MAB's Spike Diet and Training Log

[glwanabe]

Whats that saying about a dog, and tricks?

Thought you were going on vacation?

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by glwanabe

Whats that saying about a dog, and tricks?

Thought you were going on vacation?

I am. Been in the pool for 3 hours. Kids are watching a movie and I'm checking the laptop.

[glwanabe]

Nice!!

Enjoy.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by glwanabe

Nice!!

Enjoy.

Thanks. Swimming is tiring me out big time...

[BendtheBar]

10/31/2009: Back

Workout Time: 46 minutes

Workout Grade: A

Spent over 10 hours swimming on Wednesday and Thursday, and was feeling fairly lazy and sore going into today's workout. In fact, I was about to doze off watching "Monster Quest" when I kicked myself in the backend. Time to get moving!

I felt much stronger then expected today. Overall, a very good workout. My reps were very explosive, and I could feel my upper back working hard.

I hadn't performed regular deadlifts in a while, so I dropped the weight a bit.

Deadlift (Rest-pause singles)
365 x 6

Yates Rows
155 x 10/6/5/5/5/5/7 Total = [43]

T-Bar Rows
140 x 7/4/3/3/4/4/5 Total = [30]

[glwanabe]

Originally Posted by MuscleandBrawn

10/31/2009: Back

Workout Time: 46 minutes

Workout Grade: A

Spent over 10 hours swimming on Wednesday and Thursday, and was feeling fairly lazy and sore going into today's workout. In fact, I was about to doze off watching "Monster Quest" when I kicked myself in the backend. Time to get moving!

I felt much stronger then expected today. Overall, a very good workout. My reps were very explosive, and I could feel my upper back working hard.

I hadn't performed regular deadlifts in a while, so I dropped the weight a bit.

Deadlift (Rest-pause singles)
365 x 6

Yates Rows
155 x 10/6/5/5/5/5/7 Total = [43]

T-Bar Rows
140 x 7/4/3/3/4/4/5 Total = [30]

Monsterquest rocks, the kids and I love that show. Were into Bigfoot stuff.

Working my back is one of my favorites. Thats some good stuff there Boss.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by glwanabe

Monsterquest rocks, the kids and I love that show. Were into Bigfoot stuff.

Working my back is one of my favorites. Thats some good stuff there Boss.

Thanks man.

Today on MQ they were looking for more ancient flying and glowing dinosaur in Papua. No dice.

[BendtheBar]

11/01/2009: Hammies and Abs

Workout Time: 39 minutes

Workout Grade: A

Abs...the dreaded abs. My least favorite muscle to train. I sucked it up, and did my ab work like a man. And I survived.

But let me digress...to Romanian deadlifts. I dare you to try them rest-pause style. You'll work your hamstrings, lower back and forearms. In fact, I believe this to be one of the best forearms workouts I've ever had. My forearms have a very good pump right now. No need for all that fancy, schmancy forearm roller stuff with 5 pound dumbbells. Just do grip work with heavy weight.

I'm still trying to find the perfect foot positioning for Romanian deadlifts. Getting there, slow but sure. For those of you that do this exercise...a tip...when lowering the bar, thrust your hips way back first. This action will force you into deep hamstring stretch.

I need to find a hamstring exercise that replaces hammie curls. I hate this exercise. I pretty much dislike all isolation exercises. In fact, that might just be on my tombstone...

Did I mention I hate abs?

39 minutes, and a devastating workout. Long workouts don't impress me. Short, intense workouts with little rest and heavy weight...well, that impresses me.

Romanian Deadlifts
185 x 8/5/4/4/4/5/5 Total = [35]

Hamstring Curls
65 x 9/4/3/3/4/4/4 Total = [31]

Weighted Situps
25 x 10/7/6/6/6/7/10 Total = [52]

[jwood]

Great workout, these numbers are looking strong

[rippednmichigan]

I wanna change your name to 6Pack! Nice work out big guy!