Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 - Page 126

The Professor · 08-31-2009, 05:34 PM

I'm a glutton for punishment. for the next week or two, I'll be going to the gym twice a day -- once in the morning for my regular training and once in the evening to teach my wife a 4-day split. Our splits are the same, though our exercises are different. Soooo ... I hit a machine-based chest/tri day along side her this evening. Everything was going well until the overhead triceps extensions at the end. Damn. That's what I get, though.

Teaching her the machines, form, etc., I am reminded why I hate machines so much: they constrain your body's natural mechanics. Incline bench on a machine is so ... so ... unnatural. Oh well.

Anyway ... tomorrow is back day. Yay.

BigFrank · 08-31-2009, 07:03 PM

You'd be better off show her how to use dumbbells Dokk then jumping right into machines. A lot of people in my experience, especially women are afraid of using free weights. But the issue that I see is they just hop on a machine that says chest exercise and push away when im reality they are barely using any of the intended muscle to do any work and merely just going through the motions. My finacee was guilty of this, until I put her through the ringer which by the way was awful because all week I got to hear crying and boohoooing about being sore lol. But now her progress has improved greatly.

The Professor · 08-31-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFrank

You'd be better off show her how to use dumbbells Dokk then jumping right into machines. A lot of people in my experience, especially women are afraid of using free weights. But the issue that I see is they just hop on a machine that says chest exercise and push away when im reality they are barely using any of the intended muscle to do any work and merely just going through the motions. My finacee was guilty of this, until I put her through the ringer which by the way was awful because all week I got to hear crying and boohoooing about being sore lol. But now her progress has improved greatly.

Yeah. This is part of my plan. She refuses to use free weights right now because they're "scary" and in the "scary room." We spent a lot of time on form, though, and I used the machines too to make sure they were hitting the right muscles. The flat bench was, the flyes were, but I don't think the incline was at all. I think I convinced her that the squat machine would be worthless; but that's not until Thursday. Tomorrow is back; so we'll be doing a lot of cable stuff (pull downs, low rows, one arm rows), which should be okay.

Anyway ... you and I are on the same page; but she's headstrong (read: stubborn as a mule).

BigFrank · 08-31-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Professor

Anyway ... you and I are on the same page; but she's headstrong (read: stubborn as a mule).

This doesnt surprise me. lol. It's even worse when you ask for lovin' and they say no, there's usually no changing that one...

08-31-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Professor

Anyway ... you and I are on the same page; but she's headstrong (read: stubborn as a mule).

I'm pretty sure I'm your brother-in-law...

Mugen910 · 08-31-2009, 09:19 PM

just got back from the gym and did shoulders and chest...prob not a good idea as a combo but I forgot what Frank and Gerry told me to combine at the gym

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Originally Posted by BigFrank

This doesnt surprise me. lol. It's even worse when you ask for lovin' and they say no, there's usually no changing that one...

Just learn how not to wake them in their sleep like a ninja

Kidding kidding...

Chris. · 08-31-2009, 10:47 PM

I tweaked my left shoulder the other day doing flat bench a little then really tweaked it with overhead DB press. Going to the gym in the morning. I hope I don't hurt it again. Maybe I'll just do legs and abs...

The Professor · 09-01-2009, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BigFrank

This doesnt surprise me. lol. It's even worse when you ask for lovin' and they say no, there's usually no changing that one...

Wait until you're married ... you won't be saying "usually!"

The Professor · 09-01-2009, 06:30 AM

New PR: 455 deadlift. Tried 500 and failled. I'm happy with 455.

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PeteSB75 · 09-01-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by The Professor

New PR: 455 deadlift. Tried 500 and failled. I'm happy with 455.

Posted via Mobile Device

Nice!

Good workout for me this morning. Not sure what I was thinking with my bench. Haven't done it heavy in like 2.5 weeks... Anyway, cranked out 185x5, 195x4 and 200x1. 195 tied my previous PR. DB Rows, 75x5,80x5x2. Finished off with some Front Squats, which I've not done in probably 6mo to a year. Didn't go too heavy on them - 155x5x3.

Chris. · 09-01-2009, 08:43 AM

I don't like front squats very much. I can't get the bar comfortably on my shoulders.

The Professor · 09-01-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris.

I don't like front squats very much. I can't get the bar comfortably on my shoulders.

If I'm going to do something *like* that, I'm more likely to hit some Zerchers.

zemekone · 09-01-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by The Professor

New PR: 455 deadlift. Tried 500 and failled. I'm happy with 455.

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why are you so weak?

The Professor · 09-01-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by zemekone

why are you so weak?

b/c u haven't trained me well enough.

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PeteSB75 · 09-01-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Professor

If I'm going to do something *like* that, I'm more likely to hit some Zerchers.

