Thor's Thunder: Electrake's Epic Training Tales

Anyone that stumbles across this, looking for an opinion or two on my macros:
200g protein
100g fats
250g carbs
brings me to ~2700 calories, I usually sneak in some extra protein+carbs to bump over 2800cal

I've never asked for an opinion, my body adapts to lifestyle changes very well so I've never even wondered if I'm doing well. I'm seemingly recomping at the moment, which was the intention, just curious what anyone would say about the numbers in particular. My only consideration would be to drop fats a bit and make that up with more carbs.
 
Electrake said:
It's a bad ass song with deep meaning about alcohol addiction and biblical referencing, if you're into that (I'm not). **** gets me going.
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Oh I’ve been listening to that song since I was probably 12 years old. My dad had satellite radio and the metal station back then was top notch.
 
Hyde said:
Oh I’ve been listening to that song since I was probably 12 years old. My dad had satellite radio and the metal station back then was top notch.
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Hell yeah, the glory days :cool:
akboom87 said:
Last session you did there looked pretty brutal! Some nice work taking place.
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Thanks dude! Week 3 of this template is always a gut check... I think my top set of DL this week is 480x5, I literally dreamed about it last night in anxiety lol.
 
1/31/24

Rest day/easy cardio
Edit: Weight 217.2

I'm going to be moving away from mesomorph as my pre after this bottle, looking to move towards less/no stim. Probably put something together from bulk resources unless there's another product out there I should go ahead and try.

Or maybe I'll just start snorting lines of DMAA/DMHA..
 
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Electrake said:
1/31/24

Rest day/easy cardio

I'm going to be moving away from mesomorph as my pre after this bottle, looking to move towards less/no stim. Probably put something together from bulk resources unless there's another product out there I should go ahead and try.

Or maybe I'll just start snorting lines of DMAA/DMHA..
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DMAA bumps!

Me old, stims just make me shart and shake anymore. But I fully support your agenda lol
 
SkRaw85 said:
DMAA bumps!

Me old, stims just make me shart and shake anymore. But I fully support your agenda lol
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I'm getting there lol, always had anxiety issues with high doses of caffeine. The -amines like DMAA don't bother me as much, but I'd like to steer away I think. I was looking at Super Swole by CEL, but I had some questions for Steve I posted on that thread.
 
Resolve10 said:
If it is working I wouldn't get too hurried to change anything. If you are recomping and don't feel your recovery is hampered I'd just keep riding the wave.

I personally do lower fats and higher carbs (my protein is also lower since I weigh less, but my carbs are about 100g above yours at similar calorie levels right now), but it is also a bit preference. If you find you need better recovery or you start to extend your training length/volume you might shift some. The balance between fat and carbs is a bit more personal preference and based on individual reactions than some probably like to conclude.

At this point though I'd probably only consider adding some as you feel the need when you feel like you want to increase your calories.
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I agree with everything you've said, I have a sedentary job which is very new to me, but I'm still rocking out 10k steps and lots of stairs a day. I bring that up because my higher fats seem to provide a more sustainable energy than carb loading in my case. I feel like I'm eating so much damn food at the moment I don't know where else I'd get in more carbs lol. Like you said, it's working so why not rock it. I appreciate the input!
 
Steve's the man... Definitely going for some Super Swole caps, and probably just a cup of coffee for a pre when my mesomorph is gone. If that's not enough, I'll do my own dosing of dmha/dmaa. Because i like it.

Edit to add as I work on this -
Ordering beta alanine bulk, BCAA 3:1:2, annnddd.... Someone talk me out of tadalafil

edit to the edit: Over thinking this... Super Swole caps, and FocusXT. Still need to be talked out of cialis.
 
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2/1/24
weight 216.8

The wife came home at 0200 from her ambulance shift and woke my ass up. I'm sore everywhere and sleep deprived, so I'm moving the gym schedule 1 day to the right this week. Today will be more recovery, and some extra work hours. Also maybe a nap.
 
