11-30-20 10:02 PM - Post#905171    

• The Judge Said:

Hope that gets figured out, Judge!

Still Lots to Learn ------------------------- ----------------- Life's short, take lots of pictures. ------------------------- ----------------- It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small. - Neil Armstrong

11-30-20 10:27 PM - Post#905174    

Solid work my man!

First thought is blood sugars. You probably already ruled that out. Ditto yadmit

Diablo Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth- MT

11-30-20 11:09 PM - Post#905175    

• Diablo Said:

No, Leo, I haven't ruled it out yet. However, I have breakfast a few hours prior to training and it happens outside the gym as well. It doesn't seem to occur after hours of not eating. I also have had headaches lately which I haven't had in many years.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-02-20 08:30 PM - Post#905230    

Today's workout

Shoulders

Standing One-Arm Cable Side Raises - 5 sets/11-17 reps - increased the reps on all sets

Anterior Deltoid Cable Raises - 5 sets/16-18 reps - increased the reps on all sets

Reverse Pec Deck - 5 sets/20 reps


Biceps

Standing Alternate Cable Curls - 6 sets/10-15 reps - increased the weight on all sets


Triceps

Two Arm Single Cable Push Downs Seated - 6 sets/12-25 reps - increased the weight on all sets


Forearms

DB Wrist Curls - 5 sets/25 reps

Good pump all around. Every body part felt worked hard. Front delts were really nailed. Tonight my arms and shoulders feel spent.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-03-20 05:47 PM - Post#905253    

Any dizziness this week, John?

Be strong. Be in shape. Be a man among men, regardless of your age or circumstances.

Judge Johnchr('039')s Training Log
12-03-20 08:01 PM - Post#905261    

Hi Judge,

Feeling dizzy and headaches you said- those are signs of dehydration.
Are you drinking enough H2O each day?

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

12-03-20 09:01 PM - Post#905266    

• AAnnunz Said:

It's been better this week. Not sure why but maybe it's better. Thanks, Al!

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

Re: Judge Johnchr(chr('039')039chr('039'))s Training Log
12-03-20 09:05 PM - Post#905267    

• pink.pixie Said:

Actually, I think I do. I have been checking my BP several times a day and it's been great. Thanks for checking in, Pixie!

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

Judgejohn
12-04-20 11:37 PM - Post#905323    

• The Judge Said:

My BP is now all over the place. Sometimes it's ok and sometimes it high. 155/75 was my last reading. Looks like a doctor appointment is in my near future. Maybe my BP meds have to be adjusted.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-04-20 11:54 PM - Post#905324    

Today's workout

Legs and Abs

Leg Extensions - 6 sets/15-20 reps - increased the weight over last week

Seated Leg Curls - 6 sets/15-20 reps - increased the weight over last week

Life Fitness Glute Machine - 6 sets/20 reps - increased the weight and over last week

Calf Raises on Leg Press Machine - 6 sets/25 reps - increased weight and reps over last week.

Ab Crunches on Incline Bench - 6 sets/25 reps

I significantly increased the weight on all the exercises except the crunches which are not weighted. I didn't feel strong but rather tired and am pleased that I pushed through. Sometimes my best workouts are when I am not feeling it but my mind has to be stronger than my body feels.

Now, it's a weekend off. I am pissed that I gained weight during the Thanksgiving feasts. Not surprising but not happy about it. Just have to get back to it. And I will.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-05-20 06:18 AM - Post#905326    

• The Judge Said:

Body over mind or mind over body or both or none....I am constantly watching that play.

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

12-07-20 08:00 PM - Post#905412    

• pink.pixie Said:

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-07-20 08:07 PM - Post#905413    

Chest

Cable Chest Presses - 8 sets/12-25 reps

Back

Brignole Lat Pull-ins - 8 sets/18-25 reps - increased the reps

Close Grip Cable Rows for Teres Minor - 5 sets/10-12 reps - increased the weight.

