A Day In The Life Of Rocket

[Segansational]

I always get jealous of your old equipment that you snagged years ago! How much do you charge for a membership?

Seriously! I would love that leg press machine!

 

[Rocket3015]

Seriously! I would love that leg press machine!

Levergym® Squat/Calf

Take your legs and glutes to the next level with our Levergym Squat/Calf machine! Designed to safely target the legs while protecting your lower back and knees.

powertec.com

 

[Rocket3015]

Day 83 Weight 187lbs

Pre-Workout; Radiate OG Orange

Today's Workout - Fasted Cardio
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Treadmill 35 Minutes
Forearms
Obliques
Lower Back
Foam Roll Back and Legs

Nutrition

Total Calories 1,576
Fat 55g
Carbs 80g
Protein 193g

Notes:

 

[LeanEngineer]

Levergym® Squat/Calf

Take your legs and glutes to the next level with our Levergym Squat/Calf machine! Designed to safely target the legs while protecting your lower back and knees.

powertec.com

Now i just need help convincing my wife that we have room for it in the home gym/garage!

 

[Rocket3015]

Now i just need help convincing my wife that we have room for it in the home gym/garage!

I think you are on your own with that!

 

[LeanEngineer]

I think you are on your own with that!

I was hoping for a little advice Maybe i'll convince her that this machine works her but and all the female fitness models are using it so I need to get one "for her"

 

[Rocket3015]

I was hoping for a little advice Maybe i'll convince her that this machine works her but and all the female fitness models are using it so I need to get one "for her"

Now that's a good idea, and every woman wants a "Nice Butt"

 

[Rocket3015]

Day 84 Weight 187lbs

Pre-Workout; Built Fast Formula - Muscletech Vapor 1 (Watermelon Twist) with SNS Vasoforce XT

Today's Workout - Bi's & Back
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Dumb Bell Preacher Curls 5 sets, all 15 Reps
Stiff Arm Pull Downs 5 Sets, 15-5 Reps
Hammer Curls 5 Sets, 15-6 Reps
Reverse Grip T-Bar Row 5 Sets, 10-5 Reps

Life Fitness Ab Crunch

Nutrition

Total Calories 1,716
Fat 54g
Carbs 118g
Protein 183g

Notes: Training has been going well, nutrition is pretty good, I just wish I could get leaner.

 

[LeanEngineer]

Now that's a good idea, and every woman wants a "Nice Butt"

Yep and every guy wants a woman to have a nice butt. It's a win win. I've got myself convinced at least

 

[Rocket3015]

Day 85 Weight 185lbs

Pre-Workout; Pro Supps -Mr. Hyde Icon - Mango Citrus Warfare

Today's Workout - Traps - Neck - Forearms
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Trap Bar Shrugs 5 Sets, 15-8 Reps, Each rep held for a 2 count
BFS Neck Machine 5 Sets, 60-20 Reps
Grip Expander 3 Sets, 21,22,25 Reps

Hyperextension - Lower Back

Nutrition

Total Calories 2,307
Fat 92g
Carbs 269g
Protein 177g

Notes: I had a great training session in the morning and than spent about 4 hours doing lawn work. My youngest daughter and her husband came over and helped me work on the outdoor kitchen I am building. Afterwards the wife and I took them out to eat at a new Egyptian Restaurant. I had Beef Shawarma with Rice and thought it was very good (and I believe very healthy) and of course you always have to take the kids out for Ice Cream (even if they are 35) so off to Dairy Queen for some blizzards!! Over all it was a great day. I love spending time with my family!!

 

[Rocket3015]

Day 86Weight 185lbs

No lifting today, I did about 2 hours of push mowing and did a hand full of small jobs around the house.

Nutrition

Total Calories 1,949
Fat 86g
Carbs 115g
Protein 170g

Notes:

 

[akboom87]

Nothing better then spending quality time with family! Looks like getting some good sessions in Rocket!!

 

[Rocket3015]

Nothing better then spending quality time with family! Looks like getting some good sessions in Rocket!!

Life is Good !!

 

[LeanEngineer]

Day 86Weight 185lbs

No lifting today, I did about 2 hours of push mowing and did a hand full of small jobs around the house.

Nutrition

Total Calories 1,949
Fat 86g
Carbs 115g
Protein 170g

Notes:

No lifting for me either yesterday. I put together a new shed I ordered and push mowed. Definitely feeling it this morning.

 

[Rocket3015]

Work around the house never seems to be Done !!

 

[Hyde]

Pics of the outdoor cooking space when it’s done would be awesome! Sounds like a great weekend.

 

[Rocket3015]

Pics of the outdoor cooking space when it’s done would be awesome! Sounds like a great weekend.

It's looking pretty good so far I will post a few picks when its done.

