July 8, 2008
…810 pounds and a new best yet.
Yes. On Sunday I did my leg workout out and the highlight was pushing 810 pounds for 4 reps on the leg press. Was amazing to see all that iron stacked up and my legs pushing it. And that was without any assistance with my hands on my thighs helping to push, that was strictly leg power. If I used a bit of cheating in that way I know I could do more but I don’t want to do that if at all necessary. The rest of the workout was standard extensions, curls and calves…usual weights.
Yesterday my wife and I took the day off of work and had a fun day at the casino. Would have been more fun if we won LOL but we had a good day out, and got a free buffet out of it. I tried to stay as healthy as possible but that apple pie was calling my name LOL But proud that I was able to stay away from the fried chicken. Stuck with the roast beef and veggies for the most part.
Back on it now. Less than 3 weeks until the bash and have to look my best. And have to get stronger! I know Steph will be giving it her all and I have to as well! It will be quite the contest for sure! Can’t wait! 
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July 2, 2008
OMG, the DOMS in my legs are really painful! Between the hard workout on Monday and then doing a bunch of walking yesterday for Canada Day. My entire legs are hirting, hams, quads, calves, you name it. People looking at me strangely because of the way I walk feeling the pain in every fibre of my muscles.
I wouldn’t have it any other way! 
I think I’m hooked!
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June 30, 2008
Good morning my friends. Hope you are heaving the heavy iron! I had an okay weekend. Did my chest workout! It was just okay. I think the problem was this was the first time since starting at the gym where I actually got intimidated. Usually there are all sorts of people around, the oldtimers, the cardio bunnies, the newbies, etc. but on saturday, it was all the biggest muthas they could find. I swear one guy looked like Lou Ferigno. Here I am barely getting 10 reps with 135 (and being proud of it) then this hulk gets on the bench next to me and does 275 like its nothing. I finished up my routine and then hit the showers hoping to get a nice relaxing soak in the hot tub…nope, cool tub was more like it, it was horrible. Went to the desk and tehy said it was out all week and it was just fixed so it hadn’t had time to warm up yet. Damn it!
Today, well, that’s another story! Another record lift today! I was feeling strong and proved it! My hammies and quads are going to be sore tomorrow! I can’t wait!
I won’t be on much tomorrow as it is Canada Day. So to all my Canadian friends, have a great holiday tomorrow! And to my American friends, enjoy the 4th of July weekend this weekend!
SQUAT
1 x 12 @ 135 lbs
2 x 10 @ 185 lbs
1 x 3 @ 235 lbs (Record by 10 lbs)
ONE-LEG EXTENSIONS
3 x 12 @ 60 lbs each leg
ONE-LEG CURLS
3 x 12 @ 65 lbs each leg
SEATED LEG PRESS
3 x 12 @ 395 pounds (maxed the rack)
SEATED CALF RAISE
3 x 15 @ 90 lbs (Still getting used to this machine)
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June 27, 2008
Another chapter of Brian’s best where I honour a friend who has made a huge impact on my life. The first few I have been concentrating on the beautiful ladies of bodyspace. But I think it’s time to give this guy his due. I know I am not alone in thinking this guy is truly amazing. Working long hours at his main job, then finding time for 2 others, taking care of the neighbour’s son, and now putting his entreprenuial skills to work in trying to open his own gym.
OK you all know who I’m talking about now. Today I honour… NINJABILL
To me, Bill is just amazing, 16 hours at work then finding time to lift then taking care of his other priorities. This is the kind of dedication that I am striving for! And I can’t wait to purchase one of your new shirts at the bash! Here’s to you buddy!
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June 26, 2008
Today was to be shoulder day. All was well and then my left shoulder gave out on me. Wow the pain was shooting through me and not the good kind after a tough workout. So then I decided to do abs.
Before I go into detail on my workout. There’s this guy who I just started seeing come into the gym a couple of weeks. You know he is there because you can hear him grunting. Now I have no problem with grunters if they are working hard and heavy and need it to heave the iron. But just as I’m finishing shoulders I hear him grunting and I look over, and he is doing leg curls with 30 pounds! WTF!!! Alright, whatever then I go to the open area of the gym (the farthest south side) to do my abs. A few minutes later, I hear him grunting again. On the treadmill on the far north side wall!!! Anyways, I finish up, go hit the showers, and get ready for work. As I am dressing, I can hear him coming. There are 2 doors you have to open to get to the locker room and after he opens each door there is this huge grunt like it was the hardest thing he could possibly do. Believe me I couldnt get out of there fast enough LOL
Anyways, enough blathering…today’s workout…
SHOULDER PRESSES
3 sets of 15 @ 20 lbs
FRONT RAISES
3 sets of 12 @ 15 lbs
SIDE RAISES
1 set of 12 @ 12 lbs
1 set of 9 @ 12 lbs fail My left shoulder completely gave out on me I could not lift the weight more than 3 inches, I had to stop my shoulder routine and decided to do some abs in its place.
