Sweetlou's training log

+ 1 on nightly magnesium. That and Niacin, somehow, makes me sleep like a rock.

I didn't recommend phenibut because I didn't think recommending an addictive supplement over another was a good idea. Using it 3 on 2 off, or 4 on 1 off seems to work well for others.

If you want to try some G8 I'd send you some.
 
RegisterJr said:
+ 1 on nightly magnesium. That and Niacin, somehow, makes me sleep like a rock.

I didn't recommend phenibut because I didn't think recommending an addictive supplement over another was a good idea. Using it 3 on 2 off, or 4 on 1 off seems to work well for others.

If you want to try some G8 I'd send you some.
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I'd have to see the profile on g8 first.

Yeah I try to avoid addictive things, except stimulants but even those I don't let get past certain levels. Benadryl usually works and I can just stop taking it anytime.

Niacin?
 
Finally slept!

Well kinda.

Skipped my night time meds as I noticed when I take them I get more alart/restless. I was getting pretty tired from a busy day at this point. Hr/bp could be felt. Took some bp supps. Couldn't feel it anymore after 30min. Then while still not quite a sleep took two benadryl. Finally slept for 8hrs.
 
RegisterJr said:
+ 1 on nightly magnesium. That and Niacin, somehow, makes me sleep like a rock.

I didn't recommend phenibut because I didn't think recommending an addictive supplement over another was a good idea. Using it 3 on 2 off, or 4 on 1 off seems to work well for others.

If you want to try some G8 I'd send you some.
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I don't know that I would consider it even remotely addictive as caffeine; we're not talking like this is a dangerous compound here guys (unless you're on antidepressants, as it lowers anxiety and can have complex relationships w psych meds).

You should try G8, Lou - that's what turned me on to the magic of Phenibut. At our house we call it Sleepytime Lemonade. It's excellent stuff
 
Hyde said:
I don't know that I would consider it even remotely addictive as caffeine; we're not talking like this is a dangerous compound here guys (unless you're on antidepressants, as it lowers anxiety and can have complex relationships w psych meds).

You should try G8, Lou - that's what turned me on to the magic of Phenibut. At our house we call it Sleepytime Lemonade. It's excellent stuff
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OK I'm in then. I'm not on antidepressants. Just stuff for bp. Its my only issue ATM.
 
liftandswim said:
Wish we could! Lol. Sad part is I've taken about 200mg of caffeine today and it hasn't done shît.
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200mg would have me lit. I took 100mg when I got to work. I'm not awake and functional. I've done a great job keeping my tolerance down over the years. Use to be bad.
 
SweetLou321 said:
I'm dead tired at this point. I haven't taken my med yet.
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Took half of my med dose. Waiting an hr before I take the rest. To slowly monitor effects. I went from awake. To restless and alart. I'm starting to wonder if I got the right script lol. Why would it effect my energy this way?
 
SweetLou321 said:
I've done a great job keeping my tolerance down over the years. Use to be bad.
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I limit myself to 200mg/day. On days where I absolutely "need" it, I'll let myself have 3-400mg. Never more than that. I don't want to be one of those people who need 400mg just to roll out of bed in the morning.
 
liftandswim said:
I limit myself to 200mg/day. On days where I absolutely "need" it, I'll let myself have 3-400mg. Never more than that. I don't want to be one of those people who need 400mg just to roll out of bed in the morning.
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Oh I hear ya. I'm usually 100mg most days. Training days is 200-300mg. Depends. If I really gotta stay awake and I got horrible sleep I'll dose 400-600mg.
 
liftandswim said:
I limit myself to 200mg/day. On days where I absolutely "need" it, I'll let myself have 3-400mg. Never more than that. I don't want to be one of those people who need 400mg just to roll out of bed in the morning.
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Checking in! I always drank a couple "cups" in the morning at work, prob 20oz average, then tried to make myself wait until I got home and took preWO before the gym. Many days Id have 10oz in the afternoon just to help get through the day. The problem is I also really enjoy coffee, so it's not even just a caffeine thing
 
SweetLou321 said:
OK I'm in then. I'm not on antidepressants. Just stuff for bp. Its my only issue ATM.
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Hyde said:
Checking in! I always drank a couple "cups" in the morning at work, prob 20oz average, then tried to make myself wait until I got home and took preWO before the gym. Many days Id have 10oz in the afternoon just to help get through the day. The problem is I also really enjoy coffee, so it's not even just a caffeine thing
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Me too. 2-3 cups coffee upon waking, stimul8 shortly after, and sometimes more coffee when I get to work.
 
