Beta-Cret is gonna make more of KissIcon and MeatPants; it's Alpha time

[34Nick]

Nice workouts guys. Subbed!

[KissIcon]

nice shoulder work


ever do DB presses?



and if i thought about that picture... id never get any work done

yeah RB, that's why I'm not doing much now


As for the DB presses; haven't done them in a while. Felt weak doing them but guess it may be time to start throwing them back inb again.
Thanks for the reminder. I just have to be carefull with them.

Jelly as he'll of 16 month bulk. In for this

Welcome on there psycho.
At least I know I won't be the only psycho one around

[KissIcon]

Nice workouts guys. Subbed!

Thanks for dropping in Nick. Hope it becomes more interesting real soon.

[metalmullisha]

Late as usual but sub'd.

Feel free to also stop by my log, link is in the sig.

[Meatpants]

^^^Thank you for checking in.

[Meatpants]

01/10/2011



Quad/Calf



****Quad****


Leg Press
360 x 6
450 x 6
540 x 6
660 x 12
660 x 12
660 x 10
660 x 9

BB front - Back
225 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 7
225 x 5

BB front - Front
135 x 12
135 x 12
135 x 10
135 x 10

Leg Extension
130 x 14
130 x 12
130 x 12
130 x 10


****Calf****

Standing Bb Calf Raise
135 x 10
225 x 10
295 x 15
295 x 14
295 x 12
295 x 10



Energy was low today, and I was dragging major ass. I had to push myself to get through this one, and was hit by the end.

The only thing missing from this ProMera log, is the product. I hope we get the goods in soon, so we can start giving feedback on the products.

[psychodiver9]

If that's low energy I can't wait to see a good lift. Squats for days!!! Any reason you choose to do leg press before squats?

[Meatpants]

If that's low energy I can't wait to see a good lift. Squats for days!!! Any reason you choose to do leg press before squats?

Thanks Psycho. It was a good session, but I don't usually get so tired so quick. I was about ready to puke, by the time the squats were done. I expected it with the lower carbs, but it was a little more than I anticipated. I actually had a half cup of oats and whey prior to, because I knew it was going to be a challange.

I do the leg press first to pre-exhaust the quads. I feel it much quicker in them by going this route.

[psychodiver9]

No problem. And feel free to call me Ryan. We can't go Beast Mode every lift. Just kill it tomorrow!

[Meatpants]

No problem. And feel free to call me Ryan. We can't go Beast Mode every lift. Just kill it tomorrow!

Thanks, Ryan. Don't get me wrong. I was very happy with todays session. Just need a nap now. The biggest lesson I have learned over the past year, is to not focus on the weight, but rather the muscle. The weight I moved today worked my muscles perfectly. I could go heavier on many of my lifts, but I would just be working the weight, and not the muscle. I had a good focus on the MMC, and form was in check.

Thanks again.

[RyouBakua]

focusing on the muscle is good advice


good work with the squats


wish my gym had a good leg press



and i agree with doing DB work
(it has helped me a lot in the last year)

[ramsgoldberg61]

Thanks, Ryan. Don't get me wrong. I was very happy with todays session. Just need a nap now. The biggest lesson I have learned over the past year, is to not focus on the weight, but rather the muscle. The weight I moved today worked my muscles perfectly. I could go heavier on many of my lifts, but I would just be working the weight, and not the muscle. I had a good focus on the MMC, and form was in check.

Thanks again.

Looks like Meatpants is on a Muscle Sculpting Mission, you should definitely post some form training vids if it's not too much a hassle to record it.

[Meatpants]

focusing on the muscle is good advice


good work with the squats


wish my gym had a good leg press



and i agree with doing DB work
(it has helped me a lot in the last year)

Thank you sir. I am lucky in that we have four different leg presses. Two of which are really good ones.

Looks like Meatpants is on a Muscle Sculpting Mission, you should definitely post some form training vids if it's not too much a hassle to record it.

Thats the goal. I don't see the need for videos. There are thousands available for anyone looking. We have a no camera/cell phone policy on the floor. I got a manager to allow me to shoot a few when I was working with an online coach on here, and that was like pulling teeth. That, and it took me over a year to get comfortable enough to post pictures on here.

