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On you new machine make sure you have everything level, if anything catches due to a slight angle on those bars it will cause it to get choppy feeling or even add extra drag. Also get some silicon spray and put it on the slide bar. On top of that you might want to look at putting the plates on the correct way. If the hole is even offset slightly like a couple millimeters it could cause the same thing.

Thanks for looking into the mirrors, I know they are never cheap unfortunately.
 
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On you new machine make sure you have everything level, if anything catches due to a slight angle on those bars it will cause it to get choppy feeling or even add extra drag. Also get some silicon spray and put it on the slide bar. On top of that you might want to look at putting the plates on the correct way. If the hole is even offset slightly like a couple millimeters it could cause the same thing.

Thanks for looking into the mirrors, I know they are never cheap unfortunately.
Will look into the silicon spray. I know that one of the cables the rubber wrap is peeling, so that is probably also some of the issue. Not sure if I can fix that though.
 
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Will look into the silicon spray. I know that one of the cables the rubber wrap is peeling, so that is probably also some of the issue. Not sure if I can fix that though.
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Depending on where it is messed up you may feel it roll across that part, but that shouldn't really have too much effect on the way it pulls. It will affect the wear on the cable so definitely tape it up. Totally understand not wanting to redo the weight stack, I would wait on that until the last thing to try. I imagine some silicon spray would help you can also use WD40 but silicone spray is what is normally used.
 
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For me, anything over 3 days off from the gym tends to make me feel deconditioned & weaker when I return, and it’s harder to get back in the groove mentally sometimes. The only time I will do this is for some kind of real vacation, or post surgery.

I am a fan of deloads, but I still believe in getting in for a quick pump session, essentially some kind of exercise, even if I’m not really training. It doesn’t take a lot of time or mental energy to do 4x15 or 3x20 for a handful of bodyparts, and it’s good for my health to break a sweat and get my heart rate up for 45 minutes or so.
 
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For me, anything over 3 days off from the gym tends to make me feel deconditioned & weaker when I return, and it’s harder to get back in the groove mentally sometimes. The only time I will do this is for some kind of real vacation, or post surgery.

I am a fan of deloads, but I still believe in getting in for a quick pump session, essentially some kind of exercise, even if I’m not really training. It doesn’t take a lot of time or mental energy to do 4x15 or 3x20 for a handful of bodyparts, and it’s good for my health to break a sweat and get my heart rate up for 45 minutes or so.
That pretty much described my deload workout yesterday and probably what I do today as well.
 
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OK, poll time:

As I prep to start working with my coach this weekend, do I opt for a short break beforehand? Full 3-5ish days off, knowing I also have probably a 2 day span early next week I'll be away from the gym due to travel? Or, do I take this time to deload and just go light for the remainder of the week?
Decided to take today as a full off day. Will resume tomorrow with cardio, then arms, cardio/off TBD, then first live session with my coach in the gym on Sunday. Hoping to hit legs since he'll be there for a spot! Wouldn't mind pushing on squats.

Also, here's current back shot. Messy hair, don't care. Having access to lat pulldowns will really help me with width again!

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For me, anything over 3 days off from the gym tends to make me feel deconditioned & weaker when I return, and it’s harder to get back in the groove mentally sometimes. The only time I will do this is for some kind of real vacation, or post surgery.

I am a fan of deloads, but I still believe in getting in for a quick pump session, essentially some kind of exercise, even if I’m not really training. It doesn’t take a lot of time or mental energy to do 4x15 or 3x20 for a handful of bodyparts, and it’s good for my health to break a sweat and get my heart rate up for 45 minutes or so.
My wife and I are 100% the same way. even 2 days off starts to create a bad habit. I've found that 2 on and 1 off is by far my best method right now. basically lower, upper, rest. lower, upper rest. Makes a 7 day week awkward to plan though.

Decided to take today as a full off day. Will resume tomorrow with cardio, then arms, cardio/off TBD, then first live session with my coach in the gym on Sunday. Hoping to hit legs since he'll be there for a spot! Wouldn't mind pushing on squats.

Also, here's current back shot. Messy hair, don't care. Having access to lat pulldowns will really help me with width again!

