Author Topic: The Mature thread (Read 371640 times)

Primemuscle · « **Reply #5500 on:** August 16, 2014, 08:13:57 PM »

Quote from: The Scott on August 16, 2014, 09:20:58 AM

Yup. I supposedly have sleep apnea and for years on end (family claims I stop breathing for up to 1.5 minutes at a time) I pretty much average about 2 hours of sleep a night. I get up at 1 or so and do my leg PT in my little home gym and then head into work to do the rest and then take a shower and get to the task at hand.

You should be using a CPAP. Sleep apnea is nothing to scoff at.

wild willie · « **Reply #5501 on:** August 16, 2014, 10:12:45 PM »

leg workout:

lying leg curls 4 sets

unilateral leg curls 4 sets

squats 3 sets

leg presses 3 sets

leg extensions 3 sets

seated calf raises 3 sets

Donny · « **Reply #5502 on:** August 17, 2014, 01:47:28 AM »

Quote from: njflex on August 16, 2014, 07:35:59 PM

touch up day did some rotating sets for pump..

seated chest press outer and inner grip with flyes
side laterals 'bertil fox version'underhanded and up at sides with front raises x3
incl press with flyes x2
tricep pushdowns with curls and then db extensions and hammer curls all in sucsession x3

no back or traps still sore from thurs workout

worked in backyard painting rear porch steps different color harder than lifting 'lol'

had that before too after a hard workout, helping a friend move House. My lower arms were screaming carrying furniture around. Was a long Day..

Donny · « **Reply #5503 on:** August 17, 2014, 02:02:24 AM »

Today we have a nice cool wind so it´s perfect to go running. I love the wind in my face. One thing no one writes about is Stretching. Does anyone do much of it ? i still like to do a few Basic stretches to keep my shoulders,lower Back/ Hamstrings from feeling tight. Have to admit shoulder flexibility has never been outstanding. Lifts like Pullovers and stiff legged Deads do have a good bit of stretch in their too. The BB pullovers i´m doing regular now do help my shoulder Mobility.

Donny · « **Reply #5504 on:** August 17, 2014, 02:24:37 AM »

towel disclocation exercise is good. Can also use a band or even a stick.

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #5505 on:** August 17, 2014, 05:12:30 AM »

Quote from: Donny on August 17, 2014, 02:24:37 AM

towel disclocation exercise is good. Can also use a band or even a stick.

A band is better since it adds some force. Buy a light (red) pair for less then $20 and you have a great training accessory!

The Scott · « **Reply #5506 on:** August 17, 2014, 06:48:06 AM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on August 16, 2014, 08:13:57 PM

You should be using a CPAP. Sleep apnea is nothing to scoff at.

I am awaiting my turn at the test to decide if I really have the problem. If so, I will have to save up and get the thing which I believe is around two grand.. A co-worker has one and says it helps him a lot. Hopefully it will do the same for me. Until then, roughly two hours a night! Yippeeeeee...

Tomorrow I think I will go back to this schedule of training:

Back and chest one day then shoulders and arms the next. Rest a day and repeat.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #5507 on:** August 17, 2014, 10:57:17 AM »

Quote from: Donny on August 17, 2014, 02:02:24 AM

Today we have a nice cool wind so it´s perfect to go running. I love the wind in my face. One thing no one writes about is Stretching. Does anyone do much of it ? i still like to do a few Basic stretches to keep my shoulders,lower Back/ Hamstrings from feeling tight. Have to admit shoulder flexibility has never been outstanding. Lifts like Pullovers and stiff legged Deads do have a good bit of stretch in their too. The BB pullovers i´m doing regular now do help my shoulder Mobility.

I am lazy when it comes to taking time to stretch. My daughter has been taking a class in yoga. She thinks I should try it.

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #5508 on:** August 17, 2014, 12:17:58 PM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on August 16, 2014, 08:13:57 PM

You should be using a CPAP. Sleep apnea is nothing to scoff at.

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea last year. A surgeon simply melted away the thick knobs at the end of my nostril and it was fixed.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #5509 on:** August 17, 2014, 01:42:03 PM »

Quote from: DroppingPlates on August 17, 2014, 12:17:58 PM

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea last year. A surgeon simply melted away the thick knobs at the end of my nostril and it was fixed.

Melting away nostril knobs sounds anything but simple. Glad to read that it took care of the problem though.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #5510 on:** August 17, 2014, 07:13:08 PM »

I really neglected stretching for a long time. I had a long recurring problem with straining and tearing my calf when I run. I finally did a simple leaning calf stretch and found it was really tight. So far the calf hasn't given me any trouble. Trying to stretch more for everything now.

