Dont Call It a Comeback... Log 5/3/1

[thebigt]

tom, checking in on your log.
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don't hear much from kabuki anymore, but that dude is badass.

[Lightweight1]

In!! Thanks for the invite!

[Coolazice]

Subbed!

[Tomahawk88]

Subbed!

Damn Dan are you stalking me Was going to hit you up earlier but I forgot and by the time I remembered figured it might be a little late. How you been man?

Seriously though didnt expect to have too many just stumble across this log.

UPDATE

Im sore as hell. Chest is only minor, but my whole back is screaming like...(use your imagination). The lower back I expect, but it is nice and sore all over basically.
Didnt do anything today probably should have done some cardio, but I dont want to chance my tendons especially because the one the warned the most about was the Achilles.
Tomorrow going to the store to pick up A LOT of food. So far Im liking the whole idea of fasting. Im hungry right now, but water gets me by well enough. Eventually I want to get to the point where I fast for more than 24 hours Next time I order some supps there will def be some BCAAs involved Any suggestions are welcomed and appreciated.

[thundergod]

Im sore as hell. Chest is only minor, but my whole back is screaming like...(use your imagination). The lower back I expect, but it is nice and sore all over basically.

In the immortal words of Nelson off The Simpsons, "HA-HA!!"





The DOMS have reared their ugly head in thy direction, eh? That's what happens when you can't workout for a while. It's almost like starting over regarding the intense muscle soreness.
It won't be long though until you're desparately trying to make yourself this sore. I throw insane shit my muscles' way in order to initiate that wonderful pain.

[Milas]

I savor those nice and sore days...

BCAA - smartpowders has the cheapest bulk, and you can flavor with crystal light

Flavored BCAA - Xtend Watermelon is my favorite, I drink it too fast!

[thebigt]

I savor those nice and sore days...

BCAA - smartpowders has the cheapest bulk, and you can flavor with crystal light

Flavored BCAA - Xtend Watermelon is my favorite, I drink it too fast!

haven't used it in awhile but watermelon extend is very tasty.

i just ordered psyko/purple wraath, i don't think you can do much better, imo.

[2k1s]

purple wraath > xtend imo... if you discount taste as an important factor

[JudoJosh]

Thanks. I guess if I have questions I will ask Kleen if they r important. I know that man is super busy right now.

I hope you didn't take that the wrong way, I wasn't saying to NOT message me, by all means if you have any questions feel free to hit me up with whatever and I will try my best to help out. I was just suggesting those two members as they are a little more experienced with it than I am.

I have a couple books on it just havent gotten around to reading them. Maybe if you ask a hard enough question it will force me to crack one of them open and they will make there way up my list. I have been meaning to read them for so long now and just haven't, partly cuz I hate reading :smack: , but again I am here for you bruddah ask away

[MidwestBeast]

The link you posted was broken lol. So, I did some sleuthing and am hoping I'm in the right place

[RickRock13]

I'm on the Lean gains diet myself Tom. And I am really liking it so far...interested in hearing your take on it

[RickRock13]

I'm using xtend BCAAs and I really love the flavor. Just my. 02

I pop a couple caps of GEAR along with it too

[Tomahawk88]

In the immortal words of Nelson off The Simpsons, "HA-HA!!"





The DOMS have reared their ugly head in thy direction, eh? That's what happens when you can't workout for a while. It's almost like starting over regarding the intense muscle soreness.
It won't be long though until you're desparately trying to make yourself this sore. I throw insane shit my muscles' way in order to initiate that wonderful pain.

Ya it has been forever seen I have been this sore. This may come as a surprise but I dont like being away from the weights

I savor those nice and sore days...

BCAA - smartpowders has the cheapest bulk, and you can flavor with crystal light

Flavored BCAA - Xtend Watermelon is my favorite, I drink it too fast!

I have some time to decide. Price will also be a consideration.

haven't used it in awhile but watermelon extend is very tasty.

i just ordered psyko/purple wraath, i don't think you can do much better, imo.

Def let me know what u think. I really liked purple wrath when I used it but it wasnt cheap.

purple wraath > xtend imo... if you discount taste as an important factor

I didnt think it tasted bad.