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Building a solid V. we're going to enter the Jr Kleen Back Club
 
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Nice lats, I bet if you pull your elbows a couple inches forward from there you get another couple of inches of lat spread too!
 
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I'm just confused on why there's no hair, am I the only one with a full manvest? 😅
I have a little hair but not even sure it is enough to see on most pictures. Now my chest and stomach is another story.
 
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I have a little hair but not even sure it is enough to see on most pictures. Now my chest and stomach is another story.
My people are of a cold climate apparently. I go through razors like crazy lol and I don't even shave my face.
 
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OK, well here goes:

Just got my training plan. Follows a GVT method, 10x10 with supersets, 4-6 wk cycle, inc 2% on weights. Thinking this is more hypertrophy focused, since I'll be using lighter weights (60% 1RM).

Also, I know that recovery will need to be an emphasis between workouts with this much volume. Anyone have any opinions on what to help with that? Might pick up the new Muscle Addiction product... Recovery Fix or something like that?

And last thought: Thinking of pushing some orals. Was planning to anyways, but with the volume I'm thinking this will play nicely. Considering M1A + 4-andro TD as a base, plus 3-AD. I know @wfreiling ran something similar and liked it. Know how M1A treats me already, so only the 3-AD would be the wild card. Probably 5 wks is all I'd handle.
 
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Cardio, bike, 34:01, 186 cals. Stretching, bird dogs, abs. Not trying to be a total fatty yet. Finished up Lipo Elite yesterday, but continuing with Gains Candy BAIBA and rotating in some All Out Sweat pre-cardio/pre-WO depending on day.
 
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75mg of 3AD is a good daily dose. I preferred splitting it into 3 daily doses, but 50mg at once is good if you need more intense energy for the period.

100mg was high as I liked. More you take, more libido, energy, aggression, acne I noticed. Pumps/fullness were the same at 50 as 150mg.
 
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75mg of 3AD is a good daily dose. I preferred splitting it into 3 daily doses, but 50mg at once is good if you need more intense energy for the period.

100mg was high as I liked. More you take, more libido, energy, aggression, acne I noticed. Pumps/fullness were the same at 50 as 150mg.
The brand I have is 2 caps = 75 mg, so I'll add start with that, maybe all pre-WO otherwise split up on cardio/off days.

First volume workout. Here's the rough set up, all GVT opposing muscle group supersets, 2 exercises per muscle group:

M - chest/back supersets
T - cardio/off
W - arms/shoulders supersets
Th - cardio/off
F - legs supersets
Sat - off
Sun - off

60% 1 RM, +2% inc in weight per week

Slight boost to cals to support, only adding +200 cals for now.

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Arms/shoulders:

McGill Curl Ups x10,5,3
Preacher cable curls, 2 plates, 3x12 - threw this in for fun as a warm up since i have the machine.

Close grip BP x EZ bar curls:

CG: 95x10,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6 - 1st set should've been 6, but I just am not used to the routine yet. This weight feels really light for such low reps, so may need to correct. But for the first time with so many sets, I kept it light. All sets went up fast.
EZ: +35x6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6

Will prob take a week or two for me to find the right weights to use. Just a best guess at ~60%. For arms/shoulders day the # of reps are lower than true GVT.

DB laterals x Reverse DB flys:

Laterals: 10# x 10,6,10 - I'm an idiot, did 10 reps on first and last sets. Just cant get used it light weight, low reps!
Reverse: 10# x 6,6,6

These are only supposed to be 3 sets of 6, as an accessory.

Only started recording at my first set of CG BP, so under estimate: 37:52, 150 cals.

Going to have to prep and write this out so I make sure I have the right weight set up and # of reps, until i get used to my new routine. It felt weird using lower weights after pushing strength for a while, plus only really doing 4 exercises. We'll see. Will need to try not to get bored and lose focus during my sets.

Pre: 2 scoops All Out Sweat, 1 cap Gains Candy BAIBA = 80 mg total BAIBA.
Mithras 20 mg. Kickstarted things this week with a pre-WO boost (will be 40 mg/d for 10 days) as I finish up a bit of maintenance/leaning/volume adjustment.

Intra: 1 scoop HBCD (25g total), 6g taurine, 1 scoop Canteen, 3.3 g micro creatine, Flexx EAAs.

