Tomhawk Is Eating His Cake And Having It Too (CBL)

toughchick401 said:
Long time.... Hope all is well
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Ya I agree. Hope you are doing alright. Probably give you a call soon.

Oh jam look at that I can use enter again haha.

Sorry about lack of updates. Been meaning to get back to posting workouts but it looks like a mess when you cant use enter. Will try to get back to doing that. Probably going to go train back now. Supposed to be back but just not feeling it today. Got used to having a training partner for legs.
 
Yeah dude update more. Miss having you around to BS. Literally all the guys I used to talk to here are gone.
 
CountryLiftin said:
Yeah dude update more. Miss having you around to BS. Literally all the guys I used to talk to here are gone.
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Haha my bad. Imagine how I feel. Most of the people I used to chat with are gone. There are a few but not many.

Will post about my workout. Ended up doing legs solo. Annoying guy was back up to his old tricks.
 
Haha yeah man. It's rough being an OG right?

Solo legs? sounds like my life....
 
CountryLiftin said:
Haha yeah man. It's rough being an OG right?

Solo legs? sounds like my life....
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Haha I am definitely not an OG but I have been here longer than a lot of people.

It had been a little while since I hit legs solo. Was kind of hard to get motivated. Guy I trained with would just attack it. Whatever I threw at him he would do. I will say some of the workouts got stupid long though. Was nice to get in and get done quick. Today probably took just over an hour.

Lying leg curls 3 sets of 8 ramping up weight then a set of 8 1st set weight plus 25 bottom partials.
Squats sets of 5: 225, 275, 315, 365, 405
Leg press 270 for 1 minute 50 reps. Got the idea from the Genomyx sponsored bodybuilder Frank(ish). Was supposed to be more like 2 minutes but damn not used to that. Plus finding the right weight isn't easy.
Stiff leg deadlifts 2 sets of 10 with 195
Lat pulldown assisted ghr

The annoying guy spotted me on squats. Then let me work in my set of leg press. Was starting to think he wasn't so bad. Then he would stfu. Left thinking worse of him somehow.
 
Just feel like posting since it has been so long.

Kind of want to mix training up. Lately just doing a butchered version of Mountain Dog training. Basically MD plus Brian Carrol squat article on DH. Kind of want to sign up for John Meadows site (Mountain Dog) but not quite ready to bite. For one want to make sure I will be getting my moneys worth ($10 a month). Kind of still in between on a lot of things. Plus I want to get some bands to go with the training.

Another possible option is The Cube Method. Sounds pretty basic but still might pick up the ebook($37). It is more for powerlifting. Kind of like westside but not quite.
 
Go for cube. There are quite a few guys on here doing it not like Sean, cincy, Swanson was, and quite a few others. Go pop in their logs.

I'm tearing 5-3-1 now with a vengeance.
 
CountryLiftin said:
Go for cube. There are quite a few guys on here doing it not like Sean, cincy, Swanson was, and quite a few others. Go pop in their logs.

I'm tearing 5-3-1 now with a vengeance.
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Ya should be getting cube soon. Going to check those logs out sometime soon.

Ya just caught up to your log.

Today was back. Decided to do some deadlifts... kinda.

Speed pulls sets of 3 with 315. No idea how many sets but probably close to 10.
1 arm bb row 2*10
Seated rows 3*13
Stretchers 2*12
Reversed lat pulldowns 3*12

That is what I consider high reps for back haha.
 
5-3-1 only has me do back as an accessory. So that sounds high volume to me too!
 
CountryLiftin said:
5-3-1 only has me do back as an accessory. So that sounds high volume to me too!
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Haha ya been a volume machine since switching to Mountain Dog. Got that bodybuilding volume haha. Going to be weird switching to more of a powerlifting routine. Probably wont start till August though. Finish out the summer training legs with that bodybuilder.

Honestly I was kind of planning on having a deload or rest week. But just got a text that SUCKED. Probably not a good time to take off. Lifting is my drug of choice. Without it I crawl into an even deeper hole. Hard to imagine being more antisocial.
 
You could be like me... I don't have any neighbors and being home from school I'm like not around anyone... Just keep lifting just keep lifting... Hahahaha. You should enjoy the cube especially if you want strength gains.
 
CountryLiftin said:
You could be like me... I don't have any neighbors and being home from school I'm like not around anyone... Just keep lifting just keep lifting... Hahahaha. You should enjoy the cube especially if you want strength gains.
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I have gotten used to being around people now. Even if they just piss me off haha. Plus I do like seeing somewhat attractive females. I could go back to my old gym where almost no female dares to enter haha.

I took a few days off to recover. Was nice to let my body heal a bit. Still aching and all but not as bad. Even had some carbs at night. Put them to use today.

Chest/shoulders
DB twist press 3*10
Incline BB press ELECT up to 305 for 3
Flat BB press sets of 3: 275, 295, 315, 335 not sure how much help I got with 335
Dips 4*15 bodyweight

Heavy DB swings 4*25 65/70/75/80
Seated DB press sets of 15 reps: 40/45/50/55
1 arm 1/2 DB upright row
Face pulls 5 sets of 15

On the lady front:
Girl I have been talking to for a while who lived 2 and a half hours away texted me. Turns out she moved to New York(I live in Georgia). Kind of sucks because it was one of those rare times I felt a connection. Most of the time feels like I am just tolerating people.

Also I should write a manual on how not to talk to girls. Doubt watching Bill Burr has helped haha. Basically talked about hanging out but she is dating or talking to someone. She said we probably shouldn't watch a movie. So I said "well what can you do" haha.
 
Tomahawk88 said:
I have gotten used to being around people now. Even if they just piss me off haha. Plus I do like seeing somewhat attractive females. I could go back to my old gym where almost no female dares to enter haha.

I took a few days off to recover. Was nice to let my body heal a bit. Still aching and all but not as bad. Even had some carbs at night. Put them to use today.

Chest/shoulders
DB twist press 3*10
Incline BB press ELECT up to 305 for 3
Flat BB press sets of 3: 275, 295, 315, 335 not sure how much help I got with 335
Dips 4*15 bodyweight

Heavy DB swings 4*25 65/70/75/80
Seated DB press sets of 15 reps: 40/45/50/55
1 arm 1/2 DB upright row
Face pulls 5 sets of 15

On the lady front:
Girl I have been talking to for a while who lived 2 and a half hours away texted me. Turns out she moved to New York(I live in Georgia). Kind of sucks because it was one of those rare times I felt a connection. Most of the time feels like I am just tolerating people.

Also I should write a manual on how not to talk to girls. Doubt watching Bill Burr has helped haha. Basically talked about hanging out but she is dating or talking to someone. She said we probably shouldn't watch a movie. So I said "well what can you do" haha.
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Have you read any of tucker max's books? They'll get your head straight on the girl front ha.
 
booneman77 said:
Have you read any of tucker max's books? They'll get your head straight on the girl front ha.
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I have read the first 3. Doubt I could ever treat females like that. Granted I haven't been introduced to that level of slutitude. At this point I really don't even try and meet new girls. Probably not helping.
 
Tomahawk88 said:
I have read the first 3. Doubt I could ever treat females like that. Granted I haven't been introduced to that level of slutitude. At this point I really don't even try and meet new girls. Probably not helping.
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I never thought I could either... Until I tried it few times. It's unreal that all the things in there can really be done and there are real girls that are actually that trashy. Makes you feel like a god though. Ego for miles after a few of those experiences ha
 
Haha don't think I could do it as a human being haha. Just not in my nature. Played the nice guy role way too much. Would feel weird to me. Could only be that level of azzhole while so drunk I couldn't stand haha.

Why am I horrible? I don't do that ish haha. Read the book for life experience haha.

But if you ever want a jade and facked up view watch Bill Burr on Netflix. Cracks me up way too damn much.

Tomorrow planning on hitting back. May mix a few different things in. Always a fun day. Probably wont be deadlifting though.
 
Haha okay maybe you're not horrible...


Awh no deads? Boo.
 
CountryLiftin said:
Haha okay maybe you're not horrible...

