Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 - Page 250

icehog3 · 11-22-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Same ol same ol over the weekend. The 100 consecutive push-ups is starting to get easier so maybe upping it this week. No cardio yet.

Hockey team needs a left wing.

PeteSB75 · 11-22-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Have my sleep study tonight after work....hoping that CPAP is the miracle that a lot of my friends are telling me it is.

Never heard back on how the sleep study went, Tom?

icehog3 · 11-22-2010, 02:44 PM

It was miserable, Pete.

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Took me about 2 hours to fall asleep once I was all hooked up. Then I woke up about 2 hours into sleep with an intense migraine. I asked them for something to kill the pain and they said since there were only techs in the lab and no doctors, they couldn't give me anything.

I stuck it out because I already had a couple hours of sleep and didn't want to start again another night. But I bascially laid there in agony, falling asleep for 5 minutes here and 5 minutes there once I was totally exhausted, then waking back up in pain.

I will definitely be bringing some of my own pain killers to the next study just in case.

DBall · 11-22-2010, 03:11 PM

did 3 sets of 10 at 115lbs on the bench today... woot! I hit my goal. Next goal should be with 45s on each side... 3 sets of 5, maybe?

PeteSB75 · 11-22-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

It was miserable, Pete.

Sorry

Hope the next one goes better.

Mugen910 · 11-22-2010, 08:50 PM

Squats at home

cort · 11-22-2010, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Squats at home

on the toilet?

icehog3 · 11-23-2010, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteSB75

Sorry

Hope the next one goes better.

It couldn't be worse, Brother. I am wondering if something in the adhesive they used all over my head and face for the electrodes gave me the headache. I will definitely bring some pain killers to the next one.

PeteSB75 · 11-23-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Squats at home

I am afraid to ask more...

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Originally Posted by icehog3

It couldn't be worse, Brother. I am wondering if something in the adhesive they used all over my head and face for the electrodes gave me the headache. I will definitely bring some pain killers to the next one.

I'd check with your doctor about it, pain killers might skew the results, especially if they have any type of muscle relaxant in them. If it is the adhesive, they might be able to use a different one?

Second workout of the bench progression this morning. Wasn't sure I'd be able to get it done, energy levels still not at full after the fever I had this weekend, but I was able to get through it. Tomorrow will be fun though

Today was 185x1, 205x1, 220x1, 185x10 on the bench, followed by curls and dips. I was shot by the end.

GreekGodX · 11-23-2010, 07:49 AM

Hit back yesterday. Used the rest/pause technique on DB Rows and was able to do 3x8 with 110 pounds. I definitely feel a big difference in my energy when I have more carbs, which really helps keep my strength up even with a deficiency in calories.

icehog3 · 11-23-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteSB75

I am afraid to ask more...

I'd check with your doctor about it, pain killers might skew the results, especially if they have any type of muscle relaxant in them. If it is the adhesive, they might be able to use a different one?

The second study should be with the mask on, the decide what pressure of CPAP is right for my prescription.

I agree that the pain killer might have some effect on my sleep, but there is no way I would lay there again for hours with a migraine that severe, Pete...it was horrible. Not sure if there would be anyway to tell for sure if it was the adhesive without it happening again. I will ask the techs about the pain killers and their effects, though.

mosesbotbol · 11-23-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DBall

did 3 sets of 10 at 115lbs on the bench today... woot! I hit my goal. Next goal should be with 45s on each side... 3 sets of 5, maybe?

The climb to two plates a side is pretty quick unless you are older. After two plates, most people plateau or slow their rate of increase significantly.

PeteSB75 · 11-24-2010, 07:47 AM

Frank, this workout is kicking my azz

Almost lost it on repping out the squats. That was brutally hard.

3rd week of training for a 1RM on squat and dead.

Squat 300x1, 335x1, 355x1, 300x10
Dead 295x1, 320x1, 350x1

Stretched and went home to shower and go to work. Think I'll use the foam roller tonight when I get home from work.

icehog3 · 11-24-2010, 11:06 AM

Keep kickin' arse, Pete!

BigFrank · 11-24-2010, 11:51 AM

Stick with it Pete. Just remember when you perform those 1 reps you should be trying to push it as fast as humanly possible with every muscle, prep you for that big 1RM.

PeteSB75 · 11-24-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFrank

Stick with it Pete. Just remember when you perform those 1 reps you should be trying to push it as fast as humanly possible with every muscle, prep you for that big 1RM.

