"My War" Phil's Journey

[sunny_max]

great volume on the legs brother.....solid numbers on teh leg press press too!

[NaturalTrainee]

Don't you like it Phil? Whelzzz are looking great.

[Aggression]

90 x 36. damn. you's a crazy m'afucka. niCe work, P.

[mjsef88]

SUTAS for sure!

[Phil800101]

No wonder you are sore from that! Big volume, Phil, and some big numbers on the legpress! Loving it!!

Thanks Bert! I've had SUTAS so bad for the past few days you wouldn't believe it.


Way to blast your legs Phil...

Thanks Mick! They were absolutely toasted.


Fuck ya there's the fun stuff.

Thanks bro! It was pretty damn brutal.


great volume on the legs brother.....solid numbers on teh leg press press too!

Thanks my man! It was killer...our leg press sucks, so I don't hit it too often.


Don't you like it Phil? Whelzzz are looking great.

Thanks NT! I fuckin' love it! They are still hurting.


90 x 36. damn. you's a crazy m'afucka. niCe work, P.

Thanks Adam! It was pretty nuts, I almost fell over when I stepped down.


SUTAS for sure!

Thanks Matt! SUTAS like you wouldn't believe bro.

[Phil800101]

Wednesday 05/13/10

Shoulders/Triceps

Standing Smith Machine Shoulder Press
Warmups with bar.
95 x 12
115 x 10
135 x 8
155 x 4

DB Upright Rows
25s x 12
30s x 10
35s x 8
40s x 6

Bent-Over DB Side Lateral Raises
25s x 12
30s x 10
35s x 8
40s x 6

V-Bar Cable Pullovers/Pushdowns (Superset)
90 x 12; 12
110 x 10; 10
130 x 8; 8
150 x 6; 6

DB Shrugs
50s x 20 (Slow)

Cardio
Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

[Phil800101]

Thursday 05/14/10

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes


Evening: Back/Abs

T-Bar Rows
90 x 12
120 x 10
150 x 8
180 x 6

Plate-Loaded Pullovers
120 x 12
150 x 10
180 x 8
210 x 6

Seated Cable Rows
90 x 12
120 x 10
150 x 8
180 x 6

Wide-Grip Cable Lat Pulldowns
90 x 12
120 x 10
150 x 8
180 x 6

Lower Back Extension Machine
150 x 12
200 x 10
250 x 8
300 x 6

Crunches/Leg Lifts (Superset)
25; 15 Second Hold
25; 15 Second Hold
25; 15 Second Hold
25; 15 Second Hold

Cardio
Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

[Thrawn]

Solid sessions, man! STRONG work.

[NaturalTrainee]

Let nothing alive!

[B Con]

Damn I got tired just reading that workout. You are gonna be sore. Have a great weekend Phil. Rest up.

[Phil800101]

Solid sessions, man! STRONG work.

Thanks Bert! Felt good, I am definitely feeling it today, sore all over and loving it.


Let nothing alive!

Thanks my man! I was absolutely smoked by the end last night, sweating like you would not believe.


Damn I got tired just reading that workout. You are gonna be sore. Have a great weekend Phil. Rest up.

Thanks Burt! It was quick and brutal, took me about 35-40 minutes. I am and I am loving it. You too bro!

[Phil800101]

Friday 05/14/10

Morning Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

[Thrawn]

Cardio. You might not like it, but its necessary.
You sure put it in like clockwork, even tho your schedule must be a nightmare sometimes.
Respect, brother!

[Phil800101]

Cardio. You might not like it, but its necessary.
You sure put it in like clockwork, even tho your schedule must be a nightmare sometimes.
Respect, brother!

Thanks Bert! It is a necessary evil, lol.

Yup, I fucked up for a few weeks back there, time was getting the better of me, as well as some laziness on my part. I think it happens to all of us at times. I'm back on track now and doing my best to kill it day in and day out. Gotta get the work done, no excuses.

[Thrawn]

Thanks Bert! It is a necessary evil, lol.

Yup, I fucked up for a few weeks back there, time was getting the better of me, as well as some laziness on my part. I think it happens to all of us at times. I'm back on track now and doing my best to kill it day in and day out. Gotta get the work done, no excuses.

Ofcourse, man. We are all human. There are weeks we feel strong and there are weeks we drag our ass to the gym. Or maybe not even. Its all good. Nobody has a perfect record. I for one wouldnt even want one. But at a certain time, you gotta pick it up again. That is not making excuses. That is just how you deal with life and the challenges.

[Firedrake]

Great work going on, Phil -- and I'm glad to see the cardio! <grin> At least I'm not the only one suffering.

[Mr. Dead]

What's up in here...???

[Phil800101]

Ofcourse, man. We are all human. There are weeks we feel strong and there are weeks we drag our ass to the gym. Or maybe not even. Its all good. Nobody has a perfect record. I for one wouldnt even want one. But at a certain time, you gotta pick it up again. That is not making excuses. That is just how you deal with life and the challenges.

Thanks Bert! Yup, we are only human.


Great work going on, Phil -- and I'm glad to see the cardio! <grin> At least I'm not the only one suffering.

Thanks Jim! Had a great week of training...cardio, how I loathe thee....


What's up in here...???

Not much my man, fired up and feeling good. How are things out by you?

[Phil800101]

Friday 05/14/10

Evening Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

[WilsDaddy]

Friday 05/14/10

Evening Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

Cardio cardio cardio, the fun shit.

[DANO]

*looks in..sees cardio... hides*

[Tron]

*looks in..sees cardio... hides*

x2

But it is good to see you getting back into it. But I also need to do the same and hopefully that'll happen tomorrow. Keep up the work, Phil!

[Nix0r]

Cardio... cardio... cardio...

Don't worry, I put in a solid hour today. One of us! One of us! One of us!

[sunny_max]

lean mean cardio machine....lol

[mjsef88]

Cardio is AWESOME!

[mritter3]

your a cardio nut...solid work phil

[NaturalTrainee]

Yeah, you're just a cardio mob lol.

[twoheadedboy]

What's up in here man? Long time no talk.

[sunny_max]

how was the wekend bro

[Phil800101]

Cardio cardio cardio, the fun shit.


*looks in..sees cardio... hides*


x2

But it is good to see you getting back into it. But I also need to do the same and hopefully that'll happen tomorrow. Keep up the work, Phil!


Cardio... cardio... cardio...

Don't worry, I put in a solid hour today. One of us! One of us! One of us!


lean mean cardio machine....lol


Cardio is AWESOME!


your a cardio nut...solid work phil


Yeah, you're just a cardio mob lol.

Thanks guys! Fuck cardio, that is all.


What's up in here man? Long time no talk.

Not too much bro, same old same old. Yourself?


how was the wekend bro

Weekend was good, trip to VA was good. Back to the grind tomorrow.

[Phil800101]

Hey everybody. Sorry for the absence, been busy.

Trip to Virignia was awesome, had a great time as always. I even won a medal! Tenth place in my class for 50 yard musket, yeah buddy. Shot like shit with most of the team events though, definitely need to practice.

Last two weeks I took it easy. Getting back and adjusted to work was stressful, and there was some stuff I needed to catch up on and get done. Needless to say free time was limited, and I was catching up on sleep as well. Just felt like I needed more of it and glad I did so. While the gym can help with stress, sometimes it can add to it as well.

Anyway, I'm itching to get back on the grind tomorrow. Going for a high-rep light weight week, with quick and brutal workouts. Can't wait to get in there and do some damage...

[sunny_max]

good to see ya back buddy

[DANO]

Hey, hey... welcome back stranger! congrats on the shooting placement.

[Thrawn]

Welcome back, big Phil!
Time to get crackin!!

[smoothballer]

Glad to see you're back bro! I know what you mean about the gym being stressful and also a stress relieve. Been dealing with that some lately.

Now go lift heavy things!

[Aggression]

While the gym can help with stress, sometimes it can add to it as well.

I like that some people can realize this, and you're 100% right. Trying to make time for the gym when you simply don't have enough in the day can definitely add to the stress level. You end up rushing to the gym, and then your mind wanders frantically between sets as you plan out what you have to do postWO, and shit tends to become a mess. Rest up, reset the system, and get back in there, P.

[Mr. Dead]

Hey, hey... welcome back stranger! congrats on the shooting placement.

What he said...

[Thrawn]

While the gym can help with stress, sometimes it can add to it as well.



I like that some people can realize this, and you're 100% right. Trying to make time for the gym when you simply don't have enough in the day can definitely add to the stress level. You end up rushing to the gym, and then your mind wanders frantically between sets as you plan out what you have to do postWO, and shit tends to become a mess. Rest up, reset the system, and get back in there, P.

Indeed.
I found it out the hard time last year. Too much on my mind. Losing my job, trying to get prepared for a meet, trying to set up my own business. No wonder things went downhill in the gym. It was just too much. No focus, no drive, no appetite.
Making time for the gym is a good thing. But if you HAVE to MAKE time to get your workouts in, it can get tricky mentally. It can complicate matters greatly.
This matter is overlooked sometimes.

[Phil800101]

good to see ya back buddy

Thanks bro! Good to be back.


Hey, hey... welcome back stranger! congrats on the shooting placement.

Thanks DANO! First national medal I've won, won't be the last though. Glad to be back.


Welcome back, big Phil!
Time to get crackin!!

Thanks Bert! Will do bro.


Glad to see you're back bro! I know what you mean about the gym being stressful and also a stress relieve. Been dealing with that some lately.

Now go lift heavy things!

Thanks Derek! Yup, most definitely. Will do!


I like that some people can realize this, and you're 100% right. Trying to make time for the gym when you simply don't have enough in the day can definitely add to the stress level. You end up rushing to the gym, and then your mind wanders frantically between sets as you plan out what you have to do postWO, and shit tends to become a mess. Rest up, reset the system, and get back in there, P.

Thanks Adam! Yup, that's whay I didn't try to force it.


What he said...

Thanks Chris! My thoughts exactly.


Indeed.
I found it out the hard time last year. Too much on my mind. Losing my job, trying to get prepared for a meet, trying to set up my own business. No wonder things went downhill in the gym. It was just too much. No focus, no drive, no appetite.
Making time for the gym is a good thing. But if you HAVE to MAKE time to get your workouts in, it can get tricky mentally. It can complicate matters greatly.
This matter is overlooked sometimes.