[Meatpants]

01/11/2011



Back/Bi's


****Back****

Rack Pulls
135 x 6
225 x 6
315 x 12
315 x 10
315 x 10
315 x 8

Rev Grip B.O. Row
135 x 10
225 x 10
225 x 10
225 x 9
225 x 8

WG Lat Pull Down
120 x 15
120 x 15
120 x 12
85 x 20
85 x 20
120 x 8
120 x 8


****Bi's****

EZ Bar rev Grip Curl
75 x 12
75 x 8
75 x 8
55 x 12
55 x 10
55 x 8
55 x 8


****Cardio****
20 Min. MISS

[psychodiver9]

Solid lift. Been thinking of incorporating rack pulls. Do you do regular deads as well?

Why do you choose reverse grip for bb rows?

[Meatpants]

Solid lift. Been thinking of incorporating rack pulls. Do you do regular deads as well?

Why do you choose reverse grip for bb rows?

Thanks Ryan. I have an injury in myL4/L5 area which always reinjures when I do deads from th floor. Last year I reinjured it trying to bring them back in. I was in the 400's when it happened, and am still only back to repping around 315. Its been a long haul, but it is what it is. I was probably trying to do too much back then anyway. I think I have a much better focus this route.

A far as the BOR's. I alternate the grip every few weeks. I feel like I get a better contraction in more of the central/lower back and lats with these.

[storm1507]

Nice job guys. Hopefully you will receive your shipment soon.

[psychodiver9]

Makes sense on both counts. I used to alternate grip every set. Now I just do OH

[KissIcon]

I will just dive right into it:

Warmup: 10minutes elliptical

SS Seated cable flyes and presses - FreeMotion cable machine: 25x12,12 , 45x10,10 , 70x4,4 , 20x12 as single arm press

DB incline press - 45sx12, 65sx8, 70sx7, 75sx4, drop: 30sx5 (alternate each arm) then 5x together, slow w/neg.

Flat bench DB presses - 45sx12, 65sx8, 75sx6, drop 35sx5 (alternate) then 8x both

HS Incline press - (plate# is on each handle) 70x9, 80x6, 80x4

Cable Xovers - High: 40x16, 60x10, 70x7 Mid:40x10, 50x8, 60x6 Low:30x8, 40x6, 20x12

18.5 minutes treadmill - low speed of 3.2, incline 3-9

Ending cardio was not intended to be that long but the (now) GM of the gym saw me and wanted to say "HI There" She signed me up 4+ years ago and is very good with people. I also used to take her TaeBox class and she has been trying to get me back in there. I just don't fell like getting my arse kicked by her again haha Anyway, needed the cardio so that was a bonus, especially since I didn't have to get off the treadmill.

I am hoping to continue going a little on the heavy side. So far, the nagging neck thing is not as problematic after 3+ months. So I am going to keep working it.

I shall see what is in store at the gym this evening. Maybe legs:

[Meatpants]

Nice work John. What kind of program are you following?

Legs sounds like a good plan. Kill it!

[KissIcon]

Nice work John. What kind of program are you following?

Legs sounds like a good plan. Kill it!

Honestly T, no particuler "plan"....as of yet. I just go in with a mindset of what I want to do that day (body part) and have at it. Try to switch exercises and/or weights every other week.

Since I want to work on size/strength with trying to shed some fat, I am going heavy for a few weeks. When our supplies arrive, I need to get my OCD brain to get a plan/routine on paper and follow it though. One true thing that is lacking on making progress.

[Meatpants]

Honestly T, no particuler "plan"....as of yet. I just go in with a mindset of what I want to do that day (body part) and have at it. Try to switch exercises and/or weights every other week.

Since I want to work on size/strength with trying to shed some fat, I am going heavy for a few weeks. When our supplies arrive, I need to get my OCD brain to get a plan/routine on paper and follow it though. One true thing that is lacking on making progress.

I think that would be beneficial.

As far as Size/Strength/Fat Loss, I think you would get better results if you pick one, and run hard with it. IMHO, its difficult/slow to put size/strength on, while your worried about fat loss. Its better to be a slave to one master. I also focus more on size or strength. Different types of exercises, and rep schemes, will benefit each goal differently.

Good luck on busting up the legs tonight.

[Bronzebird]

In for the progress with the OCD plan... Dam'n you got some fine female models in this log for the "REWARD" for a kick ass workout

[storm1507]

Nice work Kiss. It should be almost Beta-Cret time.

