And .. Here We Go! Lexagon's Journey.

[lexagon]

Day 5 - Workout A Week 3 - Fri 1/27/12

A - Squat - 2x12 - 60lbs
B1 - Push-up (superset) - 25, 12
B2 - Seated Row 2x12 - 80lbs (straight bar)
C1 - Step-up (superset) 2x12 - 15lb db in each hand
C2 - Prone Jack-knife 2x12 - 12, 12

Another great workout. Core was still pretty sore from Wed, but I went ahead and busted out a great workout anyway. Needed to get a good burn in. Squat rack was taken so I had to clear for squats, dropped the weights down so I didn't kill myself. Everything else felt great. Incline push-ups are slowly getting better. Just gotta keep at em.

Day 6 - Workout B Week 3 - Sat 1/28/12

A - Deadlift - 2x12 - 95lbs
B1 - DB Shoulder Press (superset) 2x12 - 22.5lbs
B2 - Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown 2x12 - 80
C1 - Lunges (superset) 2x15 - 30lb barbell 15 each leg
C2 - Captains Chair 2x 12 - 12

HIIT Cardio: Elliptical - 25 mins 2 mins @ lvl 4 speed 4(ish) 1-1.5 mins @ lvl 5 speed 8-9(ish)

First off decided to try some pre SAN samples that I got from Allieninja - great stuff. Tried the Watermelon SAN Launch - tasted great! Was worried that I would get jittery and crash later, but surprisingly I did not. It was actually a nice feeling and I was able to KILL it in the gym. I did sweat a lot more than usual, but that's no biggie. Just a little ham-rage, nothing to be concerned about! LOL!

Good form DL's went UP, DB shoulder are way UP, Lunges UP. Capts Chair and Wide Grip Pulldowns are about the same, but they are getting easier as the time goes on. Even with a sore core and having done Workout A the day before I was able to get everything done with some great numbers. Started feelin those DL's later in the day, took another dose of RecoverPro, hopefully that will help with DOMs for Sunday!

[lexagon]

So I must have finally figured out a good DL stance because I've been feeling it all weekend! Not that this is a bad thing, just sayin. Workin hard to keep moving up.

Most notables:
Saturday's workout had some great progress.
DLs = 95lbs (form is almost there - just a tad off now)
DB Shoulder = 22.5lbs (up almost 5lbs) *HAM RAGE!*
Lunges = added 10 lbs to barbell

Decided that since I am now at 12 reps I can start slowly adding more weight, see how my body takes it. So far so good. So I'm liking that progress. I know it just takes time to get your body to settle in. I like lifting heavy weights, it's fun!

My weight has been fluctuating a lot. Figured out that it's mostly likely because I've taken in a lot more sodium than I normally would. Ate out a few days, didn't make the best choices. So it's back to more clean for me. I don't like knowing that I'm retaining water (esp since I drink almost 1 gal a day) because I've ingested a high amount of sodium, that's just silly. But when you get lazy that's what happens. Going to try getting the majority of my carbs in early too. Between breakfast and Lunch. Then cut back what I can for snack/dinner. Shouldn't really be that hard, unless I want pasta.

Hoping to be able to get in at least 1-2 short walks at work a day too. I really need to get out of the office more and that's probably the only way I can make myself do it. Plus an extra mile a day should help. And while the weather is nice, I should take advantage of it. We'll see how that works though, depends on how busy I get.

[cynthia_waz]

sounds like your workouts went well this weekend!

I'd be terrified to try and clear for squats.
:On local news - woman beheads herself at Fitness 19 with Olympic bar...:

I hear ya on trying to move more at work. Damn desk jobs. I am trying to remember to walk to the bathroom on the other side of the building rather than the one directly across from my office. Seems silly, but it helps a little bit.

