The Mature thread

[Donny]

I have to admit i have always really looked at Bodybuilders like Steve Reeves and Frank Zane for inspiration. always liked more of a symmetrical look. Size at all costs has never really been my main goal. In fact i used weight training for a long time to supplement my martial arts training. I still go more for a muscled but shaped look as for "supplements" i have never botherd with them and because of my illness i can't digest them well..if i drink a protein shake i run to the bathroom. I have met some guys who have a big ego with their big muscles but since i saw a small boned guy put a big weight trained Rugby player in a Judo strangle hold and he was helpless i realized it's not everything. I work on being fit for as long as i can. I use everything i can, running, weights, always mixing it up.

[Donny]

so today i had a relaxing swim at the local pool. nice whirpool that really relaxes you. No weight training today. If i had the time i would swim more often because i feel tired now but refreshed.

[Primemuscle]

so today i had a relaxing swim at the local pool. nice whirpool that really relaxes you. No weight training today. If i had the time i would swim more often because i feel tired now but refreshed.

The gym where I go has a large Olympic sized indoor pool. I enjoy swimming laps there, but don't do it as often as I should. There was a time in my life when I swam laps almost everyday for a half hour or so. It really helps keep one fit.

[AVBG]

any supplement/vitamins used here?i use multi,every day,and on training days arginine/creatine/glycerol just finished this,,but crea/arginine gets good pumps,,and 2 whey shakes or combo shake with other scoops whey in greek yougurt or cooked oats,,,

part 2 ,,,who's ur lifting/bbing ideal to achieve ,,for me zane/labrada type fits my build/mold....i loved arnolds chest tho,,,no homo...

Aside from whey isolate and a greens product - no.

[njflex]

Aside from whey isolate and a greens product - no.

ok..i agree a lot of bullshit out there,,unproven,effectiveness,safety...

[Donny]

ok..i agree a lot of bullshit out there,,unproven,effectiveness,safety...

one of the reasons i do not buy muscle mags anymore is that they are just full of supplement ads. OK some are ok i understand that but now it´s just making big bucks out of the dreams of young people. I know this has always been so but now it´s got worse.

[njflex]

leg day kept it simple,intense,did this 45 minutes pressed for time sunday catholicschool daughter,church

quads
leg press x5 sets 10 started 3 plates,4 plates,5 plates 2x 6 plates supersetted with extensions worked up to heaviest 235 stack
next superset squat x4 225/275/275/315 close stance x10 reps supersetted with walking lunges 50 lb dbells

hams
stiflegged deadlifts x4 185/235/235/235/x10 supersetted with lying leg curls x4 worked up to 145 on stack

calves
seated x3 supersetted leg press calf raise

very intense pump,great energy,heart pumping,winded a bit ,,,,

[Donny]

Wow....Great workout . Speeding it up is a real shock to the body..OUTSTANDING..gonna go running  soon . Make it hurt...

[Donny]

so chest today and i will hit my chest with 3 pushing movements.
warm up and Abs: crunches(lower legs on bench) 3xmax Superset with leg raises (on the floor) 3xmax

flat DB press 2x10 (Superset) with Flat Flyes 2x10+
Incline DB press 2x10( superset) with incline Flyes 2x10+
Decline DB press 2x10 (superset)  with decline flyes 2x10+

I will finish off with max push ups.

[njflex]

Wow....Great workout . Speeding it up is a real shock to the body..OUTSTANDING..gonna go running  soon . Make it hurt...

LEGS ARE SORE TODAY DUDE,,,WHAT HAPPENED TO KAREN?

[Donny]

LEGS ARE SORE TODAY DUDE,,,WHAT HAPPENED TO KAREN?

yeah i was thinking that too...where is the Baby Doll  ??

[Donny]

So tonight I went for another run because tomorrow I have no time...I love the fresh air ...

[Donny]

Today i worked back:
i was cycling around early today so it was a good warm up.
Abs: V-sit ups 3x30-50(this warms up my midsection and lower back.)

