Brian Broke Legs Training Extravaganza!

[Brian Jones]

" . . . . .Charlie Murphy!!! . . . " ( I can never get enough of this stuff even after all these years )

[blandrick]

Where do you lift in Lexington? Almost all of my extended family is from there or Richmond, and so I happen to be in the area sometimes. My cousin took me to the YMCA once but it was pretty lacking and I don't remember it having a platform, squat rack, etc.

Also please tell me that you are a Wildcat and not a Cardinal. Please.

[Brian Jones]

Where do you lift in Lexington? Almost all of my extended family is from there or Richmond, and so I happen to be in the area sometimes. My cousin took me to the YMCA once but it was pretty lacking and I don't remember it having a platform, squat rack, etc.

Also please tell me that you are a Wildcat and not a Cardinal. Please.

Right now I lift at the Beaumont YMCA - -it is a newer, nicer facility. It is not an iron heavy gym - but it does have a power cage, squat rack, bumpers and a cushioned floor. You may have gone to the YMCA downtown -- it is quite a bit older . .I've never been nor know what they have. Not too much longer and we will be slingin plates in my garage - - my kids are looking forward to it.

[bob g]

" . . . . .they shoulda never gave you n****s money!!! . . .

You know, Brian, when you read this on a phone that doesn't show the embedded video and all you see is the text you really have no idea of the context of the quote. I was all twisted up on this post until I read it on a computer and saw the Chappelle vid. Damn, that dude is a riot but perhaps a mention like, "for you iPhone dolts who can't see the YouTube clip that everyone else can see, there's an hilarious video attached so don't get your undies in a knot" will quell any possible flamage.

[bob g]

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Not too much longer and we will be slingin plates in my garage - - my kids are looking forward to it.

Your new rack looks like the real deal. The man cave is coming along, all you need is a flat screen and an old sofa and you're all set!

[Brian Jones]

You know, Brian, when you read this on a phone that doesn't show the embedded video and all you see is the text you really have no idea of the context of the quote. I was all twisted up on this post until I read it on a computer and saw the Chappelle vid. Damn, that dude is a riot but perhaps a mention like, "for you iPhone dolts who can't see the YouTube clip that everyone else can see, there's an hilarious video attached so don't get your undies in a knot" will quell any possible flamage.

Bob - -you are right on the money . .I wasn't even thinking about a misinterpretation . . . a quick edit will take care of that . . .much appreciated.

[Brian Jones]

Your new rack looks like the real deal. The man cave is coming along, all you need is a flat screen and an old sofa and you're all set!

It is coming along well . . the wife is 100% on board. I think she likes the idea of me and the boys being outside and downstairs vs traveling across town to train. She and I are going to work together on it today - despite the 100 degree temperature. The garage has not been used, nor will ever be used as a garage. I am thinking I am going to frame in the garage door opening and put a double door in - -I think it would be cool to find one like at a gym or grocery - - a double door that you see at the front of a store. Wait until I see a place gettting torn down . .put a sign up that says "WFAC East" - just me, the kids, dogs and a few squirrels would ever see it - - I think it would give it that old school gym look . . just a thought . .

[Brian Jones]

Your new rack looks like the real deal. The man cave is coming along, all you need is a flat screen and an old sofa and you're all set!

Here are some random photos (attached) - -keep in mind - -other than the squat rack - -everything else you see I got off Craigs List and traded crap I had around here. Even the missus was impressed!

[Brian Jones]

Training Log
Mod B Thursday, July 5th - 4 days until hardware removal

Press
45x5x2
65x5x2
95x3x1
115x2x1
140x5x3

Press went well. Form good. Used my new Best belt on my work set. No worries from the missed last rep on the last set last week.

Lat Pulldown - Wide Grip
60x5x2
80x5x1
100x3x1
110x2x1
130x5x3

Like butter - no worries

Barbell Shrug from Rack

45x5x2
95x5x1
140x25x1
230x15x1
240x10x1
190x15x1
140x25x1

DB Row
30x10x1
50x10x1
65x10x1

Still lovin every minute of it . .lokking forward to getting the surgery done and get back to where I can start squatting again . . .

[Brian Jones]

Training 07/08 Tomorrow is Hardware Removal Surgery!!!
Sunday

Bench
45x5x2
95x5x1
125x3x1
155x2x1
190x5x3

Row
95x5x1
125x3x1
135x2x1
190x5x3

Curl
45x5x2
80x2x1
95x5x3

Dead Lift
135x5x1
205x3x1
225x2x1
295x5x1

Today was my first full day of training in my new home iron gym. Man, there is nothing like having your own space, your own rack . .your own weights . . .your own music . . my kids hanging out . .it was awesome . .in this instance "my kids" really mean my children . .not a euphemism for my nuts or anything . .

Hardware removal from the left ankle tomorrow. Have to be at the hospital at 5:30 am . . . will be training in some way shape or form on Tuesday . . .even if it is Seated Presses, etc . . .