Perseverance: My Training Journal

[The Solution]

24/7 gym.. So wish we had one of those.. Only one is Snap Fitness, but that is no thanks. NO barbell in the damn gym there.. haha

[audieswu]

24/7 gym.. So wish we had one of those.. Only one is Snap Fitness, but that is no thanks. NO barbell in the damn gym there.. haha

Man at this gym we don't have a power rack. But I think I found an equipment to where I can do some slight below the knees rack pulls. One of those adjustable height barbell shoulder press rack.

[da2ricky]

24/7 gym.. So wish we had one of those.. Only one is Snap Fitness, but that is no thanks. NO barbell in the damn gym there.. haha

LMAO Snap is where I go... it's the only gym close by or I'd go elsewhere. It has a barbell, but no power/squat rack

[audieswu]

LMAO Snap is where I go... it's the only gym close by or I'd go elsewhere. It has a barbell, but no power/squat rack

They don't want you to SNAP yo shyt while training hence no power/squat rack :}

[da2ricky]

They don't want you to SNAP yo shyt while training hence no power/squat rack :}

LOL, you're right though! I spoke to the manager about it one day and he said its a huge insurance liability to have that type of equipment in there when the gym isn't staffed 24/7.

[audieswu]

LOL, you're right though! I spoke to the manager about it one day and he said its a huge insurance liability to have that type of equipment in there when the gym isn't staffed 24/7.

This is the reason why my gym doesn't have the 100+ lbs dumbells, the bigger the bells the higher the premium the owner has to pay. And this is the not the first time I've heard this excuse, heard the same thing at an Anytime Fitness and at a semi-hardcore gym when I was living in B'ham, Alabama.

EDIT: My current gym almost made me facepalm the owner though as he said and I quote "I don't want to buy/bring in bigger dumbbells since I don't want people to carry them upstairs" -- he's referring to 2nd level of the icebox/warehouse gym...I just simply told him, find me those guys/gals who will carry 100 lb. dumbbells on each arm and carry them up 12-15 steps to do walking lunges upstairs? He bert stared me lol

[da2ricky]

This is the reason why my gym doesn't have the 100+ lbs dumbells, the bigger the bells the higher the premium the owner has to pay. And this is the not the first time I've heard this excuse, heard the same thing at an Anytime Fitness and at a semi-hardcore gym when I was living in B'ham, Alabama.

EDIT: My current gym almost made me facepalm the owner though as he said and I quote "I don't want to buy/bring in bigger dumbbells since I don't want people to carry them upstairs" -- he's referring to 2nd level of the icebox/warehouse gym...I just simply told him, find me those guys/gals who will carry 100 lb. dumbbells on each arm and carry them up 12-15 steps to do walking lunges upstairs? He bert stared me lol

What makes no sense to me is you have to sign a waver at Snap agreeing that the gym isn't liable for any injury's you sustain while on the property... I don't know a lot about insurance, but if the gym is clear of any liability for injury's... whats the problem with a power rack? I've never understood this, lol.

I saw a guy break his finger doing DB flys one day. He wasn't holding them right or something, came down fast and smashed his finger. BLOOD EVERYWHERE! But nothing ever came of it, because he signed the waver.

[audieswu]

What makes no sense to me is you have to sign a waver at Snap agreeing that the gym isn't liable for any injury's you sustain while on the property... I don't know a lot about insurance, but if the gym is clear of any liability for injury's... whats the problem with a power rack? I've never understood this, lol.

I saw a guy break his finger doing DB flys one day. He wasn't holding them right or something, came down and smashed it. BLOOD EVERYWHERE! But nothing ever came of it, because he signed the waver.

They gave him the Oh Snap you dun goof'd son!!

I believe most Snap Fitness are independently owned chains similar to Anytime Fitness so as far as equipment purchases goes that's up to the owner.
Sounds like the owner of your gym is the same as douchy as the owner of my current gym.

[KenshinH]

Workout on Christmas, not even once! That's dedication bro!

