SWOLLEN87's Quest for STRENGTH (with epi)

morry said:
115??? Jesus, I'm not going to be able to keep up.
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SweetLou321 said:
sweet pull-ups, they dont affect your bicep tendons or elbows going that heavy/low rep? I heard mixed thing about heavy vertical pulling.
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Morry, try them, you'll be able to do it, you've already got me beat for reps w 2 plates...

Lou, my elbows feel fine when i do them, biceps scream and I love it.... what have u heard about them?

Guys I'm getting worried about my hamstring, if I can't deadlift/squat, this is a lost cause... give me some suggestions ... it feels like a pull on my right lower ham about 6 inches from my knee
 
swollen87 said:
Morry, try them, you'll be able to do it, you've already got me beat for reps w 2 plates...

Lou, my elbows feel fine when i do them, biceps scream and I love it.... what have u heard about them?

Guys I'm getting worried about my hamstring, if I can't deadlift/squat, this is a lost cause... give me some suggestions ... it feels like a pull on my right lower ham about 6 inches from my knee
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Ummm check on Fmoncas log on the genomix section ,he throws a lot of things to do on legs recovery..:yup:
 
Foam rolling the IT band helps loosen my hams too. They get real, real tight from time to time.
I was surprised how much I could get things to loosen up and feel relaxed just by foam rolling 4 to 5 times a day while I was "injured" bc I found out I wasn't really. Just tight muscles that needed to love.
I know you said you were foam rolling, but how often, how hard of a roller, what areas do you concentrate on, etc....

I know you got this sh1t, I'm just tossing it out there.
 
From other members, and i asked rodja about them and he suggest against them, for bicep tendon stress and rotator stress.
for your hams, idk how to fix it, but a nice pre-hab would be to add glute ham raises to your routine from now on.
 
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morry said:
Foam rolling the IT band helps loosen my hams too. They get real, real tight from time to time.
I was surprised how much I could get things to loosen up and feel relaxed just by foam rolling 4 to 5 times a day while I was "injured" bc I found out I wasn't really. Just tight muscles that needed to love.
I know you said you were foam rolling, but how often, how hard of a roller, what areas do you concentrate on, etc....

I know you got this sh1t, I'm just tossing it out there.
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I usually only spend time foam rolling (6 inch Styrofoam roller) after squatting/Deadlifts... maybe I should spend a little more time on that... I normally roll each ham for about 3 mins each and the rest of my foam rolling i spend on glutes and hips... very rarely do i spend more than 10 mins all together... you think i should spend a few mins every day ?

SweetLou321 said:
From other members, and i asked rodja about them and he suggest against them, for bicep tendon stress and rotator stress.
for your hams, idk how to fix it, but a nice pre-hab would be to add glute ham raises to your routine from now on.
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I didnt know about the bicep/rotator stress, if i start having problems, ill stop them or rotate them to every 3rd week maybe...





I did chest/shoulders again but hit them a bit differently

Incline press w bands (each band is about 70lbs of resistance at the top)
135x8 + bands
185x5 + bands
225x4 + bands
225x3 + bands
135x 10 + bands

Smith machine shoulder press

Bar=15lbs

105x 10
155x 10
195x 6
195x 6 fail only 4

Db shoulder press 65x20
Superset lateral raises 25x10

Face pulls

Don't remember the weights on these .. just getting used to them

Iso bench drop set
5 plates x 5
4 plates x 5
3 plates x 6
2 plates x 8
1 plate x 10 SMOKED

PUMP IS SICKENING... my brother was actually in awe at how swole i looked

4 sets of 10 wheel of death (on my knees)
3 sets of 30 crunches
3 sets of 10 hanging leg raise

No cardio... ham isn't feeling great

Some notes..

Libido=shot

I'm gunna be working on this ham all day till its better... i HATE injuries on cycle

Aggression is up

Weight is firm at 205 for the past week or so... i feel like the winny/primo is hardening what mass i have, while allowing me to shed some fat..

I want the 600
 
sabz said:
sick thread, SUBSCRIBED.
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welcome bish!!!

Sab my cousin (primo) and i are still goin bolin this week, care to join??

