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EricT · 08-05-2008, 02:21 PM

You did 17 pullups. There are plenty of people who can't do one.

Ross86 · 08-05-2008, 08:39 PM

My little brother always makes fun of me because he can do more, so I suppose I'm a little self conscious about it. I think it helps that he weighs 30lbs less than me. I wish I had been working with the bands all along. I think it would help with my shoulder.

On a positive note, I haven't had a shoulder subluxation in several months now. I also have felt DOMS in my shoulder girdle on my left side, especially in the scapular region on a few occasions since starting my new workout which dedicates a day to accessory/prehab work that focuses on shoulder health. The tide is turning with the imbalances...

Ross86 · 08-06-2008, 09:07 AM

Squats - 3X5 300 (5R PR)
Leg press - 3X3 400, 420, 430

That was plenty of work. The squats killed me. I guess I'm just full of PRs this week. I'm taking a day or two off.

Andrew.cook · 08-06-2008, 09:57 AM

Not looking to get kicked out again?

A better approach would be to find a place that doesn't allow DL's and say "I'll be there in five days and I'd like to see you stop me, mutha f-er!"

But you know, your way works too...

Congrats on those squats. That is great work!

Ross86 · 08-08-2008, 12:37 PM

Thanks Andrew & Eric. It feels great to be making some great all around progress.

Ross86 · 08-08-2008, 12:41 PM

Flat bench - 1X5 215, 2X5 205
Push press - 3X3 155, 165, 175
Weighted dips - BW + 48 X 7, 7, 9

I got stuck during 2 reps @ 215 on bench press...a tap on the bar & I got through it. I took some weight off and 205 wasn't too bad at all. This was the first time doing push press in...6 months probably. Maybe longer than that. Dips were fun. My shoulders are hating me right now. I started taking glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, and vitamin C again. I need to order some cissus.

Pitysister · 08-08-2008, 01:39 PM

i know hrdgain loves the cissus...but report back on how it works for you

Andrew.cook · 08-08-2008, 02:01 PM

I'll say that I think Cissus has some noticeable effect for me as well. I have played around with just taking it when I feel beat up and taking it as a preventative measure. I think that for me, I can just take a bit now and again (before I NEED it, but not every day) and still get the benefits.

I will also say that I take the powdered version (take the leaf or root or whatever the hell and dry it out and grind it up) and have no experience with pills. When I take it I think I'm going about 3x the suggested dose for 2-3 days, then I'll lay off for the rest of the week. It works for me, and I can say that taking it after an injury it usually takes a lot of it to make an impact. Maybe ground is less potent? Who knows. I got a metric crap ton of the stuff for cheap and it works. I'm not one to argue. Oh, and powdered... it tastes like ass. Have fun if you go that route. I have to dilute in iced tea. Wouldn't put it in a protein shake. Iced tea seems to blend nicely... you know, all those ground leaves in harmony.

Ross86 · 08-09-2008, 05:03 PM

Sounds good. I already do a mini shake in the mornings & evenings (GNC's Triflex, a fiber supplement, powdered green tea extract, and a half serving of cycle support). It should be easy to add in. I will go ahead & order now so it will be waiting on me when I get back from vacation.

Ross86 · 08-11-2008, 03:27 PM

Speed deadlifts - 5X3 225 (60 seconds between sets)
One arm DB rows - 3X5 65, 70, 75
Chin ups - 6, 5, 5
DB curls - 35 X 16, 18
Serratus press ups

Fast workout...very little time between sets. I feel like it was kind of a waste of a workout because I didn't feel taxed at all, but I'm on vacation and I'm starting to feel relaxed so it's all good. I will try to get in the gym at least two more times this week. Next workout will be planned out better since I know what's in this geriatric gym now.

08-05-2008, 02:21 PM	#531 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,883 Country: Gender:	You did 17 pullups. There are plenty of people who can't do one.
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08-05-2008, 08:39 PM	#532 (permalink)
Ross86 Rank: Middleweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,282 Country: Gender:	My little brother always makes fun of me because he can do more, so I suppose I'm a little self conscious about it. I think it helps that he weighs 30lbs less than me. I wish I had been working with the bands all along. I think it would help with my shoulder. On a positive note, I haven't had a shoulder subluxation in several months now. I also have felt DOMS in my shoulder girdle on my left side, especially in the scapular region on a few occasions since starting my new workout which dedicates a day to accessory/prehab work that focuses on shoulder health. The tide is turning with the imbalances...
	Ross86's Sig:"Excuses are the building blocks to a monument of nothingness" - Anonymous Stone Black

