Darren Conroy's Workout Journal

[Swuuu]

I like the post about your father man! Thats a good kind of tough love though

[DarrenConroy]

I like the post about your father man! Thats a good kind of tough love though

Thanks buddy... he's a hard ass for sure.. but it keeps my in check... makes me work hard and stay humble...

[DarrenConroy]

Finally! I don't usually look forward to rest days, but today's is much needed.. My body simply hurts.. I need to recharge... And how will I go about doing this you ask?? The only way I know how... By going to watch Man of Steel!! I have a feeling I'm going to be insanely jealous and puny when it's all over....

[DarrenConroy]

Tonight's workout was one of those workouts that's going to make it extremely difficult to get out of bed tomorrow... I absolutely smashed my traps and delts! I have been waiting for one of these workouts for some time... Although, my training days are usually very good, this particular session was one that I'll remember for some time and I have a feeling it will continue to remind me for the next few days... In the end, it's all about having a goal, a vision, a passion and the need to do whatever it takes to be the best! If you're going to set out to accomplish something, give it everything you've got! There's no reason to half ass it, you'll never be satisfied... Always give 100%

[Swuuu]

Thanks buddy... he's a hard ass for sure.. but it keeps my in check... makes me work hard and stay humble...

that approval when you finally get it will definitely feel good. I know what that is like as well!

[DarrenConroy]

that approval when you finally get it will definitely feel good. I know what that is like as well!

I'm close... I can feel it...
Back when I played basketball, he was always really tough on me... that was until I dunked on him while playing one on one in the driveway...

[gallagnm]

Tonight's workout was one of those workouts that's going to make it extremely difficult to get out of bed tomorrow... I absolutely smashed my traps and delts! I have been waiting for one of these workouts for some time... Although, my training days are usually very good, this particular session was one that I'll remember for some time and I have a feeling it will continue to remind me for the next few days... In the end, it's all about having a goal, a vision, a passion and the need to do whatever it takes to be the best! If you're going to set out to accomplish something, give it everything you've got! There's no reason to half ass it, you'll never be satisfied... Always give 100%

you always have a great session ALways a great mind set too everyday! nice work

[DarrenConroy]

Arm day! Another PR as I utilized the 130lb dumbbell for overhead tricep extensions as I squeezed out 8 reps... Starting to notice a good steady increase in strength and you know what? I LIKE IT!! Great pumps have been following... I think that I'm finally starting to get some good gains since my competition season... The Controlled Labs Blue Gene has been really nice to my joints during this process as well... I'm really hope it helps ease some of the pain in my left knee.. We'll find out tomorrow as it's Leg Day!!

[Swuuu]

I'm close... I can feel it...
Back when I played basketball, he was always really tough on me... that was until I dunked on him while playing one on one in the driveway...

hahahahha that would certainly change some things! Goooodddd tricep work man

[DarrenConroy]

hahahahha that would certainly change some things! Goooodddd tricep work man

Thanks buddy... enjoy the next post... I got my ass handed to me last night! lol

[DarrenConroy]

Last night I tried something new on Leg Day... it was a training technique called DTP, this training style consists of extremely high volume and very little rest time in between sets... High volume to the tune of 50 to 85 reps... I'm used to heavy weight and reps no higher than 15 so you can only imagine what a change this was for me... I competitive juices were flowing in the beginning but were quickly wiped out as after about 20 minutes my body was completely rejecting this new training style... Once this happened, I get very frustrated as I don't like it when I can't accomplish something... At that point I had to say **** IT and convince myself that I WILL power through... I did just that.. I have been in this game for a while and have never felt that uncomfortable in the gym before and about two hours after my workout was over, I quickly realized that I wanted MORE! I will embrace this new training style as I know it will give me the wheels that I have been longing for! It's always amazing when you can go into the gym and learn something new about yourself.. I did just that and I'm glad that someone out there was able to break me down... Sometimes you have to get your ass kicked ever now and then if you want to get better!

[Swuuu]

Dammmmmmmmm I thought my 20 reps were high lol. AWESOME man!!

[DarrenConroy]

Dammmmmmmmm I thought my 20 reps were high lol. AWESOME man!!

Unlike anything i've ever experienced... I'm still numb from the waist down... lol

[gallagnm]

DTP is good stuff brother. I used it before and loved it. Especially legs. I stopped because I had to take care of my knee and shoulder. Once I get done with everything I will probably head back to it. I really enjoyed it

[Swuuu]

Unlike anything i've ever experienced... I'm still numb from the waist down... lol

you don't need feeling in them anyway

[DarrenConroy]

you don't need feeling in them anyway

totally overrated...