Upped the carbs intra-WO as I'll be working to gain and maximize performance. Saw a post that Hunter Labrada uses 160g carbs pre/post. Granted he's 272#, but it made me think about optimizing carbs around WOs.
 
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OK, well here goes:

Just got my training plan. Follows a GVT method, 10x10 with supersets, 4-6 wk cycle, inc 2% on weights. Thinking this is more hypertrophy focused, since I'll be using lighter weights (60% 1RM).

Also, I know that recovery will need to be an emphasis between workouts with this much volume. Anyone have any opinions on what to help with that? Might pick up the new Muscle Addiction product... Recovery Fix or something like that?

And last thought: Thinking of pushing some orals. Was planning to anyways, but with the volume I'm thinking this will play nicely. Considering M1A + 4-andro TD as a base, plus 3-AD. I know @wfreiling ran something similar and liked it. Know how M1A treats me already, so only the 3-AD would be the wild card. Probably 5 wks is all I'd handle.
Yea I liked 75-100mg 3AD though the higher I went the worse bp issues became. 75mg is pretty much the sweet spot. m1a was great for strength but I couldn’t eat weeks 4-6 if I remember correctly. td 4andro was meh in retrospect. Best of luck with this
 
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So, day 1 and had nothing but sides. Bubble guts and BP headaches. I think the first was primarily due to the pre-WO and intra components. I had full 2 scoops of All Out Sweat, plus 25g of HBCD. Thinking it might've been too much of a large bolus of liquid/more carbs than I'm used to all at once which hit my stomach bad.

Caffeine content I'll have to keep in check, pre-WO, but I'm usually able to add an extra cap of Hawthorne berry to offset the BP issues. This morning with just coffee had neither set of issues, but will keep monitoring. Cardio on the menu for this afternoon.
 
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Just came back from a live leg session with my coach. Bit of everything as I had access to machines. Quick recap was something like:

Leg ext
Leg curls
Single leg, isometric leg press
Free Motion squats (ham targeted) x Leg press (narrow stance, quads targeted)

BB squats, worked up from 135 to 265. Did a bit of strength testing since I had a spotter:
135 x 10
185 x 8?
205 x 6?
225 x 3?
245 x 1 - had more in the tank
265 x 1 - this was a little struggle out of the bottom and I wasn't entirely sure I hit depth, but coach said it looked OK.

DB squats, standing on two benches, to focus on power out of the hole.
Stretching/foam rolling.

Prob 1 hr - 1 hr 10 mins total. Felt good to just talk shop and mix things up.
 
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Nice squatting session!
 
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Travel day and a cardio session/abs at the bare bones hotel gym. Just some elliptical to get the blood flowing, followed by Russian medicine ball & swiss ball crunches.
 
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One more hotel workout, before I get on a flight home.

Rotator cuff ex, cables 5#, 2x12

DB bench press:
50x10,10,10,10,8,9,
Superset with single arm DB rows:
50x10,10,10,10,10,10,
Tapped out after 6 sets. Just not used to the volume. So made even the limited equipment valuable!

Incline DB flys
25# x7
30# x6,6
Superset with Pull ups x4 - bar was too slippery and couldn't do neutral grip, so abandoned these.
Standing cable rows, attached two single handles for this. 50# x12, 70# x12

39:39, 177 cals. A little underestimate since I started tracking after I completed my rotator cuff ex.

Decent workout all in all. Good pump due to the GVT, even stopping at 6 sets. Hate though when DBs feel slippery. Not enough knurling.

Pre: 1 packet Fuel
Intra: 1 bottle of Prime Ice Pop. Picked this up at the local convenience store yesterday. Flavor is only so so.
Post: 1 bottle of Core Life, 42g protein.
 
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Looks like you did pretty good at making do with what you had !!
 
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That volume will get ya!
 
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Looks like you did pretty good at making do with what you had !!
Thanks, will need to work with what I've got this month as I have a few work trips coming up.
That volume will get ya!
Yes, that was taxing by the end. Actually my shoulders also felt it too. Will need to adjust my expectations. I spoke with my coach and he mentioned though that I'm better off doing all sets of the primary 10x10 if I'm strapped for time, vs cutting those short and switching to my secondary exercise. So will keep that in mind moving forward.

