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Wasme's recomp journey....

When the body and mind both tell you to rest, it's best to listen. Get some good rest my man.
 
Definitely agree that you need the rest! You're obviously fighting a lot off!

Saw this and it made me laugh...thought you might could use a laugh today! ;)
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^ Thanked^

Ha!
 
8/3/2014 .....forced rest


Looks like I am off to the walk in clinic (wife pretty much making me go of course). Throat is much better, but my chest is just brutal. Was up most of the night having coughing fits.
 
wasme said:
8/3/2014 .....forced rest Looks like I am off to the walk in clinic (wife pretty much making me go of course). Throat is much better, but my chest is just brutal. Was up most of the night having coughing fits.
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Good luck man. Hope they give you something to knock that out quick.
 
That sucks bro. Hope it's all downhill from here.
 
Hope it's nothing major and they give you something to make you feel better!
 
Actually Dr said my lungs sounded decent, gave me the Z-pack turff mentioned.. See what tomorrow brings now.
 
wasme said:
Actually Dr said my lungs sounded decent, gave me the Z-pack turff mentioned.. See what tomorrow brings now.
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what tomorrow will bring should be you thanking your wife for making you go...z-pack works fast!!!
 
wasme said:
...funny you'd say that she said the same thing to me... about 'thanking her'...
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there is something to be said for toughing it out, but after a certain point it is just stupid to keep suffering when you don't have to, lol.

thank your wife...and accept her 'i told you so' with humility, :frustrate
 
Glad your wife made you go and everything is ok! You'll feel tons better!!
 
No really noticeable improvement yet. The doctor told me should notice in 1-2 days.. so hoping tomorrow is much better. From the sound of my cough, you'd think I have been smoking for 43 years.. (fyi never smoked). So looks like one more rest day, but in all honesty - tomorrow after work will be go time regardless, as I am just feeling restless now.
 
wasme said:
No really noticeable improvement yet. The doctor told me should notice in 1-2 days.. so hoping tomorrow is much better. From the sound of my cough, you'd think I have been smoking for 43 years.. (fyi never smoked). So looks like one more rest day, but in all honesty - tomorrow after work will be go time regardless, as I am just feeling restless now.
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Good luck man. The cough will still be there for awhile but you should start feeling better tomorrow. A couple long, really hot showers will help with the chest/cough.. I can understand the restless part.
 
turff49 said:
Good luck man. The cough will still be there for awhile but you should start feeling better tomorrow. A couple long, really hot showers will help with the chest/cough.. I can understand the restless part.
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Actually I am starting to feel a little bit more energy as this day moves along. I'd say that is a good sign. Thanks turff.
 
This is going around here as well. There is nothing worse than a summer cold! Get well soon.
 
wasme said:
Thanks Mark.



Feeling slightly better, but going to do legs after work regardless. I have to do something I know that much - even if the volume/weight is down.
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lift like a deload. do a few exercises, maybe 3 sets of 10 squats at like 50% max, maybe a few sets of lunges and sldl and call it a day. just enough to get teh blood flow.
 
Glad you're feeling a little better!
 
8/5/2014 Legs

Got home and was actually pretty pumped to do this. Energy levels were good, as was my focus. I did modify some of the routine (no challenge set, and leg press went with a constant tension, high rep format) but was exhausted and drenched with sweat by the end of it.


Leg Curls ss Bodyweight Squats
70x8 / 10
80x8 / 10
90x8 / 10
100x8 / 10
115x6 / 10
125x6 / 10
125x6 drop 100x8 drop 70x14 + 10 partials / 10

- legs were actually cramping up, but got it done!

Bodyweight Split Lunges
6 per side
6 per side
6 per side
6 per side

- front foot elevated

Squats
135x6
135x6
185x6
205x6
225x6
255x6
285x6
155x10

- I did not use the chains, nor did I focus on explosiveness.

