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got in a solid back workout

Neutral grip front pulldowns (5 sets) 150-180lbs
Barn Doors (5 sets) 60lbs
BB Rows (5 sets) 185lbs

Cobra Pulldowns (5 sets) 150lbs
Close grip reverse pulldowns (5 sets) 130lbs

got a nice pump and felt pretty strong. thank goodness for the gym as things here are stressful.
 
Great job on the log reaper! I hope all is well buddy! The gym has always been my ultimate stress relief, so i agree.....thank goodness for the gym! :D
 
the iron never lies, and never does anything to make you second guess it. It is, after 20 years, still a joy
 
I decided that since today is a non lifting day, I am going to take the morning off, and just hit cardio this afternoon
 
Reaper329 said:
the iron never lies, and never does anything to make you second guess it. It is, after 20 years, still a joy
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:clap2: That it is my friend. A real joy!! This month marks my 25 year anniversary with the iron! I have relished every minute of it. It has taught me volumes about myself. It has made me strong in more ways than merely physical. I truly love it!! THE THUNDERGOD:hammer:
 
thundergod said:
:clap2: That it is my friend. A real joy!! This month marks my 25 year anniversary with the iron! I have relished every minute of it. It has taught me volumes about myself. It has made me strong in more ways than merely physical. I truly love it!! THE THUNDERGOD:hammer:
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I am with you my friend. I look forward to it each and every day. I have learned about a sense of discipline that I probably couldnt have learned elsewhere
 
happy to say I got in a little cardio and abs this afternoon

30 minutes 15% 4.5mph

side crunches 85lbs 100 reps
ball crunches 100 reps

I was a sweaty freak today, just as a quick aside
 
I'm certainly dedicated!!
Reap you are a big inspiration!! Keep up the great work!
Maybe someday I'll be able to get up that early lol.
 
Trauma1 said:
Great job on the log reaper! I hope all is well buddy! The gym has always been my ultimate stress relief, so i agree.....thank goodness for the gym! :D
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.. it's my sanctuary, as well ! All of my days' worries, burdens and stress(es) are unfolded here, and it's better than any prescription drug out there !
 
got in a little cardio this am after a bit of a home fiasco. The fire alarms in my house "chirp" when they need a battery. TO test that it isnt a short, you have to press and hold a button on it, however since they are all wired together, it sets them all off. My poor 5 year old freaked out screaming and crying over the alarm at 4:15am. Rough start

Cardio:
32 minutes 15% 4.4

Abs
Side crunches 85lbs 2 sets each side 100 reps per set
 
Reaper329 said:
got in a little cardio this am after a bit of a home fiasco. The fire alarms in my house "chirp" when they need a battery. TO test that it isnt a short, you have to press and hold a button on it, however since they are all wired together, it sets them all off. My poor 5 year old freaked out screaming and crying over the alarm at 4:15am. Rough start

Cardio:
32 minutes 15% 4.4

Abs
Side crunches 85lbs 2 sets each side 100 reps per set
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UGH. The day can only get better brother!! :frustrate
 
Yuck 4 am huh, I would cry too getting woke up at that time. :) Well maybe it wil be an early bed time and you will get a little down time tonight.
 
I hope so, she was a crank before camp too. She should be a royal,ripping loony by the time I pick her up this afternoon. I am actaully glad that she ends camp Friday (besides the $$$) some down time for her will be good, and for me too :)
 
yeah all the swimming and horseback riding she can want, and all for a boat load of cash
 
it is good, but she has been going to the same place (school and camp) since September, so a small break will be good for her, and my wallet

Here is the chest results from today

Incline BP (8 sets) 260lbs 5 reps

Wide grip Flat BP (5 sets) 205lbs
Peck Deck (5 sets) 150lbs
Decline flys (5 sets) 40lbs

I wanted to go as heavy for at least 5 today to start off, still tryingb the powerbuilding as much as possible. Also wanted to make sure that I threw in more of my more recent giant sets. Came out feeling good. Looked at the GF, most likely done by beginning to mid next week.
 