SCISSOR KICKS
3 sets of 15
CRUNCHES
3 sets of 20
REVERSE CRUNCHES
3 sets of 20
“PASS THE BALL”
3 sets of 12
Will be trying to do biceps tonight if my shoulder is okay by then…
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June 25, 2008
My stepson just picked up the WII Fit program. Amazing what technology there is out there now! Basically you stand on this platform and it measures how much pressure you are putting on it and that controls what you do on the screen. THey have aerobic exercises as well to get a workout that way, and then they have some sporting events, my personal favorite is downhill skiing. Lots of fun and getting exercise too! A great compliment to my gym routine.
Today was back and triceps. I burned them out…
FRONT LAT PULLDOWN
1 set of 15 @ 90 lbs
3 sets of 10 @ 110 lbs
BENTOVER BB ROWS
1 set of 15 @ 40 lbs
2 sets of 12 @ 60 lbs
1 set of 10 @ 70 lbs
SEATED CABLE ROWS
1 set of 15 @ 80 lbs
1 set of 15 @ 100 lbs
2 sets of 12 @ 120 lbs *MOST WEIGHT I HAVE USED*
ONE ARM DB ROW
2 sets of 12 @ 30 lbs
1 set of 10 @ 40 lbs
LYING ONE ARM TRICEP EXTENSIONS
3 sets of 12 @ 20 lbs each
TRICEP ROPE PULLDOWNS
1 set of 15 @ 60 lbs
2 sets of 12 @ 80 lbs
TRICEP EXTENSION MACHINE
1 set of 15 @ 60 lbs
2 sets of 12 @ 70 lbs
MMMM, embrace the pain, feel the growth!
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June 23, 2008
I felt so good going into the gym today! I knew it was going to be a banner day! I just didn’t think there were going to be so much at once happening. Three records set today. One is still rather pathetic but for me its a big deal LOL
BENCH PRESS
3 sets of 10 @ 135 lbs
1 set of 2 @ 175 lbs
1 press at 180 lbs. *RECORD*
INCLINE DB PRESS
1 set of 15 @ 30 lbs each
At 40 lbs. sets of 10, 10 and 6 (fail) *RECORD*
PEC FLY
2 sets of 15 @ 60 lbs
2 sets of 12 @ 80 lbs
1 set of 10 @ 100 lbs
DECLINE BENCH
2 sets of 15 @ 95 lbs
1 set of 5 @ 145 lbs
ISO WIDE CHEST
3 sets of 10 @ 100 lbs
ASSISTED DIPS
1 set of 9 @ -180 fail *RECORD*
1 set of 7 @ -180 fail
1 set of 11 @ -190 fail
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June 21, 2008
MY goal was to get a PR on the leg press in the ongoing struggle to hit 1000 lbs.
LEG PRESS (Previous Record - 5 x 680 lbs)
12 x 450 lbs
10 x 540 lbs
8 x 630 lbs
8 x 680 lbs
5 x 720 lbs
5 x 770 lbs
SMITH MACHINE SQUATS
3 x 10 x 105 lbs
(my quads were fried after the presses so just wanted to be sure I got some in with good form)
LEG EXTENSIONS
3 x 12 x 90 lbs
HAMTRACTOR (SEATED LEG CURLS)
1 x 15 x 90 lbs
1 x 15 x 120 lbs
1 x 15 x 150 lbs
SUPER HORIZONTAL CALF MACHINE
1 x 20 x 90 lbs
1 x 15 x 180 lbs
1 x 12 x 270 lbs
1 x 10 x 270 lbs (3 sec. flex at each rep)
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June 19, 2008
No witty reparte today! Just worked the iron hard today! One PR milestone hit today! WOOHOO!!!!!
DEADLIFT
1 set of 12 @ 135 lbs
3 sets of 5 @ 225 lbs
1 set of 2 @ 275 lbs
1 lift of 300 lbs **RECORD**
FRONT LAT PULLDOWNS
1 set of 15 @ 90 lbs
2 sets of 12 @ 110 lbs
1 set of 10 @ 120 lbs
SEATED CABLE ROW
1 set of 15 @ 80 lbs
3 sets of 12 @ 100 lbs
TRICEPS ROPE PULLDOWNS
1 set of 15 @ 70 lbs
3 sets of 12 @ 80 lbs
SEATED OVERHEAD TRICEP EXTENSIONS
3 sets of 12 @ 20 lbs each
CLOSE GRIP SMITH BENCH PRESS
3 sets of 10 @ 65 pounds
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