Classic Kleen - The Road To Competition Fall 2024

[akboom87]

Wow man your back is coming along really good! Arms are too, your triceps are starting to get that nice separation and look massive. Same with your biceps on the front double bicep pose looks massive.

couple questions, 1. Do you feel like the bent over rows with DB give a little more range of motion for better activation? Just curious I can’t say I’ve tried them with db.

2. the DB tricep kick back do you do them forward facing on a bench at a angle or how is your method? I want to incorporate these on my next meso.

 

[jimbuick]

Yeah buddy. I have this weird thing where I disappear for a while, get fat, hate myself, and come back here to try and figure it all out again. So, here we are.

Same tbh

 

[SkRaw85]

Yeah, this is some of the information I found on it and I had several of the symptoms the last couple of days.

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Oats are an excellent snack and bring several nutritional benefits. But if you feel unwell and have itchy skin or stomach problems after consuming a bowl of oats, you might be experiencing Oat Intolerance Symptoms. Oat intolerance is often a trigger to your immunity system.

Depending on the level of sensitivity, your body can experience mild to severe symptoms when coming in contact with oats or consuming oats. Oat Intolerance Symptoms are different from wheat intolerance ones as the constituent of wheat that triggers the immune response is gluten, whereas, in oats, it is the protein avenin.

More than 20% of people worldwide have some kind of food allergy or intolerance [1]. This forms a sizable chunk of the population, and as some allergy flare-ups are more aggressive than the others, you need to know which ones relate to what allergy to manage your sensitivities well.

Sometimes what you might term as oat intolerance could be a reaction to gluten. Even though oats don’t contain gluten, they are usually manufactured alongside other grains with gluten (like rye), and your intolerance could be the result of cross-contamination. Cross-contamination like this often results in misdiagnosis. To know the difference, you can read more on Invalid Link Removed.



What Is Oat Intolerance?
Oats have a protein called avenin that is excellent for manufacturing new cells and muscular build-up, but certain individuals can either develop or have a hereditary sensitivity towards avenin.

Oat intolerance triggers your body’s immune system releasing antibodies to fight off avenin, which the body now views as a threat. Like other food items, oat intolerance leads to the production of Immunoglobulin G or IgG antibodies in the body. Severe allergies trigger the release of Immunoglobulin E or IgE antibodies that exhibit a much more violent response [2].

Oat intolerance can trigger several reactions, from itchy skin to watery eyes. While some symptoms might be more violent than others, knowing and managing your condition is the best option. If you experience severe symptoms like anaphylactic shock, you will need immediate help from your doctor. Anaphylactic shock occurs on rare occasions, and it’s usually a sign of a severe allergic reaction rather than intolerance. It occurs approximately one hour after consumption.

If you’re intolerant to oats or you think you might have an allergy to them, you should always check labels on products for avenin, oats, and oat powder.

It is dire to know when you or someone else is having an anaphylactic shock in order to get immediate help. Symptoms of anaphylaxis include; hives, itchy skin, trouble breathing or wheezing, diarrhoea, vomiting, swollen throat or tongue, fainting, dizziness, weak, rapid pulse, and a drop in blood pressure. Although one might not get all these symptoms at once, if you or someone else has most of these symptoms, the simplest way to get help is to call 911 or your doctor if that’s easier.



7 Worst Oat Intolerance Symptoms


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Avenin or oat exposure can trigger an autoimmune response from the body, and an individual can experience the Oat Intolerance Symptoms that include:

1. Blotchy, irritated, itchy skin
2. Rash or skin irritation on and in the mouth
3. Scratchy throat
4. Runny nose or Nasal congestion
5. Itchy eyes
6. Nausea
7. Common cough

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Other less common but oat related symptoms include:

• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Anaphylaxis

Different people can experience different symptoms, but if your symptoms are similar to any of these, then chances are you might be allergic to oats. Mild sensitivity can trigger a runny nose or a scratchy throat. Still, a serious one is accompanied by difficulty breathing as the nasal passages swell up and can also exhibit symptoms like rashes and uncontrollable itches.

If the exposure is not reduced, the symptoms can further flare up and last for hours. Physical contact usually leads to skin-related symptoms, while consumption is accompanied by respiratory, digestive, and skin-related ones.

When children have a reaction due to wheat consumption, they experience a protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES). FPIES affects the gastrointestinal tract causing symptoms like vomiting, dehydration, diarrhoea, and poor growth. If this condition drags on for a long time or is severe, it can lead to starvation and lethargy. Multiple foods can also lead to FPIES besides oats.

Oat allergy is different from most other allergies as most other food-related allergies focus on gluten, something commonly found in wheat. If the oats are grown in the same field as wheat or rye, then gluten allergy symptoms can also appear, making it impossible to diagnose the allergy by symptoms alone."

Just say no to oats

 

[SkRaw85]

12/9/23 - 199.8lbs

Back & Hamstrings (Friday)
Friday, Dec 08, 2023 at 4:36am

Seated Leg Curl (Machine)
Set 1: 80 lbs x 20 @ 8.5 rpe
Set 2: 85 lbs x 15 @ 10 rpe
Set 3: 90 lbs x 10 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 4: 60 lbs x 20 @ 8.5 rpe - Went up 5lbs on every set. Go up another 5 lbs

Rack Pull
Set 1: 315 lbs x 15 @ 8 rpe
Set 2: 315 lbs x 12 @ 8 rpe - Start at 345 next week if feeling well.

Arsenal Wide grip Pronated Chest Supported Row
Set 1: 40 lbs x 8 @ 7 rpe
Set 2: 40 lbs x 8 @ 7.5 rpe
Set 3: 40 lbs x 12 @ 9 rpe - Got to 50 next week.

Ended Morning Session Here

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Evening Session

Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 45 lbs x 20 @ 8 rpe
Set 2: 45 lbs x 20 @ 9 rpe - Up 4 reps, I think I may have increased some if done in the morning but definitely got extra reps from the break.

Pullover (Machine)
Set 1: 90 lbs x 13 @ 10 rpe
Set 2: 90 lbs x 6 @ 10 rpe
Set 3: 90 lbs x 6 @ 10 rpe - My trap and neck got a little bothered by these. I will swap out for the cable bar version he suggested as an alternative.

I got a nice pump from both sessions and was nice and fresh for the last 2 exercises so got a little more out of them.

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12/9/23 - 199.8lbs

Interesting data, I put my recorded body weight into a spreadsheet, and did an average weight for the month of November, and the month of December. I have only gained about .5lbs over the last 40 days. However in the middle of that time I hit a low of 194.8, and a high of 202.6 I was flowing in the 195-197 range a couple weeks during the cutting portion but have added on a solid 4 lbs since then. So with the recent calories supposed to have been quite a bit above my maintenance I have only added .4lbs in the last 2 weeks of what should have been a substantial surplus. I think it is safe to say my metabolism is all kinds of revved up at the moment.

