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njflex · « **Reply #1150 on:** March 02, 2013, 04:01:22 PM »

good workout donny,,,,

legs today
leg press warmed up 2 plate's then jumped 4,5,6,7,reps all 10 or as high as 12
hacks 3 plates ,4 plates,5 plates all 10 or more reps
lunges 45 lb plate each hand up,down,up, down flight stairs x2
leg extensions 220 15,235 x12,250 x12

hams stiff legged 135 x12,185 x10,235 x10 usually 275 but last leg workout with 465 squat was tough one,,lower back heavy week with back too.leg curls x3

calved supersett 10 reps legs press with 10 reps seated calf raise 3 plates per side press and 3 plates on seated front loaded calf raise...did 3.5 plates on 3rd set of the leg press extra gusto,,,

Primemuscle · « **Reply #1151 on:** March 03, 2013, 12:08:44 AM »

At this moment, I am a bit high on scotch. My right knee and lower right leg is feeling no pain or any other discomfort. Not that I am recommending scotch as a treatment for whatever ails me. It does make me wonder though, if I am just being a baby about this or if there is something really wrong with my leg.

I hate getting old. Today, I spoke with my sister. She is fifteen years junior to me. She is suffering from COPD and she sounds horrible on the phone. My other sister died a couple of years ago from lung cancer. She was a smoker. Our mother was a very heavy smoker who died from emphysema at the young age of sixty-one. My sisters and I were exposed to her heavy smoking habit, but they more then me for more reasons then I care to go into here. Anyway, I wonder how much our mom's habitual smoking habit affected them and for that matter my step-dad who died from lung cancer despite the fact that he mainly smoked cigars and never inhaled. I wonder what saved me, well back then among other things I was very much an outdoor kid. Furthermore, I was not exposed to my mom's smoking habit for several years when I was very young because I did not live with her.

Donny · « **Reply #1152 on:** March 03, 2013, 05:49:01 AM »

Quote from: njflex on March 02, 2013, 04:01:22 PM

good workout donny,,,,

legs today
leg press warmed up 2 plate's then jumped 4,5,6,7,reps all 10 or as high as 12
hacks 3 plates ,4 plates,5 plates all 10 or more reps
lunges 45 lb plate each hand up,down,up, down flight stairs x2
leg extensions 220 15,235 x12,250 x12

hams stiff legged 135 x12,185 x10,235 x10 usually 275 but last leg workout with 465 squat was tough one,,lower back heavy week with back too.leg curls x3

calved supersett 10 reps legs press with 10 reps seated calf raise 3 plates per side press and 3 plates on seated front loaded calf raise...did 3.5 plates on 3rd set of the leg press extra gusto,,,

you put the work in your leg workouts that´s for sure and your calfes too!! my workout yesterday was short but still hurt...lol

Quote from: Primemuscle on March 03, 2013, 12:08:44 AM

At this moment, I am a bit high on scotch. My right knee and lower right leg is feeling no pain or any other discomfort. Not that I am recommending scotch as a treatment for whatever ails me. It does make me wonder though, if I am just being a baby about this or if there is something really wrong with my leg.

I hate getting old. Today, I spoke with my sister. She is fifteen years junior to me. She is suffering from COPD and she sounds horrible on the phone. My other sister died a couple of years ago from lung cancer. She was a smoker. Our mother was a very heavy smoker who died from emphysema at the young age of sixty-one. My sisters and I were exposed to her heavy smoking habit, but they more then me for more reasons then I care to go into here. Anyway, I wonder how much our mom's habitual smoking habit affected them and for that matter my step-dad who died from lung cancer despite the fact that he mainly smoked cigars and never inhaled. I you wonder what saved me, well then among other things I was very much an outdoor kid. Furthermore, I was not exposed to my mom's smoking habit for several years when I was very young because I did not live with her.

i think you have to just try to stay positive while you are here..i know a few guys who died very early in their 20s and 30s...just enjoy the scotch Jay...

fraid i can´t drink it...