[thehobbes]

Wow, good progress all around, that's really good for the shoulder presses and DL especially. What is the Captains Chair, I always forget to ask. Lol at the Ham Rage making it's way in there! And how do you do lunges w/ a barbell? I'm picturing the way I do em with dbs where you just hold them and walk across the gym, aware me.

Hoping to be able to get in at least 1-2 short walks at work a day too. I really need to get out of the office more and that's probably the only way I can make myself do it. Plus an extra mile a day should help. And while the weather is nice, I should take advantage of it. We'll see how that works though, depends on how busy I get.

You better get outside and do something, lol! I hate that it's like 20 degrees here and has been too windy to even grill! It'd be nice to walk around outside for a while. Take a glass of RecoverPro out with you, put some ice in it, stick a little umbrella in there...

[lexagon]

sounds like your workouts went well this weekend!

I'd be terrified to try and clear for squats.
:On local news - woman beheads herself at Fitness 19 with Olympic bar...:

I hear ya on trying to move more at work. Damn desk jobs. I am trying to remember to walk to the bathroom on the other side of the building rather than the one directly across from my office. Seems silly, but it helps a little bit.

Thankfully it's one of the short bars (30lbs I think) and not an Oly! But yeah that's how I started, and since the squat rack was taken and I didn't want to do lunges PRE squats, I cleared at a low weight.
Thankfully we only have one bathroom and it is conveniently on the other side of the building. You know a whole 20 maybe 30 feet LOL!

Wow, good progress all around, that's really good for the shoulder presses and DL especially.

I was surprised by the shoulder press actually, 12 barely got up there, but it did. And the DLs are getting better.

What is the Captains Chair, I always forget to ask.

Pretty sure it's called captains chair .. that's where I do my knee raises. I'm not strong enough to do them from a dead hang yet.
Lemme find a picture ... *plays hold muzak*
Ok looks kinda like this:

Lol at the Ham Rage making it's way in there! And how do you do lunges w/ a barbell? I'm picturing the way I do em with dbs where you just hold them and walk across the gym, aware me.

Use one of the EZ Bars (the ones that already have set amounts of weights on them) and just hold it behind my neck, kinda like you would for squats. I use the EZ because the little bend fits right at my neck and isn't as uncomfortable. Works pretty well for me. Just look forward and lunge! Same concept as dbs, but behind the head.

You better get outside and do something, lol! I hate that it's like 20 degrees here and has been too windy to even grill! It'd be nice to walk around outside for a while. Take a glass of RecoverPro out with you, put some ice in it, stick a little umbrella in there...

Oh we're coming into our high 60's during the day weather, once we start getting higher than that our air quality goes way down and being outside is MISERABLE. Stupid desert *mumbles* Plus it smells like a dairy out here sometimes, oh the joys! I was thinking about making a really long straw and just sticking it in my gallon jug o water, but I forgot. I get tired of pouring it into a cup and I'm sooo not coordinated enough to drink out of the jug ... LOL Yes I tried! Yes I made a mess! Maybe I just need a bib

[pharty]

What does "clear for squats" mean? I mean, I get what you mean but not what it means. lulz. I need a nap!

Things I do not miss---step-ups. (though I know how awesome they really are!)

Things I do miss--DLs

What is the Captains Chair, I always forget to ask.

Ours is that thing with the bosu ball attached to it.

And how do you do lunges w/ a barbell? I'm picturing the way I do em with dbs where you just hold them and walk across the gym, aware me.

I do stationary lunges with the BB in the power rack (though I always call it the squat rack, P.S.). Or used to. Now I'm doing stationary lunges with DBs.


You better get outside and do something, lol! I hate that it's like 20 degrees here and has been too windy to even grill! It'd be nice to walk around outside for a while. Take a glass of RecoverPro out with you, put some ice in it, stick a little umbrella in there... [/QUOTE]

[thehobbes]

Pretty sure it's called captains chair .. that's where I do my knee raises. I'm not strong enough to do them from a dead hang yet.
Lemme find a picture ... *plays hold muzak*
Ok looks kinda like this:

LMFAO! Ok, I've seen people do that, and I think what's getting to me on the pic is the look on that chick's face! Oh man, she's all "surprisebuttsecks.jpg!" Lol, oh I'm sorry, that pic is just too funny.

