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Oconns28 Looking for MAJOR GAINS

Crazy hours man.. I just finished listening JRE podcast with Matthew Walker.. if you haven't had a chance check it out. Really good podcast with great information.
Edit: the podcast is all about sleep
 
Mowglisml said:
Crazy hours man.. I just finished listening JRE podcast with Matthew Walker.. if you haven't had a chance check it out. Really good podcast with great information.
Edit: the podcast is all about sleep
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Ok thanks I will! I love listening to Joe
 
Day 6


Training Day - Legs and Back

- - 5/3/1 Lift - -
Squat
- 5 x 185, 5 x 210, 5 x 240

Accessory Work

- Back and Legs

Preworkout
- Re1ign

Daily Supps

- MAJOR GAINS - 2 capsules 3 times daily
- Orange Triad
- My Protein - Creatine Mono
- Kaged Muscle- Hydracharge
- Variety of Protein Powders
- Variety of BCAA's


Daily Goal For Calories/Macros
Calories - 2400
Protein - 210
Carbs - 210
Fats - 80

MAJOR GAINS and Other Thoughts
I was still feeling a little off and tired but had to get this one done! I’m never super pumped for legs. Hit my numbers for squats and got it done.

Feeling good physical as far as muscle goes. Seeing some abs but still working on that spare tire.

 
Oconns28 said:
Day 6


Training Day - Legs and Back

- - 5/3/1 Lift - -
Squat
- 5 x 185, 5 x 210, 5 x 240

Accessory Work

- Back and Legs

Preworkout
- Re1ign

Daily Supps

- MAJOR GAINS - 2 capsules 3 times daily
- Orange Triad
- My Protein - Creatine Mono
- Kaged Muscle- Hydracharge
- Variety of Protein Powders
- Variety of BCAA's


Daily Goal For Calories/Macros
Calories - 2400
Protein - 210
Carbs - 210
Fats - 80

MAJOR GAINS and Other Thoughts
I was still feeling a little off and tired but had to get this one done! I’m never super pumped for legs. Hit my numbers for squats and got it done.

Feeling good physical as far as muscle goes. Seeing some abs but still working on that spare tire.

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Nice workout. This time of year I love legs. The rest of the year meh!
 
Ok looking for opinions here.. who uses a weightlifting belt? When do you know it’s time to get one?
 
Oconns28 said:
Ok looking for opinions here.. who uses a weightlifting belt? When do you know it’s time to get one?
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I only put mine on when i get above 90% of max on squats and deads. I read something somewhere once (i know thats real specific lol but i cant remember) it said that you should only need to use a belt when going above 90%. It definitely helps when going really heavy
 
christ83189 said:
I only put mine on when i get above 90% of max on squats and deads. I read something somewhere once (i know thats real specific lol but i cant remember) it said that you should only need to use a belt when going above 90%. It definitely helps when going really heavy
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Thats probably true, and I can agree with this but since I broke my neck and back. I use it for all Squats, DL, and Rack Pulls.
 
Dave Tate has a Beyond 5/3//1 where I am pretty sure he wants 75% and less beltless. That’s been my go to as long as I am healthy.
 
DemntedCowboy said:
I use one anytime I Squat, DL, or Rack Pull. Period.
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I'm the same. I always wear one when squatting and deadlifting for sure. But for squat and deadlift most of the time I go heavy for 3-5 reps so that's why I always have one.
 
I haven't had a belt on in years
 
Oconns28 said:
Ok looking for opinions here.. who uses a weightlifting belt? When do you know it’s time to get one?
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I got mine when I decided I was gonna go heavy again on dead’s. Bought the B.B.com fake inzer one lever action for $30 and use it once a week
 
Major gains log

Day 7(yesterday)


Training Day - Chest and Shoulders

- - 5/3/1 Lift - -
Bench
- 3 x 175, 3 x 205, 5 x 230

Accessory Work

- Mix of Chest and Legs with a tricep finisher

Preworkout
- White Flash

Daily Supps

- MAJOR GAINS - 2 capsules 3 times daily
- Orange Triad
- My Protein - Creatine Mono
- Kaged Muscle- Hydracharge
- Variety of Protein Powders
- Variety of BCAA's


Daily Goal For Calories/Macros
Calories - 2400
Protein - 210
Carbs - 210
Fats - 80

MAJOR GAINS and Other Thoughts

It was a rough workout. We had a crazy storm with super high winds. It took out some power lines right by my gym and knocked out the power to a big chunk of the city. There is a 2nd GoodLife gym in another part of town so I went to it. It’s like night and day. It was brutal! The equipment barely had any weights on it and they were sorted at all. Different group of people just taking up space and it’s also just dirty! Got my main 5/3/1 bench in and added some other stuff in but cut it short and got out of there.

