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[98Z5V]

Hundreds, for other, explained easy:

10 rep max, take 30% of that.  That's your workout weight.  Do as many reps as you can, towards 100.  Say you get 40.  You have 60 to go.  Your rest before the next set is 60 seconds.  Say you do that next one and get 25.  40 first set, 25 second set - 65.  You're 35 away from 100, so your rest to the 3rd set is 35 seconds, and you hit it again...

Total combined reps from 100, no matter how many sets - that's your rest between sets.  Just keep adding it up.  The more the total reps to 100 go - the shorter the rest between sets is.  It's a motherfucker.

It's ideal for body-weight stuff, push-ups especially.  Give it a run, boys.  You'll smoke yourself.  No matter how good you get, how many you can do that first set - that just makes the rest between sets shorter, and smokes you more...  

[98Z5V]

@unforgiven, try Hundreds for abs.  Leg lifts.  Keep your feet off the floor, legs together.  Hands locked together, under your butt, for support.  Raise your feet from 6" to 12" off the floor.  Try the hundreds for that.  That works lower abs.  It takes upper abs to work lower abs, so you work lower abs first.  If you only do crunches for abs, you smoke your uppers, then you can't work your lowers worth a damn - leg lifts, scissors, flutterkicks, etc.  That's lowers.  If you work uppers first - That's working them backwards.  Always do lower abs first.  Then uppers. 

Hundreds for leg lifts will fuk you up...  Warning you now... 

[unforgiven]

Your right I have and it will. Roman chair 10 forward then 10 left side 10 right side that's one set of 30 x 10 I'll do a total of 300 with minimal rest between sets. Progressive weight load more sets, more reps. I'm hooked on the endorphins. Thanks for your support brother.

[392heminut]

On 3/22/2024 at 7:23 PM, 98Z5V said:

Been doing Hundreds for years, brother.  Shiit works. 

It will also show you EXACTLY which muscles you're working too, Just wait to see what gets sore a day or two later.

[unforgiven]

Well it's been 16 months at the gym. About a month ago I was helping the wife by using a Swiffer to mop the floor it really pissed off my rotator cuff. Felt a loss of range of motion in my left shoulder so I started physical therapy for both of my shoulders. Trainer is taking me under his wing to get me to the next level. Got to relax for the month more abs and legs in the mean time.

Gym brother AJ he was training for retired Ranger contest. Hope he wins 🇺🇸

[Rsquared]

You better take care of yourself Fuker. Cause I ain't any where near done drinking with you or fuking with you.

Said with love of course.

[unforgiven]

Just trying to keep my decrepit crippled ass going brother finally got done with the remodel. Now of course the grandkids have grown and going there own way. Now this place is to big for the both of us the yard is work but I enjoy the workout. 52 sprinklers in the front 15 in the back.

[unforgiven]

Well it's been 18 months of that I was hurt for at least 6 months where I wasn't 100%. Been doing physical therapy for over 2 months because of limited mobility because of a pissed off rotator. That's been a slow move but the sessions have made an improvement. Back to low weight high reps,no lateral raises yet. The things I did wrong were.

1- to much weight 

2- form went out the window in a short period of time.

3- jerking the weight ( see 1). Back at it, trainer said he would help so I can avoid getting hurt. Heat and humidity make yardwork a workout in it's self.

[Jeff300]

15 minutes ago, unforgiven said:

Well it's been 18 months of that I was hurt for at least 6 months where I wasn't 100%. Been doing physical therapy for over 2 months because of limited mobility because of a pissed off rotator. That's been a slow move but the sessions have made an improvement. Back to low weight high reps,no lateral raises yet. The things I did wrong were.

1- to much weight 

2- form went out the window in a short period of time.

3- jerking the weight ( see 1). Back at it, trainer said he would help so I can avoid getting hurt. Heat and humidity make yardwork a workout in it's self.

Don’t let the set back get you down, the PT is going to help. 
 

Been trying to increase my walking to loose weight to help the low back and bone on bone knees, it’s a bitch. LoL

[unforgiven]

29 minutes ago, Jeff300 said:

Don’t let the set back get you down, the PT is going to help. 
 

Been trying to increase my walking to loose weight to help the low back and bone on bone knees, it’s a bitch. LoL

Hardest part is getting started brother. I hope I'll be able to go to the gym for a long time. I wound up with a knot in my lat that the therapist has been rubbing out at the end of our session. Good luck brother see if you can get the wife to join you on your walk makes it easier and more fun.

