Into The Unknown...Road To The 1st Meet

[brandona]

No lie though B, I look forward to seeing your Journey in action. What is it like when a PL'er is just starting out? I'm staying tuned to find out.

You'll be like a big, strong ass butterfly rippin' out of a cocoon, haha.

Thanks bro, took out another phone book last night, had to take it in halves, but I shreded that bastard...can't wait to get some wraps so I can start bending some steel...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Setting up a world empire are we?...lol...

-B


Hell yes, Animal Empire.

[eblnyc]

cool. powerlifting now. nice to hear. by the way congrats on your girl being pregnant. there is a bb baby in the works.

[brandona]

cool. powerlifting now. nice to hear. by the way congrats on your girl being pregnant. there is a bb baby in the works.

Powerlifter now, Animal always....lol...thanks for the congrats, she is already working out, Stacy tells me that she can kick really hard...lol..

-B

[Lowdown5]

Powerlifter now, Animal always....lol...thanks for the congrats, she is already working out, Stacy tells me that she can kick really hard...lol..

-B


Told ya Bro, she ain't kicking, she is doing leg extensions.

[brandona]

Told ya Bro, she ain't kicking, she is doing leg extensions.Stacy laughed at that one bro...

Heavy 5x5 Squats -
Warm up sets -
bar x tons
135 x 10
185 x 5
205 x 5

Working Sets -
225 x 5
230 x 5
235 x 5
240 x 5
245 x 5

Good sets, I picked the weights just right, that last set was tough, but doable..
Issues I found, I pushed my foot placement as wide as I ever have, felt good, I need to work hard on keeping my head up, I find that watch myself in the mirror, checking my depth and thus, dropping my head and as we all know..where the head goes the body fallows...

Next week I will start with the middle set, 235 and work up from there....

Grappler work -
Used the corner of the incline bench, I am tall enough that i did not need to weight the bottom end of the bar...Felt a great stretch in the obliques, worked the hell out of the sholders as well...

bar x 20 (10 each side)
bar plus 25 x 20
bar plus 25 2 20...

Grip work -
2 fat 35's plate pinch - 3 sets of 30's, one set to fail 15+secs...
Ring curls - bar plus 70 (80 total) 3x12
reverse curls - bar plus 20 - 3x12
curls - bar plus 70 - 3x12

Warm up was 10 mins on recubent - tons of stretching before and durning the lifts...

Current maxes for the 3 lifts:
Squat 285x3 (295 x 1)
bench - 225 x 3 (one forced)
Deads - 325 x 5

So as you can see, it will not take me long to hit adn pass my current maxes..

-B

[Lowdown5]

Great work B, looks like we got us another powerlifter in the house.



How is Stacy feeling?

[brandona]

Great work B, looks like we got us another powerlifter in the house.



How is Stacy feeling?

Thanks bro, so far the knees are holding up well, which is a good thing...

Stacy is doing well, her sides are hurting her pretty bad right now, hopefully they are just growing pains...the baby is still kicking her ass...I mean working out....lol...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Thanks bro, so far the knees are holding up well, which is a good thing...

Stacy is doing well, her sides are hurting her pretty bad right now, hopefully they are just growing pains...the baby is still kicking her ass...I mean working out....lol...

-B


Are you using wraps or anything B?


Tell Stacy to take it easy, if she can.


Nite B, talk to ya later.

[brandona]

Are you using wraps or anything B?


Tell Stacy to take it easy, if she can.

Good question bro..No wraps, no straps, no belt...just chaulk...I need to get some braces for them, help keep that knee cap in line...Inzer makes some sleaves, but dont want anything too tight...I need some like what BigAnt wears...

Stacy says thanks...

-B

[Dustin92]

Great session bro! Squats are lookin good as well. Keep hittin it hard.

[eblnyc]

Thanks bro, so far the knees are holding up well, which is a good thing...

Stacy is doing well, her sides are hurting her pretty bad right now, hopefully they are just growing pains...the baby is still kicking her ass...I mean working out....lol...

-B there is not enough room to do supersets and giant sets in there.

[hjayss]

Stacy laughed at that one bro...

Heavy 5x5 Squats -
Warm up sets -
bar x tons
135 x 10
185 x 5
205 x 5

Working Sets -
225 x 5
230 x 5
235 x 5
240 x 5
245 x 5

Good sets, I picked the weights just right, that last set was tough, but doable..
Issues I found, I pushed my foot placement as wide as I ever have, felt good, I need to work hard on keeping my head up, I find that watch myself in the mirror, checking my depth and thus, dropping my head and as we all know..where the head goes the body fallows...

Next week I will start with the middle set, 235 and work up from there....

Grappler work -
Used the corner of the incline bench, I am tall enough that i did not need to weight the bottom end of the bar...Felt a great stretch in the obliques, worked the hell out of the sholders as well...

bar x 20 (10 each side)
bar plus 25 x 20
bar plus 25 2 20...

Grip work -
2 fat 35's plate pinch - 3 sets of 30's, one set to fail 15+secs...
Ring curls - bar plus 70 (80 total) 3x12
reverse curls - bar plus 20 - 3x12
curls - bar plus 70 - 3x12

Warm up was 10 mins on recubent - tons of stretching before and durning the lifts...

Current maxes for the 3 lifts:
Squat 285x3 (295 x 1)
bench - 225 x 3 (one forced)
Deads - 325 x 5

So as you can see, it will not take me long to hit adn pass my current maxes..

-B
You know what you need to do. I see you improve on a regular basis..

[IRBS]

Stacy laughed at that one bro...

Heavy 5x5 Squats -
Warm up sets -
bar x tons
135 x 10
185 x 5
205 x 5

Working Sets -
225 x 5
230 x 5
235 x 5
240 x 5
245 x 5

Good sets, I picked the weights just right, that last set was tough, but doable..
Issues I found, I pushed my foot placement as wide as I ever have, felt good, I need to work hard on keeping my head up, I find that watch myself in the mirror, checking my depth and thus, dropping my head and as we all know..where the head goes the body fallows...

Next week I will start with the middle set, 235 and work up from there....

Grappler work -
Used the corner of the incline bench, I am tall enough that i did not need to weight the bottom end of the bar...Felt a great stretch in the obliques, worked the hell out of the sholders as well...

bar x 20 (10 each side)
bar plus 25 x 20
bar plus 25 2 20...

Grip work -
2 fat 35's plate pinch - 3 sets of 30's, one set to fail 15+secs...
Ring curls - bar plus 70 (80 total) 3x12
reverse curls - bar plus 20 - 3x12
curls - bar plus 70 - 3x12

Warm up was 10 mins on recubent - tons of stretching before and durning the lifts...

Current maxes for the 3 lifts:
Squat 285x3 (295 x 1)
bench - 225 x 3 (one forced)
Deads - 325 x 5

So as you can see, it will not take me long to hit adn pass my current maxes..

-B

Nice session bro, and you are right, your current maxes will be gone before you can blink twice, awesome work!

[brandona]

there is not enough room to do supersets and giant sets in there.
I think that she is doing cartwheels and backflips thouhgt....lol..

-B

You know what you need to do. I see you improve on a regular basis..
Thanks bro, gotta get better every week..
-B

Nice session bro, and you are right, your current maxes will be gone before you can blink twice, awesome work!
Thanks Bro....Shit going to be sore tomarrow...love it...the wide stance really works some new areas, the couple weeks of box squats worked wonders..

-B

[B.C.]

Hey B, have you noticed a difference yet in the powerlifting training as opposed to bodybuilding? I mean, in powerlifting, you're training the CNS at least as much as the mucular system. How's that part going for you so far?

Stay STRONG.
B.C.

[brandona]

Hey B, have you noticed a difference yet in the powerlifting training as opposed to bodybuilding? I mean, in powerlifting, you're training the CNS at least as much as the mucular system. How's that part going for you so far?

Stay STRONG.
B.C.

So far so good, but I am only one day in...should know after a couple of weeks, but after a heavy squat day, I am doing good....

-B

[BigAnt]

Hey B;

how are things with the new workouts, any joint pain>?

how is stacy feeling?

[brandona]

Hey B;

how are things with the new workouts, any joint pain>?

how is stacy feeling?

So far so good Ant, the knees held up well with the squats yesterday, I need to get some sleeves and then I will be doing really good....Stacy is doing good, some growing pains, but in good spirts, she gets to go shopping for nursery furniture today and that makes her happy....I will ice the knees down after cardio and stretching tonight....

-B

[BEASTOFRAGE]

man your already kickin ass brother! keep it up!
TB

[brandona]

man your already kickin ass brother! keep it up!
TB

thanks bro, getting my train rolling..

-B

[BEASTOFRAGE]

thanks bro, getting my train rolling..

-B

get it rollin brother and don't let no one stop ya!
TB

[brandona]

get it rollin brother and don't let no one stop ya!
TB

Fuck Ya Bro...Learned from you, get on or get the fuck out da way...