Use one of the EZ Bars (the ones that already have set amounts of weights on them) and just hold it behind my neck, kinda like you would for squats. I use the EZ because the little bend fits right at my neck and isn't as uncomfortable. Works pretty well for me. Just look forward and lunge! Same concept as dbs, but behind the head.

Ohhhhh.... I see! Yeah that seems like it would work well.

Oh we're coming into our high 60's during the day weather, once we start getting higher than that our air quality goes way down and being outside is MISERABLE. Stupid desert *mumbles* Plus it smells like a dairy out here sometimes, oh the joys! I was thinking about making a really long straw and just sticking it in my gallon jug o water, but I forgot. I get tired of pouring it into a cup and I'm sooo not coordinated enough to drink out of the jug ... LOL Yes I tried! Yes I made a mess! Maybe I just need a bib

Lol, it smells like dairy?! Gallon jugs suck to drink out of - if it's full you practically pour the whole thing on you when you tip it up, if it's empty you get too enthusiastic and either poke yourself in the eye by tilting it back too fast or totally miss and pour it on your foot. We need giant sippy cups for adults.

[lexagon]

What does "clear for squats" mean? I mean, I get what you mean but not what it means. lulz. I need a nap!

Things I do not miss---step-ups. (though I know how awesome they really are!)

Things I do miss--DLs

Ours is that thing with the bosu ball attached to it.

I do stationary lunges with the BB in the power rack (though I always call it the squat rack, P.S.). Or used to. Now I'm doing stationary lunges with DBs.

Clear = When you have to pull the bar from the floor up over your head. As in I didn't have a squat rack so my bar was on the floor like for a DL, lift it up to my shoulders, over and behind my head. LOL

I'm ok with Step-ups ... for now!
Yours has a bosu under it ... *barf* ... I have a love/hate relationship w/ the bosu. While I've done some cool exercises on them, they annoy me.

LOL it's the squat rack Cause Ham says so, and that's what goes!

LMFAO! Ok, I've seen people do that, and I think what's getting to me on the pic is the look on that chick's face! Oh man, she's all "surprisebuttsecks.jpg!" Lol, oh I'm sorry, that pic is just too funny.

LOL every time I reread that ... then I LOL harder.

Lol, it smells like dairy?! Gallon jugs suck to drink out of - if it's full you practically pour the whole thing on you when you tip it up, if it's empty you get too enthusiastic and either poke yourself in the eye by tilting it back too fast or totally miss and pour it on your foot. We need giant sippy cups for adults.

Not only do I live in one of the biggest produce capitals of the US, but we also have A MILLION dairy farms out here. LIke one of the radio stations says "Bakersfield, home of the lifted trucks and cow farts" .. no joke.

Damn gallon jugs! I bought a new nalgene that holds 32 oz, now at least I only have to fill it 3-4 times .. .that's better than my other cup that was like ... sip sip .. fill ... ugh!


PS. Between you 2 .. i almost spit my chicken out twice. Damn chicken!

[pharty]

Clear = When you have to pull the bar from the floor up over your head. As in I didn't have a squat rack so my bar was on the floor like for a DL, lift it up to my shoulders, over and behind my head. LOL

Gotcha! When I first started NROL4W the trainer had me using the EZ bars too and that's what we did until it took me and my 2 friends to get it up there because we were too afraid to mess with the squat rack! So silly.

Yours has a bosu under it ... *barf* ... I have a love/hate relationship w/ the bosu. While I've done some cool exercises on them, they annoy me.

