So it begins................................
 
Before I get into my routine I need to run a little background on myself.
 
I wrestled in High school (1970's) went to state finals twice.
 
Went into the USAF at the age of 19.
 
 In 1983 when I saw stationed in Guam I got hit by a car. I was on a Bike and got ran over. The military put me together again and away I went.
 
Later in the early 90's I got injured again (I hate sand) Had trouble walking, sitting, standing...living. I was on pills 800+ Motrin everyday and had a back brace to wear.
 
I started lifting in the Mid 90's I was always about 180-200lbs. By the time I retired in 2000 I weighed 215-230, could bench 300, curl 160..stayed away from deads and squats.
 
 Now, fast forward to 2008. I stopped everything good for me. I was now 320lbs. Short of breath, blood pressure on the rise. My doctor told me if I don't do something, he's medicating the heck outta me. I hate pills.
 
So, Feb 2008 Im back in the gym. Ive been at it for a bit now. Down 45 lbs. My mother-in-law died in April (she lived with us 5 years)  I couldn't get back into the gym until June. Now I'm back and ready to change this body. I'm not getting any younger.
 
The following posts will be what Im doing daily. I work out at 2am-4am or there abouts. I do it all alone, unless I'm helping some younger guys (my youngest daughters BF).
 
Oh, my doctor said no squats. ......um yea...ok.
 

"Nothing hurts me...Only Pain"
Arnold as the drunken Conan


47 yrs young

Time: 0215 hrs
weight: 283 lbs
 
 
6 minute warm up on eliptical machine
 
lift                                        weight x rep x set
 
BB bench (warm up)         135 lbs x 10 reps x 3 sets
        (load bearing)          185x5 and 185x3
              (Max OT)          225x4 and 215x6
 
Incline BB bench              195x6 and 195x5
 
Decline BB bench             215X6
 
AB cable crunch              180x10x3
 
AB crunch machine          180x10x2
 
 
Before workout: NO xplode and 2 BCAA pills
After workout: Cellmass, a Banana, and Protein drink
 
Protein drink: American sports Nutrition's American MRP, banana Blizzard flavor.

"Nothing hurts me...Only Pain"
Arnold as the drunken Conan


47 yrs young

congrats. keeping this journal should help motivate you b/c people will look at it and post from time to time, PLUS you can see where you were at months ago.

dr's are smart, but they aren't always right. you can still safely squat provided your form is perfect, and you progress slowly from low weight.

props to you for avoiding the easy way out of your problems (avoiding pills) and doing the smart thing. exercise will pay off. nice job. keep it up

Pumping the iron, moving the lead.  I hope all the attention I get doesn't go to my head.

ORIGINAL: TheSilverFox

congrats. keeping this journal should help motivate you b/c people will look at it and post from time to time, PLUS you can see where you were at months ago.

dr's are smart, but they aren't always right. you can still safely squat provided your form is perfect, and you progress slowly from low weight.

props to you for avoiding the easy way out of your problems (avoiding pills) and doing the smart thing. exercise will pay off. nice job. keep it up

 
Thanks SilverFox,
  Squating and Deadlifts get a little painful. I listen to my body while doing them. I'll have the lifts in here as I do them weekly. Not much weight yet, working on good form and getting the back muscles stronger for heavies later.

"Nothing hurts me...Only Pain"
Arnold as the drunken Conan


47 yrs young

ORIGINAL: Wetdawg

Oh, my doctor said no squats. ......um yea...ok.

hahahaha HOOYAH

5'6" 125/ Bench: 115 / Front squat: 90 / Deadlift: 205 / Pullups: 10

Time: 0205 hrs
weight: 279 lbs


6 minute warm up on eliptical machine

lift                                        weight x rep x set

straight BB curl (warm up)   60x10x3
                 (load bearing)  80x5 and 80x2*w
                       (Max OT)  100x3*w and 90x4

DB curls                           40x6x2*w

curl bar curls                     90x6 and 100x5

2 mile run                         23:45 mins

Before workout: creatine and 2 BCAA pills
After workout: Banana and Protein drink

Protein drink: American sports Nutrition's American MRP, banana Blizzard flavor.
out of NO xplode. Will cycle back later with superpump
 
*w= left wrist pain. Started in 1999 when I use to curl heavy (140+) 

"Nothing hurts me...Only Pain"
Arnold as the drunken Conan


47 yrs young

Date: 7/19
Time: 0105 hrs
weight: 281 lbs


5 minute warm up on eliptical machine

lift                                        weight x rep x set

Overhead DB press (warm up)   30x10x2 and 35x10
                     (load bearing)   50x5 and 50x3
                           (Max OT)   60x4 and 55x5

DB side lats                           40x6x2


military BB press                     90x6 and 95x6

Tricep Cable Pulldowns            180x6 and 190x6

Seated overhead tricep press   70x6



Before workout: creatine and 2 BCAA pills
After workout: Banana and Protein drink

Protein drink: American sports Nutrition's American MRP, banana Blizzard flavor.
out of NO xplode. Will cycle back later with superpump

"Nothing hurts me...Only Pain"
Arnold as the drunken Conan


47 yrs young

Date: 07/20
 
Off Day. Just slept for 9 hours. Back into it tomorrow.