You are exactly right, most definitely.

[Tron]

Easing back in is the right idea... Congrats on the placement!

[Phil800101]

Easing back in is the right idea... Congrats on the placement!

Thanks Gavin! Yup, that is the plan. I need to practice more, then I can win more, lol.

[Phil800101]

Tuesday 06/08/10

Chest/Biceps

Plate-Loaded Incline Press
80 x 15
80 x 15
80 x 15
80 x 15

Pec Deck
60 x 15
60 x 15
60 x 15
60 x 15

Plate-Loaded Preacher Curls
45 x 15
45 x 15
45 x 6.5
45 x 8

Plate-Loaded Flat Bench Press
90 x 16

Standing EZ-Bar Curls
30 x 20

In and out in 20 minutes. Pump was unreal.

[Phil800101]

Wednesday 06/09/10

Unplanned Rest

Missed the gym tonight, watching the Blackhawks win the STANLEY CUP!!!

WOO-HOO!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0b_c5fZOzw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_Dn9CejwRc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZEDusRiFcA&feature=related

[DANO]

Sooooo, i am guessing you are a Blackhawks fan?!? haha, glad your team pulled it off.

[sunny_max]

great job on the wokrout man....good pump is always fun!

congrats on your team!

[mritter3]

solid work in here phil, go Hawks....Kane is a beast.

[Thrawn]

Solid session Phil! All that work in 20 minutes; impressive!!
Hope you enjoyed the game =) The iron will forgive you for this once, i bet =)

[smoothballer]

Killer session Phil!

[Phil800101]

Sooooo, i am guessing you are a Blackhawks fan?!? haha, glad your team pulled it off.

Hell yeah! Thanks bro.


great job on the wokrout man....good pump is always fun!

congrats on your team!

Thanks my man! Yes it is. I am still flying from the win.


solid work in here phil, go Hawks....Kane is a beast.

Thanks Matt! I am feeling it today. Byfuglien is my man...I was there for his first NHL hat trick back in 2007 and I've been a huge fan of his ever since. I'm so glad he played so well in the playoffs, it's about time he gets his due.


Solid session Phil! All that work in 20 minutes; impressive!!
Hope you enjoyed the game =) The iron will forgive you for this once, i bet =)

Thanks Bert! It was killer. Yes I did, and I think so too...the iron has to respect the cup.


Killer session Phil!

Thanks Derek! I am sore today.

[Phil800101]

Thursday 06/10/10

Unplanned Rest

Went to the White Sox game today. I had a hat on, and I've had plenty of sun exposure so far this year, and I still got sunburned. Feel like ass, just don't have it in me for the gym this evening.

Hitting up the lotion, probably going to bed early. Hopefully I'll be feeling up for it tomorrow.

On the plus side, the White Sox did shut out the Tigers 3-0.

[DANO]

Damn bro, too bad about missing the gym today... i missed my session as well... BTW, check out a show called "Top Shot". I think it is on the history channel. A must see for the avid shooter.

[Tron]

Get better bro... Sunburns aren't any fun.

[Firedrake]

Excuses, excuses . . . <grin>

Hope things have calmed down by now, and you're feeling a little less dried out and crispy. You might be dehydrated as well as sunburned, you know.

[Phil800101]

Damn bro, too bad about missing the gym today... i missed my session as well... BTW, check out a show called "Top Shot". I think it is on the history channel. A must see for the avid shooter.

Thanks bro! Yeah, I've seen it, pretty cool stuff.


Excuses, excuses . . . <grin>

Hope things have calmed down by now, and you're feeling a little less dried out and crispy. You might be dehydrated as well as sunburned, you know.

Thanks Jim! Much better today...oh yeah, I was repleneshing fluids all day yesterday after I got home.

[Phil800101]

Get better bro... Sunburns aren't any fun.

Thanks my man! No they aren't, much better today though.

[Phil800101]

Friday 06/11/10

Shoulders/Legs/Back

Seated Machine Shoulder Press
75 x 15
75 x 15
75 x 15
75 x 15

Seated Plate-Loaded Leg Curls
70 x 15
70 x 15
70 x 15
70 x 15

Wide-Grip Cable Lat Pulldowns/Seated Cable Rows (Superset)
75 x 15; 75 x 15
75 x 15; 75 x 15
75 x 15; 75 x 15
75 x 15; 75 x 15

Leg Extensions
80 x 15
80 x 15
80 x 15
80 x 15

Done and done. Took about 23 minutes. Spent.

Feeling alot better today.

[Nix0r]

Little bit of everything... done damn quickly... nice way to jump back into it.

[Mr. Dead]

Little bit of everything... done damn quickly... nice way to jump back into it.

Agreed!!!

[Thrawn]

That is a LOT of work done at breakneck speed =)
LOVE it!
Take care of that sunburn, Phil! Those aint fun!

[Phil800101]

Little bit of everything... done damn quickly... nice way to jump back into it.

Thanks Steve! That was the plan, feeling it today.


Agreed!!!

Thanks Chris! I am sore now.


That is a LOT of work done at breakneck speed =)
LOVE it!
Take care of that sunburn, Phil! Those aint fun!

Thanks Bert! Yup, my goal was to shock the muscles and let them know that the real pain is coming soon...will do my man, it's all but healed now.

[Firedrake]

Glad to hear you're feeling better -- you certainly got in and got the work done!

[scals]

delts, legs, and back .... interesting, but nice!

[mcbeast]

23 Minutes of pain. I like it brotha!

[Phil800101]

Glad to hear you're feeling better -- you certainly got in and got the work done!

Thanks Jim! That was the plan.


delts, legs, and back .... interesting, but nice!

Thanks Steve! Just giving the muscles a taste of what is to come...


23 Minutes of pain. I like it brotha!

Thanks Eddie! I am feeling it today.

[WilsDaddy]

Friday 06/11/10

Shoulders/Legs/Back

Seated Machine Shoulder Press
75 x 15
75 x 15
75 x 15
75 x 15

Seated Plate-Loaded Leg Curls
70 x 15
70 x 15
70 x 15
70 x 15

Wide-Grip Cable Lat Pulldowns/Seated Cable Rows (Superset)
75 x 15; 75 x 15
75 x 15; 75 x 15
75 x 15; 75 x 15
75 x 15; 75 x 15

Leg Extensions
80 x 15
80 x 15
80 x 15
80 x 15

Done and done. Took about 23 minutes. Spent.

Feeling alot better today.

Solid pump brother.

[Phil800101]

Solid pump brother.

Thanks bro! It was pretty killer.

[Phil800101]

It's been an interesting week gym-wise, but I have been getting the work in. Updates will be coming soon...

[Thrawn]

Cant wait to see what damage you did, big man!

Just a small question for you, Phil.
You are one of the brothers i look for when i need inspiration for shoulders.
Together with chest, those two are my most inconsequent and weaker points. Somehow i dont have a good 'feel' for the shoulders.
rcrott1 has given me the tip to try shoulderpresses with bands and that sounds like a golden tip to me. i will def start trying that.
Do you have any tip for me? I have a hard time with lack of feel with presses. I am sure i do most of that work with triceps and could add more shoulder in it if i knew how. Upright rows i feel VERY well. Just as front raises. Its the pressing (same with bench) that i am not feeling.
Any tips / ideas / suggestions / experience, buddy?

[Phil800101]

Cant wait to see what damage you did, big man!

Just a small question for you, Phil.
You are one of the brothers i look for when i need inspiration for shoulders.
Together with chest, those two are my most inconsequent and weaker points. Somehow i dont have a good 'feel' for the shoulders.
rcrott1 has given me the tip to try shoulderpresses with bands and that sounds like a golden tip to me. i will def start trying that.
Do you have any tip for me? I have a hard time with lack of feel with presses. I am sure i do most of that work with triceps and could add more shoulder in it if i knew how. Upright rows i feel VERY well. Just as front raises. Its the pressing (same with bench) that i am not feeling.
Any tips / ideas / suggestions / experience, buddy?

Thanks Bert! I am sore as hell today.

Little short on time here, let me think about it and get back to you.

[Tron]

Good shoulder day there, Phil... I like the volume, bro.


Cant wait to see what damage you did, big man!

Just a small question for you, Phil.
You are one of the brothers i look for when i need inspiration for shoulders.
Together with chest, those two are my most inconsequent and weaker points. Somehow i dont have a good 'feel' for the shoulders.
rcrott1 has given me the tip to try shoulderpresses with bands and that sounds like a golden tip to me. i will def start trying that.
Do you have any tip for me? I have a hard time with lack of feel with presses. I am sure i do most of that work with triceps and could add more shoulder in it if i knew how. Upright rows i feel VERY well. Just as front raises. Its the pressing (same with bench) that i am not feeling.
Any tips / ideas / suggestions / experience, buddy?

Just to hold you over until Phil can get some time, have you tried doing some rest pauses? I've encorporated those a lot lately (Seeing as how I'm running DC right now.) Also drop sets are a good one for a bigtime pump. And finally don't forget supersets...

Just a few thoughts to try and stimulate more thought. Not wanting to steal any thunder from Phil though... Just know he's a little busy right now.

[Aggression]

What's the good word in here, P? Shoulders, legs, and back, eh? What made you hit them all together?

[Thrawn]

Thanks Bert! I am sore as hell today.

Little short on time here, let me think about it and get back to you.

Sure, buddy! Take your time, me and the iron aint going nowhere.


Good shoulder day there, Phil... I like the volume, bro.

Just to hold you over until Phil can get some time, have you tried doing some rest pauses? I've encorporated those a lot lately (Seeing as how I'm running DC right now.) Also drop sets are a good one for a bigtime pump. And finally don't forget supersets...

Just a few thoughts to try and stimulate more thought. Not wanting to steal any thunder from Phil though... Just know he's a little busy right now.

I am sure Phil doesnt mind. And THANK YOU. That might just have been an eye-opener. In the beginning rest paused squats helped me a lot with regular squats too.
At least, i assume you are talking about restpaused mil presses here? Let the bar linger a second or two on the lowest point of the rep?
If you did mean that: THANKS a bunch. I will def try that; sounds like a good idea.
If you didnt mean that: THANKS anyway, cause it still lead to this idea =))) But in that case: what do you mean with rest pause?

[smoothballer]

Things are looking mighty good in here!

[Phil800101]

Good shoulder day there, Phil... I like the volume, bro.