alittle morning cardio

45 minutes 15% 4.5

no abs this am, back to those tomorrow
 
Reaper329 said:
it is good, but she has been going to the same place (school and camp) since September, so a small break will be good for her, and my wallet

Here is the chest results from today

Incline BP (8 sets) 260lbs 5 reps

Wide grip Flat BP (5 sets) 205lbs
Peck Deck (5 sets) 150lbs
Decline flys (5 sets) 40lbs

I wanted to go as heavy for at least 5 today to start off, still tryingb the powerbuilding as much as possible. Also wanted to make sure that I threw in more of my more recent giant sets. Came out feeling good. Looked at the GF, most likely done by beginning to mid next week.
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I will be sad to see this log end :( But I will be looking forward to your final review!

Nice numbers there bro!!! I like to mix up powerbuilding/heavy sets with high volume days as well. I've found it works the best for me, keeps my body guessing!
 
Ok I am very late tonight which means no cardio tomorrow am. I will explain in a minute/ it has been a horrible day overall, even after my arm workout I could get to my GF due to having to drive 20 miles to get a ladder to fix something on my condo or risk being fined by the friggin board, bunch of aholes.

bi's
alternating curls (5 sets) went lighter with more reps 30lbs 20 reps
BB curls (5 sets) 95lbs
Hero curls (5 sets) 50lbs
Hammer curls (5 sets) 50lbs

SO after I was finally done, and I dropped the ladder back off and got it all taken care of, my wife decides it would be a lovely time to pick an argument. Basically, I have had plans (first only me and 2 buddies plans in 3 years, no joke) for 2 months for this saturday to watch Fedor fight sylvia. She has known about it, and was cool with it. She promptly tells me a few days ago, she is leaving friday to go to NYC for 4 days to see some friends. I remind her of my plans, and I got the "if you cared about me, you would know i need this time". Now over the last 14+ months she has done some sort of "alone" excursion to her firends, or family 8 times. Several of those times she is not around to talk to our daughter on the phone. Now there are some issues between her father and I, basically he was sexually inappropriate with his new g/f (wife now) in front of my daughter on more than 2 occassions.

So she tells me, "I have a solution, you can go watch the fights, i can go to NYC, and I can drop her off at my dads for all 4 days". After I finished laughing, I said for the last year she has not been to his house, due to his inappropriateness. We will not start a new trend at 4 days.

SO she then gets ticked off and said "you cant tell me no, what are you going to do if you go to pick her up at camp tomorrow and I already have her in NY"? SO as you can imagine the conversation picked up a bit, and some yelling and screaming ensued.

Basically she told me she hated me (no sh!t) so I said we were close to getting a divorce last summer, lets move this along, i just bought a for sale sign for the house lets put it up. She tried to rip the sign, then cut it till I got it away. Needless to say the sign is now up on the front window. Sadly the market here sucks, but i am going to try.

She is friggin nuts. We have been together 11 years, and for the last 14-15 months it has been pure hell. I told her I want out in the worst way. The only good thing is we agree that I should have full custody, with her of course getting visitation. She tried to bring that up, but relented quite a bit.

Sorry for rambling so long but i am so sick and tired of the whole thing. It will be nice when it is finally over
 
I'm really sorry to hear about this buddy. It sounds like there are some definite issues there. I think many people don't realize that marriage requires serious effort, communication, and compromise on both ends to make it work.

I wish you the best in this difficult situation brother. If you ever just want to talk about it, or shoot the sh*t in general to get your mind off it...... hit me up bro. :)
 
Trauma1 said:
I'm really sorry to hear about this buddy. It sounds like there are some definite issues there. I think many people don't realize that marriage requires serious effort, communication, and compromise on both ends to make it work.

I wish you the best in this difficult situation brother. If you ever just want to talk about it, or shoot the sh*t in general to get your mind off it...... hit me up bro. :)
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x2 for sure big Reap. My prayers go out to you. Really sorry to hear about that and I know that whatever will happen is for the better. I'm here for you if you need me PM or email anytime of the day brother.
 
thanks guys, it is a rough situation right now, more than anything I feel for my daughter.

