Kansas City Animals

[Themostocles]

Just rub it in... -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

You Brothers do your thing at the Arnold. I ain't mad at ya for that.... But check this out....

This is my gym. What you see is what you get. There isn't a fancy fucking thing about it and the only reason it looks bright an cheerful is because I had the flash on.... But this is my invitation to the Brotherhood.... I want to see some other Animals up in this Beast.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/workitworkman/P2140008.jpg
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Now, who wants to train?

P.S. I have no fucking clue why there is a candy machine by the home made Smitty....

[Themostocles]

I will check it out as soon as I get home. My work computer blocks picture sites, like they think I might look at something innappropriate, how well they know me lol. -T.

[Gehlbach!]

Looks like a pretty bad ass gym!! Oh and the candy is there to munch on when doing squats!LOL!

[Themostocles]

Hell, thats a pretty nice gym. Nothing wrong with back to the basics. When I first started lifting it was a leaky ass basement with an olympic weight set and a flat bench. THat was my first attempt to get it done, it teaches you the basics real quick and to be creative with what you got. -T.

[Hola Bola]

I would be in fellow Animals and Missouri Brothers but got this little thing called THE ARNOLD to go to that weekend! Sorry guys! Much love and respect so do the damn thing!!

x2... I can't wait.

You Brothers do your thing at the Arnold. I ain't mad at ya for that.... But check this out....

This is my gym. What you see is what you get. There isn't a fancy fucking thing about it and the only reason it looks bright an cheerful is because I had the flash on.... But this is my invitation to the Brotherhood.... I want to see some other Animals up in this Beast.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/workitworkman/P2140008.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/workitworkman/P2140009.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/workitworkman/P2140010.jpg
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http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/workitworkman/P2140016.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e17/workitworkman/P2140017.jpg

Now, who wants to train?

P.S. I have no fucking clue why there is a candy machine by the home made Smitty....

Your gym looks sweet. Lets plan a lifting session sometime in March... sunday preferably.

[Sir J-Werk]

Your gym looks sweet. Lets plan a lifting session sometime in March... sunday preferably.

Lets do it then! Here are a list of Sundays in March.... (Excluding the Arnold)
8th, 15th, 22nd, and the 29th.

I can tell you right now that the 22 will not work for me because that is my Mom's birthday.

Got ideas? Throw'em in the hat Bro's.

[Hola Bola]

Lets do it then! Here are a list of Sundays in March.... (Excluding the Arnold)
8th, 15th, 22nd, and the 29th.

I can tell you right now that the 22 will not work for me because that is my Mom's birthday.

Got ideas? Throw'em in the hat Bro's.

The 15th or the 29th would work for me. Everyone post what weekends work best for you and we'll go from there.

[Sir J-Werk]

The 15th and the 29 are perfect for me.... Both are pay days. I'm game for either.... Shit I'm game for both! I don't discriminate!

[Themostocles]

I don't care if it is the fifteenth or the twenty nineth, I just need to know quich so I can get the night off. -T.

[Hola Bola]

Lets go ahead and plan for the 15th then. Who else can make it then?

BTW... who from the KC/STL ABC chapters is going to the Arnold? We need to represent.

[Maharg]

Lets go ahead and plan for the 15th then. Who else can make it then?

BTW... who from the KC/STL ABC chapters is going to the Arnold? We need to represent.

4 from the STL, and from what i heard, Giant killer and Arbalest are going together but that was a couple months ago.

[Hola Bola]

4 from the STL, and from what i heard, Giant killer and Arbalest are going together but that was a couple months ago.

I haven't heard from either of them in awhile... I guess maybe I'll see them there.

[Sir J-Werk]

Okay, the March 15th it is then.... ABC in St. Joseph @ The Gym. Who do we need to contact to make this offical? And to state Hola's question again, whose in? Once it gets closer I will send out directions.... I live very close to I-29, I may just give you directions to my house and then we can go from there.... I think that would be easiest.

I will PM Giant Killer and Arbalest.

[Themostocles]

I am in. -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

Sweet Bro! You get a double dose in March!

Alright, that makes it Hola Bola, Themostocles, and myself. I have already PM'ed giant_killer and Arbalest.

Who else for March 15th? .... Shit I almost forgot.... Time?

[Hola Bola]

Sweet Bro! You get a double dose in March!

Alright, that makes it Hola Bola, Themostocles, and myself. I have already PM'ed giant_killer and Arbalest.

Who else for March 15th? .... Shit I almost forgot.... Time?

How about noon?

[Themostocles]

Can we do 1, instead of noon? If not I can do noon, I just might be dragging ass. Oh yeah, what are we working? -T.

[Hola Bola]

Can we do 1, instead of noon? If not I can do noon, I just might be dragging ass. Oh yeah, what are we working? -T.

1 is fine... how about a leg workout?

[Themostocles]

Legs is fine, hope to learn something. Just got my knee back to where I can get some variety. -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

Legs at 1.... Perfect... Means that I can rest up all day Saturday for it....

Still wanna know.... WHO ELSE WANTS IN!!!!????

[spaceclown]

I can put it on the calendar for you fellas. I can't make it myself. Just to far to drive this time.

When you have it all firmed up someone PM me the location, address, time, etc. If you guys don't get a response from the Animals you pm'd just hit me up and I'll try to make some calls.

[Themostocles]

If anyone wants a ride up there, you can call 816-585-2477, or email at sfarris456@yahoo.com. -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

Bump....

Come on fellas!

As a reminder. March 1st @ noon, Themostocles is treking up north to The Gym in Saint Joseph workin' Shoulders with me while the rest of yas will be kickin' it at The Arnold.

March 15th @ 1pm, Hola Bola and Themostocles will be coming up from KC and meeting up with me again at The Gym to hit Legs.

Giant_killer, Arbalest, Brothers, where ya at? It would be great to have you both up! Please?

Anyone else who may be in driving distance or feels like taking a road trip you are MORE than welcome! I will be posting directions shortly.

[Themostocles]

Did you PM Spaceclown so he could put it on the calender? -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

Did you PM Spaceclown so he could put it on the calender? -T.

Just did.... Here is the address to The Gym.
The Gym
1106 N. 4th Street
St. Joseph, MO 64501
816-364-4964

For those interested you can google-map the directions, they are pretty dead on....

Any questions, PM me.

[spaceclown]

I added it to the calendar. I haven't had luck gettin in touch with people yet. I will continue to try.

[Sir J-Werk]

I added it to the calendar. I haven't had luck gettin in touch with people yet. I will continue to try.

Thanks Bro. Appreciate it.

[spaceclown]

Thanks Bro. Appreciate it.

I shot another PM to another Animal to try to get some help.

[Sir J-Werk]

I shot another PM to another Animal to try to get some help.

Thanks Bro. Just trying to do this thing up proper you know?

[Sir J-Werk]

Just got some KICK ASS news that our Brother, under7he13lood, and his lifting partner are planning on coming down from Iowa on the 15th/16th of March to the Gym to catch the KC/St.Joseph ABC Session!

Add two more! Woot! This makes me a happy boy!

[Maharg]

Hey thats awesome, a heck of a haul for a ABC. Go get some steaks after you done to get that thing done right.

[Sir J-Werk]

Hey thats awesome, a heck of a haul for a ABC. Go get some steaks after you done to get that thing done right.

You and you Pops should come!!!!!

There are definitely plenty of places around JoeTown to eat.... The main highway that runs through town was once in the guiness book of world records for having the most places to eat on on stip of highway!

[Themostocles]

And I have extra animal shirts for any that one to sport one for the event, I'll even wash them for you lol. Sizes Xl and XXL. Just let me know... And all I can say for afterwards is, thank god my cheat meal is on Saturday... -T.

[Themostocles]

J, we still meeting at your house at noon, or should mapquest directions to your gym? -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

J, we still meeting at your house at noon, or should mapquest directions to your gym? -T.

Go ahead and meet me at my house. That way when we grab some grub afterwards I don't have to worry about losing you in midtown.

[Sir J-Werk]

Bump.

[Hola Bola]

Go ahead and meet me at my house. That way when we grab some grub afterwards I don't have to worry about losing you in midtown.

Sounds good.

[Sir J-Werk]

Sounds good.

