XFA is the foundation for building a smaller V-rob.

[velocityrob]

Jelly of them fat gripz, I think I need to get a pair.

Not sure if I love them yet. Its a different feel, which I guess counts as training variety. They do make everything feel heavier.


http://tinyurl.com/7fe58ej
Order from them and you have some options- laser engraved name (COOL! Like Jay Cutler), a shirt, a 2 pack, a mesh carry bag.

Or buy from BB.com and save 10% (bingo).

[dbone1026]

May pick up some fat gripz as well, and maybe a "Your gf thinks thickness counts" t shirt as well

[velocityrob]

May pick up some fat gripz as well, and maybe a "Your gf thinks thickness counts" t shirt as well

Shirt is full of win.

[SwolenONE]

discount>extras

btw the promo section is blowing up with Molecular Nutrition love!

[UncleWade]

Peanut Butter Supreme FTW!!!

A delicious flavor experience for all ages.

Mini review here:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post812492251


Welcome aboard!
ITT I try to get less disgustingly obese. Should be a hoot!!!

Mini review of the Cinnamon roll here:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post844464911

I had the fudge brownie recently, also good (if nuked warm).

I need to try those- maybe if see single bars for sale somewhere.

Glad to be a part of your log!

And sorry, it seemed necessary to shill Quest bars.

I don't recall seeing your review - can't believe that. Agree with your sentiment on Chocolate Brownie; IMHO, mediocre out of the wrapper, great when warmed up in the microwave for ten seconds. Totally changes the texture and even (slightly) the flavor of the bar.

QUICK update, my ass is tired and I need sleep NAO.

Powered up with XFA, and SANN Fierce and Launch (yes, a serving each of 2 separate preWOs. Come at me, bro.)

8 minutes warm up cardio
Deadlifts- couple warm up sets then 2 sets of 5 with 235lbs. Not trying to kill it here, just work on the grip and technique.

Inc DB bench- higher reps today. Sets of 12 with 65s, 75s, 85s. Only got 10 with the 95s, so that was my 'finish point'.

Flat BB bench with FatGripz- sets of 135lbs with about 2 second negatives- 12, 12, 10 reps

Inc BB bench- 135 for 12, then 185 for 2 sets of 4-5 reps and sloooow 6 second negatives.

Seated cable row- 3 sets, 12 reps.

Farmers Walk- an old fave- 2 'walks' with the 70s. I figger, these are a great place to use the FatGripz. Next week, for sure.


I might have time for a light shoulder workout tmrw- depends on work. GF and I are going to a local BB show to cheer on a friend. This guy is in the physique class- turns out he lives here in town. Small world.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=142698451

Nice work - I love getting good form work in with the deadlift.

I'm always tweaking something to give me the most leverage and pulling ability from the floor, while also insuring the stability and safety of the lift.

Deadlifts are definitely my favorite exercise, bar none.

[velocityrob]

A delicious flavor experience for all ages.



Glad to be a part of your log!

And sorry, it seemed necessary to shill Quest bars.

I don't recall seeing your review - can't believe that. Agree with your sentiment on Chocolate Brownie; IMHO, mediocre out of the wrapper, great when warmed up in the microwave for ten seconds. Totally changes the texture and even (slightly) the flavor of the bar.



Nice work - I love getting good form work in with the deadlift.

I'm always tweaking something to give me the most leverage and pulling ability from the floor, while also insuring the stability and safety of the lift.

Deadlifts are definitely my favorite exercise, bar none.

You're a rep! Ain't nothing wrong with pimping a bit in the right place.

Deadlifts just rock. I like to work that many muscles in one fairly simple move, and its just a rush to move that much weight (says the man who is content to rep much less than his bodyweight, lol).

[Black_Label]

I started doing trap bar dead lifts while standing on 2 45 plates. The second part is more because of my height so I can hit 90 degrees lol. I do enjoy the trap bar though. I feel like it takes a lot of the annoying shin/knee focus out of it for me. then again it could be the height thing again there

[dbone1026]

I started doing trap bar dead lifts while standing on 2 45 plates. The second part is more because of my height so I can hit 90 degrees lol. I do enjoy the trap bar though. I feel like it takes a lot of the annoying shin/knee focus out of it for me. then again it could be the height thing again there

What is the trap bar, that hexagon looking bar?

[D3Baseball]

QUICK update, my ass is tired and I need sleep NAO.