Arms - Saturday, Dec 09, 2023 at 5:57pm

Single Arm Triceps Pushdown (Cable)
"20,15,10,20"
Set 1: 25 lbs x 20 @ 9 rpe
Set 2: 30 lbs x 15 @ 10 rpe
Set 3: 30 lbs x 10 @ 10 rpe
Set 4: 20 lbs x 15 @ 10 rpe - I failed on this set and got a partial on 16

Triceps Kickback (Dumbbell)
"3x20"
Set 1: 10 lbs x 20 @ 9 rpe
Set 2: 10 lbs x 20 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 3: 10 lbs x 20 @ 10 rpe - 10th rep hit failure on both arms.

EZ Bar Skullcrusher
Set 1: 60 lbs x 15 @ 8.5 rpe
Set 1: 60 lbs x 15 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 2: 60 lbs x 12 @ 10 rpe - Failed Got a partial on 13th rep

Diamond Push Up
"Hands slipping on set 1"
Set 1: 8 reps
Set 2: 9 reps
Set 3: 8 reps - Hit Failure on all 3 sets

Single Arm Preacher Curl
"Different machine"
Set 1: 65 lbs x 10 @ 9 rpe
Set 2: 65 lbs x 8 @ 10 rpe [Failure]
Set 3: 50 lbs x 6 @ 10 rpe [Failure] - Big weight increase due to different machine.

EZ Bar Biceps Curl
Set 1: 40 lbs x 15 @ 9 rpe
Set 2: 40 lbs x 15 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 3: 40 lbs x 13 @ 10 rpe [Failure] - Got partial on rep 14

Pump was massive!!!!

Here are some semi pumped pics from about 45 minutes post workout. I may have gained some weight but I am leaner for sure. The close up FDB was with the camera pointed a little bit down really shows the difference well, that view is more like what I actually see in the mirror.

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Holy hell you are putting in the work man!

Never noticed that scarification before but it looks dope

 

[Hyde]

Definitely leaner at this heavier weight, looking better and better. Gyno and loose skin are really looking great too, going to be no issue when you step on stage.

 

[gphagan1]

12/9/23 - 199.8lbs

Back & Hamstrings (Friday)
Friday, Dec 08, 2023 at 4:36am

Seated Leg Curl (Machine)
Set 1: 80 lbs x 20 @ 8.5 rpe
Set 2: 85 lbs x 15 @ 10 rpe
Set 3: 90 lbs x 10 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 4: 60 lbs x 20 @ 8.5 rpe - Went up 5lbs on every set. Go up another 5 lbs

Rack Pull
Set 1: 315 lbs x 15 @ 8 rpe
Set 2: 315 lbs x 12 @ 8 rpe - Start at 345 next week if feeling well.

Arsenal Wide grip Pronated Chest Supported Row
Set 1: 40 lbs x 8 @ 7 rpe
Set 2: 40 lbs x 8 @ 7.5 rpe
Set 3: 40 lbs x 12 @ 9 rpe - Got to 50 next week.

Ended Morning Session Here

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Evening Session

Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 45 lbs x 20 @ 8 rpe
Set 2: 45 lbs x 20 @ 9 rpe - Up 4 reps, I think I may have increased some if done in the morning but definitely got extra reps from the break.

Pullover (Machine)
Set 1: 90 lbs x 13 @ 10 rpe
Set 2: 90 lbs x 6 @ 10 rpe
Set 3: 90 lbs x 6 @ 10 rpe - My trap and neck got a little bothered by these. I will swap out for the cable bar version he suggested as an alternative.

I got a nice pump from both sessions and was nice and fresh for the last 2 exercises so got a little more out of them.

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12/9/23 - 199.8lbs

Interesting data, I put my recorded body weight into a spreadsheet, and did an average weight for the month of November, and the month of December. I have only gained about .5lbs over the last 40 days. However in the middle of that time I hit a low of 194.8, and a high of 202.6 I was flowing in the 195-197 range a couple weeks during the cutting portion but have added on a solid 4 lbs since then. So with the recent calories supposed to have been quite a bit above my maintenance I have only added .4lbs in the last 2 weeks of what should have been a substantial surplus. I think it is safe to say my metabolism is all kinds of revved up at the moment.

Arms - Saturday, Dec 09, 2023 at 5:57pm

Single Arm Triceps Pushdown (Cable)
"20,15,10,20"
Set 1: 25 lbs x 20 @ 9 rpe
Set 2: 30 lbs x 15 @ 10 rpe
Set 3: 30 lbs x 10 @ 10 rpe
Set 4: 20 lbs x 15 @ 10 rpe - I failed on this set and got a partial on 16

Triceps Kickback (Dumbbell)
"3x20"
Set 1: 10 lbs x 20 @ 9 rpe
Set 2: 10 lbs x 20 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 3: 10 lbs x 20 @ 10 rpe - 10th rep hit failure on both arms.

EZ Bar Skullcrusher
Set 1: 60 lbs x 15 @ 8.5 rpe
Set 1: 60 lbs x 15 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 2: 60 lbs x 12 @ 10 rpe - Failed Got a partial on 13th rep

Diamond Push Up
"Hands slipping on set 1"
Set 1: 8 reps
Set 2: 9 reps
Set 3: 8 reps - Hit Failure on all 3 sets

Single Arm Preacher Curl
"Different machine"
Set 1: 65 lbs x 10 @ 9 rpe
Set 2: 65 lbs x 8 @ 10 rpe [Failure]
Set 3: 50 lbs x 6 @ 10 rpe [Failure] - Big weight increase due to different machine.

EZ Bar Biceps Curl
Set 1: 40 lbs x 15 @ 9 rpe
Set 2: 40 lbs x 15 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 3: 40 lbs x 13 @ 10 rpe [Failure] - Got partial on rep 14

Pump was massive!!!!

Here are some semi pumped pics from about 45 minutes post workout. I may have gained some weight but I am leaner for sure. The close up FDB was with the camera pointed a little bit down really shows the difference well, that view is more like what I actually see in the mirror.

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Those extra calories are going to the right places. Back is looking wide and thick. Arms are looking thick, and the double biceps pose is a good one for you. You’re getting a nice bicep peak on that side flex too. Looks like between diet and training you’re ahead of schedule, that’s always good.

 

[MrKleen73]

Wow man your back is coming along really good! Arms are too, your triceps are starting to get that nice separation and look massive. Same with your biceps on the front double bicep pose looks massive.

couple questions, 1. Do you feel like the bent over rows with DB give a little more range of motion for better activation? Just curious I can’t say I’ve tried them with db.

2. the DB tricep kick back do you do them forward facing on a bench at a angle or how is your method? I want to incorporate these on my next meso.

Yes it definitely allows for more range of motion at both the peak contraction and stretched position. I definitely think they are valuable for building muscle and strength. I won't go so far to say they are superior to barbell movements for this but equal and a different tool that can be varied to target different areas just a little more than barbells. However the weight that can be moved on a barbell brings some serious mechanical load to the table evening things out. So one is not more important than the other.

Same tbh

It's easy to do...

Just say no to oats

And the congregation said... AMEN!

Holy hell you are putting in the work man!

Never noticed that scarification before but it looks dope

Yes Sir, and loving it!

Thanks, it's actually a tattoo made to look like scarification. He did a good job, it was an anniversary tattoo the wife and I got together. Hers is even better now because her skin holds red ink really well. It's kanji for Fate, because we say we were destined to be together all the time. Couldn't find the one for destiny but that's basically what fate means anyway so that is what we went with. We didn't want to do names or anything like that.