Ps, if my hammy feels better u wanna go push cars/throw boulders on saturday?


You made the right choice comin hurr YUH!



@ the rest of yous guise, do you know any other guys logging that are worth following? I found kabukis log to be very helpful/informative...
 
Note: I am trying to eat clean... but my girl got me a big Easter bunny and a box of raisinettes... they've been looking at me for days and it bothered me, so i ate some... cardio is a must tomorrow

Does anyone else feel guilty when they do some dome **** like that
 
Im not sure if i missed it, but i hope your doing trap work and a lot of pulling to offset all that pressing. Sweet job man, and yes more rolling and stretching
 
SweetLou321 said:
Im not sure if i missed it, but i hope your doing trap work and a lot of pulling to offset all that pressing. Sweet job man, and yes more rolling and stretching
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Generally, i pull a lot more often, but w this ham I've gotta improvise, tomorrow will be

Cleans

Shrugs bb and Db

Heavy face pulls

And i guess ill do an arm workout with that because i won't be deadlifting or squatting until Saturday the earliest...
 
Thought u meant deadlifts.... look at my workout from page 5, you'll see some back work

Think you may have missed it
 
Swollen, hows the cycle goin bro? .......Also, I've read so many threads with ppl talking about foam rollers..what the fock is it, and where do I buy such a roller? Lol
 
OafMister said:
Swollen, hows the cycle goin bro? .......Also, I've read so many threads with ppl talking about foam rollers..what the fock is it, and where do I buy such a roller? Lol
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Pool noodles/waterbottles/actual foam rollers from walmart are like 10 bucks and theyre fantastic... you could even use a tennisball
 
Cleans
135x10x2
185x5
205x5
225x3

Bb shrugs being back superset in front
135x20wide
225x20
315x20
405x12

Face pulls

55x20
100x10
120x10
130x8

Dumbell shrugs
150lbs x10 3x

Skull crushers

70x15
90x10
100x10
110x10

Overhead tri extensions Db

70x10
90x10
110x10
130x8

Kickbacks (don't hate)

25x10
30x10
30x10

My ham is bruised up pretty nicely... not sure if thats from being hurt or foam rolling

Trigger wheeling my whole body, icing/heating rolling ham

Libido, I could care less at this point

Weight was down to 202 today but I'm looking much fuller


Actually considering dropping the cycle within the next week if my ham isn't feeling better... its depressing to not be able to do my favorite lifts...

We will see what happens.
 
swollen87 said:
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I usually only spend time foam rolling (6 inch Styrofoam roller) after squatting/Deadlifts... maybe I should spend a little more time on that... I normally roll each ham for about 3 mins each and the rest of my foam rolling i spend on glutes and hips... very rarely do i spend more than 10 mins all together... you think i should spend a few mins every day ?
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When my groin, ham, and calf were hurting so bad I was having to cut cardio short or I just pained through it, I started foam rolling when I woke up, before AND after my workout, then again after cardio. Not before bed tho. I didn't spend more than 5-7 on them each time but it helped a ridiculous amount. The knots were sore but not didn't feel like an injury, just a really sore muscle. At night I would use a kneading pillow on the area for 20 min.
Now I foam roll 2-3 times a day on workout days and more if I start getting sore in that spot again.
During that time I would try to stay around 50-60% of your 1RM with exercises that activate the ham for at least 4 days. If it doesn't start to get better, than I would assume there is a much bigger problem and I would go to the doctor.
If so, be careful, be patient, add weight back slow and make sure that it finishes healing up ok.

Just my .02

No cardio... ham isn't feeling great
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Make sure you are getting something in the way of cardio just so you get plenty of fresh blood and nutrients to that hamstring.

Some notes..

Libido=shot
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dostinex may help this but if I remember right it took about a week, maybe a little more to really feel it.

I'm gunna be working on this ham all day till its better... i HATE injuries on cycle
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good idea :yup:
Aggression is up

Weight is firm at 205 for the past week or so... i feel like the winny/primo is hardening what mass i have, while allowing me to shed some fat..
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Great progress bro.

