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[Ectomorphic]

Originally Posted by John Stone

Lisa said, "Wait, you're working out? On Thanksgiving?!" Well, yeah. Of course I'm working out on Thanksgiving. Why shouldn't I?

The benefits of having a home gym . Which I strive to have someday. Although the membership of the gym I go to is pretty serious about working out (mostly hardcore, heavy lifting people, even the girls), the gym itself is pretty bad with holidays, though it used to be a lot worse. Any holiday whatsoever and BAM, closed altogether or closed at 2pm (normal is 12am). It's insane. You sneeze and it's a holiday there and their hours go all screwy. In 2007 it was so bad, that for the entire week of fourth of July, they closed anywhere from 12pm to 2pm, while being closed altogether on the 4th itself. It was so bad that I guess enough people complained and this year they seem to be a lot better on it. Usually they'll be open on minor holidays until at least 5pm, and no more screwy hours the day before, the day after, or the whole week.

The gym also has significantly less people on holidays, so I guess most people are in agreement with Lisa. The rest of us, however, are hardcwore.

[John Stone]

I was extra fired up for today's workout for some reason, and I just had the best chest/triceps workout of this bulk--and I've had some damn good ones. My back gave me no toubles at all.

A few new photos...

Here are a couple of chest dips action shots. Lisa loves these photos (especially the second one) because she says that's how my face looks when I'm being goofy, which is often.



Training is over for the day. I like that my traps seem like they've grown a little (no pump here, either!) As you can see from my expression, I'm very happy with how well the workout went.

[Merk]

Originally Posted by John Stone

I was extra fired up for today's workout for some reason, and I just had the best chest/triceps workout of this bulk--and I've had some damn good ones. My back gave me no toubles at all.

A few new photos...

Here are a couple of chest dips action shots. Lisa loves these photos (especially the second one) because she says that's how my face looks when I'm being goofy, which is often.
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Training is over for the day. I like that my traps seem like they've grown a little (no pump here, either!) As you can see from my expression, I'm very happy with how well the workout went.
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OMG You look exactly like my Dad in these pictures when he has a beard.

Glad to hear the back is doin' well and that you punched out a killer workout.

[chicanerous]

Originally Posted by John Stone

Training is over for the day. I like that my traps seem like they've grown a little (no pump here, either!) As you can see from my expression, I'm very happy with how well the workout went.
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Man, they're definitely growing! The hard work is paying off in spades. (And the beard looks fantastic.)

[Big_D]

I think chico and your beard should get a room.

That third picture you look damn powerful, nice work.

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by Merk

Glad to hear the back is doin' well and that you punched out a killer workout.

Thanks, Merk!

Originally Posted by chicanerous

Man, they're definitely growing! The hard work is paying off in spades. (And the beard looks fantastic.)

Thanks again for everything, Adam.

Originally Posted by Big_D

I think chico and your beard should get a room.

Originally Posted by Big_D

That third picture you look damn powerful, nice work.

Thanks a lot, Dave.

[CuTe PoIsOn]

John do the chest dips place much emphasis on the shoulder?, as this is the way it appears in videos ive seen

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by khris107

John do the chest dips place much emphasis on the shoulder?, as this is the way it appears in videos ive seen

There is definitely some delt and tricep recruitment when doing dips. The trick to targeting the chest as much as possible is to lean forward.

[CuTe PoIsOn]

Originally Posted by John Stone

There is definitely some delt and tricep recruitment when doing dips. The trick to targeting the chest as much as possible is to lean forward.

gotcha thanks

[nc]

read the front page and saw the pics. been following your bulk. pardon my language, but fucking impressive.

[HevyMetal]

Nice work, John!.....

I like to get in a little extra chest "kick" by hiking my butt up about horizontally parallel with my head...once I'm at the "top" of the movement....like the beginning of a handstand ( if I'm doing bodyweight..)

[Reno_1ted]

John, i expect the obligatory side tricep t shirt shot in the kitchen again this year please.

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by nc

read the front page and saw the pics. been following your bulk. pardon my language, but fucking impressive.

Thank you very much.

Originally Posted by HevyMetal

Nice work, John!.....

Thanks, Hevy!

Originally Posted by Reno_1ted

John, i expect the obligatory side tricep t shirt shot in the kitchen again this year please.

I'll see what I can do.

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Off to lift now!

[John Stone]

Well, that was an interesting workout...

- Pulled muscle in lower back again - Check!

- Cut finger on something and bled all over the entire gym before noticing - Check!

- Stood up quickly after low rows to do DB pullover supersets and smashed head on barbell above me so hard that I fell on my ass and saw stars - Check!

Despite all that I finished the workout and bested all of last week's back/biceps lifts.

I think my back is going to be OK, but it's not feeling real good right now. It was unwise of me to attempt heavy deadlifts again so soon. Sometimes my desire to work hard gets in the way of rational thought. I can't help it.

Anyway, I'll write more about the workout in tomorrow's update. Right now I need to shower and get the turkey in the oven. I plan to eat an insane amount of food today.

Happy Thanksgiving!

[gazareth]

Happy Thanksgiving, John. Interesting you should mention your back injury again, today's T-Nation article is about glute training and there's a section in it that talks specifically about lower back injury.

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...ning_for_dudes

There are some good glute exercises (mobility drills and resistance stuff) there, it might well be worth some serious consideration.

[Jokat]

John, I have nothing but admiration for you and what you have done. You are part of the reason I managed to change my lifestyle completely for a much better one, but you push yourself too hard.

It is not going to help you if you permanently injure yourself and are no longer able to lift weights. You know it!

Just take it easy and rest a bit. I speak for myself but I bet others will agree, the last thing we want is to see John Stone out of action permanently.

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by gazareth

Happy Thanksgiving, John. Interesting you should mention your back injury again, today's T-Nation article is about glute training and there's a section in it that talks specifically about lower back injury.

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...ning_for_dudes

There are some good glute exercises (mobility drills and resistance stuff) there, it might well be worth some serious consideration.

Thanks Gaz. I'll give that a look tomorrow.

Originally Posted by Jokat

John, I have nothing but admiration for you and what you have done. You are part of the reason I managed to change my lifestyle completely for a much better one, but you push yourself too hard.

It is not going to help you if you permanently injure yourself and are no longer able to lift weights. You know it!

Just take it easy and rest a bit. I speak for myself but I bet others will agree, the last thing we want is to see John Stone out of action permanently.

Don't worry--It's just a pulled muscle, a bump on the head and a cut finger. I'm fine. That's nothing compared to the year you've had.

I can't help the way I'm wired, it's part of what makes me who I am. Gotta take the good with the stupid.

[John Stone]

k, let's just get this out of the way right off the bat. Here's my annual 100% NON-POSED () Thanksgiving tricep picture.




11/28/2008 EDIT: The rest of the photos are here.

[Jokat]

Originally Posted by John Stone

Don't worry--It's just a pulled muscle, a bump on the head and a cut finger. I'm fine. That's nothing compared to the year you've had.

I can't help the way I'm wired, it's part of what makes me who I am. Gotta take the good with the stupid.

Dude, you rock! Seriously, I had no idea you even noticed the year I have had. You are truly a great guy and an inspiration. I wish you a speedy recovery and a happy thanks giving (even though we don't celebrate it here in South Africa), I can totally relate to the meaning behind it.

[Big_D]

Jesus christ john, you sure know how to bulk.

Also, please don't take it easy, keep on truckin.