RegisterJr
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Thanks brother!
BodyFat Breakthrough with Level II (by Formutech)
- Thread starter RegisterJr
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Thanks brother!
TheSwanks
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Wow dude kicking ass/taking names!! Great work on dat der bench my brother
RegisterJr
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Thanks man. I'm gonna try and stay away from the 10x10's an build strength to get closer to your numbers.
TheSwanks
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Thanks man. I'm gonna try and stay away from the 10x10's an build strength to get closer to your numbers.
Aw shucks. You're beating me on bench right now!
RegisterJr
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Dint take any Level II this weekend, and I didn't do any lifts. We took the camper to the hunting camp and set it up; then we looked around for a place to put a stand. We have several options, and may go back this Tuesday.
My diet didn't suck, but it wasn't great, either. I ate around maintenance. Ready for huge deficits tomorrow, and low carbs.
My diet didn't suck, but it wasn't great, either. I ate around maintenance. Ready for huge deficits tomorrow, and low carbs.
TheSwanks
Well-known member
A little recoup time is good!!
RegisterJr
Legend
And that's what's happening, apparently...
I chose to sleep in this morning instead of working out. I don't have to work the next two days so I'll def be in tomorrow. I'm not sure about Wed because we're thinking about going back down to the hunting camp. It didn't even occur to me that I should've taken the Level II this past time. I'm an avid coffee drinker, but can't drink it before going up in the stand because I won't be able to pee. Not unless I want to erase my chances of seeing any wildlife, anyway. So, I'll be taking my Level II to perk me up and give me focus this next morning that I hunt.
I dosed my 1 cap of Level II this morning before my coffee at 0600. As of now (0800), I'm at 21 calories. IF I eat all the food Ibrought to work with me I'll head home at 1630 with 801 calories, 147p/13c/9f. Not sure what I'll do for dinner, but I'm leaving plenty of room because my wife is on a recipe-testing kick, and BECAUSE I work out she expects me to eat it. "You go to the gym all the time, you don't always have to eat chicken." That's what I deal with...
Probably dosing number 2 cap around noon.
kenpoengineer
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Old guy recommendation: take a quart size Nalgene (camping stores have them) with you in the deer stand. Use that to pee in. Leak proof screw top lid and wide mouth for easy aiming. Lol
RegisterJr
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Thanks man! I was actually trying to think of what I could use to pee in in an emergency...
RegisterJr
Legend
Just dosed my second cap for today. I hope the appetite suppressant kicks in soon, all of a sudden I am starving. Granted, I've probably only had 500-600 cals so far. I feel a little tired, but that's from the low carbs, I'm sure. I had plenty of sleep last night and have not had a crash on Level II thus far.
RegisterJr
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Andddd BAM. I didn't have to wait long. Appetite=gone.
TheSwanks
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yessss!! lol nice bro. I'm about to have my second dose riiiiight meow
RegisterJr
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No joke, I felt like I was on the verge of going and buying foods to pound my face, but I haven't even had a bite of my chicken since.
TheSwanks
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i can't believe how good the suppression is with this stuff. I get soooo weak with sweets and I barely had any christmas cookies at all. I've continued to lose fat all through the holidays
RegisterJr
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Change O' plans. The wife doesn't want to go to the hunting camp tomorrow, which normally would be ok, but it's New Years, and I just wouldn't feel right spending the night away from her. So, gym the rest of the week, and kiddo is going to decide if he wants to go hunting this weekend instead.
I'm at 911 cals so far, and the appetite suppression is still here. I'll make sure I hit at least 1800 tonight, and if I can I'll reach 21-2200. Dunno. I could use some carbs...
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I'm at 911 cals so far, and the appetite suppression is still here. I'll make sure I hit at least 1800 tonight, and if I can I'll reach 21-2200. Dunno. I could use some carbs...
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thebigt
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ever tried homemade cheesecake? my wife made one for christmas and there is still a little left, this NEVER happens!!! one time she made a cheesescake christmas eve for christmas day, i got up in the middle of the night looking for something to eat...and ate over half of it, she threatened to beat me with a frying pan in my sleep, lol.
