BigBT's Workout Journal

[emmie]

Hi Brian - Nice that you have 2 gyms to choose from! Workout looks great, and I'll bet it was fun to use some *slightly* different equipment for your usual exercises. I like noting the subtly different feeling in the muscle that comes from making just a small change in position or grip. Oh, and congratulations on the 50# DL increase.

[user464444132bbg]

Great workout, Brian! Your deadlifts are increasing fast. How are they feeling on your back?

[BigBT]

Originally Posted by emmie

Oh, and congratulations on the 50# DL increase.

Thanks, Emma. I almost didn't put the increase because that is the weight I SHOULD be doing. The first week was just a warmup....but I needed to feel good about something yesterday!

Originally Posted by Fitnessfreak8

Great workout, Brian! Your deadlifts are increasing fast. How are they feeling on your back?

The lower back feels great, Debbie. It's the traps that get a bit sore. No complaints, though.

Abs tonight:

Swiss Ball Crunch: 50
Superset (2 circuits)
Raised Leg Crunches: 20
Medicine Ball V twists: 15
Swiss Ball Jack Knife: 15
Leg Raise with Thrust: 15
Medicine Ball Rotations: 15 each side

Followed by thirty minutes on the bike.

Have a great night.

[Hibiscus09]

Very nice! I need to start channeling you when I'm doing abs at the gym.

Sweet dreams!

[orca]

Very nice ab WO. You should be burning after that.

Congrats on the DL increases.

[user464444132bbg]

Nice ab work, Brian!

I asked about the deads because I remember you saying you were hesitant to do them again because of your back.

[Seosaid]

Originally Posted by BigBT

Abs tonight:

Swiss Ball Crunch: 50
Superset (2 circuits)
Raised Leg Crunches: 20
Medicine Ball V twists: 15
Swiss Ball Jack Knife: 15
Leg Raise with Thrust: 15
Medicine Ball Rotations: 15 each side

I'm sure someone's hurting today

Great Job Brian! How's the diet going?

[BigBT]

Originally Posted by Hibiscus09

Very nice! I need to start channeling you when I'm doing abs at the gym.

No need to channel, I'm only 1.5 hours away! A simple invite would do

Originally Posted by orca

Very nice ab WO. You should be burning after that.

Congrats on the DL increases.

Thanks, Orc. I rarely, if ever, get DOMS in my abs. I had them after the first time I tried the v-twists, but since then I've been good to go!

Originally Posted by Fitnessfreak8

I asked about the deads because I remember you saying you were hesitant to do them again because of your back.

I've been hesitant to do them because they are just a pain in the ASS . I think I'm growing to like them now. I've already noticed some strengthening because of them. Don't ever let me push them aside again!

Originally Posted by Seosaid

I'm sure someone's hurting today

Great Job Brian! How's the diet going?

Hiya Josie. Not much pain. I think the diet is going well. I'm trying to keep the fruit and veggie intake up. I may scale back a little bit on the calories just because I don't like the feeling of always feeling full. It makes it tough to eat the next meal. I DO think it is helping to put on some size though. I actually am looking forward to a cut soon. (Not the cardio, mind you..just the results )

[BigBT]

Tonight was legs and shoulder night. My legs really felt good tonight. I didn't push up the weights on my squats, but I did manage to stay low for EACH rep, which was a first. I usually find myself cheating on bit on the last few. Next week I'll be ready for more weight.

Squats:
BW x 10
135 x 10
155 x 10
185 x 10

Seated Leg Press:
180 x 8
230 x 8
230 x 8
280 x 8

Superset:
Single Leg Extensions:
90 x 8
90 x 8
105 x 8
Lying Hamstring Curls:
120 x 8
120 x 8
120 x 8
Another exercise I can push the weights up on

DB Shoulder Press:
30s x 10
60s x 8
65s x 8
70s x 8 +5

Front Plate Raises:
25 x 10
45 x 10
45 x 10
45 x 10

Single Arm Cable Side Lat Raises:
20 x 8
20 x 8
30 x 8
30 x 8

Bent over DB Lateral Raises:
10 x 10
15 x 8
15 x 8
15 x 8

Have a great night.

[dbx]

Nice leg work, Brian. You're like my son when it comes to legs; he can smoke me on leg ext, but not on squats I noticed this with you before. Your leg ext are way out of my league (I realize it matters on machine vs bench...angle etc., but still...), but your squat #s is slightly below. It's really strange to me how these things work sometimes

[Hibiscus09]

Great job on the workout, Brian! We'll have to meet one year at the Clemson/Carolina game. Are you and your sweetie going to this year's? I don't know if we're going to be there for it this year or not. We have reservations for our anniversary at the Grove Park Inn, but if Carolina has a really jam up year we may be motivated to come back home for the game..............

Anyway, if we are at the game we would love to have the two of you (in all your glorious orange) drop by the Cock Palace.

[flywheel99]

Originally Posted by Hibiscus09

Great job on the workout, Brian! We'll have to meet one year at the Clemson/Carolina game. Are you and your sweetie going to this year's? I don't know if we're going to be there for it this year or not. We have reservations for our anniversary at the Grove Park Inn, but if Carolina has a really jam up year we may be motivated to come back home for the game..............

Anyway, if we are at the game we would love to have the two of you (in all your glorious orange) drop by the Cock Palace.

whoa! this sounds like a blast. can i bartend?

[Blacksmith]

Nice leg/shoulder work BT,
Like the single leg extensions
I think next week I'm going to add single leg presses/extensions for isolation.

[Hibiscus09]

Originally Posted by flywheel99

whoa! this sounds like a blast. can i bartend?

certainly!!

[user464444132bbg]

Great workout, Brian! I could not imagine doing those front plate raises with 45#! Nice going!

[emmie]

Originally Posted by BigBT

Tonight was legs and shoulder night. My legs really felt good tonight. I didn't push up the weights on my squats, but I did manage to stay low for EACH rep, which was a first. I usually find myself cheating on bit on the last few. Next week I'll be ready for more weight.

Good job, Brian! It's pretty easy to cheat on those last reps, isn't it.

I wonder if your height helps you in the leg extentions? Of course I don't really know how it would help....... more leverage, maybe? Good numbers, though!

Originally Posted by Hibiscus09

the Cock Palace.

That sounds like a place well worth visiting!

[Seosaid]

Originally Posted by Hibiscus09

Cock Palace.

I'm trying so hard not to say anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing job Brian!!
Great job on staying low for your squats!

[emmie]

Hey Bri - I know what you're going to be doing tomorrow afternoon! Good incentive for me to leave early to beat the congestion in Foxboro...

Hope you have a great weekend!

[BigBT]

Originally Posted by Hibiscus09

Great job on the workout, Brian! We'll have to meet one year at the Clemson/Carolina game. Are you and your sweetie going to this year's? I don't know if we're going to be there for it this year or not. We have reservations for our anniversary at the Grove Park Inn, but if Carolina has a really jam up year we may be motivated to come back home for the game..............

Anyway, if we are at the game we would love to have the two of you (in all your glorious orange) drop by the Cock Palace.

Well there is an invite that makes my day! We probably won't make it to this year's game, however. My wife just switched her schedule to all weekends, so it is definately out for her. It is inevitable that our paths will cross somewhere in the state. I'm sure of it. We will just have to keep our eyes and ears open for that opportunity. Good luck with LSU, Diane. I think you will have your hands full. OMG, I just realized you didn't spell Clemson with a "P". I must ge growing on you!

Originally Posted by dbx

Nice leg work, Brian. You're like my son when it comes to legs; he can smoke me on leg ext, but not on squats I noticed this with you before. Your leg ext are way out of my league (I realize it matters on machine vs bench...angle etc., but still...), but your squat #s is slightly below. It's really strange to me how these things work sometimes

Yeh, I don't understand it either. I played a ton of soccer and skied a lot as a kid. I always remember my quads burning after both of those so maybe the strength is a residual from that. It's a goal to get my hammies and glutes strengthened.

Originally Posted by flywheel99

whoa! this sounds like a blast. can i bartend?

Hmmm...a servant in a Wings jersey. Compelling....

Originally Posted by Blacksmith

Nice leg/shoulder work BT,
Like the single leg extensions
I think next week I'm going to add single leg presses/extensions for isolation.

Thanks, Black. I had to switch to singles because I maxed out with double legs on the machine at our gym. Elise suggested them to me, so I can't take credit for being smart enough to realize I only needed to use one leg!

Originally Posted by Fitnessfreak8

Great workout, Brian! I could not imagine doing those front plate raises with 45#!

They hurt like a bitch, Debbie. I was inspired by Nuke's video where he did 20 of them. I'm near vomitting after 10, so I have a way to go to catch him.

Originally Posted by emmie

I wonder if your height helps you in the leg extentions? Of course I don't really know how it would help....... more leverage, maybe? Good numbers, though!

I'd love to find an exercise that my height gives me an advantage on. It certainly doesn't on bench, squat, deads, etc.