I loaded up the squat/lunge machine to begin my shrugs. But my dizziness got worse and after pulling the weight into position, I realized that I was too lightheaded to continue. I put the weight down and sat down for a bit. But instead of feeling better, I felt punky and remained dizzy. I knew I had to stop at this point.

I have been taking my BP at home several times a day and it's up and down. Sometimes it's okay and sometimes it's very high. I guess an appointment with my internist is coming. My checkup is in March and I wanted to wait but Marie is pushing me to go now. We'll see.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-07-20 08:14 PM - Post#905414    

Hope you're okay, Judge. And hope you get this checked out!

t

• The Judge Said:

Still Lots to Learn ------------------------- ----------------- Life's short, take lots of pictures. ------------------------- ----------------- It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small. - Neil Armstrong

12-09-20 08:46 PM - Post#905488    

• yadmit Said:

Thanks, Tim! I appreciate your concern. I have been checking my BP many times a day and it's all over the place. At times, it's much too high and at other times, it's very low. Weird. I am on BP meds but the timing of the levels and the meds don't seem to have any correlation.

I am leaving for the lake tomorrow to get the boat into winter storage so I'll be off training until Monday and then I have to decide about calling for an appointment with my internist. I have to get to the bottom of this.

Thanks again.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-09-20 08:56 PM - Post#905489    

Today's workout

Shoulders

Standing One-Arm Cable Side Raises - 5 sets/12-18 reps - increased the reps on all sets

Anterior Deltoid Cable Raises - 5 sets/17-20 reps - increased the reps on all sets. My front delts have never been hit so directly.

Someone was on the pec deck so I changed my rear delt exercise to

Cable Reverse Rear Delt Crossovers - 4 sets/8-12 reps - this was serendipity because my rear delts got nailed. It was much more direct than the reverse pec deck.


Biceps

Standing Alternate Cable Curls - 6 sets/10-15 reps - the pump was terrific! Veins were swollen, baby!


Triceps

Two Arm Single Cable Push Downs Seated - 6 sets/15-20 reps - increased the weight on all sets.


Forearms

DB Wrist Curls - 5 sets/25 reps. Increased the weight on all sets.

I had a GREAT workout and there were NO dizzy spells! I can't figure it out. But I'll take it.

Going to the lake tomorrow until Sunday. I am putting the boat into storage on Sat so there will be no workout on Friday. "See" you next week.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-10-20 12:13 AM - Post#905499    

Dude, such a roller coaster with the dizzies just reading your log. Well wishes buddy and have fun, man!

Diablo Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth- MT

12-10-20 09:07 AM - Post#905509    

Hey, John, what kind of cable apparatus do you use for the alternate cable curls? If it's single or closely spaced double stacks, do you face towards or away from the machine?I

Hope the dizziness goes away and you have a nice time at the lake.

Be strong. Be in shape. Be a man among men, regardless of your age or circumstances.

12-13-20 10:23 PM - Post#905623    

Hi Al,


To answer your question, I use a dual cable machine. I set the pulley low and face almost completely away from the pulley. If I were completely opposite the pulley, the cable would be in line with my leg so I move just enough to have the cable clear of my leg. As with all my exercises, I concentrate on the biceps doing all the work and watch the muscle work.

The dizziness was still there these past few days but it seemed less often. My son in law helped me install the last of the ceiling fans and when I looked up at him on the ladder, I got quite lightheaded and had to sit down for a bit.

Tomorrow, I will call my internist and make an appointment. My BP has been consistently high on my home unit. I will bring it with me to check it against the nurse's reading. My systolic pressure has been mostly over 140 and often over 150. My diastolic has been mostly around mid-80's. Time to get checked out.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-14-20 10:39 AM - Post#905660    

I do double cable curls with the same positioning, angling slightly forward, which helps me isolate better.

Hope you get the BP/dizziness issue resolved soon.

Be strong. Be in shape. Be a man among men, regardless of your age or circumstances.