-B

[brandona]

Warm ups -
Bar x ton
95 x 10
95 x 10
105 x 10

Working sets -
135 x 5
135 x 5
135 x 5
140 x 5
140 x 5
Bar x ton

Worked on getting my arch down, moved my grip in, pinkie on the ring...Watching the bar down is new to me as well, but felt good, bar down slow and explode off the chest....

Was the lightest, fastest workout I have had in a long time, but also the 1st time I was sucking a bit of air, getting the heart rate up on the bench...lol...

My arch was good for a couple of reps, then I would side foward and loose it...

Cardio was 30 mins on mouse wheel, fucking with incline and speed...

Weight was around 280 tonight, which is good, time to step up the cardio and burn off some more fat...

-B

[BEASTOFRAGE]

that's kickass work!
TB

[hjayss]

Warm ups -
Bar x ton
95 x 10
95 x 10
105 x 10

Working sets -
135 x 5
135 x 5
135 x 5
140 x 5
140 x 5
Bar x ton

Worked on getting my arch down, moved my grip in, pinkie on the ring...Watching the bar down is new to me as well, but felt good, bar down slow and explode off the chest....

Was the lightest, fastest workout I have had in a long time, but also the 1st time I was sucking a bit of air, getting the heart rate up on the bench...lol...

My arch was good for a couple of reps, then I would side foward and loose it...

Cardio was 30 mins on mouse wheel, fucking with incline and speed...

Weight was around 280 tonight, which is good, time to step up the cardio and burn off some more fat...

-B
Some times you gotta do this bro lighter speed work you will come back to this shit next week stronger and more in tune to the wrk out bro ..Great job once again..

[Big Wides]

B - awesome session bro speed work is essential in PLing. getting that arch is tricky and each person is different. keep going strong, you'll be a PL in no time with the way you attack each session day in and out. it is a true inspiration.....

[brandona]

that's kickass work!
TB
Thanks Bro..
-B

Some times you gotta do this bro lighter speed work you will come back to this shit next week stronger and more in tune to the wrk out bro ..Great job once again..
This will be my standard wensday workout, Going to get some mini bands soon and add those in...Heave bench on saturday
-B

B - awesome session bro speed work is essential in PLing. getting that arch is tricky and each person is different. keep going strong, you'll be a PL in no time with the way you attack each session day in and out. it is a true inspiration.....

Thanks Bro, I give it everything I got..
-B

[Lowdown5]

Strong speed session B, and bodyweight at 280, good stuff going on.

[brandona]

Strong speed session B, and bodyweight at 280, good stuff going on.

Thanks Bro, the heavy weight, low volume is a huge change for me, racking the weight yesterday and lookind down at the log book going, "Where is the rest?" was a huge change, but I got my eye on the prize and the train is rolling as Brute says....lol.....

The body weight was at night, with all my clothes on, keys and Idod in my pockets, shoes on...so I figure that the "naked" body weight might be closer to 277-278, that is good enougt for me, was a little lazy with the cardio last week, so time to pull my head out of my ass and get that number down further.....

-B

[krazyassmexican]

great workout brandon
but hey i got a question

this means you aint cuttin no more and gettin into powerlifting rite?
well if the answer is yes
i wish you the best

and i still have your back and
would love to see you overcome

if the answer is no i wish you the same LOL

[brandona]

great workout brandon
but hey i got a question

this means you aint cuttin no more and gettin into powerlifting rite?
well if the answer is yes
i wish you the best

and i still have your back and
would love to see you overcome

if the answer is no i wish you the same LOL

Still cutting bro, just trying to eat more cals, but still following the zero carb diet and doing my cardio....Thanks bro

-B

[Lowdown5]

Thanks Bro, the heavy weight, low volume is a huge change for me, racking the weight yesterday and lookind down at the log book going, "Where is the rest?" was a huge change, but I got my eye on the prize and the train is rolling as Brute says....lol.....

The body weight was at night, with all my clothes on, keys and Idod in my pockets, shoes on...so I figure that the "naked" body weight might be closer to 277-278, that is good enougt for me, was a little lazy with the cardio last week, so time to pull my head out of my ass and get that number down further.....

-B

I was 285 this morning, think I last weighed that in 4th grade, LOL.

[brandona]

I was 285 this morning, think I last weighed that in 4th grade, LOL.

I hear ya...In highschool I fluxuated between 250 and 275 depending on football season/track season....been a long time.....People say "I am getting big, i am up to 150" makes me sick...shit I dont think I ever weighted 150...lol...went from 100 to 200...lol....

-B

[Lowdown5]

I hear ya...In highschool I fluxuated between 250 and 275 depending on football season/track season....been a long time.....People say "I am getting big, i am up to 150" makes me sick...shit I dont think I ever weighted 150...lol...went from 100 to 200...lol....

-B


I was born at 150 I think, at least that is what Momma said. LOL

[brandona]

I was born at 150 I think, at least that is what Momma said. LOL

lol....that's funny...

-B

[Lowdown5]

lol....that's funny...

-B


Wasn't funny to Momma!

[brandona]

Wasn't funny to Momma!

Stacy has a large head and is VERY worried that the baby will have a big head as well, we shall find out tomorrow....lol...poor thing


-B

[Lowdown5]

Stacy has a large head and is VERY worried that the baby will have a big head as well, we shall find out tomorrow....lol...poor thing


-B


B, she doesn't have a large head, she has a big brain.

[brandona]

B, she doesn't have a large head, she has a big brain.

she's been talking to you too I see...lol.....that's what I keep telling her, but I dont speak pregant woman speek, so you know....lol

-B

[Lowdown5]

she's been talking to you too I see...lol.....that's what I keep telling her, but I dont speak pregant woman speek, so you know....lol

-B


No one speaks it B, not even another pregnant woman.

[brandona]

No one speaks it B, not even another pregnant woman.

Aint that the truth...lol...poor thing, dude her back is killing her, bought her a tube of icy/hot and then got a baseball, rub the hell out of her back, seems to be working nicely

-B

[Lowdown5]

Aint that the truth...lol...poor thing, dude her back is killing her, bought her a tube of icy/hot and then got a baseball, rub the hell out of her back, seems to be working nicely

-B


You do what you can to make em comfortable, that way they let you live.

[brandona]

You do what you can to make em comfortable, that way they let you live.

Without a doubt, bro...back rubs every night, cook all the meals...as much as I can...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Without a doubt, bro...back rubs every night, cook all the meals...as much as I can...

-B


That is what a solid cat does B, and you are every bit that.

[brandona]

That is what a solid cat does B, and you are every bit that.

Thanks bro, means alot...


So tonight was cardio, 45mins on the mouse wheel, yea...over three miles....then, and then...oh, it's cheat meal day.....oh the food....All the fucking talk of cheese steaks was fucking killing me, KILLING ME!!!!!!!.....I am no where near a good cheese steak, so I went to Luke's and got a hot Itialan Beef hero and some fries....I know the fries were bad but I was fucking starving...and then....oh man..Stacy and I had some OREOS....fuck yea......

Now we return you to you normaly scheduled diet...

-B

[B.C.]

Cheat meals do kick ass! I had a HUGE bowl of Reese's Puffs cereal the other morning. It was the best tasting thing I'd had to eat all week!

[brandona]

Cheat meals do kick ass! I had a HUGE bowl of Reese's Puffs cereal the other morning. It was the best tasting thing I'd had to eat all week!

I miss my milk...been a while....milk.....sounds so good right now...maybe next week....

-B

[IRBS]

Thanks bro, means alot...


So tonight was cardio, 45mins on the mouse wheel, yea...over three miles....then, and then...oh, it's cheat meal day.....oh the food....All the fucking talk of cheese steaks was fucking killing me, KILLING ME!!!!!!!.....I am no where near a good cheese steak, so I went to Luke's and got a hot Itialan Beef hero and some fries....I know the fries were bad but I was fucking starving...and then....oh man..Stacy and I had some OREOS....fuck yea......

Now we return you to you normaly scheduled diet...

-B


The cream in the middle of those oreos will result in a PR this week...mark my words...

[brandona]

The cream in the middle of those oreos will result in a PR this week...mark my words...

You are on my friend....Deads tonight, we will see how it goes...lol....they were oh so tasty....

-B

[krazyassmexican]

Thanks bro, means alot...


So tonight was cardio, 45mins on the mouse wheel, yea...over three miles....then, and then...oh, it's cheat meal day.....oh the food....All the fucking talk of cheese steaks was fucking killing me, KILLING ME!!!!!!!.....I am no where near a good cheese steak, so I went to Luke's and got a hot Itialan Beef hero and some fries....I know the fries were bad but I was fucking starving...and then....oh man..Stacy and I had some OREOS....fuck yea......

Now we return you to you normaly scheduled diet...

-B
nice bro you work so fucking hard so you deserve the cheat meal

[brandona]

nice bro you work so fucking hard so you deserve the cheat meal


Thanks Bro...

-B

[BigAnt]

Stacy laughed at that one bro...

Heavy 5x5 Squats -
Warm up sets -
bar x tons
135 x 10
185 x 5
205 x 5

Working Sets -
225 x 5
230 x 5
235 x 5
240 x 5
245 x 5

Good sets, I picked the weights just right, that last set was tough, but doable..
Issues I found, I pushed my foot placement as wide as I ever have, felt good, I need to work hard on keeping my head up, I find that watch myself in the mirror, checking my depth and thus, dropping my head and as we all know..where the head goes the body fallows...

