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Journey to Elite

10/13

OHP
155x8
165x7
145x10

BB Row
225x12
245x2x12

Dips (+45#)
3x10

Pull-ups (+15#)
2x5
1x7

Machine Preacher
100x15
120x10-drop-80x10

Trilateral
25x2x12

Band Pressdown/Facepull
2x25/2x25

Dropped the volume slightly and most of the intensity on the accessories as I have to move my bench day up a day this week. Everything is still moving well and I'm starting to put some mass back on as well.
 
10/14
Conventional/Sumo
365x2x3/365x2x3
405x2x2/405x2x2

GHR
3x20

Rolling Hypers
3x20

Abs/Calves

Easier session since I'm moving my bench day up a day this week and didn't want to fry out my legs.
 
10/14

Bench (52 Ace)
455x2x2 2-board
495x1 2-board

10/15

Chest Supported Row
135x10
160x8
160x8-drop-90x15

Lat Pulls
200x3x12

HS Row
135x2x20

DB JM Press/Seated Side Lateral
45x15/30x15
50x2x12/40x2x15

Blast Strap Ex/Rear Fly
3x15/3x10

Shirt work with flat feet felt really odd. I'll have to try it out a few more times before j make a real assessment. The blast strap rear fly may be the hardest upper back movement I've ever done. Resisting extension at the chest to maintain proper rib position is hard as hell and the double chin cue really helped.
 
10/20

OHP
145x8
155x8
135x15

CSR
115x15
160x2x10

Lat Pulldowns
200x3x10

Incline Tate Press
40x15
45x2x12

Band Overhead Ex/Facepull (mm)
2x25/2x25


10/22
Deads
Conventional/Sumo
365x3/365x3
405x3/405x3

Walking DB Lunge
65x2x10

Hypers (on GHR)
3x15

Today was a bittersweet day. More than likely this log is coming to an end as I've decided to come off cycle after nearly four years. Can I return to "normal" levels after this long? I have no clue, but I can accept if legit TRT is in my future. More of need to get ahold of the psychological aspects and changes than any physical or health issues.
 
This log in specific? Or you logging in general. Considering you've consistently logged your training here longer than the majority of us have even been forum members, it would suck if you went with the latter.
 
Rodja said:
10/20

OHP
145x8
155x8
135x15

CSR
115x15
160x2x10

Lat Pulldowns
200x3x10

Incline Tate Press
40x15
45x2x12

Band Overhead Ex/Facepull (mm)
2x25/2x25

10/22
Deads
Conventional/Sumo
365x3/365x3
405x3/405x3

Walking DB Lunge
65x2x10

Hypers (on GHR)
3x15

Today was a bittersweet day. More than likely this log is coming to an end as I've decided to come off cycle after nearly four years. Can I return to "normal" levels after this long? I have no clue, but I can accept if legit TRT is in my future. More of need to get ahold of the psychological aspects and changes than any physical or health issues.
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What kind of psych issues have you noticed and feel need to be changed?
 
Rodja said:
10/20

OHP
145x8
155x8
135x15

CSR
115x15
160x2x10

Lat Pulldowns
200x3x10

Incline Tate Press
40x15
45x2x12

Band Overhead Ex/Facepull (mm)
2x25/2x25


10/22
Deads
Conventional/Sumo
365x3/365x3
405x3/405x3

Walking DB Lunge
65x2x10

Hypers (on GHR)
3x15

Today was a bittersweet day. More than likely this log is coming to an end as I've decided to come off cycle after nearly four years. Can I return to "normal" levels after this long? I have no clue, but I can accept if legit TRT is in my future. More of need to get ahold of the psychological aspects and changes than any physical or health issues.
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Solid work being put in here. Hope you figure it out. TRT wouldn't be a bad issue if your not to young. I'd hit up a DR. and have them test ya. They might try clomid first. Better then cold turkey after 4yrs. Your going to feel like **** if you do nothing.
 
Sean1332 said:
This log in specific? Or you logging in general. Considering you've consistently logged your training here longer than the majority of us have even been forum members, it would suck if you went with the latter.
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I'm sticking around still. Not sure what I'll be doing training wise, but I'll figure it out.

SweetLou321 said:
What kind of psych issues have you noticed and feel need to be changed?
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Libido is just out of control to the point where it has effected my personal life too much. That and the slow personality changes within me from the years of using.

liftandswim said:
This. Don't leave us!
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You're not getting rid of me that easily.

