Shredded by summer cont'd. Iparatroop goes from fat to fit.

iparatroop said:
Tbh, I like the city and the state. It's beautiful up here, with the exception of bits and pieces. The people are a little too liberal for me, at times, but I can shrug that off. It's the sixth "fittest" city in the nation, so there's a gym everywhere you look. The rain is just that, rain. The weather is pretty mild year around and it doesn't get much hotter than 85 degrees which is a welcome change from the 120+ crap I've dealt with all too often over the past decade+. Driving here is absolutely HORRIFIC, and I dread my evening commute. Couple that with poorly maintained roads and a case of road rage and I'm like a timebomb in a VW.
There are jobs here, and a ton of them at that. There's so much money in this area. I could see myself retiring and starting a new career here for that reason. There's always good with the bad, but I'd say this place is mostly good. If you haven't been up here, June-August is the time to visit. Catch a Mariner game, ride the big wheel, hop on a ferry and go get some pizza at Pegasus on Alki beach.
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Sounds like a trip for next summer. I've been there before and loved the fish market, the space needle, and the weather was kind in comparison to the desert :)

At least its not liberal like Berkeley...
 
iparatroop said:
Welcome and thank you. I have some good motivators helping me out. I believe you and I are trying for the same thing.
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Seem to be according to your thread title. Your well on your way.
 
gokix811 said:
Niceeeee :p
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You knew it was coming.
jimbuick said:
No. Just no....
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Ohhhh, but it feels so good young jumper.
PalmFist said:
Sounds like a trip for next summer. I've been there before and loved the fish market, the space needle, and the weather was kind in comparison to the desert :)

At least its not liberal like Berkeley...
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I won't be here next summer but all the stuff that matter will. And no, it is not naked Berkeley. Too cold here for that.
Danb2285 said:
Seem to be according to your thread title. Your well on your way.
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You're making great progress yourself, from what I've seen. And thanks.
 
20130517

Shoulders

DB Shrugs
80x12
90x10
100x10
100x10

Upright DB Rows
50x10
50x10
50x10
50x10

Seated DB OHP
60x10
70x10
70x10

Front DB Raises
25x10
25x10
25x10
25x10 (slow negatives)

Standing Bradford Press
45x12
105x10
105x8
105x7

Face Pulls
135x10
135x10
150x10
150x10

6 ways SS w/Horizontal presses
10x10/10x10
10x10/10x10
8x10/10x10
7x10/10x10

Cage Presses (these were hard this late in the workout)
115x6
115x6
115x6
115x5

All rest periods between :45 and 1 min

Supps
Pre: Ignite2, 4 uncapped Max Pump
Intra: Apple Fusion BCAA/SAA

Felt really strong this morning and the pump was ridiculous. Felt like my traps were gonna explode. That Max Pump is some gooooood stuff.
 
iparatroop said:
20130517

Shoulders

DB Shrugs
80x12
90x10
100x10
100x10

Upright DB Rows
50x10
50x10
50x10
50x10

Seated DB OHP
60x10
70x10
70x10

Front DB Raises
25x10
25x10
25x10
25x10 (slow negatives)

Standing Bradford Press
45x12
105x10
105x8
105x7

Face Pulls
135x10
135x10
150x10
150x10

6 ways SS w/Horizontal presses
10x10/10x10
10x10/10x10
8x10/10x10
7x10/10x10

Cage Presses (these were hard this late in the workout)
115x6
115x6
115x6
115x5

All rest periods between :45 and 1 min

Supps
Pre: Ignite2, 4 uncapped Max Pump
Intra: Apple Fusion BCAA/SAA

Felt really strong this morning and the pump was ridiculous. Felt like my traps were gonna explode. That Max Pump is some gooooood stuff.
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Increased endurance or lactic acid buffering effects yet?
 
Montego1 said:
Increased endurance or lactic acid buffering effects yet?
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Definitely increased endurance. I'll update about LA buffering tomorrow and whether or not DOMS sets in. As far as today, I'd expect some DOMS from yesterday with all of the running, but I have none.
 
iparatroop said:
Definitely increased endurance. I'll update about LA buffering tomorrow and whether or not DOMS sets in. As far as today, I'd expect some DOMS from yesterday with all of the running, but I have none.
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:thumbup:
 
Busy weekend of softball and birthday parties.

Quick chest session this morning. Nothing that I want to note as far as the workout goes. I got to the gym extremely late this morning. So, Saturday night I tried my first dose of G8 by Finaflex. I took the recommended 1/2 scoop. Still a little too much for this dude. I slept for ten hours, and I never do that. Took slightly less last night and still overslept a bit. Woke up feeling amazing though. Will go down to 1/4 scoop tonight.

