Weights up, scales down…

I was going to suggest if you went the bike route to just get an airdyne bike. I think if you are going the exercise bike route that is the way to go. You can do regular style bike riding or full body cardio using the hand grips as well. It is great for both HIIT, and LISS.
 
Dustin07 said:
absolutely hate them with a passion. maybe more than med ball wallballs, bulgarian squats, and the real housewives of OC.
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I don't enjoy them, they are hard work, but very effective for warming up the whole body quickly, or a nice HIIT session. What exactly do you hate about them?
 
MrKleen73 said:
What exactly do you hate about them?
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its probably cause I raced competitively and I hate getting on bikes that don't replicate biking lol. they are effective, thats for sure. we did many wods with them. If I'm doing a wod, HIIT, or something like that they're fine, but I've never craved getting an arm and shoulder work out from a bike, lol
 
to build on that, when I think of cardio machines for my home I think of 20-40+ minute sessions and a half our of aerodyne doesn't sound attractive to me lol
 
Dustin07 said:
its probably cause I raced competitively and I hate getting on bikes that don't replicate biking lol. they are effective, thats for sure. we did many wods with them. If I'm doing a wod, HIIT, or something like that they're fine, but I've never craved getting an arm and shoulder work out from a bike, lol
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I can see that. Nothing about an airdyne bike will feel like BMX racing. I was more refering to an whole body warm up, or cardio session. Using the most muscle you can to burn the most calories in a session. You know the home gym approach, what one device will do the most for me.
Dustin07 said:
to build on that, when I think of cardio machines for my home I think of 20-40+ minute sessions and a half our of aerodyne doesn't sound attractive to me lol
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Yeah, I can see that for sure, as mentioned though, I was looking at it from an efficiency lens. If i were doing steady state, I would likely just not use the handles and ride the bike. Not fun, but gets the job done. Obviously an elliptical or something would be better for an overall piece of cardio equipment. However a good one is costly. The cheaper ones stride paths suck azz!!!!
 
Hey guys sorry for the hiatus. Work was just nuts this summer with my sr engineer tearing his bicep.

The two kiddos are getting so big and are so active it’s a full time job just keeping up!

So anyway still grinding it out, I actually set up a half rack in the garage and been doing treadmill and pump circuit in the morning, then at night after kids go to bed me and the wife lifting a program.

Have made arrangements at work in April we will be moving out of the city back to the farm, over the summer we leveled and tore down a old building in the location we will be building are home.

So been busy, hope everyone has been doing good! Again sorry for the long hiatus!
 
Awesome news! Glad to hear your work will be able to accommodate your ideal living situation; that’s how you know you are good at your job.

Enjoy those kiddos; it just keeps getting more fun every day!
 
Hyde said:
Awesome news! Glad to hear your work will be able to accommodate your ideal living situation; that’s how you know you are good at your job.

Enjoy those kiddos; it just keeps getting more fun every day!
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I was a little shocked wasn’t sure how accommodating they where going to be with the idea.

They grow so fast and I swear change by the day 😢 happy and sad all in one.
 
So this morning 5:30 am 30 minutes incline treadmill 10% incline 3mph.
Plate neck curls 4x10x15#
Wrist curls barbell behind back 4x12x95#
Barbell shrugs 4x15x135#
Wrist curls barbell forward 4x12x65#
Kettle ball wrist twists 4x12x15#

Main session will be after kids are in bed tonight
 
Hyde said:
Enjoy those kiddos; it just keeps getting more fun every day!
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I thought falling asleep on the couch watching futurama with my newborn was the greatest thing ever.
Now I have a 16yr old who speaks in futurama quotes and sends me instagram memes of cars, lifting, fails, food, and conservative principles. I can vouch for the idea that it just gets better! I'd say my 16yr old is one of my favorite bros-
 
Evening session

Warmups

Seated pin press (chin height)
2x6x145#
1x7x145#

Bench press - light day
1x5x135#
2x10x135#
1x20x135#

Barbell shoulder press seated
3x10x95#

Incline bench
3x10x125#

Barbell curls (bulldozer sets 15 seconds between sets)
65# x14 x10 x8 x7 x5

Feet on floor arms on bench dips (bulldozer sets)
BW x16 x14 x10 x10 x10

Like a double workout stripping weights each set with the wife lifting now, but totally worth it we have a blast together. We rotate the music one session her playlist one session mine 😂
 
Great to see you back in here and in the saddle! The home remodel back to the farm should be a lot of work, but an awesome change of pace for your family.