I want the 600
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Try to be patient. You are a freaking beast in the gym. That's obvious, but think of it this way, regardless if you are as strong as Kabuki, with a torn ham even Kabuki wouldn't be deadlifting heavy, ya know? Muscle heal, then time to push and make em grow.
I'm pretty sure you already know this but you are as hardheaded as me and want the 600. Admirable, but it could cost you your physique in the long run, ya know?
 
Damn bro sorry to hear about the hammy :( , but those are some good numbers! and lol I do kick backs too, I actually like them lol.
 
Morry I'm updating on my phone so I can't really adress your post, but in short, good advice I'm going to apply what we spoke about.

Today I managed to get in 25 mins on the bike

Squats light

135x15
185x15
225x15
135x20 felt fine

Sumo deads
(Very light and very careful on each rep making sure I did not bring weight down with a locked knee)

135x15
225x10
315x3 3x

I honestly felt like I couldve gone big, but chose to keep it light and allow the muscle to get used to lifting after the injury.

The rest of my workout was ALL foam rolling/trigger point release and massaging ..

Managed to get everything real loose, and I'm hoping to squat again with more weight on Saturday or Sunday.

Came to the realization that 600 isn't likely to happen during this cycle, but I am going rotfl really hit my upper back/quads hard for the.rest of the cycle .

I'm thinking I may be able to get it during or just after pct

The squats were remarkably easy and didn't feel hard on the ham at all... bruising is progressing down on my calf a bit tho.

Hit abs hard too

Wod 5 sets of 10

Roman chairs 3x10

Leg lifts 3x10

And a bunch of crunches

Tomorrow my girl gets home.so well see how the libido test goes(got some horny goat weed)
 
swollen87 said:
welcome bish!!!

Sab my cousin (primo) and i are still goin bolin this week, care to join??

Ps, if my hammy feels better u wanna go push cars/throw boulders on saturday?


You made the right choice comin hurr YUH!



work owns me on saturday, sundays a different story. :whiner:

worked chest tonight, as per Chest coach, beat me up, when i finished i tried doing some pushups for ha ha's and sure enough landed flat on my face.
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sabz said:
work owns me on saturday, sundays a different story. :whiner:

worked chest tonight, as per Chest coach, beat me up, when i finished i tried doing some pushups for ha ha's and sure enough landed flat on my face.
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Good stuff, glad you made it here... great site, you'll learn eventually who gives good advice, and hopefully you can continue to apply what you learn to your workouts/diet

Not gunna lie, the progress youve made in the last yr or so is inspiring.

Keep up the hard work...
 
swollen87 said:
Morry I'm updating on my phone so I can't really adress your post, but in short, good advice I'm going to apply what we spoke about.

Today I managed to get in 25 mins on the bike

Squats light

135x15
185x15
225x15
135x20 felt fine

Sumo deads
(Very light and very careful on each rep making sure I did not bring weight down with a locked knee)

135x15
225x10
315x3 3x

I honestly felt like I couldve gone big, but chose to keep it light and allow the muscle to get used to lifting after the injury.

The rest of my workout was ALL foam rolling/trigger point release and massaging ..

Managed to get everything real loose, and I'm hoping to squat again with more weight on Saturday or Sunday.

Came to the realization that 600 isn't likely to happen during this cycle, but I am going rotfl really hit my upper back/quads hard for the.rest of the cycle .

I'm thinking I may be able to get it during or just after pct

The squats were remarkably easy and didn't feel hard on the ham at all... bruising is progressing down on my calf a bit tho.

Hit abs hard too

Wod 5 sets of 10

Roman chairs 3x10

Leg lifts 3x10

And a bunch of crunches

Tomorrow my girl gets home.so well see how the libido test goes(got some horny goat weed)
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No worries bro. I'm glad we got a chance to talk.

If you need anything, you know how to find me.



KILLER workout again and great news on the ham feeling good during squats.


You may just grab 600 in PCT, wouldn't that be wiked. You could get with me on PCT if you want any help at all.
 
Good lift broski, I too am glad the hams feelin better :) , just keep killin it and youll get that 600 in no time!
 
Read this thread and following along now. Researching a good Primo/test cycle for the future actually and will be curious how you like this one in the end.