Weight this Monday 192.5
 
20130521

Back (all rest periods :45sec; straight arm push downs :30sec)
Inverted Rows
BWx10x3 sets :30rest

Reeves Var DL
125x14 hold shrug x 2sec
195x10
195x10
195x10

Reeves grip bent over BB rows
115x10
115x10
115x10
115x10

Wide grip lat pulldowns SS/seated calf raises
115x10:90x10
115x10:90x10
115x10:90x10
115x10:90x10

BO DB rows
75x10
75x10
75x10
75x10

Seated Rows SS/weighted glute ham raises
115x10:45x10
115x10:45x10
115x10:45x10
115x10:45x10

Straight arm push down
50x10
50x10
50x10
50x10
50x10
50x10
50x10

Lat stretchers
100x10
100x10
100x10

Kept weight lower today for shortened rest periods and focused on contractions. Forearm pump was ridiculous and grip became harder to maintain but forearms were SWOLLEN. Max Pump is a god damn great supplement.

Supps:
Got a couple of samples of PowerMax so used two scoops today (review to follow)
4 capped Max pump
BCAA/SAA intra (apple fusion)
 
I was a huge fan of max pump as well. I still hav an unopened bottle sitting in the stash waiting to get used. Solid back day man and I hear on the forearm pumps. Sometimes I have to revert back to straps just to get my last set done.
 
Danb2285 said:
I was a huge fan of max pump as well. I still hav an unopened bottle sitting in the stash waiting to get used. Solid back day man and I hear on the forearm pumps. Sometimes I have to revert back to straps just to get my last set done.
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Directions:
Open it, eat it, enjoy.
I'm staying away from the straps because my forearms look like they belong to a nine year old quadriplegic. Gotta build those up.
snagencyV2.0 said:
i'm using Max Pump right now

:yup:
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I like them uncapped in my ignite2. It's a good recipe for a great workout. Tell your friends.
 
Uncapped for me too
 
20130522

Legs: short session today but I kept it moving. Kept rests roughly at :30 not because I wanted to, but because I was short on time.

Lying Ham Curls/Leg Extensions/Standing Calf Raises (constant circuit, only breaks were changing machines)
120x10/120x10/270x10
120x10/120x10/270x10
120x10/120x10/270x10
120x10/120x10/270x10

Back squats
135x14 3sec pause in the hole
185x10
235x8
255x6
135x15
135x14 :30-:45 sec rest

Leg Press (plates each side)
3 plates x10
4 plates x10
5 plates x8
6 plates x8

Lunges w/45lb DB in each hand
10 each leg/2 sets

DB Shrugs
75x10
85x10
95x10

Goblet Squat for S&G
40lb DBx14

Short session but it was challenging.
Weight is up to 194. Been off of an appetite suppressant and all stims other than PWO for about a week and I'm eating more. Things are going in the right direction still.

Supps
4 uncapped Max Pump
Ignite2
BCAA/SAA intra
 
iparatroop said:
Busy weekend of softball and birthday parties.

Quick chest session this morning. Nothing that I want to note as far as the workout goes. I got to the gym extremely late this morning. So, Saturday night I tried my first dose of G8 by Finaflex. I took the recommended 1/2 scoop. Still a little too much for this dude. I slept for ten hours, and I never do that. Took slightly less last night and still overslept a bit. Woke up feeling amazing though. Will go down to 1/4 scoop tonight.

G8 is solid. Ima 1/2 scooper for sure.

Weight this Monday 192.5
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iparatroop said:
Directions:
Open it, eat it, enjoy.
I'm staying away from the straps because my forearms look like they belong to a nine year old quadriplegic. Gotta build those up.

I like them uncapped in my ignite2. It's a good recipe for a great workout. Tell your friends.
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LMFAO bro!!

Getting big bro ;-)
 
iparatroop said:
From the depths of post contest darkness, he returns. Yup, filling back out. Never been heavier than 196lbs. That mark is not far away, at all.
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You know it bro! I'm back ready to kill shyt. It was more than a pleasure sharing that monster burger with you and meeting you. You're a gentleman! That aside. I see 196 a thing of the past in a few days homie that training and eating protocol has winning all over it!!

Stop by my new log of Xgels if you get a chance homie!
 
bean5er said:
You know it bro! I'm back ready to kill shyt. It was more than a pleasure sharing that monster burger with you and meeting you. You're a gentleman! That aside. I see 196 a thing of the past in a few days homie that training and eating protocol has winning all over it!!

Stop by my new log of Xgels if you get a chance homie!
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Well, welcome back. That monster burger was amazing and the avocado made it that much better. Like I thought, though, the service blew ass. You're not such a bad dude yourself and your family was awesome. I think I just surpassed 196 with lunch, by the way.

I'll be in that Xgels log in a minute, literally.
 
I always miss the good stuff. :-(
 
New log isn't up yet, as it's not summertime.
Anyway, active rest day today. Hooped it up with some buddies. Sad to report that I aggravated the hammie again. Not so bad this time but it was definitely talking to me. Meh, guess I'll just have to deal with it.
 
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