Taman Cosses the bridge with Need to Build Muscle's RS Transaderm

9/29/11 Day 3, wk 2 Transaderm Day 14
5:05-6:00

Decided to change things up a bit today, brought out some movements I have not employed in a while. Focus was more on form than weight for most assist movements.

Bench - 195x3, 225x3, 250X4

Flat DB Press @ 85
12/10/6

Incline BB Press (Made sure these were taken all the way down to my clavicle, this brought out a mild discomfort in my shoulders, but no too bad. Have lost a lot on these)
135x10. 155x9/7

Assisted Dip @ 248
9/7/7 (5 more pounds and 2 more reps than last week)

Close Grip Bench (Trying to emphasize the rear head of the triceps, emphasis was keeping elbows tight to my rib cage)
135x10, 155x9/7

Dietary for today: 2685 cals (117 carbs, 240 protein [+24g bcaa], 131 fats) with an estimated burn of 4004 for a deficit of 1319.
 
Lower back feels a bit touchy today, this is unusual for me. May just hit cardio today and try to squeeze in the squat work out in over the weekend Saturday or Sunday. Not sure yet.
 
Onlychevy6 said:
Your doing fine so far. Have you changed up how many pumps your using?
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Nope, still running at 5.

With the low back pain, I opted for a rest/cardio day. 80/90/100% progressive resistance, 6 minute cycles with one minute step down, "sprinted" the last 60seconds/phase. 35 minutes total, 162 cals.

Dietary for today:

3521 cals (99 carbs, 232 protein [+12g BCAA], 125 fats) with an estimated burn of 3564.

Not sure why, been feeling really pissy lately. Don't think it is the trans, just in a bit of a funk. This too shall pass.
 
taman6886 said:
Nope, still running at 5.

With the low back pain, I opted for a rest/cardio day. 80/90/100% progressive resistance, 6 minute cycles with one minute step down, "sprinted" the last 60seconds/phase. 35 minutes total, 162 cals.

Dietary for today:

3521 cals (99 carbs, 232 protein [+12g BCAA], 125 fats) with an estimated burn of 3564.

Not sure why, been feeling really pissy lately. Don't think it is the trans, just in a bit of a funk. This too shall pass.
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Well, aggression and irritability is something a few have noted in their logs, so it is possible Transaderm could be doing it. It will pass after a few days though usually. ;)
 
10/1/11 Day 4, wk 2 Trans day 16
11:45-1:00
Squat - 280x3, 320x3, 360x6 (Belt on last set only, all reps to parallel. Had a spotter for the heavy set, gave me the confidence to go for #6, was tickled pink about this. BOOOOYA!!!!!!!!!!!)

Squat Press Machine - (plate weight only)
410-15, 430 -15/15/15/15

Lying Leg Curl (Can do more on this machine)
130-12/12/11


Leg Extension (same as above)
12/12/12

Ball crunches 2 sets of 50 reps.

Very freaking happy with how things went today. Next week is our heavy week, this is gonna be FUN!
 
Dietary for today:2799 cals, 237 protein [+24g BCAA), 135 fats) with an estimated burn of 4128 for a deficit of 1329. 40 of the carbs were from 3 small to medium grapefruits.
 
10/3/11 (Where the hell is this year going?) Day 1, wk 3, Transaderm Day 18
5:35-6:35

Standing OH BB press 155x5, 175x3, 195x2

Seated OH DB Press @ 75's
11/7/6/6

DB Lateral Raise
20's-10, 25's - 10/10

Hammer Curl @40's 12/8/8

Wide Grip BB Curl @ 75
12/12

Face Down Rear Delt Raise @ 20's
15/15/12

Dietary for today: 22542 cals, 154 carbs, 233 protein {plus 18g BCAA}, 104 fats) with an estimated burn of 4051 for a deficit of 1509.

The acne is becoming more noticeable, as is the increase in libido and drive. Very motivated to do 2 things, 1) Pound Iron, 2) Get some *&%%#. Outside the acne, no notable negative sides, BP remains steady as do blood glucose readings. That little dip in mood I had was very temporary, all is good now.
 
my god you are doing great! Sorry I havent been able to stop by lately, I am getting HAMMERED at work! I have debate contest to prepare for speech contest, and all the teachers seem to want to me to do something for them lately...