CellWarrior said:
Solid work being put in here. Hope you figure it out. TRT wouldn't be a bad issue if your not to young. I'd hit up a DR. and have them test ya. They might try clomid first. Better then cold turkey after 4yrs. Your going to feel like **** if you do nothing.
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I have most of my bases covered here: Clomid, exemestane (ugh, AIs), hCG, and a huge array of test boosters. I've tapered off slightly to below my cruise doses and then I'll start my hellacious PCT in about 10 days.
 
Rodja said:
I'm sticking around still. Not sure what I'll be doing training wise, but I'll figure it out.


Libido is just out of control to the point where it has effected my personal life too much. That and the slow personality changes within me from the years of using.


You're not getting rid of me that easily.


I have most of my bases covered here: Clomid, exemestane (ugh, AIs), hCG, and a huge array of test boosters. I've tapered off slightly to below my cruise doses and then I'll start my hellacious PCT in about 10 days.
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Ever read Paul Carters basebuilding ebook?

I only mention it because that could be a solid starting point template wise for you to adjust and be able to make progress still.

Not going to be hitting a lot of heavy lifts, but getting some good volume in on some basic movements and trying to get jacked never hurt anybody.

Just a suggestion from the peanut gallery. I know you'll probably do something much more specific to you, but figured it could be a good starting point to figure out what that something would be.
 
jimbuick said:
Ever read Paul Carters basebuilding ebook?

I only mention it because that could be a solid starting point template wise for you to adjust and be able to make progress still.

Not going to be hitting a lot of heavy lifts, but getting some good volume in on some basic movements and trying to get jacked never hurt anybody.

Just a suggestion from the peanut gallery. I know you'll probably do something much more specific to you, but figured it could be a good starting point to figure out what that something would be.
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I've been reading mostly CWS and Isreatel lately and will likely base my training off of CWS' Juggernaut Method. It's pretty straight forward and it's something I'm familiar with as it has many parallels to block. I don't think I've actually read any of Carter's works now that I think about it.
 
I mostly read his lifestyle pieces and social commentary. The man has a gift. I know a little about his training. Basically a powerbuilder who would hate being called that. Getting Pete Rubish's lanky ass to a 430 bench speaks loudly, though.
 
Rodja said:
I have most of my bases covered here: Clomid, exemestane (ugh, AIs), hCG, and a huge array of test boosters. I've tapered off slightly to below my cruise doses and then I'll start my hellacious PCT in about 10 days.
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If you have trouble restarting with this, you can always look into triptorelin
 
herderdude said:
I mostly read his lifestyle pieces and social commentary. The man has a gift. I know a little about his training. Basically a powerbuilder who would hate being called that. Getting Pete Rubish's lanky ass to a 430 bench speaks loudly, though.
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I'm open to suggestion as I need a change of pace now.

Gutterpump said:
If you have trouble restarting with this, you can always look into triptorelin
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I'll look into it. That's the one shot PCT kickstarter thing, right?
 
Rodja said:
I'm open to suggestion as I need a change of pace now.



I'll look into it. That's the one shot PCT kickstarter thing, right?
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Yup that's the one. I've read positive things about it, but that you may need to sensitize yourself to LH (hcg) first before using.
 
Did some uneventful training the past week. Main highlights were some smooth pulls at 455 on sumo and getting my feet underneath for bench. I might get one more shirted session in there if I can time it right.
 
10/27

OHP
155x8
185x3

Meadows Row
90x3x12

Cable Row
200x10
220x2x8

Blast Strap Ex (+15# chain)/Rear Fly
3x15/3x10

Pressdowns
100x3x12

Cambered Curls
95x10
95x10-drop-75x10

Decided to randomly crank up the weight on OHP and see what I could do. I've really been able to open up my lat/supraspinatus/serratus area recently with some band traction and it's made a huge difference in OHP. It almost effortlessly glides into the groove and I'm able to hold my shelf so much better.
 
11/29

Sumo
Worked up to 495x3 PR (raw)

Conventional
315x3x5

Back Raises (on GHR)
3x15

Half-Kneeling Pallof
20x3x10

Kinda surprised myself with this as I wasn't expecting to work up to 5 plates much less triple it. It felt really good and even the third rep wasn't a grinder.
 
10/31

Bench (competition style)
225x3x5
275x2

HS Row (pronated)
135x20
180x15

CSR
135x10
135x10-drop-90x10

Incline DB Press
70x10
80x8
80x7

Blast Strap Facepull/Pressdowns
3x15/100x3x15

Feels like I've finally found my footing on bench again. Actually felt like I was getting really good leg drive and arch was nice and tight. Accessories went well even though I had to cut them short a bit. No biggie.
 