Electrake said:
2/1/24
weight 216.8

The wife came home at 0200 from her ambulance shift and woke my ass up. I'm sore everywhere and sleep deprived, so I'm moving the gym schedule 1 day to the right this week. Today will be more recovery, and some extra work hours. Also maybe a nap.
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Wise move. We could get away with that in our 20’s. Doesn’t work the same anymore lol
 
SkRaw85 said:
Wise move. We could get away with that in our 20’s. Doesn’t work the same anymore lol
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I'm just thankful my schedule allows the flexibility. My next training day concludes with DL at 480x5, I'm definitely not up to that today lol.
 
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My wife just sent me this, feels relevant lol


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I feel attacked :ROFLMAO: there was a time... we used to hit a strip club outside of Ft Bragg Sunday nights for $1 pitcher night, close it down and run 6 miles Monday morning. I'm exhausted by the thought of that.
 
Electrake said:
I feel attacked :ROFLMAO: there was a time... we used to hit a strip club outside of Ft Bragg Sunday nights for $1 pitcher night, close it down and run 6 miles Monday morning. I'm exhausted by the thought of that.
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just 1? aren't strip clubs like 90% of the economy outside Bragg? 😅😅

I'll never forget driving home at sunrise, like 5am ish and my mom calling because she was already awake for the day and I hadn't made it to bed yet lol.

or the puke and rally. pulled over 3 times on my way to work one morning but made it on time 😅
 
Dustin07 said:
just 1? aren't strip clubs like 90% of the economy outside Bragg? 😅😅

I'll never forget driving home at sunrise, like 5am ish and my mom calling because she was already awake for the day and I hadn't made it to bed yet lol.

or the puke and rally. pulled over 3 times on my way to work one morning but made it on time 😅
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The other main strip club was across the street, "Secrets," you go there for the classy ladies any other day :ROFLMAO: Catch a buzz at the dingy one and wander next door to actually conduct some business.
 
Electrake said:
The other main strip club was across the street, "Secrets," you go there for the classy ladies any other day :ROFLMAO: Catch a buzz at the dingy one and wander next door to actually conduct some business.
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last time I was down there was probably about 10+ years
my buddy and I jokingly were going to do the male amateur strip night and take our wives. I was the leanest I ever had been so I was like, sure why not!

but there was a regular club next door to it, we squirreled and never did amateur night lol
 
2/2/24

Main - Bench
  • 5 x 110lb
  • 5 x 140
  • 5 x 165
  • 5 x 210
  • 5 x 235
  • 5 x 265 (2rep PR)
Supplemental - OHP (axle, strict)
  • 10 x 5 @ 135
Assistance
  • upright Row (loading pin) 5 x 10 @ 185
  • straight arm pushdown (cable) 5 x 10 @ 75
Abs
  • Wipers 3x5
  • Toes to bar 3x10ish
Time - 57min
Weight - Idk, scale died at home AND the gym

Fueled up and ready to finally knock out this peak Deadlift session, and some dude I've never seen before is using the platform to do overhead squats. Good on you dude, but you're screwing with my flow!
 
Electrake said:
2/2/24

Main - Bench
  • 5 x 110lb
  • 5 x 140
  • 5 x 165
  • 5 x 210
  • 5 x 235
  • 5 x 265 (2rep PR)
Supplemental - OHP (axle, strict)
  • 10 x 5 @ 135
Assistance
  • upright Row (loading pin) 5 x 10 @ 185
  • straight arm pushdown (cable) 5 x 10 @ 75
Abs
  • Wipers 3x5
  • Toes to bar 3x10ish
Time - 57min
Weight - Idk, scale died at home AND the gym

Fueled up and ready to finally knock out this peak Deadlift session, and some dude I've never seen before is using the platform to do overhead squats. Good on you dude, but you're screwing with my flow!
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Gratz on the rep PR
 
Hey you got a new best on bench out of that preparation, and a great session.

I probably would have tried to work with the guy to start working in as he was finishing, but I know you barely spend any time in the gym so you probably don’t have 10-15 minutes to do something else prior.
 
