Pumping Iron with Adriftpanda,Chainsaw13 and Icehog3 II

[Chainsaw13]

So I haven’t done crap in a few weeks. That pressure in my chest wouldn’t go away. I saw my doc last week and he thinks it’s something gastrointestinal. Advised me to try Pepcid. Been on it a few days now. Big difference. It’s still there, but going away. I have a couple tests this week to hopefully find out what it is. But I’m hoping to at least get back to walking again soon.

[icehog3]

I hope that maybe the Pepcid will solve your problem. I have to do a stretch of similar OTC medicine maybe every 18 months when the issues become both more frequent and more severe. 4-6 weeks on the meds and I usually don't have any issues for at least a year and a half. I know yours could be different, Bob, but I'm hoping for an easy fix for you.

Legs on deck.

[icehog3]

This weekend:

Legs
Leg press x 8 sets
Hamstring curls x 4 sets
Hack squats x 6 sets
Quad extensions x 4 sets

Back (still doesn't feel ready for heavy rows, went all cables)
Cable row/Superwide pulldowns x 3 supersets
Superwide pulldowns/Cable rows x 3 supersets
High pulls x 3 sets
High pulls/Superwide pulldowns x 1 superset
High pulls x 1 drop set
High pulls/Cable rows x 1 superset
Dead hangs x 3

[icehog3]

ICSTT

Bench press x 8 sets
Military press x 7 sets
Close grips x 6 sets
Skullcrushers x 5 sets
Dead hangs

[icehog3]

Front squats x 5 sets
Leg press x 5 sets
Reverse hammie curls x 5 sets
Hack squats x 5 sets
Quad extensions x 5 sets
Dead hangs

[Snook]

Back Squats 2 warm up sets then 5 x 5-6 AHAP
Single-leg DB step-ups 4 x 20
Single-leg DB deadlifts 4 x 16
Hanging leg raises 4 x 15
Back extensions 4 x 20

Post workout: eggs, bagel with cream cheese, coffee

[icehog3]

Sounds like some interesting dumbbell work there, Leo.

Back day for Bonzo. Wanna row heavy, we'll see how sturdy the foundation is after yesterday's legfest.

[icehog3]

Went super high reps and dropped my rest time every set for rows and pulls, then did a few heavy cable sets ala Mike Mentzer to finish.

Olympic bar rows x 7 sets
T-bar rows x 6 sets
High pulls x 6 sets
Superwide pulldowns x 2 sets
Cable rows x 2 sets

[icehog3]

Friday feet:

Leg press x 8 sets
Hack squats x 4 sets
Walking lunges x 3 sets
Hammie curls x 6 sets
Quad extensions x 4 sets

ICS:

Incline bench x 8 sets
Bench press x 6 sets
Military press x 6 sets
Skullcrushers x 4 sets
Tri Extensions x 2 sets

Dead hangs both days

[Chainsaw13]

Talked to my trainer today. He’s just waiting on some plates, and his garage gym will be open.

[icehog3]

Hope the plates come soon, Bob.

Off day for me. Looks like rather than joining LA Fitness to augment my options, I am going to use one of my old club's other locations until my membership ends, then explore other options. Makes sense financially.

[icehog3]

Checked out another location of my old gym after the workout at my interim place. About 2-3 miles further from the house. They should honor my membership at least through February, otherwise I'll act like I work for the post office.

Back day

T-bar rows x 7 sets
Neutral grip pulldowns x 6 sets
Olympic bar rows x 5 sets
High pulls x 4 sets*
Cable rows x 3 sets**

* - last two sets supersetted with superwide pulldowns
**-last set supersetted with superwide pulldowns

[icehog3]

Went to the different gym today. It was pretty packed. I worked around and did what I could, and with very little rest. Hoping this isn't typical for this time of day there. Did see 4 people I know from my old gym there.

Decline bench x 4 sets
Incline bench x 4 sets
Flyes x 4 sets
Bench press x 4 sets
Dips x 2 sets
Skullcrushers x 4 sets
Tri extensions x 2 sets

[icehog3]

Squats x 10 sets
Hammie curls x 5 sets
Quad extensions x 5 sets
Leg press x 5 sets

Legs are noodles.

[icehog3]

Back day, blasted through in no time flat.

Olympic bar rows x 7 sets
Superwide pulldowns x 6 sets
Cable rows x 3 sets
Cable rows/OB rows x 2 supersets
Dead hangs - wide neutral grip, narrow overhand grip, rings

[Snook]

Hitting it hard, Tom.

Sumo deadlifts 2 warm-up sets then 5 x 5 AHAP
DB walking lunges 4 x 20
Hanging toes to bar 4 x 15
Farmer's carry 4 x 40m

My forearms are fried. hopefully I can still hold a stogie later today.

[icehog3]

Awesome lift, Leo. Keep rockin'! :

[Chainsaw13]

Definitely a nice workout, Leo. What does AHAP mean?

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Definitely a nice workout, Leo. What does AHAP mean?

May a hazard a guess of "As heavy as possible"?

[Snook]

Originally Posted by icehog3

May a hazard a guess of "As heavy as possible"?

That's correct. If I go AHAP, I usually load the most weight that I know I can do with 100% flawless technique and perhaps adjust the load with small "change" plates as I go. Whereas if I work up to a 5-rep max, I'm loading in larger increments and go balls to the wall. Max reps require a lot of mental/physical preparation and can drain the central nervous system. I haven't been at that level of preparation in a while.