TGR's Cheetos Chraining

225x15 thru parallel, especially after all the banded legpress, shows off some impressive conditioning. Kudos - strength isn't just poundage moved, but volume & intensity, & those have certainly been on the rise here for you since you've been getting back in the swing. Just saying in case you haven't noticed, but you're making fast progress.

Really glad to hear bp is around 150 now - world of difference from where it was. Hope he stays there (or lower, if it can be achieved safely).
 
Thanks guys and gals. My outer quads are extremely sore right now.

I don't feel I'm as strong as I want to be, but I do see progression since surgery. Thanks Hyde.

His BP just read 171/90, but for him that's not bad. He is expected to be released today, as soon as his ECG reading comes back.
 
Off day. Got up at 0330 and had a headache. I started to et one yesterday while in the leg press on the latter reps and it never really shook.

I had an issue this time last year with headaches on chest day, so I didn't want to risk it. I thought it boiled down to Yohimbe, but I haven't had issues recently. I'm thinking it may be Zyrtec because I just started it again....

But could be dehydration also. Didn't have a whole lot of water yesterday.

On the bright side, my quads are getting larger.
 
Ouch! Headaches are no fun! Do you think it has anything to do with your eyes or the extra stress too? Regardless, I hope you feel better! Congrats on the quad growth!!! That's awesome!
 
love2liftkat said:
Ouch! Headaches are no fun! Do you think it has anything to do with your eyes or the extra stress too?
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It could be. Haven't pinpointed the cause yet. I usually don't get many headaches.

pete8407 said:
How's your head?
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Still here. I'm going to go WO anyway and see how it feels.

wasme said:
Hope you are feeling better bro.

And how is your father today?
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He said he felt great yesterday, but I don't think he checked his BP. Hopefully he continues to improve, stays on his meds, and makes better health decisions.
 
You're up early, or am I up late?!
 
puccah8808 said:
You're up early, or am I up late?!
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I think you're up late...

This is when I usually get up to lift. I've just been sporadic the last couple weeks.

It's coffee time now though.
 
RegisterJr said:
I think you're up late... This is when I usually get up to lift. I've just been sporadic the last couple weeks. It's coffee time now though.
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Lol, I'm addicted to the I.D channel! How to (not) kill your husband!!! Haha

Lol, I keep forgetting you're on the east coast, or was that Canada?! :P
 
puccah8808 said:
Lol, I'm addicted to the I.D channel! How to (not) kill your husband!!! Haha

Lol, I keep forgetting you're on the east coast, or was that Canada?! :P
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I like ID too. Maureen Mayher drives me crazy though.

East coast. North east Florida.
 
RegisterJr said:
I like ID too. Maureen Mayher drives me crazy though. East coast. North east Florida.
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Oh yes!!!! Like she doesn't know wth to do with her hands! Lol

My mom's been wanting to do a cross country trip to Florida. I told her heck no, lol, I'm not driving from California to Florida. :D
 
puccah8808 said:
Oh yes!!!! Like she doesn't know wth to do with her hands! Lol

My mom's been wanting to do a cross country trip to Florida. I told her heck no, lol, I'm not driving from California to Florida. :D
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AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! That's exactly why!! She just holds her fingers together with her little nasally voice, "ay'yum Maureen Mayher.."

That's a long drive. I wouldn't want to do it either. Unless it was in a big ole RV.
 
RegisterJr said:
AHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! That's exactly why!! She just holds her fingers together with her little nasally voice, "ay'yum Maureen Mayher.." That's a long drive. I wouldn't want to do it either. Unless it was in a big ole RV.
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Omg!!!! I thought I was the only one who noticed her freaking hands and voice!!! Hahaahah, I love the show but I hate when she talks.

My cousins told her how awesome Florida was, lol, that's the only reason she wants to go but we can fly. Lol
 
puccah8808 said:
Omg!!!! I thought I was the only one who noticed her freaking hands and voice!!! Hahaahah, I love the show but I hate when she talks.

My cousins told her how awesome Florida was, lol, that's the only reason she wants to go but we can fly. Lol
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Florida is awesome. It would be awesomer if there weren't so many weird Floridians though. We really have some of the oddest people here.
 
