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[iparatroop]

that was some poetic beauty right there :thumbsup:

Thanks buddy. That's the best way I could describe it. It's a pleasant feeling. Contrarily, my stim break was pretty long and I realized about 4 hours after taking it that I'm real fukkin stim sensitive right now.

....I know not of this feeling you speak of.....

Shave your ass and drive around with the windows down. You'll know.

You have some seriously impressive goals, but I am sure you will achieve them. That pizza looked fuggin amazing!!!! Now I need to go to a REAL pizzeria and get some gourmet pizza not the run of the mill crap the kids eat all the time.

There's a reason for the goals to be so lofty. So, during the course, there were a couple of dudes that were on a different level. One guy had tried out for the Olympic rowing team in London and the other was an ex NFL running back. Talk about genetically superior. The rower dude was incredibly gifted. Anyone who can run a 22-24 miler with 60+ lbs on his back in under 4 hours is on a different level. Granted, he's 6'5" and has legs for days but there's no reason why I can't shoot for his times. So I will. I finished that movement in 5 hours, there's room for improvement and I ran about 18 miles of it and walked the rest at a brisk pace.

 

[iparatroop]

20130926 cont'd

DB OHP/KB swings
55x20/35x15
55x18/35x15
55x18/35x13
55x15/35x12 :45sec rest between sets

Farmers walks
~75 metersx10@45lb plate each hand
~75 metersx2@55lb DB each hand

Cage press
105x14
105x12
105x12
105x9

High pulley face pulls
120x12
135x10
135x10
135x10

Went to doc yesterday to get left shoulder checked out. Sprained AC joint or something like that. Happened in July during last softball game. Still nagging. Can't do any lateral raises, upright rows or anything that brings upper arm to shoulder level. Presses are fine and kb swings were kinda bugging but powered through them. Body is still tired. Hoping to pick things up in the volume and intensity departments next week. Just getting warmed up for now.

 

[PalmFist]

You ever try simple six? If not check it out

 

[Sean1332]

Upright rows and lateral raises suck anyways. Overhead pressing and rear delt movements and you're set. That still sucks though dude. What PF said as well, DeFranco Simple 6. It's just a real quick upper warmup. Also Donnie Thompson has a lot of good videos on shoulder health/mobility.

 

[Nooshefx]

Found this and I'm in

 

[iparatroop]

You ever try simple six? If not check it out

Will look that up tonight. Thanks in advance holmes.

Upright rows and lateral raises suck anyways. Overhead pressing and rear delt movements and you're set. That still sucks though dude. What PF said as well, DeFranco Simple 6. It's just a real quick upper warmup. Also Donnie Thompson has a lot of good videos on shoulder health/mobility.

Oh, I don't do upright rows, just trying to accurately describe what motions cause pain/discomfort. Lat raises on the other hand have always been a staple, as I really enjoy the burn from activities like six-ways. I'll look up Donnie Thompson as well. Eric Cressey also has some good stuff on YouTube. Thanks dude.

Found this and I'm in

Welcome, bud. Just getting started and recovering at the same time, so it may be a little boring for a bit.

 

[Sean1332]

Will look that up tonight. Thanks in advance holmes. Oh, I don't do upright rows, just trying to accurately describe what motions cause pain/discomfort. Lat raises on the other hand have always been a staple, as I really enjoy the burn from activities like six-ways. I'll look up Donnie Thompson as well. Eric Cressey also has some good stuff on YouTube. Thanks dude. Welcome, bud. Just getting started and recovering at the same time, so it may be a little boring for a bit.

Ahhh I gotcha. That sucks dude. I actually went out to Cressy Performance the other week and had a movement assessment by Tony Gentilcore and he gave me a couple mobility exercises for my crap shoulders. Could look him up too.

 

[snagencyV2.0]

Oh, I don't do upright rows

sheesh all you guys knocking upright rows..
I mean I don't do them regularly or anything, but I kinda like them, will toss them in every so often

I really enjoy six-ways.

:blink:
holy wow dude -- and here I've never experienced anything more than 3-ways mostly, a 4-way once or twice....
you are da man :box:

 

[1ifeblood]

:blink:
holy wow dude -- and here I've never experienced anything more than 3-ways mostly, a 4-way once or twice....
you are da man :box:

Vids or it didn't happen!

