Curt James' training journal

[Curt James]

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

45:00 treadmill 3.5 speed and .5 incline

Leg press 6 plates x 20, 20, 8 p x 15, 15, 10 p x 12, 12, 10 p + 50# x 6
Leg extensions 180 x 12, 207.5 x 12, 12, 12
Leg curls 140 x 12, 147.5 x 10, 10, 10
CGBP 125 x 7, 7, 6
Universal triceps machine 8 plates x 15, 15, 10 p x 12
Crunches bodyweight x 25, 25, 25
Knee raises b.w. x 20, 20, 20
Nautilus abs 100# x 25, 25, 25

[APOSTLE]

I didn't know that you lifted weights Curt. Thought you were just a forum groupie. LOL

Good session Bro.

[~gymdiva~]

.5 incline???? wuss :p



j/k...come hiking in the Appalachian Mountains some time...that's so good stuff!

[Hardcore]

I didn't know that you lifted weights Curt. Thought you were just a forum groupie. LOL

Good session Bro.

x2!

[GirlyMuscle]

Where are you training these days Curt? Certainly not PF...mine never had Nautilus and Universals.

[robert da strongman]

good training

[Sledge]

Good to see your log Curt. Looks like a good workout.

[Curt James]

Oh, just great.

Visitors.

Now I can't miss workouts. :mad:

[APOSTLE]

Oh, just great.

Visitors.

Now I can't miss workouts. :mad:

But remember Curt at your advanced age that you need rest and recovery. So take a week or so before you hit the gym again so you don't hurt yourself you old geezer. :D

[Curt James]

I didn't know that you lifted weights Curt. Thought you were just a forum groupie. LOL

Good session Bro.

Apparently neither do my muscles! :D

(weeps silently)


.5 incline???? wuss :p



j/k...come hiking in the Appalachian Mountains some time...that's so good stuff!

Yeah, but it's a very steep .5, Sharon.

:rolleyes:


x2!

thank u!


Where are you training these days Curt? Certainly not PF...mine never had Nautilus and Universals.

Believe it or not, it IS a PF. Our gym on Paxton Street is a former World Gym. They took out the power racks and any dumbbell over 75, but other than that, it's 100% and 24/7/365...


HARDKORRR!!!


good training

Thank you, good sir.


Good to see your log Curt. Looks like a good workout.

Appreciate the visit, Sledge!

[musclegoddess65]

Oh, just great.

Visitors.

Now I can't miss workouts. :mad:

nope not now!!!!

[Curt James]

But remember Curt at your advanced age that you need rest and recovery. So take a week or so before you hit the gym again so you don't hurt yourself you old geezer. :D

Aw, crap.

My other journal was in The Pit.

Now I remember why I posted it there! Son of a...


Guess this will have to do:

Why you [expletive deleted] son of a [expletive deleted]! [expletive deleted] whippersnapper, I'll show you a [expletive deleted] geezer!

Visit me 'n the rest of the old geezers @:

http://rxmuscle.ning.com/group/rxmpseniorcenterwheretheoldpeopledwell

[Curt James]

nope not now!!!!

:)

Stop, you'll only encourage me.

(And thanks for that.)

[APOSTLE]

:)

Stop, you'll only encourage me.

(And thanks for that.)


She encourages me too, so naughty.................................

[APOSTLE]

Aw, crap.

My other journal was in The Pit.

Now I remember why I posted it there! Son of a...


Guess this will have to do:

Why you [expletive deleted] son of a [expletive deleted]! [expletive deleted] whippersnapper, I'll show you a [expletive deleted] geezer!

Visit me 'n the rest of the old geezers @:

http://rxmuscle.ning.com/group/rxmpseniorcenterwheretheoldpeopledwell


You trying to go gansta on me again Curt?? LOL

[musclegoddess65]

She encourages me too, so naughty.................................


I blame it all on the red hair! its not my fault :rolleyes:

[musclegoddess65]

:)

Stop, you'll only encourage me.

(And thanks for that.)

subscribed!!!

[APOSTLE]

I blame it all on the red hair! its not my fault :rolleyes:

I blame it on the fact that you are hot!!


(Schmoeing at its finest)

[musclegoddess65]

I blame it on the fact that you are hot!!


(Schmoeing at its finest)

well aren't you sweet.... thanks!

[APOSTLE]

Curt, I am gonna subscribe and may even start my own journal on Monday. You start slacking off and I will kick your geezer ass. You hear me?? If not, turn up your hearing aids.

[APOSTLE]

well aren't you sweet.... thanks!

Schmoeing sometimes pays off, yes!!!

[Curt James]

subscribed!!!

Suh-WEET!


She encourages me too, so naughty.................................


I blame it all on the red hair! its not my fault :rolleyes:


I blame it on the fact that you are hot!!


(Schmoeing at its finest)


well aren't you sweet.... thanks!


Schmoeing sometimes pays off, yes!!!

Get a room.

:p


You trying to go gansta on me again Curt?? LOL

Gansta Trivia: Rapper 50 Cent's name is Curtis James Jackson III. My name is Curtis James.


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Curt, I am gonna subscribe and may even start my own journal on Monday. You start slacking off and I will kick your geezer ass. You hear me?? If not, turn up your hearing aids.

(cups ear)

Whaaat? :confused: :rolleyes:

Looking forward to reading your journal.

[musclegoddess65]

we did !! your thread! :)

[Curt James]

LMAO! Very funny. :)

[Kelly Baker]

Hi Curt! :)

[Nic Brunicardi]

Subscribed :beerbang: (oh, the lack of smileys make me sick!)

[Curt James]

Hi Curt! :)

Hello. Going to seek out your new journal next.

[Curt James]

Subscribed :beerbang: (oh, the lack of smileys make me sick!)

I miss that one, too.

It's like smiley intervention time over here! lol

freesmileys.org (http://www.freesmileys.org/) has a few, though.

[~gymdiva~]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-happy105.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[Curt James]

haHA :D

Who wouldn't love you as a cheerleader? Thanks for stopping by!

[Curt James]

Rotator work
In 10# 2 x 20, Out 10# 2 x 15
Incline dumbbell benches 50's x 10, 55's x 8, 60's x 6, 65's x 4, (drop set - 70's x 1, 60's x 3, 55's x 1, 40's x 6)
Pec deck 100# x 10, 10, 8
Pulldowns 115 x 10, 130 x 8, 145 x 8, 160 x 8, (drop set 160 x 5, 145 x 3, 130 x 3, 115 x 4)

D'OH! I was supposed to do shrugs but forgot. Note to self: Wtf!

Rotator work
In 15# x 15, 15
Out 10# x 12, 10

[musclegoddess65]

Rotator work
In 10# 2 x 20, Out 10# 2 x 15
Incline dumbbell benches 50's x 10, 55's x 8, 60's x 6, 65's x 4, (drop set - 70's x 1, 60's x 3, 55's x 1, 40's x 6)
Pec deck 100# x 10, 10, 8
Pulldowns 115 x 10, 130 x 8, 145 x 8, 160 x 8, (drop set 160 x 5, 145 x 3, 130 x 3, 115 x 4)

D'OH! I was supposed to do shrugs but forgot. Note to self: Wtf!

Rotator work
In 15# x 15, 15
Out 10# x 12, 10

ah neglected rotator work... hhmmm another thing along with grip I need to add...

[STEELERJ-XL]

Get R Done CJ.

[Curt James]

another thing along with grip I need to add...

I could use grip work and lower back training. AND a trip to the chiro.

A lottery win wouldn't hurt either.

Get R Done CJ.

Oh, and a 25-hour day! :) Would definitely help get things done. (Or at least give us all an extra hour in the gym.)

[musclegoddess65]

Yes many times we could use double the 24 hrs we get in one day... but...

grip has GOT to be a regular addition for me... I hate when my hands give out long before the weight gets to heavy... I notice it the most when doing SLDL, and once I can work my way back to doing unassisted pullups, lack of grip is gonna bite me in the ass there too...

I'm with ya on that lottery win...

I say we all pool our bucks if we attend the Arnold, buy a group lottery ticket.. you know how someone from out of town always wins!

[Curt James]

haHA :) Well, at least there my good luck wishes might be of assistance! :D I'm looking for that quote on preparation next!

Happy Valentine's Day. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/Rx/smileys/heartthrob.gif

Edit: Got it.

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it."
- Malcolm X

[APOSTLE]

Another solid workout Curt, remember the shrugs next time.

