Eric's Log - "About Dang Time"

[onebigeric]

This is going to be too much freaking info(funny how slackers like me say that...), so I'll limit it to what I was stoked about for each workout. This also showcases the fact that I didn't train hamstrings last week; there goes my self-denial

Chest-Pffft, nuthin there. Just business as usual; I was a little weaker in my incline presses as a result of hitting my declines first. 315X8 on those though Edit-Wait, I set a new PB of 130 for nine reps for dumbell pullovers though

Shoulders- Had a very satisfying PB of 385 on the Cybex shoulder press for six reps

Back- Put 515 up three times on deads; I was aiming for reps at da 500 club line, and I was happy to have them 250X18 on Lat Pulldowns was a new PB as well, as far as reps were concerned

Forearms- I'm just happy to not screw up my forearms with these, although I did hit the 30-rep range with 150 on my standing flexor curls I'd also be happy to not have arms as long as Kong's, but nothing's going to change that crappy fact

Traps- Didn't drop anything on my walking platforms; happy enough for that

Quads- Had some pretty brutal drops on leg presses; went from 990 down to 360, 90lbs at a time I did hit a new PB of 315 of Barbell Hacks for five reps though

Calves- See the above reference to Kong, and apply that to my calves as well I've had to work really hard to make sure they don't lag, and they're coming along well enough; Dorian calves just aren't going to happen at 6'4".

Bi's and Tris- Kong reference #3 My bi's are coming along, albeit slowly. Upward and onward though; "what we achieve too easily, we esteem too lightly." My tri's are very solid from the side, but I feel I need more hanging mass for my front double bi. I did hit standing/bent two arm dumbell kickbacks though, and I freaking loved them. Thank you Phil Heath!(but not Flex---going up to 6.99......screw that )

MMA training has me down to 275, a 6lb loss from when I began serious prep. My footwork has improved, and I'm learning new things every time I train. Who could ask for more?

 

[Dobbs]

Nice to hear from you again, Good workouts though all around, strong as always, and retaining that stength as you drop wait in preperation for MMA is impressive as well. Hard work and dedication defines you. GL with that fight, improving speed and footwork, keep up the good work dude

 

[onebigeric]

Dobbs- Thank you for always supporting me in my semi-neglected log The great thing about making weight in my division is that it runs from 205-265; all I'm losing is fat, and it feels great.

I just finished catching up(mostly) in all of your logs, so I'll toss my back/calves/forearms from today in tomorrow. There are a few PB's I'm really happy about, none of which would have been possible without the support I receive from the Mecca. Until then

 

[MuscleHead]

DAM I would not like to step into the ring with you in MMA So much power

Lol I keep thinking that your a Pimp from your above comments. Everytime you put someone in a choke yell out whos your daddy for me next time! (That will freakem out)

 

[Hypocrisy86]

Hell ya man! some fucking killler weightS!
KEEP THAT SHIT UP !

 

[onebigeric]

MH- I'll see what I can do. Thank you for hitting my log

Hypo- Thank you Keeping pace with those around me here has definitely made me break a number of barriers in my training; as always, I'm really grateful for that.

Morning's a little crimped, so I'll get my back/etc session in tonight. Today's training will definitely be Chest/Hamstrings, and either shoulders/traps or biceps/triceps along with 'em.

Edit-I'll also toss in a 'n00bs of the week' section too, as there have been a number of funny experiences while my log was sorely abandoned by da lug named me.

 

[Rocky]

Great to see and update and the onebigeric tag is sure appropriate. Getting some monster lifts going on on every muscle group! Make sure you post regular boy!

 

[onebigeric]

^^Will do, Rocky. Last week was killed with SWAT-option training; due to the fact that most cities south of Salt Lake don't maintain said specialist division very heavily, all officers are given the option to learn a bit of the procedure. It was enjoyable, but extremely time consuming.

So here's the back/forearms/calves from yesterday-chest/hams/tri's from today will follow.

Back

Bent Barbell Rows

135X30(warmup)
225X15
275X12
315X8

Deadlifts

225X10(warmup)
315X10
405X7
515X2
555X1(PB )
I still had more in the tank, as well as Line and Pumba in my head, so.....
565X1(PB )-600 club, here I come

Single Arm Standing Dumbbell Rows[both sides had the same reps](The weights in this gym were erratic to say the least-they had something like five pairs of 100's, but nothing in between 120-150 )

100X15
120X15
150X16(PB on reps )

Incline Double Dumbbell Rows

60X15(warmup)
75X14
100X13(PB )

-The free weight only workout was extremely satisfying

Calves

Leg Press Calf Raises(easier to do than seated raises for sure; for variety's sake, I traded in for these)

290X20(warmup)
415X15(highest it could go)
415X15
415X16

Donkey Calf Raises

250X15(warmup)
400X15
400X13
400X16

Forearms

Dual Dumbbell Hammer Curls

50X15(warmup)
65X15
70X12
80X10

Reverse Olympic Bar Curls

115X13
115X14
135X10

So that was that. My deads were quite personally satisfying, and everything felt right in place too.