On another note I went on a 4 hour kayak trip through the Pine Barrens today. The pine barrens is a huge wilderness section of NJ that is really unique in the region. Pretty isolated area. Feels like your in a Deliverance movie. Long story short. We go over a little water fall by a little bridge. Couldn't have been 2 feet. My wife's kayak flips over. She is clueless on what to do. The water is only about 4 to 5 feet deep and it's not really a hard current. I beach my kayak and start to walk to her. What I didn't know is by bridge they dumped construction debris consisting of boulders. Every part of the river is a sand bottom except for this area. I can't see through the water to see the bottom. I start walking not knowing I'm on slippery boulders stepping from boulder to boulder. I slip in between boulders. I'm a bloody mess slamming my shin. The water around me turns red from blood. Since we are in the middle of no where I tell my family let's finish the trip. Didn't want to ruin every bodies good time. What I didn't know is how hard I hit the bone. I thought I just got cut. After being in the water for hours with my leg bleeding from the gash I didn't think it was anything to worry about. Eventually a doc stitched me up and gave me anti biotics. Now the bone is throbbing. Wonder she should have done an Xray to see if I cracked it?

njflex · « **Reply #5511 on:** August 17, 2014, 07:50:16 PM »

leg day...

decided to do leg press over sled my knee feels great aafter laying off leg press maybe its 3 months,going ridiculous heavy isn't goal so i supersetted..

extensions 175 with 2 plates to start 10x10..190 and 4 plates 10x10,220 and 5 plates 10x10,235 and 6 plates 10x10 ,250 and 7 plates 10x6 gassed on press

squat close stance 225/275/315 10 rep sets

walking lunges 50 lb db x2

hams
stiff leg dlifts..135 x12/185x10/225x10/255x10
lying leg curls 140/150/155 10/10/9

seated calf raise x5 sets 12-15

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #5512 on:** August 17, 2014, 10:38:29 PM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on August 17, 2014, 01:42:03 PM

Melting awat nostril knobs sounds anything but simple. Glad to read that it took care of the problem though.

Oh yes, it was. It's like putting a very hot finger in your nostril

They simply anesthetized it locally, done in a few minutes.
I was a little dizzy after this (low blood glucose), but that's normal.
Since that day I'm capable to utilize the full capacity of my lungs, a special feeling

Donny · « **Reply #5513 on:** August 18, 2014, 01:06:28 AM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on August 17, 2014, 07:13:08 PM

I really neglected stretching for a long time. I had a long recurring problem with straining and tearing my calf when I run. I finally did a simple leaning calf stretch and found it was really tight. So far the calf hasn't given me any trouble. Trying to stretch more for everything now.

On another note I went on a 4 hour kayak trip through the Pine Barrens today. The pine barrens is a huge wilderness section of NJ that is really unique in the region. Pretty isolated area. Feels like your in a Deliverance movie. Long story short. We go over a little water fall by a little bridge. Couldn't have been 2 feet. My wife's kayak flips over. She is clueless on what to do. The water is only about 4 to 5 feet deep and it's not really a hard current. I beach my kayak and start to walk to her. What I didn't know is by bridge they dumped construction debris consisting of boulders. Every part of the river is a sand bottom except for this area. I can't see through the water to see the bottom. I start walking not knowing I'm on slippery boulders stepping from boulder to boulder. I slip in between boulders. I'm a bloody mess slamming my shin. The water around me turns red from blood. Since we are in the middle of no where I tell my family let's finish the trip. Didn't want to ruin every bodies good time. What I didn't know is how hard I hit the bone. I thought I just got cut. After being in the water for hours with my leg bleeding from the gash I didn't think it was anything to worry about. Eventually a doc stitched me up and gave me anti biotics. Now the bone is throbbing. Wonder she should have done an Xray to see if I cracked it?

i would get an X ray just to be safe.

Donny · « **Reply #5514 on:** August 18, 2014, 04:29:42 AM »

today:

Decline BB press 3-4 sets
Decline DB flyes 3-4 sets
Incline DB press 3-4 sets
incline DB flyes 3-4 sets

Hanging knee raises 3 sets

do some Decline work today. Hardly anyone does it(here) and you never see good old Decline DB flyes.

njflex · « **Reply #5515 on:** August 18, 2014, 06:46:59 AM »

