F.s.u.u

[Korr]

I see my Dr. today for the test results.
Then I'm going to the gym for some paranoia free lifting.
October is coming up.
and it's time to kick some ass.

Will be back soon.


Thank-you.

Best of luck, and gratz on the triple 405 combo.

Hopefully you get back soon with no probelms, so I can race you to a 500+ deadlift.

[ArchAngel'73]

Crazy reps on the Icarian!

I know!

^^^^^^^ so much WIN!

Thank-you.
Welcome back from vacation!

Just call him ArchAngel405

LOL
That's a good one.

B when do you find out about these tests?
wait and see what they say first ok? your body is strong..try not to panic yet
and you are right Corbi and John both had work done and are still kicking azz..

what do ya mean march??what the f*ck...you got shortness of breath and your heart is beating irregular?

B..I am gonna tell ya to lay off the stims til they see what is going on with that heart of yours

Thanks LBM, I'm sure I'll be fine but gotta be proactive vs. reactive here.
Caffeine and synephrine are not stims...they are a training necessity.

And as you go in to get yourself investigated this month, you can also find out about /\/\

I've always been nattie.
Nuts too. LOL

Lets hope for great news from your doctor.

Hope...and prayer Joel!

I hope this goes well for your, Brian.

Me too will.
I'm not famous enough yet for anybody to include me in their bodybuilding dead pool like Munzer, Atwood, or Benaziza.

Best of luck at the doc, Brian. Let us know how it goes.

Thanks and coming up Hoosier.

You have been missed Brian.

It's been a long wait, hoping for good news.

Why, thanks.
You're right, every shot that has been fired has missed!

Been thinking about you big guy. Got my fingers crossed that things go well at the doctors.

I think you're bigger than me.

Best of luck, and gratz on the triple 405 combo.

Hopefully you get back soon with no probelms, so I can race you to a 500+ deadlift.

Thank-you bro!

I gotz teh results...you win!

[ArchAngel'73]

The Dr.'s visit

He used VERY big words I cannot remember to spell them correctly but there was some mumbo jumbo about left ventricle, my ticker not pumping enough blood SOME TIMES, and some muscles in my heart don't get enough oxygen and it seems to be P.O'd about this concept and tends to sqwuak.
There are some indications of heart disease but he cannot tell until there are more tests.
I am not in immediate danger of dying and he left me with more questions that cannot be answered.
I also have an enlarged heart (which to me is not abnormal considering my hobby and I do not consider it a problem).

So, I get more tests done, also have a hormone test soon.

I was encouraged to keep up with my weight lifting but told not to be squatting 4-500 lbs..
225 would suffice.

Gawdamn sacrilege if you ask me.

Do I plan on not lifting 405 when I can?

Phuck no.

My weight was also mentioned...in accordance to the body mass index scale...LOL!



My 1st show was my best imo.
I'm going to return to my roots.
But better.

My training.
Layne Norton's diet and cardio protocols.
and maybe I'll meet someone soon to teach this white boy some moves for posing.

[ArchAngel'73]

March 9, 2013

F.S.U.U

IMO, proper training with the goal of hypertrophy encompasses hitting all rep ranges.
From 1-100, its all fair game to me.


Chest, side Delts, Triceps

incline Smith machine Bench Press, PWO
20x50, 15x100, 6x150
1x200
1.5x190
6x170, 8x150, 8x150, 7failx150

Hammer Strength dip machine, PWO
15x80, 7x270, 8x270, 3x320

incline DB Flye
15x30

Pec Dek
20x120, 10x200
6x280(stack)


standing BB Shoulder Press- aka-overhead press
20x45(bar), 8x95, 5x115, 6x115
2x135-not sure if this is good as these are new(er) to me

seated DB Press
8x40, 8x40, 8x40, 6x50, 3x60

seated side DB Raise
15x35


overhead Tricep cable Extensions
16x150(stack), 20x150

10 min. Elliptical
35 min. straight up walkin'