I cant wait to use my transaderm!!! ahahah
 
mattrag said:
my god you are doing great! Sorry I havent been able to stop by lately, I am getting HAMMERED at work! I have debate contest to prepare for speech contest, and all the teachers seem to want to me to do something for them lately...

I cant wait to use my transaderm!!! ahahah
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OMG, you mean real life stuff is interfering with your internet activities? WTF MAN LMAO. No prob dude, do what ya gotta do, appreciate your support!
 
Day 2, wk 3, Transaderm Day 19
4:50-4:45

Am starting to see some nice strength pay offs here, am very pleased with how things went tonight. No real evidence of shut down but must admit my joints are feeling a bit achy, shoulders have been problematic the last 6 weeks but now the elbows are also getting a bit touchy. I love the Heavy week of 5/3/1 but am considering for week for just staying away from the iron rather than a light week, heal up a bit and recharge the mental batteries(plus I do not think it is to smart to have a week off for week one of PCT.)

Anyways,

Deads - 300x5, 340x3, 380x3 (PR :) )

Assisted Chins 222
8/8/8/6 (almost a 10 pound increase over last week)

Seated V bar cable row 200
12/12/10 (last set used a long hold and squeeze at peak contraction)

Back Extension (my lower back/hips have continued to feel a bit tight, so I just went body weight with these)
25/25

Hanging Leg Raise (straight/bent knee)
25/10, 15/5

Did some stretching and a bit of foam rolling after this.

Dietary for today: 2824 cals (107 carbs, 260 protein [plus 24g BCAA], 143 fats) with an estimated burn of 4013 for a deficit of 1189.

Tomorrow, plan on rolling out before work and get in some cardio which I have neglected due to time constraints (Family and football)
 
taman6886 said:
Day 2, wk 3, Transaderm Day 19
4:50-4:45

Am starting to see some nice strength pay offs here, am very pleased with how things went tonight. No real evidence of shut down but must admit my joints are feeling a bit achy, shoulders have been problematic the last 6 weeks but now the elbows are also getting a bit touchy. I love the Heavy week of 5/3/1 but am considering for week for just staying away from the iron rather than a light week, heal up a bit and recharge the mental batteries(plus I do not think it is to smart to have a week off for week one of PCT.)

Anyways,

Deads - 300x5, 340x3, 380x3 (PR :) )

Assisted Chins 222
8/8/8/6 (almost a 10 pound increase over last week)

Seated V bar cable row 200
12/12/10 (last set used a long hold and squeeze at peak contraction)

Back Extension (my lower back/hips have continued to feel a bit tight, so I just went body weight with these)
25/25

Hanging Leg Raise (straight/bent knee)
25/10, 15/5

Did some stretching and a bit of foam rolling after this.

Dietary for today: 2824 cals (107 carbs, 260 protein [plus 24g BCAA], 143 fats) with an estimated burn of 4013 for a deficit of 1189.

Tomorrow, plan on rolling out before work and get in some cardio which I have neglected due to time constraints (Family and foorball)
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Nice to see those strength gains coming man! Transaderm must be starting to really kick in! If joint pain continues to be a problem try upping your fish oil intake or adding in some Glucosamine & MSM, or better yet some Cissus. Always does the trick for me on Epi cycles, which will dry the joints pretty bad.
 
RickRock13 said:
Nice to see those strength gains coming man! Transaderm must be starting to really kick in! If joint pain continues to be a problem try upping your fish oil intake or adding in some Glucosamine & MSM, or better yet some Cissus. Always does the trick for me on Epi cycles, which will dry the joints pretty bad.
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Have always wondered about Cissus, will have to give that a shot. Have struggled with bursitis in my right RC on and off all year. Added some light RC movements prior to all delt/chest days and the right one is feeling better but now the left is getting touchy :(. Those issues have nothing to do with the Transaderm, for whatever reason, my RC just can't handle DB Flyes anymore and it is a beatch to heal with out staying out of the weight room. Tried for Orange Triad for the joint support aspects and it was not really effective for this. Have had issues with tenderness in the elbows on and of since my first ever cycle last November (Halodrol clone).
 
taman6886 said:
Have always wondered about Cissus, will have to give that a shot. Have struggled with bursitis in my right RC on and off all year. Added some light RC movements prior to all delt/chest days and the right one is feeling better but now the left is getting touchy :(. Those issues have nothing to do with the Transaderm, for whatever reason, my RC just can't handle DB Flyes anymore and it is a beatch to heal with out staying out of the weight room. Tried for Orange Triad for the joint support aspects and it was not really effective for this. Have had issues with tenderness in the elbows on and of since my first ever cycle last November (Halodrol clone).
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Cissus and fish oil at about 12g per day is the best combo I've used for joints :)
 
Variable resistance cardio this morning, 80/90/100% resistance, 5 minutes/stage with 1 minute step down, all out "sprint" last 60 minutes of each stage. 165 cals, 32 total minutes. Planning on keeping the diet tight today.
 
10/6/11 Day 3, wk 3 (Transaderm Day 21)
5:10-6:10 Bit disappointed with the way things went tongight, was really hoping for 3-4 reps at 265. No huge set back, just keep on keepin' on.

Bench - 210x5, 240x3, 265X2+1 FR

Flat DB Press @ 75's (dropped some weight to check form, all reps touched chest or sides, slow reps)
12/12/12/9

Incline BB Press (down to clavicle)
145x10, 165x6

Assisted dip @ 249
10/8/7

Close grip bench (focused on keeping elbows tight)
160 - 10/9/9

Dietary for today: 2757 cals (136 carbs {includes 3 grapefruit}, 244 protein {plus 24g BCAA}, 132 fats) with an estimated burn of 4004, deficit of 1247. Almost forgot, post Cardio BP yesterday was 124/74, still running smooth.
 
Hit some pre-work cardio today, then doubled up with the iron after work.

10/7/11, Day 4, wk 3 Transaderm Day 22

Squat -300x5, 340x3, 380x3

Leg Press - 500x15, 590X15/15 (really stepped it up here)

Lying Leg Curl (Magnum Machine)
115-12/12/11

Leg Extension (Magnum Machine)
210x12, 220X 12/12

Nautilus Ab Crunch @ 160
15/15

Dietary for today: 2774 cals (168 carbs, 277 protein [plus 30g BCAA], 99 fats) with an estimated burn of 4122, deficit of 1378. Hit the whirlpool for a bit after the iron, feels good.
 
taman6886 said:
Hit some pre-work cardio today, then doubled up with the iron after work.

10/7/11, Day 4, wk 3 Transaderm Day 22

Squat -300x5, 340x3, 380x3

Leg Press - 500x15, 590X15/15 (really stepped it up here)

Lying Leg Curl (Magnum Machine)
115-12/12/11

Leg Extension (Magnum Machine)
210x12, 220X 12/12

Nautilus Ab Crunch @ 160
15/15

Dietary for today: 2774 cals (168 carbs, 277 protein [plus 30g BCAA], 99 fats) with an estimated burn of 4122, deficit of 1378. Hit the whirlpool for a bit after the iron, feels good.
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Nice squats man! Was that your ME squat day? If so congratz. Soon you'll hit that 405. :)
 
taman6886 said:
Although I do have an appreciation for M&M Mich, AM is my home :)
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This is the best forum I agree. AM is my second home :)
 
RickRock13 said:
This is the best forum I agree. AM is my second home :)
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Yup. I love this forum. And now with Rob Regish posting here, and the addition of Dr D and PA this place is the best!
 
10/10/11 Day 1, wk 4 (Deload) RS Transaderm Day 25.
OH BB press (x5's) 80, 125, 145

Seated OH DB PRess @ 35's
12/12/12/12

DB Lateral Raise @12's
10/10/10

Facedown Rear Delt DB raise @12's
15/15/15

Hammer Curl 20's
12/12/12

Wide Grip BB Curl @ 40
12/12

Wrapped up with 35 minutes on the stationary bike, random hills, 147 cals.

Dietary for today: 2820 cals (135 carbs, 257 protein [plus 16g bcaa], 130 fats) with an estimated burn of 3674 for a deficit of 854.
 
Onlychevy6 said:
nice looking session you had there.
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Thanks Chevy, the deloads are a nice break.

Day 2, wk 4 (deload), RS Transaderm Day 26.

Deads (x5's) 160, 200, 240

Wide Grip Lat Pull Down
100x10, 110x10/10/10

V bar row @100 4 sets of 12 reps

BW Back Extension 3x12

Bent Knee hanging leg raise 3x15.

