XiLe, from feeble to Ultra...6 months done, many remain... - Page 4

XiLe Ultra · 08-23-2007, 09:41 PM

Thanks Kermit, you can see the transformation link in my sig if you wanna check that out too.

**bigDman** · 08-24-2007, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by XiLe Ultra

strong stroke

XiLe Ultra · 08-24-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bigDman

strong stroke

It's toothpaste I swear!

XiLe Ultra · 08-24-2007, 10:56 PM

Shoulders/Traps/Abs Forgot to do traps on back day

Dumbbell Overhead Presses

20x12
50x8
60x10

I didn't intend on doing DB overheads, especially not first thing...guys were taking up the Deadlift pads.

Clean + Jerk

89x5
89x6
135x3
135x2

I believe I have the strength down, but I'm lacking in endurance and skill for these, I did do 135x8 on military press after all.

Lateral Raises

15x10
20x10
30x5 (with a tiny bit of momentum)

DB Shrugs

70x10
90x8
90x8

I don't know whether I should count it as a loss or not, because I haven't done shrugs this worn out before.

External Rotation

10x12
10x12
10x15 (wow strong pr :mango

Superset Bench Crunches and Reverse Crunches

12+10
15+12

**bigDman** · 08-24-2007, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by XiLe Ultra

It's toothpaste I swear!

i understand you have to pump up the forearms before you take pictures but at least clean up the evidence

XiLe Ultra · 08-25-2007, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bigDman

i understand you have to pump up the forearms before you take pictures but at least clean up the evidence

I pump it near the toilet not the sink though...

XiLe Ultra · 08-29-2007, 04:20 AM

Chest (bad day)

Incline Press

135x6
135x8
135x7

Lockouts

135x8
135x8
never done lockouts but 135 felt heavier than all hell...

Close-Grip Dips

bwx5
bwx5
bw-100x15

DB Overhead Extension

40x10
60x8

I wanted to get outta there, my lifting was terrible today, I was going to take it off because I didn't feel good anyway...probably should have!

IKermit · 08-29-2007, 07:07 AM

don't get too discouraged. for me, lockouts are harder too. once you increase your tricep strength, you'll improve.
remember those dips...they're gonna help too..just stick with them!

Biggie · 08-29-2007, 07:16 AM

i feel ya man about the lockouts. first time i did them they felt hella heavier than reg bench. seriously, i couldn't believe 135 felt that heavy lol. just gotta get used to them

XiLe Ultra · 08-29-2007, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IKermit

don't get too discouraged. for me, lockouts are harder too. once you increase your tricep strength, you'll improve.
remember those dips...they're gonna help too..just stick with them!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggie

i feel ya man about the lockouts. first time i did them they felt hella heavier than reg bench. seriously, i couldn't believe 135 felt that heavy lol. just gotta get used to them

Thanks guys but I think the reason they felt heavy is because I felt crappy the whole day...the moment I picked 135 off the Incline Bench rack I knew something was wrong, not a worry though. my power rack is kind of crappy too for me...I can't seem to get it to a perfect setting...

XiLe Ultra · 08-30-2007, 01:59 AM

Back/Bi (my legs weren't feeling too great so I decided to do back

Sumo Deadlift

115x10
135x8
225x6
295x2

Olympic Good Mornings (yes Ikermit)

45x8
115x8
135x8
185x6

not sure how good my form was and if I was explosive enough, but I think I did alright.

DB Shrugs

60x10
80x10
80x10

Pullups Medium Distance Grip (all the way down, and up to chin)

bwx4
bwx3

I better start hitting pullups hard and I should start with them, this is something that I've gotten worse at since gaining weight, and I can't allow that!

Close-Grip Bicep Curls

50x8
60x8
with strict form

I didn't hit the lats or bis too hard, but I got a good pump on my biceps.

IKermit · 08-30-2007, 03:28 AM

sweet, a shoutout!! :clapping::mango:

185x6 is pretty damn good for your first time. just be sure you don't round your back and you'll be fine. how'd you like them?

XiLe Ultra · 08-30-2007, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by IKermit

sweet, a shoutout!! :clapping::mango:

185x6 is pretty damn good for your first time. just be sure you don't round your back and you'll be fine. how'd you like them?

I liked them a lot actually, and I didn't round my back I did the same thing I would do for bent over rows, went down to about a 45 degree angle, and exploded up and did calf raise One of my fav excercises now!

XiLe Ultra · 08-30-2007, 04:29 AM

I already feel like I can jump higher, I can't wait to see my leaping ability after a few months.

XiLe Ultra · 08-30-2007, 04:35 AM

Kermit can you jump like a kangaroo?

