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[trab]

That was the '80's, one big party! 

Weird is an understatement. He lost it mentally shortly after I worked with him then when his brother died, he was not far behind.

Some friends that worked out there said toward the end of his life, he would show up at the gym a mess. Shirt had stains all over it, hair a mess, stunk. Some even saw him preaching on the street corners..so yeah, he lost it!

Too Bad.....  But He'd Fit right in out there.
 Unreal how many homeless crazy ppl when I was there.

[busyB]

Too Bad.....  But He'd Fit right in out there.
 Unreal how many homeless crazy ppl when I was there.

Yeah, take a walk down Venice Boardwalk to Muscle Beach and you will get a years worth of weirdo's! Man, I love that place 

[ripitupbaby]

haha I use a ridiculous amount of baby powder with the shirt, is that OK?   

I actually have a GREAT spot - my husband - but he's been crazy busy with his drag bike racing since August, and I just got him back in the gym with me in November.  Then he got pneumonia and has been out the last couple of weeks.   
It's definitely tough when he's not around...I have some crazy stories from the random spots I have gotten over the last 4 months!

trab, I didn't cut it, I'm going for max federation flexibility with the shirt, form, and everything. 

[Emmortal]

Yeah, take a walk down Venice Boardwalk to Muscle Beach and you will get a years worth of weirdo's! Man, I love that place 

I stopped going down to the boardwalk for lunch for that very reason, way too many fucking nut jobs.

There was the asshole by the Waterfront Cafe who would always sing and play guitar.  He had the balls to come up to the patrons after he was done and ask for donations and when people said no he would bitch them out!

His singing was horrible and he stunk like Rosie O'Donnell's twat.

[busyB]

I stopped going down to the boardwalk for lunch for that very reason, way too many fucking nut jobs.

There was the asshole by the Waterfront Cafe who would always sing and play guitar.  He had the balls to come up to the patrons after he was done and ask for donations and when people said no he would bitch them out!

His singing was horrible and he stunk like Rosie O'Donnell's twat.

Quality has decline in recent years..never used to be that bad! Last time I was down there, July, the only person that was entertaining was the Gold Man. All the others seemed to beg and just want handouts. And although I have yet to go down on Rosie, they did have a certain stentch about them. Sad it has gotten that bad, city needs to do a serious clean up job!

[Emmortal]

Yea it's really bad lately, the past year it's just increased and gotten worse.  Venice has always been a shit hole, it used to be really bad but has gotten better.  They've been trying to clean it up with all those shops along Main street and Abbott Kenny, but it's still a shit hole =)

[Arnold jr]

"I was thinking of mainlining my test injections from now on, so it will get into my system faster. One of my boys back home does this and he is huge!"

Someone actually told me this the other day...I am not making this up. I was really concerned when he told me this, I was shocked that this guy would even say this. At the same time, I pissed him off at first because I'm prone to bust into hysterical laughter at stupid comments, lol!

Just when you think stupidity could not get any greater, someone always comes through. Just like there is always a bigger stronger guy, I guess there is always a more idiotic individual out there, lol!

[Rimbaud]

"I was thinking of mainlining my test injections from now on, so it will get into my system faster. One of my boys back home does this and he is huge!"

Someone actually told me this the other day...I am not making this up. I was really concerned when he told me this, I was shocked that this guy would even say this. At the same time, I pissed him off at first because I'm prone to bust into hysterical laughter at stupid comments, lol!

Just when you think stupidity could not get any greater, someone always comes through. Just like there is always a bigger stronger guy, I guess there is always a more idiotic individual out there, lol!

Wow that was almost as good as the 16 year olds behind me at the gym the other day who were talking about getting on HGH. I almost pissed myself.

[Luv2Hurt]

"I was thinking of mainlining my test injections from now on, so it will get into my system faster. One of my boys back home does this and he is huge!"

Someone actually told me this the other day...I am not making this up. I was really concerned when he told me this, I was shocked that this guy would even say this. At the same time, I pissed him off at first because I'm prone to bust into hysterical laughter at stupid comments, lol!

Just when you think stupidity could not get any greater, someone always comes through. Just like there is always a bigger stronger guy, I guess there is always a more idiotic individual out there, lol!

I hope the guy was joking 

[Arnold jr]

Wow that was almost as good as the 16 year olds behind me at the gym the other day who were talking about getting on HGH. I almost pissed myself.

My favorite thing when hearing statements like this is the final little tid bit about their buddies or people they've heard of, "...and they're huge." That's almost always the end of the statement, lol!

I'm going to start saying "I got a buddy who eats nothing but feces, watches midget porn, and molest goats all day long...and he's huge!" $100 says someone will think this sounds good, lol!

I hope the guy was joking 

Nope, he was dead serious...but after I gathered myself from the floor and cleaned the piss of my pants, I think I convinced him as to how retarded this was...at least I hope so.

[busyB]

Wow that was almost as good as the 16 year olds behind me at the gym the other day who were talking about getting on HGH. I almost pissed myself.

Hope he was kidding too or had dwarfism...