[bcapprentice]

The Dr.'s visit

He used VERY big words I cannot remember to spell them correctly but there was some mumbo jumbo about left ventricle, my ticker not pumping enough blood SOME TIMES, and some muscles in my heart don't get enough oxygen and it seems to be P.O'd about this concept and tends to sqwuak.
There are some indications of heart disease but he cannot tell until there are more tests.
I am not in immediate danger of dying and he left me with more questions that cannot be answered.
I also have an enlarged heart (which to me is not abnormal considering my hobby and I do not consider it a problem).

So, I get more tests done, also have a hormone test soon.

I was encouraged to keep up with my weight lifting but told not to be squatting 4-500 lbs..
225 would suffice.

Gawdamn sacrilege if you ask me.

Do I plan on not lifting 405 when I can?

Phuck no.

My weight was also mentioned...in accordance to the body mass index scale...LOL!



My 1st show was my best imo.
I'm going to return to my roots.
But better.

My training.
Layne Norton's diet and cardio protocols.
and maybe I'll meet someone soon to teach this white boy some moves for posing.

Brian:
We all knew that you were NOT in immediate danger of dying! Sounds like your MD is encouraging you to have a normal type experience until something more conclusive is revealed. Sounds realistic to me. Keep at it!

[latebloomingmom]

more tests huh? sigh...will check back B
do at least try to be careful????

[fittofattofit]

It sounds like relatively good news .... an 'enlarged' heart in the BB/athlete context usually means a hypertrophied (i.e.. muscular) heart which is normal compared with a 'dilated' heart where it is ballooning because it is failing
Same thing about the heart not pumping enough blood 'sometimes' .... there will always be points at which demand will outstrip supply
As for BMI .... we're all 'overweight' if not obese
So in summary, keep repping those 405s

[cmoore]

We all knew B was still under warranty.

Keep it moving.

[Lou1se]

more tests huh? sigh...will check back B
do at least try to be careful????

/\ this.

The encouragement given to continue weightlifting is sehr gut.

[Vanguard1965]

Good that you can keep training!

Good that they are running more tests to figure out what exactly is going on. I know that's a pain in the ass but needed. BMI is a joke for athletes as we carry far more muscle then the average person which completely throws the reading out to lunch. We all know this but its sad that most doctors don't realize this. Hopefully they are more up to speed on treating hearts!

It will be nice once they have things figured out so they can tell you your treatment options. Focus on what you have control over atm, your diet and training and let the doctors worry about the rest.

[Vytis]

Prety good news with heart......Looking forward to seeing those 100 rep sets.

[HoosierHardGain]

Happy to hear you can keep the training up, B. The dad in me says heed the doctors advice on lifting too heavy, but I know you well enough that you won't listen

[ironwill2008]

I'm not famous enough yet for anybody to include me in their bodybuilding dead pool like Munzer, Atwood, or Benaziza.

LOL.

The Dr.'s visit


I was encouraged to keep up with my weight lifting but told not to be squatting 4-500 lbs..
225 would suffice.

While I'd never advise someone to discount Dr's orders, I think we all would agree that SOP for MD's these days is to recommend using light weight. There's something about malpractice lawsuits that seems to bring that kind of advice out.

[ArchAngel'73]

Brian:
We all knew that you were NOT in immediate danger of dying! Sounds like your MD is encouraging you to have a normal type experience until something more conclusive is revealed. Sounds realistic to me. Keep at it!

Agreed, I know when the wool is being pulled over my eyes!

more tests huh? sigh...will check back B
do at least try to be careful???? )

I will
try
kinda
try
to be
normal
.