Donny · « **Reply #1153 on:** March 03, 2013, 05:56:55 AM »

so...nice fresh breeze outside, will go with a friend running. looked in the new Gym just opening near us the other night while running past. spoke to the Boss and 2 girls who will work in there. It´s going to open Monday tomorrow( it´s now 14.53 in Germany ) on Sunday. not bad size and brand new equipment. One of the girls was a cute blond..

just the right age for my son...

njflex · « **Reply #1154 on:** March 03, 2013, 07:31:43 AM »

hey guys off day legs sore,,,italian homeade dinner today spaghetti,homeade sauce/meatball's/wife makes garlic bread too better than resteraunt/pizzaria,,,and vino too...donny/jay feel good,get moving enjoy today,,,,

Donny · « **Reply #1155 on:** March 03, 2013, 11:32:19 AM »

Quote from: njflex on March 03, 2013, 07:31:43 AM

hey guys off day legs sore,,,italian homeade dinner today spaghetti,homeade sauce/meatball's/wife makes garlic bread too better than resteraunt/pizzaria,,,and vino too...donny/jay feel good,get moving enjoy today,,,,

you have a good time too...i had a great run...got my old pumper working hard...

Primemuscle · « **Reply #1156 on:** March 03, 2013, 12:49:54 PM »

Quote from: Donny on March 03, 2013, 05:49:01 AM

you put the work in your leg workouts that´s for sure and your calfes too!! my workout yesterday was short but still hurt...lol i think you have to just try to stay positive while you are here..i know a few guys who died very early in their 20s and 30s...just enjoy the scotch Jay... fraid i can´t drink it...

I just read what I posted last night. Obviously, I was having a period of melancholia. I am back to normal today.

Donny · « **Reply #1157 on:** March 03, 2013, 01:43:13 PM »

Don't worry big Jay....we all have these moments....

Donny · « **Reply #1158 on:** March 04, 2013, 06:01:26 AM »

Chest workout today is:

30 Burpees and Reverse crunches 3xmax.

Parallel bar dips 2xmax superset with
Decline DB flyes 2x10-12

Flat DB press 2x10 Superset with
Flat DB flyes 2x10-12

Incline DB press 2x10 Superset with
Incline DB Flyes 2x10-12

later tonight a 45 min run.

njflex · « **Reply #1159 on:** March 04, 2013, 07:36:50 AM »

Quote from: Donny on March 04, 2013, 06:01:26 AM

Chest workout today is:

30 Burpees and Reverse crunches 3xmax.

Parallel bar dips 2xmax superset with
Decline DB flyes 2x10-12

Flat DB press 2x10 Superset with
Flat DB flyes 2x10-12

Incline DB press 2x10 Superset with
Incline DB Flyes 2x10-12

later tonight a 45 min run.

I HAVE CHEST 2 NITE,,MY DINNER WITH 1/2 BOTTLE WINE I DRANK I FEEL IT TODAY AT WORK,ALSO MADE NICE ANTIPASTO AS WELL MOZZARELLA,PROVOLONE,OLIVES,ROASTED PEPPERS,ARTICHOKES

Donny · « **Reply #1160 on:** March 04, 2013, 11:19:10 AM »

Quote from: njflex on March 04, 2013, 07:36:50 AM

I HAVE CHEST 2 NITE,,MY DINNER WITH 1/2 BOTTLE WINE I DRANK I FEEL IT TODAY AT WORK,ALSO MADE NICE ANTIPASTO AS WELL MOZZARELLA,PROVOLONE,OLIVES,ROASTED PEPPERS,ARTICHOKES

you and jay should get together...

got to admit i can´t handle it anymore drinking and the next day working...i aint 18 anymore. Used to at that age drink all night party and go in Brothels( just looking at the Girls ) get in camp shower, breakfast and still stand to attention on parade...lol well i had a great run tonight pushed it abit harder. wrapped up well and really sweated. It´s like 20 rep squats because it´s in your mind..my lungs were bustin but i always find the strength do get up that hill..then the second hill...

njflex · « **Reply #1161 on:** March 04, 2013, 07:55:04 PM »

chest
fdb press 60/70/80/85/90/90 12/6 reps...
hammer press sit up lower /mid chest x3 2 plate.2.5,3 plates
inc press 185/185/195 8/8/6
cable crossovers x3
superset dips/pushups x2..

tri's triset extension machine,pushdown,reverse grip pushdown x3 30 reps set...
cable kick backs x3 just cable ball no handle better grip..

abs,,

Donny · « **Reply #1162 on:** March 05, 2013, 07:57:07 AM »

Quote from: njflex on March 04, 2013, 07:55:04 PM

chest
fdb press 60/70/80/85/90/90 12/6 reps...
hammer press sit up lower /mid chest x3 2 plate.2.5,3 plates
inc press 185/185/195 8/8/6
cable crossovers x3
superset dips/pushups x2..

tri's triset extension machine,pushdown,reverse grip pushdown x3 30 reps set...
cable kick backs x3 just cable ball no handle better grip..

abs,,

the superset of Dips and push ups i like too..