Just sent ya a PM Brother.

[Themostocles]

So are we working a split on shoulders? Like delt/traps, or just delts? Not to mention two sessions in one month, kick ass. -T

[Sir J-Werk]

So are we working a split on shoulders? Like delt/traps, or just delts? Not to mention two sessions in one month, kick ass. -T

You and I will hit Delts and Traps this weekend.... Then once the 15th draws closer we can all draw up the blue prints of destruction for our Legs day.

Sound cool?

[Themostocles]

Ya thats fine, just wanted to know so I could restructure my week so I am fresh for the brutality. -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

Ya thats fine, just wanted to know so I could restructure my week so I am fresh for the brutality. -T.

Don't fret.... It will be short and sweet.... Muwahahaha!

[Themostocles]

Trust me, I've got shoulders down to a science. Like MAchine said, the theory of dynamic brutality. Though I admit I don't usually work my traps with my delts. I have relatively unusual splits compared to most people. I seem to respond better when I overlap bodyparts. -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

Trust me, I've got shoulders down to a science. Like MAchine said, the theory of dynamic brutality. Though I admit I don't usually work my traps with my delts. I have relatively unusual splits compared to most people. I seem to respond better when I overlap bodyparts. -T.

Well I hope you like Super Sets then.... ;)

[Themostocles]

And giant sets, and drop sets, rest pauses, and extended positive and negatives. Are we doing mass lifts, thats kinda of the cycle I am on now, plus lots of compounds. -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

And giant sets, and drop sets, rest pauses, and extended positive and negatives. Are we doing mass lifts, thats kinda of the cycle I am on now, plus lots of compounds. -T.

We'll hit everything nice and proper.... I'm thinking Giant Set of Side, Front, and Rear followed by a SS of Presses (BB or DB) and Upright Rows and finish up with Drop Set Shrugs.... Very short and very brutal.

[Themostocles]

Works for me. -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

Works for me. -T.

Thuper!

I'm off to bed.... I'm getting uglier by the minute.

[Giant Killer]

How's it going guys? Sorry I've been a little absent...I won't be able to make this one you guys have set up but kick some ass on my behalf!

[Sir J-Werk]

How's it going guys? Sorry I've been a little absent...I won't be able to make this one you guys have set up but kick some ass on my behalf!

Now remember Bro we have two set up.... This coming weekend, which is obviously the weekend of the Arnold.... But we also have one scheduled on the 15th of March to hit legs....


So far we have:
Themostocles
Hola Bola
under7he13lood and his partner are coming down from Iowa
.... and myself.

Love to have you Bro!!!!

[spaceclown]

How's it going guys? Sorry I've been a little absent...I won't be able to make this one you guys have set up but kick some ass on my behalf!

Glad to see ya back brother. I put it on the calender but can you get in touch with G and make sure they are hooked up?

[Themostocles]

Hope you can make the 15th GK. -T.

[Themostocles]

After reading all the stories about the cage this year, I am fucking going next year. If someone wants to ride with and share a room let me know, spread the cost around. I am willing to drive if they can't afford to fly. Let me know. -T.

[Arbalest]

Whatsup my KC brothers?


Back from Walking Pneumonia! Damn that took forever to get over... Whats it been, 2 months?

Just had my first gym session since I got sick... Lets just say I'm disappointed, but I'm back with a vengeance. Not to mention, I'm training DC now!

Best watch out Giant_Killer! hehe... Just playin.. I'll definitely see you guys at the next ABC Session.


Peace

[Themostocles]

Glad to see you better Arbalest. Even better to hear you will be up on the fifteenth. See ya, -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

Whatsup my KC brothers?


Back from Walking Pneumonia! Damn that took forever to get over... Whats it been, 2 months?

Just had my first gym session since I got sick... Lets just say I'm disappointed, but I'm back with a vengeance. Not to mention, I'm training DC now!

Best watch out Giant_Killer! hehe... Just playin.. I'll definitely see you guys at the next ABC Session.


Peace

Alright! That's what I like to hear! Good to have you back Bro!

.... I'll post the details again tomorrow.... There seemed to be a little confusion between the session Themostocles and I had vs. the ABC session we have set up March 15th....

Stay Strong, stay Focused, stay Animal!
Respect.

[Themostocles]

And don't forget the camera this time J, lol. -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

And don't forget the camera this time J, lol. -T.

Okay, okay! LOL!

Alright, just noticed that I fudged the dates up.... *dumbass* .... For some damn reason the original dates that I listed were Saturdays and not Sundays (Since Hola ask for a Sunday). So instead of the 15th, it would be the 16th at 1pm instead. Is this still good for everyone? ... My apollogies in advance.

[Themostocles]

It should be, I will have to take a day off work, but that is no biggie. I will confirm tonight, after I get it approved. Don't forget to pm underthehood, since I don't know if he checks this thread. -T.

[Themostocles]

All right time off approved. Good to go for the sixteenth now. -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

Once again, my apollogies for fudging the date up here.... So let me get this laid out correct....

KC/St.Joseph ABC Session
Sunday, March 16th @ 1pm
The Gym
1106 N 4th St.
St. Joseph, MO
364-4964

Hopefully this is still cool for everyone? My thought was that we meet at my house then head to the gym and then from there get food. Cool?

[Hola Bola]

The 16th is actually better for me. We still training legs?

[Themostocles]

I am for legs, hoping to learn alot. -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

Okay, good.... We are still on then.... And legs it is.

[getbustered]

I'd like to make the trip to the ABC event on the 16th. It's not too far of a drive for me. Is there anything I need to do to sign up?

[Hola Bola]

I'd like to make the trip to the ABC event on the 16th. It's not too far of a drive for me. Is there anything I need to do to sign up?

Cool. You don't have to do anything special. Sir J-Werk will PM you his address where we're all meeting up, or if you're coming from the KC area I believe we are getting a carpool organized.

Has anyone else noticed that the KC ABC is currently listed as "Featured"?

[Sir J-Werk]

Cool. You don't have to do anything special. Sir J-Werk will PM you his address where we're all meeting up, or if you're coming from the KC area I believe we are getting a carpool organized.

Has anyone else noticed that the KC ABC is currently listed as "Featured"?

I just sat down to check up on some things before I head out to the gym and saw "featured" too.... I about shit myself silly! Ya'll can't be doing this to me!.... It makes the Shock Therapy kick in early getting amped up like that! LOL!

Getbustered, like Hola said, I will PM ya with my address and details.... To my knowledge there is some type of carpooling going on but I am not 100% sure who is taking care of that....

Be back in a few.

[Themostocles]

I am up far carpooling, I got room if you want me to drive. Just give me a heads-up. -T.

[spaceclown]

I noticed the featured also. Guess you guys better represent! I doubt I'll make this being a 5 hour drive each way and if doing legs well that would suck ass. Not sure if any of you fellas are somewhat close to STL but we are hitting a session Apr 5 (sat).

[Themostocles]

Yep, I am hitting up the STL on April 5th, with a +1. -T.

[Universal Rep]

I noticed the featured also. Guess you guys better represent! I doubt I'll make this being a 5 hour drive each way and if doing legs well that would suck ass. Not sure if any of you fellas are somewhat close to STL but we are hitting a session Apr 5 (sat).

Word.

You KC fellas got a lot of eyes on you now. Time to step up and represent.

[G Diesel]

Cool. You don't have to do anything special. Sir J-Werk will PM you his address where we're all meeting up, or if you're coming from the KC area I believe we are getting a carpool organized.

Has anyone else noticed that the KC ABC is currently listed as "Featured"?

Looking forward to seeing the KC boys bring it 100%... The light is shining on you fellas right now. Time to represent. With cats like Hola Bola in the mix (one of the best physiques on The Forvm) you fellas definitely have a formidable crew. Peace, G

[Universal Rep]

Cool. You don't have to do anything special. Sir J-Werk will PM you his address where we're all meeting up, or if you're coming from the KC area I believe we are getting a carpool organized.

Has anyone else noticed that the KC ABC is currently listed as "Featured"?

Wassup H? How ya doing?

[Themostocles]

DAMN!! U-Rep and G Diesel gracing us with their presence. Thanks for the support. -T.