Next week I will start with the middle set, 235 and work up from there....

Grappler work -
Used the corner of the incline bench, I am tall enough that i did not need to weight the bottom end of the bar...Felt a great stretch in the obliques, worked the hell out of the sholders as well...

bar x 20 (10 each side)
bar plus 25 x 20
bar plus 25 2 20...

Grip work -
2 fat 35's plate pinch - 3 sets of 30's, one set to fail 15+secs...
Ring curls - bar plus 70 (80 total) 3x12
reverse curls - bar plus 20 - 3x12
curls - bar plus 70 - 3x12

Warm up was 10 mins on recubent - tons of stretching before and durning the lifts...

Current maxes for the 3 lifts:
Squat 285x3 (295 x 1)
bench - 225 x 3 (one forced)
Deads - 325 x 5

So as you can see, it will not take me long to hit adn pass my current maxes..

-B
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Very solid workout!

How is Stacy doing?

Did you up your protein-carbs a bit to your new training style?

[brandona]

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Very solid workout!

How is Stacy doing?

Did you up your protein-carbs a bit to your new training style?

Hey BigAnt...

Stacy is doing well, we are working on her lower back pain every night, using Icyhot and a baseball to massage it out...Other than that she is doing well...

I have raised my cals, but am trying to maintain the zero carb diet, If I find that I am boging down I will start to slowly add the carbs back in...Thanks for stopping by big guy....

P.S. the ice and icyhot is working on the knees, thanks...

-B

[brandona]

Deadlift night and here is how it went down....

Warm up, 5 mins on the bike, was going to do 10, but that bar was calling, I was in the zone...Cranked the Godsmack nice and load on the way to the gym, knocked the dust of the JL 10"...

Warmups - Focused on speed and explosion...
135 x 10 (i think, was not really counting)
225 x 5
275 x 3 (fuck this, time to get to work)

Working Sets -
315 x 5
320 x 5
325 x 5
330 x 5 (Oreo P.R. baby)
335 x 5 (once again...fuck yea!!!)

I did hangin lat stretches thought out the workout, took plenty of time in-between sets...That last set was a grinder, fuck me, but I got it done....Dont think that I will be in the 300's for very long....

Big Will, P.R. baby, as promised and predicted....

-B

Oh yea, forgot...I pulled conventional....Need to try to get some vids of all my lifts, so you guys can tell me what I am doing wrong...:)

-B

[B.C.]

Awesome pullin' B!

[brandona]

Awesome pullin' B!

Thanks bro, It was fun...Think I found a flaw in my split, I am thinking that I should bench heavy on wensday and speed on saturday...My sholders are fired, but Bench heavy it is...

-B

[krazyassmexican]

335deadlifts? whatta fuck!?!
man ur stuntin LOL
keep it like that bro ur strong as hell

[brandona]

335deadlifts? whatta fuck!?!
man ur stuntin LOL
keep it like that bro ur strong as hell

Thanks bro, I know I had at least a 350 in my yesterday....On the heavy day, I think that 400 is doable....

-B

[Giant Killer]

Thanks bro, I know I had at least a 350 in my yesterday....On the heavy day, I think that 400 is doable....

-B

What's up B? Some sick deads going on there. It's good that you are approaching the weight with a vengeance. PR after PR's to be seen here I'm sure.

Sounds like you're taking care of your lady pretty good. Time for dad to get strong up in here!

[krazyassmexican]

Thanks bro, I know I had at least a 350 in my yesterday....On the heavy day, I think that 400 is doable....

-B whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?
man u leave me speechless
keep it up man

[brandona]

What's up B? Some sick deads going on there. It's good that you are approaching the weight with a vengeance. PR after PR's to be seen here I'm sure.

Sounds like you're taking care of your lady pretty good. Time for dad to get strong up in here!

Thanks Bro..you know it bro..
-B

whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?
man u leave me speechless
keep it up man

Krazy speechless? Shit I am honored bro, hope it happens every week..

-B

[widdlewade44]

Gonna be resetting those PRs soon. Good luck and the training sessions are looking good. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Big Wides]

damn B, i turn away from your thread for one moment and your setting PRs already... fucking A bro. way to go, inspiritional shit right here

[brandona]

Gonna be resetting those PRs soon. Good luck and the training sessions are looking good. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

damn B, i turn away from your thread for one moment and your setting PRs already... fucking A bro. way to go, inspiritional shit right here


Thanks Bro, feels good...Sky is the limit..

-B

[Lowdown5]

Bro, you killed it, and I ain't just talking about the hero, fries and the Oreos. LOL

Good work B, proud of ya.

[brandona]

Bro, you killed it, and I ain't just talking about the hero, fries and the Oreos. LOL

Good work B, proud of ya.

Thanks Bro...Here is what just went down.....


Heavy Bench -
Warm Ups -
105 x 10
105 x 10
135 x 5
135 x 5
185 x 3

Working Sets -
200 x 3
205 x 3
210 x 3

Fucking smoke show..Got a spot for the 200 set, powered it so well did the rest of the workout with out one. I feel that I could have pushed the 210 for 5 soild reps, but a good weight to start with....MY arch was better today, but still needs a ton of work....

I tought that the heavy deads yesterday would be determantal to the bench today, but not that I noticed, the bar exploded off the chest, I did notice that I allowed the bar to wonder foward towards my face on the way up, not a nice straight line....

45 mins on the mouse wheel....good day

-B

[Lowdown5]

That is a good day B, a very good day. Keep that pace up and those numbers are gonna get big.

[brandona]

That is a good day B, a very good day. Keep that pace up and those numbers are gonna get big.

Thanks bro, all the lifts are at least 200lbs and that is a good start...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Thanks bro, all the lifts are at least 200lbs and that is a good start...

-B


A great start I would say.

[brandona]

A great start I would say.

Thanks Bro....

I love gift cards, gift cards that I can use for food are even better...Stacy got a gift card for costco and we went shopping...gots some....beef, chicken, almonds, 12# of protien, more chicken, more beef, some ground turkey....and some other shit for the house and some Stacy food as well.....Great cardio walking the store, dodging idiots...then off to walmart to look at baby stuff with Grandma.....

Good day out with the family....

-B

[Lowdown5]

Thanks Bro....

I love gift cards, gift cards that I can use for food are even better...Stacy got a gift card for costco and we went shopping...gots some....beef, chicken, almonds, 12# of protien, more chicken, more beef, some ground turkey....and some other shit for the house and some Stacy food as well.....Great cardio walking the store, dodging idiots...then off to walmart to look at baby stuff with Grandma.....

Good day out with the family....

-B


That is a great day, glad you had a good one.

[brandona]

That is a great day, glad you had a good one.

You know it bro, My mom, Stacy and my little 5 yo neice, was a good day...

-B

[Lowdown5]

You know it bro, My mom, Stacy and my little 5 yo neice, was a good day...

-B


Very good day then.....

[brandona]

Very good day then.....


You know it bro, you know it...

[Pokoritel]

Hey B, just curious but how come you increase the weight everytime by 5 lbs?? Is there a specific reason for it or thats just the way you like to do it?

[brandona]

Week 2 - Day 1 Squats...

Warm up sets -
135 x 10
135 x 10
185 x 5
205 x 5
225 x 3

Working Sets -
235 x 5
240 x 5
245 x 5
250 x 5
255 x 5

That is 10# more than last week, I am happy with that...nice and slow, this aint no sprint..

Grappler Work -
3 sets of 10 (per side) with quarter on bar...

So last week I discovered that I had a weakness, I was looking at myself in the mirror, checking my depth. In doing this, I was dropping my head, causeing my back and core to break down...Talking to Powerfreak, he gave me some very simple fucking advise..."Turn the fuck around"...shit...That was an easy fix...

The overlap that I decided to build in worked to a charm, two weeks at some of the weight was perfect, the 255 was a fucking grinder, but I got them all...I am not sure how deep I was going, I know I had my thigh at least parelle with the ground, was my thigh past my knee joint as per the rules? I have no idea...The grappler work was tough, but well worth it.....

-B

[Sugarbutt]

AWESOME bench and dead there, B!! Keep it up!!! And killer squats!! =)

[Pokoritel]

I am still trying to figure out how to do Grappler work. After reading it I just cant seem to picture it in my head.

[Lowdown5]

Week 2 - Day 1 Squats...

Warm up sets -
135 x 10
135 x 10
185 x 5
205 x 5
225 x 3

Working Sets -
235 x 5
240 x 5
245 x 5
250 x 5
255 x 5

That is 10# more than last week, I am happy with that...nice and slow, this aint no sprint..

Grappler Work -
3 sets of 10 (per side) with quarter on bar...

So last week I discovered that I had a weakness, I was looking at myself in the mirror, checking my depth. In doing this, I was dropping my head, causeing my back and core to break down...Talking to Powerfreak, he gave me some very simple fucking advise..."Turn the fuck around"...shit...That was an easy fix...