For the short workout I had some serious pumps going!
 
Major gains log

Day 8


Training Day - Back and Legs

- - 5/3/1 Lift - -
Deadlift
- 3 x 265, 3 x 305, 3 x 340

Accessory Work

Back, Legs and Biceps

Preworkout
- White Flash

Daily Supps

- MAJOR GAINS - 2 capsules 3 times daily
- Orange Triad
- My Protein - Creatine Mono
- Kaged Muscle- Hydracharge
- Variety of Protein Powders
- Variety of BCAA's


Daily Goal For Calories/Macros
Calories - 2400
Protein - 210
Carbs - 210
Fats - 80

MAJOR GAINS and Other Thoughts

Solid workout. Hitting my numbers. I reset m 5/3/1 so these are all numbers I’ve hit before. Accessory lifts are still going up.

My hunger has been tough to control the last few days. The power being out hasn’t helped with bad food choices. Honestly this one is tough to say what has caused it but I do feel like overall my mood has been better. I don’t get as grumpy as often. My job has changed so it has also had a large impact on my life. My diet hasn’t been too bad but I’m going to continue to dial in tomorrow. I think I’ll do updates pics at 2 weeks
 
Nice deadlift session. Glad your overall mood is better as well.
 
Get that diet dialed in - once it is you will be blown away how much progress you will make in such few weeks.
Nice deadlift session
 
BloodManor said:
Get that diet dialed in - once it is you will be blown away how much progress you will make in such few weeks.
Nice deadlift session
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Day 9

Very very active rest day! Spent the entire day outside digging out bushes, raking, shovelling and cutting down trees!

Rewarded myself with this baby!

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Now That looks Good !!
 
Dang that burger looks good! I have an active day saturday to with a hotdog and burger! Gotta have those days every once in awhile!
 
Ok so I got some blood results back. I got an overall test done and asked them to include testosterone levels. Well from what I’ve seen you guys all talking about in other threads and levels. I’m not sure what exactly they tested me for. My level is 22.3 and the ref range they have is 7.6-31.4 nmol/L

There are a bunch of other things I’d have to google to figure out what they are lol
 
Oconns28 said:
Ok so I got some blood results back. I got an overall test done and asked them to include testosterone levels. Well from what I’ve seen you guys all talking about in other threads and levels. I’m not sure what exactly they tested me for. My level is 22.3 and the ref range they have is 7.6-31.4 nmol/L

There are a bunch of other things I’d have to google to figure out what they are lol
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Idk if those measures are different in Canada like other measures are but I’m 216 and that’s inconceivable low so I hope for your sake your not actually 22.3
 
bloodnthunder said:
Idk if those measures are different in Canada like other measures are but I’m 216 and that’s inconceivable low so I hope for your sake your not actually 22.3
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Lol well I don’t think I’m that crazy low. I’m right in the normal range they have
 
Maybe they are just using a different unit for measuring levels or something.
 
Day 10/11

Hit my shoulders last night and today was an off day. Long hours so it’s time to rest. I work another long one tomorrow but I’ll hopefully hit my squats tomorrow night.


Thought on Major Gains

- I’m not sure if I’m having some deeper sleeps? There has been a couple mornings that I just felt like a zombie trying to get up even after a decent length sleep.
 
Deep Sleep is when you Grow!! Love It !!
 
Oconns28 said:
Day 10/11

Hit my shoulders last night and today was an off day. Long hours so it’s time to rest. I work another long one tomorrow but I’ll hopefully hit my squats tomorrow night.


Thought on Major Gains

- I’m not sure if I’m having some deeper sleeps? There has been a couple mornings that I just felt like a zombie trying to get up even after a decent length sleep.
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Could be deeper sleep but like rocket said that's when you are growing and muscles are recovering!
 
Major gains log

Day 12


Training Day - Legs and Back

- - 5/3/1 Lift - -
Squat
- 3 x 200, 3 x 225, 3 x 255

Accessory Work

- Just a couple quick sets

Preworkout
- Quake

Daily Supps

- MAJOR GAINS - 2 capsules 3 times daily
- Orange Triad
- My Protein - Creatine Mono
- Kaged Muscle- Hydracharge
- Variety of Protein Powders
- Variety of BCAA's


Daily Goal For Calories/Macros
Calories - 2400
Protein - 210
Carbs - 210
Fats - 80

MAJOR GAINS and Other Thoughts

Long day working outside but I wanted to get my workout in. Hit my squats and added in just a little legs and back. Didn’t have the energy to do the full plan.
 
