Journey to Elite

Crazy-strong bench.
 
495 on an off day. Cheeky! It's just one day. That's what I would imagine will happen to a guy after he pulls 615 for a triple.
 
herderdude said:
495 on an off day. Cheeky! It's just one day. That's what I would imagine will happen to a guy after he pulls 615 for a triple.
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I started laughing after the set was over. I was bound to hit a bump somewhere and it was today. Like you said, I can't bitch about today's "off" day when this would've been full ME a few months ago.
 
I'd also imagine rest/recovery is down some with the little one. Even if they sleep "good" at first it still has getting used to. With my daughter I used to drink a protein shake, or a da da ba, when ever we got up with her...of course I'm counting calories now with the boy lol

Anywho, it's nice when a bad day is a great day of the recent past. You've been making great progress as of late Rodja.
 
3/15

Squat
Worked up to 645x1

Uni LP
270x3x15

Hypers/Seated Calf Raises
BW+90x3x15/125x3x10

Ab Wheel
3x12

Nailed my opener. I mean I felt like I freaking launched out of the hole. I have two more squat days after this and I'm feeling good. I also noticed that much of my lumbar instability has dissipated since I added in the weighted planks.
 
Rodja said:
3/15

Squat
Worked up to 645x1

Uni LP
270x3x15

Hypers/Seated Calf Raises
BW+90x3x15/125x3x10

Ab Wheel
3x12

Nailed my opener. I mean I felt like I freaking launched out of the hole. I have two more squat days after this and I'm feeling good. I also noticed that much of my lumbar instability has dissipated since I added in the weighted planks.
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When and where you competing?
 
3/17

Speed Bench (+short mini)
185x3x5

T Bar Rows
180x2x12
225x7+3

Incline DB Press
65x15
75x2x8

Lat Pulldowns (neutral)
200x3x10

Blast Strap Ex/Band Pressdowns (monster mini)
2x12/2x15

Side Laterals
35x15
50x2x12

My power today was absolute garbage. I almost got pinned under the bar on the first rep once I added the bands. Then I got a burst on energy and plowed through the rest of the session. Shoulder is feeling nice and stable and I've pretty much got it as strong as I can get it for the time being.
 
3/18
Mock Warmup

Sumo
Worked up the 555x2x2

Walking DB Lunges
60x12
Got a hammy cramp on the second set.

Seated Calf Raises (unilateral)
45x3x10

Standing Band Crunch/Plank
2x25/2x30

It took me about 70-75 mins from the moment I plopped my ass on a LX ball to the time I finished my first set of 555, which is roughly my last warmup weight. I made sure to not rush anything and to account for the fact that there will be ~15-20 people using the platforms. Luckily, I'll only need 5 sets total before I'm ready for my opener.
 
Quick question. Should I be keeping my ribcage "plugged in" on OHP? It's taken me until now to realize I'm extending into the press.
 
Rodja said:
At the top?
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Throughout the entire concentric. I wouldn't say I'm overextending per se, but I just don't know if I should or should not be elongating at the torso at all, throughout the concentric. Hope that makes sense. Not too hot at explaining this crap, yet.
 
liftandswim said:
Throughout the entire concentric. I wouldn't say I'm overextending per se, but I just don't know if I should or should not be elongating at the torso at all, throughout the concentric. Hope that makes sense. Not too hot at explaining this crap, yet.
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You sorta have to hyperextend to reach the top. As long as your neck isn't, hyperextended and is being "pushed through the window," then you're good.
 
3/20
Bench
Worked up to 505x1 1-board

HS Row
145x3x15

Incline DB Fly
50x3x12

Band Facepull w/ Ex Rotation (mini)
3x15

Rope Pressdowns
90x3x12

Felt much better today than last week. My weight is dropping still, which blows, and the shirt is a little more loose compared to when I first got it. It hasn't altered the amount of pop that I get out of the shirt, though.
 