I hope you didn't take that the wrong way, I wasn't saying to NOT message me, by all means if you have any questions feel free to hit me up with whatever and I will try my best to help out. I was just suggesting those two members as they are a little more experienced with it than I am.

I have a couple books on it just havent gotten around to reading them. Maybe if you ask a hard enough question it will force me to crack one of them open and they will make there way up my list. I have been meaning to read them for so long now and just haven't, partly cuz I hate reading :smack: , but again I am here for you bruddah ask away

Haha I know you werent man. You are always very helpful and a damn sponge. I remember when you used to come to me for help haha.

Im sure I wont have too hard of questions. Im a pretty basic kinda guy. Need to read into what makes up this diet though.

The link you posted was broken lol. So, I did some sleuthing and am hoping I'm in the right place

Haha maybe they didnt like me link to over here.

Hope it didnt take u too long

Good to have you over here bro.

[Tomahawk88]

I'm on the Lean gains diet myself Tom. And I am really liking it so far...interested in hearing your take on it

I'm using xtend BCAAs and I really love the flavor. Just my. 02

I pop a couple caps of GEAR along with it too

Well so far I like it. Havent really followed it much except for the whole 8 eat 16 fast. Plus the 3 meals a day plus lots of water. Reading will be done soon.

Ya what I have tried is good but I like the idea of 4:1:1 bcaa ratio.

That is one of the few **** supps I havent gotten around to trying. Might have to with this fasting diet.

[MidwestBeast]

Well so far I like it. Havent really followed it much except for the whole 8 eat 16 fast. Plus the 3 meals a day plus lots of water. Reading will be done soon.

Ya what I have tried is good but I like the idea of 4:1:1 bcaa ratio.

That is one of the few **** supps I havent gotten around to trying. Might have to with this fasting diet.

It's funny that you and Rick had been talking about this since a few days back and I saw a guy at my gym today that I hadn't seen in a few weeks and he's been doing it too - really leaned up a lot. Seems like it definitely works.

As far as aminos, what I've started doing and really enjoy is bulk BCAA + 1 scoop or 1/2 a scoop (depends on the size of jug you're using) of a flavored product. While I'm loggin Psyko from CL, I've been running 1-2 scoops of it + the unflavored ModernBCAA I had in my 1/2 gallon jug. I intend to just use bulk + a little Wraath from here on out for flavoring

And Gear wouldn't be a bad choice for as much as you're fasting. Still one I can't wait to try, either

[Tomahawk88]

It's funny that you and Rick had been talking about this since a few days back and I saw a guy at my gym today that I hadn't seen in a few weeks and he's been doing it too - really leaned up a lot. Seems like it definitely works.

As far as aminos, what I've started doing and really enjoy is bulk BCAA + 1 scoop or 1/2 a scoop (depends on the size of jug you're using) of a flavored product. While I'm loggin Psyko from CL, I've been running 1-2 scoops of it + the unflavored ModernBCAA I had in my 1/2 gallon jug. I intend to just use bulk + a little Wraath from here on out for flavoring

And Gear wouldn't be a bad choice for as much as you're fasting. Still one I can't wait to try, either

Haha it is taking over the world Good to hear maybe it will work for my fat ass lol.

Hmm might go back to old school like that. Still got some plain old unflavored 2:1:1 BCAAs I could use up. Plus picked up some of that liquid flavor stuff you add to water MiO or something. See how that works with BCAAs.

Ya I have to get around to trying it. So much I already like though. Love getting the Need2Slin and that is just a staple for fattys like me.

Tomorrow I go to the gym and test to see where my squat and military press are at. It says to do standing overhead press but Idk how confident I am in those. I have a habit of tweaking something in my neck when I do them. Anyone got any advice? Man up or just do the military press where I can actually get a spotter.

[MidwestBeast]

Haha it is taking over the world Good to hear maybe it will work for my fat ass lol.

Hmm might go back to old school like that. Still got some plain old unflavored 2:1:1 BCAAs I could use up. Plus picked up some of that liquid flavor stuff you add to water MiO or something. See how that works with BCAAs.

Ya I have to get around to trying it. So much I already like though. Love getting the Need2Slin and that is just a staple for fattys like me.

Tomorrow I go to the gym and test to see where my squat and military press are at. It says to do standing overhead press but Idk how confident I am in those. I have a habit of tweaking something in my neck when I do them. Anyone got any advice? Man up or just do the military press where I can actually get a spotter.