It sounds like relatively good news .... an 'enlarged' heart in the BB/athlete context usually means a hypertrophied (i.e.. muscular) heart which is normal compared with a 'dilated' heart where it is ballooning because it is failing
Same thing about the heart not pumping enough blood 'sometimes' .... there will always be points at which demand will outstrip supply
As for BMI .... we're all 'overweight' if not obese
So in summary, keep repping those 405s : )

Damn straight!
Thanks for the inside guidance and scoop Andrew, it is appreciated.

We all knew B was still under warranty.

Keep it moving.

I am the REAPER!

/\ this.

The encouragement given to continue weightlifting is sehr gut. : )

Wut's that about my gut???

Good thing I comprendez-vous das German.

Good that you can keep training! : )

Good that they are running more tests to figure out what exactly is going on. I know that's a pain in the ass but needed. BMI is a joke for athletes as we carry far more muscle then the average person which completely throws the reading out to lunch. We all know this but its sad that most doctors don't realize this. Hopefully they are more up to speed on treating hearts! : )

It will be nice once they have things figured out so they can tell you your treatment options. Focus on what you have control over atm, your diet and training and let the doctors worry about the rest.

I think my hormones are a problem...tests will be done.
I really need that to happen for me to move on in good conscience.

Prety good news with heart......Looking forward to seeing those 100 rep sets. : )

I'll be satisifed when I can get my blood work done and see what my T levels are at.
All that work and dieting last year did NOT add up to what it should have.

Happy to hear you can keep the training up, B. The dad in me says heed the doctors advice on lifting too heavy, but I know you well enough that you won't listen : )

Thanks Hoosier.
You're right, if it's there...I'm gonna lift it.

LOL.






While I'd never advise someone to discount Dr's orders, I think we all would agree that SOP for MD's these days is to recommend using light weight. There's something about malpractice lawsuits that seems to bring that kind of advice out.

They're pretty safe over here with that.
Both my father and my uncle died because of malpractice and there is not a leg we can stand on to sue them.
Fortunately, my GP is buff and very bodybuilding friendly.

[ArchAngel'73]

Went to a new gym last Sunday and lost all my lifting stuff...straps, new gloves, log book. When I went back it was gone, some bugger stole it. WTF they want with my paper journal I don't know.
This kinda completely phucked me up and I lost my lifting mojo for a few days.

I bought new gloves and a new pair of wrist straps.
This has been my 1st ever pair of straps I've actually purchased.
I usually pick them up from the gym's lost and found just like that momo did who is now using my stuff.
Karma's a b*tch.

I've also been sick with bronchitis and this has waylaid my plans for cardio as I cannot breath well. Lifting still though.

I cranked out a 315x2 Good Morning Thursday and was pleased with a 225 Smith machine Shoulder Press at the other gym Friday. (I cannot come close to this on my gym's Smith machine)

Today, Saturday I get meds for my bronchitis, I have a new paper journal, and I get to test drive my new gloves and straps.
I just need a new hat and my gym gear is complete.

I should be ready to roll on here later today!

[-=FLEX=-]

Went to a new gym last Sunday and lost all my lifting stuff...straps, new gloves, log book. When I went back it was gone, some bugger stole it. WTF they want with my paper journal I don't know.

That happened to me once back in the 90's; some wanker stole my gym bag out of my car. I don't get it.

Used straps, used powerlifting belt, some chalk, journal, shoes, pants, t-shirt.

Da phuck is anyone gonna do with that???

[bcapprentice]

Went to a new gym last Sunday and lost all my lifting stuff...straps, new gloves, log book. When I went back it was gone, some bugger stole it. WTF they want with my paper journal I don't know.
This kinda completely phucked me up and I lost my lifting mojo for a few days.

I bought new gloves and a new pair of wrist straps.
This has been my 1st ever pair of straps I've actually purchased.
I usually pick them up from the gym's lost and found just like that momo did who is now using my stuff.
Karma's a b*tch.

I've also been sick with bronchitis and this has waylaid my plans for cardio as I cannot breath well. Lifting still though.

I cranked out a 315x2 Good Morning Thursday and was pleased with a 225 Smith machine Shoulder Press at the other gym Friday. (I cannot come close to this on my gym's Smith machine)

Today, Saturday I get meds for my bronchitis, I have a new paper journal, and I get to test drive my new gloves and straps.
I just need a new hat and my gym gear is complete.

I should be ready to roll on here later today!

Sorry to hear about the bronchitis. Hope you are recovering.

[fittofattofit]

Bad luck about the gym bag .... I know I'd be lost without all my accumulated straps/chalk/belts etc. Bummer about the log as well ... all the more reason to log it here

Regardless of that: sick work on the good mornings! 315 is a beast weight!

[Vanguard1965]

Hormones? Bronchitis? Stolen gym gear? WTF!!

You know many would have used any one of those to say **** it and give up but not you Brian because you are just one stubborn Ukrainian!

That kind of dedication is inspiring. Sounds like you have the gym gear situation handled. Bronchitis will get better. Good that your not doing cardio anyways since it interferes with the gains!

As for the hormones sounds like TRT might be in your future? I would think as long as your T stays within normal ranges one should still be allowed to compete in natty shows?

[mharrislove]

Bad luck about the gym bag .... I know I'd be lost without all my accumulated straps/chalk/belts etc. Bummer about the log as well ... all the more reason to log it here

Regardless of that: sick work on the good mornings! 315 is a beast weight!

Damn... Pissed wouldn't even begin to describe my mindset if the gym bag went missing. But of all of the possible ways to deal with it, cranking out 315 GMs for reps is perhaps among the best possible responses.

[drudixon]

My weight was also mentioned...in accordance to the body mass index scale...LOL!

Fat Ass.... Hope the dr gets it all figured out. Soon.

[ArchAngel'73]

That happened to me once back in the 90's; some wanker stole my gym bag out of my car. I don't get it.

Used straps, used powerlifting belt, some chalk, journal, shoes, pants, t-shirt.

Da phuck is anyone gonna do with that???

I have heard of stories that would creep us both out as to what they would want with that but I'll save it.
-and right outta your car...that's low.

Sorry to hear about the bronchitis. Hope you are recovering.

Meds and time make a better me big M.
Thanks!

Bad luck about the gym bag .... I know I'd be lost without all my accumulated straps/chalk/belts etc. Bummer about the log as well ... all the more reason to log it here ; )

Regardless of that: sick work on the good mornings! 315 is a beast weight!

NOT my gym bag, my gym gear.
If I do not have my paper journal I cannot remember my sets and reps to journal them here. My journal is a training requirement imo. lol


Literally sick
+ work
Thank-you, I like good mornings. Very few are as good at them as I feel I am.

Hormones? Bronchitis? Stolen gym gear? WTF!! :mad :

You know many would have used any one of those to say **** it and give up but not you Brian because you are just one stubborn Ukrainian! : D

That kind of dedication is inspiring. Sounds like you have the gym gear situation handled. Bronchitis will get better. Good that your not doing cardio anyways since it interferes with the gains! : )

As for the hormones sounds like TRT might be in your future? I would think as long as your T stays within normal ranges one should still be allowed to compete in natty shows?

I am stubborn D but I've also had my fair share of slacking time since October. Please do not give me credit I have not earned.
-but thank-you.

I have done the TRT route before and thought myself "cured". The IDFA let me compete then too, my 1st show. It has been a few years since the TRT and I was not on it long (6 months). Always supervised by my Dr., bi-weekly Test checks.
I do NOT want to do that again.
I hava always prided myself being nattie...and that just makes me completely unsure of what is really me.

Damn... Pissed wouldn't even begin to describe my mindset if the gym bag went missing. But of all of the possible ways to deal with it, cranking out 315 GMs for reps is perhaps among the best possible responses.

Not my gym bag, just my gloves, straps, journal, hat.
Pumping Iron-Arnold telling the story of his car being stolen...oh well...I got training to do after the phone calls are made.
Besides, if I would have remembered to take them they would not have been stolen.

Thank-you MHL.

Fat Ass.... Hope the dr gets it all figured out. Soon.

Pretty much.
Me too Dru.
I'm a mess right now physically.

[ArchAngel'73]

Mar. 16, 2013

A mish mash of of chest and back width as I get over the bronchitis and prepare for the renewal of my training split Monday.




"Cobras"
25x75, 20x100
10x10x140(the stack was broken and I could only use 140 out of the 150)

standing cable Flye
20x50, 15x60, 10x70

incline BB Bench Press
20x45(bar)
3x8x135

DB Pullover
15x50, 8x70

Hammer Strength dip machine, PWO
15x180, 20x180, 20x180

[ArchAngel'73]

F.S.U.U
There is no other day that adhere's to the F.S.U concept better than my leg days.

Legs


Leg Press, PWO
20x180, 20x270, 20x450
10x630, 10x810, 10x900
6x990
6x1,080
6x1,080
10x1,080
6x1,080

Icarian "Power Squat"
10x720
20x720

*20's
Pick a weight you can do 10 reps with.
Now do 20 with it.
Dig deep, 1 rep @ a time, rest/pause up the yin yang if ya have to, breath mutherphucker breath!, push from the heels, flare the quads, keep it TIGHT and pretend that if you do not get this done YOU WILL DIE

That's how you do 20's
*


leg press Calf Raise, PWO
17x630, 17x630, 18x630, 17x630, 17x630


I contemplated cardio and then breathed hard and let my lungs gargle from the bronchitis...
that settled that.

I'm done.
The civies ain't touching this.
Since the 1,080's I had an audience of 3 the entire training session.-srs

[-=FLEX=-]

Nice work on the LP.

How do your knees feel with that kind of weight or do you use straps when you go that heavy?

[ArchAngel'73]

Nice work on the LP.

How do your knees feel with that kind of weight or do you use straps when you go that heavy?

Thank-you. I'd rather it be squats but my lungs aren't ready for them yet.

No wraps. My knees tend not to bother me but my lower back makes up for that and then some.
No matter how many times I've loaded that weight it still intimidates me a little. 1 wrong move and I'm crushed so I warm up lots.

[-=FLEX=-]

1 wrong move and I'm crushed so I warm up lots.

Yep; I've injured myself for the 3rd time now in 3 years doing leg press.

Strong as phcuk but one rep too deep and CRACK.

I might just go back to doing squats twice a week.

Really wish my gym had a hack slide machine....

[fittofattofit]

1,080 would get an audience anywhere
Huge leg pressing strength
20 reps x 720 on the 'Icarian' squats ain't bad either

[ljimd]

1,080 would get an audience anywhere
Huge leg pressing strength
20 reps x 720 on the 'Icarian' squats ain't bad either

Agree with this. You're a wildman B.

[rj1443]

No introductions necessary, if you don't know who I am on bb.com in the over 35 section that is your problem, not mine.
I have probably forgotten more about bodybuilding than most will ever know.
If you have more muscle than I and are equivalent in height, with the exception of a minute few(and their Canadian), I assume your juicing.
That's the way sh*t is.

I have no goals.
I have one primary purpose in this journal;

To Fukk Sh*t Up

Given my tenure in the gym and the fact I'm writing this (fluff), you may call me "Herr Professor" because I'm a wannabe German but a damn good teacher.


Time to STFU
and
JFT

Welcome to

Fukk'ing Sh*t Up University


class in session.

you don't even look that big and you use a bunch of smith machines in your work out. can you smell that? cause i seem to smell some smoke coming out of your ass. "if you have more muscle than I and are equivalent in height your probably juicing?" get out of here with that ****. someone needs to try a dirty bulk and actually build some mass then you can talk.