Donny · « **Reply #1163 on:** March 05, 2013, 08:06:28 AM »

Today was Back:
jump rope 10 mins 1 minute skipping and 30 seconds leg raises on floor(hands under buttocks) the 30 seconds leg raises are rest time and not included in the 10 mins actual jumping rope so 10x 1 min skipping and 10x 30 secs leg raises.

Sternum chins 3x max
Bent over Barbell rowing 5x10 Superset with
DB pullovers 5x15
Deadlifts 5x10

Primemuscle · « **Reply #1164 on:** March 05, 2013, 04:34:22 PM »

I finally made an appointment with the doctor for tomorrow morning to find out what the heck is going on with my right leg. At this point, I have constant, but fairly mild pain from the back of the knee down my calf and on the bottom of my foot as well as in the shin. I was lobbying at the State Capitol with a group of friends yesterday, some of who agree that it is probably sciatica. One lady who has trouble with sciatica is getting acupuncture, which she says has relieved all the pain. I am not sure my medical insurance covers acupuncture.

I've tried mild exercises with no noticeable benefit. Of course there is always the possibility I am doing the wrong exercises. Since spinal issues are what causes sciatica I imagine I need to exercise my spine to relieve the pressure on that nerve....but then, I am not a doctor which is why I decided it might be time to see one.

Also today, I had blood work done for the urologist who I see on the 15th. Not only will the lab check my PSA, they are also going to check my testosterone levels. My guess is they are in the toilet which helps explain my total lack of energy and recent bouts of depression. Fortunately, if my testosterone is low, like it was in the time prior to being diagnosed with prostate cancer, getting it back up to par should be simple as long and my PSA indicates that I am still prostate cancer free. One wonders how that could be otherwise since I no longer have a prostate. Injecting testosterone cypionate once each week is not my favorite chore, but I did like the improvements in made in my mood and energy levels when I was on it before.

I need to get this old fart fixed up and in shipshape so that I start back with a regular gym schedule. I am simply not ready to just "veg" for the rest of my life.

Donny · « **Reply #1165 on:** March 05, 2013, 04:41:28 PM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on March 05, 2013, 04:34:22 PM

I finally made an appointment with the doctor for tomorrow morning to find out what the heck is going on with my right leg. At this point, I have constant, but fairly mild pain from the back of the knee down my calf and on the bottom of my foot as well as in the shin. I was lobbying at the State Capitol with a group of friends yesterday, some of who agree that it is probably sciatica. One lady who has trouble with sciatica is getting acupuncture, which she says has relieved all the pain. I am not sure my medical insurance covers acupuncture.

I've tried mild exercises with no noticeable benefit. Of course there is always the possibility I am doing the wrong exercises. Since spinal issues are what causes sciatica I imagine I need to exercise my spine to relieve the pressure on that nerve....but then, I am not a doctor which is why I decided it might be time to see one.

Also today, I had blood work done for the urologist who I see on the 15th. Not only will the lab check my PSA, they are also going to check my testosterone levels. My guess is they are in the toilet which helps explain my total lack of energy and recent bouts of depression. Fortunately, if my testosterone is low, like it was in the time prior to being diagnosed with prostate cancer, getting it back up to par should be simple as long and my PSA indicates that I am still prostate cancer free. One wonders how that could be otherwise since I no longer have a prostate. Injecting testosterone cypionate once each week is not my favorite chore, but I did like the improvements in made in my mood and energy levels when I was on it before.

I need to get this old fart fixed up and in shipshape so that I start back with a regular gym schedule. I am simply not ready to just "veg" for the rest of my life.

listen to me now Jay. you go to the Doctor ok and get it sorted.

