Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3

Originally Posted by icehog3

Kick some ass, Jimmy....somebody needs to be 3rd biggest in the MoB after Dave and me!

I noticed that you put your self second to Dave.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by catfish2

I noticed that you put your self second to Dave.

Yup....Dave has got some size on me for certain.

Originally Posted by icehog3

Yup....Dave has got some size on me for certain.

Sounds like some one's been peeking in the shower again.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by catfish2

Sounds like some one's been peeking in the shower again.

No old ladies have called me a pu$$y though.

Originally Posted by icehog3

No old ladies have called me a pu$$y though.

I leave all the old ladies with smiles on their faces. If you know what I mean.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by catfish2

I leave all the old ladies with smiles on their faces. If you know what I mean.

I hear you are very popular with the over 70 crowd....so, got any workout info to relay?

Originally Posted by icehog3

I hear you are very popular with the over 70 crowd....so, got any workout info to relay?

The ones with the walkers are easier to catch. I won't even get into what they can do when they take their dentures out.

[icehog3]

So....back to Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3. Sorry for the interruption.

I will be hitting chest and back supersets again manana.

[MedicCook]

I jogged to the mailbox last Wednesday. Took me 15 minutes to catch my breath.

[PeteSB75]

Good lifts yesterday. Started out deadlifting, hit 315x1 easy, 345x1 was a bit tougher and 355x1 was not as hard as I thought it would be. I've hit 365x1, but only with straps, these lifts were with chalk, so I guess I have a new strap-free PR deadlift. Followed up with some squats and some ab work. I will admit, I was surprised how much a 1RM took, in terms of effort and intensity, and how tired I was after.

[icehog3]

Good job, Pete!

Shoulders for me today.

[BigFrank]

Originally Posted by PeteSB75

Good lifts yesterday. Started out deadlifting, hit 315x1 easy, 345x1 was a bit tougher and 355x1 was not as hard as I thought it would be. I've hit 365x1, but only with straps, these lifts were with chalk, so I guess I have a new strap-free PR deadlift. Followed up with some squats and some ab work. I will admit, I was surprised how much a 1RM took, in terms of effort and intensity, and how tired I was after.

Good job there brother. You make a perfect point / example. A lot of people do not understand how much of a toll going 95%+ on a lift takes on the body and the CNS. Make sure you take a nice deload on pulling ( honestly I would skip pulling altogether for a week ).

[PeteSB75]

Originally Posted by BigFrank

Good job there brother. You make a perfect point / example. A lot of people do not understand how much of a toll going 95%+ on a lift takes on the body and the CNS. Make sure you take a nice deload on pulling ( honestly I would skip pulling altogether for a week ).

Thanks. I normally pull only once a week anyway, so will be next weekend. I figured I would squat first instead of pull first, and focus my effort on that, doing about 75-80% on the pull after. I've never actually tried for a 1RM on squat, so this will be something new for me.

[The Professor]

back from a legs day -- just some zerchers, high box squats, and banded deads. a bunch of chatty cathy's in the gym today; but the good news is that I FINALLY have a lifting partner for 2-days a week. he's a former college running back and we're going to do chest together starting next week.

I'm stoked.

PS, wrist still hurts. was feeling better yesterday. was feeling worse after 5 sets of 5 banded deadlifts at 225 + tightly choked bands ... which was probably not the wisest decision I've ever made.

[BigFrank]

Originally Posted by PeteSB75

Thanks. I normally pull only once a week anyway, so will be next weekend. I figured I would squat first instead of pull first, and focus my effort on that, doing about 75-80% on the pull after. I've never actually tried for a 1RM on squat, so this will be something new for me.

Make sure you set the pins. Don't bother getting a spotter, unless you want some random ass dude from the gym playing grab a boob with your chest...Just set the pins, warm up right and get to business. 90% 100% 110%.

Originally Posted by The Professor

back from a legs day -- just some zerchers, high box squats, and banded deads. a bunch of chatty cathy's in the gym today; but the good news is that I FINALLY have a lifting partner for 2-days a week. he's a former college running back and we're going to do chest together starting next week.

I'm stoked.

PS, wrist still hurts. was feeling better yesterday. was feeling worse after 5 sets of 5 banded deadlifts at 225 + tightly choked bands ... which was probably not the wisest decision I've ever made.

Glad to hear Dokk. Maybe he can get your ass in gear. I love the choked bands, but beware I've all but ruined my mini's. When they get choked and quaded up they tend to get jacked up...

[BigFrank]

Work was canceled today, so it was an early session. Most of the guys I train with are snowed in or couldn't make it so it was solo session.

Box Squats w/ Safety Squat Bar (I don't remember what the bar weight is so whatever)
180+ bar weight x5,5 270+ bar weightx5,5 270+ bar weight + pair of chainsx5,5,5
Kind of a squat deload. Felt good. Went for a little more volume than usual, but training along I tend to blast through sets.
Rack pulls ( 3rd pin set )
405x3 495x1 585x1 675x1
Went rather heavy on the rack pulls, I really do not do as well as most with these. I rely a lot on the momentum that I build out of the bottom of my Deadlift. So pulling from a dead stops blows for me...Went a little heavy, as I plan on maxing out hardcore next week.
GHR
Calves
Abs
Back Ext
-Done-

[icehog3]

Shoulders are cashed, and traps are devasted. Now I can know I earned my calories today...plus I have a game after work tonight.

Keep tearing it up My Brothers!

[BigFrank]

Good job their Tom. I dunno how you do it sometimes. Young at heart I suppose is the weapon of choice. I enjoy the Caps game yesterday. After getting into hockey somewhat, I can only imagine what playing it must be like.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by BigFrank

Good job their Tom. I dunno how you do it sometimes. Young at heart I suppose is the weapon of choice. I enjoy the Caps game yesterday. After getting into hockey somewhat, I can only imagine what playing it must be like.

That Ovechkin is some player, huh?

Frank, I just refuse to slow down with age. I am definitely in better cardiovascular shape than I was 20 years ago, and although my max lifts would be down, I am stronger for 6-12 reps on almost any exercise than I was 20 years ago too. Just a state of mind, hoping my body doesn't catch on.

[BigFrank]

Big deal if it does. They have chemicals for that now