Definitely leaner at this heavier weight, looking better and better. Gyno and loose skin are really looking great too, going to be no issue when you step on stage.

Thanks! Yeah, I am pretty comfortable with both them at this point. I just didn't want to look like I had a set of breast up there. I know the loose skin will get tighter, and paper thin at 5-6%

Those extra calories are going to the right places. Back is looking wide and thick. Arms are looking thick, and the double biceps pose is a good one for you. You’re getting a nice bicep peak on that side flex too. Looks like between diet and training you’re ahead of schedule, that’s always good.

Thanks, I am pleased with how things are going right now.

 

[MrKleen73]

12/10/23 - Fasted Weight - 203.4 - Rest day

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12/11/23 - Fasted Weight 206.2 - Man the weight is starting to stick to me the last 2 days. Big increases, of course I have to combine some meals and end up with more food later in the day so it could have to do with that as well. Plus harder to get my 7 liters of water in on those days. I am awake about 4-5 less hours on the weekends. That is when I actually try to accomplish getting 8 hours of sleep if possible. Often this requires going back to sleep around 4ish and 6ish in the morning. Hoping to make it to around 8:00AM. Since my body is used to training upon wake up If I get up and do anything other than pee and go back to bed, I will not be able to sleep again. So eating then is not an option.

Chest & Biceps - Monday, Dec 11, 2023 at 4:42am

Incline Chest Press (Machine)
Set 1: 90 lbs x 6 @ 10 rpe [Failure] - Failed on rep 7 up 5lbs done to true failure
RP Set 2: 90 lbs x 3 @ 10 rpe [Failure] - Failed on rep 4 Up 5 lbs
Set 3: 80 lbs x 6 @ 10 rpe [Failure] Failed on rep 7, Up 5 lbs

Iso-Lateral Chest Press (Machine)
Set 1: 65 lbs x 10 @ 9 rpe
Set 2: 65 lbs x 8 @ 10 rpe [Failure]
Down Set 3: 65 lbs x 10 @ 10 rpe
Drop Set: 50 lbs x 6 @ 10 rpe [Failure] - True RPE10, I actually couldn't quite lock it out which is why it says failure.
Drop Set: 30 lbs x 6 @ 10 rpe [Failure] - I went to failure again to test out my shoulder and see if this was a separate issue than the referral pain from my neck and back, and it was it's own separate issue. From now on I will be doing Set 1- to RPE9, with two resp pauses to an RPE9 as well.

Bench Press (Cable)
Set 1: 50 lbs x 15 @ 8.5 rpe
Set 2: 50 lbs x 15 @ 9.5 rpe - Up 10lbs on this set from last time.
Set 3: 50 lbs x 14 @ 10 rpe [Failure] - 2 rep increase from last time.

Chest Fly (Machine)
Set 1: 100 lbs x 21 @ 8.5 rpe
Set 2: 100 lbs x 21 @ 9.5 rpe - Up 10lbs on this set from last time.
Set 3: 100 lbs x 20 @ 10 rpe [Failure] - I only got the 21st rep about halfway, so hit failure on last rep.

Spider Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 25 lbs x 15 @ 8.5 rpe
Set 2: 25 lbs x 15 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 3: 25 lbs x 13 @ 10 rpe [Failure] - Up 5 lbs on this last set. Failed on 14th rep

Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 20 lbs x 15 @ 8 rpe
Set 2: 20 lbs x 15 @ 9 rpe
Set 3: 20 lbs x 14 @ 10 rpe [Failure] Got the 15th rep about halfway up for a 2 rep increase.

As mentioned, I woke up big this morning. A nice and tight 206.2lbs. Waist slightly thicker, but still very tight and fullness was off the charts. Chest looked massive after just 1 warm up set!

After going to failure on the first sets of my chest press I had a hard time stabilizing my scaps, and mildly annoyed my labrum. Hence the going back to adding in some rest pauses to those sets and staying at an rpe 9 instead of hitting failure on chest press movements.

 

[Dustin07]

Abs-solutely!
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**** oats. People in bodybuilding are so obsessed with them, as if 5-10g fiber/day is going to be the difference in keeping your lipids managed while you’re loading up on Tren & DHT derivative orals at the end of a prep. So many people digest them so poorly, or struggle to eat the food volume, yet then continue to choke it down and suffer with the bloat because, you know, they’re magic or something. It’s just fucking glucose.

If you like them, digest them well & the volume is good for you, they’re a great food choice. If not, make a bowl of grits, or rice, or bran flakes, or pasta, or quinoa, or….

Just say no to oats

team grits or rice, checkin' in.

Oh yeah, since pictures were mentioned. I took a quick snap of my forearm last night when I got home and the vascularity was on point.

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it's crazy how vascular some of you guys are, I don't really get that. even at my leanest I don't recall ever being as vascular as you and @Smont get

Knocked out my cardio...

Elliptical 25 minutes @ Level 15 100-110 Strides per minute 140 average BPM. + 5 minute cooldown - Thank goodness the bloating and discomfort were just about gone. Wasn't too bad, I was dreading even trying earlier.

are you tossing in cardio here and there as you want it, or trying to achieve x amount per week? At first I thought you were doing it daily, but...

7 Worst Oat Intolerance Symptoms


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that's why I don't do oats, I don't want to become a woman seated on the floor with arms around my knees curling forward.

 

[SkRaw85]

team grits or rice, checkin' in.



it's crazy how vascular some of you guys are, I don't really get that. even at my leanest I don't recall ever being as vascular as you and @Smont get



are you tossing in cardio here and there as you want it, or trying to achieve x amount per week? At first I thought you were doing it daily, but...



that's why I don't do oats, I don't want to become a woman seated on the floor with arms around my knees curling forward.

You know what they say about girls with oatey-issues…..

 

[PolishHamm3r77]

team grits or rice, checkin' in.



it's crazy how vascular some of you guys are, I don't really get that. even at my leanest I don't recall ever being as vascular as you and @Smont get



are you tossing in cardio here and there as you want it, or trying to achieve x amount per week? At first I thought you were doing it daily, but...



that's why I don't do oats, I don't want to become a woman seated on the floor with arms around my knees curling forward.

I feel like the Quaker did something to her. The pic should have the caption “They don’t make water hot enough”

 

[Dustin07]

FYI was just finishing up our lunch session and had to show my buddy your progress pics. First thing that caught his eye was the back development.

 

[MrKleen73]

are you tossing in cardio here and there as you want it, or trying to achieve x amount per week? At first I thought you were doing it daily, but...

I do cardio 5 times a week preferably during my lunch break when possible. So normally during the week it is every day unless something keeps me from doing it during lunch. I won't go at night if I can avoid it.

FYI was just finishing up our lunch session and had to show my buddy your progress pics. First thing that caught his eye was the back development.

Nice! I definitely see some improvement there as well. More in the thickness but both seem to be coming back nicely right now.

Today has been a rough one, I have been to the restroom cleaning myself out on and off all day long. I am sure there is going to be a weight drop tomorrow. Will be good because eating has been a bit rough today still feeling so full. We shall see how things go tomorrow hopefully a little easier to eat tomorrow. I will be taking my progress pics in the morning so hopefully not still holding on to a lot of bloat tomorrow morning.