The overlap that I decided to build in worked to a charm, two weeks at some of the weight was perfect, the 255 was a fucking grinder, but I got them all...I am not sure how deep I was going, I know I had my thigh at least parelle with the ground, was my thigh past my knee joint as per the rules? I have no idea...The grappler work was tough, but well worth it.....

-B


That right there is some impressive work, way to hit it B.

[brandona]

AWESOME bench and dead there, B!! Keep it up!!! And killer squats!! =)

Thanks SB...Just paying my dues...

-B

[brandona]

I am still trying to figure out how to do Grappler work. After reading it I just cant seem to picture it in my head.

Think of it as twisting to touch your toes with both hands...You twist at the waist and bend toward the ground..But if you do that with your arms stretched out in front of you, you should feel a huge stretch in your obliques...I bend at the knees....Hopefully Powerfreak will get a vid up soon, hell maybe I am doing it wrong....lol..

-B

[brandona]

That right there is some impressive work, way to hit it B.

Thanks LD...cant wait till my heavy x2, x3 day, but not overlooking next week...

-B

[Pokoritel]

Think of it as twisting to touch your toes with both hands...You twist at the waist and bend toward the ground..But if you do that with your arms stretched out in front of you, you should feel a huge stretch in your obliques...I bend at the knees....Hopefully Powerfreak will get a vid up soon, hell maybe I am doing it wrong....lol..

-B

You know when we do T-Bar Rows and the barbell is in the wall. Is this when you pick up the bar infront of you and you move it from one side to the other. I think I used to do this when I was boxing.

[Lowdown5]

Thanks LD...cant wait till my heavy x2, x3 day, but not overlooking next week...

-B


Never overlook next week, that is the way to stay on track.

[Nightshift]

Looking good B!

[brandona]

You know when we do T-Bar Rows and the barbell is in the wall. Is this when you pick up the bar infront of you and you move it from one side to the other. I think I used to do this when I was boxing.

Yea, you are facing the corner and the bar is pointing away from you...

-B

[brandona]

Looking good B!

Thanks Shifty...

-B

[Pokoritel]

Yea, you are facing the corner and the bar is pointing away from you...

-B

Oh man this is awesome. I am going to start doing them.

[brandona]

Oh man this is awesome. I am going to start doing them.

They are worth the pain...lol...Everyone in the gym looking at me like I am nuts...fuck em...lol...

-B

[B.C.]

They are worth the pain...lol...Everyone in the gym looking at me like I am nuts...fuck em...lol...

-B

That's envy on their faces. They wish they had what it takes to do stuff like that. Keep it heavy B.

Go Hard.
B.C.

[brandona]

That's envy on their faces. They wish they had what it takes to do stuff like that. Keep it heavy B.

Go Hard.
B.C.

You know it bro...Just like curls in the squat rack, I dont have a nice corne to do the grappler work, so I take the bar off the flat bench and use the bench as my corner....and I make them all wait for me.....BBBBBAAARRRRWRWWWHHAHAHAHAHAH (Evil laugh...)

-B

[widdlewade44]

Nice Week #2 Day 1 Squats session. Congrats on the additional 10lbs, step by step brother.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[brandona]

Nice Week #2 Day 1 Squats session. Congrats on the additional 10lbs, step by step brother.

Kevin
widdlewade44

Thanks bro, step by step....

-B

[B.C.]

You know it bro...Just like curls in the squat rack, I dont have a nice corne to do the grappler work, so I take the bar off the flat bench and use the bench as my corner....and I make them all wait for me.....BBBBBAAARRRRWRWWWHHAHAHAHAHAH (Evil laugh...)

-B

You're not just making them wait, B...you're teaching them a lesson. You're teaching them a lesson on what it takes to change their lives; a lesson on perserverance; a lesson on passion, and commitment..they can either learn the lesson, or just wait...the choice is theirs.

[brandona]

You're not just making them wait, B...you're teaching them a lesson. You're teaching them a lesson on what it takes to change their lives; a lesson on perserverance; a lesson on passion, and commitment..they can either learn the lesson, or just wait...the choice is theirs.

Nice, I like that..

-B

[brandona]

So tonight is an "off" night (yea right)....but when I got home and saw my front yard, I knew the mouse wheel was just going to have to weight....My grass has gone from about 1/2" of nasty, brown nothing to about 12' of green grass...Out with the gas weed eater for about an hour of blue collar cardio and grip work...Then in to the house for some cleaning...gotta make room for the baby..

-B

[Lowdown5]

So tonight is an "off" night (yea right)....but when I got home and saw my front yard, I knew the mouse wheel was just going to have to weight....My grass has gone from about 1/2" of nasty, brown nothing to about 12' of green grass...Out with the gas weed eater for about an hour of blue collar cardio and grip work...Then in to the house for some cleaning...gotta make room for the baby..

-B


I would rather do cardio, LOL.

[brandona]

I would rather do cardio, LOL.

The worse part is that my allgeries get so bad that I have to wear a dust mask..I love the smell of fresh cut grass, but it fucks me up in a major way...Today I was lucky and I can still breath...

-B

[Lowdown5]

The worse part is that my allgeries get so bad that I have to wear a dust mask..I love the smell of fresh cut grass, but it fucks me up in a major way...Today I was lucky and I can still breath...

-B


Me too, allergies fuck me up. Found a guy that charges me $85 a month to do the yard, best money spent.

[brandona]

Me too, allergies fuck me up. Found a guy that charges me $85 a month to do the yard, best money spent.

My brother in law is starting his own landscaping bidness, I really should have called him, but I really hate to pay some one to do shit I can do for free...and I have no money....lol..

-B

[Lowdown5]

My brother in law is starting his own landscaping bidness, I really should have called him, but I really hate to pay some one to do shit I can do for free...and I have no money....lol..

-B


I will give up brocolli before I let this guy go, LOL.

[B.C.]

I will give up brocolli before I let this guy go, LOL.

Brocolli? That doesn't sound like much of a sacrifice.

[Lowdown5]

Brocolli? That doesn't sound like much of a sacrifice.


I love brocolli..........LOL

[brandona]

What is going on in here..llol....funny...Hey I found the cable for the digital camera....but now I need batteries...shit never ends...lol...

[Lowdown5]

What is going on in here..llol....funny...Hey I found the cable for the digital camera....but now I need batteries...shit never ends...lol...


Ain't that the truth, and sorry for the brocolli hijack.

[brandona]

Ain't that the truth, and sorry for the brocolli hijack.

It's all good...need some brocolli too....never ends...

-B

[Lowdown5]

It's all good...need some brocolli too....never ends...

-B


Never.

[brandona]

Never.

Got a big pan of chicken cooking, eggs boiling, and string beans in the fridge...It's all good...just have to find my sketch book....and a pencil..

-B

[B.C.]

Got a big pan of chicken cooking, eggs boiling, and string beans in the fridge...It's all good...just have to find my sketch book....and a pencil..

-B

You should sketch a chicken...an Animal chicken; sitting on a boiled egg, eating brocolli and string beans. Funny stuff.

[Lowdown5]

You should sketch a chicken...an Animal chicken; sitting on a boiled egg, eating brocolli and string beans. Funny stuff.



That is funny.

[brandona]

That is funny.

Animal chicken..lol..you guys are funny.....

-B

[B.C.]

Yeah, an Animal chicken. Picture it, a chicken with huge calves!

[Lowdown5]

Yeah, an Animal chicken. Picture it, a chicken with huge calves!



A yolked chicken!

[brandona]

Cause you cant stand up from your chair two days later....hahahahhah.....grow bitches grow......yea....

-B

[Lowdown5]

Cause you cant stand up from your chair two days later....hahahahhah.....grow bitches grow......yea....

-B


Feeling that right now B, standing, walking and sitting down require thought and effort.

[brandona]

Feeling that right now B, standing, walking and sitting down require thought and effort.


Hurts so good, damn desk jobs, get stiff from sitting for hours on end...oh well..cant wait to do it all again next week....lol

[Lowdown5]

Hurts so good, damn desk jobs, get stiff from sitting for hours on end...oh well..cant wait to do it all again next week....lol


I hear ya, it hurts so bad and feels so good. And we do it to ourselves, haha.

[MassMonster]

haha u think sittin at a desk is bad try walkin about 4 miles.... shit is fun when we do it but the DOMS after always is killer......

[BEASTOFRAGE]

your slowly comin over to the darkside that is powerlifting...LOL!!
great work bro!
TB

[brandona]

your slowly comin over to the darkside that is powerlifting...LOL!!
great work bro!
TB

Thanks bro, love the Darkside....lol

-B

[brandona]

5 weeks of the diet left, ends the 17th of Sept....Progress would go so much faster If I would do my cardio...lol....hahaahahaha....shit..oh well...I am getting it in, just not as much as I need to...I get at least 2-3 45 mins sessions in a week, was trying to do much more, some days the forces are aginst you....

What happens after that? I have no fucking idea...lol....I will probley start to carb up a bit and focus on my Darkside Powerlifting.....