As you know I am GF for 5 years. It does NOT have to be expensive bro. Stay away from stuff that is marketed as GF (which is expensive) and just buy the foods that you know are GF (oatmeal, brown rice, legumes, various potatos) and learn to make your own stuff. Get a rice cooker and maybe a bread machine if you don't have one already. It's a better/cleaner diet anyway IMO. Also, I have some killer recipes if ur interested too. I know that oatmeal is TECHNICALLY not GF, but if you are not full on Celiac I think you'll find you can tolerate it fine, I do. You CAN order GF Oatmeal though, FYI. It's only the fact that it is processed on the same equipment as other grains that they can't strictly claim it's GF.

Thx for all your help recently.

DICE
 
morry said:
No worries bro. I'm glad we got a chance to talk.

If you need anything, you know how to find me.



KILLER workout again and great news on the ham feeling good during squats.


You may just grab 600 in PCT, wouldn't that be wiked. You could get with me on PCT if you want any help at all.
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Thanks morry i appreciate your help, I will be giving u a call some point before pct, im interested in how you used the letro to help you.

OafMister said:
Good lift broski, I too am glad the hams feelin better :) , just keep killin it and youll get that 600 in no time!
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Thanks bro!


BURNT DICE said:
Read this thread and following along now. Researching a good Primo/test cycle for the future actually and will be curious how you like this one in the end.

As you know I am GF for 5 years. It does NOT have to be expensive bro. Stay away from stuff that is marketed as GF (which is expensive) and just buy the foods that you know are GF (oatmeal, brown rice, legumes, various potatos) and learn to make your own stuff. Get a rice cooker and maybe a bread machine if you don't have one already. It's a better/cleaner diet anyway IMO. Also, I have some killer recipes if ur interested too. I know that oatmeal is TECHNICALLY not GF, but if you are not full on Celiac I think you'll find you can tolerate it fine, I do. You CAN order GF Oatmeal though, FYI. It's only the fact that it is processed on the same equipment as other grains that they can't strictly claim it's GF.

Thx for all your help recently.

DICE
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I just found out somewhat recently about my gluten intolerance, (Feb) so I'm really just in the beginning stages of finding what's good/safe to eat

It has forced me to eat 100x cleaner than i ever have (aside from wrestling)...

You're welcome BTW, and yeah I'd like to see some of your recipes, generally I eat;

Oatmeal-sometimes I react so its a once in a while thing
Potatoes/yams- love them
Chicken steak fish pork - enuff sed
All sorts of fruits n vegetables.

And water LOL...

I also have to stay far far away from soy- any male should, but i end up laying on the floor in the bathroom


Primo/test would be a very nice cycle. I'm also looking into that, just hope i can keep the lump I have under control
 
today i hit abs/shoulders

standing press
135x15
185x12
225x5 2x

seated db press

70x15
90x10
100x10
110x2 (almost fell off the bench... put the weights back before i did something dumb. im more than capable of getting 110s or even 120s for 10... just some days im not willing to risk injury)


upright row
135x10 3x

front and side raises supersetted
25lbsx10 2x
30lbsx10 2x

these have been bothering my shoulder so i kept them light

leg lifts

wheel-o-death

crunches


i feel like i am rolling out/stretching/working on my muscle more than i am lifting
 
also, i moved out last week, and i dont have a computer... so ive been updating all this from my phone... hopefully soon i can get internet connection where im living..

squats tomorrow to a 15" box w bands

maybe some heavier sumos

contemplating leg presses or split squats.. well see how i feel.. just hoping to be able to hit my legs hard because its been a week since ive gotten a REAL workout in
 
SweetLou321 said:
how did you find you were gluten intolerant?
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I had diarrhea every day for 5 months straight... looked into everythig from prostaglandins to colitis ... ended up discovering by elimination of all gluten .. not one doctor had any clue what the fock was wrong w me...

But the symptoms of gluten allergy are endless.. celiacs disease is known as the great mimicker... I had the symptoms of colitis,worms, upregulation of pge2,liver damage, chrons, ibs infection, depression ect ect. The doctors had me on everything from metronidazol to cipro and even welbutrin and other anti-depressants.. bloodwork showed nothing afterall. From now on regardless of the illness, I will further research before accepting any treatment

Why do you ask?

