POST-WORK OUT MUSIC

I posted earlier the music I would ideally listen to during a work out if I was into that sort of thing. Post-work out I actually do like to listen to quite a bit of music, read, and watch anime. Anime and music much more than reading, though, because it requires less concentration on my part. Mainly I read manga and other Japanese literature, especially when I am around people with whom I do not wish to interact socially - like on a plane.  A large portion of Operation Human Monster is devoted to eating, resting, and growing. Here, I will go over resting, especially music activities. Most of this music, and I could care less whether other people like it or not, puts me in an even more restful mood.

Oddly, most of it is not in English, my native tongue, which allows me to simply enjoy the music, not analyze it. After working out I feel like I've been run over by a truck, so I do not want to waste energy on anything. If there is one philosophy to post-work out (for me), it is to do as little as possible afterwards for at least a day!  

Anywho, here are some relaxing songs I enjoy. Aesthetic know-it-alls need not apply.

ENHANCED PROGRAM

These are some rough notes on the workout I'm shooting for to-morrow morning. I've incorporated grip work, neck work, and bottom position work. In addition to this, since time is money, I'll be doing flat dumbbell bench presses, since I won't have a spotter. And this is not a leisurely Saturday afternoon where I can fool around with the power rack, benches, and j-sticks forever. Okay, so here goes.

Leg presses 1x15
Bottom position squats 1x10
Regular squats 1x10
Pullovers 1x20
Standing behind the neck presses 3x12
Shrugs 3x12
Behind the back shrugs 3x12
Flat bench dumbbell presses 3x12
One-armed deadlifts 1x15
Stiff-legged deadlifts 1x15
Bent over rows 1x15
Barbell curls 3x8
Reverse barbell curls 3x8
Nose breakers 3x8 
Neck lifts 1x15 (all four directions)

WORK OUT MUSIC

I do not listen to work out music. I also do not carry my i-pod to the gym. Other than wrestling shoes, a polo shirt, some sweatpants or shorts, my car keys, and my mobile (which I ALWAYS leave in my truck), I do not bring much to the gym other than focus and concentration.  The downside is that the gym plays music I do not have much say over, but luckily it is so low that you would have to try to hear it to be annoyed by it. If I did have a set of workout songs, these would be the top ten - purely because of the intensity (for me, not necessarily you).

NO ADVICE HERE

One thing I will never do is offer people advice regarding exercise. As I frequently say, I am not a medical doctor nor am I a professional. I am merely cataloguing what has or has not worked for me. Operation Human Monster is all about me, and hopefully, as a by-product people are entertained and are provided with interesting subject matter. 


You may be different, because people are not the same.  People are not equal. So I would never presume what worked for me would work for you or vice versa. Also, I'm not interested in any one's ego trips. I could care less how great this or that workout program is compared to mine, in YOUR opinion. And another thing, do not try to halt my progress with negativity. I tune negative people out like they are a cancer, because that's what they are. Go mess up someone else's day, please. I do not have any cookies to give you for your sage advice. LOL.      


That being said, the world of exercise is full of self-proclaimed experts.  Always consult a real expert, not a charlatan!   

SHAKES

As far as gaining weight is concerned, shakes have done me the most good. That and Golden Corral. Below I have listed shake recipes taken from Strossen's SUPER SQUATS and McCallum's THE COMPLETE KEYS TO PROGRESS. FYI, the type's font size is set so low in McCallum's book that you will practically go blind reading it!


McCallum's Get Big Drink


In a bowl with and egg beater, or in a blender, add the following and mix:

• 1 day's supply protein supplement
• 2 quarts milk
• 2 cups skim milk powder
• 2 eggs (I would use pasteurized egg whites)
• 4 tablespoon's peanut butter
• 1/2 brick of your favorite ice cream
• 1 banana
• 4 tablespoon's malted milk powder
• 6 tablespoon's corn syrup

Pour the admixture in containers, refrigerate, and consume the entire batch with meals throughout the day. Should be about 10 glasses' worth.

Strossen's Shake:

• 4 cups whole milk
• 2 cups powdered milk
• 1/4 cup nutritional brewer's yeast
• 1 banana
• 2 tablespoon's lecithin
• 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil
• 1 large scoop ice cream 

RICH MAN'S NECK MACHINE(s)

Here are a couple of toys they do not have at my gym. What is it they say, "Wish in one hand. Shit in the other. See which one fills up first." Won't be holding my breath for any of this stuff, but, as always, donations are accepted here at Operation Human Monster.

I could buy a motorcycle for this much cheese!

Why go to the Bahamas? Blow the money on this. LOL.

BIG ARMS CONTINUED

Remember how I told you that a work buddy had recommended Arnold's Big Arms workout? I found an article with Arnold's program here. 

Also, just for retro kicks, check out these old videos:

All of you women out there, please wear outfits like the woman in the video is wearing sans the leggings. Thank you for your help with this matter. ;)