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February 25, 2013 10:56 am
My Workout For Monday February 25

I earned 777 points for my workout on Fitocracy!
- Elliptical Trainer +378 pts
  - 0:50:00 || Moderate (+378 pts)
- Reverse Flyes +48 pts
  - 20 lb x 12 reps (+16 pts)
  - 20 lb x 12 reps (+16 pts)
  - 20 lb x 12 reps (+16 pts)
- Barbell Deadlift +171 pts
  - 90 lb x 10 reps (+57 pts)
  - 90 lb x 10 reps (+57 pts)
  - 90 lb x 10 reps (+57 pts)
- Barbell Shrug +72 pts
  - 90 lb x 20 reps (+24 pts)
  - 90 lb x 20 reps (+24 pts)
  - 90 lb x 20 reps (+24 pts)
- Incline Dumbbell Row +108 pts
  - 25 lb x 12 reps (+36 pts)
  - 25 lb x 12 reps (+36 pts)
  - 25 lb x 12 reps (+36 pts)
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February 4, 2013 9:15 am
My Workout For Monday February 04

I earned 714 points for my workout on Fitocracy!
- Elliptical Trainer +452 pts
  - 0:45:00 || Intense! (+452 pts)
- Exercise Ball Crunch +36 pts
  - 20 reps (+12 pts)
  - 20 reps (+12 pts)
  - 20 reps (+12 pts)
- Barbell Bench Press +171 pts
  - 90 lb x 10 reps (+57 pts)
  - 90 lb x 10 reps (+57 pts)
  - 90 lb x 10 reps (+57 pts)
- Dumbbell Flyes +55 pts
  - 20 lb x 15 reps (+19 pts)
  - 25 lb x 10 reps (+18 pts)
  - 25 lb x 10 reps (+18 pts)
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December 9, 2012 7:52 pm
My Workout For Sunday December 09

I earned 1385 points for my workout on Fitocracy!
- Elliptical Trainer +644 pts
  - 0:50:00 || The Gods Hate Me! (+639 pts)
  - Easy (+5 pts)
- Arnold Dumbbell Press +148 pts
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+37 pts)
  - 20 lb x 10 reps (+37 pts)
  - 20 lb x 10 reps (+37 pts)
  - 25 lb x 8 reps (+37 pts)
- Barbell Deadlift +171 pts
  - 90 lb x 10 reps (+57 pts)
  - 90 lb x 10 reps (+57 pts)
  - 90 lb x 10 reps (+57 pts)
- Barbell Shrug +68 pts
  - 90 lb x 12 reps (+22 pts)
  - 90 lb x 12 reps (+22 pts)
  - 90 lb x 20 reps (+24 pts)
- Reverse Flyes +64 pts
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+16 pts)
  - 20 lb x 10 reps (+16 pts)
  - 20 lb x 10 reps (+16 pts)
  - 20 lb x 12 reps (+16 pts)
- Incline Dumbbell Row +140 pts
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+33 pts)
  - 20 lb x 12 reps (+35 pts)
  - 25 lb x 12 reps (+36 pts)
  - 25 lb x 12 reps (+36 pts)
- Front Dumbbell Raise +51 pts
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts)
- Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise +99 pts
  - 6 lb x 12 reps (+33 pts)
  - 10 lb x 10 reps (+33 pts)
  - 10 lb x 10 reps (+33 pts)
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December 8, 2012 10:39 am
My Workout For Saturday December 08

