Bob's Place

[Bob45]

Found this site through Gman. I've been following his progress for a long time. I'm really liking the attitude on this site. Thought I would join in and hope to meet more online friends and talk BB.

I am 51. Started lifting at 20 years old. Got into a couple small contests. Got married at 26 and raised a family of four kids. In 2004 I got back into it. By 2006 I had some health issues to deal with. Stopped in 2007. Back at it again for the past 6 weeks.

I was a skinny fat type kid right up until I started training. I starting working with a guy that was into lifting. Started with him at the local YMCA. Through him I met a lot of guys that trained hard and competed. I learned a lot through them. Ended up joining a more hard core gym. The Steel Pier. Always liked that name.

I was 170#'s in high school at 5'11". After 4 years of training I was in the 200#'s with around the same bodyfat. Decided the only way I would get cut is to get on stage. Did it two years in a row. First show I was 173 and a year later 183. Not big but big for me! I got 2nd and 3rd place trophies.

Trying to get things current now. Tired of saying I used to do this and used to do that! Everything is still clear 25 years later! Can't remember one minute to the next though. I would love to get in great shape again and shock my kids.

Going to try to make this my year! I am heavier than ever now at 235. Lots of fat even though I carry it fairly well with clothes on, haha. That's the intro. To follow will be diet, training, excuses, PR's, and probably off topic stuff too.

[freebirdmac]

Great to see you did it! We'll help keep you on track :)

[bodyhard]

Found this site through Gman. I've been following his progress for a long time. I'm really liking the attitude on this site. Thought I would join in and hope to meet more online friends and talk BB.

I am 51. Started lifting at 20 years old. Got into a couple small contests. Got married at 26 and raised a family of four kids. In 2004 I got back into it. By 2006 I had some health issues to deal with. Stopped in 2007. Back at it again for the past 6 weeks.

I was a skinny fat type kid right up until I started training. I starting working with a guy that was into lifting. Started with him at the local YMCA. Through him I met a lot of guys that trained hard and competed. I learned a lot through them. Ended up joining a more hard core gym. The Steel Pier. Always liked that name.

I was 170#'s in high school at 5'11". After 4 years of training I was in the 200#'s with around the same bodyfat. Decided the only way I would get cut is to get on stage. Did it two years in a row. First show I was 173 and a year later 183. Not big but big for me! I got 2nd and 3rd place trophies.

Trying to get things current now. Tired of saying I used to do this and used to do that! Everything is still clear 25 years later! Can't remember one minute to the next though. I would love to get in great shape again and shock my kids.

Going to try to make this my year! I am heavier than ever now at 235. Lots of fat even though I carry it fairly well with clothes on, haha. That's the intro. To follow will be diet, training, PICS, excuses, PR's, and probably off topic stuff too.

Fixed and expected!

[gman]

Good going, Bob...I look forward to this a lot. You have been a real good friend for quite some time.

[Bob45]

I started back this time with mainly compound lifts. Very slowly! I had a rough start. Very shaky and weak after a few sets. My legs are terrible. I have always gotten leg cramps but now they are worse. It is just a matter of getting them accustomed to lifting again. It's been 6 weeks and I am finally getting a little better.

Only doing one major lift a workout still. Sometimes I throw in some db curls. I am finding my lifts are increasing faster than ever since I am not burning myself out with a big split routine. I will change after I plateau.

[Bob45]

Fixed and expected!

Maybe the button did work. I did forget. Pictures too yeah. With clothes now. I am too fat! I'll show clothed and old one's.


Great to see you did it! We'll help keep you on track :)

Visitors already. This is great! I am a slow typer and still entering things. The multi quote button didn't work. I think I forgot how to use it anyway. Thanks for stopping in. I hope it continues.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

;) Go away we have too many 'old people' already ;).

OK Bob just kidding, welcome aboard. Friend of Gmans?? That puts you on a 30 day probation.

Baldie

[Bob45]

Good going, Bob...I look forward to this a lot. You have been a real good friend for quite some time.

Hey Mike. I used to like when you said I inspired you. You are really inspiring me now.

[Bob45]

;) Go away we have too many 'old people' already ;).

OK Bob just kidding, welcome aboard. Friend of Gmans?? That puts you on a 30 day probation.

Baldie

I liking it in here already. Thanks for stopping in. I've been reading your posts for some time on the other site. Hopefully I'll get to know you here.

[bodyhard]

Hey Mike. I used to like when you said I inspired you. You are really inspiring me now.


Ohh fuck, you create a new Journal and now this mushy shit? :hmn:

[gman]

mushy shit limited to page one...then get hardcore.

[bodyhard]

mushy shit limited to page one...then get hardcore.

Mike you know I am going to have to initiate your friend right? :yep:

[gman]

Mike you know I am going to have to initiate your friend right? :yep:

Of course, he can handle it.

[Bob45]

Ohh fuck, you create a new Journal and now this mushy shit? :hmn:
Yeah, you would never catch me saying that shit in person.

[Bob45]

Copied what I have been doing since 11/2/09. Guess it has been 8 weeks and not 6. Time flies.

11/2/09
seated shoulder db presses
20's x 20
25's x 15
30's x 10

lateral raises
20's x 10 x 3

BB curls
50 x 10 x 3

seated alternating db curls
25's x 10 x 3

Forgot to put in my 35 deep knee bends!

11/03
Bench press
135 x 10 x 3

Incline BB press
89 x 10 x 3

Deep knee bends
25 x 2

11/4/09

bentover db rows
30 x 10
40 x 10 x 2

wide grip pulldowns (this machine makes the numbers look big)
150 x 10
180 x 10
190 x 10

6" grip bench press
89 x 10 x 3

overhead cable extensions
80 x 10
90 x 10 x 2

single leg BW squats
3 sets of 10

little bit of the speed bag

11/5
Tonight's fun!

Seated BB presses
45 x 15
67 x 10
89 x 10 x 2

Lateral raises
20's x 12
20's x 10 x 2

BB curls
45 x 15
67 x 10 x 2

deep knee bends
35 x 2

11/6/09
Bench Press

115 x 12, 10
140 x 6
172.5 x 3
192.5 x 1
210.5 x 6
189 x 10

Incline BB Press

115 x 10 x 2
89 x 10

11/11/09
Seated shoulder press

45 x 20
67 x 15
78 x 12
89 x 12
89 x 10

Lateral raises

20's x 10 x 4

11/13/09
bentover db row
35 x 12
45 x 10
55 x 10 x 2

pulldowns (this machine probably doubles the numbers you would get on a regular machine)

180 x 10
190 x 10
200 x 10
210 x 10

11/14/09

BB curls

45 x 12
69 x 12
80 x 10 x 2

Seated alt db curls

35's x 10 x 3

Cg bench presses

90 x 12
101 x 12
117 x 10

Did some single leg squats and will hit the bike for a while

11/16/09
Bench press
bar x 15
135 x 10
157 x 10
189 x 10 x 2

incline BB press
89 x 12 x 3

single leg squats
3 sets of 10

11/19/09
Seated BB presses

bar x 15
67 x 12
89 x 10
100 x 10 x 2

Lateral raises

20's x 10
25's x 10 x 2

11/23/09
BB bench press

115 x 10
135 x 10
155 x 6
189 x 5 x 5

incline db press

35's x 15
45's x 15 x 3

stationary bike 20 minutes 10mph

11/27/09
Seated BB presses
bar x 10
69 x 8
89 x 6
100 x 10
115 x 6

Upright rows
bar x 10
68 x 10 x 2

Lateral Raises
25's x 10 x 3

11/28/09

20 minutes on the bike

BB curls
45 x 10
69 x 10
80 x 10, 9

tricep bench dips
4 x 15

db bentover rows
55 x 10 x 2
70 x 10, 8

12/1/09
bar x 10
135 x 10, 8
155 x 10, 8
189 x 8
205 x 10

12/3/09
deadlifts
135 x 5
189 x 5
205 x 5 x 3

20 minutes on the bike at a fast clip tonight.

12/10/09
135 x 10
155 x 8
189 x 8
205 x 5
225 x 7
immediately to
135 x 10

Also 20 minutes on the bike.

12/12/09
seated press
69 x 10
91 x 8
117 x 5 x 5

seated db curls
20's x 12
25's x 12
30's x 12
35's x 12

light squats

12/16/09
Deads
135 x 5
189 x 5
205 x 5
249 x 5

12/19/09
Bench press
135 x 5 x 2
157 x 5
189 x 5
205 x 5
223 x 3
245 x 3

db curls
30's x 12
35's x 10
45's x 7

12/20/09

squats
67 x 10
89 x 10
117 x 5

not much effort but that is all I can do without cramping right now.

12/24/09
Squats
bar x 10
89 x 10
115 x 10
135 x 4

12/26/09
seated db presses
30's x 15
35's x 12
45's x 10

Seated BB presses
115 x 5
129 x 5

still sick!
1/2/10

bar x 10
90 x 10
117 x 10 and that was it! Just so I don't lose even that.

1/5/10
Bench presses
135 x 10
155 x 6
189 x 6
205 x 6
225 x 12

1/6/10
deadlifts
135 x 5
190 x 5
225 x 5
249 x 3
271 x 3
295 x 3

1/7/10
squats

bar x 10
89 x 5
115 x 5
135 x 5
155 x 5
189 x 5
295 x 3

[gman]

strong on the bp, bro...you always were weren't you?

I don't even think I can rep 225 once.

[Bob45]

strong on the bp, bro...you always were weren't you?

I don't even think I can rep 225 once.

Here I go again with the used to but...I could do 325 once and 275 x 10. I could squat 385 x 10 and 430 x 1. Shoulder presses with 205 for reps. That's about all I remember. My knees always get to me before my squats get up there. They did in my 20's too. I am doing box squats now. I seem to be able to keep the pressure off my knees with them. The knees usually start feeling it in the 250 range. We'll see what happens this time. My left elbow gets bad quick when I do quite a few lifts. Just doing the lifts I have has been good. The pain is gone for now.

[Bob45]

Okay I am 235#'s now. I want to get to 200 by May. I probably have 165 pounds or so of LBM so at lot of fat. Starting at 2800 calories or so. The macros are not where they should be yet. The diet part is just starting. I was eating so much crap it is unbelievable.

[gman]

Take it slow, it will come back pretty good. I am weak as hell, but look strong. I am not sure that's a bad thing. I can hardly shoulder press 135, bench 225 maybe once, and squat 275 for 2-3 reps if I am lucky...deadlift I got 425 once when I was eating all the time! A born puller.

[Bob45]

Take it slow, it will come back pretty good. I am weak as hell, but look strong. I am not sure that's a bad thing. I can hardly shoulder press 135, bench 225 maybe once, and squat 275 for 2-3 reps if I am lucky...deadlift I got 425 once when I was eating all the time! A born puller.

With that big pull you should be able to bench more. Don't you have shoulder problems? I finally warm up enough and don't let my form go. My shoulders got hurt many times before I did that.

[gman]

I don't feel comfortable coming down all the way to my chest, that's for sure. I stop 4-5" up. I have nothing to prove so I don't push it too hard. I might be able to do more if I had a spotter, but I am a lone wolf at my gym

[weezer]

I don't feel comfortable coming down all the way to my chest, that's for sure. I stop 4-5" up. I have nothing to prove so I don't push it too hard. I might be able to do more if I had a spotter, but I am a lone wolf at my gym
here's to the lone wolf; we are a rare breed!:excited:

[Baldiewonkanobi]

No spotter? No problem. On heavy barbell I use the Smith Machine or power rack with side bars, on heavy dumbells I just drop the mothers.

Baldie

[gman]

No spotter? No problem. On heavy barbell I use the Smith Machine or power rack with side bars, on heavy dumbells I just drop the mothers.

Baldie

I was using it as an excuse Baldie, now I have none other than I am a weak mfer!

Thanks a lot.:p

[blu2xtreme]

Welcome Bob
Mike's a great guy and has helped me so much with my training
so if your a friend of his then your stuck with me too :p

[Bob45]

here's to the lone wolf; we are a rare breed!:excited:

Hey Weezer.


I was using it as an excuse Baldie, now I have none other than I am a weak mfer!

Thanks a lot.:p

No cage in the gym?


Welcome Bob
Mike's a great guy and has helped me so much with my training
so if your a friend of his then your stuck with me too :p

That's fine with me. As many women as I can get in here is great!

[Bob45]

No spotter? No problem. On heavy barbell I use the Smith Machine or power rack with side bars, on heavy dumbells I just drop the mothers.

Baldie

This place look familiar? 1980's. That's me sitting on the bench. Venice beach years ago. I have friends in California.

[bodyhard]

This place look familiar? 1980's. That's me sitting on the bench. Venice beach years ago. I have friends in California.

You were around in 1980? Damn you are fucking old!

[bodyhard]

Ohh one thing Bob, (is that your real name bob) you need to venture into the PIT, if you got balls. The PIT is like NY if you can make it there you can make it anywhere!

[joedemarco]

Welcome, Bob! Best of luck with your training. Glad to hear that you are back in the gym.

[Bob45]

You were around in 1980? Damn you are fucking old!
Only when I look in the mirror



Ohh one thing Bob, (is that your real name bob) you need to venture into the PIT, if you got balls. The PIT is like NY if you can make it there you can make it anywhere!

What's the PIT? It's not coming to me.


Welcome, Bob! Best of luck with your training. Glad to hear that you are back in the gym.

Thanks Joe

[GirlyMuscle]

mushy shit limited to page one...then get hardcore.

I'm late. We're on page 2.

Hi Bob, you old fuck!

[bodyhard]

The PIT

RX Muscle Forums

[Bob45]

I'm late. We're on page 2.

Hi Bob, you old fuck!

I'll show you old! Haha.


The PIT

RX Muscle Forums (http://forums.rxmuscle.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9)

Guess I am new. That was easy.

[GirlyMuscle]

I'm 45. ssshhhh don't tell anyone....

[bodyhard]

Guess I am new. That was easy.

whenever you grow some balls go there.

[Bob45]

I'm 45. ssshhhh don't tell anyone....

I'm good at keeping secrets

[Bob45]

Thought this was hilarious!

YouTube- Goldfish Funeral

[Bob45]

One more for humor then we get back to some serious shit, haha.

YouTube- "In the Can" Bud Light Lime Ad

[blu2xtreme]

One more for humor then we get back to some serious shit, haha.


That was 9 am this morning what happen to the serious shit:dunno:

Hope Bodyhard didn't lure you into the seedy pit or worse you got lost in the over 18 section ...it gets us all in the beginning:hypno:

[gman]

That was 9 am this morning what happen to the serious shit:dunno:

Hope Bodyhard didn't lure you into the seedy pit or worse you got lost in the over 18 section ...it gets us all in the beginning:hypno:

over 18 is too much for this old man to handle. I tried, believe me! lol

[blu2xtreme]

over 18 is too much for this old man to handle. I tried, believe me! lol


Oh ... I know I saw your avi come up plenty when I first started.

Then I realized that whenever your in that area your name shows at the bottom that your in there ...so I slowed it down:p

[gman]

Oh ... I know I saw your avi come up plenty when I first started.

Then I realized that whenever your in that area your name shows at the bottom that your in there ...so I slowed it down:p

that's probably the only thing keeping you from going there, isn't it?

[Bob45]

That was 9 am this morning what happen to the serious shit:dunno:

Hope Bodyhard didn't lure you into the seedy pit or worse you got lost in the over 18 section ...it gets us all in the beginning:hypno:


Rest day today. Just work and shoveling more snow. Tonight I go watch my daughter dance at halftime for the High School basketball game.

[gman]

what does snow look like?

[bodyhard]

Bob hey man saw you posting a little something in the PIT bravo!

Be careful, although the PITTERs are some brazen mother fuckers, they are very intelligent and will pick you apart if you are full of shit! To hold your own in the PIT you HAVE to know your shit, be quick and witty but most importantly don't bullshit or you will get burn really fast!

One of the main reasons I stay at RX muscle it is because of the PIT.

[buckimscl]

Hey Bob checking in.

[Bob45]

what does snow look like?

Here's a trail in back of the house. Been through it for years on go carts, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, quads. Now there are new neighbors that bitch about it and call the police whenever they hear one.

[Bob45]

Bob hey man saw you posting a little something in the PIT bravo!

Be careful, although the PITTERs are some brazen mother fuckers, they are very intelligent and will pick you apart if you are full of shit! To hold your own in the PIT you HAVE to know your shit, be quick and witty but most importantly don't bullshit or you will get burn really fast!

One of the main reasons I stay at RX muscle it is because of the PIT.

I checked it out for a little while. I'll have more time next week I think. I'm not a bullshitter at all so I should be fine. Had a dream last night that I had huge balls, Haha! People sure are ballsy in different ways.


Hey Bob checking in.

Good deal. My workouts won't be too exciting yet. Just getting back. The main reason I had to stop was a fatigue problem. My recovery times still suck! Something is going on. Endurance was always my thing.

[AnglicanBeachParty]

SUBSCRIBED!

Bob, I am 51 also.

[AnglicanBeachParty]

Bob hey man saw you posting a little something in the PIT bravo!

Be careful, although the PITTERs are some rude mother fuckers, they are very rude and will pick you apart if you are full of shit! To hold your own in the PIT you HAVE to know your shit, be quick and witty but most importantly don't bullshit or you will get burn really fast!

^ I fixed it for you. ^

Bob, they don't like us older guys in the pit. Not so much:


Who the fuck are you and why the fuck do you think we give a fuck what you have done.

I hear it is 'Denture Day' at your local Senior Center - fuck off and die.

That's one of the nicer replies I've gotten in the Pit.

[buckimscl]

^ I fixed it for you. ^

Bob, they don't like us older guys in the pit. Not so much:



That's one of the nicer replies I've gotten in the Pit.

Now that's funny.

[Bob45]

SUBSCRIBED!

Bob, I am 51 also.

The years sure go by don't they?


^ I fixed it for you. ^

Bob, they don't like us older guys in the pit. Not so much:

That's one of the nicer replies I've gotten in the Pit.

I won't be in there much. :no: I'm hard enough on myself. I don't need someone else putting me down too.


Now that's funny.

They do come up with some nasty stuff in the pit. The one's with the women are the best. They bust on each other bad.

[Bob45]

Diet is getting better fast. Nothing happening yet though. It's amazing how I maintain eating so much crap. Eat great for a couple weeks and nothing happens. Good thing I have all winter. Maybe do some shoulders later. Feeling like crap after work today so far.

[blu2xtreme]

Diet is getting better fast. Nothing happening yet though. It's amazing how I maintain eating so much crap. Eat great for a couple weeks and nothing happens. Good thing I have all winter. Maybe do some shoulders later. Feeling like crap after work today so far.

I eat crap for a few days and I am in trouble.
Hope you get some energy and get your shoulder workout in:)

[bodyhard]

^ I fixed it for you. ^

Bob, they don't like us older guys in the pit. Not so much:



That's one of the nicer replies I've gotten in the Pit.


LMFAO!

I am 45 I do extremely well in the PIT.

A1 is not really that bad man, the guy is actually very intelligent. I have been PMing with him back and fourth on some info I need and he is very well educated. But he definitely is a ball buster

[Bob45]

I eat crap for a few days and I am in trouble.
Hope you get some energy and get your shoulder workout in:)

Thanks! I did. Sometimes you get a good one in even if you don't feel good. You have to give it a shot. I've done one set and left plenty of times. I figure if it isn't going to be productive why bother?


LMFAO!

I am 45 I do extremely well in the PIT.

