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Pulled a double ytrdy ... legs in the AM and deads & shoulders in the PM.

Did some fasted cardio this morning and a bit of regular cardio tonight. And I ate terribly for dinner lol

Arms & cardio tomorrow :)

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getting kind of tired of these double posts :/

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I most likely will have to do cardio for the next week to make up for the past 2 days. :)

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Get it, Huy! :)

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Doubles rock, Charlie...you earned your cheat. :tu

I don't know if you earned yours or not, Huy. :r

Legs and bis today, legs were tough after games Thursday and Friday nights. Breast day manana.

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Lazy day yesterday. Did nothing but watch the east coat get pummeled! Tonight will be cardio 30 to 45 mins and back to the grind in the morning. Going to shock the system and reverse the circuit. 3 more weeks to free weights and specialized group workouts.

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Legs & Bis ... I like your style, Tom! :)

Get it, Michae!

Today was arms and cardio for me ... Followed by a ton of popcorn at the movies LOL

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Can't go to the movies w/o popcorn, Charlie. I don't go to the cinema often, but when I do, I get my sodium limit for the month.

Lots of pain with the (good) shoulder today. Did sets of 13-18 reps with 205 on bench, added a couple sets at 225 and 245, trying to get some work in without doing more damage.

Incline bench set at 185 for reps, with a couple at 205 and 225.

Decline bench 225, 245, 275, 225.

That's all the pain I could take. :lr

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Thats a good set with a sticky shoulder

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Little tough on the ego with all the big kids in the gym today, Michael, but at this stage, I gotta lift intelligently....or a reasonable facsimile of intelligently. :r

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heck, sounds like a good lift to me, Tom. :)

Did deadlifts for volume and front squats to see how my back did today followed by core work and cardio.

DL - 3x10 @ 135 / 3x7 @ 225 / 3x5 @ 315 / 2x3 @ 405 / 1x1 & 455 / 1x3 @ 405

Front squats - 1x10 @ 45 / 1x5 @ 135 (paused) / 1x3 @ 185 (paused) / 1x3 @ 225 (paused)

The good news is that the front squats didn't irritate my lower back the way that back squats did so I think I'm gonna stick with these for a while :)

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Nice job, Charlie! Glad those front squats are good for you as well.

Back day today, hadn't done supersets in a while. I crushed them, and they crushed me. :lr

6 super sets Bent over rows (225-295) - T-bar rows (225-270)

After that, not much left....the last set of cable rows felt like I really got all I could outta my lats today.

Wide pulldowns 220, 240
Cable rows 260, 240

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Good stuff, Tom. I love super sets :)

Little bit of hypertrophic chest for me this morning followed by a little cardio.

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Legs and shoulders last night. Nothing fancy, simple and efficient.

Warmed up with leg extensions 4x12-20

Squats 5x5
Pause squats 4x4
Stiff leg bb deads 4x8
Lying leg curls 4x8-12

Seated DB press 4x6-10 with 1 heavy set, so 5 sets
DB side delt raise 5x8-10
Plate front raise 5x8-12

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Looks like a good session, Huy!

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Good work, Charlie and Huy.

Bis and shoulders for me today, went heavy (up to 165) on the curls and finshed off with several moderate weight sets of preachers.

Up to 185 on shoulders, right one felt pretty ok today, so it was a productive day all around. Legs before work manana.

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That's some weight for bis, Tom! Nicely done!

Some HT back for me this morning :)
Not very heavy but did 5 exercises at 8x10 at 30sec rest between sets (my typical HT regiment) so the volume was there. I'm gassed lol

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Lazy day today got to the gym 15 mins later than I should have so only 18 sets. Ran the curcuit backwards so I am feeling decimated right now I am sure the sore will kick in tomorrow. Wait a tic not if I get off my dead butt and workout on time tomorrow.

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Good work, Charlie and Michael. :tu

Hit the leg presses heavy, then some stiff legged deads and some hammy curls. Stairs should be fun tomorrow. :r

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So I went back to the gym to get some cardio in .... aaaaaand deadlifted first lol

I used straps so idk if it counts as a PR but I pulled a really smooth 500. First time ever trying 500 so I was psyched it came up at all much less as smoothly as it did. Tiny bit of difficulty locking out but did indeed lock ... so I'm pretty psyched that my back can handle it! :)

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Great lift, Charlie! :D

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Shoulders and Calves tonight, and then some cardio.. lol... I am fluffy :/

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Good to "see" you, Ron.