 

[snagencyV2.0]

Vids or it didn't happen!

actually I do think there are some vids of that somewhere, LOL
just packed up right now

 

[1ifeblood]

actually I do think there are some vids of that somewhere, LOL
just packed up right now

Need help unpacking??

 

[jackedandtan1]

I'm in to follow bromego.

 

[iparatroop]

sheesh all you guys knocking upright rows.. I mean I don't do them regularly or anything, but I kinda like them, will toss them in every so often :blink: holy wow dude -- and here I've never experienced anything more than 3-ways mostly, a 4-way once or twice.... you are da man :box:

I'm not knocking upright rows, but when not performed correctly, they can cause more damage than good. I think there are alternate exercises that offer more bennies and lower risk.
Six ways are fun, but not what you're thinking.

 

[iparatroop]

I'm in to follow bromego.

Welcome brochocinco. I see your occupation, and I respect it. Ruckin tonight. Shooting for 10 miles, 2hrs, 60lbs.

 

[jackedandtan1]

Welcome brochocinco. I see your occupation, and I respect it. Ruckin tonight. Shooting for 10 miles, 2hrs, 60lbs.

Bro those ruck times are killer man I was just regular infantry and your ruckin' speeds and distances are formidable ones. A lot of guys don't know what it's like to be in the suck man haha I feel yeah press on man. I actually got out I need to up date my profile.

 

[jimbuick]

Bro those ruck times are killer man I was just regular infantry and your ruckin' speeds and distances are formidable ones. A lot of guys don't know what it's like to be in the suck man haha I feel yeah press on man. I actually got out I need to up date my profile.

He's only Airborne Infantry.....


For now

 

[jimbuick]

I wonder if he made it in 2 hours, his rucks are ridiculous.....

 

[Montego1]

I'm sure he did. This guy is something else.

 

[jimbuick]

I'm sure he did. This guy is something else.

I know.


He's a machine.

If he got a little stronger I'd recommend X-Fit games. His endurance/lactic acid threshold is ridiculous.

 

[iparatroop]

I wonder if he made it in 2 hours, his rucks are ridiculous.....

No, 2:04. Better luck next time.

I'm sure he did. This guy is something else.

False. I used to be someone, now I'm just someone else.

I know. He's a machine. If he got a little stronger I'd recommend X-Fit games. His endurance/lactic acid threshold is ridiculous.

Even with as much anti-xfit sentiment as there is, I still find myself watching the games. It's fun to watch and it really does intrigue me. Truth is, those guys are animals and if anything reflects the the level of conditioning I wish to obtain, on a mainstream level, it's that. The downfall is the fact that it costs $150 a month to belong to any decent xfit gym and that's a lot of money. Thanks for the compliments JB.

 

[iparatroop]

20131001

Warm-up^^^

Flat DB bench
55x20
55x17
55x15
55x12 1:10 rest

Pec Deck
Shoulder instantly caught on fire. Have X-rays on the seventh. Need to get this piece of shlt fixed.

Long run and pull day tomorrow, not in that order.
Remembered I have an app called run tracker. Will start putting up screenshots of my distances and times starting tomorrow.

 

[iparatroop]

http://youtu.be/V_Ss3--sw6s

This is how I start my runs.

 

[hardwork25]

A little late but def in.

 

[Danb2285]

I'm sure he did. This guy is something else.

I know.

He's a machine.

If he got a little stronger I'd recommend X-Fit games. His endurance/lactic acid threshold is ridiculous.

He was tougher with the beard...just sayin

 

[1ifeblood]

Thought of you this weekend para Went to KC for a concert where there was plenty of bodies slamming and jumping around. Afterwards my wife's legs were so shot she could barely walk... so I RUCKED UP and hauled her on my back! It was not an easy haul with a 5'9 120lb chica strapped to my back and at an incline no less. Nothing close to what you've done but I thought of you nonetheless!

 

[MrKleen73]

Sorry to hear that shoulder is still being a bastard to you. Hopefully you can get it all squared away pretty quickly.

 

[snagencyV2.0]

Thought of you this weekend para
Afterwards my wife's legs were so shot she could barely walk...

something just very wrong and awkward about that

 

[Montego1]

Dave Dave Dave Dave Dave

 

[iparatroop]

A little late but def in.

Nah bud, just getting started again. Good to see you still around though. How are things going?

He was tougher with the beard...just sayin

I miss my beard. A lot.