 

[Smont]

I do cardio 5 times a week preferably during my lunch break when possible. So normally during the week it is every day unless something keeps me from doing it during lunch. I won't go at night if I can avoid it.

Nice! I definitely see some improvement there as well. More in the thickness but both seem to be coming back nicely right now.

Today has been a rough one, I have been to the restroom cleaning myself out on and off all day long. I am sure there is going to be a weight drop tomorrow. Will be good because eating has been a bit rough today still feeling so full. We shall see how things go tomorrow hopefully a little easier to eat tomorrow. I will be taking my progress pics in the morning so hopefully not still holding on to a lot of bloat tomorrow morning.

I feel you dude, im sick as a dog. I lost 6lbs over the weekend yet im bloated at the same time. Nose is stuffed closed, definately bronchitis and my anxiety has been on level 20. I havnt pinned or trained since thursday or friday. I think not b3ing able To really do anything is why I have such bad anxiety. Last night while my nose was stuffed up. I had an anxiety attack and my throat swelled closed and it was scary as ****.

 

[Smont]

It seems like everyone is sick, But everyone has a different sentence. So it's not like something's going around, but it's more like everything is going around lol

 

[Hyde]

It seems like everyone is sick, But everyone has a different sentence. So it's not like something's going around, but it's more like everything is going around lol

Going strong over 5 weeks now on this bronchitis. I have been holding off on taking a zpac because I don’t want to trash my gut on this bulk, but man I’m not sure it’s going to improve any since it hasn’t yet. Every day is exactly the same.

 

[Smont]

Going strong over 5 weeks now on this bronchitis. I have been holding off on taking a zpac because I don’t want to trash my gut on this bulk, but man I’m not sure it’s going to improve any since it hasn’t yet. Every day is exactly the same.

Mine keeps changing i feel like. I called out again today. I woke up at 3am in a cold sweat with body aches and i keep getting muscle spasms. I spoke too soon on the no fever because now i got one. At 3am it was 103.4 when i woke up. But i was wrapped in blankets. I waited a few and it was consistantly 102.6-102.8

I justvdid it again and after a hour and 800mg ibprofen its 101.4 so not terrible i guess. Im severely dehydrated tho and it seems like no amount of fluids is fixing it

 

[MrKleen73]

Damn it! @Smont hate to hear that. I hope you start feeling better ASAP.

This morning was rough on me. Just feeling nauseous and had to rest longer than normal to get my stuff in. Ending up calling it after lunges, and will do the rest at lunch. Woke up lighter, but still bloated looking and holding some water. My preworkout smoothie and banana beat me up, I felt full from the first drink. I am hoping coach wants to stay at this calorie level another week so I can get more used to it but we shall see where we go from here. Either way, I definitely have something going on with my gut the last couple of days leaving me bloated and distended a little bit.

I took my progress pics this morning, and will post them up after I finish doing my check in. I have to have it in before noon today. So it is going to take priority over my usual update. Going to go make meal #2 and sit down and fill it out while I am eating.

 

[Smont]

Damn it! @Smont hate to hear that. I hope you start feeling better ASAP.

This morning was rough on me. Just feeling nauseous and had to rest longer than normal to get my stuff in. Ending up calling it after lunges, and will do the rest at lunch. Woke up lighter, but still bloated looking and holding some water. My preworkout smoothie and banana beat me up, I felt full from the first drink. I am hoping coach wants to stay at this calorie level another week so I can get more used to it but we shall see where we go from here. Either way, I definitely have something going on with my gut the last couple of days leaving me bloated and distended a little bit.

I took my progress pics this morning, and will post them up after I finish doing my check in. I have to have it in before noon today. So it is going to take priority over my usual update. Going to go make meal #2 and sit down and fill it out while I am eating.

Do you have glutamine? High dose of 20-30gm a day is really good for your gut. It seems like more is better up to that 30gm or so dose.

Check your DM's i sent you the tracking but it appears To be out for delivery, expected december 12th by 9pm.

 

[Dustin07]

Today has been a rough one, I have been to the restroom cleaning myself out on and off all day long. I am sure there is going to be a weight drop tomorrow.

If i'm fasting you guys all post carne. If I'm trying to eat to support a big lifting session in a few hours you post this.

I feel you dude, im sick as a dog. I lost 6lbs over the weekend yet im bloated at the same time. Nose is stuffed closed, definately bronchitis and my anxiety has been on level 20. I havnt pinned or trained since thursday or friday. I think not b3ing able To really do anything is why I have such bad anxiety. Last night while my nose was stuffed up. I had an anxiety attack and my throat swelled closed and it was scary as ****.

It seems like everyone is sick, But everyone has a different sentence. So it's not like something's going around, but it's more like everything is going around lol

Going strong over 5 weeks now on this bronchitis. I have been holding off on taking a zpac because I don’t want to trash my gut on this bulk, but man I’m not sure it’s going to improve any since it hasn’t yet. Every day is exactly the same.

I'm at 2.5 weeks right now with a little congestion/runny nose still. a few days ago I blew the weirdest yellowest **** out of my nose. energy has felt 100% for at least a week now but the stuffiness and slight cough still showing its face. everyone is getting this one. my dad had it for 10 days, my brother is staying home from work today.

@Smont I had the throat thing for a few days as well. it was waking me up twice a night the first week freaking out and getting a glass of water to keep the throat open.

my buddy had me take some allegra to clear the head a couple of times and honestly I think it worked wonders.

 

[Dustin07]

I know I touched on this once before, but I'd like to hear more of your thoughts on the fasting vs caloric deficit approach when you get back to cutting. Seems obvious to me that a coach is going to have you in a higher cardio/caloric deficit program but you had so much success in 2023 with fasting, I've seen Hyde fast his way down for comps, etc. I don't remember exact dates but it seems like you're down around 25lbs or maybe more from your peak weights earlier this year in ... was it... like NO for anniversary and stuff?

then back in May when you introduced me to ADF I was still able to PR both my lifts and lose 10lbs the same month with caloric surpluses on my lifting days. so the whole thing still has me fascinated.

 

[MrKleen73]

I know I touched on this once before, but I'd like to hear more of your thoughts on the fasting vs caloric deficit approach when you get back to cutting. Seems obvious to me that a coach is going to have you in a higher cardio/caloric deficit program but you had so much success in 2023 with fasting, I've seen Hyde fast his way down for comps, etc. I don't remember exact dates but it seems like you're down around 25lbs or maybe more from your peak weights earlier this year in ... was it... like NO for anniversary and stuff?

then back in May when you introduced me to ADF I was still able to PR both my lifts and lose 10lbs the same month with caloric surpluses on my lifting days. so the whole thing still has me fascinated.

I was 230 the end of last December, so those weights sound about right. As far as fasting, I would have to actually try to replicate what I have done recently with the cut effects with fasting and see if I maintain as much. I will say that prepping all of my meals and eating repeated meals has increased my ability to hit target nutrition numbers, and be in the habit of just getting it done. I can definitely see the benefit of that aspect, but honestly I could do both, eat all prepped meals and then fast for a 24-60 hour period then go right back to a specific meal plan and do really well. As well as now, I am not sure. If I were doing this as a lifestyle situation, I would likely still fast a bit.

