IrongarmX | Boris | Activity https://irongarmx.net/new/members/boris/activity/ Activity feed for Boris. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:49:27 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=7.3.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 7765937cf47855b86df28370dfc0705c replied to the topic Strength.....Conditioning in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/strength-conditioning/#post-2171 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 04:27:07 +0000 I’ve been trying to do heavier lifting lately. I had been doing a lot of really high-rep work (I guess you could call it ‘conditioning’ if you want) like in the 20-200 rep range for squats and in the hundreds for kettlebell snatches (though far from speedy on anything, it would put my HR into the 70%+ range for 30-60minutes at a time).

I think…Read more

]]> 1858cc5a6597b1f23c7bfde73341f090 replied to the topic Discipline: A Discussion in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/discipline-a-discussion/#post-2170 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 03:49:37 +0000 I don’t feel like I have a lot of discipline, but I try to make habits. I’ve made doing something training/workout-wise a daily habit. Today, for example, I did 100 push-ups (in 4 sets) – not much, but it’s something. Unless I get really sick and can’t train for the next month (knock on wood), I will have done something 90%+ of all days in 2021. D…Read more

]]> f4f9a5915df593af7297396da8ec6d95 replied to the topic Litvinov Workout in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/litvinov-workout/#post-1599 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:56:14 +0000

“The younger generations seem to think they don’t need to work to get along in the gym and have little idea about gym etiquette.”

It really does remind me of toddlers who really don’t know how to play together, they just kind of co-play – they’re using the same space, but don’t know how to actually share the space.

I can’t tell you how many ti…Read more

]]> 5c6f6ec6a5215c4bec9317eda09519bf replied to the topic Sleeping Well in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/sleeping-well/#post-1598 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:51:15 +0000 We talked a lot about glycine in the old forum. It does seem to give me vivid dreams but I can’t really say I sleep better. I’ve been taking it the past month or so again and my feelings on it never change. I just throw a small spoonful in w. the milk, protein, and metamucil.

]]> c55dc8b6614020dbcf7fe0532994201b replied to the topic Sleeping Well in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/sleeping-well/#post-1554 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 21:01:48 +0000 An hour and you’re asleep doesn’t sound so bad.

That said, if you’re “desperate” to fall asleep, it’s going to be harder to fall asleep. Having a comfortable bed that you can’t wait to relax in helps.

]]> 5111711cb100d659247c9e10dd5e1e77 replied to the topic Really, Mike? in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/really-mike/#post-1534 Sat, 14 Aug 2021 05:03:18 +0000 God, that’s weird. I guess that’s what happens when you’re naturally gifted… Upper back work helps the deadlift? SHOCKING!

]]> f17c3495d2e49b5a9916e1a159c12b8b replied to the topic Sleeping Well in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/sleeping-well/#post-1533 Sat, 14 Aug 2021 05:00:26 +0000 Reading books (not e-books) and listening to talk radio are my pre-sleep routine. Nonfiction is usually effective for making my eyes tired.

A deeply ingrained habit of getting up early helps a lot. I tend to awake at 5 or 6 no matter what – I can go back to sleep if I don’t need to get up, but getting up at 5 and staying up makes it tough to stay…Read more

]]> 822ca164698b86c733015339516904ed replied to the topic The Tokyo Olympics in the forum Free Speech https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/the-tokyo-olympics/#post-1170 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 22:13:31 +0000 I watched some volleyball today.

 

]]> 65f851c6aba809d3961dafed65d4717a started the topic The Tokyo Olympics in the forum Free Speech https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/the-tokyo-olympics/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:55:37 +0000 Wait, you assholes don’t have opinions about the goings-on in Tokyo? Sad, but this forum is truly dead.

]]> a966c6dfe87e1953d208a166217a4bb5 replied to the topic Steve Maxwell drops kettlebells in the forum The United Provinces of Kettlebellistan https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/steve-maxwell-drops-kettlebells/#post-1065 Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:05:08 +0000 It’s kinda bizarre reasoning on his part. Sure, w. ballistics and a lot of really high rep work, there could be a problem w. repetitive strain injuries and those could become chronic if you’re not careful, but yeah, I’m not seeing where he’s calling out all these people about their injuries. Weird.

]]> 91a70ac4d62b2f3d3576bd4d982dbdd9 replied to the topic Steve Maxwell drops kettlebells in the forum The United Provinces of Kettlebellistan https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/steve-maxwell-drops-kettlebells/#post-1056 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 16:41:53 +0000 Lol! I remember him being the subject of more than one conversation.

Does anyone have a link to the original interview w. Maxwell? I can do without the Lebe Stark commentary.

]]> 8cab2ebcb4e707a6a11e806cdc736f76 replied to the topic Drinking. in the forum Free Speech https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/drinking/#post-1050 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 23:50:27 +0000 I never drink unless it’s for a social reason and then I don’t worry about it.

Generally, the investment of time, $$, and recovery required for drinking much at all is more than I want to spend. As I get older, I am increasingly careful about how I spend all those things.

]]> a48f8668e52d9dc75d38f18074508f52 replied to the topic Steve Maxwell drops kettlebells in the forum The United Provinces of Kettlebellistan https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/steve-maxwell-drops-kettlebells/#post-1038 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:54:12 +0000 Eventually my time will come. I’m sure of it.

]]> 6559938e5fc2f302c22aed17d1063292 replied to the topic Misogi in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/misogi/#post-1037 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:49:22 +0000 I’ve tried to post to this thread repeatedly. Hopefully this will go through. Maybe it’s the inclusion of active links, I don’t know.

