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Sgt Rock
09-15-09, 12:43 am
Not sure where to put this one guys...if there is a thread already please move accordingly. I will be on hand, with most of the members of my powerlifting team for this event. The ABC takes place IN MY GYM! I have trained there for two years with my team. We have some GREAT powerlifting equipment which we keep locked up for obvious reasons, but we will be unlocking the gear and letting loose for you guys and girls! I have had many questions about the HOOK GRIP and BACK ROUTINES and DEADLIFT TRAINING TIPS. I will go over all of these at this event. The PRO BODYBUILDERS we have on staff are obviously the main draw, and I will be helping out them, and MOST IMPORTANTLY ANY AND ALL OF THE ANIMALS on hand for this annual blow out!
My routine calls for an OFF pulling week on that particular Sunday so I apologize in advance that you wont get to see any huge pulls BUT expect to see a back routine that you can take home with you and blast you to new levels! SSB GMS up to 4 plates on each side for reps! 4 plate bent rows, chins with big weights, YOU NAME IT GUYS! DB rows with dbs near 200 lbs for REPS WITHOUT STRAPS. Its game on fellas!
Semper Fi
InkdMuscle
09-15-09, 11:01 am
Not sure where to put this one guys...if there is a thread already please move accordingly. I will be on hand, with most of the members of my powerlifting team for this event. The ABC takes place IN MY GYM! I have trained there for two years with my team. We have some GREAT powerlifting equipment which we keep locked up for obvious reasons, but we will be unlocking the gear and letting loose for you guys and girls! I have had many questions about the HOOK GRIP and BACK ROUTINES and DEADLIFT TRAINING TIPS. I will go over all of these at this event. The PRO BODYBUILDERS we have on staff are obviously the main draw, and I will be helping out them, and MOST IMPORTANTLY ANY AND ALL OF THE ANIMALS on hand for this annual blow out!
My routine calls for an OFF pulling week on that particular Sunday so I apologize in advance that you wont get to see any huge pulls BUT expect to see a back routine that you can take home with you and blast you to new levels! SSB GMS up to 4 plates on each side for reps! 4 plate bent rows, chins with big weights, YOU NAME IT GUYS! DB rows with dbs near 200 lbs for REPS WITHOUT STRAPS. Its game on fellas!
Semper Fi
Hell yeah. Im look'n forward to this Sarge.
Not sure where to put this one guys...if there is a thread already please move accordingly. I will be on hand, with most of the members of my powerlifting team for this event. The ABC takes place IN MY GYM! I have trained there for two years with my team. We have some GREAT powerlifting equipment which we keep locked up for obvious reasons, but we will be unlocking the gear and letting loose for you guys and girls! I have had many questions about the HOOK GRIP and BACK ROUTINES and DEADLIFT TRAINING TIPS. I will go over all of these at this event. The PRO BODYBUILDERS we have on staff are obviously the main draw, and I will be helping out them, and MOST IMPORTANTLY ANY AND ALL OF THE ANIMALS on hand for this annual blow out!
My routine calls for an OFF pulling week on that particular Sunday so I apologize in advance that you wont get to see any huge pulls BUT expect to see a back routine that you can take home with you and blast you to new levels! SSB GMS up to 4 plates on each side for reps! 4 plate bent rows, chins with big weights, YOU NAME IT GUYS! DB rows with dbs near 200 lbs for REPS WITHOUT STRAPS. Its game on fellas!
Semper Fi
Nice....ima be right there takn some notes on that SARGE!!!!
rev8ball
09-15-09, 11:21 am
Oooooooooooooooooooooooh YEAH!
naturalguy
09-19-09, 8:00 am
It's pretty awesome that we get to have an ABC in Rock's home gym. It's an incredible gym with some of the best equipment I've seen. Looking forward to it Rock.
InkdMuscle
09-19-09, 5:54 pm
It's pretty awesome that we get to have an ABC in Rock's home gym. It's an incredible gym with some of the best equipment I've seen. Looking forward to it Rock.
Hell yeah its my back day. Since Rock is going to do a back routine as well. Im gonna be all over it like white on rice.
Sgt Rock
09-19-09, 5:59 pm
Bring a puke bucket, thanks.
Semper Fi
InkdMuscle
09-19-09, 6:01 pm
Bring a puke bucket, thanks.
Semper Fi
AWW shit.. Ill just grab a trash can from the gym. This is gonna be awesome. Its gonna be a great learning experience Sarge.
Firefist
09-19-09, 9:42 pm
you have no idea how much i want to go to this. a seminar by sarge....ugh....guess ill wait till the arnold.
Little Z
09-19-09, 10:24 pm
you have no idea how much i want to go to this. a seminar by sarge....ugh....guess ill wait till the arnold.
