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Today I should start again
Haven't posted my workouts here lately - kept them in a small book instead. But I think I shall return to this method of posting them in my journal as it forces me to take the time and get a good look at what I have been doing and reach for more. ...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2005/02/02 -
7/10 Back & Shoulders
Thanks for all your ncie comments my friends :) Much appreciated. Next week starts the beginning of the start of my more disciplined routines. Time to get serious again! SLDL's 11x135, 10x135, 8x135 1 Arm DB Rows: 12x35, 10x40, 10x40 Machine...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/09/10 -
7/10 Chest-Bi-Tri Night
Gave myself August off - although still going to the gym regularly 3 per week, I am taking it easy. Stress with my marriage is taking too much out of me so I decided it was a good idea not to push the workouts - still plugging away, but not pushin...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/08/24 -
Friday Leg Nite 8/10
Not a bad night. Really seeing a lot of definition in my legs. Thanks for your help Ron :) Leg Press H&W: 12x250, 12x255, 10x290 Leg Extensions: 13x165, 12x190, 10x205, 11x205 Horiz. Calf Raises: 12x350, 12x370, 12x390, 12x390 (Max weight on ...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/07/16 -
Wed 9.5/10 Back & Shoulders
Back from vacation. Had a nice break - wrist seems a little better, using a support just in case. Good night back (I did not record Mondays as that workout was pathetic - very tired that day) This workout went fast SLDL's: 11x145, 9x145, 7x145...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/07/16 -
6/10 Leg & Glutes on a Monday
Left wrist pain is going to stop me from many exercises this week. Totally unimpressed, totally down :( I keep seeming to re-injure it all over again. Time to put on, and keep on, a wrist support, at least that will remind me not to over extend it...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/06/29 -
7/10 Back & Shoulders
Cotton ball head - that's the best way to describe my state last night. Was really tired (stress from the weekend I guess) Did ok, although my left forearm at one point felt really strange - as if the muscle would burst right from under the skin. ...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/06/22 -
8/10 Legs & Glutes
Fast & Furious!! Wanted to get outta there. Was pretty tired and figured this was the best way to get through Leg Press (feet low & close)12x250, 11x250, 10x250 Leg Press (feet med & S-width)10x270, 10x270 Leg press (feet high & wide) 15x270 ...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/06/22 -
9/10 Chest - Bi-Tri Wednesday
Great workout to night. Much energy and good spirits. Gym is far less crowded than per usual so that also helped speed me through much faster than normal. Flat Bench DB Press: 9x30, 8x30, 6x30 ISO Decline Press: 11x86, 10x96, 8x96 Reverse BB ...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/06/16 -
5/10 Back & Shoulders (Mon)
Very tired and lethargic tonight. Very hard to go through the motions. Good side: I did 30 minutes cardio, which for me, is tough! SLDL's: 10x145, 10x145, 7x145 (loosing grip) ISO Wide grip Pulldowns: 10x150, 5x150, 9x150 1 Arm Lateral Row: 1...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/06/15 -
7/10 Legs & Glutes
Glad I just made it to the gym. Very hard day. Just winged the workout - no plan ahead of time as per norm. Smith Lunges 10x105, 10x125, 10x125 Leg Extensions: 10x150, 11x160, 11x160 Seated Leg Curl: 11x115, 10x120, 10x125 Horizontal Calf R...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/06/14 -
7/10 Chest-Biceps-Triceps
Muggy and hot inside the gym. Still was able to do a workout, but would have prefered colder temp. Incline DB Press: 12x10, 10x18, 10x20, 6x25 FB DB Press: 11x25, 7x30, 8x30, 1x35 (ran outta steam) ISO Bench: 8x50 Machine Bicep Curl: 12x50,...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/06/10 -
8/10 Monday Back & Shoulders
FRIDAY I decided not to enter anything from Fridays workout. Went to the gym and got my bodyfat % tested - that was the highlight of my night (20% - not too shabby :) But - I had no energy at all, couldn't lift even a good fraction of my normal...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/06/08 -
8/10 Chest & Biceps
Worked out fast tonight! Supersetted most exercises - felt good :) Ok, so you know you've been slacking on your cardio when fellow gym-rats make rather obvious "Oh My Ghod" statements when they see you on the eliptical machine. After their appa...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/06/03 -
5/10 Monday Back & Shoulders
Only 3 hours sleep last night. Almost didn't make it into the gym. Workout was very light because of it. SLDL's: 11x135, 10x135, 10x135 ISO Wide grip Pulldowns: 10x130, 10x140, 9x140 (other machine) pulldowns: 6x110 (very uncomfortable - not ...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/06/01 -
