Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 - Page 216

icehog3 · 07-26-2010, 09:12 AM

They must have been thinking of me.

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Can I get some fist-pumps, Brohams?!

Mugen910 · 07-26-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

They must have been thinking of me.

Can I get some fist-pumps, Brohams?!

BigFrank · 07-26-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Can I get some fist-pumps, Brohams?!

Only after we go tanning and get our eyebrows did.

icehog3 · 07-26-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFrank

Only after we go tanning and get our eyebrows did.

GreekGodX · 07-27-2010, 04:37 AM

Fist Pump

I saw that email and my first thought was to bring some to shack

Great day at the gym yesterday.. My ex-lifting buddy was home so we hit the gym and that always means good things for me.

Deadlifts
315x3
335x3
355x3
375x3
405x3
415x3 PR

Did some rack pulls prior, then weighted pullups and seated rows after. Great workout.

icehog3 · 07-27-2010, 08:29 AM

Nice workout Son!

BigFrank · 07-27-2010, 11:29 AM

Good workout christos. I don't get the rack pulls before pulling from the floor.

GreekGodX · 07-27-2010, 12:47 PM

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Good workout christos. I don't get the rack pulls before pulling from the floor.

I use it as a activation for the deadlifts. I think it makes a huge difference in my deadlift.

BigFrank · 07-28-2010, 01:29 PM

Did some BS leg workout monday. My left forearm is still mega jacked up. Im about 80% about hitting a bench only meet in Oct. Taking the rest of the week off, maybe super gay light day on friday but nothing special. Missing the gym Monday, then back in Wed. in my new bench shirt.

Worn my new shirt once so far and barely missed 600 twice off of a 2 board. 2 inches if not less the shirt kept throwing the weight back towards my face. I think that is what jacked my forearm up even more. Shirted benching is crazy. I'd like to try 650 at the meet but that's gonna be a stretch. Opener will be 550ish.

Mugen910 · 07-29-2010, 04:01 PM

Biceps and triceps last night. Did 21's, Hammer curls, and reverse curls.

The weirdest thing, after the gym I went home and took a shower. I noticed that my left bicep had a very strange lump on top of the bicep muscle when I flexed. It was almost like someone gave me a charlie horse there or there was a sitting right over my bicep. It didn't hurt but I massaged the muscle just in case. I was scared for a bit because I thought I somehow tore something. Woke up today and it was gone. *phew!

BigFrank · 07-30-2010, 03:06 PM

Dunno what to tell you bout that one Bao. No clue here.

Hit the gym earlier to do my Jane Fonda workout. It sucked. Everything I did made my forearm remind me its ****ed up. I did what I could went light and chalking it up to a deload. Missing squats Monday then benching on weds will be heavy...

Mugen910 · 07-30-2010, 03:14 PM

My rotation will get me back to arms Sunday..we'll see if it happens again.

icehog3 · 07-30-2010, 03:18 PM

Definitely reaching the realm of overtraining at this point. Shack Herf will mean a week out of the gym and off the ice, and I think it will do me a lot of good.

Went to the gym today and the f***ing T-Bar set up is still broke, almost a month later. Granted, they had to have the part needed custom made, but it's bumming a lot of us out.

I was going to do barbell rows....Put 185 on the bar to warm up, and it just felt like a ton of bricks. No gas and no metal edge today....so I did ultra heavy cable work (wide grip pulldowns and narrow grip cable rows) and some pullups and then pulled the plug.

Oh, and for the record...for my body chemistry, MHP Trac is

BigFrank · 07-30-2010, 03:22 PM

Sucks to hear Tom. That's how I felt today. Just didnt belong. Push through till the week off. Try and hit some PR's before the week off.

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My rotation will get me back to arms Sunday..we'll see if it happens again.

Dont know brother. Sounds weird as hell. Glad it wasnt me, I would tried to stab that thing open with a needle in the bathroom. Dont ask.

King James · 07-30-2010, 03:27 PM

I've been going hard the past month, working out twice a day on days I don't work... which has been often lately since we are in a slow period. Decided to take today off as well, just counted all the setting stuff up for herf tomorrow as my workout

icehog3 · 07-30-2010, 03:27 PM

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Sucks to hear Tom. That's how I felt today. Just didnt belong. Push through till the week off. Try and hit some PR's before the week off.

That is exactly what I am going to try to do, Frank, hit it hard until my "forced" week off. I have been good mentally (focus and attitude) most days, just starting to get sore and physically gassed. No injuries though (knock on wood), so I will rock it and then come back fresh after the week break.

Hope things turn for you soon...When do you need to decide about the October meet?

BigFrank · 07-30-2010, 03:33 PM

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That is exactly what I am going to try to do, Frank, hit it hard until my "forced" week off. I have been good mentally (focus and attitude) most days, just starting to get sore and physically gassed. No injuries though (knock on wood), so I will rock it and then come back fresh after the week break.

Hope things turn for you soon...When do you need to decide about the October meet?