 

[Rocket3015]

Day 87 Weight 185lbs

Pre-Workout; Pro Supps -Mr. Hyde Icon - Mango Citrus Warfare

Today's Workout - Chest & Tri's
Starting this week I am back to may favorite split !
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Pec Deck 3 Sets, all 20 reps
Tricep Pressdowns 5 Sets, 20-6 Reps
Swiss Bar 4x4 Incline Bench 5 Sets, 20-6 Reps - I don't do these often but they felt really good!!
Lying Tricep Extensions 2 Sets, 20 & 16 Reps, Last 3 Supersets with close grip bench 12-8. 10-5. 6-6.

Life Fitness Ab Crunch

Nutrition

Total Calories 1,603
Fat 57g
Carbs 93g
Protein 191g

Notes: Good chest & tricep pump today, Last night before bed I took 25mg of Sildenafil only got up once to pee. I think tonight I will try splitting the dose AM & PM see if a dose PWO will help with the pump?

 

[LeanEngineer]

Protein 191g

What's your main source of protein? Chicken?

 

[Rocket3015]

What's your main source of protein? Chicken?

Protein Powder, Chicken, Tuna, Venison, Eggs, Ground Turkey and some Beef and a little Fish.

 

[SHORSE]

Wish the Gym had a Swiss Bar! adjusting hand angles on presses can make a big difference on shoulder stress.

 

[SHORSE]

Never used Sildenafil for a pump in the gym?

Day 87 Weight 185lbs

Pre-Workout; Pro Supps -Mr. Hyde Icon - Mango Citrus Warfare

Today's Workout - Chest & Tri's
Starting this week I am back to may favorite split !
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Pec Deck 3 Sets, all 20 reps
Tricep Pressdowns 5 Sets, 20-6 Reps
Swiss Bar 4x4 Incline Bench 5 Sets, 20-6 Reps - I don't do these often but they felt really good!!
Lying Tricep Extensions 2 Sets, 20 & 16 Reps, Last 3 Supersets with close grip bench 12-8. 10-5. 6-6.

Life Fitness Ab Crunch

Nutrition

Total Calories 1,603
Fat 57g
Carbs 93g
Protein 191g

Notes: Good chest & tricep pump today, Last night before bed I took 25mg of Sildenafil only got up once to pee. I think tonight I will try splitting the dose AM & PM see if a dose PWO will help with the pump?

 

[Rocket3015]

Never used Sildenafil for a pump in the gym?

I hadn't either till this morning, I felt like a monster !! (Looked Big Too) !

 

[SHORSE]

I hadn't either till this morning, I felt like a monster !! (Looked Big Too) !

I might have to sacrifice one in my stash and give it a try! I bet you looked bigger! LOL

 

[MrKleen73]

I hadn't either till this morning, I felt like a monster !! (Looked Big Too) !

That's what she said!

 

[LeanEngineer]

Protein Powder, Chicken, Tuna, Venison, Eggs, Ground Turkey and some Beef and a little Fish.

Nice! Mine's mainly chicken, eggs, and protein powders. I'll throw some beef in every once in awhile but it doesn't sit too well with my digestion so I do it maybe once a week or once every other week just for a change.

 

[Rocket3015]

Nice! Mine's mainly chicken, eggs, and protein powders. I'll throw some beef in every once in awhile but it doesn't sit too well with my digestion so I do it maybe once a week or once every other week just for a change.

I'm very lucky, my oldest son in law is a Big Time Deer Hunter so our freezer is always full of venison !!

 

[MrKleen73]

I'm very lucky, my oldest son in law is a Big Time Deer Hunter so our freezer is always full of venison !!

Every time you say this I get jealous.

 

[Rocket3015]

Every time you say this I get jealous.

It sounds corny but I thank god every day for the blessing I have !! Life Is Good !

 

[Rocket3015]

Day 88 Weight 186lbs

Pre-Workout; Pro Supps -Mr. Hyde Icon - Mango Citrus Warfare

Today's Workout - Back & Bi's - Rear Delt's
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Pull Downs 5 Sets, 15-6 Reps
Olympic Bar Curl 5 Sets, 10-16 Reps
Reverse Pec Deck 3 Sets, 12-16 Reps
Machine Row 5 Sets, 20-10 Reps
Incline Dumb Bell Curl 5 Sets, 15-5 Reps

Planks 3 Sets, One Minute Plank, 30 Second Rest


Nutrition

Total Calories 2,610
Fat 118g
Carbs 164g
Protein 236g

Notes; I had a bit of a struggle with low blood sugar this afternoon, so I did what I always do and ate every thing in sight till I felt better. Work out was awesome, I felt and looked big as a house, muscles pumped and vascularity thru the roof. I may do the same workout tomorrow and go to Walmart shirtless !!