Also, great that you and the wife are doing workouts together. Additional bonding time towards a good goal!
 
30 minutes this morning 12% incline 3mph.

Got wings in the brine to smoke today. Got some finger paint activities lined up for the kiddos should be a good day!
 
Aka one good workout, one bad with the music 😝 That’s cool you guys are lifting together! We always did before my son and it was a lot of fun. Probably why we got married in the first place honestly; thank goodness we also had other things in common outside of training!
 
Segansational said:
Great to see you back in here and in the saddle! The home remodel back to the farm should be a lot of work, but an awesome change of pace for your family.

Also, great that you and the wife are doing workouts together. Additional bonding time towards a good goal!
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It’s going to be a lot of work and probably a couple years to complete honestly. But come march we will move down going to get the fifth wheel setup for the meantime. Also my parents have a huge place so if it’s to tight of quarters with the kiddos we might just set them up in the spare rooms in the main house.

Pretty excited about it, have some cattle lined up when we get there so we can start a small herd, mostly for are own meat. Mom and dad already have chickens but plan to add more with us being there.

Lot of plans and work ahead that’s for sure but definitely ready for it 💪🏻
 
Am treadmill
30 minutes 10% incline halfway increase to 12% — 3mph

Will be hitting forearms and neck later today
 
Behind the back barbell wrist curls
5x20x95#

Plate neck curls
5x20x10#

Kettle ball reverse wrist curls
5x20x15#

Wrist twists kettle ball
5x20x15#

Barbell upright row
5x20x45#
 
Hyde said:
Aka one good workout, one bad with the music 😝 That’s cool you guys are lifting together! We always did before my son and it was a lot of fun. Probably why we got married in the first place honestly; thank goodness we also had other things in common outside of training!
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💯 💯 💯 same here. when our schedule and life shifted in a way that lead to us training together less frequently and then basically never together (we will on vacation and probably once or twice a year now regular) it really bothered me and felt like a drift apart since it was a staple in our dating phase but we actually are so connected at the hip now with everything else we do all the time that my lifting sessions are pretty much my only alone time now lol. I do like when we can lift together, but I also like being able to put my headphones on and have selfish time not dependent on socializing in any way while lifting.
 
5:30 am treadmill- 30 minutes- 10% incline- 3mph

Forward facing palms out BB wrist curls
5x20x45#

Chest in bench reverse neck curls
5x20x20#

Seated lateral raises
5x20x10#

Cheat on bench (Superman raises? I have no idea what it’s really called)
5x20x10#
 
Evening session

Warmups

Deadlift
5x4x255#
1x10x205#

Leg raises hanging off bench
5x20

BB row
2x10x145#
1x12x145#

Plate one arm row
2x12x45#
1x15x45#

Plate lat pullover
3x20x45#

Bulldozer set shurgs 15 seconds rest
205#
X18
X16
X12
X10
X10

Don’t have any dumbbells or anything really yet so just working with what I got at the moment.

Still a great session and the weather is perfect for garage sessions 💪🏻💪🏻
 
Didn’t get up as early this morning
5:30 am
Treadmill- 45 minutes- 10% incline- 3mph

Shirt was completely soaked what a sweat fest
 
Evening session
Warmups

BB bench
1x3x185#
1x4x185#
1x5x185#
1x6x185#
1x10x185#

Seated BB overhead press
2x10x115#
1x11x115#

Plate chest flys
3x12x35#

BB curls
3x12x65#

BB skull crushers
5x10x65#

Seated lateral raise
5x12x15#

Great session!
 
feels like the AM squad are hitting fall / winter 2025 hard 🔥

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5 AM

Incline treadmill— 30 minutes— 3.0-3.2 mph— 10% incline

4x15x45# - BB wrist curls
4x15x10# - plate neck curls
4x15x10# - kettle ball wrist twists
4x15x10# - reverse wrist curls
 
Evening session
Warmups

BB squats
5x5x215#

Leg raises off bench
5x12

Romanian deadlift
2x10x185#
1x14x185#

BB rows
2x14x115#
1x18x115#

Plate pull overs
3x10x60#

BW lunges around garage

Another great evening!
 
akboom87 said:
5 AM

Incline treadmill— 30 minutes— 3.0-3.2 mph— 10% incline

4x15x45# - BB wrist curls
4x15x10# - plate neck curls
4x15x10# - kettle ball wrist twists
4x15x10# - reverse wrist curls
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Noticing a lot of wrist/neck work lately. Trying to grow forearms and other accessory areas? Or is there a specific reason behind targeting them for you?
 
