Danb goes elite with SNS and PES

[TheSwanks]

Good to see you Swanks.

Good to be seen!

If you need some help getting back to 100%... I'll be your huckleberry.

Let's do this lol

 

[Danb2285]

No real updates this weekend. Wife had to work all weekend so haven't been able to get in the gym since the childcare at the gym isnt open on the weekends. Chest tomorrow. Officially starting MD phase 1 and new diet scheme. Will throw nudes up in the morning pre gym

Note: dreams are ridiculously vivid and have been since day 2. Crazy because I hardly ever remember my dreams.

 

[LiveToLift]

No real updates this weekend. Wife had to work all weekend so haven't been able to get in the gym since the childcare at the gym isnt open on the weekends. Chest tomorrow. Officially starting MD phase 1 and new diet scheme. Will throw nudes up in the morning pre gym

Note: dreams are ridiculously vivid and have been since day 2. Crazy because I hardly ever remember my dreams.

The dream thing is interesting. There's a few different products that make me have insanely vivid dreams. One being methyl synephrine.

 

[Danb2285]

The dream thing is interesting. There's a few different products that make me have insanely vivid dreams. One being methyl synephrine.

Its gotta be something in the alcar abe combo. That's the only new things ive added bedore bed. Not complainin though its kinda nice remembering dreams lol.

 

[Danb2285]

Alright back to MD training, and my god I dont remember phase 1 ever being this tough! Odd day in the gym today. I dont know if it was because im starting MD over or a combination of a busy weekend with no gym and sub par training last week or what but nothing felt."right"
and everything felt waaay heavier than it should have. On paper it looks much easier than it actually is lol

Diet: today I start going low carb with 2 refeeds a week again. Basiclly because my body responds much better to this than carb cycling for whatever reason. I'll be doin 2300 cals macros are ~300p/50-60f/ less than 90c refeeds mon and thursday.

MD chest: Phase 1 day 1

Db twist press flat or incline(slight) 45 sec rest
3-10
65-12
65-10
60-9

BB incline press
Stop 2-3 inches short of chest don't lock out constant on pecs
2x8 warm up
4-8 working sets
155-8
155-8
165-8
170-8

Chest press 3 second hold and squeeze 3 second negative
3 sets of 8
180-8
180-8
180-7

 

[MrKleen73]

Waiting on those noodz Dan!
LiveToLift Interesting that Methyl Synephrine gave you vivid dreams, that's a stimulant isn't it?

 

[Danb2285]

Waiting on those noodz Dan!
LiveToLift Interesting that Methyl Synephrine gave you vivid dreams, that's a stimulant isn't it?

Lol geez you guys are pushy on the noodz .. I forgot to take any this morning BUT I went ahead and took a couple just now just for you...and monte. ..and 1life lol feeling pretty bloated which is why im getting away from carb cycling. Seems to make me more bloated/soft. More vascular in forearms/bi's/tri's but softer overall if that makes any sense. Anyhoo heres your damn noodz. About 2 hrs post workout 2 meals and 3/4 gallon water in me

 

[iparatroop]

I see that sternum poking through. Definite sign of leaning. Dem dere abs is trying to say something too. Solid work danielsan.

 

[McCrew530]

Lol geez you guys are pushy on the noodz .. I forgot to take any this morning BUT I went ahead and took a couple just now just for you...and monte. ..and 1life lol feeling pretty bloated which is why im getting away from carb cycling. Seems to make me more bloated/soft. More vascular in forearms/bi's/tri's but softer overall if that makes any sense. Anyhoo heres your damn noodz. About 2 hrs post workout 2 meals and 3/4 gallon water in me



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[Lukef2000]

Looking sexy there danb..... I mean uh.... Yeah sexy

 

[MrKleen73]

Nice starting point Dan, let's see where we go from here big guy!

 

[Danb2285]

I see that sternum poking through. Definite sign of leaning. Dem dere abs is trying to say something too. Solid work danielsan.

Thanks buddy. Im noticing new lines and sh1t coming through everyday. I get all excited and show my wife like hey look at the new seperation line on my lat or rib cage lol shes not.as impressed as I am though haha.

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Thanks...I think? Haha

Looking sexy there danb..... I mean uh.... Yeah sexy

Thanks my thunder from down under friend

Nice starting point Dan, let's see where we go from here big guy!

Yeah buddy! This last 5 weeks has been rough because I could feel myself getting a little softer with the added carbs amd not leaning at such a fast pace as I was but I told myself id keep the carbs somewhat high for 5 weeks before dropping them back down. Hopefully it pays off and I didnt just get fatter lol

 

[LiveToLift]

Danbeezy once again your progress amazes me. Your overall shape has completely changed. Very nice job brosef.

 

[Danb2285]

Danbeezy once again your progress amazes me. Your overall shape has completely changed. Very nice job brosef.