Today:
33 mins of cardio on the bike this morning, 200 cals. All I had time for this AM. Had some good sleep past two nights though, feelsgoodman!

Also, being in an airport and a new city made me get my steps in! So averaging 12k+ the past week. Let's see if I can keep it up while home.
 
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Yeah with GVT the main lift is the meat and potatoes, the other stuff is more like an optional side dish. You are trying to demolish that movement pattern with volume. You should actually be failing to hit 10 on most sets after the 4rth or 5th also from you starting point then work up to where you can get all 10x10 and then add weight.

GVT caused me some of the most debilitating DOMS the 2 times I ran it, but was definitely effective.
 
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Yeah with GVT the main lift is the meat and potatoes, the other stuff is more like an optional side dish. You are trying to demolish that movement pattern with volume. You should actually be failing to hit 10 on most sets after the 4rth or 5th also from you starting point then work up to where you can get all 10x10 and then add weight.

GVT caused me some of the most debilitating DOMS the 2 times I ran it, but was definitely effective.
Good feedback. I bought a bottle of Muscle Addiction Recovery Fix knowing that the volume and DOMS would likely be taxing. Will start next week, but wanted to get into the groove with things first.
 
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Long post incoming. Got that extra walk in yesterday though! Had to force myself to get up this morning.

GVT arm WO.

Curl Ups x10,5,3

Supersets:
Close grip BP 100x6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6
Ez bar curls +35x6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6
Honestly could've gone heavier this AM.

DB laterals x20x3x6
Reverse DB flys x20x3x6

Threw in some extra exercises for fun:
Cable preacher curls, 3 plates x2x10
Dips x15,15

1 hr, 169 cals

Pre: 1 scoop All Out Sweat, 4 caps Hydro3. Kept at 1 scoop of pre today. This level seems to give just enough benefits without any issues. I do like a hair more stims, but we'll see.
Intra: Same concotion, but kept HBCD at only half a scoop today.
Soundtrack: Amazon playlist, Rock Hits

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Edit: Thought I had stomach issues under control, but this morning post-WO the bubble guys were back. Maybe it's the carbs+taurine combo? I didn't have any issues yesterday, but I also don't use carbs pre-WO on cardio days.

Not sure if some of it initially was just too much volume around periworkout. No headache/BP issues. Started 1 ml of Virtus yesterday as preventive for any nip issues. Stuff goes on nicely, will probably run for at least one week and see if I need to continue it or not.

So starting Monday will be running for the next 5-6 weeks:
30 mg M1A
75 mg 3-AD
100 mg 4-andro IML TD
1 ml Virtus (TBD)
Muscle Addiction Recovery Fix
Plus typical supports:
Cycle Assist, TUDCA, Hawthorne berry, arimistane, taurine, carditone.

Now the random stuff. The right side of my mouth was bugging me the past few days while eating. Chewing on that side was uncomfortable. Looked inside my mouth yesterday and it looks like my back molar is either infected or something. My guess is it's going to need to be pulled based on discoloration. I have a dentist appt Thursday, but not looking forward to that.

One more WO session this week, likely tomorrow afternoon with coach. Hoping to hit chest and do a little bench testing. Then it'll be a rest day and Superbowl time! Will be having a high cal day Sunday, as we're hosting some friends for the big game. Might take a cap or two of Glucovantage in advance.
 
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Edit: Thought I had stomach issues under control, but this morning post-WO the bubble guys were back. Maybe it's the carbs+taurine combo? I didn't have any issues yesterday, but I also don't use carbs pre-WO on cardio days.

Not sure if some of it initially was just too much volume around periworkout. No headache/BP issues. Started 1 ml of Virtus yesterday as preventive for any nip issues. Stuff goes on nicely, will probably run for at least one week and see if I need to continue it or not.
What are you eating for meats? I'm just spitballing for the sake of it but one thing I have noticed, as much as I love my farm raised eggs, they do slide through me pretty fast compared to when I have ground turkey or something else for breakfast.

Also, my carnitine used to do that as well. I haven't noticed in a long time now but it was pretty religous.

The Virtus is intended to reduce estrogen in your case? I have no opinion just learning since you mentioned preventative.
 