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Here are my progress / check in pics from this morning. I figured out why my weight is lower on Saturdays and Sundays when i wake up. I am fasted, and dehydrating about 5 more hours by that point which gets rid of extra water and food in my gut. However what you see here is the result of me holding a good amount of water recently. Not sure if why exactly but you can definitely tell I am a little spilled over, but still look good Muscle fullness is on point for sure.

Morning Weight 203.8lbs

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[Dustin07]

I was 230 the end of last December, so those weights sound about right. As far as fasting, I would have to actually try to replicate what I have done recently with the cut effects with fasting and see if I maintain as much. I will say that prepping all of my meals and eating repeated meals has increased my ability to hit target nutrition numbers, and be in the habit of just getting it done. I can definitely see the benefit of that aspect, but honestly I could do both, eat all prepped meals and then fast for a 24-60 hour period then go right back to a specific meal plan and do really well. As well as now, I am not sure. If I were doing this as a lifestyle situation, I would likely still fast a bit.

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Here are my progress / check in pics from this morning. I figured out why my weight is lower on Saturdays and Sundays when i wake up. I am fasted, and dehydrating about 5 more hours by that point which gets rid of extra water and food in my gut. However what you see here is the result of me holding a good amount of water recently. Not sure if why exactly but you can definitely tell I am a little spilled over, but still look good Muscle fullness is on point for sure.

Morning Weight 203.8lbs

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absolutely phenomenal. You are going to look fantastic on stage. I think to get my abs to pop like that again I'm going to have to weigh in nearly 20lbs less than you do, with me being an inch taller and 10 years younger. fantastic foundation you've built.

 

[MrKleen73]

absolutely phenomenal. You are going to look fantastic on stage. I think to get my abs to pop like that again I'm going to have to weigh in nearly 20lbs less than you do, with me being an inch taller and 10 years younger. fantastic foundation you've built.

Thank you Sir! Means a lot! I just looked back at those pics from this morning and although I am a little less defined I look downright meaty!!!

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12/12/23 - Fasted Weight 203.8

Legs - Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023 at 4:36am

Pendulum Squat (Machine)
Set 1: 125 lbs x 7 @ 10 rpe
Set 2: 100 lbs x 11 @ 10 rpe [Failure] - Up 10lbs on both

Leg Press (Machine)
Set 1: 470 lbs x 12 @ 8 rpe
Set 2: 470 lbs x 12 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 3: 470 lbs x 12 @ 10 rpe - Up 20lbs per set

Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)
35x8 @ RPE 8.5
35x8 @ RPE 9.5 - Up 5lbs per side both sets

Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 50 lbs x 15 @ 7 rpe - up 15lbs
Set 2: 65 lbs x 12 @ 8 rpe - Up 15lbs
Set 3: 75 lbs x 9 @ 8.5 rpe - Up 25lbs - I am going to have to go back to barbell to go heavier, and will likely use 25lb plates to get more room to get into a stretched position due to my highly flexible self...

Seated Leg Curl (Machine)
Set 1: 80 lbs x 20 @ 7 rpe
Set 2: 100 lbs x 15 @ 8 rpe
Set 3: 130 lbs x 10 @ 9.5 rpe [Failure]
Set 4: 90 lbs x 20 @ 9.5 rpe [Failure] - Had to really bump weights here since it was a different machine than normal.

Leg Press Calf Raise
Set 1: 30 reps
Set 2: 23 reps
Set 3: 16 reps - Nice burn, I got about 8 additional reps across the sets here. These are slow negatives with a 2 second pause in as deep a stretch as possible. Calves looked silly and my legs were trembling at the urinal after the session.

 

[akboom87]

Ripped man! Definitely agree with Dustin you are going to look fantastic on that stage. Your traps look huge and beefy in these progress pictures. Keep up the great work and glad you are sharing the journey!

 

[MrKleen73]

Ripped man! Definitely agree with Dustin you are going to look fantastic on that stage. Your traps look huge and beefy in these progress pictures. Keep up the great work and glad you are sharing the journey!

Thanks AK! My traps are just going to grow and grow. I don't really train them directly but rowing and upright rows hit them well indirectly and mine are naturally pretty big.
As a matter of fact, when I was born my shoulders and traps were apparently so big the Dr. handed me to My Mom and said Congratulations, you had a linebacker!

 

[PolishHamm3r77]

I was 230 the end of last December, so those weights sound about right. As far as fasting, I would have to actually try to replicate what I have done recently with the cut effects with fasting and see if I maintain as much. I will say that prepping all of my meals and eating repeated meals has increased my ability to hit target nutrition numbers, and be in the habit of just getting it done. I can definitely see the benefit of that aspect, but honestly I could do both, eat all prepped meals and then fast for a 24-60 hour period then go right back to a specific meal plan and do really well. As well as now, I am not sure. If I were doing this as a lifestyle situation, I would likely still fast a bit.

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Here are my progress / check in pics from this morning. I figured out why my weight is lower on Saturdays and Sundays when i wake up. I am fasted, and dehydrating about 5 more hours by that point which gets rid of extra water and food in my gut. However what you see here is the result of me holding a good amount of water recently. Not sure if why exactly but you can definitely tell I am a little spilled over, but still look good Muscle fullness is on point for sure.

Morning Weight 203.8lbs

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How much of that 230 was fluff? Would I say u were a lot less muscular as week?

 

[gphagan1]

I was 230 the end of last December, so those weights sound about right. As far as fasting, I would have to actually try to replicate what I have done recently with the cut effects with fasting and see if I maintain as much. I will say that prepping all of my meals and eating repeated meals has increased my ability to hit target nutrition numbers, and be in the habit of just getting it done. I can definitely see the benefit of that aspect, but honestly I could do both, eat all prepped meals and then fast for a 24-60 hour period then go right back to a specific meal plan and do really well. As well as now, I am not sure. If I were doing this as a lifestyle situation, I would likely still fast a bit.

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Here are my progress / check in pics from this morning. I figured out why my weight is lower on Saturdays and Sundays when i wake up. I am fasted, and dehydrating about 5 more hours by that point which gets rid of extra water and food in my gut. However what you see here is the result of me holding a good amount of water recently. Not sure if why exactly but you can definitely tell I am a little spilled over, but still look good Muscle fullness is on point for sure.

Morning Weight 203.8lbs

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You really are making great progress……you’re still ripped, but all your muscles are looking full, and you’re really well balanced, nice symmetry. One of the things I used to like about Frank Zane, even though he wasn’t very big, was his symmetry, and how well balanced he was.

 

[MrKleen73]

How much of that 230 was fluff? Would I say u were a lot less muscular as week?

Oh a good bit of it! It was a lot of down a little, up a little, down some more up a little to keep and rebuild muscle mass from muscle memory. This is apparently the first picture I thought was worthy of posting that year at 213.1 lbs in mid-March. So you can add on about 15lbs from this point. It wasn't pretty....
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You really are making great progress……you’re still ripped, but all your muscles are looking full, and you’re really well balanced, nice symmetry. One of the things I used to like about Frank Zane, even though he wasn’t very big, was his symmetry, and how well balanced he was.