Thought of you this weekend para Went to KC for a concert where there was plenty of bodies slamming and jumping around. Afterwards my wife's legs were so shot she could barely walk... so I RUCKED UP and hauled her on my back! It was not an easy haul with a 5'9 120lb chica strapped to my back and at an incline no less. Nothing close to what you've done but I thought of you nonetheless!

And this is why you're a man. I would have done the same, as it's the right thing to do. Or maybe I would have laid her on my North Face jacket and dragged her.
NIN right?

Sorry to hear that shoulder is still being a bastard to you. Hopefully you can get it all squared away pretty quickly.

I'm just gonna stop worrying about it and muscle through. Doc says it never really heals, it just feels better over time. That tells me to stop crying.

something just very wrong and awkward about that

What can I say? I tend to have that effect on people.

 

[Montego1]

You missed my post.

 

[iparatroop]

Dave Dave Dave Dave Dave <img src="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=89576"/>

Haha, I think those are Marines. Nevertheless, doesn't look fun at all.

 

[Montego1]

Hummppp dayyyyyy! Woop woop! Love that commercial.

 

[Montego1]

Haha, I think those are Marines. Nevertheless, doesn't look fun at all.

Marine, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard same difference. That would suck ass no matter what lol.

Hey guys let's strap on pants, boots, long sleeve jackets, heavy ass packs and hats then go jog through the desert.

FK YEAH! SOUNDS LIKE FUN!

 

[iparatroop]

20131002

http://youtu.be/ufI8qyR-Sx4

Ok, plans changed. So JB mentioned participating in the xfit games. I checked out this local gym and they offered a free session. Since free is the best price, I obliged.

WOD, or whatever you call it...
200m run/10 pull-ups/15 thrusters @95lbs (15 minute AMRAP)
Completed 4 rounds and was 7 thrusters shy of completing the fifth.
To be completely honest, this workout was fun, the environment was laid back and friendly and most of all, it was challenging. The gym is offering a very good deal for a month of membership so I may give this crossfit thing a try for that amount of time and see how I like or don't like it and go from there. Either way, I'll learn oly lifts (something I've been wanting to learn for a while now) and get a different take on things. I think a month is a fair amount of time to paint an accurate picture.

 

[iparatroop]

Marine, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard same difference. That would suck ass no matter what lol. Hey guys let's strap on pants, boots, long sleeve jackets, heavy ass packs and hats then go jog through the desert. FK YEAH! SOUNDS LIKE FUN!

I agree that we are all in it for the same reasons (protectin 'merica), but the chances of you seeing 50 AF dudes rucking in the desert are pretty slim.
Although that shlt ain't fun, at all, it's a necessary evil.

 

[1ifeblood]

And this is why you're a man. I would have done the same, as it's the right thing to do. Or maybe I would have laid her on my North Face jacket and dragged her.
NIN right?

I didn't have a North Face jacket so that wasn't an option. And yes SIR, Nine Inch muthafûckin NAILS!

 

[PalmFist]

Dave Dave Dave Dave Dave

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The thar be Marines.

 

[PalmFist]

I agree that we are all in it for the same reasons (protectin 'merica), but the chances of you seeing 50 AF dudes rucking in the desert are pretty slim. Although that shlt ain't fun, at all, it's a necessary evil.

Mountains is harder. Im sure you will agree. Well until you run out of water that is. That sh*t sucks too...

 

[PalmFist]

20131002http://youtu.be/ufI8qyR-Sx4Ok, plans changed. So JB mentioned participating in the xfit games. I checked out this local gym and they offered a free session. Since free is the best price, I obliged. WOD, or whatever you call it...200m run/10 pull-ups/15 thrusters @95lbs (15 minute AMRAP)Completed 4 rounds and was 7 thrusters shy of completing the fifth. To be completely honest, this workout was fun, the environment was laid back and friendly and most of all, it was challenging. The gym is offering a very good deal for a month of membership so I may give this crossfit thing a try for that amount of time and see how I like or don't like it and go from there. Either way, I'll learn oly lifts (something I've been wanting to learn for a while now) and get a different take on things. I think a month is a fair amount of time to paint an accurate picture.

Its soooo expensive though. I have a few good friends that participate, and one that reebok pays, but its just so damn expensive. Like 150-200 a month over here. I could have my reg gym membership plus a membership to Jackson's MMA or UFC Gym or Albuquerque Kickboxing and still save 50-100 a month compared to the xfit gyms up in hur. WODS you can do on your own and in a regular well stocked gym...