A1 is not really that bad man, the guy is actually very intelligent. I have been PMing with him back and fourth on some info I need and he is very well educated. But he definitely is a ball buster

You are 45. You look younger. I looked young until 50. Now I am aging fast!

Tonight's shorty.

Seated db presses
30's x 8
35's x 8
45's x 8
55's x 8

Seated BB press
115 x 8
135 x 7

Seated db curls
30's x 10
35's x 10
45's x 8

Took some videos of my basement workout area and workout. I'll try to get them loaded soon if they came out okay.

[gman]

wish we had basements here...not possible, the water table is real close to the surface.

I might have me a home gym if I had a basement

[partsRheavy]

You asked for it....



what does snow look like?

[partsRheavy]

P.S. Stay outta da Pit unless you from Da Bronx. :)

West Coast:

Si es vato loco de E. L.A. si se puede _ese_.

Otherwise...stay out...

[Bob45]

wish we had basements here...not possible, the water table is real close to the surface.

I might have me a home gym if I had a basement

I don't know where we would put all of our junk if we didn't have a basement. It is full.


You asked for it....

Where are you from?


P.S. Stay outta da Pit unless you from Da Bronx. :)

West Coast:

Si es vato loco de E. L.A. si se puede _ese_.

Otherwise...stay out...

[Bob45]

Here is my very messy basement and home gym from last night. Shot some of my workout. Now you see what I look like. I am not used to seeing myself so heavy.

HomeGymJanuary2010.flv video by Bob452007 - Photobucket

[buckimscl]

Nice gym bro. How much you weighing now?

[GirlyMuscle]

Hi Bob! Nice set up. Basements are supposed to be messy, aren't they?

[Bob45]

Nice gym bro. How much you weighing now?

For a majority of my older years I have been 185-195. I was 235 at the heaviest just a week ago. I'm seeing 233 now. Long way to go.


Hi Bob! Nice set up. Basements are supposed to be messy, aren't they?

My basements have always had so much stuff it is impossible to keep clean.

[blu2xtreme]

Great looking set up
There's some great advantages to working out at home
I train at home and workout at very odd times - but it works for me at the moment

[freebirdmac]

What's a basement?

[buckimscl]

What's a basement?
You must be from VA!!! lol

[blu2xtreme]

What's a basement?


You must be from VA!!! lol

No basements here in Vegas either

Every house in Illinois where I grew up had basements - would be great to have one for my workout area

[Bob45]

Great looking set up
There's some great advantages to working out at home
I train at home and workout at very odd times - but it works for me at the moment

It sure saves a lot of time.


What's a basement?

I'm not good at explaining things but... In a lot of houses in our area they make the houses with deep foundations. Besides digging the 4 feet down to go below the frost line they go down deeper. That gives you an underground living area that is below the main level. The furnace, hot water heater, circuit breaker box are usually down there. It also make a good storage area. Many people make family rooms in half of the basement here. It is great for storage besides having an attic above the living area. Now hopefully you really didn't know what a basement was.


You must be from VA!!! lol


No basements here in Vegas either

Every house in Illinois where I grew up had basements - would be great to have one for my workout area

They are great in dry areas. Some people have them in wet areas and always get flooded.

[freebirdmac]

Ha! I know what one is. I was being sarcastic. You don't see many basements in my neck of the woods. They'd be under water all of the time!

[Bob45]

Ha! I know what one is. I was being sarcastic. You don't see many basements in my neck of the woods. They'd be under water all of the time!

I'll get to know you eventually!

[buckimscl]

They are great in dry areas. Some people have them in wet areas and always get flooded.

Welcome to Bucki's world.:mad:

[AnglicanBeachParty]

Every house in Illinois where I grew up had basements - would be great to have one for my workout area

I grew up in Illinois, too. What part of the state were you from? I grew up in Champaign.

[partsRheavy]

I'm from everywhere!!!!!:D

Seriously...parents from Northeast and Midwest, raised in Cali, currently live in a snowdrift in the Southeast....

P.S. I've visited Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Russia, Mexico, Guatemala also...

[Bob45]

I'm from everywhere!!!!!:D

Seriously...parents from Northeast and Midwest, raised in Cali, currently live in a snowdrift in the Southeast....

P.S. I've visited Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Russia, Mexico, Guatemala also...


Southeast? Not getting it. Southeast means Florida to me.

[freebirdmac]

Southeast to us is Va (me), NC (for her).

[Bob45]

Southeast to us is Va (me), NC (for her).

Snow drift? You guys don't get much snow.

[Bob45]

Playing with a photo editor. Here's me aging quickly! 51, 50, 44, 41, 31. Hopefully when I lose weight I will look better again!

[Bob45]

Now 25. 204#s and 183#'s.

[Bob45]

Me before lifting almost 18 years old.

[blu2xtreme]

Great comparisons ...you have done this enough so you know your answer
weight ages us...looking forward to seeing the changes.

[gman]

no homo, but you look good even now...losing weight will really make it good

[partsRheavy]

This year we do!! Remember, there are mountains in some parts of VA and NC.

That snow drift is within a mile of my house! I know, I could have gotten some random picture of Siberia off the internet but I figured I would "create content" instead! :)


Snow drift? You guys don't get much snow.

[partsRheavy]

You look like a guy in a 1978 commercial, with bigger muscles!! Every girl in the neighborhood musta been after you!!

What was your favorite song/artist back then? What did you drive?

Aaaaaaaaaaaaay!!! (The Fonz)


Now 25. 204#s and 183#'s.

[AnglicanBeachParty]

Cool pics!

(I like the Camaro, too.)

[gman]

Now 25. 204#s and 183#'s.

weren't you on Battlestar Galactica, the original one?

[gman]

Now 25. 204#s and 183#'s.

weren't you on Battlestar Galactica, the original one?

[bodyhard]

P.S. Stay outta da Pit unless you from Da Bronx. :)

West Coast:

Si es vato loco de E. L.A. si se puede _ese_.

Otherwise...stay out...


He he, If you gonna call out my hood, represent, it is Da Boogie Down Bronx!

Big Ups YEP YEP!!! :D :D

Yo no soy Vatos Loco pero soy Nieta y Rey de los Latinos! 100% Puro Boricua! ;)

[partsRheavy]

Orale!!!!



He he, If you gonna call out my hood, represent, it is Da Boogie Down Bronx!

Big Ups YEP YEP!!! :D :D

Yo no soy Vato Loco pero soy Nieto y Rey de los Latinos! 100% Puro Boricua! ;)

[bodyhard]

Playing with a photo editor. Here's me aging quickly! 51, 50, 44, 41, 31. Hopefully when I lose weight I will look better again!

Yo what made you get rid of the Tom Selleck mustache?

[GirlyMuscle]

The 25 year old bod was hot as hell but I think you're more handsome now.

What year was the Camaro? '73ish? My first car was a '76 Camaro. :)

[gman]

The 25 year old bod was hot as hell but I think you're more handsome now.

What year was the Camaro? '73ish? My first car was a '76 Camaro. :)

don't you wish you still had that car?

[GirlyMuscle]

Hell yeah! I loved that car. My one and only car accident. My fault. Insurance company totalled it, the b*stards!

[Bob45]

Great comparisons ...you have done this enough so you know your answer
weight ages us...looking forward to seeing the changes.

Yes I have been up and down many times.


no homo, but you look good even now...losing weight will really make it good

Thanks!


This year we do!! Remember, there are mountains in some parts of VA and NC.

That snow drift is within a mile of my house! I know, I could have gotten some random picture of Siberia off the internet but I figured I would "create content" instead! :)

It does seem to be hitting south a lot more. I guess the jet streams are changing. I imagine it melts quick when you do get it though. It's been white here for a couple months now.


You look like a guy in a 1978 commercial, with bigger muscles!! Every girl in the neighborhood musta been after you!!

What was your favorite song/artist back then? What did you drive?

Aaaaaaaaaaaaay!!! (The Fonz)

Actually I was after them too! I liked Aerosmith. (Get Your Wings, Rocks, Dream On) Lots of others too. The Camaro was mine when I was 17. Had it a long time.


Cool pics!

(I like the Camaro, too.)

Thanks!


weren't you on Battlestar Galactica, the original one?

Can't remember it to be honest. I did like the Old Star Treks. Not the new one's at all.


Yo what made you get rid of the Tom Selleck mustache?

Haha. Everyone told me I looked like him. I didn't see it. The Brawny paper towel guy too, haha. I shaved it on a bet my wife wouldn't notice. She didn't. I left it off cause it's easier.


The 25 year old bod was hot as hell but I think you're more handsome now.

What year was the Camaro? '73ish? My first car was a '76 Camaro. :)

Thanks for the comments. I seriously haven't been liking the way I look. It was a 1973. I put a different engine in it with lots of mods!


don't you wish you still had that car?

Sure would like it back. Then sell it for a new one. They are getting a lot for the old Z28's.

[Bob45]

Hell yeah! I loved that car. My one and only car accident. My fault. Insurance company totalled it, the b*stards!


Lots of road races back then! That car was fast.

[freebirdmac]

Great picts! You were one hot young dude and have aged well. You've still got it going on :)

[GirlyMuscle]

^^Told ya. :)

[Bob45]

Great picts! You were one hot young dude and have aged well. You've still got it going on :)


^^Told ya. :)

Thank you very much. Okay I will stop with my old fat thoughts of myself.

[freebirdmac]

Thank you very much. Okay I will stop with my old fat thoughts of myself.

Good! We've already been through that with Mike :p

[blu2xtreme]

Yes I have been up and down many times.


Not as much I have - I think I hold the record on that and I always went for big numbers ...done with that


Good! We've already been through that with Mike :p

Look at Mike now...
Soon you to will be giving fashion shows on your journal like Mike and I:p

[Mac]

Hi Bob,
I really like your home gym. I really miss using the speed bag since switching gyms. Do you use yours much?

[gman]

Good morning, Bob...hope you are doing well!