[robert da strongman]

Rotator work
In 10# 2 x 20, Out 10# 2 x 15
Incline dumbbell benches 50's x 10, 55's x 8, 60's x 6, 65's x 4, (drop set - 70's x 1, 60's x 3, 55's x 1, 40's x 6)
Pec deck 100# x 10, 10, 8
Pulldowns 115 x 10, 130 x 8, 145 x 8, 160 x 8, (drop set 160 x 5, 145 x 3, 130 x 3, 115 x 4)

D'OH! I was supposed to do shrugs but forgot. Note to self: Wtf!

Rotator work
In 15# x 15, 15
Out 10# x 12, 10

forgot shrugs???:mad:

nice work curt!

[Sledge]

Forgot the shrugs??? Don't you have a log you take to the gym?

Workout looks good though

[Nic Brunicardi]

Nice workout, Curt! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sport017.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[Curt James]

Nice workout, Curt! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sport017.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Thanks, Nic. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/Rx/smileys/beerbangdouble.gif


Another solid workout Curt, remember the shrugs next time.


forgot shrugs???:mad:

nice work curt!


Forgot the shrugs??? Don't you have a log you take to the gym?

Workout looks good though

You give and you give and you give and all they remember is that...

you forgot the shrugs! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/Rx/smileys/hb1.gif

Sledge, lol YES! And I even had it written down, "Smith Shrugs" directly under where I had written "pulldown" so I have no excuse. :-(

Thank you, gentlemen, one and all. And a Happy Valentine's Day to all present. Even for those already well into February 15.

[Curt James]

When's the Mr. Puniverse again?

[Curt James]

40:00 treadmill, 3.5 speed, 1.0 incline

Several sets of light dumbbell laterals, db front raises, db curls, kickbacks, triceps pushdowns for fun.

Hyperextensions, bodyweight 2 x 12

[robert da strongman]

nice Curt

[Curt James]

Thank you, Robert! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/Rx/smileys/beerbangdouble.gif

[Curt James]

And, now, this unrelated message by way of therapy...

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[Curt James]

BITING YOUR TONGUE IS A FORM OF EXERCISE!!!

Not an especially pleasant workout, but it does take discipline.

[Curt James]

GX had or has a mailbox thread and that was one area where I loved to contribute. By absolutely NO DEMAND, I bring you the mailbox post:

Yesterday's mail held the following:

1) February 16, 2009 issue of Sports Illustrated with the cover screaming...

A-ROD
The Latest AND Greatest To Fall

THE BONDS CONNECTION

Rodriguez' face fills the cover.

Apparently he tested positive in 2003. The list was to remain confidential, but, hey... stuff happens, right? :(

2) April 2009 issue of MuscleMag International with Darrem Charles on the cover. Jerry Kindela, formerly of Weider mags, is a consultant for MMI now. I've heard that's a good thing. The man is definitely an experienced author and editor.

3) Notice that Dave Palumbo's Prison Workout and an Rx Muscle t-shirt arrived. Didn't drag myself out before the post office closed, though, so those items are waiting for pick-up next week at some point.

4) I received an order of NitroTech from BB.com. I'm participating in a transformation contest on BodySpace and we were required to purchased a MuscleTech supplement as part of the entry requirements. I remember NitroTech tasting god awful, but the chocolate and their cookies 'n cream are both pretty good.

And, yeah, I did state that I hated the product the first time I used it and that it had been years since I'd purchased NitroTech protein powder.

Guess what, no one deleted the post. ;)

5) In the bb.com box there was also a free sample pack of fruit punch blast SuperPump250 (which I requested) and

6) a free sample pack of MyoShock, MuscleTech's new pre-workout product (which I had not requested).

MuscleTech sure knows their advertising, I'm telling you. The sample pack came with a slick tri-fold ad. Full-color, ingredient list, photo of Dex, and those descriptive graphics intended to explain what the product does.

[goddessamazon]

So Curt? When it your competition date?

Hee Hee! :)

Love Ya!

[Curt James]

Happy Valentine's Day, darlin. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/Rx/smileys/heartthrob.gif

That whole competition thing is just not in the cards for me. Oh, sure, I could pick a NABBA contest. Enter an age group category and walk with my little trophy for fifth out of five competitors, but why bother?

I don't even wanna see me on stage. lol

[goddessamazon]

Awwwww!

Thanks for wishing me a Happy Valentine's Day with 5 minutes to spare. :)

Happy Valentine's Day to you too.

Oh and LOL@ at you not wanting to see YOU on stage. :)

[Curt James]

heh :)

[APOSTLE]

Good job today old man!! :D

[Curt James]

Good job today old man!! :D

Thank you, whippersnapper! ;)

I encourage you to create your own...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/Rx/journal.jpg

Seriously. Because, you know, I don't have enough to feel GUILTY about, yo. Honestly, I have at least 20 journals that I'm neglecting. Arrrrgh!

[APOSTLE]

Monday Dad, Monday.

[Curt James]

Excellent.

[Curt James]

Was kicking around YouTube and found this one:

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[Angela123]

hey curt...thought id follow along. looks like im right on time..only had to catch up and read 2 pages.

[Popeye]

curt, wat is it with 3.5 speed on the threadmill.. r u crawling ol' man? :D

[Curt James]

hey curt...thought id follow along. looks like im right on time..only had to catch up and read 2 pages.

Thank you for gracing this journal with your presence.

Yes, I might as well embrace the schmoe designation. I mean, have you visited Ondrea's "Den"? :)

Dan Ray is a true artist, but you must make creating that art a lot easier than, say, if he was snapping pics of me. lol

[Curt James]

curt, wat is it with 3.5 speed on the threadmill.. r u crawling ol' man? :D

It's definitely a walk. Not quite a crawl, though. ;) I'm heading off for about forty minutes right now. Was told anything over, say, 110 beats per minute on the old ticker (and mine will be 47 in August) will burn fat.

Welcome to Ondrea and Popeye. Thanks for stopping by.

[DBowden]

Great job Curt.

[Wheels]

Nice work Curt, I'll be following behind with a lashing or two to keep you in step ;).

[Kelly Baker]

Nice work! I ought to do rotator work by way of preventive, but haven't yet. My BAD!! What do you like to do for grip?

[Curt James]

Great job Curt.

(waits for the applause to die down)

Thank you!

:)

[Curt James]

Nice work Curt, I'll be following behind with a lashing or two to keep you in step ;).

Appreciated. Motivation by threat always worked for me as a kid.

"DO YOUR HOMEWORK OR I WILL KILL YOU!"

How education has changed.

[Curt James]

Nice work! I ought to do rotator work by way of preventive, but haven't yet. My BAD!! What do you like to do for grip?

I'm the wrong person to ask about grip. My wrists are sub-7", so we're not talking mountains of power here. I guess wrist curls would be my first attack. Robert formerly of Dabear fame has an entire thread on grip, doesn't he?

Or am I getting my people mixed up? :(

Thanks for stopping by.

[Curt James]

40:00 treadmill, 3.5 speed, 1.0 incline

[Kelly Baker]

I'm the wrong person to ask about grip. My wrists are sub-7", so we're not talking mountains of power here. I guess wrist curls would be my first attack. Robert formerly of Dabear fame has an entire thread on grip, doesn't he?

Or am I getting my people mixed up? :(

Thanks for stopping by.


He does. He and Steve G. is where I got He-Man holds from. I also hang from my fingers and will be starting to work on pinch due to some of what Mobster posted. Grip is fun!

[robert da strongman]

well get gripping Curt!!

[MichaelWayne]

40:00 treadmill, 3.5 speed, 1.0 incline

What about the 150lb dumbbell inclines? You're too modest Curt.

DO WORK SON! Keep up the training.

[Angela123]

hey...no one make fun of curt going 3.5 on the treadmill. i go that speed too. low intensity burns the fat and keeps the muscle!

[Popeye]

hey...no one make fun of curt going 3.5 on the treadmill. i go that speed too. low intensity burns the fat and keeps the muscle!


i wasnt making fun of him sweety... i was amazed coz i myself couldnt get near 110 beat per min doin 3.5 on d threadmill.. i need atleast ard 5-6 to get near that...

[Curt James]

Crunches bodyweight 3 x 25
Leg presses (Icarian) 2 plates x 25, 4 p x 20, 6 p x 20, 8 p x 15, 10 p x 10, 8
Leg curls 40# x 8, 80 x 8, 110 x 8, 8, 130 x 8, 8
Close-grip benches 125 x 8, 7, 7

[robert da strongman]

nice work Curt

[musclegoddess65]

still on a roll Curt!