 

[MrKleen73]

So long as the gym is legit and they are more worried about making sure form is somewhat adhered to that sounds awesome. For the type of strength and functionality you are looking for that is a legit option for certain. Those guys are pretty amazing, the ones that are serious and good at it that is.

 

[Montego1]

So long as the gym is legit and they are more worried about making sure form is somewhat adhered to that sounds awesome. For the type of strength and functionality you are looking for that is a legit option for certain. Those guys are pretty amazing, the ones that are serious and good at it that is.

Last sentence says it all lol.

 

[jackedandtan1]

He's only Airborne Infantry..... For now

He still has some strong rucks. I know EIB ( expert infantry badge is 60lb ruck 12 miles I think could be 10 or 15 but there's no time limit.

 

[jimbuick]

He still has some strong rucks. I know EIB ( expert infantry badge is 60lb ruck 12 miles I think could be 10 or 15 but there's no time limit.

There was for us.

12 miles, 35# (+rifle), under 3 hours was the EIB standard. Idk when you got out, but there is definitely a time standard now.

 

[jackedandtan1]

There was for us. 12 miles, 35# (+rifle), under 3 hours was the EIB standard. Idk when you got out, but there is definitely a time standard now.

I stand corrected I read somewhere that there was no time limit on retest. But upon further searching I found that 3 hours is the time limit. My bad gentlemen.

 

[PalmFist]

Oh you Army gays and your badges just for tying your shoes...

 

[drewsicle3210]

Speaking of badges, we have a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge opportunity coming up later this month.

 

[jimbuick]

Speaking of badges, we have a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge opportunity coming up later this month.

I had a DS who had the weapons proficiency badge (which is what I assume you're talking about).

Was a cool grey lanyard, looked awesome.

 

[drewsicle3210]

The red and green one. This isn't the German marksmanship badge, it is different. Not quite sure.
It requires some PT, nothing crazy. Then some random soldier skills, and some shooting. Kind of like EIB. But looks a little easier.

Pt is : sprints, pullups, and a 1000m run.
Swim test, NBC, first aid, pistol shoot, and road march

Let me know if you can't see this pic

 

[jimbuick]

The red and green one. This isn't the German marksmanship badge, it is different. Not quite sure.
It requires some PT, nothing crazy. Then some random soldier skills, and some shooting. Kind of like EIB. But looks a little easier.

Pt is : sprints, pullups, and a 1000m run.
Swim test, NBC, first aid, pistol shoot, and road march

Let me know if you can't see this pic

Hmm, never seen that before.

I'm gonna go ahead and assume the opportunity doesn't come around often.

 

[iparatroop]

There was for us. 12 miles, 35# (+rifle), under 3 hours was the EIB standard. Idk when you got out, but there is definitely a time standard now.

Same as the air assault standard.

I stand corrected I read somewhere that there was no time limit on retest. But upon further searching I found that 3 hours is the time limit. My bad gentlemen.

no worries. There's gotta be a time limit though or all of the mounted guys would have it.

Oh you Army gays and your badges just for tying your shoes...

Scott, you know my feelings on scary guy badges. I see a problem both ways though. The bullshlt "I'm a marine" response when you ask someone what they do is old. Good job bro, you passed your MEPS physical and scored above a 30 on the ASVAB, now what have you DONE? Since you guys generally don't wear anything on your utilities, it's hard to tell who's who (with the exception of those pretty gold jump wings). I normally don't wear anything on my daily driver uniforms, but when I choose to, you can see that I'm somewhat seasoned and didn't spend the last decade getting my stories from CNN. The downside to badges is that people chase the badge rather than cherishing the skills that came with it.

Speaking of badges, we have a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge opportunity coming up later this month.

I'd do it for the experience. Looks easy and fun.

I had a DS who had the weapons proficiency badge (which is what I assume you're talking about). Was a cool grey lanyard, looked awesome.

That's the marksmanship one. Don't know how to spell it but it's pronounced shootzenschneer.

The red and green one. This isn't the German marksmanship badge, it is different. Not quite sure. It requires some PT, nothing crazy. Then some random soldier skills, and some shooting. Kind of like EIB. But looks a little easier. Pt is : sprints, pullups, and a 1000m run. Swim test, NBC, first aid, pistol shoot, and road march Let me know if you can't see this pic

Cake walk.

Hmm, never seen that before. I'm gonna go ahead and assume the opportunity doesn't come around often.

Pretty rare from my experience.