powerman's Mango training log - Page 17

Curl Master · 04-18-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

Tuesday 4/17/07

Legs

45 Leg Press
600x12
600x12
600x12

Smith BB Squats - atg
275x12
275x12
275x12

Prone Leg Curls - plate loaded
100x8
100x8
100x8

Seated Calves
160x12
160x12
160x12
160x12

Tonight's workout was a mix of good and bad for me. I was feeling really strong again, but both of my knees are getting worse and the pain is definitely holding me back. Oh, and get this, during my leg curls I suffered a minor strain in my right lat that also ran down into my tricep. It was obviously from pulling on the handles during the exercise to hold myself down on the bench. So that pissed me off.

I am more and more convinced that the effect of the Epistane on my estrogen levels is negatively impacting my already tender joints.

Oh well, that also means that when I come off of the Epistane my joints will likely return to normal and start feeling much better again.

I have had knee problems for years this helped to reduce the risk of injury and soreness. Before doing your workout did you ever try warming up on a stationary bike or something to that fact even a warm shower would do it. Doing these two things would get the blood flowing in your legs and loosen them up to help reduce soreness and injury occuring. Good Workout impressive squatting and leg pressing.

**powerman2000** · 04-19-2007, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Curl Master

try warming up on a stationary bike

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm going to do that starting next week.

Curl Master · 04-19-2007, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm going to do that starting next week.

Your welcome I hope that it produces a solution to the problem and allows you a more soreness free workout.

Vario · 04-19-2007, 01:55 AM

yeah its also great after squatting and/or after leg workout in general.

Makes your legs really loose.

Curl Master · 04-19-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Vario

yeah its also great after squatting and/or after leg workout in general.

Makes your legs really loose.

What was really cool is warming up on the stationary bike before the workout and sitting in the whirlpool afterwards it relaxed every single muscle. I miss that whirlpool.

**powerman2000** · 04-20-2007, 05:58 AM

Thursday 4/19/07

Chest

DB Incline Presses
55s x 25
75s x 10
95s x 4
115s x 12 PR
120s x 10 PR
120s x 9

BB Decline Presses
245x8
245x8
245x8

Pec Deck Flys
125x10
125x10
125x10

Triceps

Machine Tricep Dips - plate loaded
310x12
310x12
310x12

Rope/Cable Leaning Overhead Exts
140x15
140x15
140x15

Rope/Cable Tricep Pressdowns
100x15
100x15
100x15

Great power, intensity and focus again. I kept triceps lighter with higher reps to avoid inflamming my left elbow. I'm managing all of my problem joints as best I can. Superior tricep pump tonight. Chest also was pumped up nicely as well. I also did a bit more volume on chest tonight. I'll be attacking the 130lb DBs next week on inclines.

acbrits08 · 04-20-2007, 06:21 AM

120's ten times

Damn man, great looking workout

**powerman2000** · 04-20-2007, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by acbrits08

120's ten times

Damn man, great looking workout

Thanks holmes

I hope to get 10 reps with the 130s next week.

Curl Master · 04-20-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

Thanks holmes

I hope to get 10 reps with the 130s next week.

Shit that is awesome 10 reps at 130s I thought 120s were impressive. Good workout.

**powerman2000** · 04-22-2007, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Curl Master

Shit that is awesome 10 reps at 130s I thought 120s were impressive. Good workout.

I'm gonna video record it.

**powerman2000** · 04-22-2007, 06:26 AM

Saturday 4/21/07

Abdominals

Machine Ab Crunch
155x25
170x15
170x15

Back

Seated Machine Rows - plate loaded
180x25
270x12
360x6
450x10
450x10
450x10

Machine Pulldowns - plate loaded
370x10
370x10
370x10

Machine Shrugs - plate loaded
315x12
315x12
315x12

Biceps

Preacher Curls - EZ Curl Bar
100x10
100x10
100x10

Standing DB Curls - alternating
45s x 10
45s x 10
45s x 10

Strength was fine, but intensity and focus were down slightly. Probably because of this damn sinus infection that I've had for the last few days. Biceps pump was crazy as usual.

**NYCmitch25** · 04-22-2007, 02:14 PM

dam bro

Curl Master · 04-22-2007, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

I'm gonna video record it.

Cool can not wait to see it.

Curl Master · 04-22-2007, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerman2000

Saturday 4/21/07

Abdominals

Machine Ab Crunch
155x25
170x15
170x15

Back

Seated Machine Rows - plate loaded
180x25
270x12
360x6
450x10
450x10
450x10

Machine Pulldowns - plate loaded
370x10
370x10
370x10

Machine Shrugs - plate loaded
315x12
315x12
315x12

Biceps

Preacher Curls - EZ Curl Bar
100x10
100x10
100x10

Standing DB Curls - alternating
45s x 10
45s x 10
45s x 10

Strength was fine, but intensity and focus were down slightly. Probably because of this damn sinus infection that I've had for the last few days. Biceps pump was crazy as usual.

It is hard to keep up intensity and focus when you feel sick it runs down your body and drains you and is a distraction because you are not feeling well.
Impressive workout especially since you are not feeling well. I hope you feel better.