6/10 Friday - Mix-up (supposed to be a rest week)
Stress has been high at work and at home so I decided to do a little workout just to burn away the tension. Worked for the most part :) ISO Lat Decline Press: 12x86, 10x86, 10x86 ISO Lat Incline Press: 9x58, 8x58, 9x58 ISO Lat Bench Press: 6x...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/06/01 -
Long Weekend Back and biceps without machines
Normally I wouldn't bother to enter normal yardwork, but since I am missing Mondays workout due to the Victoria Day holiday, I thought I'd include it as my back got an incredibly good workout. Shovelled a cubic yards worth of ugly hard and heav...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/05/26 -
Friday Leg Nite 8/10
Had an awful headache, but managed through - it didn't seem to worsen when pulse rate increased (yay) Supersetted much of the sets :)... BB1fit gave me info on doing bootstrappers - man, I couldn't figure out if I was doing them right! Noone I ask...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/05/26 -
7/10 Back & Shouldes
Highlights: Good workout - Great news about my job gave me an extra push tonight Lowlights: None SLDL's: 10x135, 9x140, 10x140 Lat Raises: 10x12, 11x12, 10x12, 10x12 ISO Lat Low Row: 15x48, 15x48, 9x98 Front Lat Raises: 13x12, 11x12, 11x12 I...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/05/20 -
6/10 Chest & Triceps
Highlights: Hammerstrength Incline and decline presses really comfortable to use. Nice alternative to when the benches are all being used. Lowlights: Bit of stress, decided to let myself have an easier workout. Next week I may be working evening ...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/05/18 -
8/10 Legs & Glutes
Oops - I deleted my original log entry. Anyway, Fridays workout was good. Should be able to start with the squats next week as there is now a squat machine rack!!! yay! Leg Press (feet low and close): 12x280, 12x300, 10x290 Leg Press (feet med...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/05/17 -
Forced Rest Day
Surprise at the gym - showed up and there was a multitude of new equipment all over the place. Hammerstrength stuff - I've heard some good things about this type of equipment! woohoo. Can't wait to start using it! Unfortunately, I was unable to g...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/05/13 -
6/10 Chest & Triceps
Highlights: Creatine seems to be helping me lift more Lowlights: I have put on 5 lbs, probably due to the water gain, but still freaks me a little. Flat bench DB Press: 12x25, 10x25, 7x30 Seated Machine Flye: 7x40, 10x40, 10x40 Parallel bar...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/05/11 -
7/10 Legs & Glutes
Highlights: Creatine must be kicking in! Did not expect such an increase in strength so soon. I seemed to get stronger after every set! Lowlights: Daughters birthday (not a lowlight :) but it got me to the gym very late. Had to settle for doin...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/05/07 -
5/10 Back & Shoulders
Highlights & Lowlights: I made it through - but not as well as I would have liked. Low spirits probably due to lack of sleep and too much on my mind. Should book that full frontal lobotomy soon... Straight Leg Deadlifts: 10x135, 10x135, 10x135,...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/05/06 -
6.5/10 Chest & Triceps
Highlights: Not a bad night. Took it easier than normal (3 sets as opposed to 4) Lowlights: Stress levels are increasing Flat Bench DB Press: 20x20, 10x25, 10x25 Incline DB Fly: 15x18, 10x20, 10x20 Parallel Bar Dips: 12x80, 6x70, 9x80 Lyi...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/05/04 -
10/10! Legs-Glutes
Highlights & Lowlights: This was about the toughest workout ever - I was so very tired, lacking motivation (due to fatigue) and had to really push myself to get to the gym. Felt awful after just the first rep of smith lunges and wanted to quit rig...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/05/02 -
8/10 Back Shoulders
Highlights: Felt great :) Lowlights: The gym is soooo busy. Hard to get on the equipment. Some sets rushed through, others had long breaks in between Straight Leg Deadlifts: 10x135, 10x135, 10x135, 10x135 Neutral Grip Machine Pulldowns: 10x1...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/04/29 -
7/10 Chest Triceps
Highlights: Stil focused :) Lowlights: Got to gym late. Didn't have enough time. Gym was Extremely busy, so that didn't help much Flat Bench DB Press: 11x25, 10x25, 8x25, 8x25 Incline DB Fly: 13x15, 10x17.5, 11x17.5, 11x17.5 Machine Fly: 11x...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/04/27 -
8/10 Legs & Glutes
Highlights: 3 really good workouts this week. Aiming for next week to be the same Lowlights: Sinus infection Smith Lunges (used step on front leg to focus on glutes): 10x105, 10x115, 10x115 Seated Leg Press: 12x230, 12x240, 10x250 Seated Leg...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/04/26 -
