Turff49 Quest for Success

[wasme]

Floating city...

 

[MrKleen73]

I bet you can't wait to be home with the wife for a bit. Then the adventure begins!

 

[turff49]

Slept in yesterday. Long flight and lack of food had me tired and week. Tried benching yesterday...lol
Incline barbell
135 x 10 X 2 sets
185 x 10 x 2 sets
205 x 10
225 x 5
235 x 4
255 x 1
The 235 felt heavy and the 255 was ultra heavy. Could tell it had been a month since pushing heavy coupled with lack of calories.

Incline DB flyes
50 x 10 x 4 sets

Skullcrushers
75 x 20
85 x 15
95 x 15
105 x 10

Called it quits and went to eat everything I could fine.

Back workout this morning

HS ISO lateral rows wide grip
160 x 10
200 x 10
250 x 10
290 x 10
340 x 10 neutral grip

Medium grip pull downs
100 x 10
110 x 10
130 x 10
150 x 10
170 x 10
190 x 10

Shrugs
200 x 10
290 x 10
380 x 10
470 x 10

One arm DB rows
80 x 10
100 x 10
120 x 10 x 2sets
Called it a day here too.

Finally tried the Finaflex Churro, Vanilla, and Chocolate. Love all 3 flavors! Ordered some more on NutraPlanet too!!!

Trying to get everything ready to leave. So much to do, open the pool, do taxes, get a new will, just not enough time, plus have work to do still before I leave...

 

[RegisterJr]

The protein is the bomb.

Not so shabby workouts considering.

 

[kenpoengineer]

Travel really affects your physical and mental state. That was a great workout in spite of things.

 

[turff49]

Today's workout was much better both mentally and physically. Also started back on my Stimul8. Had laid off of it for the past few months. Really hadn't needed it. So legs was on tap for today:

Hack squat
150 x 20
240 x 15
330 x 12
420 x 10
510 x 10
Those got the blood flowing!

Leg press
360 x 15
450 x 15
540 x 12
630 x 12
720 x 10
810 x 10
Really sweating my butt off here!

Leg extensions
120 x 20
135 x 20
150 x 15
165 x 12
180 x 10

Seated leg curls
105 x 20
120 x 15
135 x 10
150 x 10
165 x 10

And I called it a sweatfest. Legs all pumped. Left some in the tank on each exercises. And boosted my mental by knowing I didn't lose much over the past months lighter sporadic workouts. Now I just hope there are some good heavy weights at Adak. I was told by one of the guys who was just up there(owns Premiere Seafood that a lot of the smaller db's have been taken but the heavier ones are all still there. And some old equipment and plenty of plates, bars, racks, and benches. So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed...

 

[MrKleen73]

Today's workout was much better both mentally and physically. Also started back on my Stimul8. Had laid off of it for the past few months. Really hadn't needed it. So legs was on tap for today:

Hack squat
150 x 20
240 x 15
330 x 12
420 x 10
510 x 10
Those got the blood flowing!

Leg press
360 x 15
450 x 15
540 x 12
630 x 12
720 x 10
810 x 10
Really sweating my butt off here!

Leg extensions
120 x 20
135 x 20
150 x 15
165 x 12
180 x 10

Seated leg curls
105 x 20
120 x 15
135 x 10
150 x 10
165 x 10

And I called it a sweatfest. Legs all pumped. Left some in the tank on each exercises. And boosted my mental by knowing I didn't lose much over the past months lighter sporadic workouts. Now I just hope there are some good heavy weights at Adak. I was told by one of the guys who was just up there(owns Premiere Seafood that a lot of the smaller db's have been taken but the heavier ones are all still there. And some old equipment and plenty of plates, bars, racks, and benches. So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed...

If it is an old school gym you will have everything you need. If limited on some options we can all come up with plenty variety with only a heavy barbell!

 

[turff49]

Yep, plus I'm taking my bands. Looking forward to see what I have to work with. Hopefully I can use this remote area as a time for overall improvement. Mentally and physically. No tv and the Internet is still questionable except for work. Can't get a straight answer on what it cost and from whom. Phone service is ATT G2 so no internet on the phone...

 

[wasme]

Nice job on the workouts Brian... and agree all the protein flavours are awesome

 

[turff49]

Shoulder boulder day!

HS OHP
110 x 20
160 x 20
200 x 15
250 x 12
290 x 10
310 x 8
340 x 0 think I taxed myself on the previous sets...lol

DB side lateral raises pause reps I do both arms same time holding in the crucifix position
20 x 15 x 4 sets

DB front lateral raises pause reps. Done one arm at a time in alternating fashion
20 x 15 x 4 sets

Rear delt machine
105 x 12
120 x 12
135 x 12
150 x 12
165 x 10

That was all she wrote. Shoulders on fire!

 

[RegisterJr]

So you chose to literally press the weight of boulders?

 

[wasme]

Shoulders would be totally wrote off... nice job Brian

 

[TKC432]

Damn! My shoulders would be toast after about half that Nice session!

 

[kenpoengineer]

Inspirational brother!!

 

[MrKleen73]

Damn nice shoulder workout.

