weight trainers/people who exercise regularly in general; take away our ability to train, and we're crushed. Joe Average Couch Potato, on the other hand, would be elated to have an excuse not to train. There is a very different mind-set going on here.

QFT!!


Solid Leg Day!!!

[2nd_chance]

Hey Kevin, what's up for training today?

[orca]

Originally Posted by kimm4

Hi Kevin, looking impressive as always!!

Thanks Kimm. Following your lead!

Originally Posted by ironwill2008

Funny thing about bodybuilders/weight trainers/people who exercise regularly in general; take away our ability to train, and we're crushed. Joe Average Couch Potato, on the other hand, would be elated to have an excuse not to train. There is a very different mind-set going on here.

The fact that we work so hard for so long to see yourself out of action...it was just depressing to me. I'm working through it.

Originally Posted by Fit_After_40

Did someone say cookies??!!


Aww crap, nobody wants those kind of cookies.

Great workout Kevin. That is some strong a$S legs man. Guess all that extra leg time while the wing was repairing added some rubber to them wheels.

Very seldom do I get that cookie tossing feeling.

Getting back into thee swing of the sbuats....feling good about em.

Definitely hurting today though.

Originally Posted by Ctrainer

QFT!!


Solid Leg Day!!!

Thanks CT.

Originally Posted by 2nd_chance

Hey Kevin, what's up for training today?

Back day today.

I was hoping to get on to the board today but my work has our surf control all f'd up. Can't get to anything. Hopefully this won't be permanent,

[orca]

Thursday's Training

BB Rows
1 x 10 @ Bar W/U
1 x 10 @ 135 W/U
1 x 5 @ 185 W/U

1 x 8 @ 225
1 x 8 @ 225
1 x 8 @ 225
1 x 5 @ 245
1 x 3 @ 265

Db Rows
1 x 8 @ 105
1 x 8 @ 105
1 x 8 @ 105

these were pretty tough tonight. You get a good huffin and puffin going.

BB shrugs
1 x 10 @ 315
1 x 10 @ 315
1 x 10 @ 315

Hammer Grip Lat Pulldowns
1 x 8 @ 170
1 x 8 @ 170
1 x 8 @ 170

seated cable rows
1 x 8 @ 200
1 x 8 @ 200
1 x 8 @ 200

nice pause at the top....good burn. Straps definitely made a difference, could really feel the squeeze...thanks Todd!

hypers
1 x 8 @ 45
1 x 8 @ 45
1 x 8 @ 45

Cardio - 20 minutes on the ellipitcal - LI

Attempted pullups tonight but they were a no go with the arm.

Nice workout all around. pleased with the BB rows.

As I said in the above post, my work has our surf control all f'd up and I can't get to the forums. No telling when or if they'll ever get it straightened out. If I can't get on tomorrow I'll get around to everyone over the weekend.

Got to go feed the beast and then some family time. Y'all take care.

[2nd_chance]

Dude, I completely forgot how strong your rows are! Out of sight!

[ironwill2008]

Originally Posted by orca

The fact that we work so hard for so long to see yourself out of action...it was just depressing to me. I'm working through it.

Sure it was; you'll get past it though.

Originally Posted by orca

BB Rows
1 x 10 @ Bar W/U
1 x 10 @ 135 W/U
1 x 5 @ 185 W/U

1 x 8 @ 225
1 x 8 @ 225
1 x 8 @ 225
1 x 5 @ 245
1 x 3 @ 265

Db Rows
1 x 8 @ 105
1 x 8 @ 105
1 x 8 @ 105

these were pretty tough tonight. You get a good huffin and puffin going.

You're fortunate you can do these, what with your arm problem. And you're killing them, at that.

Hammer Grip Lat Pulldowns
1 x 8 @ 170
1 x 8 @ 170
1 x 8 @ 170

These too. You're working around the problem pretty well, bud.

[rpaul11]

Originally Posted by orca

The fact that we work so hard for so long to see yourself out of action...it was just depressing to me. I'm working through it.

oh lord do I know what you're saying

nice work today. Sux about the pullups...that said I don't think anything stresses my forearms more than pullups. Have you thought about chins instead?

[Tifflex]

Good workout Kevin!

Congrats on 3x265.