Rodja said:
3/20
Bench
Worked up to 505x1 1-board

HS Row
145x3x15

Incline DB Fly
50x3x12

Band Facepull w/ Ex Rotation (mini)
3x15

Rope Pressdowns
90x3x12

Felt much better today than last week. My weight is dropping still, which blows, and the shirt is a little more loose compared to when I first got it. It hasn't altered the amount of pop that I get out of the shirt, though.
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Eat more lol
 
Haha Lou keeps it in perspective. Good work today Rodja.
 
SweetLou321 said:
Eat more lol
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I'm trying!! That stomach bug, for whatever reason, did a number on my appetite. Probiotics helped a little, but not as much as I hoped. Part of it is the tren as it is very hard to gain mass on it due to the superior nutrient repartitioning. I mean, I look really lean right now, but that doesn't help the total.
herderdude said:
Haha Lou keeps it in perspective. Good work today Rodja.
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Thanks, man. Gotta keep plugging away before you pass me.
 
Rodja said:
I'm trying!! That stomach bug, for whatever reason, did a number on my appetite. Probiotics helped a little, but not as much as I hoped. Part of it is the tren as it is very hard to gain mass on it due to the superior nutrient repartitioning. I mean, I look really lean right now, but that doesn't help the total.
Thanks, man. Gotta keep plugging away before you pass me.
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Oh the tren lol. Time for some mc ds?
 
3/22

Well, I tried to squat today, but what I thought was a cramp in my hamstring is actually a strain. I have 20 days until the meet. It's tender to the touch near the medial portion of the hammy. Rest and ice will be on deck and I'm still doing the meet. If it doesn't heal up, I'll be doing bench only at the very least. I haven't had a hamstring issue since 2012 and even that one was very minor. It's in a similar spot to that one and I'll be working out the adhesions between now and then.

I did manage to drown my sorrows with cheeseburgers and Cheetos.
 
Shît that sucks. I haven't had a hammy problem in a long time (inb4 I tear it off the bone this week) but God, do they suck. Did it affect you at a light weight or did you have to get some weight on the bar before you felt it?
 
herderdude said:
Shît that sucks. I haven't had a hammy problem in a long time (inb4 I tear it off the bone this week) but God, do they suck. Did it affect you at a light weight or did you have to get some weight on the bar before you felt it?
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Felt it at 2 plates even on a box. Going to have my honey bear work on it once the inflammation subsides.
 
Sounds like you need to double up the hamburger dose.
 
Rodja said:
I nearly did it in late 2013. Got down to 208 fairly quickly and easily with carb backloading.
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Personally, I can't wait to get out of this low 200# nonsense. Few more weeks at this deficit (thinking ill bottom out around 195-197) then back to the gain train. Hopefully not as dirty this time, but no guarantees.
 
liftandswim said:
Personally, I can't wait to get out of this low 200# nonsense. Few more weeks at this deficit (thinking ill bottom out around 195-197) then back to the gain train. Hopefully not as dirty this time, but no guarantees.
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Well, I've decided to end the tren between the weight loss, appetite disruption, and ****ty sleep, it's not worth it to continue the cycle. I did learn that I need to keep it 8 weeks at the most.
 
SweetLou321 said:
What you using to peak then?
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I have a couple of ideas with NPP being the front runner. Short half life, treats me well, and will help some of these small injuries I have. I'm hoping it'll add at least a few pounds to me and then some more as I get my appetite back. Halo is staying in the equation. I don't get tired when I take it pre training and I think it's the main reason I did so well last meet.
 
Rodja said:
I have a couple of ideas with NPP being the front runner. Short half life, treats me well, and will help some of these small injuries I have. I'm hoping it'll add at least a few pounds to me and then some more as I get my appetite back. Halo is staying in the equation. I don't get tired when I take it pre training and I think it's the main reason I did so well last meet.
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How is npp compared to deca? Do you reduce bloat through ai use on it?
 
SweetLou321 said:
Any estro/prolactin sides? Ive wanted to try it but a close friend has a nightmare of a cycle on it so ive held off.
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On NPP? That's kinda odd as short esters are easier to manage. I don't have any on NPP, but I did have to stay on top of ten with tren.
 
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