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[DICE20]

I understand the frustration. I know as a parent, i would have been raging as well.
You do however, have to be careful about raising too much hell over it.
Kids are going to be kids. If this particular kid had a pattern of this behavior towards your son,
and there was some negligence by the wrestling coach, in the form of him not disciplining that kid, yea
raise some hell.
In this case i think you did the right thing. Mean muggem, and get your son some treatment.

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Remember as bad as you may think it is, it could be a whole lot worse


Training:

Bench-

135x10
135x10
155x5
180x5
205x8
205x3
205x3
205x4
135x15
135x15


and because i like this song and fits my thoughts...

[burlyman619]

Good to see you back, brother!

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

Remember as bad as you may think it is, it could be a whole lot worse


Training:

Bench-

135x10
135x10
155x5
180x5
205x8
205x3
205x3
205x4
135x15
135x15

Bro, glad to see you back at it!

I understand the frustration. I know as a parent, i would have been raging as well.
You do however, have to be careful about raising too much hell over it.
Kids are going to be kids. If this particular kid had a pattern of this behavior towards your son,
and there was some negligence by the wrestling coach, in the form of him not disciplining that kid, yea
raise some hell.
In this case i think you did the right thing. Mean muggem, and get your son some treatment.

Bro, as a parent, there is nothing I won't do for my son! At the end of the day, his mom and I are the only two that will stick up for him and be there for him. I do expect coaches and other parents to do the right thing and if they don't, atleast I did!

Thoughts of the Day:

It's truly awesome to see the progress I make each week in the gym! My numbers are getting back to where they were prior to my underway and I am feeling stronger with every lift. What is even more impressive is when I meet a younger person in the gym and they take the time to compliment me on my progress because they have seen me in the gym day in and day out. Or, when they actually come to me and ask me for advice on what exercises or supplements they could be using to improve themselves!

Supplements Taken:

1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Hydro-whey
3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
2 scoop of Cellucor C4
6 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Hydrobuilder (post workout)


Training:

Deadlift-

135x10
170x10
205x10
220x5
255x5
290x8

Barbell Good-mornings-

135x12
155x12
165x12
175x12
185x12

Hanging Leg Raises-

3 sets of 10 (w/15 lb dumbbell between feet)
2 sets of 8 (w/20 lb dumbbell between feet)

Back Extensions (w/45 lb weight)

5 sets of 15

Today was a good day and the motivation was high! I wish every day would turn out like today, but sadly, they won't! I am always motivated to do my best!

[TheReverend]

Thoughts of the Day:

Remember as bad as you may think it is, it could be a whole lot worse


Training:

Bench-

135x10
135x10
155x5
180x5
205x8
205x3
205x3
205x4
135x15
135x15


and because i like this song and fits my thoughts...

Sick volume. How did those x15 sets feel to close it out?

[E_P_C]

Bro, glad to see you back at it!



Bro, as a parent, there is nothing I won't do for my son! At the end of the day, his mom and I are the only two that will stick up for him and be there for him. I do expect coaches and other parents to do the right thing and if they don't, atleast I did!

Thoughts of the Day:

It's truly awesome to see the progress I make each week in the gym! My numbers are getting back to where they were prior to my underway and I am feeling stronger with every lift. What is even more impressive is when I meet a younger person in the gym and they take the time to compliment me on my progress because they have seen me in the gym day in and day out. Or, when they actually come to me and ask me for advice on what exercises or supplements they could be using to improve themselves!

Supplements Taken:

1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Hydro-whey
3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
2 scoop of Cellucor C4
6 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Hydrobuilder (post workout)


Training:

Deadlift-

135x10
170x10
205x10
220x5
255x5
290x8

Barbell Good-mornings-

135x12
155x12
165x12
175x12
185x12

Hanging Leg Raises-

3 sets of 10 (w/15 lb dumbbell between feet)
2 sets of 8 (w/20 lb dumbbell between feet)

Back Extensions (w/45 lb weight)

5 sets of 15

Today was a good day and the motivation was high! I wish every day would turn out like today, but sadly, they won't! I am always motivated to do my best!

solid workout bro

Sick volume. How did those x15 sets feel to close it out?

yesterday good, today not so much lol. it got cold here finally so feeling it in the joints today

[MTCS]

solid workout bro

yesterday good, today not so much lol. it got cold here finally so feeling it in the joints today

Does it really get cold there? It's the desert!

