I see your Padma...Padma Lakshmi from Top Chef has her moments as well.
and raise you Paula Dean uke:
I see your Padma...Padma Lakshmi from Top Chef has her moments as well.
I would eat her cannoli anyday!Everytime I see Giada I feel like a nice tall glass of breast milk. :food:
Same here bro. I love throwing on all those plates the very same way: feels great, you know you are gonna rip it, and you know everyone is watching you throughout your set, lol. It feels good to have good #'s afters years of hard work and dedication.When I was doing big deads on a regular basis (back in the day), when 405lbs was my first working set of 8-10 reps, up to 495. I can honestly say that was when I was the strongest & thickest, overall. My most notable strength was anything back related. My back strength was in a skewed ratio compared to anything else. I'm just glad to be able to do Deads at all. I don't know if I'll ever get to that level of deads, my prime concern being the trustworthiness of my lumbar (and raw grip), but I'm enjoying what I can do right now. No complaints. I think my sub-par opening squats humbles me and keeps my ego in check, so when it's time for deads, there's zero, alpha male ego driving me to go buck wild.
I really used to enjoy sliding on 4 & 5 wheels to the barbell for deads. At "my gym," that was a lot, I mean like, I might have had thee strongest dead of all the members day & night ("at my gym") and I won't lie, I enjoyed the envy, buuuuut, like I said, .
I know EXACTLY what you are talking about Sam. After suffering a biking accident I was dreading the upcoming surgery. After it I was in sooo much pain that all I wanted was another surgery :fool2: I figured total anaesthesia was the only way to free me of pain, since even morphine failed :ntome:Gracias, Rob. Nothing like going through seriously debilitating injuries that will put a lot of luxuries into perspective. When I wasn't able to move, specifically, walking, without second to second sharp & shooting pains, I didn't care about deads, squats, crunches or curls, I just wanted badly to be pain free. Hell, less pain would have been good enough. Ever since then, my bodybuilding OCD was a bit relaxed.
:whiner::whiner::whiner:
I concur Giada is a sexy b1tch! And those assets are redonculous!Everytime I see Giada I feel like a nice tall glass of breast milk. :food:
You've told me about how morphine didn't even work. That's crazy! I'm happy I've never had to deal with that type of pain before.I know EXACTLY what you are talking about Sam. After suffering a biking accident I was dreading the upcoming surgery. After it I was in sooo much pain that all I wanted was another surgery :fool2: I figured total anaesthesia was the only way to free me of pain, since even morphine failed :ntome:
I just keep thinking of showgirlsI couldn't find one with a huge smile, but you guys have seen it...
SWEEEEET!! Po pimp'n in full effect.introe911 is the code for 60% off on lg's site, good till next thursday
Bahahaha!!!!!!I just remember seeing her in Face Off and P.S. I Love You and thinking, "Why so serious?!!"
Sweet, nice have'n ya!Great stuff in here! I hope to gain some knowledge from your posts dood
i've been out of the building game for a while. been mostly just gymin it up. so don't get mad if i say anything stupid. especailly about a cashier at wally world. OH NO HE DIDN'T!!!!:tapedshut:Sweet, nice have'n ya!
Today's workout was less then impressive in terms of strength, it actually started off worse then I'd anticipated, but ended up okay.
Though strength improvements were not as prevalent this time, my muscle endurance & general stamina definitely was. The last time I performed this same workout, I left exhausted, this time, I would have stayed longer had I not gone quasi-hypo and I feel great right now. In fact, I have another workout scheduled for later tonight.
CHEST
Incline Bench
225lbs x 7 reps (1 less then last week)
235lbs x 5 reps
235lbs x 5 reps
Flat Bench
185lbs x 10 reps
225lbs x 8 reps
245lbs x 5 reps
Incline Hammer Press
180lbs x 10 reps
230lbs x 10 reps
280lbs x 7 reps
Incline Press, Smith
185lbs x 10 reps
225lbs x 8 reps
245lbs x 5 reps
Flat Bench, Smith
185lbs x 10 reps
225lbs x 8 reps
245lbs x 6 reps
Not every workout is going to yeild massive strength increases, sometimes the body just gets tired and won't repond the way we want. I had a sub par day on monday and then a killer day on tuesday. You just never know sometimes.Another one ? After all that ^^ ?! Hey V, what happened to well deserved rest ?