08-23-2007, 09:41 PM	#91
XiLe Ultra Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 2,376 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 183	Re: XiLe, from feeble to Ultra...6 months done, many remain... Thanks Kermit, you can see the transformation link in my sig if you wanna check that out too. __________________ ISSA Certified Personal Trainer in IL Deadlift: 405 Bench: ?? Squat: ?? MP #17 (no G & N)

08-24-2007, 10:56 PM	#94
XiLe Ultra Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 2,376 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 183	Re: XiLe, from feeble to Ultra...6 months done, many remain... Shoulders/Traps/Abs Forgot to do traps on back day Dumbbell Overhead Presses 20x12 50x8 60x10 I didn't intend on doing DB overheads, especially not first thing...guys were taking up the Deadlift pads. Clean + Jerk 89x5 89x6 135x3 135x2 I believe I have the strength down, but I'm lacking in endurance and skill for these, I did do 135x8 on military press after all. Lateral Raises 15x10 20x10 30x5 (with a tiny bit of momentum) DB Shrugs 70x10 90x8 90x8 I don't know whether I should count it as a loss or not, because I haven't done shrugs this worn out before. External Rotation 10x12 10x12 10x15 (wow strong pr :mango Superset Bench Crunches and Reverse Crunches 12+10 15+12 __________________ ISSA Certified Personal Trainer in IL Deadlift: 405 Bench: ?? Squat: ?? MP #17 (no G & N)

08-29-2007, 04:20 AM	#97
XiLe Ultra Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 2,376 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 183	Re: XiLe, from feeble to Ultra...6 months done, many remain... Chest (bad day) Incline Press 135x6 135x8 135x7 Lockouts 135x8 135x8 never done lockouts but 135 felt heavier than all hell... Close-Grip Dips bwx5 bwx5 bw-100x15 DB Overhead Extension 40x10 60x8 I wanted to get outta there, my lifting was terrible today, I was going to take it off because I didn't feel good anyway...probably should have! __________________ ISSA Certified Personal Trainer in IL Deadlift: 405 Bench: ?? Squat: ?? MP #17 (no G & N)

08-29-2007, 07:07 AM	#98
IKermit Amateur Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 82 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 25	Re: XiLe, from feeble to Ultra...6 months done, many remain... don't get too discouraged. for me, lockouts are harder too. once you increase your tricep strength, you'll improve. remember those dips...they're gonna help too..just stick with them!

08-29-2007, 07:16 AM	#99
Biggie Pro Stature Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 838 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 128	Re: XiLe, from feeble to Ultra...6 months done, many remain... i feel ya man about the lockouts. first time i did them they felt hella heavier than reg bench. seriously, i couldn't believe 135 felt that heavy lol. just gotta get used to them __________________

08-30-2007, 01:59 AM	#101
XiLe Ultra Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 2,376 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 183	Re: XiLe, from feeble to Ultra...6 months done, many remain... Back/Bi (my legs weren't feeling too great so I decided to do back Sumo Deadlift 115x10 135x8 225x6 295x2 Olympic Good Mornings (yes Ikermit) 45x8 115x8 135x8 185x6 not sure how good my form was and if I was explosive enough, but I think I did alright. DB Shrugs 60x10 80x10 80x10 Pullups Medium Distance Grip (all the way down, and up to chin) bwx4 bwx3 I better start hitting pullups hard and I should start with them, this is something that I've gotten worse at since gaining weight, and I can't allow that! Close-Grip Bicep Curls 50x8 60x8 with strict form I didn't hit the lats or bis too hard, but I got a good pump on my biceps. __________________ ISSA Certified Personal Trainer in IL Deadlift: 405 Bench: ?? Squat: ?? MP #17 (no G & N)

08-30-2007, 03:28 AM	#102
IKermit Amateur Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 82 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 25	Re: XiLe, from feeble to Ultra...6 months done, many remain... sweet, a shoutout!! :clapping::mango: 185x6 is pretty damn good for your first time. just be sure you don't round your back and you'll be fine. how'd you like them?

08-30-2007, 04:29 AM	#104
XiLe Ultra Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 2,376 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 183	Re: XiLe, from feeble to Ultra...6 months done, many remain... I already feel like I can jump higher, I can't wait to see my leaping ability after a few months. __________________ ISSA Certified Personal Trainer in IL Deadlift: 405 Bench: ?? Squat: ?? MP #17 (no G & N)

08-30-2007, 04:35 AM	#105
XiLe Ultra Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 2,376 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 183	Re: XiLe, from feeble to Ultra...6 months done, many remain... Kermit can you jump like a kangaroo? __________________ ISSA Certified Personal Trainer in IL Deadlift: 405 Bench: ?? Squat: ?? MP #17 (no G & N)

08-30-2007, 09:24 PM	#106
XiLe Ultra Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 2,376 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 183