Bob's Corner.... - Page 10

Bobby · 10-02-2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dusk

Ohhhhhh! Oooo Hooo hoooo hooo. The gauntlet has been thrown down and you are sooooooooo in trouble now, MISTER!

Bring it, I dare you.

No, I double dog dare you

dusk · 10-02-2008, 06:20 PM

A DOUBLE dog dare?!

Okay Buster! You asked for it!

Let the games begin . . .

Bobby · 10-02-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dusk

A DOUBLE dog dare?!

Okay Buster! You asked for it!

Let the games begin . . .

Cool!

Well I went back and reread my old training journals. I don't know why I thought I should be able to deadlift 405 for reps

so I'll start again tomorrow and do my worksets with 315 and work my way up.

Also I need to put my pressing implements first in my workouts and use the incline presses and bench presses as accessory work. AND, I'm pretty sure the last time I did bench presses I hit a PR

ETA:
Yep, I'm certain now, 255x2 on bench press is the best I've done

dusk · 10-03-2008, 02:18 AM

It is really cool to go back and look at our old journals. I do that every once in a while and marvel at what I was able to accomplish. Not only that, but the mental attitude that just oozes from the pages is awesome!

Hey, that's a really good idea about putting pecs after delts. Keeps the burnout factor down on the more important body part. I like the way you're analyzing everything. It's fun to watch.

Hoppinn · 10-03-2008, 09:32 PM

Thank you for taking the time to welcome me to the journal section of this website.

dusk mentioned looking back at the old journal posts and I agree it is nice to have a record. I started a journal on another site soon after I began my program and have gone back and read it a few times.

Nice to meet you!

NewYorkGiants32 · 10-03-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby

Cool!

Well I went back and reread my old training journals. I don't know why I thought I should be able to deadlift 405 for reps

so I'll start again tomorrow and do my worksets with 315 and work my way up.

Also I need to put my pressing implements first in my workouts and use the incline presses and bench presses as accessory work. AND, I'm pretty sure the last time I did bench presses I hit a PR

ETA:
Yep, I'm certain now, 255x2 on bench press is the best I've done

I love reading old journals too, it is like taking a walk down memory lane.

Sometimes I feel like I am in my old calculus class when reading your journal....all those numbers and I have no clue to what they mean! You seem very disciplined in your workouts, I'm lucky if I do my daily push-ups.

Bobby · 10-04-2008, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dusk

It is really cool to go back and look at our old journals. I do that every once in a while and marvel at what I was able to accomplish. Not only that, but the mental attitude that just oozes from the pages is awesome!

Yep, I'm surprised that I haven't lost more strength over this past year to tell the truth. I should be back to hitting some PR's regularly in the next month or so.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoppinn

Thank you for taking the time to welcome me to the journal section of this website.

Nice to meet you!

Teri, you are very welcome, and it's nice to meet you too. Keep up the great work!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorkGiants32

I love reading old journals too, it is like taking a walk down memory lane.

Sometimes I feel like I am in my old calculus class when reading your journal....all those numbers and I have no clue to what they mean! You seem very disciplined in your workouts, I'm lucky if I do my daily push-ups.

Anytime you want to know what something means, just ask. It's very simple and no where near calculus

dusk · 10-04-2008, 09:53 PM

PR's! WHOOOO HOOOO! That'll be sah-weeet!

Bobby · 10-04-2008, 10:34 PM

Yeah, I'm loooking forward to concentrating on max effort lifting in the 3 rep range. I'm thinking that'll be in about the 90% of the one rep range?

dusk · 10-04-2008, 10:36 PM

I never did find out what my 1 rep max was. I was too afraid of injury to do that.

Bobby · 10-04-2008, 10:44 PM

Unless I'm doing a comp, I'm not going to try. Not because I'm worried about getting hurt, though that certainly can happen. But I noticed that if I do a one rep max I'm ruined for nearly a month on that lift, especially deadlifting.

I am surprised that the 425 axle deadlift didn't ruin my deads this last week.

NewYorkGiants32 · 10-04-2008, 10:52 PM

Okay...here is what I do not understand

425 axle deadlift ~ is that an exercise machine?
comp??
1 rep max?
3 rep range?

dusk · 10-04-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby

I noticed that if I do a one rep max I'm ruined for nearly a month on that lift, especially deadlifting.

Wow, a month to recover. That's some serious recovery time.

Quote:

I am surprised that the 425 axle deadlift didn't ruin my deads this last week.