Just to hold you over until Phil can get some time, have you tried doing some rest pauses? I've encorporated those a lot lately (Seeing as how I'm running DC right now.) Also drop sets are a good one for a bigtime pump. And finally don't forget supersets...

Just a few thoughts to try and stimulate more thought. Not wanting to steal any thunder from Phil though... Just know he's a little busy right now.

Thanks Gavin! It was nuts.

Don't mind at all bro, this is what the Forvm is all about.


What's the good word in here, P? Shoulders, legs, and back, eh? What made you hit them all together?

Same old same old my man. Had to make up for missed sessions, hence the craziness.


Sure, buddy! Take your time, me and the iron aint going nowhere.



I am sure Phil doesnt mind. And THANK YOU. That might just have been an eye-opener. In the beginning rest paused squats helped me a lot with regular squats too.
At least, i assume you are talking about restpaused mil presses here? Let the bar linger a second or two on the lowest point of the rep?
If you did mean that: THANKS a bunch. I will def try that; sounds like a good idea.
If you didnt mean that: THANKS anyway, cause it still lead to this idea =))) But in that case: what do you mean with rest pause?

Nope, cool with me.


Things are looking mighty good in here!

Thanks Derek! Just doing my thing.

[Phil800101]

Monday 06/14/10

Morning Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

Evening Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

[Phil800101]

Tuesday 06/15/10

Morning Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

Evening Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

[Phil800101]

Wednesday 06/16/10

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes


Evening: Chest/Arms

Flat DB Bench Press
50s x 12
60s x 10
70s x 8
80s x 4...stuck on 5

Flat DB Flyes
25s x 12
35s x 10
45s x 8
55s x 6

Standing EZ-Bar Curls
30 x 12
50 x 10
70 x 8
90 x 6

EZ-Bar Preacher Curls (Burnout)
40 x 16

Standing V-Bar Cable Extensions/Standing V-Bar Cable Pushdowns (Superset)
90 x 12
110 x 10
130 x 8
150 x 6


Cardio
Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

[Phil800101]

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

Evening: Legs

Alternating Sets: Seated Leg Curls/Powersquats
60 x 12; 90 x 12
80 x 10; 150 x 10
100 x 8; 210 x 8
120 x 6; 270 x 6

Rotary Calf Machine
100 x 25
150 x 20
200 x 15
250 x 10

Lying Leg Curls (Burnout)
70 x 25

Seated Leg Press (Burnout)
250 x 25

Standing Calf Raises (Burnout)
120 x 25

[Phil800101]

Friday 06/18/10

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

Evening: Back/Shoulders

Seated Cable Rows
60 x 12
90 x 10
120 x 8
150 x 6

Wide-Grip Cable Lat Pulldowns
60 x 12
90 x 10
120 x 8
150 x 6

Rack Pulls
135 x 12
195 x 10
255 x 8
315 x 6

Seated Machine Shoulder Press
75 x 12
100 x 10
125 x 8
150 x 6

Standing DB Side-Lateral Raises/Bent-Over DB Side Lateral Raises (Super Dropset)
30s x 8; 8, 25s x 8; 8, 20s x 8; 8, 15s x 8; 8

Seated Plate-Loaded Pullovers (Burnout)
90 x 20

Seated Plate-Loaded Single-Arm Rows (Burnout)
50 x 12

Lower Back Extension Machine (Burnout)
150 x 20

Standing DB Shoulder Press (Burnout)
25s x 20

Fast and furious on this one. Barely any rest between sets. Completely smoked afterwards, didn't have anything left in me for cardio.

[Thrawn]

Insane work, Phil! Your legsession was especially sadistic, going for burnouts =)

*a nod and a bow to big Phil* That is how you do work!

[twoheadedboy]

Tuesday 06/15/10

Morning Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

Evening Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

2 days, 90 min cardio each? Were you mad at yourself for some reason? :)

Great work in here.

[smoothballer]

Lots of volume! Killer workout Phil!

[J Wong]

Holy volume and cardio

[Nix0r]

Good. Lord.

[DANO]

The "Cardio Kid" is back at it! <grin>

[twoheadedboy]

I think he saw my hour per session and decided he was going to blow the skinnyfat nerd out of the water :D

[Mr. Dead]

Yoyoyo... What be up in dis here thang...???!!!

[Phil800101]

Insane work, Phil! Your legsession was especially sadistic, going for burnouts =)

*a nod and a bow to big Phil* That is how you do work!

Thanks Bert! It was pretty nuts.


2 days, 90 min cardio each? Were you mad at yourself for some reason? :)

Great work in here.

Thanks Chris! That's the usual amount I try to get, two 45-minute sessions a day.


Lots of volume! Killer workout Phil!

Thanks Derek! It was brutal.


Holy volume and cardio

Thanks boom! Crazy stuff, I'll tell ya.


Good. Lord.

Thanks Steve! Indeed bro, I am losing my fucking mind, lol.


The "Cardio Kid" is back at it! <grin>

Thanks DANO! Catching up on some good movies while I'm at it.


I think he saw my hour per session and decided he was going to blow the skinnyfat nerd out of the water :D

Lol, no, more like trying to blow the fat off of my ass.


Yoyoyo... What be up in dis here thang...???!!!

Chris my man! What is up? Same old same old in here.

[Phil800101]

Monday 06/21/10

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

Evening: Chest/Biceps

Plate-Loaded Incline Press
Warmups
90 x 12
140 x 10
180 x 8
140 x 10
90 x 12

Pec Deck
60 x 12
80 x 10
100 x 8
80 x 10
60 x 12

Seated Machine Chest Press (Dropset)
150 x 12, 125 x 8, 100 x 8

Plate-Loaded Preacher Curls
40 x 12
60 x 10
80 x 5, then 3
60 x 8, then 2
40 x 12

Hammer Curls (Dropset)
40s x 8, 30s x 8, 20s x 8

Cardio: Incline Dreadmill
45 Minutes, 3.5 Speed at a 5 Incline

Done and done. Absolutely smoked.

[Phil800101]

Tuesday 06/22/10

Rest

Had to get up bright and early for my bi-annual eye exam, so no time for AM cardio. Fucking exhausted all day, slept like shit last night. Running on fumes when I got home from work...took my pre-workout supps and tried to get myself ready. No go. Figured there was no sense in going in there when I'm absolutely spent. But, with a four-day split I'll have no problem making it up. Going to crash here in a few...

[BubbyLight]

Tuesday 06/22/10

Rest

Had to get up bright and early for my bi-annual eye exam, so no time for AM cardio. Fucking exhausted all day, slept like shit last night. Running on fumes when I got home from work...took my pre-workout supps and tried to get myself ready. No go. Figured there was no sense in going in there when I'm absolutely spent. But, with a four-day split I'll have no problem making it up. Going to crash here in a few...

that shit happens...just let that motivate you to never happen again...get pumped

[scals]

Lookin solid Phil. Keep it up.

[Thrawn]

That is some work, Phil! No wonder you were smoked!

When the body is done, it is done.
I always put it like this:
'Am i really recovered enough to go to the gym and do a good workout? Answer that question honestly and you know what to do'.

[Nix0r]

Sick work in here, Phil!

[DANO]

you deserve a rest Phil... all that cardio.<smile>

[twoheadedboy]

That is some work, Phil! No wonder you were smoked!

When the body is done, it is done.
I always put it like this:
'Am i really recovered enough to go to the gym and do a good workout? Answer that question honestly and you know what to do'.

Absolutely. Half assing it is more of a waste of time, then taking extra time off and coming back tomorrow with 110% effort. It's also an injury risk, because if your heart and mind are not in it, you're not going to be doing things the way they need to be done.

[Aggression]

Absolutely. Half assing it is more of a waste of time, then taking extra time off and coming back tomorrow with 110% effort. It's also an injury risk, because if your heart and mind are not in it, you're not going to be doing things the way they need to be done.

Agreed. Playing it smart, P. Good stuff.

[Phil800101]

that shit happens...just let that motivate you to never happen again...get pumped

Thanks bro! Indeed.


Lookin solid Phil. Keep it up.

Thanks Steve! Will do bro.


That is some work, Phil! No wonder you were smoked!

When the body is done, it is done.
I always put it like this:
'Am i really recovered enough to go to the gym and do a good workout? Answer that question honestly and you know what to do'.

Thanks Bert! It was killer. Yup, exactly.


Sick work in here, Phil!

Thanks Steve! Just doing my best.


you deserve a rest Phil... all that cardio.<smile>

Thanks DANO! Lol, my guilty pleasure.


Absolutely. Half assing it is more of a waste of time, then taking extra time off and coming back tomorrow with 110% effort. It's also an injury risk, because if your heart and mind are not in it, you're not going to be doing things the way they need to be done.

Thanks Chris! You are correct sir.


Agreed. Playing it smart, P. Good stuff.

Thanks Adam! My thoughts exactly.

[Phil800101]

Wednesday 06/23/10

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

Evening: Clusterfuck

What a shitty day. Dealing with bullshit all day at work as usual.

Then I get the news that the Blackhawks traded my absolute favorite player in all of sports, Dustin Byfuglien, to that Atlanta Thrashers...who aren't even a real fucking hockey team (at least in my book)! I knew trades were coming, but this one hurt. I was seriously devastated.

About 6:00 the sky was green and we all got pulled off of the phones due to a tornado warning. That lasted about 30 minutes, then it was back to work for the rest of my shift. Thankfully the weather had passed by the time I drove home. Things were fucked up everywhere and the power was out all over town. So, no gym. Power was out at home so cardio was out of the question there as well.

Power didn't come back until late this morning, so I missed AM cardio as well.

I'm about to go hit shoulders, and then tomorrow will be back and legs.

[Phil800101]

Thursday 06/24/10

Shoulders/Triceps

Seated DB Shoulder Press
25s x 12
40s x 10
55s x 8
40s x 10
25s x 12

BB Rear Delt Rows
60 x 12
80 x 10
100 x 8
80 x 10
60 x 12

DB Upright Rows
20s x 12
30s x 10
40s x 8
30s x 8
20s x 12

Machine Tricep Extensions
50 x 12
75 x 10
100 x 8
75 x 10
50 x 12

Seated Plate-Loaded Machine Dips (Dropset)
180 x 8, 140 x 12, 90 x 15

Plate-Loaded Machine Shrugs (Burnout)
90 x 15

Cardio: Incline Dreadmill
45 Minutes, 3.5 Speed at a 5 Incline

[smoothballer]

Solid Shoulder Tricep day Phil! Always been one of my favorites!