Awh no deads? Boo.
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Haha I am bad just not horrible haha. Looking like I wont be hanging out with that girl again. Probably not a bad thing.

Well you guilt me into doing deads haha.

495*5/5/6 had me sweating like a mad man. Saw sweat fly after each rep. Plus there were no towels. Bad day not to have towels.
1 arm bb rows 3*10 still hadn't really recovered from deads
Seated cable rows 5*7 ramping up weight
Stretchers 2*12
Reverse lat pulldowns wide neutral 3*12
Snatch grip high pulls sets of 3 up to 215 from knee high rack
Shrugs 3*12 85s with 3 second flex at top
Farmers walk with 120s

My hands took a beating today. Might put them in an ice bucket haha. Plus those deads wore me out. I usually only do one real set of 3 reps.
 
I think I am going to do a week or so of CBL. Just feels like CNS is a little rough with all the volume I have been doing. This time do it a little smarter or at least try. Seems like I made some improvements build wise. Think the problem before was I was carrying too much tub. While deadlifting today I was on the 4th notch on my belt. When I deadlift I put the belt on my upper abs so it will be a smaller size than for squats. Wednesday supposed to train legs with Mike(young bodybuilder). This time he is supposed to run the workout. If he forgets I wont mind taking over haha. A bit of a control freak when it comes to training now. Guess it has something to do with training solo for a while.
 
Should have rested today. Sunday chest/shoulders Monday back with deadlifts and I knew I was training legs Wednesday so what do I do... trained arms today haha. Just a good ole Mountain Dog day of arms.

Reverse curls 5*10 with short rest
Rope ext 5*10 with short rest
Cross body hammer curls 1 arm then the other 3*10
Dips 3*15 bodyweight
Incline DB curls 3 sets
Close grip bench 3*10 185/205/225

Just a good quick arm work. The goal is to pump them up and make em GROW! Seems to be working. After having Carbs the last few days I looked huge and thick in my jail orange shirt(XL). Plus my arms looked full. Looking leaner in the mirror. Might do some webcam pics to bring me back to reality. They always seem to be less favorable than the mirror.
 
Don't you just love those days you train and know you shouldn't have?

Nice work big guy.
 
CountryLiftin said:
Don't you just love those days you train and know you shouldn't have?

Nice work big guy.
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Just felt good to hit arms and blow them up a bit. Looked real full and thick. Trying to get some Mountain Dog arms haha.

Thanks appreciate it. Good to have someone following along.

Today was legs with Mike. He ran the workout so a bit different.

Lying leg curls 12/10/8/8+25
Squats sets of 8: 225/275/315/365

Single leg leg press haha 90*12,12 then 140*12. Pretty heavy sled apparently. Never use this one.
Leg press couple sets of 12. Then drop set with 720/540/360/180

Seated leg curls rep outs with partials at bottom and top
Romanian deadlifts sets of 12 with 95
Lat pulldown bodyweight leg curls
Pull through sets of 12 working up in weight. Getting the feel for them.

Leg ext high rep sets. Pulled up my shorts to put my hands on my quads. Immediately Mike said "ugh Tom have you considered bodybuilding?" haha. Not bad to hear that. I have definitely noticed some improvements while training with Mike. Even though I am the one doing the programming I have added more intensity since I have someone to really push me.
 
My arms are so tiny, yet so decently strong...

Solid workout man. Legs blow. I hate em the most.
 
CountryLiftin said:
My arms are so tiny, yet so decently strong...

Solid workout man. Legs blow. I hate em the most.
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My arms just don't fit me. They are longish for my height. Plus my torso is so thick my arms look smaller. This plus the fact I am fat makes me not consider bodybuilding haha.

Legs aren't too bad. Fun to train but mine get so sore and cramp up bad. Feels like one of those nights too.

Making pancakes now :)
 
I was right. My legs are cramping up bad. Well it is really only my quads but my right hamstring is trying. Used a rolling pin to roll on them a bit instead of foam rolling. Got the idea from my massage therapist. Still pretty bad off. Had to stretch them a bit.