[Bob45]

Good! We've already been through that with Mike :p


Not as much I have - I think I hold the record on that and I always went for big numbers ...done with that



Look at Mike now...
Soon you to will be giving fashion shows on your journal like Mike and I:p

Haha. i sure hope so. In my younger years I hated having my picture taken. I didn't even let people go to my shows. I only have a couple pics when I was in good shape.


Hi Bob,
I really like your home gym. I really miss using the speed bag since switching gyms. Do you use yours much?

I use mine when no one is sleeping, haha. You can hear it through the whole house.


Good morning, Bob...hope you are doing well!

Not a bad day. Just waiting for warm weather again. Not really into riding the snowmobiles this year. Everything just got so expensive.

[Bob45]

Good crew visiting me here! Tonight I will be back to bench presses. As I said when the increases stop I will change my very short program. So far I am gaining strength fast so why change? I am way off from my young years but almost back to where I got so far in my older age. Now that I am eating good maybe I can get past where I was before.

I am also on HRT from being high on Estrogen which gave me wicked prostate problems. I also had low Testosterone that gave me constant fatigue. When I trained it was worse. I am better so far but my endurance is still way off. A little bit takes a lot out of me. Just had more tests to see if I am still in the correct ranges with everything.

Fat loss will also be interesting again. My body is saying WTF are you doing this time? I am eating around 2500 calories a day. I will stay at that for a while. It is basically the good meals I have been eating minus tons of crap I was adding in for the last two years. I couldn't even count the extra calories.

So far it has been around 3 weeks. Nothing happening yet. I will hold steady for a while longer. My pants are just as snug around the waist. I was 230 for the longest time. I went up to 235 probably from gaining muscle with the new workouts. I am up and down 232-235 depending on the time of day and water I am holding.

I don't want to drop calories while I am gaining strength. I want the muscle so I can eat more later. I don't want to make the mistake of depriving my muscles of the calories they need to grow. Fat loss is still going to be the main goal later. That will come after the strength plateaus. I am in no hurry. The only show I will be doing is taking my shirt off next summer boating!

[Bob45]

Just didn't have it tonight. Did too much during the day. Did some acclimation with Db'd tonight too. They felt pretty good.

Db flat
45's x 10
55's x 10
70's x 10

BB Flat
190 x 8
205 x 8
225 x 6

Did the bike last night and will do it again when I get off of here. Another good eating day with no junk.

[GirlyMuscle]

Good job on the no junk. We all know nutrition is 85%. ;)

[Bob45]

Good job on the no junk. We all know nutrition is 85%. ;)

It sure is. It also 100% of what I usually have problems with.

[GirlyMuscle]

Same here!

[Bob45]

Here is what I have been eating lately. Looks like a maintaining type diet. Certainly not a BB diet. I cut out all snacks and desserts. I was eating a lot of them. A real lot! I am surprised I am not feeling my pants loosen up. To be honest they feel a little tighter. Weird. A lot of nights I would go through a bag of red licorice. Sometimes a huge bowl of popcorn with butter. A couple big bowls of cereal, or cake, ice cream, pie, candy. There are people that don't ever crave this stuff. I had snack after most meals too.

Meal 1 - 8:00am
cup oatmeal after cooked
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 egg 2 whites
little milk
Water

Meal 2 - 11:30am
some type of sandwich with water or milk
2 slices whole wheat
turkey, ground chicken breast, tuna, roast beef
tbspn mayo maybe a little more
Water

Meal3
2:30
protein bar
coffee
Water

Meal4
5:30
one of these; 4-6 ounces
lean ground beef
chicken
steak
fish
ham
pork roast

cup veges or salad

cup of pasta or rice or potato
Water

Meal5
8:30
one of these;
salad with chicken
eggs/cottage cheese
protein shake
protein bar
bowl of cereal
Water

These usually ad up to 2500 calories or so. Not a good macro ratio at all. Too much fat and carbs. Still not what I have been eating to maintain 230+.

[Bob45]

My legs are finally getting used to a little more weight without cramping. Great! Cramps are the worst. They ruin the whole rest of the day. I always cramped in school sports too when the season first began. Then I was okay. The funniest time was when I got home from doing a great leg workout. I pulled in the driveway. Got out of the car and fell to the ground. I crawled in the house. The muscles would all bunch up. I would have to punch them to flatten them back out. I am getting old. I'm telling a lot of stories.

1/12/10
Squats
bar x 10
135 x 8
180 x 6
205 x 6

speed bag

My endurance still isn't coming. No where near able to do a regular split routine with several sets. It just isn't coming.

[freebirdmac]

Yeah you could do better on the carbs, and I'm a zone type person rather than keto :)

Do you get enough water and potassium in your diet?

[joedemarco]

My legs are finally getting used to a little more weight without cramping. Great! Cramps are the worst. They ruin the whole rest of the day. I always cramped in school sports too when the season first began. Then I was okay. The funniest time was when I got home from doing a great leg workout. I pulled in the driveway. Got out of the car and fell to the ground. I crawled in the house. The muscles would all bunch up. I would have to punch them to flatten them back out. I am getting old. I'm telling a lot of stories.

1/12/10
Squats
bar x 10
135 x 8
180 x 6
205 x 6

speed bag

My endurance still isn't coming. No where near able to do a regular split routine with several sets. It just isn't coming.

Hang in there, Bob...things will start to come around!

[gman]

I agree Bob...you have the muscle memory from all the years and it will get back soon.

[Bob45]

Yeah you could do better on the carbs, and I'm a zone type person rather than keto :)

Do you get enough water and potassium in your diet?

I do get plenty of potassium and Magnesium. I supplement both. I don't get a gallon of water in because I pee a lot as it is. I do get 60-80 oz. You are good at the diet stuff! I tend to go to extremes too quick. I'm trying not to do that quick this time. Everyone used to tell me to eat more. I am slowly working on the macros. I will eventually try to get it at 225grams P 200grams C 85 grams fat. I hate eating the low or non fat stuff and they do add up fast.



I agree Bob...you have the muscle memory from all the years and it will get back soon.

My knees may give out before I can squat much. My mother's side had bad knees and seem to have inherited that.

[Bob45]

Hang in there, Bob...things will start to come around!

I'll hang in there. Thanks for stopping in.

[bodyhard]

Looks like your squats are not too bad for coming back from a layoff,

My squats are fucking pathetic right now, I went from squatting 495lbs for 10 to 135lbs for 10!

[Bob45]

Looks like your squats are not too bad for coming back from a layoff,

My squats are fucking pathetic right now, I went from squatting 495lbs for 10 to 135lbs for 10!

I was happy to see the numbers go up with no cramps. Last night my knees were bothering me already though. That usually doesn't happen until I lift more. I've been doing box squats. Trying to keep my form slow and perfect on the way up. I have a lot more conrol coming up and don't really feel any pressure on my knees. I am going to increase reps instead of weight for a while and see how they do.

There has to be some way around the knee thing. I'll figure it out. In my 20's I could squat 385 x 10. It was good for me since I started like a stick. I started back at 45 years old. That's where I got the name from of course. I only got up to the 250's for reps and had to stop because of my knees. Maybe I increased too fast. Didn't give anything else time to catch up.

[gman]

I used to want to lift heavy on squats, but I don't seem to need it for my legs to look good.

Trying to remember that I am a bodybuilder not a powerlifter. Look strong vs be strong.

Lately I have been doing 195-225 range and it seems to be working fine.

[Bob45]

I used to want to lift heavy on squats, but I don't seem to need it for my legs to look good.

Trying to remember that I am a bodybuilder not a powerlifter. Look strong vs be strong.

Lately I have been doing 195-225 range and it seems to be working fine.

I don't know what I am. I really enjoy challenging myself to do more all the time. That is what keeps it interesting for me. No one sees my legs so the size isn't what matters to me. I do like water skiing, snowmobiling, I do a lot of stair climbing so I need more endurance in them anyway.

I have two neighbors that look great, they are very strong and never work legs at all. Very long shorts are in style now. No one even sees your legs in the summer anymore. I will never do another show. That was another thing I just wanted to try for fun. It was also the only way I would ever get ripped.

I hope it doesn't come to not doing squats for me. But if it does I'll use my above reasoning to make it okay.

[bodyhard]

I was happy to see the numbers go up with no cramps. Last night my knees were bothering me already though. That usually doesn't happen until I lift more. I've been doing box squats. Trying to keep my form slow and perfect on the way up. I have a lot more conrol coming up and don't really feel any pressure on my knees. I am going to increase reps instead of weight for a while and see how they do.

There has to be some way around the knee thing. I'll figure it out. In my 20's I could squat 385 x 10. It was good for me since I started like a stick. I started back at 45 years old. That's where I got the name from of course. I only got up to the 250's for reps and had to stop because of my knees. Maybe I increased too fast. Didn't give anything else time to catch up.


I feel ya man, take your time no need to rush it. I don't see myself getting back to a 500lbs squat for at least another 2 years, but don't get it twisted I will be back there. I am one sick motherfucker and age will never stop me till I am dead.

Besides I am definitely not your typical 45 year old not by a long shot :D

[Bob45]

Thoughts for the day.... Last time around I wasn't able to lose any fat until I got my calories down to 1600 - 1800. I sure hope that still isn't true again. Something is still going on with me so I can't burn it off. My endurance just isn't coming back much at all either for some reason. I've been up and down several times with my weight and fat before. It was always easy to lose it again.

I'm thinking I still may have to go low in calories. The weight I gained was all fat. It's amazing how it looks like most of the fat is in my lower back and gut but isn't. My arms are close to 18 inches now. X-large shirts are snug in my chest. I'll stay at 2500 for now and get the macros dialed in better. It's only been 3 weeks. 3 weeks used to be a lot. I know I was eating better than 4000 many days the past couple years.

[freebirdmac]

Your diet plan sounds solid.