[Hola Bola]

I noticed the featured also. Guess you guys better represent! I doubt I'll make this being a 5 hour drive each way and if doing legs well that would suck ass. Not sure if any of you fellas are somewhat close to STL but we are hitting a session Apr 5 (sat).

I understand... its a long trip from STL to St Joe. It was cool meeting you at the Arnold though... I was like "damn, he's tall"... haha. We'll hit the weights this summer in Columbia.

Word.

You KC fellas got a lot of eyes on you now. Time to step up and represent.

Looking forward to seeing the KC boys bring it 100%... The light is shining on you fellas right now. Time to represent. With cats like Hola Bola in the mix (one of the best physiques on The Forvm) you fellas definitely have a formidable crew. Peace, G

Thanks for the support fellas.

[Sir J-Werk]

I understand... its a long trip from STL to St Joe. It was cool meeting you at the Arnold though... I was like "damn, he's tall"... haha. We'll hit the weights this summer in Columbia.

You haven't seen tall yet.... LOL!

Thanks for the support fellas.

X's 2! ^^^^

[minime_moomey]

I cant make this one, but if you guys do this regularly I would LOVE to learn from some of the best! Im about an hour and a half south of KC and as mentioned would be more than willing to make the drive sometime.

[Themostocles]

I cant make this one, but if you guys do this regularly I would LOVE to learn from some of the best! Im about an hour and a half south of KC and as mentioned would be more than willing to make the drive sometime.


You are welcome anytime. We are trying to get this going on a more regular basis. We have a big state wide one planned in August in Columbia if you are interested. -T.

[minime_moomey]

Definately. I dont know for sure how far that is from here (BFE Emporia, KS), but honeslty I dont think it matters. That gives me plenty of time to plan for it. Sounds great.

[Hola Bola]

I cant make this one, but if you guys do this regularly I would LOVE to learn from some of the best! Im about an hour and a half south of KC and as mentioned would be more than willing to make the drive sometime.

Sounds good man. I'm sure we'll try to get another KC session planned for sometime in April... hopefully you'll be able to make that one.

[minime_moomey]

I am totally down for April. I would go on this month but its my wife and my first anniversary and I have a sneaking suspicion skipping it for a gym session wouldnt bode well with her. I must tell you guys though, after scrounging through pics of previous meets, I feel like a dwarf here. Its all the more motivation! I love it.

[Themostocles]

Don't worry, I am 5'10" and Sir J makes me look like a dwarf. If you are talking just mass, everyone starts somewhere. I just started back in July. Sometimes I feel insecure because I am not as big or as advanced as some of these guys, but then I remember that. Enjoy the anniversary, keep the wifey happy. If she ain't happy, nobodies happy. -T

[Maharg]

Hola is the one who while short, is the biggest dog here. I don't know how tall Sir J is, but spaceclown is 6'4, and towers over most.

[Themostocles]

Sir J is about the same height. I haven't met Hola yet, but his pics and videos are off the fucking chain. I don't know how tall he is is, but he is about the same fucking width. -T.

[Maharg]

5'7 i think is what his bodyspace says. and yea, every bit as wide and thick.

[Hola Bola]

I am totally down for April. I would go on this month but its my wife and my first anniversary and I have a sneaking suspicion skipping it for a gym session wouldnt bode well with her. I must tell you guys though, after scrounging through pics of previous meets, I feel like a dwarf here. Its all the more motivation! I love it.

Awesome man. I hope to see you then, and like the other guys already said, everyone starts somewhere.

Don't worry, I am 5'10" and Sir J makes me look like a dwarf. If you are talking just mass, everyone starts somewhere. I just started back in July. Sometimes I feel insecure because I am not as big or as advanced as some of these guys, but then I remember that. Enjoy the anniversary, keep the wifey happy. If she ain't happy, nobodies happy. -T

Ain't that the truth!

Hola is the one who while short, is the biggest dog here. I don't know how tall Sir J is, but spaceclown is 6'4, and towers over most.

I met Spaceclown at the Arnold... he's a giant.

Sir J is about the same height. I haven't met Hola yet, but his pics and videos are off the fucking chain. I don't know how tall he is is, but he is about the same fucking width. -T.

lol... I'm 5'7". I put up three new vids on youtube yesterday... I'm wearing a different Animal T in each one. Gotta represent!

[Hola Bola]

So far we've got:
Themostocles
Sir J-Werk
under7he13lood +1 (?)
Arbalest (?)
getbustered (?)
Hola Bola

Any others?

[Universal Rep]

Where's GK?

[under7he13lood]

Hey guys, I will be making the trip this weekend, but alone. My lifting partner decided to stay home, (he's not signed up on the forvm anyway). Not looking forward to the trip, an easy 5 hours plus the getting lost time, but the destination will be worth it. Looking foward to training with you guys. BTW, what are we training for bodypart(s)? Just so I don't end up doing that the day before I leave. Thanks!
God Bless

-Sam

[Hola Bola]

Hey guys, I will be making the trip this weekend, but alone. My lifting partner decided to stay home, (he's not signed up on the forvm anyway). Not looking forward to the trip, an easy 5 hours plus the getting lost time, but the destination will be worth it. Looking foward to training with you guys. BTW, what are we training for bodypart(s)? Just so I don't end up doing that the day before I leave. Thanks!
God Bless

-Sam

Awesome, I'm glad you're still going to make it. Where in Iowa are you coming from?

Btw... we're training legs.

[under7he13lood]

Awesome, I'm glad you're still going to make it. Where in Iowa are you coming from?

Btw... we're training legs.

Northern Iowa. I live in a small town of about 350 people. And legs, great. My lifting partner isn't a fan and usually just hits the leg press then extension and curl. It'll be nice to really work them, as they desperately need it.

[Brute]

So far we've got:
Themostocles
Sir J-Werk
under7he13lood +1 (?)
Arbalest (?)
getbustered (?)
Hola Bola

Any others?

I might have family visiting this weekend, still waiting to hear back. I'll have my answer by the middle of this week.

[Universal Rep]

Looky here... Someone gone done got a promotion. Congrats big H...

[Themostocles]

Well congrats Hola! -T.

[minime_moomey]

Congrats Hola! Now we are going to expect you to keep these rolling on a regular basis!

[Hola Bola]

Northern Iowa. I live in a small town of about 350 people. And legs, great. My lifting partner isn't a fan and usually just hits the leg press then extension and curl. It'll be nice to really work them, as they desperately need it.

Don't worry... your legs will be tore up by the time we're finished.

I might have family visiting this weekend, still waiting to hear back. I'll have my answer by the middle of this week.

We'd be glad to have you... hope you can make it.

Looky here... Someone gone done got a promotion. Congrats big H...

Well congrats Hola! -T.

Congrats Hola! Now we are going to expect you to keep these rolling on a regular basis!

Thanks fellas... I've got big plans for the KC ABC.

[Sir J-Werk]

Looks like we grabbed ourselves another Animal. That's awesome.... Congrats H, too....
Brother under7he13lood is gonna be in town saturday so I may give him a tour....

Does everyone have my address? I believe, looking at the list, I have hit everyone up with it.... If I haven't please PM so I can hook you up.

I say if we all meet up sometime between 12/12:30pm at my place that should give us plenty of time prepare ourselves for this fantastic voyage.

[G Diesel]

Good to have you at the helm Hola Bola... Saw that the library of YouTube training clips is expanding. Making awesome progress bro. Way to represent the Animal brand. Peace, G

[Hola Bola]

Looks like we grabbed ourselves another Animal. That's awesome.... Congrats H, too....
Brother under7he13lood is gonna be in town saturday so I may give him a tour....

Does everyone have my address? I believe, looking at the list, I have hit everyone up with it.... If I haven't please PM so I can hook you up.

I say if we all meet up sometime between 12/12:30pm at my place that should give us plenty of time prepare ourselves for this fantastic voyage.

Thanks man, and that sounds good. I'm riding up with Themostocles so we'll try and get to your place by 12:30, maybe earlier.

Good to have you at the helm Hola Bola... Saw that the library of YouTube training clips is expanding. Making awesome progress bro. Way to represent the Animal brand. Peace, G

Thanks G. I take training vids pretty randomly, but you can bet on seeing a few more after this weekends ABC event. I'll definately be repping the ANIMAL T's in future vids as well.

