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[John Stone]

Originally Posted by karatetricker

Question: Does the titan have low cables too?

Yes, there are dual-low cables at the front of the machine, and single low pulley at the back of the machine which is useful for one-arm cable work and leg abduction exercises (if those are your bag).

Originally Posted by karatetricker

How does the motion of the cables compare to that of a cable machine you'd find at your gym? Is it as fluid and offer a similar feeling of resistance?

It's been a long time since I've been in a commercial gym, so I can't honestly answer that question. I can tell you the the motion of all the cables/pulleys is 100% smooth and the resistance is very even through the entire ROM. I love how they feel.

[Nico]

Originally Posted by John Stone

leg abduction exercises (if those are your bag).

Are you saying I'm girly for doing abduction/adduction? When I'm done with my butt blasters I will proceed to cry because you hurt my feelings.

In all seriousness, my cardio today will either be some Jazzercise or Dick Simmons' "Sweatin' to the Oldies".

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by Nico

Are you saying I'm girly for doing abduction/adduction? When I'm done with my butt blasters I will proceed to cry because you hurt my feelings.

I said no such thing.

[John Stone]

Took another picture, and updated my home gym page with all the new photos and descriptions: http://www.johnstonefitness.com/php/homegym.php

These are some other accessories I use all the time. From top, left: wrist wrap, weighted heavy bag training gloves, a couple of Olympic barbells, an EZ-Curl bar, two Captains of Crush grippers, MyoTape and Fat Track digital calipers, a Grizzly Leather Dipping Belt, a set of Dumbbell Power Hooks and a pair of Lifting Straps.

[Nico]

Originally Posted by John Stone

I said no such thing.

Wait--I'm not done firming and toning my trouble areas yet!!!

My favorite was awhile back when Rtestes mentioned a machine at the gym being 'for the ladies'.

It's a good thing some of us have a thick skin because I use all of the machines in the gym and I'll even use those colored dumbells

[Nico]

Originally Posted by John Stone

Took another picture, and updated my home gym page with all the new photos and descriptions: http://www.johnstonefitness.com/php/homegym.php

These are some other accessories I use all the time. From top, left: wrist wrap, weighted heavy bag training gloves, a couple of Olympic barbells, an EZ-Curl bar, two Captains of Crush grippers, MyoTape and Fat Track digital calipers, a Grizzly Leather Dipping Belt, a set of Dumbbell Power Hooks and a pair of Lifting Straps.

Nice amazon store you've got there. How long have you been set up with that?

[Gordo]

I knew it....look how shiny and new that stuff is....like it's never been used. Who is this muscle-bound imposter and what have you done with the real (and smaller)....John Stone


(you take really good care of your stuff!)

[Happy Monster]

It must take longer to dust and clean your equipment than your workout itself!

[chicanerous]

Originally Posted by John Stone

My dumbbell rack is here! It was a breeze to put it together. It was not a breeze moving all the dumbbells around.

The 90s and 100s wouldn't fit. I knew they wouldn't, and it's really no big deal. I'll probably pick up another rack for the corner to hold those plus my 110s and 120s.

I also took a picture of my plate tree for good measure, since I don't have one on my home gym page.

Will you be my father? And, if so, when can I move in?

[Nico]

Originally Posted by Happy Monster

It must take longer to dust and clean your equipment than your workout itself!

Loki must lick all the equipment between sets.

[The Abdominal Snowman]

Originally Posted by John Stone

http://www.johnstonefitness.com/php/faq.php#0090

No fair! Since when are lateral dumbell raises show-exercises?! I thought it would be a safe area to tread, but I can imagine why you wouldn't.

I was just wondering because of the amount of weight you mentioned adding. I you pm me the amount I won't tell a soul!

[John Stone]

As those of you who read my journal may recall, last week's back workout was awesome. I knew I had to do even better this week, and I'm very proud of myself because I rose to the challenge and improved on every single exercise.

First was seated cable rows, and I added 5 pounds to what I did last week and did the same number of reps as last week except for the last set. On the last set I broke form on the last rep, so I didn't count it.

Next I did lat pulldowns, and added 5 pounds to what I did last week. I manged 4 sets of 12/12/11/10 with perfect form, so I'll be moving up again next week.

Next was the big one: deadlifts. I knew this week was going to be a real challenge. I've been moving up at a rate of 10 pounds per week for many, many weeks now, and last week they were pretty damn tough. Still, I added the 10 pounds and nailed 4 sets of 8. I'll be adding 10 more pounds next week {gulp}.

At this point in my workout I was hurting pretty bad (just like last week), but I manged to pump out 4 sets of 10 DB rows with 5 more pounds than last week.

After my back work, I was so tired that I really wanted to stop, but I'm always going on and on about self-control and discipline. One thing I can't stand is a hypocrite, so I did 4 sets of barbell shrugs with 10 more pounds than last week, and I even did more reps.

That was probably the toughest workout I've ever put myself through. I'm really glad I did it. Next week I'll do even better.

I took a couple of pictures. Actually, I took a couple and Lisa took one of me doing deadlifts! She likes to watch me deadlift, and today she grabbed the camera and took a picture of me in action.

It's funny, I've been with Lisa for 16 years, and I still like to show off for her. When she watches me lift, I get a real boost knowing she's watching me. I think the last two sets felt easier than the first two just because she was there cheering me on.

OK, first picture is a back progress shot. Second picture shows my ridiculous calluses. I swear, the calluses have become so thick that I could hammer nails with them. The last shot is the picture Lisa took of me deadlifting. Just look at my face.

[karatetricker]

You don't turn one palm face out on deadlifts?

Anywho, is that 3 plates I see on each side? Well, at the minimum. Quite impressive. I'm curious how significant of an increase in weight you're lifting these days vs. the late 2003 days when you were "too skinny".

[chicanerous]

Originally Posted by karatetricker

You don't turn one palm face out on deadlifts?

For a deadlift, double overhand is always the most preferable grip; a mixed grip is used when you don't have straps but need to go heavier than your overhand allows. When you have straps, you should lift double overhand. It's never recommended to work double underhand; any underhand (even in a mixed) places a lot of extra stress on the bicep and is dangerous to use at high weights (500+) as it makes you much more prone to a tear.

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by karatetricker

You don't turn one palm face out on deadlifts?

I do use an alternating grip when I DL without lifting straps, but with the straps I've found that a overhand grip works best (much easier to turn the bar and tighten the straps).

Originally Posted by karatetricker

Anywho, is that 3 plates I see on each side?

I've only got four 45-pound plates. The 35-pound plates are smaller and don't show.

Yes, I'm being purposefully vague and obstinate.

Originally Posted by karatetricker

I'm curious how significant of an increase in weight you're lifting these days vs. the late 2003 days when you were "too skinny".

Huge. No comparison.

[Zendorian]

Invest in a couple of liftinggloves and spare your hands!

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by Zendorian

Invest in a couple of liftinggloves and spare your hands!

I have lifting gloves, but I stopped wearing them several months ago. I wasn't complaining, I like calluses.

[Zendorian]

ok, What's good about having calluses? just wonder

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by Zendorian

ok, What good about having calluses? just wonder

I think calluses add character. They serve as a constant reminder that I'm no longer a soft and sedate desk-jockey.

As someone earlier in this thread said, they are "hard earned badges of honor".

What can I say? I just like having 'em.

[RamRom]

Originally Posted by John Stone

I have lifting gloves, but I stopped wearing them several months ago. I wasn't complaining, I like calluses.

i'm sure lisa does not like them