11/1

Squat
415x4x3
465x2

Uni LP
270x3x15

GHR
2x20

Kinda getting it back. The major struggle has been bar positioning on my back and subsequent appropriate torso angle. I got used to allowing only a minimal hinge in the torso that going back to a more "traditional" angle has taken some time. I am, however, hitting below parallel and firing off of my PC.
 
11/3

OHP
135x5
155x5
185x3
195x1

Pull-ups (neutral)
7
+15# chain
5
+30# chain
2x5

Blast Strap Rear Fly/Band Pressdowns (mm)
3x12/3x30

Abbreviated session as I'm cutting back my volume this week to account for the declining levels. I'm also moving my bench day this week and skipping my mid-week lower body day as well. Normal schedule will resume on Sunday. I've also managed to somehow get back up to 215. Enchiladas are more anabolic than I expected.
 
liftandswim said:
Never underestimate the anabolic power of good food! Lol.

Nice sessions, lately. Seems like you haven't missed a beat.
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Housemate makes some bomb ass enchiladas, but we make them with high quality meat and beans. Macros end up being reasonable.
 
11/5

Bench (52 Ace)
2-board
405x2x2
455x2x2

CSR
135x10
180x6 PR

HS Row (neutral)
135x3x15

Decent benching today. The positioning was coming along with each set and I do feel like my feet are almost back into the movement. As with everything, it's about keeping my hips healthy.
 
Rodja said:
11/5

Bench (52 Ace)
2-board
405x2x2
455x2x2

CSR
135x10
180x6 PR

HS Row (neutral)
135x3x15

Decent benching today. The positioning was coming along with each set and I do feel like my feet are almost back into the movement. As with everything, it's about keeping my hips healthy.
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So much this.
 
11/7

Meadows Row
90x2x12
115x10

Overhead DB Ex
100x2x10
100x12

Trilateral
20x10
25x8

Blast Strap Facepull
3x12

Cambered Curl
95x10
115x6-drop-75x6

A little bro day that was all over the map. Didn't really go into this with a plan and just did what I wanted. Got some blood flowing and that's all I wanted.
 
11/8

Squat (Inzer Grippers)
Worked up to 415x2x1

Uni LP
270x3x15

DB Shrugs
100x2x15

Hypers (on GHR)
2x15

First time I've done some heavyish raw squatting in a long time. They felt really smooth and I popped out of the hole fast. There's some small things I need to work on as far as positioning goes, but that is to be expected.
 
11/9

OHP
185x3
200x1

HS Row (pronated)
180x3x10

Dips (+45#)
2x10
1x13

Blast Strap Facepull
3x12

DB Curl
35x15
40x12

Machine Preacher Curl
50x2x10

Rope Pressdowns
70x2x12

Nearly passed out locking out the OHP today (was feeling kinda light headed going into the session), but still got the weight up. Was pretty spent after that and did a lot of pump work on smaller muscles. One thing to note that is a first is actual recurring elbow pain during extensions of any kind. Presses are ok, but anything that directly hits the triceps is causing pain. There is some extra upper back tightness, but my guess is from the low bar squatting that I've been doing.
 
Heavy OHP. Nice work.

I'm trying to figure out how to de-stress my triceps tendons/elbows as well. So far the only thing that's worked are liniment, not doing anything with my elbows away from my body, and not letting the Tricep stretch as much on the negative.
 
herderdude said:
Heavy OHP. Nice work.

I'm trying to figure out how to de-stress my triceps tendons/elbows as well. So far the only thing that's worked are liniment, not doing anything with my elbows away from my body, and not letting the Tricep stretch as much on the negative.
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I kinda felt them on the OHP and that was a first. I'll try liniment and see if I can find a decent sleeve.
 
herderdude said:
Heavy OHP. Nice work.

I'm trying to figure out how to de-stress my triceps tendons/elbows as well. So far the only thing that's worked are liniment, not doing anything with my elbows away from my body, and not letting the Tricep stretch as much on the negative.
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High rep band pushdowns/sleeves/icy hot/mobilize shoulder lat tie in. Mine still bugs me tho.
 
Rodja said:
I kinda felt them on the OHP and that was a first. I'll try liniment and see if I can find a decent sleeve.
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I think there's something with OHP that puts the Tricep at a bad spot. Especially when your shoulders act as poorly as mine do.
 
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