[Sir J-Werk]

Thanks man, and that sounds good. I'm riding up with Themostocles so we'll try and get to your place by 12:30, maybe earlier.



Perfect.

[naturalguy]

Congrats Hola Bola. KC is in good hands with you in the lead.

[Brute]

We'd be glad to have you... hope you can make it.


Can't make this weekend, but I plan on hitting a KC session soon. Hopefully I get to meet you on the 5th Hola Bola, have fun this weekend and give it Hell everyone!

[Themostocles]

Can't make this weekend, but I plan on hitting a KC session soon. Hopefully I get to meet you on the 5th Hola Bola, have fun this weekend and give it Hell everyone!

Will be nice to have you brute, but I will see you on the 5th. -T.

[Brute]

Will be nice to have you brute, but I will see you on the 5th. -T.

Looking forward to it man, thanks.

[spaceclown]

MO is representing for sure! Glad to see so many turning out.

[Sir J-Werk]

Chalk up another.... Just got the PM from getbustered.... He's coming in from Topeka.

[E-dogg85]

I'll be making the drive from LS with Hola

[Hola Bola]

Congrats Hola Bola. KC is in good hands with you in the lead.

Thanks, I appreciate your support. I gotta tell ya, you were one of the coolest and most down-to-earth guys I met at the Arnold. Btw... I could've used a training partner at the Saturday night ABC event!!!

Can't make this weekend, but I plan on hitting a KC session soon. Hopefully I get to meet you on the 5th Hola Bola, have fun this weekend and give it Hell everyone!

We'd definately like to have you, and I hope I can make it out to STL on the 5th. Don't worry, we'll get plenty of pics/vids this weekend.

MO is representing for sure! Glad to see so many turning out.

Hell yeah... and its only going to get better.

Chalk up another.... Just got the PM from getbustered.... He's coming in from Topeka.

Awesome. It sounds like we should have a pretty decent turnout.

I'll be making the drive from LS with Hola

Hey hey hey... look who it is! Glad to see you here.

[Hola Bola]

So far we've got:
Themostocles
Sir J-Werk
under7he13lood
getbustered
Hola Bola
E-dogg85
Arbalest (?)

[Hola Bola]

I talked to Trevor (Arbalest) and he's not going to be able to make it. That leaves six of us on for sunday. I hope everyone will be rested up for it... its gonna be a kickass workout.

[Themostocles]

Thats a shame. Got anykind of routine in mind? -T.

[Hola Bola]

Thats a shame. Got anykind of routine in mind? -T.

He's going to try and make the trip to STL with us, he just couldn't get off work for this one.

Nothing special... I guess it depends on what equipment is available, but I'm sure it has the basics. We could do something like this...

-Squats
-Leg Press or Hack Squats (or both)
-SLDL's
-Lunges
-Leg Curls/Exts
-Calf Raises

[Sir J-Werk]

He's going to try and make the trip to STL with us, he just couldn't get off work for this one.

Nothing special... I guess it depends on what equipment is available, but I'm sure it has the basics. We could do something like this...

-Squats
-Leg Press or Hack Squats (or both)
-SLDL's
-Lunges
-Leg Curls/Exts
-Calf Raises

There are two squat racks, a hack machine, a leg press, a seated leg ext. machine, and a lying leg curl machine. Everything for calves is covered too.... Standing, seated, donkey.... Lunges would probably have to be done with DB's if you want to do walking lunges since there isn't a lot of room in there and I don't know how management feels about taking stuff outside.... All in all we will be able to do everything you have listed Bro. We will just have to figure out how to split it up between the six of us.... and I don't see that being a huge problem. Lookin' forward to it.

[Hola Bola]

There are two squat racks, a hack machine, a leg press, a seated leg ext. machine, and a lying leg curl machine. Everything for calves is covered too.... Standing, seated, donkey.... Lunges would probably have to be done with DB's if you want to do walking lunges since there isn't a lot of room in there and I don't know how management feels about taking stuff outside.... All in all we will be able to do everything you have listed Bro. We will just have to figure out how to split it up between the six of us.... and I don't see that being a huge problem. Lookin' forward to it.

Yeah, I went back and looked through the pics you posted of The Gym and thats the equipment I noticed. Lunges aren't a necessity, but it would definately be fun. We can split up into two groups of three, and rotate through everything that way. It won't be a problem at all.

[Sir J-Werk]

Yeah, I went back and looked through the pics you posted of The Gym and thats the equipment I noticed. Lunges aren't a necessity, but it would definately be fun. We can split up into two groups of three, and rotate through everything that way. It won't be a problem at all.

Yeah, there isn't going to be any problem at all.... I think we can still come up with something for lunges.... We'll put our heads togther.... The best part is going to be seeing the natives reactions to all of this.... Good times ahead! LOL

[Hola Bola]

Yeah, there isn't going to be any problem at all.... I think we can still come up with something for lunges.... We'll put our heads togther.... The best part is going to be seeing the natives reactions to all of this.... Good times ahead! LOL

Sounds good... and we should be able to figure something out.

Do we currently have any food plans for afterwards?

[Sir J-Werk]

Sounds good... and we should be able to figure something out.

Do we currently have any food plans for afterwards?

Not that I am aware of.... LOL, i can't believe no one has mentioned anything about food! There are PLENTY of places here in town; it just depends on what everyone is in the mood for.... or can agree on.

[Hola Bola]

Not that I am aware of.... LOL, i can't believe no one has mentioned anything about food! There are PLENTY of places here in town; it just depends on what everyone is in the mood for.... or can agree on.

Ok cool. I'm down for whatever... preferably a buffet though.

[Sir J-Werk]

Ok cool. I'm down for whatever... preferably a buffet though.

Ryan's is the only buffet style restaurant that's around.... It's a pot-luck when you go out there.... could be a good day, could be a bad day.... Other then that the only other "buffet" around is at the old Sizzler.... and that ain't worth a damn at all!

[under7he13lood]

i agree with buffet. 6 animals in one restaurant? ouch.

[Hola Bola]

Ryan's is the only buffet style restaurant that's around.... It's a pot-luck when you go out there.... could be a good day, could be a bad day.... Other then that the only other "buffet" around is at the old Sizzler.... and that ain't worth a damn at all!

Haha, ok. No chinese buffets?

[Sir J-Werk]

Haha, ok. No chinese buffets?

Ah! I'm an idiot.... There is one.... I forgot all about it.... I can't think of the name of it right off the top of my head.... Something along the lines of "International Chinese Buffet".... It's pretty decent.... If I were to suggest a oriental place to eat in town (although not a buffet) it would be Fuji's..... It's a lot like Kyoto's on Metcalfe if you know what I am talking about.

Either way, both could be good options.

[Hola Bola]

Ah! I'm an idiot.... There is one.... I forgot all about it.... I can't think of the name of it right off the top of my head.... Something along the lines of "International Chinese Buffet".... It's pretty decent.... If I were to suggest a oriental place to eat in town (although not a buffet) it would be Fuji's..... It's a lot like Kyoto's on Metcalfe if you know what I am talking about.

Either way, both could be good options.

Nice. I love me some chinese food... perfect for PWO IMO.

[Themostocles]

I am getting ready to switch over diets the weekend, some there maybe some indiscretions(aka stuffing my face). So chinese sounds awesome. -T.

[under7he13lood]

I hate to be johnny raincloud, but I came down with some wicked food poisoning last night. been puking/crapping all day. I'm really sorry, but there's no way i'll be better in time. I will try and hit the next one, and I'll take extra precaution by never eating out again. ever. Chicken Florentine from subway did it to me, so be weary. sorry again guys.
God Bless
-Sam

[Sir J-Werk]

I hate to be johnny raincloud, but I came down with some wicked food poisoning last night. been puking/crapping all day. I'm really sorry, but there's no way i'll be better in time. I will try and hit the next one, and I'll take extra precaution by never eating out again. ever. Chicken Florentine from subway did it to me, so be weary. sorry again guys.
God Bless
-Sam

Hate to hear that Brother but definitely take care and get better! Food poisoning is no fun.... We'll keep you in the loop for the next go round Bro.