[Curt James]

He does. He and Steve G. is where I got He-Man holds from. I also hang from my fingers and will be starting to work on pinch due to some of what Mobster posted. Grip is fun!


well get gripping Curt!!

Steve G. here?

I'll have to give those threads a look.

Will do, rds!

[Curt James]

What about the 150lb dumbbell inclines? You're too modest Curt.

DO WORK SON! Keep up the training.

You missed the decimal point. More like 15.0 dumbbell inclines. ;)

[Sledge]

good workout Curt. No Cadio today or is that later?

[Curt James]

Awww, Ondrea protecting the senior citizen. :) Thank you, dear.


hey...no one make fun of curt going 3.5 on the treadmill. i go that speed too. low intensity burns the fat and keeps the muscle!


i wasnt making fun of him sweety... i was amazed coz i myself couldnt get near 110 beat per min doin 3.5 on d threadmill.. i need atleast ard 5-6 to get near that...

That wasn't a hard and fast number. I don't think it's over 110, that's for sure.

And, hey, Popeye, even if you were, I've got a thick skin. A little bit of "making fun" won't do me any harm. :D


nice work Curt


still on a roll Curt!

Thank you and thank you!

[Curt James]

good workout Curt. No Cadio today or is that later?

I was a slacker. Didn't get to the gym earlier and cut the workout short.

(hangs head)

Listening to the second episode of HMR (http://www.rxmuscle.com/heavy-muscle-radio.html)now.

...

I may have to put a lock on my computer. It's @#$% ing up my workouts.

Just kidding.

I'm the one. Not a computer's fault.

[Sledge]

Ha I blame my computer for all sorts of things. Especialy at work. Damn comp is always forgeting to do stuff.

[Curt James]

Ha I blame my computer for all sorts of things. Especialy at work. Damn comp is always forgeting to do stuff.

heh :)

Hmm. Perhaps I'll have to rethink my concept of acceptable blaming. :p

[Popeye]

That wasn't a hard and fast number. I don't think it's over 110, that's for sure.

And, hey, Popeye, even if you were, I've got a thick skin. A little bit of "making fun" won't do me any harm. :D

fire in the hole! :p

[Curt James]

fire in the hole! :p

I should have put my journal in The Pit. Lots of people like to curse. I spent five years in the Navy. The f-bomb was 75% or more of some sailors' conversations.

http://www.designerm.com/uploaded_images/fire-in-the-hole-767279.jpg
Popeye walks away after concluding yet another satisfying conversation.

[Popeye]

in that kind of situation, i wud probably run for my life n grab as many hot babes as i can........ :D

[BananaHammock]

Curt

Keep up the hard work. I started a journal of my own.

[Curt James]

in that kind of situation, i wud probably run for my life n grab as many hot babes as i can........ :D

Words to live by! :D

[Curt James]

Bike 25:00 level 11
Treadmill 20:00 spd 3.5, incline 1.0

45:00

(Lookitdat! I can add!)

[Curt James]

Curt

Keep up the hard work. I started a journal of my own.

I'll check it out next!

[APOSTLE]

Sorry Curt, haven't checked in for a bit, been feeling like shit. Haven't started my journal as I haven't trained so I am hoping Monday.

[Curt James]

Ouch. I was just ribbing you about the journal in the DVD thread. I hope you're feeling better soon.

[kraken]

Fucking hernia and no insurance.

[Curt James]

What the hell is going on in this place?

WHO'S NEXT?

:(

[Angela123]

Awww, Ondrea protecting the senior citizen. :) Thank you, dear.



That wasn't a hard and fast number. I don't think it's over 110, that's for sure.

And, hey, Popeye, even if you were, I've got a thick skin. A little bit of "making fun" won't do me any harm. :D





Thank you and thank you!

lol okay..okay...i know u got thick skin...i wasnt trying to make it seem you cant stick up for yourself lol. ill back off on the bodyguard role.

[Curt James]

Oh, no, don't get me wrong. GUARD ME! lol :)

[APOSTLE]

Ouch. I was just ribbing you about the journal in the DVD thread. I hope you're feeling better soon.

No worries, think it was just the long hours this weekend at work and the shitty weather we are having.

[Gerb]

Steve G. here?

I'll have to give those threads a look.

Will do, rds!

I don't think he is here yet.

[Curt James]

I don't think he is here yet.

Well, I hope he hurries up.

:D

[Curt James]

No worries, think it was just the long hours this weekend at work and the shitty weather we are having.

Here's to "better" weather! http://forums.rxmuscle.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Curt James]

Incline dumbbell benches 30's x 15, 45's x 12, 50's x 10, 10, 55's x 8, 7, 50's x 7, 8
Pec deck 90# x 15, 100 x 10, 12, 10
Seated cable rows 100# x 12, 110 x 12, 120 x 12, 12
Pulldowns 100# x 12, 12, 110 x 10, 120 x 10, 10, 10, 130 x 10, 10
Shrugs 135# x 12, 12, 185 x 10, 10, 205 x 8, 8, 8, 4, 185 x 8, 8, 8, 8
Seated calf raises 2 plates x 15, 20, 20, 20
Free Motion toe press 300# x 40, 40, 340 x 40, 40, 380 x 40, 40, 400 x 40, 40
Rotator work, in 10# x 20, 20, 20
Rotator work, out 10# 10, 10, 10

[Nic Brunicardi]

Wowww - pretty hefty volume you've got going there! Looks good, bro! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sport016.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[Sledge]

Workout looks good today Curt. Your a braver man than I doing that many sets. I'd be sore as hell after that.

[Curt James]

20:00 bike @ level 12
30:00 treadmill @ 3.5 speed and 1.0 incline

50:00 total

[Wheels]

Nice workout dude, that's a decent amount of volume ! Forgive me if I missed it, but do you take every set to failure or just the last ? What are your rep tempos ?

[Curt James]

Wowww - pretty hefty volume you've got going there! Looks good, bro! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sport016.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Had a stressful day and the gym is always a great release for me. Just about three hours. D'OH!

Might not be so productive from a physical standpoint, but my mental well being was well served!

[Gerb]

THat is a lot of cardio Curt. I like to go to the gym to relieve stress too.

[Curt James]

I don't think it's too much, though, is it? Low intensity. It's not like I'm going to kill myself at 3.5. :p And I can post and exercise at the same time with the handheld. Who'zageek?

[Curt James]

Nice workout dude, that's a decent amount of volume !

Thanks. The workout started as a Frank Calta routine and has morphed into a roundtable of recommendations which I've been trying to incorporate into the routine. Good stuff.


Forgive me if I missed it, but do you take every set to failure or just the last ? What are your rep tempos ?

I have been completing a drop-set on my last set of inclines, but with this volume workout it certainly wasn't all to failure. The rep tempo for this workout was strict and fairly slow. I was working lighter and paying attention to squeezing the reps and really feeling it.

[chasebny]

Shit now I got two journals to critique? Cut me some slack CJ

[Orca]

When's the Mr. Puniverse again?


I think it's February 29 (and sometimes the 30th) every year. I'm planning on competing there myself but don't worry, we won't go head to head -different age categories.

Oh and, subscribed; looks like a fun thread!

[Gerb]

I don't think it's too much, though, is it? Low intensity. It's not like I'm going to kill myself at 3.5. :p And I can post and exercise at the same time with the handheld. Who'zageek?

There is no such thing as too much cardio... it might not be super productive for muscle building but I think both you and I have long since realized we are not going to be shaking up the ranks of the NPC or IFBB in our lifetime. Long live cardio! .... however, if you are going to do 2hrs of cardio, atleast up the intensity brother!!! :p

[Curt James]

Shit now I got two journals to critique? Cut me some slack CJ

ha :D

It's the same text here, on MMI, BodySpace, Animal's forum, and MD. Just say hello and tell me what you had for lunch. lol

So, how was your day?

Have a great weekend, Chase!

[Curt James]

There is no such thing as too much cardio... it might not be super productive for muscle building but I think both you and I have long since realized we are not going to be shaking up the ranks of the NPC or IFBB in our lifetime. Long live cardio! .... however, if you are going to do 2hrs of cardio, atleast up the intensity brother!!! :p


Say, 4.0? :p

[Curt James]

I think it's February 29 (and sometimes the 30th) every year. I'm planning on competing there myself but don't worry, we won't go head to head -different age categories.

Oh and, subscribed; looks like a fun thread!

I'm competing in the (looks like) 70 - Dead category. :D

Welcome to the thread!