[DarrenConroy]

Today's chest workout was good, lots of flys and then a nasty DTP Pyramid set on incline press to end the workout... 40, 30, 20, 15, 20, 30, 40... I have a sneaking suspicion that I will feel the effects of this tomorrow as my legs are still very sore from Friday's activities... Oh yeah, I also beat the hell out of my calves again today and even though yesterday was supposed to be a rest day, I went in a beat on the Calves... They should be good and sore tomorrow... I refuse to be that guy that's plagued by weak areas.. I want someone to look at me and think, damn, he's pretty complete and will be extremely hard to beat on stage.. That's the plan and I'll be banging away everyday to make it a reality! The true test in this sport is mentally accepting the fact that it takes time to get the results you want.. and if you're not willing to work for it, then you're just gonna have to live with being normal... I don't want to be normal... I want to be a FREAK!

[pastorpritch]

Awesome work brother!
I like to add in some DTP sets ... really high volume sets ... at the end of a workout to get whatever else I can out of the muscle - particularly legs

I know you'll keep up the hard work brother!

[DarrenConroy]

Awesome work brother!
I like to add in some DTP sets ... really high volume sets ... at the end of a workout to get whatever else I can out of the muscle - particularly legs

I know you'll keep up the hard work brother!

I've seen you throw those sets in on your workout journal... I like how you have molded your own training style, adopting a few different types... I intend to do the same thing while i have some time between shows... Thanks again bro!

[DarrenConroy]

DTP is good stuff brother. I used it before and loved it. Especially legs. I stopped because I had to take care of my knee and shoulder. Once I get done with everything I will probably head back to it. I really enjoyed it

Good to hear.. I hope you heal up quickly! I am undergoing a sort of love/hate relationship with this training style... lol

[DarrenConroy]

I got a pretty late back workout in last night and was quite pleased with the results... The place was pretty empty towards the end of my lift so I was able to hit some poses without feeling like a db... I love hitting a lat spread on back day and seeing the progress...
I have finally reached my rest day and I'm making the most of it as training Calves and Abs on Saturday, didn't really seem like much of a rest day so I had been at it for quite a while without a breather... Training lately has been very good, my body has been very sore and I'm hoping to get some good off season gains... No I won't get burnt out, because I have not won the title that I have longed for... Losers get burnt out... Champions keep their eyes on the prize and work their asses off until they win!

[pastorpritch]

Keep at it man. Sorry I haven't been around much.
You continue to inspire, great stuff brother!

[DarrenConroy]

likewise my friend! no worries at all...

[DarrenConroy]

Great day back in the house after a much needed rest day yesterday... Traps and Delts... High volume, lots of isolations, lots of reps and lots of determination... I have an image instilled in my mind of how I was everything to look... sometimes on days when I get those REALLY good pumps, I see that image becoming more of a reality... Although there is still so much work that needs to be done, but I believe in my ability and I know that I won't let myself or anyone around me down... Yes, it is an addiction, but it's healthy and keeps me motivated, inspired and believing that I might be able to do something I never thought I ever could... My time is here and I intend to make the most of it!

[DarrenConroy]

After dragging ass all day today, I pulled up to the gym and was afraid that I wouldn't have any output today... Damn was I wrong... I guess it's just a combination of things, but ultimately got my head in the right place and just cut loose on the iron... best feeling in the world when you get that initial surge of blood pumping through your muscles... I got such a great pump tonight that I would barley move em at all... I did a little extra work on my triceps as they are what I feel to be one of my weak areas.. Oh what am I saying... everything needs work.. Calves, Chest, Triceps, Back... Well, ok my back is doing ok.. time to catch everything up to this shell that I'm carrying around...

[DarrenConroy]

Just crushed the chest and calves... Great workout! The place was empty, a straight up battle between me and the guy in the mirror... Today, I whooped his ****ing ass! No matter how hot it is outside, how late you stayed up the night before, what you ate or drank, always come back and give 100%! Otherwise you're giving that guy in the mirror the edge, as well as your competitors you'll face later on down the line!

[gallagnm]

Just crushed the chest and calves... Great workout! The place was empty, a straight up battle between me and the guy in the mirror... Today, I whooped his ****ing ass! No matter how hot it is outside, how late you stayed up the night before, what you ate or drank, always come back and give 100%! Otherwise you're giving that guy in the mirror the edge, as well as your competitors you'll face later on down the line!

I love your motivation you give. Give it all 100%or go home. I like it.

[pastorpritch]

I feel like I need to catch up on everything too.
Let's motivate each other brother!

Pack in those meals and keep lifting heavy!!! Let's do this man!

Awesome work in the gym lately too, keep it up!!

[DarrenConroy]

I love your motivation you give. Give it all 100%or go home. I like it.

Right back atcha big man!

[DarrenConroy]

I feel like I need to catch up on everything too.
Let's motivate each other brother!

Pack in those meals and keep lifting heavy!!! Let's do this man!

Awesome work in the gym lately too, keep it up!!

You got it buddy! Just show me where to sign!