Do you think that means 425 isn't close to your max?

Bobby · 10-04-2008, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dusk

Do you think that means 425 isn't close to your max?

Oh, I'm sure it's close, but I'm thinking the 475 barbell is closer, since I got it up quite a ways before putting it back down.

dusk · 10-05-2008, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorkGiants32

Okay...here is what I do not understand

425 axle deadlift ~ is that an exercise machine?
comp??
1 rep max?
3 rep range?

Bobby , did you see NYG's message above?

Bobby · 10-06-2008, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorkGiants32

Okay...here is what I do not understand

425 axle deadlift ~ is that an exercise machine?
comp??
1 rep max?
3 rep range?

Sorry, I don't know how I missed this.

No the deadlift is a barbell with added weight on it. I use an olympic style barbell or axle. The bar is setting on the floor and I pick it up to mid thigh level with my back straight up and hands positioned about shoulder width apart.

One rep max is the most a person can lift in a certain exercise.

3 rep range is usually about 80% of your one rep max.

I hope that helps.

I did event training last night.

I worked my log up to 215 for one rep, failed on the 225, but I'll get it next time. Worked on grip a bit, did farmers lifts for some holds and worked my way up to 245 pick ups. I had some left in the tank so I could work on stones. On the stones I did loaded the 175 3 times and worked on going from lap to standing position 3 times. On the 220 stone I did a couple of loads and stand ups twice. One the 230 stone I did a couple of loads and then did all three stones in 28seconds. I had to re-tacky on the second stone cause it got sand on it so that slowed me down some, definatlly need to get fast on them. I need to get the loose sand cleaned up around my loading platform too.

dusk · 10-06-2008, 06:54 PM

I was tired before reading your workout, now I'm exhausted.

When is your next comp, Bobby?

Bobby · 10-06-2008, 07:12 PM

Nov 15th it's the one where we don't know what the events will be. So I'm just going to keep plugging at it and maybe there'll be some that I'm decent at. There's some really big guys in my group already. Hopefully I won't make myself look like a sissy

NewYorkGiants32 · 10-06-2008, 07:46 PM

Is there a prize for the winner?? (not that there has to be, I know for me, winning would be all the prize I need)

Bobby · 10-06-2008, 09:42 PM

Usually there's some sort of trophy/plaque for the first three places. Also in some contests if you're in the top three you qualify for Nationals, Master's Nationals in my case. In some select contests you can win a Pro card or an invitation to another meet, fee paid.

I'm qualified this year, but I don't have enough vacation to go. Not that I would have placed very high this year at nationals, there's some really good guys competing. And it's going to be a heavy one, as it should be. Well actually, nationals is usually stacked with some really great competitors regardless of whether it's open nationals or master's nationals.

I think the two best things about competing are, the commradrie/fun and being able to test your strength.

dusk · 10-07-2008, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby

Nov 15th it's the one where we don't know what the events will be. So I'm just going to keep plugging at it and maybe there'll be some that I'm decent at.

Do you think it's better to NOT know or better to know what the events will be? I mean, I know it would be better from a "training" standpoint, but which do you prefer?

Quote:

There's some really big guys in my group already. Hopefully I won't make myself look like a sissy

Ummm, I just can't picture you as a sissy.

Bobby · 10-07-2008, 03:14 AM

This will be the first contest I've done where I didn't know the events ahead of time. I like knowing, but maybe it's a good thing that I don't

Hoppinn · 10-07-2008, 08:54 AM

Hi Bobby,

I didn't expect to have any time this morning to check the groups but I got my Bowflex workout done by 6 a.m., and I couldn't resist.

I have never been one to eat breakfast. Before beginning my plan I would eat a breakfast meal around 10 or 11 and would be hungry a couple of hours later. Of course that worked well for lunch time but a few hours after lunch I would be ready to eat again. I have a horrible sweet tooth and have discovered that carbs feed my cravings.

My plan works well for me because I don't have to eat breakfast if I am not hungry. I have been known to eat my lunch or an omelet as early as 10 a.m., and as long as I eat protein and veggies, I am satisfied until my next meal.

I have been reading about your impressive workouts. I have never liked to exercise but have been working out six days a week for the last six months. I really love the results and expect to continue for a fit and healthy me.

Bobby · 10-07-2008, 06:13 PM

Hey Teri, thanks for answereing my question. I hear ya on the carbs feeding the cravings, that's why LC works for me too. As far a breakfast goes, I try to get something in when I first wake up, not always but I sure try. Not because I'm hungry, just to get the metabolism going strong. I'm glad to see you like the results of exercising and plan to keep after it.

