Alpha90 helping Luke to make the Iron Flex
- Thread starter lukehayd
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tyga tyga
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Can't ignore a seven pound gain though! Especially if it was lean lbs!
abformulations
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lukehayd
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Funny how it doesn't matter how many people tell me that I'm a good or even a great dad, I still don't think I am. I still want to be better. Kinda like with this lifestyle of lifting-always wanting to be better. Not better than everyone else, just better than the current me.
lukehayd
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Just a little update:
Really liking this 4 caps a day!!! Definitely have that "on" feeling all day long! Muscles are hungry to lift/flex, they are fuller than before, mood is Alpha as all get out and weight is still climbing (+14 this morning) without any excess pudge- if anything, a little less!! Wish I would have bumped to 4 sooner!
Really liking this 4 caps a day!!! Definitely have that "on" feeling all day long! Muscles are hungry to lift/flex, they are fuller than before, mood is Alpha as all get out and weight is still climbing (+14 this morning) without any excess pudge- if anything, a little less!! Wish I would have bumped to 4 sooner!
abformulations
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Well put and you're absolutely right. We're our own competition in everything we do. Have to always want more and better, who wants to stagnate? Only people who are lazy and have no strive in life.
On another note, lets keep gaining brotha!!!
lukehayd
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No issues for me thus far! 4 is definitely the "sweet spot" for me I think. (Double the recommended dose on the bottle! Lol!)
tyga tyga
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Budman7811
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Crazy gains.... I can't wait to see end result.
bcazo
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Nice bro that's a beastly PR
lukehayd
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Day 32
Weight: +14
Legs
Leg extensions
1 plate × 10
1+25×10
2plates×5×3
Seated calf raises
1plate×15
2×15
3×15
4×10
5×10
Goodmornings
95×10
115×5
135×5×2
185×5
Squat press
290×10
490×5
580×5
760×1
850×2 (PR!!)
Diagonal DB lunges
35×10×2
40×10×2
40×5
Strength is on the rise. First rep of the 850 went up nice and smooth so I decided to try another instead of adding weight. That was a good call! The second one was kinda shaky but it was still a full rep so it counts! Lol! Disappointing that tomorrow is my last day on.
Weight: +14
Legs
Leg extensions
1 plate × 10
1+25×10
2plates×5×3
Seated calf raises
1plate×15
2×15
3×15
4×10
5×10
Goodmornings
95×10
115×5
135×5×2
185×5
Squat press
290×10
490×5
580×5
760×1
850×2 (PR!!)
Diagonal DB lunges
35×10×2
40×10×2
40×5
Strength is on the rise. First rep of the 850 went up nice and smooth so I decided to try another instead of adding weight. That was a good call! The second one was kinda shaky but it was still a full rep so it counts! Lol! Disappointing that tomorrow is my last day on.
tyga tyga
Legend
Day 32
Weight: +14
Legs
Leg extensions
1 plate × 10
1+25×10
2plates×5×3
Seated calf raises
1plate×15
2×15
3×15
4×10
5×10
Goodmornings
95×10
115×5
135×5×2
185×5
Squat press
290×10
490×5
580×5
760×1
850×2 (PR!!)
Diagonal DB lunges
35×10×2
40×10×2
40×5
Strength is on the rise. First rep of the 850 went up nice and smooth so I decided to try another instead of adding weight. That was a good call! The second one was kinda shaky but it was still a full rep so it counts! Lol! Disappointing that tomorrow is my last day on.
Good mornings are a great posterior chain movement, glad to see someone else doing them! Again, nice job on that squat press that's a whole lotta plates lol
14lbs in 5 weeks?(if I remember correctly)
lukehayd
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Day 33 (last day)
Weight: +14.5
Arms/shoulders
Rope push downs
90×10
120×10
150×10
170×5
190×5
DB iso curls
30×5
35×5
40×5
45×5×2
DB shrugs
55×15
75×10
85×5
110×5
125×5 (PR!)
DB front raises
20×10
25×10×2
30×5×2
DB hammer curls
35×10
45×10
55×5
65×5 (PR!!)
75×3 (PR!!)
DB pullovers
45×10
65×5
85×5
110×5
125×1 (PR!!)
Ez bar tricep press
45×5×5 (this still hurts the wrist so kept weight steady)
Was feeling VERY lethargic today. Felt kinda like I hadn't slept for a couple days but had taken some DMAA and it was wearing off -- the exhausted cracked out feeling. Lol! Wasn't really sure how today's session would go because of it but I'm glad I went!! 4 new PRs!! The pullovers PR with the 125 lb DB was the worst. After the first rep, I went back down and BAM!!- --charlie horse in my left hammie! That son of a gun would not go away! Stretched for s while and massaged it till it finally went away!
Weight: +14.5
Arms/shoulders
Rope push downs
90×10
120×10
150×10
170×5
190×5
DB iso curls
30×5
35×5
40×5
45×5×2
DB shrugs
55×15
75×10
85×5
110×5
125×5 (PR!)
DB front raises
20×10
25×10×2
30×5×2
DB hammer curls
35×10
45×10
55×5
65×5 (PR!!)
75×3 (PR!!)
DB pullovers
45×10
65×5
85×5
110×5
125×1 (PR!!)