Today I squatted

Didn't use bands or box

135x10
225x10
315x5
365x5
385x3 3x

Didn't want to push the ham too hard first squat day back

Sumo deads

135x10
225x5
275x5
315x5
365x3
405x3
495x2 3x

Felt strong w no suit straps belt or wraps.. focused again on bringing weight down slow and controlled as to not re-injure the ham

Again, didn't wanna push the ham too hard... but all in all it felt good

its not 50% of my max, but I kept it as light as i could without losing my mind

Did some tris bc its Saturday night and I'm from north jersey

YEAAH BUDDY!
 
Glad to hear your cycle is going well bro.

Gluten - It's very hard to identify and it's common that docs miss it for a long time. A guy I worked with dealt with major stomach pain for years before they figured it out. I found out cuz I had Psoriasis my whole life and one day (5 yrs ago) my mother in law said she knew of someone who went off gluten and her psoriasis went away. I thought, "what the f*&^, worth a shot" but didn't think it would work. In days my psoriasis started to get better and within 1-2 weeks the psoriasis I had EVERYDAY MY WHOLE LIFE disappeared 80+%. It was doing something to my immune system though. Because I used to get sick a lot and that changed, also I had arthritis and it disappeared too and I simply had more energy. About 90% of people who are allergic or sensitive to gluten don't even know it. The best thing you can do if you think you have food allergies is to go on a strict hypoallergenic diet for a month. There are things that almost NOBODY is allergic to. If your probs go ways, start introducing things slowly till they come back and bingo!
 
Im just curious, as ive been looking to better my nutrition. And removing gluten seems like a nice step forward. Besides, ive been having some serious digestive issues going on, not related to wheat, grain consumption. But it does affect me.
 
Strict hypoallergenic diet will answer that question.

It's harder than you'd think. If you are not Gluten sensitive, there is no point in cutting it out. It's a bit of a fad right now which I'm not complaining about as there is tons of GF stuff available over the past 5-10 years. For me, it's been a blessing in disguise as I can no longer eat junk food and that aint such a bad thing. :lmao:
 
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Thanks man, my main carb sources are veggies, black beans, oats, and red potatoes. It could be my fiber intake also.
 
Im coming to the realization that the primo is going to have to be run higher next time, and I'm actually considering stopping a bit early as gains are slowing, and my body is taking a beating. I have some before pics, and cycle will be ending in about 14 days I will then post up after pics and post pct pics. Next cycle will most likely be test prop only maybe for an 8 week run.

Hopefully, this log will be able to help those who are considering running massive cycles. So far, I've gone from about 15% bf to 10%, and my weight has stayed around 205. If I can do this with such a short somewhat mild cycle, there's no reason to be on for 20+ weeks to see the same results

Cycle has been a pleasure his far, but I'm about ready to hop off. I was always taught, get the results you want, and get off, before any extra damage is done

So far cycle has been 6 weeks of primo, last 3 or so winny 50mg ed.

Last pin will be Tuesday, and pct starts 12 days after that


Today I did some cardio/cleans/plyometrics (for fun)
Cardio-2mile run 16min

Power cleans

135x15
185x5
225x5 2x. PR of some sort

Shrugs dropset
405x10
315x15
225x20
135x25

Found a pretty high garbage can and did some box jumps approx 40in can

Did about 8 sets of 10

5 100yard sprints(coming off the line easy)

I must say, I am slow as hell compared to weighing 180lbs


My ham is doin fine, but the bruise just looks horrible... still working on it



For the next 2 weeks I will be running win, allowing the primo to clear my system, before I start pct.


Pct will be
Nolva-20/20/20/20
Clomid- 300day 1-3 (too high?) 150 for a week 100 for a week then a few days at 50
Dostinex-.5 eod to see what happens with this puffy nip
Daa- 3g for last 2 weeks of cycle 2 weeks on, one week off through pct.

This is all subject to change after i saw morry keep all his gains(making gains?) with NO serm.
 
