Wait for it...

5:30 comes across the phone, a text from big Jon telling all of us what time we are training. I looked forward to this every time. For the most part we all are pretty flexible, after 5 and no later than 6, if we can help it (with a 15 minute grace period for those who are late). Big Jon is our team doctor, no really, he is a NP (Nurse Practitioner) and as much as we would like too, we can't have him telling his last patient of the day, to come back in the morning, to finish the stitches, nor can he be rushed to make mistakes. So we let Jon tell us what time we are training.

Once I see the time over the phone, it is game on and knowing I probably already thought about my workout the day before or even after the last workout, It's on my mind again and I can't wait to get to the gym.  

Next to legs day comes dead lift day. I get pretty pumped up for both. We do legs on Saturdays and do dead lifts on Wednesday, mid week, just barely enough time for your legs to heal.  But it's not just dead lifts, its traps and back too! 

We start with dead lifts, 1 plate, 2 plates, 3 plates, 4 plates 5 plates. I was feeling a little stronger today than last week and was able to grab 4 reps of 5 plates, this time around, last week I don't think I got 2.

Next were barbell shrugs for 5 sets and after that we start back. 4 wide grip pull downs, 4 machine bent overs (free weights).

 

Dave our team handyman hooks up the Gold’s Gym with one of those t-bar mounting brackets you screw down to the ground and stick a Olympic bar in. Yes, this brings back memories from when I was a kid in my bedroom, sticking a pillow in the corner to protect the wall, stacking up my cement weights onto one end of the bar for t-rows. Needless to say, we broke that in last night, started with 3- 35lbs plates and worked our way up to 7. Then came reverse grip pull downs and we ended everything on the donkey machine

I can't wait to get that text come tomorrow for Shoulders and Triceps!

  

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GoPro Shoulders/Triceps

Shoulders/Triceps/Forearms/Calves
and catching
Donnie aka the Rooster,  banging out a set of squats at the end

                                               





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GoPro Chest/Biceps

Chest/Biceps

Flat Bench

Incline dumbbell 

Incline Fly

Flat Fly

Pullovers

Alex was at a game and Donnie came late and trained solo

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GoPro Back/Forearms/Calves

Back/Forearms/Calves

Wide grip pull ups

superset with

Wide grip cable pull downs

Bent over rows

Reverse grip machine rows

Reverse grip chin ups

superset with

Close grip pull downs

Seated wrist curls

superset

the Gripper

superset

Seat calf raises

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Dumbbell Workouts for Bodybuilding

If you are looking for the perfect workout to tone up your muscles, you should look at the advantages of dumbbell workouts. Even though other kinds of bodybuilding equipment have faded away, dumbbells have persisted for many years. This is because they are so reliable and effective. Another plus is that they don't take up a lot of space, so a set of dumbbells is one piece of equipment you can have even in a tiny apartment.
One of the main reasons people like to workout with dumbbells is the resistance they provide. When you start using dumbbells, you need to start stabilizing your muscles. This is important for your strength, balance and posture. When using dumbbells, you won't have to try to put your body in unnatural positions because you use them through the natural movements of your body. You also have a greater range of movements and can target specific areas of the body.
Like all exercise equipment, there are safety rules to follow when working out with dumbbells. Make sure you warm up by doing stretches so that you prepare your muscles and avoid the possibility of tears and strains. You also have to learn how to use them properly before you move on to a heavier set of bells. It is important to have someone working out with you or at least have someone to spot you. This means having someone with you to make sure you are not overextending yourself. This person can also be there to help if you accidentally drop one of the dumbbells and hurt yourself.