Keep working the legs even if you don't squat and no one ever sees them! We women can tell even in street clothes who has toothpick legs. And we do like a nice ass :)

[Bob45]

Your diet plan sounds solid.

Keep working the legs even if you don't squat and no one ever sees them! We women can tell even in street clothes who has toothpick legs. And we do like a nice ass :)

I'm sure not trying to look better for the guys so will do Pam!

[Bob45]

I feel ya man, take your time no need to rush it. I don't see myself getting back to a 500lbs squat for at least another 2 years, but don't get it twisted I will be back there. I am one sick motherfucker and age will never stop me till I am dead.

Besides I am definitely not your typical 45 year old not by a long shot :D

I am far from a typical 51 year old too. Especially when it comes to party time!

[bodyhard]

I am far from a typical 51 year old too. Especially when it comes to party time!


Kool man will you be at the Arnold? Need to hang/party with people who wont go home just because it is 5:00 AM.

[Bob45]

Kool man will you be at the Arnold? Need to hang/party with people who wont go home just because it is 5:00 AM.

I'm hoping too. I have a business that is slow in the winter. It will depend on how slow it is. I also had mentioned visiting my sister in Orange beach. We will see how the winter goes. I'm afraid you are a lot more hardcore than I am. When I get home when it is light it takes me a week to recover. I am good for real fun in short blasts I guess. Is there a thread with a list of who is going? Wouldn't mind seeing the female list too! Haha.

[bodyhard]

I'm hoping too. I have a business that is slow in the winter. It will depend on how slow it is. I also had mentioned visiting my sister in Orange beach. We will see how the winter goes. I'm afraid you are a lot more hardcore than I am. When I get home when it is light it takes me a week to recover. I am good for real fun in short blasts I guess. Is there a thread with a list of who is going? Wouldn't mind seeing the female list too! Haha.


I feel ya man, not sure if there is a list but I know a lot of women are going for sure. I think I will fuck around 8 of them I just hope my wife is OK with it :eek:

[gman]

I get up at 5am....lol

[Bob45]

I feel ya man, not sure if there is a list but I know a lot of women are going for sure. I think I will fuck around 8 of them I just hope my wife is OK with it :eek:

Yeah I won't bring my wife either! Now you really got me thinking.


I get up at 5am....lol

I can't sleep during the day ever. If I am out all night it takes forever to rest up again. I was always like that. I still did it anyway though.

[Mac]

I am far from a typical 51 year old too. Especially when it comes to party time!

Don't get me started with the party time!!!

I too am far from typical for my age. All of my high school friends are 30% body fat or more and have trouble lifting themselves, let alone some more weights.

[Bob45]

Don't get me started with the party time!!!

I too am far from typical for my age. All of my high school friends are 30% body fat or more and have trouble lifting themselves, let alone some more weights.

Now I party with my kid's and their friend's too! The time is going by.

[gman]

I party like an old man...I had 2 bud light limes on my last cheat day, and was buzzing like hell. Lightweight, cheap date, whatever!

[Bob45]

Grams Calories %-Cals
Calories 2,384
Fat 84.0 754 31 %
Carbohydrate 181.6 727 30 %
Protein 230.5 933 39 %

[HeavyDutyGuy]

A belated welcome Bob! You musta been a lady killer back in the day. Not that you still couldn't .. Good luck with your traiuning!

[blu2xtreme]

I party like an old man...I had 2 bud light limes on my last cheat day, and was buzzing like hell. Lightweight, cheap date, whatever!

He's telling the truth ...only took 2 captain and cokes ... me and my friends almost had to carry him back to the hotel:p

I am going to Columbus - bringing 2 friends
I know a lot of the guys going ...not sure of anymore girls:dunno:

[Bob45]

A belated welcome Bob! You musta been a lady killer back in the day. Not that you still couldn't .. Good luck with your traiuning!

Thanks for the welcome. I may need a lot of luck losing fat!

[Bob45]

He's telling the truth ...only took 2 captain and cokes ... me and my friends almost had to carry him back to the hotel:p

I am going to Columbus - bringing 2 friends
I know a lot of the guys going ...not sure of anymore girls:dunno:

Two girlfriends? Pictures needed, lol. The Captain is my friend on lots of weekends. Good stuff.

[Bob45]

Had more blood tests taken recently. Waiting for the results. Getting aggravated I can't do much. Even just with work. I have always been a work horse. Now I do a little and I am done. The more I try to do the worse it gets. It should be the other way around to a point. Deadlifts today and cardio again. Did 24 minutes on the bike again last night. Finally upped it one level after several weeks. Not trying to be negative. Just saying how it is. I've always liked to work my ass off physically. That's why I don't have an office job.

[bodyhard]

Yo dude if we hang out, you will party big time! I party where ever I go, whats the point of living if you don't live it up whenever you can?

This Bronx bad boy will show you How we do it in the hood :yep:

Big Ups!

[freebirdmac]

You're thinking it might be a thyroid problem? There are a few of us hypos here.

[blu2xtreme]

Two girlfriends? Pictures needed, lol. The Captain is my friend on lots of weekends. Good stuff.

I love pics remember ...my eyes are a bit glassy from a few to many captains :p The pic is from Sept
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss190/blu2xtreme/7629_1047202555913_1701150754_93731.jpg

[Bob45]

I love pics remember ...my eyes are a bit glassy from a few to many captains :p The pic is from Sept
http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss190/blu2xtreme/7629_1047202555913_1701150754_93731.jpg

Well it looks like I will have to do what I can to get there!

[Bob45]

Yo dude if we hang out, you will party big time! I party where ever I go, whats the point of living if you don't live it up whenever you can?

This Bronx bad boy will show you How we do it in the hood :yep:

Big Ups!

I'm going to try like hell to make it. Been wanting to for years. Never made it yet.


You're thinking it might be a thyroid problem? There are a few of us hypos here.

It always tested fine. I'm thinking old age, lol. Who knows? I thought I had Lyme disease but that was negative. They don't have a great test for it here. There are a ton of ticks with it. It' not from being overweight either. I felt like this at 190 too.

[Bob45]

Did deadlifts tonight. Wanted to do some reps but my lower back tightens up on high reps

135 x 10
205 x 5
249 x 3
295 x 3
320 x 3

Bike again later. Just had a 7oz, sirloin half a yam and a can of green beans. I'm finally used to no butter or salt added. Diet is on track again.

[bodyhard]

Did deadlifts tonight. Wanted to do some reps but my lower back tightens up on high reps

135 x 10
205 x 5
249 x 3
295 x 3
320 x 3

Bike again later. Just had a 7oz, sirloin half a yam and a can of green beans. I'm finally used to no butter or salt added. Diet is on track again.


I gotta ask, what kind of weights are you using that you can come up with this odd number 249lbs?

[Bob45]

Some metric some standard. It's a PIA! I'm always counting. Instead of 25's there are 22's. The tens are 11's. Then I bought extra standard plates. I got these spring collars that are a pound apiece. I add those on too! I don't use those on most lifts but when I do I add the 2 pounds.

Grams Calories %-Cals
Calories 2,354
Fat 79.5 715 31 %
Carbohydrate 161.8 614 26 %
Protein 245.2 995 43 %

[gman]

diet looks solid, Bob. that's a nice, slow cut for me...probably for you as well

[Bob45]

diet looks solid, Bob. that's a nice, slow cut for me...probably for you as well

I said shit if Mike can barely eat all day for weeks I should at least be able to stay away from crap for a long time. There was a fresh batch of cookies on the counter and I didn't have one. It sucks when they do that to me though.

[gman]

I know Bob, I want a bowl of the new Chocolate Cheerios that are in our cabinet...so bad

[Bob45]

I know Bob, I want a bowl of the new Chocolate Cheerios that are in our cabinet...so bad

Haven't seen those. I am a big cereal fan too.

[gman]

wife bought them for the kids...they just came out...

there is also a box of Life, which is one of my faves too

[Bob45]

Getting better eating more of my calories earlier in the day. Also hitting the right macros at all the meals. Tried to do a little more today to build some endurance. It has been two months. My strength is pretty much getting to a plateau on the bench and military for now. My left elbow seemed okay today. Laterals were out before.

seated db presses
30's x 12
35's x 12
45's x 12

seated military
115 x 7 x 3

upright rows
80 x 10 x 3

lateral raises
25's x 10 x 3

Went for an hour walked in the woods through the snow.

[gman]

that's about what I lift Bob...pretty much exactly

[bodyhard]

Getting better eating more of my calories earlier in the day. Also hitting the right macros at all the meals. Tried to do a little more today to build some endurance. It has been two months. My strength is pretty much getting to a plateau on the bench and military for now. My left elbow seemed okay today. Laterals were out before.

seated db presses
30's x 12
35's x 12
45's x 12

seated military
115 x 7 x 3

upright rows
80 x 10 x 3

lateral raises
25's x 10 x 3

Went for an hour walked in the woods through the snow.

Why on earth would you do seated DB presses and seated Mil Press in the same workout? That is overkill, seriously. IMO you should keep on or the other and add some other form of shoulder exercise.

[Bob45]

Why on earth would you do seated DB presses and seated Mil Press in the same workout? That is overkill, seriously. IMO you should keep on or the other and add some other form of shoulder exercise.

That is true but the light db's kind of acted as a warmup. My joints take forever to warmup. I did burn out quick and couldn't do much with the military press. Trying to build some endurance. There that is my excuse, lol. Keep watching I appreciate it.

[Bob45]

that's about what I lift Bob...pretty much exactly

So I am a bodybuilder too? Lol. I always loved to bust on you.

[bodyhard]

That is true but the light db's kind of acted as a warmup. My joints take forever to warmup. I did burn out quick and couldn't do much with the military press. Trying to build some endurance. There that is my excuse, lol. Keep watching I appreciate it.


