Author Topic: The Mature thread (Read 366457 times)

njflex · « **Reply #2800 on:** July 13, 2013, 03:39:55 PM »

thank you donny/jay/old timer for kind words ,,,i made a smart descision early to quit the drug scene,i have a load of respect and envy for anyone who could use and have great lines and build and be lucky to come out of it ok,but those are few too mention,most get fat/skinny/quit lifting and lose 'why they picked up a barbell/dumbell in the 1st place'...so on my birthday other than detail my car i did what any other hot blooded american male would do i did 'legs'

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quads warm up extensions 195x12,205 x12,220x12,230x12,250x12
leg press 5 platesx12,6x10,7x8,7x8
squat feet close 225x12,275x10,315x10
lunges to the steps 45 each hand up/down/up/down flight 2x

hams sldl barbell 135x12,185x10,235x10
lying leg curl 155 2x10
seat leg curl 180x10/195x10

calves seated calf raise 3 plates x20,3.5 plates x15 mixed in some half reps bottom part to midway squeeze and top part to like doing 21's for bi's,set 3 was same with 10ls extra,set 4 was just 2 plates for 20 but did true 21's 5 full,5 from top portion,5 from bottom ,then 5 full to finish,,
standing calf raise 200 on stack sets 3x12 hard pump by now

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went home 2 scoops choc whey/banana/blueberries/ice/water/peanut butter teaspoon mix well

,,,delicious so to speak..

booty · « **Reply #2801 on:** July 13, 2013, 05:44:24 PM »

Happy Birthday Steve!!!!

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #2802 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:02:54 PM »

This has nothing to do with anything on this board but I went to my Toyota dealer for routine maintenance. Basically an oil change and tire rotation. They do some courtesy stuff like fill your windshield wiper fluid container. The guy at the counter asks my name. He doesn't have a clue who I am but I remember him. He punches my name in the computer then he starts talking about my girl in college. The only reason he knew that was because of a note he put into the computer. I guess it's good public relations to pretend you know people. I get my car back looking at the paper work in the parking lot and it says something like 60 point service inspection. One checked box says filled windshield fluid. So I look in it and it's close to empty. Then I look at my tires knowing how one has a very slight mark on it and guess what? No rotation. The oil was changed though but I wonder if they bothered to change the filter? I drove home 20 miles away and then notice the oil maintenance light wasn't turned off.

Keeping it bodybuilding related I was so pissed off I had a good leg workout.

njflex · « **Reply #2803 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:09:31 PM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on July 13, 2013, 07:02:54 PM

This has nothing to do with anything on this board but I went to my Toyota dealer for routine maintenance. Basically an oil change and tire rotation. They do some courtesy stuff like fill your windshield wiper fluid container. The guy at the counter asks my name. He doesn't have a clue who I am but I remember him. He punches my name in the computer then he starts talking about my girl in college. The only reason he knew that was because of a note he put into the computer. I guess it's good public relations to pretend you know people. I get my car back looking at the paper work in the parking lot and it says something like 60 point service inspection. One checked box says filled windshield fluid. So I look in it and it's close to empty. Then I look at my tires knowing how one has a very slight mark on it and guess what? No rotation. The oil was changed though but I wonder if they bothered to change the filter? I drove home 20 miles away and then notice the oil maintenance light wasn't turned off.

Keeping it bodybuilding related I was so pissed off I had a good leg workout.

i work as an advisor for volvo dealer and i would have been infuriated and drove back to have light shutoff and check fluids again!!!did they have upsell or future repairs noted.i have customers come back that day or day after and i have to eat crow,even if tech screwed up,,,

Primemuscle · « **Reply #2804 on:** July 13, 2013, 09:41:37 PM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on July 13, 2013, 07:02:54 PM

This has nothing to do with anything on this board but I went to my Toyota dealer for routine maintenance. Basically an oil change and tire rotation. They do some courtesy stuff like fill your windshield wiper fluid container. The guy at the counter asks my name. He doesn't have a clue who I am but I remember him. He punches my name in the computer then he starts talking about my girl in college. The only reason he knew that was because of a note he put into the computer. I guess it's good public relations to pretend you know people. I get my car back looking at the paper work in the parking lot and it says something like 60 point service inspection. One checked box says filled windshield fluid. So I look in it and it's close to empty. Then I look at my tires knowing how one has a very slight mark on it and guess what? No rotation. The oil was changed though but I wonder if they bothered to change the filter? I drove home 20 miles away and then notice the oil maintenance light wasn't turned off.

Keeping it bodybuilding related I was so pissed off I had a good leg workout.

Lesson....don't trust the dealership. I have used the same mechanic for over 20 years. He's someone I trust and he's qualified to do warranty work. My vehicle is long ago out of warranty and still runs great, thanks to his attention to detail.

booty · « **Reply #2805 on:** July 13, 2013, 11:51:22 PM »

Quote from: Donny on July 13, 2013, 11:39:23 AM

oh God he is back...

Haha if it's not a gimmick pretending to be a girl then it's your favourite poster reappearing.