[DANO]

That is one great thing about the gym... a great place to take out your frustrations, and the only person who ends up hurting is you...in a good way! way to kill it Phil.

[Phil800101]

Solid Shoulder Tricep day Phil! Always been one of my favorites!

Thanks Derek! It was killer.


That is one great thing about the gym... a great place to take out your frustrations, and the only person who ends up hurting is you...in a good way! way to kill it Phil.

Thanks DANO! Yup, definitely some good fuel.

[Phil800101]

Friday 06/25/10

Back/Legs

Close-Grip Cable Lat Pulldowns
90 x 12
120 x 10
150 x 8
120 x 10
90 x 12

Seated Leg Press Bent-Over Rows
60 x 12
80 x 10
100 x 8
80 x 10
60 x 12

Lying Leg Curls
90 x 12
110 x 10
130 x 8
110 x 10
90 x 12

Hack Squats
90 x 12
180 x 10
270 x 8
180 x 10
90 x 12

Rotary Calf Machine
150 x 12
175 x 10
200 x 8
175 x 10
150 x 12

Machine Lat Pulldowns (Dropset)
150 x 8, 120 x 8, 90 x 8

Seated Machine Rows (Dropset)
150 x 8, 120 x 7, 90 x 8

Leg Extensions (Dropset)
150 x 8, 120 x 8, 90 x 8

BB Deadlifts/Stiff-Legged Deadlifts (Burnout, Superset)
135 x 8; 135 x 8

Toasted. Took me about an hour. Absolutely dripping by the end. Sore today, good deal.

[Phil800101]

Monday 06/28/10

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

Evening: Chest/Biceps

Smith Machine Bench Press
Warmups
135 x 12
185 x 10
225 x 4, then 2, then 2
255 x 1, dropped to 225 x 3, dropped to 135 x 15

Flat DB Flyes
30s x 12
40s x 10
50s x 8
60s x 6

Concentration Curls
20 x 12
25 x 10
30 x 8
35 x 6, dropped to 25 x 4, dropped to 15 x 6

Plate-Loaded Incline Press (Burnout)/Pec Deck (Burnout) [Superset]
90 x 15; 60 x 15

Standing EZ-Bar Curls (Burnout)
50 x 20

Cardio: Incline Dreadmill
45 Minutes, 3.5 Speed, 5 Incline

[Thrawn]

You did that back/leg session in one hour???!! Lord almighty.... Wait. Lemme rephrase that. Phil Almighty=)

And i love that chest/gun show!

Amazing stuff buddy!

[twoheadedboy]

Nice work in here! You must have been in the gym for a while last night!

[Phil800101]

You did that back/leg session in one hour???!! Lord almighty.... Wait. Lemme rephrase that. Phil Almighty=)

And i love that chest/gun show!

Amazing stuff buddy!

Thanks Bert! I've been trying to hit it hard and fast, extra cardio as I see it. Just trying to kill it every day.


Nice work in here! You must have been in the gym for a while last night!

Thanks Chris! Doing my best. Weights took about an hour or so, and then cardio for 45 minutes, not too long.

[Phil800101]

Tuesday 06/29/10

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes


Evening: Cardio

Incline Dreadmill

45 Minutes, 3.5 Speed, 5 Incline


Today normally would be leg day. Left hamstring has been bugging me though, I think I may have pulled it a bit last Friday. Figured I better not push it.

Plan is to do back tomorrow, shoulders/tris on Thursday, and then legs on Friday. Next week will be an off week because this Animal is going to Vegas!

[Mr. Dead]

Dang!!! Some serious work goin' on, in here!!! Great stuff!!!

[Nix0r]

One of us. One of us. One of us.

[scals]

Doing good shit in here Phil. Enjoy Vegas brother.

[twoheadedboy]

Nice work, way to plan the work and work the plan heading into vacation. I'll bet the week off will do wonders for your nagging hammy too.

[smoothballer]

Uh oh Vegas...
Have fun brother. Can't wait to head back myself.

[Thrawn]

Enjoy the overhead pressing of the strippergirls in Vegas, Phil. I BET you are gonna do that kinda workout there, right? I wanna see a vid of that also!! Hehehehe =)

[Phil800101]

Dang!!! Some serious work goin' on, in here!!! Great stuff!!!

Thanks Chris! I am feeling it.


One of us. One of us. One of us.

Cardio...(spoken like zombie moaning "Brains....", although, Romero zombies don't say things when they moan...)


Doing good shit in here Phil. Enjoy Vegas brother.

Thanks Steve! Will do bro, should be a blast.


Nice work, way to plan the work and work the plan heading into vacation. I'll bet the week off will do wonders for your nagging hammy too.

Thanks Chris! Yup, most definitely.


Uh oh Vegas...
Have fun brother. Can't wait to head back myself.

Thanks Derek! Will do bro, can't wait.


Enjoy the overhead pressing of the strippergirls in Vegas, Phil. I BET you are gonna do that kinda workout there, right? I wanna see a vid of that also!! Hehehehe =)

Thanks Bert! Lol, not the biggest fan of the strip clubs. Yeah, they're fun, especially at a bachelor party or on a trip, but....well, lemme put it this way: I don't normally start my car up just to let it sit and idle in the driveway. Catch my drift? Lol.

[Phil800101]

Wednesday 06/30/10

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

Evening: Back

Rack Pulls
Warmups with bar.
135 x 3
225 x 3
315 x 3
405 x 1
495 x 0
495 x 0
495 x 0

Seated Plate-Loaded Single Arm Rows
45 x 12
60 x 10
75 x 8
90 x 6

Plate-Loaded Pullovers
120 x 12
150 x 10
180 x 8
210 x 6

Seated Cable Rows (Burnout); Wide-Grip Cable Lat Pulldowns (Burnout) [Superset]
90 x 20; 90 x 20

Lower Back Extension Machine (Burnout)
150 x 50

Cardio: Incline Dreadmill
30 Minutes, 3.5 Speed, 5 Incline

I wanted that 495 so fucking bad last night. I was pulling as hard as I could...I swear I could feel the weight going up, and I could visualize it, but it just wasn't happening. Bar was bending pretty badly, that might have had a little to do with it...searched around for a fat bar and could find none. Cut the cardio short, will make up the 15 minutes tonight.

[Phil800101]

Thursday 07/01/10

Morning Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

[Thrawn]

Yes, i catch your drift =) Well said =))) hehehe.

Still good pulling, Phil. You didnt back down from the challenge. The body knows what to expect next time. The barbell does not, that 495 is gonna be in for a surprise soon! I pulled it a two weeks ago. If i can do it, YOU can do it!! (495lbs is 220kg, right?)

Keep at it, buddy!

[Firedrake]

Solid back day, Phil -- I know how you feel, though -- you're SURE it's moving, but somehow it doesn't.

Keep at it. It'll happen!

[Phil800101]

Yes, i catch your drift =) Well said =))) hehehe.

Still good pulling, Phil. You didnt back down from the challenge. The body knows what to expect next time. The barbell does not, that 495 is gonna be in for a surprise soon! I pulled it a two weeks ago. If i can do it, YOU can do it!! (495lbs is 220kg, right?)

Keep at it, buddy!

Thanks Bert! Hell yeah, it will be destroyed. Will do.


Solid back day, Phil -- I know how you feel, though -- you're SURE it's moving, but somehow it doesn't.

Keep at it. It'll happen!

Thanks Jim! Yup, had never really happened to me before, usually I can tell if it will go or not. Will do my man, that is the plan.

[Phil800101]

Thursday 07/01/10

Evening: Cardio

Incline Dreadmill

60 Minutes, 3.5 Speed, 5 Incline

Was planning on hitting shoulders and tris tonight. Feeling pretty sore though, just wasn't feeling it. Figure I'll tack it on to legs tomorrow night, shouldn't be a problem.

[Thrawn]

Thursday 07/01/10

Evening: Cardio

Incline Dreadmill

60 Minutes, 3.5 Speed, 5 Incline

Was planning on hitting shoulders and tris tonight. Feeling pretty sore though, just wasn't feeling it. Figure I'll tack it on to legs tomorrow night, shouldn't be a problem.

Good decision. Your body lets you know, listen to it.

Just a small tip from me: once i start hitting higher weights on rackpulls, i have someone give me a good slap on my upper back. That gives a good tingle in the area and gives me good 'feel' for the muscles i am about to use. Works for deadlifting for me also.
Cant hurt to try it.

[DANO]

way to not give up on the rack pulls! Enjoy Vegas Phil!

[Phil800101]

Good decision. Your body lets you know, listen to it.

Just a small tip from me: once i start hitting higher weights on rackpulls, i have someone give me a good slap on my upper back. That gives a good tingle in the area and gives me good 'feel' for the muscles i am about to use. Works for deadlifting for me also.
Cant hurt to try it.

Thanks Bert! Yup.

Hmm, not a bad idea, thanks for the tip!


way to not give up on the rack pulls! Enjoy Vegas Phil!

Thanks DANO! I wanted it so damn badly. Bro, I can't wait!

[Phil800101]

Friday 07/02/10

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

Evening: Legs/Shoulders/Triceps

BB Squats
Warmups with bar.
135 x 3
225 x 3
315 x 3
405 x 1
405 x 1
135 x 12

Plate-Loaded Seated Leg Curls
60 x 12
80 x 10
100 x 8
120 x 6

Leg Press (Burnout)
360 x 20

Stiff-Legged Deadlifts (Burnout)
95 x 20

Leg Press Calf Raises (Burnout)
270 x 50

DB Giant Set: Front Raises/Side Lateral Raises/Bent-Over Side Lateral Raises
25s x 8; 8; 8
25s x 8; 8; 8
20s x 8; 8; 8
15s x 8; 8; 8

Seated Plate-Loaded Machine Dips (Burnout)
90 x 25

Machine Tricep Extensions (Burnout)
75 x 25

Standing DB Shrugs (Burnout)
50s x 30

Killed it tonight. Drenched by the end there. All in all, took me about an hour.

[Phil800101]

Today is normally one of my two days off. Instead, I have to go into work, while others who normally work on Sunday have off.