11/23/15-upper
Warmup
Unilateral presses and rows

Buffalo bar paused 5/3/1
Work up
95%-290x1+ (3)
85%+40lbs chain-260+40x2x3
75%+40lbs chain-235+40x2x5
Larsen buffalo bar bench
185x3x5
Wide grip lat pull downs paused
90x3x10
Incline chest supported db rows
55x4x10
Dips/hammer curls
8/30x12, 3 sets
Unilateral mini band facepulls
3x15
Notes: had a rough plan that wasn't followed much at all. Just taking it day by day ATM. Still having issues with my bench form. Feels very off and loose. Had a good buddy really asses my sets. Found out I'm still extending my lumbar to compensate for scapular movement. Once I fixed this on the larsen presses it all clicked. Very different feeling. The pulldowns were to help with this feeling. The rows also helped. Then fly's and dips both finally felt right using the same cues. I'm very excited about this as I feel this is the thing I've been missing for some time.

The bad? My top end now sucks. The chain work was harder then the top set straight weight. Something to work on and it'll tax my pec less.
 
liftandswim said:
And you're learning more each session too. Not many can say that
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Well I'm videoing everything and asking for honest feedback from everyone I can. I'm determined to best my old self.

Gonna post bench videos soon.

I've lost my tightness at the touch and my leg drive. Gonna get this sjit back. I will say I have to stickum my feet every set I bench flat footed. The floors are that bad. Even in the cross fit power shoes and oly shoes.
 
Never touching losartan again. The insomnia on this stuff is unreal. In over it. I'd rather have stupid high blood pressure and be able to sleep. That is how much I hate insomnia. I'll take anything over it.
 
So looking at the highlight reel seems like maybe you could tuck the elbows a bit more? If that gets your lats tighter at the bottom and you can figure out how to get more leg drive the combo should really help speed off the chest. They're related I'd wager
 
I personally tuck a little more because it seems to prevent pain for me (I also get a LOT of lat help). That said, I wouldn't recommend you change your tuck at all if you are starting to bench pain free. Just my novice advice.

It sucks about the floor. I get way tighter with more leg drive flat footed, and I've only switched to flat feet a couple months ago. Can you slip some plywood under the bench for more traction?
 
Hyde said:
So looking at the highlight reel seems like maybe you could tuck the elbows a bit more? If that gets your lats tighter at the bottom and you can figure out how to get more leg drive the combo should really help speed off the chest. They're related I'd wager
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Never been much of a tucker. But I'm deff under tucking here.
 
RegisterJr said:
I personally tuck a little more because it seems to prevent pain for me (I also get a LOT of lat help). That said, I wouldn't recommend you change your tuck at all if you are starting to bench pain free. Just my novice advice.

It sucks about the floor. I get way tighter with more leg drive flat footed, and I've only switched to flat feet a couple months ago. Can you slip some plywood under the bench for more traction?
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I usually tuck a touch more myself. I think I was focusing on using my pecs to much. Instead of maximizing the mm movement.

No way can I do that. I'm leaving in a month anyways. No more crappy floors.
 
May try to change back to the straight bar on Friday. It just hard to keep tightness at the bottom with the buffalo. It would also be nice to bench normal again. We will see how it goes.
 
Saw one of the two chiros I was seeing. Said my hips is about 80% better. Did some more adjustments and stim. It feels better. Making a come back.
 
Officially had insomnia for a week straight. I'm starting to just give up. I can't take this anymore. Its really wearing me down.
 
SweetLou321 said:
Officially had insomnia for a week straight. I'm starting to just give up. I can't take this anymore. Its really wearing me down.
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I cant fall asleep tonight either dude. Fck this sucks lol. I took a scoop of white rapids at like 7...probably my issue. I dont usually have problems passing out whenever i want.
 
jswain34 said:
I cant fall asleep tonight either dude. Fck this sucks lol. I took a scoop of white rapids at like 7...probably my issue. I dont usually have problems passing out whenever i want.
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Pre-Wo past 5pm? Mad man.

But yeah....I'm still up. Gotta be up in 6.5 hours. Blah.
 
liftandswim said:
Pre-Wo past 5pm? Mad man.