Never heard of those before. Just looked them up and all I can say is "OW!" Those seem like they would kill your elbows. There a specific trick to holding the bar like that?

The Professor · 09-01-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteSB75

Never heard of those before. Just looked them up and all I can say is "OW!" Those seem like they would kill your elbows. There a specific trick to holding the bar like that?

yeah ... gritting your teeth.

PeteSB75 · 09-02-2009, 09:01 AM

Spin class kicked my ass this morning. Not used to exerting that much energy for that long that early in the morning...

Mugen910 · 09-02-2009, 09:24 AM

biceps and back last night...kinda wierd last night..felt a bit stronger than usual and while doing the cable row standing I maxed it out at 140lbs 10reps.

I guess it offset my biceps because I could barley do 30 sets (10 sets per exercise) with 25lbs

my only excuse is I didn't rest enough between sets.

Starchild · 09-02-2009, 09:56 AM

Got back in the gym this morning. I'm finally getting over this funk the whole family came down with this weekend and getting my energy back.

Today was cleans and deads. I went light, and didn't go deep on the cleans at all.

My knee felt fine the whole time. Taking it easy while being sick this weekend probably helped a lot. I've got an appointment with the orthopedist next week so, we'll see what he says.

PeteSB75 · 09-03-2009, 07:22 AM

Light day for me today. Hang Cleans, Incline Bench and close-grip lat pulldowns. Had planned to do chin-ups, but changed my mind last minute. Probably do spin tomorrow.

08-31-2009, 05:34 PM	#2501
The Professor i wish i was geRRy... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: geRRy Location: So*Cal... Posts: 1,703 Trading: (7)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 I'm a glutton for punishment. for the next week or two, I'll be going to the gym twice a day -- once in the morning for my regular training and once in the evening to teach my wife a 4-day split. Our splits are the same, though our exercises are different. Soooo ... I hit a machine-based chest/tri day along side her this evening. Everything was going well until the overhead triceps extensions at the end. Damn. That's what I get, though. Teaching her the machines, form, etc., I am reminded why I hate machines so much: they constrain your body's natural mechanics. Incline bench on a machine is so ... so ... unnatural. Oh well. Anyway ... tomorrow is back day. Yay. __________________ ~Dokk Join the CA Lottery (clicky). It's fun!!!

08-31-2009, 07:03 PM	#2502
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 You'd be better off show her how to use dumbbells Dokk then jumping right into machines. A lot of people in my experience, especially women are afraid of using free weights. But the issue that I see is they just hop on a machine that says chest exercise and push away when im reality they are barely using any of the intended muscle to do any work and merely just going through the motions. My finacee was guilty of this, until I put her through the ringer which by the way was awful because all week I got to hear crying and boohoooing about being sore lol. But now her progress has improved greatly. __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

08-31-2009, 10:47 PM	#2507
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 I tweaked my left shoulder the other day doing flat bench a little then really tweaked it with overhead DB press. Going to the gym in the morning. I hope I don't hurt it again. Maybe I'll just do legs and abs... __________________

09-01-2009, 06:30 AM	#2509
The Professor i wish i was geRRy... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: geRRy Location: So*Cal... Posts: 1,703 Trading: (7)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 New PR: 455 deadlift. Tried 500 and failled. I'm happy with 455. Posted via Mobile Device

09-01-2009, 08:43 AM	#2511
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 I don't like front squats very much. I can't get the bar comfortably on my shoulders. __________________

09-02-2009, 09:01 AM	#2517
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 Spin class kicked my ass this morning. Not used to exerting that much energy for that long that early in the morning... __________________ Formerly Malik23

09-02-2009, 09:24 AM	#2518
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 biceps and back last night...kinda wierd last night..felt a bit stronger than usual and while doing the cable row standing I maxed it out at 140lbs 10reps. I guess it offset my biceps because I could barley do 30 sets (10 sets per exercise) with 25lbs my only excuse is I didn't rest enough between sets. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

09-02-2009, 09:56 AM	#2519
Starchild SERENITY NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andre Location: Fernandina Beach, Fl Posts: 553 Trading: (11)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 Got back in the gym this morning. I'm finally getting over this funk the whole family came down with this weekend and getting my energy back. Today was cleans and deads. I went light, and didn't go deep on the cleans at all. My knee felt fine the whole time. Taking it easy while being sick this weekend probably helped a lot. I've got an appointment with the orthopedist next week so, we'll see what he says. __________________ Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time - Steven Wright

09-03-2009, 07:22 AM	#2520
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 Light day for me today. Hang Cleans, Incline Bench and close-grip lat pulldowns. Had planned to do chin-ups, but changed my mind last minute. Probably do spin tomorrow. __________________ Formerly Malik23

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