Thanks, I dropped 2lbs of water between yesterday, and this morning. Looking MUCH TIGHTER again.

It is awesome you mentioned Zane, because I believe it was his body weight and height they used to design the ideal physique for Classic Physique if I remember correctly. He was always a bodybuilder I felt like I could obtain his physique or very similar if i really pushed things. I am pretty sure his waist is probably smaller but otherwise there are a lot of similarities in our build.

12/13/23 - Fasted Weight 201.8lbs - I dropped 2 lbs of water yesterday. Also, my last 2 meals were much easier to eat. Now I am wondering if I wasn't just fighting something off that was causing some gut disturbance, and inflammation or something.
I got some more Super Cardarine, and some Exemestane from @Smont for the weight belt, and it arrived yesterday. I will start taking 5mg a day again when I return to Houston next week to keep lipids in check.

 

[Hyde]

That is some stout stuff, definitely will lower blood sugar so taking it in the morning may make earlier meals easier to eat.

 

[Stacks1]

Looking good man!!! I thought you had gyno. Where the hell did it go???

 

[MrKleen73]

That is some stout stuff, definitely will lower blood sugar so taking it in the morning may make earlier meals easier to eat.

Yeah it is, that is when I take it too. So it should help out there. I didn't even think of that aspect. Good thinking!

Looking good man!!! I thought you had gyno. Where the hell did it go???

Thanks! Yeah, it is mostly psuedo-gyno, there is a tiny bit of actual gland there but it is not going to be bad come show time with the fat loss. Probably even if I don't do much to minimize it later going in to the show.

 

[PolishHamm3r77]

That is some stout stuff, definitely will lower blood sugar so taking it in the morning may make earlier meals easier to eat.

Is the super Cardarine that much better? I haven’t opened my bottle from MA yet, ordered it and tore my tri the day b4 it showed. I was allegedly taking Cardarine when I got injured but that or my Mk were bunk or they “identified differently than the label assigned at the lab”. Lol. Suppressed w achy joints and high BP. I’d break a sweat changing channels w the remote.

 

[MrKleen73]

My lipids were the best they have been in a decade at 8 weeks into my cycle from taking 5mg of super-cardarine, a low fat diet and 25-35 minutes of cardio 5 times a week. I would definitely say it is that powerful on the lipid front.

 

[Hyde]

Is the super Cardarine that much better? I haven’t opened my bottle from MA yet, ordered it and tore my tri the day b4 it showed. I was allegedly taking Cardarine when I got injured but that or my Mk were bunk or they “identified differently than the label assigned at the lab”. Lol. Suppressed w achy joints and high BP. I’d break a sweat changing channels w the remote.

Not sure if it’s better on lipid front, but it lowered my blood sugar harder than an equivalent dose of regular GW.

 

[Dustin07]

Oh a good bit of it! It was a lot of down a little, up a little, down some more up a little to keep and rebuild muscle mass from muscle memory. This is apparently the first picture I thought was worthy of posting that year at 213.1 lbs in mid-March. So you can add on about 15lbs from this point. It wasn't pretty....
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Thanks, I dropped 2lbs of water between yesterday, and this morning. Looking MUCH TIGHTER again.

It is awesome you mentioned Zane, because I believe it was his body weight and height they used to design the ideal physique for Classic Physique if I remember correctly. He was always a bodybuilder I felt like I could obtain his physique or very similar if i really pushed things. I am pretty sure his waist is probably smaller but otherwise there are a lot of similarities in our build.

12/13/23 - Fasted Weight 201.8lbs - I dropped 2 lbs of water yesterday. Also, my last 2 meals were much easier to eat. Now I am wondering if I wasn't just fighting something off that was causing some gut disturbance, and inflammation or something.
I got some more Super Cardarine, and some Exemestane from @Smont for the weight belt, and it arrived yesterday. I will start taking 5mg a day again when I return to Houston next week to keep lipids in check.

CRAZY man, talk about awesome work. the difference in BF vs the difference in the scale is incredible.
Honestly not sure I've seen anyone accomplish that natty or not. again, I think to show that much improvement in BF the scale would be double the change vs what yours was.

 

[akboom87]

@MrKleen73 Been a few days since I’ve seen you post, hope all is well brother!

 

[Dustin07]

yeah WTF homie, I went through all the logs that had new posts today and couldn't find yours until @akboom87 pinged it. very unusual for you!

 

[MrKleen73]

Not sure if it’s better on lipid front, but it lowered my blood sugar harder than an equivalent dose of regular GW.

It is definitely effective, but I never got bloods on 10mg of the regular, so can't really compare.

CRAZY man, talk about awesome work. the difference in BF vs the difference in the scale is incredible.
Honestly not sure I've seen anyone accomplish that natty or not. again, I think to show that much improvement in BF the scale would be double the change vs what yours was.

Thanks Dustin, appreciate it!

@MrKleen73 Been a few days since I’ve seen you post, hope all is well brother!

Doing great Brother, I went on my anniversary trip, and don't typically get on the computers or anything to distract us so that is what we did.

yeah WTF homie, I went through all the logs that had new posts today and couldn't find yours until @akboom87 pinged it. very unusual for you!

Nah, I am all good, just spent quality time with the wife, like I mentioned above, I don't really got on too much during quality time. My free time with her is pretty much dedicated to her. I do so much of my own thing. She is a homebody.

So, I crossed a big weight threshold this week. As soon as I added in outside food I blew up! Saturday morning after my first meal and about 500ml of water I was 217 at the gym in my undies. Thick wasted but still had my abs. We also bumped test to 700mg @200mg EOD, and mast to 550mg @150EOD for a total of 1250mg this week. I think I may need to bring in a little more exemestane. I will give it a couple days to see how the water shakes off. Coach told me he actually loved to see the massive weight gain. He didn't explain why, but I would imagine it gives him a huge idea of how well I can fill out. He also told me I was a lot bigger than I look in my pictures and asked me again if I was okay to do the open class. I told him he was driving so we can definitely do that. He told me good because we are already about to cross over to where I would need to lose muscle mass to make weight at my height and since I am so much bigger in person he definitely thought I would do very well in the open bodybuilding.

Here I am at an estimated 210-212 from Saturday's check in. This was after 2 days of having basically 2 free meals a day where I attempted to match macros plus went and destroyed some Italian for our anniversary dinner the night before.

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I will post up my training sessions tomorrow.

 

[akboom87]

It is definitely effective, but I never got bloods on 10mg of the regular, so can't really compare.
Thanks Dustin, appreciate it!
Doing great Brother, I went on my anniversary trip, and don't typically get on the computers or anything to distract us so that is what we did.
Nah, I am all good, just spent quality time with the wife, like I mentioned above, I don't really got on too much during quality time. My free time with her is pretty much dedicated to her. I do so much of my own thing. She is a homebody.