Hyde said:
Hey you got a new best on bench out of that preparation, and a great session.

I probably would have tried to work with the guy to start working in as he was finishing, but I know you barely spend any time in the gym so you probably don’t have 10-15 minutes to do something else prior.
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I usually just wait them out, but the pre was hitting hard and I needed to get after something lol. Gym doesn't open until 0900 tomorrow, so I get to fuel up today and hopefully sleep well. I think the wife leaves at like 0400 for her shift, there's like a 50% chance I'll get any sleep after.

I do have time to spare, I'm already considering what's next after this cycle. I'll probably run a bigger focus on bench and OHP, my legs don't really need the extra stimulus I'm giving squats atm, and my deadlift is increasing well as long as I mitigate drinking and actually sleep. My job is technically contract, no real time obligations, I was just so focused on building endurance last year that my time in the gym moves quickly. I'm sort off getting to a point with these weights that I need to reconsider my template, or else switch to something more strength focused and come back to this later. Idk, I overthink things too, I don't think I'm currently having any problems with recovery the volume is just getting rough.
 
Electrake said:
I usually just wait them out, but the pre was hitting hard and I needed to get after something lol. Gym doesn't open until 0900 tomorrow, so I get to fuel up today and hopefully sleep well. I think the wife leaves at like 0400 for her shift, there's like a 50% chance I'll get any sleep after.

I do have time to spare, I'm already considering what's next after this cycle. I'll probably run a bigger focus on bench and OHP, my legs don't really need the extra stimulus I'm giving squats atm, and my deadlift is increasing well as long as I mitigate drinking and actually sleep. My job is technically contract, no real time obligations, I was just so focused on building endurance last year that my time in the gym moves quickly. I'm sort off getting to a point with these weights that I need to reconsider my template, or else switch to something more strength focused and come back to this later. Idk, I overthink things too, I don't think I'm currently having any problems with recovery the volume is just getting rough.
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10x5 & vice versa is a lot of secondary accessory volume for someone not eating enough to actively try to gain weight. You could probably cut that down & increase intensity some to get more strength-focused adaptations.
 
Electrake said:
I Finally broke 3k calories yesterday, only took a burrito the size of my forearm covered in avocado and queso :ROFLMAO:
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That wasn’t a knock lol, I know you are focusing on getting stronger at your weightclass - I think that’s the right move right now since you want to do strongman.
 
Hyde said:
That wasn’t a knock lol, I know you are focusing on getting stronger at your weightclass - I think that’s the right move right now since you want to do strongman.
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Yeah I got you lol. My wife doesn't understand that I have my diet set for a minimum right now, literally what I need to maintain because I have a hell of a time getting to that. The classic "will this put your diet over for the day?" That's literally the point babe.
 
1/26/23

Main - Deadlift

  • 5 x 205lb
  • 5 x 255
  • 5 x 315
  • 5 x 380
  • 5 x 430
  • 4 x 485 (Last rep wouldn't budge)
Supplemental -Squat
  • 10 x 5 @ 265
Assistance
  • Axle Pendlay 5 x 10 @195
  • Log cleans 5 x 5 @ 225
Abs
  • cable crunch 3 x 20 @ 75
  • V-ups 3 x failure
Time 1 hour 32min
Weight 218.2

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But seriously, today was absolute obliteration, and I regret nothing. This is the conclusion of 95% TM week, I will not be raising my deadlift for the next 3 weeks due to missed rep. I'd barely call number 4 a rep, but I got it up. The pendlay rows and log cleans just added insult to injury, an absolute destroyer for the lower back and hips today. I sat in my truck staring into the void for 10min before leaving.
 
