The High-Jinx Log: Celebrations of My Reincarnations

I decided to remove that last post I made since I uploaded an unedited photo. My first pic I've posted on the forum and like to remain anonymous.

But in that post I was saying that for what it's worth, I don't do any overhead work anymore because of my one unrepaired SLAP tear and crazy AC issues I'm having on the side because of it. I'm only doing PT on my shoulders, using band work but with lots of volume, and it's really working for gains without causing any pain whatsoever, regardless of the tear. Not sure if that is an option for you though. If you want me to email the photo to show you the gains I'm getting from PT type work, let me know.
 
3 sessions in 28 days, what has happened? What's happened? Can't you feel my breath on your neck. Still. In spite of -- you not being ghey, and me either. Yeah, sure.

So yeah GutterPoon, no pics from you, brother. But glad to hear you're still looking as dashing as ever, naked. :)

Anyway, I am back, and hopefully with some consistency and longevity -- though a forced respite is in sight re my shoulder repair. Been so busy, still haven't even seen the ortho, nor my several body workers. Eh, no really. And then there's the dentist and the optometrist.

On top of stewpid amount of work, the missus and I moved this week. And now I get to pay twice, as she's impacted at work (overtime, weekend, etc.) and reminding me of what it's like to live with a smart-assed nitpicker, a lil of my own medz. Oh yeah, we got a Tempurpedic mattress. Man, it's heavy, hot and hard -- but not sexy. Yet, I am waking up feeling better rested with less aches, despite my complaints of it bein' so damn hard! Sexy.

Okay, so yeah, there was a workout today, one focused on vanity, I s'pose.

Preacher Curls
7 sets x 10-15 (started really gingerly)

Seated hammer curls
27.5 x 10
32.5 x 10
45 (not by plan; there was little available) x 7

Single-armed Cable Flex
3 x 10-15

Seated Tricep Extensions
1 x 55 x 15
3 x 75 x 15

Revere-grip Single-arm Tricep Pushdowns
3 x 10-15

Kneeling Cable Crunches
70 x 20
90 x 18
70 x 20
80 x 20

Tricep Kickbacks
4 x 10

I am dragging ass, and I can sense my gal's growing irritation over me logging this for this long.

Over n out.
 
And here you thought that no one was missing your presence. Even I'll chime in on this one and let you know that your lack of activity as of late has not gone unnoticed.
I don't own a library card, where else shall I find my novels?
 
iparatroop said:
And here you thought that no one was missing your presence. Even I'll chime in on this one and let you know that your lack of activity as of late has not gone unnoticed.
I don't own a library card, where else shall I find my novels?
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Thanks for looking out, coach. And here I was growing accustomed to the "I'm overworked, old and with a broke shoulder" routine.

Thoughts of your boot camp frighten me.
 
iparatroop said:
I don't own a library card, where else shall I find my novels?
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Give me your digits, and I will text you the Reader's Digest version of my sessions. Though they may be quick and dirty. ;)
 
jinxie said:
And here I was growing accustomed to the "I'm overworked, old and with a broke shoulder" routine.
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You're gonna need a better excuse than that old man.

Get your ass back to work, and if the woman doesn't like your logging tell her to go watch Wendy Williams or something - and not the one from the plasmatics

(Smoker is prolly running in circles trying to figure that one out)
 
Friday session:Lat Pulldowns 100 x 15, 120 x 10, 150 x 10, 170 x 8 Rotary Row 120 x 10, 140 x 10, 160 x 10, 180 x 10 Hyperextensions BW x 40, +25 x 20, +35 x 18 Internal/external Shoulder Rotation 10 sets Kneeling Cable Crunches 3 x 18-25 Steam Room 10 minutes Kneeling Cable Crunches 3 x 20 SL Dead Lifts 3 x 135 x 10. Been ridiculously sore after these last two workouts. A consequence of a lack of work. Will squat today or tomorrow, and some sort of chest work the other day. Hammies are quite sore from light SL DLs, so probably squat tomorrow.
 
jinxie said:
3 sessions in 28 days, what has happened? What's happened? Can't you feel my breath on your neck. Still. In spite of -- you not being ghey, and me either. Yeah, sure.