 

[Rocket3015]

Day 89 Weight 186lbs

Pre-Workout; Radiate OG Orange

Today's Workout - Fasted Cardio
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Treadmill 30 Minutes - Heart Rate 153 BPM
Forearms
Side Planks
Obliques
Foam Roll Back and Legs
Life Fitness Ab Crunch

Nutrition

Total Calories 1,713
Fat 52g
Carbs 131g
Protein 195g

Notes:

 

[LeanEngineer]

Work out was awesome, I felt and looked big as a house, muscles pumped and vascularity thru the roof. I may do the same workout tomorrow and go to Walmart shirtless !!

That's always the best feeling! Although you gotta pick a more classy store than walmart. Maybe like nordstrom or something

 

[Rocket3015]

That's always the best feeling! Although you gotta pick a more classy store than walmart. Maybe like nordstrom or something

I figured at Walmart I would just blend in with all the other fine customers !!

 

[MrKleen73]

I figured at Walmart I would just blend in with all the other fine customers !!

Only if you are in a thong a baby bonnet and furry slippers.

 

[Rocket3015]

Only if you are in a thong a baby bonnet and furry slippers.

Again ??

 

[Rocket3015]

Day 90 Weight 186lbs

Pre-Workout; Pro Supps -Mr. Hyde Icon - Mango Citrus Warfare

Today's Workout - Shoulders
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Machine Shoulder Press 7 Sets, 20-10 Reps
Bent Over Rear Laterals 5 Sets, 20-15 Reps
Front Plate Raises 4 Sets, 20-15 Reps
Side Lateral Raises 4 Sets, 15-120 Reps

Hyperextensions - Lower Back

I got some evening cardio in today, it is suppose to rain for the next 3 days so I push mowed the lawn.


Nutrition

Total Calories 1,874
Fat 53g
Carbs 130g
Protein 225g

Notes; Another great work out today shoulders were pumped & vascular!! Got some blood work back today, looks like my Estradiol is a little high ???

Estradiol
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	Test Name	Current Result and Flag		Reference Interval and Units
	Estradiol	59.9	High		7.6 pg/mL 42.6

 

[LeanEngineer]

Day 9 Weight 186lbs

Pre-Workout; Pro Supps -Mr. Hyde Icon - Mango Citrus Warfare

Today's Workout - Shoulders
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Machine Shoulder Press 7 Sets, 20-10 Reps
Bent Over Rear Laterals 5 Sets, 20-15 Reps
Front Plate Raises 4 Sets, 20-15 Reps
Side Lateral Raises 4 Sets, 15-120 Reps

Hyperextensions - Lower Back

I got some evening cardio in today, it is suppose to rain for the next 3 days so I push mowed the lawn.


Nutrition

Total Calories 1,874
Fat 53g
Carbs 130g
Protein 225g

Notes; Another great work out today shoulders were pumped & vascular!! Got some blood work back today, looks like my Estradiol is a little high ???

Estradiol

	Test Name	Current Result and Flag		Reference Interval and Units
	Estradiol	59.9	High		7.6 pg/mL 42.6

When you google Estradiol =
"It can treat symptoms caused by menopause or removal of the ovaries"

Rocket looks like you're good to go

 

[Rocket3015]

Male Menopause is real !!

 

[Hyde]

What’s your total test? Always felt solid with my E2 at 60, provided my test is at least 6-800 total.

 

[Rocket3015]

What’s your total test? Always felt solid with my E2 at 60, provided my test is at least 6-800 total.

I will check when I get home.

 

[Rocket3015]

Day 91 Weight 185lbs

Pre-Workout; Pro Supps -Mr. Hyde Icon - Mango Citrus Warfare

Today's Workout - Legs
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Leg Extensions 3 Sets, all 15 Reps
Seated Calf Raises 5 Sets, 20-12 Reps
Standing Leg Curl 3 Sets, all 15 Reps
Power Tech Squat 5 Sets, all 20 Reps*
Lying Leg Curl 3 Sets all 15 Reps

Life Fitness Ab Crunch
Foam Roll Legs and Back


Nutrition

Total Calories 2,395
Fat 93g
Carbs 177g
Protein 216g

For some reason, I was hungry all day !! When my grandson eats all day my wife says he is going through a grow spurt, I guess I can hope for the same thing!

Notes; Go to any gym in the entire world and you can always find at least one old dude who is more than happy to tell you how much he "used to lift". Sometimes that old dude is me. I haven't squatted heavy in years, my normal squats are 5 sets of 20 with 95lbs for a hundred total reps, or if I use the Power Tech Leverage Squat machine 135lbs, for 5 sets of 20. Today I loaded up the Power Tech with my normal 135lbs banged out 20 reps, it felt light, so I added 20 lbs, 20 more reps, on the 5th set I hit 20 reps with 215lbs (no problem) still hit my 100 reps but with a whole lot more total poundage. I must say it felt pretty darn good!!