"Nothing hurts me...Only Pain"
Arnold as the drunken Conan


47 yrs young

ORIGINAL: Wetdawg

Date: 07/20

Off Day. Just slept for 9 hours. Back into it tomorrow.

 
07/21
First day of the DBB Summer Transformation Contest:
I took another day off. Two was plenty.
Ahhh, sleeping 9 hours for two days, there is a God.

"Nothing hurts me...Only Pain"
Arnold as the drunken Conan


47 yrs young

Date: 7/22
Time: 0240 hrs
weight: 283 lbs


6 minute warm up on eliptical machine

lift                                        weight x rep x set

Squat (warm up)                100x10x3
This is where I feel my age. Hard to bend. Lower back and below gives me much trouble with this lift. Light weight for form and stretch             

Seated Calf Raises               205x6x2 


Seated Leg Press                 320x6 and 330x5 (sled weight not included)
Press maker: Legend Fitness

Leg Extention Machine          200x6x2

Leg Curl Machine                 190x5x2



Before workout: HDROL, Creatine and 2 BCAA pills
After workout: Banana, 1 BCAA and Protein drink

Protein drink: American sports Nutrition's American MRP, Chocolate flavor.
Out of NO xplode. Will cycle back later with superpump250.

This workout did not cause a slight back pain as it has in the past. Wonder if those muscles are finally kicking in and keeping things straight.

"Nothing hurts me...Only Pain"
Arnold as the drunken Conan


47 yrs young

Date: 7/23
Time: 0300 hrs
weight: 284 lbs


5 minute warm up on eliptical machine

lift                                        weight x rep x set

BB bench (warm up)         135 lbs x 10 reps x 3 sets
       (load bearing)          190x5 and 190x3
             (Max OT)          230x3 and 225x3

Incline BB bench              195x5 and 195x5

Decline BB bench             215X6

AB cable crunch              180x10x3

AB crunch machine          180x10x2


Before workout: Hdrol, creatine and 2 BCAA pills
After workout: BCAA, a Banana, and Protein drink

Protein drink: American sports Nutrition's American MRP,Chocolate flavor.
Supplements: H-DROL, Animal Pak

"Nothing hurts me...Only Pain"
Arnold as the drunken Conan


47 yrs young

Date: 7/24
Time: 0230 hrs
weight: 282 lbs


5 minute warm up on eliptical machine

lift                                        weight x rep x set

One Arm DB Row - Both arms
          (warm up)                   35x10x3
      (load bearing)                  55x5 and 55x3
            (Max OT)                  70x6 and 75x5

Cable Pull Down (Close Grip)     180x6 and 180x5

Seated Cable Pull                   160X6x2
 
Shrugs                                 165x6x2
 
Pullups                                 3x10



Before workout: Hdrol, creatine and 2 BCAA pills
After workout: BCAA, a Banana, and Protein drink

Protein drink: American sports Nutrition's American MRP,Chocolate flavor.
Supplements: H-DROL, Animal Pak

"Nothing hurts me...Only Pain"
Arnold as the drunken Conan


47 yrs young

Date: 7/25
Time: 0145 hrs
weight: 282 lbs


6 minute warm up on eliptical machine

lift                                        weight x rep x set

Overhead DB press (warm up)   35x10x3
                   (load bearing)    55x5x1 and 55x3x1
                           (Max OT)   60x5x1 and 60x5x1

DB side lats                           40x6x2


military BB press                     95x6x1 and 100x4x1

Tricep Cable Pulldowns            190x6x1 and 200x4x1

Seated overhead tricep press   75x5x1

one mile run


Before workout: H-drol, creatine and 2 BCAA pills
After workout: BCAA, Banana and Protein drink

Protein drink: American sports Nutrition's American MRP, Chocolate flavor.
Supplements: H-DROL, Animal Pak

"Nothing hurts me...Only Pain"
Arnold as the drunken Conan


47 yrs young

holy cow you did 21 sets of ohp?

5'6" 125/ Bench: 115 / Front squat: 90 / Deadlift: 205 / Pullups: 10

I need alot of work in this area. Its just that Muscle group on that day. Once a week. Working well for me. After this next couple of days off, I'm gonna cut for the Summer Comp. Look for my routine to change on Monday. I even got a workout partner for it, Look out!
 
Edit**- I edited the above so its easier to understand. Did 5 or 6 lifts of that same weight at one rep.

"Nothing hurts me...Only Pain"
Arnold as the drunken Conan


47 yrs young