Hit the whirlpool after, that was nice. Also, have to confess that I had a moment of weakness last night after I posted dietary for the day. The wife had some killer cinnamon roll's with maple icing, hit that **** at halftime of the MNF game (Go LIONS).

Dietary for today: 2592 cals (120 carbs [about 48 from 3 grapefruit], 230 protein [plus 12 g bcaa], 119 fats) with an estimated burn of 3625 for a deficit of 1043.
 
10/13/11 Day 3, wk 4 (Transaderm day 28) Deload

Bench (x5's) 110, 140, 170

Flat DB Press 4x12 @40

Incline BB Bench (To mid chest)
3x10@100

Assited Dip 3x10 @ 123

Close Grip Bench 3x10@ 100

Finished it of with 15x 45/45 HIIT, 131 calls.

Dietary for today: 2814 cals, 162 carbs, 243 protein [plus 12g bcaa], 118 fats) with an estimated burn of 3683, deficit 869.
 
Just some variable resistance cardio tonigt, 80/90/100%, 6 minutes/stage with 1 minute step down, going all out the last 60 seconds of each stage. 175 cals. Took the cheat day today food wise. Tomorrow we finish the deload weak with a light leg work out.
 
RickRock13 said:
Me too :D

I'm one of the freaks out there that actually looks forward to my cardio and enjoys the hell out of it! :run:
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My son enjoys it too. Had my share of it during football and especially wrestling (3 flight stairs, 30+minutes non stop followed by sprints, all coming after wrestling in a human powered sauna for 2 hrs, UGH)

Last day of Transaderm (Sigh, day 30) Started on my OTC pct (Division 1, Anabeta Creatine Ethyl Esther and DA-HCG). Given that I am just coming off a cheat day, gonna weigh in an post final review tomorrow.

Day 4, wk 4 (Deload)
1:20-2:15

Squat (x5's) 160, 200, 240

Squat Press 4x15 @ 230

Lying Leg Curl - 3x12 @70

Leg Extension3x12 @120

Nautilus Ab Crunch 100 reps at 105 pounds.

finished up with 30 minutes of 5 stage hills profile cardio, 131 cals.
 
Dietary for today: 2701 cals (69 carbs, 241 protein [plus 18 g BCAA], 150 fats) with an estimated burn of 3677.
 
Final states for the end of our run: Weight: 275 (up 4 pounds), waist 41 (down .5 inch), 3 point caliper 32 (down 2 mm). So not to great as far as hoping to get weight down wo 245, but some decent lean gains with a bit of body fat reduction. Not bad. In all fairness, I should have spread my cheat days out a bit more, kept it to a meal instead of an entire day. Also, with the sleep issues and increased hunger, I did from time to time find myself stuffing a grapefruit or apple (or a few times worse things) in my mouth at 1:30. I usually do not have this lack of discipline, will have to double down on my efforts to get down to 245.

Ok, my youngest has his dedication today with the ensuing celebration, so I may not be able to post final review tonight. Will get it Monday at the latest.
 
Its all good a loss is a loss. And that is coming from a big guy himself. I get frustrated at times also. You have a good start now it is time to hone in your nutrition. Posting pics is a good way to stay motivated also.even for us big dudes.
 
still great progress man!

Youll get there. All about the long run!

Great job. Ill be starting my log tomorrow. Its like 11 here so Im headin off to bed.
 
taman6886 said:
Final states for the end of our run: Weight: 275 (up 4 pounds), waist 41 (down .5 inch), 3 point caliper 32 (down 2 mm). So not to great as far as hoping to get weight down wo 245, but some decent lean gains with a bit of body fat reduction. Not bad. In all fairness, I should have spread my cheat days out a bit more, kept it to a meal instead of an entire day. Also, with the sleep issues and increased hunger, I did from time to time find myself stuffing a grapefruit or apple (or a few times worse things) in my mouth at 1:30. I usually do not have this lack of discipline, will have to double down on my efforts to get down to 245.

