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Post by Tim Wescott on Sept 25, 2006 19:32:58 GMT -5
Awesome freakin` poundages bro!! #arockon6ha#
The Smith Machine at my gym is brand new but it reminds me of the old school ones when they first came out.
The bar is extra thick,with no counterbalance pulleys on it, and there are heavy flanges welded on it in two places, on both sides of the unit.
Friggin` thing is harder than free weights, and the bar must weigh around 55-60 pounds I would think.
Keep pumping!!
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Post by mrky03 on Sept 26, 2006 17:12:45 GMT -5
Awesome Jeremy! Can't wait to see pics!
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Post by Sal Paradise on Sept 27, 2006 21:26:39 GMT -5
Tonight was back day. I was tired when I woke up this morning and never shook it. Low back was also sore from the side job I did last night so I stayed away from heavy movements like DL or bent rows. The workout pretty much sucked but here it is. Wide grip pulldowns to the front. 4 sets working up to 250 w/ one rep/squeeze set @ 200 8 - 10 reps each Chins - under hand close grip bringing the chest/belly to the bar. Felt really good but only got 6 reps per set max - 3 sets I know thats pathetic. Chest support T-bar 1 set with hands gripped close and on angled bar felt uncomfortable tonight so I switched to wide grip and did 2 more sets w/ 3 plates - 8 reps. Seated low cable rows - I do these in a fashion to help spread out the lats and it really does seem to help. 3 sets of 8 2 set w/ 70 1 set @ 90 Last exercise is one that i do not know a name for but it is done on the high cable on a crossover machine and with a rope or strap w/ handles. I arch the back hard and stretch in front to the high pulley. I also have palms facing down at this position. As I bring the handles down the arms are bent but locked and uses just the lats to rotate the arms down while twisting the hands to eventually end up with palms facing up. as it nears completion of arms as low as possible the elbows get bent more and the elbows are pulled back and the handles are at low gut level about at the position of the kidneys but more to the side. I find these to be a great finishing move and it can really be felt in the lat more than almost anything I do. It was 3 sets with moderate weight for unknown reps. These are done until I can no longer pump up the area being worked. All in all a pretty lousy workout  but I am making plans right now to hit the heavy day with vengance. Sal |
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Post by Hoopie on Sept 27, 2006 21:46:58 GMT -5
Jeremy those are some great looking w/o's! Stronge as a damn ox my friend!
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Post by mrky03 on Sept 28, 2006 18:21:06 GMT -5
Good training Jeremy! Very inspiring, I love this stuff!
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Post by Sal Paradise on Oct 2, 2006 8:21:59 GMT -5
Well, I missed the secondary workouts I had planned for the week and even missed the routine Sat. due to being up till 5 am working on a hauling trailer for my borther.
Soooo, Sunday - legs day.
Started out with Hamstrings and muddle through it.
Lying leg curls
Stiff leg dead lifts
Standing single leg curls
Nothing too heavy or any funny back feelings.
Onto quads
Squats first
1 plate = OK
1 + 25 = OK
2 plate = OK
3 plate = 7 reps and back pain~!~!~!~!
I was thinking it was jsut lower back instabilty or muscle weakness so
I tried 2 plates and one rep did me in.
I do not think this is anything major but I am headed to the docs for the muscle spasms.
From past experience this is soley due to a muscle strain and nothing more - I hope!
BUT so much for a good leg workout.
I'll keep this journal posted as I know more.
Sal
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Post by Tim Wescott on Oct 2, 2006 10:52:21 GMT -5
Sounds very similar to my back Jeremy...........always a chance it will go out on me and is never at 100%.
I hope it`s nothing serious bud!!
Stay strong!! #arockon6ha#
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Post by Sal Paradise on Oct 2, 2006 12:03:25 GMT -5
Thanks Tim.
Iy try to always stay focused because of my previous back problems but last week when I was
hack squatting the 6 plates I miscounted. I thought I repped out ten and I was going to go for 12.
When I asked my spotter what the number was, I was told 9 - then I went down too fast and a little less controlled for the tenth (didn't respect the weight) and got a little tweaked.
Well this weekit was much worse even thought he formwas good.
I think it's simply a spasm.
Time will tell.
Sal
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Post by mrky03 on Oct 2, 2006 18:22:51 GMT -5
Hope you're not hurt seriously, Jeremy. It really sux when you just want to train and these things come up.
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Post by Sal Paradise on Oct 2, 2006 21:08:03 GMT -5
Hope you're not hurt seriously, Jeremy. It really sux when you just want to train and these things come up. Thank you very much. I went to the docs today and he is in agreement with my thoughts. The muscles are just strained a little and spasming. He could tell there was a definite tightness to the muscles and prescribed a muscel relaxant. I will give this a go for a week or so and see how it turns out. Due to the fact that there is no radiating pain anywhere ot down the legs he figures this is not something to be too worried about. I'll keep everyone posted. Jeremy |
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Post by Karrie on Oct 3, 2006 12:49:20 GMT -5
Hope you're not hurt seriously, Jeremy. It really sux when you just want to train and these things come up. Thank you very much. I went to the docs today and he is in agreement with my thoughts. The muscles are just strained a little and spasming. He could tell there was a definite tightness to the muscles and prescribed a muscel relaxant. I will give this a go for a week or so and see how it turns out. Due to the fact that there is no radiating pain anywhere ot down the legs he figures this is not something to be too worried about. I'll keep everyone posted. Jeremy I am glad you got your back checked out! Hopefully that muscle relaxer will be helpful...I assume he gave you Skelaxin??? Usually the one they prescribe!!!! Glad to hear there is no radiating pain as well that is a GREAT thing!!! Take this week and be careful with the back and you should be ok!!! ;D |
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Post by Sal Paradise on Oct 3, 2006 17:38:07 GMT -5
"I assume he gave you Skelaxin??? Usually the one they prescribe!!!! "
YES!!!
They tried anyway but my cost would have been 100++++
I called the doc and said get something else.
I can't afford to pay that and my insurance doesn't cover anytthing but a couple of $$ before the deductible is met.
Right now I am on Anaflex? and Flexeril. I take these because I have nothing else yet.
I am still waiting to see what the doc prescribes.
Sal
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Post by Karrie on Oct 3, 2006 21:33:20 GMT -5
"I assume he gave you Skelaxin??? Usually the one they prescribe!!!! " YES!!! They tried anyway but my cost would have been 100++++ I called the doc and said get something else. I can't afford to pay that and my insurance doesn't cover anytthing but a couple of $$ before the deductible is met. Right now I am on Anaflex? and Flexeril. I take these because I have nothing else yet. I am still waiting to see what the doc prescribes. Sal Is it Zanaflex you take? How does the flexeril work for you? Those both are good meds....Unfortunately the cost of meds, truly is RIDICULOUS!!!!! Insurance stinks anymore not just for scripts!!! Ask for samples!!!! Drug reps usually give an OVER ABUNDANT amount and the docs like to get rid of them...that is an option for ya!!!!   |
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but I am making plans right now to hit the heavy day with vengance.
