michaelhobson Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 Monday, November 21 Barbell Bench Press -10x1358x1556x1854x2053x2x2255x205 Incline Bench Press -8x1356x155 Bodyweight dips alternated with hanging knee raises - 3x10 each Crunches with light resistance - 2x25 Hm, there is a 4-pack emerging above my belly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Hm, there is a 4-pack emerging above my belly. Are you sure it's nothing serious? And what do you mean by "above" your belly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 Hm, there is a 4-pack emerging above my belly. Are you sure it's nothing serious? And what do you mean by "above" your belly? The majority of my body fat collects around the lower belly and love handles. This is the only place it is very noticeable. The four abs that are trying to emerge are above the belly fat. The fat layer around my other muscles is much less noticeable and I have some muscle definition everywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted November 23, 2005 Author Share Posted November 23, 2005 Wednesday, November 23 Deadlifts -8x135 pounds5x2253x2951x3651x415 The right side went up slightly quicker than the left, the weights on the left side shifted about 6 inches! I stumbled back about 5 steps struggling to re-balance 415 pounds! Thought I was going to blow out a knee! Yikes! Fortunately, I didn't hurt anything. Continued Deadlifting -6x295 pounds12x225 - Hm, this endurance thing is painful! Machine Bicep Curls -10x80 pounds8x906x1004x1203x1102x1201x130 Dumbel Hammer Curls - 10x35 pounds each Crunches with light resistence - 2x25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 The right side went up slightly quicker than the left, the weights on the left side shifted about 6 inches! I stumbled back about 5 steps struggling to re-balance 415 pounds! Thought I was going to blow out a knee! Yikes! Fortunately, I didn't hurt anything. Michael! Don't shock me! Glad you were able to catch it 12x225 - Hm, this endurance thing is painful! Machine Bicep Curls -andDumbel Hammer Curls - 10x35 pounds eachAnd you DARE to call yourself a powerlifter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 i feel the same way alex - i am disapointed with young michaels slide to bodybuilding first machine bicep curls, then the emergence of abs - what next?! quad extensions?! arnold presses!? KICKBACKS! oh dear oh dear oh dear! jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 Okay mate, now which one of us is the "git" again? You're the real closet bodybuilder amongst us. How many bicep curls have you done this week? Anyway you are just jealous because I have bigger arms than you! :raz: Ah yes! Quad extensions! I haven't done those in ages. I really liked that exercise, but the machine only goes up to 285 pounds. Maybe I'll have a go at it next week. And Alex, I was forced in to powerlifting really. I didn't want to be run out of veganfitness town. And yes, anything over 3 reps is an endurance event. Hmm, maybe I really am a powerlifter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 i am proud to say that i havent done a single bicep curl this week! and i did a total of 12 curls last week (6 doubles with 121lbs). i know what you mean though - i do occasionally find myself posing the mirror - its so embaressing! we would have loved you just as much on veganfitness had you been a bodybuilder - we would have just shifted you over to the bodybuilding section and not let you into power and strength! jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 Monday, November 28 Barbell Bench Press -10x135 pounds8x1556x1854x2052x2251x2354x2058x18512x135 close grip Crunches with light resistence - 2x25 Dips alternated with Hanging Knee Raises - 2x12 each Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted December 4, 2005 Author Share Posted December 4, 2005 Sunday, December 4 Ugh! I've had a nasty sinus cold all week. Haven't worked out since Monday, haven't been eating or sleeping much. Drinking too much coffee trying to stay awake at work. Stepped on the scale at the gym today and OMG! I was 240 on Monday, today 233! Yikes! Decided on a light full-body workout just to get back in the groove. My appetite is back today too! Pull-Ups - 4 Squats -10x135 pounds8x1856x225 Pull-Ups - 3 Bench Press -10x1358x1556x1853x205 Pull-Ups - 3 Deadlifts -10x1358x2256x275 Hanging Knee Raises - 2x12 That's all, nothing too exciting today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willpeavy Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Good to see you're feeling better and back to hitting the weights. I've been getting over being sick this week too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stove6 Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Good job on the deadlift. My maxes were as follows: Deadlift: 405 / 2 reps.Bench press: 265 / 4 repsSquat: 315 / 3 reps This was some time ago. Today, I would never squat. One of my discs in my back has moved out of alignment because of the heavy lifting. I only do heavy leg press. I still dead lift because at least you do not have to set the barbell on your shoulders. Personally, I loved front squats the best. (Where you rest the barbell on your front delts instead of your traps.) That way you don't tweak your arms as bad. 