[Rimbaud]

Hope he was kidding too or had dwarfism...

No they were serious. I was actually going to explain the facts to them but I didn't think it would be worth it.

[busyB]

No they were serious. I was actually going to explain the facts to them but I didn't think it would be worth it.

LOL!!
Like the Aflac commercial with Yogi Bera, you open your mouth, and then...ahhh never mind will not be of any use! I can pictue it now...

[Overload]

This is what happens when you Graduate from Penn State and you work for a company that is 90% Texas Aggies.....

[busyB]

This is what happens when you Graduate from Penn State and you work for a company that is 90% Texas Aggies.....

Are they suggesting that A&M will win  Was that your desk???

I am just glad you did not say "University of Texas" because my Devils are frying up some Longhorn!! 

[Overload]

Are they suggesting that A&M will win  Was that your desk???

I am just glad you did not say "University of Texas" because my Devils are fying up some Longhorn!! 

A&M will get crushed(i hope), i told them they all have to shave their heads when they lose!

UT has a chance but i doubt they will win, my little sister goes there.

[busyB]

Alright, I am sooo brutally sore today and this is all I did for legs yesterday. Has my mind spinning and I had to share...I went in with the mindset that weight is not an issue today, form and quality reps are. I wanted to sacrafice weight for PEFECT FORM!

Squats and Hacks were done with ass to the floor, sled hitting making that "tink" sound before coming back up. Belt used, no knee wraps.

-W/U Bike: 7 min

-Foam Roll low back, outer quad, hams, calves

-walk lunge and stretch combo. No weight and careful not to burn out, just stretch.

SQUATS:
Bar x 20
135 x 12
225 x 10
275 x 4
(all warm ups, feet slightly wider than shoulder width)
315 x 12
315 x 10

HACKS:
320 x 12
360 x 12

LEG EXTENSIONS: ((Keep in mind I planned on leg press but quads were so blown up, I was walking funny already))
190 x 12
205 x 10

ONLY SIX WORKING SETS!! Was wabbly, pumped and low back a bit tight, wtf??!?!

LYING LEG CURLS:
70 x 12
90 x 10
110 x 5
((all warm ups. Kept bad right under calves, curl to my ass))
125 x 12
125 x 12 (rest paused 8, 2, 2)

CYBEX ONE LEG CURL:
((plan here was stiff deads but hams and low back were tight already!!))
((Strict form, no low back swing, slow on the negative))
55 x 12
65 x 10

SEATED CURLS:
((Again, wanted to do stiffs but way too tight))
155 x 12
..wanted to do a second set but was trashed!!! WTF?!?! 5 working sets??
Then, planned on barbell walking lunges x 2 sets but was thrashed!!!

This low volume-stict form has me more sore than I have been in a while. All lifts about 20% below most recent poundages used. I was focusing on everything, breathing, core, depth, hand width, feet width, rep speed, not looking at the big tit chick doing lunges behind me, etc. Don't get me wrong, I am not a sloppy trainer by any means and always use good form, but yesterday wanted to be perfect in all areas. Just amazed I am this sore and I am sure tomorrow will be worse!

Ok, now you all can tell me how much of a pussy I am, but had to vent 

[Arnold jr]

Looks about right busyb...nothing pussy about it IMO.

If it had been me, I wouldn't have done so many warm up sets on the hamstring curls...hams should already be ready and loose after squats IMO.

Of course, I'd have done less reps on the squats as well...I've been preferring staying in the 6-8 range lately...but hey, to each his own, and if it works for you, then fantastic.

Hey, if training with seriously pussy weight, which yours was not, and if it makes you grow, I say who cares!

[busyB]

Looks about right busyb...nothing pussy about it IMO.

If it had been me, I wouldn't have done so many warm up sets on the hamstring curls...hams should already be ready and loose after squats IMO.

Of course, I'd have done less reps on the squats as well...I've been preferring staying in the 6-8 range lately...but hey, to each his own, and if it works for you, then fantastic.

Hey, if training with seriously pussy weight, which yours was not, and if it makes you grow, I say who cares!

I have sensitive hammy's so I make sure that they are warm with real easy weight so I don't pull 'em. Have done it many times in the past so now just make sure to do an extra light set or 5-6 so they know the work weight is on the way.

I hear ya on the reps but I never respond unless doing 8-12 reps for legs. I am almost 37 so going for more quality muscle now than trying to pack on as much mass as possible.

What sparked this is something I read from Tony Freeman in MD. A guy wrote that he was surprised to see Tony struggle with a 100 lbs curl. His repsonse was, "must have been a heavy day because I normally use 80 lbs. If I don't feel it working, I lighten it up!"

[Arnold jr]

I have sensitive hammy's so I make sure that they are warm with real easy weight so I don't pull 'em. Have done it many times in the past so now just make sure to do an extra light set or 5-6 so they know the work weight is on the way.

I hear ya on the reps but I never respond unless doing 8-12 reps for legs. I am almost 37 so going for more quality muscle now than trying to pack on as much mass as possible.