So yeah GutterPoon, no pics from you, brother. But glad to hear you're still looking as dashing as ever, naked. :)
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Haha you MFer...was just trying to show you that you can make progress with the tear, if you're not wanting to get surgery in the near future
 
Monday session (had to defer squats as the light SDLs tore me up good):

HS Iso-lateral Bench
+90 x 15
+140 x 12

HS Iso-lateral Wide-grip bench
+180 x 10
+230 x 10
+270 x 8
+290 x 8

Dips
BW x 25 x 20 x 10 (short rest) x 15

Pec Dec
50 x 15
70 x 15
90 x 15

Kneeling Cable Crunches
3 x 60 x 20

Steam
10 minutes

Arnold Presses (testing out shoulder)
10s x 10, 10, 5
15s x 10, 10, 5
20s x 10, 10, 5
Notes: I have a hard time believing that my RC tear requires surgery given that I can do these with little discomfort. However, it all changes when I get to around 40 lbs, which is usually easy for sets of 25+. Still need to consult with ortho.
 
Weight: 159.5, scrawny

Today's Workout:

Squats
45 x 15
95 x 10
135 x 10
185 x 8
225 x 6
255 x 5
275 x 4

Donkey Raises
105 x 20
135 x 15
165 x 13

Kneeling Cable Crunches
3 x 60 x 20

Steam
10 minutes

Internal/External Rotation
6 sets x 15 reps

Elliptical (time to get the cardio going; starting easy)
10 minutes
 
Sean1332 said:
Good stuff, man. How's the shoulder?
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Yo, yo buddy. Shoulder is feeling decent, though I haven't been putting it to much use. May try some light DB pressing for next chest workout. Thanks for asking.

I think i gotta little traction going for first time all year. Though new gym location is a major sausage fest.

Look forward to catching up on your log in the week ahead. Still absurdly busy with life, the mundane parts.
 
Good squating Jinx, and I am glad that the shoulder is feeling better than expected with the Arnold press test.
 
Gutterpump said:
Haha you MFer...was just trying to show you that you can make progress with the tear, if you're not wanting to get surgery in the near future
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Yeah, I know dude. I was only playing with you. We've exchanged pics before, recall. :op:

Delts looking good. Too bad you took pic down. I am due for some pic updates myself. Pretty defined, but scrawny small at 159.5. But for my shoulder, I could do some damage on a Dollamur mat.
 
rob112 said:
Good squating Jinx, and I am glad that the shoulder is feeling better than expected with the Arnold press test.
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Thanks boss man; look fwd to catching up with your log as well.
 
jinxie said:
Yeah, I know dude. I was only playing with you. We've exchanged pics before, recall. :op:

Delts looking good. Too bad you took pic down. I am due for some pic updates myself. Pretty defined, but scrawny small at 159.5. But for my shoulder, I could do some damage on a Dollamur mat.
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We should have a chat soon, been meaning to pick your brain about some things.

BTW, I've recently invested money and time into a sports therapy clinic, and attempting to fix all the skeletal/muscular faults in my body (lordosis, muscle imbalances, spinal issues, etc) and it's opened up a whole new world to me. I've been able to train relatively pain free now while correcting faults that will only cause further damage over time and hinder my training. Nothing like having an awesome sports therapy clinic with in-house chiro/massage/rehab gym...now I know what it's like to be a pro athlete haha...but with it comes a cost. I'm just happy my insurance covers part of it.
 
Hammer Curls
25s x 10
35s x 8
45s x 8
27.5s x 10

Preacher Curls
85 x 10
105 x 5
85 x 10

Concentration Curls
22.5s x 8/17.5s x 8/15s x 8/12.5s x 8/10s x 10

A little foray into benching after 10+ weeks off ...

Reverse-grip Bench Press
135 x 10
155 x 9
175 x 7
185 x 6
195 x 5
215 x 2 (threw in an extra set just to feel some heavier weight)
This was unplanned (intended to just work arms strictly), and felt like a success. Minimal discomfort and felt reasonably strong all things considered -- there's plenty more in the tank, it's just a matter of whether it will activate the injury.

Lying Tricep Extensions
35 x 12
45 x 12
55 x 12
65 x 10

Kneeling Cable Crunches
3 x 60 x 20

Super-settled with Tricep Pushdowns
2 x 35 x 20
 
Gutterpump said:
We should have a chat soon, been meaning to pick your brain about some things.

BTW, I've recently invested money and time into a sports therapy clinic, and attempting to fix all the skeletal/muscular faults in my body (lordosis, muscle imbalances, spinal issues, etc) and it's opened up a whole new world to me. I've been able to train relatively pain free now while correcting faults that will only cause further damage over time and hinder my training. Nothing like having an awesome sports therapy clinic with in-house chiro/massage/rehab gym...now I know what it's like to be a pro athlete haha...but with it comes a cost. I'm just happy my insurance covers part of it.
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Great to hear, buddy. Sure, let's chat some time. I would like to discuss some peppy stuff with you. I will be seeing the ortho surgeon in next 3 weeks.
 
Looks like a solid workout. I've really been liking the reverse grip bench press myself. Been doing them on flat bench and incline. Is there anything else you suggest for chest? Flies are definitely out for me, but I've been using cables as well as reverse grip.
 
Gutterpump said:
Looks like a solid workout. I've really been liking the reverse grip bench press myself. Been doing them on flat bench and incline. Is there anything else you suggest for chest? Flies are definitely out for me, but I've been using cables as well as reverse grip.
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Try dips with serious scap retraction and elbows kept inward, as in reverse-grip. Should also work well, but will help stimulate the outside more, rather than the upper. I also do light pec dec.

I trained at a facility like you all of 2012, the year I had 6 surgeries. The recovery and gains I was able to make were phenomenal. I imagined it was what it's like to be a college athlete of a serious program. I loved getting taped 3 times per week.
 
Been way too long. Sheesh, another week has gone by. Life is just getting in the way; it is what it is ...

Once I have time to be getting into the gym 2-3 times per week, I will catch up on logs. My regrets to the lifting illuminati.

Lat Pulldowns
100 x 12
130 x 10
150 x 10
180 x 8
150 x 10

Rotary Rows
100 x 12
135 x 10
150 x 10
180 x 8
165 x 8

Hyperextensions
BW x 35
+25 lbs x 25
+45 lbs x 15

Internal/External Rotation
6 sets x 15

Arnold Presses
15s x 10/10/5
20s x 10/10/5
25s x 8/8/5
32.5s x 10/10
Notes: Right side feeling really strong. Left is better from time off, but definitely feel the tear on the internal rotation, when I drop deeply.

Kneeling Cable Crunches
80 lbs x 15
2 x 70 lbs x 20
60 lbs x 25
 
jinxie said:
Been way too long. Sheesh, another week has gone by. Life is just getting in the way; it is what it is ...

Once I have time to be getting into the gym 2-3 times per week, I will catch up on logs. My regrets to the lifting illuminati.

Lat Pulldowns
100 x 12
130 x 10
150 x 10
180 x 8
150 x 10

Rotary Rows
100 x 12
135 x 10
150 x 10
180 x 8
165 x 8

Hyperextensions
BW x 35
+25 lbs x 24
+45 lbs x 15

Internal/External Rotation
6 sets x 15

Arnold Presses
15s x 10/10/5
20s x 10/10/5
25s x 8/8/5
32.5s x 10/10
Notes: Right side feeling really strong. Left is better from time off, but definitely feel the tear on the internal rotation, when I drop deeply.

Kneeling Cable Crunches
80 lbs x 15
2 x 70 lbs x 20
60 lbs x 25
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We're always watching. Always.
 
Well this was a vanity play, and a short one at that, but that's two in a row, which does make a trend, so yeah, warming up. "Nakids on the block" soon.

Hammer Curls
25s x 10
32.5s x 8
40s x 7
45s x 7
Notes: Left shoulder is limiting factor here.