[Sisco]

1 hour ago, unforgiven said:

Well it's been 18 months of that I was hurt for at least 6 months where I wasn't 100%. Been doing physical therapy for over 2 months because of limited mobility because of a pissed off rotator. That's been a slow move but the sessions have made an improvement. Back to low weight high reps,no lateral raises yet. The things I did wrong were.

1- to much weight 

2- form went out the window in a short period of time.

3- jerking the weight ( see 1). Back at it, trainer said he would help so I can avoid getting hurt. Heat and humidity make yardwork a workout in it's self.

Yeah can relate Brother, screwed up my right rotator cuff last October with too much weight on some unsupported incline curls. Favored it all winter.  Finally went in in April when I got back up north. Orthopedist wanted to try a Prednisone injection first, and darn if it didn’t work. Thing about those, they only work once. So then I had to go to eastern Washington for a funeral in May, came back and got home at 1:30 am. Our electronic lock malfunctioned due to a damn leaking duracell ( worse batteries ever) And going around to another door in the dark I tripped and landed hard on paving stones. Lacerated the heck out of my left shin along with a deep bone bruise. They don’t know if I got a hairline fracture or not. It has taken six weeks to heal, but finally got back to the gym even though my shin is still tender. Two steps forward, I step back.

[unforgiven]

6 hours ago, Sisco said:

Yeah can relate Brother, screwed up my right rotator cuff last October with too much weight on some unsupported incline curls. Favored it all winter.  Finally went in in April when I got back up north. Orthopedist wanted to try a Prednisone injection first, and darn if it didn’t work. Thing about those, they only work once. So then I had to go to eastern Washington for a funeral in May, came back and got home at 1:30 am. Our electronic lock malfunctioned due to a damn leaking duracell ( worse batteries ever) And going around to another door in the dark I tripped and landed hard on paving stones. Lacerated the heck out of my left shin along with a deep bone bruise. They don’t know if I got a hairline fracture or not. It has taken six weeks to heal, but finally got back to the gym even though my shin is still tender. Two steps forward, I step back.

Sorry to hear brother $hit takes longer to heal these days. The other byproduct to working out for me is I'm eating like I was an apprentice 😋 and not gaining weight.

[Cunuckgaucho]

3 hours ago, unforgiven said:

Sorry to hear brother $hit takes longer to heal these days. The other byproduct to working out for me is I'm eating like I was an apprentice 😋 and not gaining weight.

Hope you're eating healthier then most of the apprentices on site. It seems power drinks and microwaved proccessed food is the main diet😝

[unforgiven]

8 hours ago, Cunuckgaucho said:

Hope you're eating healthier then most of the apprentices on site. It seems power drinks and microwaved proccessed food is the main diet😝

Hahaha when on the job it was sandwiches, soup in thermos, cold pasta salad, coffee and Gatorade. At the time I didn't realize how much sugar was in each container. Always self contained except when working in a hospital cafeteria was a treat. Over a pack a day smoker kicked the butts. Now it's salad's, vegetable, fish, chicken and red meat. 2% milk after dinner at 6pm then it's water for the rest of evening. Snacks are nuts, yogurt and Level 1 protein powder.8 hrs sleep that improved after using a CPAP machine almost 30 years ago. I try to do something that will fatigue me at the end of the day. Wife has had problems with hemroids for a long time that have gotten worse. GP basically told her surgery was painful just suck it up, told her to get another opinion. She found a guy that does what he calls banding, band is placed on roid and it falls off. Takes a few weeks. One is done at a time pain around 6 for a few days and gets better. She is doing good then it's done. As a result we have increased our intake of fiber which is a good thing. Take away from the gym with these jacked guys are.

1- these guys don't drink as alcohol slows metabolism 

2- healthy gut health is the foundation fitness.

I try to maintain a sense of consistency in my workout and still make it fun. If I can do it anyone can. Hardest part is getting started.

[unforgiven]

Additionally reading labels for sugar and salt content. More bananas, grapes and cherries.

[Jeff300]

Going to get out today, get a walk in on some property down the road. Make the dog go with me, she can use the exercise as well. If she sees me getting a rifle or range bag ready she thinks she’s going anyway. LoL

 

 

[shooterrex]

Banding is what we do to change a bull to a steer or a Billy goat to a weather.

[Armed Eye Doc]

25 minutes ago, shooterrex said:

Banding is what we do to change a bull to a steer or a Billy goat to a weather.

Yep, I've done that and really need to do it on a couple of new calves.  However, I am not offering to treat hemorrhoids.

