Danb's Mountain Dog and everything else log

Danb2285

Danb2285

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Figured I might as well jump on the log train and get one going in here. This is my 2nd run with MD style training...kind of. Never made it to phase 3 last run i just did phase 2 for like 10 weeks haha. Will update this thread later with supps diet and lifts. This will be a full out cutting log. I just had a minute while i was waiting on the wife to get out of the tanning bed at the gym so I figured I'd get this started.
 
Danb2285 said:
Figured I might as well jump on the log train and get one going in here. This is my 2nd run with MD style training...kind of. Never made it to phase 3 last run i just did phase 2 for like 10 weeks haha. Will update this thread later with supps diet and lifts. This will be a full out cutting log. I just had a minute while i was waiting on the wife to get out of the tanning bed at the gym so I figured I'd get this started.
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First!

You actually hire John or is this a generic routine pasted somewhere? Definitely going to follow since I'm very close to hiring John or Shelby
 
I'm in bud.
 
Meadows FTW
 
superbeast668 said:
First!

You actually hire John or is this a generic routine pasted somewhere? Definitely going to follow since I'm very close to hiring John or Shelby
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Thanks bud. This is set-up around the workouts and articles on T-nation wrote out by John. There's links floating around here if you'd like to check it out. It's pretty informational.

breezy11 said:
I'm in bud.
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Can't have a MD log without breezy! Thanks for following man. I'm sure once I get to phase 3 ill have 100 questions for you haha.

AZMIDLYF said:
Meadows FTW
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This^^
jimbuick said:
MD taking over AM lol
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It def. is getting pretty popular. I think I remember someone saying Frank Reynolds was the one who brought it to AM lol
LiveToLift said:
In it danbeezy!
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Hell yeah thanks brosif!

So I'm 4 weeks in working with my diet coach and I think we're starting to finally figure something out. I haven't dropped any weight yet I've actually gained a pound But I'm also 3 weeks into a cycle so it's kind of hard to gauge where I'm actually at. I do know that at this time last cycle I was up 13 lbs already so we must be doing something right thus far. I do have some progress pics from day 1 until now ill try and get up soon. Here's today's workout. This is the first time I've ever really committed to not worrying about strength. Actually considering lowering my test dose since I'm just using it to preserve muscle mass really since I'm in a deficit.

Week 1
Day 1

Chest & Shoulders
Supps-

PWO 1 scoop muscle marinade
Intra- 2 scoops MBCAA

DB twist press (no incline 45 sec rest)
60-10
70-10
70-10

Incline MD BB press (45 sec rest)
135-12
135-12
135-12
165-8
165-8
155-8
155-8

Chest dips 30 sec rest
15
13
12

Flat BB bench ( 3 second negative 2 seconds in the hole 45 sec rest)
165-6
185-6
195-6
195-4

Partial lat raises 30 sec rest
20-35
15-35
15-35
15-35

Reverse peck deck 1 min rest
55-35
55-32
45-30
45-28

Destroyer set incline rear delt flys no rest
30-40
20-20
15-30
15-20
10-20

Was absolute toast after this. Arms and cardio tomorrow.
 
Diet numbers for today

2300 cals


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Week 1
Day 2

Went in and hit arms today. Smashed Bi's but I may add more Tri work next week. That's the only thing I don't care for with MD it seems like (especially during phase 1) that certain muscles get worked as much as others. For example shoulders seem to really focus on rear delt work, Arm days seem to work Bi's a lot more and legs really focus on hamstring work and not very much quad work. Unless I'm just not following it right. Any way here's the numbers from today. Will update later with diet stuff for the day.