Oh BTW, to those of you who are interested in following my log, I'm going to be starting a new one and staying natty for a bit, ill post up a link soon, maybe ill make it a video log if i can find out how to post vids up #genius
 
For sure bro, either put link in here or send an invite n ill be subbd
 
Usama is DEAD
 
Chest/shoulders today

Standing shoulder press

135x10
185x10 3x

Pre-exhaust/Supersetted with

Incline Dumbell press

100x15
110x10
120x10
100x10

Flat bench
135&185 x10

225x15(shoulder was shot by now, opted out of going heavier)

Db shoulder press(somehow these felt fine)

75x20
100x10
110x10
75x10


90 crunches, 30leg lifts,30 wheel of death -circut


Pushups feet on box

25 4x

Superset w/

Incline flys

30x10
35x10 3x


Weight still 205. Everythings going the way I had planned. I feel like if my joints were a little less focked, id be able to hit higher weight

Some kid had a penn state powerlifting shirt on at the gym, he was 123lbs squatting 315 for 10 clean reps, I was stunned to see such a small dude so strong for his weight

Some other notes,

bumping win up to 80mg ed, this will get rid of all I have in the next.2 weeks

Libido doing better with the addition of DAA @3g

Very vascular, even my quads have veins popping out

cut my carbs down a bit - would like to see a bit more fat loss

The gym had a tub of cellmass that nobody was taking, on my way out the owner just handed it to me for free - ill be running a lot of cellmass in pct.



Back tomorrow, hitting high rep deads for sure - ham feels good, bruising going away, and all the foam rolling is helping keep things loose. Also hitting up some much needed cardio..

I'm interested to see what my pct brings, I may just go right into a continuous lean bulk (natty)

Has anyone else read the study about Dostinex lowering testosterone? I'd post it but im typing all this on my phone ... help would be appreciated.
 
Today I deadlifted

No straps or belt

135x10
225x8
315x6
365x4
405x3
455x1
495x1
575x1 (ripped it off the floor)
600x1 fail. I think I did too many sets before the attempt, I get it to my knees, and then I can't get my hips through .


So in a fit of rage I decided to hit 405 as many times as i could

405x14

I then walked over to the garbage can and threw up a few times. All in all, good workout

Db rows

70x10
110x5
120x5
130x5
150x5
90x10

Did maybe 2 sets of curls before i decided that I am beyond cooked for the day

The 600 is coming, I will do rack pulls w bands on my next back day, and the following week re-attempt while keeping sets light beforehand... we will see

Nothing new to report, I am very happy with the 575 tho, I can't complain about losing bodyfat, and getting stronger at the same time.
 
swollen87 said:
So in a fit of rage I decided to hit 405 as many times as i could

405x14

I then walked over to the garbage can and threw up a few times. All in all, good workout

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lmfao bro thats something I would do too! but seriously GOOD FOCKING JOB on those numbers very impressive, youll get that 600 just like you said bro, piece a cake :yup:
 
swollen87 said:
Today I deadlifted

No straps or belt

135x10
225x8
315x6
365x4
405x3
455x1
495x1
575x1 (ripped it off the floor)
600x1 fail. I think I did too many sets before the attempt, I get it to my knees, and then I can't get my hips through .


So in a fit of rage I decided to hit 405 as many times as i could

405x14

I then walked over to the garbage can and threw up a few times. All in all, good workout

Db rows

70x10
110x5
120x5
130x5
150x5
90x10

Did maybe 2 sets of curls before i decided that I am beyond cooked for the day

The 600 is coming, I will do rack pulls w bands on my next back day, and the following week re-attempt while keeping sets light beforehand... we will see

Nothing new to report, I am very happy with the 575 tho, I can't complain about losing bodyfat, and getting stronger at the same time.
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deadlifting tonight, i been waiting for this day all week.
 
sabz said:
deadlifting tonight, i been waiting for this day all week.
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If there's one exercise ANYONE training should do, its deadlifts..

IMO, it is the best exercise, Squats are second.

I have seen all my lifts go up from deadlifts.

Sab, how is that routine working out for you?
 
Here ya go :yup:
 
Do you use chalk in your gym? My dumbass gym won't allow chalk (looking for new gym...) and I can't get 385 off the ground without straps in the heat. Sweaty palms... nearly dropped 185 on push presses the other day when I cleaned it up. Fell out of my hands for a split second, grabbed it, lowered it, moved to the squat rack to avoid the clean.
 