No...it's the "back"...the soft side of a bosu. Lemme find a picture...http://www.trainbodyandmind.com/2011...hair-leg-rise/

Damn gallon jugs! I bought a new nalgene that holds 32 oz, now at least I only have to fill it 3-4 times

I just couldn't bring myself to take a gallon jug to the gym in the first place! I normally don't give 2 shyts about what people might think but I'm also pretty sure it would have been down the front of me anyways. I JUST got one of those Nalgene bottles and I LOVE it! I was using a 32oz Contigo but then I noticed how icky the top was getting so I'm giving it a rest! Mine came with a 12oz bottle that I use for my CrackHead juice

So I don't hate my fat burner...it's growing on me. I'm sensitive (said like The Ladies Man) to stuff. But I'm going to try it before leg day tomorrow if I can get up early enough to eat something first. If I hate it then I'll be back to talk to y'all about pre-workout stuff

[lexagon]

Gotcha! When I first started NROL4W the trainer had me using the EZ bars too and that's what we did until it took me and my 2 friends to get it up there because we were too afraid to mess with the squat rack! So silly.

That's why I used to do it. Then I finally sucked up my pride and got into the squat rack on a very dead Friday. Was well worth it.

No...it's the "back"...the soft side of a bosu. Lemme find a picture...http://www.trainbodyandmind.com/2011...hair-leg-rise/

That makes more sense. I don't know if that would make it worse or better, I'm thinking worse. LOL

I just couldn't bring myself to take a gallon jug to the gym in the first place! I normally don't give 2 shyts about what people might think but I'm also pretty sure it would have been down the front of me anyways. I JUST got one of those Nalgene bottles and I LOVE it! I was using a 32oz Contigo but then I noticed how icky the top was getting so I'm giving it a rest! Mine came with a 12oz bottle that I use for my CrackHead juice

I don't bring it to the gym with me, I use a Blender Bottle SportMixer (basically a blender bottle that has a different top). I use my nalgene at work currently. I want to get another one for gym though. I saw those 2 packs, but they didn't have any red ones and I wanted the narrow top not the wide mouth, that's a recipe for spills. I might get the 2 pack for gym when I get paid. I forgot how much I love these bottles.

So I don't hate my fat burner...it's growing on me. I'm sensitive (said like The Ladies Man) to stuff. But I'm going to try it before leg day tomorrow if I can get up early enough to eat something first. If I hate it then I'll be back to talk to y'all about pre-workout stuff

You're logging bodyform yeah? I always try to get some eggs in or something preworkout ... light but effect. (when I workout in the early am) But normally I'm going after work so that's null/void!

[pharty]

I don't bring it to the gym with me, I use a Blender Bottle SportMixer (basically a blender bottle that has a different top). I use my nalgene at work currently. I want to get another one for gym though. I saw those 2 packs, but they didn't have any red ones and I wanted the narrow top not the wide mouth, that's a recipe for spills. I might get the 2 pack for gym when I get paid. I forgot how much I love these bottles.

Aware me on the narrow top.

You're logging bodyform yeah? I always try to get some eggs in or something preworkout ... light but effect. (when I workout in the early am) But normally I'm going after work so that's null/void!

Yeah...need to get back in there but so far I only have "becoming less of a crackhead the more I take it!" since I haven't tried it pre-workout...lulz. I'm going to try and go to bed even earlier tonight and get some egg whites in first. Hopefully I don't vomit on the leg press!

[lexagon]

My Nalgene (Narrow Mouth):


Traditional Nalgene (Wide Mouth):


See, the have some other sizes and shapes, but this is the bottle I love

You can buy ... to put in the wider one to make it easier to drink, but Target didn't carry them so I went w/ the narrow. If I get to an actual sports store I might buy the insert so I can have one for gym. 32oz at gym would be much nicer than 24oz.

[pharty]

Here's what mine are like...the lid, not the bottle.

[lexagon]

Here's what mine are like...the lid, not the bottle.