[Hola Bola]

I hate to be johnny raincloud, but I came down with some wicked food poisoning last night. been puking/crapping all day. I'm really sorry, but there's no way i'll be better in time. I will try and hit the next one, and I'll take extra precaution by never eating out again. ever. Chicken Florentine from subway did it to me, so be weary. sorry again guys.
God Bless
-Sam

Sorry to hear bro... hope you feel better! Maybe you can make it down to the next one, or even the one in STL on April 5th.

[Hola Bola]

Themostocles
Sir J-Werk
getbustered
Hola Bola
E-dogg85

[Arbalest]

I talked to Trevor (Arbalest) and he's not going to be able to make it. That leaves six of us on for sunday. I hope everyone will be rested up for it... its gonna be a kickass workout.

Sorry guys!

I was off for saturday, but since its sunday now its too late to change days. I don't even get to lift today either! I get to go wedding shopping for floral arrangements with the fiance... swell ;)

[E-dogg85]

24hrs. and counting.

[Themostocles]

Sorry guys!

I was off for saturday, but since its sunday now its too late to change days. I don't even get to lift today either! I get to go wedding shopping for floral arrangements with the fiance... swell ;)

Didn't know you were getting married, congrats! I won't even be my usual jaded and bitter self and tell you to RUN... lol. Bitter, table for one right here :). -T.

[minime_moomey]

Didn't know you were getting married, congrats! I won't even be my usual jaded and bitter self and tell you to RUN... lol. Bitter, table for one right here :). -T.

I laughed out loud at the end of this! Seriously, you guys better remember where that Chinese Buffet is for next time. I die a little inside every time I check in on this thread and know I will be doing boring "married" stuff instead of slamming the iron with my brothers. I cant wait to see some pics and vids tomorrow! Train hard everyone.

[Gehlbach!]

Represent Kc Brothers!!!!!!

[Themostocles]

I laughed out loud at the end of this! Seriously, you guys better remember where that Chinese Buffet is for next time. I die a little inside every time I check in on this thread and know I will be doing boring "married" stuff instead of slamming the iron with my brothers. I cant wait to see some pics and vids tomorrow! Train hard everyone.

If she is the right girl, it is more than worth it. Be happy you found someone to up with you, I am having issues in that department. -T

[Sir J-Werk]

I know that I am going to have trouble sleeping so i may head over to the gym tonight to make up for missing shoulders wednesday..... I'll make sure to get everything picked up and ready to go for us tomorrow....

E, you just had to go and give a 24 and counting didn't ya!?

[Hola Bola]

Sorry guys!

I was off for saturday, but since its sunday now its too late to change days. I don't even get to lift today either! I get to go wedding shopping for floral arrangements with the fiance... swell ;)

Congrats on your impending doom. Hahaha, j/k man. When's the big day? I'm engaged as well... only 8 more weeks to go for me!

Btw... I made her go flower shopping with her mom... too girly for me.

[Themostocles]

Damn, am I the only person here that has been married? If you guys only knew, lol... -T.

[stumblin54]

Congrats on your impending doom. Hahaha, j/k man. When's the big day? I'm engaged as well... only 8 more weeks to go for me!

Btw... I made her go flower shopping with her mom... too girly for me.

Haha sounds like somebody has cold feet. Just playin' HB, good luck to both of you on your "impending dooms"...

Stumblin

[E-dogg85]

I know that I am going to have trouble sleeping so i may head over to the gym tonight to make up for missing shoulders wednesday..... I'll make sure to get everything picked up and ready to go for us tomorrow....

E, you just had to go and give a 24 and counting didn't ya!?

Yeah I'm ready to do this even though I'm going to be the little guy I'm still going to throw around as much weight as I can. Hope everyones ready.

[Hola Bola]

Yeah I'm ready to do this even though I'm going to be the little guy I'm still going to throw around as much weight as I can. Hope everyones ready.

I'm gettin ready to throw down some natty PB and a protein shake and hit the sack. I'll be ready.

[Sir J-Werk]

Well the KC ABC is offically wrapped up here in St. Joe. I know all of the guys will agree that our legs are trashed! It was a great time havin' the Brothers up here. Getbustered drove out from Topeka and Hola, Themostocles, and E-dogg made the trek up from the KC area.... We were able to grab a couple of pics and a few videos.... Hola's camera was being a little stubburn but het got it up and running and E-dogg had the back up.... But then E mysteriously disappeared on us in the middle of squats.... Where could be have gone? LOL! Sounds of the day, "Oh God!" and "Huwaaaaaaaa!".... They should be postin' their stuff later on.

Hola was the General and had us start out on some squats. Then we moved into a circuit of leg presses then walking lunges down to the standing calf raise and then walking lunges right back to the leg press. Finished up with some leg extensions and lying leg curls.... Blasted. I'll let him post the specs if he wants.... Personally I lost count after two. The man knows his stuff and we all pushed ourselves hard today. It was awesome!

Then it was off to the chinese buffet. That was a good time.... We must have stunk or something 'cause the waitress never showed up to refill our water.... We all shared our fortune cookies.... (Mine suggested that I find a new hobby.... LOL) Getbustered shared with us his love and nutritional knowledge of Zebra cakes.... E damn near didn't make it to the cash register when we got up to leave.... Hola crissened the steamed window with "ABC Leg Day," and Themostocles suprised us all by picking up the tab.... What a Brother!

There it is Brothers. That's how we got down on ABC:KC Leg Day.

[Maharg]

Ducked out on squats? come on Edogg, You could have showed them up. Sept Hola, i have seen too many of his vids to know that the man can squat heavy. Sounds like you brothers had a great leg day, and Hope to meet some of you at the Stl Abc.

[Sir J-Werk]

Ducked out on squats? come on Edogg, You could have showed them up. Sept Hola, i have seen too many of his vids to know that the man can squat heavy. Sounds like you brothers had a great leg day, and Hope to meet some of you at the Stl Abc.

Well he didn't duck out so to say.... Lol! You'll see....

[Maharg]

Well he didn't duck out so to say.... Lol! You'll see....

Dammit, no clues?

[Sir J-Werk]

Dammit, no clues?

LOL, no.... It just doesn't do it justice to tell.... LMAO!

[Hola Bola]

Ducked out on squats? come on Edogg, You could have showed them up. Sept Hola, i have seen too many of his vids to know that the man can squat heavy. Sounds like you brothers had a great leg day, and Hope to meet some of you at the Stl Abc.

He actually didn't miss a single set... he just needed a short break.

[Sir J-Werk]

He actually didn't miss a single set... he just needed a short break.

That is very true.... When it was his turn to go he turned it on every time.

[Hola Bola]

Well the KC ABC is offically wrapped up here in St. Joe. I know all of the guys will agree that our legs are trashed! It was a great time havin' the Brothers up here. Getbustered drove out from Topeka and Hola, Themostocles, and E-dogg made the trek up from the KC area.... We were able to grab a couple of pics and a few videos.... Hola's camera was being a little stubburn but het got it up and running and E-dogg had the back up.... But then E mysteriously disappeared on us in the middle of squats.... Where could be have gone? LOL! Sounds of the day, "Oh God!" and "Huwaaaaaaaa!".... They should be postin' their stuff later on.

Hola was the General and had us start out on some squats. Then we moved into a circuit of leg presses then walking lunges down to the standing calf raise and then walking lunges right back to the leg press. Finished up with some leg extensions and lying leg curls.... Blasted. I'll let him post the specs if he wants.... Personally I lost count after two. The man knows his stuff and we all pushed ourselves hard today. It was awesome!

Then it was off to the chinese buffet. That was a good time.... We must have stunk or something 'cause the waitress never showed up to refill our water.... We all shared our fortune cookies.... (Mine suggested that I find a new hobby.... LOL) Getbustered shared with us his love and nutritional knowledge of Zebra cakes.... E damn near didn't make it to the cash register when we got up to leave.... Hola crissened the steamed window with "ABC Leg Day," and Themostocles suprised us all by picking up the tab.... What a Brother!

There it is Brothers. That's how we got down on ABC:KC Leg Day.

Nice write-up... I'm just finishing up mine for the ABC Gallery.

[Sir J-Werk]

Nice write-up... I'm just finishing up mine for the ABC Gallery.