Supps
PWO- 2 scoops enhanced
Intra- 2 scoops MBCAA + 6 grams Citrulline Malate

Arms
Cross body DB curl 30 sec rest
25-10
25-10
25-10
40-10
40-10
35-10

EZ bar preacher 30 sec rest weight now including bar
70-8
70-8
70-8

EZ bar 3 second negative curl weight not including bar 30 sec rest
50-8
50-8

Rope push downs 30 sec rest
60-12
70-12
60-12
60-12

Close grip press to chin (kind of like a skull crush/press mix) superset with BB curls
75-12/12
85-12/8
85-10/6

Ez bar incline ext's
65-15
65-15
65-10

30 mins cardio sprints/incline walk 425 cals burned
 
Danb2285 said:
Week 1
Day 2

Went in and hit arms today. Smashed Bi's but I may add more Tri work next week. That's the only thing I don't care for with MD it seems like (especially during phase 1) that certain muscles get worked as much as others. For example shoulders seem to really focus on rear delt work, Arm days seem to work Bi's a lot more and legs really focus on hamstring work and not very much quad work. Unless I'm just not following it right. Any way here's the numbers from today. Will update later with diet stuff for the day.

Supps
PWO- 2 scoops enhanced
Intra- 2 scoops MBCAA + 6 grams Citrulline Malate

Arms
Cross body DB curl 30 sec rest
25-10
25-10
25-10
40-10
40-10
35-10

EZ bar preacher 30 sec rest weight now including bar
70-8
70-8
70-8

EZ bar 3 second negative curl weight not including bar 30 sec rest
50-8
50-8

Rope push downs 30 sec rest
60-12
70-12
60-12
60-12

Close grip press to chin (kind of like a skull crush/press mix) superset with BB curls
75-12/12
85-12/8
85-10/6

Ez bar incline ext's
65-15
65-15
65-10

30 mins cardio sprints/incline walk 425 cals burned
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The close grip variation is what's known as the JM press
 
I love JM presses! I have to do them with the EZ bar because the Oly bar kills my elbows for some reason.
 
superbeast668 said:
That's how I do them as well. I get weird looks putting 2 45's + per side on an ez bar. Gotta love it
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Once you find the groove with this exercise it is pure tricep heaven...let the haters envy!
 
AZMIDLYF said:
I love JM presses! I have to do them with the EZ bar because the Oly bar kills my elbows for some reason.
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superbeast668 said:
That's how I do them as well. I get weird looks putting 2 45's + per side on an ez bar. Gotta love it
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Ha I'm the complete opposite. Anything with the ez bar for tri's kill my elbows. I think I'm gonna sub the EZ bar incline EXT's for DB French press.

AZMIDLYF said:
Once you find the groove with this exercise it is pure tricep heaven...let the haters envy!
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Agreed.
 
Here's some progress/Beginning of MD nudes. The first set is from my first day with my diet coach and the last set is from this morning. The only measurements I took was around my waist at my belly button. So far I'm down almost 2 inches so far which isn't bad but I wish I would have made better progress thus far anyway here's the pics.

April 11th

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Ill probably do another set of pics and measurements in 2-3 weeks. I may also start doing BF% checks. I have a pair of calipers but I can never get an accurate or consistent reading so I don't use them.
 
Looking leaner and more cut up brotato. Nice work thus far!
 
LiveToLift said:
Looking leaner and more cut up brotato. Nice work thus far!
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Thanks buddy. I've been busting my butt in the kitchen and the gym. Kinda disappointed with the results so far I feel like I should be leaner but oh well I guess nothing I can do about it except keep killin it. 11 weeks out to Jamaica mon ;)
Montego1 said:
Here buddy!
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Thanks for joining bud!
 
Looks good, can definitely see you have already made some good progress.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Looks good, can definitely see you have already made some good progress.
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Thanks brother Kleen! Glad you made it here. You know what they say we're our own worst critic though haha
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
the good ones are, anyway ;)
so you lost 2" so far man? wow that's pretty mean
stay on track, let's see what you can do here dan
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Thanks brotha. That's what the tape says anyway. Doing the measurements myself its kind of hard to tell but I take them like 5 times in a row to make sure I get it to repeat. Doesn't quite feel like 2" but I can tell clothes are fitting more loosely so that's a plus.
 
The work is paying off Db! Stay with it and the rewards will keep coming.
 
AZMIDLYF said:
The work is paying off Db! Stay with it and the rewards will keep coming.
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Thanks bud. Def. don't plan on stopping anytime soon. This is just the beginning to great things to come
 
Great progress man! Keep on it -

Nice avi too -
 
I don't know man looking at your pictures I see the 2 inches, the difference is pretty obvious to me.
 