-B

[excessive endorphins]

hah b keep it up.
im contemplating with my cardio too..


i think i shud get it in at LEAST once a week..

cuz..
i feel useless without it..
i think any powerlifter should right?

[brandona]

hah b keep it up.
im contemplating with my cardio too..


i think i shud get it in at LEAST once a week..

cuz..
i feel useless without it..
i think any powerlifter should right?

Yea, as long as you are not doing too much, buring too many cals...But I know that once I start eating like a powerlifter again, I am going to put on the fat again, so I will always hit tons of cardio...but you can never go wrong, heart health is utmost of importance...

-B

[excessive endorphins]

tru.

ill prob run tommoro morning..and eat like a mofo on saturday for sundays deadlift day.check my log,tell me what u think

[brandona]

tru.

ill prob run tommoro morning..and eat like a mofo on saturday for sundays deadlift day.check my log,tell me what u think

Will do bro, I will leave you some love...

-B

[BigAnt]

5 weeks of the diet left, ends the 17th of Sept....Progress would go so much faster If I would do my cardio...lol....hahaahahaha....shit..oh well...I am getting it in, just not as much as I need to...I get at least 2-3 45 mins sessions in a week, was trying to do much more, some days the forces are aginst you....

What happens after that? I have no fucking idea...lol....I will probley start to carb up a bit and focus on my Darkside Powerlifting.....

-B

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cardio, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh we al gotta do it, just think about the changes in your physique with one extra session will make...think about how would Jay Cutler would look if he skipped 2 sessions of cardio a week, you got a full plate, and you are doing great with your priorities (work-family)

don't beat yourself up over this B, but again, just get it done!

[brandona]

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cardio, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh we al gotta do it, just think about the changes in your physique with one extra session will make...think about how would Jay Cutler would look if he skipped 2 sessions of cardio a week, you got a full plate, and you are doing great with your priorities (work-family)

don't beat yourself up over this B, but again, just get it done!

Thanks BigAnt...Have to clean out the shed this weekend, my bike is in there somewhere and so is the trainer...that allows you to turn your bike into a stationary bike...so i can get my ass out of bed and do cardio at home....Just like you...lol.....

-B

[Big Wides]

What happens after that? I have no fucking idea...lol....I will probley start to carb up a bit and focus on my Darkside Powerlifting.....

-B

has a nice ring to it.... doing on hell of a job in AZ. keep going strong

[brandona]

has a nice ring to it.... doing on hell of a job in AZ. keep going strong

Thanks bro, you know I will....Having my cheat meal and oreos tonight...Deads on friday......cant wait.....

-B

[Lowdown5]

Cheat and Oreos, I like the sound of that.

[brandona]

Cheat and Oreos, I like the sound of that.

Hell ya bro, Turkey kilbasa and fried patotos, a blast from the past....

-B

[Lowdown5]

Hell ya bro, Turkey kilbasa and fried patotos, a blast from the past....

-B



Sounds good........................

[Brad Boogie]

Damn dude you a lifting monster. I see your doing the 0 carb diet are you following the example in Ox's thread to the letter?

If not could you post an example day for me to check out. I read through most of your thread and did not see one or a link to one if I missed it sorry.


Besides that keep up the great work braaaa

[brandona]

Damn dude you a lifting monster. I see your doing the 0 carb diet are you following the example in Ox's thread to the letter?

If not could you post an example day for me to check out. I read through most of your thread and did not see one or a link to one if I missed it sorry.


Besides that keep up the great work braaaa

Thanks brother....

I use the expample that OX has in his thread..I am upping the cals due to my new found love of moving heavy weights...lol.....Let me know if you have any questions...

-B

[MassMonster]

Hell ya bro, Turkey kilbasa and fried patotos, a blast from the past....

-B

send me sum? lol

[Young&Hungry]

Hey brandona, I haven't checked into your journey yet but I'm already thoroughly impressed. I am new to PL'ing myself, I was doing one of Big Wides's old power splits for a large majority of the summer but now I am doing a modded version of Eddy Coan's split. I really like powerlifting, I've never felt so alive or powerful other than when I'm under a fully loaded bar looking to hit a single when it feels like the whole world is on my shoulders. Keep busting ass brother, I will be following your journey regularly from now on. Maybe two new powerlifters can learn something new from each other?

[Lowdown5]

Hey brandona, I haven't checked into your journey yet but I'm already thoroughly impressed. I am new to PL'ing myself, I was doing one of Big Wides's old power splits for a large majority of the summer but now I am doing a modded version of Eddy Coan's split. I really like powerlifting, I've never felt so alive or powerful other than when I'm under a fully loaded bar looking to hit a single when it feels like the whole world is on my shoulders. Keep busting ass brother, I will be following your journey regularly from now on. Maybe two new powerlifters can learn something new from each other?


You couldn't hook up with a better dude Y&H. Brandon is a class cat in my book, a great friend and a fierce lifter. There is none better.

[brandona]

send me sum? lol

Come on over bro, there is plenty, taters are cooking as I type....

Hey brandona, I haven't checked into your journey yet but I'm already thoroughly impressed. I am new to PL'ing myself, I was doing one of Big Wides's old power splits for a large majority of the summer but now I am doing a modded version of Eddy Coan's split. I really like powerlifting, I've never felt so alive or powerful other than when I'm under a fully loaded bar looking to hit a single when it feels like the whole world is on my shoulders. Keep busting ass brother, I will be following your journey regularly from now on. Maybe two new powerlifters can learn something new from each other?

I feel ya bro, I love that feeling...I am sure that we will learn a lot from each other...

You couldn't hook up with a better dude Y&H. Brandon is a class cat in my book, a great friend and a fierce lifter. There is none better.

Thanks bro, I only hope I can live up to your description...And next time I am in Cali, I am coming up to see you guys...

-B

[MassMonster]

haha cool bro... ive walked farther lol.....

[Lowdown5]

Thanks bro, I only hope I can live up to your description...And next time I am in Cali, I am coming up to see you guys...

-B


You can't not live up to it, it is just fact. Bro, anytime you are welcome, it would be cool to train with you.

[brandona]

Warm ups -
Bar x ton
95 x 5 x 2
105 x 5 x 2

Working sets -
135 x 5
135 x 5
145 x 5
145 x 5*
155 x 5
155 x 5

* I don't remember if I did this set of not so I did two sets at 155, So I may have done 6 sets. The extra practice wont kill me...

The 155 was a bit heavy for the speed, but not too bad..I found that I was thrusting with my hips with out even trying, pretty good....I bring the bar down slowly, touch my chest (well,upper rib cage, high point)....Count to two then fire the bar up as fast and as hard as I can, explosion..BOOM...no hesitation at all...

Tomorrow is deads, I am thinking that I will do speed deads or rack pulls....I am thinking that if I alternate heavy and speed days, I will hit my 5th week, my heavy dbl/single week rested....Sounds good to me..

-B

[brandona]

You can't not live up to it, it is just fact. Bro, anytime you are welcome, it would be cool to train with you.


Thanks Bro, wind is blowing to the west, in about 2 hrs you should be able to smell the dinner...lol...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Thanks Bro, wind is blowing to the west, in about 2 hrs you should be able to smell the dinner...lol...

-B


Great workout, and dinner...........................I love dinner.

[brandona]

I saw you mutherfucker, you know I did, you wanted me to see you...I saw you doing half shrugs with that hundy, trying to stare me down you little shit...I saw you trying to grab that chicks ass while you were "spotting" her...Yea I was only benching 155lbs...For a fucking reason asshole...Come stare me down tomorrow when I am bouncing 300lbs off the floor, wishing it was your fucking head...Will you be there? Fuck no, you will be passed out drunk, trying to act cool for your buddies, trying to get layed..Will you be there on Saturday morning, when again the weight is flying....Fuck no you hung over little fuck...You wnat to stare me down, fuck that, you want to TRY to stare me down? Step up muther fucker, lets load the bar and get in to it....

WELCOME TO THE DARKSIDE MUTHERFUCKER....Better bring a fucking lunch...

-B

[brandona]

Great workout, and dinner...........................I love dinner.

Thanks Bro...dinner will be awesome....sorry to brag...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Thanks Bro...dinner will be awesome....sorry to brag...

-B


My chicken and green beans was good...................

[MassMonster]

I saw you mutherfucker, you know I did, you wanted me to see you...I saw you doing half shrugs with that hundy, trying to stare me down you little shit...I saw you trying to grab that chicks ass while you were "spotting" her...Yea I was only benching 155lbs...For a fucking reason asshole...Come stare me down tomorrow when I am bouncing 300lbs off the floor, wishing it was your fucking head...Will you be there? Fuck no, you will be passed out drunk, trying to act cool for your buddies, trying to get layed..Will you be there on Saturday morning, when again the weight is flying....Fuck no you hung over little fuck...You wnat to stare me down, fuck that, you want to TRY to stare me down? Step up muther fucker, lets load the bar and get in to it....

WELCOME TO THE DARKSIDE MUTHERFUCKER....Better bring a fucking lunch...