What doesn't make sense about this is that my bullshit company says that they aren't recognizing/observing July 4th as a company holiday, since it falls on a weekend. Therefore, they don't have to pay people or give them comp days for the holiday. However, they are staffing like it is a holiday, even though apparently it isn't. Fucking assholes.

Have a happy Fourth of July everybody!

[twoheadedboy]

That's BS. You should be getting a day off or holiday pay for Sunday or Monday, one of the two.

[Phil800101]

That's BS. You should be getting a day off or holiday pay for Sunday or Monday, one of the two.

Agreed.

If I normally had to work on Sundays, I could understand it. Or, if it were being treated as a company holiday, since sometimes you have to work on a holiday even though it's your normal day off. But the fact that it's being staffed like a holiday while not being treated like a holiday is complete and utter horseshit as far as I'm concerned.

I mean, I know I'm fortunate to have a job and all, but bullshit is bullshit. Corporate nonsense makes me sick.

[Phil800101]

Leaving for the airport in a few hours, can't wait! I haven't been to Vegas in about 4 years. Train hard, lift big, and I'll catch you all later...

[scals]

Leaving for the airport in a few hours, can't wait! I haven't been to Vegas in about 4 years. Train hard, lift big, and I'll catch you all later...

Have a great time Phil! Don't lose all your money!!!

[DANO]

Fridays work looked fun as hell! enjoy Vegas buddy!

[smoothballer]

Have fun in Vegas buddy!

[Tron]

Hope you're having fun in Vegas, Philski.

[mcbeast]

Where do you work brotha? Yeah, I worked Sun & Mon..lol

[Phil800101]

Have a great time Phil! Don't lose all your money!!!

Thanks Steve! Oops, lol.


Fridays work looked fun as hell! enjoy Vegas buddy!

Thanks DANO! It was, and I did.


Have fun in Vegas buddy!

Thanks Derek! I had a blast.


Hope you're having fun in Vegas, Philski.

Thanks Gavin! I had one hell of a time.


Where do you work brotha? Yeah, I worked Sun & Mon..lol

I work in customer service for a large insurance company.

[Phil800101]

Got back from Vegas late Saturday night. Spent most of Sunday sleeping. Literally, lol. I had an awesome time, but it feels good to be home. Heading up to Wisconsin for a few days here, so I probably won't be back on the rest of this week. I'll catch up with everyone after I get back.

Hope everyone is doing well! Keep on the grind.

[Mr. Dead]

Helloooooooooo... Anybody home...???

[Firedrake]

[knock, knock]

. . . echos-s-s-s-s . . . .


Phil?

[Phil800101]

Helloooooooooo... Anybody home...???


[knock, knock]

. . . echos-s-s-s-s . . . .


Phil?

Lol, I'm back. I'll be updating later today, I promise.

[Mr. Dead]

Lol, I'm back. I'll be updating later today, I promise.

That better not be anything like, "I'll pull out... I promise..." *LOL*

[Thrawn]

That better not be anything like, "I'll pull out... I promise..." *LOL*

*silently chuckling here*

[Phil800101]

That better not be anything like, "I'll pull out... I promise..." *LOL*


*silently chuckling here*

LMAO!

[Phil800101]

Went to Vegas, home for a few days, then Wisconsin for several days, home/work/concerts/work, then back to Wisconsin for a long weekend, then work/catching up...now I'm back on the grind!

I do have several workouts to update, but my head hurts and I'm tired...I will be posting those up in here in the next few days, possibly tomorrow.

[scals]

How was Vegas bro?

[C.Coronato]

Lots of travels in here! Im headin to Vegas in a few weeks for my Sisters Fiancées bachelors party .. going to be crazy!

[Phil800101]

How was Vegas bro?

Vegas was awesome! I had a blast.


Lots of travels in here! Im headin to Vegas in a few weeks for my Sisters Fiancées bachelors party .. going to be crazy!

Yup, I've been busy. I love Vegas!

[Phil800101]

Monday 08/02/10

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes


Evening: Chest/Biceps

Flat DB Press/Flat DB Flyes (Alternating Sets)
30s x 12; 20s x 12
45s x 10; 30s x 10
60s x 8; 40s x 8
75s x 6; 50s x 6

Hammer Curls
20s x 12
25s x 10
30s x 8
35s x 6

Plate-Loaded Preacher Curls
45 x 12
55 x 10
65 x 5
75 x 4

Cardio: Incline Dreadmill

45 Minutes, 5 Incline, 3.5 Speed

[Phil800101]

Tuesday 08/03/10

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes


Evening: Legs/Abs

Seated Leg Press
150 x 12
200 x 10
250 x 8
300 x 6

Lying Leg Curls
70 x 12
90 x 10
110 x 8
130 x 6

Rotary Calf Machine
100 x 25
150 x 20
200 x 15
250 x 10

Powersquat/Plate-Loaded Leg Curls (Superset)
90 x 21; 70 x 21

Standing Calf Raises
150 x 20

Crunches
25
25
25
25

Leg Lifts (Static Hold)
60 Second Hold

[Phil800101]

Wednesday 08/04/10

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes


Evening: Shoulders/Triceps

Seated DB Shoulder Press/Standing DB Lateral Raises/Bent-Over DB Lateral Raises (Alternating Sets)
20s x 12; 20s x 12; 20s x 12
30s x 10; 25s x 10; 25s x 10
40s x 8; 30s x 8; 30s x 8
50s x 6; 35s x 6; 35s x 6

V-Bar Cable Pullovers/V-Bar Cable Pushdowns (Alternating Sets)
90 x 12; 90 x 12
110 x 10; 110 x 10
130 x 8; 130 x 8
150 x 6; 150 x 6

DB Shrugs
75s x 12
85s x 10
95s x 8
105s x 6

Cardio: Incline Dreadmill

30 Minutes, 5 Incline, 3.5 Speed

[Phil800101]

Thursday 08/05/10

Morning Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes

[Phil800101]

Friday 08/06/10

Back

Rack Pulls
Warmups with bar.
135 x 8
225 x 3
315 x 3
405 x 3
405 x 3
405 x 3

Wide-Grip Cable Lat Pulldowns
75 x 12
105 x 10
135 x 8
165 x 6

Seated Cable Rows
75 x 12
105 x 10
135 x 8
165 x 6

Lower Back Extension Machine
150 x 25

[Firedrake]

Great work, Phil -- nice Rack Deads! Cool cardio, too!

[Phil800101]

Great work, Phil -- nice Rack Deads! Cool cardio, too!

Thanks Jim! Working on a program laid out to me by Sgt. Rock, so far so good...my back was feeling it! Gotta ramp up the cardio this week, didn't get enough in last week.

[Nix0r]

Nice work, Phil! Good to see you've been enjoying yourself (Vegas, you lucky bastard).

[Thrawn]

Big update from Phil =))

Great workouts buddy!
Glad to see you back under the barbell!

[Phil800101]

Nice work, Phil! Good to see you've been enjoying yourself (Vegas, you lucky bastard).

Thanks Steve! Yup, it was good.


Big update from Phil =))

Great workouts buddy!
Glad to see you back under the barbell!

Thanks Bert! I'm glad to be back.

[C.Coronato]

Lots of good work in here P. Keep it up bro!

[Mr. Dead]

Great sessions!!! Work is definitely gettin' done!!!

[smoothballer]

Now that's how you build a big back!

[DANO]

Glad to have you back bro! looks like you racked up the miles (and I dont mean the cardio kind) workouts are still on point!

[Phil800101]

Lots of good work in here P. Keep it up bro!

Thanks my man! Will do.


Great sessions!!! Work is definitely gettin' done!!!

Thanks Chris! Yes it is.


Now that's how you build a big back!

Thanks Derek! I was feeling it over the weekend.


Glad to have you back bro! looks like you racked up the miles (and I dont mean the cardio kind) workouts are still on point!

Thanks DANO! Glad to be back...yup, I was all over the place. Just doing my best to kill it day after day.

[Phil800101]

Monday 08/09/10

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes


Evening: Chest/Biceps

Incline Plate-Loaded Press
90 x 12
140 x 10
180 x 8
140 x 10
90 x 12

Pec Deck
60 x 12
90 x 10
120 x 8
90 x 10
60 x 12

Standing EZ-Bar Curls
40 x 12
60 x 10
80 x 8
60 x 10
40 x 12

Concentration Curls (Dropset...pathetic performance, guess my arms were smoked).
35 x 4, 30 x 3, 25 x 2, 20 x 2, 15 x 4

Cardio: Incline Dreadmill

32.5 Minutes, 5 Incline, 3.5 Speed

[smoothballer]

Sick work Phil!

[Mr. Dead]

Nice lookin' "Beach" seassion!!!

[Nix0r]

Chest and biceps... you ready to go hit the clubs? I know I am!

[Phil800101]

Sick work Phil!

Thanks Derek! It was good.


Nice lookin' "Beach" seassion!!!

Thanks Chris! Lol, gotta get pretty for the ladies...(rolls eyes).


Chest and biceps... you ready to go hit the clubs? I know I am!

Thanks Steve! You know it bro...check out my new haircut! Jaeger Bomb! Jaeger Bomb!

[Phil800101]

Tuesday 08/10/10

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes


Evening: Legs/Abs

Powersquats
90 x 12
180 x 10
270 x 8
180 x 10
90 x 12

Seated Plate-Loaded Leg Curls
60 x 12
90 x 10
120 x 5, then 3 forced
90 x 10
60 x 12

Seated Plate-Loaded Leg Press Calf Raises
180 x 20
270 x 15
360 x 10
270 x 15
180 x 20

Leg Press (Dropset)
540 x 6, 450 x 4, 360 x 6

Lying Leg Curls (Dropset)
120 x 6, 90 x 6, 60 x 8

Rotary Calf Machine
150 x 50

Crunches
25
25
25
25

Leg Lifts (Static Hold)
60 Second Hold

[twoheadedboy]

How's it going over in this corner of the board?

[Thrawn]

yeah, big Phil!!! whats up, brother!

[mritter3]

what up Phil...whats new bro...workouts going well?

[Aggression]

Last few workouts looked legit, P. Gotta love the hard work and consistency.

[Tron]

I'd say you're hitting it, Phil!