When I woke up this am, I checked and saw my wife was gone so I quicklyran to see if my daughter was still there, which luckily she was.

Its just sad and pathetic all rolled into one
 
Take care of your daughter and yourself Reaper! I've been there. I was married for 13 years the first time. The last 3 or so years were pure Hell. I had a daughter involved also. I have been re-married for 8 years this second time, and it is glorious!! You can find happiness bro. If you need to talk, PM me anytime. I've been where you are!! There is hope!! :thumbsup: THE THUNDERGOD:hammer:
 
thanks man, I know there is something else out there, life cannot be just this
 
alright, got to hit the gym this afternoon with my 5 year old cheerleader.

back

underhand pulldowns (5 sets) 165lbs
barn doors (5 sets) 60lbs
bb rows (5 sets) 185lbs
inverted rows <loving this one> (5 sets) to failure
back extensions (5 sets) 170lbs
neutral grip btn pulldowns (4 sets) 180lbs <my daughter picked that weight>

I felt good, finishing my GF as we speak. I am glad to say my duaghter is in great spirits right now, keeps telling me how excited she is to have her time with me. I guess it is better the wife vanished again.
 
Reaper329 said:
alright, got to hit the gym this afternoon with my 5 year old cheerleader.

back

underhand pulldowns (5 sets) 165lbs
barn doors (5 sets) 60lbs
bb rows (5 sets) 185lbs
inverted rows <loving this one> (5 sets) to failure
back extensions (5 sets) 170lbs
neutral grip btn pulldowns (4 sets) 180lbs <my daughter picked that weight>

I felt good, finishing my GF as we speak. I am glad to say my duaghter is in great spirits right now, keeps telling me how excited she is to have her time with me. I guess it is better the wife vanished again.
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Man this brings back memories for me!! I used to take my daughter to the gym with me also when I was going through the divorce with her mother. It was always great to have her watching me. I worked out hard to impress her. Those were good times!! :) THE THUNDERGOD:hammer:
 
thundergod said:
Man this brings back memories for me!! I used to take my daughter to the gym with me also when I was going through the divorce with her mother. It was always great to have her watching me. I worked out hard to impress her. Those were good times!! :) THE THUNDERGOD:hammer:
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Its amazing how much she loves it. I give her a 5lbs db at times and she curls and squats, it is very cute. reminds me when I was younger, when my sister and I would go with my dad and sit and watch.

had a hell of a workout today. Very motivated this am.

Shoulders:
Seated BB Press (10 sets) 225lbs 2 sets 5 reps each
Arny Presses (4 sets) 65lbs
Rear Peck Deck (4 sets) 70lbs

Upright Rows (5 sets) 115lbs
Lying side laterals (5 sets) 15lbs
DB Shrugs (5 sets) 85lbs

Started to fade a bit at the end of the lift. So I new it was time to move on a bit.

Abs:
Side and front weight crunches 75lbs 100 reps each area

Cardio:
31 minutes 15% 4.5mph

I am a stinky, sweaty pig right now. But I feel real good. Will be back tomorrow for bi's and tri's. No cardio as I always get nervous with my daughter just hanging out for that. Today she got to go in the playroom and color me some pictures. Tomorrow she will cheerlead :thumbsup:
 
You are a good daddy! I'm glad she gets to stay with you, and her welfare is your priority. I love that they let her train with you. My oldest is 10 and she trains with me.

Its a great way to introduce them to a healthy lifestyle. As well as the advantages they will have if they ever do an organized sport.

It sucks that the marriage sounds like its done. Although it sounds like you are ready to move on and find happier things. My life was so much happier after I decided to leave my marriage.
 
crader said:
You are a good daddy! I'm glad she gets to stay with you, and her welfare is your priority. I love that they let her train with you. My oldest is 10 and she trains with me.

Its a great way to introduce them to a healthy lifestyle. As well as the advantages they will have if they ever do an organized sport.