So, I crossed a big weight threshold this week. As soon as I added in outside food I blew up! Saturday morning after my first meal and about 500ml of water I was 217 at the gym in my undies. Thick wasted but still had my abs. We also bumped test to 700mg @200mg EOD, and mast to 550mg @150EOD for a total of 1250mg this week. I think I may need to bring in a little more exemestane. I will give it a couple days to see how the water shakes off. Coach told me he actually loved to see the massive weight gain. He didn't explain why, but I would imagine it gives him a huge idea of how well I can fill out. He also told me I was a lot bigger than I look in my pictures and asked me again if I was okay to do the open class. I told him he was driving so we can definitely do that. He told me good because we are already about to cross over to where I would need to lose muscle mass to make weight at my height and since I am so much bigger in person he definitely thought I would do very well in the open bodybuilding.

Here I am at an estimated 210-212 from Saturday's check in. This was after 2 days of having basically 2 free meals a day where I attempted to match macros plus went and destroyed some Italian for our anniversary dinner the night before.

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I will post up my training sessions tomorrow.

Wow man what a change so quick! Looking massive!

Sounds like a good time with your wife and I’m sure well deserved and much needed!

 

[Hyde]

So was your coach close to where your anniversary trip was, or how did that come about?

Definitely looking bigger from the trip! Nice job. I definitely think you should always go open if you can be competitive.

 

[gphagan1]

It is definitely effective, but I never got bloods on 10mg of the regular, so can't really compare.
Thanks Dustin, appreciate it!
Doing great Brother, I went on my anniversary trip, and don't typically get on the computers or anything to distract us so that is what we did.
Nah, I am all good, just spent quality time with the wife, like I mentioned above, I don't really got on too much during quality time. My free time with her is pretty much dedicated to her. I do so much of my own thing. She is a homebody.

So, I crossed a big weight threshold this week. As soon as I added in outside food I blew up! Saturday morning after my first meal and about 500ml of water I was 217 at the gym in my undies. Thick wasted but still had my abs. We also bumped test to 700mg @200mg EOD, and mast to 550mg @150EOD for a total of 1250mg this week. I think I may need to bring in a little more exemestane. I will give it a couple days to see how the water shakes off. Coach told me he actually loved to see the massive weight gain. He didn't explain why, but I would imagine it gives him a huge idea of how well I can fill out. He also told me I was a lot bigger than I look in my pictures and asked me again if I was okay to do the open class. I told him he was driving so we can definitely do that. He told me good because we are already about to cross over to where I would need to lose muscle mass to make weight at my height and since I am so much bigger in person he definitely thought I would do very well in the open bodybuilding.

Here I am at an estimated 210-212 from Saturday's check in. This was after 2 days of having basically 2 free meals a day where I attempted to match macros plus went and destroyed some Italian for our anniversary dinner the night before.

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Looking huge my man……glad you were able to get in quality time with the little lady, and I hope you two had an awesome anniversary.
You are definitely filling out really good, and your legs and arms look huge. I bet your coach is very pleased with your progress, and how well you’re responding to the increase in calories and gear.

 

[MrKleen73]

Wow man what a change so quick! Looking massive!

Sounds like a good time with your wife and I’m sure well deserved and much needed!

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Yes, indeed, we needed that time off and away from everyone. It was awesome!

So was your coach close to where your anniversary trip was, or how did that come about?

Definitely looking bigger from the trip! Nice job. I definitely think you should always go open if you can be competitive.

No, he lives in Austin, and arranged for it to be in Austin which is about 2 hours from San Antonio. So we extended our plans by one night and stayed over in Austin Sunday night so we could attend.

I was actually surprised how massive some of his clients were. I was obviously the only one who didn't get the wear your tightest shirt memo. LMAO. Coach is a brick sh!thouse! You can't tell because he was in the back but he is as big if not bigger than the guy in the front on the left. He is just under 6 foot and weighing in at 297 with abs. Freakish!

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Looking huge my man……glad you were able to get in quality time with the little lady, and I hope you two had an awesome anniversary.
You are definitely filling out really good, and your legs and arms look huge. I bet your coach is very pleased with your progress, and how well you’re responding to the increase in calories and gear.

I was half expecting a "What the hell did you do to your conditioning?" kind of response but got quite the opposite. He said this is totally normal for someone who has been eating as clean as you have for the last few months. Then he said he really loves to see this type of blow up. I guess it tells him some good thing about how my body refills. I am really curious how much of this weight I am going to keep, and what will come off over the course of the week.

Here are some of my sessions from last week, not going to go into tons of detail on them, but they were good sessions.

Shoulders & Triceps Thursday, Dec 14, 2023 at 7:49am

Shoulder Press (Machine Plates)
Set 1: 180 lbs x 17 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 2: 165 lbs x 13 @ 10 rpe [Failure]

Standing Lateral Raise
Set 1: 40 lbs x 20 @ 8 rpe
Set 2: 40 lbs x 15 @ 8 rpe
Set 3: 60 lbs x 10 @ 8 rpe
Set 4: 30 lbs x 19 @ 10 rpe [Failure]

Incline DB Rear Delt Flyes
"Last set 17+3 partials"
Set 1: 25 lbs x 20 @ 8 rpe
Set 2: 25 lbs x 20 @ 9 rpe
Set 3: 25 lbs x 17 @ 10 rpe [Failure]

Upright Row (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 45 lbs x 10 @ 8 rpe
Set 2: 35 lbs x 15 @ 9 rpe
Set 3: 35 lbs x 15 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 4: 35 lbs x 15 @ 10 rpe

Cross Cable Tricep Extension
Set 1: 50 lbs x 15 @ 8.5 rpe
Set 2: 50 lbs x 13 @ 10 rpe [Failure]
Set 3: 50 lbs x 12 @ 10 rpe [Failure]

PowerTec Dip Attachment
Set 1: 180 lbs x 20 @ 8.5 rpe
Set 2: 180 lbs x 20 @ 10 rpe [Failure]

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Back & Hamstrings - Friday, Dec 15, 2023 at 10:20am - Lower back was grumpy so opted out of Rack pulls. Had been taking Aleve for a couple days and didn't want to push it.

Back Extensions
3x15-20 reps @ RPE 9

Erector Extensions
3x15-20 reps @ RPE 9

Seated Leg Curl (Machine)
Set 1: 55 lbs x 20 @ 8.5 rpe
Set 2: 70 lbs x 15 @ 9 rpe
Set 3: 85 lbs x 10 @ 9 rpe
Set 4: 60 lbs x 16 @ 10 rpe [Failure]

Iso-Lateral Front Pull Down machine
3x10-15 reps @ rpe9

Seated Row (Machine)
Set 1: 70 lbs x 10 @ 8.5 rpe
Set 2: 70 lbs x 10 @ 9 rpe
Set 3: 70 lbs x 10 @ 9.5 rpe

Iso-Lateral Row (Machine)
Set 1: 35 lbs x 15 @ 8.5 rpe
Set 2: 35 lbs x 15 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 3: 35 lbs x 15 @ 10 rpe

I had to maneuver a few things and choose some different machines. Still got in a stellar session!!!