MMA Training-1.5 hours
-60 minutes groundwork(takedowns and clinch work; submissions from the guard and general rolling as well-freaking exhausting)
-30 min Ironman(Basically a straight MMA match structured like a title fight with five five minute rounds. One minute between each, and a new partner for every round. They stay fresh, and my endurance is really pushed. Excellent way to break the mentality that's associated with gassing)

n00b stories will be in a larger post a bit later on; I'd like to get this next session up, and I'm getting a little tired.

 

[onebigeric]

Alright, here's the session from today. Great pump in my chest, and the hams and triceps were on as well. Strength lagged in a couple of areas, but overall it was a great session.

Chest

Decline Barbell Presses

135X20(warmup)
315X9(Keep getting another rep each week on these; PB in that regard)
275X8(ds)
225X10(ds)
185X12(ds)

Weighted Decline Dips

BW+25(300) X 13
BW+50(325) X 10
BW+60(335) X 8

Incline Barbell Presses

135X20(warmup)
335X6
315X7(ds)
275X8(ds)
225X10(ds)
185X15(ds)

Icarian Incline Press Machine

400X15
400X13
400X10

Hamstrings

SLDL(Okay, so these were a STUPID thing to do after yesterday. My back is freaking screaming right now; it's all muscular and good, but I know I'll be sore in da mornin.)

225X10(warmup)
315X10
405X7
495X3(PB )

Standing Single Leg Curls[same reps on each side; machine was also a little different than what I've used before, ergo the PB's ]

100X15(warmup)
120X14(PB )
150X15(PB )

Triceps

Standing Rope Pushdowns(My back was screaming during these, and I found it inhibited my range of motion..... )

100X15(warmup)
150X10
130X15
130X13

Reverse Grip Cambered Bar Pulldowns(I actually grip the rubber ends of the bar so my thumbs are pointing up for this. It takes the strain off my wrists, and seriously works on my grip strength to boot)

100X15(warmup)
150X15
150X15
150X16(PB overall from these sets )

Standing Double Arm Kickbacks

45X15(working warmup)
55X15
65X13(PB )

No MMA training for Friday; work, gym, and sleep was it for my plate today.

 

[Glex]

HARDCORE!

I'm glad we haven't missed too much of each other's logs. I would've hated to miss so much ass-kicking in here.

Your shit is ridiculous, E. The lifting is quite enough, but you've got MMA and whatever else it is you do with your life!

 

[tim290280]

Standing Double Arm Kickbacks

HARDCORE!

Seriously, kickbacks?! Please don't insult yourself big fella!

 

[onebigeric]

Glex- Thank you I shouldn't have fallen behind in the first place There are a lot of others who are much tougher in their personal lives than I am though; military service > me, 'nuff said. No MMA this evening though on account of UFC 70; Viva Bisping!!!

Tim- I've actually found that bent dual kickbacks like those kick the crap out of the lateral heads of my triceps. It's a de-ego lift, but I love it all the same.

A strictly n00bs post will likely be up tomorrow, and today's training will likely be at home; shoulders and biceps. Thanks again to you all for your support in my log

 

[Glex]

Seriously, kickbacks?! Please don't insult yourself big fella!

Mostly I was talking about the other insanity, Tim, but you better believe if Eric's doing kickbacks they're gonna be hard-core-mother-fuckin' kickbacks.

 

[Natureboypkr]

dam n good number especially an the d-lifts

 

[FOOTBALL FAN]

as always your sessions dont fail to impress, heavy as decline barbell press

 

[Rocky]

Fucking wars man. Where do I start! Deads - normal and stiff leg - incredible and everything else is all supreme! I hate you!

 

[Dobbs]

Shit i missed a few workouts of yours, Nice job with chest, Heavy ass benching all throughout the workout. Congrats on pb on decline. Those sldl are amazing thats a hell of a lot of weight to be doing with those. Pumped out some good sets with tris as well, Keep working hard.

 

[onebigeric]

Glex- Thank you for your endorsement of intensityThose things kick my butt, seriously.

Nature- Thank you

FF- As always, thank you for hitting my log

Rocky- I hate you right back, he of insane lunges

Dobbs- I need to keep up with you Dobbs, so I better keep it up


Crap, crap, crap, crap I'm sorry for letting my log slide yet again, but more so for me again falling behind a bit in all of yours. Life just hasn't been letting up much, but I need to make the time. You all keep me breaking barriers in my training, and I apologize as I feel my recent lags have conveyed a sense of unappreciation for that. I'll lay on a serious update tomorrow morning, as well as a whole mess of n00b stories. There's even a surprise inductee to the n00b ranks

Edit-MMA is going well too. I'm not comfortable with my endurance at this point, but that's the whole point of training. I'm hungrier to improve for this fight than I have been for any of my past events; the possibility of training with Jeremy Horn really has me wanting to bring in a new a-game. A lug like me definitely needs all the improvement he can get anyway.

 

[Rocky]

Glad MMA is going well.

Where's this n00b story then?

Updates man!!

 

[Glex]

There's even a surprise inductee to the n00b ranks

It's me, isn't it