After work this morning I did...

Squats
345x6
345x5
345x4

G'mornings
185x6 the regular way
185x6 off the safety bar set up at 44 inches.

Front Squats
135x6
135x6

RDL
275x6 was getting really sloppy after the 4th rep so I stopped. It was moving more like a deadlift.

Cable crunches 2 sets of 10

Not too bad, I was tired when I started. Squats felt good and heavy and I went further into the hole than I normally would on a couple of the reps. I made it back out so that was pretty cool. Pretty happy with how the front squat was feeling today, I'll add more weight next time. I'm going to think about this g'morning and rdl thing. Maybe on a fresher day I can do both or I may have to alternate between them each week.

dusk · 10-08-2008, 01:16 AM

I'm sitting here in envy, don't cha know. Looking at your workout makes me want the DOMS in my quads and glutes again.

One day soon, maybe . . . I'm getting to that point. I just have to wait and be patient for "one day soon."

Bobby · 10-08-2008, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dusk

I'm sitting here in envy, don't cha know. Looking at your workout makes me want the DOMS in my quads and glutes again.

One day soon, maybe . . . I'm getting to that point. I just have to wait and be patient for "one day soon."

One thing at a time D. Let's lock that nutrition down and then work on building some muskels

dusk · 10-08-2008, 02:58 AM

I know, but sometimes, I miss the old days, ya know?

Bobby · 10-08-2008, 03:59 AM

You'll get there. Just stay as focused as you have been this past few days and you'll be there in no time.

cdn_gal · 10-08-2008, 10:50 AM

Had a few minutes so thought I'd stop in and check on you!

All your exercise talk makes me very tired just reading it!

I really have no clue what all those things you are doing mean, however, I am still extremely proud of you for working out so hard!!

Hope your having a great day so far Bobby!!

Bobby · 10-09-2008, 05:38 PM

Thanks Lei!

Wednesday Night Pressing
Warmed up with incline bench press. Then...
10" Log, one clean 160x3, 180x3, 200x3 up 10 pounds next time.
Close grip 3 board press 225x3, 245x3, 265x1 felt damned heavy

DB Side Lateral Raise 2 sets of 10 with 30's

Incline Bench DB Row? 45x8 50x8

Tricep MDS all reps done with 30 lb DB, going up to 35's next time

Leg Hip Raises 2 sets of 15

Incline Situps 10 reps with 25 lbs and 10 reps with bw only.

Thursday mornings Back/ bicep workout...

Barbell Deadlift, Conventional, Warmed up then did 3 sets of 6 with 325. Used straps after warm up because my left hand wasn't holding up.

Bent over BB rows
225x2
195x6
195x6

Lat Pulldowns
160x6
160x6

BB Curl
115x6
115x6

Bilateral Seated DB Curls
3 sets of 8 with 30's

DB Wrist Curls 50's x 8 each arm. Out of steam.

10-07-2008, 08:54 AM	#293
Hoppinn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jackson, California Posts: 982 Gallery: Hoppinn Stats: 236/173/140 WOE: CALP Start Date: March 3, 2008	Hi Bobby, I didn't expect to have any time this morning to check the groups but I got my Bowflex workout done by 6 a.m., and I couldn't resist. I have never been one to eat breakfast. Before beginning my plan I would eat a breakfast meal around 10 or 11 and would be hungry a couple of hours later. Of course that worked well for lunch time but a few hours after lunch I would be ready to eat again. I have a horrible sweet tooth and have discovered that carbs feed my cravings. My plan works well for me because I don't have to eat breakfast if I am not hungry. I have been known to eat my lunch or an omelet as early as 10 a.m., and as long as I eat protein and veggies, I am satisfied until my next meal. I have been reading about your impressive workouts. I have never liked to exercise but have been working out six days a week for the last six months. I really love the results and expect to continue for a fit and healthy me. __________________ Teri Weight Loss Results: 2008: 5.06-218, 5.27-213.25, 6.27-209, 7.22-205, 8.03-203, 9.03-200, 10.04-196, 11.03-194, 12.02-188 2009: 1.03-187.5, 2.02 & 3.02-183.5, 4.01-185, 5.02-182.5, 6.04-180.25, 7.01-176.5, 8.02-176, 9.02-173, 10.01 & 11.04-175.25, 11.12-173 Avatar drawing by DD24 Read My Low Carb Diet

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10-02-2008, 06:20 PM	#272
dusk Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 7,744 Gallery: dusk Stats: 322.2 / 315.6/ 300 ---> goal: 150 Female: 5'8" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: All my life! 10 Jun 09 - again 22 Oct 09	A DOUBLE dog dare?! Okay Buster! You asked for it! Let the games begin . . .

