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Contrast training is a unique way to optimize results. Read this article by Lee Boyce about how to incorporate it into your training to pack on lean muscle mass.

By: Lee Boyce Added: March 25th, 2013
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  1. #126
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    Damn right you will be! We don't mess around down here. Liquor and Steel, that's what we're all about -Casey

    ROFL, oh man - I usually wait until I'm on the freeway to do that. What an idiot! -teufy doing what he does best.

    You aren't strong enough or pretty enough to train in the evenings with us...better stick to noon workouts with the rest of the geriatrics. - pup

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    Brian: He's still there eh? Lol, this is just discouraging me to sign up for a year.

    Jeff: Thanks for the comments man! I can't believe I could do the 65s; just in June, I was using 40s. Also with the seated cable rows, in July, I was using 90. Now I'm using 135. I just never sat down and looked at my progress lol. Again, thanks for responding.

    Gal: I do believe gloves would also help with the grip. I bought pretty nice gloves just a month back, but I left them somewhere that day and still cannot find them lol. I'll have to get a new pair. Thank's for the comments on grip!
    "I added some db curls with the pink weights for a bit of a burn." - Rookiebldr

    "im assuming the holy (big) 3 are: curls, bench, legs?" - Saggas

    "had a huge ass burn on my triceps while I was doing those kickbacks, so they'll likely be staying with my exercise program." - Zearoth

    "most of my burned calories coming from something called Basal. Wtf does a leaf have to do with any of it?" - Votorx

    "We have a lot of people like that on our campus, all hippies and things, that go around preaching against corporations, jocks, preps, accountants, and anyone else that feels the need to shower more than occasionally." - Shankerr

    "Damn man why are some women just so demonic and evil.. its like you wanna get a stake and mallet and an erection at the same time." - WBBIRL

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    Yesterday was a rest day, today I did nothing. I am pretty sure I am going to sing up for 1 year at the gym. When? I'm not sure. Tommorow I have wrestling, and then my bro's b-day party. I'm guessing Monday, since Sunday my bro goes to University.

    Today I ate a ****LOAD of food. Did groceries, so got restocked. We then went to Frankie Tomatoes, it's an italian buffet. Freakin stuffed, I am pretyt sure I hit 4000 cals today .
    Last edited by AlterSh0ck; 09-03-2004 at 10:17 PM.
    "I added some db curls with the pink weights for a bit of a burn." - Rookiebldr

    "im assuming the holy (big) 3 are: curls, bench, legs?" - Saggas

    "had a huge ass burn on my triceps while I was doing those kickbacks, so they'll likely be staying with my exercise program." - Zearoth

    "most of my burned calories coming from something called Basal. Wtf does a leaf have to do with any of it?" - Votorx

    "We have a lot of people like that on our campus, all hippies and things, that go around preaching against corporations, jocks, preps, accountants, and anyone else that feels the need to shower more than occasionally." - Shankerr

    "Damn man why are some women just so demonic and evil.. its like you wanna get a stake and mallet and an erection at the same time." - WBBIRL

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    I couldn't go today, or tommorow. Freakin' 2 week break =/. Yuh, I *think* I am getting a pass on Sunday.
    "I added some db curls with the pink weights for a bit of a burn." - Rookiebldr

    "im assuming the holy (big) 3 are: curls, bench, legs?" - Saggas

    "had a huge ass burn on my triceps while I was doing those kickbacks, so they'll likely be staying with my exercise program." - Zearoth

    "most of my burned calories coming from something called Basal. Wtf does a leaf have to do with any of it?" - Votorx

    "We have a lot of people like that on our campus, all hippies and things, that go around preaching against corporations, jocks, preps, accountants, and anyone else that feels the need to shower more than occasionally." - Shankerr

    "Damn man why are some women just so demonic and evil.. its like you wanna get a stake and mallet and an erection at the same time." - WBBIRL

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    Call me when you go on Sunday, Today is a rest day, so Sunday im going.
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    Damn, that sucks.

    I'll bet you're prepared for the workout of your life when you get back, heh.