Took an extra day off today, have games tonight and tomorrow and just needed a day off.

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Cardio this morning and workout tonight then its FRI and time to take a break for a few hours.

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Trained Monday, only day this week. I was hit with something yesterday and today I feel like I've been hit by truck. Going to take the entire week off and start over on Monday. Maybe a little reset button is good.

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Yeah, part of my decision today was feeling a little wonky last night and when I woke up, and wanted to make sure I am not coming down with anything.

Feel better, Huy.

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good to be back man.. missed you guys!

still deciding on weather I want to take a day off tonight.. my body has been feeling a little worn, but then that means I will just hit it Saturday and Sunday

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Good work, gentlemen!

Had a pretty pitiful shoulder lift this morning :/

Not sure if I'm still gassed from DLing ... or the switch to hypertrophic ... or lifting in the morning ... or change in diet ... but I hope the lifts improve soon :/

Happy Friday everyone

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Well, Ron, I took another extra day off, I'm feeling a bit worn myself. So now we both have to hit it hard Saturday and Sunday! :tu

Charlie, looks like we all need a little boost.....damned January Blahs.....

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I hear yah! this weather has me feeling a lot of blah lately.. Even though we had a fairly warm winter, the cold has snuck up on me and kicked me in the balls from behind :noon:sl


however, Saturday morning bright and early! the grind begins again! woot!

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btw, do any of you fellahs lift with your girlfriend/wife? just curious.. lol

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:po

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My ex and I used to go to the gym together, but did our own things. I would spot her if she needed it, but that wasn't often.

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oh ok... id say that 80% of time, we work out together..

shes a little different though.. She is 5'5, 150lbs and squats 285 like its butter.. so proud of her!

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so NOT the responses I was expecting.

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'cause you're Sexy Dave.... ;)

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Can't argue with that.

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My wife hits the gym a couple times a week but we don't lift together. I'll usually just hang near her, per her request, until she's done squatting or DLing.

A 285 wife squat is pretty baller! Congrats on the keeper! :)

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My wife does not, she's more the cardio bunny and sometimes do circuit events.

I like to train alone, occasionally I'll train with a friend that's in town.

This is the longest I think I've gone without training. Not a bad thing, couple days of being under the weather and then a couple days of moving. I'll squeeze in a session on Monday, in my new town.

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I prefer alone as well, Huy. The occasionally buddy lift is fun but on the whole I just prefer to take my time. When I'm there with the wife I always feel rushed since she can't go for as long as me HEYO! lol

Have a good move!

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I prefer alone as well, Huy. The occasionally buddy lift is fun but on the whole I just prefer to take my time. When I'm there with the wife I always feel rushed since she can't go for as long as me HEYO! lol

Have a good move!

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hit back and biceps at 8am with this friggin gal.. she had to drag my old ass out of there.. lol

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...hone/nini3.jpg

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Heading to the gym in a few, finally feel like myself this morning. I think that's a good thing. :r

Don't piss her off, Ron. ;) :D

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That's awesome, Ron! A lot of guys would kill for their better half to be a lifter. :)

Glad you're feeling good today, Tom. Kill it!

Had a decent arm session today and finished up with some front squats.

Everyone have a great weekend!

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Hehe thanks guys.. I truly am blessed. I will be the first to admit that. She gives me motivation everyday! Glad yer feeling back on par Tom!

Btw, Id kill for her genetics. Lol.

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Quad game on point. :)

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Thanks Guys....felt good today but man, the shoulder was singing. That pain that makes you unconsciously hold your breath. I got through the workout, got a good pump, but it was not fun. :r

Huy, did you settle on a new gym?

Ron, does she have a single sister? ;)

Enjoy your weekend as well, Charlie. :tu

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Lol. Actually she does. Irish twin. 11 months younger hehe

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No sir, most likely tomorrow. There's a Golds near by.

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Good luck with the hunt, Huy.

She doesn't happen to live in Chicago, does she Ron? ;)