RegisterJr
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I'm not a fan of cheesecake. I'm not sure why. I've never met anyone else that doesn't like it...
02sixxer
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Very nice. I got a deer last weekend with my son. It was the first we got with him along. Would like to get one more this season, I had a couple chances on some Does but wanted to get a buck so my son could keep the antlers of his first. Here is Florida it's a 4 pt but anywhere else it's a 6pt.
RegisterJr
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Our camp is 6pt or better, and does. I told him that he can't shoot a doe this year.
That's awesome. I remember my first to a tee. Great experience.
TheSwanks
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I'd go crazy with carbs that low for too long. I stay around 25-30% carbs.
That sounds like something I would do!!! Lol cept my wife doesn't know how to cook or bake for beans so if she made it, it'd probably taste like poison. More likely I'd make two cheese cakes; one for me and one for me and everyone else. Lol!!
Nobodys perfect don't beat yourself up over it haha
If you need anyone to help you eat it let me know!! Lol
I'm so jealous. I wish I could do this with my sons when they're older but their mom refuses to even consider it
RegisterJr
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Weight: Yes
Sleep: good, 8 hrs.
(Had about 8 beers last night at home watching movies w/ the wife. Made it to midnight somehow.)
Pre:
Fasted w/ black coffee
3/4 Stimul8
3g creatine
Water
Intra:
None
Post:
1 cap Level II, waited 30 min and had 1/2c black eyed peas and 6oz chicken w/ taco seasoning, xtra hot Franks, and 2tsp Parmesan cheese.
Everything was super set, but not in a typical SS fashion. The presses were SS with pull-ups, rows, and face pulls; then rear felt rows + bands and six-ways; then horizontal press an bands.
Barbell Shoulder Press 174
Set 1 : 95x10
Set 2 : 115x12
Set 3 : 145x6 PR by 1 rep
Set 4 : 155x2
Set 5 : 145x3
Set 6 : 115x14
Set 7 : 115x10
Set 8 : 115x9
Set 9 : 95x10 slow neg, 2-3s hold at bottom.
Set 10 : 95x7 ^same
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Weighted Pull Ups 1.2
No weights, prob 205 at the time. Felt VERY weak here.
Set 1 : 1x5
Set 2 : 1x6
Set 3 : 1x6
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Barbell Bent One Arm Row 84
Meadows Style---
Set 1 : 45x16 (1 plate+ bar weight)
Set 2 : 70x6
Set 3 : 60x10
Set 4 : 45x11
The 70 & 60 really felt heavy on my wrist/forearm. Definitely need to work on tees to strengthen grip. My grip was fatiguing before my back.
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Cable Rope Rear Delt Row 286.67
(Face pulls)
Set 1 : 200x13 PR
Set 2 : 200x12
Set 3 : 180x10
Set 3 : 150x6
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Dumbbell Bent Over Delt Raise 42
Set 1 : 30x10
Set 2 : 30x12
Set 3 : 30x10
Set 4 : 30x10
Each set added band bent over felt raise: x10/12/12/12
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Six-Ways 11.67
Set 1 : 10x5
Set 1 : 5x5
Set 2 : 10x4
Set 2 : 5x3
Set 3 : 10x4
Set 3 : 5x3
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Horizontal Presses 7
Set 1 : 5x11
Set 2 : 5x12
+ Max Bands each set.
Ended with an rollout x19, 6. Was just too spent to do anything else.
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Notes:
Yay, PR's!!
I hope I keep making progress on my shoulders. I felt ZERO tweak-ness on presses today. May go back to bench pressing soon....
My appetite is under control. Not going to log cals today, but will be eating beans, collards, and chicken every time I feel a little hungry.
Happy New Year bro's!
Sleep: good, 8 hrs.
(Had about 8 beers last night at home watching movies w/ the wife. Made it to midnight somehow.)
Pre:
Fasted w/ black coffee
3/4 Stimul8
3g creatine
Water
Intra:
None
Post:
1 cap Level II, waited 30 min and had 1/2c black eyed peas and 6oz chicken w/ taco seasoning, xtra hot Franks, and 2tsp Parmesan cheese.