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That’s a nice stack. M1A and 3AD are going to slap!
Yeah I got my bench back after my bicep reattachment on them when I started training that arm again.

Orals can increase gum inflammation. You might want to hold off until after your appointment so the dentist can work as best as possible for a clean procedure.
 
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What are you eating for meats? I'm just spitballing for the sake of it but one thing I have noticed, as much as I love my farm raised eggs, they do slide through me pretty fast compared to when I have ground turkey or something else for breakfast.

Also, my carnitine used to do that as well. I haven't noticed in a long time now but it was pretty religous.

The Virtus is intended to reduce estrogen in your case? I have no opinion just learning since you mentioned preventative.
Well, in general I tend to get my protein sources from predominantly chicken (breast and thighs), ground turkey, and pork loin. We occassionally throw fish in, usually salmon, but sometimes tilapia. Red meat is typically saved for when we eat out at a restaurant, so no more than once a week.

The virtus right now is because I've had some left nip sensitivity on and off while I was using Anabolic XT believe it or not. I also have some inhibit-p I can add in if this doesn't do it.
That’s a nice stack. M1A and 3AD are going to slap!
It better, I'm expecting big Willie style!
Yeah I got my bench back after my bicep reattachment on them when I started training that arm again.

Orals can increase gum inflammation. You might want to hold off until after your appointment so the dentist can work as best as possible for a clean procedure.
Good to know. I'm guessing though they will look but have to reschedule me for a later date, that's how it's gone in the past tbh anytime I've had real work done...
 
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Well, in general I tend to get my protein sources from predominantly chicken (breast and thighs), ground turkey, and pork loin. We occassionally throw fish in, usually salmon, but sometimes tilapia. Red meat is typically saved for when we eat out at a restaurant, so no more than once a week.

The virtus right now is because I've had some left nip sensitivity on and off while I was using Anabolic XT believe it or not. I also have some inhibit-p I can add in if this doesn't do it.It better, I'm expecting big Willie style! Good to know. I'm guessing though they will look but have to reschedule me for a later date, that's how it's gone in the past tbh anytime I've had real work done...
Hmm we eat the same foods basically. The only time I get stomach issues are from higher than normal fat intake or like I mentioned sometimes the homegrown eggs....

My nips have been chaffed lately on bench days which is weird to me, like runners nipple. Probably just winter dry skin but sorta why I was curious
 
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Had a fat day yesterday. Between the Superbowl and just being busy, went all ham. McD's quarter lber with fries for lunch; hosted for the superbowl so wings/boneless wings, pizza, other assorted fried foods, mini choc chip cookies, and prob equiv of 1.5 beers. Back on track this morning.

PS. Hated the end of that game.

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Had a great chest WO with my coach yesterday at a new gym. Just lots of volume, mostly machines. Didn't test bench strength. But it was something like the below:

Seated Incline Chest Press:
Worked from 45# x12, up to 80# x 3, per side

Seated Decline Chest Press:
Worked from 45# x10, up to 125# x3 per side.
Surprised how much stronger I was on this vs inclines.

Isometric DB push press x Isometric DB flys, 25# x 3 sets of 10 reps
Superset with
DB push presses, 30# x 3 sets of 10 reps

Seated neutral grip chest press, sets of 25 reps, dropping weight to get forced reps in.

Finished with assisted dips, 3 sets to failure with stretch at bottom to focus on pecs.

Another roughly hour long session, this time mid-afternoon and post McDonald's. Had a great pump due to volume and prob the salt content from my meal.

Cardio this morning, bike: 30 mins, 198 cals, let's go.
 
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Was dragging this morning. Got up later than usual and was pretty exhausted.

Bird Dogs x10,5,3

GVT Supersets

Resistance band pull aparts, 5#
BB squats:
160x10,10,10,10,7
140x10,
Notice my endurance gets stuck about after my 4th rep. I can keep power through another 2-3, then the rest. So, hoping the higher rep sets will help bust through that sticking point.

RDLs:
95x10,10,10,10,7
DB SLDLs:
20x10, - since this is all about volume, I switched exercises midway through and went light to save my lower back.

PAUSE. Son woke up. 45:16, 164 cals.