10-03-2008, 02:18 AM	#274
dusk Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 7,744 Gallery: dusk Stats: 322.2 / 315.6/ 300 ---> goal: 150 Female: 5'8" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: All my life! 10 Jun 09 - again 22 Oct 09	It is really cool to go back and look at our old journals. I do that every once in a while and marvel at what I was able to accomplish. Not only that, but the mental attitude that just oozes from the pages is awesome! Hey, that's a really good idea about putting pecs after delts. Keeps the burnout factor down on the more important body part. I like the way you're analyzing everything. It's fun to watch.

10-03-2008, 09:32 PM	#275
Hoppinn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jackson, California Posts: 982 Gallery: Hoppinn Stats: 236/173/140 WOE: CALP Start Date: March 3, 2008	Thank you for taking the time to welcome me to the journal section of this website. dusk mentioned looking back at the old journal posts and I agree it is nice to have a record. I started a journal on another site soon after I began my program and have gone back and read it a few times. Nice to meet you!

10-04-2008, 09:53 PM	#278
dusk Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 7,744 Gallery: dusk Stats: 322.2 / 315.6/ 300 ---> goal: 150 Female: 5'8" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: All my life! 10 Jun 09 - again 22 Oct 09	PR's! WHOOOO HOOOO! That'll be sah-weeet!

10-04-2008, 10:34 PM	#279
Bobby Its Not A Problem! :) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,629 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: Bobby Stats: Too big for my britches... WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart June 10th	Yeah, I'm loooking forward to concentrating on max effort lifting in the 3 rep range. I'm thinking that'll be in about the 90% of the one rep range?

10-04-2008, 10:36 PM	#280
dusk Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 7,744 Gallery: dusk Stats: 322.2 / 315.6/ 300 ---> goal: 150 Female: 5'8" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: All my life! 10 Jun 09 - again 22 Oct 09	I never did find out what my 1 rep max was. I was too afraid of injury to do that.

10-04-2008, 10:44 PM	#281
Bobby Its Not A Problem! :) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,629 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: Bobby Stats: Too big for my britches... WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart June 10th	Unless I'm doing a comp, I'm not going to try. Not because I'm worried about getting hurt, though that certainly can happen. But I noticed that if I do a one rep max I'm ruined for nearly a month on that lift, especially deadlifting. I am surprised that the 425 axle deadlift didn't ruin my deads this last week.

10-04-2008, 10:52 PM	#282
NewYorkGiants32 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WA State Posts: 3,709 Gallery: NewYorkGiants32 WOE: ATKINS! (Ish) Start Date: October 30,2009	Okay...here is what I do not understand 425 axle deadlift ~ is that an exercise machine? comp?? 1 rep max? 3 rep range?

10-06-2008, 06:54 PM	#287
dusk Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 7,744 Gallery: dusk Stats: 322.2 / 315.6/ 300 ---> goal: 150 Female: 5'8" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: All my life! 10 Jun 09 - again 22 Oct 09	I was tired before reading your workout, now I'm exhausted. When is your next comp, Bobby?

10-06-2008, 07:12 PM	#288
Bobby Its Not A Problem! :) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,629 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: Bobby Stats: Too big for my britches... WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart June 10th	Nov 15th it's the one where we don't know what the events will be. So I'm just going to keep plugging at it and maybe there'll be some that I'm decent at. There's some really big guys in my group already. Hopefully I won't make myself look like a sissy

10-06-2008, 07:46 PM	#289
NewYorkGiants32 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WA State Posts: 3,709 Gallery: NewYorkGiants32 WOE: ATKINS! (Ish) Start Date: October 30,2009	Is there a prize for the winner?? (not that there has to be, I know for me, winning would be all the prize I need)

10-06-2008, 09:42 PM	#290
Bobby Its Not A Problem! :) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,629 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: Bobby Stats: Too big for my britches... WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart June 10th	Usually there's some sort of trophy/plaque for the first three places. Also in some contests if you're in the top three you qualify for Nationals, Master's Nationals in my case. In some select contests you can win a Pro card or an invitation to another meet, fee paid. I'm qualified this year, but I don't have enough vacation to go. Not that I would have placed very high this year at nationals, there's some really good guys competing. And it's going to be a heavy one, as it should be. Well actually, nationals is usually stacked with some really great competitors regardless of whether it's open nationals or master's nationals. I think the two best things about competing are, the commradrie/fun and being able to test your strength.