But yeah....I'm still up. Gotta be up in 6.5 hours. Blah.
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I know. I almost skipped it but i usually take 2 scoops so didnt think itd be an issue. And yah, i hear ya. I have to be up in 5.5
 
I'm heading to north Ga today, and as soon as I see a post office I'll get that G8 out to you. I'll overnight it if they'll guarantee its there by Friday.
 
RegisterJr said:
I'm heading to north Ga today, and as soon as I see a post office I'll get that G8 out to you. I'll overnight it if they'll guarantee its there by Friday.
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No worries. I'm done worrying about it. Eventually I'll be so tired I'll just start passing out. Problem solved. Insomnia is characterized by hyper arousal. I'd had trouble sleeping in the past. I assume this may all be in my head or stress related. Occums razor would state its the most logical solution anyways. Did it start when I took the bp meds? Yeah. Could be them? Who knows. In a day or two if its still going on I'll know it wasn't them. Took 500mg l-theanine last night. Seemed to help. I usually take 100mg but I was desperate. With 2 benadryl.
 
jswain34 said:
I cant fall asleep tonight either dude. Fck this sucks lol. I took a scoop of white rapids at like 7...probably my issue. I dont usually have problems passing out whenever i want.
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I use to be able to take caffeine that late and pass out. Those were the days.
 
11/25/15-lower
Warmup
Bss/unilateral rdl/banded abduction

Cambered bar squat 5/3/1
Work up
95%-385x5
85%-345x4x3 paused
Leg press piston style
5ppsx8
6ppsx3x8
Abs wheel paused/chest supported machine rows
10/50x10 3 sets
Below parallel seated banded abduction/wide grip paused pulldowns
Doubled minix15/105x10, 2 sets
Downward rotation mini band pull aparts
2x12
Notes: tried the cambered bar. Obbs version is to fat and narrow. Felt weird and really had me leaned over. Hit depth on all working squats. Have some vids. Extension felt minimal on all set except the last two. I could tell when it happened tho. Love the leg curl down. So much more power in the hole now. Need to wedge under the bar better to avoid tipping. Gonna stick to ssb for now, no shoulder pain but the ssb is harder and hits more quads which I need. Overall productive day. Shoulder is improving daily. Strength is there. Hip is 90% better. Subbed sldl for leg press (addresses a weakness and my hams were already cramping from the squats).
 
Sounds like i need to figure out that leg curl cue
 
Insomnia not related to bp meds. Didn't take them for two days. Ehh probably stress caused me to be in a state of hyperarousal. Not worried about it lol.

Took 25mg of lorastan this am.
Checked bp on normal cuff after espresso.
133/72. Thank god.
 
Im thankful for:
Seans world record squat
Lifts world record squat form
Rob for taking to me on IG
Dmax for coming back
Herder for helping me keep my ego in check on bench and giving me idea to make progress again.
Jswain for commenting on my log. F the rest of you.
Rodja for making videos
Gutter pump for the bp recommendations

If I forgot anyone. Sorry.
 
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Not gonna be using this bar again. In flats bc I just love them over oly shoes. Still feel like I'm on my toes half the time in the. Will use ssb from now on.

Would love form critiques anyways. Be honest and rip me apart.

Edit: the guys checking my depth says good when I break. He called my depth last meet and I went 3/3 all whites. I see a touch of extension near the bottom and my hips are way back. I think I'm gonna tough it out and learn the only shoes. Better depth, hips closer to the bar for a better wedge effect, more quads (which I lack), and even easier depth. Only a .5in heel too so not a huge change.
 
liftandswim said:
Hey, I always comment! Lol. Happy thanksgiving man. You've made astounding progress as of late
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Lol I knee that would irk some of you. Goal was achieved. Thanks bud. Its amazing what actual rehab will do. Can you comment on my squat form in the vids please? Determined to have a squat like you and sean.
 
SweetLou321 said:
Leg curl down cue has my hams sore as hell from squats. Quads are fine? Even with the leg pressing lol
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Quads have more slow twitch fibers. If you're a trained individual it's hard to make them sore. Hamstrings are another story. That's why it's easier to pull a hammy too. I'll comment in a second. Gonna do some LISS
 
Squats are a tad high. Likely due to the bar bending you over more than a straight bar would. I like the torso rigidity though. Like you said it's not perfect but it seems improved even with that wonky bar.
 
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