I'm already looking forward to the off week after it's done... I'm normally fast on lighter squats, and as they get heavier, I still keep the actual exercise as quick as I can. If I don't, I will wind up getting stuck and having to dump it. I've not made the intensity a focus in that way in the past though. I will try it next week for both bench and squats.

BigFrank · 11-24-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteSB75

I'm already looking forward to the off week after it's done... I'm normally fast on lighter squats, and as they get heavier, I still keep the actual exercise as quick as I can. If I don't, I will wind up getting stuck and having to dump it. I've not made the intensity a focus in that way in the past though. I will try it next week for both bench and squats.

You want to be fast with squatting, that way you get some natural rebound out of the bottom. Trust me, I used to squat very slow and it killed my squats.

Ken · 11-24-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DBall

did 3 sets of 10 at 115lbs on the bench today... woot! I hit my goal. Next goal should be with 45s on each side... 3 sets of 5, maybe?

No need to try such a jump. Just move up to 120lb. You may not think you're feeling it, but your body does notice the difference in load. 3 5's just isn't much volume and going from 3 10's to 5x5 might be a quick switch. Small steps make the longest continued progress.

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I'm normally fast on lighter squats, and as they get heavier, I still keep the actual exercise as quick as I can.

It'll all about intent isn't it? Even if I can't move a weight fast I'm trying.

BigFrank · 11-25-2010, 09:21 AM

Bench last night. Worked with some chains, keep the weight light at the bottom due to some shoulder issues ( nothing major, slept on it wrong )...

Hope all the lifting crew has a good thanksgiving. I'm going to stuff myself retarded. With sweatpants in hand!

DBall · 11-25-2010, 10:32 AM

Holy crap.

Went to the gym this morning with my friend who power lifts. He taught me legs.... did (for the first time ever) squats (3x8x135), deads (1x8x135 & 2x8x185) and good mornings (2x8x95) followed by a couple sets of leg extensions at 150. As for the squats, deads and gm's, I find it nearly impossible to keep my back straight (except gm's... I actually like those because I feel like I can engage my core more)... it's such an odd movement. He said I did pretty good for my first time, but I could feel myself being sloppy. I'll get better with practice.

Aside from that, I almost fell down walking home.

Happy turkey day, workout crew.

11-22-2010, 03:11 PM	#4984
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 did 3 sets of 10 at 115lbs on the bench today... woot! I hit my goal. Next goal should be with 45s on each side... 3 sets of 5, maybe? __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

11-22-2010, 08:50 PM	#4986
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 Squats at home __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

11-23-2010, 07:49 AM	#4990
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 Hit back yesterday. Used the rest/pause technique on DB Rows and was able to do 3x8 with 110 pounds. I definitely feel a big difference in my energy when I have more carbs, which really helps keep my strength up even with a deficiency in calories. __________________ "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

11-24-2010, 07:47 AM	#4993
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 Frank, this workout is kicking my azz Almost lost it on repping out the squats. That was brutally hard. 3rd week of training for a 1RM on squat and dead. Squat 300x1, 335x1, 355x1, 300x10 Dead 295x1, 320x1, 350x1 Stretched and went home to shower and go to work. Think I'll use the foam roller tonight when I get home from work. __________________ Formerly Malik23

11-24-2010, 11:06 AM	#4994
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,287 Trading: (60)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 Keep kickin' arse, Pete! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-24-2010, 11:51 AM	#4995
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 Stick with it Pete. Just remember when you perform those 1 reps you should be trying to push it as fast as humanly possible with every muscle, prep you for that big 1RM. __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

11-25-2010, 09:21 AM	#4999
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 Bench last night. Worked with some chains, keep the weight light at the bottom due to some shoulder issues ( nothing major, slept on it wrong )... Hope all the lifting crew has a good thanksgiving. I'm going to stuff myself retarded. With sweatpants in hand! __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

11-25-2010, 10:32 AM	#5000
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 Holy crap. Went to the gym this morning with my friend who power lifts. He taught me legs.... did (for the first time ever) squats (3x8x135), deads (1x8x135 & 2x8x185) and good mornings (2x8x95) followed by a couple sets of leg extensions at 150. As for the squats, deads and gm's, I find it nearly impossible to keep my back straight (except gm's... I actually like those because I feel like I can engage my core more)... it's such an odd movement. He said I did pretty good for my first time, but I could feel myself being sloppy. I'll get better with practice. Aside from that, I almost fell down walking home. Happy turkey day, workout crew. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos