Becoming a Squat Freak

[Alcoholiday]

Life has been going really really good recently, which is kinda a change.

Went to library sale, and bought 6-7 really good dvds for 3 bucks apiece. Movies like ghostbusters, pursuit of happyness, fraility, LA confidential, etc.

Put in for my vacation the week before christmas. so, instead of coming back, and the boss making me work xmas eve, he just gave me xmas eve, xmas, and the day after off too. 10 days in a row.

Found out Chad is doing a novice division in next year's contest July 5. I will enter this, and hopefully do decently well. REALLY excited about this.

Girl from work asked for my phone #? Not sure on the future there b/c she's young, but it's still a compliment.

Back is feeling better each day, and my family and friends are all healthy.

Out of 5 classes, only 1 is having a final that i completed. I know i have 2 As in 2 of the classes, and will most likely get Bs AT LEAST in the other ones.

And, i'm now on christmas break.

Now, i'm about to go workout, and hopefully have a good one. Will probably order a log from alan today too.

[Frank.S]

good stuff man. when things are going good, training goes even better i find.

enjoy your break

[Alcoholiday]

thanks man, i appreciate it!

[Alcoholiday]

12-10-07:

Close Grip Bench:
150x3
155x5 (i think this ties a pr? but i dunno)
155x3
these felt good, and easy. I think i'm getting the hang of benching, and finding the sweet spot to press from.

DB Bench:
50x12
50x12
40x12
like butta.

DB Rows very very light:
35x15x2

Farmers Pickups and Holds:
i think the bar weighs like 35 or 25/hand? i dunno.

fat bar handle: bar+90/handx20 seconds
reg handle: bar+140/handx20 seconds

pushed the back today with the farmers pickups and holds, so i'll see how it feels tomorrow. A little sore today, but not bad.

this will be my wedding cake:

[kingkop182]

Glad life's looking good for you at the mo mate.

Lifting looks good as always!!

[L'ilJ]

Mmmmm...Hostess goodness.

[Alcoholiday]

Originally Posted by kingkop182

Glad life's looking good for you at the mo mate.

Lifting looks good as always!!

thanks man!

[GqArtguy]

Originally Posted by Alcoholiday

Life has been going really really good recently, which is kinda a change.

Went to library sale, and bought 6-7 really good dvds for 3 bucks apiece. Movies like ghostbusters, pursuit of happyness, fraility, LA confidential, etc.

Put in for my vacation the week before christmas. so, instead of coming back, and the boss making me work xmas eve, he just gave me xmas eve, xmas, and the day after off too. 10 days in a row.

Found out Chad is doing a novice division in next year's contest July 5. I will enter this, and hopefully do decently well. REALLY excited about this.

Girl from work asked for my phone #? Not sure on the future there b/c she's young, but it's still a compliment.

Back is feeling better each day, and my family and friends are all healthy.

Out of 5 classes, only 1 is having a final that i completed. I know i have 2 As in 2 of the classes, and will most likely get Bs AT LEAST in the other ones.

And, i'm now on christmas break.

Now, i'm about to go workout, and hopefully have a good one. Will probably order a log from alan today too.

I think that training-wise you had a very good week. The thing is that now you gotta take it up a notch (progress is the surest way to stimulate gains).

The question is: Can you get even deeper into pain territory? Can you go one step further than last week? Can you tolerate more torture?

Most ectomorphs have a low capacity to tolerate strength training; for them a high volume approach is generally a very bad idea and end up in more frustration (from lack of growth) than anything. From what you tell me, I think that this applies to you and as a result you will grow best from a low-volume approach.

However, ectomorphs are also low responders when it comes to strength training. While some mesomorphs almost grow only by looking a weights, ectomorphs need a very powerful stimulus to coax the body into growth.

So this is the approach I will use with you when it comes to your training program. We need a powerful stimulus, BUT we cannot get it from doing a lot of work. So you'll need to train hard.

Part of the reason youve been chosen id because of your apparent determination and drive. Let's see what you can really do with the right program, diet, and tactical supplementation.

Next week I want you to eat only horse meat or bison since they are ultra lean. No tomatoes, only celery and iceberg lettuce. If you drink milk I will be beyond pissed. And make sure you get 40g of fish oils in a day plus 15 amino acid tabs spaced evenly throughout your training session. Read Phoenix Theory if youre feeling emo about things and take solace in the iron.

[Alcoholiday]

hahahahahhahaahhaahahahaha!!!

[Alcoholiday]

i once went 18 months without a cheat meal.

horse meat is better

I once went 18 months without a cheat meal

In my upcoming book I write: "Know what they call people who follow diets with lots of food choices? Fat!"

[Big_D]

Or it could be that the program design is extraordinary and designed by one of the top coaches in the world!

I once went 18 months without a cheat meal.

[Frank.S]

Originally Posted by GqArtguy

I think that training-wise you had a very good week. The thing is that now you gotta take it up a notch (progress is the surest way to stimulate gains).

The question is: Can you get even deeper into pain territory? Can you go one step further than last week? Can you tolerate more torture?

Most ectomorphs have a low capacity to tolerate strength training; for them a high volume approach is generally a very bad idea and end up in more frustration (from lack of growth) than anything. From what you tell me, I think that this applies to you and as a result you will grow best from a low-volume approach.

However, ectomorphs are also low responders when it comes to strength training. While some mesomorphs almost grow only by looking a weights, ectomorphs need a very powerful stimulus to coax the body into growth.

So this is the approach I will use with you when it comes to your training program. We need a powerful stimulus, BUT we cannot get it from doing a lot of work. So you'll need to train hard.

Part of the reason youve been chosen id because of your apparent determination and drive. Let's see what you can really do with the right program, diet, and tactical supplementation.

Next week I want you to eat only horse meat or bison since they are ultra lean. No tomatoes, only celery and iceberg lettuce. If you drink milk I will be beyond pissed. And make sure you get 40g of fish oils in a day plus 15 amino acid tabs spaced evenly throughout your training session. Read Phoenix Theory if youre feeling emo about things and take solace in the iron.

This right here folks, it the post of the year.

[L'ilJ]

Very funny stuff Manny.

[Lost Dog]

Oh, Manny! You banned too? I still love you.

[DKing]

Originally Posted by Alcoholiday

Life has been going really really good recently, which is kinda a change.

Went to library sale, and bought 6-7 really good dvds for 3 bucks apiece. Movies like ghostbusters, pursuit of happyness, fraility, LA confidential, etc.

Put in for my vacation the week before christmas. so, instead of coming back, and the boss making me work xmas eve, he just gave me xmas eve, xmas, and the day after off too. 10 days in a row.

Found out Chad is doing a novice division in next year's contest July 5. I will enter this, and hopefully do decently well. REALLY excited about this.

Girl from work asked for my phone #? Not sure on the future there b/c she's young, but it's still a compliment.

Back is feeling better each day, and my family and friends are all healthy.

Out of 5 classes, only 1 is having a final that i completed. I know i have 2 As in 2 of the classes, and will most likely get Bs AT LEAST in the other ones.

And, i'm now on christmas break.

Now, i'm about to go workout, and hopefully have a good one. Will probably order a log from alan today too.

Tell Chad to have either an under 200 or under 175 class and I will come out and do the show too, I have heard his shows kick ass!

Danny

[Alcoholiday]

Originally Posted by DKing

Tell Chad to have either an under 200 or under 175 class and I will come out and do the show too, I have heard his shows kick ass!

Danny

his shows are great. You should make the drive out anyway! I don't know if he'll do an under 200 class, but i'll ask and see.

[Chris-STL]

Just checking in on ya. Did you ever get that 400+ dl?