Powered up with XFA, and SANN Fierce and Launch (yes, a serving each of 2 separate preWOs. Come at me, bro.)

8 minutes warm up cardio
Deadlifts- couple warm up sets then 2 sets of 5 with 235lbs. Not trying to kill it here, just work on the grip and technique.

Inc DB bench- higher reps today. Sets of 12 with 65s, 75s, 85s. Only got 10 with the 95s, so that was my 'finish point'.

Flat BB bench with FatGripz- sets of 135lbs with about 2 second negatives- 12, 12, 10 reps

Inc BB bench- 135 for 12, then 185 for 2 sets of 4-5 reps and sloooow 6 second negatives.

Seated cable row- 3 sets, 12 reps.

Farmers Walk- an old fave- 2 'walks' with the 70s. I figger, these are a great place to use the FatGripz. Next week, for sure.


I might have time for a light shoulder workout tmrw- depends on work. GF and I are going to a local BB show to cheer on a friend. This guy is in the physique class- turns out he lives here in town. Small world.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=142698451

hot damn that's a lot of SAN in one workout!

I mozy in here wanting to learn more about x-factor, and I see this dude right here using SAN! Good ****.

subbed

[ellsbebc]

What is the trap bar, that hexagon looking bar?

lulz @ putting a bike tire around the plate to make it a 'bumper'

[SoftballNerd]

[QUOTE=fitcopforlife;844894553]

Hammer Strength Shoulder Press. I like to finish with a HS machine since its fairly safe, and I don't have to worry about form- just PUSH since the weight can only go up.


I love HS especially for shoulders, my old gym had wall to wall Hammer and I got some of my best w/o's.

I love that machine too....I feel it working my delts better than seated presses...

ahhhhh...that means it is time for VVVVVVVVV

[UncleWade]

You're a rep! Ain't nothing wrong with pimping a bit in the right place.

Deadlifts just rock. I like to work that many muscles in one fairly simple move, and its just a rush to move that much weight (says the man who is content to rep much less than his bodyweight, lol).

Because I'm often pressed for time, I definitely think heavy compound movements get me the most bang for my buck in the gym - and it's hard to beat deadlifts.

I started doing trap bar dead lifts while standing on 2 45 plates. The second part is more because of my height so I can hit 90 degrees lol. I do enjoy the trap bar though. I feel like it takes a lot of the annoying shin/knee focus out of it for me. then again it could be the height thing again there

But bro..

Hex bars are for girls.



[QUOTE=SoftballNerd;846466483]

ahhhhh...that means it is time for VVVVVVVVV

Also, I see I'm not the only shill up in here.

[fitcopforlife]

Mmmm mango peach tea. Sounds delish.

[SwolenONE]

lulz @ putting a bike tire around the plate to make it a 'bumper'

badass, that is creative!

Mmmm mango peach tea. Sounds delish.

indeed! Vaugh and company flavor with the best of them too!

[velocityrob]

I take the weekend off posting, and you guys are in full force!

Last day of work today. So tired. I went to an amateur BB show Saturday night after work. Got 5 hours of sleep and walked into the worst day so far at this job (Sunday). 13 hour day with no lunchbreak. Yay.
GF had a beer and a t-bone steak waiting for me when I got home. That part was awesome.
Big dose of MP Bullet Proof before bed and I slept great. BTW- awesome sleep aid. Was my favorite a few years ago and I think, still is.

(Sorry Tim) 3 different stimms this morning for breakfast and I'm starting to feel 'right'. I foresee another shyt day at work, a nap this evening, and brutal crushing session of heavy chest work tonight.
So happy to be starting my weekend tmrw.

[Black_Label]

We cant resist your thread.

Yes thats the trap bar... i call it a hex bar at our gym and no one knows what im saying lol. I use it also because I squat really wide so that gets quads again.


Monday at a campus gym is a big no no for chest. Campus wide chest day for all males.

[dbone1026]

In response to your question Rob

[D3Baseball]

I take the weekend off posting, and you guys are in full force!

Last day of work today. So tired. I went to an amateur BB show Saturday night after work. Got 5 hours of sleep and walked into the worst day so far at this job (Sunday). 13 hour day with no lunchbreak. Yay.
GF had a beer and a t-bone steak waiting for me when I got home. That part was awesome.
Big dose of MP Bullet Proof before bed and I slept great. BTW- awesome sleep aid. Was my favorite a few years ago and I think, still is.

