[Topsy_Krets]

Just got back from the gym. I hit the back and bi's. I went light on the back. They are mostly conventional but here's the data.

Seated Lat Rows: 105 x10
120 x8
135 x8
150 x6

Seated Lat Pulldowns: 105 x10
120 x8
135 x8
150 x6 (last 2 were ugly)

Kneeling Dumbbell Rows: 40 x10
50 x8
60 x8
70 x6

All were performed with good posture, except my very last Lat exercise. I will blame that on the gyms equipment (15lb increments). If I could've just jumped 5 or 10 that would have been a great set. P.S. I NEVER exercise any muscle to failure nor do I "max out". If you want to know why just ask.

Standing Dumbbell Curls (straight back through sets!): 25 x10
30 x8
35 x8
40 x6 (nice last set!)

Superman Curls: 50 x10
60 x8
70 x8
80 x6 (last 2 were UGLY!)

Preacher Curls (bar weight NOT included): 40 x10
50 x8
60 x8
70 x5 (would've failed on #6)
My own little biceps work out I
created. Will name & explain later: 30x10 drop set to 20x20. Did this 3x.

Notes: I noticed a good strength gain during preacher curls and standing dumbbell curls. The past 2 times I've done superman curls I haven't noticed any strength gains for that particular exercise. I'm not sure why. Will do some research.

Lastly, I went ahead and threw my traps into today's mix.
Here's the data.

Dumbbell Shrugs: 60 x10
65 x10
80 x8
85 x6

Notes: I should've went heavier on the shrugs. I've noticed a huge strength gain in my Trapezius muscles since they have been re-activated.

Well guys this is it on my log for today. I would really appreciate some type of feedback be it negative or positive. The few guys I work out with, myself included, are in no way experts and kind of do our own routine so I really have no one to critique me. Well sometimes my buddy Bigler will call me a puss and say that I can't get that weight just to tick me off. Doesn't work.

-Topsy