This week in the O35 II

[baker]

Lunges with 315. Damn.

[ReannaHatfield]

Nice work. Keep up the good work.

[kimm4]

All you beautiful lean and strong people are making me sick...

Anyhoo, I held off on posting because I wasn't sure how things we're going to work out for me once I got back to training. I've been back for 3 weeks while it's not great, it's realistic and going as expected. I tried legs for the first time a few days ago and I'm not quite there yet with lower body training. Everyday I feel a little better so I know it's just a matter of time and taking it slow.

The big news is after 25 years I left my old gym to join a new one. I worked at this gym 10 years ago when they were new in a smaller location. I used to work with local client's before I became an online coach. They moved to a new location and I ran into the owner (an old school/party friend) while out shopping. He asked me to come check out the new location. So I'm back and most of the old member's are still there and many new faces too. I'm trying hard to just go in and do my thing, but I tend to get pulled aside a lot. Last week a couple guys dragged me into the boxing room to help a newbie with posing practice.

It's a nice change and I'm having fun!

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[JohnButz]

All you beautiful lean and strong people are making me sick...

Anyhoo, I held off on posting because I wasn't sure how things we're going to work out for me once I got back to training. I've been back for 3 weeks while it's not great, it's realistic and going as expected. I tried legs for the first time a few days ago and I'm not quite there yet with lower body training. Everyday I feel a little better so I know it's just a matter of time and taking it slow.

The big news is after 25 years I left my old gym to join a new one. I worked at this gym 10 years ago when they were new in a smaller location. I used to work with local client's before I became an online coach. They moved to a new location and I ran into the owner (an old school/party friend) while out shopping. He asked me to come check out the new location. So I'm back and most of the old member's are still there and many new faces too. I'm trying hard to just go in and do my thing, but I tend to get pulled aside a lot. Last week a couple guys dragged me into the boxing room to help a newbie with posing practice.

It's a nice change and I'm having fun!

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Looking awesome Kimm!

[dazlittle]

All you beautiful lean and strong people are making me sick...

Anyhoo, I held off on posting because I wasn't sure how things we're going to work out for me once I got back to training. I've been back for 3 weeks while it's not great, it's realistic and going as expected. I tried legs for the first time a few days ago and I'm not quite there yet with lower body training. Everyday I feel a little better so I know it's just a matter of time and taking it slow.

The big news is after 25 years I left my old gym to join a new one. I worked at this gym 10 years ago when they were new in a smaller location. I used to work with local client's before I became an online coach. They moved to a new location and I ran into the owner (an old school/party friend) while out shopping. He asked me to come check out the new location. So I'm back and most of the old member's are still there and many new faces too. I'm trying hard to just go in and do my thing, but I tend to get pulled aside a lot. Last week a couple guys dragged me into the boxing room to help a newbie with posing practice.

It's a nice change and I'm having fun!

Great to hear you are back at it, looking good.

[Jbizzlechizzle]

There's always so much awesome going on ITT. Spreading reps around where I can. Life has been crazy, but I'm still managing time to train. This video is from tonight and shows my high bar working squat sets from 240 to 350 lbs.


Also posting in my journal...


I also hit chest for the second time this week and the goal was 7 sets of 7 at 225 lbs in 15 minutes. I "almost" managed it, but fell short on a couple of sets. I managed 46 reps total at 225 lbs in just under 18 minutes. The burn was real.

[JohnButz]

There's always so much awesome going on ITT. Spreading reps around where I can. Life has been crazy, but I'm still managing time to train. This video is from tonight and shows my high bar working squat sets from 240 to 350 lbs.


Also posting in my journal...


I also hit chest for the second time this week and the goal was 7 sets of 7 at 225 lbs in 15 minutes. I "almost" managed it, but fell short on a couple of sets. I managed 46 reps total at 225 lbs in just under 18 minutes. The burn was real.

Outstanding work man!