10-07-2008, 03:14 AM	#292
Bobby Its Not A Problem! :) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,629 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: Bobby Stats: Too big for my britches... WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart June 10th	This will be the first contest I've done where I didn't know the events ahead of time. I like knowing, but maybe it's a good thing that I don't

10-07-2008, 06:13 PM	#294
Bobby Its Not A Problem! :) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,629 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: Bobby Stats: Too big for my britches... WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart June 10th	Hey Teri, thanks for answereing my question. I hear ya on the carbs feeding the cravings, that's why LC works for me too. As far a breakfast goes, I try to get something in when I first wake up, not always but I sure try. Not because I'm hungry, just to get the metabolism going strong. I'm glad to see you like the results of exercising and plan to keep after it. After work this morning I did... Squats 345x6 345x5 345x4 G'mornings 185x6 the regular way 185x6 off the safety bar set up at 44 inches. Front Squats 135x6 135x6 RDL 275x6 was getting really sloppy after the 4th rep so I stopped. It was moving more like a deadlift. Cable crunches 2 sets of 10 Not too bad, I was tired when I started. Squats felt good and heavy and I went further into the hole than I normally would on a couple of the reps. I made it back out so that was pretty cool. Pretty happy with how the front squat was feeling today, I'll add more weight next time. I'm going to think about this g'morning and rdl thing. Maybe on a fresher day I can do both or I may have to alternate between them each week.

10-08-2008, 01:16 AM	#295
dusk Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 7,744 Gallery: dusk Stats: 322.2 / 315.6/ 300 ---> goal: 150 Female: 5'8" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: All my life! 10 Jun 09 - again 22 Oct 09	I'm sitting here in envy, don't cha know. Looking at your workout makes me want the DOMS in my quads and glutes again. One day soon, maybe . . . I'm getting to that point. I just have to wait and be patient for "one day soon."

10-08-2008, 02:58 AM	#297
dusk Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest - USA Posts: 7,744 Gallery: dusk Stats: 322.2 / 315.6/ 300 ---> goal: 150 Female: 5'8" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: All my life! 10 Jun 09 - again 22 Oct 09	I know, but sometimes, I miss the old days, ya know?

10-08-2008, 03:59 AM	#298
Bobby Its Not A Problem! :) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,629 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: Bobby Stats: Too big for my britches... WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart June 10th	You'll get there. Just stay as focused as you have been this past few days and you'll be there in no time.

10-08-2008, 10:50 AM	#299
cdn_gal Daddy's Girl Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vancouver Canuck Land!!! Posts: 8,146 Blog Entries: 16 Gallery: cdn_gal Stats: 230/152.3/145~~5'10 WOE: Atkins/VLC Start Date: Sept9/08/May12/09	Had a few minutes so thought I'd stop in and check on you! All your exercise talk makes me very tired just reading it! I really have no clue what all those things you are doing mean, however, I am still extremely proud of you for working out so hard!! Hope your having a great day so far Bobby!!

10-09-2008, 05:38 PM	#300
Bobby Its Not A Problem! :) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,629 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: Bobby Stats: Too big for my britches... WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart June 10th	Thanks Lei! Wednesday Night Pressing Warmed up with incline bench press. Then... 10" Log, one clean 160x3, 180x3, 200x3 up 10 pounds next time. Close grip 3 board press 225x3, 245x3, 265x1 felt damned heavy DB Side Lateral Raise 2 sets of 10 with 30's Incline Bench DB Row? 45x8 50x8 Tricep MDS all reps done with 30 lb DB, going up to 35's next time Leg Hip Raises 2 sets of 15 Incline Situps 10 reps with 25 lbs and 10 reps with bw only. Thursday mornings Back/ bicep workout... Barbell Deadlift, Conventional, Warmed up then did 3 sets of 6 with 325. Used straps after warm up because my left hand wasn't holding up. Bent over BB rows 225x2 195x6 195x6 Lat Pulldowns 160x6 160x6 BB Curl 115x6 115x6 Bilateral Seated DB Curls 3 sets of 8 with 30's DB Wrist Curls 50's x 8 each arm. Out of steam.