[Gerb]

Say, 4.0? :p

Say, legs pumped and burning, back sore, shoulders sore, puke bucket near by ... :p

[chasebny]

ha :D

It's the same text here, on MMI, BodySpace, Animal's forum, and MD. Just say hello and tell me what you had for lunch. lol

So, how was your day?

Have a great weekend, Chase!
Today was my cheat meal! First one becuase I thought my metabolism was crawling. Chicken finger sub with mozz, bleu cheese and hot sauce, onion rings, and seasoned fries.

[red barraca]

20:00 bike @ level 12
30:00 treadmill @ 3.5 speed and 1.0 incline

50:00 total

cardio looks good,and your training too brotha

[musclegoddess65]

Hi Curt!!!

how bout 4.0 and up that incline too :)

[Orca]

I'm bucking the trend. Keep the cardio low! Don't give it the satisfaction of being important, it sucks =P

[Curt James]

Fucking hernia and no insurance.

You? :(

[Curt James]

Say, legs pumped and burning, back sore, shoulders sore, puke bucket near by ... :p

I did NOT achieve that.

[Curt James]

Today was my cheat meal! First one becuase I thought my metabolism was crawling. Chicken finger sub with mozz, bleu cheese and hot sauce, onion rings, and seasoned fries.

Sounds good.

Hey, I'm listening to Dave Palumbo's "Hardcore Nutrition & Supplement Seminar" right now. Purchased his DVD.

Definitely some interesting information:

http://www.davepalumbo.com/ProductsPages/videospictures.htm#new

[goddessamazon]

ha :D

It's the same text here, on MMI, BodySpace, Animal's forum, and MD. Just say hello and tell me what you had for lunch. lol

So, how was your day?

Have a great weekend, Chase!

Gee Whiz! That's a lot of forums! I remember when I had time to be that active online. *sigh* Ah! The memories!

So Curt? What kind of undies are you wearing? giggidy! giggidy! :D

[Curt James]

I'm bucking the trend. Keep the cardio low! Don't give it the satisfaction of being important, it sucks =P

Get a CrackBerry (http://crackberry.com/)and cardio will be over before you know it. :)

[Curt James]

Gee Whiz! That's a lot of forums! I remember when I had time to be that active online. *sigh* Ah! The memories!

So Curt? What kind of undies are you wearing? giggidy! giggidy! :D

Well, I haven't had a TV in my home for going on seven years, so I've transferred that form of "wasted" time to surfing the Internet. :p

I have a pair of Sponge Bob boxers somewhere around here, but - sad to say - I'm not wearing anything exotic right now.

(snaps band of Fruit of the Loom boxer briefs)

:o

[Curt James]

Workout looks good today Curt. Your a braver man than I doing that many sets. I'd be sore as hell after that.

Well, I honestly don't think it's that many sets, especially with the light weight in the warm-up or initial sets.

And I think all my DOMS has been replaced by lower back pain. Not sure I like this trade-off. :mad:

[Curt James]

cardio looks good,and your training too brotha

Thanks, red barraca.

[Curt James]

Hi Curt!!!

how bout 4.0 and up that incline too :)

Just for you, I completed tonight's workout with 4.0 speed and 2.0 incline on the Life Fitness treadmill. :)

[Curt James]

15:00 treadmill @ 3.5 speed, 1.0 incline
10:00 Star Trac bike @ level 10
40-degree leg press 2 plates x 25, 2 plates per side x 20, 20, 20, 3 PPS x 20, 15, 4 PPS x 12, 12, 12, 5 PPS x 10, 10, 8
Leg curls 40# x 20, 70 x 20, 80 x 20, 20, 90 x 20, 100 x 20, 110 x 20, 120 x 15, 130 x 15, 140 x 10
Close-grip benches 125 x 8, 8, 8, 7
Universal triceps 9 plates x 12, 10 p x 10, 11 p x 8, 12 p x 8
Knee raises bodyweight 3 x 25
Crunches bodyweight 3 x 25
20:00 Treadmill @ 4.0 speed and 2.0 incline

Total cardio: 45:00

[Gerb]

Holy leg press volume. Nice job Curt, that had to burn.

[Gerb]

I did NOT achieve that.

I did 1hr 30mins on the road last night and neither did I.

[Martin P]

How's your heart rate with all that cardio,no need to get the intensity up if your going past 130 bpm in my opinion.

Good luck.

[Curt James]

I did 1hr 30mins on the road last night and neither did I.

90 minutes? That's all good in my book. Kudos! How many miles did you cover in that time? Zoinks!

There was a time when...

(That phrase is how you'll be able to tell when you're old, Steve. :))

I could run ten miles in 72 minutes.

That was, however, a looong... time... ago.

[Curt James]

How's your heart rate with all that cardio,no need to get the intensity up if your going past 130 bpm in my opinion.

Good luck.

Thank you. One can never have too much good luck, imo.

No idea on heart rate. I'm guessing 110 to 120? I have a monitor, but stopped using it. Most treadmills and bikes have the grips that give a readout. I sweat more on the bike than the treadmill, fwiw.

[Curt James]

40:00 treadmill @ 3.5 speed and 1.0 incline (Sorry, musclegoddess65 :o)

[Curt James]

Holy leg press volume. Nice job Curt, that had to burn.

Well, the impact was on my lower back more than my quads, unfortunately. Although I'm definitely feeling it in my legs, my low back was reading me the riot act this a.m. :mad:

[Nic Brunicardi]

Well, the impact was on my lower back more than my quads, unfortunately. Although I'm definitely feeling it in my legs, my low back was reading me the riot act this a.m. :mad:

Don't you keep your butt in the seat when leg pressing?

[Gerb]

Well, the impact was on my lower back more than my quads, unfortunately. Although I'm definitely feeling it in my legs, my low back was reading me the riot act this a.m. :mad:

Drop your sets/reps to 4 x 6-8 and up your weight. The volume is too much for you. NOT to much on the muscles but obviously too much on your back so learn to manage the exercise... and at 180reps, I know you can drop the volume and add weight, your muscles will benefit from the increased weight while your back will thank you the next day.


Don't you keep your butt in the seat when leg pressing?

Exactly. Plant those hips back into the pad.

[Curt James]

Drop your sets/reps to 4 x 6-8 and up your weight. The volume is too much for you. NOT to much on the muscles but obviously too much on your back so learn to manage the exercise... and at 180reps, I know you can drop the volume and add weight, your muscles will benefit from the increased weight while your back will thank you the next day.

The volume at that weight was too much. I goofed up. Was pyramiding but should have topped out at four plates per side or maybe even the three and done the 12 sets. I was thinking along the lines of a high volume "rest" from the heavier 5 pps work, but added the plates rather than sticking with my plan.

Thanks for the advice, Steve. A 4 x 6-8 approach is what I had been doing. More along the lines of Jason Ferruggia's program (which I had been working).


Don't you keep your butt in the seat when leg pressing?


Exactly. Plant those hips back into the pad.

Nic, I honestly do. Steve, you saw my video at some point in the past and noted that I was lifting out of the seat. I've made certain that I stay planted on your recommendation. Just went too heavy (for me) for that many sets obviously. :-/

[Popeye]

its been awhile since i popped in.. hw are u doin oldman? i read that u had a lower back problem.. try pilates.... and also.. if u feel it more on ur back than ur quad it means that u r using much of ur back to push the weights rather than ur legs.. u shud bring down the weights buddy...

my advice,
train smart :D

[Curt James]

its been awhile since i popped in.. hw are u doin oldman? i read that u had a lower back problem.. try pilates.... and also.. if u feel it more on ur back than ur quad it means that u r using much of ur back to push the weights rather than ur legs.. u shud bring down the weights buddy...

my advice,
train smart :D

Thanks.

And thanks to all who comment and give recommendations. I appreciate the feedback although I don't always follow it to the letter.

Ah, yes, I have Disagreeable Old Man syndrome. :D

[Orca]

Don't you keep your butt in the seat when leg pressing?


Even if you keep your hips back, leg presses can still strain lower back. Usually you'd only notice if you have a pre-existing condition and so for alot of people leg press is a-ok.

The reason they still strain low back is that at all points in the movement your hips are flexed. Unlike a Squat or a Hack machine where your hips are fully extended (ie you are standing upright/ torso and legs in straight line) at the top of the movement, leg press keeps an angle between torso and thighs at all times.

The angle gets more or less extreme through the range of motion but there is always flexion. Thus, there is pressure/strain on the low back throughout every rep of every set with no relief. The pressure is not as extreme as it would be if you Squatted with forward flexion but it is enough to 'mysteriously strain' your low back.