BigBlackGuy said:
Do you use chalk in your gym? My dumbass gym won't allow chalk (looking for new gym...) and I can't get 385 off the ground without straps in the heat. Sweaty palms... nearly dropped 185 on push presses the other day when I cleaned it up. Fell out of my hands for a split second, grabbed it, lowered it, moved to the squat rack to avoid the clean.
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Talk to the manager. I workout at a 24 and they're strict about not allowing chalk and slippers, but when I was prepping for my last meet, I spoke to the maager and he gave me the ok. So now I'm the only guy in my gym who uses chalk regularly :ponder:
 
morry said:
Here ya go :yup:
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Thanks Morry, btw, this picture is me BEFORE the cycle after a bulk, a little tubby sitting around 218

BigBlackGuy said:
Do you use chalk in your gym? My dumbass gym won't allow chalk (looking for new gym...) and I can't get 385 off the ground without straps in the heat. Sweaty palms... nearly dropped 185 on push presses the other day when I cleaned it up. Fell out of my hands for a split second, grabbed it, lowered it, moved to the squat rack to avoid the clean.
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I do use chalk, but i try not to. Usually anything over 495 will rip out of my hands if I'm sweating bad, with chalk I've done rack pulls with over 700

kanakafarian said:
Talk to the manager. I workout at a 24 and they're strict about not allowing chalk and slippers, but when I was prepping for my last meet, I spoke to the maager and he gave me the ok. So now I'm the only guy in my gym who uses chalk regularly :ponder:
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Good advice, my gym doesn't technically allow it either, I'm just very careful I don't get it everywhere, the owner and i see eye to eye... if i make a mess, I clean it so he doesn't mind me using the chalk
 
So my cns is still shot, at least it feels that way, even after yesterdays rest day.
Today I did chest, and cut it short, sometimes I need to listen to my body.

Flat bench

135x10
225x10
275x5
295x5
315x4
335x1
350x1- pr in this cycle, but I have been able to hit 365 before..

Did 225 for 15 2x (for fun)

Peck deck

Worked my way up to whole stack for 10 3x

Supersetted with

Incline cable press- its a cool machine

70x10
80x10
80x10

I was already beyond shot, felt dehydrated and shut down, so I decided to finish up light

Standing presses
135x15
135x12
135x10

Supersetted with situps

30-30-30

I called it quits after a few more situps and leg lifts, all in all, horrible feeling today

Some more notes,

Joints are achey stiff and painful- as we speak there is an ice pack on my shoulder

Libido is hovering around none with a chance of maybe.

Going to sleep for 10+ hours and destroy fasted cardio and 20rep squats tomorrow
 
yesterdays workout was

squats
135x 10
225x 15
315x 10
365x 8 (some kind of pr)

dropped back down and hit 245x 20 and 225x 20 with 1 min rest between the sets

split squats

35x10 3x
supersetted with

leg extentions (i know i know)

dont remember weights, but i was going for reps


did a few stiff leg deads

225x10
315x10
405x5


skipped cardio.... 20 rep squats count as cardio in my book


todays workout was traps/back

cleans

135x10
185x10
225x5 2x
135x10

supersetted with

face pulls
60x10
70x10
70x10

barbell bent over rows

135x10
225x10
315x10
365x8 (pr)

attempted 405, but couldnt hold grip after 1 or 2 reps, lost my straps bc i never use them anyways......

cable rows (wide)

3 sets 200lbs x 10


db shoulder press

60x20 4 x

circit with

crunches x 25

and pushups x 25


basically training to get a bit leaner, enjoying the effects of the winny, but to be honest, im looking forward to getting off, my joints have had enough.


some notes, weight 204 (-4) from the start of the cycle, but bodyfat has dropped ALOT

pct will be fun, ive been restricting carbs for a few days, id say about every 4 or 5 days i do a re-feed of sorts. in pct, i will be starting a LEAN bulk, i think that will help keep the extra muscle i have aquired, and maybe add some more :)

libido is back with the addition of DAA and macuna-
 
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