[pwicks83]

Nice work in here guys. Can't wait to see home the Beta Cret treats you two.

[KissIcon]

I think that would be beneficial.

As far as Size/Strength/Fat Loss, I think you would get better results if you pick one, and run hard with it. IMHO, its difficult/slow to put size/strength on, while your worried about fat loss. Its better to be a slave to one master. I also focus more on size or strength. Different types of exercises, and rep schemes, will benefit each goal differently.

Good luck on busting up the legs tonight.

I do understand that one T. Just trying to get my brain to operate in that capacity
On that mental note though, I do get so much more stress/frustration release/relief from lifting heavy. I just need to realize my body needs a break from it with something different.

In for the progress with the OCD plan... Dam'n you got some fine female models in this log for the "REWARD" for a kick ass workout

Beware of the OCD plan Bronz.....it's scattered brained
I am learning how to find some of these models. Problem is, I can't find them in person for the "reward"

Nice work Kiss. It should be almost Beta-Cret time.

Ohhhhhh how I hope so. Looking forward to it!

Nice work in here guys. Can't wait to see home the Beta Cret treats you two.

Thanks Pete.
I cann't wait for the Beta-Cret treatment either

[KissIcon]

Or some facsimilie there of.

It wasn't one of the "better feeling" sessions. I felt like I was giving my all but I had to step back afterwards and think about it. I only started doing real squats a few months ago. Always worked legs in a regular rotation just never squated. With my injury from back in Sept., I am having trouble dealing with the bar across my trap area as it puts way too much pressure on my problem area. I need to step back and re-evaluate this. I so much want to get past parellel with 225. I can get to parellel (or maybe an inch or so from it) but not below. Even with 185 I couldn't rep it out the way I wanted as the pressure was getting to the neck. Been working on form and may just have to step back and see what may be.

Anyways, I still managed to get a bit of a pukey feeling by the time I left, so I must have accomplished something

10 minutes warm up ArcTrainer elliptical, hill intervals, all settings MAXed

BB Squats - 115x8,7 , 185x4,4 , 225x3,2 , 235x2

Single leg kneeling leg curls (plate#) - 60x9, 70x8, 80x6, 50x8

Pyle squats w/DB - 95x10,8,8,8 (hadn't done these in a loooonng while so just stayed with the 95#db. helluva burn though)

Seated leg curls - 75x18, 95x10, 115x7

Seated leg extensions - 110x8, 130x8, 150x7


Legs is another area I want to work on as I feel I work them pretty good, I amnot seeing the "results" I would have hoped. I know I need to "mix it up" some and I love the strength of being able to use the squat press sled and push 800+, but my legs don't look like they can. Can we say bird looking....

Been invited to work back/bis with a couple of the regulars this evening, that is, if they show. We shall see.

But these legs don't look like they are hurting one bit:

[psychodiver9]

Firstly don't worry about having a "bad" session. We all have them. Kill it tomorrow.

On squats, have you tried low bar placement to ease the pain? Also form is far greater than heavy weights. No shame in lowering weight and getting form. I was "repping" 315 before I admittted to myself I was not even close to parallel. I lost nearly 100lbs doing it correctly and my legs have gotten much bigger.

[KissIcon]

Firstly don't worry about having a "bad" session. We all have them. Kill it tomorrow.

On squats, have you tried low bar placement to ease the pain? Also form is far greater than heavy weights. No shame in lowering weight and getting form. I was "repping" 315 before I admittted to myself I was not even close to parallel. I lost nearly 100lbs doing it correctly and my legs have gotten much bigger.

I have tried playing with the bar placement. Too much further down and I loose balance or it puts my shoulders/arms in too much of an awkward position. With my neck problems and the injury I suffered a few months ago, I have to becarefull of placement as my arms will go numb.

I do sooooo agree on the form/weight issue. Better/greater form is far better IMO then the weight used. I just have this mental thing that makes me want to push. I think we all do in a way.

Tru dat on parellel as well. On Smith I had gotten to 305 but then when I read an artical in M&F mag and went back on next leg day to give it a shot... ...welcome to reality

I'm gonna keep at it one way or another. Maybe next leg day I may stay at like 135-155 and just rep the chit outta it!

[pastorpritch]

Good stuff and agree. Do lighter and with higher reps and good form and you'll be shooting back up to 305 in no time. Work on breathing too ...





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