08-06-2008, 09:07 AM	#533 (permalink)
Ross86 Rank: Middleweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,282 Country: Gender:	Squats - 3X5 300 (5R PR) Leg press - 3X3 400, 420, 430 That was plenty of work. The squats killed me. I guess I'm just full of PRs this week. I'm taking a day or two off.
	Ross86's Sig:"Excuses are the building blocks to a monument of nothingness" - Anonymous Stone Black

08-08-2008, 12:37 PM	#535 (permalink)
Ross86 Rank: Middleweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,282 Country: Gender:	Thanks Andrew & Eric. It feels great to be making some great all around progress.
	Ross86's Sig:"Excuses are the building blocks to a monument of nothingness" - Anonymous Stone Black

08-08-2008, 12:41 PM	#536 (permalink)
Ross86 Rank: Middleweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,282 Country: Gender:	Flat bench - 1X5 215, 2X5 205 Push press - 3X3 155, 165, 175 Weighted dips - BW + 48 X 7, 7, 9 I got stuck during 2 reps @ 215 on bench press...a tap on the bar & I got through it. I took some weight off and 205 wasn't too bad at all. This was the first time doing push press in...6 months probably. Maybe longer than that. Dips were fun. My shoulders are hating me right now. I started taking glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, and vitamin C again. I need to order some cissus.
	Ross86's Sig:"Excuses are the building blocks to a monument of nothingness" - Anonymous Stone Black

08-06-2008, 09:57 AM	#534 (permalink)
Andrew.cook Banned Rank: Member Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lancaster, Ohio Posts: 353 Country: Gender:	Not looking to get kicked out again? A better approach would be to find a place that doesn't allow DL's and say "I'll be there in five days and I'd like to see you stop me, mutha f-er!" But you know, your way works too... Congrats on those squats. That is great work!

08-08-2008, 01:39 PM	#537 (permalink)
Pitysister Rank: Middleweight Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,543 Country: Gender:	i know hrdgain loves the cissus...but report back on how it works for you
	Pitysister's Sig:Born the travesty of man Regular pulse midst pandemonium You're plucked to the mass Parched with thirst for the wicked -You clearly don't know shit about fuck - Kane Dog

08-08-2008, 02:01 PM	#538 (permalink)
Andrew.cook Banned Rank: Member Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lancaster, Ohio Posts: 353 Country: Gender:	I'll say that I think Cissus has some noticeable effect for me as well. I have played around with just taking it when I feel beat up and taking it as a preventative measure. I think that for me, I can just take a bit now and again (before I NEED it, but not every day) and still get the benefits. I will also say that I take the powdered version (take the leaf or root or whatever the hell and dry it out and grind it up) and have no experience with pills. When I take it I think I'm going about 3x the suggested dose for 2-3 days, then I'll lay off for the rest of the week. It works for me, and I can say that taking it after an injury it usually takes a lot of it to make an impact. Maybe ground is less potent? Who knows. I got a metric crap ton of the stuff for cheap and it works. I'm not one to argue. Oh, and powdered... it tastes like ass. Have fun if you go that route. I have to dilute in iced tea. Wouldn't put it in a protein shake. Iced tea seems to blend nicely... you know, all those ground leaves in harmony.

08-09-2008, 05:03 PM	#539 (permalink)
Ross86 Rank: Middleweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,282 Country: Gender:	Sounds good. I already do a mini shake in the mornings & evenings (GNC's Triflex, a fiber supplement, powdered green tea extract, and a half serving of cycle support). It should be easy to add in. I will go ahead & order now so it will be waiting on me when I get back from vacation.
	Ross86's Sig:"Excuses are the building blocks to a monument of nothingness" - Anonymous Stone Black

08-11-2008, 03:27 PM	#540 (permalink)
Ross86 Rank: Middleweight Experience: > 1 Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,282 Country: Gender:	Speed deadlifts - 5X3 225 (60 seconds between sets) One arm DB rows - 3X5 65, 70, 75 Chin ups - 6, 5, 5 DB curls - 35 X 16, 18 Serratus press ups Fast workout...very little time between sets. I feel like it was kind of a waste of a workout because I didn't feel taxed at all, but I'm on vacation and I'm starting to feel relaxed so it's all good. I will try to get in the gym at least two more times this week. Next workout will be planned out better since I know what's in this geriatric gym now.
	Ross86's Sig:"Excuses are the building blocks to a monument of nothingness" - Anonymous Stone Black

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