Note: there ARE many different styles of leg press, but most are at some angle and thus do not mimic the natural squatting motion well. There are machines that do this though, I don't want to paint all machines with the same brush of judgement =P

[Sledge]

Well, the impact was on my lower back more than my quads, unfortunately. Although I'm definitely feeling it in my legs, my low back was reading me the riot act this a.m. :mad:


45o Leg press sux for lower back. Do you have a pre existing lower back problem, if so I think you should avoid it. Squat instead. Oh and if your going to do a high volume squating, remember to take a bucket with you.

[Kelly Baker]

Thanks.

And thanks to all who comment and give recommendations. I appreciate the feedback although I don't always follow it to the letter.

Ah, yes, I have Disagreeable Old Man syndrome. :D


DOM...that's why I like you! Happy Monday....ready to beat something (or someone) to death already... :mad:

[Orca]

Why is this thread halfway down the page?! Have you been slacking off Curt? =D

[Curt James]

Even if you keep your hips back, leg presses can still strain lower back. Usually you'd only notice if you have a pre-existing condition and so for alot of people leg press is a-ok.

The reason they still strain low back is that at all points in the movement your hips are flexed. Unlike a Squat or a Hack machine where your hips are fully extended (ie you are standing upright/ torso and legs in straight line) at the top of the movement, leg press keeps an angle between torso and thighs at all times.

The angle gets more or less extreme through the range of motion but there is always flexion. Thus, there is pressure/strain on the low back throughout every rep of every set with no relief. The pressure is not as extreme as it would be if you Squatted with forward flexion but it is enough to 'mysteriously strain' your low back.

Note: there ARE many different styles of leg press, but most are at some angle and thus do not mimic the natural squatting motion well. There are machines that do this though, I don't want to paint all machines with the same brush of judgement =P

Thank you!


Why is this thread halfway down the page?! Have you been slacking off Curt? =D

haHA :D Yes, I am indeed slacking! Taking off this entire week. :p Allowing my lower back to "settle down" for a bit.

Be back in the gym March 2.


45o Leg press sux for lower back. Do you have a pre existing lower back problem, if so I think you should avoid it. Squat instead. Oh and if your going to do a high volume squating, remember to take a bucket with you.

No pre existing weakness or condition, imo.

Just the chihuahua frame working against me, I believe.

YET STILL I FIGHT!

grrr

To my shame, I have never puked from squatting. :(

[Curt James]

DOM...that's why I like you! Happy Monday....ready to beat something (or someone) to death already... :mad:

Hump Day! Wednesday is done and the weekend seems sooo much closer!

I hope you restrained yourself from beating anyone to death this week. :p

[Orca]

To my shame, I have never puked from squatting. :(


No puking yet either but today's squats came close. I was glad I had a belt on, because I DO have a pre-existing low back condition!

[musclegoddess65]

oh catching up... some injury Curt.... sorry to hear that...

[Curt James]

No puking yet either but today's squats came close. I was glad I had a belt on, because I DO have a pre-existing low back condition!

I did a number on my back doing five sets of three reps on deads a good while back. At least that's where I'm placing the blame (or origin) of my lower back issues.

No matter. Here's to squatting til we puke! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/Rx/smileys/beerbang.gif


oh catching up... some injury Curt.... sorry to hear that...

Thanks, musclegoddess65, but things could definitely be worse. Although I do appreciate all the concern, I almost wish I hadn't said anything. It's not an issue. I'm stronger than some (hey, I work with three-year-olds, c'mon :p) and weaker than others. And I know I'm in less pain than many on this clump of dirt. :o

[BigAl33]

Hey Curt. Hows it going. Gettin my journal started right now......:eek:

[Curt James]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/Rx/mr-burns-excellent.jpg

That's awesome news, Big Al!

[Orca]

Curt, have you tried any of the myofascial release techniques? I've found some cheap ways to do it at home but it feels great either way!

[Curt James]

Will have to take a look at that. Thanks.

[Mr X]

hey curt you're one entertaining bastard.

[BigAl33]

Hey Curt, Here's a link to my Journal http://forums.rxmuscle.com/showthread.php?t=2122




http://marvelkids.marvel.com/i/chars/hulk/b1.jpg

[BigAl33]

CUrt..... Hows the BAck brotha????

[Curt James]

Thank you, Mr X. I'm getting t-shirts made up. :D

Seriously, one of my greatest joys is to make people laugh. I appreciate you taking the time to post those words, good sir.


hey curt you're one entertaining bastard.

[Curt James]

CUrt..... Hows the BAck brotha????

I guess I'll find out tonight.

Back in the gym after work. Thanks for asking, bro. And your journal is looking great.

[gman]

We need "Squat til you puke!" t-shirts with a graphic image of some sort.

I would definitely buy a couple!

[Orca]

We need "Squat til you puke!" t-shirts with a graphic image of some sort.

I would definitely buy a couple!


THIS

Good luck in the gym Curt! (hope the back is ready)

[Curt James]

We need "Squat til you puke!" t-shirts with a graphic image of some sort.

I would definitely buy a couple!

I'll take an XXL (something to "grow into") in puke green, please! :D

gman, you're on the keto diet? How's that going?

[gman]

down 11lbs in 5 weeks. I have never lost on 2650 calories a day before, so I am ecstatic. Dave has upped my cardio every week, right now I am doing 70 minutes a day.

[Curt James]

THIS

Good luck in the gym Curt! (hope the back is ready)

Thanks, Orca. We'll see. I'm not going full-tilt, so it should be no problem.

[Orca]

Thanks, Orca. We'll see. I'm not going full-tilt, so it should be no problem.

What are you hitting today? Taking it easy can be pretty effective, especially if it gets you back in the gym. Just tell everyone you're taking advantage of advanced super-compensation window techniques! ;)

[musclegoddess65]

Checking in Curt... hope the back holds up for you....

[Curt James]

What are you hitting today? Taking it easy can be pretty effective, especially if it gets you back in the gym. Just tell everyone you're taking advantage of advanced super-compensation window techniques! ;)

I'm all about the euphemism! :D

"That child is not a jerk. Why, they're just... full of energy and personality!"

[Curt James]

Checking in Curt... hope the back holds up for you....

I did chest and not much else. Will post up momentarily, but this was not a session to impress. Glad to be back in the gym, though. Honestly, I wasn't seeking any kind of pity party whatsoever. I'm fine. Was fine. Will continue to be fine.

Fine!

:p

Just a touch of crybaby syndrome crept in there. DON'T ENCOURAGE ME! lol

[gman]

crybaby syndrome is contagious, you probably caught it from a cardio bunny

[Curt James]

Checking in Curt...

But thank you! :)

[Curt James]

Treadmill 3.5 speed @ 2.0 incline x 55:00
Incline dumbbell benches 35's x 12, 40's x 10, 45's x 8, 50's x 8
Pec deck 70# x 12, 12, 10
Body Master chest press (seated bench) 50# x 8, 80# x 8, 8
Strive seated press (delts) 50# x 12, 70 x 10, 75 x 8
Dumbbell curls 25's x 10, 30's x 10, 35's x 10
Universal back extension 9 plates x 15, 11 p x 15, 13 p x 12

[Curt James]

50:00 treadmill, 2.0 incline, 3.5 speed
Nautilus ab machine 80# x 35, 100# x 30, 30
Body Master leg press 175# x 20, 235 x 20, 265 x 20, 305 x 20
BM leg curls 90# x 20, 110 x 20, 20, 140 x 10, 10
Calves 215 x 40, 40, 40, 40
BM leg extensions 130# x 20, 160 x 10, 200 x 10, 10
Crunch, bodyweight x 30, 30, 30
Kneeraise, bodyweight x 20, 20, 20
Universal back extensions 10 plates x 20, 20, 20

http://body-masters.com/ (http://body-masters.com/)

[musclegoddess65]

back feeling better...

training looks good!

[Curt James]

training looks good!

Thank you! :)

[Orca]

50:00 treadmill, 2.0 incline, 3.5 speed
Nautilus ab machine 80# x 35, 100# x 30, 30
Body Master leg press 175# x 20, 235 x 20, 265 x 20, 305 x 20
BM leg curls 90# x 20, 110 x 20, 20, 140 x 10, 10
Calves 215 x 40, 40, 40, 40
BM leg extensions 130# x 20, 160 x 10, 200 x 10, 10
Crunch, bodyweight x 30, 30, 30
Kneeraise, bodyweight x 20, 20, 20
Universal back extensions 10 plates x 20, 20, 20

http://body-masters.com/ (http://body-masters.com/)


Do I sense a body-masters endorsement deal?