Close grip chins 3x max
Barbell Rows 5x10
Barbell deadlifts5 x10
One leg calf raises 5x15-20 reps per leg.

that was it and i did straight sets today because i did more sets per exercise.

[Donny]

so today is shoulders:
Warm up Dumbell swing throughs and skipping (stretch of my lower back and warm up my shoulders)

Lateral raises 4x12 superset with
Barbell press4x10

bent over laterals 4x12 superset with
Nieder press 4x12
The Neider press works the front delts very hard and also chest. An unusual position to work from and i learned this exercise in the Army during Boxing training, really helps when you are tired to hold your hands up...

[njflex]

back
t bar row standing version chest to pad x3
hammer pulldown x3
cable low row x3
chin ups x3 inner under hand grip
finished 2x one arm dbell row 85/95 10 reps

weighted hypers

bi's
curls with straight bar 85>115 x4 10/10/8/6
seated scott curl machine x3
db curls 40lbs x3

abs
crunches holding 10lb plate 25 rep sets x3
roman chair side crunches 12 reps per side x2,,

[Primemuscle]

This photo is for Karen. I was 29 when I had nasal reconstruction to correct a deviated septum. In this photo, I look like I was the loser in a fight. I think this is before the doctor took the packing out of my nose.

[Donny]

This photo is for Karen. I was 29 when I had nasal reconstruction to correct a deviated septum. In this photo, I look like I was the loser in a fight. I think this is before the doctor took the packing out of my nose.
looks nasty...

back
t bar row standing version chest to pad x3
hammer pulldown x3
cable low row x3
chin ups x3 inner under hand grip
finished 2x one arm dbell row 85/95 10 reps

weighted hypers

bi's
curls with straight bar 85>115 x4 10/10/8/6
seated scott curl machine x3
db curls 40lbs x3

abs
crunches holding 10lb plate 25 rep sets x3
roman chair side crunches 12 reps per side x2,,

going to try these side crunches myself. solid as ever steve Today i will rest (well i will be biking today ) starting to snow again today i like the snow in my face and fresh wind. That´s good because my wife has my car and i will be on my bike today...

[Donny]

also got to tonight write a CV for a job with my son. A new Gym will open near us and my son wants to learn to be a Fitness Trainer, experience he has but you need that piece of paper to do the job.. over here it´s a "B" licence. I got it too and it means nothing but you have to have the qualification here.. the gym is looking to train people and qualify them. costs a lot to do the seminars.

[Donny]

  saw this pic and just had to post it ----lol

[njflex]

saw this pic and just had to post it ----lol

LOL,,,GOOD ONE DONNY,,,

[Donny]

LOL,,,GOOD ONE DONNY,,,

it made me laugh....

[Donny]

so time to blast my arms :

jump rope and Abs Crunches 3xmax.

seated DB curls  2x6-8 superset with
incline ez bar tri extensions 2x 8-10

BB curls 2x6-8 superset with
close grip bench press 2x6-8

seated concentration curls 2x12-15 superset with
one arm DB extensions seated 2x12-15

Forearms:  ez bar reverse curls 2x10+ superset with
BB wrist curls arms on thighs 2x 10+

[njflex]

delts
front press x5 135x2>185 12/5 rep scale dropped back last set to 135
side raise x4 25>35 10/10/10/10
lying rear raises x3
cable uprights with single handles x2
finished 2x reverse fr raise with curl bar front delt good pump palms up slight bend at elbow

shrugs front x3 superset 45 lb plate each hand slight rotation to rear on finish

forearms weighted rope rolls and reverse wrist curl cable bar behind back

calves standing calf raise heavy to light drops 10 reps per drop total 3x 90 reps total..

holding condition donny,,,,

[Donny]

Lookin great Man...solid pumped up physique (no Homo)

[njflex]

Lookin great Man...solid pumped up physique (no Homo)

thanks ...no homo....can't wait for warmer weather to get a little sun,,i stopped tanning booths yrs ago,,,wife gave me hell everytime i went..