Nautilus Nitro Bicep Curl
50 x 10
65 x 10
80 x 8

Concentration Curls
20s x 15, 17.5 x 12, 15 x 10, 12.5 x 10, 10 x 10

Nautilus Nitro Tricep Extension
50 x 20
65 x 15
80 x 12
95 x 10

Tricep Kickbacks
10s x 10
15s x 10
17.5s x 9

Single-armed Reverse Push-y Downs
25 x 12, 30 x 10, 35 x 10 per side
 
gokix811 said:
Good stuff jinxie :-)
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Thanks for the encouragement, Gokix! :)

While your new avatar is certainly blossoming with "passion," I miss the old one. Thankfully, it's saved as the screensaver on my phone. ;)

How are things going for you, fine young gal?
 
jinxie said:
Thanks for the encouragement, Gokix! :)

While your new avatar is certainly blossoming with "passion," I miss the old one. Thankfully, it's saved as the screensaver on my phone. ;)

How are things going for you, fine young gal?
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Flattered. Nothing gets past you, jinxie. :-)

Things are going. New job, new PRs, but this snow is getting old. Hope alls well with you busy bee. :-)
 
Pretty weak session today. Left shoulder was bitching, and my buddy should be named Cathy.

Reverse-Grip Bench
135 x 10
155 x 10
165 x 10
185 x 8

Wide-grip Dips
3 x BW x 15

Pec Dec
3 x 10-15

Skull crushers
4 x 10-15

Reverse-Grip Single-handed Pushdowns
3 x 10-15

Kneeling Cable Crunches
4 x 15

Pretty weak titty. Tomorrow I squat. Hips have been tight. Expect a good session.
 
Nice reverse press man. And solid "pump up the jam, pump it up, now pump it" accessory :D
 
I want to see you squat so much volume your thighs won't know what it's like to have a breath of fresh air for at least three weeks. Also, sorry about the shoulder. Hope things feel better on your next upper body session.
 
Oh dude, you've been getting back at it lately, haven't you? Nice work man.

BTW, your lat pulldowns are higher than mine :) ..... :(
 
Torobestia said:
Oh dude, you've been getting back at it lately, haven't you? Nice work man.

BTW, your lat pulldowns are higher than mine :) ..... :(
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Thanks man. We can swap strength if you'd like. ;)

Got hung up this weekend, but will squat today.

Still need to catch up on your log. I didn't see it on the first 2 pages of workout logs (when I tried to start catching up on some logs the other day) -- hope all is well for you, Toro, and that you're hitting new PRs. How's the shoulder, bud?
 
jinxie said:
Still need to catch up on your log. I didn't see it on the first 2 pages of workout logs (when I tried to start catching up on some logs the other day) -- hope all is well for you, Toro, and that you're hitting new PRs. How's the shoulder, bud?
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Dont bother reading the previous pages, as I stopped working out for a month or more and have only picked it back up recently. So you'll be right up to speed :)

Shoulder is definitely improving. I think just about everything has an issue in the shoulder complex but there are probably no tears. The biggest things for me to watch are pec, lat, trap, and neck tightness, and otherwise work on stretching the shoulder and maintaining a mobile thoracic spine.
 
Good stuff Jinx, glad you're keeping in the gym.

I just came back from vacation and have been trying some new things with the extra time I had. Got into hot yin yoga (restorative) while up in Canada. I think it's really going to help with mobility / flexibility, and for injury prevention, not to mention melts away any anxiety - also good for active recovery from workouts. I wasn't too open to it in the past but this girl opened my eyes to it and now I'm hooked. Feeling so much better now that I've added it to the routine.
 
Alright, so the squat session hasn't happened yet. But I love going heavy ATG!!!

It's time to take measure. My load has finally lightened up considerably, so I will be getting back to in it earnest, after averaging around 1 session per week since Xmas.

In any event, I am reasonably lean, but small, particularly my shoulders and chest from lack of work bc of the RC tear. Going to ortho surgeon in 2 weeks.

Things will improve dramatically in next 2-3 weeks. I promise.

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iparatroop said:
Sweet, that gives me nine years to cut so I can see my abs. Good work old friend.
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Yeah, but at my rate, that's about 450 sessions, lol. :) And 15 intervening surgeries!

I need a coach like you.
 
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