Ugh everyone around me is getting sick! Trying like hell not to catch anything but went to bed with fever/chills last night and woke up completely drenched in sweat this morning! Dont feel sick just a little achey and ran down all day. My wife and son both have bronchitis and 3 guys at work have the flu. Went in and hit back this morning wasnt really feeling it but figured I better get my ass in gear and go. Had a pretty decent session. Legs either tomorrow or Saturday.

PWO-2 scoops condense
Intra-water
Post- 2 scoops MBCAA, 6g citrulline malate,5g creatine mono

Back
Single arm BB rows 25# plates for deeper stretch 30 sec rest
70-12
95-10
95-8
95-10

DB dead stop rows 30 sec rest
90-10
90-10
100-8

NG pull down partials holding for 2 seconds at eye level 30 second rest
140-8
140-8
140-8

MD style DB pullovers
50-8
50-8

DB shrugs 1 sec hold at top
70-12
70-12
70-8

Hit up 15 mins of LIIS cardio burning 180 cals. Not a lot but better than nothing.
 
Gettin' work done big man...not every day can be a PR fest.
 
Solid session man. Nice job getting in the gym after not feeling well.
 
Good lifts!

I totally hear ya - I've been hacking, coughing, sneezing, etc for at least 2 weeks now... Hoping it clears up soon - yesterday I was out for the night by 7pm (unless you count waking up on the couch & moving to bed @11pm)
 
AZMIDLYF said:
Gettin' work done big man...not every day can be a PR fest.
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Thanks bud. Wish I coulda got more cardio in but it was a struggle getting the little bit I did lol may have a just cardio day in the next couple days.

breezy11 said:
Solid session man. Nice job getting in the gym after not feeling well.
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Thanks big guy. I tried stretchers again today too... Still don't get it lol
LizKing531 said:
Good lifts!

I totally hear ya - I've been hacking, coughing, sneezing, etc for at least 2 weeks now... Hoping it clears up soon - yesterday I was out for the night by 7pm (unless you count waking up on the couch & moving to bed @11pm)
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Haha I got home from work last night and sat on the couch for like a half hour and the longer I sat there the stiffer i got. Could hardly walk to bed lol. Talk About feeling rough
 
Danb2285 said:
Thanks big guy. I tried stretchers again today too... Still don't get it lol
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Hmm. Are you using the same pulldown machine every time? I can't get a full stretch without the weight bottoming out on some.
 
breezy11 said:
Hmm. Are you using the same pulldown machine every time? I can't get a full stretch without the weight bottoming out on some.
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Yeah I dunno what's wrong. I remember ditching them last time because I couldn't get a good stretch on them. I dunno if my arms are too long or if the pull down machine is too short or what lol. I'm gonna check out the video and description again and try to figure it out.
 
Danb2285 said:
Yeah I dunno what's wrong. I remember ditching them last time because I couldn't get a good stretch on them. I dunno if my arms are too long or if the pull down machine is too short or what lol. I'm gonna check out the video and description again and try to figure it out.
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Meadows isn't very tall, so I believe it's easier for him to pull off. I have to keep my back foot further away from the machine to get a good stretch. However, with some machines it still doesn't work out right.

Here's the first time I tried them. I had the weight bottom out a couple of times, but it's not a horrible example.

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Remember bro, any time you're having a crappy day think "hey, at least my car didn't spontaneously combust!"
 
jimbuick said:
Remember bro, any time you're having a crappy day think "hey, at least my car didn't spontaneously combust!"
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Lol go on...
 
jimbuick said:
That's what happened to me at 0330 today.

Incredibly unfortunate, but at least I got out of my detail (silver lining bro)
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You lit your car on fire to get out of a detail? I shoulda done that to get out of picking up cigarette butts around cq back in the day..
 
jimbuick said:
That's what happened to me at 0330 today.

Incredibly unfortunate, but at least I got out of my detail (silver lining bro)
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Damn dude! That's nuts. Luckily no one got hurt. Damn buicks
 
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