Toolman's Log

Re:Squat Day (toolman4052)

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:45:58 GMT

my bad guys, those pics are kind of old... a girl didnt believe this one pic was me on facebook so i told her how i used to be bigger and posted those pics here cuz i woulda felt queer postin on facebook lol. Thanks for the comments regardless ;)

IBB, yeah, i only weigh 176 right now, so my strength is a little better than if i were at 197 still. How you been?

Re:Squat Day (IBendBarbells)

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:30:35 GMT

You Look good boy!

I just realized that my training now looks very much like your training in your journal. Only difference is I am suprisingly much stronger then you but your bigger then me. LoL oh well you know strength and muscle don't have as much in common as most would like to think.

Haven't heard from ya in a while hit me up.

Re:Squat Day (NBSFighter)

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:55:36 GMT

Hey, they actually sent the db gear to you haha. That's cool. Nice pics

Re:Squat Day (grantoiz)

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:20:17 GMT

looking awesome as always mate, personally i think you look bigger, and thicker than the pics you posted for the contest a while ago, when you were 200?

Re:Squat Day (toolman4052)

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:56:29 GMT

weight = 197!

Re:Squat Day (toolman4052)

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:51:09 GMT

Prize (hoodie) and the one of the pictures that won it for me

Re:Squat Day (toolman4052)

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:44:18 GMT

Dorm Pic

Re:Squat Day (toolman4052)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:51:32 GMT

Squat day

bar x 10
135x5
225x5
335x2
275x8
275x8

Close stance w/ 2 second pause on a ball
250x5
250x5

Re:Squat Day (toolman4052)

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:50:27 GMT

Bench Day

Bar x 15
135x6
185x3
245x2
200x8
200x8

Close grip
185x8
185x8

Incline
170x8
135x8

Re:Squat Day (toolman4052)

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:53:01 GMT

Hey Toolan.....Hadn't noticed you were back around...I knew you had gone away for a while but then again I've been MIA for the last couple of months myself. Just wanted to say hey....good to see you back.....and keep up the good work!

Thanks! Glad to be back too, and same back to ya!

Re:Squat Day (bulkingup)

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:47:23 GMT

Hey Toolan.....Hadn't noticed you were back around...I knew you had gone away for a while but then again I've been MIA for the last couple of months myself. Just wanted to say hey....good to see you back.....and keep up the good work!

Re:Squat Day (toolman4052)

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:13:23 GMT

Tuesday
Focus - Deadlift

Warm up
135x8
225x4
315x2

Deadlifts
375x1
400x1
425x2

Speed Deadlifts
325x3
325x3
325x3
325x3
325x3
325x3
325x3

Circuit targeting synergist muscles - 30 seconds rest between exercises
-Stiff Leg DL
225x8
225x8
225x8
-Palms down seated row
160x8
160x8
160x8
-Reverse(underhand) grip pulldowns
140x8
140x8
140x8
-45 degree low back hyperextensions (weighted)
25x8
25x8
25x8

Superset of 3 exercises
-Nautilus Ab Crunch
100x15
100x15
100x15
-Ball crunches
15
15
15
-Cybex Low back machine
140x15
140x15
140x15

Re:Squat Day (toolman4052)

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:09:43 GMT

Toolman - I forgot you still posted on here. It's interesting reading back on your journal over the years as it elucidates that successful bodybuilding isn't a short-term ideal. I've been going at it 5-6 times a week over the last few months and it's felt like an eternity and kind of begun to realise it's a lifestyle if anything.

You seem to naturally have a very aesthetic physique and good bodyfat % What is your max 1-rep bench press to date? I reckon if you were pushing 225 around 12 reps you could of got 300?

sorry i overlooked your post the first time. Thanks! and I agree, it IS a lifestyle. Lifting allows me to vent and it just makes life less crazy. I have a purpose because of it if nothing else. My 1-rep max is around 275 right now, hopefully up to 300 in about 6 weeks. But yes, back when i did 225 for 12 I could have easily 1 repped 300, but I was afraid of maxing back then for fear of a shoulder injury so I really dont know for sure

Re:Squat Day (toolman4052)

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:15:18 GMT

Sunday: light bench day w/ lots of auxiliaries

Bar x 10

Chain Bench Press
Close grip 175x3
Normal grip 175x3
Wide 175x3
Close 175x3
Normal 175x3
Wide 175x3
Close 175x3
Normal 175x3
Wide 175x3

Superset of 3 exercises
-Decline DB Flyes
35x10
35x10
35x10
-Pushups
10
10
10
-Cable flyes
6 blocks x 10
6 blocks x 10
6 blocks x 10

superset of 3 exercises
-hammer strength shoulders
70 (on each side) x 10,10,10
-DB front raises
30x10
25x10
25x10
-Cable front raises
40x10,10,10

Superset of 3 exercises
-triceps dips w/ chains
10,10,10
DB tri ext's
55x10
55x10
55x10
-overhead tri extensions w/ rope
40x10
5 blocks x 10
6 blocks x 10

superset 3 exercises
-1 arm bent over db laterals
20x10
20x10
20x10
-1 arm DB side laterals
20x10,10,10
-1 arm reverse DB wrist curls
15x10,10,10

superset 3 exercises
-DB internal rotation
12x10,10,10
-DB external rotation
12x10,10,10
-1 arm regular wrist curl
25x10,10,10

Re:Squat Day (toolman4052)

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:15:19 GMT

Squat Day

Squats (Parallel)
Barx8
135x8
225x4
325x2
260x9
260x9

Close Stance Squats BEYOND paralled w/ 2 second pause at bottom
240x5
240x5

Superset of 5 exercises
    Adductions
        13(blocks)x10
        13(blocks)x10
        13(blocks)x10
    Adductions
        13(blocks)x10
        13(blocks)x10
        13(blocks)x10
    Rotary Calf Machine
        205x10
        205x10
        205x10
    Leg Curls
        105x10
        105x10
        105x10
    Ball Transfers (feet to hands crunching motion)
        10
        10
        10

3 supersetted exercises
     Nautilus crunch machine
        100x15
        100x15
        100x15
    Ball Crunches
        15
        15
        15
    Lower back machine w/ bands resistance
        130x15
        130x15
        130x15