Climbing up in endurance is just as important as climbing up in strength :doh: Progress is progress
I'm "normally" pretty apathetic and unaware of my surroundings, it was this guys uncommonly respectable ROM on the incline that caught my eye and with a respectable amount of weight (particularly for his size).I try not to evaluate those around me any more, it just makes me mad. But every once in a while, when someone does have particularly good form I am pleasantly surprised, this dude you speak sounds like one of those rare occasions.
I've had a powerlifter recently start lifting at my gym - it's awesome to watch him lift. He was benching 510 for singles last week with perfect form and controlled eccentrics.
I checked it out, and I thought you were below parallel. Maybe not IC standard ATG, but if I was walking by you at the gym and saw you doing those squats, I'd still give you mental props :bigok:sam when you get a chance, check this thread. its my squat form critique.
http://anabolicminds.com/forum/training-forum/130091-squat-form-critique.html#post2040283
and it was done at la fitness diamond bar. a buddy of mine got me in. hes a sneaky kind of korean.
I ended up resting after all.Another one ? After all that ^^ ?! Hey V, what happened to well deserved rest ?
Climbing up in endurance is just as important as climbing up in strength :doh: Progress is progress
Oh totally. I realize this, I could probably list you a whole list mediating variables that could have negatively effected my strength, from sleep to dietary inadequacies.Not every workout is going to yeild massive strength increases, sometimes the body just gets tired and won't repond the way we want. I had a sub par day on monday and then a killer day on tuesday. You just never know sometimes.
AGREE DW.Not every workout is going to yeild massive strength increases, sometimes the body just gets tired and won't repond the way we want. I had a sub par day on monday and then a killer day on tuesday. You just never know sometimes.
Good form and full ROM is such a rarity in gyms these days and when it does happen, it deserves attentionI'm "normally" pretty apathetic and unaware of my surroundings, it was this guys uncommonly respectable ROM on the incline that caught my eye and with a respectable amount of weight (particularly for his size).
Lack of DOMS is one of the first "side-effects" I've noticed from PrimeI ended up resting after all.
To my utter shock, I do not have DOMS this morning :box::box::box: and I tore my pecs to utter high hell. My pecs are THEE most susceptible to DOMS, too. If by 2:00pm today I still show no signs of DOMS, then wow (strangely, I almost, ALWAYS get DOMS in my chest post chest day; not so with other body parts). This would be quite the recovery effect from this PRIME 911 compound.
I got that same problem on certain exercises. It takes a ridiculous effort to overcome these walls, and one thing that works for me is a dropset routine.Again, today was more so good ole fashioned bodybuilding, as oppose to my current, primary routine (which takes a few days to fully recover from). I also felt like I was doing more of a RESOLVE'esque type of sets scheme, as my sets were more voluminous then usual.
BACK
Behind The Neck Pull Ups
x 12 reps
x 8 reps
x 6 reps
x 6 reps
x 5 reps
Front Side Pull Ups
x 8 reps
x 7 reps
x 6 reps
x 6 reps
x 5 reps
Lat Pull Downs
190lbs x 10 reps
210lbs x 8 reps
230lbs x 6 reps
250lbs x 5 reps
Behind The Neck Lat Pull Downs
190lbs x 10 reps
190lbs x 8 reps
190lbs x 7 reps
190lbs x 6 reps
190lbs x 6 reps
Some weird Nautilus, free ROM [upper] Back [row] Machine (Incline Row if you will)
150lbs x 8 reps x 3 sets [weight and/or equipment that I believe is less likely to be universal, I find almost arbitrary to post and this was an odd machine. This is especially true considering I'll probably never use this machine again.]
I think I'll start bringing my chain belt so I can begin performing weighted pull ups. For both pull ups & dips, I have a wall in terms of total reps, but the addition of weight doesn't necessarily effect the number of reps I can accomplish.
You are weird indeed V, even I get the ALPHA MALE sensation :lmao:I've been reading a lot of PRIME logs, reviews, reports and I've found that a lot of people have reported an Alpha Male sensation. I'm not getting that. I didn't get that last time and I'm not getting it this time. I don't feel anything, apart from increased strength. This was just a general observation I'm sharing, not complaining or anything.