[cmoore]

All you beautiful lean and strong people are making me sick...

Said the Pot to the Kettle. Looking awesome as usual Kimm

There's always so much awesome going on ITT. Spreading reps around where I can. Life has been crazy, but I'm still managing time to train. This video is from tonight and shows my high bar working squat sets from 240 to 350 lbs.


Also posting in my journal...


I also hit chest for the second time this week and the goal was 7 sets of 7 at 225 lbs in 15 minutes. I "almost" managed it, but fell short on a couple of sets. I managed 46 reps total at 225 lbs in just under 18 minutes. The burn was real.

Nice work!

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My shoulder is healing up and almost totally pain free. So...I've been getting upside down more and more often.

[JohnButz]

/\/\/\/\ That is incredible Chris!

[dazlittle]

CMOORE that is just crazy !!!

Couple of new ones taken here in Brussels in the hotel, Not a single terrorist seen!

[rimduglep]

My wife's birthday is right after Turkey Day... After that, I'm doing one more week of caloric restriction to get rid of all of the bloat and then starts the long climb. I didn't get as lean as I wanted, but we'll get there next time. I'm also switching away from the BBB version of 5/3/1 to what is basically the beginner's version - faster progression to get my squats where they should be. Finger's crossd.

Can't wait to lose this damned moustache. Movember makes me feel like a cop in an early 1980s porn movie.

[Vytis]

Okay cmoore, now you're just showing off, lol

[drudixon]

40th birthday back workout this AM. Enjoying bulking with loads of turkey day food consumed...

Anyway, still a work in progress.

Keep on keeping on folks. More reps owed in here than I can spread...

[JohnButz]

40th birthday back workout this AM. Enjoying bulking with loads of turkey day food consumed...

Anyway, still a work in progress.

Keep on keeping on folks. More reps owed in here than I can spread...

Looking great Dru! Happy Birthday.

[cmoore]

HBD Dru!

[Jbizzlechizzle]

HBD Dru!

Happy Birhtday Dru, looking swole!

Cmoore, you're a freak of nature. Nice work on the cardio!

Cross posted in my journal... The scale said 186 this morning before I hit the gym to get some back work done. I ate REALLY REALLY well this week with Thanksgiving and the endless supply of leftovers in my fridge. I decided to go for a deadlift PR today and nailed it.

Deadlift

135x12
185x12
225x8
275x5
315x3
365x1
405x1
450x1 rpe 9 (nailed this and felt like I had a lot more to give)

Video (apologies for the crappy angle):

[clive]

Almost back to where I was after my nasty shoulder injury. It was horrible how much muscle size and conditioning I lost not being able to workout properly for a number of months, but the muscle memory has kicked in and my right arm is almost 17 inches again the left needing a bit of catching up to do.

[Bando]

Nice!

Glad you're healing up Clive, been awhile since we've been treated to a Clivecept

[clive]

Nice!

Glad you're healing up Clive, been awhile since we've been treated to a Clivecept

Thanks, I couldn't let the training slip, I enjoy having the big arms far too much! been a bit of a struggle at times but I'm glad I didn't give up.

[StressMonkey]

Almost back to where I was after my nasty shoulder injury. It was horrible how much muscle size and conditioning I lost not being able to workout properly for a number of months, but the muscle memory has kicked in and my right arm is almost 17 inches again the left needing a bit of catching up to do.

How long have you been back to training. It always fascinates me seeing how people who had previously trained bounced back quickly when they restart.

[clive]

How long have you been back to training. It always fascinates me seeing how people who had previously trained bounced back quickly when they restart.

The operation was 6 months ago, I couldn't do any lifting for about two months after that, just lots of stretching. As the pain eased off I started doing very light weights with lots of reps, as it got easier I've gradually increased the weight and dropped the reps.
I've now got to the stage were I can push myself hard again without any pain.
I totally believe in "Muscle memory" my biceps in particular had reduced in size and were soft, they're almost back to their original size and solid again. Pecs and shoulders are doing very well too. I'm still working on flexibility as I still have an issue with that, but I feel very confident there's a full recovery not too far away.

