Is the grammar better?

[lilmase1153]

originaly posted by Canadian Crippler
ITS THE CHAIN GANG IN THE HOUSE, WE ROCKIN THIS JOINT WORD LIFE!!!
uh oh we got J cena in the house

[rookiebldr]

w00hooo 164! you're soon going to weigh more than me!

[ryuage]

go all out 10000 calories!

[TTT]

TTT:
Lol, it's quite funny you say that because I'm usually thinking of two sweaty men in tights wrestling eachother instead ;).


You watch too much wrestling :)

[Canadian Crippler]

And? ;)

Thanks guys... here's a story for ya :(

WORST DAY OF ALL TIME

In order to get to the gym in this weather (snow storm), I must bus there and back. Now being the dedicatee I am (:D), this is no problem. However, the way back REALLY pissed me off.

I wait about 10 minutes in the freezing cold (no shelter thing) for bus #5. It comes, but OUT OF ORDER. Now I'm a little pissed, but I cover up super well and wait some more. Another 15 minutes later, bus 5 comes.

The lady on the phone said to cathc bus #3 at the intersection I get off bus #5 at. However, the driver for bus #5 says I CANNOT catch bus #3 over there, but must walk to the mall terminal (15 minutes away). Problem? It's freezing cold, and those mother ****ers at the government have not supplied enough sidewalk-shoveler-things and therefore the snow is literally up to my knees.

So I finally reach the mall terminal, ready to collapse. I cannot feel my knees, legs, hands, or nose. I couldn't even bend my legs I was so cold. 15 minutes of walking, and not even 1 minute of that being with snow below my knees. I am honestly ready to snap... so I see bus #3 coming. Wipeee, I run to catch it... but is my crappy day over? Nope.

While running, I hit some absolutely random piece of cement covered in snow and totally **** up my shin. It's bleeding, and bruised right now.

BUT THATS NOT ALL... it ends up this is the wrong "bus #3", so I have to go all the way down to York University, back to the mall terminal, and then to the stop I wanted. That took around 30-40 minutes, atleast it was warm in the bus though.

I finally reach my stop, and after another heinous 10 minute walk I'm home. Phew, this had to be the worst luck I have EVER, EVER had. And you know what's annoying about it? Just today in the gym I thought I'd be nice by helping the woman trainer sort the weights during my rest time. I guess that's what God gives me for trying to be an even more decent human being :(.

[Canadian Crippler]

Saturday January 22, 2005
Back

Workout:
repsXweight
Deadlifts
10x95
10x135
6x185
10x135

I did these conventional today, as opposed to sumo like how I always have. This was alot different, almost like a totally new lift. Also used 35s to increase ROM. The 185 was not heavy, however the bar kept scraping against my knees and shins. Therefore I cut it short and worked on form with 135 again.
Pullups
10xBW
5xBW+10
5xBW+10
5xBW+10

Finally up to weighted again! This was alot more consistant than my usual pullup sets, I usually drop 2-4 reps by the last set.

DB Rows
10x60
8x75 (+2R)
7x75 (+1R)
7.5x75 (+1.5R)
7x75 (+1R)

Some nice gains here. Again, these were alot more consistant than usual. I usually drop 2-3 reps by the end of this, but this time I stayed steady at 1 rep.

Seated Cable Row
6x150
7x150

Lost grip on the 2nd set. Was totally drained at this point, but still alright sets nonetheless.


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(+R) indicates increased reps against all time BEST lift.
(+W) indicates increased weights against all time BEST lift.
Red and bold indicates PR.
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Cardio/Activities:

*sigh*. Read above post.

Other:

Nope.

Comments:

Overall a good session. I was a little low on energy this workout, seeing as I'm out of weightgainer so I couldn't make a shake the whole day and my glasses were all dirty so I couldn't drink any milk or gatorade the whole day.

Also, thought I would mention that anything I label as "gains" is versus my all time best lift of that exercise... so even if it's my 3rd or 4th set of that weight, it's still versus the best lift I have had of that exercise.

Comments and critique welcome and appreciated!

[Stackattack]

Ha ha. That trip home totally sucked ass. Sometimes i wish we got snow here in Sydney but after reading your story i'm not so sure lol.
Nice workout by the way. DB rows and chins are looking strong.


my glasses were all dirty so I couldn't drink any milk or gatorade the whole day.
LOL. Instead of just washing them you went without milk or gatorade for the entire day.

[briancurran01]

nice work man...i need to catch ya on the deads...maybe i will try that tomorrow after the carb up. pullups looking good...cant wait till i can do weighted still a while down the road though.

Sorry about all your troubles above bro that sucks...i would have been screaming and throwing a fit

[Stephen Riddington]

Nice session, injury-prone clown. :)

LOL @ the trip home, you totally got butt screwed on that one. :)

[lilmase1153]

awesome session mitch your really tearing it up on back big time man.. and still only 15 thats crazy just wait till your 20 your gonna be batista sized...

sucks about the journey bro. but you know what they say, what doesnt kill you only makes you stronger...

[rookiebldr]

I did these conventional today, as opposed to sumo like how I always have. This was alot different, almost like a totally new lift. Also used 35s to increase ROM. The 185 was not heavy, however the bar kept scraping against my knees and shins. Therefore I cut it short and worked on form with 135 again.



Ah, the greatest thing about deads are the scars from doing them. :thumbup:



p.s. stop moving up on the db rows! It's making me sick seeing your gains so soon!

[Hockey66]

Good work on the back man.. Lookin' strong.

Just wondering, what grip do you use for pullups?

[Canadian Crippler]

Stack:
Thanks, DB Rows seem to be what I'm doing best at right now. I realized I didn't have glasses after I woke up, but by the time it was finished in the dishwasher I was already on my way out to the gym.

Bri:
The mofo almost didn't let me on the bus; said my transfer only worked from a certain point, and that's where I jsut walked from. I explained it to hijm and he was nice enough to let me on, though.

Thanks, the deads weren't done too heavy, though I doubt I'll be deading anything more than 205 for more than 3 reps.

Homz:
Thanks. New rule in my journal: No happy faces after mentioning my injury or crappy days. :)

mase:
Yeah I guess, but it's different; squats make me stronger and I'm glad they happened, meanwhile this may have made me "stronger" but I sure as hell aint glad it happened.

Thanks, I was actually looking at some shots of Batista from 1-2 years ago or so when he first came on TV, and wow has he ever gotten bigger!

Jeff:
Well, you can partially blame yourself for motivating me so much! :)

Hockey:
Thanks. I use overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder width. Unfortunately where I do them isn't 1 bar but rather two handles at a peculiar angle. So it's kinda hard to see my ROM.

[TTT]

Kick-a$$ session there Crippler. When you're big and famous, we can call you "The Snow Man" haha. j/k :D

[dissipate]

I realized I didn't have glasses after I woke up, but by the time it was finished in the dishwasher I was already on my way out to the gym.

how about handwashing? :p

[PizDoff]

Nah, mommy takes care of that for him!


Mitch - Haha, go TTC.
After my last semester was done, at the end of last year, I got back to TO and resumed either just catching buses or missing them.

[Chubrock]

Come on dissipate, ya know CC can't use that extra energy to wash by hand. He needs it for the gym time. He already gets plenty of forearm work when he sits around the house....haha just playin bro. Nice lookin' workout man.

[Guido]

Dude, just drink the milk or Gatorade out of the jug when nobody's looking! That's what I do!

Sucks about the sh*tty day, man. That kind of stuff has happened to me before. Looks like you at least had a good day in the gym. For me, that usually makes me feel pretty decent all day.

[Stephen Riddington]

^^^LOL, my little bro does that all the time, even when there's clean glasses. So lazy!!!

As for your new rule, I'll be violating it from time to time. :p

[Canadian Crippler]

TTT:
Thanks, and you're a big jerk, ;).

dissipate:
What? I'm a man! :p

Pizdoff:
You bet she does, biatch. Actually I was using YRT buses, which stands for York Region Transit since I well, live in York Region. Next time I'm gonna find a TTC route home because I think they're more reliable.

Chubs:
All this extra fat + working out + being 15 = a hell lot of testosterone, so we all know how I get my forearm workouts :D.

Guido:
Well the gatorade is a mix, so I need proper jugs and such which I didn't have. The milk is in a bag, so it's kinda hard + I'm not a pig :p.

Yep, the decent back day really helped settle the situation. Though, I did have a nice burst/rant about the Canadian government to lilmase on AIM. As him about it ;).

CanadianHomer:
Violate my rules and I'll violate you! :hide:

[Hockey66]

I was just reading your signature, and personally I think you can hit more than a 275 lbs. squat by June 23rd. I'm not sure what to put as your goal, but at the rate you're improving I think you can get quite a bit more than that.

[Canadian Crippler]

Monday December 24, 2005
Shoulders & Biceps

Workout:
repsXweight
BB Seated Millies
10x60
10x80
7x100 (+10W)
5+1x100 (+10W)
5x100 (+10W)
4+1x100

This is my first time working shoulders in about 1 month and a half... looks like benching has really helped because I'm up to 100 on the millies. I was expecting to go down today, so this was a pleasant surprise.

I also might start using the rack; I think I'm the only person here who reverse curls the bar up (with a spot) from the ground while seated.

Upright Rows
10x70
6x90
6x90
5x90

These felt nice too. This is about equal to what I was doing on them before.
BB Shrugs
810x135
10x185
7x205

I haven't really done heavy BB shrugs yet, only heavy DB ones. So this is set as a "PR" I guess.

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(+R) indicates increased reps.
(+W) indicates increased weights.
Red and bold indicates PR.
Light gray indicates warmup set.
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Cardio/Activities:

None

Other:

None

Comments:

Wen't to the gym too late, so had no time for bi's. That's ok though, they still kill from back on saturday.

Overall a very good shoulder workout, quite happy with just about everything.

Comments and critique welcome and appreciated!

[Stephen Riddington]

Good session, dude. Catching up to me on the millies, gotta lift heavier on Wed. :)

I never tried the reverse curl, I thought them to be a tad dangerous, even if you got a spotter.


As for you wanting to violate me, here's a freebie (_)*(_) :D

[lilmase1153]

nice millies mitch... you are really starting to turn it up..

[Stackattack]

I realized I didn't have glasses after I woke up, but by the time it was finished in the dishwasher I was already on my way out to the gym.
No excuses!11

Nice session also. Good job with the millies/shrugs.

[Chubrock]

Nice lookin' session bro. Millies and Upright Rows lookin pretty damn sweet. Just try not to overtrain with all that forearm work.....

[Guido]

Nice! You have strong traps and shoulders. You are almost equal with me on those upright rows.

BTW, you get your milk in a bag? How does that work?

[Zearoth]

Wow, you un-curlj-jockey. We all know biceps are the most important muscle group. Next is the chest. :D

Millies are looking VERY strong! Damn, you've got about 20lb on me there. :bang:

[Nito]

I reverse curl 70-80 up....so i don tknow wat ur talking about son.

[Hockey66]

Very strong shoulders Crip, keep at it :thumbup:

[briancurran01]

nice shoulder day man looking strong :thumbup:

[Guido]

Fer shizzle ma Crizzle.

[Canadian Crippler]

CanadianHomer:
Thanks man. It's not really dangerous, just inconvenient.

masedawg:
Thanks bro!

Stack:
Excuses make me tick, ;). Thanks!

Chubs:
Thanks dude. Oh but it's so hard! (literally, :D).

Guido:
Thanks, atleast I got something near ya :).
I get my milk in 4L, 3 bags total -- each 1.33L. You've never seen this?

Brian:
Yeah well you know what they say........ ok.

Josh:
I mean besides us, son.

Hockey:
Thanks man.

Bri:
Thanks dude.

Guido again:
For 2 replies, I reward you a song.

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AS LONG AS THEY'LL BE MUSIC I'LL KEEP COMING BACK FOR MORE!
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EVERYBODY! YEAAAAAAA
ROCK YOUR BODY! YEAAAAA
EVERYBODY! ROCK YOUR BODY RIGHT!
BACKSTREET'S BACK ALRIGHT!

[Canadian Crippler]

Wednesday January 26, 2005
Legs

Workout:
repsXweight
Leg Press
10x5pps
10x6pps
8x6pps+25s
6x7pps
6x7pps
8x7pps

Great! Though I beat my old leg press PR from last session by 90lbs and 2 reps (:)), this was done fresh as opposed to after squats. Crazy, 7pps didn't even feel that heavy.

I'm wondering what angle the leg press is for some of you guys. I think mine is 45 degrees, possibly 60 I'll have to check.

Leg Curls
8x110
8x110
6x110

This was ok. I've been at this weight for months now, time to find a new exercise.

Leg Extentions
10x195
10x210

Just to finish teh quads off.

Standing Calf Raise (3 sec. pause at pos. and neg.)
17x300 (+3R)
11x300
11x300
9x300

That first set was SOOOOO brutal. I couldn't raise my calves at all for 2 minutes, lol. And it goes to show, I could barely stay in double digits afterwards.

Decline Crunches
12xBW
12x30
8x35
7x35

Decided to drop down 5 lbs and focus on nice, slow, controlled reps as opposed to flying up there. Felt them SOOOOO much more this time around.


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(+R) indicates increased reps.
(+W) indicates increased weights.
Red and bold indicates PR.
------------------------------------


Cardio/Activities:

None

Other:

None

Comments:

So why didn't I squat? I had 2 bumps (pimples I think) right on my traps, and even unracking 95 hurt like a bitch. How gay, eh?

Overall good leg session, woulda been nice to squat but this was more than I expected without it.

Comments and critique welcome and appreciated!

[Hockey66]

Awesome leg day Crippler. Wow 7pps thats nuts man, I've never even attemped 6.

The pimples on the traps suck man, I love squatting.

[Stephen Riddington]

Good Guacamole!!! You're owning me on them Leg Press. :swear: :(

[Stackattack]

Great session crippy. 7pps is some crazyness. You've definately got me beat on those. Nice work. Instead of leg curls you might like to try DB leg curls. You'll need a spotter to put the DB between your feet, but they seriously rule.

[TTT]

Jeez that's a LOT of weight! On pretty much EVERY exercise!
Awesome work man.

[galileo]

Looked back through a few pages and you're looking strong. As for pimples on your traps, quit being a bitch.

[Nito]

Looked back through a few pages and you're looking strong. As for pimples on your traps, quit being a bitch.


Lol.

Wow 7 PPs thats huge, how much pounds is that?

[ryuage]

great job on the leg session, I think my leg press practically puts me upside down... haha

[Focused70]

7 pps is a bit over double my current max on leg press (in terms of number of pps, not lbs.)

'Course I'm a w3ak mofo.

Nice job, Crip.

Stash

[Guido]

That's nice on that leg press, Crippinator. You're about where I am. BTW, mine is 45 degrees incline, which I think is standard. Your calf raise machine must be much different than mine because 300 lbs is almost twice what I'm doing, and I know that just ain't right.

Good workout, though.

[-TIM-]

Lol.

Wow 7 PPs thats huge, how much pounds is that?630 lbs plus the weight of the platform. The one at my gym is marked just a hair over 100 lbs. So he's probably pushing 700+. What a tool :D

Nice session CC.

[briancurran01]

Wednesday January 26, 2005
Legs

Workout:
repsXweight
Leg Press
10x5pps
10x6pps
8x6pps+25s
6x7pps
6x7pps
8x7pps

Great! Though I beat my old leg press PR from last session by 90lbs and 2 reps (:)), this was done fresh as opposed to after squats. Crazy, 7pps didn't even feel that heavy.

I'm wondering what angle the leg press is for some of you guys. I think mine is 45 degrees, possibly 60 I'll have to check.

Leg Curls
8x110
8x110
6x110

This was ok. I've been at this weight for months now, time to find a new exercise.

Leg Extentions
10x195
10x210

Just to finish teh quads off.

Standing Calf Raise (3 sec. pause at pos. and neg.)
17x300 (+3R)
11x300
11x300
9x300

That first set was SOOOOO brutal. I couldn't raise my calves at all for 2 minutes, lol. And it goes to show, I could barely stay in double digits afterwards.

Decline Crunches
12xBW
12x30
8x35
7x35

Decided to drop down 5 lbs and focus on nice, slow, controlled reps as opposed to flying up there. Felt them SOOOOO much more this time around.


------------------------------------
(+R) indicates increased reps.
(+W) indicates increased weights.
Red and bold indicates PR.
------------------------------------


Cardio/Activities:

None

Other:

None

Comments:

So why didn't I squat? I had 2 bumps (pimples I think) right on my traps, and even unracking 95 hurt like a bitch. How gay, eh?

Overall good leg session, woulda been nice to squat but this was more than I expected without it.

Comments and critique welcome and appreciated!

nice work man :thumbup:

[lilmase1153]

ok ok nice w/o crippy very serious weight your moving around there man... i impressed..

[Chubrock]

You douche bag. All that floggin the dolphin SOMEHOW payed off with your leg workout. Awesome job bro.

[Guido]

Where's you at, Crippy McCripperton?

[getfit]

Where's you at, Crippy McCripperton?
IT'S HIS B-DAY HAPPY B-DAY Crip :birthday:

[PizDoff]

*Birthday low kicks!*

[Nito]

Happy B-Day :birthday:

[Stackattack]

Happy B-day Crippy.

[lilmase1153]

happy birthday mitch :birthday: hope your having a good time :ninja:

[Hockey66]

Happy Birthday Dude! :birthday:

[Chubrock]

HAHAHA Birthday boy huh....Happy Birthday man. Now you get your license and can drive to the gym instead of having to go in the ****ty ass weather. I was gonna hook you up to a "special" website since you enjoy your ummmm forearm workouts so much, but I dunno the whole rules on that, and I ain't tryin to get banned lol so I'll have to hook ya up later on bro.

[Canadian Crippler]

Lol, Limewire + Cliphunter is all I need for my pr0n.

Thanks everyone for the comments on the legs day and the well wishes. I've been busy studying for english and math exams, and aswell celebrating my bday. I've got a budy weekend: Saturday I've gotta do banking, do groceries, go to the gym, and study for engineering. Sunday I'm meeting up with rookiebldr and some other people at Premiere Fitness for a workout & lunch, then I have to study some more and watch WWE Royal Rumble.

So sorry about the lack of journal responses and updates. I'm still reading all of all your sessions, quite a few which I'm envying now, but I'm struggling with time to reply.

I had a short, crappy chest session at 8:00 PM today with nothing but loss of strength. I think it's because I fell asleep from 2:00-5:30 (which my body hates), and on top of that I didn't eat anything after I woke up before going to the gym (lack of energy). I still think I need to change my routine though; I've been doing a chest/tri day for over 1 year now. We will see next week though.

I ate @ Frankie Tomatto's All You Can Eat Buffet. I am STUFFED. I had...
- 1 piece garlic bread
- 1 cup minestrone soup
- 3-4 pieces rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 plate plain pasta
- 1/2 plate pasta with tomato sauce
- 1/2 corn on the cob
- 5-7 pieces of boneless steak (each about the size of a chicken finger)
- 4 squares of pizza
- 1/2 plate Caeser Salad
- 2-3 scoops of icecream

[TTT]

Go Cripster!! Party party party!!!
Happy b-day man.

[rookiebldr]

Happy b-day, Mitch. Sunday should be cool. :)

[Coke]

...go ahead and envy some folks sessions for now, but you are about to run the show at the rate you are going...got a little hungry reading the buffet list, lol.

[Canadian Crippler]

Starting a new journal, since I'm starting a new routine, a new attitude towards school, and a new diet.

I'll actually now print a list of what I need to eat that day in order to surpass my caloric needs (changing the list up every day for variety), and by God I WILL, I WILL, I WILL eat every last item on that list, every day, no matter what.

New routine will be upper/lower body, 4x a week. Hope this works for me :)


I met up with Rook, ElP, Nito, and some other people from another board today. Session was nothing I will note on here, but I'd like to thank Rook and ElP for helping me with my deadlift form. I pulled 245 for a triple, which is a 40 lb PR. :)

[briancurran01]

cc: good work bro :thumbup: good luck with the new journal and the new routine

[getfit]

good luck crip let the new journey begin! :)

[lilmase1153]

good luck Mitch... your gonna tear it up man

[SW]

"Tear it up let me see ya tear it up" hehe some rap motivation there. Go hard and long man. Shoot for the stars and hit the moon. :spam:

[Canadian Crippler]

Thanks everyone!

[Stackattack]

Good luck Crippy. Congrats on the DL PR.

[Hockey66]

Good luck with everything CC! Awesome work on the deadlift PR, your dedication is amazing.

[Chubrock]

Guess I gotta suscribe to a new journal lol. Oh well, it should be worth it. I plan on seein some damn good things in here man, so don't disappoint lol.

[rookiebldr]

Hey Mitch, it was really cool meeting up with you and Josh today. That was a PR? You had that so easy dude, that I know there are tons of pr where that came from. It was fun.

[orbital]

Good luck with your goals dude. I had never even heard of a deadlift at your age lol, nice pulling.

[Nito]

Nice deadlifts Mitch, gl with the new routine!

[Canadian Crippler]

Hey Mitch, it was really cool meeting up with you and Josh today. That was a PR? You had that so easy dude, that I know there are tons of pr where that came from. It was fun.Well, I did put on my "game face" for that photo at the dead lockout, lol. I want to do 275 for a 1 rep max in the next few weeks. I think with the better form, new routine, and ofcourse some nice gains I'll be able to do it.

[Focused70]

'sup, Mitch-sensei? :)

Stash

[SW]

Well looks like between like 10 of us you've got your routine worked out, so let's see how it's applied! :spam:

[PizDoff]

You put 40lbs on your deadlift PR?!?!?!

[Nito]

Lolz, Pizz he beat your deadlift maxs :D He pulled 1 more rep then you, he told me. Haha, you better work hard, you don't want a measly 15 year old kid named Canadian Crippler, being stronger then you :p

[Focused70]

For reference's sake, he's over half my age, so take comfort Pizd.

*hands Pizd a cookie*

still ha3t disposal

Stash

[Guido]

Nice new journal, bro. I'm kinda sad to see the old one go. You still gunning for 300 lbs? Nice work on the PR on deads, BTW.

[Canadian Crippler]

Thanks everyone. Guido, I'm aiming for 200lbs right now. IF I gain it in the time I want to (by the end of the summer), I will probably be quite fat and will cut down to a single digit BF%, hoping to look good for a few wrestling shows. Then, bulk again :).

Yes, the help on the deadlifts I recieved really maximized the lift. Not only could I do more weight, but it felt alot more proper.

I was supposed to skip one upper body session and do lower body today, leaving me a 2 day break (it's a long story). However I couldn't get to the gym without a huge hassle, so it just made sense to put it off until tommorow.

[TTT]

Awesome work man. That'd be cool to get to the gym with a bunch of big dudes.
What did you change in your DL form?

[Stackattack]

However I couldn't get to the gym without a huge hassle, so it just made sense to put it off until tommorow.

Huge hassle, pfff. You still should have gone. It might have ended in a swell adventure in the snow, just like last time. :D

[Guido]

Hey Crippy Wippy. You need to update your sig stats, man! Put that DL on there. Be proud.

[PizDoff]

Kids grow up so fast these days!

I'm not worried, I'm taller and the weight has to move further.
And I'm on a cutting/maintainence diet too!

[Stephen Riddington]

Damn, there's no all you can eat buffets at my city. :(

BTW: Happy belated Birthday, dude. :thumbup:

[Stephen Riddington]

Good luck with your new journal and congrats on your 40lbs PR. :eek:

[Canadian Crippler]

:: TTT ::
Mainly looking up, starting position, throwing the shoulders back, arching the back, and driving more with the legs. So yea, basically the whole lift lol.

:: Stackattack ::
You are a gigantic jerk, ;)

:: Guido ::
Pfff that's old stats, I'm not paying attention to that anymore. I want to get everything back in order first.

:: Pizdoff ::
Well, in one month you'll need to worry then :D.

:: Homer ::
Thanks man!



February 1, 2005
:: Lowerbody Day 1 ::


Workout:
:: Squats ::
10x185
4x225
6x215
5x215

Well, this is a 1 rep loss from last time (2 weeks ago). Possible reasons? Slower reps and first time doing heavy deadlifts 2 days before. I think I'm just a weak mofo though. Anyways, this really pissed me off. The type of pissed off where saying or doing anything about it just wouldn't make sense because it would be an under-representation of your anger. I just felt like quitting life as a whole after these, dunno why.

:: Lying Leg Curls ::
10x110
7x120
6x120
8x115

This was better than last session, finally gained on these mofos!

:: Leg Extentions ::
10x195
10x210

Oooo the burn!


Activities/Other:
Nada.


Comments:
I was really damn pissed off after those squats, but now it's resided and I don't see what TOO bad about them. I really haven't gained on anything except military press and leg press in a month. I'm hoping this routine will help me get over that.

Tried SLDL, couldn't get em down. This day is changing to 4 sets squats, 3 sets leg press, 3 sets leg curls.

And that was it.

[Chubrock]

Quit bein a bitch Mitch lol. The squattin looks fine bro. I know how ya feel though. Anytime I don't hit what I want to, I just feel like dropping off the face of the planet. Good workout though man.

[Focused70]

Hobbit Food Pr0nography

http://img132.exs.cx/img132/7645/cheese1bq.jpg
Would you like some whine with your cheese?

Good session, Mitch-sensei. Listen to Chubz, for he is wise and all-knowing. :) Oh, and you're still stronger than me....so there.

Stash

[Canadian Crippler]

LMAO Stash, it's not whining if it's in my journal you big biatch ;). I'm making a pizza now, your cheese inspired me :).

Thanks Chubs, I'm really hoping to make some gains next week though. And if I don't, I will definately bitch about it once again :P.

[Guido]

Damn you sound like you having some anger management issues there after those squats. You'll be alright, mang.

lol Soba. Damn you and your food p0rn!!!

[getfit]

Hobbit Food Pr0nography

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Would you like some whine with your cheese?

Good session, Mitch-sensei. Listen to Chubz, for he is wise and all-knowing. :) Oh, and you're still stronger than me....so there.

Stash
oh yum stash

[TTT]

You wanted to drop off the face of the earth? Haha. Must be all that testosterone playin' with ya.
Those squats were still awesome man.

[Stephen Riddington]

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Good session, Mitch-sensei. Listen to Chubz, for he is wise and all-knowing. :) Oh, and you're still stronger than me....so there.

Stash

LMAO!!! Stash, you're the shizzit.

Milk n Cheese :drooling:

Listen to Chubby, it's still a heavy-ass session from my point of view.

[Canadian Crippler]

:: Guido ::
Thanks man. I dunno what's going on, let's see how everything goes next week. Until then, no whining. I promise :p.

:: getfit ::
Back on topic missy ;).

:: TTT ::
Yep, awesomely bad. lol ;)

:: Homer ::
Thanks big man. I will listen to him... for now :thumbup:



February 3, 2005
:: Upperbody Day 2 ::


Workout:
:: BB Bench Press ::
10x135
6x145
4.5x145
7x135

Touchin' the chest now. Holy, that extra 2 inches or so makes a hell of a difference. This is bad for my ego, but good for my chest. :)

:: DB Flies ::
10x35s
8x40s

Still doing well on these.

:: DB Rows ::
10x50s
6x55s
7x55s

This was done with basically "perfect" form. As in, the shoulders do not move up at all. Only occuring motion is the arm itself. Alot harder, as you can see with the numbers. But my back loves it, holy crap does it hurt right now!

:: OH DB Extentions ::
6x60
6x60
6x60

Lost strength in my dips, but these are still up. Happy with this :).

:: Seated DB Hammer Curls ::
7x35s
5x35s + ??x20s

Haven't done bi's directly in 2 months, so was quite happy with this since it is the same as what I was doing before. God was I ever blown up at this point.


Activities/Other:
Nada.


Comments:
Overall not too bad at all, still wanted better numbers though. This day is really brutal, I was sweating like a pig and totally blown up half we through, haha.

[PizDoff]

I thought you said you only sweat during squats.
And remind me what happens in a month.

[Stephen Riddington]

Upper Body day is looking well.

[Hockey66]

Nice upper body day man, when I started touching my chest while benching I dropped from 165 to 145, and it sucked. You'll work your way back up though don't worry.

[TTT]

I can't get them SLDL's down. Any tips?

Have a look at the form on ExRx. For the SLDL's, they have two different types - I think one involves completely straight legs, and the other doesn't, or something. Anyway, in one of them, it recommends to go down as as far as you can with your back straight (bending only at the hips), and then to actually bend your back a little bit at the bottom to get further down. That's what I've been doing, I don't know how safe it is... but it sure has been working!


"With knees straight, Lower dumbbells to the top or sides of feet by bending hips. Bend waist as bar approaches feet. Lift the dumbbells by extending hips and waist until standing upright. Pull shoulders back slightly if rounded. Repeat." - From ExRx.

There are "straight legged deadlifts" and then there are "straight legged straight back deadlifts."

[Chubrock]

Nice lookin' workout bro. Bench is lookin good man, glad to see you ain't bitchin anymore. Thought I was gonna have to drop the "Texas Cloverleaf" on ya there for a minute haha.

[ryuage]

buffet sounds good... oh and UPDATE

[ryuage]

dont worry the strength will come you give it some time!

[PizDoff]

Nice, I normally open with a big plate of Caesar salad at Frankie's. With one crouton. A piece of garlic bread!

What's with the plain half plate of pasta? Did you only enough sauce for half or something?
No I'm hungry for Frankie's, we gotta hit that up someday.

[-TIM-]

Did you take a journal to the buffet to record your meal? I bet they thought you were strange.

[Guido]

Wow, Crippinator. It looks like you got you're 4,000 calories for the day in that one meal!

[Guido]

Patience young grasshopper.

[lilmase1153]

damn mitch your sessions are looking strong and controlled bro.. good work everything is looking good my man..

[Canadian Crippler]

Visit my new journal f00s!

:)

[Canadian Crippler]

:: Pizdoff ::
And deadlifts now :D. These sessions are alot tougher so I'll need to bring a new t-shirt around with me everytime now. What happens in a month, I dunno?

:: Homz ::
Thanks dude.

:: Hockey ::
Thanks, I hope so. Even if the strength drops I think it's better in the long run, so whatever.

:: TTT ::
Thanks for the help. I think I'll get em' down one day... one day, lol.

:: Chubs ::
I guess you're lucky everything is going well, lol. And if you put me in that hold I'll have to reverse it and give you a sharpshooter then get up and give you 2 pedigrees AND THEN A GORE AND THEN A FROGSPLASH OFF THE TOP ROPE AND THEN ILL GET THE TABLE AND PUT YOU ON IT AND LEG DROP YOU AND MAYBE RIP OUT YOUR INTESTINES AND THEN HANG..... ok, I got carried away ;).

:: ryu ::
Time is something I have lots of, yet have no patience for. :D

:: Guido ::
Grrr, fine.

:: mase ::
Thanks man gettin' happier with everything now.


Friday February 4, 2005
:: Lowerbody Day 2 ::


Workout:
:: Deadlift ::
10x155
6x225 (+2R)
3x255 (+10W)
20x155

Good! My form wasn't what I wanted it to be on the 225 and 255, so I went down to 155 and did 20 reps. I couldn't stand up after this! First 10 reps were good, second 10 again having some trouble with the form (straightening legs before back is upright). Gonna work with only 1 or 2 heavy sets from now on, then using light to perfect form.

:: Hyperextentions ::
12x25
10x35
10x35

Did these with more of an arch in the back, and better ROM at the top of the lift. Hoping this will give me more isolation in the glutes and hammies (I felt it more in them like this).

:: Standing Calf Raises (w/ 3 sec pause at pos. and neg.) ::
14x300
13x300
11x300
10x300

Gonna try out Smith standing calf raises next week. Not making gains like this.

:: Decline Crunches ::
12xBW
11x35 (+3R)
8x35

Gym was closing so this was rushed. Made a good gain. I always seem to cut my ab work short because of closing time... gotta go earlier from now on.


Activities/Other:
Nada.


Comments:
Overall good session. Need to perfect my form on deads though.

Learned today I can go back to wrestling in a week, so that made my day :).

[rookiebldr]

Great work on the deads. :)

[Zearoth]

Nice deadlifts, but you misdated your session. :D

[Chubrock]

Might just be me, but I don't see all that much upperbody lol. Just messin wit ya bro, awesome deads. You def. out pull me. Great job.

[Stackattack]

Nice deads crippy.

[Nito]

Lol on one of Mitch's sets, he stops, and walks away. And he's like **** this, 1 more rep. And he pulls out another solid rep! It was teh funny :)

[lilmase1153]

hold on a sec mitch isnt that w/o supposed to be upperbody not lower body... cause to me it looks like you havent done any upperbody except maybe the deads..

anyways great session bro those deads look killer and calves look huge..

[Stephen Riddington]

Deads are crazee, foo!

[PizDoff]

Nice work young man!

*Hobble*

"Standing Calf Raises (w/ 3 sec pause at pos. and neg.)"
Are you stretching your muscles here? Or just at the far ROM?

[Nito]

EDIT, I won't say it. Don't wana be mean on the intreweb.

[briancurran01]

nice work bro...deads looking strong man...i am hoping to get to 225 before my bday...every time i look in this journal...I curse myself for starting so old.

[SW]

Good luck with wrestleing bro, and congrats on pr.

[Stephen Riddington]

UPDATE???? :knocks on this journal:

[SW]

:withstupi

[Canadian Crippler]

:: Rookie, Stack, Homer, Will ::
Thanks dudes. Gotta get form perfect and then I'm all set for more PRs!

:: Zearoth ::
My bad :D.

:: Chubrock ::
Well, you can't p00n me on EVERYTHING lol. And yes, I'm focusing just a tad more on upperbody right now for wrestling preparation.

:: Josh ::
Yea, I thought about matching my reps of 245 from the prior week, so it just made sense to pull out another :).

:: Mase ::
Ha, calves are actually lacking in size. Sorry, it was lower body. I mis-labeled it :p.


:: Pizzzz ::
Hmm? I don't quite get what you mean.

:: mase ::
Thanks man gettin' happier with everything now.

:: BigBrianCurran (whos gonnabefit2005 :p) ::
I always remind myself of that when I get pissed off for not making a gain here or there. I still got 4 years until I'm even 20! :D



Monday February 7, 2005
:: Upperbody Day 1 ::

WEIGHT: 170.5 lbs

Workout:
:: Pullups ::
10xBW
6xBW+10
5xBW+10
4xBW+10

When I saw 170.5 on the scale, I thought no way I could pull out more than 7 or 8 at bodyweight (I was doing 6xBW+10 at 165lbs as my "best"). Surprised myself though; and a great start to this session.

:: Seated Cable Row ::
9x135
9x135

Focused on keeping the elbows in and ROM on these. Feeling them a million times more now. Weight being pulled has suffered, but doesn't matter.

:: Flat DB Press ::
10x55s
6x60s
6x60s
4x60s

This as well was good. Up to 60s from 55s, though this doesn't beat my best lift of 9x60 somewhile ago. I was pretty blown up from the back work already, and was teaching my friend deadlifts inbetween sets. I'm sure I'll be pushing 65s in a session or two.

:: Other Crap ::
Quick set of dips, and some random supersetting of skullcrushers and BB curls.

Gym was closing in 7 minutes at this point, so took away dips just for today and did quick supersetting to get in some bi/tri isolation. Also didn't do abs (which I'll do tommorow).

Activities/Other:
Nada.


Comments:
Very pleased with this session. Fitness tests tommorow in school. Not gonna try because it isn't for marks and I don't want to slightly hinder any gains.

**NOTE: No gains labeled as so (red, bold) because this is the first time doing "Upperbody Day 1"

[TTT]

Looking solid. Sounds like you're figuring out the deads, I wish I could train with some experienced people too and see if I've got them down...

Far out, I can't believe a 16-year old is almost as heavy and lifting more than me... :D

[Stackattack]

Nice sesh cripl0rz!!!11. Pullups are looking strong.

[Stephen Riddington]

If I own you on the DB Presses, you totally rape on those pull ups :(

[Guido]

Hey there, Crippy's McCrippertons. Nice work on those deads. Not too far from me now, though I still pwn you on those DB presses. I see you are over 170 now. Nice! Only 2.5 lbs to go and I'll be there, too.

About that fitness test, don't not try just because you don't want to hinder your workout. It's your one chance to show everyone who is the Master.

[lilmase1153]

good mentality mitch dont worry about how much your liftin now just get our form down like your doing and you will be unstoppable once you hit 20 and than watch out WWE

[Chubrock]

Damn bro. I was going to come in here and call ya shrimp like Mase, but then I saw you are like 4lbs less than me haha. Since you're a bit shorter than me, I guess you are officially the bigger man. I'll have to start calling you sir from now on.










NOOOOOOOTTTTTTT!! Nice session man. Pullups lookin good.

[pruneman]

Awsome workout cripp. Good job on the pullups.

[briancurran01]

nice work CC...kicking some ass bro

[Canadian Crippler]

Well, kept busy once again...

My Grandmother passed away wednesday morning. I got in a crappy lowerbody session on tuesday, but obviously missed today's upperbody one. Will resume tommorow. Not much more to say, the death was expected. She was in the hospital for 3+ weeks and has been suffering from Huntingtons disease real bad, especially the last 3 years.

[Chubrock]

Damn bro, I'm sorry to hear that man. I've had several friends die this year. If ya need anybody to talk to, look me up.

[lilmase1153]

condolences mitch... just use that for your next w/o..

[Stackattack]

I'm really sorry to hear about that Mitch. I wish you and your family all the best.

[DoUgL@S]

I am sorry to hear about your grandma passing. But she is better of now, looking down on you and your family, hoping you guys will be ok as she will no longer be suffering.

[briancurran01]

sorry to hear about yur grandmother bro...she is definitely in a better place now..and will watch over you...i always feel that is what my grandmother, and older brother that passed do for me...they keep me safe...My prayers are with you and your family.

[Coke]

Sorry to learn of this loss...my sympathy to you and your family.

[Stephen Riddington]

My condolences, Crippler. :(

[Hockey66]

I'm sorry to hear about that Mitch.

[SW]

Sad to hear about that bro, like Chub said, if you wanna talk or anything I'm here bud.

[Canadian Crippler]

Thanks everyone :)


Friday February 11, 2005
:: Upperbody Day 2 ::


Workout:
:: DB Bench Press ::
10x50s
10x60s (+4R)
6x60s
6x60s

Power rack was being used, and a line-up aswell. So no BB bench today. Anyways, first set was a big PR because it's up 4 reps from only MONDAY, not last week. I really killed myself on it, as you can see from the other sets. Also felt some very light pain in my shoulder after that set, it'll go away but it did affect my workout.

:: Cable Chest Press ::
5x180
8x180

Just to make sure I don't hurt the shoulder, I did this instead of flies. Felt nice :).

:: DB Rows ::
8x55s (+1R)
9:8x55s (+2R:+1R)
9x55s (+2R)
7x55s

Good! Form on right side could still be better; it seems my left side form is better and my also a little stronger.

:: OH DB Extentions ::
15x50
7x60 (+1R)
7x60(+1R)

Yep.

:: Seated DB Hammer Curls ::
10x30s
6:7x35s
6x35s

Down from last week. Hmmm.


Activities/Other:
Nada.


Comments:
Very good workout. My diet and sleep the past few days has REALLY blown, and my stress level is obviously higher right now. Was surprised I actually made these gains, so in that sense this was awesome.

[TTT]

Good on you for making it to the gym. Looks like a really solid workout too.
I seem to get that pain every time I do dumbell flyes. So I don't do them anymore.

[Stackattack]

solid workout crippy. Keep it up man.

[rookiebldr]

Nice increases, Mitch.

[lilmase1153]

ace w/o mitch you still hit up some PRs regardless of stress and whatnot.. soo good job bro

[Nito]

Db presses looking good, don't worry about the curls, prolly lower because of all the hard lifts prior to them.

[Canadian Crippler]

:: TTT ::
Thanks dude! I usually don't get the pain, though Brian (Zearoth) does. I guess I'm better at life than you two (db fly = workout, and working out = life, therefore I am superior at life ;))

:: Stack ::
Thanks dude.

:: Jeff Jefferson the 3rd ::
Thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!

:: Mase ::
Yep. Don't really think of anything but lifting while I'm there anyways.

:: Josh ::
Yes maybe. But I was in the same situation last time.



Saturday February 12, 2005
:: Lowerbody Day 2 ::


Workout:
:: Deadlift ::
10x225 (+4R)
6x255 (+3R)
3x265 (+10W)
1x265
10x135

Nice, nice :). 225 was almost perfect form wise, felt it so much in my quads and hammies, and much less in my lower back. Heavier sets, again straightening my legs before my back is fully upright. Just gotta keep working on that, but the weight is increasing nicely here.

:: Leg Curls ::
10x100
5x120
9x110

Lower back was blown up, so did this instead.

:: Standing Calf Raises ::
17x300(w/ pauses) (+1R)
11x345
8x355
9x355

Sought out the idea of placing a dumbell atop the machine, where the shoulders rest. Not sure if the excess of 300 is actually "more" weight or "less weight", but atleast I can work heavier now :).

:: Decline Crunches ::
12xBW
12x35 (+1R)
7x35
8x35

Not sure what happened with the later sets. Didn't push myself THAT hard on the 12.

:: Pulldown Abs ::
10x60
8x75

Testing this one out. Should my back/ass be rested against something while doing this, or should I walk out with the weight? I found it SUPER hard to walk out with it.

Activities/Other:
2 sets jump squats
Stretching


Comments:
Overall good session. Need to perfect my form on deads though.

[Stephen Riddington]

Db presses looking good, don't worry about the curls, prolly lower because of all the hard lifts prior to them.

:withstupi

Lowerbody looking very good.

[Stackattack]

Awesome deads crippy once again.

[SW]

Dude, you're taking off. Good job and sweet effort despite stress, which I know from personal experience sucks ass! :thumbup:

[Zearoth]

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[lilmase1153]

damn nice deads mitch.. congrats on the PR bro. so hows the grip feel on those heavy sets ?

[rookiebldr]

Nice work on the dead pr, Mitch.

[JustinF]

Nice work on the dead pr, Mitch.

:withstupi

Nice work mang!

[Nito]

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[rookiebldr]

WTF :scratch:

[Zearoth]

WTF :scratch:

Yanked the words right out of my mouth.

[TTT]

Mine too.

Nice work back there Crippy. Won't be long before you're pulling 300lb deads!

With the ab pulldowns, (which I assume are with a cable)? - I've seen people doing them with nothing behind them, just kneeling over in the middle of the big multi-pulldown thingy with the pullup bars on it. I've never done them personally. Might be something to try next time actually.

[Canadian Crippler]

:: Everyone ::
Thanks for the kind words! Gotta get that dead up to 3pps now :).

Mase: Grip felt fine, but my forearms have been blown up every since (even today).

TTT: Hmm, I'll try freestanding but that felt just weird.



Monday February 14, 2005
:: Upperbody Day 1 ::

WEIGHT: 171.5 lbs

Workout:
:: Pullups ::
10xBW
10xBW
7xBW
7xBW

Gym or I need to get a new chain or clip, since it's broken. So couldn't do weighted today. This still kinda sucked though.

:: Seated Cable Row ::
10x135 (+1R)
6x150

Not gonna count the 6x150 as a PR because I wanted better form on it. These we're actually good.

:: Flat DB Press ::
9x60s
4x60s
7x60s
5x60s

Tried to go narrower on the 2nd set, and that went all wrong lol. Anyways, my forearms were just blasted while doing this; never really experience that before. This as well kinda sucked, and by sucked I mean inconsistant and no gains.

:: Tricep Dips ::
7xBW
6xBW
11xAssisted

Did these facing the other way making it impossible to lean forward. This is ALL tricep, which is what I want. Anyways, I suck :(.

:: BB Curl ::
10x50
10x50
10x50

Kept these lighter due to forearm's being blown up.


Activities/Other:
Nada.


Comments:
Overall nothing to brag about here. I guess I should be happy considering my diet has blown the last 7 days, and my sleep has been nothing special either. Why can I pullup more than I can dip? My tri's DO feel totally dead by the time I get to dips, but still... this makes no sense!

[lilmase1153]

still a good session mitch... and forearms = teh suck

[TTT]

Blown up forearms suck? Come on, they look awesome! hehe
On a more serious note, I feel you about those forearms during the DB presses, mine felt like they were going to die on Monday. Do you usually do those wider? I like the wide ones, seeing as how my chest needs to catch up.

I still say that was a pretty good session there.

[Chubrock]

Nice chins Mitch. DB Press is lookin good bro. I don't know why you're lyin to us tho man, you know what really burned out them forearms.

[Focused70]

oh whatever!!!!

I'm still on the assisted dip machine. Not by much though. Great stuff, Mitch-sensei.

and yes, you suck. :p

Stash

[Guido]

Cripple, you have the strangest posts in your journal, mang. :p

Them deadlifts are coming along, bro! You're gonna catch my a$$ soon if you keep it up.

About those dips, maybe try doing them first next time. It should help. That is strange that you can do more pullups than dips. Going narrower on those DB presses may have hurt your dips, too, since it emphasizes tri's more.

[SW]

Keep at that db press **** dude, you know you've got what it takes to bring it to it's knees. *hops up and down like a boxing PT* let's go Crippl3r!

[Canadian Crippler]

:: mase ::
I think delaying the deads day from Friday to Saturday was my problem here.

:: Chubs ::
Lol. Your sister sent me over some bathtub vids so I had no choice :cool: .

:: Stash ::
I'm sure we both have different meanings to the word "suck". ;) But yes, in my sense I suck very much!

:: Guido ::
What can I say? I have a wacky clique. I'm the only normal one in the trio!

I was doing weighted CHEST dips before I was doing weighted pullups, back in November. My back got stronger, but my tri's barely did. Then when I went to tricep dips I couldn't do weighted anymore. I don't think my tri's have gotten much stronger at all in the past 3 months. Let's see what this routine does for me.

:: Will ::
Thanks man!



February 15, 2005
:: Lowerbody Day 1 ::


Workout:
:: Squats ::
10x185
6x225 (+1R)
5x225
10x205

Finally. I have done 6 reps before, but not in the past 4 weeks since my squatting has blown. Last week I did 215 for 5, so pulling this out was a great motivation. I had this God damn zit on my trap, so I took some tissue and put it on to ease the pain during the lift. Dunno if this distracted me and affected my lift at all, doubt it.

:: Leg Press ::
10x6pps (+2R)
5x7pps (+90W)
10x6pps (+2R)

Yay. 2 things to keep in mind though; this is compared to best lifts on leg press AFTER squats; I have done more fresh. Also, the +90W (5x7pps) was 3 reps less than my previous best (8x6pps)

:: Leg Curls ::
7x110
10x100 - 8x80

Did these on saturday already with deadlifts, and now post squats and leg press. If that's not the reason for another drop in strength on this then I need to find another exercise (with SLDL being out of the question).


Activities/Other:
Nada.


Comments:
Overall nice, quick session. Gym closed else I woulda done more hammie.

Really bad breakout of acne on my traps right now. I refuse to taken Accutane for my condition (anti-testosterone) so I guess I'll have to wear it out.

[lilmase1153]

damn mitch way to pull that squat PR out of your ass.. you are becoming more of a beast every w/o *tear comes to eye*

[Chubrock]

I agree. Damn nice squattin Mitch.

[Zearoth]

Nice squatting, Mitch! You could always use the Manta Ray is the acne bothers you. A good way to spread out the pressure . :thumbup:

[Guido]

Hey, Cripp. I have the same prob with acne on my traps and upper chest. It's all in the front side (clavicle area) for some reason. Do you know why the hell that happens? Just increased test levels?

[rookiebldr]

Awesome improvements. You're really adding the strength to those legs. You're weight must be flying on ya as those legs grow huge! Keep it up buddy.

[Focused70]

I have acne in all the right places...

:p

Stash

[Nito]

WOW NO WONDER YOU SQUATED MORE. You CHEATED! You had that tissue, thats ALMOST as cheap as using the Manta Ray! :evillaugh








Just playin'.......Nice squats dude!

[Stackattack]

Way to go Mitch. Your squats/legpresses are kicking ass.


I took some tissue and put it on to ease the pain during the lift.
Tissue pfff. Pussy. :D

[Zearoth]

Just playin'

I smell character change... JOSH IS GOING HEEL!!! I personally believe its for the better. Being a face isn't for him...

[Canadian Crippler]

Thanks everyone :), and Josh is already heel :clap:

Guido: Increased testosterone would play a big part IMO. For traps, I reckon the dirty, sweaty bar resting on your traps and the pressure from squatting plays a role as well.


Thursday February 17, 2005
:: Upperbody Day 2 ::


Workout:
:: BB Bench ::
10x145
4x165
5x165
7x155

Took Joseph and Rookie's advice on benching with my natural ROM, aka going down until I feel un-needed stress on my joints and ligaments. Did just that, which is about 2 inches above my chest. FINALLY BACK TO WHERE I WAS BEFORE THE INJURY! What a relief. My grip slipped to the side a bit on the 2nd rep of 155, so had to re-rack it, regrip, and unrack it again.

:: DB Flies, DB Bench Press ::
6x40s, 18x40s

Flies were really hurting my shoulders, so I supersetted a high rep set of DB press to finish things off for chest.

:: DB Rows ::
10x55s (+1R)
5x60s
9x55s
7x55s

Form with the 60s wasn't what I wanted it to be, so wen't back down to 55s. Gym was closing very soon so last 2 sets we're done with little rest.

:: Tricep Dips, Cable Curls ::
8xBW (+1R), 7x100, 7xBW, 10x90, 4xBW, 8x90

Biggest superset I have ever done. Gym was closing in a few minutes, so I did this 6-set arms superset to finish the day. Wow that was some hard stuff!


Activities/Other:
Nada.


Comments:
Not too bad. While I'm happy with the bench, the realization that I haven't improved on it since December is quite de-motivating. Let's just move on from here though. So far very few complaints with this routine; my diet and sleep has blown, yet I'm still making gains. Once I correct those two everything will hopefully soar :).

One thing; for my journal, if when commenting you guys could refrain from quoting anything that would be good. I like to keep that "quote" format for my sessions only.

[TTT]

That's cool that you're progressing without much sleep and/or good diet. I know how that feels, especially about the sleep.
Good work on the superset!
I've heard that everyone is different with regards to how far they can comfortably go with bench pressing - I have pretty flexible joints, but I've seen posters on the wall at my old gym saying you shouldn't necessarily go right down to your chest. Who knows.

[Stephen Riddington]

I see that you have been setting a couple of PRs lately. Are you sure you haven't being juicing with Nito in a bathroom stall??? :eek:

[lilmase1153]

good effort mitch.. and ss are time savers tahts for sure..

[Chubrock]

Nice lookin' session Mitcho. Chest strength is finally coming back huh, that's awesome. What did ya mean about the quotes tho? I don't understand.

[briancurran01]

nice work on the bench man..good to see it is all coming around for you. You young bucks just need to learn some patience :)

[rookiebldr]

I see that you have been setting a couple of PRs lately. Are you sure you haven't being juicing with Nito in a bathroom stall??? :eek:

shhhhhh, don't be letting out secrets! ;)

[Focused70]

It's all about that "mouthfeel", don'cha know. :p

Stash

[Guido]

Good improvements there, C-Money. What's this with you and Nito in the bathroom together? :eek:

[-TIM-]

A lot of DB Presses have helped me to push past sticking points on bench. That and drop sets with regular bench. That might help you see some progress.

Keep up the good work Crippler.

[ryuage]

great sessions, split looks good

[Nito]

when you say heel are you refering, to someone who in wrestling is "bad"?


Wtf is being a face?

[Zearoth]

Good improvements there, C-Money. What's this with you and Nito in the bathroom together? :eek:

Lol... They're definitely on gear.

Face is the opposite of hell, the good guy. I DEFINITTELY see a character change. I thinkg you're very lacking to be a good face.

[Nito]

I don't think I was ever "face", always heel :D. But atleast I'm not a RIGHT WINGER like you guys!

[Nito]

WTF, washroom thing are you talking about :/

[rookiebldr]

poking the butt of course!

[Zearoth]

Rook... YOu disappoint me.

I thought you were face when you triple reversed DDT suplexed Mitchell from the top rope at wrestling training... I guess I thought wrong.

[rookiebldr]

don't worry. I am face. ;)

[Canadian Crippler]

:: TTT ::
Don't listen to those posters. I have ones that say how to work the upper, middle chest and **** like that. Anyways, I still think there are advantages to touching the chest, yet maybe there are more disadvantages to it (in terms of injury). I'm basically working for size, so I think the way I'm doing it is fine.

Yeah, once I get my diet in order and get my weighgainer I hope to make humanga gains!

:: Homz ::
LOL, :soapbox: stop peeking!

:: little Chris Mason without the Chris ::
Yeah they sure are.

:: Chubrocka ::
You see how my sessions are posted in a "quote"? Like, they are indented, boxed, and have the baby blue background. I was requesting no one else in my journal quotes anyone, this way it's easy for me to distinguish sessions from replies.

:: bigbrian ::
EWWW patience. ;)

:: Jeff ::
Lol, you definately are face. Like a face version of Ric Flair, while a little more jacked :D.

:: Poster of the food pr0n ::
Lol, I don't know what you mean.

:: Guido ::
It's just Homer's dreams, don't worry about it :p.

:: Tim ::
I do 4 sets of DB press on 1st upper body day, and 4 sets of BB press on 2nd upper body day. I usually do atleast one set in the higher (10-12) rep range, with the others being 4-8 reps. I think that should work, atleast for now.

:: Ryuage ::
Thanks man!!

:: Stupid Replies ::
Lol.



Friday February 18, 2005
:: Lowerbody Day 2 ::


Workout:
:: Deadlift ::
10x235 (+10W)
6x255
3x275 (+10W)

Whoa. I thought the 255 was 265 at first, so I was really happy. Then I realized it was a mere match of last sessions, which pissed me off and allowed me to pull 275 for 3. On that 3rd rep my callus totally ripped off, so couldn't finish my last 2 sets of DL. Form, is still really bad on the heavy sets lol.

:: Back Extentions ::
10x35
10x35

Light.

:: Leg Curls ::
12x100
12x100

Light.

:: Standing Calf Raises ::
12x355 (+3R)
8x365 (+10W)
9x365 (+10W)

Good.


Activities/Other:
3 hours wrestling training (saturday)


Comments:
Overall lighter session. Kinda upset about having to cut the deads short, but what can you do. Kept everything else light, since I returned to wrestling today (saturday) and didn't want to have a totally blown up lower back the first time. Wrestling went well, a little rusty though :D.

[rookiebldr]

You're hard core now with those calouses ripping off. Nice work on getting that pr on the deads. Keep growiing dude, you're making awesome gains. You know were proud, son. ;)

[Zearoth]

You're hard core now with those calouses ripping off. Nice work on getting that pr on the deads. Keep growiing dude, you're making awesome gains. You know were proud, son. ;)

:(

...


Will you adopt me?

[TTT]

Hehe.
Nice work on the deads.
How are you doing those standing calf raises? With a barbell? Smith machine?

[lilmase1153]

great work mitch.. that PR is huge and you should be pulling 315 in no time bro..

[Stackattack]

Nice couple of workouts crippy. Your deadlifts are kicking ass as usual.


I was requesting no one else in my journal quotes anyone, this way it's easy for me to distinguish sessions from replies

OK then i won't. :evillaugh

[ryuage]

deadifts looking hyoooge. I dunno but my calluses dont rip off they just get bigger :p i cut them off or sand them down every once in awhile haha,

[Stephen Riddington]

You're hard core now with those calouses ripping off. Nice work on getting that pr on the deads. Keep growiing dude, you're making awesome gains. You know were proud, son. ;)

:withstupi


Calluses are HARDCORE!!!!!

[Chubrock]

Alright you deadliftin fiend. You know pull more than me. Are you happy now?? HAHA great session Mitch.

[Guido]

Nice on the callouses, man. I usually use a belt sander on mine to get them off, but your way is probably better.

Zearoth: Do you need a new home? There's a shelter not far from where I live that I'm sure will take you in. They keep their cages clean, too. :)

[Canadian Crippler]

:: Jeff and Homz ::
I was always hardcore, homies. ;)

:: Briyan, DINNER! ::
Don't steal my popz, asshat.

:: Triple T ::
On a machine.

:: limase ::
You bet! :)

:: Stack ::
You're a dick :D.

:: ryu ::
Yeah, I should start sanding them down or w/e. I'm just way too lazy haha.

:: Chubby Chicken ::
You still squat more than I dead... alot more, lol.

:: Guido ::
Doesn't matter to me; it's not on the jerkin' off hand anyways :D. And yes, Brian definately deserves to be in and belongs in a dog kennel.



Monday February 21, 2005
:: Upperbody Day 1 ::

WEIGHT: 170 lbs

Workout:
:: Pullups ::
10xBW
10xBW
8xBW
7xBW

Still no pin so couldn't do waited; basically the same as last week but with my ripped callous aching me throughout :D.

:: Seated Cable Row ::
9x140 (+5W)
7x150 (+1R)

Good.

:: Flat DB Press ::
10x60s
8x60s
7x60s
6x60s

65s are in for "repairs". I'm sure I could have put those up atleast 6 times; more motivation due to a gain :). This was better than last time, no PRs but more consistant than the last time I pulled out 10 reps with the 60s.

:: Tricep Dips ::
10xBW (+3R)
5xBW+10 (+10W)
5xBW+10 (+10W)

Found the pin for the belt, haha. Finally back up to weighted. My tri's are still skinny weak ****s though.

:: BB Curl ::
10x60
5x70 -> 10x50 -> 10x30

Gym was closing, so a short break inbetween the set with 60 and 70. Finished off with some dropsets; this hurt soooooo much!


Activities/Other:
Nada.


Comments:
Need to finish quicker; I'm ALWAYS having to rush arms, and it shows because they are still skinny as ****. Pretty good session though.

[TTT]

Good workouts, Crippler.
Yeah I think I'll just keep benching by going right to the bottom. Works my chest better.
Word of advice: pick your callouses. You won't have to take the time to cut/sand them then, and it still beats the hell out of ripping them off doing weights.

[Focused70]

Hobbit Food Pr0nography

http://img177.exs.cx/img177/526/shake3di.jpg
Just another motivational tool. :p

Stash

[-TIM-]

:: Tim ::
I do 4 sets of DB press on 1st upper body day, and 4 sets of BB press on 2nd upper body day. I usually do atleast one set in the higher (10-12) rep range, with the others being 4-8 reps. I think that should work, atleast for now.

Sounds like a great way to approach it. Keep pluggin' away Crippler :thumbup:

[lilmase1153]

looks like your w/os are becoming far more consistant mitch.. great job big guy

[Guido]

Aww ****, Soba. You shoiuldn't have done that. Now that's what I'll be thinking about ALL afternoon.

Crippyboy: Somehow I weigh more than you now. How'd this happen? :confused: Anyway, I command you to do some 70's on those DB presses next time. And another plate on those dips, too. Do it.

[Canadian Crippler]

:: TTT ::
Thanks, I'm gonna file them off in a few minutes. I still do believe touching your chest will give you the most strength and size benefits, however I must agree with Joseph (from Finertia) that I do feel lots stress in my ligaments and joints when touching. I am going for size anyways, so it shouldn't matter.

:: Stash ::
Lol, I hate strawberries! Now you've motivated me to eat some REAL food haha.

:: Tim Nissen ::
Yep it is. I was DB Pressing 60s for 9 reps, then switched to BB Press and was doing 135lbs for reps. Went up to 165, but my stabilizers sucked so much that I was (and am) still on 60s! I'm going to try to always keep in a DB and BB movement for chest and back, no matter the routine.

:: mase ::
Thanks man!

:: Guido ::
You weigh more than me because you're a fatty, duh. ;)
Honestly it was just a matter of time. You're strength increased have been far superior to mine. Not to say mine are bad, because they are not, but yours are totally /pwnage.



Ok, some goals for July 2005 (4 months and a bit).

Bench - 1x225
Squat - 1x285
Dead - 1x325

I don't see why I wouldn't surpass these goals; let's atleast hit it Mitch!

[lilmase1153]

some nice goals to set but what are your current max's?

[Canadian Crippler]

PREDICTED:

Bench - 185
Squat - 245
DL - 285

[lilmase1153]

you got 5 months to hit those goals and i have no doubt you can.. your DL is going crazy lately and squats are coming along.. but i dont see you BB bench too often.. you can get these just get your diet in order and your golden bro..

so what do you figure youll weighing than? 5 months and your already 170 i would say 180 would be cool for you but thats just me..

[Canadian Crippler]

It's 40lbs onto each lift. This will be hard, but coming off a small plateau I don't see why I won't do it. It depends on my diet and sleep routines; gotta stop browsing WBB so much lol. Unsure of my weight, probably over 180 though.

[ryuage]

im pretty sure youll achieve those goals and surpass them

[-TIM-]

How tall are you?

[SW]

Incresing the weight like a mofo here.

[SW]

Tearin' teh **** up with dem deads bro.

[TTT]

I'll give you a race on that bench goal, dude :)

[Hockey66]

Good luck with the goals Mitch.

I think I'm gonna go for a 325 deadlift tomorrow, I'll let you now how it goes.

[Chubrock]

Nice lookin session Mitch. There's no doubt about it, you can def. make those goals.

[Canadian Crippler]

:: Peeps ::
Thanks. You'll see from today's session I'm off to a hefty start. Tim, I'm 5'9 or 5'10, though with my hair I'd hit 6 feet or more lol.



Tuesday February 22, 2005
:: Lowerbody Day 1 ::


Workout:
:: Squats ::
10x225 (+4R)
3x235
6x235 (+10W)
6x225

AWESOME! Finally gained on these. Last set was done easy, not too full potential.

:: Leg Press ::
12x6pps (+2R)
2x7pps
12x5pps

Those 12 reps destroyed me, lol. 2nd rep of 7pps was deadly hard, woulda been dumb to try a third. I realized my ROM on this isn't very much (not parallel), however when I try to go any deeper my ass raises from the seat. What should I do?

:: Leg Curls ::
10x110
8x120
8x120

Solid :).

:: Standing Calf Raises ::
12x365 (+3R)
9x375 (+10W)
8x375 (+10W)
8x375 (+10W)

Ye.

:: Decline Crunches ::
12x35
7x40 (+5W)
7x40 (+5W)

Ye.

:: Ab Pulldowns ::
8x75
7x75
15x60

New exercise; did this on the lat pulldown machine this time. Wow, I this really rules. Gonna keep this mofo.


Activities/Other:
Little cardio-based activity in gym class.


Comments:
Very good session. Should hit my goals easily at this rate.

[rookiebldr]

Excellent session, little bro. Very nice increases.

Keep the ass on the seat as much as possible and keep the weight lower if necessary. I allow mine to rise up a some but it depends on the machine too.

[Zearoth]

A day full 'o PRs. Nice work there, bro. Why don't you do cable crunches? I think its the same movement basically as your ab pulldowns.

[Hockey66]

Arggg, I've got to start working the legs more.

I never want to work them cause I have hockey almost 7 days a week and I can't skate worth **** if I squat.

You've passed me on the squats bro, good job and thanks for the motivation to get in the gym and hammer my legs next week!

[lilmase1153]

nice start to reaching your goals bro.. and i never realized how tall you were

[Stephen Riddington]

Gains-orama!!!!! Nice work!!!!

[ectx]

Very impressive leg day mitch. Keep it up and soon you'll be looking like your avatar!

[-TIM-]

True dat!

[SW]

Powerful session bro.

[ryuage]

everything is looking real strong crip

[Stackattack]

Awesome squding mitch.

[Chubrock]

That's my boy Mitch. Gotta get friggin crazy when ya do them squats; like a damn animal aahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

[Focused70]

Shnoop must be really proud of you.

I would be. :thumbup:

Stash

[TTT]

He probably already does look like his avatar..... :thumbup:
Nice work man. I like those ab pulldowns/cable crunches too. I just tried them yesterday as well.

[Canadian Crippler]

:: Homz, Tim, Will, Ryu, Stacky ::
Thanks! Let's get a 245 for next week now!

:: Jeff ::
Ok, thanks for the advice. I'll play around with it and see what I come up with.

:: Zearoth ::
You stabilize your body much more in the ab pulldown. It's also different because in a cable crunch you are pulling away from gravity, while in the ab pulldown you are pushing with it.

:: Hockey ::
Hammer em good!

:: Mason ::
5'9 1/2, I measure just today. Looks like I won't grow much more, which sucks; I was hoping for 6'1.

:: Rene ::
You know, the guy in my av has the same name as you. So looks like I'll be looking bigger than Rene one day. ;)

:: Chubrock ::
rawr! That was a little scary :hide:

:: Stash ::
WOULD be? :disagree:

:: TTT ::
They rule eh? Getta do em tommorow w00t!



Friday February 25, 2005
:: Upperbody Day 2 ::


Workout:
:: BB Bench ::
6x165 (+1R)
5x165
5x165
9x145

Not bad at all. I was SURE I had 7 on the first set of 165. I even got it past all sticking points, but somehow couldn't lock it out. Arph.

:: Cable Chest Press ::
7x180
12x150

Solid. These were a little rushed with short breaks between the last set of bench and both of these ones.

:: DB Rows ::
10x55
7x60s (+2R)
8x60s (+3R)
9x60s (+4R)

It was like my form and strength just got better and better as the sets went on. Awesome. My left side is SOOO much stronger (whether due to reasons of actual strength or form). I probably could have pulled 11-13 reps with the left. Besides that problem, this exercise is treating me super well.

:: Overhead DB Extentions ::
8x60 (+1R)
9x60 (+2R)

Good! Gym was closing soon, so couldn't get in the 3rd set.

:: Seated DB Curls ::
9x35s
5:6x35s

Didn't do these hammer style to spare my forearms for tommorow's deadlifting. Again, rushed and couldn't get in the third set. Solid nonetheless, almost up to 40s!!


Activities/Other:
Nada.


Comments:
Overall very nice session. Today I tried to minimize my workout time, and my muscular stamina actually INCREASED in comparison to my regular sessions. I'm going to try to make sure I finish every session quicker than usual (I usually take 1 hour 30 mins, today was 1 hour 10 mins or less).

Looks like solid, continuous gains have come back. Though not as big as they were before; my diet absolutely blows. I need to get re-dedicated, I'm a lazy **** sometimes haha.

[Hockey66]

Solid workout man, getting up there fast.

[rookiebldr]

You lazy ****.

[ryuage]

takes you an hour and half to do 14 sets? you are taking to long of a resting break.

[briancurran01]

nice solid workout man...looking strong

[lilmase1153]

damn mitch rows and extensions are treating you well.. now would you finish a w/o for once where your not rushed

[Guido]

Hey, there Cripp Keeper. I don't get on here much for a few days and I come back and now you are all of a sudden even with me on everything? Uggghh!!! ;)

So I hear you have GT4, now. I tried to add you to my AIM so we could talk about it but no luck. Maybe I have to have it on first (sorry don't use it much). Perhaps tomorrow. Anyway, I've managed to get the first 3 licenses and have about 5 or 6 cars already (a couple future cars, a tricked out RX-7, some mini-car, and the one I bought which is a Subaru WRX Sti with about 550 hp now). This game is badass!

[Canadian Crippler]

dada



Sunday February 27, 2005
:: Lowerbody Day 2 ::


Workout:
:: Deadlift ::
10x245 (+10W)
5x275 (+2R)
1x285 (+10W)
1x225

Good! The 10x245 was quite motivating since my goal for today was 3 @ 285. I failed a 6th rep on 275 and then couldnt pull 285 for more than one. Still a gain, but I was pretty frustrated. It took me about 3 tries to even budge it, lol. I'm weird with my DLs; even on the 245, I have to fail budging it first in order to do the set. Even if I want to lift it, Its like my body says "no, we first must fail once and then we will do the set". Anyone else experience this?

:: Back Extentions ::
12x40 (+5W)
10x50 (+15W)
7x55 (+20W)

:eek: .................... :scratch: ......................... :clap:

:: Standing Calf Raise ::
12x375 (+3R)
9x385 (+10W)
10x385 (+10W)
10x385 (+10W)

w00t.

:: Decline Crunches ::
10x40 (+3R)
10x40 (+3R)
7x40

Solid.

:: Ab Pulldowns ::
10x75 (+2R)
9x80 (+5W)
10x75 (+2R)

Solid.


Activities/Other:
Nope.


Comments:
Overall very good session. Again though, didn't meet my last goal so a little upset. I do believe fresh I could have done it... but that doesnt matter because my 3 rep sets have never been fresh in the first place. Gains on everything basically!

[lilmase1153]

damn mitch 285 is huge bro.. and yeah i do that all the time on deads it seems my body is saying no but finally it gives in and says OK..

good s**t swole

[Canadian Crippler]

:: Hockey ::
Thanks bro!

:: Jeff ::
Thanks :).

:: ryu ::
1 hour 30 minutes for the usual 16 sets. I am trying to cut it down to 1 hour or so.

:: BrianCurran ::
Thanks mank!

:: Mason ::
HAHA, I try but I'm always rushed =/. I like to workout late, and my gym blows and closes SO early. They open at like, 5 AM though. I'd prefer them to open 2 hours later and stay open till midnight.

:: Guido ::
Thanks! Havent caught up to you yet, gainmaster :D.

Yes, the game is badass. The first car I got was the Impreza WRX STi, currently at 450 HP or so (saving money to get a rally car). I also won a Cien; lots of HP but crappy torque and cant handle for ****. Then I won this WEIRD Toyota Triathlon car; it's some futuristic car with only 1 gear (maxed speed at 196 miles/h on 1 lap in test course) and handles like crazy. I'm clearing hairpins at almost 80 miles/h! Has absolutely no acceleration though. Tell me, does increased torque = increased acceleration? I suck @ cars lol.

[Guido]

:: Guido ::[/COLOR]
Thanks! Havent caught up to you yet, gainmaster :D.

Yes, the game is badass. The first car I got was the Impreza WRX STi, currently at 450 HP or so (saving money to get a rally car). I also won a Cien; lots of HP but crappy torque and cant handle for ****. Then I won this WEIRD Toyota Triathlon car; it's some futuristic car with only 1 gear (maxed speed at 196 miles/h on 1 lap in test course) and handles like crazy. I'm clearing hairpins at almost 80 miles/h! Has absolutely no acceleration though. Tell me, does increased torque = increased acceleration? I suck @ cars lol.
Nice choice for a first car. That was my first, as well (mostly cause I actually have a WRX). I have that Toyota Triathlon car, too, and one kind like it that's a future car from the year 2022 made by Nike (?). Haven't raced them though except on the high speed oval. Regarding your torque vs. HP question, they are related but not exclusive. Torque is the force applied by the engine, wheels, etc. Horsepower is force over time (RPM). Horsepower is what is needed for acceleration. Just take a locomotive for example. They have only around 1,200 hp yet over 60,000 lb/ft of torque. That is because their engines spin at very low RPM. They don't accelerate very fast. A fast car, like say an Acura Integra Type R, despite having low torque, accelerates fast because the engine can run at higher RPM. Think of torque x RPM = horsepower. A car with lots of torque AND capable of higher RPM, like in a Viper, will accelerate very fast, and that's where you get the burning rubber on the pavement.

[TTT]

That was still an awesome session, despite the weird deadlift psychological problem :)

Nice work. 285 is an impressive deadlift. To me, anyway.

[Stackattack]

Nice workout Cripp. A PR's bonanza. Swell deads also.

[Coke]

Nice workout Cripp. A PR's bonanza. Swell deads also.

...thats right, lookling damn good in here - doing nice.

[SW]

I experience something similar with bench. When I'm goin' fairly heavy or for 2 sets of a pr, the first set is ALWAYS harder, sometimes quite noticeably. I think it's just getting all your muscle fibers recruited on the first set, then you do recruit sufficient ones the second lift. Good pimpin' as of late man, sweet pr.