It’s not a bad term https://jisho.org/search/禊  but I don’t think it will have broader appeal than to wannabe hard MFers (like me). I’m guessing most athletes can relate to the idea of giving penance, re…Read more

]]> e716cca55e7d146decb3a5e024d399c0 replied to the topic We're in lockdown again / personal training in the forum Free Speech https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/were-in-lockdown-again-personal-training/#post-1036 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:44:43 +0000 The gyms around here that have survived now seem to be doing a booming business – I base this solely on how crowded the local Lifetime is, and what I see driving by local gyms and their parking lot traffic. I suspect most are still struggling and the numbers are not what they were pre-pandemic, but right now they are doing pretty well.

]]> 6e5c3dd989b77e2a2a1bea8d05116e93 replied to the topic Errors here in the forum Free Speech https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/errors-here/#post-1029 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 01:13:13 +0000 A lot of posts/replies I make after clicking ‘submit’ just vanish. Not sure what’s going on (this will probably not show up either but we’ll see).

]]> c24028ec0ffc7a3098ca84c27441f9cf replied to the topic Steve Maxwell drops kettlebells in the forum The United Provinces of Kettlebellistan https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/steve-maxwell-drops-kettlebells/#post-1025 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 01:04:45 +0000 LOL!

]]> 14484415feb45411ebbfb20321ee200d replied to the topic Misogi in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/misogi/#post-996 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:29:12 +0000 It’s still a little too much “go hard or go home” for my tastes, but it has mellowed out and some of the general take-aways are probably keepers.

I didn’t know the term “misogi” out of the context of dudes sitting under waterfalls, so I’m glad I picked it up. I’m enjoying it but after you’ve read a lot of books in the genre of…Read more

]]> 344d9be836f232c705ecd2b88afdb583 replied to the topic Litvinov Workout in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/litvinov-workout/#post-942 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:37:23 +0000 I’ve tried to post this a few times. Not sure what I’m doing wrong. Anyway, did this “Litvinov-inspired” workout w. squats and kettlebell snatches. HR got to 184…

Squat 225lb x 10 on 1min
KB Snatch 24kg x 20 on 1 min
4 minutes rest
3 Times Through

]]> 3015d79207888a792de4257ce719c673 replied to the topic Misogi in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/misogi/#post-941 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:34:06 +0000 Started reading this. The first few chapters not so great, but it looks to be getting better as I go.

]]> f4187f41d5ef016821c771c4be4ef6b9 replied to the topic Litvinov Workout in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/litvinov-workout/#post-849 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 02:58:02 +0000 I did a “Litinov-Inspired” workout today – a weak version for people who can’t front squat anything close to 405 and don’t run… HR hit 183 and kinda sucked a lot.

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]]> 7d1bfaf3f7bffe55723114666b140c7f replied to the topic For a friend in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/for-a-friend/#post-828 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:38:13 +0000 I’d go w. what was already suggested: bodyweight exercises thrown into the mix as a warm-up or between bouts of cardio. I don’t know what they have access to equipment-wise, but adding things that are quick and easy will be key. Once they get a little consistency and competency built up, the habit will mostly in place and then maybe add some more…Read more

]]> 827cf11ae86b69f141ac41d19928cc3f replied to the topic Quality of Food, Quantity of Food in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/quality-of-food-quantity-of-food/#post-785 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:06:00 +0000 God Bless America, but Americans will do anything but just move more and eat less.

Fwiw, I am one of them.

]]> 6bc16b243f4b04d7e2d128dbf3c15dba replied to the topic Do you train? Or do you exercise? in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/do-you-train-or-do-you-exercise/#post-754 Sat, 03 Jul 2021 18:58:18 +0000 I like to say ‘train’, and I have some soft goals, but yeah, really I just work out and I’m cool with that. It’s kind of like the difference between ‘practice’ and ‘class’ – is there a difference? Sure. Does it matter? Probably not. A lot of arrogant assholes get all bent out of shape about the difference – I don’t think it matters that much.

]]> 63f43ec8bd92533c9d820d65fe60cf62 replied to the topic Titan Fitness Economy Bar in the forum Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/titan-fitness-economy-bar/#post-617 Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:51:36 +0000 I’ve been pretty happy w. everything I’ve bought from Titan. None of it’s been what I’d call “high end”, but they’ve all been solid and held up well.

]]> 6575861b2dd669ec10503903f10e558b replied to the topic Misogi in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/misogi/#post-606 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:45:18 +0000 Bought it. Haven’t had a chance to dig in yet. Probably enjoy some parts, maybe not so much for others.

I’m sure at the end of my life the “life I should live” vs. “the life I want to live” regrets will be an issue. Maybe. HOWEVER, I’d probably be on career and wife number four by now if I had just done what I wanted.

]]> e088ce3f7ad9391ab89c564577a2fa20 replied to the topic RIP Steve Justa in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/rip-steve-justa/#post-578 Sat, 19 Jun 2021 19:55:56 +0000 I always wanted to look him up, but never did. Interesting character – he will be missed by the MILO crowd for sure.

]]> 2a57ed881c293a6f94d0354a5bc9cde3 replied to the topic The Tediousness of Pat Davidson in the forum Trooper's Training Forum - In memory of Col. James "Jim" R Tirey, USA https://irongarmx.net/new/forums/topic/the-tediousness-of-pat-davidson/#post-535 Sun, 13 Jun 2021 01:19:53 +0000 I thought you were talking about this at first: 

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