Papa's Got a Brand New Bag

[RedLefty]

Actually instead of heckling I was making a grimace face when I read you were doing pullups, even before I got to the sentence that mentioned them stretching the scar. I can imagine they certainly did.

Big Boy Basics is fun.

[Cynic]

Way to go on the recovery.

[gobbla]

Nice work twig boy

[hard_rox]

Great news, Gabe! Glad to hear you're pumped.

[L'ilJ]

Originally Posted by Deserve

Booo Yaaaa!!!! I did something physical beside walk.

Read the log and weep.

I was planning on redoing Big Boy Basics because it would be a could gauge of where I am at. Well the best laid plans of mice and men. Instead of going into the gym I played some long toss with the boy for about 20 minutes, good times, and then went and did some BW stuff at the stations in the neighborhood. Jill did ya hear that I went out side to work out! Man. I'm in a fantastic mood.

3 x 10 Inverted Rows Rest 60s
3 x 2 Pull-ups 60s Rest
3 x 15 push-up
Walked 1/2 miles

I also did 7 flights of stairs at work.

It felt great. I took it easy on the pull ups because I could really feel it on the scar. My inner Jamie told me not to push it. Of course where there is Jamie there is Red close by. He made me do another set while heckling me.

I plan to start BBB tomorrow. I've got 6 weeks before the next cutting. It's time to get busy.

Despite the taunting, I'm gonna say....Yay Gabe!!!! But next time you taunt, look out.

[RedWifey]

Settle down, Gabe. He didn't say you could make up for all the time lost in the gym. Slow down, you're going to fast. Seven flights is still too many!


Whew! That feels better! I've had all this pint up mothering and really needed to let it out!

Totally kidding, Gabe! That's great news!

[Deserve]

Greg, Richie and John. Thank you. it felt good to move and push myself again.

Originally Posted by RedLefty

Actually instead of heckling I was making a grimace face when I read you were doing pullups, even before I got to the sentence that mentioned them stretching the scar. I can imagine they certainly did.

It was not a cool feeling. It didn't hurt but certainly was a big, "HEY NOT SO FAST!!" sign.

Originally Posted by gobbla

Nice work twig boy

As of today I am up to 150. I plan to take some measurments not to depress myself but to benchmark.

Originally Posted by L'ilJ

Despite the taunting, I'm gonna say....Yay Gabe!!!! But next time you taunt, look out.

You would think in my weaken condition that I would be smarter than than to taunt you. I'm not. But you would think I would be.

Thanks for the free pass

[Deserve]

This just in! I've got DOMS. Sweet discomfort.

[L'ilJ]

Must be a great feeling to be back at it!

[gobbla]

Going down to 145, you must have been ript'

I just saw that picture of your scar. That's some pretty manly stuff right there. Rock on.

[Deserve]

If the swelling wasn't so bad in my lower abs I would have a rghteous 6-pack. The top 2 are looking good though.

I forgot to take measurements. I'll try to do it this weekend if I can find my log on page 9.

[K-Court]

Wow, Gabe, I haven't checked your log for a while (sorry). What an uplifting read. It has really brightened my morning (and believe me with the grey and rain, it needs all the brightening it can get) to hear what great progress you're making. To be able to throw a few with your son AND get some lifting in is such great news. You must be on top of the world, man. Really great news, my friend.

[RacerBill]

Hey, hey, things are getting better and he's put on 5 lbs. Nice job, Gabe. Be sure to show us the 6-pack when it emerges.

[Deserve]

Big Boy Basics

Day 1 (Upper Body)

BB Bench Presses: 3 x 3 @ 115, 5 x 3 @ 125 R60s
Seated Rows: 2 x 3 @ 115, 6 x 3 @ 130 R60s
Pull-Ups: 8 x 3 @ BW -5 R60s
Standing Shoulder Presses: 8 x 3 @ 35EH R60s

Wow! Comparing this to the last time I did BBB I have lost a lot of strength. I'm also about 15 lbs lighter than when I did this work out. It will come back and at least I know what I'm up against. I probably could have done the pull-ups unassisted but the only pull-up machine I could reach was the assisted one. I am working in the gym in my neighborhood. It's OK but the commercial gyms are better.

[L'ilJ]

Lookit you! Glad to see you back to lifting Gabe. I know how you feel about the losing strength thing. I'm facing that right now as well. But hey, you're LIFTING right? That's something.

[liftintexas]

I know how frustrating it can be to compare to the past. Don't. Just focus now on getting stronger, man. So amazing you're lifting 2 months after major surgery, bud.

[Lost Dog]

Hey there, big boy...

[Mahler]

Originally Posted by Deserve

If the swelling wasn't so bad in my lower abs I would have a rghteous 6-pack. The top 2 are looking good though.

I am seriously going to STOP feeling sorry for you.