Segansational said:
Noticing a lot of wrist/neck work lately. Trying to grow forearms and other accessory areas? Or is there a specific reason behind targeting them for you?
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Man’s speedrunning his ability to get a CPAP approved by his insurance for Obstructive Sleep Apnea 😅
 
Segansational said:
Noticing a lot of wrist/neck work lately. Trying to grow forearms and other accessory areas? Or is there a specific reason behind targeting them for you?
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I feel like I have a pencil neck 😂 and I have always disliked how my forearms look size wise. So yes working on hitting those quite frequently.


This am short on time as pouring concrete early.

So 4:30 am - 30 minutes- incline treadmill- 3mph - 12% incline

Might hit a session later today. Got plans to have a movie night outside with a little fire and do smores etc. so might just spend the evening with the kids.
 
Another great weekend sad it’s over. Only downside is soybean harvest is in full swing the dust is in the air.

Saturday I was solid family time.

Sunday morning 30 minutes incline treadmill 10% - 3 mph

Sunday evening

Warmup

Seated pin press
2x8x135#
1x10x135#

Bench volume
1x5x140#
2x10x140#
1x20x140#

Upright row
2x10x65#
1x12x65#

Incline bench
3x8x135#

BB curl
5x12x65#

Plate skull crusher
5x20x45#

Air squat
50

Leg raises
5x12
 
5:30 am
Incline treadmill- 3 mph - 10% incline for 15min - 12% incline 15 minutes

Behind the neck seated press
5x10x65#

Plate neck curls
5x20x10#
 
Evening session
Warmups

Deadlift
1x6x225#
2x6x255#
3x3x275#

Lying leg raises on bench
5x12

BB row
2x10x150#
1x12x150#

Wall squats
2x25

Plate rows
4x14x45#

BB shrugs
5x15x205#

Static BB hold 205 3 rounds just as long as my grip would hold out.

Great session, it’s funny i wasn’t sure how great motivation was going to be with the garage setup. I have more intensity and better workouts, plus I think it a blast lifting with the wife, she is really getting into it and doing pretty awesome. She is also about to reach 75# weight loss milestone 💪🏻
 
Little slow and late getting out of bed this am.

5:45 am
30 minutes treadmill— 12% incline— 3mph

5x20x65# behind the back wrist curls

5x20x25# reverse neck curls

5x20x25# reverse wrist curls
 
Evening session

Warmups

Bench
1x3x190#
1x4x190#
1x5x190#
1x6x190#
1x8x190#

Seated shoulder press
2x10x120#
1x8x120#

Flat bench fly
3x14x35#

BB curl
2x10x70#
1x12x70#

Skull crushers
5x20x45#

Seated lateral raise
5x15x15#

Gassed out pretty quick was a long day on my feet but still pushed a pretty hard session 💪🏻
 
Up at 5 am ready to go, yesterday rest and recovery.

Treadmill— 30 minutes— 12% incline— 3mph
This was pretty grueling honestly

Seated behind the neck BB press
5x10x65#

Wrist curls
5x20x45#

Neck curls
5x12x10#
 
Evening session

Squats
1x10x135
1x10x185
1x8x205
4x5x225

Leg raises off bench
7x15

Romanian deadlift
2x10x190
1x12x190

BB row
5x15x115

Plate pull over
4x20x45#

Plate curls
5x20x45

Weird weather 92 today not bad after the sun went down but a little steamy in the garage. Pretty good session, have not really been doing squats so feels good to be getting them back in rotation!
 
5:30 am

Treadmill— incline 12%—3.1 mph—30 minutes

Seated front raise
5x20x15#

Reverse grip curls BB
5x15x45#

Behind the back wrist curls BB
5x15x115#
 
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