RegisterJr said:
Florida is awesome. It would be awesomer if there weren't so many weird Floridians though. We really have some of the oddest people here.
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All I know about Florida is Boca Rotan and the golden girls. :D
 
Two sets into warmup flies and the left side of my head is killing me. Might lower weight and drop the Zyrtec tomorrow.
 
60 second rests on everything, except the first couple sets after the headache started.

Butterfly 297.67

2x10 WU, 3x8 w/ 1s pause.
Note : Used the butterfly machine because the machine fly was taken.

Set 1 : 160x10
Set 2 : 190x10 (headache started)
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Set 3 : 205x8
Set 4 : 220x8
Set 5 : 235x8


Barbell Incline Bench Press 196.33

Pick a decent weight and do 4x8. No lockout, squeeze DBs together.

Set 1 : 135x8
Set 2 : 155x8
Set 3 : 155x8
Set 4 : 155x7
Set 5 : 145x8
Set 6 : 145x8

Tried not to go too heavy so as to increase the pain of my headache. It worked, the headache slowly subsided.

Hex Press 82.33

Set 1 : 60x8
Set 2 : 65x8
Set 3 : 60x8
Set 4 : 60x10

Dip 289.8

3xFailure, add O&B bands x10, then start rest timer. No lockout on dips. 207 was what the gym scale said right before doing dips. Oh my.

Set 1 : 207x12
Set 2 : 207x12
Set 3 : 207x9

Dumbbell Bent Over Delt Raise 43.33

1 WU, 3x35 w/ bands.
Note : With pauses

Set 1 : 25x10
Set 2 : 20x35
Set 3 : 15x35
Set 4 : 10x35

Dumbbell Lateral Raise 22

Ear level, both arms, + O&B bands xFailure

Set 1 : 15x14
Set 2 : 10x15
Set 3 : 10x15
Set 4 : 10x15


Cage Presses 126.5

Supposed to be sets of 9/7/5/3. I had little juice left though.

Set 1 : 95x9
Set 2 : 115x3
Set 3 : 95x8
Set 4 : 105x4
Set 5 : 115x2

Shoulders were pumped and on fire. Wish I had it in me to do more effort on chest.
 
Strong numbers Thomas. The 60 sec rests make it all harder. Concerning headaches, are you checking BP?
 
kenpoengineer said:
Strong numbers Thomas. The 60 sec rests make it all harder. Concerning headaches, are you checking BP?
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No, that thought crossed my mind too though.
 
Thanks Mark!
 
kenpoengineer said:
Strong numbers Thomas. The 60 sec rests make it all harder. Concerning headaches, are you checking BP?
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^^ These were my exact thought both on the workout and headache! Great job Thomas! I hope your head feels better! How's your dad?
 
Great job!!!!!!

Blahhhh, I hate headaches. I hope you feel better soon!
 
Thanks everyone. My dad says he's doing ok...
 
Dads BP is 134/75!! Woot!

Very funny Planet Fitness video:
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RegisterJr said:
Dads BP is 134/75!! Woot! Very funny Planet Fitness video: Invalid Link Removed
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Yay!!!!! That's awesome!!!
Love the video! Too funny!
 
New log starting next week. Get in before it's sold out:
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Creatine kills:

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And, don't forget...

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New log starting next week. Get in before it's sold out:
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pete8407 said:
You obviously haven't been to northern Indiana or southern Michigan:)
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I'm sure you have your fair share.

Summer is just kicking off, so start paying attention to the news. The warmer it gets here the crazier people get.

We have people that eat other people and all kinds of nonsense.
 
60s rests on everything.

Barbell Bent One Arm Row 95

Set 1 : 1x5
Set 2 : 25x8
Set 3 : 50x8 (headache started)
Set 4 : 75x8
Set 5 : 60x8

-work up to a tough 8. That's all.

Partial Pulldown 234.33

Set 1 : 190x7 (HEADACHE!!!!)
Set 2 : 180x8
Set 3 : 170x8
Set 4 : 170x8

-these were supposed to come only to the top of my head but I didn't remember that until half way through the third set.

Cable Seated Row 200

Ultra wide grip, palms facing, squeeze lower lats.

Set 1 : 150x10
Set 2 : 140x10
Set 3 : 130x10
Set 4 : 130x11

-Headache started to subside a little.