12-14-20 03:06 PM - Post#905668    

Great Workout John! And really great news on the dizzy spells. Just a little on those. I suffered from vertigo a couple years back, was horrible. Getting those "spells" like I was drunk and nearly falling at times., just the worse. But I went I just happen to have a chiro appointment and told him about them, he did whats called the "Eply Maneuver", which is how vertigo is fixed. A couple of sessions of that a viola help liked a champ. I get them on rare occasions but nothing like they were. Ask your doc or chiro about them (Physical therapy does it also)

12-14-20 09:51 PM - Post#905679    

• AAnnunz Said:

Thanks, Al. I called the internist's office today. His nurse interviewed me on the phone and said she would speak to the doctor and he will get back to me tomorrow. I am guessing a change in BP meds is coming up.

I am working one arm at a time right now so I can really concentrate on the bicep working rather than working both at the same time. However, I have done it both ways in the past.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-14-20 09:57 PM - Post#905680    

• JDII Said:

Thanks, JD! I am going to the chiropractor tomorrow and I'll ask him about Epley Maneuver. However, I don't think it's vertigo because the ENT asked me if I feel like the room is spinning. It's not like that at all. It's very short spells (5-10 seconds) and a dizziness that can cause me to stumble. The addition of headaches which I have not experienced for many years makes me think it's BP related. Also, my BP has suddenly gotten high after years of good readings.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-14-20 10:02 PM - Post#905681    

Chest

Cable Chest Presses - 8 sets/10-25 reps - increased the weight across all sets

Back

Brignole Lat Pull-ins - 8 sets/13-25 reps - increased the weight across all sets.

Close Grip Cable Rows for Teres Minor - 5 sets/10-15 reps - increased the weight across all sets.

Shrugs on Lunge Machine - 5 sets/12 reps/220 lbs. - increased the weight across all sets.

No appreciable dizziness today! BP was still high today but a bit lower during all tests.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-15-20 08:34 AM - Post#905701    

Glad to hear you're getting things checked out.. and still killing it at the gym!

Still Lots to Learn ------------------------- ----------------- Life's short, take lots of pictures. ------------------------- ----------------- It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small. - Neil Armstrong

12-15-20 10:31 AM - Post#905710    

• yadmit Said:

Thanks, Tim! Yesterday's workout was really good and I was pleased that, even during the shrugs, I didn't get lightheaded. I have an appointment with the doctor's office on Thursday and I hope to get to the bottom of this.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-16-20 08:57 PM - Post#905766    

Today's workout

Shoulders

Standing One-Arm Cable Side Raises - 5 sets/14-20 reps - increased the reps on all sets

Anterior Deltoid Cable Raises - 5 sets/11-18 reps - increased the weight on all sets

Cable Reverse Rear Delt Crossovers - 5 sets/9-15 reps


Biceps

Standing Alternate Cable Curls - 6 sets/6-12 reps - increased the weight on all sets


Triceps

Two Arm Single Cable Push Downs Seated - 6 sets/10-15 reps - increased the weight on all sets.

My right wrist was hurting so I skipped the wrist curls in order to not make it worse.

Although my systolic BP was high yesterday and today, it was not as high as it had been. Also, no dizziness the last few days. Medical appointment tomorrow.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-16-20 09:11 PM - Post#905769    

Solid!

Diablo Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth- MT

12-18-20 08:58 PM - Post#905829    

• Diablo Said:

Thanks, buddy!

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-18-20 09:03 PM - Post#905832    

Today's workout

Legs and Abs

Leg Extensions - 6 sets/15-20 reps - increased the weight over last week

Seated Leg Curls - 6 sets/13-20 reps - increased the weight over last week

Life Fitness Glute Machine - 6 sets/20 reps - increased the weight and over last week

Calf Raises on Leg Press Machine - 6 sets/20-25 reps - increased weight over last week.

Ab Crunches on Incline Bench - 3 sets/25 reps - only 3 sets today. My abs started to cramp at the end of the 3rd set so I had to quit early.