I saw those, but figured with my luck I would go to shake it and not realize the cap wasn't closed right and get stuff EVERYWHERE. Cause i'm smoooth like that! LOL I like to pretend I have tact, but it's just not there.

[thehobbes]

LOL at you guys and your water bottle pics!

I saw those, but figured with my luck I would go to shake it and not realize the cap wasn't closed right and get stuff EVERYWHERE. Cause i'm smoooth like that! LOL I like to pretend I have tact, but it's just not there.

Cracking me up here, I have done this sooo many times with Blender Bottles at home - I dunno how many times I've had to try and scrub Xtend out of my nice absorbent couch.

[lexagon]

LOL at you guys and your water bottle pics!


Cracking me up here, I have done this sooo many times with Blender Bottles at home - I dunno how many times I've had to try and scrub Xtend out of my nice absorbent couch.

Bahaha! My favorite was the time I did it in the car. You know sometimes it LOOKS closed, but it's not. *sigh*


Day 7 - Workout A Week 4 - Mon 1/30/12

A - Squat - 2x12 - 60lbs
B1 - Push-up (superset) - 12, 13
B2 - Seated Row 2x12 - 85lbs (straight bar)*
C1 - Step-up (superset) 2x12 - 15lb db in each hand
C2 - Prone Jack-knife 2x12 - 10, 10

Workout was great again tonight. Squat rack was taken so I kept to my lower squat weight and just worked on form. I can still feel it pretty good, so I'm not too concerned and I know my form still needs a little work. Everything else pretty much went as planned nothing too new to report. Another great workout.

[newbeginning828]

Bahaha! My favorite was the time I did it in the car. You know sometimes it LOOKS closed, but it's not. *sigh*


Day 7 - Workout A Week 4 - Mon 1/30/12

A - Squat - 2x12 - 60lbs
B1 - Push-up (superset) - 12, 13
B2 - Seated Row 2x12 - 85lbs (straight bar)*
C1 - Step-up (superset) 2x12 - 15lb db in each hand
C2 - Prone Jack-knife 2x12 - 10, 10

Workout was great again tonight. Squat rack was taken so I kept to my lower squat weight and just worked on form. I can still feel it pretty good, so I'm not too concerned and I know my form still needs a little work. Everything else pretty much went as planned nothing too new to report. Another great workout.

Awesome workout Lex!!

LOL I'm with you on the water bottle thing... but i have to use one that snaps shut and has a lock. I'm very uncoordinated so I'd dribble all over myself with a screw on lid.

Happy Tuesday!! OOOO gotta check & see if my package came

[lexagon]

YAY for Packages, I would assume it's made it there by now .. if not the USPS is full of fail! LOL

I tend to spill water on myself at least once a week, sometimes at work, sometimes at the gym. Always first thing in the AM. It's ok a little extra water never hurt anyone!


I slept like crap last night and I woke up with a raging headache. I'm not a'ok with this at all. Esp since I'm starving, but don't want to eat. Not a good combo for me today. Glad there's no gym tonight. *pre-apology if a sound a little cranky/whiny/gripey today*

[pharty]

LOL at you guys and your water bottle pics!

I was sitting here thinking "Where else can you have a discussion about your favorite water bottle?". lulz

[-H-]

LOL. I Love the blender bottles! I have a little one though, need the bigger one. For water I use klean kanteens. Love them! We all have them, good for my girls, too. I use a sport cap which works well.

[newbeginning828]

YAY for Packages, I would assume it's made it there by now .. if not the USPS is full of fail! LOL

YYAAAAYY! I got it!!



THANKS SOOO MUCH LEX!! So many goodies! Can't wait to try 'em all!!