Everything was super set, but not in a typical SS fashion. The presses were SS with pull-ups, rows, and face pulls; then rear felt rows + bands and six-ways; then horizontal press an bands.
Barbell Shoulder Press 174
Set 1 : 95x10
Set 2 : 115x12
Set 3 : 145x6 PR by 1 rep
Set 4 : 155x2
Set 5 : 145x3
Set 6 : 115x14
Set 7 : 115x10
Set 8 : 115x9
Set 9 : 95x10 slow neg, 2-3s hold at bottom.
Set 10 : 95x7 ^same
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Weighted Pull Ups 1.2
No weights, prob 205 at the time. Felt VERY weak here.
Set 1 : 1x5
Set 2 : 1x6
Set 3 : 1x6
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Barbell Bent One Arm Row 84
Meadows Style---
Set 1 : 45x16 (1 plate+ bar weight)
Set 2 : 70x6
Set 3 : 60x10
Set 4 : 45x11
The 70 & 60 really felt heavy on my wrist/forearm. Definitely need to work on tees to strengthen grip. My grip was fatiguing before my back.
|
Cable Rope Rear Delt Row 286.67
(Face pulls)
Set 1 : 200x13 PR
Set 2 : 200x12
Set 3 : 180x10
Set 3 : 150x6
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Dumbbell Bent Over Delt Raise 42
Set 1 : 30x10
Set 2 : 30x12
Set 3 : 30x10
Set 4 : 30x10
Each set added band bent over felt raise: x10/12/12/12
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Six-Ways 11.67
Set 1 : 10x5
Set 1 : 5x5
Set 2 : 10x4
Set 2 : 5x3
Set 3 : 10x4
Set 3 : 5x3
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Horizontal Presses 7
Set 1 : 5x11
Set 2 : 5x12
+ Max Bands each set.
Ended with an rollout x19, 6. Was just too spent to do anything else.
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Notes:
Yay, PR's!!
I hope I keep making progress on my shoulders. I felt ZERO tweak-ness on presses today. May go back to bench pressing soon....
My appetite is under control. Not going to log cals today, but will be eating beans, collards, and chicken every time I feel a little hungry.
Happy New Year bro's!
kenpoengineer
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Congrats on the PRs! Strong shoulder presses! I like your volume!!
RegisterJr
Legend
Thanks Kenpo!
RegisterJr
Legend
Haven't eaten since my post workout meal. Haven't taken another cap, but my appetite is nil. I love this stuff.
TheSwanks
Well-known member
Damn good work!! Grats on those prs!
RegisterJr
Legend
Thanks Swanks!
RegisterJr
Legend
Super Set 1:
Barbell Squat 348.33
Set 1 : 135x10
Set 2 : 225x10
Set 3 : 275x8
Set 4 : 315x3
Set 5 : 335x1
Set 6 : 345x1
Set 7 : 275x5
These felt VERY heavy, again, but felt very light coming off the rack.. I think I was just above parallel on the 345. Next time I’ll get video, and not do so many reps prior to the heavier ones.
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Smith Machine Bench Press 297.5
Set 1 : 135x10
Set 2 : 185x10
Set 3 : 225x8
Set 4 : 275x2
Set 5 : 255x5
Set 6 : 225x7 (drop set)
*Set 6 : 135x13
Set 7 : 135x16 (Slow w/ pause at bottom on first 10)
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Triple Super Set 2:
Seated Calf Raise 225
Set 1 : 135x20
Some dude wanted the calf seat so I switched to Donkey Calf raises. 400x30-something X2
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Leg Extensions 315
Set 1 : 210x12
Set 2 : 210x15
Set 3 : 225x5
Set 3 : 210x5
Set 3 : 150x5
Set 3 : 110x3
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Smith Machine Incline Bench Press 206.67
Set 1 : 155x10
*Set 1 : 135x8 Slow
Set 2 : 155x7
*Set 2 : 135x10 Slow
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Notes:
Capped 1 Level II at 0615, ate my first meal (8 oz chicken w/ hot sauce/Mrs Dash) at 0800.