Good to see you back in the gym this week Curt!

[Curt James]

Do I sense a body-masters endorsement deal?

Good to see you back in the gym this week Curt!

haHA :D

An endorsement deal? lol

I have a huge pumpkin and a skinny body. What I'm working on is a Taco Bell endorsement deal. Got the chihuahua bod, bro. :p

Thanks for the good wishes, Orca!

[Curt James]

Cheat day tomorrow. RAAAAHHH!!!!

Early to bed, early to rise is the goal.

Wishing everyone at the Arnold a fantastic weekend.

Anyone not at the Arnold, have a miserable weekend, sorry bastards! (Misery loves company, right?)

In other news, I love this song:

UuhDDx49TTw

And this one:

otuCPqrGd0Q

Saw them live about ten years ago.

And this one:

8md51JnCNFQ

This is by the same group:

mLeOiDF99Yo

This is by a different group:

dsfsDoHsH2M

[musclegoddess65]

curt you going to the arnold this weekend???

[Curt James]

curt you going to the arnold this weekend???

I'm tempted to make the six-hour drive just to attend the expo, but I'm hoping that I give it a pass. Really should plan stuff like this out. lol

If you're going then I trust you'll have an absolute BLAST!

[musclegoddess65]

I am really just looking forward to meeting some of the folks from this board... I do plan to attend the expo of course... and I'd like to catch the amateur finals, I THINK they are Saturday, and I'd like to check out the strongman and Derek Poundstone..but other than that... not much....

$50 to get in to see Pro's compete... nah.... but like I said would love to catch the amateurs... AlliFit is competing....

[Curt James]

I am really just looking forward to meeting some of the folks from this board... I do plan to attend the expo of course... and I'd like to catch the amateur finals, I THINK they are Saturday, and I'd like to check out the strongman and Derek Poundstone..but other than that... not much....

$50 to get in to see Pro's compete... nah.... but like I said would love to catch the amateurs... AlliFit is competing....

I just saw that on the web somewhere. Was Googling for info re the NPC Mountain Valley show and AlliFit's name popped up as a former competitor in that contest.

I'm sure it will be a lot of fun. TAKE PICS! :p

That's your cue to say, "Get in your car. It's only six hours."

j/k I'm staying put in PA and catching the Rx play-by-play and the webcast courtesy of bb.com.

Have fun!

[musclegoddess65]

come on Curt GET IN THE CAR!!!

[Curt James]

:mad:

You!

:)

You... encouraging sweetheart.

[musclegoddess65]

it really would be pretty darn cool to meet another board member and have another photo to add :)

[Gerb]

What up Curt?

[Curt James]

it really would be pretty darn cool to meet another board member and have another photo to add :)

You have a list? I haven't been reading the roll call threads. Enjoy yourself! :)

[Curt James]

What up Curt?

Gym tomorrow. Somewhere along the line, my early to bed and early to rise goal went up in smoke. I'm still planning on early to rise, but there's definitely a lunch time nap in the plans now. lol

How goes it, Steve?

[BigAl33]

Gym tomorrow. Somewhere along the line, my early to bed and early to rise goal went up in smoke. I'm still planning on early to rise, but there's definitely a lunch time nap in the plans now. lol



Nothing wrong with an afternoon nap...:)

[Curt James]

I passed on the nap, actually. Guess three hours of sleep is enough for senior citizens. :D What's shakin, Al?

[BigAl33]

Just watchin the pre-judging!!!!! Before work:(

[Curt James]

What did you think of the pre-judging?

http://forums.rxmuscle.com/showthread.php?t=2936

It's close.

[Curt James]

30:00 treadmill @ 3.5 speed, 2.0 incline
Nautilus abs 100# x 20, 20, 20
Arc Trainer 10:00 @ 23 level
Rotator work, in and out, 10# x 3 sets of 15
Pulldowns 100# x 10, 115 x 10, 130 x 10, 10
Assisted pullup -55# x 5, -85 x 8
Dumbbell rows 50's x 10, 10
Shrugs 135 x 15, 15, 225 x 10, 10, 185 x 10, 10
Universal triceps 9 plates x 12, 10 p x 12, 11 p x 10
Close-grip bench presses 95# x 3 sets of 10
30:00 treadmill @ 3.5 speed, 2.0 incline

Total cardio 70:00

[Curt James]

March 4, 2009, Wednesday morning weigh-in: 182.9 lbs.

Next cheat day, Saturday, March 14.

[BigAl33]

Hows it going Curt??? Everything good? What you think of The Arnold? Im glad Branch had a good showing.

[Curt James]

Branch in the three spot. Awesome. I am still watching the webcast replays. lol

Just a great show!

[Curt James]

30:00 treadmill, 3.5 speed, 2.0 incline
Rotator in and out for 3 sets of 15
Incline dumbbell bench 45's x 12, 50's x 10, 55's x 10, 60's x 5
Pec deck 70# for 3 sets of 10
Body Master bench 80# x 12, 12, 12
Strive seated press 75# x 10, 10, 9
Dumbbell laterals 15's x 10, 10, 10
Alternating dumbbell curls 35's x 10, 40's x 10, 10
Universal lower back machine 9 plates x 15, 11 p x 15, 13 p x 15

[BigAl33]

Nice Workout Curt!! :cool:

[bigdaddyd]

30:00 treadmill, 3.5 speed, 2.0 incline
Rotator in and out for 3 sets of 15
Incline dumbbell bench 45's x 12, 50's x 10, 55's x 10, 60's x 5
Pec deck 70# for 3 sets of 10
Body Master bench 80# x 12, 12, 12
Strive seated press 75# x 10, 10, 9
Dumbbell laterals 15's x 10, 10, 10
Alternating dumbbell curls 35's x 10, 40's x 10, 10
Universal lower back machine 9 plates x 15, 11 p x 15, 13 p x 15


nice work

[Mercury]

This thread is great. :D



And I'm so proud to see you're working at a 2.0 incline on the TM now! Good work, Curt! http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa195/eskimoblueday/Smilies/thumbs_up.gif

[Curt James]

This thread is great. :D



And I'm so proud to see you're working at a 2.0 incline on the TM now! Good work, Curt! http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa195/eskimoblueday/Smilies/thumbs_up.gif

heh :D

Yeah, I'm really pushing myself, eh?

Thanks for visiting.

[Curt James]

nice work

Thanks, bigdaddyd!

[Curt James]

Nice Workout Curt!! :cool:

What's going on, Big Al? I posted to the BodySpace/MT thread. Actually cut back on the cardio. Dropped five in two weeks and I am NOT doing another buck-fifty cut, man. People thought I was ill. :( lol :o

SuGC-za9ngo
@ a buck fifty :(

P5sera9-rlE

@ about 190#

[Curt James]

Video courtesy of James A. Davis, member of the Rx MP Senior Center (http://rxmuscle.ning.com/group/rxmpseniorcenterwheretheoldpeopledwell).

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[Mercury]

heh :D

Yeah, I'm really pushing myself, eh?

Thanks for visiting.


Just teasin' ya. ;)

Of course.

:D

[Orca]

What's going on, Big Al? I posted to the BodySpace/MT thread. Actually cut back on the cardio. Dropped five in two weeks and I am NOT doing another buck-fifty cut, man. People thought I was ill. :( lol :o


Curt, if I'M small at 5'7 140-something, you should NEVER be that weight. It just ain't right.

Good workouts though, but I begrudge you your fancy gym with all its actual equipment **shakes fist** =P

[Mr X]

Hey Curt, what up....i had a look around the Rx MP Senior Center (http://rxmuscle.ning.com/group/rxmpseniorcenterwheretheoldpeopledwell) i felt like i had walked into some retirement village, i was only there for a few seconds but i feel like I've aged 5 years just from the old man vibe there.

[bigdaddyd]

Hey Curt, what up....i had a look around the Rx MP Senior Center (http://rxmuscle.ning.com/group/rxmpseniorcenterwheretheoldpeopledwell) i felt like i had walked into some retirement village, i was only there for a few seconds but i feel like I've aged 5 years just from the old man vibe there.


That's funny

[Gerb]

Gym tomorrow. Somewhere along the line, my early to bed and early to rise goal went up in smoke. I'm still planning on early to rise, but there's definitely a lunch time nap in the plans now. lol

How goes it, Steve?

Lunch time naps rule. I have a bed in my office for just such occasions... seriously.