Ez bar tricep press
45×5×5 (this still hurts the wrist so kept weight steady)
Was feeling VERY lethargic today. Felt kinda like I hadn't slept for a couple days but had taken some DMAA and it was wearing off -- the exhausted cracked out feeling. Lol! Wasn't really sure how today's session would go because of it but I'm glad I went!! 4 new PRs!! The pullovers PR with the 125 lb DB was the worst. After the first rep, I went back down and BAM!!- --charlie horse in my left hammie! That son of a gun would not go away! Stretched for s while and massaged it till it finally went away!
lukehayd
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lukehayd
Legend
Been really tired all day so I'm surprised it went that well! Got home and crashed for almost 2 hours! Still thinking I'll call it an early night tonight.
bcazo
Well-known member
There are some crazy PR's in this session man it's going to be a sad day when this joy ride ends
drewsicle3210
Well-known member
I can totally relate to this. I feel like I don't give my girls enough attention sometimes or spend enough time with them. Then I see other parents that drink and stuff, letting their kids wander around the neighborhood getting into trouble. I think I do ok.
And, it is good to always strive to be better. Keeps us in a learning state, and never complacent.
Budman7811
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Yeah I tend to work a lot during the week and leave the house before they wake and then get home about a hour or so before they go to bed. I have been taking my weekends off from training to spend more time with them. However like this weekend I worked most of Saturday. At least the wife is going crazy taking care if them.
bcazo
Well-known member
Nice job Luke we thank u for a awesome log. Can't wait to see the final pics!!
tyga tyga
Legend
Detailed review and log Luke! the afters will show all the work you put in, again thanks for the log!
tyga tyga
Legend
Whomp there it is! Noticeable size difference.
See you have the wolverine chest hair goin...
lukehayd
Legend
Yeah, I don't do the trimming of the chest hair! It's a garden- let it grow! Wait, I think that line is used for somewhere else............ Still don't have the porkchops grown in too good yet but I just started last week. Winter is coming. Lol!
enhanced
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Trim that pelt dude!! Lol, looks like you're smuggling a squirrel.
bcazo
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How the hell did I miss the nudes yesterday!! Looking much fuller and still lean awesome work.. Dude your chest looks like you have a squirrel caught in a vise grip!! Lol
lukehayd
Legend
Lmao!
lukehayd
Legend
PCT day: 4
Weight: +14
Chest
Flat bench
135×5
185×5
225×5
265×1
275×1
295×1
315×1
325×X
225×5
135×25
135×15 (narrow grip)
Cable crossovers
70×10
80×5
90×5
100×5 (PR!)
110×1 (PR!)
Isolation bench press
1 plate×10×3
2plates×10×2
After that, my chest was smoking!! Wrist has been feeling a lot closer to normal so decided to go heavier on bench but when I got to 325, it said enough is enough when I unracked it. Good thing it didn't completely give out on me! Vascularity was really good today!
Weight: +14
Chest
Flat bench
135×5
185×5
225×5
265×1
275×1
295×1
315×1
325×X
225×5
135×25
135×15 (narrow grip)
Cable crossovers
70×10
80×5
90×5
100×5 (PR!)
110×1 (PR!)
Isolation bench press
1 plate×10×3
2plates×10×2
After that, my chest was smoking!! Wrist has been feeling a lot closer to normal so decided to go heavier on bench but when I got to 325, it said enough is enough when I unracked it. Good thing it didn't completely give out on me! Vascularity was really good today!
Budman7811
Well-known member
Hard to believe the amount of weight you put on.... Im jealous as hell.
What was your average macros? And are you adjusting those during PCT?
What was your average macros? And are you adjusting those during PCT?
lukehayd
Legend
Mainly focused on getting at least 45g of protein per meal at 6/day at 3600-3800 cal per day. The rest, I kinda just said whatever. Lol! Not the best way by far but I usually eat fairly clean so it wasn't too bad.
lukehayd
Legend
Naw, mainlining Alpha 90! Lol!
bcazo
Well-known member
lukehayd
Legend
Breif update:
Weight dropped down a bit. Staying at +8 though. Increased my intake because after stopping the Alpha 90, my metabolism went into overdrive. Strength is still really good: hit a new PR today! Squat press went like this
Wide base with knees hitting shoulders
200×15
290×15
490×5
580×5
Normal base- knees to chest
670×3
760×1
900×1 PR BABY!!!!
PCT is going good but libido is taking a little longer to rebound. Gonna add in another test booster to see if I can't get the boys back to normal.
Weight dropped down a bit. Staying at +8 though. Increased my intake because after stopping the Alpha 90, my metabolism went into overdrive. Strength is still really good: hit a new PR today! Squat press went like this
Wide base with knees hitting shoulders
200×15
290×15
490×5
580×5
Normal base- knees to chest
670×3
760×1
900×1 PR BABY!!!!
PCT is going good but libido is taking a little longer to rebound. Gonna add in another test booster to see if I can't get the boys back to normal.
LiveToLift
Legend
Nice work lukey! +8 is no joke! Also PRs are awesome!
bcazo
Well-known member
Great update still crushing the PRs I see!!
lukehayd
Legend
Thank you kind sirs! PRs aint nuthin but a thang. Lol! Might take me a bit to get to 1k but Lord willing, I will!! If I wasn't getting ready to go to Texas Monday, I would have done some box squats too. I just have a hard time not adding more weight and don't want to strain my low back too much. That bulged disc still has me trigger shy even though I've PR'd on them since then.