[E_P_C]

Does it really get cold there? It's the desert!

not really. 40's this morning, it can get in the 20's but its very rare and doesnt last long. the only time i have ever seen it in the 20's was when i did my 50 miler last year and it was 20 and snowing lol

[MTCS]

not really. 40's this morning, it can get in the 20's but its very rare and doesnt last long. the only time i have ever seen it in the 20's was when i did my 50 miler last year and it was 20 and snowing lol

Speaking of your 50 miler, how did that go?

[E_P_C]

Speaking of your 50 miler, how did that go?

good. beat my goal time by 51 mins so went better than expected. of course next time i probably wouldnt choose one with the course up and down a mountain lol

[MTCS]

good. beat my goal time by 51 mins so went better than expected. of course next time i probably wouldnt choose one with the course up and down a mountain lol

Congrats bro! That's quite an accomplishment! I look forward to my first marathon! Keep training hard and the motivation high!

[burlyman619]

solid workout bro

yesterday good, today not so much lol. it got cold here finally so feeling it in the joints today

not really. 40's this morning, it can get in the 20's but its very rare and doesnt last long. the only time i have ever seen it in the 20's was when i did my 50 miler last year and it was 20 and snowing lol

I know that feel. Its like 15-25f here everyday and its windy. Plus it gets dark at like 4pm. So depressing lol


I remember you went on a long ass run like...last year? How long did that take you to train up to?

[E_P_C]

I know that feel. Its like 15-25f here everyday and its windy. Plus it gets dark at like 4pm. So depressing lol


I remember you went on a long ass run like...last year? How long did that take you to train up to?

my training wasnt great, 6 months


thanks to watching your DL vid i just destroyed my back on DL's today :/

[burlyman619]

my training wasnt great, 6 months


thanks to watching your DL vid i just destroyed my back on DL's today :/

Still you ran 50 fuking mile dude. Thats insane. This one time, I ran like ~12 miles on a "master guns run". This skinny ass Italian moto MGySgt took me and like 200 Marine/Sailors E6 and below on this run around the base. I just remember it being hours long, going home and showering and fell asleep then got a phone call and got in trouble for not showing back up at work at the prescribed time lulz. /csb


Fuk yeah bro. Watching you smash PRs motivates me to do the same.

[E_P_C]

Still you ran 50 fuking mile dude. Thats insane. This one time, I ran like ~12 miles on a "master guns run". This skinny ass Italian moto MGySgt took me and like 200 Marine/Sailors E6 and below on this run around the base. I just remember it being hours long, going home and showering and fell asleep then got a phone call and got in trouble for not showing back up at work at the prescribed time lulz. /csb


Fuk yeah bro. Watching you smash PRs motivates me to do the same.

lulz motto runs

no PR's, well i dont think nor do i remember.

[E_P_C]

Thoughts of the Day:

Workouts are getting back to normal. Lower back is exhausted beyond belief today.


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
6 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad


Training:

Deadlifts-

135x10
225x5

290x5
335x5
380x8

380x3
380x3
380x4

SLDL's-

225x5
225x5
225x5

[burlyman619]

Nice job with that 380 for 8!

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

Chest day today and I am so far away from where I was before I went to sea. Sometimes it is almost dicouraging but I know that hard work and persistence and I will be back where I was in no time and then breaking PR's.

Supplements Taken:

1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Hydro-whey
3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
2 scoop of Cellucor C4
6 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Hydrobuilder (post workout)


Training:

Bench Press-

90x10
110x10
135x10
145x5
170x5
190x8

Dumbbell Bench Press-

70x10
75x10
80x10
85x8
90x8

Dumbbell Rows-

90x10 (x5)

Pectoral Machine-

145x12
155x12
165x12
175x10
185x8

Weighted Decline Push-ups-

25x10 (x4)
45x10

It's amazing how infectious working out can be and the number of people willing to help or give advice. Def had more than enough motivators today to do more than what I thought I could accomplish today. Tomorrow is legs and I am ready for the challenge!

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

Workouts are getting back to normal. Lower back is exhausted beyond belief today.