-B

hahaha wow B thats intense..... remember weight bar = nice baseball bat....lol
but on a serious note im gunna go for a 400pd squat max... and i wanna start up for powerlifting... so my question to u is what is the best way to set up for a squat to get the most power outta the lift...(most weight put on actually....)

[brandona]

hahaha wow B thats intense..... remember weight bar = nice baseball bat....lol
but on a serious note im gunna go for a 400pd squat max... and i wanna start up for powerlifting... so my question to u is what is the best way to set up for a squat to get the most power outta the lift...(most weight put on actually....)

That is a good question for the powerlifters thread...I have so much to learn..I would say to go wide, get your feet out, head up...do some wide box squats, fire out of the hole like you have a rocket up your ass...Box squats, good mornings, grappler work...

-B

[MassMonster]

cool... still have no clue what bo squats are but will do thanx bro... see u helped...lol

[brandona]

cool... still have no clue what bo squats are but will do thanx bro... see u helped...lol

Check out westside-barbell.com..hit the articles...check out http://www.elitefts.com....there is a preview of a training dvd on the home page, they show box squats....

You bascilly just get a box that allows you to get at parelle or just below, take a wide stance, seek the box with your ass, tap and fire up...

-B

[Pokoritel]

I saw you mutherfucker, you know I did, you wanted me to see you...I saw you doing half shrugs with that hundy, trying to stare me down you little shit...I saw you trying to grab that chicks ass while you were "spotting" her...Yea I was only benching 155lbs...For a fucking reason asshole...Come stare me down tomorrow when I am bouncing 300lbs off the floor, wishing it was your fucking head...Will you be there? Fuck no, you will be passed out drunk, trying to act cool for your buddies, trying to get layed..Will you be there on Saturday morning, when again the weight is flying....Fuck no you hung over little fuck...You wnat to stare me down, fuck that, you want to TRY to stare me down? Step up muther fucker, lets load the bar and get in to it....

WELCOME TO THE DARKSIDE MUTHERFUCKER....Better bring a fucking lunch...

-B

Ya B...let these bastards stare cause thats all they can do.

[MassMonster]

thnx bro...

[brandona]

Ya B...let these bastards stare cause thats all they can do.

Yea, he was only a mere thought till I got to my cardio, then I started to steam...Oh well...just another asshole...

-B

[brandona]

Revenge of the Nerds is on....The campus is my alma mater..The University of Arizona...The Wildcats....lol....

The gym that they stay in is Bear down Gym... The only building commisioned as a ship in the U.S.....the U.S.S Bear Down....now you know...

-B

[B.C.]

Revenge of the Nerds is on....The campus is my alma mater..The University of Arizona...The Wildcats....lol....

The gym that they stay in is Bear down Gym... The only building commisioned as a ship in the U.S.....the U.S.S Bear Down....now you know...

-B

...and knowing is half the battle.

[BEASTOFRAGE]

I saw you mutherfucker, you know I did, you wanted me to see you...I saw you doing half shrugs with that hundy, trying to stare me down you little shit...I saw you trying to grab that chicks ass while you were "spotting" her...Yea I was only benching 155lbs...For a fucking reason asshole...Come stare me down tomorrow when I am bouncing 300lbs off the floor, wishing it was your fucking head...Will you be there? Fuck no, you will be passed out drunk, trying to act cool for your buddies, trying to get layed..Will you be there on Saturday morning, when again the weight is flying....Fuck no you hung over little fuck...You wnat to stare me down, fuck that, you want to TRY to stare me down? Step up muther fucker, lets load the bar and get in to it....

WELCOME TO THE DARKSIDE MUTHERFUCKER....Better bring a fucking lunch...

-B

that's how we do brother! they won't say shit with the claws of the beast touch their shoulder saying "your ass belongs to me!"
TB

[brandona]

that's how we do brother! they won't say shit with the claws of the beast touch their shoulder saying "your ass belongs to me!"
TB

Fuck ya bro, you know how we do it...

-B

[brandona]

So I cooked up a kick ass cheat meal last night...Slammed it down, had my Oeros...and the off to bed....but I forgot something.....

I DID NOT COOK MYSELF ANY DAMN LUNCH!!!!!.....Nice right.....So Stacy is going to bring me something..i would be lost with out her...and just in case, I grabbed 2 cans of lovely tuna on my way out the door....IDOIT!!!!

-B

[Lowdown5]

So I cooked up a kick ass cheat meal last night...Slammed it down, had my Oeros...and the off to bed....but I forgot something.....

I DID NOT COOK MYSELF ANY DAMN LUNCH!!!!!.....Nice right.....So Stacy is going to bring me something..i would be lost with out her...and just in case, I grabbed 2 cans of lovely tuna on my way out the door....IDOIT!!!!

-B


I have cooked my food, packed it and left it sitting on the table, now that is being an idiot.

[brandona]

I have cooked my food, packed it and left it sitting on the table, now that is being an idiot.

lolol...I have my eggs, ate them on the way in, good thing I boil like 36 at a time...i have my shakes and almonds, one burger patty in the fridge here at the shop, so i wont starve....i just hate tuna out of the can...yuck...

-B

[Lowdown5]

lolol...I have my eggs, ate them on the way in, good thing I boil like 36 at a time...i have my shakes and almonds, one burger patty in the fridge here at the shop, so i wont starve....i just hate tuna out of the can...yuck...

-B


I buy it in the foil packs, no draining needed. I bought 48 last time at the store, got em for .99 cents each, score!

[brandona]

I buy it in the foil packs, no draining needed. I bought 48 last time at the store, got em for .99 cents each, score!

Sweet, boy I bet you can get some great deals on fresh fish out there..I know evey time I go see my dad that is all I eat...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Sweet, boy I bet you can get some great deals on fresh fish out there..I know evey time I go see my dad that is all I eat...

-B


I hate fish. Tuna is all I will eat. But the family all love it. We go once or twice a month to San Francisco and they all just gorge on fresh seafood, Ihave steak and a shrimp cocktail.

[B.C.]

I have cooked my food, packed it and left it sitting on the table, now that is being an idiot.

Been there.

[MassMonster]

ey oh thanx for the tip again bro... helped me out alot today... went fuckin wide and slammed them squats... even tho i didnt get 405... i still made 395.... happy as hell heheh

[Lowdown5]

Been there.



We all have, we have other things on our mind like iron.

[brandona]

ey oh thanx for the tip again bro... helped me out alot today... went fuckin wide and slammed them squats... even tho i didnt get 405... i still made 395.... happy as hell heheh

That is awesome bro, glad i could help....

-B

[brandona]

We all have, we have other things on our mind like iron.

Better on your mind, then upside yo head...lol....I hate forgetting shit, and now Stacy has the pregancy memory loss and cant remember shit either, my house is mess..lol...if only the dogs could talk, Im sure the remember what the hell I am doing....

-B

[Lowdown5]

Better on your mind, then upside yo head...lol....I hate forgetting shit, and now Stacy has the pregancy memory loss and cant remember shit either, my house is mess..lol...if only the dogs could talk, Im sure the remember what the hell I am doing....

-B



That is funny. My dog would probably tell me what a dumb fuck I am sometimes.

[brandona]

That is funny. My dog would probably tell me what a dumb fuck I am sometimes.

yea I would get that, and "Where the fuck is my food at?"....Dogs...gotta love them...

[Brad Boogie]

lol at if my dogs could talk and the random thoughts. The guys I like are the ones who talk more then lift. GO TO A FUCKING BAR! yeah your in better shape then me , yeah you can lift more then me on everything but your still an a hole sitting on the flat bench talking to someone on the incline bench and neither of you are working out so fuck off.

Man you got me going now lol I am going to kill legs

[brandona]

lol at if my dogs could talk and the random thoughts. The guys I like are the ones who talk more then lift. GO TO A FUCKING BAR! yeah your in better shape then me , yeah you can lift more then me on everything but your still an a hole sitting on the flat bench talking to someone on the incline bench and neither of you are working out so fuck off.

Man you got me going now lol I am going to kill legs

Watch them standing there, taking up YOUR space, breathing YOUR air and then go destory your legs bro...

-B

[brandona]

So I decided that pulling heavy ever week is going to be counterproductive, so I worked up a simple speed day, concentrating on form, speed off the ground, constant speed throughout pull...No hitching, no stopping, no slowing down...

Warm ups -
135 x 10
135 x 10
185 x 5
205 x 5

Working sets -
225 x 5
275 x 5
295 x 5
315 x 5*
315 x 5*

* So for the two 315 sets I did one pull, set the bar down, walked away, walked back up to bar, grip and rip...treated each lift as a single comp pull..Not as fast as I had envisioned, but fast enough..worked on dropping my hips and getting more drive with my legs...

weight assisted pullups -
4 x 10 2 sets wide grip, 2 sets reverse close grip...

15 mins of cardio, mouse wheel with incline set on 8, speed on 3....

good session, deads wiped me out, I was huffing and puffing, no shit...

Ordered some Pak and Fish Oil along with a set of mini bands and some training books from Elite...the books were a buck a pop and the Pak was the cheapes I ever bought it at..So next week begains band training on the bench...