 

[turff49]

I just realized I'm vain. Was trying to imagine myself with normal chest, arms, shoulders, gut.... My god what a nightmare! I woke up in a full sweat and in panic mode... Talk about motivation!

 

[wasme]

I just realized I'm vain. Was trying to imagine myself with normal chest, arms, shoulders, gut.... My god what a nightmare! I woke up in a full sweat and in panic mode... Talk about motivation!

LMAO

 

[MrKleen73]

I just realized I'm vain. Was trying to imagine myself with normal chest, arms, shoulders, gut.... My god what a nightmare! I woke up in a full sweat and in panic mode... Talk about motivation!

Yes indeed! When people tell me I am a health nut I tell them no as a matter of fact I am just a little vain. The good health benefits are just great side effects.

 

[turff49]

Sitting in ATL right now. Journey starts officially today. Will get to Anchorage late evening, then fly to Adak on Sunday.

This week went by way to quick. Had paperwork to do, conference calls, etc. was up until 11pm doing taxes last night too.

Did get a workout in Wednesday and Thursday.

Wednesday was chest/shoulders. Tweaked my upper back on Sunday doing back so I had to lighten the weights some

HS incline press
110 x 20
160 x 15
200 x 10
200 x 10
200 x 10

HS chest press
110 x 20
160 x 15
200 x 10
250 x 10
290 x 10

HS OHP
110 x 15
160 x 10
200 x 10
250 x 10

Side laterals
15 x 15 x 4 sets

Front laterals
15 x 15 x 4 sets


THURSDAY leg day
Another quick workout. Went heavy but didn't have time for accessory work

HS hack squat
150 x 15
240 x 15
330 x 15
420 x 10
510 x 8
600 x 4 - left a few in the tank

Alternating DB curls
30 x 10
35 x 10
40 x 10
45 x 10
50 x 10

Leg press
360 x 15
450 x 15
540 x 15
630 x 10
720 x 10
810 x 10
900 x 5

And that was that, out of time.

Won't get another workout in until at least Monday. May get one in Anchorage but got a lot to do while I'm there.

 

[clown007]

Good luck and safe travels!!!

 

[xR1pp3Rx]

you got this brian! just hit it hard with logs rocks and bears and stuff :joke:

 

[MrKleen73]

Safe travels Brian! You'll be okay if you don't get to lift until Monday. I am sure once settled in you will end up working out just about any time you are not working or sleeping.

 

[wasme]

Have a safe trip... post pics!

 

[RegisterJr]

Safe travels buddy.

 

[kenpoengineer]

Safe travel and don't pick any fights with the grizzlies!

 

[turff49]

Thanks guys! Got in last night after 15+hrs of travel. Well, made it to Anchorage anyway. Had to pay a $275 fee for my 2 bags being overweight. One weighed in at 73lbs. I did pack 4 tubs of protein powder, some Aminos and Creatine and a few other staples that I can't travel without.
Now I need to pickup some more rain gear and cold weather gear as its still snowing on Adak. Plus go to the meat market and get a cooler packed with some real protein to take on the cargo plane tomorrow. I'm beginning to wonder if I'll make any money on this trip, seems I've been spending a lot just gearing up for it. Of course the company is going to pay the baggage fees(I'll tell them when I submit the expense report...lol). View looking out of the rental car lot here in anchorage:

 

[RegisterJr]

You should've just let me watch your protein for you.

 

[turff49]

I shipped 6 tubs up also. I'll be there until October, need my Clear. Is one of the best tasting proteins on the market right now.

 

[xR1pp3Rx]

actually one of the best prot blends imo on the market right meow... right up there with pes select

 

[turff49]

I've got it rated .01 higher than PES Select. More servings per tub. On sale price is superb when I bought it Easter weekend at NutraPlanet and flavor is just a hair better in my opinion and the mix ability seems to be spot on. I only use a shaker and none of the others I've used mix like Clear does.

 

[love2liftkat]

I agree! It really is a phenomenal protein! Sounds like you packed pretty well to me! How long will you be there again?

 

[turff49]

Until...October... I get a 2 week break July 4th though!

 

[love2liftkat]

Until...October... I get a 2 week break July 4th though!

Oh wow! Long stay! Glad you get a little break though!

 

[wasme]

That is a nice view... and spot on with regards to the protein buddy

 

[TKC432]

Haven't tried the new Finaflex protein .... sadly I left Finaflex right when it came out .... no more monthly rep packs
Gonna have to purchase a tub in the near future to give it a shot. If its anything like all the other Finaflex products I know it will be good stuff!

 

[wasme]

Haven't tried the new Finaflex protein .... sadly I left Finaflex right when it came out .... no more monthly rep packs
Gonna have to purchase a tub in the near future to give it a shot. If its anything like all the other Finaflex products I know it will be good stuff!

Seriously, you wont taste a better protein...

 

[MrKleen73]

That sure is a pretty landscape you have to look at. You going to grow a big grizzly beard while you are out there in the cold?

 

[Ricochet247]

I hear your lurking around somewhere

 

[MrKleen73]

Hey Bryan, hope you are doing well!

 

[wasme]

Hey Bryan, hope you are doing well!

I second this... looking forward to your return!

 

[kenpoengineer]