All is well here, busy. Cycling season is in full swing. Man, I tell you what, it aint easy trying to put on weight in my legs when I gotta cycle all the time. But I am not complaining either cause it is fun.

J's doing well, two shows lined up for August. I am getting pretty excited about that. She is with the new team now so it's kinda like her first show all over again as she is not sure what to expect with her cut. I hired her ex-trainer to do my diet so know we are on opposite teams LOL. She calls me a trader. :p

My bulk is going good. I am up 12lbs so far.

[BigAl33]

Hey Curtmeister!! What up?

[Curt James]

30:00 treadmill @ 3.5 speed and 2.0 incline
Body Master leg press 190 x 20, 205 x 20, 305 x 20, 20, 10
BM leg curl 110 x 20, 140 x 10, 10
Calves 215 x 40, 40, 40, 40
Full squat bar x 12, 95 x 12, 115 x 8, 8
Crunch bodyweight 3 x 20
Knee raise bodyweight 3 x 20
Back extension 10 plates 3 x 20

[Curt James]

Hey Curtmeister!! What up?

Nada.

What's shakin, Big Al? :)

[gman]

Happy Saturday, Curt!

[Curt James]

Happy Saturday, Curt!

gman, I never thought of that. Just a pleasant greeting like that. Thank you and you have a Happy Saturday, too. I'm heading to Gold's momentarily (thaz a euphemism for maybe five hours from now) because I skipped my workout yesterday. D'OH!

It's my cheat day today, so this is going to be a fine Saturday! :D I hope you enjoy your weekend!

[BigAl33]

Mornin Curt!! Have a good workout BROTHA!!! :)

[gman]

gman, I never thought of that. Just a pleasant greeting like that. Thank you and you have a Happy Saturday, too. I'm heading to Gold's momentarily (thaz a euphemism for maybe five hours from now) because I skipped my workout yesterday. D'OH!

It's my cheat day today, so this is going to be a fine Saturday! :D I hope you enjoy your weekend!

I live for cheat day, so I am always in the best mood on Saturday!

[Curt James]

Crunch bodyweight 3 x 20
Rotator in/out 10# for 3 x 15 each
Pulldowns 100 x 10, 120 x 10, 140 x 8, 7
Assisted pull ups -60 x 10, drop set of -50 x 4 and -70 x 5
Dumbbell rows 50's x 10, 55's x 10
Shrugs 135 x 15, 15, 205 x 10, 10, 10, 10
CGBP 115 x 9, 9, 125 x 4, 6
Pushdowns 40# x 12, 45 x 12, 50 x 15, 55 x 10, 60 x 8, 65 x 8

[Curt James]

I live for cheat day, so I am always in the best mood on Saturday!

I have never had a huge appetite so my cheat day is actually more of a PITA than anything else. lol

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the freedom of being able to eat and eat, but I'm really not pigging out at all.

And I'm chasing my cheat days. So this week it's today/Saturday while next cheat day will be on Sunday, March 22nd. Always pushing it one day ahead.

Enjoy the day, g!

[Curt James]

Mornin Curt!! Have a good workout BROTHA!!! :)

It was. I spent a few hours at Gold's. Got to catch up with a friend there and got in a decent workout. Yesterday was supposed to be back and triceps, but I went home directly from work for a nap.

A nap that turned into several hours of rest. Guess I had/have a mild version of whatever's going around. Or, yeah, maybe I just needed the sleep. Made up for the workout this afternoon.

Heading out to see Watchmen (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409459/)with my training partner next. Going for a meal and then the movie. His wifey gave him permission. :D

j/k

They're a great team.

Have a great weekend, brother!

[gman]

Yeah, I ate a burrito and some chips and salsa at Moe's and I was full after the chips, before even starting the burrito.

In some ways that is good (as in for after I reach my goal bf%), but at cheat meal time, it sucks! lol

[Orca]

Hey Curt,

There is definitely something going around. Colds I can handle, I just hope it isn't... *gasp* overtraining I hear that stuff's contagious =P

Complicated way of saying that I could also use a nap =D

How was Watchmen? I've heard it was good but cut alot of the book out.

[APOSTLE]

Been slacking in checking in on ya Curt. Looks like the training is solid.


Watchmen, was it good?

[Curt James]

Yeah, I ate a burrito and some chips and salsa at Moe's and I was full after the chips, before even starting the burrito.

In some ways that is good (as in for after I reach my goal bf%), but at cheat meal time, it sucks! lol

I could use a chef, a personal assistant, and a driver. If I win the lottery then at least three new hires will result. lol

Heard you talking about Moe's in another thread. Never heard of that chain before you mentioned it.

[musclegoddess65]

love to cook I'll take the chef job... but you gotta move to Florida :)

[Curt James]

Hey Curt,

There is definitely something going around. Colds I can handle, I just hope it isn't... *gasp* overtraining I hear that stuff's contagious =P

Complicated way of saying that I could also use a nap =D

For me, I just think it's old age. LOL

[Curt James]

Been slacking in checking in on ya Curt. Looks like the training is solid.

Thank you, Apostle. :)


Watchmen, was it good?


How was Watchmen? I've heard it was good but cut alot of the book out.

It's been years since I've read the graphic novel, but I thought the movie was very true to the comics. Black Freighter is apparently being released as its own DVD.

Man, I loved the movie. It's definitely one to own. I don't want to say much at the risk of spoiling it for someone. Hell, I was deliberately avoiding all mention of the flick online, in the newspaper, etc. Even though I knew the comic more or less (again, been years and my memory is crrrrap!) I still didn't want to know anything about possible changes for the movie.

Anyway, I loved it. Awesome!

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[Curt James]

love to cook I'll take the chef job... but you gotta move to Florida :)

Are you near Daytona Beach? :D

[APOSTLE]

You are welcome Curt, you train right and should get some praise for it.

[Curt James]

You are welcome Curt, you train right and should get some praise for it.

Tomorrow is chest and biceps. I'll give myself some praise if I hit the hay in the next ten minutes. I really drop the ball on sleep nine times out of ten.

Have a great week!

[bigdaddyd]

Whats up Curt....just saying hello. Nice work yesterday

[gman]

so curt, you are obviously a card carrying member of the international chest day is monday society!

[musclegoddess65]

Are you near Daytona Beach? :D


I will be in the Orlando area....

[Curt James]

42:00 treadmill 3.5 speed, 2.0 incline
13:00 Arc trainer level 23

Universal lower back 11 plates 3 x 15
Rotator in/out 10# 3 x 15
Incline dumbbell benches 45's x 12, 55's x 10, 60's x 7, 6
Pec deck 85# x 10, 10, 10
Bodymaster bench 80# x 10, 10, 10
Strive seated press 80# x 8, 6, 6
Dumbbell laterals 15's x 10, 10, 10
Alternate dumbbell curls 35's x 10, 10, 10

Toney Freeman did an interview somewhere recently and said that fully pronating and supinating really helped heal his arms or ease any pain in the biceps or forearms related to his curls.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/Rx/adbc.gif

That animated gif shows a portion of the movement. Doing them the way they were described by Freeman, I rotate my wrist at the bottom of the movement so my palms are facing the wall behind me.

Can anyone picture that? It's just turning your hands a bit more, but according to Freeman it works the muscles that are missed if you don't.

[Curt James]

Whats up Curt....just saying hello. Nice work yesterday

Thank you!


so curt, you are obviously a card carrying member of the international chest day is monday society!

heh :D

Never heard of that society, but I'll fill out an application ASAP!


I will be in the Orlando area....

Who could argue with Disney World? :)

[musclegoddess65]

Curt not me... I am 43 and have NEVER been to Disney... I think I get to go when I am there in April... FINALLY!!!

[Curt James]

Curt not me... I am 43 and have NEVER been to Disney... I think I get to go when I am there in April... FINALLY!!!

I'll be 47 in August and haven't been there since I was 17. Time for a return visit. :D

My favorite ride was the Haunted Mansion. Just love that thing. There was a part where you looked in a mirror during the ride and a ghost was projected into the seat next to you. :p

[musclegoddess65]

don't care about the rides... I wanna see the castle, the cool parade and fireworks... and I'd like my picture taken with the characters.......

[gman]

I haven't been since the year after it opened. I was about 10 or so.

I loved a ride where you rode in a sub, and there was a mermaid in the water outside the window.

[Curt James]

don't care about the rides... I wanna see the castle, the cool parade and fireworks... and I'd like my picture taken with the characters.......