Ok, my youngest has his dedication today with the ensuing celebration, so I may not be able to post final review tonight. Will get it Monday at the latest.
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You did great man. Obviously you added in some LBM and with the measurement going down around the waist you lost some fat too. The scale isnt always the answer. Measurements and the mirror dont lie though. Looking forward to your final review bro ;)
 
taman6886 said:
My son enjoys it too. Had my share of it during football and especially wrestling (3 flight stairs, 30+minutes non stop followed by sprints, all coming after wrestling in a human powered sauna for 2 hrs, UGH)
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I remember when I was like 6 or so. just starting out playing football. My father was in the Marine Corps. On the weekend he would have me run with him. At the time I had no idea how far it was, all i knew it was a long way to where we turned around and came back. Up and down hills. And he pushed me to keep up with him and his pace. Eventually I was able to not only keep his pace but over the years I was able to beat him. Dang that felt great as a younger kid. Of course he didn't like it one bit.

I applaud you taking your son with you. It will only make him a better person. Hopefully you never become a upset when your son starts to surpass you.
 
Onlychevy6 said:
I remember when I was like 6 or so. just starting out playing football. My father was in the Marine Corps. On the weekend he would have me run with him. At the time I had no idea how far it was, all i knew it was a long way to where we turned around and came back. Up and down hills. And he pushed me to keep up with him and his pace. Eventually I was able to not only keep his pace but over the years I was able to beat him. Dang that felt great as a younger kid. Of course he didn't like it one bit.

I applaud you taking your son with you. It will only make him a better person. Hopefully you never become a upset when your son starts to surpass you.
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Oh God no Chevy, he kicks the **** out of me on cardio now (the oldest that is), he can easily hit 5+miles. When it comes to actually jogging, with the PAD, that is not really feasible for me. I can ride the **** out of a bike or use any machine that takes the weight off of my feet, but due to limited blood flow, I my calves cramp very quickly when actually running.
 
taman6886 said:
Oh God no Chevy, he kicks the **** out of me on cardio now (the oldest that is), he can easily hit 5+miles. When it comes to actually jogging, with the PAD, that is not really feasible for me. I can ride the **** out of a bike or use any machine that takes the weight off of my feet, but due to limited blood flow, I my calves cramp very quickly when actually running.
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Ha ha ha that is awesome. I cant wait til my girls run circles around me. Ah wait yeah I can. I retract that statement. lol
 
Onlychevy6 said:
Ha ha ha that is awesome. I cant wait til my girls run circles around me. Ah wait yeah I can. I retract that statement. lol
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The old man still pushes more iron though :thumbsup: He is much leaner than I am, has done some serious cutting (from around 250 to 215 the last few months.) Made me smile when he told me he was actually a bit jealous of the mass I carry in my pecs. (Coming from a young buck, this old boy will take that!) He likes to tell his friends he has a dad that resembles a "Bulgarian power lifter. LMAO.
 
taman6886 said:
The old man still pushes more iron though :thumbsup: He is much leaner than I am, has done some serious cutting (from around 250 to 215 the last few months.) Made me smile when he told me he was actually a bit jealous of the mass I carry in my pecs. (Coming from a young buck, this old boy will take that!) He likes to tell his friends he has a dad that resembles a "Bulgarian power lifter. LMAO.
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Haha nice! I don't have the kiddies yet but when I do, I hope to get some comments like that!! I can imagine if I get a girl, I'll tell her that before any date she has to invite the boy over and he has to lift with me, either in the gym or in (with luck i'll have a 'dungeon' at my place hahahah) a home gym. Maybe, I'll have my GPP or conditioning all nice and polished by then too. My reasoning will be that I want my little girl to have a man who can defend her and is cream of the crop!
 
mattrag said:
Haha nice! I don't have the kiddies yet but when I do, I hope to get some comments like that!! I can imagine if I get a girl, I'll tell her that before any date she has to invite the boy over and he has to lift with me, either in the gym or in (with luck i'll have a 'dungeon' at my place hahahah) a home gym. Maybe, I'll have my GPP or conditioning all nice and polished by then too. My reasoning will be that I want my little girl to have a man who can defend her and is cream of the crop!
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Whilst you toss him around on the mats? :) ("I been to prison once boy and I ainta' fraid a going back!")
 
taman6886 said:
Whilst you toss him around on the mats? :) ("I been to prison once boy and I ainta' fraid a going back!")
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Hahaha! yea maybe I'll have a mat at home and just see if he can roll some Judo with me! Man, I donno if even my wife would approve of that though.
OR! She'll be 100% behind it and be like... "It's okay, I was a nurse in Japan. If he tries to kill you I might be able to save your life!"
 
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