2 weeks before meet is deadline. Unless I wanna pay a late entry fee. So until then I suppose. I'm going to start training for it regardless. It's only a bench for cash meet. I have vacation and a week in Oct I'm going to have to miss. So it's like 13 weeks training minus the 2 weeks for vacation and other crap. I'm not worried about the week in august but the week in October might be an issue. If I do not do it so be it. Two of the guys I training with are competing in Nov. so I'm not going to compete at that meet. They will need someone to help out. Both guys will need help one is shirt benching and the other is doing a full meet.

icehog3 · 07-30-2010, 05:11 PM

Well, here's to both of us getting out of our funks, Frank.

bonjing · 07-30-2010, 05:32 PM

What are you guys using, if any, for fat burners? or any recommendations? I know a good diet is best but I just haven't been able to cut my sugars yet.

This was my first complete session of gym in a while and I feel beat, but it does feel good.

Also how often do you guys change your routine? My buddy and I usually do the same routine for 3 - 5 months.

icehog3 · 07-30-2010, 05:44 PM

I change my routine every workout, Greg...muscles adapt very quickly, and "confusing" them is one of the best techniques for continuous progress.

I can't help you with the fat burners....I used to take ephedra before they outlawed it, but more for energy than fat burning. I believe that stuff did some damage to my heart, which took quite some time to reverse itself.

07-27-2010, 04:37 AM	#4305
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 Fist Pump I saw that email and my first thought was to bring some to shack Great day at the gym yesterday.. My ex-lifting buddy was home so we hit the gym and that always means good things for me. Deadlifts 315x3 335x3 355x3 375x3 405x3 415x3 PR Did some rack pulls prior, then weighted pullups and seated rows after. Great workout. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

07-27-2010, 08:29 AM	#4306
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 Nice workout Son! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-27-2010, 11:29 AM	#4307
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 Good workout christos. I don't get the rack pulls before pulling from the floor. __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

07-28-2010, 01:29 PM	#4309
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 Did some BS leg workout monday. My left forearm is still mega jacked up. Im about 80% about hitting a bench only meet in Oct. Taking the rest of the week off, maybe super gay light day on friday but nothing special. Missing the gym Monday, then back in Wed. in my new bench shirt. Worn my new shirt once so far and barely missed 600 twice off of a 2 board. 2 inches if not less the shirt kept throwing the weight back towards my face. I think that is what jacked my forearm up even more. Shirted benching is crazy. I'd like to try 650 at the meet but that's gonna be a stretch. Opener will be 550ish. __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

07-29-2010, 04:01 PM	#4310
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 triceps last night. Did 21's, Hammer curls, and reverse curls. The weirdest thing, after the gym I went home and took a shower. I noticed that my left bicep had a very strange lump on top of the bicep muscle when I flexed. It was almost like someone gave me a charlie horse there or there was a sitting right over my bicep. It didn't hurt but I massaged the muscle just in case. I was scared for a bit because I thought I somehow tore something. Woke up today and it was gone. *phew! __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

07-30-2010, 03:06 PM	#4311
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 Dunno what to tell you bout that one Bao. No clue here. Hit the gym earlier to do my Jane Fonda workout. It sucked. Everything I did made my forearm remind me its **ed up. I did what I could went light and chalking it up to a deload. Missing squats Monday then benching on weds will be heavy... __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "**

07-30-2010, 03:14 PM	#4312
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 My rotation will get me back to arms Sunday..we'll see if it happens again. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

07-30-2010, 03:18 PM	#4313
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 Definitely reaching the realm of overtraining at this point. Shack Herf will mean a week out of the gym and off the ice, and I think it will do me a lot of good. Went to the gym today and the f***ing T-Bar set up is still broke, almost a month later. Granted, they had to have the part needed custom made, but it's bumming a lot of us out. I was going to do barbell rows....Put 185 on the bar to warm up, and it just felt like a ton of bricks. No gas and no metal edge today....so I did ultra heavy cable work (wide grip pulldowns and narrow grip cable rows) and some pullups and then pulled the plug. Oh, and for the record...for my body chemistry, MHP Trac is __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-30-2010, 03:27 PM	#4315
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 I've been going hard the past month, working out twice a day on days I don't work... which has been often lately since we are in a slow period. Decided to take today off as well, just counted all the setting stuff up for herf tomorrow as my workout __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

07-30-2010, 05:11 PM	#4318
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 Well, here's to both of us getting out of our funks, Frank. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-30-2010, 05:32 PM	#4319
bonjing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,012 Trading: (39)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 What are you guys using, if any, for fat burners? or any recommendations? I know a good diet is best but I just haven't been able to cut my sugars yet. This was my first complete session of gym in a while and I feel beat, but it does feel good. Also how often do you guys change your routine? My buddy and I usually do the same routine for 3 - 5 months.

07-30-2010, 05:44 PM	#4320
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 I change my routine every workout, Greg...muscles adapt very quickly, and "confusing" them is one of the best techniques for continuous progress. I can't help you with the fat burners....I used to take ephedra before they outlawed it, but more for energy than fat burning. I believe that stuff did some damage to my heart, which took quite some time to reverse itself. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!