Superset:
TRX calf raises 3x10
Hanging leg lifts 3x10

Every set this AM just felt taxing, was sucking wind too. Supposed to do some type of leg curl, but couldn't get it set up right with the equipment I have, so did RDLs instead.

This session made me rethink whether I can hang. GVT on legs is no joke.

Pre: 1 scoop All Out Sweat, 75 mg 3-AD, 15 mg M1A. Tested this out. BP felt a little high, so I think I might split my 3-AD dose up.
Intra: EAAs/HBCD/electrolytes/taurine/creatine
Post: 2 pumps IML 4-andro

Forgot to mention, will also be starting Recovery Fix, 2 caps pre-WO, 2 caps post-WO.

Weight: 158.8# - glycogen retention/rebound definitely kicking in quickly.
BF: 14.4%
 
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Nice work, you should be doing leg curls for hamstrings if you can. You just won't make it through 10 sets of squats supersetted with a hinge movement. Think hinge movement and leg press, or leg extension, and squat and leg curls for pairing. here just depending on which lift you are trying to push.
 
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Nice work, you should be doing leg curls for hamstrings if you can. You just won't make it through 10 sets of squats supersetted with a hinge movement. Think hinge movement and leg press, or leg extension, and squat and leg curls for pairing. here just depending on which lift you are trying to push.
Yeah, I need to find a good ham exercise that I can add in. My new piece of equipment does have an ankle attachment, so it might just be finding the right placement/position/weight.
 
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Was dragging this morning. Got up later than usual and was pretty exhausted.

Bird Dogs x10,5,3

GVT Supersets

Resistance band pull aparts, 5#
BB squats:
160x10,10,10,10,7
140x10,
Notice my endurance gets stuck about after my 4th rep. I can keep power through another 2-3, then the rest. So, hoping the higher rep sets will help bust through that sticking point.

RDLs:
95x10,10,10,10,7
DB SLDLs:
20x10, - since this is all about volume, I switched exercises midway through and went light to save my lower back.

PAUSE. Son woke up. 45:16, 164 cals.

Superset:
TRX calf raises 3x10
Hanging leg lifts 3x10

Every set this AM just felt taxing, was sucking wind too. Supposed to do some type of leg curl, but couldn't get it set up right with the equipment I have, so did RDLs instead.

This session made me rethink whether I can hang. GVT on legs is no joke.

Pre: 1 scoop All Out Sweat, 75 mg 3-AD, 15 mg M1A. Tested this out. BP felt a little high, so I think I might split my 3-AD dose up.
Intra: EAAs/HBCD/electrolytes/taurine/creatine
Post: 2 pumps IML 4-andro

Forgot to mention, will also be starting Recovery Fix, 2 caps pre-WO, 2 caps post-WO.

Weight: 158.8# - glycogen retention/rebound definitely kicking in quickly.
BF: 14.4%
I will be trying the barbell squats tomorrow 🙉😈
 
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I will be trying the barbell squats tomorrow
It was honestly brutal. You see I didn't even hit all of my sets!

Back on the bike this morning for some short, fasted cardio after doing some McGill Curl Ups. Son was up early this morning and sounds like he's coming down with a cough.
 
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Hope the boy recovers quickly!
 
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Arms/Shoulders.

Side Planks x10,5,3

GVT supersets:
CG BP 110x10,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6 - can def inc. weight on these.
BB curls 65x6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6 - this with a straight BB is probably about right. We'll see if I move up on this or not. Or just try with EZ bar again next week.

I find this extremely boring, but sticking to it.

PAUSE

DB laterals 25x10,10,8
Bent over DB laterals 25x10,10,8

Cable preacher curls, 2 plates 3x10 - used these as a finisher.

1hr 4 mins, 201 cals

Been a week in on virtus and while it's helped, think I'm going to add in inhibit-p at 2 caps daily (split AM/PM) to see if that helps accelerate things.

Son still has a cough so has been waking up a lot at night. Went to the dentist and it looks like they'll be pulling a tooth in a few weeks, but supposedly minor discomfort. Feeling generally good so far, a bit of late night indigestion but nothing unmanageable. Might pick up some tums, but to be fair I've been making poor food choices lately. Forearms/tris starting to look blocky. We're just getting started!
 

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