Ahh OK I see where you are going with that. But why not just start really light with the Mil Press and work your way up? You do realize that although DB press and MIL press are similar the one big difference is that db bring in your stabilizer muscle into play thus they work each shoulder independently, forcing the weaker shoulder to keep up with the stronger shoulder and helping with imbalances.

Thats why I believe the two should be done as there own exercise.

[Capt_lou]

That is true but the light db's kind of acted as a warmup. My joints take forever to warmup. I did burn out quick and couldn't do much with the military press. Trying to build some endurance. There that is my excuse, lol. Keep watching I appreciate it.

If you want to warm up your shoulders with DB presses, I would go very light or even use some basic shoulder warmup movements,

I hate to use the other site but I like these. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/likness22.htm

[Bob45]

Ahh OK I see where you are going with that. But why not just start really light with the Mil Press and work your way up? You do realize that although DB press and MIL press are similar the one big difference is that db bring in your stabilizer muscle into play thus they work each shoulder independently, forcing the weaker shoulder to keep up with the stronger shoulder and helping with imbalances.

Thats why I believe the two should be done as there own exercise.

Actually that is what I normally do. I do a lot of different things all the time. No real reason behind all of it either. I always seem to get bored with a rigid plan. After a while I will have a normal split going. I know being consistant is good.

Good writup they had there. There are a lot of good articles on the site.


If you want to warm up your shoulders with DB presses, I would go very light or even use some basic shoulder warmup movements,

I hate to use the other site but I like these. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/likness22.htm

I was just in your journal. Slow steady progression always seemed to work best for me that's why I pyramid up like I do. Going light to warmup and then pounding heavy always got me an injury. I do like the suggestions though. I try everything. I always keep what everyone says in mind. I am stubborn but I do listen at times, lol.

[gman]

So I am a bodybuilder too? Lol. I always loved to bust on you.

I don't care how much I can lift, I just want to look good for the womenz

[gman]

So I am a bodybuilder too? Lol. I always loved to bust on you.

I don't care how much I can lift, I just want to look good for the womenz

I got my legs by doing 185-225 squats, lateral step ups and smith lunges.

zero calf raises

My chiro said no calf raises, pros pay money for implants to have calves like mine

who needs strength to look good?:p

[Bob45]

I don't care how much I can lift, I just want to look good for the womenz

I got my legs by doing 185-225 squats, lateral step ups and smith lunges.

zero calf raises

My chiro said no calf raises, pros pay money for implants to have calves like mine

who needs strength to look good?:p

I do. I am normally a skinny guy. Lifting is what gave me a little size. I know I can look good cut with certain amounts I can lift and stay lean. If the strength isn't there the muscle isn't there for me either. It's like cutting down to show nothing. You seem to be built bigger naturally. You say you were always overweight. That sure helps the legs.

[bodyhard]

I don't care how much I can lift, I just want to look good for the womenz

I got my legs by doing 185-225 squats, lateral step ups and smith lunges.

zero calf raises

My chiro said no calf raises, pros pay money for implants to have calves like mine

who needs strength to look good?:p


See now Mike, this is not true, as a matter of fact it is a bunch of bullshit. Some people are genetically gifted in some areas and don't really need to do much to achieve results. Take you for example, you have good legs and you will probably never truly have to bust your ass to get good calves, but take that same analogy and apply it to your chest, arms, abs etc etc. You think if you were not to put in the time and energy to those body parts they would respond?

I don't have to train my arms they grow really quick, but my calves suck, if I neglect my calves they would shrivel down to nothing, but I can go weeks, months without hitting my arms and they will always grow.

So be careful what you say, not everyone is gifted on all bodyparts and the ones that do, well they become Mr. Olympia!

[gman]

my only point is high strength is not necessarily needed to be a bodybuilder, that's all

[GirlyMuscle]

"It's not about how much you can lift. It's about how much it looks like you can lift." ~Bob Cicherillo

[bodyhard]

my only point is high strength is not necessarily needed to be a bodybuilder, that's all


Ohh I agree, bodybuilders don't care for strength, if it comes it comes, and that is why power lifters laugh at bodybuilders. I don't care for strength, not at all.

What I was trying to convey is that, some people are gifted and they could lift very little and still see progress, but if you have a stubborn muscle, like me, (calves), the only way they respond is with extremely heavy weight and high reps. If I did light weight with a million reps they would not respond.

[gman]

gotcha John...similar to my upper body which entirely sucks

[Bob45]

Before I started lifting again I just dieted down without lifting. I got down to 168. Looked terrible. I was still skinny fat. For me I really need lifts for every part I have.

[blu2xtreme]

Before I started lifting again I just dieted down without lifting. I got down to 168. Looked terrible. I was still skinny fat. For me I really need lifts for every part I have.

Lifting makes a huge difference ...lost 100lbs -just crazy cardio - lights weights - not a pretty site naked
Lifting has made an amazing difference - wish I would of done it all along.

[gman]

I got from 185 to 165 sophomore year in college by running. I wear the same size pants now at 195

[freebirdmac]

Before I started lifting again I just dieted down without lifting. I got down to 168. Looked terrible. I was still skinny fat. For me I really need lifts for every part I have.

I think I've finally gotten out of the skinny-fat stage. Now I'm just skinny! I'm with you, I need lifts for every body part I have and didn't know I had.

[GirlyMuscle]

I think I've finally gotten out of the skinny-fat stage. Now I'm just skinny! I'm with you, I need lifts for every body part I have and didn't know I had.

You aren't skinny either. You're lean, Miss Miusclechick. :yep:

[Bob45]

Lifting makes a huge difference ...lost 100lbs -just crazy cardio - lights weights - not a pretty site naked
Lifting has made an amazing difference - wish I would of done it all along.

100 pounds is awesome. You do have great discipline if you can do that. Muscle will help tighten things up a bit. I guess the surgery is 10k or more. Just don't walk around naked I guess.


I got from 185 to 165 sophomore year in college by running. I wear the same size pants now at 195

I was on a running kick for a couple years. 6 miles a day. I made up for it with lots of calories though. I did use it to lose before too. It sure works.


I think I've finally gotten out of the skinny-fat stage. Now I'm just skinny! I'm with you, I need lifts for every body part I have and didn't know I had.


You aren't skinny either. You're lean, Miss Miusclechick. :yep:
Right lean. We are in the Masters BB section! Haha. I hate when I get in great shape and people call me skinny with my clothes on. When I am fat I look fine but not with my shirt off.

[Bob45]

Yesterdays food

Grams Calories %-Cals

Calories 2,264
Fat 81.0 725 33 %
Carbohydrate 164.0 591 27 %
Protein 221.5 898 41 %

weight today 231

Had to tighten one belt notch.


The past two days things finally seem to be happening. I had to tighten my belt and the scale is down to 231. Not sure if it is just time that passed or changing the macros around. The calories have been pretty steady. Whatever it is I will take it.

[freebirdmac]

Belt tightening! Whoohoo!! :D

[buckimscl]

You go Bob!

[blu2xtreme]

Great job Bob

A year of lifting has helped the looking good naked thing...but you will have to take my word on that:p;)

[Bob45]

Belt tightening! Whoohoo!! :D

I have brand new size 34 jeans in my closet. A few pair actually. I am now a 38. It would be nice to use those 34's. They don't make black Lee Cargo jeans anymore for some reason. I guess not many people were buying them


You go Bob!

Good Morning Buck


Great job Bob

A year of lifting has helped the looking good naked thing...but you will have to take my word on that:p;)

I thought it would and it will only get better right? So your saying no skin pictures?

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Cereal. About 10 days ago I dropped my 6:30 am post WO oatmeal and subed with a bowl of Frijoles Negros (black beans). I think I tollerate and uptake the beans a lot better than the grains. The fiber is also more 'obvious'.


Baldie

[blu2xtreme]

I have brand new size 34 jeans in my closet. A few pair actually. I am now a 38. It would be nice to use those 34's. They don't make black Lee Cargo jeans anymore for some reason. I guess not many people were buying them

I thought it would and it will only get better right? So your saying no skin pictures?


You will be back in those jeans in no time :yep:

With all the guys ( mostly mike ) posing almost naked ...you wouldn't think skin pics would be a big deal:p;)

[Bob45]

You will be back in those jeans in no time :yep:

With all the guys ( mostly mike ) posing almost naked ...you wouldn't think skin pics would be a big deal:p;)

Yeah, my computer is in the kitchen too. I have to watch the stuff I am looking at. People may get the wrong idea, haha. We have a lot of company all the time.

[DBowden]

Copied what I have been doing since 11/2/09. Guess it has been 8 weeks and not 6. Time flies.



Ever thought about doing any direct rear delt work?

[Bob45]

Ever thought about doing any direct rear delt work?

If I get my health back to normal I will do everything under the sun. My shoulders need all they can get. The deads do get them pretty sore. I used to do bent over laterals, a lot of different rows. I did a lot more pulling in that past. I hope to get back to it. Staying very basic for now. I had a bad fatigue problem for a long time. It's slowly getting better.

[DBowden]

If I get my health back to normal I will do everything under the sun. My shoulders need all they can get. The deads do get them pretty sore. I used to do bent over laterals, a lot of different rows. I did a lot more pulling in that past. I hope to get back to it. Staying very basic for now. I had a bad fatigue problem for a long time. It's slowly getting better.

I found out the hard way, that if I did not do direct rear delt work that I start to get into shoulder stability issues.

I do a lot of bench work type work, inclines, close grip for triceps and military presses that hit my front delts hard as well wide grip upright rowing for lateral delts and I like to balance that with some direct rear delt work.

I do at least 4 sets of reverse lateral flys on back day.
I also do them face down on a bench, I learned that if I do them seated and bent over leaning at a 45 degree incline, it does not hit my rear delts hard.

[Bob45]

I found out the hard way, that if I did not do direct rear delt work that I start to get into shoulder stability issues.

I do a lot of bench work type work, inclines, close grip for triceps and military presses that hit my front delts hard as well wide grip upright rowing for lateral delts and I like to balance that with some direct rear delt work.

