It’s Been A Little While… (Since I Posted)
Well, last night was back and arms. I got a killer pump, but I really need to start bringing something with me to the gym to slam in some immediate protein afterwards. I do believe I’ll start bringing a dose of Anator p-70 with me to the gym for some immediate nutrition, as the 20-30 minute drive from the gym takes some time. I’m starting to get more and more keyed in to the nutritional aspect of things, as I really want to bring my best ever to my next two shows. This past show was my first endeavor, and my mass building was basically bulking/fattening. So I wound up having to drop 40 pounds before my show, and lost what I thought was size, but I guess was just fat. I’m also centering in on my supplements as well. Before, while I was working my days off at GNC, I was trying anything within the rules, but not anything consistantly. I’ve now settled into a core of supplements, and hope to make some great gains. My lats and pecs were severely missing last show, so they will be getting a LOT of "special" attention. (Torture *L*)
The workout went as follows:
Back:
Deadlifts: 5 sets of 10 with one set of 25 for warm-up
Close grip lat pull-downs to the front: 5 sets of 12
Wide grip lat pull-downs to the front: 5 sets of 12
Hammer Machine rows: 5 sets of 12
Triceps:
press-downs with the "V" handle: 5 sets of 12 with 1 set of 25 for warm-up
Extensions: 5 sets of 12
Biceps:
Barbell curls: 5 sets of 12
Incline dumbell curls: 5 sets of 12
High cable curls: 5 sets of 12
On a side note: Yesterday, my mom was diagnosed with "Fascio-scapulo-humeral muscular dystrophy", which affects the muscles of the upper arms, traps and back. It’s genetic/hereditary and is most evidenced by scapular winging, degeneration of the biceps, inability to raise one’s arms, inability to purse the lips (whistle/drink from a straw), and facial drooping. It’s a degenerative disease that comes about slowly or quickly, more common in males than females (I don’t exhibit any of the signs or symptoms, and am more than likely just a carrier), and can have a 50/50 chance of affecting one’s offspring. It’s not a "fatal" disease, but incurable. Treatment currently is just maintaining quality of life. As I find out more, I will post. As I said, though, I do not exhibit any of these symptoms, and more than likely am unaffected. If anyone has better knowledge of this and can shed a little more light on the subject for me and my family, it would be greatly appreciated.
September 19, 2007 at 11:07 am
GH treatments may help. My fiance’s mom has MS and has started the GHP Sport (the price of that is going up, but their Youth Formula will be the current Sport and price not affected) and has felt stronger on it. Maybe it will help your mom too! I’m trying to get my mom (also has MS, but MUCH worse than my fiance’s) but she just doesn’t care as much about her health as she says she does….Anyways, I will pray for your mom that it doesn’t get bad too quickly! Take care!
September 19, 2007 at 11:43 am
awwww bro… i am sorry about your mom… my prayers are with your mom and your family…. Prayer is powerful!
Great workout!!
May 22, 2008 at 5:29 pm
I have FSHMD and it sucks, but im doing my own research and using my body as the test subject, so ill let you know whats going on with what i do. But my advice, is don’
t be lazy like i was, she can keep most of her strenghth and mobility if she works out and eats right. You get overweight and your hit, thats what happened to me. Emphasis rear delts dtraps, lats and serratus