Archive for March, 2006

The (mostly) agony and (some) ecstasy, part II

29 March 2006

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! But no, reality is light years removed from the Big Bus fantasy. Back in the real world things were grinding along at a snails pace. Squats, a deep knee bend with a […]

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No chat today

28 March 2006

Folks,
I’m still a bit fried from the weekend, so we’re skipping the chat today. Tomorrow, I’ll have part 2 of the ecstasy and the agony for your enjoyment.
Time to recharge!
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The (mostly) agony and (some) ecstasy, part 1

27 March 2006

I love powerlifting and love to watch it at all levels: from rank beginner to elite champion, I enjoy watching all manner and type of individual struggle to exceed current limits. This aspect of powerlifting makes me ecstatic. I however hate the lengthy format of local powerlifting competition […]

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Doing fewer things better

24 March 2006

In the big fat world of fitness, things keep getting ever more crazed. The general fitness clientele, to expropriate a musical analogy, are dazed and confused. I keep seeing whacky stuff on TV as personal trainers will do anything to differentiate themselves from other personal trainers…how about sitting […]

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Brad Gillingham Feature

21 March 2006

In lieu of a blurb, there’s a nice feature piece on Brad Gillingham in the Progressive Resistance Training section. Check it out!
Oh, and there’s no live chat today. Lee has to work some kinks out of the system.
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HERD FILE: Ryan

17 March 2006

Name:
Ryan

Start
Date:
2-12-06

Date of
Profile:
3-17-06

Age:
14

Occupation:
Student

Height:
5’8”

Starting
Weight:
238 lbs.

Current
Weight:
217 lbs.

Bodyweight
Goal:
180 lbs.

Starting
Lifts:

Squat
0-pounds

Bench
35 lbs.

Deadlift
Off Pins
45 lbs.

Current
Lifts:

Squat
85×10

Bench
85×10

Deadlift
145×6

Initial Cardio:
out of breath after 200-yard walk
Current Cardio:
walks 45-minutes without stopping
Marty Comments:
Ryan was a typical teen with […]

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Shellfish snap: one man one pan

16 March 2006

I love shellfish. My wife is allergic to them. “Excellent! More for me!” The Irish devil leprechaun that sits on my left shoulder says. (Think of a miniaturized Kirk Karwoski in little green outfit drinking a pint, smoking a pipe and giving eternal bad advice) “That’s wrong! Be […]

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The Herd File: Todd Barkdoll

10 March 2006

HERD
FILE

Name:
Todd Barkdoll

Start
Date:
2-14-06

Date of
Profile:
3-7-06

Age:
34

Occupation:
Truck Driver

Height:
56

Starting
Weight:
371 lbs.

Current
Weight:
339 lbs.

Bodyweight
Goal:
270 lbs.

Starting
Lifts:

Squat
135 lbs.

Bench
135 lbs.

Deadlift
Off Pins
135 lbs.

Current
Lifts:

Squat
290×5

Bench
255×8

Deadlift
345×5

Initial Cardio:
Profuse sweat, out of breath after 300-yard walk
Current Cardio:
Three miles on […]

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