Thanks buddy. Progress has slowed a bit but still chuggin along

 

[Danb2285]

Got my ass handed to me via mountain dog shoulders today...I think my conditioning must be alot worse than I think..this is the 3rd round of MD ive done and ive never had it go this rough the first week. I feel like im in better shape than begore though and I havent really gotten a WHOLE lot weaker throughout this cut actually jave gotten stronger on most lifts so the weights are around the same as before...I dunno just weird I guess. Heres the numbers for today.

Incline bench- MD style. Lower bar to 2 inches above chest and extend to 3/4 lockout for constant tension. 45 sec rest
2 warm up sets
3 sets of 5
185-5
190-5
190-5

Heavy lat raises- partial reps head back 30 sec rest
week 1-4 sets of 35-
35/30/20/15

Rear delt incline bench- destroyer set- ultimate fail on these lol I pretty much had to do drop sets of 30 there was NO way I was getting 60 reps.
30-30
20-30
15-30
10-15

Rear delt peck deck
50-35
50-35

Ended it here. Shoulders were smoked.

 

[iparatroop]

When was your last deload?

 

[Danb2285]

When was your last deload?

Hmm good question...probably like 8 weeks ago?? It was the last week of july

 

[MrKleen73]

Hmmmmm 8 weeks could be time for a deload, could just be breaking back into this brutal shoulder routine that I love so much!

 

[Danb2285]

Hmmmmm 8 weeks could be time for a deload, could just be breaking back into this brutal shoulder routine that I love so much!

Haha appearantly im a giant vag I guess lol

 

[MrKleen73]

Haha appearantly im a giant vag I guess lol

So what are you saying? YOu may not be pretty but you feel amazing?

 

[iparatroop]

Haha appearantly im a giant vag I guess lol

8 weeks is a long time on a tough program. Everyone needs a break now and then. Don't be so HARD ON yourself.

 

[thebigt]

probably just this funky indiana weather, lol.

 

[Danb2285]

So what are you saying? YOu may not be pretty but you feel amazing?

Haha somethin along those lines...

8 weeks is a long time on a tough program. Everyone needs a break now and then. Don't be so HARD ON yourself.

Very true. ..ive never really had the need to do a deload though. The only reason I had the one in july was because I was on vacation..i feel like an old man now lol

probably just this funky indiana weather, lol.

Lol very possible. Never ceases to amaze me. 85 tomorrow then like 50 on sunday

 

[Montego1]

There are the noods. Your chest is gonna look awesome with some more growth brother. It's got that round shape instead of oval like mine. Sweeeeet!

 

[MrKleen73]

Well Dan, welcome to the Grumpy Old Men club...

 

[thebigt]

Well Dan, welcome to the Grumpy Old Men club...

lol...you guys are just entry level!!!:amish:

 

[MrKleen73]

lol...you guys are just entry level!!!:amish:

Hey it's the Grand Pubah of the club!!!!

 

[thebigt]

Hey it's the Grand Pubah of the club!!!!

:box:

 

[Danb2285]

Well Dan, welcome to the Grumpy Old Men club...

Lol my wife has said ive been grumpy lately

lol...you guys are just entry level!!!:amish:

Ha man I dont feel like it lately. Feel like im 60!!

In other news..Thursday=free meal day this week...ive been waiting on this all day lol

 

[wasme]

Well Dan, welcome to the Grumpy Old Men club...

Everyone in my house is really pissing me off... can I join too ...

 

[wasme]

Lol my wife has said ive been grumpy lately

Ha man I dont feel like it lately. Feel like im 60!!

In other news..Thursday=free meal day this week...ive been waiting on this all day lol


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Ba$tard.. I want pizza.

 

[thebigt]

:food:

Lol my wife has said ive been grumpy lately

Ha man I dont feel like it lately. Feel like im 60!!

In other news..Thursday=free meal day this week...ive been waiting on this all day lol


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[Danb2285]

It was good but im payin for it now lol. I feel like there's sand bags in my stomach and like I've magically gained 30 lbs lol

 

[1ifeblood]

8 weeks is a long time on a tough program. Everyone needs a break now and then. Don't be so HARD ON yourself.

I see what you did there ;-)

 

[Danb2285]

Alright finally felling somewhat back to normal. Im thinking its just gonna take some time to get used to the low carbs again after them being high for so long. Had an extremely off experience yesterday. I feel like my blood sugar may have dropped? Shakey hands, sweaty, light headed this has been happening quite a bit this last week not everyday but at least eod. Smash some carbs and im fine within a few minutes. Not sure what could be the cause of this. Im really trying to limit my 90 carbs to pre and post workout other than a few oz's of sweet potatoes later in the day. Was craving french toast bad this morning so I made these. .. ezekiel cinnamon raisin bread french toast with sugar free syrup.. was awesome

Anyway...arm day today. Had a pretty awesome pump today finally starting to notice this effect of the stack. I have also noticed my arms staying fuller longer throughout the day. Vascularity goes lasts longer also but when it goes away the fullness is still there.