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    I did Back/Bi today. Payed the $9 since I still haven't convinced my mother to let me sign up for 1 year. Really good session, did some stretching, hit some PRs... and left my sheet there lol. I don't remember much, except I went down a rep on the pullups, and PR'd up 1 rep on the seated cable rows.
    "I added some db curls with the pink weights for a bit of a burn." - Rookiebldr

    "im assuming the holy (big) 3 are: curls, bench, legs?" - Saggas

    "had a huge ass burn on my triceps while I was doing those kickbacks, so they'll likely be staying with my exercise program." - Zearoth

    "most of my burned calories coming from something called Basal. Wtf does a leaf have to do with any of it?" - Votorx

    "We have a lot of people like that on our campus, all hippies and things, that go around preaching against corporations, jocks, preps, accountants, and anyone else that feels the need to shower more than occasionally." - Shankerr

    "Damn man why are some women just so demonic and evil.. its like you wanna get a stake and mallet and an erection at the same time." - WBBIRL

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    Tuesday September 14, 2004
    Chest & Tricep


    Workout:
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    • BB Bench Press
      Warm Up Set, 12x125, 9x135, 5x135, 6x125
    • Peckdeck
      10x80, 9x80, 8x80
    • Seated Chest Press
      6x140
    • Pushdowns
      Warm Up Set, 5x???, 10x???, 9x???, 6x???
    • Skulls
      10x50

    Cardio/Activities:
    12 minutes rollerblading
    3 hours wrestling training

    Other:
    16 sets substance stretching, held in 1:00 to 1:30 for each.
    Other light stretching.

    Comments:
    Meh day.

    Today I was at the school gym, and finally got to test myself on a real bench. Wow, lol. My stabilizer's still haven't woken up from the summer. The teacher there says that I will be keep progressing up in the next few sessions, as my stabilizers get used to being used again. But he says he doesn't think I will be doing as much as I was doing with the Smith. A buddy of mine (Nito) also experienced this.

    The pushdown's have inaccurate numbers; 150? No ****in' way lol. Either way, I felt them well.

    This gym is super limited. On space, on equipment, and on time. I am still hoping to sign up for the community centre soon, and probably would then only use the school gym for benching.

    Comments and critique welcome and appreciated!
    "I added some db curls with the pink weights for a bit of a burn." - Rookiebldr

    "im assuming the holy (big) 3 are: curls, bench, legs?" - Saggas

    "had a huge ass burn on my triceps while I was doing those kickbacks, so they'll likely be staying with my exercise program." - Zearoth

    "most of my burned calories coming from something called Basal. Wtf does a leaf have to do with any of it?" - Votorx

    "We have a lot of people like that on our campus, all hippies and things, that go around preaching against corporations, jocks, preps, accountants, and anyone else that feels the need to shower more than occasionally." - Shankerr

    "Damn man why are some women just so demonic and evil.. its like you wanna get a stake and mallet and an erection at the same time." - WBBIRL

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    Good workout, Altersh0ck.

    Yeah, I did a few reps of 95, which was my weight for sets last year, and I completely nailed it. Lol. I can't believe how much of a weak sh*t I was back then.

    I'll be only going there for the bench as well, other than that, I doubt it will be any benefit going there on a regular basis, given the time/equipment/space restrictions like you mentioned.
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    Who is Altersh0ck, and why is he on my journal? You can call me Mitch you know.

    Thank's for the reply!
    "I added some db curls with the pink weights for a bit of a burn." - Rookiebldr

    "im assuming the holy (big) 3 are: curls, bench, legs?" - Saggas

    "had a huge ass burn on my triceps while I was doing those kickbacks, so they'll likely be staying with my exercise program." - Zearoth

    "most of my burned calories coming from something called Basal. Wtf does a leaf have to do with any of it?" - Votorx

    "We have a lot of people like that on our campus, all hippies and things, that go around preaching against corporations, jocks, preps, accountants, and anyone else that feels the need to shower more than occasionally." - Shankerr

    "Damn man why are some women just so demonic and evil.. its like you wanna get a stake and mallet and an erection at the same time." - WBBIRL

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    Mitch sounds too much like bitch.

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    Mitch...

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    Quote Originally Posted by galileo
    Mitch sounds too much like bitch.