Smith Leg Press
135x15
225x15
315x15
405x15

- constant tension, smooth reps (although the last set became a grind)
- finished this off with a deep quad stretch

Walking Lunges
BW + 1 chain x 10
BW + 2 chains to failure, then drop the chains and continue to failure.

- set one is done one leg at a time
- set two alternating legs each step
- failure significantly less this week, as I was really running out of steam

DB Stiff Legged Deadlifts
70x8
70x8
70x8


Standing Calf Raises / Dorsiflexion
185x30 / 50
185x30 / 50
185x30 / 50

- 30 reps done: 10 + 10 sec hold at top (repeat 3 times)




Here is to hoping, I just sweat it out of me! Felt great to get a workout done.
 
Insane workout especially for being sick for several days!!! Awesome job!!
 
wasme said:
8/5/2014 Legs Got home and was actually pretty pumped to do this. Energy levels were good, as was my focus. I did modify some of the routine (no challenge set, and leg press went with a constant tension, high rep format) but was exhausted and drenched with sweat by the end of it. Leg Curls ss Bodyweight Squats 70x8 / 10 80x8 / 10 90x8 / 10 100x8 / 10 115x6 / 10 125x6 / 10 125x6 drop 100x8 drop 70x14 + 10 partials / 10 - legs were actually cramping up, but got it done! Bodyweight Split Lunges 6 per side 6 per side 6 per side 6 per side - front foot elevated Squats 135x6 135x6 185x6 205x6 225x6 255x6 285x6 155x10 - I did not use the chains, nor did I focus on explosiveness. Smith Leg Press 135x15 225x15 315x15 405x15 - constant tension, smooth reps (although the last set became a grind) - finished this off with a deep quad stretch Walking Lunges BW + 1 chain x 10 BW + 2 chains to failure, then drop the chains and continue to failure. - set one is done one leg at a time - set two alternating legs each step - failure significantly less this week, as I was really running out of steam DB Stiff Legged Deadlifts 70x8 70x8 70x8 Standing Calf Raises / Dorsiflexion 185x30 / 50 185x30 / 50 185x30 / 50 - 30 reps done: 10 + 10 sec hold at top (repeat 3 times) Here is to hoping, I just sweat it out of me! Felt great to get a workout done.
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Dude, I think you are much much better. Heck of a workout for being sick. Great job. I started sweating just reading all the sets and reps!
 
Agree with everyone here, helluva workout. I tried the BW squats you do in between leg curls last week and the do give an awesome burn while warming up your legs.
 
Freak! Finaflex Freak! That is all!
 
love2liftkat said:
Insane workout especially for being sick for several days!!! Awesome job!!
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Thanks Kat. Pretty sore today, but felt great.

turff49 said:
Dude, I think you are much much better. Heck of a workout for being sick. Great job. I started sweating just reading all the sets and reps!
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Thanks bro.

RegisterJr said:
Agree with everyone here, helluva workout. I tried the BW squats you do in between leg curls last week and the do give an awesome burn while warming up your legs.
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I really like them. Warm me right up for squats

kenpoengineer said:
Freak! Finaflex Freak! That is all!
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I'm trying!



Chest / Shoulders after work... still pretty congested, so might be some changes to the format from last week, but will try not to stray too much.
 
8/6/2014 Chest / Shoulders


Well this workout was unexpectedly very productive. Chest was pretty congested - so did a fair bit of coughing between sets. I am worn out, but feel better for it. I swear working up a major sweat only helps with this sorta thing...




DB Press
45x8
55x8
65x8
70x8
75x8
80x8
85x8
90x7



Reverse Band Bench Press
135x8
185x5
205x5
225x5
235x5
245x5
245x5
245x5




Reverse Band Incline Bench Press
185x8
205x8
225x8
235x8
235x8
235x7


- constant tension, no lockout




Flat DB Twist Press (turn pinkies in - not thumbs)
30x10
30x10
35x10
35x10
35x10


- turned thumbs in
- after each set a 30 second chest stretched was performed




Cable Lateral Raise
20x12
20x12
20x12


- pulling from behind the back, 12 reps per side then do other side




Face Pull
90x30
90x30
90x30




Cage Press
85x5
115x5
115x5
125x5
125x5


- when driving weight up, push head forward - puts some focus on the traps






Really had a great session. As mentioned, was drenched by the end of it and ready to hit the shower and then mow down some chicken.
 
