Keeping Up With The Yates': A Couple's Training Log

[liftingamber12]

Hi everyone!! Well, hubby ( yates84 ) & I have decided to join forces even more here on AM, and invite you all to join in the fun & shenanigans as we log workouts & other random workout/fitness stuff!!

There are a lot of you here who already know, or are familiar with, yates84. He has been a dedicated lifter for about 8-9 years now. He just recently, finally, got me to come around & join him in the gym on the weight floor. I hate that I waited so long, because I thoroughly enjoy lifting & training with him. It's a very important part of my life now.

I currently train using a 5 day split routine, and do PIYO & light cardio on my "off" days. My main goal, at the moment, is to cut my body fat % more before winter gets here. Then I'm going to focus more on putting on some mass. I'm still a noob in this journey, but am very thankful to have the support & encouragement of yates84. I'm also thankful for all the support I've gained so far on AM.

I've made some great progress thus far & I'm very hungry for more.

So, just a little bit about me...
I am a stay at home mom to our 2.5yr old son. I love dogs & equine. Cooking is a passion of mine, but due to our diets our meals seem to look a lot alike these days.

Current Stats/Measurements:
Age: 30
Height: 5'1"
Weight: 119.6 lbs
Waist 25.75"
Hips 34"
L upper thigh 19.2"
R upp thigh 19.1"
Chest 32.7"
L quad 18"
R quad 18"
Biceps 10.8"

Current Supplements: OL Conqu3r Demigod edition & OL Conqu3r Amp3d* (I use the Amp3d on leg & back day or when I'm just flat exhausted), Protein, L-glutamine, and I'm about to run Epic Unleashed.

I've typically done progress pics & measurement updates on Sundays...in other logs. I'm not sure I'll post every week here, but it helps keep me accountable & helps me see progress when I feel like I'm not making any.

So, let the fun begin!!

 

[puccah8808]

Oh, what do we have here?!? In for some sexy couple swelfies!

 

[liftingamber12]

You sure you can handle it?? It might get steamy in here!!

 

[puccah8808]

You sure you can handle it?? It might get steamy in here!!

Haha, yassss! It'll be more action than what I've been getting!

 

[Rosie Chee]

You're very similar in body stats to I currently.

Glad to see that you've come to enjoy this lifestyle

~Rosie~

 

[Rocket3015]

In ! I like the name of the log!

 

[puccah8808]

This is how I picture you two when you guys are posting on your logs.

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[liftingamber12]

Bahaha!! Seriously, we are like that....way more than we should be. Granted, I'm typically at home & he is at work when we both are posting simultaneously!!

 

[yates84]

I'm here finally!
It's nice to finally have a home, somewhere to post my current workouts. I'm currently on a 5 day phat routine that I just started a few weeks ago. I'm currently in a caloric deficit and looking to get further into the single digit body fat %. Today is an off day so I will post up something tomorrow for a workout! I just started an ostarine and dermacrine cycle as well, looking forward to keeping up with that progress as well. Let the action begin!

 

[Weathermark]

IN IN IIIINNN!!!!!

 

[BigRed1974]

IN!!

You should love EP1C Unleashed, I have been using it the last couple of months and will keep using it

 

[liftingamber12]

IN!!

You should love EP1C Unleashed, I have been using it the last couple of months and will keep using it

Hubs has raved about it for such a long time. I'm really starting to shed some body fat with a couple diet changes & a little more added cardio, but I want to maintain the strength I've built while eating in a deficit. I'm really hoping the Epic Unleashed will help with that. yates84 has used it during PCT for that exact same reason with good results!!!

 

[yates84]

IN!!

You should love EP1C Unleashed, I have been using it the last couple of months and will keep using it

Its a staple supplement for me now

 

[liftingamber12]

Thanks to all of you who are here & following along so far!!

 

[liftingamber12]

I'm thankful we both have a permanent home to log in, here on AM, too yates84.

Now that intros are out of the way...

I worked arms yesterday....

Hammer curls
10x12x4

Tricep push downs
30x12x4

Preacher curls
25x10x3
25x8

Skull crushers
20x12x4

Incline curls
10x12x4

Low cable tricep extensions
20x10x4

Oh.my.word. My arms are wrecked today. Those preacher curls & skull crushers got me. However, I'm happy to finally be experiencing some soreness (not pain) in my arms & shoulders. That means I'm really working them!!

