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LiveToLift said:
I've been thinking about checkin out a few routines. Here good things about wendlers. I may have to do some research.
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Well, I've been getting a lot of help from Rodja to zero in on the routine that will benefit me the most. I think I've got it. Coupled with my effective dieting and this kick@ss stack I'm running, I have a good feeling my body comp will look better than it ever has!
 
1ifeblood said:
Well, I've been getting a lot of help from Rodja to zero in on the routine that will benefit me the most. I think I've got it. Coupled with my effective dieting and this kick@ss stack I'm running, I have a good feeling my body comp will look better than it ever has!
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Rodja is a solid source for info. Very knowledgeable brother indeed.
 
Lifeblood ....impressive log bro. You planning on uploading any progress pics - I'm very interested in seeing the progress you're making on this stack.
 
saggy321 said:
Lifeblood ....impressive log bro. You planning on uploading any progress pics - I'm very interested in seeing the progress you're making on this stack.
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Thanks buddy! I'm going to put up pics after I finish week 4 and then again after week 8. Just finished week 2. I'll post an update on stats tomorrow morning.
 
Hey bud I've been following just been busy with prep. Sorry bud. Everything is looking good in here. Keep at it!
 
bean5er said:
Hey bud I've been following just been busy with prep. Sorry bud. Everything is looking good in here. Keep at it!
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It's all good bro! I know you're here in spirit, watching over me. ;-)
 
OFF DAY
Calories: 2440
Protein: 266
Carbs: 54
Fats: 124
 
MEASUREMENTS

Everything is the same except my chest is down an inch, wtf? Weight is 184.2 (+.4) from last week. I'm not too worried about that because I felt like I had lost too much weight from the previous week so now I'm averaging a little over a pound a week. I just don't get how I could be a whole inch down on my chest but the same everywhere else and weight is pretty much the same.

At any rate, today is a refeed so I'm going to stock up on carbs and prepare myself for a killer week in the gym.
 
FOOD
Calories: 2924
Protein: 211
Carbs: 271
Fats: 103

I was focused so much on eating carb-laden foods that I slacked on my protein, so I missed my kcal mark.
 
WORKOUT
Squats
195x5
220x3
245x3
*I felt very strong and stable

SLDL
115x15
135x15
145x15
*Wow...I'm really liking these

Leg Press
200x20
200x20
200x20
*Placed my feet high and wide, focusing on pressing with emphasis on my hams.

Standing Calf Raises
200x20
200x15
200x12
*Instead of going full stretch, I focused on just breaking the plane and then bursting up into a hard flex for a second before lowering slowly. Activated my calves in a way I'd never felt before and had massive pumps

OBSERVATIONS
I couldn't do any cardio because I had to be in work a little earlier today. But I definitely had a good sweat going which takes a lot for me to do. I definitely felt a bit alpha today. Just a "I'm going to conquer these weights today" kind of mentality. A little disappointed in my measurements but I'm not going to let it bother me. I've got plenty of time to see improvements and I'm confident they will come.
 
Nice leg day bro. I wouldn't sweat that measurement issue. Could be a number of variables. If your strength feels good and weight is consistent then I wouldn't worry at all.

Feeling alpha is win!
 
1ifeblood said:
MEASUREMENTS

Everything is the same except my chest is down an inch, wtf? Weight is 184.2 (+.4) from last week. I'm not too worried about that because I felt like I had lost too much weight from the previous week so now I'm averaging a little over a pound a week. I just don't get how I could be a whole inch down on my chest but the same everywhere else and weight is pretty much the same.

At any rate, today is a refeed so I'm going to stock up on carbs and prepare myself for a killer week in the gym.
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I wouldn't take measurements more frequently than once a month. There really isn't a lot that is going to happen each week.
 
Thanks fellas...needed the encouragement. Gonna leave the measuring tape alone until the end of week 4 then again after week 8.
 
1ifeblood said:
Thanks fellas...needed the encouragement. Gonna leave the measuring tape alone until the end of week 4 then again after week 8.
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I would definitely do that. A simple carb up or cheat meal alone could cause a big variance and want necessarily prove to be your actual reading. Are you making sure to measure under same circumstances each time? Whether it be fasted in morning or full before bed. Even after a carb up or after a few low carb days. Just make sure each time it's under same circumstances.
 
LiveToLift said:
I would definitely do that. A simple carb up or cheat meal alone could cause a big variance and want necessarily prove to be your actual reading. Are you making sure to measure under same circumstances each time? Whether it be fasted in morning or full before bed. Even after a carb up or after a few low carb days. Just make sure each time it's under same circumstances.
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Yeah man...I always measure first thing in the morning on sunday. Saturdays are an off day so carbs are low. I refeed on sundays after I measure, so I'm pretty carb depleted by this time. This way I should get the most accurate readings without influence of diet. I'll just keep doing what I'm doing and see what comes about. If I'm not happy with progress after week 4 then I'll tweak things a bit and go from there.
 
My wife and I brought a new baby girl into the world today! Good thing it was an off day anyway so I didn't have to miss her birth lol. Anyway, gonna be a few days before I get back on track but I'll keep posting. Will probably be able to slip away while wife and baby are napping to hit some weights. It'll be a little harder to track my diet but I did make sure to pack my supps so I won't miss a beat. :-) In fact, the Alphamine played a big part in giving me energy to make it through the day after no sleep last night!
 
Congrats on the new baby girl :). That is awesome news.
 
Congrats on the baby girl! Enjoy it, weights can wait.
 
Congratulations 1ifeblood! Fantastic news buddy.
 
Congrats man!
 
1ifeblood said:
My wife and I brought a new baby girl into the world today! Good thing it was an off day anyway so I didn't have to miss her birth lol. Anyway, gonna be a few days before I get back on track but I'll keep posting. Will probably be able to slip away while wife and baby are napping to hit some weights. It'll be a little harder to track my diet but I did make sure to pack my supps so I won't miss a beat. :-) In fact, the Alphamine played a big part in giving me energy to make it through the day after no sleep last night!
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Too cool! Congrats brother man! Alphamine always seems to save those long tired days!
 
Thanks for the love all! Makes a brotha feel good!
 
1ifeblood said:
Yeah man...I always measure first thing in the morning on sunday. Saturdays are an off day so carbs are low. I refeed on sundays after I measure, so I'm pretty carb depleted by this time. This way I should get the most accurate readings without influence of diet. I'll just keep doing what I'm doing and see what comes about. If I'm not happy with progress after week 4 then I'll tweak things a bit and go from there.
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Hmmm, that is what I was going to ask about. No clue. Take all indicators of progress with a grain of salt. It's only when you combine measurements, body weight, strength/performance, and changes in the mirror that you'll get an accurate picture of where you're headed.
1ifeblood said:
My wife and I brought a new baby girl into the world today! Good thing it was an off day anyway so I didn't have to miss her birth lol. Anyway, gonna be a few days before I get back on track but I'll keep posting. Will probably be able to slip away while wife and baby are napping to hit some weights. It'll be a little harder to track my diet but I did make sure to pack my supps so I won't miss a beat. :-) In fact, the Alphamine played a big part in giving me energy to make it through the day after no sleep last night!
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Wooop! Congrats!!!
 
Congratulations on the baby!

Your Alphamine post in the other thread made me laugh!
 
UPDATE
We got home yesterday and everything is going great! Grabbing bits of sleep here and there when we can. I haven't been to the gym yet and my diet has been horrible lol. I don't think ink need a carb up day for a couple weeks. I am going to try to go in today and at least get my 5/3/1 sets. We'll see how it goes. I'm off the rest of this week so I can still get all my workouts in for the week.

Era Moon!

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1ifeblood said:
UPDATE
We got home yesterday and everything is going great! Grabbing bits of sleep here and there when we can. I haven't been to the gym yet and my diet has been horrible lol. I don't think ink need a carb up day for a couple weeks. I am going to try to go in today and at least get my 5/3/1 sets. We'll see how it goes. I'm off the rest of this week so I can still get all my workouts in for the week.