An injury waiver will cover user error, but it won't absolve the gym of negligence (irregular maintenance and inspection of equipment, faulty repair, etc.) Sounds like those gym owners just don't want to take the risk or pay more insurance.

[audieswu]

Foam rolling at home

Barbell Front Squats:
BarX10
BarX10
95X10
135X10(w/u)
225X5
245X5

-- That's it, tried 285 today and failed.
Pretty depleted from yesterday.

Leg Press: Narrow Stance
360X25
450X25
540X25
540X20

-- Just went volume on these tonight.

Lying Leg Curls: Bosu Ball
BWX20
BWX20
BWX20
BWX20

DB SLDL's:
100X10
100X10
100X10

*each side

Sissy Squats:
BWX20
BWX20
BWX20

Calves...

Standing Calf Raises: Smith Machine
275X35
275X35
275X35

Seated Calf Raises:
180X25
180X25
180X20

Cardio: NONE

NOTES:
Still feeling the effects of yesterday upper power day. My back is completely sore even after some foam rolling last night
and today prior to training. I'll take whatever I can get from this training and move on.
Tomorrow I will hit another Hypertrophy Day.

[audieswu]

Workout on Christmas, not even once! That's dedication bro!

An injury waiver will cover user error, but it won't absolve the gym of negligence (irregular maintenance and inspection of equipment, faulty repair, etc.) Sounds like those gym owners just don't want to take the risk or pay more insurance.

I agree bro, in the upcoming weeks these gyms will be back on Black

[BabyOilBrah]

No worries on the leg day bro, your volume has been insane. Still eating at 3K?

[audieswu]

No worries on the leg day bro, your volume has been insane. Still eating at 3K?

Yeah still eating at 3K, will eat the same amount of until end of next week and see if I'm progressing. I believe the refeed within the last 5 days helped kick start everything back up again.

[BabyOilBrah]

Yeah still eating at 3K, will eat the same amount of until end of next week and see if I'm progressing. I believe the refeed within the last 5 days helped kick start everything back up again.

You should try to get one of those in every 10-14 days.

[BDiamond]

Kick ass leg day... literally!

[audieswu]

You should try to get one of those in every 10-14 days.

I do a cheat meal once a week bro During that time I will eat up around 3600-4000 cals for the day.

BTW, you're a January B-Day too right?

Kick ass leg day... literally!

LOL thanks man it's pretty weak IMO but I'll take it. My back still have DOMS from the Christmas workout lol

B-Day coming up for you bro. Mine's on the 20th of January.

[BabyOilBrah]

I do a cheat meal once a week bro During that time I will eat up around 3600-4000 cals for the day.

BTW, you're a January B-Day too right?

Oh right forgot about that.

Yeah the 3rd.

[audieswu]

Oh right forgot about that.

Yeah the 3rd.

Nice January B-Day Crew FTW!

[BabyOilBrah]

Nice January B-Day Crew FTW!

bout to turn 29, lawd.

[The Solution]

bout to turn 29, lawd.

I thought i was getting old at 25 in march

[snLassen]

This is a nice log. I like it here. Subbed!

Beastly T-bar rows, mirin' hard!

[da2ricky]

I agree bro, in the upcoming weeks these gyms will be back on Black

My gym has been pretty packed this week with people who haven't been in MONTHS... not looking forward to the influx of noobies.

I remember seeing sissy squats mentioned quite a bit in G, aka test's log and now yours... gonna have to try these out at the end of my leg routine. How's your elbow doing?

[audieswu]

ABC's stretching with
5 lb. plate

Incline DB Press:
25X10
25X10
45X10(w/u)
100X12
100X10
100X10

*each side

DB Incline Flyes:
45X10
55X10
65X10
55X10

*each side

Arnold Press:
55X12
65X10
70X10
55X10

*each side

Cable Crossovers:
60X15
80X15
100X10

*each side

DB Seated Side Lateral Raises: GIANT SETS
35X10>>>25X10>>>15X10
35X10>>>25X10>>>15X10
30X10>>>20X10>>>10X10

*each side

Cable Pressdowns:
50X25
50X20
40X20

-- Left elbow is in pain at this point.