Electrake said:
1/26/23

Main - Deadlift

  • 5 x 205lb
  • 5 x 255
  • 5 x 315
  • 5 x 380
  • 5 x 430
  • 4 x 485 (Last rep wouldn't budge)
Supplemental -Squat
  • 10 x 5 @ 265
Assistance
  • Axle Pendlay 5 x 10 @195
  • Log cleans 5 x 5 @ 225
Abs
  • cable crunch 3 x 20 @ 75
  • V-ups 3 x failure
Time 1 hour 32min
Weight 218.2

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Hell yeah! Awesome work and yes I bet a little sore 😂
 
akboom87 said:
Hell yeah! Awesome work and yes I bet a little sore 😂
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So much yes... I've been nursing some calf (soleus) and ankle issues that really flaired up for my last few sets of squats, need some rehab the next few days. Also my IT band acted up which is new, but "the pigeon pose" or whatever them yoga people call it does magic for that.

With the conclusion of this leader, the moral of the story I've come to is what I keep coming back to: Eat More FOOD
 
Electrake said:
But seriously, today was absolute obliteration, and I regret nothing. This is the conclusion of 95% TM week, I will not be raising my deadlift for the next 3 weeks due to missed rep. I'd barely call number 4 a rep, but I got it up. The pendlay rows and log cleans just added insult to injury, an absolute destroyer for the lower back and hips today. I sat in my truck staring into the void for 10min before leaving.
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You use alphaGPC at all?
 
If you train for strength, choline should generally be part of your preWO plan, unless you’re clinically bipolar.

That session made me want to puke. Especially when I got to the 5x5 log cleans after all that. Good work dude

“The eating is the hardest part.”
 
Hyde said:
If you train for strength, choline should generally be part of your preWO plan, unless you’re clinically bipolar.

That session made me want to puke. Especially when I got to the 5x5 log cleans after all that. Good work dude

“The eating is the hardest part.”
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That actually means a lot from you man, thank you lol. I'm absolutely obliterated, if Monday weren't back to 75%, I'd probably take some time off.
 
Hyde said:
If you train for strength, choline should generally be part of your preWO plan, unless you’re clinically bipolar.

That session made me want to puke. Especially when I got to the 5x5 log cleans after all that. Good work dude

“The eating is the hardest part.”
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Second part to this I won't just edit in because it probably deserves attention, literally the entirety of both sides of my family is bipolar, diagnosed. My mom also schizo and everything else under the sun. But im 34, so I should have shown signs of any of that by now. However I'm assuming you made any mention because of Rx contraindications?
 
Electrake said:
Second part to this I won't just edit in because it probably deserves attention, literally the entirety of both sides of my family is bipolar, diagnosed. My mom also schizo and everything else under the sun. But im 34, so I should have shown signs of any of that by now. However I'm assuming you made any mention because of Rx contraindications?
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It was something I read in passing looking around at info on choline supplementation. I am not a doctor, but do a little research if you’re thinking about supplementing choline if you personally are indeed bipolar. I believe it can possibly aggravate the mood swings for that population?

That being said, I am not bipolar, but my grandmother is schizophrenic, so I am at risk for that. At 33, I’ve never shown any signs of schizophrenia ever though, and I’m not aware if the two disorders are even related at all. I can say I have zero issue using Alpha GPC or Choline Citrate preWO. I took 300 of the former and 1,000mg of the latter just this morning.
 
2/5/24
Week1 day 1. Second leader. (countdown to deload)

Main - Squat
  • 5 x 155lb
  • 5 x 195
  • 5 x 235
  • 5 x 255
  • 5 x 290
  • 5 x 330
Supplemental - Squat
  • 10 x 5 @ 255
Assistance
  • pull ups 5 x 5 (these will be a new focus)
  • dumb bell shoulder press 5 x 10 @ 55
Abs/Legs
  • 3x10 toes to bar
  • 3x5 windshield wipers
Time - 58min
Weight - 218.2

Soleus is very aggravated this morning, took the supplemental work slow and did not go ass to grass, focusing on parallel or just below instead. No belt at all on squats today. Felt timid going in today which is out of character, but I didn't sleep well and my joints hurt on warm up. Nevertheless, blew it up.

I ran out of my usual joint supplement last week (animal flex) and have been working on a bottle of JointRX from HiTech that's really not doing it for me, need to make a decision on something new today and order it.
 