I think I got a complaint on a dating website haha. Was just one of those days where I was tired of BS profiles. Came across a girl who only wrote "I like to have fun" also age range she is looking for in a guy. Plus she had some "modeling" pics. The kind girls pay for so they don't have to photoshop them on their own. Had 3 pics. 1st is her laid out on some rail road tracks in SHORT jean shorts, bikini top, and cowboy boots. 2nd is her looking off in the distance in the same bikini top. 3rd pic is just cam facing her in a hat with a low cut shirt showing some cleavage.

So what do I do? I send her a message that said "If you don't get multiple sexual offers a day I am disappointed in my sex." Guess that stumped her so instead of just ignoring it she replied back with "ummm." So I decided to clarify and said "I was simply referring to the fact you have no personality information on your profile just pictures of your good looking body." Which was probably better than saying "your wh0rish pictures" haha. But I got some message from the site saying they tried to send me an email but couldn't. Now I am waiting to hear back from them haha.
 
Decided to take 2 days off. Well kind of haha. Thought about going but just couldn't pull the trigger. Probably a good thing I took a few days off.

Chest and shoulders earlier

Db twist press 3*10
Incline bb press 5*5 constant tension reps
Floor smith machine press 5*2
Decline db flyes 3*12

Standing bb press 3*10
Heavy db lateral swings 4*35 with 65s. Went back to the article to check for a video on these and realized it said 35 reps not 25 like I had been doing.
Snatch grip high pulls hanging sets of 5 reps work up to 195
Face pulls with fat gripz extreme sets of 15
Rope triceps ext with fat grips extreme sets of 10
Band ext century set
 
That workout was supposed to be a bit of a Cuban Mountain Dog workout. A mix of Cube Method and Mountain Dog. Ended up not having much of a Cube Method influence except for floor press, standing press, and triceps work.

Was a pretty good workout though. Felt odd after DB twist press though. It felt like I was too pumped up. Wasn't used to that. Asked for a spot for incline and it was only 225 for 5 reps doing them constant tension.

Saw myself in the mirror a few times. Damn I was looking big. Back looked wide as hell and thick. Nice workout to just blow up and get thick.
 
Tomahawk88 said:
That workout was supposed to be a bit of a Cuban Mountain Dog workout. A mix of Cube Method and Mountain Dog. Ended up not having much of a Cube Method influence except for floor press, standing press, and triceps work.

Was a pretty good workout though. Felt odd after DB twist press though. It felt like I was too pumped up. Wasn't used to that. Asked for a spot for incline and it was only 225 for 5 reps doing them constant tension.

Saw myself in the mirror a few times. Damn I was looking big. Back looked wide as hell and thick. Nice workout to just blow up and get thick.
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That's the best feeling when you look over mid set and are just like "damn I look like a beast". Always helps push out an extra rep or two
 
booneman77 said:
That's the best feeling when you look over mid set and are just like "damn I look like a beast". Always helps push out an extra rep or two
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When I saw it I was looking at the mirror and I saw the reflection off another mirror. Was just like damn who has that massive back. Then realized it was me haha.

Decided to do a Cube deadlift rep day. Did not use a belt for the first time in a while.

Deficit deadlift on a stretching mat 1 set of 8 reps with 405.
Block deadlifts, put the weight on 2 45s. 2 sets of 3 reps.

NARROW squats 3 sets of 8 reps with 225.
Pull throughs 4 sets of 10 reps with 90 using V-bar
Ab wheel 3 sets of 10 reps. These were real hard after not using a belt. Core was feeling it more than usual. Almost felt like cramping up.
 
Hey Tom... How can I contact a admin.. I keep getting this clown asking me to help set up her husband, only this she's profile says its a he....
 
toughchick401 said:
Hey Tom... How can I contact a admin.. I keep getting this clown asking me to help set up her husband, only this she's profile says its a he....
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Not really sure other than PM. Havent had to deal with people annoying me too much.

Last night did back. Yes back the day after deadlifts haha.