I do at least 4 sets of reverse lateral flys on back day.
I also do them face down on a bench, I learned that if I do them seated and bent over leaning at a 45 degree incline, it does not hit my rear delts hard.

Doing the reverse flies flat on a bench do work good. I've also tried lying face down on an incline bench and use the lower cable on a machine.

Thanks for stopping in and talking lifting. When this gets in your blood it's there forever.

[blu2xtreme]

Kind of a skin pic up ...it can be my before skin pic
will post a new one in a few months:)

[DBowden]

Doing the reverse flies flat on a bench do work good. I've also tried lying face down on an incline bench and use the lower cable on a machine.

Thanks for stopping in and talking lifting. When this gets in your blood it's there forever.

Yeah,
Its interesting how it gets into your blood and sometimes progresses into a lifestyle

I started out at 18 as a wanna be bodybuilder to try and look like Arnold, trained for 10 years 1.5 - 2 hours a workout 4-6 days a week.
I achieved certain goals like from going from approx 174 to hitting my goal of 250

It then morphed into a diet and training overall lifestyle that has stuck with me for more than 35 years.

[Bob45]

Kind of a skin pic up ...it can be my before skin pic
will post a new one in a few months:)

I haven't wandered much in the site yet. I didn't know there were albums you could make in your profile. Your pics look great. You should post a before picture so everyone can see what you have accomplished. If there is one I missed it.

[Bob45]

Yeah,
Its interesting how it gets into your blood and sometimes progresses into a lifestyle

I started out at 18 as a wanna be bodybuilder to try and look like Arnold, trained for 10 years 1.5 - 2 hours a workout 4-6 days a week.
I achieved certain goals like from going from approx 174 to hitting my goal of 250

It then morphed into a diet and training overall lifestyle that has stuck with me for more than 35 years.

A guy I worked with looked great. Very muscular. He got me started at 20 years old or so.

[blu2xtreme]

I haven't wandered much in the site yet. I didn't know there were albums you could make in your profile. Your pics look great. You should post a before picture so everyone can see what you have accomplished. If there is one I missed it.

There are some before pic on my journal somewhere ..when I come across them I will tell you what page.

[gman]

she has them on her progress pics at the other site, Bob.

It is so amazing how far she came in a year or so!

[gman]

You will be back in those jeans in no time :yep:

With all the guys ( mostly mike ) posing almost naked ...you wouldn't think skin pics would be a big deal:p;)

Anytime you or the other ladies want me to stop posting them, let me know!


Yeah, my computer is in the kitchen too. I have to watch the stuff I am looking at. People may get the wrong idea, haha. We have a lot of company all the time.

especially if you are looking at guys' progress pics!

[Bob45]

Anytime you or the other ladies want me to stop posting them, let me know!



especially if you are looking at guys' progress pics!

Don't stop Mike. You have to feel great about your accomplishment. It's great to see other people's progress too. It's the guy pics I'm talking about for sure.

[blu2xtreme]

Anytime you or the other ladies want me to stop posting them, let me know!


Please don't ...I need my eye candy;)

[gman]

Don't stop Mike. You have to feel great about your accomplishment. It's great to see other people's progress too. It's the guy pics I'm talking about for sure.


Please don't ...I need my eye candy;)

I am too much of a show off now to stop!

Went from fat slob afraid to take his shirt off to exhibitionist in only 4 years!

[buckimscl]

I still ain't crazy about taking my shirt off!

[gman]

I still ain't crazy about taking my shirt off!

I am not either deep down because I still think I am fat around the waist, but it's a lot easier than 14 weeks ago!

guy at the supplement store I go to saw me this morning and I said still no abs.

He wanted to see...he said 5 lbs and they will show. It is a very thin layer of fat over them now.

[Bob45]

Not enough food today. I was working on my loader and the time went by fast.

Grams Calories %-Cals
Calories 1,985
Fat 75.6 680 35 %
Carbohydrate 132.9 466 24 %
Protein 193.5 774 40 %

[blu2xtreme]

Not enough food today. I was working on my loader and the time went by fast.

Grams Calories %-Cals
Calories 1,985
Fat 75.6 680 35 %
Carbohydrate 132.9 466 24 %
Protein 193.5 774 40 %

Eat Eat Eat ....thought it would be fun to tell some else that :)

[Bob45]

Eat Eat Eat ....thought it would be fun to tell some else that :)

I can't believe I have to hear that. It's actually good news. I am under control finally. I was eating terrible for two years. Had the didn't care attitude. Now I am analyzing all I eat and asking myself if it is going to help me.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

[quote=Bob45;812552]Not enough food today. I was working on my loader and the time went by fast.


OK...I bite...what's a loader?


Baldie

[Bob45]

[quote=Bob45;812552]Not enough food today. I was working on my loader and the time went by fast.


OK...I bite...what's a loader?


Baldie

One of these. I plow my driveway with it. I have a big area to plow. It's great when it runs but not much fun to work on. Especially since it is outside and I am in upstate NY.

[Bob45]

I did a couple sets of squats tonight. I have to admit to myself I need to take the increases a lot more slowly. I only started squats on 12/20. I was planning on doing higher reps because my knees hurt from last time. Probably because I jumped up too fast. I did more than I can handle easily tonight again and my lower back is super tight from it. Squats involve a lot so just because I can get more weight up with my legs my knees and lower back can't yet. Had to stop early. Wanted to do more leg exercises. Next time.

Squats only
Bar x 12
135 x 10
157 x 10
179 x 10

[gman]

take it slow, you have time!

[Bob45]

take it slow, you have time!

I know Mike. I'm so damn worried about lifting more. I do it too quick.

Grams Calories %-Cals
Calories 2,463
Fat 84.6 761 31 %
Carbohydrate 202.4 781 32 %
Dietary Fiber 12.2
Protein 224.3 906 37 %

[GirlyMuscle]

One of these. I plow my driveway with it. I have a big area to plow. It's great when it runs but not much fun to work on. Especially since it is outside and I am in upstate NY.


Aww...cool! I wanna drive it and "load" stuff!

[Bob45]

Today's meals;

8:30
2 eggs
3 whites
1.5 serving oatmeal
water

11:00
5 ounces ground up chicken breast
tbspn mayo
2 slices whole wheat bread
water

1:00 or so
2 scoops whey
banana
water

2:00 or so
10 almonds
water

3:00 or so
1 cup bean mix(kidney, white, black)
3 tbspmns grated cheese
tomato sauce
water

5:30
cup lean ground beef
1 cup brown rice
1 cup broccoli
water

later at 8:30
whey shake again or a salad with chicken not sure yet. Maybe roast pork with sauce too.
more water

Meals are always different but I end up with the macros pretty close. Somedays more fruit and more salads. Lots of different meats like sirloin, chicken, turkey, roast beef, roast pork, tuna, talapia fish, sometimes fried fish if I am low on fat that day. They make a great breaded fish at a nearby market. At least it looks fried. Olive oil in the salads. Usually have cottage cheese with the oatmeal but we ran out.

Tonight's workout

bench press
135 x 10, 8
157 x 8
179 x 6
205 x 5
247 x 1
269 x 1
291 x 1

seated db curls
35's x 10 x 4 with about 1 minute rest times.

[freebirdmac]

Just one chest and bi exercise?

[DBowden]

Do you usually do 1 rep sets on bench?

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Good stuff Bob! Nice Bench!

[Bob45]

Just one chest and bi exercise?

Getting stronger faster than ever so why change now I figure. Never did that little before but it is working.


Do you usually do 1 rep sets on bench?

Nope, I change all the time. I was just curious what I could get up to today. I won't do 1's again for a long time. It's nice to feel the weight!


Good stuff Bob! Nice Bench!

Thanks for stopping in.


Grams Calories %-Cals
Calories 2,551
Fat 85.0 765 31 %
Carbohydrate 213.7 750 30 %
Protein 239.7 959 39 %

[gman]

I want to eat like that again...must hold on for 6 1/2 weeks first!

[Bob45]

I want to eat like that again...must hold on for 6 1/2 weeks first!

I should have tried to figure out a day on Fitday like I was eating for a long time for the hell of it. It would have been hard to figure it all.

[gman]

I always have to guess when I don't eat right...I keep remembering "Oh yeah, I had a handful of doritos, oh yeah, peanut butter and pretzels." Etc

never can eat right now unless I track it as I go.

[Bob45]

It sure is a PIA logging all your foods but I saw 228 for the first time in a while this morning.

[blu2xtreme]

It sure is a PIA logging all your foods but I saw 228 for the first time in a while this morning.

It is a pain but it really helps ...so just do it:p

Have a Great Day

[Bob45]

It is a pain but it really helps ...so just do it:p

Have a Great Day

I know. I was wanting an excuse not to this morning. This is my longest stretch in a long time with no junk food. There are more cookies here now too. I hate when the tempting stuff is right on the counter. I am continuing to get sore from my very short workouts.The numbers go up and I get sore. A good sore.

[gman]

I am really hungry today too, Bob...I am so glad those cookies aren't here...I might have a few.

[Bob45]

Grams Calories %-Cals
Calories 2,501
Fat 87.3 784 32 %
Carbohydrate 198.1 761 31 %
Protein 230.6 934 38 %

[Bob45]

Okay trying to show Gman here that thinks he is small or skinny to check out my old pictures. I was 5'11.5" and 183. Skinnier than you Mike. Who cares if you place anyway? You still look better than you ever did when you are done. That is what really counts. My confidence shot way up when I was cut. My abs weren't great either. Too bad I didn't at least flex them in any picture, oh well.

[bodyhard]

Okay trying to show Gman here that thinks he is small or skinny to check out my old pictures. I was 5'11.5" and 183. Skinnier than you Mike. Who cares if you place anyway? You still look better than you ever did when you are done. That is what really counts. My confidence shot way up when I was cut. My abs weren't great either. Too bad I didn't at least flex them in any picture, oh well.