**powerman2000** · 04-24-2007, 02:18 AM

Monday 4/23/07

Shoulders

DB Military Presses - seated
25s x 40
50s x 15
75s x 8
95s x 4
110s x 8 PR
110s x 8
110s x 8

DB Side Laterals - seated, palms rear facing
30s x 12
30s x 12
30s x 12

DB Front Laterals - seated, thumbs up palms at 45 degrees
30s x 12
30s x 12
30s x 12

DB Rear Delt Leaning Upright Row - standing
30s x 12
30s x 12
30s x 12

Awesome workout today. Strength is still moving upwards. Good focus and intensity. Shoulders were on fire!!!

**powerman2000** · 04-25-2007, 07:02 AM

Tuesday 4/24/07

Legs

Smith BB Squats 135x10, 185x10
45 Leg Press 360x20
Smith BB Squats 225x10
45 Leg Press 450x15
Smith BB Squats 225x10
45 Leg Press 450x15

DB SLDL - no straps
130s x 8
130s x 8

Prone Leg Curls - plate loaded
50x15
50x15

Seated Calves
140x15
140x15
140x15

Lots of knee pain in both knees and my hips as well. I hadn't mentioned the hip thing until now, but for the last few weeks I've been getting intermittent sharp pains in one or both hips. It's a shame that my joint pain is preventing me from enjoying the same strength increases that I've had with my upper body.

04-19-2007, 01:55 AM	#484
Vario Pro Stature Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 289 Recipes: 1 Rep Power: 12	yeah its also great after squatting and/or after leg workout in general. Makes your legs really loose. __________________ 165-181 Class Current - (Season Goal) Bench: 235(275), Squat: 385+(405), Deadlift: 420(500), Standing Press: 165 (185)

04-20-2007, 05:58 AM	#486
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,245 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 203	The Beast has returned once again Thursday 4/19/07 Chest DB Incline Presses 55s x 25 75s x 10 95s x 4 115s x 12 PR 120s x 10 PR 120s x 9 BB Decline Presses 245x8 245x8 245x8 Pec Deck Flys 125x10 125x10 125x10 Triceps Machine Tricep Dips - plate loaded 310x12 310x12 310x12 Rope/Cable Leaning Overhead Exts 140x15 140x15 140x15 Rope/Cable Tricep Pressdowns 100x15 100x15 100x15 Great power, intensity and focus again. I kept triceps lighter with higher reps to avoid inflamming my left elbow. I'm managing all of my problem joints as best I can. Superior tricep pump tonight. Chest also was pumped up nicely as well. I also did a bit more volume on chest tonight. I'll be attacking the 130lb DBs next week on inclines. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

04-20-2007, 06:21 AM	#487
acbrits08 Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MI Posts: 414 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 72	120's ten times Damn man, great looking workout __________________ Division III Football - We do it for the scars and the stories, not the fame...

04-22-2007, 06:26 AM	#491
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,245 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 203	Saturday 4/21/07 Abdominals Machine Ab Crunch 155x25 170x15 170x15 Back Seated Machine Rows - plate loaded 180x25 270x12 360x6 450x10 450x10 450x10 Machine Pulldowns - plate loaded 370x10 370x10 370x10 Machine Shrugs - plate loaded 315x12 315x12 315x12 Biceps Preacher Curls - EZ Curl Bar 100x10 100x10 100x10 Standing DB Curls - alternating 45s x 10 45s x 10 45s x 10 Strength was fine, but intensity and focus were down slightly. Probably because of this damn sinus infection that I've had for the last few days. Biceps pump was crazy as usual. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

04-22-2007, 02:14 PM	#492
NYCmitch25 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,117 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 52	dam bro __________________ "I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds." - Rollins

04-24-2007, 02:18 AM	#495
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,245 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 203	Re: powerman's just tryin to survive log Monday 4/23/07 Shoulders DB Military Presses - seated 25s x 40 50s x 15 75s x 8 95s x 4 110s x 8 PR 110s x 8 110s x 8 DB Side Laterals - seated, palms rear facing 30s x 12 30s x 12 30s x 12 DB Front Laterals - seated, thumbs up palms at 45 degrees 30s x 12 30s x 12 30s x 12 DB Rear Delt Leaning Upright Row - standing 30s x 12 30s x 12 30s x 12 Awesome workout today. Strength is still moving upwards. Good focus and intensity. Shoulders were on fire!!! __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

04-25-2007, 07:02 AM	#496
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,245 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 203	Re: powerman's just tryin to survive log Tuesday 4/24/07 Legs Smith BB Squats 135x10, 185x10 45 Leg Press 360x20 Smith BB Squats 225x10 45 Leg Press 450x15 Smith BB Squats 225x10 45 Leg Press 450x15 DB SLDL - no straps 130s x 8 130s x 8 Prone Leg Curls - plate loaded 50x15 50x15 Seated Calves 140x15 140x15 140x15 Lots of knee pain in both knees and my hips as well. I hadn't mentioned the hip thing until now, but for the last few weeks I've been getting intermittent sharp pains in one or both hips. It's a shame that my joint pain is preventing me from enjoying the same strength increases that I've had with my upper body. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247