EdChap vs. Milkman: The Revolutionary War, Part Deux - Page 11 - JP Fitness Forums

EdChap · 12-27-2006, 07:36 AM

I'm taking a week off because my body is a bit nackered, and I need to finish this essay.

milkman21 · 12-27-2006, 10:19 AM

Take a month off, Ed. I just did front squats today and did a few sets of 5x165, but nothing compared to your diesel numbers...

EdChap · 12-27-2006, 10:59 AM

Haha, I may need to if my work doesn't get done! That said, I tried 253x1 and got stuck in the hole, had to dump it and everyone turned and looked.

Oh, by the way, I sent an invitation for you to be my friend on myspace...surely there is nothing else you want for Christmas?

+ I am billy no mates on there right now...I removed that Tom guy and have 0 friends...something has gone horribly wrong!

milkman21 · 01-06-2007, 11:05 PM

Wow, this log has died!

Quick update on my progress:

I'm up to 200 lbs, as in body weight

I've also got my *enormous* tests for school this week. I need to pass these in order to maintain elegibility for my masters at the end of the year... not to mention stay in the PhD program. Lots of work and preparation to do.

EdChap · 01-07-2007, 04:47 AM

Good work and good luck, Matt.

I've been going to the gym but haven't been logging at the moment, work deadlines are looming and I'm being pretty lazy with it, need to up my game.

slimsaw00 · 01-07-2007, 05:26 PM

I seriously hope to catch up to your guys numbers soon!. . . . keep up the good work both of ya.

Also good luck with the school commitments.

-Matt

milkman21 · 01-08-2007, 05:34 PM

Today, I had a mini-accomplishment... almost.

Pull-Ups
< 90s RI between sets, strict!!
5 x 10 x BW
1 x 9 x BW

Couldn't quite get that last rep, but it was close. I was pleased with my performance overall... getting 59 pull-ups done in about 9 minutes

EdChap · 01-09-2007, 03:07 AM

I hate you!

Now go kick ass on that test!

finboy · 01-09-2007, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdChap

I hate you!

I'm so glad Ed said it, so I wouldn't have to!

Seriously, awesome stuff Milk. As I've said before, inspirational yet depressing!

Steve-O-68 · 01-09-2007, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkman21

Today, I had a mini-accomplishment... almost.

Pull-Ups
< 90s RI between sets, strict!!
5 x 10 x BW
1 x 9 x BW

Couldn't quite get that last rep, but it was close. I was pleased with my performance overall... getting 59 pull-ups done in about 9 minutes

Dayum! That's a lot of pullups!

Steve-O-68 · 01-09-2007, 10:47 AM

Ed - get to work and get your shit done!
Milk - kick some masters/PhD/all those letters behind your name ass!

You guys amaze me. School can be overwhelming at times, but you guys seem to take it in stride. Keep it up fellas!

finboy · 01-09-2007, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdChap

I'm taking a week off because my body is a bit nackered, and I need to finish this essay.

Did you finish? Is it the best essay you've ever written?

EdChap · 01-09-2007, 01:09 PM

The essay I finished last week is easily the best essay I've ever written, I'm really happy with it.

The one I handed in late during the term still got a 2:1 after the 10 mark (or 1 grade) reduction, which means I actually got a 1st, so I'm feeling fairly hot in terms of the quality of what I'm producing, I just need to be doing it more quickly.

I've completed the reflective journal (diary) portion of the assessment, which came out to 3300 words. I've written 300 words of my first book review of two, which I'll finish tomorrow and finish the second one the day after. That will leave me with the research project, which will be 3000ish words, but thankfully the books I'm reviewing are on the topic of the project.

Thanks for the encouragment, guys!

finboy · 01-09-2007, 01:34 PM

I have no idea what you said, Ed. But...congratulations!

EdChap · 01-10-2007, 10:02 AM

Haha, thanks!

I should add that the mood took me to do some heavy deadlifting last night, after a couple of weeks off from them, with focus on elevated DL's, I absoloutely cained them, I should have gone for a new PR. My form felt awesome and I was pulling heavy again.

I'm going to keep hammering away on the elevated DL's and snatch grip DL's and come back in a month and smash my old PR, it's time for it to fall.

milkman21 · 01-10-2007, 09:43 PM

Great to hear Ed! I'm afraid you're gonna hit that 400 mark before Steve, Mahler, or me... you bastard!

As for my workout today, I think I finally got the groove for my front squats. My previous 1RM was 175 lbs (weak, I know), but today I nailed 175 with no problem, then 185 with no trouble whatsoever, and finally 195 while still keeping my form pretty tight. 205 wasn't quite there, but it will be soon enough. Besides, I had just done deadlifts right before!!! 3x325 on that, which was great considering my max is 335.

I was really pleasantly surprised with those numbers... especially considering the high levels of stress I've been under lately. When I'm done with my preliminary exams, and after I binge drink for an entire day, I'm gonna get really serious about improving my squat and DL numbers. This last 3 months saw great improvements in all my upper body work, but for some reason my lower body stuff seemed to stagnate on NROL.

Anyway, 2 more tests to go... wish me luck!

EdChap · 01-11-2007, 03:54 AM

You don't need it, geek face! Go shit all over them.

Nice lifting too!

finboy · 01-11-2007, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdChap

You don't need it, geek face! Go shit all over them.

Nice lifting too!

This is why we love Ed. Nobody has the way with words that you do, bud.

I'd love to read one of your essays...seriously!

Nice work Milk. Enjoy your binge...but be careful!