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Keeping Up With The Yates': A Couple's Training Log

Yates will yell "Go. Go. GO." I'll tell him we still have a red light, and he'll say, "Oh. Stop." Then when I finally go he yells, "GREEN LIGHT!"
 
jmyers said:
I must say, kid sure to bring out the best in us. My patience over the years has improved greatly
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You are so right!!

My Dad had a really short fuse & was a yeller. Honestly, that's why I do my best to do better by my son. I love my Dad dearly, but walking on egg shells, as a child, waiting for the next blow-up was never fun.
 
YatesWifey04 said:
You are so right!!

My Dad had a really short fuse & was a yeller. Honestly, that's why I do my best to do better by my son. I love my Dad dearly, but walking on egg shells, as a child, waiting for the next blow-up was never fun.
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My dad is the same and I am so much like him. I was always afraid to have kids because I didn't want to treat them like how my dad treated us. I try extremely hard to be patient with my nephew. The awesome thing is that babies and kids love me. ????
 
puccah8808 said:
My dad is the same and I am so much like him. I was always afraid to have kids because I didn't want to treat them like how my dad treated us. I try extremely hard to be patient with my nephew. The awesome thing is that babies and kids love me. ????
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I thinks it's different if you are really aware of it. You can be more conscious & present in the moment if you are more aware. Kids love yates84 too. They gravitate towards him. I always say kids are like dogs when it comes to instincts....their instincts about people are usually right!!! You're good people, Puccah!!!!
 
Thank you so much, beautiful. You and your hubby are pretty awesome! :) ???
 
It felt really good to get back in the gym this morning. The break & time with family was really nice...and good for me...but it was nice to get back on the grind this morning.

Leg day...

Squats - Tempo 3,0,1,0 (not ideal tempo, but trying to get back in the groove)
70x10
70x10
70x10
70x10
70x10
70x10
70x9
70x9
70x8
70x8
*It was nice to get use the squat rack (instead of the Smith machine) for a change!!

RDL's w/Db's - Tempo 3,0,1,0
20x10
20x10
20x10
20x10
20x10
20x10
20x10
20x10
20x9
20x9

Superset
Leg extensions
40x10x4
Lying leg curls
35x10x4

I waddled out of the gym. I feel like my CNS & muscles really needed the break, as I had to really push through the last few sets today...which was actually nice. I'm already sore. So, tomorrow should be fun. Now, I've got to really reign my eating back in. Although, I was still sitting at 120lbs this morning...even after eating whatever I wanted for almost a week.
 
Killed it!
 
Thursday chest and arms hypertrophy

Bench press
2×20 @ 135
4×10 @ 185

Incline DB press
4×12 @ 60's

Guillotine press
4×10 @ 135

Incline cable flyes
4×12 @ 40

Straight bar curls
4×8 @ 95

Dips
2×20
18
14

Hammer curls
4×10 @ 40's

Cable Tricep kick backs
4×15 @ 30

Incline curls
3×12 @ 25's

Tricep cable press downs
3×12 @ 70

Back up to 170, I guess I've been stuffing my face a little too much recently! That's ok, going back on a controlled diet starting tomorrow. No more see food diet :(
 
yates84 said:
Thursday chest and arms hypertrophy

Bench press
2×20 @ 135
4×10 @ 185

Incline DB press
4×12 @ 60's

Guillotine press
4×10 @ 135

Incline cable flyes
4×12 @ 40

Straight bar curls
4×8 @ 95

Dips
2×20
18
14

Hammer curls
4×10 @ 40's

Cable Tricep kick backs
4×15 @ 30

Incline curls
3×12 @ 25's

Tricep cable press downs
3×12 @ 70

Back up to 170, I guess I've been stuffing my face a little too much recently! That's ok, going back on a controlled diet starting tomorrow. No more see food diet :(
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Well, 170 looks good on you!! ;)
 
yates84 said:
Thursday chest and arms hypertrophy

Bench press
2×20 @ 135
4×10 @ 185

Incline DB press
4×12 @ 60's

Guillotine press
4×10 @ 135

Incline cable flyes
4×12 @ 40

Straight bar curls
4×8 @ 95

Dips
2×20
18
14

Hammer curls
4×10 @ 40's

Cable Tricep kick backs
4×15 @ 30

Incline curls
3×12 @ 25's

Tricep cable press downs
3×12 @ 70

Back up to 170, I guess I've been stuffing my face a little too much recently! That's ok, going back on a controlled diet starting tomorrow. No more see food diet :(
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Dang bro at 170 you have to be swole
 
