Running out of steam...

Group: Health & Fitness over 40

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 206, Messages: 2480

Group dedicated to men and women over the age of 40 that care about their health and want to take the fitness and nutrition down the right path.

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tenorsaxmandave Posts: 538 Joined: 2003/01/23	2003/03/31, 01:02 PM Hello motivators!!! Starting week 10 of the 12 week Max Muscle Mass program. Strength is definately increasing, but I'm really wiped out. I'm probably not getting enough sleep (7 hrs/night = lucky). Also, joints are starting to ache (elbows especially). I managed very clean, 110-lb BB curls last week for reps - woo hoo (probably the cause of the aching). (Maybe I should post this in the Power Lifting Forum!) I know, "Suck it up, cry baby! Less than 3 weeks to go!" TSMD

7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/03/31, 02:08 PM 110bb curls? How many reps I can get 6 and I like to think I am rather good at it...LOL way to go. Yes the joint aches are a by product of lifting heavy, give your self more rest inbetween workouts if possible, and make sure to eat enough protein, as well as take a good multi vitamin, and or one of those joint builders, can not think of the correct name right now. Other than that when the 2 weeks are up take a good week or so off from lifting to give your body a chance tor ecover....and try ( i know it is hard) to sleep more when you can. -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
tenorsaxmandave Posts: 538 Joined: 2003/01/23	2003/03/31, 02:33 PM Thanks, Mutt. I was able to eek out 6 reps of 110 with pretty strict form. So I take it that's not too shabby for the saxman, eh?! And if I sleep an extra 2 hours per night and eat more protein, my biceps will look like yours? I'm off to bed! LOL I already take a multi vit/min daily. I was thinking of taking that glucosamine chondroitin (sp?) for joint pain... 3 more weeks to go, then 2 long weeks off! I'm actually looking forward to the rest! TSMD
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/03/31, 03:19 PM Well not too sure what makes mine look like they do. Just a lot of luck and lots of curls I think......But the key is to keep at it eat a lot and yeah i used to get a lot of sleep and that I think was a key of my growth. They are still growing soon to be over 19 inches i hope by summer. Keep at it. -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/03/31, 06:08 PM Well, don't mean to brag here, but guys I have been doing 110 lb. curls for 3 sets of 6 for quite some time now.That is my normal working weight after my warmups. On days I feel great, I go up 5 more, sometimes 10. Have always had strong biceps for some reason. So the old guy is keeping up with you youngsters!! LOL... -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/03/31, 09:34 PM Ohhhh a challenge hmmm from the older guys to the younger fella....ok it is on!!!!!! I herby declare the first anually FT Bicep curl challenge to be started.....I will curl 110 for 3 sets of 8!!!! Then hit 115 for a set of 4!!! Beat that!! (btw good job there old man LOL!!!!!) -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/03/31, 11:29 PM LOL....I am never one to turn down a challenge. I can use the motivation. Keep us old guys in the game! I will be doing biceps on Friday!Even in my weakened state from contest dieting, I am game.... -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.
sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2003/04/01, 12:44 AM BB1, you go baby, by the way mutt, he doesn't like to lose at anything, I have the type of husband who would never let me win just to make me feel good. So look out, I think he can do it. No I know he can!!! LOL -------------- I will lift my own weight someday!!!!!
tenorsaxmandave Posts: 538 Joined: 2003/01/23	2003/04/01, 07:19 AM 110 for 3 sets of 8? Move over Ahhhnold! I'll take a piece of that action! Of course, it may take me until 2007. Boy, I'll bet the folks in the Power Lifting section are laughing!!! Hey BB1, what's all this about your "weakened state"? Or was that a type-o... Did you mean your "Weekend State". I recall someting about a celebration beer (albeit low-carb) that disappeared pretty quickly. And another thing... you never let the lovely Mrs. Sandysford win just to make her "feel good"? Hmmmm, some of my fondest memories of married life were when I let Mrs. Saxman "win" just to let her feel good... Put that on your bar and curl it! LOL TSMD
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/04/01, 09:04 AM Mrs. Sandysford knows when I am letting her win. Very tough to get one over on her...though I do let her win sometimes at Snood! LOL....The weakened state...even though I had that great meal, and the next day some, I am right back on the diet. My bodyfat is very low right now, just finished competeing and have another in less than 7 weeks with Mrs. Sandysford by the way, so my caloric consumption is rather low. Maintenance is more the word for me right now. Wouldn't mind being another 1-2% bf lower for this one. -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/04/01, 09:21 AM Well it is on, not sure when i will get acess to heavier weights but you will be defeated! (said in best arnold voice) -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/04/01, 11:19 AM lol good one now go do it for real!!!!! -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/04/01, 11:30 AM comon you can do it!!! lol keep trying -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/04/01, 11:40 AM Cool green is like the Hulk or something!!! -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/04/01, 12:42 PM In my best Arnold imitation...."I'll be back"!!! LOL.... -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.
hangclaw Posts: 83 Joined: 2002/12/01	2003/04/01, 02:04 PM 110 lbs!!! i am way out of my league here!lol no im not even going to say.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/04/02, 12:41 PM Ok Mutt....I was mistaken on arm days, today was arm day...and here are the results...after 3 warmup sets, 110 for 8, 115 for 6, and 115 for 5, and that was supersetting with light preacher curls! So, put that in your pipe!! LOL...And they were great reps. I used to the fullest extent the mind into muscle connection today. I visulized the cross striations of the biceps deep down in the bicep, and tried to push each rep toward that point very hard. Great pump today, great bicep workout, and tri's were equally good. -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/04/02, 01:48 PM OK well I am going tonight and do arms so be prepared to be amazed by my mightinesS!!!!!!! -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/04/02, 02:23 PM Way to go!!!!!! That is a great way to see results...I would not try that hard each and everytime but it is a good way to get past a sticking point either physcial or mental.... -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/04/02, 07:23 PM ok back I am not sure who one but here goes: I did 2 warm up sets of dumbell curls. Then I did the following....115 x 6 reps, 115 x 6 reps, 120 x 5 reps...all with good form, To finish it all off I did 95 x 10 as my last set.....so you all judge!!!!!!!! -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/04/02, 09:13 PM Mutt...you da man!!! Good job, keep up the good work. -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/04/03, 10:21 AM NO you da man!! Without your little post thee LOL I would not have tried that weight and man it kicked the S@#t outta my arms....so thanks!!!!! -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/04/03, 10:27 AM Ravenwolf, be careful with this type of workout every time. Could lead to overtraining, if you start feeling fatigue, etc. alot, may be time for a lighter workout for a session or two. Listen to your body. Not in any way trying to discourage you, you are training hard and making gains and getting places, I personally just don't want you to think about puking every time you train. -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.
lanielittle Posts: 1 Joined: 2010/08/20	2010/08/20, 12:47 PM I AM READY TO MAKE THE BEST OF IT LETS GET STARTED:big_smile: