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BAD ASS MARTIN
12-04-07, 2:52 pm
It's a haul to Ohio, but I and holding a Akron Ohio Session on December 15th. The line up is growing and looks to be a huge event. I would like to invite all my brothers to attend.
Hope you can make it out.
Thanks,
B.A.M.
norrim1
12-04-07, 11:33 pm
I had a thought that I wanted to run across you guys. I've been putting some serious thought into attending the Cage in 2008. There's a thread floating around about a massive ABC gathering in Columbus over the Arnold Expo. If any of you guys are interested, I think this would be an awesome opportunity for us to represent our chapter and meet everyone on the forum. Just a thought...
lifterkid17
12-05-07, 8:34 am
Yeah im not gonna lie, that would kick ass! good thing you told us now cause payin my school is a bitch haha and i would have to save a little cash im sure, but yeah that would be really badass to go to the cage!
lifterkid17
12-06-07, 4:35 pm
yeah that would be sweet to have another.. early jan or sumtin like that
Wasteland
12-06-07, 4:47 pm
Were there pics posted from the first event?
Were there pics posted from the first event?
MNfreak was going to work on the video for the Gathering...havent seen or heard from them since the gathering...
Wasteland
12-06-07, 5:14 pm
MNfreak was going to work on the video for the Gathering...havent seen or heard from them since the gathering...
I was looking for the pics in the Gallery, but didn't see it. Thanks.
lifterkid17
12-06-07, 7:33 pm
Hopefully they are up soon.. damn haha.. anyways is the next one goin to be in kato for sure or is that just up in the air for now
Hopefully they are up soon.. damn haha.. anyways is the next one goin to be in kato for sure or is that just up in the air for now
Yeah it's kind of up in there air right now. That would probably be a smaller session with just a few of us. I'll see what I can do about getting the word out in school and some of the gyms around town. After that we'll probably help get the Iowa chapter up and running and head down there for a session.
lifterkid17
12-06-07, 9:33 pm
Yeah that would be pretty cool to get that chapter runnin
2 more guys are in the process of getting signed up and are itching to get involved. One happens to work at The Gym in Elk River. This place is a one of the key places for powerlifting and bodybuilding in our state.
Expect some good things to come for our chapter boys. I have sent out in the neighborhood of 50 e-mails to everyone I could find that likes to workout on other forums. Some of these members include top bodybuilders, powerlifters, and fitness competitors. You guys would be amazed as to what I was able to find. The next session we have will be a big one. I've been working on spreading the word at some of the local colleges to recruit some new members. Do your best to help get the word out and we will make our next gathering one we will never forget.
MN is gonna blow up
Oh it will...Just give me time. I had another idea I wanted to run across you guys. There is a NPC bodybuilding contest coming up in the metro area and I think we should go represent. We could get our Animal gear and and maybe even hand out flyers or something. I seen a flyer where I work out and there's going to be some freaks there, even a few pros. With enough effort, we can organize one hell of a freak parade for our next gathering.
Oh it will...Just give me time. I had another idea I wanted to run across you guys. There is a NPC bodybuilding contest coming up in the metro area and I think we should go represent. We could get our Animal gear and and maybe even hand out flyers or something. I seen a flyer where I work out and there's going to be some freaks there, even a few pros. With enough effort, we can organize one hell of a freak parade for our next gathering.
when is this?!
when is this?!
I'll get you some more info tonight. Also, I contacted a PRO that works out at Gold's in Shakopee. Exciting!
well thats ironic....hey, even tho you only had a few picks, i would just post what you got anyway just as a start
brothers
let me know when and where. its about time we did this.....
brothers
let me know when and where. its about time we did this.....
Hey Gerry! Our second session is still on the table, but believe me brother, we have BIG things in store.
Hey G, glad to see another Ice Animal - our last meeting was great, things can only go up from here.
Side Note: trying to win a promo on here, make sure to go vote for me. the link is in my signature
Hey G, glad to see another Ice Animal - our last meeting was great, things can only go up from here.
Side Note: trying to win a promo on here, make sure to go vote for me. the link is in my signature
Haha, I was just going to PM him...
Man I want whatever it is so bad. And no one even knows!
get G and J-Dawg to vote for me ha
cliffjumper
12-07-07, 10:31 pm
Hey just intro'ing myself; Eric here, from St. Cloud. 29, 170#. Been lifting since 21. Goal is to get BIG. Started at a scrawny 120#. But still a ways to go. 200+# here we come! lol
Anyway, just sayin hey. Looking forward to contributing, etc.
norrim1
12-07-07, 10:39 pm
Hey just intro'ing myself; Eric here, from St. Cloud. 29, 170#. Been lifting since 21. Goal is to get BIG. Started at a scrawny 120#. But still a ways to go. 200+# here we come! lol
Anyway, just sayin hey. Looking forward to contributing, etc.
Good to see you on here Eric. Check in on this thread for more updates as we get more guys on board. Anything you need just ask. If you get a chance vote for our boy Riesjs in this thread:
http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=12949
Hey cliff - as always welcome. Got questions? you can PM myself or Norrim. We are hoping to get another Gathering off the ground for Jan sometime
shortstack
12-08-07, 9:08 am
After that we'll probably help get the Iowa chapter up and running and head down there for a session.
Hey thanks for keeping Iowa in your plans. Sounds like you guys are going to be a force to be reckoned with by the time your done. Good luck!!!!!
reaper55
12-08-07, 9:17 am
Hey guys just wanted to take a sec to introduce myself. My name is Josh Im 21 and from Andover, but go to school in River Falls WI I have been lifting for about 9 years was a three sport athlete in high school and played one year of college football at the university of st thomas (only one year due to a knee injury) I currently weight 171 and am bulking.
Yet another. Hey man, I went to UW-Eau Claire. Now Im West of Mankato in New Ulm. Welcome aboard, numbers are getting higer here. round 2 is gonna be big
also if you get a chance...
VOTE FOR RG PANCAKES!
http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=12949
What i am seeing right now....10
Myself
Norrim1
Lifterkid17
Reaper55
MNFreak
BigZois
Gerry
Cliffjumper
Tmo171
Sota_Dude
What i am seeing right now....10
Myself
Norrim1
Lifterkid17
Reaper55
MNFreak
BigZois
Gerry
Cliffjumper
Tmo171
Sota_Dude
Good list so far. It will get much bigger as the weeks go by. Hopefully MN Freak comes on with those pics and videos soon!
cliffjumper
12-08-07, 2:13 pm
Good to see you on here Eric. Check in on this thread for more updates as we get more guys on board. Anything you need just ask. If you get a chance vote for our boy Riesjs in this thread:
http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=12949
Thanks man, will do. Btw, voted for Riesjs. :)
I smell total pancake pwnage. lol
stitches
12-08-07, 8:57 pm
you can add me to the list, to introduce myself im 18 and a senior in high school, my main focus right now is on wrestling, i live in Freeborn(near albert lea). I started lifting when i was 14 to get stronger for wrestling, i weighed 120 then and im about 175 right now and thats all muscle from lifting, my bench also went from 120 to 315 right now. thats about it, lookin forward to my first meeting to meet everyone with the same interests, im pretty sure ill be the smallest one there but i figure itll just motivate me even more ha
you can add me to the list, to introduce myself im 18 and a senior in high school, my main focus right now is on wrestling, i live in Freeborn(near albert lea). I started lifting when i was 14 to get stronger for wrestling, i weighed 120 then and im about 175 right now and thats all muscle from lifting, my bench also went from 120 to 315 right now. thats about it, lookin forward to my first meeting to meet everyone with the same interests, im pretty sure ill be the smallest one there but i figure itll just motivate me even more ha
315 on the bench is serious weight for a senior in high school. Keep it up bro, your way ahead of the curve.
reaper55
12-09-07, 12:33 pm
Another one on board boys! He is just waiting for access so he can post.
Thanks man, will do. Btw, voted for Riesjs. :)
I smell total pancake pwnage. lol
thanks cliff!!
you can add me to the list, to introduce myself im 18 and a senior in high school, my main focus right now is on wrestling, i live in Freeborn(near albert lea). I started lifting when i was 14 to get stronger for wrestling, i weighed 120 then and im about 175 right now and thats all muscle from lifting, my bench also went from 120 to 315 right now. thats about it, lookin forward to my first meeting to meet everyone with the same interests, im pretty sure ill be the smallest one there but i figure itll just motivate me even more ha
Welcome stitch!!!
Go vote!!
big things to come from MN
2 more guys awaiting activation. One happens to be an MMA fighter so that should be interesting! The other has some competition experiance as well.
stitches
12-09-07, 4:27 pm
voted for ya riesjs
so is there a date and place for the next meeting yet?
voted for ya riesjs
so is there a date and place for the next meeting yet?
Not yet. Interest has been pouring in and we'll just have to wait and see what we come up with. Do you have any ideas as to a good place to get together? I'm thinking after the holidays for sure.
bigffmike
12-09-07, 6:30 pm
Yo fellas, whats sup. This is a awsome site... I am a 31 as of today, and live/lift in Blaine, MN (a sub of Minneapolis) at Golds. I starting lifting after High School and have been lifting on and off for about 9 years or so, and have starting getting more involved and hitting the iron hard in the last year. I like outdoor sports and have been nibbling in the MMA ring a bit. I am a firefighter/Medic for work, and spend 4-5 days a week in the gym. Looking foward to get to know some new fellas. That a little brief about me. Later dudes
Yo fellas, whats sup. This is a awsome site... I am a 31 as of today, and live/lift in Blaine, MN (a sub of Minneapolis) at Golds. I starting lifting after High School and have been lifting on and off for about 9 years or so, and have starting getting more involved and hitting the iron hard in the last year. I like outdoor sports and have been nibbling in the MMA ring a bit. I am a firefighter/Medic for work, and spend 4-5 days a week in the gym. Looking foward to get to know some new fellas. That a little brief about me. Later dudes
Great to have you aboard. Keep checking this thread out for details as we get them. We are gearing up for a really hardcore session coming up. Your MMA experiance and training will add a unique aspect to our gathering.
stitches
12-09-07, 6:36 pm
Not yet. Interest has been pouring in and we'll just have to wait and see what we come up with. Do you have any ideas as to a good place to get together? I'm thinking after the holidays for sure.
well i think i saw mankato mentioned earlier in the thread somewhere and that would work great for me, not sure about everyone else though
well i think i saw mankato mentioned earlier in the thread somewhere and that would work great for me, not sure about everyone else though
Another guy and myself lift in Kato every once in a while. For the big picture, it's still on the drawing board. Do you have any interested friends or gym partners stitches?
stitches
12-09-07, 7:46 pm
i have one that might be interested in coming
i have one that might be interested in coming
Awesome, let us know what you come up with. I'm looking to make this gathering massive. I want to have a good mix of people. I'm working on getting a few powerlifters to come on board.
Riesjs
norrim1
MN Freak
Staninator
Tzlarson
sota_dude
Big Zois
tmo171
lifterkid17
gerry
cliffjumper
reaper55
stitches
bigffmike
Gaining ground fellas. We have managed to double our ranks since the first gathering. Keep up the good work everyone and spread the word. There's more on the way...
cliffjumper
12-09-07, 10:09 pm
well i think i saw mankato mentioned earlier in the thread somewhere and that would work great for me, not sure about everyone else though
Kato's ok. Guessing there might be a central location that would be an even place for everyone to get to...prolly mpls, I bet. Shit, unless everyone in this group is from kato and I'm the only one from St. Cloud. LOL
Is the plan for this to move from location to location (ie., never in same place twice)? And if that's the case, then I guess it doesn't matter.
norrim1
12-09-07, 10:12 pm
Kato's ok. Guessing there might be a central location that would be an even place for everyone to get to...prolly mpls, I bet. Shit, unless everyone in this group is from kato and I'm the only one from St. Cloud. LOL
Is the plan for this to move from location to location (ie., never in same place twice)? And if that's the case, then I guess it doesn't matter.
In some ways yeah. The last place we met was at the Gold's in Shakopee. Somewhere around the metro area would be nice. I hear this place called "The Gym" in Plymouth is the place to be if your into bodybuilding/powerlifting in Minnesota. Where do you train cliffjumper?
MNfreak
12-10-07, 11:27 am
Kato's ok. Guessing there might be a central location that would be an even place for everyone to get to...prolly mpls, I bet. Shit, unless everyone in this group is from kato and I'm the only one from St. Cloud. LOL
Is the plan for this to move from location to location (ie., never in same place twice)? And if that's the case, then I guess it doesn't matter.
dont worry brother your not the only one from the north side
MNfreak
12-10-07, 11:30 am
sorry bout the wait brothers no computer access all last week and was up north muzzle loading this weekend heres the pics still working on the video it's kickin my asshttp://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj205/MNfreak/
the link is posted in the gallery as well
MNfreak
12-10-07, 11:32 am
Riesjs
norrim1
MN Freak
Staninator
Tzlarson
sota_dude
Big Zois
tmo171
lifterkid17
gerry
cliffjumper
reaper55
stitches
bigffmike
Gaining ground fellas. We have managed to double our ranks since the first gathering. Keep up the good work everyone and spread the word. There's more on the way...
holy shit!!!!! how long was i up north.... is it still dec.....
MN , cant wait to see the vid. Pass the word around to vote for me, the more the merrier! Yea, norrim has been working his butt off! we got Iowa and WI getting going too
MN , cant wait to see the vid. Pass the word around to vote for me, the more the merrier! Yea, norrim has been working his butt off! we got Iowa and WI getting going too
More guys are in there way in. A few are awaiting activation. Hopefully by the end of the week we will grow to 20 members. Do you think any of the guys that come into Snap would be interested? When I was there last, I seen a few guys that were asking us some questions. I'll come in during the week sometime and see if I can talk to some people that come in.
More guys are in there way in. A few are awaiting activation. Hopefully by the end of the week we will grow to 20 members. Do you think any of the guys that come into Snap would be interested? When I was there last, I seen a few guys that were asking us some questions. I'll come in during the week sometime and see if I can talk to some people that come in.
its in interesting group out here. some people are pretty quiet and to themselves - i will ask around
krazyassmexican
12-10-07, 1:12 pm
just came by to say
you guys looked awesome in your session
congrats brothers
just came by to say
you guys looked awesome in your session
congrats brothers
Thanks krazy, I felt small compared to a lot of those guys! It was a lot of fun and they were a STRONG bunch. I'm on a monster quest for the next gathering.
Small?? incline bench ing 2 of me, lol
krazyassmexican
12-10-07, 1:24 pm
Thanks krazy, I felt small compared to a lot of those guys! It was a lot of fun and they were a STRONG bunch. I'm on a monster quest for the next gathering.
and how about that being at the arnold with many of us
glowing yellow at a fucking hardcore gym?
Small?? incline bench ing 2 of me, lol
haha...hopefully I can get 4 bones with the incline too. Maybe another journey down the road...
and how about that being at the arnold with many of us
glowing yellow at a fucking hardcore gym?
cant wait to get our hands on some of those T's
and how about that being at the arnold with many of us
glowing yellow at a fucking hardcore gym?
Now that you mention it, I do have a free one on the way! I'm working on getting myself to the Arnold and repping Minnesota. That gathering is going to be off the hook.
krazyassmexican
12-10-07, 1:42 pm
cant wait to get our hands on some of those T's
Now that you mention it, I do have a free one on the way! I'm working on getting myself to the Arnold and repping Minnesota. That gathering is going to be off the hook.
you guys may be lucky enough to score a red tee (you never know)
you guys may be lucky enough to score a red tee (you never know)
That would be sweet. We are going to blow this chapter up. Hopefully corporate hooks us up if we can get 30 or more people.
krazyassmexican
12-10-07, 1:46 pm
That would be sweet. We are going to blow this chapter up. Hopefully corporate hooks us up if we can get 30 or more people.
quality is always better than quantity bro
us at chicago are the grandpas of the abc LOL
we are about 8 people
and none of us backs up
quality is always better than quantity bro
us at chicago are the grandpas of the abc LOL
we are about 8 people
and none of us backs up
So far, at 14, we have some pretty serious people. A couple of the new guys even have some competition experiance. I'm looking forward to what they bring to the mix. If your interested, we could meet in Wisconsin for a gathering.
quality is always better than quantity bro
us at chicago are the grandpas of the abc LOL
we are about 8 people
and none of us backs up
i know, you guys look like your 104 years old...
krazyassmexican
12-10-07, 2:10 pm
So far, at 14, we have some pretty serious people. A couple of the new guys even have some competition experiance. I'm looking forward to what they bring to the mix. If your interested, we could meet in Wisconsin for a gathering.
we shall see bro
we (the chicago brothers) may end up meetin with you guys over there
i know, you guys look like your 104 years old...
fucker LOL!
we shall see bro
we (the chicago brothers) may end up meetin with you guys over there
fucker LOL!
just messing bro - cant wait to get out with you guys
krazyassmexican
12-10-07, 3:35 pm
just messing bro - cant wait to get out with you guys
i know you are bro
and let me tell you even if we dont get together as the abc's
i remember you saying you are comming to chi town
and better hit me up!
shortstack
12-10-07, 4:34 pm
Just saw some of the pics. Looks like you guys are pushin some good weight around there. NICE!!!
i know you are bro
and let me tell you even if we dont get together as the abc's
i remember you saying you are comming to chi town
and better hit me up!
when it gets closer, I will definatley get in touch!
cliffjumper
12-10-07, 8:13 pm
In some ways yeah. The last place we met was at the Gold's in Shakopee. Somewhere around the metro area would be nice. I hear this place called "The Gym" in Plymouth is the place to be if your into bodybuilding/powerlifting in Minnesota. Where do you train cliffjumper?
Gold's in Sartell.
Lady_Quadzilla
12-11-07, 12:23 pm
I read the first few pages of this thread, LOL.
I am in The Twin Cities Area... it would be cool to attend an ABC get together - what do you guys do? Do you get together and lift?
I am by no means pushing as much weight as you big boys, but I will try to hold my own :)
norrim1
12-11-07, 12:27 pm
I read the first few pages of this thread, LOL.
I am in The Twin Cities Area... it would be cool to attend an ABC get together - what do you guys do? Do you get together and lift?
I am by no means pushing as much weight as you big boys, but I will try to hold my own :)
Welcome aboard! Yeah, we get together to lift and talk shop. We are looking at somewhere around the metro area to hold our next gathering. If you want, you can click on the section called "The Board". You can find our pictures as well as those from chapters all around the country. There, you'll see what we do! Again, it's a pleasure to have you on board and I'm looking forward to what you will contribute.
MNfreak
12-11-07, 12:50 pm
So whats the count up to now?
welcome aboard Lady_Quadzilla
norrim1
12-11-07, 12:53 pm
So whats the count up to now?
welcome aboard Lady_Quadzilla
15 I think bro. Gaining ground and more are on there way! Check out the Wisconsin thread, see if yourself or any of the other guys would be interested in going over there to help those guys out.
bigffmike
12-11-07, 4:30 pm
Can't wait until the next gathering. I ordered some Animal gear to day...
So dose any body know who has the largest chapter? May be the Minnesota Animals?
Ohio collectivly is huge, but they have broken up into several chapters
norrim1
12-12-07, 12:07 am
I have been in contact with a WNBF Pro bodybuilder that trains at the Gold's that we were at for our first gathering. He's interested in lending a hand and training with us. I'll keep you guys posted.
first half of the vids
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5pzZI-ELxU
first half of the vids
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5pzZI-ELxU
315 on the flat bench looked easy for Big Z! Everyone was looking strong. Some impressive lifting for everyone. I can't wait for the second half to come out. Awesome job MNFreak!!
nothin like it out there!!! cant wait for the 2nd half! db presses and dips, yeah baby!
DAMN, nice job guys, Norrim thanks for the heads up on the video brother.! keep hitting it hard n heavy guys
first half of the vids
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5pzZI-ELxU
Awesome vid fellas. Looks like a major chest workout there. Well put together. Can't wait to meet some of you fellas at the Cage!
now were are talking baby!!! deads for round 2 of the ice animals....maybe even squats for the 3rd....back day would be sweet vid
Awesome vid fellas. Looks like a major chest workout there. Well put together. Can't wait to meet some of you fellas at the Cage!
Again to remind everyone, looking at shooting for late Janurary, and it seems like we would be in the same area again for the gathering (Shakopee'ish)...
moving this convo back the ABC thread....
Might have an 'in' at the GOld's we recently stormed into!! A back day would be killer! Im down
bigffmike
12-12-07, 5:56 pm
Im in for a Back Day. Same place (Golds) is great with me...
I have some exciting things in the works that I thought I would share with you guys. I have been in contact with a top fitness competitor/model in our state. She is featured in a couple of magazines and is interested in coming to our training session and helping out. If she can, that would make 2 females coming to our next event. They are serious into training and their credentials are outstanding. They would definantly add a unique perspective to our next gathering. I am looking foward to what they can teach the rest of us. I will keep you guys updated on what I come up with as it is relayed to me. I have BIG things in store for this next gathering and with everyone's help, it will be something that no one will want to miss. Rest assured fellas that I am doing everything in my power to expand our chapter and open some eyes. We are at the healm of a revolution here with the Animal Barbell Club and I'm very excited for what's to come.
Mike
I have some exciting things in the works that I thought I would share with you guys. I have been in contact with a top fitness competitor/model in our state. She is featured in a couple of magazines and is interested in coming to our training session and helping out. If she can, that would make 2 females coming to our next event. They are serious into training and their credentials are outstanding. They would definantly add a unique perspective to our next gathering. I am looking foward to what they can teach the rest of us. I will keep you guys updated on what I come up with as it is relayed to me. I have BIG things in store for this next gathering and with everyone's help, it will be something that no one will want to miss. Rest assured fellas that I am doing everything in my power to expand our chapter and open some eyes. We are at the healm of a revolution here with the Animal Barbell Club and I'm very excited for what's to come.
Mike
my recruiter at work -slam dunk!
Hey there, fellers...
This is Josh, Indiana ABC coordinator. I just checked out your videos, did some scoping through the thread to see how y'alls running things...I must say, I am very impressed, and have learned a good bit just by reading how you guys are doing things!
To EVERYONE in the Minnesota "Ice Warriors" ABC: keep up the good work, and way to rep the ABC!!! :D
Josh
Awesome vid guys...keep hittin hard brothers!!!
norrim1
12-12-07, 11:06 pm
Hey there, fellers...
This is Josh, Indiana ABC coordinator. I just checked out your videos, did some scoping through the thread to see how y'alls running things...I must say, I am very impressed, and have learned a good bit just by reading how you guys are doing things!
To EVERYONE in the Minnesota "Ice Warriors" ABC: keep up the good work, and way to rep the ABC!!! :D
Josh
Awesome vid guys...keep hittin hard brothers!!!
Thanks fellas. It was a humbling experiance to lift with those guys. I have high hopes for the next gathering. Thanks again for your support.
Looked like a killer lot of weight being thrown around...
norrim, you guys have a solid group there and there was some NICE numbers being tossed around! keep it up you guys!! Definitely looking forward to meeting you guys at the arnold.!
bigffmike
12-13-07, 8:53 am
Fellow MN Ice Warriors, Just saw this morning that there is the yellow Animal T and a RED animal T in the shop under gear. They look sweet. It was't there when I ordered my gear earler this week. I just ordered a Red T.
Just wanted to pass it along
Later Mike
MNfreak
12-13-07, 12:00 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mj0UUwka3M
part 2 is just as killer (just won myself a red iconic T, ahh)
bigffmike
12-13-07, 2:55 pm
Great work on the vids, They ROCK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mj0UUwka3M
might run out of video space after our next gathering, ha
oregonpanthers
12-13-07, 3:54 pm
Well my hat goes off to my fellow Animals next door! What an amazing job you all did to make that event a success! I hope to learn what ever I can from that and other events like it so that we Wisconsin "Milk Men" can see similar results in our gatherings. Right now we are running up the numbers via University recruitment which is paying off well. Its just about getting them to register here and start posting so they can be updated on chapter events.
Once more, nice work!
check your PM's ASAP!!! - if you know eachother outside of the forvm, make sure you get in touch with eachother
So we are doing back at the next event correct and we are giving shakopee another chance?
So we are doing back at the next event correct and we are giving shakopee another chance?
Might just be MNfreak. There's a few top bodybuilders that lurk around that place. Deadlifting would be awesome! Making a video of that plus all the new members, it's going to be great. I'll talk to J and we'll get in touch with them again and see what they have to say. Great job on those videos bro, we're catching a lot of attention!
just doing what i can, thanks brother.
Whens the next meet and at what gym. Im sorry if this was disscused already i just found the mn chapter and am happy as hell finally real people who can help and leave there egos at the front door and train. Thanks fellow Minnesotans
Whens the next meet and at what gym. Im sorry if this was disscused already i just found the mn chapter and am happy as hell finally real people who can help and leave there egos at the front door and train. Thanks fellow Minnesotans
Welcome aboard bro! Better late then ever...Our next gathering is still on the drawing table as we are adding new members all the time. If you haven't already, check out our video. Sounds like the ABC is exactly what your looking for. From my experiance attending the first one, there's nothing like it. What area of the state are you from bro?
MNfreak
12-13-07, 10:45 pm
Whens the next meet and at what gym. Im sorry if this was disscused already i just found the mn chapter and am happy as hell finally real people who can help and leave there egos at the front door and train. Thanks fellow Minnesotans
welcome brother
Anyone else as jakked up as I am for the next session?
Anyone else as jakked up as I am for the next session?
You know it bro! We are going to have a big crowd for the next session. Everyone has been doing a great job pulling in more members and helping our chapter grow. Sounds like everyone wants to work back next time, deadlifting would be sweet in a video!
bigffmike
12-14-07, 1:37 pm
I am jacked up, believe it or not I have never dead lifted. I never knew how to do it the correct way so I have never dead lifted. Hope the group can teach me...
I can't wait.
I'll help you out!! check out a few videos on you-tube or something to get an idea - go very light the first few times and keep your back straight
I think we might give golds one more shot!!
This chapter is impressing me so much lately, look at where we are at!
BigZois
12-14-07, 11:30 pm
Im pumped up for the next meet. Last one was a real success. Great group of animals to lift with; strong and good lifters... remember dont be a richard simmons; push dem big boy weights!!!!!!!!
BigZois
12-14-07, 11:34 pm
Welcome brothers
norrim1
12-15-07, 12:24 am
Im pumped up for the next meet. Last one was a real success. Great group of animals to lift with; strong and good lifters... remember dont be a richard simmons; push dem big boy weights!!!!!!!!
Zois you Freak! What's up? What did you think of those videos?
Im from forest lake. I see alot of you are more southern MN. But thanks for the gracious welcome. This will be the first time i have trained with people in over a year and a half so im excited i hope the time and day work out.
Zois you Freak! What's up? What did you think of those videos?
The videos truely owned. After seeing that I want to take vid's everytime I lift!.. what a great experience. Thanks all 4 makin' it happen.. can't wait for the next time.
norrim1
12-16-07, 10:18 pm
Im from forest lake. I see alot of you are more southern MN. But thanks for the gracious welcome. This will be the first time i have trained with people in over a year and a half so im excited i hope the time and day work out.
It would be great to have you bro. We'll keep you posted about when and where this will be going down.
So how many parts is the next vid gonna be? the numbers keep growing. At this rate by next year we'll have to reserve a gym for a weekend. I'm looking forward to it, lets see if we can't get some numbers in stone so everyone knows whats going on.
If I missed you, PM asap!! I am trying to keep my names in order so when the time comes i can get in contact with everyone viz PM when needed
Riesjs
norrim1
MN Freak
Staninator
Tzlarson
sota_dude
Big Zois
tmo171
lifterkid17
gerry
cliffjumper
reaper55
stitches
bigffmike
Lady_quadzilla
rlund25
Cronos (just added)
17 and counting
We are thinking about having our next gathering towards the end of Jan/early Feb, after the holidays have slowed down and hopefully this time mother nature will give us a sunny day!! (little ice storm the night before the last one) Sunday worked well for us last night. I would be able to do another Sunday or even Friday afternoon/nighttime would work great for me. I think we might try the Gold's again in Shakopee. I would have hoped for something a little further south but I could not find any gyms around there. Att'l note: please remember to wear your Animal gear/t shirts/skullies whatever during the session. Any ideas or notes feel free to post here or PM me.
New guy here. I am originally from Nebraska but go to school up in Minnesota. Bethel University to be exact. Just found a thread about the ABC chapters at bb.com.
Little lifting history: started powerlifting for football senior year, graduated in 05. Played football up here at Bethel freshman year (d-end = 6'3 245 13-14% body fat) then fractured my vertebrate twice halfway through the season. Tried many methods trying to avoid surgery finally got surgery done August 06. Put in a couple screws and hooks, and injected some bone marrow. Half a year later screws start moving and have to get them out. A couple of months after this it looks like Im finally going to be able to start lifting again. Ease into it and and here I am today not quite back to normal. Im back up to 225, got down to 200 after second surgery. I still cant do deadlifts, squats, or hang cleans but can at least to pretty much everything else.
I try to use dumbbells and free weights for everything.
DB Press max- 120's x 9
incline DB press max- 120's x 5
DB shoulder press max- 100 x 5
hanging dips max- bw (225) + 95lbs x 8
lat pulldowns max- 210 x 8
standing DB curls max- 70's x 5
I've been trying to convince our weight room director to get some larger DB's (so I can go higher) to no avail. Lat pulldown is at max and any higher at dips and I worry about my shoulder.
Otherwise I try to stick to a 5x5 program. Usually splitting up each body part to a day. (depending on my schedule)
Anyway is there a meeting soon? Any questions/comments/concerns?
Cronos
working on a meeting - maybe shakopee at the gold's - we had our first gathering there.
WELCOME!
ps: check your PM's - its not allowing me to send any to you
Took care of the pm deal, should be good to go.
MNfreak
12-18-07, 12:04 pm
If anyone has any music requests for the next videos let me know. I'm trying to get ready so it wont take as long to get them up.
Fort Minor - Dolla
Powerman 5000 - worlds collide
Puff Daddy - Victory
Shinedown - heroes
Any takers, i can find more if these suck, haha
Fort Minor - Dolla
Powerman 5000 - worlds collide
Puff Daddy - Victory
Shinedown - heroes
Any takers, i can find more if these suck, haha
Haha...I've only heard of the second one! I think I liked your original idea...lol. Seriously though, whatever you guys think. Check out the music for the gym thread, should be some great ideas in there.
elton john or sher were my first picks
relentless53
12-18-07, 6:35 pm
Well.. Here is my deal.. I live in Albertville... Near this frickin outlet mall.. which i go to for two stores, Vitamin World and Nike. But since VW is raising the prices of their middle of the road quality supps... I have returned to GNC. So.. I have lifted religiously since returning from my deployment.. (MN-ARNG) (Yes, I was Infantry, and No, I never shot anyone). I have always been sporadic at getting to the gym prior to 2005. ... Now, it is a way of life and I can't stand not getting there. So to put it plainly, I am hungry, I am climbing, and I am making great progress... My kicker is this, I lift solo.. Not many people at Anytime Fitness look like they are intent on getting to the same destination as me. And with that said, I don't know that I am making the gains I want to make. Tough to get those forced reps without a spotter that knows what to do, or knows what my capabiliites are..
As it is I hope I get to meet some of the people in MN that have some of the same ideals... And if you want to know more.. Ask.
Well.. Here is my deal.. I live in Albertville... Near this frickin outlet mall.. which i go to for two stores, Vitamin World and Nike. But since VW is raising the prices of their middle of the road quality supps... I have returned to GNC. So.. I have lifted religiously since returning from my deployment.. (MN-ARNG) (Yes, I was Infantry, and No, I never shot anyone). I have always been sporadic at getting to the gym prior to 2005. ... Now, it is a way of life and I can't stand not getting there. So to put it plainly, I am hungry, I am climbing, and I am making great progress... My kicker is this, I lift solo.. Not many people at Anytime Fitness look like they are intent on getting to the same destination as me. And with that said, I don't know that I am making the gains I want to make. Tough to get those forced reps without a spotter that knows what to do, or knows what my capabiliites are..
As it is I hope I get to meet some of the people in MN that have some of the same ideals... And if you want to know more.. Ask.
good head on your shoulders. i feel you on the Anytime Fitness deal - i work for Snap Fitness, same deal!! ever think about ordering your sups off the internet itll save you a bunch of $
Well.. Here is my deal.. I live in Albertville... Near this frickin outlet mall.. which i go to for two stores, Vitamin World and Nike. But since VW is raising the prices of their middle of the road quality supps... I have returned to GNC. So.. I have lifted religiously since returning from my deployment.. (MN-ARNG) (Yes, I was Infantry, and No, I never shot anyone). I have always been sporadic at getting to the gym prior to 2005. ... Now, it is a way of life and I can't stand not getting there. So to put it plainly, I am hungry, I am climbing, and I am making great progress... My kicker is this, I lift solo.. Not many people at Anytime Fitness look like they are intent on getting to the same destination as me. And with that said, I don't know that I am making the gains I want to make. Tough to get those forced reps without a spotter that knows what to do, or knows what my capabiliites are..
As it is I hope I get to meet some of the people in MN that have some of the same ideals... And if you want to know more.. Ask.
Well, there's about 20 of us so far that are looking to get together real soon. Our first gathering was a big success. I know what you mean about finding like-minded people to train with. The Animal Barbell Club is the perfect place for you bro, if you need anything don't be afraid to give us a shout. Welcome to the forvm!
relentless53
12-19-07, 10:32 am
I need to navigate my way around the forum so I can get a grasp on who everyone is, and who is near me... Getting together with those who have a similar drive would be good times. I am kind of a grinder and 4:30 came early this morning.. I am currently on a 5 day Split.. with a 2-a-day cycle.. Cardio in the morning, and Lifting in the evening.. In the past 4 weeks, that i have kept this plan going... I lost 2 inches from my waist, but have been able to gain about 8 pounds.. Which is a little different result from what I had expected.. But for all intensive purposes, I will take the lean mass, and run with it..
ChefScott
12-19-07, 11:43 pm
Hey relentless53, I am new here as well. I live just down the road from you, just outside of Rogers. I usually do my lifting in the evenings after work. I dont really have a set time due to the job, but some days can be normal. I do the anytime fitness as well. May be I can chatch up with ya, always nice to have someone to push ya further then you thought you could :-)
MNfreak
12-20-07, 10:21 am
I need to navigate my way around the forum so I can get a grasp on who everyone is, and who is near me... Getting together with those who have a similar drive would be good times. I am kind of a grinder and 4:30 came early this morning.. I am currently on a 5 day Split.. with a 2-a-day cycle.. Cardio in the morning, and Lifting in the evening.. In the past 4 weeks, that i have kept this plan going... I lost 2 inches from my waist, but have been able to gain about 8 pounds.. Which is a little different result from what I had expected.. But for all intensive purposes, I will take the lean mass, and run with it..
Hey relentless53, I am new here as well. I live just down the road from you, just outside of Rogers. I usually do my lifting in the evenings after work. I dont really have a set time due to the job, but some days can be normal. I do the anytime fitness as well. May be I can chatch up with ya, always nice to have someone to push ya further then you thought you could :-)
I'm just north of you two in Monticello liftin at the Gold's here in town. We should meet up and throw some iron.
rcrott1
12-20-07, 10:23 am
When is the next meeting of the freaks for Mn?
MNfreak
12-20-07, 10:35 am
still up in the air for the end of jan. early feb.
relentless53
12-20-07, 1:50 pm
I am open to lifting with a partner(s). Shoot me a P.M. and lets try to get our schedules on-track for a couple sessions... I will forward you guys my number... and we can get in contact.
relentless53
12-20-07, 2:04 pm
So, who/what do I need to do to get a T-shirt that represents the Forvm? And my alternate question, is when visiting a Gym... I.E. Gold's, The GYM, ETC.... What is the cost for visitors? Not a big deal, just need to fit it into the Budget.
Thanks
So, who/what do I need to do to get a T-shirt that represents the Forvm? And my alternate question, is when visiting a Gym... I.E. Gold's, The GYM, ETC.... What is the cost for visitors? Not a big deal, just need to fit it into the Budget.
Thanks
Basically any animal shirt - some of us have the FORVM t-shirt, some have the black T's with quotes, some are getting the red or yellow iconic T's: your choice really!!
We some some poor communication with the sales director at Golds last time, came out to be like a 12$ day pass. Hoping that if we decided to return, they might cut it down. I need to call them back!
Does anyone know any gyms near/close to Shakopee? It was a 'good' drive, but well worth it for us southerners to make it to Gold's...or do we want to go there again?? I want to know before I give them another call?? PM me or post your thoughts!
I'm up for Gold's again. It's up to yous guys though. I'm down for wherever. And I'm def thinking that we should lift back this time. Also, for the video, I'm thinkin "Juke Box Hero" by Foreigner would be a bad ass song to throw on there!
MNfreak
12-21-07, 10:06 am
Does anyone know any gyms near/close to Shakopee? It was a 'good' drive, but well worth it for us southerners to make it to Gold's...or do we want to go there again?? I want to know before I give them another call?? PM me or post your thoughts!
This is what the yellow pages got for that corner of the world. i dont even know what half of them are.
Golds Gym
612-424-9087 • 1698 Vierling Dr E, Shakopee,MN
Snap Fitness
952-884-5166 • 10812 Nesbitt Ave S, Minneapolis,MN
Curves
952-882-4940 • 4094 County Rd 42 W, Savage,MN
( ha ha had to do it )
Anytime Fitness
952-226-2004 • 14233 Oconnell Ct # 300, Savage,MN
One Source Fitness
952-447-0925 • 5778 Oconnell Cir, Savage,MN
Northwest Athletic Club
952-884-1612 • 1001 W 98th St, Minneapolis,MN
Life Time Fitness
952-830-7900 • 1001 W 98th St, Minneapolis,MN
Life Time Fitness
952-835-2222 • 5250 W 84th St, Bloomington,MN
Bally Total Fitness
952-896-1000 • 4951 American Blvd W, Bloomington,MN
Flagship Athletic Club
952-941-2000 • 755 Prairie Ctr Dr, Eden Prairie,MN
Life Time Fitness
651-688-3000 • 1565 Thomas Center Dr, Eagan,MN
Life Time Fitness
952-226-1222 * 6554 Loftus Lane West, Savage, MN 55378
Hey guys, I am just starting on the Animal lifestyle, so I could really use some help with learning how to lift, so far I have just been reading on the Animal site as well as books and trying different things. I live in Anoka its just a little north west of the cities. I am really hoping I can make it to one of these sessions.
we will keep you in the loop, as before - we are shooting for late Jan/early feb for the next big session! keep your calendar open!!!!
Riesjs
norrim1
MN Freak
Staninator
Tzlarson
sota_dude
Big Zois
tmo171
lifterkid17
gerry
cliffjumper
reaper55
stitches
bigffmike
Lady_quadzilla
rlund25
Cronos
relentless53
caboco
chefscott
relentless53
12-22-07, 9:49 am
Anyone near Albertville,Rogers, Maple Grove, Elk River, ETC... Want to get together for a Chest Day, or Leg Day on Tuesday at Anytime Fitness? My split has me rotating either one on that day... I know that it is in fact Christmas day, but my schedule is wide open..... Let me know...
Thanks-
Anyone near Albertville,Rogers, Maple Grove, Elk River, ETC... Want to get together for a Chest Day, or Leg Day on Tuesday at Anytime Fitness? My split has me rotating either one on that day... I know that it is in fact Christmas day, but my schedule is wide open..... Let me know...
Thanks-
i'll be with the fam and then headin for Racine, WI. i'll be out of state by 10 am.
lets shoot for something next week.
BigZois
12-22-07, 10:42 pm
I want to workout at curves for our next session. I heard there is lots of gilf's there..
relentless53
12-23-07, 11:49 am
Just wanted to throw it out there, as I always find myself with Nothing actually going on for Christmas Day, except lounging around the house. Definitely next week, though if anyone is still up for it. It would be nice to put a few names to faces. Have A Merry Christmas!
I hope everyone is having a good holiday season and eatting the hell outta eveything they see!!! We are working on getting some information together for everyone here. I will be sending out PM's or posting on here within the next few days....
is there anyone I have missed or new ones i need to add?
PM me asap
Riesjs
norrim1
MN Freak
Staninator
Tzlarson
sota_dude
Big Zois
tmo171
lifterkid17
gerry
cliffjumper
reaper55
stitches
bigffmike
Lady_quadzilla
rlund25
Cronos
relentless53
caboco
chefscott
we're up to 20 animals. not bad not bad. hope everyones holidays went well. lots of things on my plate for the upcoming month. "if we could set a date, that would be sweet". it would make schedualing a lot easier.
cliffjumper
12-30-07, 9:27 pm
Cool looking forward to some info about the meet. Can't wait.
norrim1
12-30-07, 10:25 pm
Riesjs and myself are in the process of finding somewhere that would be a little more fitting for us. Shakopee was nice and big, but were looking for an even better place that's a little bit cheaper. We have a few things in mind and we are working on finalizing some details and getting the fees lowered for a large group such as ours.
Riesjs and myself are in the process of finding somewhere that would be a little more fitting for us. Shakopee was nice and big, but were looking for an even better place that's a little bit cheaper. We have a few things in mind and we are working on finalizing some details and getting the fees lowered for a large group such as ours.
so where you guys lookin
so where you guys lookin
The Gym in Plymouth. Still waiting to hear back from them again, but they seem like they have no problem with us coming. What do you think?
Possible dates Feb 1st-3rd.....any thoughts?
Possible dates Feb 1st-3rd.....any thoughts?
I don't have any problems with it. Once I hear back from the gym we can get this thing set in stone and take a roll call to see what were looking at.
I never read are these meetings free. i.e. gym membership or is there a fee to get in. Otherwise rock on brothers lets make this happen.
lifterkid17
01-03-08, 7:17 pm
that sounds pretty good to me... the way you made it sound makes me wanna check it out even more so yeah its all good!
norrim1
01-03-08, 11:32 pm
I never read are these meetings free. i.e. gym membership or is there a fee to get in. Otherwise rock on brothers lets make this happen.
Well, we paid I think $15 dollars or something like that to train at Gold's in Shakopee. The Gym in Plymouth is $10 for a one day pass. Hopefully we can get them down a little lower being as though we have a large group coming.
norrim1
01-03-08, 11:33 pm
that sounds pretty good to me... the way you made it sound makes me wanna check it out even more so yeah its all good!
Looks like a pretty cool gym. I checked out their site and gave them a call. Apparently they have 23 members that can bench over 500 pounds. You never know who we might run into!
I'm down for feb the 1st as long as my work schedule stays the same. Plus The Gym is like a mile away from my place som it works for me.
I want to make this meeting huge, I want EVERYONE to attend, so if you know anyone from this Chapter, get them in the loop so they know what is going on, Also anyone not on AP yet, get them logged in and out to this event!
I'm down for feb the 1st as long as my work schedule stays the same. Plus The Gym is like a mile away from my place som it works for me.
do you work that weekend?
Hell yeah brothers. thats supposed to be the Baddest gym in the midwest, all the WWE guys lift there when they're in the area. i know a amateur female bodybuilder that lifts there " Miss MN 2006" . I'll see if she can help out. The first is out for me i got a rodeo.
norrim1
01-04-08, 10:03 pm
Hell yeah brothers. thats supposed to be the Baddest gym in the midwest, all the WWE guys lift there when they're in the area. i know a amateur female bodybuilder that lifts there " Miss MN 2006" . I'll see if she can help out. The first is out for me i got a rodeo.
Yeah, that would be great if she could come help us out. Talk to the other guys and see what works for them. How about the 2nd or the 3rd? Anyone?
lifterkid17
01-05-08, 1:27 am
yeah that would work best on the 2nd because i know i work on the 1st probably for sure but if that doesnt work for anybody else i will try to take off
relentless53
01-05-08, 9:36 am
Not sure what the other responses have been like, but the First Weekend in Feb. is tough for me.. Esp. w/ Sunday being the SB. But if anyone around my area (albertville) wants to meet-up for a session or two before then, Shoot me a PM... I already got one cellphone mesg from a board member, and I think we are going to move some Iron one day next week. But I am always looking to switch it up....
BTW.... Started stacking Animal Pack with M-Stack and there is a definite difference in my recovery between sets. Not, only that but with a little tweaking, in my diet and cardio and I have added some hardness. Maybe it was the changes I needed to bust through a little Plateau.
Not sure what the other responses have been like, but the First Weekend in Feb. is tough for me.. Esp. w/ Sunday being the SB. But if anyone around my area (albertville) wants to meet-up for a session or two before then, Shoot me a PM... I already got one cellphone mesg from a board member, and I think we are going to move some Iron one day next week. But I am always looking to switch it up....
What does that Saturday look like for you bro?
relentless53
01-05-08, 9:43 am
The issue is My family has an Annual Ice Fishing trip with 12 of the Uncles and Nephews, Up to Mille Lacs Lake... So, the weekend is pretty much shot. I will be lifting on Friday morning before I head up there, Saturday off, and then Sunday before the SB when I get home...So, it's kind of a packed schedule. But I am interested in making something else work.
norrim1
01-05-08, 10:00 am
The issue is My family has an Annual Ice Fishing trip with 12 of the Uncles and Nephews, Up to Mille Lacs Lake... So, the weekend is pretty much shot. I will be lifting on Friday morning before I head up there, Saturday off, and then Sunday before the SB when I get home...So, it's kind of a packed schedule. But I am interested in making something else work.
Oh yeah, that's right! Haha...no way we can have it on Sunday, no one would show up!
lifterkid17
01-05-08, 11:13 am
Hey man just seeing when you are comin to New Ulm to train again? it was fun last time.... i was thinkin maybe on monday if you are not busy
norrim1
01-05-08, 11:17 am
Hey man just seeing when you are comin to New Ulm to train again? it was fun last time.... i was thinkin maybe on monday if you are not busy
Yeah, I could do that bro. I would have come today, but I'm stuck at work! Going to be some late training tonight...haha. What time would work best for you on Monday?
LiftBig315
01-05-08, 11:29 am
Whats up guys, I am out of your guys 'area' but am originally from MN. Livin in ND right now, but I still consider my self a Minnesotan. That would be cool to get together and lift sometime in the future. Just thought I would say whats up and let ya know theres another animal out there...peace
norrim1
01-05-08, 11:32 am
Whats up guys, I am out of your guys 'area' but am originally from MN. Livin in ND right now, but I still consider my self a Minnesotan. That would be cool to get together and lift sometime in the future. Just thought I would say whats up and let ya know theres another animal out there...peace
Cool bro, welcome aboard. Yeah, just check back here for updates and maybe someday you can make it out to train with us. We'd love to have have you!
lifterkid17
01-05-08, 2:30 pm
Yeah, I could do that bro. I would have come today, but I'm stuck at work! Going to be some late training tonight...haha. What time would work best for you on Monday?
haha well late training is better then no training... actually i just got done trainin about 5 min ago....but monday i am thinkin 4:30- 5 around there, because i work 7-4
haha well late training is better then no training... actually i just got done trainin about 5 min ago....but monday i am thinkin 4:30- 5 around there, because i work 7-4
Sounds good bro!
lifterkid17
01-05-08, 6:33 pm
alright man see ya then!
Forgot about the SB....
Sunday February 10th - THE GYM- in the AM..
whos in?
this will give us a full month to work on the further deatils, I need a 90% head count by this coming friday.
Forgot about the SB....
Sunday February 10th - THE GYM- in the AM..
whos in?
this will give us a full month to work on the further deatils, I need a 90% head count by this coming friday.
Yeah, I have no issues with it bro. I'll get working on finding more members and helping with all the details.
lifterkid17
01-06-08, 12:28 am
yeah i am game for that man
LiftBig315
01-06-08, 6:29 pm
When you guys get together where are you usually at?
My GF has family down in Owatanna and Willmar. She said she goes through New Ulm. But I don't know south of here very well.
That would be badass if we could get somethin set up for the summer time. Her grandparents would be back then and I could get away from them for a while if it is close enough.
Then you all could tell me what I do wrong with my lifts. haha
bigffmike
01-06-08, 6:39 pm
Hey guys, Iam fired up, but I am out of the state skiing the hills of MT the first week in feb. Sorry bro's
lifterkid17
01-06-08, 10:29 pm
When you guys get together where are you usually at?
My GF has family down in Owatanna and Willmar. She said she goes through New Ulm. But I don't know south of here very well.
That would be badass if we could get somethin set up for the summer time. Her grandparents would be back then and I could get away from them for a while if it is close enough.
Then you all could tell me what I do wrong with my lifts. haha
well norm and myself get together at the snap in new ulm every once in awhile.. on of the guys in the MN chapter manages it so its pretty sweet
Forgot about the SB....
Sunday February 10th - THE GYM- in the AM..
whos in?
this will give us a full month to work on the further deatils, I need a 90% head count by this coming friday.
I'll have to fight for this one brothers, i don't think i'll be able to make it on the tenth
oh and no word back from miss MN yet
I'll have to fight for this one brothers, i don't think i'll be able to make it on the tenth
oh and no word back from miss MN yet
I was with her all weekend....
Just kidding, I wish! See what you can about rallying up the other guys and spreading the word.
MNfreak
01-07-08, 10:01 pm
I was with her all weekend....
Just kidding, I wish! See what you can about rallying up the other guys and spreading the word.
i will inform them on the details if they dont already know.
norrim1
01-07-08, 10:06 pm
i will inform them on the details if they dont already know.
Cool bro, thanks.
to get more hits from the MN chpater members -
we need more input her everyone! I want to show the rest of AP that MN is in this for the long haul, lets get moving!
relentless53
01-10-08, 12:56 pm
Time and place.... And what to bring... Let me know.
I dont want to speak for others but its not that were not motivated its more that were so busy. I go back to school monday then i have the girlfriend and work and lifting somewhere in there. And for other memembers its the same story probably.
relentless53
01-12-08, 12:23 pm
The thread Killer..everytime I post, i hear crickets chirp for 2 days... What's a guy gotta do to get a lifting partner one-day a week.. alternating time/place/bodypart should not be too hard. <----- that came off a little hostile... By no means was it meant that way.. more like being sarcastic, while trying to spark a little flame.
I dont want to speak for others but its not that were not motivated its more that were so busy. I go back to school monday then i have the girlfriend and work and lifting somewhere in there. And for other memembers its the same story probably.
hey man, we are all busy living our lives. What I wanted to accomplish was to get a gathering before the Arnold. I know a handful of our chapter members will be shifting down that way; so I am trying to avoid a gathering on SB Sunday, and the Arnold. I also want to get a gathering date set in stone atleast 1 MONTH ahead of time so everyone here can plan accordingly. Since things are creeping up on everyone I am still looking at mid-Feb, or March.
With that being said, if anyone here knows other chapter members, try to get them on here...
Lets all post a weekend that works best. We have a good 20 members
The thread Killer..everytime I post, i hear crickets chirp for 2 days... What's a guy gotta do to get a lifting partner one-day a week.. alternating time/place/bodypart should not be too hard. <----- that came off a little hostile... By no means was it meant that way.. more like being sarcastic, while trying to spark a little flame.
sorry brother its been hell. through out my back right before the holidays then of course the holidays fuck everything up, now i'm just getting over a nasty cold. hit me up i'm up for it
hey man, we are all busy living our lives. What I wanted to accomplish was to get a gathering before the Arnold. I know a handful of our chapter members will be shifting down that way; so I am trying to avoid a gathering on SB Sunday, and the Arnold. I also want to get a gathering date set in stone atleast 1 MONTH ahead of time so everyone here can plan accordingly. Since things are creeping up on everyone I am still looking at mid-Feb, or March.
With that being said, if anyone here knows other chapter members, try to get them on here...
Lets all post a weekend that works best. We have a good 20 members
the 17th of feb is my only open day on a weekend
lifterkid17
01-13-08, 5:12 pm
I am open pretty much for any weekend cause i dont work them soo yeah whenever
bigffmike
01-14-08, 12:16 pm
I work weekends. Weekdays are better for me
is anyone down for a friday night in the future?
bigffmike
01-14-08, 12:29 pm
Friday Night Yes Yes
They would work pretty well for me too, I work until noon here in New Ulm and I got the rest of the day free
They would work pretty well for me too, I work until noon here in New Ulm and I got the rest of the day free
Yeah I cound swing a Friday night. If not for the ABC, we can always get together any Friday you want and train.
relentless53
01-14-08, 7:01 pm
would work for me...
I leave for Mexico this Saturday.... Got get my Vacation going... But after that I am golden.
MNFREAK, I will buzz ya this week.
lifterkid17
01-14-08, 9:02 pm
Yeah a friday night would be alright i work until 4 most fridays maybe earlier but either way it works
CowboyMN
01-16-08, 6:38 pm
Anyone closer to the cities then B.F.E.? I see New Ulm, Mankato, Alexandria...Closest thing I have seen so far is talk about the Gold's Gym in Shako...
BigZois
01-16-08, 11:26 pm
YO! Lets make the date for some friday coming up, seems like most people are down w that. The sooner we set a date the sooner we can get to our 3rd, 4th,.. meetings! Ain't nothin but a peanut!
norrim1
01-16-08, 11:32 pm
YO! Lets make the date for some friday coming up, seems like most people are down w that. The sooner we set a date the sooner we can get to our 3rd, 4th,.. meetings! Ain't nothin but a peanut!
Yeah I'm down for any Friday coming up. I'll talk to Riesjs about getting a solid date so we can get things moving along. I'd like to get one in before the Arnold Expo.
lifterkid17
01-18-08, 11:07 am
Yeah I'm down for any Friday coming up. I'll talk to Riesjs about getting a solid date so we can get things moving along. I'd like to get one in before the Arnold Expo.
Yeah that would be nice damn mike its only like 5 weeks away i am sooo pumped!!
RooRooTJ
01-18-08, 11:19 am
Any word on a date here guys? Riesjs doing a great job. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
norrim1
01-18-08, 11:27 am
Any word on a date here guys? Riesjs doing a great job. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Thanks for checking in bro. We all have agreed on a Firday after the Super Bowl. I'm working closely with Riesjs to hammer out the final details. The second gathering of the Minnesota "Ice" Animals is just on the horizon...haha
lifterkid17
01-18-08, 1:09 pm
Thanks for checking in bro. We all have agreed on a Firday after the Super Bowl. I'm working closely with Riesjs to hammer out the final details. The second gathering of the Minnesota "Ice" Animals is just on the horizon...haha
Hha nice i cant wait to get to The Gym, hopefully we get some nice weather comin up so the roads arent shitty
Tzlarson
01-18-08, 11:52 pm
i can do fridays but i need at least 3 week notice so i can take that day off. i usually work but if that works for everyone else that is fine just give me a good notice and what time would it start at?
norrim1
01-18-08, 11:55 pm
i can do fridays but i need at least 3 week notice so i can take that day off. i usually work but if that works for everyone else that is fine just give me a good notice and what time would it start at?
Sounds like we're shootin for some time in the evening like 5 or 6PM I think. Do you work during the evenings?
Tzlarson
01-18-08, 11:58 pm
yeah i do when are you planning on doing this
norrim1
01-19-08, 12:02 am
yeah i do when are you planning on doing this
Sometime in Mid-February I think. I messaged Riesjs today so we can get a date and time set in stone. Once we have the majority of the rest of the guys check in, he'll send out PM's to everyone and we'll be on our way.
Tzlarson
01-19-08, 12:06 am
ok by then i will be working the morning shift so i might not have to take it off.
norrim1
01-19-08, 12:12 am
ok by then i will be working the morning shift so i might not have to take it off.
Cool bro, I'll keep you posted when I get more information. The second gathering is going to be sweet. New venue, I'm looking forward to it.
Tzlarson
01-19-08, 12:13 am
have you guys decided where yet
norrim1
01-19-08, 12:15 am
have you guys decided where yet
The Gym in Plymouth. Isn't that in your neck of the woods?
Tzlarson
01-19-08, 12:16 am
yes it is i know right where it is. do they know where coming this time?
norrim1
01-19-08, 12:23 am
yes it is i know right where it is. do they know where coming this time?
Yeah, I talked to them on the phone a few times. They were really cool about us coming. I told them I would call a few days in advance to remind them. Sounds like the place to be, the manager told me that 23 of their members can bench over 500 pounds. We're in for a treat. The Gym is a Freak Factory.
Tzlarson
01-19-08, 12:26 am
sweet did you find out how much it will be to work out there that day if you are not a member?, so people have knowlage about it so when they get there they already know.
norrim1
01-19-08, 12:33 am
sweet did you find out how much it will be to work out there that day if you are not a member?, so people have knowlage about it so when they get there they already know.
Haha...I had to dig around a little, but I found it! It's $10 for the day pass. Not bad at all.
Tzlarson
01-19-08, 12:36 am
that is alot better then the golds.
norrim1
01-19-08, 12:40 am
that is alot better then the golds.
Yeah I don't know what their deal was. We had it worked out and they raised the price when we got there. Go figure
Tzlarson
01-19-08, 12:42 am
this time i hope i can lift more then what i did there. do you have an idea on what we are working out this time?
norrim1
01-19-08, 12:46 am
this time i hope i can lift more then what i did there. do you have an idea on what we are working out this time?
I'm sure some of the other guys will do what they want, but a lot of people want to do back. Deadlifting and a video would be sick!
Tzlarson
01-19-08, 12:47 am
sweet i can do that nothing like giving the back a good work out.
norrim1
01-19-08, 12:50 am
sweet i can do that nothing like giving the back a good work out.
Haha...Back would be awesome. Either way, I still want to pop off 405 in the bench with everyone there cheering me on. Great way to cap off my journey with all the energy from everyone else.
CowboyMN
01-19-08, 12:24 pm
Let me know once a date and time is set for The Gym in Plymouth...If the date/time works with my schedule, I'm in. Deadlifts sound good me.
lifterkid17
01-19-08, 3:27 pm
Haha...Back would be awesome. Either way, I still want to pop off 405 in the bench with everyone there cheering me on. Great way to cap off my journey with all the energy from everyone else.
Yeah back would be a good day i think.. and i am just pumped to see you jack up the 405.. i am positive you will probably do more with all the guys pumpin you up and all that adrenalin!!
lifterkid17
01-21-08, 12:09 pm
Hey Guys just seeing when the for sure date is or if we have one set... I just wanna know at least a week or 2 ahead of time so i can ask off but it shouldnt be to big of a deal
sota_dude
01-21-08, 6:15 pm
Been away for awhile had double knee surgery and been focused on the recovery hoping to be back for Raw Nationals. I lift at "The Gym" 3-5 days a week and they have a section in the corner with two platforms for dead lifting and plenty of other stuff you might need. Pretty much anything you want and no shortage of plates. There are some amazing lifters there train with one of them. Hit me up with any questions that anyone has.
Been away for awhile had double knee surgery and been focused on the recovery hoping to be back for Raw Nationals. I lift at "The Gym" 3-5 days a week and they have a section in the corner with two platforms for dead lifting and plenty of other stuff you might need. Pretty much anything you want and no shortage of plates. There are some amazing lifters there train with one of them. Hit me up with any questions that anyone has.
Glad to see you back bro. Would you be able to train with us? Sounds like the place to be!
motiv8erjr
01-22-08, 12:45 pm
I go to school in Northfield, and would love together with you guys. PM me or something about the next time you all are planning something. I can make it to the Golds, and I dont know where the "The Gym" is, but I would try to get there too.
I go to school in Northfield, and would love together with you guys. PM me or something about the next time you all are planning something. I can make it to the Golds, and I dont know where the "The Gym" is, but I would try to get there too.
welcome aboard bro we'll let you know as soon as its set in stone
motiv8erjr
01-22-08, 1:14 pm
Sweet. I have one more week up here in Itasca, then its back to the gym. If you guys ever want to come down to Northfield, I can get you into the school gym. Which is nice. 7 power racks in a row, two olympic platforms and two indoor tracks and a shit ton of bad machines. No good lat pull down machine, so whenever I come find you guys, I may just have to do back :)
This is our running list of current members of the Ice Animals...
If you are not on this list PM me ASAP
Riesjs
norrim1
MN Freak
Staninator
Tzlarson
sota_dude
Big Zois
tmo171
lifterkid17
gerry
cliffjumper
reaper55
stitches
bigffmike
Lady_quadzilla
rlund25
Cronos
relentless53
caboco
chefscott
Liftbig315
CowboyMN
motiv8erjr
A firm date will be set by tomorrow morning
lifterkid17
01-22-08, 5:51 pm
A firm date will be set by tomorrow morning
Sounds good man!!
ATTN::
Riesjs
norrim1
MN Freak
Staninator
Tzlarson
sota_dude
Big Zois
tmo171
lifterkid17
gerry
cliffjumper
reaper55
stitches
bigffmike
Lady_quadzilla
rlund25
Cronos
relentless53
caboco
chefscott
Liftbig315
CowboyMN
motiv8erjr
Ice Animals of MN - Gathering 2
Friday Feb 22nd, 5pm
The Gym
http://www.thegymusa.net/
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie...to&iwloc=A&f=d
event will be $10 for the day pass
I am also looking for an individual to video tape and/or take photo stils of the event
PM me to RSVP to the event
ATTN::
Riesjs
norrim1
MN Freak
Staninator
Tzlarson
sota_dude
Big Zois
tmo171
lifterkid17
gerry
cliffjumper
reaper55
stitches
bigffmike
Lady_quadzilla
rlund25
Cronos
relentless53
caboco
chefscott
Liftbig315
CowboyMN
motiv8erjr
Ice Animals of MN - Gathering 2
Friday Feb 22nd, 5pm
The Gym
http://www.thegymusa.net/
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie...to&iwloc=A&f=d
event will be $10 for the day pass
I am also looking for an individual to video tape and/or take photo stils of the event
PM me to RSVP to the event
i can bring my vid cam again. going to be tough with this many people
lifterkid17
01-22-08, 7:30 pm
I am pretty pumped for this gathering hopefully at least half of us can make it cause that would still be a good sized group.... MNfreak are you plannin on cookin up another kick ass vid maybe??
Everyone better be there, we should check out the surounding area for dinner too
Everyone better be there, we should check out the surounding area for dinner too
That sounds like a good idea! MNfreak would probably know of a good place to eat.
lifterkid17
01-22-08, 8:45 pm
That sounds like a good idea! MNfreak would probably know of a good place to eat.
I know an awesome place called Dino Gyros. its an aesome Greek/ Italian place aww man it can hit the spot
Tzlarson
01-23-08, 1:26 am
there is a perkins close by, old chicago, bw3s, and a sports bar
lifterkid17
01-23-08, 7:10 am
there is a perkins close by, old chicago, bw3s, and a sports bar
Any of those places would be good! As long as we get some quality food in out system