'Vegan Power' Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willpeavy Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Today, I would never squat. One of my discs in my back has moved out of alignment because of the heavy lifting. I only do heavy leg press. I still dead lift because at least you do not have to set the barbell on your shoulders. Have you tried doing one leg squats? I've built lots of lower body strength doing these and you don't even need any weights. Here's an article I like on them http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mahler2.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stove6 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I have never tried one legged squats. That sounds like a good idea. I will check out the article. Thanks! 'Vegan Power' Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganEssentials Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 One of my discs in my back has moved out of alignment because of the heavy lifting. I only do heavy leg press. Minor hijack here! I'd REALLY watch out on doing leg presses if you've got back problems - even tough the weight isn't on your upper half, leg presses compress your spine in really weird ways that aren't natural and can be far worse for you. I've never hurt my back squatting (even with 855 lbs. on me for quarter squats), but I've managed to injure my back 3 times in the past on various leg press machines. The only two leg press machines that I'd consider remotely "safe" are either the horizontal version (usually a weight stack machine style) or the old-school vertical press where you lie on your back on the floor with the weights directly over you. Anything that's set at an angle is bad news as far as I'm concerned. If you can get access to a reverse hyper machine to rehab your back you can fix just about any problem in time and squat without pain again. Not easy to find one of these things, but from what I hear they're worth their weight in gold for correcting disc problems and strengthening your lower back beyond belief! A good chiropractor doesn't hurt, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 Thursday, December 8 Re-gained 3 pounds of last week's lost weight, still lacking for strength and endurance though. Barbell Bench Press -10x135 pounds8x1556x1854x2051x225 Failed on 2nd rep! Incline Press - 2x10x135 pounds Dips alternated with hanging leg raises - 2x10 each Dumbell Bicep Curls -10x35 pounds each8x453x50 Hammer Curls - 6x35 WEAK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 Tuesday, December 13 Okay, I'm only making it to the gym about twice per week and all I seem to be doing is Bench Presses and Bicep Curls. Quick, someone kick my ass and make me lift! I do have good excuses though, was sick, was busy, slipped on black ice in the parking lot at work last week and wrecked my left ankle, calf and knee. I can't do deadlifts or squats for a few weeks at least. Barbell Bench Press -10x135 pounds8x1556x1854x2052x2258x185 Barbel Bent Over Rows - 10x458x956x1353x185 really sloppy, too heavy Remainder of workout was with no rest between sets. Seated Cable Row - 6x200Tricep Press Down - 6x130Barbell Bicep Curls - 6x100Dumbel Hammer Curls - 8x40 eachDips - 20xbodyweight - very low, perfect form. Hanging Knee Raises - 15Crunches - 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willpeavy Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Ouch man I hope you recover soon. Can you do anything like the leg curl / extension machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 Thursday, December 15 Pull Ups - 4 - The best 4 pullups of my life! Full range of motion and pulled my chest all the way to the bar. Standing Barbell Shoulder Press10x45 pounds8x956x1154x1253x1352x145 Barbell Shrugs - Wide Grip, Hands past the rings.12x13510x2258x275 Shrugs - Mixed Grip - Alternated with sets of pullups.3x4x31515x225 Pull Ups 3,2,2,1 Barbell Curls8x806x904x100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Thursday, December 15 Pull Ups - 4 - The best 4 pullups of my life! Full range of motion and pulled my chest all the way to the bar. ah ha the purpose of your weight loss becomes clear now! making the pullups easier for yourself hobbers? ing behaviour! good session - heavy volume. remember 'back in the day' when we used to challenge each other to see how much weight we could shift in one session? i think 22,000lb was my pb! ....the crazy days of my youth....! jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 ....the crazy days of my youth....! We're all glad they're long gone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 ....the crazy days of my youth....! We're all glad they're long gone... you're just jealous cos you're nearly 30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 you're just jealous cos you're nearly 30! Ha! Which is the prime time for a strength athlete, my boy! Besides, vegan athletes live well into their hundreds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Yoda was vegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 you're just jealous cos you're nearly 30! Ha! Which is the prime time for a strength athlete, my boy! Besides, vegan athletes live well into their hundreds true true. but i am 21 and as strong as you so just think how strong ill be at 30!!! i do plan to live until i am 100 but the odds are in a way stacked against me. *tall people dont live as long as short people, maybe because: *studies have shown that the more calories you eat over the course of your life, the earlier you will die. this owing to the fact that the internal organs have to work harder. so with me being monstrously tall, and bulking, im buggered! jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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