Ok so I know it was mentioned in another thread, but I know several AM members along with myself are on the journey to hit the landmark weight of 500lbs on squats. I'll leave this log open and friendly so if anyone else has any other goals they are aiming at or have a similar track as myself you can feel free to throw up occasional updates on how close you are to your own goals.
So it has been a little while since I have last logged, so an update in what I am currently doing, etc is in order:
Feel free to skip to the Goals section if you don't like reading (TLDR...).
Bodyweight: 160lbs-165lbs
-Been eating a ton and was seeing the weight go up (weighted 163lbs in competition at the beginning of November), but got hit with the flu a couple weeks back that took a huge toll on my ability to eat. My training workload is also quite high currently and I seem to continue to get stronger, while my waist (~28" currently ) and bodyweight seem to mysteriously vanish. :lol:
-Meet PRs:
Squat (Belt + Knee Sleeves): 430lbs
Bench: 235lbs
Deadlift (Belt): 455lbs
Training:
-I have been employing the Reactive Training Systems template for 8 months currently and don't see myself changing anytime soon. I increased my meet total by 115lbs in 6 months and it continues to climb in the gym. Currently working with the man Michael Tuchscherer himself.
-Once I log several weeks it will be easy to tell the typical weekly flow of my lifts, but in general I squat 3x a week, bench 4x, and deadlift 2x. Hit GPP/Prehab/Back/Conditioning 1-2x per week on "off" days depending on current levels of recovery (measured by TRAC). I plan to elaborate on TRAC if anyone wants. Autoregulating all my work, allowing TRAC to let me know how I am recovering, and not having to worry about programming my own workouts has benefited me 1000000000x over.
-This isn't the most ideal time to start a log as I am ~5 weeks away from maxing out again to determine my current levels. I am currently in a specialization block (not typical Block Programming, just the way I like to think about the training segments) for 4 weeks before this. This marks week 10 since of training since my last meet.
-I don't currently weigh/measure/track calories very closely. I have done that before quite extensively so I can pretty much say how my current intake levels are (I'd put myself roughly at at least 3200cals daily, ~400g CHO, 200g PRO, 90g FAT). If it is a high volume session or high stress week I just eat larger portions of my carb sources, etc. Also, I listen to how my body seems to be reacting. Still hungry after eating what I normally eat? I just eat more, etc etc etc
-In general my layout falls like this (unless work changes):
1)Wake up, hit the gym within 60 minutes of waking up (fasted training). Drink 25-50g CHO + 2 scoops AminoIV while I lift.
2) Eat large post workout meal as soon as I get home from lifting. Typically high carb, high protein, high fat.
3) Eat again midday. This is my smallest meal of the day as I am usually busy so sometimes it is a liquid meal or whatever I can cook up quick. High protein, moderate carb, high fat.
4) Eat after work and before bed. Large meal, high protein, high carb, moderate fat.
-On another note I don't have any current intolerances so I don't usually avoid dairy, gluten, etc. Nothing is off limits.
-Staples: Vit. D3, Gut Health, Fish Oil, Cissus, Joint Force (only if anything flares up)
-Fun Stuff Currently:
-Some side goals are to hit a 1250+ total at 165lbs, compete in a large meet (my only two competitions have been pretty small). I am also in the process of transitioning to a new business, changing gyms (power rack in the garage for the next couple months most likely), and having a ton of other life changes attacking me all at once. It is amazingly exciting and scary all at once. This log should help keep me centered in my training.
-I honestly just want to give back to the AM community. There are tons of strong, jacked, smart, and helpful people on this site that have provided tons of information over the years. I just hope my different approach to what many do on here can help get people to think about things, possibly learn something, and maybe somehow even inspire someone.
So it has been a little while since I have last logged, so an update in what I am currently doing, etc is in order:
Feel free to skip to the Goals section if you don't like reading (TLDR...).
Bodyweight: 160lbs-165lbs
-Been eating a ton and was seeing the weight go up (weighted 163lbs in competition at the beginning of November), but got hit with the flu a couple weeks back that took a huge toll on my ability to eat. My training workload is also quite high currently and I seem to continue to get stronger, while my waist (~28" currently ) and bodyweight seem to mysteriously vanish. :lol:
-Meet PRs:
Squat (Belt + Knee Sleeves): 430lbs
Bench: 235lbs
Deadlift (Belt): 455lbs
Training:
-Once I log several weeks it will be easy to tell the typical weekly flow of my lifts, but in general I squat 3x a week, bench 4x, and deadlift 2x. Hit GPP/Prehab/Back/Conditioning 1-2x per week on "off" days depending on current levels of recovery (measured by TRAC). I plan to elaborate on TRAC if anyone wants. Autoregulating all my work, allowing TRAC to let me know how I am recovering, and not having to worry about programming my own workouts has benefited me 1000000000x over.
-This isn't the most ideal time to start a log as I am ~5 weeks away from maxing out again to determine my current levels. I am currently in a specialization block (not typical Block Programming, just the way I like to think about the training segments) for 4 weeks before this. This marks week 10 since of training since my last meet.
Diet:
-As mentioned above I had the flu during Christmas week (horrible timing) and while I only missed 2 days of lifting it has hampered my eating the last week as well.
-I don't currently weigh/measure/track calories very closely. I have done that before quite extensively so I can pretty much say how my current intake levels are (I'd put myself roughly at at least 3200cals daily, ~400g CHO, 200g PRO, 90g FAT). If it is a high volume session or high stress week I just eat larger portions of my carb sources, etc. Also, I listen to how my body seems to be reacting. Still hungry after eating what I normally eat? I just eat more, etc etc etc
-In general my layout falls like this (unless work changes):
1)Wake up, hit the gym within 60 minutes of waking up (fasted training). Drink 25-50g CHO + 2 scoops AminoIV while I lift.
2) Eat large post workout meal as soon as I get home from lifting. Typically high carb, high protein, high fat.
3) Eat again midday. This is my smallest meal of the day as I am usually busy so sometimes it is a liquid meal or whatever I can cook up quick. High protein, moderate carb, high fat.
4) Eat after work and before bed. Large meal, high protein, high carb, moderate fat.
-On another note I don't have any current intolerances so I don't usually avoid dairy, gluten, etc. Nothing is off limits.
Supplementation:
-Only because I know someone will ask.
-Staples: Vit. D3, Gut Health, Fish Oil, Cissus, Joint Force (only if anything flares up)
-Fun Stuff Currently:
- Pre-workout: ArA, Micro GMS, TMG, EVOL (Switching to Katana as soon as it is available), LCLT, Forskolin-95
- During: AminoIV + CHO
- Throughout the day: Forskolin-95
- Pre-bed: Abyss UP
- I really want to add the new ABE if it can arrive soon or I'll just through that in once I hit the next training cycle.
Goals:
-Again, I plan to keep this log up until I can hit 500lbs on squats (and hopefully deadlifts). This is a pretty lofty goal, but should be attainable. I am making awesome progress lately, but you never know what life will throw at me.-Some side goals are to hit a 1250+ total at 165lbs, compete in a large meet (my only two competitions have been pretty small). I am also in the process of transitioning to a new business, changing gyms (power rack in the garage for the next couple months most likely), and having a ton of other life changes attacking me all at once. It is amazingly exciting and scary all at once. This log should help keep me centered in my training.
-I honestly just want to give back to the AM community. There are tons of strong, jacked, smart, and helpful people on this site that have provided tons of information over the years. I just hope my different approach to what many do on here can help get people to think about things, possibly learn something, and maybe somehow even inspire someone.