-B

[Lowdown5]

That's a good day B, looking strong Brother.


Mini bands??

[brandona]

That's a good day B, looking strong Brother.


Mini bands??

They are the lightest of the big ass rubber bands that you can buy..starting slow..

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=138&pid=246

Adds weight to the top of the movement, much like the chains..

-B

[Lowdown5]

They are the lightest of the big ass rubber bands that you can buy..starting slow..

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=138&pid=246

Adds weight to the top of the movement, much like the chains..

-B


OK, now I get it. Thanks B.

[Dustin92]

Hey bro hows it goin? Good workout, Deads are lookin great.

[brandona]

OK, now I get it. Thanks B.

Any time bro...still want to get the chains out....but not as big of a hurry...

-B

[brandona]

Hey bro hows it goin? Good workout, Deads are lookin great.

Thanks bro, felt good, really good..next week HEAVY...pull the fucking floor up..

-B

[Lowdown5]

Any time bro...still want to get the chains out....but not as big of a hurry...

-B


Bands will be cool.

[brandona]

Bands will be cool.

Start small and then work my way up...excited to see how the feel...going to have to be careful not to let the bar snap back and fuck up my grill..lol..

[Lowdown5]

Start small and then work my way up...excited to see how the feel...going to have to be careful not to let the bar snap back and fuck up my grill..lol..



Do not want that, no good at all.

[Dustin92]

Thanks bro, felt good, really good..next week HEAVY...pull the fucking floor up..

-B

Haha...I like the way ya put that. I know you'll kill it bro.

[brandona]

Do not want that, no good at all.

Nope been lucky this far in life, only two small cavities, still have my wisdom teeth, dont want to fuck up my winning streak...

Time for bed big bro, talk at ya later on...

[Lowdown5]

Nope been lucky this far in life, only two small cavities, still have my wisdom teeth, dont want to fuck up my winning streak...

Time for bed big bro, talk at ya later on...


Nite Bro.

[hjayss]

Start small and then work my way up...excited to see how the feel...going to have to be careful not to let the bar snap back and fuck up my grill..lol..

No you do not want that bro...Those bands sounded nice til you put that thought in my head lol...

[Giant Killer]

Speaking of dental work, remember Machine's "The Physical Development Business" article, when he talks about teeth being all chipped up from gritting them all the time?

[brandona]

Speaking of dental work, remember Machine's "The Physical Development Business" article, when he talks about teeth being all chipped up from gritting them all the time?

Yea, I do that some times...I try to combat it by doing a silante shout...cant grind your grill with your mouth open.....

[Giant Killer]

When's the next session B?

[brandona]

When's the next session B?

Heavy bench...3x3...after I am done here at work...work on a saturday...what a drag...I got on my "I aint here to talk" shirt, and there is no one here to read it...lol.....

[excessive endorphins]

hah i want that shirt,kinda broke tho

[brandona]

hah i want that shirt,kinda broke tho

I know the feeling well bro, oh so well...

-B

[BEASTOFRAGE]

I know the feeling well bro, oh so well...

-B

guys, u don't have to get a "new" shirt....a used shirt is just as good for guys gettin into gear for the first time...

kickass work B!
TB

[brandona]

guys, u don't have to get a "new" shirt....a used shirt is just as good for guys gettin into gear for the first time...

kickass work B!
TB

Thanks bro...Raging on..

-B

[brandona]

Warm ups -
105 x 10
135 x 5
135 x 5
185 x 3
205 x 3

Working sets -
215 x 3 - Smoke show...
220 x 3 - Still a bit easy, tough at top..left wrist wobbled on 3rd rep
225 x 3 - 1st two reps were a smoke show, last one was fast off chest and slow to top...need some triceps work..

I was noticing that the bar hits at different spots on my chest at times, need to work on that on speed day...I think that my left elbow was flaring out, but I am not sure...I need a good partner on bench day, would like a good partner all week, but bench day is the most important in my mind...I hate having to roam the gym looking for a spot...

Weight Assisted Dips - (weights removed)
110 x 10
100 x 10 ( got a good pump.....what? a good pump? fuck that shit, not interested in a good pump...YOU ARE POWERLIFTING ASSHOLE...)
70 x 5
70 x 5
70 x 5
90 x 5
That is better...heavy weight, low reps....

30 mins of cardio on mouse wheel..incline up to 8 speed at 3...good shit...

body weight at 289..not sure what the hell that is about, but fuck it, no noticeable body fat increase, I think I was lax on the water intake today...bad boy...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Great day B, looking strong Bro.

Gotta drink that water, you know the routine.

[brandona]

Great day B, looking strong Bro.

Gotta drink that water, you know the routine.

I know, I know...Squat needs to step you this week...only 50lbs different between my bench and squat..Of course that is 3 reps vs. 5 reps, but still...

How you doing today bro?

-B

[Lowdown5]

I know, I know...Squat needs to step you this week...only 50lbs different between my bench and squat..Of course that is 3 reps vs. 5 reps, but still...

How you doing today bro?

-B


Good Bro, arm session was so so today. We did biceps first then forearms then triceps. No bueno.

[brandona]

Good Bro, arm session was so so today. We did biceps first then forearms then triceps. No bueno.

I read that, you live and you learn...I don't remember the last time I trained the whole arm in a single sessions...not sure I could function after a day like that...

-B

[Lowdown5]

I read that, you live and you learn...I don't remember the last time I trained the whole arm in a single sessions...not sure I could function after a day like that...

-B


I like arms having their own day. But I learned a valuable lesson, triceps then biceps, works for me.


How is Stacy today?

[brandona]

I like arms having their own day. But I learned a valuable lesson, triceps then biceps, works for me.


How is Stacy today?

Still rocking a headache and board as hell..she is going to go to the store with me, quick trip to get some eggs and veggies...

I expect my tris to be tore up in the morning with the heavy dips, but they felt oh so good...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Still rocking a headache and board as hell..she is going to go to the store with me, quick trip to get some eggs and veggies...

I expect my tris to be tore up in the morning with the heavy dips, but they felt oh so good...

-B


Is she supposed to do that? Doctors orders.

I still have trouble with dips, kill my elbows. Got that sharp pain in the right one again today, feels fine now.

[brandona]

Is she supposed to do that? Doctors orders.

I still have trouble with dips, kill my elbows. Got that sharp pain in the right one again today, feels fine now.

no she is not supposed to...shit and shower only...

have you tried some sleeves on the elbow?

-B

[Lowdown5]

no she is not supposed to...shit and shower only...

have you tried some sleeves on the elbow?

-B


Ordered some from a site BigAnt recommended, should be here this week.

Stacy must stay home, my orders.

[brandona]

Ordered some from a site BigAnt recommended, should be here this week.

Stacy must stay home, my orders.

She askes "are you my doctor?" and then adds "if you are come get this baby out NOW!!!!!"

What was the site, maybe they have some sleeves that will fit my damn knees...

[Lowdown5]

She askes "are you my doctor?" and then adds "if you are come get this baby out NOW!!!!!"

What was the site, maybe they have some sleeves that will fit my damn knees...


I am not a doctor but my wife and I have played doctor, does that count?


Let me find the site, be right back.

[Lowdown5]

Here ya go B


http://www.bodypaincentral.com/

[brandona]

I am not a doctor but my wife and I have played doctor, does that count?




aawwww...well, I will that you figure what her responce is to that one...thanks for the site...

[Lowdown5]

aawwww...well, I will that you figure what her responce is to that one...thanks for the site...


Did she use a bad word or two???


That site is BigAnt recommended, so it has to be good.

[brandona]

Did she use a bad word or two???


That site is BigAnt recommended, so it has to be good.


A few...lol...

The site is pretty cool, they actually have shit that will fit..knee measures 18" across the cap...one reason that I wont ever be a body bodybuilder...lol....

-B

[Lowdown5]

A few...lol...

The site is pretty cool, they actually have shit that will fit..knee measures 18" across the cap...one reason that I wont ever be a body bodybuilder...lol....

-B


Mine too, quads at 30. Does that mean I can't be a bodybuilder either?

[brandona]

Mine too, quads at 30. Does that mean I can't be a bodybuilder either?

I guess not, just have to make them quads and calves HUGE to make the joint look small..

I got some mickey mouse hamburgers...pretty cool..lol...nice blend and all they had..

[Giant Killer]

Warm ups -
105 x 10
135 x 5
135 x 5
185 x 3
205 x 3

Working sets -
215 x 3 - Smoke show...
220 x 3 - Still a bit easy, tough at top..left wrist wobbled on 3rd rep
225 x 3 - 1st two reps were a smoke show, last one was fast off chest and slow to top...need some triceps work..

I was noticing that the bar hits at different spots on my chest at times, need to work on that on speed day...I think that my left elbow was flaring out, but I am not sure...I need a good partner on bench day, would like a good partner all week, but bench day is the most important in my mind...I hate having to roam the gym looking for a spot...

Weight Assisted Dips - (weights removed)
110 x 10
100 x 10 ( got a good pump.....what? a good pump? fuck that shit, not interested in a good pump...YOU ARE POWERLIFTING ASSHOLE...)
70 x 5
70 x 5
70 x 5
90 x 5
That is better...heavy weight, low reps....

