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    Need a vocalist for a hardcore/punk influenced band in SoCal

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello all,

     

    It's been quite a while since I've come to visit here... I've been busy putting together a band in the Los Angeles area. The music is hardcore/punk influenced, yet modern sounding. We are currently guitar, bass, and drums.

     

    We need a vocalist to complete the band. I'm looking for someone who can write political/conscious lyrics, and not having much luck on the local craigslist, so I thought I'd see if anyone here is interested.

    Some issues I'm passionate about:

    social injustice

    political corruption

    wars for corporate profit

    colonialism

    rampant consumerism

    environmental destruction

    oppression of indigenous peoples

    racism, misogyny and homophobia

    general ignorance

    ...and of course Animal Rights/Vegan issues!

     

    You can check out some instrumental tracks at: http://www.myspace.com/hundredmeterzero

     

    If it's something you're interested in, or if you know someone who might be up for it please let me know!

     

    Thanks!

    Christian

    LTV Training Log

    in Online Training Journals & Blogs

    Posted

    Saturday February 23, 2008:

    Workout 10 of 36

     

    Bent-Over BB Rows:

    12 x 155lbs

    11 x 165lbs

    10 x 165lbs

    Flat DB Press:

    12 x 80lb DBs

    9 x 90lb DBs

    10 x 85lb DBs

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Seated Close Grip Low-Pulley Rows:

    12 x 160lbs

    12 x 160lbs

    10 x 160lbs

    Pushups (medium grip on knuckles):

    24 x bodyweight

    18 x bodyweight

    18 x bodyweight

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Wide Grip Pulldowns:

    10 x 190lbs

    10 x 190lbs

    10 x 180lbs

    Incline Cable Crossover:

    10 x 60lbs

    10 x 60lbs

    12 x 50lbs

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Seated Rear Delt Machine:

    10 x 135lbs

    9 x 135lbs

    10 x 120lbs

    Donkey Calf Raise Machine:

    15 x 180lbs

    12 x 180lbs

    12 x 165lbs

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Had a pretty nice workout tonight. Was a little worried at first because I had a weird pain in my right shoulder/neck area on my first set of bent-over BB rows... Stretched it during my rest periods and managed to make it through the workout.

     

    I think the pain may have been related to my squatting last night. I keep trying to situate the bar further "down" on my traps during squats to minimize the mechanical disadvantage of being kinda tall. Last night I experienced a similar pain. Doesn't seem too serious as I feel ok now.

     

    Decided to do Flat Press instead of Incline tonight just to switch things up a bit. It's been a while since I've done those, and I didn't get the weight right until my last set (too light, too heavy, then just right).

     

    Tried to go lighter on Donkey Calf Raises so I could keep my reps higher, but my calves were still pretty fatigued from yesterday.

     

    Other than that, nothing special to report.

     

    Workout took 51 minutes to complete.

     

    -Chris

    LTV Training Log

    in Online Training Journals & Blogs

    Posted

    Friday February 22, 2008:

    Workout 9 of 36:

     

    ATG Squats (warm-up set):

    8 x 135lbs

     

    ATG Squats:

    10 x 190lbs

    10 x 190lbs

    10 x 190lbs

    Lying Ham Curl Machine:

    10 x 130lbs

    10 x 130lbs

    10 x 130lbs

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 2-4 minutes rest between each exercise/set)

     

    BB Lunges (# of reps is per leg, not total):

    10 x 135lbs

    10 x 140lbs

    10 x 140lbs

    Straight-Leg Deadlift:

    10 x 185lbs

    10 x 190lbs

    10 x 190lbs

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 2-4 minutes rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Plate Loaded Leg Press:

    11 x 410lbs

    11 x 410lbs

    11 x 410lbs

    One-Leg Ham Curl Machine:

    12 x 60lbs

    12 x 65lbs

    12 x 65lbs

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 2-4 minutes rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Seated Calf Press Machine:

    22 x 400lbs (full stack)

    15 x 400lbs

    15 x 400lbs

    One-Leg Calf Raises:

    12 x bodyweight

    12 x bodyweight

    12 x bodyweight

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Workout took 65 minutes to complete.

     

    Made gains on just about everything.

     

    -Chris

    I want something to get off my chest

    in Bodybuilding/Strength Training

    Posted

    Think about it, why would taking steriods influence me to a vegetable based diet? I meant juicing vegetables and such. It was mostly veggie juice, was very very big on kale.

    I guess when I first read it I thought you experienced some ill health effects from "juicing" with steroids, and decided to take a healthier approach. Sounds like robert made a clarification, so no worries.

     

    I received a juicer as a gift many years ago, but never used it. I should check to see if I still have all the parts for it, and try it out.

     

    -Chris

    LTV Training Log

    in Online Training Journals & Blogs

    Posted

    Wednesday February 20, 2008:

    Workout 8 of 36

     

    Seated DB Curls:

    12 x 45lb DBs

    12 x 45lb DBs

    12 x 45lb DBs

    Lying DB Tricep Extension:

    12 x 35lb DBs

    12 x 35lb DBs

    10 x 35lb DBs

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Concentration Curls:

    11 x 35lb DB

    11 x 35lb DB

    11 x 35lb DB

    Tricep Kickbacks:

    12 x 35lb DB

    12 x 35lb DB

    12 x 35lb DB

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Reverse Grip EZ-Bar Curls:

    12 x 80lbs

    12 x 80lbs

    11 x 80lbs

    Dips (Tricep-Emphasis):

    25 x Bodyweight

    22 x Bodyweight

    17 x Bodyweight

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Seated DB Overhead Press:

    11 x 55lb DBs

    8 x 55lb DBs

    9 x 50lb DBs

    Upright Rows:

    12 x 95lbs

    12 x 95lbs

    11 x 95lbs

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Gym was pretty busy tonight, but still managed to keep my pace up and rest periods down.

     

    After several months of observational study at my gym, I have concluded that there is some kind of strong correlation between doing half squats and not cleaning up the squat rack when you're done. I was doing my reverse grip EZ bar curls by the squat rack tonight and literally had to move to keep myself from laughing at this guy who was squatting. Usually the guys at my gym will start by squatting 135 almost to parallel, then do half squats for ALL their working sets. I think that there are a total of four other people besides myself who actually squat parallel or below.

     

    A couple months ago some guy complimented my form and while talking about all the guys who do half squats he said: "the only thing that gets big is your head"... lol

     

    So anyways, in addition to the guys providing me entertainment during my rest periods I had a nice workout. Kinda weak on Overhead DB Presses, but made nice gains on everything else.

     

    I'm cycling my caloric intake down a bit right now. I'm starting to notice a bit of fat loss just after a few days... Planning on eating this way for about three weeks (unless I stop making gains). I will definitely go back to eating normally for the last two weeks of the program.

     

    Workout took 49 minutes to complete. Weight is down to 213lbs despite the fact that I am gaining on virtually every exercise.

     

    I am supposed to go to a concert tomorrow night, so I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to hit the gym. I've been taking WAY too many days off, and I need to find a way to change that.

     

    -Chris

    What position do you sleep in?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I used to really like sleeping on the floor when I was younger, but I find it more difficult now. My arms usually end up falling asleep if I'm on my side.

     

    In bed, I usually sleep on my sides, alternating throughout the night. When I try to sleep on my back, my lower back starts to hurt... This might have to do with the softness issue potter mentioned, but my bed is really quite firm, so I'm not entirely sure.

     

    -Chris

    Vegan Paintballers?

    in General Fitness/Other Sports

    Posted

    I used to play paintball as a teenager. I was pretty bummed when I became vegetarian, then found out the capsules were made of gelatin.

     

    It's been about 18 years since I've played.

     

    I used to wonder how many cases of balls you'd need to order from the manufacturer to spec veggie gelatin (if that's even possible in this application).

     

    -Chris

    LTV Training Log

    in Online Training Journals & Blogs

    Posted

    Monday February 18, 2008:

    Workout 7 of 36

     

    One Arm DB Rows:

    12 x 100lb DB

    12 x 100lb DB

    12 x 100lb DB

    Incline DB Press:

    12 x 80lb DBs

    11 x 80lb DBs

    10 x 80lb DBs

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set)

     

    DB Pullovers:

    12 x 60lb DB

    12 x 60lb DB

    12 x 60lb DB

    Dips (forward lean/wide elbows for chest emphasis):

    12 reps w/bodyweight

    12 reps w/bodyweight

    10 reps w/bodyweight

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Wide Grip Pulldowns:

    12 x 180lbs

    12 x 180lbs

    11 x 180lbs

    Incline DB Flys:

    12 x 50lb DBs

    12 x 50lb DBs

    10 x 50lb DBs

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Bent-Over Lateral Raises (on incline bench):

    11 x 25lb DBs

    12 x 25lb DBs

    12 x 25lb DBs

    Seated Calf Press (plate-loaded):

    15 x 135lbs

    15 x 135lbs

    16 x 135lbs

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Made gains on every exercise tonight.

     

    It will be about three more weeks before I get back into low reps. I'm thinking One-Arm rows with 120lbs (biggest DBs my gym has) might not be out of the question.

     

    I made pre-printed workout log sheets using excel that I can take to the gym on a clipboard, so I'm not scribbling on 3x5 cards anymore.

     

    I feel so organized.

     

    Workout took 51 minutes to complete.

     

    -Chris

    LTV Training Log

    in Online Training Journals & Blogs

    Posted

    Sunday February 17, 2008:

    Workout 6 of 36

     

    Wide Stance Squats:

    10 x 135lbs (warm-up set)

     

    Wide Stance Squats (to parallel):

    10 x 185lbs

    10 x 195lbs

    11 x 185lbs

    BB Lunges:

    10 x 135lbs

    10 x 135lbs

    10 x 135lbs

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 2-4 minutes rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Seated Leg Extension:

    12 x 120lbs

    12 x 120lbs

    12 x 120lbs

    Seated Ham Curls:

    12 x 255lbs

    10 x 270lbs

    10 x 270lbs

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Hack Squat Machine:

    10 x 140lbs

    12 x 140lbs

    12 x 140lbs

    Lying Ham Curls:

    8 x 120lbs

    10 x 110lbs

    10 x 110lbs

    (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 2-3 minutes rest between each exercise/set)

     

    Standing Calf Raises:

    18 x 120lbs

    16 x 120lbs

    15 x 120lbs

    13 x 120lbs

    15 x 110lbs

    14 x 100lbs

    (these exercises were performed with 90 seconds rest between each set)

     

    Not too many people in the gym last night, which made for an easy workout. Except for the whole weightlifting part.

     

    Did my wide-stance "ballet squats" in the squat "rack" rather than the squat "cage". This allowed me to go really wide with my stance, because there are bars on the floor that would prevent my feet from moving if they started to slip. I've read that these are supposed to be easier than regular squats, but for me this is not the case. As was expected, I almost lost my lunch compound setting these with heavy lunges.

     

    Only one more plate on the seated ham curl machine before I max it out.

     

    I was going to do front squats for my second set of squats, but my right shoulder was in serious pain. I think I slept funny on it and messed it up because it really hurt, even just moving 45lb plates around. It feels much better this morning, so I should be able to hit chest/back/calves tonight as scheduled.

     

    Workout took a full 60 minutes.

     

    -Chris

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