[snagency]

yep, good to see ya back Joe.
tough times man..

[fitfrancopro]

Thanks Doug and Steve!

Yeah, tough time alright, but I am not going to fight it as things happen for a reason.

[fitfrancopro]

Upper body:

Well, I just did 3 sets for each exercise and still at very light weight. It did feel good to get the blood flowing, but was tired. I am very eager to feel 100 percent and hit it hard. But I just need to listen to my body for now.

On a side note, I will be going to the doctor for a follow up.

Lat pulldown wide
Bent over row
Flat bench press
In Db press
Side lateral
Barbell curl
Tricep pressdown
10 min light cool down.

[fitfrancopro]

Rest Day:

Nothing exciting to report.

Mowed the lawn and did some clean up in the yard.

Plan on doing lower body tomorrow as long as things are cool with the doctor app.
I still feel uncomfortable on the left side. I either strained the muscles from all the coughing I did or still have some congestion?

I weighed myself for the first time in a long time, and I am down to 165, from 170.
The funny thing is, I am hungry all the time!

[fitfrancopro]

I went to the doctor today, and there is still some crackling going on in the lung so I will have another x ray when I come back from my trip. She did say its normal to still feel tired and still be a little congested.
No real concerns, yet, just to give it time to feel better.

I tried working out early this week, and it was tough. I have never not worked
out this long. Hopefully I will hit it when we get back from my trips and get back on track.

This break will be a just about a full month of not training!

[snagency]

Arrrgh, I'd go nuts not working out that long Joe!
Y'know tho, probably will do ya some good, let everything rest a bit. I've heard a lot of pros taking a month off from lifting every year.
Just come back strong like beast when ya do get back!

[fitfrancopro]

Its killing me Steve, but I just have to deal with it. Never thought the pneumonia can knock someone out like this.

Thanks for checking in though. I will be back in a week!

[fitfrancopro]

Back from Disney, and I need another vacation. We had a great time, but I never walked so much in my life! As far as my illness, I do have an xray planned for Monday.

Lower body:

Pretty much did the same lower body workout I attempted a week and half ago, and what a change. Even though I was still week, the energy was up and did more weight. After this weekend, I plan on starting I new split with a powerlifting concentration.

Leg Ext:
Leg Press
Leg Curl
Squat
Stiff leg bar
calf work

I plan on hitting chest and arms tomorrow.

Note: I started the following supps again aftera a break from them.
USP Labs AP, Cissus and test booster. Bringing back Primaforce Creatine.
And looking forward to starting Recreate!

[fitfrancopro]

Chest and arms:

Nice pump today but still weak, no surprise.
Felt good today and not winded from the workout. Just eager to get my strength back which will take some time.

In Db Press
Flat Bar press
Chest Dips
Barbell Curl
Tricep Press down
Seated Db curl ss
with Db Ext.

To make up some lost time, I will stick with the 3 day split before doing my powerlifting routine.

[snagency]

Good to see ya back Joe... again!
On a little mini-vaca myself right now.
Looking forward to seeing your power scheme man..

[fitfrancopro]

Thanks Steve! I will post up the exact routine for the powerliting when I am ready.

Back and Shoulders:

Again nice pump but light weight was used. Plan on taking off tomorrow, and then to continue with the 3 day until my strength is close to normal. And hoping to post my weights soon.

Lat pulldown
Bent over row
Close pulldown
Side lateral
Front raise barbell
12 min light cardio

[USPLabs]

Originally Posted by fitfrancopro

Thanks Steve! I will post up the exact routine for the powerliting when I am ready.

Back and Shoulders:

Again nice pump but light weight was used. Plan on taking off tomorrow, and then to continue with the 3 day until my strength is close to normal. And hoping to post my weights soon.

Lat pulldown
Bent over row
Close pulldown
Side lateral
Front raise barbell
12 min light cardio

Frank we still need the after blood work. Please schedule it.

[fitfrancopro]

Legs:

So this workout was much better than last but still at 60 to 70 percent of what I normally do.
The energy was good and so was the pump.
Now for the numbers, :censored:

Leg ext: 1 warm, 70/10,10
Squat ATG: 2 warms, 225/5 245/5 265/5
Leg curl: 2 warms, 50/5, 55/5 drop set
Sumo Db squat; 85/10,11,12
Calf work: singles ss with doubles x 4
7 min cool down.

Side note: Went for the x ray yesterday and waiting to hear if the lunges are clear!

[fitfrancopro]

Just found out that I am all clear and my left lung is resolved.
Wow, I can honestly say, I was nervous.

Chest and arms:

Good workout today and strength was about 70 percent. Nice pump and starting to feel back in the zone, planning on adding more sets next week.

Mid incline db press: 2 warms, 65/6 75/6,6
Flat bar: 1 warm, 145/8,8
In db fly: 1 warm, 45/9,8
Cable curl: 1 warm, 45/10 55/8
Rope pressdown: 1 warm, 30/10 35/8
In db curl ss

[fitfrancopro]

Back and Delt workout:

Inching my way back and today the pump was instant. I really think the T- booster is helping since I started it back up last Friday. Although the strength is still down and will be a at least a couple of week, I feel my drive increasing!

Lat pulldown (under hand): 2 warms, 125/6 145/6,6
T bar rows: 1 warm, 135/8,9
Rope pulldown: 100/9 90/9 80/11
Db shoulder press: 1 warm, 55/8 65/7,7
Side lateral ss
with Db shrug: 3x to failure.

If I dont list cardio at the end of the workout, that means I was out cutting some grass right after my training, LOL.

[fitfrancopro]

Leg workout:

Well today was suppose to be an off day, but since I have a busy weekend planned, thought to hit the legs again today. The last time was just Tuesday!
Made gains on everything, but hoping to until the strength is back.

Leg Ext: 2 warms, 75/10
Squat: 2 warms, 255/5 275/5 drop set
Leg curl: 2 warms, 52/5 57/5 drop set
Sumo db squat: 1 warm, 95/12,13
Calf work: mix of stuff, 6 sets
7 min cool down cardio