YatesWifey04 said:
...I waddled out of the gym. I feel like my CNS & muscles really needed the break, as I had to really push through the last few sets today...which was actually nice. I'm already sore. So, tomorrow should be fun. Now, I've got to really reign my eating back in. Although, I was still sitting at 120lbs this morning...even after eating whatever I wanted for almost a week.
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Nah - you just need to dip into the xmas stocking that Santa Yates84 filled up for you :veryhappy:
 
O.M.G....I can barely walk today/tonight. I waddled around the grocery store earlier. I am so sore. I haven't been this sore in a very long time.

Hit chest, arms, & calves today....

Incline Db press - Temp 4,1,2,0
20x10
20x10
20x10
20x10
20x10
20x10
20x10
20x9
20x8
20x8

Superset
Low cable curls
30x10x4
Supported tricep push downs
20x10x4

Leg sled calf raises - Tempo 4,0,1,1
100x10
100x10
100x10
100x10
100x10
100x10
100x10
100x10
100x9
100x9

My chest & biceps are already tight...so I'll be sore all over tomorrow.

I hope everyone has a fun & safe NYE. We are hanging out at home watching movies & playing trains with the little one!!
 
With all that volume, I'd be waddling, too!

Too cute! My nephew calls Thomas the Train... Uhmet! lol
 
I love sore legs............I might be insane tho ...........
 
Rocket3015 said:
I love sore legs............I might be insane tho ...........
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It wouldn't be that bad if I didn't have a 3 yr old to keep up with. I'm glad hubby is going with us to the park today. If I had to chase our son, it definitely wouldn't be pretty....as I'm still waddling!
 
I will get my Cardio in today it looks like :)
 
Who got into fitness first? Did one of you follow the other quickly or did it take awhile?
 
Good question...I'm will take Mr. Yates for $500 Alex
 
NurseGray said:
Who got into fitness first? Did one of you follow the other quickly or did it take awhile?
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Rocket3015 said:
Good question...I'm will take Mr. Yates for $500 Alex
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You would be right, Rocket!!
yates84 has been at it for about 9 years. I had started joining him at the gym before getting pregnant. Being very high risk I wasn't allowed to do anything...including being on my feet for extended periods. After baby, my focus was on him...especially during the first year. So, I've only been really serious about lifting for a little less than a year now.
 
YatesWifey04 said:
You would be right, Rocket!!
yates84 has been at it for about 9 years. I had started joining him at the gym before getting pregnant. Being very high risk I wasn't allowed to do anything...including being on my feet for extended periods. After baby, my focus was on him...especially during the first year. So, I've only been really serious about lifting for a little less than a year now.
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This seems like my wife. I want her to get involved with me but she has little desire to. I won't push it but it would be a great time
 
NurseGray said:
This seems like my wife. I want her to get involved with me but she has little desire to. I won't push it but it would be a great time
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Everyone starts their journey at different times. I stopped pushing my sister because she would get pissed and resist more.
 
puccah8808 said:
Everyone starts their journey at different times. I stopped pushing my sister because she would get pissed and resist more.
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I don't really push her per say. She was getting into the treadmill and such drinking BCAA and what not before Christmas so I bought her some leggings, sports bras, and new running shoes and such. She took it all back lol
 
puccah8808 said:
Everyone starts their journey at different times. I stopped pushing my sister because she would get pissed and resist more.
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This^^
Don't push, she will eventually come around. It took YatesWifey04 a good while to start lifting with me but once she made the decision she has been fully committed ever since!
 