Originally Posted by emmie

That sounds like a place well worth visiting!

You know the invitation is always open for a workout!

Originally Posted by Seosaid

I'm trying so hard not to say anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And your will power is why we adore you

[orca]

Great workout Brian. Way to stay low on those squats. I know it's easy to cheat...so great job. Your leg extensions blow me away!

[BigBT]

Chest and Calf day today. Overall a pretty good workout. I was a little disappointed in the higher weights on the bench. For some reason the weights felt heavier today. It felt like I just couldn't push that last rep. So I did extra....

Bench:
135 x 10
135 x 10
185 x 8
225 x 5
260 x 5
265 x 5
275 x 3
285 x 2
245 x 6
225 x 7

Decline Bench:
185 x 10
225 x 6
235 x 6
245 x 6
I really liked these in this position. I usually do them after inclines, but switched it up today to have more energy.

Pec Deck Flyes:
180 x 8
210 x 8
210 x 8
210 x 8

Seated Hammer Strength Incline Chest Press
90 x 10
180 x 8
180 x 7
180 x 8

Cable 21s
40
50
50

Seated Calf Raises:
90 x 12
90 x 12
90 x 12

Calf Press:
255 x 15
275 x 15
295 x 15

Came home and added 30 mins on the bike. In my mind, I've earned my beer for the evening.

Have a great day.

[user464444132bbg]

Originally Posted by BigBT

They hurt like a bitch, Debbie. I was inspired by Nuke's video where he did 20 of them. I'm near vomitting after 10, so I have a way to go to catch him.

LMAO! Oh vomitting status is just a cool place to be! I really need to do these, I gotta stick them in my shoulder routine this week.

Originally Posted by BigBT

Came home and added 30 mins on the bike. In my mind, I've earned my beer for the evening.

Have a great day.

Enjoy the beer, my friend! You've earned it. Great workout!

[Seosaid]

Originally Posted by BigBT

. So I did extra.... .

ahhh I'm so proud of you!!!!!!

[flywheel99]

Originally Posted by BigBT

Came home and added 30 mins on the bike. In my mind, I've earned my beer for the evening.

how many brews did this workout "earn"?

just comparing notes...

[orca]

That's a whole lot of benching there! Very nice! Great job on the declines....very impressive numbers. Great chest workout!

[Islandtroll]

Nice workouts Brian! Numbers are looking good, keep up the hard work!

[BigBT]

Originally Posted by Fitnessfreak8

LMAO! Oh vomitting status is just a cool place to be! I really need to do these, I gotta stick them in my shoulder routine this week.

I was really apprehensive when I started these because I thought the weights would be too light. It is a whole lot different doing front raises with both arms as opposed to singles...

Originally Posted by Seosaid

ahhh I'm so proud of you!!!!!!

Thanks, Josie. I always appreciate your support

Originally Posted by flywheel99

how many brews did this workout "earn"?

just comparing notes...

Never more than 1, Jon. Just enough to savor.

Originally Posted by orca

That's a whole lot of benching there! Very nice! Great job on the declines....very impressive numbers. Great chest workout!

Thanks, Orc. Those decline numbers will drop like a stone when I move the exercise to the last position.

Originally Posted by Islandtroll

Nice workouts Brian! Numbers are looking good, keep up the hard work!

Thanks, my juggling friend!

[BigBT]

Although I didn't have time to post it last night, I did work out. Arm day yesterday:

EZ Bar Curl:
45 x 10
75 x 8
75 x 8
85 x 8
85 x 8
95 x 6

Incline DB Curl:
20 x 10
35 x 8
35 x 8
40 x 7
40 x 5

Zottman DB Curls:
25 x 8
25 x 8
30 x 8

Hammer Curls:
50 x 8
50 x 8
50 x 8

CGBP:
135 x 10
185 x 8
205 x 8
225 x 6

Skull Crushers:
75 x 8
85 x 8
85 x 8

UH Triceps Press:
70 x 8
70 x 8
80 x 8

The numbers were good during the workout, but I was extremely short of breath. Ragweed came out if force yesterday and wreaked havoc with my sinuses. At least I hope that's what it is. I'd hate to catch a cold right now. Just in case I am Overdosing on vitamin C.

Heading out of town tonight. Will be back on Thursday. Have a great day.

[orca]

Awesome numbers on those curls. One of the days I'm going to give those Zotmans a try. Have a safe trip.

[user464444132bbg]

Great job, Brian! Hammer curls at 50#! Wow, that is awesome. Your curls are impressive as well. You're getting up there with the Zott's as well. I put them back in with my new rotation.