Supplements Taken:

1 scoop of Presurge
1 scoop of Creatine RT
6 caps of Intraxcell
6 caps of Orange Triad


Training:

Deadlifts-

135x10
225x5

290x5
335x5
380x8

380x3
380x3
380x4

SLDL's-

225x5
225x5
225x5

Ok, that is one I don't know. What is SLDL?

[E_P_C]

Ok, that is one I don't know. What is SLDL?

Straight leg dead lift

Good job on the workour, your numbers will come back in time

[MTCS]

Straight leg dead lift

Good job on the workour, your numbers will come back in time

Ok, now I feel stupid! Lol

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

Legs today! What can I say, I did what I was supposed to do, but totally lacked the motivation. The heart and mind weren't in it. I need to get through this weekend and refocus so I can be ready for the next week!

Supplements Taken:

1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Hydro-whey
3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
2 scoop of Cellucor C4
6 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Hydrobuilder (post workout)
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Casien (at bedtime)


Training:

Squats-

110x10
135x10
165x10
185x5
205x5
245x8
225x5
185x10
135x10

Leg Press-

450x15
500x15
540x15
590x15
630x12

Leg Curls-

110x15 (double leg)
55x15 (single leg)
120x15 (double leg)
60x15 (single leg)
130x15 (double leg)
32x15 (single leg)

Leg Extension-

130x15
140x15
150x15
160x12
170x12

I think the workout was pretty solid but I could have done more. Next week is a new week with hopefully some renewed motivation! It's easier if I could just say I was sick, but when I'm lacking motivation, it just makes everything go to shyte!

[E_P_C]

Those are very solid numbers man dont put yourself down for that effort

[KenshinH]

Just catching up in here. You guys are doing awesome!

MTCS - sorry to hear about your son. Hopefully he's recovering well. No worries about the lack of motivation. I just went through some of that this week and had a good workout last night. You'll smash it next time.

EPC - killer deadlift day brah! SLDL's after regular deadlifts == lower back's toast

[E_P_C]

Just catching up in here. You guys are doing awesome!

MTCS - sorry to hear about your son. Hopefully he's recovering well. No worries about the lack of motivation. I just went through some of that this week and had a good workout last night. You'll smash it next time.

EPC - killer deadlift day brah! SLDL's after regular deadlifts == lower back's toast

i can confirm this

[Randoja]

Keep up the good work guys, I'm sure you will both be killing it this coming week.

[burlyman619]

Looks like your guys numbers are improving; hows the bodyweight moving?


Rich, Youre going to have an "off" day from time to time. Dont beat yourself up over it. Just remember that consistency is key and as long as youre putting forth the effort the results will follow.

[MTCS]

Thoughts of the Day:

Day 34 was an off day and with my upcoming cruise on Friday, I had to start my week early. The motivation was definitely back. The lifts were good. When the heart, mind and lift are all in sync then it feels like the day was a success. When the motivation is lacking, it doesn't matter if I hit my numbers, I just feel like the day was a had to rather than wanted to day!

Supplements Taken:

1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Vanilla Hydro-whey
3 tabs Optimum Nutrition Opti-men
2 scoop of Cellucor C4
6 caps of Intraxcell
1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Hydrobuilder (post workout)


Training:

Military Press-

60x10
75x10
95x10
110x5
125x5
140x8

Dips (w/35 lbs)-

15 reps (x3)
12 reps (x2)

Chin-ups-

3 sets of 10 (w/ 10 lb weight)
2 sets of 10 (without weight)

Lat Machine-

80x15
85x15
90x15
95x12
100x10

The numbers felt good today. It won't be long til I am back and passing my PR for military press of 175. I appreciate the extra motivation provided by E_P_C and burlyman, it was very much needed! Tomorrow is an off day as I have VA appts for retirement in the AM and a sleep study in the PM for my resting health! Back at it on Tuesday for deadlifts with my max weight for the day of 305!

[burlyman619]

Nice workout man! Are you trying to get in the gym on the cruise ? I am about to face that vacation challenge as well-road trip across the country. Theres been quiet a few "going away" parties but I still had to make it in the gym lol. Dont let all your gains go away brah!

[E_P_C]

Looks like your guys numbers are improving; hows the bodyweight moving?


Rich, Youre going to have an "off" day from time to time. Dont beat yourself up over it. Just remember that consistency is key and as long as youre putting forth the effort the results will follow.

Stuck at 175