 

[Rocket3015]

What’s your total test? Always felt solid with my E2 at 60, provided my test is at least 6-800 total.

@Hyde Total Test 1386

 

[Hyde]

Day 91 Weight 185lbs

Pre-Workout; Pro Supps -Mr. Hyde Icon - Mango Citrus Warfare

Today's Workout - Legs
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Leg Extensions 3 Sets, all 15 Reps
Seated Calf Raises 5 Sets, 20-12 Reps
Standing Leg Curl 3 Sets, all 15 Reps
Power Tech Squat 5 Sets, all 20 Reps*
Lying Leg Curl 3 Sets all 15 Reps

Life Fitness Ab Crunch
Foam Roll Legs and Back


Nutrition

Total Calories 2,395
Fat 93g
Carbs 177g
Protein 216g

For some reason, I was hungry all day !! When my grandson eats all day my wife says he is going through a grow spurt, I guess I can hope for the same thing!

Notes; Go to any gym in the entire world and you can always find at least one old dude who is more than happy to tell you how much he "used to lift". Sometimes that old dude is me. I haven't squatted heavy in years, my normal squats are 5 sets of 20 with 95lbs for a hundred total reps, or if I use the Power Tech Leverage Squat machine 135lbs, for 5 sets of 20. Today I loaded up the Power Tech with my normal 135lbs banged out 20 reps, it felt light, so I added 20 lbs, 20 more reps, on the 5th set I hit 20 reps with 215lbs (no problem) still hit my 100 reps but with a whole lot more total poundage. I must say it felt pretty darn good!!

Always great when you can lift more without pain!!!

You have squatted around 600 at one point, right? I don’t think you have a lot left to prove on the poundage front!

@Hyde Total Test 1386

Everyone is different, but I would not want my estradiol any lower than 60 with total test up at those hotrod levels! I don’t know that there’s an ideal ratio, but I believe as a blanket statement that the higher testosterone is, generally the higher e2 can be and still feel great. E2 is the estrogen that is responsible for neuro & cardio protection, and generally contributes to libido & sexual function unless it becomes radically high or low.

 

[Rocket3015]

Always great when you can lift more without pain!!!

You have squatted around 600 at one point, right? I don’t think you have a lot left to prove on the poundage front!



Everyone is different, but I would not want my estradiol any lower than 60 with total test up at those hotrod levels! I don’t know that there’s an ideal ratio, but I believe as a blanket statement that the higher testosterone is, generally the higher e2 can be and still feel great. E2 is the estrogen that is responsible for neuro & cardio protection, and generally contributes to libido & sexual function unless it becomes radically high or low.

Yes my personal PR 595lbs with a belt No Knew Wraps, No Suit. (This is the old guy telling you how much he used to lift) Thank you for the info on the Estradiol.

 

[Rocket3015]

I meant to post this with my workout

 

[LeanEngineer]

I meant to post this with my workout

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Abs and obliques looking on point for sure! Gotta find that good lighting for the shadows as well!

 

[Rocket3015]

Abs and obliques looking on point for sure! Gotta find that good lighting for the shadows as well!

I need to be able to get leaner with out loosing muscle !!

 

[Rocket3015]

Day 92 Weight 185lbs

Pre-Workout; Pro Supps -Mr. Hyde Icon - Mango Citrus Warfare

Today's Workout - Traps - Neck - Forearms
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Shrugs (With a Two Count Hold) 5 Sets, 20-12 Reps
BFS Neck Machine 5 Sets, 80-40 Reps
Swiss Bar Hammer Curls 3 Sets, 20-18 Reps (Arms Were On Fire)
Grip Expander 3 Sets, all 20 Reps

Hyperextensions - Lower Back
Foam Roll Legs and Back


Nutrition

Total Calories 1,987
Fat 71g
Carbs 161g
Protein 190g

Notes; These shrugs with the hold at the top are killers, I hope I see some growth!!

 

[Rocket3015]

I made a bar a years or so ago, but it never really felt stable when benching so yesterday I narrow the grip area from 6" down to 4". We will see Monday how it feels.

 

[Rocket3015]

Day 93 Weight 185lbs

Pre-Workout; No PWO Today But I did Take a ECA Stack Before I Started To Mow

Today's Workout - Mowing and Maintaining (2) Properties Today. I had to squeeze them both into one day due to all the rain yesterday. So about 4-5 hours of push mowing and yard maintenance today.

Nutrition

Total Calories 1,993
Fat 100g
Carbs 138g
Protein 127g