Any workout you get in beats any you don't!
 
Day 13


Had to get work done around the house so it’s trumped the gym tonight. Spent some more time cutting up trees and slinging branches
 
Oconns28 said:
Day 13


Had to get work done around the house so it’s trumped the gym tonight. Spent some more time cutting up trees and slinging branches
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Good Cardio!!
 
Mowglisml said:
Killing it with the lawn work oconns! Oconns next progress picture

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Hahaha I wish!

I’ve decided to go for it this summer and get it cleaned up. 4 large trees cut down to clean up plus a few other small ones. Ripped out some gardens as well! I love doing grunt work!
 
Oconns28 said:
Hahaha I wish!

I’ve decided to go for it this summer and get it cleaned up. 4 large trees cut down to clean up plus a few other small ones. Ripped out some gardens as well! I love doing grunt work!
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Very nice! I’ve been going at it myself. A little bit at a time, but i’ve been procrastinating and not ordering a large dumper to be delivered so i can clear it all out at once. Been doing 1 garden trash bucket full a week.
 
Oconns28 said:
Hahaha I wish!

I’ve decided to go for it this summer and get it cleaned up. 4 large trees cut down to clean up plus a few other small ones. Ripped out some gardens as well! I love doing grunt work!
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Grunt work. You like killing people, visiting foreign countries, getting paid for it, and not going to jail. Lol
 
Mowglisml said:
Very nice! I’ve been going at it myself. A little bit at a time, but i’ve been procrastinating and not ordering a large dumper to be delivered so i can clear it all out at once. Been doing 1 garden trash bucket full a week.
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Cleanup is the worst! I’m getting all mine stacked and ready to rent a big wood chipper
 
Oconns28 said:
Cleanup is the worst! I’m getting all mine stacked and ready to rent a big wood chipper
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Glad we got open burn where I live. I just cut it up and throw it on the wood pile. Only time I need a woodchipper is to get rid of a body....I mean, huh....Nevermind
 
Major gains log

Day 14


Training Day - Chest and Shoulders

- - 5/3/1 Lift - -
Bench
- 5 x 190, 3 x 215, 3 x 240

Accessory Work

- Hit some good shoulders and a little chest

Preworkout
- Bloodshot

Daily Supps

- MAJOR GAINS - 2 capsules 3 times daily
- Orange Triad
- My Protein - Creatine Mono
- Kaged Muscle- Hydracharge
- Variety of Protein Powders
- Variety of BCAA's


Daily Goal For Calories/Macros
Calories - 2400
Protein - 210
Carbs - 210
Fats - 80

MAJOR GAINS and Other Thoughts

Felt good today! Following my numbers I just needed 1 at 240 but got in 3! These are numbers that I’ve hit recently but I reset my 5/3/1 and I’m ramping back up.

I also did some more yard work today. Just about at 2 weeks so figured I’d toss in a pic


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Just need a straw hat to go with that tan! :-)
 
Oconns28 said:
Major gains log

Day 14


Training Day - Chest and Shoulders

- - 5/3/1 Lift - -
Bench
- 5 x 190, 3 x 215, 3 x 240

Accessory Work

- Hit some good shoulders and a little chest

Preworkout
- Bloodshot

Daily Supps

- MAJOR GAINS - 2 capsules 3 times daily
- Orange Triad
- My Protein - Creatine Mono
- Kaged Muscle- Hydracharge
- Variety of Protein Powders
- Variety of BCAA's


Daily Goal For Calories/Macros
Calories - 2400
Protein - 210
Carbs - 210
Fats - 80

MAJOR GAINS and Other Thoughts

Felt good today! Following my numbers I just needed 1 at 240 but got in 3! These are numbers that I’ve hit recently but I reset my 5/3/1 and I’m ramping back up.

I also did some more yard work today. Just about at 2 weeks so figured I’d toss in a pic


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Bro, you might want to find a tanning bed. I thought you took a pic of the sun.
 
Looking good man Arm are coming along !!
 
Oconns28 said:
Oh it’s only going to get worse! Lol. Only took the first warm sunny day here and 9 hours outside to burn that in
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haha. Don't worry i've got the same farmers tan going for me to!
 
That's a working mans tan !!
 
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