I'm very thankful today is a rest day. I usually go & do a little bit of fasted cardio on the treadmill, but I'm actually resting today. Our little one has been sick, and through all the extra cuddles, has shared his cold with me. My throat hurts, and my head is full of gunk. So, going to nurse myself today. Hopefully, by spending today on the couch, I can get in a good chest workout tomorrow!!

I hope everyone enjoys their Friday!!

 

[Jebrook]

I'd much rather keep up with the Yateses than the Kardashians so subbed!

 

[packers6211]

IN!!!!! Nice arm day! I always love it when arm day comes your in mid workout and you feel the arms pumps. Especially my tri's feeling like a brick lol!!!

 

[Weathermark]

Cant seem to find dosage for this? Im gonna get the transdermal and some lj100 come December, to finish off my 8week PCT.

 

[yates84]

Cant seem to find dosage for this? Im gonna get the transdermal and some lj100 come December, to finish off my 8week PCT.

Doses for epic unleashed?

 

[Weathermark]

Yessir

 

[Weathermark]

Thinking 1pump morning then another 1 pump in the evening?

 

[liftingamber12]

IN!!!!! Nice arm day! I always love it when arm day comes your in mid workout and you feel the arms pumps. Especially my tri's feeling like a brick lol!!!

Yes!! They were a little pumped before I did the preacher curls, but after they were definitely fully pumped!!

 

[yates84]

Thinking 1pump morning then another 1 pump in the evening?

Exactly. I really like the oral/td combo, oral pwo then td after my shower. The combo is killer! Just use a glove to apply the td, it will stain your hands and even clothes if you aren't careful. I found the inner thighs is the best place to apply it and it not mess up any clothing

 

[Weathermark]

Exactly. I really like the oral/td combo, oral pwo then td after my shower. The combo is killer! Just use a glove to apply the td, it will stain your hands and even clothes if you aren't careful. I found the inner thighs is the best place to apply it and it not mess up any clothing

What do you prefer yates....im gonna be on SUPER PCT for November..should I stay on that through December along with epic OR switch to lj100?

 

[love2liftkat]

In before 3000 posts!!

 

[yates84]

What do you prefer yates....im gonna be on SUPER PCT for November..should I stay on that through December along with epic OR switch to lj100?

Stay on epic as long as you can, there are all kinds of gains to be made off it!

 

[jdg76]

Innnn...

 

[Weathermark]

Stay on epic as long as you can, there are all kinds of gains to be made off it!

MMMMMMM gaaaaiiinzzzz

 

[clown007]

Hey! This looks great!
In to hear about the workouts and other shenanigans!

 

[wasme]

This will be fun to follow!

 

[DreamWeaver]

In

 

[liftingamber12]

The worst part about sick....force feeding myself. I have no appetite when I have a head cold & sore throat. Need to stay fueled though.

 

[yates84]

My appetite is fine, just ate a half pound of shrimp

 

[liftingamber12]

My appetite is fine, just ate a half pound of shrimp

Blah. Even that doesn't sound good. At least you still feel good!!

 

[puccah8808]

The worst part about sick....force feeding myself. I have no appetite when I have a head cold & sore throat. Need to stay fueled though.

Gotta get that "protein" in!

 

[MrKleen73]

In this bad boy! Hey yates84, guess who got something dropped off in the mail yesterday! I will be starting my log for RADAR1NE and GHAR1NE next week!

 

[yates84]

In this bad boy! Hey yates84, guess who got something dropped off in the mail yesterday! I will be starting my log for RADAR1NE and GHAR1NE next week!

My man! Gharine is treating me very nice! I have 2 bottles of radarine staring at me...