No dizziness again today. Added meds are arriving on Tuesday. My BP seems to have already stabilized but it's still a bit high.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-19-20 07:18 AM - Post#905836    

Great work John and really good news on the lack of dizziness

12-19-20 07:29 AM - Post#905837    

• JDII Said:

+1

Be strong. Be in shape. Be a man among men, regardless of your age or circumstances.

12-19-20 02:41 PM - Post#905843    

+2

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

12-20-20 06:09 PM - Post#905855    

Thank you, JD, Al and Pixie. Unfortunately, it wasn't a good weekend. Pre Christmas chores had a bad effect on my lower back. Also, I had a bad headache last night and several dizzy spells. Back to the future. Damn. However, today when my back was still hurting, I put my TENS unit on it for a couple of hours and it's MUCH better. Tonight I'll employ it again. No headache this afternoon and only minor dizziness. Tomorrow's workout will depend upon how I feel when I wake up tomorrow. Minor back pain and minor dizziness and it's a go. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-21-20 09:19 AM - Post#905863    

Sorry, John. Can't believe how many of us have had issues of late.

Be strong. Be in shape. Be a man among men, regardless of your age or circumstances.

12-21-20 10:00 PM - Post#905870    

• AAnnunz Said:

I guess what's going on is the march of the calendar (no pun intended). As the birthdays pile up, the physical problems increase. We just have to keep moving.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-21-20 10:05 PM - Post#905871    

Today's workout

Chest

Cable Chest Presses - 8 sets/10-25 reps - increased the weight across all sets

Back

Brignole Lat Pull-ins - 8 sets/14-20 reps - increased the weight across all sets.

A headache emerged during the chest work and got progressively worse. I pushed through and had a good workout but I had to skip the cable rows and the shrugs.

My added BP med arrived today and I added it tonight. However, my BP has been good the last two days so I don't know what's going on. I have to hope that it doesn't' get too low now with the added medicine.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-23-20 09:43 PM - Post#905935    

Today's workout

Shoulders

Standing One-Arm Cable Side Raises - 5 sets/10-13 reps - increased the weight on all sets

Anterior Deltoid Cable Raises - 5 sets/10-18 reps - increased the weight on all sets

Cable Reverse Rear Delt Crossovers - 5 sets/8-14 reps - increased the weight on all sets


Biceps

Standing Alternate Cable Curls - 6 sets/10-15 reps - increased the reps on all sets


Triceps

Two Arm Single Cable Push Downs Seated - 6 sets/15-20 reps - increased the reps on all sets.

This workout was GREAT! I felt very strong and really increased either the weight used or the reps - significantly. The three heads on my shoulders showed excellent separation. The front delt exercise is terrific. I have never felt my front delts so directly involved. I felt especially strong on bicep and tricep work. The bicep pump was awesome!

And the best part is that my BP and dizziness was not a problem at all. My chiropractor showed me a method to get up from a seated position that can help but, actually, I didn't need it. No headache either! I am keeping my fingers crossed that this crap is in my rearview mirror.

That's my last workout this week with Christmas Eve tomorrow. I want to wish all my friends here a Merry Christmas. May Santa have the mistaken idea that you were good and bring you what you dream of. For me, I have no wants other than health for me and my family. Life is good!

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-24-20 03:30 AM - Post#905943    

John, I hope your recent spells of dizziness pass quickly and your back stops giving you grief! I can only sympathise and send you some virtual love and best wishes.

I hope you and the family all have a nice and safe Christmas.

'You can throw in the towel or use it to wipe the sweat off your face and keep going' 'Well ain't this place a geographical oddity? Two weeks from everywhere.' Ulysses Everett McGill

12-24-20 09:31 AM - Post#905951    

Glad you're feeling better, John. Hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas.

Be strong. Be in shape. Be a man among men, regardless of your age or circumstances.

12-25-20 11:53 PM - Post#905991    

Merry Christmas, Dude!