Dude you and I.. next year.. Olympia.. deal?
Firefist
09-20-09, 8:29 am
yeah bro, im savin up now.
HIGA MONSTER
09-21-09, 1:00 am
Bring a puke bucket, thanks.
Semper Fi
Sarge,
I heard my friend Colin, from Hawaii is working out with you. Make him use his puke bucket, and tell him I said that. ;)
Have fun!
HIGA MONSTER.
Mr. Dead
09-21-09, 2:05 am
Sarge,
I heard my friend Colin, from Hawaii is working out with you. Make him use his puke bucket, and tell him I said that. ;)
Have fun!
HIGA MONSTER.
Oh, hell!!! That's some great stuff, there!!!
rev8ball
09-21-09, 11:42 am
Bring a puke bucket, thanks.
Semper Fi
Puke bucket? Fuck that. I bringing one of those warehouse-sized garbage dumpsters....
Sgt Rock
09-22-09, 1:07 am
yeah bro, im savin up now.
I would love to see and train with you guys, if it cannot be until the Cage so be it, we will rock the world!
Semper Fi
Sgt Rock
09-22-09, 1:09 am
Sarge,
I heard my friend Colin, from Hawaii is working out with you. Make him use his puke bucket, and tell him I said that. ;)
Have fun!
HIGA MONSTER.
AS you know we go through alot of training partners for many reasons. Colin is someone I WANT training with our team. He is a great friend and wait until you see how I have helped him with his DL, I will tell hiim hello. Bro I believe I met you at the worlds one year, your one of the big SHW benchers from Hawaii arent you? Sonny Ronolo RIP was always one of my heroes, along with ED Morishima.....team Hawaii gave me a Team TSHIRT one year and made me an honorary member, It was emotional for me.......and you know why. No one is nicer than the Hawaiin crew, and NO ONE throws a meal like you guys!
Semper Fi my brother
Sgt Rock
09-22-09, 1:10 am
Puke bucket? Fuck that. I bringing one of those warehouse-sized garbage dumpsters....
LOL....we are all going to our fav restaraunt after, you know the one, with the BODYBUILDERS specials. IT will be good to see you my good friend.
Semper Fi
rev8ball
09-22-09, 11:40 am
LOL....we are all going to our fav restaraunt after, you know the one, with the BODYBUILDERS specials. IT will be good to see you my good friend.
Semper Fi
Looking forward to it, brother.
InkdMuscle
09-22-09, 3:16 pm
Puke bucket? Fuck that. I bringing one of those warehouse-sized garbage dumpsters....
I will be right there with ya Rev. I gotta make sure i eat early enough so my breakfast is digested.
C.Coronato
09-22-09, 3:30 pm
yeah bro, im savin up now.
You makin it out there Anti? Nice.
Firefist
09-22-09, 3:45 pm
You makin it out there Anti? Nice.
hahaha nah man, id like to, funds aint havin it man. im talkin about next year.
its good livin in ohio though, the arnold is just a drive away.
HIGA MONSTER
09-22-09, 11:59 pm
AS you know we go through alot of training partners for many reasons. Colin is someone I WANT training with our team. He is a great friend and wait until you see how I have helped him with his DL, I will tell hiim hello. Bro I believe I met you at the worlds one year, your one of the big SHW benchers from Hawaii arent you? Sonny Ronolo RIP was always one of my heroes, along with ED Morishima.....team Hawaii gave me a Team TSHIRT one year and made me an honorary member, It was emotional for me.......and you know why. No one is nicer than the Hawaiin crew, and NO ONE throws a meal like you guys!
Semper Fi my brother
Rock,
No, I am not one of the big benchers to come out of Hawai'i. I did have a good squat though. The most I have done is a 810 lb squat at a USAPL meet at 275 lbs.
Yes, Sonny Ronolo was a hero in the Powerlifting community in Hawai'i. He is sorely missed, and I am fortunate to have competed with him in a few meets, as well as help him at a few meets here on the mainland.
Kick ass this weekend at your ABC. I was actually in Vegas 2 weeks ago, and got to see Colin at the Oregon State vs UNLV football game. Wish I had more time to go to Gold's and catch a workout, but will make sure next time I am in town.
Later!
HIGA MONSTER
Sgt Rock
09-23-09, 7:16 pm
Rock,
No, I am not one of the big benchers to come out of Hawai'i. I did have a good squat though. The most I have done is a 810 lb squat at a USAPL meet at 275 lbs.
Yes, Sonny Ronolo was a hero in the Powerlifting community in Hawai'i. He is sorely missed, and I am fortunate to have competed with him in a few meets, as well as help him at a few meets here on the mainland.