Seated cable rows 4*10
Dead stop 1 arm DB rows 3*9

Stretchers 2*12
Reverse lat pull downs with wide neutral grip
Underhand lat pulldowns 12/10/8 really messed with my left wrist
DB pullovers 3*10
 
toughchick401 said:
I let you a loonngggg voicemail....hope all is well
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Hey ya I plan on calling you soon. Good to hear ya. Watch that road rage haha. Been feeling a bit off lately. Head keeps pounding and been napping a bit.

Legs solo again today. Had some high hopes for todays workout. Turns out the guy I train legs with is still at the beach.

Lying leg curls 4 sets of 8 reps last set 25 partials.
Squats sets of 5 reps up to 410 and then I decided to do 6 reps haha. Didn't feel too bad but seemed like I stayed high. Guy spotting me said I good morninged 2 reps a bit.
Leg press 3 sets of 25 reps 450/540/630. Didn't seem as bad as last time but they still pumped up to painful levels.
Hack squat machine 3 sets of 10 reps 300/310/320. Did these relaxing the weight at the bottom and then exploding out of the hole.

Stiff leg deadlifts sets of 10 reps.
Pull throughs sets of 12 reps
 
Got a great massage today. Been resting on massage days but just felt like lifting today. Plus it was chest/shoulders. Legs and back are what usually get worked on most for massages anyway.

On the way to the gym almost got into a wreck. Was pretty damn close. They were turning across the intersection I was going through. Probably going about 50 when I stomped on the break and swerved left avoiding the suv. Definitely an oh sh1t moment.

Flat DB twist press 3*10 65/75/85
Floor press with smith machine 8*3 with 205. Very short rests basically rest pause. Explosive reps letting the weight settle on my triceps.
Incline DB press 3*15 with 90s
Pec deck 3*15.

Standing BB press 3*10 with 135. Had to do 8+2 on last set. This sucks the day after legs. Got a cramp in my leg towards the end.
Heavy DB swings 4*35 with 65s
Face pulls 3*15
Snatch grip high pulls sets of 5 with 185
 
Friday did a deadlift workout. Had someone tag along. Wasn't really ideal. Thought they had more experience with deadlifts which they didn't. Not exactly what I wanted in a workout. Just wanted to get in and hammer through it.

Speed pulls 8*3 with 345 REAL short breaks about 15 seconds

Kroc rows big set was 120 for 25 reps each hand
Lat pulldowns wide grip forward 3*15 with 150

Seated leg curls 4*10 last set had 15 partials
Hyper ext 2*20
 
Today was arms, traps, and core.

Reverse ez bar curls 5*10 with 10 second rest periods.
Rope triceps ext 5*10 with 10 second rest periods. Guy I know was bashing the weight I was using. Said if I wanted to powerlift I had to up the weight I was using. So I told him to try it. Think he stopped during the 3rd set. Got him to change his tune a little haha.
Cross body hammer curls 1 side then the other 3*10
Dips 3*15/12/9
Preacher curl machine 3*15
Floor press 6*2
DB shrugs 3*12
Ab wheel 3*10

Took a little longer than I would have liked. Too much chit chat honestly. Hopefully tomorrow will be better but doubtful since it will be Monday. Probably going to do a little of this and that. Was planning on resting but oh well. Could be a deadlift, squat, and assistance day. Legs arent till Wednesday.
 
VolcomX311 said:
Kroc rows interest me. It sounds very DC'ish, just without the pauses.
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Ya now that you mention it. They feel like a widow maker set. I only do 1 set all out but damn it is a killer.

Yesterday decided to do a bit of back. Doubt extra back work will kill me.

Cable rows sets of 5 reps
Trap bar rows 3 sets of 12 with 200.

Stretchers 2 sets of 12
Reverse lat pull down with wide neutral grip 3 sets of 10 reps.

DB pull overs 3 sets of 10 reps.
 
Today ended up doing chest/shoulder

Flat DB twist press 3*10 with 70/80/90 first time using the 90s. Didn't feel too bad.
Incline BB ELECT worked up to 295 for 3. Honestly it felt real slow. Not a good thing for me. Usually incline BB is a good indicator for my flat bench max.
Floor press with smith explosive 6*2 with 210. Trying to work in a bit of Cube before I start it up fully.
Incline DB press with 90s 15/15/12 that last set I just didn't have anything left to push.