I earned 1218 points for my workout on Fitocracy!
- Elliptical Trainer +704 pts
  - 0:55:00 || The Gods Hate Me! (+704 pts)
- Dumbbell Squat +314 pts
  - 90 lb x 8 reps (+101 pts)
  - 90 lb x 10 reps (+105 pts)
  - 90 lb x 12 reps (+108 pts)
- Leg Extensions +36 pts
  - 60 lb x 12 reps (+12 pts)
  - 60 lb x 12 reps (+12 pts)
  - 60 lb x 15 reps (+12 pts)
  - Heaviest my home machine will allow. Think it’s time to upgrade or find a way to join a gym.
- Lying Leg Curls +34 pts
  - 60 lb x 10 reps (+11 pts)
  - 60 lb x 10 reps (+11 pts)
  - 60 lb x 12 reps (+12 pts)
  - Heaviest my home machine will allow. Think it’s time to upgrade or find a way to join a gym.
- Barbell Seated Calf Raise +46 pts
  - 90 lb x 15 reps (+15 pts)
  - 90 lb x 15 reps (+15 pts)
  - 90 lb x 20 reps (+16 pts)
  - Guess I can up the weight next time.
- Dumbbell Bicep Curl +84 pts
  - 25 lb x 12 reps (+28 pts)
  - 25 lb x 12 reps (+28 pts)
  - 25 lb x 12 reps (+28 pts)
  - Decided to throw a quick bicep exercise in for the fun of it!
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December 7, 2012 11:14 am
My Workout For Friday December 07

I earned 786 points for my workout on Fitocracy!
- Elliptical Trainer +502 pts
  - 0:50:00 || Intense! (+502 pts)
- Push-Up +60 pts
  - 20 reps (+30 pts)
  - 20 reps (+30 pts)
- Dips - Triceps Version +106 pts
  - 12 reps (+53 pts)
  - 12 reps (+53 pts)
- Static Wall Sit +35 pts
  - 30 sec (+15 pts)
  - 40 sec (+20 pts)
- Russian Twist +16 pts
  - 12 reps (+6 pts)
  - 20 reps (+10 pts)
- Plank +29 pts
  - 40 sec (+14 pts)
  - 45 sec (+15 pts)
- Flutter Kicks +12 pts
  - 20 reps (+6 pts)
  - 20 reps (+6 pts)
- Body Weight Squat +26 pts
  - 20 reps (+13 pts)
  - 20 reps (+13 pts)
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November 27, 2012 10:17 pm
My Workout For Tuesday November 27

I earned 360 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Tuesday is my crazy busy day, but I fit in a 30 minute workout. Proud of myself that I actually did something instead of choose to just be lazy since I couldn’t fit in an hour workout.
- Wide-Grip Pull-Up +62 pts
  - 3 reps (+14 pts)
  - 4 reps (+20 pts)
  - 3 reps (+14 pts)
  - 3 reps (+14 pts)
- Barbell Deadlift +169 pts
  - 90 lb x 8 reps (+55 pts)
  - 90 lb x 10 reps (+57 pts)
  - 90 lb x 10 reps (+57 pts)
- Reverse Flyes +45 pts
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+15 pts)
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+15 pts)
  - 20 lb x 8 reps (+15 pts)
- Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In +84 pts
  - 25 lb x 12 reps (+28 pts)
  - 25 lb x 12 reps (+28 pts)
  - 25 lb x 12 reps (+28 pts)
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November 26, 2012 12:13 pm
My Workout For Monday November 26

I earned 819 points for my workout on Fitocracy!

Trying out the Erick Salgado routine on Cut and Jacked, with a few minor tweaks. Download a copy.
- Elliptical Trainer +251 pts
  - 0:25:00 || Intense! (+251 pts)
- Barbell Bench Press +183 pts
  - 90 lb x 12 reps (+59 pts)
  - 100 lb x 10 reps (+61 pts)
  - 100 lb x 12 reps (+63 pts)
- Incline Dumbbell Bench Press +135 pts
  - 25 lb x 10 reps (+45 pts)
  - 25 lb x 10 reps (+45 pts)
  - 25 lb x 10 reps (+45 pts)
- Decline Dumbbell Bench Press +100 pts
  - 20 lb x 12 reps (+33 pts)
  - 25 lb x 10 reps (+33 pts)
  - 25 lb x 12 reps (+34 pts)
- Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press +126 pts
  - 25 lb x 10 reps (+43 pts)
  - 25 lb x 8 reps (+42 pts)
  - 20 lb x 10 reps (+41 pts)
- Side Lateral Raise +24 pts
  - 6 lb x 10 reps (+8 pts)
  - 6 lb x 10 reps (+8 pts)
  - 6 lb x 12 reps (+8 pts)
  - Focusing on form. Seem to have lost proper form the past few workouts.
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November 19, 2012 7:04 pm
My Workout For Monday November 19