NurseGray said:
I don't really push her per say. She was getting into the treadmill and such drinking BCAA and what not before Christmas so I bought her some leggings, sports bras, and new running shoes and such. She took it all back lol
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Oh wow! Lol.

She'll want to catch up to your gainz/ results sooner or later. :) My sister bought a size 3 pair of shorts a few years ago so it could motivate her to train. It's in her attic now. Lol
 
NurseGray said:
I don't really push her per say. She was getting into the treadmill and such drinking BCAA and what not before Christmas so I bought her some leggings, sports bras, and new running shoes and such. She took it all back lol
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Clearly she isn't ready to fully commit then.

yates84 said:
This^^
Don't push, she will eventually come around. It took YatesWifey04 a good while to start lifting with me but once she made the decision she has been fully committed ever since!
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It did take me a while. He never pushed though. He would occasionally ask if I wanted to join him, and if I said no he left it at that. I'd started working out at home on my own, and finally decided to go with him one day. I've been going ever since. I was just finally ready for change & committed to making some. She has to really want it for herself.
 
YatesWifey04 said:
Clearly she isn't ready to fully commit then.



It did take me a while. He never pushed though. He would occasionally ask if I wanted to join him, and if I said no he left it at that. I'd started working out at home on my own, and finally decided to go with him one day. I've been going ever since. I was just finally ready for change & committed to making some. She has to really want it for herself.
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I agree. It's just a level of companionship I desire more than anything else. It will come eventually.
 
Ugh.....my nagging wrist that was feeling so much better while on Osta is hurting again. We finally are getting some cooler weather...so not sure if it's just from that or if it's just the pain coming back from being off cycle. Damm1t!!!! Back to wrist wraps I guess. :( :(
 
YatesWifey04 said:
Ugh.....my nagging wrist that was feeling so much better while on Osta is hurting again. We finally are getting some cooler weather...so not sure if it's just from that or if it's just the pain coming back from being off cycle. Damm1t!!!! Back to wrist wraps I guess. :( :(
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That sucks! The weather messes with my joints. :/
 
YatesWifey04 said:
It's been a bit uncomfortable, but I really noticed it a bit ago after typing on the computer for a while.
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Completely understand! Back to the wrist wraps for you! Mine usually bothers me during bb curls.
 
Saturday upper body power

Clean and press
10 @ 95
10 @ 115
2×8 @ 135

Bench press
20 @ 135
7 @ 215
3×6 @ 215

Incline DB press
4×8 @ 70's

T bar rows
4×7 @ 3 plates

Weighted dips
3×12 @ 45
9 @ 45

Weighted pull ups
4×8 @ 45

Straight bar curls
3×10 @ 95

Close grip bench
3×8 @ 165

Unilateral cable curls
3×10 @ 40

Cable press downs
3×8 @ 150

Hung out in the gym way too long this morning, had to talk YatesWifey04 into grabbing me an intra workout honey bun! It was delicious. Started my new diet and so far it's going good! Off days are real low carb and workout days have all my carbs intra and directly post workout. It's basically an expirament, kinda made up something to try but it is helping me by making me count calories again and get away from the see food diet. Until next time...
 
Mm honey buns!
 
YatesWifey04 said:
Ugh.....my nagging wrist that was feeling so much better while on Osta is hurting again. We finally are getting some cooler weather...so not sure if it's just from that or if it's just the pain coming back from being off cycle. Damm1t!!!! Back to wrist wraps I guess. :( :(
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puccah8808 said:
Completely understand! Back to the wrist wraps for you! Mine usually bothers me during bb curls.
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MK-677 + either Infinite Labs Joint Support (great anti-inflammatory ingredients) several times per day, or high dose Vital Labs Joyful Joints before & after training. My clicky wrists have come good, but they still give me grief on heavy preacher bench so I tend to avoid that. Haven't had to regularly strap my wrists for a couple of months now. Blessed MK & joint supps :fing02:
 
Since I have been on MK my joints feel GREAT, I am getting near the end of this run and don't want to stop!!!
 
Rocket3015 said:
I don't think I can run it forever
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Studies showed mk to still be effective after 2 years of continuous use. How long have you been on mk?
 
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