If it's the same thing he's doing, it'll work lol.

I'd use up what you've got, man. Otherwise, you'll never use it. That's the one thing I hate about this game (and love, too) : if you don't use it soon enough, 9 times out of 10, something better comes out (e.g. 2:1:1 -> 4:1:1 -> 8:1:1, etc.). I've got a bunch of random supplements in my stash that I haven't used up that I had bought when I thought I should stock up and now I'm not excited to use them lol. However, I'll use them up before spending money on something new because I hate wasting things (only time I wouldn't is if it flat out doesn't work or is unsafe).

I used to do overhead presses fairly regularly - loved them for core strength, particularly lower back, as well. That was also when I was working in a 10-15 rep range, though. I wouldn't dare attempt it on a Max-OT workout, now lol. My advice, if you choose to go through with them, is just to not go too heavy on the weight; keep form 100% and don't allow yourself to lose that even a bit. Build up slowly and you won't hurt anything. That's also the only time I've ever pressed behind my head; everything else I do is in front.

[thundergod]

Tomorrow I go to the gym and test to see where my squat and military press are at. It says to do standing overhead press but Idk how confident I am in those. I have a habit of tweaking something in my neck when I do them. Anyone got any advice? Man up or just do the military press where I can actually get a spotter.

No need to risk tweaking your neck on those standing overhead presses. Just do the seated military presses and get a spot.

Obliterate those fukkers!!!

[JudoJosh]

If it's the same thing he's doing, it'll work lol.

I'd use up what you've got, man. Otherwise, you'll never use it. That's the one thing I hate about this game (and love, too) : if you don't use it soon enough, 9 times out of 10, something better comes out (e.g. 2:1:1 -> 4:1:1 -> 8:1:1, etc.). I've got a bunch of random supplements in my stash that I haven't used up that I had bought when I thought I should stock up and now I'm not excited to use them lol. However, I'll use them up before spending money on something new because I hate wasting things (only time I wouldn't is if it flat out doesn't work or is unsafe).

I used to do overhead presses fairly regularly - loved them for core strength, particularly lower back, as well. That was also when I was working in a 10-15 rep range, though. I wouldn't dare attempt it on a Max-OT workout, now lol. My advice, if you choose to go through with them, is just to not go too heavy on the weight; keep form 100% and don't allow yourself to lose that even a bit. Build up slowly and you won't hurt anything. That's also the only time I've ever pressed behind my head; everything else I do is in front.

I am in the same boat. A new product comes out and has a killer sale so I stock up and then by the time I plan to use it something else is out that is supposed to be better so I get that and the old stuff just sits. My wife thinks I'm Every time I get a package I get to hear smart comments like "Don't you have enough already" or "What are we opening a store or something" I still have tubs of anadraulic pump from when it first came out and I only used one of them before a new pre workout came along and they were put aside. I made a new rule to myself, Not allowed to order anything unless you use what you have first"

As for the neck I get the same problem. I recently ordered some do-hicky off amazon that supposed to massage the back and neck pretty good. I would spend extra time during my warm up to focus on the shoulder/upper back/ neck and on off days do some rehab work on it. A tennis ball/LAX ball on your upper back while leaning against the wall may help massage some kinks out. If you need some rehab exercise suggestion let me know I have TONS!

I would say to use less weight but 5/3/1 already does that so the amount of weight shouldnt be a problem

[MidwestBeast]

I am in the same boat. A new product comes out and has a killer sale so I stock up and then by the time I plan to use it something else is out that is supposed to be better so I get that and the old stuff just sits. My wife thinks I'm Every time I get a package I get to hear smart comments like "Don't you have enough already" or "What are we opening a store or something" I still have tubs of anadraulic pump from when it first came out and I only used one of them before a new pre workout came along and they were put aside. I made a new rule to myself, Not allowed to order anything unless you use what you have first"

That's a good rule to have, man. I implemented the same for myself, except I'll make exceptions. If I think something is going to be banned or discontinued and it's been proven to work (either I've used it once or I've seen reputable users' logs), I'll stock up. I don't like having TONS of stuff stashed away; I really don't, but I also would kick myself if I didn't buy something that works great and then not get to use it because of something like that.