It sucks that the marriage sounds like its done. Although it sounds like you are ready to move on and find happier things. My life was so much happier after I decided to leave my marriage.
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my daughter means everything to me, and she has such a smile on her face at the gym it is hilarious. The owner (who is a friend) keeps asking to see her membership card (joking of course). She makes me flex in the mirror all the time, and has all the grandmothery types cracking up all the time. It is important to me that she learns about the importance of caring for your body and leading a good lifestyle.

It is sad and happy all at the same time. I understand that it ran its course, and we have had many, many happy times, but I have to believe that there is someone else out there that will share the same values as me, and is willing to work as a cohesive unit. I hate the way this sounds, and it is not meant to be mean, but my wifes idea of exercise is *****ing/moaning and sitting on the couch eating ice cream. I will say that she does go for the occassional late night walk, but we share nothing in common any more. So it is now time to move on.

I am also fortunate to have a supportive family behind me. My sister lives pretty close, and has offered to take us in, till we can find a place of our own. My daughter actually is excited by it, as it will mean she can live with her cousins and have a pool. Ahh to be 5
 
Reaper329 said:
Its amazing how much she loves it. I give her a 5lbs db at times and she curls and squats, it is very cute. reminds me when I was younger, when my sister and I would go with my dad and sit and watch.

had a hell of a workout today. Very motivated this am.

Shoulders:
Seated BB Press (10 sets) 225lbs 2 sets 5 reps each
Arny Presses (4 sets) 65lbs
Rear Peck Deck (4 sets) 70lbs

Upright Rows (5 sets) 115lbs
Lying side laterals (5 sets) 15lbs
DB Shrugs (5 sets) 85lbs

Started to fade a bit at the end of the lift. So I new it was time to move on a bit.

Abs:
Side and front weight crunches 75lbs 100 reps each area

Cardio:
31 minutes 15% 4.5mph

I am a stinky, sweaty pig right now. But I feel real good. Will be back tomorrow for bi's and tri's. No cardio as I always get nervous with my daughter just hanging out for that. Today she got to go in the playroom and color me some pictures. Tomorrow she will cheerlead :thumbsup:
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Great work!

I'm wishing you the best big Reap!
 
ok back again. Just as an fyi, I will be doing cardio this afternoon at my sisters house, she has a gym level treadmill there, so I can do that and then jump in the pool woo hoo

tri's
standing 2arm db extensions (5 sets) 60-90lbs
rope pulldowns (5 sets) 110lbs
close grip bench (5 sets) 205lbs

bi's
bb curls (6 sets) 125lbs 6 reps (that is good for me)
standing alternating curls (4 sets) 45lbs
hammer curls (5 sets)
machine 2 arm preacher (4 sets) 110lbs
seated incline curls (4 sets) 45lbs

abs

same routine as always, had a terrible muscle cramp right in my would-be 6 pack. I say would be, b/c I know it would be under there, just havent found it yet.
 
Reaper329 said:
ok back again. Just as an fyi, I will be doing cardio this afternoon at my sisters house, she has a gym level treadmill there, so I can do that and then jump in the pool woo hoo

tri's
standing 2arm db extensions (5 sets) 60-90lbs
rope pulldowns (5 sets) 110lbs
close grip bench (5 sets) 205lbs

bi's
bb curls (6 sets) 125lbs 6 reps (that is good for me)
standing alternating curls (4 sets) 45lbs
hammer curls (5 sets)
machine 2 arm preacher (4 sets) 110lbs
seated incline curls (4 sets) 45lbs

abs

same routine as always, had a terrible muscle cramp right in my would-be 6 pack. I say would be, b/c I know it would be under there, just havent found it yet.
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lol, same with mine... I keep the faith alive! :icon_lol:

Great workout for sure!!! :head:
 