[SpankyC]

Monday 08/09/10

Morning: Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 45 Minutes


Evening: Chest/Biceps

Incline Plate-Loaded Press
90 x 12
140 x 10
180 x 8
140 x 10
90 x 12

Pec Deck
60 x 12
90 x 10
120 x 8
90 x 10
60 x 12

Standing EZ-Bar Curls
40 x 12
60 x 10
80 x 8
60 x 10
40 x 12

Concentration Curls (Dropset...pathetic performance, guess my arms were smoked).
35 x 4, 30 x 3, 25 x 2, 20 x 2, 15 x 4

Cardio: Incline Dreadmill

32.5 Minutes, 5 Incline, 3.5 Speed

likin the hardwork bro

[Phil800101]

How's it going over in this corner of the board?


yeah, big Phil!!! whats up, brother!


what up Phil...whats new bro...workouts going well?


Last few workouts looked legit, P. Gotta love the hard work and consistency.


I'd say you're hitting it, Phil!


likin the hardwork bro

Thanks everybody! Appreciate the support as always.

[Phil800101]

Last few weeks have been hectic to say the least. Been trying like hell to find another job...in this economy I am thankful just to have a job, but work is getting to be intolerable and I can see the writing on the wall that things are only going to get worse...

I fucking love it how some of these places (mine included) are using the job market as an excuse to treat employees like dogshit and constantly fuck with them and make their lives as miserable as possible knowing full well that for the majority of the employees there is nowhere to go. I try to keep myself grounded and get others' perspectives, and most if not all of my co-workers agree. Furthermore, the people who have been there said that things used to be alot better, but that starting about two years ago they started to turn the screws...just about the same time the market collapsed, how very fucking convenient...

Anyway, my ultimate goal is still law enforcement, I have not given up on that. However, I have to find something else in the meantime or I am going to lose my mind...

So, I have been searching like hell and applying where/when I could. That, along with some other things has been taking up alot of my free time.

Training has been so-so, got in what I could when I could, definitely less than ideal. I realized that going after work just isn't cutting it, and that I'm not getting enough sleep, so starting tomorrow I am getting up earlier and going before work. This should make training better, and give me more flexibility time-wise especially on the weekends.

Let's do this.

[Thrawn]

Totally understood, brother!
If you are mentally not in a good place, either because of work or whatever, its hard. I am facing the same problems as you with the exception that i dont have a job.
I hope you find something better, buddy. Its not a lot of fun if you have to go to work that doesnt inspire you (anymore). Being treated like a disposable item certainly kills my motivation, and i am sure it does yours.

Good luck on the hunt! Nevermind the training; i know its hard to train in those circumstances. Reminds me of the trouble i had last year. You just dont have the focus and energy left to put in that extra oomph. It all feels so-so in the gym.
Hope your new schedule works out better.

And yes, be glad you DO have a job right now. Hold on if you can until you find something nes and keep accepting those paychecks =) It puts food on the table.

[Phil800101]

Totally understood, brother!
If you are mentally not in a good place, either because of work or whatever, its hard. I am facing the same problems as you with the exception that i dont have a job.
I hope you find something better, buddy. Its not a lot of fun if you have to go to work that doesnt inspire you (anymore). Being treated like a disposable item certainly kills my motivation, and i am sure it does yours.

Good luck on the hunt! Nevermind the training; i know its hard to train in those circumstances. Reminds me of the trouble i had last year. You just dont have the focus and energy left to put in that extra oomph. It all feels so-so in the gym.
Hope your new schedule works out better.

And yes, be glad you DO have a job right now. Hold on if you can until you find something nes and keep accepting those paychecks =) It puts food on the table.

Definitely true on all counts. Glad to know you understand where I'm coming from.

Back at it today and feeling good. I think the change in schedule is going to make a big difference.

I am, and I most certainly will...I may loathe the place, but I am not going anywhere until I find something better.

Thanks for the support bro, appreciate it as always.

[Phil800101]

Good day today...in the gym at least. Tired though, and I need to rack out. I'll probably post it up tomorrow.

[Thrawn]

Definitely true on all counts. Glad to know you understand where I'm coming from.

Back at it today and feeling good. I think the change in schedule is going to make a big difference.

I am, and I most certainly will...I may loathe the place, but I am not going anywhere until I find something better.

Thanks for the support bro, appreciate it as always.

You got my back, i got yours. Its as simple as that!
I hope you can turn things around for you, situations like you are in now are draining to say the least.


Good day today...in the gym at least. Tired though, and I need to rack out. I'll probably post it up tomorrow.

Enjoy the R&R! Curious to see what madness you been up to with the old iron!

[twoheadedboy]

Great to hear Phil! I was where you were last fall and things eventually worked out at the current place, well mostly. Not saying that's how it will end up for you but I'm sure it will work out one way or the other. Let me know if I can help in any way.

[Aggression]

Keep your head down, stay on the grind, and keep trucking, my friend. Its tough out there. But you have a solid mind-frame and you know how to go about it. I like the way you're looking at this whole situation. I'm looking forward to seeing how this AM workouts take shape.

[Thrawn]

By the way: getting close to your plane-pulling too! I am SO excited to see the vid soon!!

[C.Coronato]

Things are rough, thats for sure. Keep persistent and youll get where you want to be. No doubt about that. Keep rockin P, we have your back.

[Tron]

Wondering how my buddy up north has been...

[WilsDaddy]

Good day today...in the gym at least. Tired though, and I need to rack out. I'll probably post it up tomorrow.

At least your gettin'er in man!

[Firedrake]

Phil, believe me, I know EXACTLY what you mean about jobs. I've been so dicked over by mine the last two years that I've only narrowly avoided "going postal". Last spring I spent three months being told NOT to work on a project only to get a phone call from upper management in April asking why it wasn't done. I LITERALLY beat my head against the wall that day. I haven't had a raise since 3.25% in April 2008, am making less money than I was making in 1995, had two promotions taken from me and given to people of other ancestry more like that of senior management, and am ready to go ballistic almost every day.

At 56, though, my chance of finding other work is, well, slim. No one wants us "old folks". So, I'll be striking out on my own when I move to Kentucky. At least the cost of living is lower there.

Get the iron work done once the rest of your life is in line. In the meantime, let the gym be your refuge. It's certainly been mine.

[Thrawn]

Phil, believe me, I know EXACTLY what you mean about jobs. I've been so dicked over by mine the last two years that I've only narrowly avoided "going postal". Last spring I spent three months being told NOT to work on a project only to get a phone call from upper management in April asking why it wasn't done. I LITERALLY beat my head against the wall that day. I haven't had a raise since 3.25% in April 2008, am making less money than I was making in 1995, had two promotions taken from me and given to people of other ancestry more like that of senior management, and am ready to go ballistic almost every day.

At 56, though, my chance of finding other work is, well, slim. No one wants us "old folks". So, I'll be striking out on my own when I move to Kentucky. At least the cost of living is lower there.

Get the iron work done once the rest of your life is in line. In the meantime, let the gym be your refuge. It's certainly been mine.

Wise words from a wise man.

Hope you are doing okay, Phil!

[Mr. Dead]

How's it going...???

[mjsef88]

How's it going...???

x2

[Phil800101]

Great to hear Phil! I was where you were last fall and things eventually worked out at the current place, well mostly. Not saying that's how it will end up for you but I'm sure it will work out one way or the other. Let me know if I can help in any way.


Keep your head down, stay on the grind, and keep trucking, my friend. Its tough out there. But you have a solid mind-frame and you know how to go about it. I like the way you're looking at this whole situation. I'm looking forward to seeing how this AM workouts take shape.


By the way: getting close to your plane-pulling too! I am SO excited to see the vid soon!!


Things are rough, thats for sure. Keep persistent and youll get where you want to be. No doubt about that. Keep rockin P, we have your back.


Wondering how my buddy up north has been...


At least your gettin'er in man!


Phil, believe me, I know EXACTLY what you mean about jobs. I've been so dicked over by mine the last two years that I've only narrowly avoided "going postal". Last spring I spent three months being told NOT to work on a project only to get a phone call from upper management in April asking why it wasn't done. I LITERALLY beat my head against the wall that day. I haven't had a raise since 3.25% in April 2008, am making less money than I was making in 1995, had two promotions taken from me and given to people of other ancestry more like that of senior management, and am ready to go ballistic almost every day.

At 56, though, my chance of finding other work is, well, slim. No one wants us "old folks". So, I'll be striking out on my own when I move to Kentucky. At least the cost of living is lower there.

Get the iron work done once the rest of your life is in line. In the meantime, let the gym be your refuge. It's certainly been mine.


Wise words from a wise man.

Hope you are doing okay, Phil!


How's it going...???


x2

Thanks everybody! Really appreciate the support, as always.

[Phil800101]

I'm not going to lie. I need to get fucking serious. Gym-wise, the past several months have been more or less of a wash. Plain and simple, my head has not been in the game.

Skipping workouts, eating shitty at times, half-assing it, going through the motions, making excuses...I've done it all.

Really, there is nobody to blame but myself. I should know better.

Essentially what happened was that I let things going on in my life get to me too much. The gym became a burden, as opposed to a refuge. Instead of being a place where I could blow off steam, I came to view it as another source of said steam.

I've had enough of it. The past few weeks I've done some real soul-searching, and I've forced myself to confront the truths that I've outlined above. From this, I find myself with a new sense of purpose and renewed motivation.

Nobody is going to make things happen for me. I have to make them happen for myself. I can continue to go through life, day after day, being fucking miserable, hating and feeling sorry for myself...or, I can make myself the leanest, meanest, motherfucker out there. This is something that I CAN and WILL control. I CAN and I WILL make things happen. And, as the icing on the cake, I am going to view this as a great big FUCK YOU to the powers that be...they may try to beat me down, but I am going to keep on coming back swinging.

No excuses. Let's do this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_3TlrZLpQ0&ob=av3e

[SpankyC]

I'm not going to lie. I need to get fucking serious. Gym-wise, the past several months have been more or less of a wash. Plain and simple, my head has not been in the game.

Skipping workouts, eating shitty at times, half-assing it, going through the motions, making excuses...I've done it all.

Really, there is nobody to blame but myself. I should know better.

Essentially what happened was that I let things going on in my life get to me too much. The gym became a burden, as opposed to a refuge. Instead of being a place where I could blow off steam, I came to view it as another source of said steam.

I've had enough of it. The past few weeks I've done some real soul-searching, and I've forced myself to confront the truths that I've outlined above. From this, I find myself with a new sense of purpose and renewed motivation.