Heavy DB swing 4*35 with 65s superset with trap bar press 4*15 with the 60 pound bar. Pressing the trap bar was easier than I expected. Sucked having to clean it up just to press it. Might add weight next time.
Upright row with cables PSR sets of 3 ramped up with a rep out at end.
Rear delt destroyer set 60 reps with 40s, 30 reps with 20s, 10 full reps with 10s.
Rope fall pulls with fat gripz extreme 4*15 with 50.
Band tricep ext 1 set of 100. Trying to add a little Cube again. These burned like hell at the end.
Decline sit up 1 set of 30.
 
Did arms yesterday. Will get to that later but its STORY TIME haha.

So yesterday out of the blue I got a text from Tiffany. She was a girl I went on some dates with about 8 months ago. Will have to check back to see if I told the story how it ended(pretty sure I did). Plus it might be a good idea to recall how I felt then. Anyway she sent me a long text about how she was sorry. I thought about it for a while and basically said water under the bridge. We get to texting a bit and turns to some flirting. Supposed to hang out with her some time soon. We will see how that goes. Always had fun with her but after that night I cut all ties with her and didn't look back. Which for me is pretty rare so you get the idea.
 
Time to slay some *****.





LOL.

So it was a good arm day they?
 
That arm day wasn't too special. Just got in and pumped them up a bit.

Reverse ez bar curls superset rope tricep ext 5 sets of 10 nonstop
Dips sets of 10 superset with cross body hammer curls 3 sets of 10
Close grip lat pulldown 3*12 superset with pin press 3*2
Band tricep ext superset band bicep curls 1 set of 100 for each
 
Tomahawk88 said:
Taking tonight as anything other than a sign from God makes it a really sad night. Deciding to with hold details in my current condition. Leave that judgement for later. But let's just say I told Ben to kick the sh1t out of me if I talk to her again. His reply was that it would hurt our deadlift workouts if he did haha.
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Tomahawk88 said:
I kind of want to tell what happened Saturday night. It was an all around weird night. Then an added dose of weird Sunday. Sucks to think about it though because at this point I dont see why I care at all. Looking back it is always easier to see crazy. I swear the penis does a good job of overlooking crazy. I will give a bit of a hint to how the night went: strip club, pop up guy, girl crying, stranger sex.

Not sure if I will be lifting with Ben tomorrow. Honestly it looks like I will be lifting solo. Kind of thinking about trying out a new routine for legs. If I do I will post about it. Another thing from DH. It would be easier lifting with someone else though.
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Decided to go back and check my log for posts about this girl who I am hanging out with tomorrow/today. Checking for older posts about her but it looks like I kept her out of my log. I wonder what that means. Could have just been keeping quiet about all girls at that time. Speaking of which Autumn moved to New York(pretty sure I posted that before). Living in Georgia means that is really far haha. We have texted a few times and she sounds like she is doing better. Sucks because I feel like I actually cared about her. And when I say that she made me think some CRAZY thoughts.
 
toughchick401 said:
Hope all is well..... :)
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I am doing alright I guess.

Monday was a bit bland. Kind of like going on a first date again except you are less trusting of the person next to you. In fact our first date went a hell of a lot better. Time will tell if we hang out again.

Sunday trained back and shoulders with Tammy. She is a personal trainer at another fitness center plus competes in figure. Not a bad idea to be friends with her if I ever nut up and try to become a personal trainer.

Seated cable rows 4 sets of 12 reps ramping weight
1 arm BB rows sets of 10 finished with a set of back and forth 3 times 10/9/5

Stretchers 2 sets of 12 reps
Reverse seated lat pulldowns wide and neutral grip 3 sets of 10
Iso machine rows basically just messing around. She wanted to do them.

Heavy DB swings 4 sets of 35 reps some sets with 65s then moved to 70s
Front DB raise almost ALL the way up sets of 10 ramping till I got to the 30s
Rear delt destroyer set 40s for 60, 20s for 30, 10s for 10 full
Rope face pulls with fat gripz extreme
 
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