Feeling very full. No appetite right now whatsoever.
Barbell Squat 348.33
Set 1 : 135x10
Set 2 : 225x10
Set 3 : 275x8
Set 4 : 315x3
Set 5 : 335x1
Set 6 : 345x1
Set 7 : 275x5
These felt VERY heavy, again, but felt very light coming off the rack.. I think I was just above parallel on the 345. Next time I’ll get video, and not do so many reps prior to the heavier ones.
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Smith Machine Bench Press 297.5
Set 1 : 135x10
Set 2 : 185x10
Set 3 : 225x8
Set 4 : 275x2
Set 5 : 255x5
Set 6 : 225x7 (drop set)
*Set 6 : 135x13
Set 7 : 135x16 (Slow w/ pause at bottom on first 10)
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Triple Super Set 2:
Seated Calf Raise 225
Set 1 : 135x20
Some dude wanted the calf seat so I switched to Donkey Calf raises. 400x30-something X2
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Leg Extensions 315
Set 1 : 210x12
Set 2 : 210x15
Set 3 : 225x5
Set 3 : 210x5
Set 3 : 150x5
Set 3 : 110x3
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Smith Machine Incline Bench Press 206.67
Set 1 : 155x10
*Set 1 : 135x8 Slow
Set 2 : 155x7
*Set 2 : 135x10 Slow
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Notes:
Capped 1 Level II at 0615, ate my first meal (8 oz chicken w/ hot sauce/Mrs Dash) at 0800.
Feeling very full. No appetite right now whatsoever.
TheSwanks
Well-known member
really great job dude! yeah if you're going for 1RM, I'd warm up with 135x5 twice, then 235x3, 255x3, 285x1, 305x1, 320x1, 345x1
that's just me though
RegisterJr
Legend
Thanks man, I'll try that. Is there any specific type of math to that? or just going up 20-30 each time?
TheSwanks
Well-known member
there is but I don't remember it lol. I just start with one plate for 5, then 2 plates then go up about 20 or so each time lowering it to 3 reps about 100-150lbs off 1RM and doing 1 rep all the way up. it's warm you up and get you used to the feel of the heavy bar without fatiguing you too badly
RegisterJr
Legend
How long are your rests?
TheSwanks
Well-known member
it all depends what I'm doing, but if I'm going for 1RM I'll rest 90 seconds between warmup sets up to the triples, then 2-3 minutes between singles and 3-4 minutes between the last warmup single and my 1RM attempt
RegisterJr
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I ended yesterday at 2600 cals. Not a huge deficit, but a deficit none the less.
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I'm killing leftovers from the holidays, and next week I'm going to work on upping my fat and lowering my carbs.
I decided not to go in this morning. The plan is to head to the hunting camp tonight and set up our stands for tomorrow, so I didn't want to be horribly tired. I still got in chest, legs, shoulders, and a weee bit of back this week.
1 cap down at 0715, then I ate 8oz chicken about an hour later. It was a slow eat; kinda forced, if you know what I mean. Not hungry at all, but I still have to hit my proteins.
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I'm killing leftovers from the holidays, and next week I'm going to work on upping my fat and lowering my carbs.
I decided not to go in this morning. The plan is to head to the hunting camp tonight and set up our stands for tomorrow, so I didn't want to be horribly tired. I still got in chest, legs, shoulders, and a weee bit of back this week.
1 cap down at 0715, then I ate 8oz chicken about an hour later. It was a slow eat; kinda forced, if you know what I mean. Not hungry at all, but I still have to hit my proteins.
RegisterJr
Legend
Morning weight was 196 this morning, and I have a full-on bloat from sodium and carbs this weekend. My cals, however, were kept in check. Meals on the go and limited water at the hunting camp contributed big-time to the bloat, but I'm lookking forward to my end of the week weight after some of the water weight drops.