Nobody is going to make things happen for me. I have to make them happen for myself. I can continue to go through life, day after day, being fucking miserable, hating and feeling sorry for myself...or, I can make myself the leanest, meanest, motherfucker out there. This is something that I CAN and WILL control. I CAN and I WILL make things happen. And, as the icing on the cake, I am going to view this as a great big FUCK YOU to the powers that be...they may try to beat me down, but I am going to keep on coming back swinging.

No excuses. Let's do this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_3TlrZLpQ0&ob=av3e

Cant wait to see the progress!!

Im in brother!

[Thrawn]

I hope i can give you comfort in the fact that i know where your coming from. I have felt exactly the same last year when things started dwindling down at work, personal level, health. Everything became a burden, everything turned against me.
At least, that is how perceived it for a while. The health issues were real, but even those i could have handled better.
How i came back to my senses is not even important.
The fact that i came back is.
I see the same here.
Your journey is still there. Your path is clear. You just got caught in a small detour covered in mist and hurdles. You did the wise thing. Backtracking, remembering. Going back to why it started.
Thats all that matters.

Now, you go DO what you were born and sworn to do, brother.
I am alongside all the way.

[Phil800101]

Cant wait to see the progress!!

Im in brother!

Thanks my man! I appreciate the support.


I hope i can give you comfort in the fact that i know where your coming from. I have felt exactly the same last year when things started dwindling down at work, personal level, health. Everything became a burden, everything turned against me.
At least, that is how perceived it for a while. The health issues were real, but even those i could have handled better.
How i came back to my senses is not even important.
The fact that i came back is.
I see the same here.
Your journey is still there. Your path is clear. You just got caught in a small detour covered in mist and hurdles. You did the wise thing. Backtracking, remembering. Going back to why it started.
Thats all that matters.

Now, you go DO what you were born and sworn to do, brother.
I am alongside all the way.

Thanks Bert! Your support and understanding means alot to me, it really does. Hell yeah, I am not going to let anything get in my way!

[scals]

Time to rock and roll Phil. Do it up big, brother!!!

[Phil800101]

Time to rock and roll Phil. Do it up big, brother!!!

Thanks Steve! Indeed it is, I am ready to really tear some shit up!

[Thrawn]

Thanks Steve! Indeed it is, I am ready to really tear some shit up!

Lets see you do it, buddy!!! GRIP AND RIP!!!

[Nix0r]

Good shit, Phil.

Let's do some fucking damage.

[Phil800101]

Lets see you do it, buddy!!! GRIP AND RIP!!!

Will do Bert!


Good shit, Phil.

Let's do some fucking damage.

Thanks Steve! Right on, that is the plan!

[Phil800101]

Monday 10/04/10

Morning Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 30 Minutes

[Phil800101]

Monday 10/04/10

Evening Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 30 Minutes

[Thrawn]

=)
Cardiomeister Phil!

Did the planepulling take too much out of you? =))

Glad to see you picking it up, big man!
Now start slinging some iron, brother!!!!

[Tron]

Still doing that gross activity of cardio I see.

[Phil800101]

=)
Cardiomeister Phil!

Did the planepulling take too much out of you? =))

Glad to see you picking it up, big man!
Now start slinging some iron, brother!!!!

Thanks Bert! No, more or less trying to ease back into killing it with regularity and not overdo it. Done and done.


Still doing that gross activity of cardio I see.

Lol, yup. Fuck cardio.

[Phil800101]

Tuesday 10/05/10

Chest/Biceps

Machine Chest Press
100 x 25

Flat Plate-Loaded Chest Press
90 x 25

Pec Deck
60 x 25

Incline Plate-Loaded Chest Press
90 x 15

Standing EZ-Bar Curls
40 x 25

Cardio
Dreadmill, 30 Minutes
3.5 Speed, 5 Incline

This is my reset week. Not going too crazy, just trying to get the muscles used to the regular routine again.

[Mr. Dead]

Nice!!! Good to see ya back!!!

[Thrawn]

Looks good to me, Phil! Nice work, big man!

[SpankyC]

Tuesday 10/05/10

Chest/Biceps

Machine Chest Press
100 x 25

Flat Plate-Loaded Chest Press
90 x 25

Pec Deck
60 x 25

Incline Plate-Loaded Chest Press
90 x 15

Standing EZ-Bar Curls
40 x 25

Cardio
Dreadmill, 30 Minutes
3.5 Speed, 5 Incline

This is my reset week. Not going too crazy, just trying to get the muscles used to the regular routine again.

nice work bro, cant wait to see you back in full force!

[Firedrake]

Bring it back easy -- let your body tell you what's working . . . great stuff!

[smoothballer]

Get everything ready to go and blow it up next week bro!

[WilsDaddy]

Tuesday 10/05/10

Chest/Biceps

Machine Chest Press
100 x 25

Flat Plate-Loaded Chest Press
90 x 25

Pec Deck
60 x 25

Incline Plate-Loaded Chest Press
90 x 15

Standing EZ-Bar Curls
40 x 25

Cardio
Dreadmill, 30 Minutes
3.5 Speed, 5 Incline

This is my reset week. Not going too crazy, just trying to get the muscles used to the regular routine again.

Gettin' ready to give'r shit again eh bro.

[Mutant]

Hey Phil! Been awhile. Whats new?

[scals]

25 rep sets, nice ... not! lol

[Phil800101]

Nice!!! Good to see ya back!!!

Thanks Chris! Glad to be back.


Looks good to me, Phil! Nice work, big man!

Thanks Bert! It was good.


nice work bro, cant wait to see you back in full force!

Thanks bro! Me too.


Bring it back easy -- let your body tell you what's working . . . great stuff!

Thanks Jim! Yup, that is the plan.


Get everything ready to go and blow it up next week bro!

Thanks Derek! That's what I'm hoping.


Gettin' ready to give'r shit again eh bro.

Thanks my man! Indeed I am.


Hey Phil! Been awhile. Whats new?

Hey bro, what's happening? Same old, same old on my end.


25 rep sets, nice ... not! lol

Thanks Steve! Lol, gotta shock the body somewhat.

[Phil800101]

Haven't been in the gym since Tuesday morning, but for with good reason...

I have a great uncle who has a live-in caretaker. Tuesday night, his caretaker had to go to the hospital (he's ok), so since then I've been helping my dad out. Because of this I haven't been able to work out, as this has taken up most of my free time. Thursday we had to take my great uncle to the hospital (he's ok too), so that took all of the late afternoon/evening...I got home and only got about 4-5 hours of sleep prior to work yesterday. On top of all this I've developed a cold, and the lack of sleep is definitely not helping that, lol. I have a wedding to go to this evening right after work, so no catching up on sleep for me just yet...

Needless to say that I was not able to complete "reset week" as planned, so next week will still be my "reset" week.

I'm sorry for not catching up on people's journeys, I will do so when I have some time...I just wanted to pop in and give people a heads up.

[Tron]

Haven't been in the gym since Tuesday morning, but for with good reason...

I have a great uncle who has a live-in caretaker. Tuesday night, his caretaker had to go to the hospital (he's ok), so since then I've been helping my dad out. Because of this I haven't been able to work out, as this has taken up most of my free time. Thursday we had to take my great uncle to the hospital (he's ok too), so that took all of the late afternoon/evening...I got home and only got about 4-5 hours of sleep prior to work yesterday. On top of all this I've developed a cold, and the lack of sleep is definitely not helping that, lol. I have a wedding to go to this evening right after work, so no catching up on sleep for me just yet...

Needless to say that I was not able to complete "reset week" as planned, so next week will still be my "reset" week.

I'm sorry for not catching up on people's journeys, I will do so when I have some time...I just wanted to pop in and give people a heads up.

It is what it is, bro... I think a bunch of us have been busy recently.

[Thrawn]

Family is important, Phil!
Take care of what needs to be done. The iron is patient and will wait for you to abuse it again.

[J Wong]

Family is important man, come back and hit it hard next week.

[twoheadedboy]

Keep your chin up man. There's more to our journeys then just the iron. At most the iron is 5% of our life, so the other 95% will need some additional focus now and then.

[Phil800101]

Hey there sportsfans. I'm still here, just popping in to let you all know that.

Been busy, tired, pissed off, stressed out, and an assortment of other things, hence my relative absence.

It's all good in the hood though, last few weeks have been really solid.

Anyway, I'll have a full update sometime this week. I've got some big news...as a teaser, let's just say I'm taking the reins and giving "the man" the finger. Same journey, just taking a different road to get there. And I'm not talking about lifting or working out.

As our old pal U-Rep would say, Stay Tuned...

[Tron]

Hmm... peaked my interest.

[Thrawn]

Good to hear from you, buddy!
Its all good. Deal with life if its not going the way you want. I totally understand the 'absence'.

Cant wait to see what you are up too, big man!

[Razor]

Great seeing ya on Saturday bro was a blast as always. Keep up the good work Cap'n!

[Themostocles]

This announcement seems to be about two months late... not that I have any room to talk about being late >>

[Phil800101]

Hello everybody. Sorry for the lack of updates.

I got really shitty and sloppy back in the summer and fall...I put on shitty weight and training was spotty at best. To be honest, I was embarrassed to be on here.

Things are different now. I'm back in the swing of things and feeling good, ramping up the training week by week. I haven't been keeping a logbook, but that will change soon. For now, I've been focusing on the workouts themselves and not the numbers.

I will be catching up with everyone on their journeys here soon. I might not always be posting in there every day, but rest assured that I am reading/following. I feel bad for losing touch with people on here, and I have definitely missed this place.

Following will be a post regarding my big announcement from back in November...

[Phil800101]

I quit my shitty job on New Year's Eve. As my earlier post indicated I planned to do so in early November. For those of you who didn't know, I was a customer service representative (licensed insurance agent) for a large insurance company. I had started there in sales back in October of 2008, and transferred to service just about a year ago.

There are several reasons that I decided to do this. First and foremost, the job/schedule/pay totally sucked. I was miserable, and things were not getting better. I put my best foot forward day in and day out, and truly did the best job I could. Regardless, it didn't matter. Without going into too many details, I'll just say that the company did not give a flying fuck about service or customer satisfaction. Furthermore, I was going nowhere. Two years stuck in an entry-level position, with no prospects for advancement or even a lateral transfer. I was well-liked by both my peers and managers, and they felt I did a good job...of course, this did not matter to the higher-ups in the company. To add insult to injury, as of 01/01/11 my schedule was going to change and I would be losing my 10% shift differential, so in essence my pay was getting cut. Needless to say it was not good If you want further details, please PM me and I will be glad to discuss them, I just don't think that this is the place for me to bitch about my former job.