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    Friday September 17, 2004
    Legs, Shoulders & Abs


    Workout:
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    • Sled Leg Press
      12x270, 10x320, 10x350, 8x370
    • Leg Extentions
      13x180, 6x195
    • Lying Leg Curls
      11x100, 6x110, 5x110
    • Standing Calf Raises
      24x300, 21x300, 23x300, 21x300
    • DB Shoulder Presses
      12x35s, 6x40s, 7x40s, 4x40s
    • Front Raises
      12x15s (test)
    • Lateral Raises
      5x20s (test)
    • Crunches
      50
    • Raised-Legged Crunches
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    • Left Side Crunches
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    • Right Side Crunches
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    • Twists
      50 w/8lb ball

    Cardio/Activities:
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    1 hour LIGHT "tennis" (aka smash a trolly into Zearoth's bike )

    Other:
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    Comments:
    Very good day.

    Finally got me a pass to the gym for the month. I'll be getting a full year one later.

    So my first day back I leg press 50 lbs more? Wah...

    So my first day back I go up by 6-8 reps on my calf raises? Wah...

    So my first day back I move up 5 lbs on the DBs for shoulder presses? Wah...

    So my first day back I go up 15 lbs on the leg extentions? Wah...

    So my fir.... Yeah, in other words I was quite happy that this break didn't have a stunt on my progress.

    Everything felt strong, nothing much else to say. I tested doing front and lateral raises (never done them before). I feel them; may incorporate them in next time.

    Didn't eat enough today, but what can you do. I'll get in a hefty amount of food tommorow lol.

    Comments and critique welcome and appreciated!
    "I added some db curls with the pink weights for a bit of a burn." - Rookiebldr

    "im assuming the holy (big) 3 are: curls, bench, legs?" - Saggas

    "had a huge ass burn on my triceps while I was doing those kickbacks, so they'll likely be staying with my exercise program." - Zearoth

    "most of my burned calories coming from something called Basal. Wtf does a leaf have to do with any of it?" - Votorx

    "We have a lot of people like that on our campus, all hippies and things, that go around preaching against corporations, jocks, preps, accountants, and anyone else that feels the need to shower more than occasionally." - Shankerr

    "Damn man why are some women just so demonic and evil.. its like you wanna get a stake and mallet and an erection at the same time." - WBBIRL

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    Keep up the good work, Weah.
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    Dude, the rest did you well. You weren't off long enough to reverse anything, but the added rest has really helped you out. Maybe you've been eating well these weeks too. You could be up a little weight. Adding mass is always a good thing.

    Me /pwn1ng by Xian Rookie's journal Rookie's Picture Thread

    Damn right you will be! We don't mess around down here. Liquor and Steel, that's what we're all about -Casey

    ROFL, oh man - I usually wait until I'm on the freeway to do that. What an idiot! -teufy doing what he does best.

    You aren't strong enough or pretty enough to train in the evenings with us...better stick to noon workouts with the rest of the geriatrics. - pup

    Yeah. I'm a dork. - Teufy

    Better yet, "why should anyone's interpretation of divinity govern modern society?" - Twilo

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    Nice improvement on the legs. Thxs for quoting me
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    That feather-filled man is my idol.
    Last edited by Zearoth; 09-18-2004 at 04:14 PM.
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    Jeff: I don't think I gained much mass over the past 2 weeks... maybe 1 or 2 pounds. Don't matter though, gains = sexay

    Josh: Yuh thanks.

    Brian: Who is the feather-filled man, and why is he on my forums? I'm guessing it's supa-man. Weah, thanks for the replies.
    Last edited by AlterSh0ck; 09-18-2004 at 06:35 PM.
    "I added some db curls with the pink weights for a bit of a burn." - Rookiebldr

    "im assuming the holy (big) 3 are: curls, bench, legs?" - Saggas

    "had a huge ass burn on my triceps while I was doing those kickbacks, so they'll likely be staying with my exercise program." - Zearoth

    "most of my burned calories coming from something called Basal. Wtf does a leaf have to do with any of it?" - Votorx

    "We have a lot of people like that on our campus, all hippies and things, that go around preaching against corporations, jocks, preps, accountants, and anyone else that feels the need to shower more than occasionally." - Shankerr

    "Damn man why are some women just so demonic and evil.. its like you wanna get a stake and mallet and an erection at the same time." - WBBIRL

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    Saturday September 18, 2004
    Chest & Tricep


    Workout:
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    • Dips
      Warm Up Set, 16xBW, 14xBW, 11xBW, 11xBW
    • Incline Lever Chest Press
      10x105, 8x120
    • Flies
      10x25s, 10x30s, 8x35s, 6x35s
    • Cable Chest Press
      4x160, 5x150
    • Skulls
      15x50, 5.5x60
    • Pushdowns
      10x55, 8x60

    Cardio/Activities:
    25 minutes walking

    Other:
    16 sets substance stretching, held in 1:00 to 1:30 for each.
    Other light stretching.