Dude you look like an oldschool bodybuilder, I just can't fucking remember the guys name!

[Bob45]

Dude you look like an oldschool bodybuilder, I just can't fucking remember the guys name!

Those were old alright!

I am 48 or so in this one. No date on it. It was before I had surgery and had to stop.

[gman]

You looked really good, Bob...I think about 10 more lbs for me and I might be in that bf range. I am guessing you were about 5-6%

John, you can go here if you have a couple of hours and browse through the guys listed and see if you can spot who Bob looks like

http://www.classicbodybuilders.com/

[gman]

the only guy I saw that was similar

http://www.classicbodybuilders.com/bodybuilder/daverogers/daverogers5.jpg

[bodyhard]

You looked really good, Bob...I think about 10 more lbs for me and I might be in that bf range. I am guessing you were about 5-6%

John, you can go here if you have a couple of hours and browse through the guys listed and see if you can spot who Bob looks like

http://www.classicbodybuilders.com/


Thanks found him

Dennis Tirrerino

http://weightlifting.org/honorees/tirrerino.jpg

[Bob45]

I think he looked slightly better, hahaha.

[bodyhard]

I think he looked slightly better, hahaha.

I didn't mean in the body, the face man, don't get it twisted.

Although you did have a great build though, were you on any kind of steroids back then or was you a natty?

[gman]

only slightly Bob! Your hair was better

[Bob45]

I didn't mean in the body, the face man, don't get it twisted.

Although you did have a great build though, were you on any kind of steroids back then or was you a natty?

I knew what you meant. I'm good with sarcasm. There was sex, drugs, and alcohol!


only slightly Bob! Your hair was better

My hair flowed better, lol.

[Bob45]

Getting sharp pains in my knee caps every time I get up from sitting. Between that, my left elbow and shoulder I am getting aggravated. I know it isn't good to work through it but I did tonight with deads. Hopefully it is temporary.

Deadlifts
135 x 3
179 x 3
205 x 3
247 x 3
295 x 3
326 x 3

That's all folks. Exciting workout journal. I'll do my cardio again. I always forget to post that.

[bodyhard]

Getting sharp pains in my knee caps every time I get up from sitting. Between that, my left elbow and shoulder I am getting aggravated. I know it isn't good to work through it but I did tonight with deads. Hopefully it is temporary.

Deadlifts
135 x 3
179 x 3
205 x 3
247 x 3
295 x 3
326 x 3

That's all folks. Exciting workout journal. I'll do my cardio again. I always forget to post that.

I asked you this before not sure if you answered it, but where do you find these weights at with the odd numbers?

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Actually he reminds me more of Rod Koontz. Except Bob may have been even better looking.

[freebirdmac]

Getting sharp pains in my knee caps every time I get up from sitting. Between that, my left elbow and shoulder I am getting aggravated. I know it isn't good to work through it but I did tonight with deads. Hopefully it is temporary.

Deadlifts
135 x 3
179 x 3
205 x 3
247 x 3
295 x 3
326 x 3

That's all folks. Exciting workout journal. I'll do my cardio again. I always forget to post that.

Did you go too heavy too soon?

[gman]

325 on deads is pretty heavy for just starting back!

[blu2xtreme]

A little late but some of us work for a living:)

Great pics Bob ...I don't normally like hairy chests but you looked great in that pic;)

[Bob45]

I asked you this before not sure if you answered it, but where do you find these weights at with the odd numbers?

I did somewhere but I got a metric olympic weight set as a gift. Couldn't say take it back and get standard. It was too good a surprise gift to begin with. I bought a couple 45's and 35's to add on. I have collars too. I'm always adding. I liked the standard plates. I could just look and know right away what I had on there.


Actually he reminds me more of Rod Koontz. Except Bob may have been even better looking.

Don't know him but thanks. Do I know you from other forums. You seem familiar.


Did you go too heavy too soon?

Nope. I could have done a lot more. I was worried about my knees all along. They were throbbing tonight. I'm pretty discouraged about that. I always had knee problems. My left shoulder and elbow hurt from my carpet and upholstery cleaning business. 23 years. I am right handed for most things but do that left handed. I tfeels awkward if I switch and all the tools are setup for my left.


325 on deads is pretty heavy for just starting back!

I am good at pulling. That's where I got the wide back from. Upper back only though. My lower back is weak in comparison which also causes aches. What a sport. Always walking like a cripple, lol.


A little late but some of us work for a living:)

Great pics Bob ...I don't normally like hairy chests but you looked great in that pic;)

Thanks! Work is slow here in the winter. I have to make up for it the rest of the year.

Grams Calories %-Cals
Calories 2,542
Fat 87.8 789 31 %
Carbohydrate 196.5 753 30 %
Protein 243.4 987 39 %

[V-Man]

Bob,
Thanks for coming by my place. Yes the animals are still coming around. I'm sure its not good to feed wild cats but I hate to waste food. The neighbors aren't complaining.

Nice basement gym. I'm cleaning a small room in my basement. My trainer is gonna let me have some equipment.

Good luck with your training.

[Bob45]

Bob,
Thanks for coming by my place. Yes the animals are still coming around. I'm sure its not good to feed wild cats but I hate to waste food. The neighbors aren't complaining.

Nice basement gym. I'm cleaning a small room in my basement. My trainer is gonna let me have some equipment.

Good luck with your training.

I was picturing the animals loving your house. I need to clean my basement out too. My parents passed away a few years ago. Since my sisters live far away I had to deal with cleaning their house. There were a lot of things I saved and in my basement now.

Really thinking about my strategy for lifting now. every time I get up from sitting I get a shooting pain in the center of my knee cap. It probably wasn't a brilliant idea to work through the pain with deads last night. It is worse now. The smart thing to do would be stop deads and squats for a couple weeks and let it heal. Then do whatever I can to stay pain free during the day. Besides plain sore muscles.

You don't realize how much you use a joint until you get these pains. 51 years of use. I enjoy just doing all heavy lifts like I am the most. They are the most challenging. I could do a lot more vloume on lighter stuff to build. That may not keep my interest. We'll see. What would you guys do? Meaning guys and girls.

[Mac]

Good morning Bob. Sorry to hear about your knees. I have had those pain and for me it's from running.

I would let it heal and find something else to injure but it wouldn't keep me out of the gym, unless I couldn't walk.

[Bob45]

Good morning Bob. Sorry to hear about your knees. I have had those pain and for me it's from running.

I would let it heal and find something else to injure but it wouldn't keep me out of the gym, unless I couldn't walk.

Good morning Mac. I will find a way to lift. There are always different angles that get you by. I'll just have to figure out what they are.

[blu2xtreme]

Good Morning Bob
Have a great day :hmn:
I'm in a huggy mood this morning

[Capt_lou]

Getting sharp pains in my knee caps every time I get up from sitting. Between that, my left elbow and shoulder I am getting aggravated. I know it isn't good to work through it but I did tonight with deads. Hopefully it is temporary.

Deadlifts
135 x 3
179 x 3
205 x 3
247 x 3
295 x 3
326 x 3

That's all folks. Exciting workout journal. I'll do my cardio again. I always forget to post that.

I get that too, and it is hell when I leg press. I am going to do a couple high rep low weight leg seesions and see if the pain goes away.

[Bob45]

Good Morning Bob
Have a great day :hmn:
I'm in a huggy mood this morning

I'm so far away too. Hugs are supposed to be better than drugs.


I get that too, and it is hell when I leg press. I am going to do a couple high rep low weight leg seesions and see if the pain goes away.

The thing with me is it came from squats and I don't feel much pressure there when I do squats. It's later on when the pain comes. It did hurt doing deads. I just did them anyway. Let me know if you find a way around it.

[Bob45]

Made the mistake of doing shoulders the day after deads again. I have to work tomorrow night so I figured I would get my workout in anyway. It defintely effected the amount I could handle two works in a row. I'll be thinking of a different type routine the next couple days. Between the elbows and knees not sure what I can come up with.

seated military press
bar x 15
89 x 10
115 x 9, 9, 7

upright rows
91 x 8, 8, 7

bentover laterals
20's x 15
25's x 12
30's x 10

[gman]

Not sure, Bob...I always do back on Wed and shoulders on Thursday...never noticed deads causing a problem.

Maybe you can do shoulders and arms together two days after back.

[bodyhard]

Made the mistake of doing shoulders the day after deads again. I have to work tomorrow night so I figured I would get my workout in anyway. It defintely effected the amount I could handle two works in a row. I'll be thinking of a different type routine the next couple days. Between the elbows and knees not sure what I can come up with.

seated military press
bar x 15
89 x 10
115 x 9, 9, 7

upright rows
91 x 8, 8, 7

bentover laterals
20's x 15
25's x 12
30's x 10

This is good all 3 heads were hit.

[Bob45]

Not sure, Bob...I always do back on Wed and shoulders on Thursday...never noticed deads causing a problem.

Maybe you can do shoulders and arms together two days after back.

Things usually work out pretty good. A lot of times I get night jobs that interefere with my plan. Last minute work and other stuff. It wasn't really a problem but I did notice a big change in strength from it. Well I guess that is a problem, haha. My shoulders do hurt after deads.


This is good all 3 heads were hit.

Yeah, it felt pretty good too.

yesterday's
Grams Calories %-Cals
Calories 2,474
Fat 74.4 670 27 %
Carbohydrate 210.8 805 33 %
Protein 245.0 989 40 %

[buckimscl]

Good macro breakdown and nice training session for the delts.

[Bob45]

Good macro breakdown and nice training session for the delts.

Hey Buck!

Grams Calories %-Cals
Calories 2,119
Fat 60.1 541 26 %
Carbohydrate 169.7 630 30 %
Protein 225.7 903 44 %

Did my cardio at varying speeds for 20 minutes. I plan on having around 4 rum and cokes! Rock and bowl with the wife, kids and their friend's tonight.