In case you're saying to yourself, "what about back thickness? where are your rows? Back blasphemy!" I'm being careful with my erectors at the moment. I tax the ever love'n hell out of the them on my core/compound day. In time, I'll have more confidence in exposing my erectors/lumbar to more frequent load.
That's when my best workouts happen when I feel like I am going to have a bad one or am apprehensive about the workload. Don't know why that is but it happens a lot. Maybe it's the humility ...paying homage to the iron. Who knows.....AGREE DW.
Best sessions are those where strength increases come up against all odds. Had one of those not that long ago. I entered the gym feeling defeated. I ended up having one of the best workouts in my 2ys-or-so lifting career :woohoo:
True, and I recall that quite enthusiastic post. I used to say those kind of prayers of reliance before I went for my 8.8 mile runs (3-4 times a week, 12-15 miles on the weekends). Needless to say, I shrunk and not in a cool bodybuilding cutting way.AGREE DW.
Best sessions are those where strength increases come up against all odds. Had one of those not that long ago. I entered the gym feeling defeated. I ended up having one of the best workouts in my 2ys-or-so lifting career :woohoo:
What I've noticed is that my DOMS is delayed, which for me is really a phenomenon, because I am one of those guys where DOMS sets in VERY quickly. Also, when the DOMS does set in, it sets in at a diminished manner. I'm also T-911, so I'm sure this is having a recovery effect, tambien.Lack of DOMS is one of the first "side-effects" I've noticed from Prime
Your theory is proven by physiological and neural adaption, re-adaption, kudos for your 6th sense. (your theory perpetuates increased muscle fiber recruitment per motor unit, coordinated motor unit firing, hypertrophy of the sarcolema, thus, greater release of calcium, thus, greater contraction force via sliding filament theory, increased volume of larger mitochondria, improved general awesomeness, reported positive effects that you are pimping gym members around you...etc)My theory is that if my brain thinks something is too hard I got to re-program it by hitting it with something that is much MUCH harder
You're hilarious :lol:You are weird indeed V, even I get the ALPHA MALE sensation :lmao:
I hate Arnold Swarztentether, because he's become a political @-hole, bastard, that's some weird spineless hybrid of a Republocrat, but one of the most memorable interviews I remember watching of his, was when he didn't feel like "vurking out" because he just felt like laying out that day and relaxing, but Franco convinced him that they needed to workout, so Arnie (on a rare occasion) dragged his feet into the gym, but ended up having one of the best "vurk outs" of his life.That's when my best workouts happen when I feel like I am going to have a bad one or am apprehensive about the workload. Don't know why that is but it happens a lot. Maybe it's the humility ...paying homage to the iron. Who knows.....
hahahaha get the eff outta here! that shizzle is nuts!194lbs this morning.
Weight down, strength up, that's what I call, "Tha Bizzness."
Zero found this clip, but I wanted to share it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcK-My1j9Hg&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fanabolicminds.com%2Fforum%2Fgeneral-chat%2F130037-arnold-back-movies.html&feature=player_embedded
I see your 'Stolen Identity 3' and raise you 'Terminator 2: The Superfantastic Musical!'194lbs this morning.
Weight down, strength up, that's what I call, "Tha Bizzness."
Zero found this clip, but I wanted to share it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcK-My1j9Hg&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fanabolicminds.com%2Fforum%2Fgeneral-chat%2F130037-arnold-back-movies.html&feature=player_embedded
I think it's hilarious how you dose something like ActX or AE at 1tab/day, yet your doses of PRIME rival that of many male members.You are weird indeed V, even I get the ALPHA MALE sensation :lmao:
LOL!!!!I see your 'Stolen Identity 3' and raise you 'Terminator 2: The Superfantastic Musical!'
"What's that?... is that, is that Di-Calcium Phosphate I smell?..... and [sniff-sniff] Magnesium Stearate- I KNEW IT!! You're on the PRIME again!"I think it's hilarious how you dose something like ActX or AE at 1tab/day, yet your doses of PRIME rival that of many male members.
"D, give me your keys. You've had enough PRIME."
Dfly: "I'll be the judge of that!...BWAAAAA!!!!!!!!"
oh you big muscley guys and your supplement jokes."What's that?... is that, is that Di-Calcium Phosphate I smell?..... and [sniff-sniff] Magnesium Stearate- I KNEW IT!! You're on the PRIME again!"
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