(Sorry Tim) 3 different stimms this morning for breakfast and I'm starting to feel 'right'. I foresee another shyt day at work, a nap this evening, and brutal crushing session of heavy chest work tonight.
So happy to be starting my weekend tmrw.

That's a funny time to be starting the weekend!

We cant resist your thread.

Yes thats the trap bar... i call it a hex bar at our gym and no one knows what im saying lol. I use it also because I squat really wide so that gets quads again.


Monday at a campus gym is a big no no for chest. Campus wide chest day for all males.

lol at so much of your post

I don't mind the trap bar like you said, but it annoys me that so many people think it is just a safer version of a dead lift. It's a quad heavy squat.

[Black_Label]

It's a quad heavy squat.

Thats why I do it. My inner thighs could start a fire with friction they are getting so large. By standing on the plates I get a better angle and my feet are really close together.

Plus I'm a little girl about my shins

[dbone1026]

Thats why I do it. My inner thighs could start a fire with friction they are getting so large. By standing on the plates I get a better angle and my feet are really close together.

Plus I'm a little girl about my shins

Would love if my gym had a hex bar (may have to recommend), I am still trying to convince them to get a hack squat machine...

[velocityrob]

Would love if my gym had a hex bar (may have to recommend), I am still trying to convince them to get a hack squat machine...

"Sorry bro, our 2012 budget for new equipment is tied up with pink dumbbells and Crossfit sandbags. Maybe next year!"

[Black_Label]

"Sorry bro, our 2012 budget for new equipment is tied up with pink dumbbells and Crossfit sandbags. Maybe next year!"

Id put up pink 100s for sure.

[velocityrob]

Well it worked for dbone....




PTF

[velocityrob]

[velocityrob]

So the goal today was heavy chest, and back. I made half of that, lol.

Dosed on XFA and Allmax Razor 8 Blast.

Hit the gym, did my RC moves, and started flat BB bench. Warm up sets with 135, 185, 235.
Got 275 for 3, not too hard. Got 3 with 295 but man! Last rep was haaard. Too much. Gave me an instant headache, felt a little pukey. Shook it off, stripped the bar to 135. Intending to do a 'burn out' set of maybe a dozen, I repped out 29.
But it killed me. Took about 5 minutes to feel right.
Off to incline BB bench. Couple sets with 185, 2 sets of a few reps with 225.
And that was it. I was just done. I put out too much on that set of 29 (duh) and had nothing left.
I crawled over to the treadmill and walked 25 minutes at a casual 3MPH. So at least it wasn't a wasted night.

[kingjameskjf]

lmao, which of their pre's did you use?

oh bro I used both!

^^^

That is why I love Rob.

Jelly of them fat gripz, I think I need to get a pair.

I tried the fat gripz for my first time a couple weeks ago. Not so sure about them yet. They definitely make it a whole different feel.

lulz @ putting a bike tire around the plate to make it a 'bumper'

lol, that's ingenuity right there!

[SwolenONE]

I just realized 2011 was the year that changed supplement logs to soft core porn logs... glad to see this trend continue into 2012

[dbone1026]

So the goal today was heavy chest, and back. I made half of that, lol.

Dosed on XFA and Allmax Razor 8 Blast.

Hit the gym, did my RC moves, and started flat BB bench. Warm up sets with 135, 185, 235.
Got 275 for 3, not too hard. Got 3 with 295 but man! Last rep was haaard. Too much. Gave me an instant headache, felt a little pukey. Shook it off, stripped the bar to 135. Intending to do a 'burn out' set of maybe a dozen, I repped out 29.
But it killed me. Took about 5 minutes to feel right.
Off to incline BB bench. Couple sets with 185, 2 sets of a few reps with 225.
And that was it. I was just done. I put out too much on that set of 29 (duh) and had nothing left.
I crawled over to the treadmill and walked 25 minutes at a casual 3MPH. So at least it wasn't a wasted night.

LOL at an image of you actually crawling to the treadmills!

I just realized 2011 was the year that changed supplement logs to soft core porn logs... glad to see this trend continue into 2012

So you are saying for 2012 we should go from soft core to hard core Let's just hope Rob doesn't take that as a signal to start posting more pics of pregnant red heads!!!

[Myuran]

OH yes! Great pics! I think I need post some pics on my thread too lol...

[dgosyne]

haha we should make a separate thread where we all contribute pics. We'll throw in some random workout advice/tips/rants/stories, but it will be mostly about dem bishes