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Arms - Sunday, Dec 17, 2023 at 7:37am

SA Triceps Rope Extension
Set 1: 27.5 lbs x 20 @ 10 rpe
Set 2: 27.5 lbs x 15 @ 10 rpe
Set 3: 27.5 lbs x 10 @ 10 rpe
Set 4: 16.5 lbs x 18 @ 10 rpe [Failure]

Triceps Kickback (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 10 lbs x 20 @ 9 rpe
Set 2: 10 lbs x 20 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 3: 10 lbs x 20 @ 10 rpe [Failure]

EZ Bar Skullcrusher
Set 1: 70 lbs x 15 @ 8 rpe
Set 2: 70 lbs x 11 @ 10 rpe [Failure]
Set 3: 70 lbs x 6 @ 10 rpe [Failure]

Diamond Push Up
Set 1: 12 reps
Set 2: 7 reps
Set 3: 6 reps

Single Arm Preacher Curl
Set 1: 25 lbs x 10 @ 8.5 rpe
Set 2: 25 lbs x 10 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 3: 25 lbs x 10 @ 10 rpe

EZ Bar Biceps Curl
Set 1: 55 lbs x 12 @ 10 rpe
Set 2: 40 lbs x 12 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 3: 40 lbs x 11 @ 10 rpe

Huge Arm Pump!!!

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Chest & Biceps - Monday, Dec 18, 2023 at 4:06pm

Incline Chest Press (Machine)
Set 1: 115 lbs x 10 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 2: 115 lbs x 4 @ 10 rpe
Set 3: 115 lbs x 2 @ 10 rpe [Failure]

Set 4: 115 lbs x 6 @ 9.5 rpe [Drop]
Set 5: 115 lbs x 1 @ 10 rpe [Failure]
Set 6: 115 lbs x 1 @ 10 rpe [Failure]

Iso-Lateral Chest Press (Machine)
Set 1: 115 lbs x 10 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 2: 110 lbs x 6 @ 10 rpe [Failure]
Set 3: 95 lbs x 10 @ 10 rpe Drop sets follow
Set 4: 75 lbs x 5 @ 10 rpe [Failure]
Set 5: 55 lbs x 7 @ 10 rpe [Failure]

Bench Press (Cable)
Set 1: 100 lbs x 11 @ 10 rpe
Set 2: 60 lbs x 15 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 3: 60 lbs x 12 @ 10 rpe [Failure]

Chest Fly (Machine) - Different machine
Set 1: 100 lbs x 21 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 2: 100 lbs x 21 @ 10 rpe
Set 3: 100 lbs x 18 @ 10 rpe [Failure]

Spider Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 30 lbs x 15 @ 9.5 rpe
Set 2: 25 lbs x 13 @ 10 rpe
Set 3: 20 lbs x 13 @ 10 rpe

Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 20 lbs x 13 @ 10 rpe
Set 2: 15 lbs x 15 @ 10 rpe
Set 3: 15 lbs x 14 @ 10 rpe [Failure]

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All of my sessions have been very productive, increases in weight and or volume on everything recently.

12/19/23 - Fasted Weight 218.4lbs - WHOAH!!! Talk about packing it on! Surprised how well put together I am at 218.4 lbs. Very curious how far things go back down this week once I am back on my usual diet for the rest of the week.

I will finish updating my leg workout once completed at lunch. My lower back was getting a bit tight after my other leg work, so I decided to hold off and do my Romanian DL's during my lunch hour after I finish my cardio. The being full and stuffed to the gills backfired on me this morning. I was one set into my calves when I realized i had about 10 seconds to hobble my ass to the restroom before I puked all over the floor. I puked pretty aggressively, assume I lost everything I put in my stomach this morning. Once I was done, I cleaned myself back up and went out to finish my calves and lying leg curls.

 

[Dustin07]

Doing great Brother, I went on my anniversary trip, and don't typically get on the computers or anything to distract us so that is what we did

ah right on! for some reason I remembered you doing like NO last year but I had it in my head around Jan-Feb or something. IDK why.

Nah, I am all good, just spent quality time with the wife, like I mentioned above, I don't really got on too much during quality time. My free time with her is pretty much dedicated to her. I do so much of my own thing. She is a homebody.

word! plus mobile on a forum is a bit of a pita. I'll do it but I truly don't prefer it. even with tapatalk

I was 217 at the gym in my undies.

Looking crazy good with the blow up man, still can't believe how lean you are staying!

I puked pretty aggressively, assume I lost everything I put in my stomach this morning. Once I was done, I cleaned myself back up and went out to finish my calves and lying leg curls.

hopefully it's not a bug! been a while but we've all been there!! remember Pukey the Clown?

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[MrKleen73]

ah right on! for some reason I remembered you doing like NO last year but I had it in my head around Jan-Feb or something. IDK why.



word! plus mobile on a forum is a bit of a pita. I'll do it but I truly don't prefer it. even with tapatalk



Looking crazy good with the blow up man, still can't believe how lean you are staying!



hopefully it's not a bug! been a while but we've all been there!! remember Pukey the Clown?

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I am definitely a little more bloated than those last pics, I believe I was around 210-212 in those but it may have been heavier. I still have my abs, but I do have to flex them harder to see them well. I imagine I will drop 5-10lbs throughout the rest of the week. Tightening back up, but we shall see how it all shakes out. Either way 218.4 while still showing some abs is a win in my book.

I don't remember pukey the clown, but I feel we are possibly kindred spirits or at least were this morning. I honestly don't think it was any kind of gut sickness so much as just being full, and backed up a bit. Add that to getting my heartrate into the stratosphere while working legs and it was just the perfect storm to have me hurling. It will take a couple days for that results of that meatfest to drop back off and digestion to be back at 100%. So, I am not sweating it but definitely hope I do clean back up relatively well. Not used to a true bulk, so I honestly don't know what to expect here at all.

 

[Hyde]

Way to puke & rally!

 

[玫瑰 R©]

Good to see you still going, Chris (know has been a hot minute since been here-or posted), and seeing sessions makes me feel like I am doing nothing LOL- but, as always, I have faith in you and know you can do this!

 

[MrKleen73]

Way to puke & rally!

Thanks! I was actually grateful to be able to let it loose. I felt better almost immediately after I got it all out. I am also holding a lot of water. I noticed when I went to the restroom my socks are pressing in on my ankles leaving a mark. I knew I was bloated but that is surprising how much water is on me. LOL

Good to see you still going, Chris (know has been a hot minute since been here-or posted), and seeing sessions makes me feel like I am doing nothing LOL- but, as always, I have faith in you and know you can do this!

Thanks, by the way who is this? I can't make anything out of the screen name and it looks like a new account. Either way happy to have you in here!

That is the good part about being on here, you see others working hard, and it makes you evaluate what you are doing and if you could be doing it better. I have had to use to others motivation to help get me motivated several times. Luckily the old crew we have hear really supports and pushes one another.

 

[rascal14]

Impressive stuff man! Just getting more and more excited for you as time passes.

 

[Segansational]

That's pretty awesome being able to meet up in person with your coach and the rest of his crew. Definitely some big MOFOs in that picture.

Honestly, the crazy thing when you meet some of these athletes in person is just how big they are. When I was training out in Vegas, there was this giant Asian dude working out. His muscle density / thickness is what struck me. Turns out he was IFBB pro Nick Koeu, Men's Physique. He was massive! So can you imagine stepping on stage next to one of these guys when I'm like half their size? I'd look like a twig. Yeah, he's Olympia level, but still... makes me rethink ever stepping on stage.