9/10 Back & Shoulders & a little forearms
Highlights: Was fighting the beginnings of a cold. Felt awful - but I pushed myself through! Did not succumb! And afterwards I felt better than when I arrived at gym. Good job :) Lowlights: see above Wide Grip Pulldowns: 12x100, 9x110, 10x100,...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/04/22 -
8/10 Chest Triceps abs
Highlights: Seriously motivated! No more kidding around - it's time to lift! Lowlights: wish I had more time to spend at gym Going to start a Creatine cycle soon. First comes research. I have heard that creatine can cause abdominal cramping a...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/04/20 -
9/10 Leg and Glute nite
Highlights: Lots of energy, a new PB on seated calf raises :) Tried Plié Squats for the first time - think I will encorporate this one into the routine as I could really feel it working the glutes. Lowlights: None SLDL: 10x135, 10x135, 10x135...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/04/16 -
5/10 Wed General Workout
Highlights: At least I made it - on an evenng shift this week, took a little time off work to work out this once! *PB* Calf raises increased to 10x145! Lowlights: Missed Monday and will miss Friday Flat Bench DB Press: 20x78, 9x25, 10x25, 10x...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/04/08 -
2/10 Shoulders Biceps
Highlights: I am alive. Lowlights: Home situ made for a depressing night at the gym. Wish I had been angry instead - at least anger can be used more constructively >:( Front DB Raises: 18x12, 11x15, 11x15, 11x15 Military Presses: 10x18, 10x1...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/04/01 -
9/10 Back & Chest
Highlights: Worked myself from bad mood to good - really felt like I pushed it - Great workout :) Lowlights: None. :) SL DL's: 12x135 (new best I think!!), 12x135, 10x135, 10x135 Bent Over DB Flyes: 12x13, 12x13, 12x13, 12x13 One Arm BB Rows: ...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/03/30 -
7/10 Monday Back/Chest
SLDL's: 9x135, 10x135, 7x135 Seated Machine Rows: 12x90, 10x100, 11x100 Incline DB Presses: 12x18, 10x20, 10x20, 10x20 1 Arm DB Rows: 15x25, 10x30, 9x35 Machine Flyes: 12x40, 10x40, 8x40 Machine Chest Presses: 10x50, 7x60, 4x72.5 Wide grip M...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/03/26 -
3/10 Shoulders Biceps
Highlights: Arms are sore today :) Lowlights: Time was limited - couldn't complete workout (moving Triceps to Friday leg nite) Blahs still hanging around grrr :( Front DB Raises: 15x12, 15x12, 10x14, 10x14 (gains!! -haven't bumped up weight i...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/03/18 -
7/10 Back-Chest-Calves
Highlights: Lately thought I wasn't seeing any new gains, but last night, saw the different deltoid muscles very clearly - and it rocked!! Lowlights: Feeling blasé lately. Having a tough time reviving Machine Assited Wide Grip Chins: 7x70, 12...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/03/16 -
9/10 Shoulder/Tri&biceps
Turned a rather cranky mood into a very good workout. Took it easy on the shoulder just in case. Standing Lat Raises: 11x12, 10x12, 9x12, 8x12 Seated Presses: 10x18, 8x18, 7x18, 6x18 Bent Over Lat Raises: 10x12, 9x12, 13x12, 12x12 Concentrati...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/03/11 -
5/10 Shoulders/chest
Guess I ate too much on cruise-vacation. Low energy night, didn't push it. Postive: No shoulder pain! Week off from working out must have done its work :) DL's: 10x135, 7x135, 5x135 Wide Grip Machine Pulldowns: 12x90, 12x90, 8x10 Seated Cable ...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/03/09 -
Monday - Back and Abs 9/10
Another great workout. Ignored shoulder completly, focused on back. Lots of energy, good 'tude. Skipped cardio (dont tend to do this much anymore as weight loss is not wanted)DL's 11x135, 10x135, 10x135, 8x135 Wide grip Pulldowns: 12x100, 9x100...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/02/16 -
Sunday Legs 9/10
Actually had an excellent legs workout on a Sunday afternoon - paying for it today - nice and sore/stiff - gotta love it :) (did not log my reps/set so no stats for today)
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/02/16 -
Monday/Wednesday
Went to Doc. Shoulder pain was due to front and rear deltoid damage, probably compromised due to lifting much weight. So I will follow the normal recovery program of taking it easy until the pain subsides, and then slowly introduce the weights bac...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/02/12 -
Monday - easing back
I think I have figured out this shoulder pain thing - I think it's a nerve as it is a little like the sciatic nerve pain I had in my back/leg a while back. Went to the gym Monday, took it easy - left out the DL's and reduced weight :( Only pain w...
by: I_Am-aZon on: 2004/01/28