30 mins of cardio on mouse wheel..incline up to 8 speed at 3...good shit...

body weight at 289..not sure what the hell that is about, but fuck it, no noticeable body fat increase, I think I was lax on the water intake today...bad boy...

-B

Solid workout B. Oh no! Don't hate on the pump now...? Haha.

[brandona]

Solid workout B. Oh no! Don't hate on the pump now...? Haha.

Na, it was just not what I am after...felt really good though...

-B

[Giant Killer]

Na, it was just not what I am after...felt really good though...

-B

Haha I'm just givin' ya shit.

Man it's like 102 degrees up here, it must be bad for you, huh?

[brandona]

Haha I'm just givin' ya shit.

Man it's like 102 degrees up here, it must be bad for you, huh?

Stacy just told me that the high today o\is going to be 103 with 52% humidity...pretty nasty...It was nice, we had a low pressure thingy sitting over us, just dumping rain, guess that is all over..

[Giant Killer]

Stacy just told me that the high today o\is going to be 103 with 52% humidity...pretty nasty...It was nice, we had a low pressure thingy sitting over us, just dumping rain, guess that is all over..

Damn, rain would be, awesome. Anyway, carry on.

[brandona]

Damn, rain would be, awesome. Anyway, carry on.

Today is chore day..dishes, cooking and laundry...cant wait...

[Lowdown5]

Today is chore day..dishes, cooking and laundry...cant wait...



Can't believe that you are still making Stacy do all them chores! J/K

[brandona]

Can't believe that you are still making Stacy do all them chores! J/K

Yea and she better hurry the hell up and get them clothes done....lololol....

[Lowdown5]

Yea and she better hurry the hell up and get them clothes done....lololol....



She is pregnant Bro, cut her some slack. Mean bastard. LOL

[brandona]

She is pregnant Bro, cut her some slack. Mean bastard. LOL


hahah....the washer is outside and the dogs chewed the elbow off the discharge hose so i had to fix that up...13 bucks worth of PVC and we are back in bidness...hope the rain stays away for a bit...then i can get some clothes done...

[Lowdown5]

hahah....the washer is outside and the dogs chewed the elbow off the discharge hose so i had to fix that up...13 bucks worth of PVC and we are back in bidness...hope the rain stays away for a bit...then i can get some clothes done...



Crossing my fingers it stays away.

[brandona]

Crossing my fingers it stays away.

Thanks bro...when my dad gets here after the baby is born, He is going to help me put a stacked washer/dryer in the closet in the baby's room, that way I will not have to pick pine needles out of the baby's clothes...I still dont know why the planted all these damn pine trees in the desert

[Lowdown5]

Thanks bro...when my dad gets here after the baby is born, He is going to help me put a stacked washer/dryer in the closet in the baby's room, that way I will not have to pick pine needles out of the baby's clothes...I still dont know why the planted all these damn pine trees in the desert



It's the only fuckin thing besides cactus that will grow there.

[brandona]

It's the only fuckin thing besides cactus that will grow there.

at least the pine trees wont try to kill ya..

[Lowdown5]

at least the pine trees wont try to kill ya..



That is true, cactus is a mean motherfucker.

[IRBS]

Way to keep pounding it out bro!!!

[brandona]

Way to keep pounding it out bro!!!

Thanks bro..gotta keep up on them oreos....lol....


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So Stacy is on bed rest...She hit 33 weeks, four days today...49 days left to go...but her blood pressure is high, thus the bed rest...Today at the doc she heard the midwife tell the nurse that if her blood pressure dont drop below 140, they were going to admit and induce her..Upon hearing this, Stacy worked really hard on lowering her blood pressure and then went home...

So as we stand now...At anytime they deem her blood pressure at a dangerous level, they will induce labor and Brandon will disspaear off the board for a bit, and return a daddy...

As I know, you will know....

-Brandon

[Lowdown5]

So Stacy is on bed rest...She hit 33 weeks, four days today...49 days left to go...but her blood pressure is high, thus the bed rest...Today at the doc she heard the midwife tell the nurse that if her blood pressure dont drop below 140, they were going to admit and induce her..Upon hearing this, Stacy worked really hard on lowering her blood pressure and then went home...

So as we stand now...At anytime they deem her blood pressure at a dangerous level, they will induce labor and Brandon will disspaear off the board for a bit, and return a daddy...

As I know, you will know....

-Brandon


Fingers crossed, toes crossed, eyes crossed, prayers said. Take care of her Bro!

[brandona]

Fingers crossed, toes crossed, eyes crossed, prayers said. Take care of her Bro!

Thanks bro...I will do my best....Hell bro, yes I am going to admit this on the internet...I shaved her legs for her last night...ok there I said it...lol.....

-B

[Lowdown5]

Thanks bro...I will do my best....Hell bro, yes I am going to admit this on the internet...I shaved her legs for her last night...ok there I said it...lol.....

-B


That is ok, you do what she needs, no shame in taking care of her anyway you can.

[brandona]

That is ok, you do what she needs, no shame in taking care of her anyway you can.

That's right bro, back rubbing, feet rubbing, leg shaving....I have done it all bro...lol....with a big smile on my face...

Working 10 hour days to make up for stacy being off...after work, i will go home slap some clothes in the washer, finish the dishes, go to the gym, go home more laundry and try to work on the babies room.....oh yea, cook and eat dinner in there too....lol....boy I am going to need a vacation...think I get one in what? 18 years....hahahahaaha


-B

[Lowdown5]

That's right bro, back rubbing, feet rubbing, leg shaving....I have done it all bro...lol....with a big smile on my face...

Working 10 hour days to make up for stacy being off...after work, i will go home slap some clothes in the washer, finish the dishes, go to the gym, go home more laundry and try to work on the babies room.....oh yea, cook and eat dinner in there too....lol....boy I am going to need a vacation...think I get one in what? 18 years....hahahahaaha


-B


It will be a great 18 year wait though Bro. The first time you hold your child it is the most amazing thing in the world. Love at first sight.

[brandona]

It will be a great 18 year wait though Bro. The first time you hold your child it is the most amazing thing in the world. Love at first sight.

I cant wait...so excited and scared shitless at the same damn time...

-B

[Lowdown5]

I cant wait...so excited and scared shitless at the same damn time...

-B


That is how we all felt. Natural reaction, love it Bro.

[brandona]

That is how we all felt. Natural reaction, love it Bro.

Good then I am on the right track...lol....I was listening to the radio on the way to work and there was a commerical talking about college funds and life insurance...I think my hair got greyer with every word, had to put on a CD...lol....

[Lowdown5]

Good then I am on the right track...lol....I was listening to the radio on the way to work and there was a commerical talking about college funds and life insurance...I think my hair got greyer with every word, had to put on a CD...lol....


Take it slow Brother, you have a lot of time to get all that in line. Just enjoy these moments, take lots of photos and videos. You never get those moments back.

[brandona]

Take it slow Brother, you have a lot of time to get all that in line. Just enjoy these moments, take lots of photos and videos. You never get those moments back.

Yea, slow is a good speed for me....Need to get a video camara...Got a digital that will shoot short vids, that will work for now....

[Lowdown5]

Yea, slow is a good speed for me....Need to get a video camara...Got a digital that will shoot short vids, that will work for now....



Yep, it will. Photos right now are all you need. They don't do much in the beginning. Makes em easy to find! LOL

[brandona]

Yep, it will. Photos right now are all you need. They don't do much in the beginning. Makes em easy to find! LOL

Yea, I figure I wont have to put the bells on her for a couple of months...lol....Not too many places to hide, but if she figures out how to hitch a ride on the dogs, then we may be in trouble...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Yea, I figure I wont have to put the bells on her for a couple of months...lol....Not too many places to hide, but if she figures out how to hitch a ride on the dogs, then we may be in trouble...

-B



The dogs will be like "Put her in the closet, they won't look there"

[brandona]

The dogs will be like "Put her in the closet, they won't look there"

Hahahaha...That is funny shit..

-B

[Lowdown5]

Hahahaha...That is funny shit..

-B



Funny til they put her in the closet.

[BigAnt]

Good then I am on the right track...lol....I was listening to the radio on the way to work and there was a commerical talking about college funds and life insurance...I think my hair got greyer with every word, had to put on a CD...lol....

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Better stock up on the Storm-Shock now, or else your kid(s) will go without shoes--LOL

How is Stacy doing, and your workouts, still getting in the cardio?

[eblnyc]

dude that baby must be going big in your girls stomach...iam sorry to hear she's not feeling well but at least your taking good care of her. i gots to find a man who will shave my legs lol.

[Lowdown5]

dude that baby must be going big in your girls stomach...iam sorry to hear she's not feeling well but at least your taking good care of her. i gots to find a man who will shave my legs lol.



OK, I will...................................

[eblnyc]

OK, I will................................... there is way to much competition for you LD your ho's and your wife. too many women..

[Lowdown5]

there is way to much competition for you LD your ho's and your wife. too many women..


Alright, your loss.