 

[yates84]

Saturday upper body power

Bent over rows
5×5 w/ 205

Weighted wide grip pull ups
3×8 w/ 45 lb

Chin ups
3×12 body weight

DB press w/ 3 second pause
5×5 w/ 80 lb bd

Weighted wide dips
3×8 w/ 50 lb

Seated dB shoulder press
2×8
1×7
1×6 w/ 60lb dB

Ez bar curl
3×8 w/ 80 lb

French press
3×7 w/ 80 lb

Incline cable flyes
2×12

I warm up with 10 min on the elliptical machine then do various calestenics and light free weight but no need to post that every workout. 14 hour work day yesterday now here I am again today. I need a vacation! Will post starting pics, measurments, diet etc here after work

 

[Rocket3015]

Workout is looking good Mr. Yates!!

 

[yates84]

Workout is looking good Mr. Yates!!

Thanks! Just revamped my whole routine a few weeks ago so I'm excited to make some new progress

 

[liftingamber12]

I know I watch you do these workouts, but reading through it makes it look way more intense!! No wonder you're so sexy!!

 

[liftingamber12]

Good morning!! I had planned to sleep in this morning (still not feeling well), and go to the gym a little later, but nugget had different plans. He woke up pretty early this morning. So, we got there as Daddy was finishing up & he got to see him for a few minutes!! So, it was worth it!!

My workouts are going to look puny, in comparison to yates84....but he says they are supposed to!!

Warm-up
5 min elliptical
Flat Db press
10x12x4

Flat bench
45x10
50x8
50x8
55x6

Db Incline Press
15x12x4

Decline Bench
55x10
60x8
60x8
65x6

Incline low cable fly/pec deck Superset
15x12/30x12
15x12/30x12
15x12/30x12
15x12/30x12

Modified push-ups/Incline Db Fly Superset
8x4/10x12x4

Effing push-ups kill me. Going to start working them in more, so I can get better at them.

 

[yates84]

Starting pics. I'm about 2 weeks into an osta, dermacrine, and eliminate cycle. Diet is 2400 calories and I'm only eating 50g of carbs Monday through Saturday with Sunday being a reload day (300 of carbs) current body weight is 164 pounds as of this morning

 

[Jebrook]

Cut up and shredded like lettuce. Good job homie.

 

[datsthat]

Starting pics. I'm about 2 weeks into an osta, dermacrine, and eliminate cycle. Diet is 2400 calories and I'm only eating 50g of carbs Monday through Saturday with Sunday being a reload day (300 of carbs) current body weight is 164 pounds as of this morning

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Looking good! Off subject...sorry...please feel free to PM or simply ignore/delete if I am too out of line..... How long have you been lifting? Out of that time, how long were you serious about lifting, supplements and diet? The reason why I ask is because I would like to have a "baseline" comparison of what to look forward to. Thanks

 

[yates84]

Looking good! Off subject...sorry...please feel free to PM or simply ignore/delete if I am too out of line..... How long have you been lifting? Out of that time, how long were you serious about lifting, supplements and diet? The reason why I ask is because I would like to have a "baseline" comparison of what to look forward to. Thanks

Have been lifting for 8 or 9 years, the last 3 years have been pretty consistent. Have just recently started playing with my diet, was on a permanent bulk before. This is my first attempt at a cut and my calories are pretty low for my metabolism and activity level. I've been on this diet for a month now and just added in anabolics so there should be some good improvement (I hope so anyway)

 

[Lucianooo]

In

 

[Hastur]

Starting pics. I'm about 2 weeks into an osta, dermacrine, and eliminate cycle. Diet is 2400 calories and I'm only eating 50g of carbs Monday through Saturday with Sunday being a reload day (300 of carbs) current body weight is 164 pounds as of this morning

I know I've said it before, but your tats are awesome, bro! And you are pretty cut up man, looking good! Definitely in for this log! It won't be long til the little one is lifting and posting stats.

 

[liftingamber12]

I know I've said it before, but your tats are awesome, bro! And you are pretty cut up man, looking good! Definitely in for this log! It won't be long til the little one is lifting and posting stats.

He has his own 1lb weights already, and likes for us to make him "protein" shakes when we have ours. His is usually just chocolate milk!!

 

[Hastur]

He has his own 1lb weights already, and likes for us to make him "protein" shakes when we have ours. His is usually just chocolate milk!!

That is adorable! I hope I have a kid like that one day! I had always wished I'd gotten into fitness earlier on, and your little one is hooked up with two active parents!