Superset with DB Kickbacks:
35X20
30X20
25X20

*each side

Abs...Circuit
Cable Crunches:
170X35
170X35
170X35

*whole stack

Hanging Leg Raises:
BWX35
BWX35
BWX35

EZ Bar Body Twist:
BWX35
BWX35
BWX35

Cardio: 20 mins. total HIIT (30 secs. sprint, 2 mins. rest between sprints, did 6 Rounds)

NOTES:
Good session, I was amped because I bought a new pair of in-ear earbuds. They are awesome! For $20, I got the Auvio Element:Mercury @Radioshack.
Pretty good bass especially once the equalizer is set on my cheap Sony MP3 player. Made a huge motivation boost IMO, Pre-workout? Who needs them when you got
Ace Hood and Eminem talking about Grind Life. Werd

[audieswu]

bout to turn 29, lawd.

You still young I'm turning 34 on the 20th.

I thought i was getting old at 25 in march

Nah you still young pup "Lazybones" lol j/k

This is a nice log. I like it here. Subbed!

Beastly T-bar rows, mirin' hard!

Thanks brah, welcome.

My gym has been pretty packed this week with people who haven't been in MONTHS... not looking forward to the influx of noobies.

I remember seeing sissy squats mentioned quite a bit in G, aka test's log and now yours... gonna have to try these out at the end of my leg routine. How's your elbow doing?

try the sissy squats it's good accessory exercise for quad IMO. Man I believe I have the same elbow issue as Evo :sad: It's been lingering now for quite awhile. I really hate talking/bitching about it but whatitdo?? :shrugs:
I don't want to do any surgery unless I really have to.

[da2ricky]

try the sissy squats it's good accessory exercise for quad IMO. Man I believe I have the same elbow issue as Evo :sad: It's been lingering now for quite awhile. I really hate talking/bitching about it but whatitdo?? :shrugs:
I don't want to do any surgery unless I really have to.

That sucks man, hopefully it won't need surgery. I'll definitely give the sissy squats a try next leg day.

Mirin' the hell out of that ab circuit! In the words of Ace Hood: Hustle Hard.

[JacqueAttack]

Great chest day Aud. 65s for incline flies cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez

[The Solution]

Eminem is legit, more of an old school rap fan here... like early 90's
Terror Squad
Ja Rule
Jay-Z
Nas
Lil Wayne (Lights Out Album)
Warren G Regulator Album
Bone Thugs
RZA and Wu-Tang...
Could go on and on...
Old School Chronic Dre's album

[BabyOilBrah]

Eminem is legit, more of an old school rap fan here... like early 90's
Terror Squad
Ja Rule
Jay-Z
Nas
Lil Wayne (Lights Out Album)
Warren G Regulator Album
Bone Thugs
RZA and Wu-Tang...
Could go on and on...
Old School Chronic Dre's album

Big L ftw

[audieswu]

That sucks man, hopefully it won't need surgery. I'll definitely give the sissy squats a try next leg day.

Mirin' the hell out of that ab circuit! In the words of Ace Hood: Hustle Hard.

Give it a go bro, Brandon (one of the B.U.F.F. Dudes) has it on his leg vid. He did it weighted.

Great chest day Aud. 65s for incline flies cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez

Thanks man I love the pump I get from those for sure.

Eminem is legit, more of an old school rap fan here... like early 90's
Terror Squad
Ja Rule
Jay-Z
Nas
Lil Wayne (Lights Out Album)
Warren G Regulator Album
Bone Thugs
RZA and Wu-Tang...
Could go on and on...
Old School Chronic Dre's album

Nice! You forgot Coolio and Too $hort

Big L ftw

Ladies Love the Apocalypse Timekeeper :}

[KenshinH]

Sup bro! Sorry to hear about the elbow still giving you trouble Doesn't sound as bad as evo's - he actually had a partial tendon tear or something and couldn't press at all. Yours may just be tendinitis.

Get it checked out. You may just need a break from heavy pressing for a while but no surgery.