Era Moon!

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:)

Enjoy that time with that beautiful little one!
 
Okay I'm back at it! Went to the gym this morning despite the fact that I'm running on very little sleep. I just couldn't put it off anymore. Especially since I weighed in 3lbs heavier this sunday from last week.

So this starts week 4 of this log which would normally be a deload week for 5/3/1 but since I didn't get in the gym at all last week, I'm going to finish my 5/3/1 week with the core exercises and work on finding an accurate 1RM for the main accessory exercise since it's set to do reps of a percentage. This sunday I will weigh in, measure, take some pics, and prepare for a hardcore push through the final 4 weeks of this cycle. Also, next week will begin my true Wendler's routine for full body strength gains.
 
1ifeblood said:
Okay I'm back at it! Went to the gym this morning despite the fact that I'm running on very little sleep. I just couldn't put it off anymore. Especially since I weighed in 3lbs heavier this sunday from last week.

So this starts week 4 of this log which would normally be a deload week for 5/3/1 but since I didn't get in the gym at all last week, I'm going to finish my 5/3/1 week with the core exercises and work on finding an accurate 1RM for the main accessory exercise since it's set to do reps of a percentage. This sunday I will weigh in, measure, take some pics, and prepare for a hardcore push through the final 4 weeks of this cycle. Also, next week will begin my true Wendler's routine for full body strength gains.
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Not making it to the gym is rough but sometimes an unplanned break can really boost your energy and strength upon returning. Looking forward to the weigh in and pics man. Push hard this week!
 
LiveToLift said:
Not making it to the gym is rough but sometimes an unplanned break can really boost your energy and strength upon returning. Looking forward to the weigh in and pics man. Push hard this week!
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Oh, I'll be breaking into LTL mode. Just you wait and see!
 
Feals great to be back on my schedule again! Nailed my diet today!

FOOD
Calories: 2537
Protein: 288
Carbs: 112
Fats: 101
 
OFF DAY - CARDIO

Decided I would go for a run today. 20 min jog fasted. Felt good and got the heart pumping.

FOOD
Calories: 2375
Protein: 272
Carbs: 54
Fats: 106
 
WORKOUT - BENCH

Getting a feel for how my routine will flow next week and figuring out what weights I'll be using.

Bench Press
150x5
170x3
190x3

Incline Bench Press
135x7
75x10
90x10

Wide-grip T-bar Rows
45x10
70x10
70x10

HS High Rows
140x10
160x10
180x10

Next week I'll also be adding in one burn out set of chins and dips.

CARDIO
Treadmill - 20 min (inc 6 / spd 4)
 
Nice work in the gym and way to keep that diet on track!
 
LiveToLift said:
Nice work in the gym and way to keep that diet on track!
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Thanks buddy...my workout wasn't as intense as usual but I'm definitely getting a good idea of what my routine will be starting next week at which point it will be on! I do like the shape my body is taking on and I'm able to wear my "tight" shirts again. Also started wearing my skinny belt today. :-) So progress is definitely being made! I like that I'll be hitting upper body twice and lower body twice a week. Plus I'll be incorporating more specific core work whereas before I wasn't. Gonna have these abs POPPIN' this summer!
 
FOOD
Calories: 2332
Protein: 250
Carbs: 94
Fats: 99
 
1ifeblood said:
Thanks buddy...my workout wasn't as intense as usual but I'm definitely getting a good idea of what my routine will be starting next week at which point it will be on! I do like the shape my body is taking on and I'm able to wear my "tight" shirts again. Also started wearing my skinny belt today. :-) So progress is definitely being made! I like that I'll be hitting upper body twice and lower body twice a week. Plus I'll be incorporating more specific core work whereas before I wasn't. Gonna have these abs POPPIN' this summer!
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Tight shirts, skinny belts and abs poppin? This will be an interesting summer for you sir!
 
LiveToLift said:
Tight shirts, skinny belts and abs poppin? This will be an interesting summer for you sir!
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I'm gonna put this on a shirt...sleeveless, with visible midriff. :-D
 
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