No clever title

[liftintexas]

12-10-07

Clean and Press
6 x 65
7 x 65
3 x 75
3 x 75

BB Decline Press
10 x 135
10 x 155
8 x 175
3 x 185

Dips
1x 11 x BW
3 x 9 x BW

Standing Lateral Raises
3 x 10 x 17.5e
1 x 7 x 17.5e

Tricep Pull Down
12 x 80
10 x 100
7 x 110
6 x 110

Alt. DB Curls
8 x 30e
7 x 35e
4 x 35e

Notes: Still sore back. And now sore neck after the clean and press. What is wrong with me?

[Deserve]

What's a tricep pull down?

[liftintexas]

sorta like this ...

YouTube - Tricep Pulldown 80x20

but I use a bar

[Deserve]

I've always called that a press down. Semantics I know but I've always associated a pull down with the Lat pull down. In any case that's a sick number for the Tricep pressdown.

[liftintexas]

the numbers can be misleading as the stacks vary machine to machine, as you know. and it depends on what type of leverage you get from the bar, etc. I have a feeling it's not as impressive as you think it is ...

[liftintexas]

12-13-07

Squats
10 x 95 x 2
8 x 145
6 x 145

Lying Leg Curls
10 x 70 x 2
7 x 70
6 x 70

Lat Pull Downs
12 x 105 x 2
9 x 105 x 2

T-Bar Row
5 x 45
7 x 45 x 2

Just awful. What a horrible workout. Traveling took its toll. This was a nice gym - same chain as back home, but the five hours of sleep last night and only one meal today showed. I suck. I just ran out of steam through the workout. At least better than sitting in the hotel room watching tv.

[mel]

No one who takes the time to get into the gym after crappy travel sucks. Don't be so hard on yourself!

mel

[liftintexas]

you're too kind, mel. I just see everyone with these intense workouts and I'm getting frustrated.

okay, hopefully insomnia is gone and i'm off to bed

[Deserve]

If it makes you feel any better my last work out was horrible. I think it is largely, because I am sleep deprived. Rest up and get back at it.

[liftintexas]

thanks, gabe

[liftintexas]

12-15-7

30 mins of cardio

[liftintexas]

12-17-07

Barbell Bench Press
11 x 135
8 x 185
3 x 205
1 x 225*
4 x 185
3 x 185

Incline Fly/Press
6 x 60e
5 x 60e
7 x 50e
5 x 50e

Push Press
4 x 65
3 x 65
4 x 65

Skull Crushers **
10 x 55 x 3
8 x 55

EZ Curls **
12 x 55
11 x 55
10 x 55
6 x 55

DB Seated Raises
10 x 17.5e
8 x 17.5e x 2

* Not a PR, but first time I hit 225 in over 3 years. Sad but true. Could have done more than one but no spotter and scared of getting pinned
** Superset

Overall, pretty happy. Some joint pain, but making progress.

[Deserve]

Nice work getting back to the 225. That has to feel good.

[Mahler]

I'll second that. To 225 and beyond.

[liftintexas]

Thanks, John and Gabe. I was very happy. The only person I could share my accomplishment with was my wife who didn't know what I meant by "two plates" or "225."

[liftintexas]

12-20-07

Pull-ups
8 x BW
6 x BW x 2

Deadlifts
10 x 45
8 x 95
6 x 95
8 x 95

Unilateral DB Row
10 x 35e
10 x 40e x 2
9 x 40e

Leg Press
10 x 270
10 x 360
5 x 450
4 x 450

Calf Full Motion Press Machine
10 x 100
20 x 140
20 x 180
20 x 220

Notes: Weak. Rows had weak left, but light right. Deadlifts - just weak. Not sure, but this was kinda disappointing for me.

[Deserve]

Alright Richie what gives? 450 on the leg press and only 95 on the DL. I'm with you. It feels like there could have been more.

[liftintexas]

Gabe, I have no idea. I feel it in my back, not my legs, despite the fact that I believe my form is correct. It's frustrating no doubt.

[liftintexas]

12-21-07

Push Press
10 x 45
10 x 75
F x 95
7 x 85
3 x 85

Decline Barbell Press
10 x 135
10 x 155
7 x 175
3 x 185

Dips
10 x BW
9 x BW
10 x BW
7 x BW

Standing DB Lat Raises
10 x 20e x 2
8 x 20e

Tricep Press Down (Gabe, renamed for you)
12 x 100
12 x 110
10 x 120

Notes: Back is still sore from yesterday's deadlift fiasco. not sure what is wrong. I could have done more on decline press if had spotter. Ran out of time and didn't do bicep work, but that's okay.

[liftintexas]

12-23-7

BB Squats
10 x 95
10 x 135
6 x 185
8 x 185
5 x 185

BB Underhand Rows
10 x 50
10 x 60
10 x 70

Lying Leg Curls
11 x 70
5 x 90
7 x 70
5 x 70

T-Bar Row
10 x 45
10 x 70
6 x 80 x 2

Notes: Had to cut this short, so missed the last two exercises, but tha'ts okay. Squats were okay. Ready to push the weight more but really want to be sure that I keep the form correct and go deep. BB Rows were way too light but first time I did them with a bb instead of db's.

[Deserve]

I'm honored that you would rename an exercise for me. Looks good. On a Sunday no less. You are a better man than I.

[Deserve]

I hope you and the family had a good one.

[mel]

I feel your frustration on the deadlifts. You'll get them!

mel

[K-Court]

How's the back doing? Recovered, I hope.

Best wishes of the season to you and yours.

[liftintexas]

thanks, mel - definitely hoping to see some improvement soon.

Hey rob, the back is doing better - i think now it's sore from sofa bed sleeping a la christmas vacation! Best wishes to you, too

[liftintexas]

12-28-07

BB Flat Bench
10 x 135
7 x 185
4 x 205
2 x 225

Incline Fly/Press DB
9 x 55e
6 x 55e
5 x 55e
4 x 55e

Push Press
10 x 45
7 x 65
6 x 65

Seated Lateral DB Raise
9 x 20e x 3

Skull Crushers*
7 x 65
8 x 65
4 x 65
5 x 65

EZ Curls*
10 x 65
10 x 65
8 x 65
6 x 54

* superset

Notes: Not bad. Joint pain – going to try some supps to help.

[K-Court]

Nice benching, lift. You're almost at that 235 number! And the flies are awesome. I can't imagine doing flies with 55s myself.

[bigDman]

almost at 235... more like almost at 245

[liftintexas]

Originally Posted by K-Court

Nice benching, lift. You're almost at that 235 number! And the flies are awesome. I can't imagine doing flies with 55s myself.

Those are more like incline press than flies - it's just the change of the movement that make them a hybrid. but thanks!

[liftintexas]

Originally Posted by bigDman

almost at 235... more like almost at 245

Thanks, man. I hope/wish! 235 would tie a PR, but 245 - wow that seems so far away.