Dumbbell Bent Arm Pullover 91


Set 1 : 65x12
Set 2 : 65x12
Set 3 : 60x11
Set 4 : 60x12

-Slow movements here. Got a really good lat stretch.

Barbell Good Morning 232.5

Set 1 : 135x20
Set 2 : 155x15
Set 3 : 175x8

-These were supposed to be banded hyperextensions, but ain't nobody got time for that.

Barbell Front Squat 185

Set 1 : 135x1, x1, 185x1

-Lower back was too sore at this point to do a squat....

NOTES:

Dropped Zyrtec today. If the headaches stay then I believe extreme allergies are the culprit and I'll need a Rx.
 
I do the two arm BB rows and they are tough. I bet the one arm version is killer! Doing work brother! Hope that headache issue is solved soon. Is it caffeine withdrawal?
 
kenpoengineer said:
I do the two arm BB rows and they are tough. I bet the one arm version is killer! Doing work brother! Hope that headache issue is solved soon. Is it caffeine withdrawal?
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Thanks Mark. I think I even like the one arm row better than meadows rows. It warmed/pumped my lats up good.

Oh, no. Lol. Between my 2-3 cups of coffee and the Stimul8, there's no way it's caffeine withdrawal.
 
I did recently open a new container. Maybe I accidentally bought decaf...
 
Killer back workout and even threw in front squats too huh?! You go!!! That's crazy that your headache come and goes so extremely through your workout! Hope you get it figured out!
 
I am wondering if your issue is BP related or just sinuses? Headache was when you were bent over... when I was on some 'goodies' when I bent over I'd get a headache and my face just felt so much pressure... do you get pressure ???
 
wasme said:
I am wondering if your issue is BP related or just sinuses? Headache was when you were bent over... when I was on some 'goodies' when I bent over I'd get a headache and my face just felt so much pressure... do you get pressure ???
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I don't feel the pressure that I normally do when/if I have high BP. But, I'm focussing on breathing and trying not to hurt to focus on the pressure. It also hurt on the partial pulldowns.

I swear, it's identical to last year, and I've never cycled anything. That's why I'm thinking seasonal allergies or the Zyrtec.

It is barely noticeable right now, so we'll see what happens. It was prevalent all day until I closed my eyes for 1/2hr at lunch.
 
love2liftkat said:
Killer back workout and even threw in front squats too huh?! You go!!! That's crazy that your headache come and goes so extremely through your workout! Hope you get it figured out!
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Thanks Kat. I tried to do fronts but just didn't have it in me.

wasme said:
Well hope it goes away / gets better soon....
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I'll eventually figure it out. It just sucks in the short term. Lowers my motivation to lift, too.
 
Gah.

Just paid for 2.5 Ml's of my eye drops instead of getting free samples. $75 with my insurance and it's about a months supply.

Screw that, I'll go back to the OTC...
 
RegisterJr said:
Gah. Just paid for 2.5 Ml's of my eye drops instead of getting free samples. $75 with my insurance and it's about a months supply. Screw that, I'll go back to the OTC...
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Oh wow! Hate when crap like that happens! Makes you wonder what your insurance is for!?!
 
love2liftkat said:
Oh wow! Hate when crap like that happens! Makes you wonder what your insurance is for!?!
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Well... The insurance took $109 off. I can't expect them to give me all freebies.

Some meds are life saving and a necessity while others are just merely to improve your way of life. This one is the latter, and I can't be that mad about it.

But... I'll still grumble. ;)
 
Not going to completely rule out BP for the headaches. I'm actually feeling pressure now. However, I don't really notice a headache.

Our BP cuff will not fit my arm, so I'll look into getting a larger one this weekend.
 
RegisterJr said:
Well... The insurance took $109 off. I can't expect them to give me all freebies. Some meds are life saving and a necessity while others are just merely to improve your way of life. This one is the latter, and I can't be that mad about it. But... I'll still grumble. ;)
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Yes, true! I agree completely! It's ok to grumble! Meds without insurance are priced differently is what frustrates me but I'm sure they're just trying to get as much as they can from the insurance companies.
 
Hmm. May be BP...

My face feels very flush, warm, and full with pressure this morning.

Fortunately, it's bro day, and my risk of headache is low.
 
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