[StressMonkey]

I totally believe in "Muscle memory" my biceps in particular had reduced in size and were soft, they're almost back to their original size and solid again. Pecs and shoulders are doing very well too. I'm still working on flexibility as I still have an issue with that, but I feel very confident there's a full recovery not too far away.

Nice. I'm a believer in muscle memory for certain.

[cmoore]

Awesome Clive! Good to see you coming back!

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Started working on my ankle strength so I've added these foot hold weighted pull ups into the end of my back workout.

BW+107lb

[highiso]

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Started working on my ankle strength so I've added these foot hold weighted pull ups into the end of my back workout.

BW+107lb

C, your circus antics kill me, that stepper vid is ridiculous, almost makes me want to learn handstand push-ups, almost.

Glad to see everyone else who is still plugging along and making progress. I haven't been around here much, keeping busy with work and the holidays. However, I am sticking to my plan (so far) of not going over 190 lbs. this off season. I've managed to get to 194 after some crazy re-feeds but I'm mostly hovering between 187-190 lbs. on any given day. Staying lean at under 190 lbs. over the winter will be biggest test yet since losing all of my weight. January will mark the end of my 6th year training/eating "healthy." Hoping for many more.

[Vytis]

Iso - you look incredible. Good on you for keeping the conditioning intact. You've entered the cmoore zone.

[24Nitin]

Hi Everyone, I am 36 years old and have been working out since 2010. My PT is recommending me to take Dianabl with Stanazol. Seek help and guidance on this. Will really appreciate your revert. Many thanks in advance.

[dazlittle]

Hi Everyone, I am 36 years old and have been working out since 2010. My PT is recommending me to take Dianabl with Stanazol. Seek help and guidance on this. Will really appreciate your revert. Many thanks in advance.

I suggest you do the following 2 things.

1. Read the rules of engagement of this site.
2. Find another PT.

[DocHoss]

Almost back to where I was after my nasty shoulder injury. It was horrible how much muscle size and conditioning I lost not being able to workout properly for a number of months, but the muscle memory has kicked in and my right arm is almost 17 inches again the left needing a bit of catching up to do.

Welcome back Clive! Your biceps are still the size of my quads

Started working on my ankle strength so I've added these foot hold weighted pull ups into the end of my back workout.

BW+107lb

Is there no end to your insanity? Waiting for dem ankle gainz

Glad to see everyone else who is still plugging along and making progress. I haven't been around here much, keeping busy with work and the holidays. However, I am sticking to my plan (so far) of not going over 190 lbs. this off season. I've managed to get to 194 after some crazy re-feeds but I'm mostly hovering between 187-190 lbs. on any given day. Staying lean at under 190 lbs. over the winter will be biggest test yet since losing all of my weight. January will mark the end of my 6th year training/eating "healthy." Hoping for many more.

Man, that is freaky good! As Vytis says, in the cmoore zone.


My contribution: women at the gym are all gaga over my thick, striated . . . . . hair



I was trying to get a shot of my delts since I thought they were looking pretty damn good during my bent over rear DB raises, but the home lighting (and lack of weight) just didn't do them justice compared to the gym lighting. But I was pleased with the back humps and trap veins.


p.s. permit me a little brag: A 17-yo high school kid was following my ab workout, trying my exercises, and asking me for advice. He freaked when I showed him my abs. I have to admit, it was kind of nice to impress and inspire someone 1/3 my age

[dazlittle]

p.s. permit me a little brag: A 17-yo high school kid was following my ab workout, trying my exercises, and asking me for advice. He freaked when I showed him my abs. I have to admit, it was kind of nice to impress and inspire someone 1/3 my age

Age is just a number, I'm pretty sure you look better than 99% of 17 year olds.

[ScivationLead]

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