Cross body curls- 30 SEC rest
20-10
25-10
25-10
40-10
40-10
35-10

HS preacher curl- 30 sec rest/machine weight noe included
70-12
65-11
55-12
Dropset
45-6

3 second negative EZ bar curls-bar not included
2x8
50-8
50-8

Rope push down
4x12
60-12
60-12
60-9
50-12

Bw dips
3xfailure
20
15
12

Incline tri ext EZ bar-bar weight not included/ close grip full ext elbows in-30 sec rest
35-15/15/12

 

[thebigt]

after having normal glucose all my life about 2 years ago my blood tests started coming back showing low glucose even when blood drawn unfasted, no more low carb diets for me!!!

 

[MrKleen73]

I get the hypo feelings when I go high carb and then come back to low carb the first week or two is always riddled with some blood sugar issues. I find it actually easier for me to go almost completely no carb the first week or two then start climbing back up toward 100g afterwards. Seems once my body is used to burning fat for energy the blood sugar issues disappear.

 

[thebigt]

I get the hypo feelings when I go high carb and then come back to low carb the first week or two is always riddled with some blood sugar issues. I find it actually easier for me to go almost completely no carb the first week or two then start climbing back up toward 100g afterwards. Seems once my body is used to burning fat for energy the blood sugar issues disappear.

i wonder if any studies have been done to show if extreme manipulation of carbs has any effect on developing diabetes...

 

[MrKleen73]

I am sure that they have. Definitely there is a link between high carbs and type 2 diabetes. However quite often in our situations most of us use enough resistance training and other intense training that it increases insulin sensitivity. I think in many cases when switching it has more to do with variances of insulin sensitivty and the body reprogramming itself for how much insulin it needs to produce in a given meal. Especially when macros have changed drastically. If high carbs was the norm then you hit low carb but still producing higher insulin levels the hypoglycemic response makes sense. However yes like now I am on higher carb intake and there is some worry to me that I may be lowering my insulin sensitivity. Could just be in my head but a strong family history of type 2 diabetes makes me watch out for it.

 

[thebigt]

I am sure that they have. Definitely there is a link between high carbs and type 2 diabetes. However quite often in our situations most of us use enough resistance training and other intense training that it increases insulin sensitivity. I think in many cases when switching it has more to do with variances of insulin sensitivty and the body reprogramming itself for how much insulin it needs to produce in a given meal. Especially when macros have changed drastically. If high carbs was the norm then you hit low carb but still producing higher insulin levels the hypoglycemic response makes sense. However yes like now I am on higher carb intake and there is some worry to me that I may be lowering my insulin sensitivity. Could just be in my head but a strong family history of type 2 diabetes makes me watch out for it.

good post...as always full of info!!!

 

[LiveToLift]

The food in here is making me so damn hungry!!!


Nice post as always Kleen.

 

[wasme]

Nice workout Dan... Excellent info Chris (as per norm).

 

[MrKleen73]

Thanks guys, always good conversation in here!

 

[Danb2285]

Thanks for the info guys! The hypo feelings starting to level off some but i havent exactly been "low carb" ive been keeping it around 150g a day to keep the hypo feeling at bay. Gonna try to keep them low today. Not much new to update on stack wise.

Hit back and legs since my last update. First MD workouts and I was struggling lol pump has been getting a little better each workout.

Wg pull ups
8
7
6

DB dead stop row
75
80
80

Wg pull down
120
120
120

Meadows row
75
85
75

Stretchers
120
120
120

Legs

Lying leg curls
90 SEC rest add weight each round
2x20 warm up
15
12
8
Stiff leg DL
2 warm up sets
2x10

Leg press
3 sets of 10- 3 second negatives

 

[wasme]

Solid work Dan. I think I am finally going to give this MD style a go...

 

[Danb2285]

Solid work Dan. I think I am finally going to give this MD style a go...

Give it a try man. Let me know if you need any help with anything

 

[wasme]

Give it a try man. Let me know if you need any help with anything

Thanks, I have tried some of the movements when doing FST 7... but never the actually routine. Is there a 'template' anywhere or do you just put it together from articles? Also, I see there is beginner/intermediate/advance recommendations for sets, etc. Do you go with intermediate?

 

[Danb2285]

Thanks, I have tried some of the movements when doing FST 7... but never the actually routine. Is there a 'template' anywhere or do you just put it together from articles? Also, I see there is beginner/intermediate/advance recommendations for sets, etc. Do you go with intermediate?

I use an outline I put together through articles on T nation and with the help of breezey. I can send you the outline I use if itd help u out.

 

[iparatroop]

good post...as always full of info!!!

And big words that I don't understand.

 

[thebigt]

I use an outline I put together through articles on T nation and with the help of breezey. I can send you the outline I use if itd help u out.

amazing the places you can find good info....i haven't used a biotest product since the new version of hot rox, but the forum has good stuff[if you sort thru the fanboy posts], lol.