[thehobbes]

Ohhh is NewBeginning going to join the AI Sports Maniac cult.... er I mean CREW? Heehee

Lex, why is your squat rack always occupied? Would be funny as hell if you put an "Out of Order" sign on it the day before and came back the next day and everyone's afraid to go near it. I suggest you only use that method in an Emergency Squat Situation though. lol

[lexagon]

Ohhh is NewBeginning going to join the AI Sports Maniac cult.... er I mean CREW? Heehee

Shhhh, wait til she drinks the Koolaid! yes the "CREW" ... lmfao

Lex, why is your squat rack always occupied? Would be funny as hell if you put an "Out of Order" sign on it the day before and came back the next day and everyone's afraid to go near it. I suggest you only use that method in an Emergency Squat Situation though. lol

LOL I have no idea. Lots of stupid boys in there doing the right thing. I can't even get mad at them for using it because they are actually using it ... who knew they could. Fri/Sat are the best days for me to test squats, nobody is in there!

LOL out of order, that would be awesome, but I think they would take it down. I felt funny using the small bar squatting this time, so I might have to suck it up and wait next time or hope that one of the benches isn't being used and just do the bar (w/ no extra weight). We'll see!

[-H-]

Bahaha! My favorite was the time I did it in the car. You know sometimes it LOOKS closed, but it's not. *sigh*


Day 7 - Workout A Week 4 - Mon 1/30/12

A - Squat - 2x12 - 60lbs
B1 - Push-up (superset) - 12, 13
B2 - Seated Row 2x12 - 85lbs (straight bar)*
C1 - Step-up (superset) 2x12 - 15lb db in each hand
C2 - Prone Jack-knife 2x12 - 10, 10

Workout was great again tonight. Squat rack was taken so I kept to my lower squat weight and just worked on form. I can still feel it pretty good, so I'm not too concerned and I know my form still needs a little work. Everything else pretty much went as planned nothing too new to report. Another great workout.

Bummer. Can you get up early?? I am all about the early mornings-lol...
I like the out of order sign idea.
Keep up the great work!

[lexagon]

haha I'm already up early getting things ready for the day, I've thought about trying to go to the gym, but it's easier at night. I can make do for now and find away to get in the rack if I have to. Most of the guys around there are pretty nice. And I'm only doing 2 sets so it doesn't take me long.

[-H-]

haha I'm already up early getting things ready for the day, I've thought about trying to go to the gym, but it's easier at night. I can make do for now and find away to get in the rack if I have to. Most of the guys around there are pretty nice. And I'm only doing 2 sets so it doesn't take me long.

LOL. Gotta try and get everyone up with me. That is good that they are nice!Right now on one leg day I have squats, more squats, and SLDL's so need a lot of time. Hence the getting there at 420. The owner usu does legs one of the days I do, too. He would work in I am sure, but it is more of a pain sometimes when they lift a ton!

[lexagon]

It's that day of the week again ... Wednesday ... Ultimate X night!

Trying to get myself prepared for some sweat and ab ripping ... my abz finally quit fighting me ... now I'm back to pound them into the ground again. Let's hope I have the same amount of energy this time around.

[wakechica]

My Nalgene (Narrow Mouth):


Traditional Nalgene (Wide Mouth):


See, the have some other sizes and shapes, but this is the bottle I love

You can buy ... to put in the wider one to make it easier to drink, but Target didn't carry them so I went w/ the narrow. If I get to an actual sports store I might buy the insert so I can have one for gym. 32oz at gym would be much nicer than 24oz.

Love my Nalgene bottle! I have the wide mouth. I once forgot my sports bottle and had an accident using my wide mouth on the treadmill Didn't know you could get the funnely thing for them though, might have to try and find one

[lexagon]

I dont' know where you live but in the camping section of most sports stores, Sports Authority, Dicks, places that sell a lot of camping type gear they should have those inserts.

[thehobbes]

It's that day of the week again ... Wednesday ... Ultimate X night!

Trying to get myself prepared for some sweat and ab ripping ... my abz finally quit fighting me ... now I'm back to pound them into the ground again. Let's hope I have the same amount of energy this time around.

5 scoops of Maniac? Noooo, you will turn green and start ripping people's limbs off... sweet!