Donny · « **Reply #2806 on:** July 14, 2013, 01:16:11 AM »

Quote from: booty on July 13, 2013, 11:51:22 PM

Haha if it's not a gimmick pretending to be a girl then it's your favourite poster reappearing.

yeah funny...

njflex · « **Reply #2807 on:** July 14, 2013, 05:50:08 PM »

celebrated birthday 2 day the 14th with kids and wife after going to casino w/sis/mom i lost btw,,,had some mint cookie ice cream cake,,,day off training ...thanks again for all the well wishes and booty's card was nice ,,,she's a cool gal,,,,,

Primemuscle · « **Reply #2808 on:** July 14, 2013, 09:44:20 PM »

Quote from: njflex on July 14, 2013, 05:50:08 PM

celebrated birthday 2 day the 14th with kids and wife after going to casino w/sis/mom i lost btw,,,had some mint cookie ice cream cake,,,day off training ...thanks again for all the well wishes and booty's card was nice ,,,she's a cool gal,,,,,

Pretty good, a two day birthday celebration. Personally, I don't gamble. This might be the only vice I escaped....LOL!

Donny · « **Reply #2809 on:** July 15, 2013, 09:53:01 AM »

CHEST ATTACK !!

seated machine flyes 3x12 Superset with
seated machine press 3x6-10
Incline DB flyes 3x12 Superset with
Smith machine incline press 3x6-10
push ups on floor Superset with Dips between 2 benches 1xmax....finished !

machine crunches 3x15+

30 mins interval on bike

Primemuscle · « **Reply #2810 on:** July 15, 2013, 05:57:17 PM »

Just got home from my monthly board meeting and it is nearly dinnertime. Each month when I have this meeting, I think I am going to make it to the gym afterwards, but I never have yet. Guess I should just accept that it is a day lost. That's okay though, I'll hit quads tomorrow. My only meeting is a breakfast meeting at 10:00 a.m. and that won't interfere with gym time.

njflex · « **Reply #2811 on:** July 15, 2013, 08:03:34 PM »

chest non super set back to a basic routine but worked quickly...

fdb press 60x12/70x10/75 x8/75 till failure ,,last set still at failure forced last one still little hitch in l/s shoulder ,,need 80/85's again soon

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inc db press 55x10/60x8/60x8
hammer press 2 plates x12,2.5 x11.2.5x10
cable crossovers x3
inc flyes 35x10/45x10/45x10

tri's
overhead cable ropes x3
pushdowns 130x12/140x10/140x8 drop to 100 for 8 more..
dip machine 190x10/200x9/200x9
lying dumbell extension 30x10.30x8 drop to 20 till failure,30 x6 drop to 20 6 more,,

abs..

chaos · « **Reply #2812 on:** July 15, 2013, 08:51:46 PM »

Quote from: njflex on July 15, 2013, 08:03:34 PM

chest non super set back to a basic routine but worked quickly...

fdb press 60x12/70x10/75 x8/75 till failure ,,last set still at failure forced last one still little hitch in l/s shoulder ,,need 80/85's again soon ..
inc db press 55x10/60x8/60x8
hammer press 2 plates x12,2.5 x11.2.5x10
cable crossovers x3
inc flyes 35x10/45x10/45x10

tri's
overhead cable ropes x3
pushdowns 130x12/140x10/140x8 drop to 100 for 8 more..
dip machine 190x10/200x9/200x9
lying dumbell extension 30x10.30x8 drop to 20 till failure,30 x6 drop to 20 6 more,,

abs..

From your squat #'s I thought you'd be stronger.
Unless I missed something.

Donny · « **Reply #2813 on:** July 16, 2013, 02:01:04 AM »

nice Day today.. bit of a breeze. i will Train back and then go for a short fast run around the streets, some nice Girls running around...

turning into a Dirty old man....he he...

njflex · « **Reply #2814 on:** July 16, 2013, 03:22:03 AM »

Quote from: chaos on July 15, 2013, 08:51:46 PM

From your squat #'s I thought you'd be stronger.
Unless I missed something.

no you didn't miss something,,,legs and back are my prime strenght bodyparts i push bigger weights there,chest for me genetically is a very good 'vanity'bodypart i do a lot of volume and pumping ,,i was never a get under bench type and push and rattle the 45's to know end,i got over that quick my body just didn't have tendon strenght and leverage for it,i'm jealous of thos guys 3 plates and more on bench cool to see,,settled for the 'look'more so,,,on the machines i push some decents weight or move the stack,,,

Donny · « **Reply #2815 on:** July 16, 2013, 06:18:26 AM »

so back was trained today...

Sternum chins 3xmax
one arm DB rows 4x10
Deadlifts 5x10-5
BB Close grip upright rows 4x10

Ab crunches on floor superset with leg raises
30 min run ...