Awesome workout brother Reaper!! Way to go bro. Keep that intensity pumpin' all the way!!! Finish it strong. My hero Jon Pall Sigmarsson once said, " It's better to have a bad start and a good end, than a good start and a bad end." I couldn't put it any better!! THE THUNDERGOD:hammer:
 
thundergod said:
Awesome workout brother Reaper!! Way to go bro. Keep that intensity pumpin' all the way!!! Finish it strong. My hero Jon Pall Sigmarsson once said, " It's better to have a bad start and a good end, than a good start and a bad end." I couldn't put it any better!! THE THUNDERGOD:hammer:
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Great quote TG!!! :head:
 
thundergod said:
Awesome workout brother Reaper!! Way to go bro. Keep that intensity pumpin' all the way!!! Finish it strong. My hero Jon Pall Sigmarsson once said, " It's better to have a bad start and a good end, than a good start and a bad end." I couldn't put it any better!! THE THUNDERGOD:hammer:
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well said brother, very well said indeed
 
I forgot to mention that yesterday afternoon I did cardio and abs at my sisters house. She had me do her 10 minutes pilates abs with her, which was harder than I thoguht. I felt like such a girl.

Here was todays session
Back:
Cable Rows (5 sets) 200lbs
Barn Doors (5 sets) 50lbs
BTN NG Pulldowns (5 sets) 180lbs
Back extensions (5 sets) 170lbs
Wide chins (5 sets) BW to failure

Abs:
medicine ball twisting sit ups 5lbs ball 200 reps
Ball crunches 100 reps

Cardio:
25 minutes 15% 4.5mph

I figured I would be doing more abs since I will be back out on the market eventually, amazingly
 
crader said:
LOL we will need a video of the pilates to believe it!!
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I have to tell you it was a pathetic sight. My brother in law walked in, then quickly walked out laughing. There is my sister, who is a tiny little things, doing all these moves so easily. Then there is big, lumbering me about to fall over for some of these moves, however I did stay with it the entire 10 minutes. :bb3:


regarding the video, that is pure blackmail material and I cannot let that leak out, it might kill an already stellar reputation. :lol:
 
It was a real kick in the a$$, but I must try to tighten a bit.

Got back about 20 minutes ago

cardio:
31 minutes 15% 4.5-4.7mph It must have been my lucky day as soon as I got on the treadmill the Yankee highlights were on. :woohoo: Little things make me happy

Abs:
medicine ball twist situps 8lbs ball 300 reps (I really like these)
ball crunches 100 reps

Here is a funny aside considering I have already spilled my life story in this log: my "wife" got back from her last minute trip last night, acting as though nothing happened days earlier. I start hysterical laughing when I see her, why you may ask? Well this is the 3 4-day weekend to NYC in the last year (countless trips elsewhere in the country) and for each NYC trip she comes back with a sore on her lip. She sees me laugh, and gets offended, so I explain how she must be really enjoying herself on these all girl getaways (hey maybe she likes girls), so our conversation ended for the evening after that. Too damn funny
 
Reaper329 said:
It was a real kick in the a$$, but I must try to tighten a bit.

Got back about 20 minutes ago

cardio:
31 minutes 15% 4.5-4.7mph It must have been my lucky day as soon as I got on the treadmill the Yankee highlights were on. :woohoo: Little things make me happy

Abs:
medicine ball twist situps 8lbs ball 300 reps (I really like these)
ball crunches 100 reps

Here is a funny aside considering I have already spilled my life story in this log: my "wife" got back from her last minute trip last night, acting as though nothing happened days earlier. I start hysterical laughing when I see her, why you may ask? Well this is the 3 4-day weekend to NYC in the last year (countless trips elsewhere in the country) and for each NYC trip she comes back with a sore on her lip. She sees me laugh, and gets offended, so I explain how she must be really enjoying herself on these all girl getaways (hey maybe she likes girls), so our conversation ended for the evening after that. Too damn funny
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Nice ab workout my man.
Ahhhh a sore on the lip?!?! :( eek
 
it is kinda funny


after looking at my GF, today looks like my last serving. I will have my lift this am (around 9am) then update the log. I will also have my final write up on the product.
 
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