Kick ass this weekend at your ABC. I was actually in Vegas 2 weeks ago, and got to see Colin at the Oregon State vs UNLV football game. Wish I had more time to go to Gold's and catch a workout, but will make sure next time I am in town.
Later!
HIGA MONSTER
Will do brother, I thought you were GRANT HIGA, my bad.
Semper Fi
InkdMuscle
09-23-09, 7:20 pm
Im assuming since im gonna hit back with u i should bring my belt right. yes i know and a bucket. LOL
Will do brother, I thought you were GRANT HIGA, my bad.
Semper Fi
He is lol.
C.Coronato
09-24-09, 9:45 am
hahaha nah man, id like to, funds aint havin it man. im talkin about next year.
its good livin in ohio though, the arnold is just a drive away.
Absolutely. I look forward to it my man. Hopefully i wont be dieting this year.
Sgt Rock
09-28-09, 1:24 am
Hey bros the ABC was a BIG HIT! I personally had a great time in my own gym. I had the priviledge of training with two young Animals (the names escape me...please forgive me!) that my bro ERIC from corporate helped set up. A few highlights of the workout:
SSB GMS WITH 4 PLATES FOR REPS
ONE ARM ROWS 15 REPS WITH 180 NO STRAPS
FRONT LAT PULLS STACK FOR REPS
CABLE ROWS STACK FOR REPS
REV HYPERS
DB SHRUGS
AB WORK
My training partners joined in on the action and we had a heckuva time. I got to see my boy 8BALL again, and of course all of our PRO bbers on the Animal crew, all of the corporate brothers, and ALL of the awesome brothers and sisters of Animal. A good time was had by ALL. I hope we can do it again next year. Now its time to start your training for the CAGE. Special thanks to big Eric for setting this event up, alot of hard work goes in behind the scene and he deserves a big thank you.
As for the MR O expo itself, DITTO on what I said above, an HONOR to work with the corporate crew and to be an Animal Pro Athlete is something that I thank God for all the time. I am sure there will be threads about this and I will try and contribute. Bottom line for the Expo....ANIMAL COMPOUND KICKED MAJOR ASS!
Semper Fi
HIGA MONSTER
09-28-09, 1:38 am
Thats frickin awesome Sarge. Can't wait to see some pics/videos.
Congrats to Animal Pak!
HIGA MONSTER.
rev8ball
09-28-09, 11:10 am
Oh, what an ABC! I'm still freakin' recovering....
I was exhausted from this weekend, so I was only going to do arms, but when I realized they had bumper plates, the challenge was on to do clean & jerks! Did a few of those, and ended up only doing triceps after that for arms: reverse close grip bench; behind the neck DB extensions; dips, rope pushdowns.....done!
Great to see you again, too, Sarge. The two young'ns that you murdered were my nephew, Nick, and nephew in law, Bruno. I still don't think they were able to get out of bed this morning.....lol..... thanks for taking the time with them - they loved it!
Thanks to the big U for settig all of this up! And I'll post pics soon.....
Mr. Dead
09-28-09, 11:33 am
Pics...???
InkdMuscle
09-28-09, 11:47 am
Pics...???
I know Dboy and I had our own perosnal photographer. SO as soon as he uploads his im sure he will have tons of pics from the ABC..
Universal Rep
09-28-09, 11:49 am
Pics or this thread is gonna get closed and bans are gonna be handed out....
Looking forward to the pics too. Most of the fellas who were taking pics are still recuperating from the show. I think we'll start to see 'em pop up later today/early tomorrow.
Firedrake
09-29-09, 2:06 am
Well, though I've posted it elsewhere, here's the link to the video I made out of it all . . .
I didn't get everyone -- there wasn't the chance, but I got who I could.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFuKAvo6p_w
. . . I think I need to add music. Any suggestions?
HugeMuscleGeek
09-29-09, 4:17 am
Hey guys...much busier weekend than I thought. I was able to get access and shoot the strongman competiton without an official press pass. Amazing group of athletes there, and a few records were shattered over the weekend. I'll have those pics up on my flickr site soon.
Arrived at the ABC workout just as everyone was finishing...but did get to meet a few guys and take a few pics....had a hell of a shoulder workout too afterwards. Always good to match board names and real names, and make a few new friends!