Resolve10 said:
I'd never use a prop blend like that anyways, but there are quite a few ways you could go about joint help. I usually just use Curcumin (currently SNS Theracurmin XT), but if I needed more help I'd probably grab the CEL Joint Edge that just came out or SNS Joint Support.

I feel that way some days things just feel a little stiff, but glad you still got the work done.
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Yeah I've been taking Flex for a long time, it works for me. I got the HiTech crap to try something new, but everything started going down hill after a week or two, so it's been chilling in the cabinet. I was talking with Steve about Joint Support since it has a more up to date supplement recipe, but I'm also interested in their PEA. Searching the forum for some experiences on that, I think @akboom87 may have recently gotten some?
 
Resolve10 said:
I just started it too. There is some PEA in Recovery Fix as well and I just started both this weekend, so I can’t comment on them yet myself.
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I'm leaning towards Joint Support and PEA as a stand alone, probably wait a few hours and see if anyone else has any input. The monthly supplement bill has grown dramatically since joining this site 😅
 
Yes I am using the PEA relief, definitely feeling some improvements from that.

for joint or tennis elbow I use joint support XT and SNS cissus XT. When it flared up a while back that combo had it back to normal no pain in 5 days.
 
Curcumin should be a staple component of a serious joint support stack. It works well and it’s good for your health in many, many ways. It also does not interfere with muscle-building used near training the way NSAIDs and some other anti-inflammatories can potentially. I know of one rat study that found the rats given Curcumin rebuilt their muscles decidedly faster after being atrophied initially, compared to control.

If I have to recommend a single ingredient, that’s it. I have used SNS Joint Support with some extra curcumin from them on top as needed to good effect. The new Joint Edge looks great as well. I have Elite Curcumin at home and use that for extra; I’m sure the straight Theracurmin product is at least as good. Took some Elite last night and feeling a lot less sore this morning (I have an arthritic ankle that gets very inflamed squatting usually, and if I don’t take some it will hurt for multiple days).
 
Hyde said:
Curcumin should be a staple component of a serious joint support stack. It works well and it’s good for your health in many, many ways. It also does not interfere with muscle-building used near training the way NSAIDs and some other anti-inflammatories can potentially. I know of one rat study that found the rats given Curcumin rebuilt their muscles decidedly faster after being atrophied initially, compared to control.

If I have to recommend a single ingredient, that’s it. I have used SNS Joint Support with some extra curcumin from them on top as needed to good effect. The new Joint Edge looks great as well. I have Elite Curcumin at home and use that for extra; I’m sure the straight Theracurmin product is at least as good. Took some Elite last night and feeling a lot less sore this morning (I have an arthritic ankle that gets very inflamed squatting usually, and if I don’t take some it will hurt for multiple days).
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My "achilles heel" is arthritis in the toes, had a few surgeries at 27yo. I do eat turmeric every morning in my oats (tasty with cinnamon) but I'll consider a straight up curcumin compound. Looking like at the end of today, as of now, ordering Joint Support XT, some alphaGPC from nootropic depot, and I'm on the fence with the PEA to help with some other aches and pains.
 
2/6/24

Main - Bench

  • 5 x 110lb
  • 5 x 140
  • 5 x 170
  • 5 x 180
  • 5 x 210
  • 5 x 240
Supplemental - OHP (strict)

  • 10 x 5 @ 115
Assistance

  • Kroc Row (dumbbell) 5 x 10 @ 100
  • Tricep Extension (cable) 5 x 10 @ 75
Legs
  • RDL (Axle) 3x10, 2x5 @ 315
Time - 1hr 12min
Weight - 220

No problems today, maybe too easy. Was expecting tendon flare up in the wrists and elbows on OHP, but all was well. Rowing the 100's has gotten easy, next step is 110's, I'll throw the fat grips on the 100's first. Got into it with the wife last night, that may have influenced a bit of aggression.

First time using figure 8 straps on the RDL's, they rock.
 
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Had my wife take my blood pressure out of curiosity after taking mesomorph, han swolo, post lifting, a solid 124/84. My usual is ~110/70 for reference.
 
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