Sweet! I don't know if anyone else snapped a few.... I tried to do it whenever possible and tried to get everyone.... That is when I wasn't watching my legs twitch or sweat bombing off my face. LOL

[Hola Bola]

Sweet! I don't know if anyone else snapped a few.... I tried to do it whenever possible and tried to get everyone.... That is when I wasn't watching my legs twitch or sweat bombing off my face. LOL

Here's what I got... http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?p=324855#post324855

[Sir J-Werk]

So speaking of "Next Time" ... I know some are going down to St. Louis on the 5th (Gonna try myself) ... Any rough ideas for something in KC?

[Hola Bola]

Everyone who attended today's ABC event please PM me your full name and mailing address so I can turn it in to G Diesel.

[Hola Bola]

So speaking of "Next Time" ... I know some are going down to St. Louis on the 5th (Gonna try myself) ... Any rough ideas for something in KC?

April 19th would be good to shoot for... although any weekend is fine with me.

[Sir J-Werk]

April 19th would be good to shoot for... although any weekend is fine with me.

Same time? .... Where was it you guys lifted at the first time? .... Or do you have an idea for some place else?

[Hola Bola]

Same time? .... Where was it you guys lifted at the first time? .... Or do you have an idea for some place else?

Yeah, 1pm is good because it allows for some travel time in the morning. We could go back to Golds downtown or try to find another place... we've got alot of options in the area.

[Maharg]

Ohh alright, i guess i just misread it, but please explain what happend with him?

[Sir J-Werk]

Ohh alright, i guess i just misread it, but please explain what happend with him?

LOL.... You really want to know don't you?

.... I'm gonna hold my tongue a little longer..... LOL

[Sir J-Werk]

Yeah, 1pm is good because it allows for some travel time in the morning. We could go back to Golds downtown or try to find another place... we've got alot of options in the area.

Right on. Sounds good to me.... I guess we have plenty of time to get it figured out.

[Hola Bola]

Right on. Sounds good to me.... I guess we have plenty of time to get it figured out.

We can finalize some things after more guys chime in on when they're available next month.

[Sir J-Werk]

We can finalize some things after more guys chime in on when they're available next month.

Perfect.

Damn... I didn't delete fast enough!

Mandang!.... The video is priceless though.... I can't wait.... "Man, that's some weird lookin' stuff." LOL!

[Maharg]

We can finalize some things after more guys chime in on when they're available next month.



Damn... I didn't delete fast enough!

Didn't delete what fast enough? i got your back.

[Themostocles]

The 19th works good for me. THanks for the awesome experience guys. My legs are trashed. -T.

[Hola Bola]

The 19th works good for me. THanks for the awesome experience guys. My legs are trashed. -T.

Cool... lets see if that day works for anyone else.

It was a great experience for me as well... I'm definately looking forward to the next one.

My legs are already sore... I stood up earlier and my quads cramped up bad... damn that hurts!

[Themostocles]

Cool... lets see if that day works for anyone else.

It was a great experience for me as well... I'm definately looking forward to the next one.

My legs are already sore... I stood up earlier and my quads cramped up bad... damn that hurts!

Try sitting in the movie theater with your legs cramping for two hours. I felt like I had ADHD with the way I couldn't sit still. My daughter kept telling me to sit still lol. -T

[Sir J-Werk]

Cool... lets see if that day works for anyone else.

It was a great experience for me as well... I'm definately looking forward to the next one.

My legs are already sore... I stood up earlier and my quads cramped up bad... damn that hurts!

Did you forget to swing your legs while sitting infront of the computer? Haha

[Hola Bola]

Try sitting in the movie theater with your legs cramping for two hours. I felt like I had ADHD with the way I couldn't sit still. My daughter kept telling me to sit still lol. -T

Haha, nice. How was the movie?

Did you forget to swing your legs while sitting infront of the computer? Haha

I know... I forgot to take my own advice!!!

[Maharg]

I was surprised not to see any hack squats thrown in the mix, 30 rep hack squats are a killer by the 18th rep.

[Hola Bola]

I was surprised not to see any hack squats thrown in the mix, 30 rep hack squats are a killer by the 18th rep.

We were going to do hacks, but the version there wasn't the greatest. The rubber on the footplate had all been worn off, so it was just the slippery steel... not very safe IMO. I tried it out anyways, but the angle felt funny. We more than made up for it though, trust me!

[Sir J-Werk]

I was surprised not to see any hack squats thrown in the mix, 30 rep hack squats are a killer by the 18th rep.

the hack squat is a bit trecherous.... the footing was missing the grip on it and trust me.... we didn't need to throw hack squats into the mix!

[getbustered]

I had a nice trip down my stairs when I was trying to take my dog downstairs earlier. My legs just gave out about two stairs from the bottom.

I'm definitely in for the 19th. I'll have to find out about the St. Louis trip on the 5th, might already be traveling that weekend. But I'm looking forward to hitting the gym with you guys again, soon. My legs are trashed.

[Sir J-Werk]

I had a nice trip down my stairs when I was trying to take my dog downstairs earlier. My legs just gave out about two stairs from the bottom.

I'm definitely in for the 19th. I'll have to find out about the St. Louis trip on the 5th, might already be traveling that weekend. But I'm looking forward to hitting the gym with you guys again, soon. My legs are trashed.

Did the dog make it? LOL

[minime_moomey]

Count me in for the 19th. Im going to see what I have going on for the 5th, but I have no idea if I can make that one. Cant wait to see some vids and more pics fellas!

[Themostocles]

Did the dog make it? LOL

What a question, lol...

[Sir J-Werk]

What a question, lol...

LMAO! I know, I know....

[Themostocles]

So we got chest on April 5th, what are we working the 19th? -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

So we got chest on April 5th, what are we working the 19th? -T.

Well the guys started it off with back.... That would leave shoulders or arms....

[Hola Bola]

I had a nice trip down my stairs when I was trying to take my dog downstairs earlier. My legs just gave out about two stairs from the bottom.

I'm definitely in for the 19th. I'll have to find out about the St. Louis trip on the 5th, might already be traveling that weekend. But I'm looking forward to hitting the gym with you guys again, soon. My legs are trashed.

I feel your pain! Sounds good... we should have a solid group for the next session.

Count me in for the 19th. Im going to see what I have going on for the 5th, but I have no idea if I can make that one. Cant wait to see some vids and more pics fellas!

Cool... let us know if you're available.

So we got chest on April 5th, what are we working the 19th? -T.

A Back workout would be fun.

[getbustered]

Did the dog make it? LOL

My knee clipped him in the back pretty good, but I think he'll make it.

Just another casualty of leg day.

[Sir J-Werk]

A Back workout would be fun.

I'd be down for that.... Maybe kit it up a a little and throw some biceps in there? ....

[Sir J-Werk]

My knee clipped him in the back pretty good, but I think he'll make it.

Just another casualty of leg day.

Damn Bro.... did you give her/him a treat for the trouble?

[Hola Bola]

I'd be down for that.... Maybe kit it up a a little and throw some biceps in there? ....

Sure, why not!

[Sir J-Werk]

Sure, why not!

Well, that's settled then.... Unless anyone has any objections?

[Themostocles]

NO objections. Certainly interesting to see whats on the plate for this one. -T.

[Hola Bola]

NO objections. Certainly interesting to see whats on the plate for this one. -T.

I'll come up with something fun, don't worry.

[Themostocles]

I'll come up with something fun, don't worry.

And that is what worries me, lol. -T.

[Greg_G]

Hell yeah a KC Chapter! I am in Wichita and thought about looking into a Wichita Chapter but this looks a bit promissing!

Have not been on these forums lately but I think I am back now... Back on nights and bored as hell.

Must admit though, a little nervous to make a long drive and workout. I am smaller IMO. I dunno. I don't wanna show up and be the littlest guy in there. 6'4", 252 Lbs...

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2008/03/16/387562/profilepic/1343362orig.jpg

[minime_moomey]

Hell yeah a KC Chapter! I am in Wichita and thought about looking into a Wichita Chapter but this looks a bit promissing!

Have not been on these forums lately but I think I am back now... Back on nights and bored as hell.

Must admit though, a little nervous to make a long drive and workout. I am smaller IMO. I dunno. I don't wanna show up and be the littlest guy in there. 6'4", 252 Lbs...

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2008/03/16/387562/profilepic/1343362orig.jpg

LOL. 6'4 252...Oh man...im 5'4 160...I live in Emporia so if you ever decide to hit up a KC trip you could drive here and carpool with me up there if your interested. Its at about the halfway point, save you some gas and give you a little company...

[getbustered]

Hell yeah a KC Chapter! I am in Wichita and thought about looking into a Wichita Chapter but this looks a bit promissing!

Have not been on these forums lately but I think I am back now... Back on nights and bored as hell.

Must admit though, a little nervous to make a long drive and workout. I am smaller IMO. I dunno. I don't wanna show up and be the littlest guy in there. 6'4", 252 Lbs...

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2008/03/16/387562/profilepic/1343362orig.jpg


Ha. You would have been by far the "biggest" person there, size-wise. J-Werk might be close to you on height, but I don't know if he is pushing 250....yet.

Other than that, it is just a regular group of guys who were all busting their asses. Great group to workout with, I'll make it a regular thing. Like Hola said, very down to earth group, I told my wife I felt like I was eating with old friends after we got done lifting.

By the way, I drive from Topeka, so that would also be a carpool option for you Emporia/Wichita guys.

[Universal Rep]

Ha. You would have been by far the "biggest" person there, size-wise. J-Werk might be close to you on height, but I don't know if he is pushing 250....yet.

Other than that, it is just a regular group of guys who were all busting their asses. Great group to workout with, I'll make it a regular thing. Like Hola said, very down to earth group, I told my wife I felt like I was eating with old friends after we got done lifting.

By the way, I drive from Topeka, so that would also be a carpool option for you Emporia/Wichita guys.

Exactly. The ABCs aren't a pissing match. They don't exist to show who's the strongers, who's the biggest, or who's the baddest. They are just a way for like-minded fellas to get together to train and eat. Like Animal, it's about building communities. Big or small, if you have heart, come out to an ABC...

[Hola Bola]

Hell yeah a KC Chapter! I am in Wichita and thought about looking into a Wichita Chapter but this looks a bit promissing!

Have not been on these forums lately but I think I am back now... Back on nights and bored as hell.

Must admit though, a little nervous to make a long drive and workout. I am smaller IMO. I dunno. I don't wanna show up and be the littlest guy in there. 6'4", 252 Lbs...


Don't worry about that... you don't have to be a certain size or lift a certain amount to be a part of it. Everyone who attended the ABC event yesterday gave it everything they had, regardless of their strength or size. Thats all you can ask for from someone... show up ready to work hard, try something new, and have some fun along the way. We definately accomplished that this weekend. If that sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd be happy to have you.

The next KC ABC event is tentatively planned for April 19th. Hopefully you'll be able to make it. Getbustered and Mimime_moomey are both out your way, so you guys could set up a carpool to save some gas $$$.

[Sir J-Werk]

Don't worry about that... you don't have to be a certain size or lift a certain amount to be a part of it. Everyone who attended the ABC event yesterday gave it everything they had, regardless of their strength or size. Thats all you can ask for from someone... show up ready to work hard, try something new, and have some fun along the way. We definately accomplished that this weekend. If that sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd be happy to have you.



Exactly.... There are no egos.... No one person or group segragates themselves because they are "bigger" or "better." It's a pretty damn phenominal feeling once you take part in one of these things.... Once that Iron starts moving and sweat starts flowin' and you realize that the Brothers around you aren't going to let you do anything less than your best that's where you find your true strength.

[getbustered]

Exactly.... There are no egos.... No one person or group segragates themselves because they are "bigger" or "better." It's a pretty damn phenominal feeling once you take part in one of these things.... Once that Iron starts moving and sweat starts flowin' and you realize that the Brothers around you aren't going to let you do anything less than your best that's where you find your true strength.

I love it because it is so different from so many of the other people you meet who are more concerned with making sure you know that they are better than you. ABC is the complete opposite. It is all about learning, working, and helping. Guess you could almost say it's like a boyscout troop...

[E-dogg85]

AWWW my legs hurt. I had a really hard time going up and down my ladder all day. I'm in for the trip to STL. and the next one in KC.

[Sir J-Werk]

AWWW my legs hurt. I had a really hard time going up and down my ladder all day. I'm in for the trip to STL. and the next one in KC.

Brother you have have no idea, well you do but for the purposes of my story... LOL; I digress.... I had second guesses about wearing my uniform pants.... From the knee up to my waist I swear I am wearing tights.... I don't think this is very theraputic for the patients. LOL

What the hell were you doing on a ladder all day anyway?

[E-dogg85]

Hanging duct man carrying a 8ft long 50lbs. piece of duct up a 6ft ladder sucks, but I loved every second of the workout yesterday. Counting down the days till the next one.

[Sir J-Werk]

Hanging duct man carrying a 8ft long 50lbs. piece of duct up a 6ft ladder sucks, but I loved every second of the workout yesterday. Counting down the days till the next one.

That doesn't sound fun at all.... Hell yeah it was a good time! Looking forward as well!

BTW... How those vids comin Bro?

[E-dogg85]

I'm still trying to get them up my comp. isn't letting me upload it so I'm going to e-mail them to HB tonight to see if he has any luck.

[Sir J-Werk]

Right on Bro. Sounds good.

[Hola Bola]

AWWW my legs hurt. I had a really hard time going up and down my ladder all day. I'm in for the trip to STL. and the next one in KC.

Haha, that sucks. Mine hurt pretty bad on monday, but I think todays DOMS is even worse. I could barely walk down the stairs this morning.

[Maharg]

Haha, that sucks. Mine hurt pretty bad on monday, but I think todays DOMS is even worse. I could barely walk down the stairs this morning.

Day two always sucks more ass then day one after legs it seems. I am on day three and still have sore legs.

[Themostocles]

Least I am not alone in my suffering, lol, and my ass hurts. Been walking like a got corncob wedged up it. But it was, by far, the best leg workout I have ever had. -T.

[Maharg]

Least I am not alone in my suffering, lol, and my ass hurts. Been walking like a got corncob wedged up it. But it was, by far, the best leg workout I have ever had. -T.

Lets clear this up, your GLUTES hurt. Not your ass. That just sounds like you had a dirty weekend.

[Themostocles]

Lets clear this up, your GLUTES hurt. Not your ass. That just sounds like you had a dirty weekend.

Alrite alrite, my glutes hurt. That better? And people tell me my mind is in the gutter, lol, wait it is, nevermind. -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

I don't even want to think about the rack pulls I have to do tonight....

[getbustered]

I don't even want to think about the rack pulls I have to do tonight....

I have deadlifts on Thursday, hoping to be fully or at least near fully recovered by then. Was still nice and sore this morning, man that is a great feeling. I think I'm going to do a similar workout to the one we did for my leg day this week, and see if I can put myself through the same kind of pain by myself.

[Sir J-Werk]

I have deadlifts on Thursday, hoping to be fully or at least near fully recovered by then. Was still nice and sore this morning, man that is a great feeling. I think I'm going to do a similar workout to the one we did for my leg day this week, and see if I can put myself through the same kind of pain by myself.

Of course you can Brother.... We didn't "make" you do anything Sunday.... you did it yourself on your on accord.... So no reason you can't do it again.... And since we know what you are capable of doing, we wouldn't expect anything less from you Bro.

[Hola Bola]

Day two always sucks more ass then day one after legs it seems. I am on day three and still have sore legs.

Definately... today was waaaaay worse than yesterday.

I don't even want to think about the rack pulls I have to do tonight....

Haha, good luck!

I have deadlifts on Thursday, hoping to be fully or at least near fully recovered by then. Was still nice and sore this morning, man that is a great feeling. I think I'm going to do a similar workout to the one we did for my leg day this week, and see if I can put myself through the same kind of pain by myself.

I'm planning on doing hamstrings/calves on thursday, so I hope I'm recovered as well.

You can do it by yourself... all it takes is a little willpower.

[E-dogg85]

Haha, that sucks. Mine hurt pretty bad on monday, but I think todays DOMS is even worse. I could barely walk down the stairs this morning.

Yeah I'm not doing any better today but, I think everything will be back to normal tom. Well I hope it's back to normal.

[E-dogg85]

I have deadlifts on Thursday, hoping to be fully or at least near fully recovered by then. Was still nice and sore this morning, man that is a great feeling. I think I'm going to do a similar workout to the one we did for my leg day this week, and see if I can put myself through the same kind of pain by myself.

Good luck man, I don't think I can put my legs through that pain every week but if you can more power to you brother.

[Themostocles]

I have deadlifts on Thursday, hoping to be fully or at least near fully recovered by then. Was still nice and sore this morning, man that is a great feeling. I think I'm going to do a similar workout to the one we did for my leg day this week, and see if I can put myself through the same kind of pain by myself.

I am with you, I got deads on Thursday, and going to try to do something like Sunday again on Friday. Going to try to pull off the same kind of intensity. -T.

[Hola Bola]

I am with you, I got deads on Thursday, and going to try to do something like Sunday again on Friday. Going to try to pull off the same kind of intensity. -T.

Have fun with deadlifts tomorrow. You can keep the intensity up by yourself, it just requires more focus.

I'm doing my hamstring/calves workout tomorrow... hopefully the last of the soreness will be gone when I wake up!

[Maharg]

Have another night cap protien shake with Glutamine, you will wake up fine big man.

[Themostocles]

Legs and bi's are the only bodyparts I have time keeping intensity with. I just can't find my stride with either. BUt you helped with legs, and I am starting to figure out my bis. Just got to fine tune it, like my nutrition. -T.

[Sir J-Werk]

Legs and bi's are the only bodyparts I have time keeping intensity with. I just can't find my stride with either. BUt you helped with legs, and I am starting to figure out my bis. Just got to fine tune it, like my nutrition. -T.

Biceps used to give me fits because I could never keep a pump in them and then it seemed like my forearms started getting all the work somehow.... Use to frustrate the hell out of me.... Then I figured techinque out and it has been gravy ever since.... Now if they would just grow a little but faster along with my tris.... I knew I was a stubborn person but I didn't think that included every fiber in my body too! LOL

[E-dogg85]

Hey everyone my quads aren't sore anymore. Then again there going to be trashed again Sunday. Oh well I don't mind not being able to walk.

[getbustered]

Hey everyone my quads aren't sore anymore. Then again there going to be trashed again Sunday. Oh well I don't mind not being able to walk.

I thought I had lost my leg soreness, too. But then I found it when I was deadlifting this morning. Ahhhhhhh

[Hola Bola]

Hey everyone my quads aren't sore anymore. Then again there going to be trashed again Sunday. Oh well I don't mind not being able to walk.

Today is the last day of soreness for me... I'm gonna wake up pain free tomorrow... I just know it!

[Themostocles]

I got over the soreness today, and guess what, its quads again tomorrow... sigh

[Hola Bola]

I got over the soreness today, and guess what, its quads again tomorrow... sigh

Haha... you gotta love how that works out huh? I've got hamstrings/calves tomorrow... I should be fine.

[Hola Bola]

Only two weeks until the STL ABC session... lets get a tentative headcount to see what kind of traveling arrangements we need to make (carpooling, etc.)

Add yourself to the list when you respond...

- Hola Bola

[Themostocles]

- Hola Bola
- Themostocles

I going to have to drive solo, my mother and step-father are riding with to visit family while I lift. -T.

[Hola Bola]

- Hola Bola
- Themostocles

I going to have to drive solo, my mother and step-father are riding with to visit family while I lift. -T.

Thats cool... there should still be enough of us to fill up a separate car.

[Themostocles]

I don't mind still throwing some money towards gas for you guys since I can't ride with. Let me know... -T.

[Hola Bola]

I don't mind still throwing some money towards gas for you guys since I can't ride with. Let me know... -T.

Don't worry about it bro... I appreciate the offer, but you've been generous enough already.

[E-dogg85]

Hola
Themostocles
E-dogg85

I'm ready for the trip when the next KC one?

[Hola Bola]

Hola
Themostocles
E-dogg85

I'm ready for the trip when the next KC one?

The next KC one is tentatively being planned for April 19th... hopefully it will work with everyone's schedule.

[Sir J-Werk]

Hola
Themostocles
E-dogg85
Sir J-Werk

Until I know that I definitely can not go I'm keep my name up.

[Hola Bola]

Hola
Themostocles
E-dogg85
Sir J-Werk

Until I know that I definitely can not go I'm keep my name up.

Awesome. I hope you'll be able to. If we have 4-5 people to chip in, the gas shouldn't be too bad. I've got a big stash of protein bars to share as well!

[Themostocles]

April 19th works for me. -T.

[minime_moomey]

Im good for the 19th as well. The 5th isnt going to happen for me this time around, but Im looking forward to the 19th in KC!

[Hola Bola]

Here's what we've got so far...

April 5th (STL)
Hola
Themostocles
E-dogg85
Sir J-Werk
getbustered (?)

April 19th (KC)
Hola
Themostocles
E-dogg85
Sir J-Werk
minime_moomey
getbustered (?)

[E-dogg85]

A week later the vids. upload but i still can't get the edited vid to upload so I figured that this is better than nothing.

http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0217.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0218.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0219.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0220.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0223.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0224.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0225.flv

Still missing a few from that day I'll try to post them on a later date.

[Hola Bola]

A week later the vids. upload but i still can't get the edited vid to upload so I figured that this is better than nothing.

http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0217.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0218.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0219.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0220.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0223.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0224.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0225.flv

Still missing a few from that day I'll try to post them on a later date.

Hahaha... the puke vid is on there. Nice!

[Brute]

A week later the vids. upload but i still can't get the edited vid to upload so I figured that this is better than nothing.

http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0217.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0218.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0219.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0220.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0223.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0224.flv
http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/edogg1985/?action=view&current=MVI_0225.flv

Still missing a few from that day I'll try to post them on a later date.

Great work guys!

[Hola Bola]

Here's what we've got so far...

April 5th (STL)
Hola
Themostocles
E-dogg85
Sir J-Werk

April 19th (KC)
Hola
Themostocles
E-dogg85
Sir J-Werk
minime_moomey
getbustered

Updated list...

[Maharg]

Glad to have you 4 along for the april 5th session.

[Hola Bola]

Glad to have you 4 along for the april 5th session.

There might be 2 more as well... I'm still waiting for confirmation from them.

[Themostocles]

You ever get the package with the banner from GDiesel, Hola? -T.

[Hola Bola]

You ever get the package with the banner from GDiesel, Hola? -T.

Haha yep... I got it in the mail the following Monday. I was told to keep the banner for the next one, and I'll hand out the goodies to you guys when I see you.

[Themostocles]

Goodies, my precious... My precious like goodies... (wrings hands like Gollum). -T.

[Brute]

Goodies, my precious... My precious like goodies... (wrings hands like Gollum). -T.

lol, nice.

[Themostocles]

lol, nice.

Kinda tired, really bored, the wierd just comes out

[Hola Bola]

April 19th (KC)
Hola
Themostocles
E-dogg85
Sir J-Werk
minime_moomey
getbustered

Anyone else able to make the trip? We'll be lifting at Xtreme Fitness (the yellow gym in my vids) in Lee's Summit... probably ~1pm. We haven't decided for sure what workout we're doing yet though... legs, back, or arms would all be fun. Vote for one and we'll see which one is the most popular.

[Maharg]

Have fun guys, wish i could make it up there for another go. And make sure J gets caught at teh wrong time again at the restraunt.

[Sir J-Werk]

You know I'm there on the 19th.... I'll go for legs again.... I don't really need as near as much motivation for arms and back day is one of my favorite days anyway....

I'm easy for anything though....

[Themostocles]

I would like to do back. But legs is fine, I have alot I need to learn in that area. T.

[getbustered]

I vote for legs again. I'm not really picky, I'll work whatever, though.

Any chance of getting a 12:00 workout? I'll probably be able to make it either way, but I started working part-time on the weekends, and if we do it at noon I can probably still make it to work at 4:00. No big deal, I can always just work on Sunday.

[getbustered]

Any of the Wichita/Emporia guys still interested in coming on the 19th? I'll be driving from Topeka to KC anyway if anyone wants to carpool.

[Themostocles]

Hola, does extreme fitness have child watch? Otherwise I am out on this one, my babysitter bailed on me. -T.