[unforgiven]

After the wife researched Lazer removal one of the side effects are bowel incontinence. More so if you're older. One at a time then it's done. 

[unforgiven]

6 hours ago, Jeff300 said:

Going to get out today, get a walk in on some property down the road. Make the dog go with me, she can use the exercise as well. If she sees me getting a rifle or range bag ready she thinks she’s going anyway. LoL

 

 

Nice doggy 😁

[Jeff300]

Left knee must have torn meniscus, joint swelling hurts like a bitch limited mobility. Been through it before. Ice and keep it moving. This was 2 wks ago, felt better this last Sunday, kicking around the house no brace or K-tape, pop, snap, does it again back to square 1.  Saw the dr. Monday, took x-rays no word back yet. Most likely just keep on my routine and see me in a month. 😐
 

There was good news from the dr. visit, I dropped from 245 to 229lb, and blood pressure was good as well. 😃

[unforgiven]

1 hour ago, Jeff300 said:

Left knee must have torn meniscus, joint swelling hurts like a bitch limited mobility. Been through it before. Ice and keep it moving. This was 2 wks ago, felt better this last Sunday, kicking around the house no brace or K-tape, pop, snap, does it again back to square 1.  Saw the dr. Monday, took x-rays no word back yet. Most likely just keep on my routine and see me in a month. 😐
 

There was good news from the dr. visit, I dropped from 245 to 229lb, and blood pressure was good as well. 😃

Great job on the weight loss brother, sucks about the knee. I've come to the realization that the leg press wasn't for me it left the side of my knee sore. Wrapped up therapy for rotator back at the gym using my restraint not to over do it. Go with bodyweight squats instead nothing past 90. Recently had a biopsy done for my skin breaking out. At least it wasn't cancer but it was psoriasis. The medicine the dermatologist suggested I try should also help with joint pain. I need blood work to check my immune system is in tack as their would be a potential for infection otherwise. But I'm good like that. Course of treatment is injections with a pen type device. I fukin hate shots. In the big picture it's a nothing. I need to crank it up and lose weight also. Good job keep it up brother.🍻🍻

[Jeff300]

22 hours ago, unforgiven said:

Great job on the weight loss brother, sucks about the knee. I've come to the realization that the leg press wasn't for me it left the side of my knee sore. Wrapped up therapy for rotator back at the gym using my restraint not to over do it. Go with bodyweight squats instead nothing past 90. Recently had a biopsy done for my skin breaking out. At least it wasn't cancer but it was psoriasis. The medicine the dermatologist suggested I try should also help with joint pain. I need blood work to check my immune system is in tack as their would be a potential for infection otherwise. But I'm good like that. Course of treatment is injections with a pen type device. I fukin hate shots. In the big picture it's a nothing. I need to crank it up and lose weight also. Good job keep it up brother.🍻🍻

I appreciate the encouragement, I really do! 
 

I heard back from dr office, extreme arthritis, osteoarthritis to be exact. He recommends steroids shots, and he won’t be back till Monday. LMAO I can live till then. Trying to keep it moving, compression and ice. 
 

It is good news about the skin out break (not being cancer) as that must have been worrying. Ironically I also had an out break over last winter they gave me Clobetasol, it work instantly, didn’t even use 1 tube. 

[Jeff300]

Got the steroid shot in the knee today, WOOHOO that’ll get your attention. 
 

Been progressively getting better with the walks and leg lifts (no weights yet). 
 

Got the bicycle down out of the shed rafters, rode it around the yard (that seat is hard as fuk). LoL 

[Sisco]

Been back at the Gym for about two years now. Between injury set backs. Haven’t lost much weight but even the wife is mentioning my body, gut and all, is hard as a rock. Gotta say my pet peeves at the gym: 1. Someone will sit on a bench or a machine  for five-10 minutes between sets scrolling through their phone, or socializing with someone else . While people are waiting to do their turn. It has got to the point I have lost a little popularity by calling them out on it. Not that I really care. Usually I just tell them I am going to work in on the equipment between their sets. You would think I asked for their bank account numbers! When I started at gyms that was a common courtesy.  Number 2 is somebody draping a towel or a water bottle on a piece of equipment and going to work out on a different station, thinking that “saves” the equipment for them. The looks I get when I move their stuff and use it. As far as I am concerned you have dibs on the stuff you are currently using, and everything else can be used by anyone who needs it. Fortunately the gym owner has backed me on both these matters when people complain about me, which these self entitled jerk waters usually do.

Edited July 29, 2024 by Sisco