The whole group...large and in charge!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3477/3965564328_345d13fe93.jpg
Steve K. and me
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/3964791803_efaf2c84a6.jpg
Big Al F. and me
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/3964791853_044707ab5e.jpg
Starting a few shrugs
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3964792003_c714dc9869.jpg
Burning out the traps
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/3965564442_75fc2ba818.jpg
Even without the logo, I'm stil an ANIMAL (LOL)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3965564562_b7bc4bc34d.jpg
No, you may NOT play connect the dots with my backne...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3965564580_0e67215fd9.jpg
Branch Warren photoshoot...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3964792161_6bcd6c5892.jpg
And of course I had to interrupt the whole thing...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/3965564418_531fd26965.jpg
Firedrake
09-29-09, 9:24 am
Cool! Now I know who "HugeMuscleGeek" is . . . <grin>
naturalguy
09-29-09, 9:49 am
Pic thread is up for the ABC
http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=27854
nikstokes
09-29-09, 1:50 pm
I had the privledge to train back with Rock on sunday and holy s@!t my back is so so sore. But it feels like it's a mile wide. But I learned so many things and it was probably the best training session I've ever had.
He had us do goodmornings, which I've never done before and now they're one of my favorite exercises. Im definetly adding them into my back routine. He also had us do like reverse hyper extensions and that was probably the hardest exercise I've ever done.
Thanks alot Rock! I learned so much from you the other day and Im going to take what you taught me and teach it to other people.
Nik
HugeMuscleGeek
09-29-09, 5:01 pm
Cool! Now I know who "HugeMuscleGeek" is . . . <grin>
Like there was any doubt... ;-) Sorry we didn't get to talk more, big guy!
Just got my camera back from RAGE...I left it in his car my pix will be posted soon...sorry fellas
U Mad Brah?
09-30-09, 10:35 am
Hey guys...much busier weekend than I thought. I was able to get access and shoot the strongman competiton without an official press pass. Amazing group of athletes there, and a few records were shattered over the weekend. I'll have those pics up on my flickr site soon.
Arrived at the ABC workout just as everyone was finishing...but did get to meet a few guys and take a few pics....had a hell of a shoulder workout too afterwards. Always good to match board names and real names, and make a few new friends!
The whole group...large and in charge!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3477/3965564328_345d13fe93.jpg
Steve K. and me
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/3964791803_efaf2c84a6.jpg
Big Al F. and me
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/3964791853_044707ab5e.jpg
Starting a few shrugs
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3964792003_c714dc9869.jpg
Burning out the traps
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/3965564442_75fc2ba818.jpg
Even without the logo, I'm stil an ANIMAL (LOL)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3965564562_b7bc4bc34d.jpg
No, you may NOT play connect the dots with my backne...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3965564580_0e67215fd9.jpg
Branch Warren photoshoot...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3964792161_6bcd6c5892.jpg
And of course I had to interrupt the whole thing...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/3965564418_531fd26965.jpg
very cool pics hugemusclebear brah. looks like good times with the animal brahs
belladiabla13
09-30-09, 9:17 pm
Hey guys...much busier weekend than I thought. I was able to get access and shoot the strongman competiton without an official press pass. Amazing group of athletes there, and a few records were shattered over the weekend. I'll have those pics up on my flickr site soon.
Arrived at the ABC workout just as everyone was finishing...but did get to meet a few guys and take a few pics....had a hell of a shoulder workout too afterwards. Always good to match board names and real names, and make a few new friends!
The whole group...large and in charge!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3477/3965564328_345d13fe93.jpg
Steve K. and me
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/3964791803_efaf2c84a6.jpg
Big Al F. and me
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/3964791853_044707ab5e.jpg
Starting a few shrugs
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3964792003_c714dc9869.jpg
Burning out the traps
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2582/3965564442_75fc2ba818.jpg
Even without the logo, I'm stil an ANIMAL (LOL)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3965564562_b7bc4bc34d.jpg
No, you may NOT play connect the dots with my backne...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3965564580_0e67215fd9.jpg
Branch Warren photoshoot...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2446/3964792161_6bcd6c5892.jpg
And of course I had to interrupt the whole thing...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/3965564418_531fd26965.jpg
awesome!! thanks for sharing!!
Sgt Rock
10-09-09, 3:33 am
Attention corporate and all animals that attended.PLEASE accept this huge thank you from Golds gym. They are still raving. All of their workers are using the animal line now! No offense to the other companies present, but in their own words "We are welcome anytime and are a class act". Isn't that good to hear?
Semper Fi
Firedrake
10-09-09, 9:39 am
That's GREAT to hear -- especially given the number of photo shoots and others in the gym that day.
naturalguy
10-09-09, 10:05 am
Attention corporate and all animals that attended.PLEASE accept this huge thank you from Golds gym. They are still raving. All of their workers are using the animal line now! No offense to the other companies present, but in their own words "We are welcome anytime and are a class act". Isn't that good to hear?
Semper Fi
Nice!!!
rev8ball
10-09-09, 11:05 am
Attention corporate and all animals that attended.PLEASE accept this huge thank you from Golds gym. They are still raving. All of their workers are using the animal line now! No offense to the other companies present, but in their own words "We are welcome anytime and are a class act". Isn't that good to hear?
Semper Fi
Sweeeeeet.........