Diablo Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth- MT

12-28-20 08:47 PM - Post#906091    

• Volumiza Said:

Spencer, we had a great Christmas, thank you! I hope you had a good holiday as well. My back is not good and never will be but it's nothing compared to what you are going through. I hope you find relief soon, my friend.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-28-20 08:50 PM - Post#906092    

• AAnnunz Said:

Thanks, brother! I hope you had a great Christmas as well. Of course, I ate way too much.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-28-20 08:51 PM - Post#906093    

• Diablo Said:

I hope you had a great Christmas, Leo!

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

12-28-20 08:56 PM - Post#906094    

Today's workout

Legs and Abs

Leg Extensions - 6 sets/18-20 reps - increased the weight over last week and increased the reps on most sets.

Seated Leg Curls - 6 sets/15-20 reps - increased the weight over last week and increased the reps on most sets

Life Fitness Glute Machine - 6 sets/20 reps - increased the weight over last week

Calf Raises on Leg Press Machine - 6 sets/20-25 reps - increased weight over last week.

Skipped abs because I had cramps last time and I was a bit dizzy today while doing glutes.

Rest tomorrow.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

01-01-21 11:10 PM - Post#906230    

Yesterday's workout

Chest

Cable Chest Presses - 8 sets/10-25 reps - increased the weight across all sets

Back

Brignole Lat Pull-ins - 8 sets/15-20 reps - increased the weight across all sets.

Cable Close Grip Teres Minor Rows - 5 sets/8-10 reps - I increased the weight on every set over the last time I did these.

Since the holidays really messed up my routine and I had a bad night of sleep on Tuesday night, I skipped training on Wed and did this routine on Thursday. Well, I felt really strong and hit my rep goals while again adding weight all through the routine. Today my pecs, back and rear delts are all sore but a good soreness. There are times you are just feeling it and this was one of those times.

Now, I'll be training shoulders and arms tomorrow (Sat). I don't know if I can duplicate my intensity but I will give it my all.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

01-02-21 02:12 AM - Post#906234    

Get it! Sweet work, dude!

Diablo Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth- MT

01-02-21 08:35 PM - Post#906268    

• Diablo Said:

Thanks, Leo! I had a great workout today!

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

01-02-21 08:44 PM - Post#906269    

Today's workout

Shoulders

Standing One-Arm Cable Side Raises - 5 sets/15 reps - increased the reps on all sets. I changed my position on these today after watching a video of Gaspari doing these with a lean away from the cable. I liked it.

Anterior Deltoid Cable Raises - 5 sets/13-20 reps - increased the reps on all sets

Cable Reverse Rear Delt Crossovers - I skipped these because my rear delts were still sore from Thursday's workout. They are a small muscle and can be easily overworked.


Biceps

Standing Alternate Cable Curls - 6 sets/8-12 reps - increased the weight on all sets


Triceps

Two Arm Single Cable Push Downs Seated - 6 sets/18-25 reps - increased the reps on all sets. I tried to increase the weight but there was no way I could pull it into position. I guess I'll have to stay with this weight.

No forearm work due to continued pain in my hands and wrists.

This was another excellent workout. My anterior delts are really feeling this exercise and my arms were super pumped today.

Rest tomorrow.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

01-04-21 11:29 PM - Post#906336    

Today's workout

Legs and Abs

Leg Extensions - 6 sets/18-20 reps - increased the weight over last week

Seated Leg Curls - 6 sets/15-20 reps - increased the weight over last week

Life Fitness Glute Machine - 6 sets/20 reps - increased the weight over last week

Calf Raises on Leg Press Machine - 6 sets/25 reps - increased weight over last week.

Ab Crunches - 3 sets/25 reps - damn cramps! My abs went into spasm as I ended my 3rd set. I got into position for the next set after rest but they went into spasm again so that was the end.

I increased my weight on every exercise and still met my rep goals.

Rest tomorrow.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!