    Comments:
    Solid day.

    New PR's on those dips, skulls, and pushdows. My break = k3wl.

    I didn't want to go back to Smith, and I didn't have a spotter for DB presses... so I tried out flys. These KILLED me. I couldn't do shyte with chest after the 4th set. I think I'll alternate with these.

    Really poor Cable Chest Pressing due to dead chest.

    Today was actually a Back/Bicep day. Too bad I didn't realize until halfway through lol :P.

    Comments and critique welcome and appreciated!
    "I added some db curls with the pink weights for a bit of a burn." - Rookiebldr

    "im assuming the holy (big) 3 are: curls, bench, legs?" - Saggas

    "had a huge ass burn on my triceps while I was doing those kickbacks, so they'll likely be staying with my exercise program." - Zearoth

    "most of my burned calories coming from something called Basal. Wtf does a leaf have to do with any of it?" - Votorx

    "We have a lot of people like that on our campus, all hippies and things, that go around preaching against corporations, jocks, preps, accountants, and anyone else that feels the need to shower more than occasionally." - Shankerr

    "Damn man why are some women just so demonic and evil.. its like you wanna get a stake and mallet and an erection at the same time." - WBBIRL

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    Good session.

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    hey, future wrestiling superhero gonna be famous formerly known as Shnoop!

    keep working the flies and dips, you cant go wrong with that bro'
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    Chun: Yuh thanks.

    Moose: Lol, yuh hopefully. Or if I use the name Shnoop.... then it won't be formerly . Thank's for the reply.
    "I added some db curls with the pink weights for a bit of a burn." - Rookiebldr

    "im assuming the holy (big) 3 are: curls, bench, legs?" - Saggas

    "had a huge ass burn on my triceps while I was doing those kickbacks, so they'll likely be staying with my exercise program." - Zearoth

    "most of my burned calories coming from something called Basal. Wtf does a leaf have to do with any of it?" - Votorx

    "We have a lot of people like that on our campus, all hippies and things, that go around preaching against corporations, jocks, preps, accountants, and anyone else that feels the need to shower more than occasionally." - Shankerr

    "Damn man why are some women just so demonic and evil.. its like you wanna get a stake and mallet and an erection at the same time." - WBBIRL

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    Saturday September 18, 2004
    Back & Bicep


    Workout:
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    • Pullups
      Warm Up Set, 9xBW, 7xBW, 6xBW
    • Seated Cable Row
      9x125, 6x135, 6x135
    S U P E R S E T S
    • DB Row
      10x50s
      Concentration DB Curl
      5:6x30s
    • DB Row
      6x55s
      Concentration DB Curl
      3:4x30s
    • DB Row
      7x55s
      Concentration DB Curl
      2.5x30s


    Cardio/Activities:
    20 minutes rollerblading

    Other:
    Light stretching.

    Comments:
    Below-par day.

    My body was at a slight hurt before I even arrived; the only reason I went was because I had already woken up early for it.

    New PR on the pullups. For everything else though I did less reps.

    I REALLY felt that Superset. Bi's were done for (as you can see) before I even started their half of each set, lol.

    Yeah. I'd usually be upset with a workout like this. But considering I had no time (hence the little sets AND no lats and traps), that this was my 3rd day in a row at the gym during a "return", and my body wasn't 100%... I'm ok with it.

    Comments and critique welcome and appreciated!
    Last edited by AlterSh0ck; 09-19-2004 at 05:44 PM.
    "I added some db curls with the pink weights for a bit of a burn." - Rookiebldr

    "im assuming the holy (big) 3 are: curls, bench, legs?" - Saggas

    "had a huge ass burn on my triceps while I was doing those kickbacks, so they'll likely be staying with my exercise program." - Zearoth

    "most of my burned calories coming from something called Basal. Wtf does a leaf have to do with any of it?" - Votorx

    "We have a lot of people like that on our campus, all hippies and things, that go around preaching against corporations, jocks, preps, accountants, and anyone else that feels the need to shower more than occasionally." - Shankerr

    "Damn man why are some women just so demonic and evil.. its like you wanna get a stake and mallet and an erection at the same time." - WBBIRL

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