I am a huge caffeine lover, and do not know when the last time is that I started ANYTHING upon rising without coffee. That is, until this past Saturday. Withing minutes of dosing 1 cap of Level II I felt like I had plenty of caffeine and 'wake-me-up'. I felt wide awake and alert in the deer stand, and made it 5 hours before my first cup of coffee. Another upside is not having to go to the bathroom like you would with coffee. I only had about 8 oz water while in the stand and never really experienced any dry mouth. Nothing that I can remember, anyway.
You like coffee and you like to hunt early? Substitute Level II. Just saying.
My cals are real low right now because I'm saving some up for the FSU game later. I am at 520 for the day (did not work out today either so I can make it through the game tonight without crashing), and I'll be at 650 cals by the time the game starts. I'll post totals tomorrow.
I just dosed my second cap, and like a champ my appetite is zero and energy is up.
I am a huge caffeine lover, and do not know when the last time is that I started ANYTHING upon rising without coffee. That is, until this past Saturday. Withing minutes of dosing 1 cap of Level II I felt like I had plenty of caffeine and 'wake-me-up'. I felt wide awake and alert in the deer stand, and made it 5 hours before my first cup of coffee. Another upside is not having to go to the bathroom like you would with coffee. I only had about 8 oz water while in the stand and never really experienced any dry mouth. Nothing that I can remember, anyway.
You like coffee and you like to hunt early? Substitute Level II. Just saying.
My cals are real low right now because I'm saving some up for the FSU game later. I am at 520 for the day (did not work out today either so I can make it through the game tonight without crashing), and I'll be at 650 cals by the time the game starts. I'll post totals tomorrow.
I just dosed my second cap, and like a champ my appetite is zero and energy is up.
RegisterJr
Legend
It's cold here, for Florida I guess, but nothinng like that!! Say, 50's? 30's in the next couple days I hear...
I'd hate that mess!
TheSwanks
Well-known member
Its taken me 2 days and 3 canceled flights to get out of Buffalo. Lol
RegisterJr
Legend
On point over the last week. I've been sleeping solid except for bathroom breaks, but then going straight back to sleep. I hope it stays that way. I hate nights where I sit up all night.
drewsicle3210
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11° this morning. In central Alabama.
Unbelievable.
-11° in the place where we are going in a few months, with a wind chill of -30°.
F that.
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TheSwanks
Well-known member
REM8.0 has been helping me a lot this week. I have a very hard time getting sleep when I'm in hotels on the road
RegisterJr
Legend
I've tried REM 8.0; great stuff!
My sleep is still on point, however, I still have some type of head cold. I haven't hit the gym this week and I'm not certain about the next couple of days. I just feel so tired. I capped only one yesterday and still felt like I could go to sleep. I just now capped one, and will probablt take another one in an hour to keep me alert at work.
RegisterJr
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I'm at 1,789 calories so far. May have some Greek yogurt or something to hit 2K, but, I may not too since I didn't workout today.
39p/28c/33f
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My plan is to get in tomorrow AM. I think I'm feeling a little better.
I dosed my second right when I said, and didn't feel the need to dose another today. My appetite was nil until dinner, and i had to squeeze in all but 650 cals for dinner.
39p/28c/33f
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My plan is to get in tomorrow AM. I think I'm feeling a little better.
I dosed my second right when I said, and didn't feel the need to dose another today. My appetite was nil until dinner, and i had to squeeze in all but 650 cals for dinner.