SIDE NOTE AFTER SUNDAYS WORKOUT
MADE A NICE DINNER FOR WIFE AND STEP SISTER

ANIPASTO I WRAPPED PROSCUITTO AROUND COOKED PEAR
MIXED OLIVES
I MADE MOZZARELLA AND TOMATOE WITH ROASTED PEPPERS 'OLIVE OIL/BASIL STACKED TOGETHER
DINNER CHICKEN AND ROSEMARY RAVIOLI AND RAVIOLI WITH PARMESAN REGGIANO FILLING BOTH WITH VODKA SAUCE
WIFE MADE HOMEADE GARLIC BREAD SHE IS EXPERT ON THAT...GOOD SEMOLINA BREAD HERE IN JERSEY

DESSERT CAPPUCCINO'S/ESPRESSO .CANNOLLI'S/ TIRIMASU CAKE

Donny · « **Reply #5516 on:** August 18, 2014, 07:31:37 AM »

Quote from: njflex on August 18, 2014, 06:46:59 AM

SIDE NOTE AFTER SUNDAYS WORKOUT
MADE A NICE DINNER FOR WIFE AND STEP SISTER

ANIPASTO I WRAPPED PROSCUITTO AROUND COOKED PEAR
MIXED OLIVES
I MADE MOZZARELLA AND TOMATOE WITH ROASTED PEPPERS 'OLIVE OIL/BASIL STACKED TOGETHER
DINNER CHICKEN AND ROSEMARY RAVIOLI AND RAVIOLI WITH PARMESAN REGGIANO FILLING BOTH WITH VODKA SAUCE
WIFE MADE HOMEADE GARLIC BREAD SHE IS EXPERT ON THAT...GOOD SEMOLINA BREAD HERE IN JERSEY

DESSERT CAPPUCCINO'S/ESPRESSO .CANNOLLI'S/ TIRIMASU CAKE

Right that´s it Brother Stevo...the Mature thread is coming for Dinner !

njflex · « **Reply #5517 on:** August 18, 2014, 07:41:02 AM »

Quote from: Donny on August 18, 2014, 07:31:37 AM

Right that´s it Brother Stevo...the Mature thread is coming for Dinner !

SURE BUON APPETITTO..MANGIA ABBUDANZZO...

Donny · « **Reply #5518 on:** August 18, 2014, 07:53:56 AM »

Quote from: njflex on August 18, 2014, 07:41:02 AM

SURE BUON APPETITTO..MANGIA ABBUDANZZO...

would love to answer in Gaelic..my mother spoke it but i never wanted to learn it as a kid... young and Dumb $:-\$

Donny · « **Reply #5519 on:** August 19, 2014, 09:34:26 AM »

Legs Tonight

leg extensions 3-4 sets(pre-exhaust) Superset
BB Front squat 3-4 sets

Leg curls 3-4 sets Superset
Stiff legged deadlifts 3-4 sets

seated calf raises 5 sets

Cross trainer interval 30 mins

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #5520 on:** August 19, 2014, 09:55:35 AM »

Quote from: Donny on August 18, 2014, 07:31:37 AM

Right that´s it Brother Stevo...the Mature thread is coming for Dinner !

Sounds delicious, I would prob become a permabulker when I was an Italian...

njflex · « **Reply #5521 on:** August 19, 2014, 10:03:00 AM »

CHEST WORKOUT..NICE AND GREAT PUMP/HEAVYISH AT TIMES TRAINING

FDB PRESS STAYING WITH THE TWIST IN THE TOP PORTION ON THESE MAKES THEM BURN A BIT MORE 55/65/75/80-55 DROP
GUILOTINE PRESS 135/155/165
HAMMER SITUP LOWER PRESS 2 PLATES.2.5 X2 SETS 12
LOW INCLINE FLYES' 2 NOTCH' ON FLEX BENCH SUPERSETTED WITH BAR PULLOVERS 40/45/50 AND USED 70LB PREMADE BAR
DIPS X2X15

TRIS
PUSHDOWNS 120-150 12-8
EXTENSION MACHINE SEATED X3
ROPE EXTENSIONS SUPESET WITH CABLE KICK BACKS X3

ABS

njflex · « **Reply #5522 on:** August 19, 2014, 10:03:30 AM »

Quote from: DroppingPlates on August 19, 2014, 09:55:35 AM

Sounds delicious, I would prob become a permabulker when I was an Italian...

THATS AMORE...

wild willie · « **Reply #5523 on:** August 19, 2014, 10:15:29 AM »

back and calves tonight:

assisted pull ups 4 sets

db rows 4 sets

seated cable rows 3 sets

partial deadlifts 3 sets

seated calf raises 5 sets

wild willie · « **Reply #5524 on:** August 19, 2014, 10:20:04 AM »

HEY BIG STEVE......NOTHING BEATS A LITTLE VEAL MILANESE WITH MASHED POTATOES AND SOME SINATRA PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND.....CAPPED OFF WITH A LITTLE WINE AND A CIGAR!!!