Donny · « **Reply #2816 on:** July 16, 2013, 06:20:34 AM »

Quote from: njflex on July 16, 2013, 03:22:03 AM

no you didn't miss something,,,legs and back are my prime strenght bodyparts i push bigger weights there,chest for me genetically is a very good 'vanity'bodypart i do a lot of volume and pumping ,,i was never a get under bench type and push and rattle the 45's to know end,i got over that quick my body just didn't have tendon strenght and leverage for it,i'm jealous of thos guys 3 plates and more on bench cool to see,,settled for the 'look'more so,,,on the machines i push some decents weight or move the stack,,,

well you do OK Steve judging by your pics so you have tuned in to what YOUR Body Needs...

njflex · « **Reply #2817 on:** July 16, 2013, 09:14:51 AM »

Quote from: Donny on July 16, 2013, 06:20:34 AM

well you do OK Steve judging by your pics so you have tuned in to what YOUR Body Needs...

yeah,,,i see what he was asking ,,cannot be a beast on every movement.still in flat position have some resistance from l/s shoulder still sticks/gets tired out at certain/weight /reps.i'm healed 90/95 pct still trying to get 80/90's back better than 25/40's I was doing for wks at the worst point,,i kmow on a viual standpoint I look strong,but everyone has peaks,limitations,set point max strength limit .not meltdown nor excuse just facts,and I train especially after injury a bit more cautious and not push joints anymore,,

chaos · « **Reply #2818 on:** July 16, 2013, 09:37:39 AM »

Quote from: njflex on July 16, 2013, 03:22:03 AM

no you didn't miss something,,,legs and back are my prime strenght bodyparts i push bigger weights there,chest for me genetically is a very good 'vanity'bodypart i do a lot of volume and pumping ,,i was never a get under bench type and push and rattle the 45's to know end,i got over that quick my body just didn't have tendon strenght and leverage for it,i'm jealous of thos guys 3 plates and more on bench cool to see,,settled for the 'look'more so,,,on the machines i push some decents weight or move the stack,,,

I understand that, just a huge difference from squatting 4 plates for reps and benching 75# db's.
I think you go for the health look anyway though, right?

njflex · « **Reply #2819 on:** July 16, 2013, 11:03:26 AM »

Quote from: chaos on July 16, 2013, 09:37:39 AM

I understand that, just a huge difference from squatting 4 plates for reps and benching 75# db's.
I think you go for the health look anyway though, right?

currently 75's ,prior to getting hurt 90's its not that much difference in the grand scheme.like I said my legs and back have more I guess explosive nature for strength,i like to be ripped or 'health'look lol,,,I DO A LOT OF VOLUME WORK SO BEING STRONGEST IN GYM TO SOME EXTENT ...isn't my only goal.

chaos · « **Reply #2820 on:** July 16, 2013, 02:50:35 PM »

Quote from: njflex on July 16, 2013, 11:03:26 AM

currently 75's ,prior to getting hurt 90's its not that much difference in the grand scheme.like I said my legs and back have more I guess explosive nature for strength,i like to be ripped or 'health'look lol,,,I DO A LOT OF VOLUME WORK SO BEING STRONGEST IN GYM TO SOME EXTENT ...isn't my only goal.

Plus you are getting up there in age.....

What are you deadlifting these days?

njflex · « **Reply #2821 on:** July 16, 2013, 02:56:13 PM »

Quote from: chaos on July 16, 2013, 02:50:35 PM

Plus you are getting up there in age.....

What are you deadlifting these days?

DON'T DEAD LIKE U STIFF LEGGED FOR HAMS ONLY,,YEAH JUST TURNED 45

,,,AS LONG AS I LOOK GOOD ON THE BEACH WITH MY KIDS NEXT TO THE REAL '45'YR OLD OLD MEN....GUTS/HAIRY/MUSCLE TONE OF BARNEY,,,

Primemuscle · « **Reply #2822 on:** July 16, 2013, 06:13:21 PM »

Worked quads today.

Weight 208

Nautilus leg extensions 6X20-6 @ 126-166
Leg press 6X25-8 @ 200-700
Machine hack squats 3X12-8 @ machine weight to 180
kickback lunges 3X10 ea. side @ 90-250 (still need to take a photo of this machine).

Did not work calve because, I'll work them on Thursday with hams.

Hot and humid today. Cloudy hazy most of the day with temps up around 90 degrees Fahrenheit. It is so humid it actually sprinkled a little today. Thunderstorms expected tonight. -Threat of fire because of the lightning. All in all, crap weather. At least the gym is air-conditioned.

Donny · « **Reply #2823 on:** July 17, 2013, 12:51:51 AM »

Quote from: Cholo4Life on July 16, 2013, 06:42:37 PM

Quality post as usual, particularly the part about the importance of tendon strength and leverage. Moving big weights doesn't always equate to having a great physique. Being strong doesn't hurt but it isn't necessarily everything when it comes to BB.

Exactly ! if just mindlessly pushing mammoth weights was all that was needed we would all be Monsters. You can make 75s very heavy if you know what you are doing. Better to look in shape than a fat bloated mess.

Mr Nobody · « **Reply #2824 on:** July 17, 2013, 05:08:13 AM »

Where did Booty go as last I heard she was back into training.