Donny · « **Reply #1166 on:** March 05, 2013, 04:47:53 PM »

i know how you are i am like that too .. i need to go too, to see the Doc about my Colitis.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #1167 on:** March 05, 2013, 05:32:29 PM »

Quote from: Donny on March 05, 2013, 04:47:53 PM

i know how you are i am like that too .. i need to go too, to see the Doc about my Colitis.

I couldn't agree with your more. I doubt ignoring colitis will result in it magically going away. There is a reason you have this issue. If you can work this out, think how much better you will feel. Take the excellent advice you offered me and you go to the doctor, make that appointment now and keep it. Don't just talk about it or worse, worry about it, but not doing anything constructive.

Donny · « **Reply #1168 on:** March 05, 2013, 06:15:45 PM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on March 05, 2013, 05:32:29 PM

I couldn't agree with your more. I doubt ignoring colitis will result in it magically going away. There is a reason you have this issue. If you can work this out, think how much better you will feel. Take the excellent advice you offered me and you go to the doctor, make that appointment now and keep it. Don't just talk about it or worse, worry about it, but not doing anything constructive.

thank you Jay i have made an appointment (Really) i need to do it. the medicine they gave me was salofalk stik(stick) whch ís granules i swallow on my tongue, more direct than tablets.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #1169 on:** March 06, 2013, 12:43:52 AM »

Quote from: Donny on March 05, 2013, 06:15:45 PM

thank you Jay i have made an appointment (Really) i need to do it. the medicine they gave me was salofalk stik(stick) whch ís granules i swallow on my tongue, more direct than tablets.

Bravo! It pleases me to no end that you have made this excellent decision. Our heath is precious. Protecting it allows us to be all that we can be.

Donny · « **Reply #1170 on:** March 06, 2013, 06:52:53 AM »

Today i will have a rest day. I have had too much on today and tonight i have to be at a group. well work comes first. I will train tomorrow. i have been cycling this morning so at least some movement !

Primemuscle · « **Reply #1171 on:** March 06, 2013, 04:01:58 PM »

I woke up with a watery eye, which is probably allergies acting up. -Spent the morning going to the doctor, first for me then then for my wife. While my doctor gets me right in on time every visit, my wife's neprologist is always running late. Today we waited an hour to see her. The good news is we are both healthy and that is what counts. I came home and went back to bed because my eye was so annoying. I just woke up a half hour ago....sleeping during the day when the weather is bad is like hibernating and since I am hairy like a bear, it makes sense. LOL.

Donny · « **Reply #1172 on:** March 06, 2013, 05:05:35 PM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on March 06, 2013, 04:01:58 PM

I woke up with a watery eye, which is probably allergies acting up. -Spent the morning going to the doctor, first for me then then for my wife. While my doctor gets me right in on time every visit, my wife's neprologist is always running late. Today we waited an hour to see her. The good new is we are both healthy and that is what counts. I came home and went back to bed because my eye was so annoying. I just woke up a half hour ago....sleeping during the day when the weather is bad is like hibernating and since I am hairy like a bear, it makes sense. LOL.

well why not ? worked all your life enjoy the peace Jay.

njflex · « **Reply #1173 on:** March 06, 2013, 07:44:22 PM »

back nite did the dj181 challenge,,,,120's one arm row

chins x3 15/12 rep zone
hammer reverse pulldown x3 2 plates per side then added some change next 2,,,10/8/8/
single arm rows knee on bench switch sides and knee lol,,,100 x10/110 x8.120's woooo,,,x8 was pretty freaking heavy.
low cable row's x3
wide grip chest to pad tbar row

hypers 45 lb plate

bi's
db curls 30 x12 swiched it up double arm to single then few 1/4 reps each set,35,40,40
seated scott curl machine weighted stack type..x3
curls standard straight bar 85x10,95 x10,105 x8,85 x8

abs sets 30 lying on mat legs propped on bench
roman chair crunches side to side...

Donny · « **Reply #1174 on:** March 07, 2013, 08:56:18 AM »

Today i trained shoulders:
warm up and Abs
Tri set:
Front raises 3x10
side raises 3x10
rear delt raises 3x10

Barbell clean and press(from Floor) 5x8-10 (felt these after the raises)