RegisterJr
Legend
Pre:
1 cap Level II
2.5g Creatine
Protein shake (before the thermo)
SS #1
Barbell Curl 126.5
Set 1 : 115x3 (was 125x6 a few weeks ago)
Set 2 : 105x6
Set 3 : 95x9
Set 4 : 80x8
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EZ Bar Lying Close Grip Behind the Head Triceps Extension 123
Set 1 : 70x20
Set 2 : 90x11
Set 3 : 90x9
Set 4 : 90x8
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SS #2
Drop sets
Cable Overhead Curl 93.33
Set 1 : 70x9
Set 2 : 60x5
Set 3 : 50x6
Set 4 : 40x6
Set 5 : 30x10
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Set 6 : 80x5
Set 7 : 70x3
Set 8 : 60x5
Set 9 : 50x4
Set 10 : 40x7
Set 11 : 30x12
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Cable High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension 175
Set 1 : 150x5
Set 2 : 130x3
Set 3 : 100x3
Set 4 : 80x5
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Set 5 : 130x7
Set 6 : 100x5
Set 7 : 80x3
Set 8 : 60x6
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SS #3
In/Out Curl 38 Set 1 : 30x8
Set 2 : 25x5
Set 3 : 20x4
Set 4 : 15x2
Set 5 : 10x4
Set 6 : 5x4
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Set 7 : 30x6
Set 8 : 25x4
Set 9 : 20x1
Set 10 : 15x2
Set 11 : 10x2
Set 12 : 5x4
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Cable Rope Triceps Pushdown 133.33
Set 1 : 120x1
Set 2 : 100x8
Set 3 : 80x5
Set 4 : 60x6
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Set 5 : 100x10
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Notes:
No PR's, but I had a good workout for taking the majority of the last two weeks off.
I started with 5 min on the treadmill, my first time on the treadmill in a while thanks to Dr Scholls. My HR was juiced up, and about 5 min into the lifting I started sweating like crazy.
Dosed my second cap after the gym @ 0630.
1 cap Level II
2.5g Creatine
Protein shake (before the thermo)
SS #1
Barbell Curl 126.5
Set 1 : 115x3 (was 125x6 a few weeks ago)
Set 2 : 105x6
Set 3 : 95x9
Set 4 : 80x8
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EZ Bar Lying Close Grip Behind the Head Triceps Extension 123
Set 1 : 70x20
Set 2 : 90x11
Set 3 : 90x9
Set 4 : 90x8
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SS #2
Drop sets
Cable Overhead Curl 93.33
Set 1 : 70x9
Set 2 : 60x5
Set 3 : 50x6
Set 4 : 40x6
Set 5 : 30x10
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Set 6 : 80x5
Set 7 : 70x3
Set 8 : 60x5
Set 9 : 50x4
Set 10 : 40x7
Set 11 : 30x12
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Cable High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension 175
Set 1 : 150x5
Set 2 : 130x3
Set 3 : 100x3
Set 4 : 80x5
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Set 5 : 130x7
Set 6 : 100x5
Set 7 : 80x3
Set 8 : 60x6
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SS #3
In/Out Curl 38 Set 1 : 30x8
Set 2 : 25x5
Set 3 : 20x4
Set 4 : 15x2
Set 5 : 10x4
Set 6 : 5x4
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Set 7 : 30x6
Set 8 : 25x4
Set 9 : 20x1
Set 10 : 15x2
Set 11 : 10x2
Set 12 : 5x4
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Cable Rope Triceps Pushdown 133.33
Set 1 : 120x1
Set 2 : 100x8
Set 3 : 80x5
Set 4 : 60x6
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Set 5 : 100x10
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Notes:
No PR's, but I had a good workout for taking the majority of the last two weeks off.
I started with 5 min on the treadmill, my first time on the treadmill in a while thanks to Dr Scholls. My HR was juiced up, and about 5 min into the lifting I started sweating like crazy.
Dosed my second cap after the gym @ 0630.
kenpoengineer
Well-known member
Glad to see you back at it RJ! You are kicking butt for having a head cold as well! Nice job.
RegisterJr
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Thanks bro!
RegisterJr
Legend
I'll be at 2,029 calories if I stick to my plans. My carbs are a little high, but my only "bad" carbs are 1 post workout English muffin (27g each) and one for dinner. My fibers are up there, so that's a plus.
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My plan is back and shoulders tomorrow. Maybe legs and chest. I'm trying to cram in as much make-up exercises as possible.
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My plan is back and shoulders tomorrow. Maybe legs and chest. I'm trying to cram in as much make-up exercises as possible.
RegisterJr
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So, I took two caps pre today and I don't think I'll try that again... for a little while. Holy cow, I thought I was in a sauna! On the plus side, my HR was through the roof so I'm certain I was burning some calories!
WO log to come later...
WO log to come later...
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