The castle was cool. And I love fireworks. I'd get my pic taken with Goofy for sure. :D


I haven't been since the year after it opened. I was about 10 or so.

I loved a ride where you rode in a sub, and there was a mermaid in the water outside the window.

I forgot about the mermaid, but that was the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride? Man, that was a great time. I was there at around age 12 or 13 with a group of newspaper boys. lol :) And then with my high school friends at 17.

gman, I just noticed your avatar. LMAO! :D

[Orca]

It's always good to be a card carrying member of the Int. Chest Day is Monday Society, even if you -secretly- end up working chest on another day. In some countries it's a felony to do anything else! Lucky for me it's only a minor offence in Canada.

Never heard of that supinating/pronating trick Freeman mentioned but one of the functions of the biceps is rotating the wrist so this would make you use a full range of motion for that particular function. And full range of motion is important for flexibility, it might even prevent the injuries he's talking about. Although I'm not sure exactly what he is talking about. The only bicep/forearm pain I get doing curls is the GOOD kind.

[BigAl33]

I'll be 47 in August and haven't been there since I was 17. Time for a return visit. :D

My favorite ride was the Haunted Mansion. Just love that thing. There was a part where you looked in a mirror during the ride and a ghost was projected into the seat next to you. :p

I loove Disney. Took the kids in '07 and can't wait to go back... Pirates Of The Carribean is awesome...

[Curt James]

This text was taken from http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=267205351&postcount=33

It's the details of the eating plan I'm currently following.

Very convenient for someone like me. I don't have a big appetite and am not keen on counting meals or dealing with macros.

Gotta admit, I actually gained weight this week, but I think that obviously relates to the fact that I dropped cardio and increased my food intake in response to losing more than two pounds the previous week.

I want to lean out a bit, but I'm not interested in stripping unnecessary weight. I'll get my one meal per day down to a science and begin to lose about a pound a week. That's the goal.


Since a few people have asked me for specifics on my cutting diet, here's a roundup of my method:

I made sure to get 1g/lb LBM of daily protein in, by simply sipping on a 100g whey protein shake during the day. The rest of my protein needs were easily met with solid food. I didn't take any other supplements.

During the week the diet looked like this: In the morning I only drank a little healthy oil. I ate out for lunch, basically whatever I wanted. I only made sure to get about 50g of protein in as well as some fruits and vegetables to meet the basic nutritional requirements. I would e.g. eat at a chinese buffet, greek restaurant, etc. As far as caloric restriction goes, I went by experience. I can easily get a full stomach at lunch while still losing about 1-2lb a week. In the beginning of the diet, when I was very hungry in the evening, I ate a little snack (e.g. a banana or some ice cream). If I felt like it, I drank 1-3 glasses of red wine.

On saturday, I tried to get other foods in, which I mostly prepared myself, like eggs, multi-grain bread, steak, etc. but still trying to have the same caloric restrictions as during the week. I also again took in 100g of whey protein.

On most sundays (if I thought progress allowed it), I had no restriction on food intake at all. I ate as much and whatever I like. The only rule again was protein intake. If not met with solid food I added some whey accordingly. I also drank beer or red wine if I felt like it.

As far as training goes, I train heavy 3 times a week, split training, about 90min. I usually train 3h after lunch if possible, simply because I feel best at that time. I don't do any cardio.

I have tried many other approaches in the past, always trying to simplify the set of needed rules. This is the first time, I got rid of all 5 "myths": meal frequency, macro composition, cardio, alcohol, supps. So far, it has been the best cutting diet I ever did. :)

[Curt James]

It's always good to be a card carrying member of the Int. Chest Day is Monday Society, even if you -secretly- end up working chest on another day. In some countries it's a felony to do anything else! Lucky for me it's only a minor offence in Canada.

Never heard of that supinating/pronating trick Freeman mentioned but one of the functions of the biceps is rotating the wrist so this would make you use a full range of motion for that particular function. And full range of motion is important for flexibility, it might even prevent the injuries he's talking about. Although I'm not sure exactly what he is talking about. The only bicep/forearm pain I get doing curls is the GOOD kind.

Well, in that case I now count myself as an ICDIMS member!

Wish I could say the same about curl pain. I'm a long-time sufferer of tennis elbow-like aches.

[Curt James]

I loove Disney. Took the kids in '07 and can't wait to go back... Pirates Of The Carribean is awesome...

Awesome!

When's the Tampa Pro Show? :p I could get an IFBB contest in and see Mickey, too!

[BigAl33]

Thats a great plan, Im going to have to do that some time... Will have more info on my new trainer soon.

[Orca]

Well, in that case I now count myself as an ICDIMS member!

Wish I could say the same about curl pain. I'm a long-time sufferer of tennis elbow-like aches.

To be fair you have a head start on me. I could have crap elbows in 20 years and then we'd be even! =P Have you tried the Freeman Curl yet? Any results?

[Gerb]

Curt, you totally ignored my post #210, no response at all from you. I can only assume you have been too busy over on MD in the "Arnold Classic FBB Thread". :p

... that thread is all over the place, pretty funny stuff actually ...

Question for you thou, my opinion is that SR's response to the judging was pretty poor. He should have stood up for the Heavy. I tend to agree with NF. Now the way NF took on SR was a bit childish and both could have handled it better but SR is living in lala land in regards to the results and NF is calling a spade a spade. So my question to you is do you agree with NF but just don't like him and his methods/actions etc... think he is a jerk etc... (which I get) or do you actually agree with SR. SR said something in one of his posts that unless we where sitting in the judges seats, we really can't say what the judges actually saw or something to that effect. Come on. The guy is playing some political BS game. Just wondering what your actual take is on the issue.

Training is going good I assume?

I am side lined from the contest wioth injury at the moment but I am still bulking .... right around the mid section:p:D.

[Curt James]

Curt, you totally ignored my post #210, no response at all from you.

I'll check #210 out immediately.


I can only assume you have been too busy over on MD in the "Arnold Classic FBB Thread". :p


haHA :p Yes, I've been there.


... that thread is all over the place, pretty funny stuff actually ...

I'll agree that it's "all over the place," but I'm missing the humor.

Mostly. :)


Question for you thou, my opinion is that SR's response to the judging was pretty poor. He should have stood up for the Heavy. I tend to agree with NF.

Noel is a judge, isn't he? As such he probably has a more appropriate venue than a message board to vent his dissatisfaction.


Now the way NF took on SR was a bit childish and both could have handled it better but SR is living in lala land in regards to the results and NF is calling a spade a spade.

Fuller wasn't childish as much as inappropriate and rude.

And the placing should come as no surprise as they've been preaching sleeker and slimmer (and prettier) for some time now.

I disagree with the entire concept of "pretty" wrt rewarding physique competitors, however downsizing and softening is something that is being pushed by the powers that be.

It's no secret. I posted at least one video of an interview where it's clearly spelled out.


So my question to you is do you agree with NF but just don't like him and his methods/actions etc... think he is a jerk etc... (which I get) or do you actually agree with SR.

NF was a jerk. There's no question on that count, imo.

And if Ray stated that the judges are making a statement then I agree.

The judges WERE making a statement. The appropriate response would have been to dispute that statement while showing respect for both athletes.

NF failed miserably on that count. Again, imo.


SR said something in one of his posts that unless we where sitting in the judges seats, we really can't say what the judges actually saw or something to that effect. Come on. The guy is playing some political BS game.

Shawn is Shawn.

More coming. Brb.

[Foreman_Rules]

Good to see another old man training hard, not that I am training hard myself.

[Curt James]

Just wondering what your actual take is on the issue.

I like Elena's look over Maria's. Period. No sense to pick the two athletes apart, but none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger stated years ago that he would choose as the winner who he would most like to look like.

That's Shportun.

Someone in the MD thread mentioned the result being "political". Do you know who Shportun's husband is?

Look into that if you're a conspiracy theorist.


Training is going good I assume?


My lower back is not what it could be, but I won't complain to you since I read your journal about you're back blowing up. :(


I am side lined from the contest wioth injury at the moment but I am still bulking .... right around the mid section:p:D.

Have you checked in with an orthopedic surgeon or a chiropractor? :(

Or (hopefully) was it a false alarm?

I'm considering or interested in therapeutic massage, pilates, more chiro, and, duh, some x-rays. I have sporadic pain. Nothing serious, but it's not "right."

Get checked ASAP, good sir.

Oh, and not to blow smoke, Fuller was an asshole. Telling people to teabag him and then ending by telling me to take a walk and find a girlfriend.

Wtf?