I earned 708 points for my workout on Fitocracy!
- Wide-Grip Pull-Up +42 pts
  - 3 reps (+14 pts)
  - 3 reps (+14 pts)
  - 3 reps (+14 pts)
- Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press +127 pts
  - 20 lb x 12 reps (+42 pts)
  - 20 lb x 12 reps (+42 pts)
  - 25 lb x 10 reps (+43 pts)
- Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise +99 pts
  - 10 lb x 10 reps (+33 pts)
  - 10 lb x 10 reps (+33 pts)
  - 10 lb x 10 reps (+33 pts)
- Front Dumbbell Raise +51 pts
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
- Reverse Flyes +47 pts
  - 10 lb x 12 reps (+15 pts)
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+16 pts)
  - 20 lb x 10 reps (+16 pts)
- Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row +123 pts
  - 25 lb x 10 reps (+41 pts)
  - 25 lb x 10 reps (+41 pts)
  - 25 lb x 10 reps (+41 pts)
- Barbell Deadlift +159 pts
  - 80 lb x 10 reps (+53 pts)
  - 80 lb x 10 reps (+53 pts)
  - 80 lb x 10 reps (+53 pts)
- Barbell Shrug +60 pts
  - 80 lb x 12 reps (+20 pts)
  - 80 lb x 12 reps (+20 pts)
  - 80 lb x 12 reps (+20 pts)
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November 12, 2012 11:11 am
My Workout For Monday November 12

I earned 1044 points for my workout on Fitocracy!
- Elliptical Trainer +502 pts
  - 0:50:00 || Intense! (+502 pts)
- Barbell Bench Press +430 pts
  - 70 lb x 12 reps (+51 pts)
  - 80 lb x 12 reps (+55 pts)
  - 90 lb x 12 reps (+59 pts)
  - 100 lb x 12 reps (+63 pts)
  - 110 lb x 3 reps (+44 pts)
  - 110 lb x 3 reps (+44 pts)
  - 90 lb x 12 reps (+59 pts)
  - 80 lb x 12 reps (+55 pts)
- Dumbbell Flyes +112 pts
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts)
  - 20 lb x 12 reps (+18 pts)
  - 25 lb x 12 reps (+19 pts)
  - 25 lb x 12 reps (+19 pts)
  - 20 lb x 12 reps (+18 pts)
  - 15 lb x 30 reps (+21 pts)
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November 5, 2012 9:31 am
My Workout For Monday November 05

I earned 669 points for my workout on Fitocracy!
- Elliptical Trainer +301 pts
  - 0:30:00 || Intense! (+301 pts)
- Push-Up +30 pts
  - 20 reps (+30 pts)
  - Did a round of P90X
- Wide-Grip Pull-Up +59 pts
  - 9 reps (+59 pts)
- Close Grip Push-Up +24 pts
  - 15 reps (+24 pts)
- Pull-Up +73 pts
  - 10 reps (+73 pts)
- Wide Arm Push-Up +22 pts
  - 15 reps (+22 pts)
- Close Grip Pull-Up +46 pts
  - 8 reps (+46 pts)
- Decline Push-Up +12 pts
  - 8 reps (+12 pts)
- Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row +41 pts
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+41 pts)
- Diamond Push-Up +12 pts
  - 8 reps (+12 pts)
- Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In +26 pts
  - 10 lb x 15 reps (+26 pts)
- Divebomber Push-Up +7 pts
  - 5 reps (+7 pts)
- Reverse Flyes +16 pts
  - 10 lb x 15 reps (+16 pts)
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