That's a lot of volume on DB presses to start. I envy your chest strength.
 
Now that's a great chest workout. You always bring the A game. That nagging cough will be around for awhile but it sure isn't going to hinder you!
 
Strong presses all around. Volume intense!
 
RegisterJr said:
That's a lot of volume on DB presses to start. I envy your chest strength.
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Thanks but dude you are up there yourself.

turff49 said:
Now that's a great chest workout. You always bring the A game. That nagging cough will be around for awhile but it sure isn't going to hinder you!
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I am hoping it doesnt hang around too long. The last antibiotic was today, but I suppose that gets the job it needs to get done!? As far as the A game goes, I figure there isn't much sense going into the garage unless I am going to give it all I have each day.

packers6211 said:
There goes Mr. Volume kicking ass all over the gym. Nice freaking Chest day brother!!
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Thanks pack.

kenpoengineer said:
Strong presses all around. Volume intense!
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Gotta lay that foundation for my 50's ;)
 
Wow, yet another crazy workout!! I always like sweating out chest/head congestion too!
 
YOu Sir are a beast always nice to pop in here and see you still crushing it. Glad you are feeling better!
 
8/7/2014 BACK


Well, after legs/chest supposed to have a rest day, but I had too many in a row so hit back after work. Getting better now daily which is good, and was once more drenched after this one. Didn't quite do as well as last week, however was happy with the performance.




One Arm Barbell Rows
60x8
70x8
95x8
105x8
115x8
120x8
125x7/5




Chain Deadlift - Explosive
155x3
185x3
225x3
245x3
245x10 + 1 set chains
245x7 + 2 sets chains
245x6 + 3 sets chains
245x7 - no chains


- I was not going to use chains today, however I didn't buy them to leave them on the floor so...




DB Pullover
60x12
60x12
60x12




Stretchers
140x8
140x8
150x8
150x8

- these felt incredible today




Banded Hyperextensions
2 x Failure




Went with 60 seconds rest on everything, except deadlifts which were 90-120 seconds.
 
Strong 1 arm BB rows, fo'shizzle. Glad your feeling better. Your strength is definitely there.
 
^^^Yep!!! You're strength is definitely there! Yay for feeling better too!!! :)
 
You must have some huge forearms! That's serious on them 1 arm rows!
 
RegisterJr said:
Strong 1 arm BB rows, fo'shizzle. Glad your feeling better. Your strength is definitely there.
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Thanks Thomas. Sore today, but going to get the chest/shoulder pump session in after work I think.

love2liftkat said:
^^^Yep!!! You're strength is definitely there! Yay for feeling better too!!! :)
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Thanks Kat! Oh, you will be happy to know going for some sushi/sashimi tomorrow night ;)

turff49 said:
You must have some huge forearms! That's serious on them 1 arm rows!
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Don't know that they are huge, but they have certainly developed along this journey

wicked442 said:
Damn you are climbing that strength ladder!
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Thanks bro.



As mentioned, probably will get to my Chest/Shoulder pump session this evening, and then Arms tomorrow. Also plan to see how my chest/lungs react to a run on Saturday morning. Sunday 'might' be a rest day, although might get legs in before Alice Cooper / Motley Crue show (really looking forward to this)... see how the weekend unfolds.
 
wasme said:
Thanks Kat! Oh, you will be happy to know going for some sushi/sashimi tomorrow night ;)
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Yumm! We found a place in the mountains that had a Sunday special of all you can eat rolls for $25!! Too bad I can't eat enough at one sitting to make it worthwhile! Lol
 
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