What sparked this is something I read from Tony Freeman in MD. A guy wrote that he was surprised to see Tony struggle with a 100 lbs curl. His repsonse was, "must have been a heavy day because I normally use 80 lbs. If I don't feel it working, I lighten it up!"

All good points.

...and that sounds about right for Tony. Seen him train at my gym a few times and he never uses what would be considered "heavy weight." Everything is semi slow and he holds all reps for a hard contraction...seems to have worked out pretty well for him IMO.

[Arnold jr]

Taking a bit of a break from the gym right now...I needed a bit of a break. for the most part, just needed to alleviate some pain in my shoulders. It's been a few days now and will get back to it either by Wed or Thur...either way, I have to admit, this break has been nice...especially today. I decided I wanted to not have to eat by the clock today...you know, just eat like a normal person for a little bit, lol! And yes, I feel fantastic!

...except for the fact that I have put a serious dent in my wallet these past few days...does anything cost as much as Christmas, lol?

I think next year I'll just pass out cards that say, " A donation has been made in your name to the 'Human Fund' for this Christmas season." Happy Festivas everyone!

[Luv2Hurt]

Taking a bit of a break from the gym right now...I needed a bit of a break. for the most part, just needed to alleviate some pain in my shoulders. It's been a few days now and will get back to it either by Wed or Thur...either way, I have to admit, this break has been nice...especially today. I decided I wanted to not have to eat by the clock today...you know, just eat like a normal person for a little bit, lol! And yes, I feel fantastic!

...except for the fact that I have put a serious dent in my wallet these past few days...does anything cost as much as Christmas, lol?

I think next year I'll just pass out cards that say, " A donation has been made in your name to the 'Human Fund' for this Christmas season." Happy Festivas everyone!

LOL, I was thinking about doing that for the office grab bag   

Me too kind of resting some, still hitting the gym regular.  I should probally rest my legs though cause I have developed some pain up at the top LT side near where the femur meets the pelvis?  Man I wish FreakMD would come on here more, even though he does not seem to like giving out any Ortho info here   

Been off gear for about 9 weeks still feeling pretty strong, albeit a bit fatter LOL On I would say I'm about 20% stronger.  Its very nice not having to stick yourself all the time.

From Thanksgiving thru New Years I let myself have one night where I eat and drink whatever I want.  That usually involves some alcohol.  Then after the first is back at it with one goal in mind, October 25 2008.

Merry Christmas everyone and an awesome New Year!

[Rimbaud]

Taking a bit of a break from the gym right now...I needed a bit of a break. for the most part, just needed to alleviate some pain in my shoulders. It's been a few days now and will get back to it either by Wed or Thur...either way, I have to admit, this break has been nice...especially today. I decided I wanted to not have to eat by the clock today...you know, just eat like a normal person for a little bit, lol! And yes, I feel fantastic!

...except for the fact that I have put a serious dent in my wallet these past few days...does anything cost as much as Christmas, lol?

I think next year I'll just pass out cards that say, " A donation has been made in your name to the 'Human Fund' for this Christmas season." Happy Festivas everyone!

Same here. I decided this weekend to rest until the first of the year. Left elbow is still a little sore & I'm still having trouble with my grip (but it is improving). I figure a ten day break will do some good. Besides I've been dieting pretty strictly for the past two months & I'll loosen it up for the holiday season. Also a co-worker got me an 18 pack of Guinness cans of which I plan on enjoying one or two a night for the next couple days.  However, I don't plan on going too crazy on the food though (mainly because I'll be working through the holidays).

[busyB]

No break here, just starting to feel good again. However, day two from legs and still a fucking gimp! Troble moving around and going to hit a hot shower to try and loosen up...

I have been clean for about 6 weeks and feel my weight, system stabalizing. Feeling really good now and kept a good amount of the gains, bouncing between 220-225lbs. As for eating, well, its the holidays so allowing some serious cheat meals lately. I was eating pretty clean until this week. As long as the abs don't dissapear too quickly, will allow myself some treats!! 

Today, going to do delts the same as leg day. Drop about 20% weight and be perfect in all areas again. Will let you know...


MERRY CHRISTMAS GUYS!!!!!!

[Arnold jr]

No break here, just starting to feel good again. However, day two from legs and still a fucking gimp! Troble moving around and going to hit a hot shower to try and loosen up...

I have been clean for about 6 weeks and feel my weight, system stabalizing. Feeling really good now and kept a good amount of the gains, bouncing between 220-225lbs. As for eating, well, its the holidays so allowing some serious cheat meals lately. I was eating pretty clean until this week. As long as the abs don't dissapear too quickly, will allow myself some treats!! 

Today, going to do delts the same as leg day. Drop about 20% weight and be perfect in all areas again. Will let you know...


MERRY CHRISTMAS GUYS!!!!!!

Got to watch them abs don't you, lol? Well, my size 32" jeans still fit just fine, but they are a bit more snug, lol! Biggest problem, is most of them are starting to look like cowboy jeans...way too tight in the legs and butt....but this is a good thing IMO. So, went out and bought some fat boy jeans this wk just so they didn't look so retarded like they were painted on!