As many of you know, it is my goal to become a law enforcement officer. I was on the waiting list for the Sheriff's Department in my county, as a certified applicant (having gone through the whole battery of tests and interviews minus the final physical test and medical exam). That list expired...after two years. I have kept my eyes peeled for openings anywhere in the Midwest, but things have not looked good. I know I could move out West or down South and have better luck, but I do not want to leave the Midwest. So, at present job prospects in LE look pretty damn slim. I have also looked for other work as well, but the market is terrible to say the least.

So, facing these options, I decided to act. I will be enrolling in grad school in the fall to obtain my master's degree and certification in special education. I have my BS in psychology, so right now I am taking a prerequisite course and looking to take the GRE and basic skills test sometime this spring. My dad has been teaching high school special ed for over 20 years, so I am familiar with the field and the working environment/conditions, and I think it is something that I will enjoy. Plus, the pay/benefits aren't bad, and there is a pension. Hiring does suck at the moment, but special ed is still doing ok, and I wouldn't be done until 2013 at the earliest.

Ultimately, I still plan on being a cop. However, with the economy and what not it is really anyone's guess as to when hiring will start again. Being a teacher, I'll have a solid job that will also be rewarding and meaningful. Furthermore, I need to have a solid back-up plan in case things don't work out or something else happens. As it stands, the psych degree in and of itself isn't much for me to fall back on sad to say. The last thing I want to happen is to be stuck in some dead-end job 5-10 years from now wishing and hoping.

So, there you have it. I'm pretty fucking excited. I really feel like I'm grabbing life by the balls and taking charge of my own destiny. Before, I felt like I was spinning around in circles, with no control whatsoever over my future. Yes, I had a job, which in and of itself is something to be thankful for in this economy when so many would kill for just about any kind of work. However, at the same time I felt like that in that job I was just digging myself deeper and deeper into a hole that would be harder and harder to get out of as time passed. Now, I feel completely different. I looked at my options and realized that this is something that I can afford at the moment, both financially and mentally, and that the time to act is now. Is it a risk? Of course it is. But life is risky and nothing is certain. As is the motto of the British Special Air Service (SAS): "Who dares wins."

[Themostocles]

Excellent news, brother, and the best of luck. Sometimes taking a risk, and bucking the current circumstances is the best possible thing to do. I have no doubts you did the best you could with the previous job, but some things cant be changed through normal means. Glad to know you are getting life on track to where you will be happy, and Im sure we will all be wishing you the best in life and lifting.

[Phil800101]

Excellent news, brother, and the best of luck. Sometimes taking a risk, and bucking the current circumstances is the best possible thing to do. I have no doubts you did the best you could with the previous job, but some things cant be changed through normal means. Glad to know you are getting life on track to where you will be happy, and Im sure we will all be wishing you the best in life and lifting.

Thanks my man! I really appreciate it brother. I think so too.

[Thrawn]

I quit my shitty job on New Year's Eve. As my earlier post indicated I planned to do so in early November. For those of you who didn't know, I was a customer service representative (licensed insurance agent) for a large insurance company. I had started there in sales back in October of 2008, and transferred to service just about a year ago.

There are several reasons that I decided to do this. First and foremost, the job/schedule/pay totally sucked. I was miserable, and things were not getting better. I put my best foot forward day in and day out, and truly did the best job I could. Regardless, it didn't matter. Without going into too many details, I'll just say that the company did not give a flying fuck about service or customer satisfaction. Furthermore, I was going nowhere. Two years stuck in an entry-level position, with no prospects for advancement or even a lateral transfer. I was well-liked by both my peers and managers, and they felt I did a good job...of course, this did not matter to the higher-ups in the company. To add insult to injury, as of 01/01/11 my schedule was going to change and I would be losing my 10% shift differential, so in essence my pay was getting cut. Needless to say it was not good If you want further details, please PM me and I will be glad to discuss them, I just don't think that this is the place for me to bitch about my former job.

As many of you know, it is my goal to become a law enforcement officer. I was on the waiting list for the Sheriff's Department in my county, as a certified applicant (having gone through the whole battery of tests and interviews minus the final physical test and medical exam). That list expired...after two years. I have kept my eyes peeled for openings anywhere in the Midwest, but things have not looked good. I know I could move out West or down South and have better luck, but I do not want to leave the Midwest. So, at present job prospects in LE look pretty damn slim. I have also looked for other work as well, but the market is terrible to say the least.

So, facing these options, I decided to act. I will be enrolling in grad school in the fall to obtain my master's degree and certification in special education. I have my BS in psychology, so right now I am taking a prerequisite course and looking to take the GRE and basic skills test sometime this spring. My dad has been teaching high school special ed for over 20 years, so I am familiar with the field and the working environment/conditions, and I think it is something that I will enjoy. Plus, the pay/benefits aren't bad, and there is a pension. Hiring does suck at the moment, but special ed is still doing ok, and I wouldn't be done until 2013 at the earliest.

Ultimately, I still plan on being a cop. However, with the economy and what not it is really anyone's guess as to when hiring will start again. Being a teacher, I'll have a solid job that will also be rewarding and meaningful. Furthermore, I need to have a solid back-up plan in case things don't work out or something else happens. As it stands, the psych degree in and of itself isn't much for me to fall back on sad to say. The last thing I want to happen is to be stuck in some dead-end job 5-10 years from now wishing and hoping.

So, there you have it. I'm pretty fucking excited. I really feel like I'm grabbing life by the balls and taking charge of my own destiny. Before, I felt like I was spinning around in circles, with no control whatsoever over my future. Yes, I had a job, which in and of itself is something to be thankful for in this economy when so many would kill for just about any kind of work. However, at the same time I felt like that in that job I was just digging myself deeper and deeper into a hole that would be harder and harder to get out of as time passed. Now, I feel completely different. I looked at my options and realized that this is something that I can afford at the moment, both financially and mentally, and that the time to act is now. Is it a risk? Of course it is. But life is risky and nothing is certain. As is the motto of the British Special Air Service (SAS): "Who dares wins."

nothing i can add that you havent said yourself. you are taking charge and rightfully so. it is YOUR life.
i say you took a great decision. you do what you gotta do, make moves.
i know about being stuck at a sucky job. it takes all energy away, drains you like a mofo.
congratulations on that decision, i know it will bring you good things and new perspectives.
and we all got your back on this, Phil

I toast my shake and oatmeal to my big buddy!

[smoothballer]

Phil, I know you got a good head on your shoulders and you have things lined up to not only be successful but more important happy. I congratulate you on doing what you had to do to get there. You know you always got my support brother.

[Phil800101]

nothing i can add that you havent said yourself. you are taking charge and rightfully so. it is YOUR life.
i say you took a great decision. you do what you gotta do, make moves.
i know about being stuck at a sucky job. it takes all energy away, drains you like a mofo.
congratulations on that decision, i know it will bring you good things and new perspectives.
and we all got your back on this, Phil

I toast my shake and oatmeal to my big buddy!

Thanks Bert! I appreciate it bro.


Phil, I know you got a good head on your shoulders and you have things lined up to not only be successful but more important happy. I congratulate you on doing what you had to do to get there. You know you always got my support brother.

Thanks Derek! Definitely appreciate the support.

[scals]

Yo Phil... congrats on being an intern. Looking forward to seeing ya at the Cage.

[Phil800101]

Yo Phil... congrats on being an intern. Looking forward to seeing ya at the Cage.

Thanks Steve! You too bro...same here, I can't wait.

[Phil800101]

Monday 02/07/11

Morning Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 60 Minutes, Level 5.

[Firedrake]

What kind of an update was that?!?! Let's see some weight!

[Phil800101]

What kind of an update was that?!?! Let's see some weight!

Uno momento...

[Phil800101]

Monday 02/07/11

Late Afternoon/Early Evening

Chest/Biceps

Flat DB Bench Press
30s x 12
50s x 10
65s x 8
80s x 6

Flat DB Flyes
20s x 12
32.5s x 10
40s x 8
50s x 6

Concentration Curls
15 x 12
25 x 10
30 x 8
35 x 6

Standing Ez-Bar Curls
50 x 25

Cardio: Incline Dreadmill
30 Minutes, 5 Incline, 3.0 Speed

[Nix0r]

Awwww shit he's back!

[Phil800101]

Awwww shit he's back!

Thanks Steve! Yup...I've been hitting it good for about a month now, just haven't been posting it.

[smoothballer]

Awwww shit he's back!

x2! Killer workout Phil!

[Phil800101]

x2! Killer workout Phil!

Thanks Derek! I'm feeling it already.

[Themostocles]

After he has been quoted twice, I feel the need to come up with something orginal... Shit, no pressure lol. Nice pressing, and love to see the cardio and conditioning to go with it

[Phil800101]

After he has been quoted twice, I feel the need to come up with something orginal... Shit, no pressure lol. Nice pressing, and love to see the cardio and conditioning to go with it

Lol, thanks Seth! My chest, arms, and legs are fucking sore right now.

[Phil800101]

Tuesday 02/08/11

Afternoon

Legs

Powersquats
Warmups
90 x 12
160 x 10
230 x 8
300 x 6

Seated Plate-Loaded Leg Press
270 x 20

Seated Plate-Loaded Leg Curls
60 x 12
80 x 10
100 x 8
120 x 6

Lying Leg Curls
100 x 20

Rotary Calf Machine
150 x 25
180 x 20
210 x 15
240 x 10

Seated Plate-Loaded Leg Press Calf Raises
180 x 50

[Themostocles]

Shit, no wonder your legs were sore

[Phil800101]

Shit, no wonder your legs were sore

Thanks Seth! Actually, they were sore before this, lol.

[Phil800101]

Tuesday 02/09/11

Late Evening

Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 60 Minutes, Level 5.

[Phil800101]

Wednesday 02/10/11

Morning

Cardio

Recumbent Bike, 60 Minutes, Level 5.

[Phil800101]

Obviously I meant Tuesday 02/08/11 and Wednesday 02/09/11...I don't know what I was thinking, lol.