Alpha TESTs Earths Darkside (first cycle log)

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The thanksgiving workout was as good as it gets !
Incline
135 225 275x1 warmups
315x1PR 275x6 275x5 315x1(wasn't happy enough with the first one so I did it again) 225x12
Flat db
90x15 90x15 90x8(extra slow)
Bb row
135x8 225x5 315x6 315x5 225x12
Pulldowns
195x12 210x12 225x8 240x6 255x3+120x8drop 165x8
Close grip pulldown/body weight dips superset
Didn't track but 3 sets 8 reps each
Low cable row/cable flies superset
Didn't track 2 sets 6-10 reps
Pec dec/seated row machine
Didn't track 2sets 8-12 reps
Very short abs and left
 
fdigioia99 said:
Dude are you still on your first cycle??? This log is old as ****!!! Let's kill it and see start a new one!!! Lol! Really though.
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Lmao I'm 9 full weeks in I only got 3 weeks left and then next cycle will be next spring still playing with my options. Don't wanna stop thou haha
 
And happy thanksgiving to my buddy
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Lmfao
 
You two are precious! Happy Thanksgiving giving to everyone
 
ryane87 said:
You two are precious! Happy Thanksgiving giving to everyone
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Lmfao just the guy I was looking for . Check out the community physique thread , threw up a flick of the tree trunks .

Happy thanksgiving brother hope you and your family chowed down!
 
Alpha1agreda said:
Lmfao just the guy I was looking for . Check out the community physique thread , threw up a flick of the tree trunks .

Happy thanksgiving brother hope you and your family chowed down!
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You too friend and ask and you shall receive. I wanted to be honest with you because I know you have potential future plans as do I.
 
ryane87 said:
You too friend and ask and you shall receive. I wanted to be honest with you because I know you have potential future plans as do I.
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Thank you ! Very much appreciated , I didn't want anyone going light lol that outsiders point of view is what will help make improvements
 
Alpha1agreda said:
Thank you ! Very much appreciated , I didn't want anyone going light lol that outsiders point of view is what will help make improvements
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I don't know if you've seen any of mine, but even though the pic quality is shyt, I would appreciate some feedback as well aside from get bigger......lol
 
ryane87 said:
I don't know if you've seen any of mine, but even though the pic quality is shyt, I would appreciate some feedback as well aside from get bigger......lol
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I responded homie ! You're Doing great brother

I took your guys advise , looks like it was an easy fix , just a little bit of synthol lmao


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LMAO synthol solves it all
 
Lmao just a disclaimer
No synthol was used in the making of this great shoulder pump today just great lighting SP250 with Plasmajet and a lot of heavy ass weightInvalid Link Removed
 
Looks like we have a similar issue.....the calves....lol
 
heres a good way to help them grow- calves like your abs can be worked everyday, but they have to be worked harder and smarter as these are used the most during the day.

1- doing that bunny hop sh1t up and down on a standing press, don't do that- that is the best way to tear your arch or screw you achilles tendon
2- should be a slow raise up and you have to squeeze at the contraction and on the negative, all the way down with a pause
3- stance- i use the following foot placement

feet together I I

toes pointed in / \

toes pointed out \ /

do 10 reps in each stance- that will count as 1 set- i promise you, if you slow the movement and squeeze at the contraction you should start to see the heart/diamond shape in the calves soon
 
Alpha1agreda said:
Listen ass holes , it was a bad picture , my calves are the same size as my arms lol I keep it proportionate
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LMAO mine tape out over 16", but my long ass legs make them look smaller than they are. I have JUST NOW started working them the last 3 weeks. I know I need to do them more often, but when I am short on time abs and calves are the first thing to go.

When I do do them, I count out a full 5 second negative all the way down, flex up and hold at the top for 2 seconds. I have so much more to do with them. I have already talked to the wife and she knows I am going to need more gym time. So I will be getting better size starting at the beginning of the year
 
ryane87 said:
LMAO mine tape out over 16", but my long ass legs make them look smaller than they are. I have JUST NOW started working them the last 3 weeks. I know I need to do them more often, but when I am short on time abs and calves are the first thing to go.

When I do do them, I count out a full 5 second negative all the way down, flex up and hold at the top for 2 seconds. I have so much more to do with them. I have already talked to the wife and she knows I am going to need more gym time. So I will be getting better size starting at the beginning of the year
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Lol mine go 16.5-17 . When I wanna focus on them I just go as heavy as possible in 2 or 3 different moves for ~8 reps and ether do 5 second reps or I stretch them in between sets 7 seconds stretch down for 5-7 seconds 3-5 times and hit the next set
 
smith_69 said:
heres a good way to help them grow- calves like your abs can be worked everyday, but they have to be worked harder and smarter as these are used the most during the day.

1- doing that bunny hop sh1t up and down on a standing press, don't do that- that is the best way to tear your arch or screw you achilles tendon
2- should be a slow raise up and you have to squeeze at the contraction and on the negative, all the way down with a pause
3- stance- i use the following foot placement

feet together I I

toes pointed in / \

toes pointed out \ /

do 10 reps in each stance- that will count as 1 set- i promise you, if you slow the movement and squeeze at the contraction you should start to see the heart/diamond shape in the calves soon
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Everything I do when I do them. Very slow and controlled. I will definitely be making more time for them. They aren't heinous, just need attention I rarely provide. Always love your insight. Helps me figure out if I am on the right track
 
Alpha1agreda said:
Lol mine go 16.5-17 . When I wanna focus on them I just go as heavy as possible in 2 or 3 different moves for ~8 reps and ether do 5 second reps or I stretch them in between sets 7 seconds stretch down for 5-7 seconds 3-5 times and hit the next set
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I have been following the recommendations in this AM article from a couple of months back, and my calves seem to be responding well to it: Invalid Link Removed

Not that you need it :D
 
deepseajs said:
Looking big dude! How's it been?
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Whatsup bro!! Where you been ? Thanks man it's going great loving it more and more each day
Sparkss said:
I have been following the recommendations in this AM article from a couple of months back, and my calves seem to be responding well to it: Invalid Link Removed

Not that you need it :D
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Thanks sparkss ! I'll take a look at it , about time I change up my calves routine anyway
 
I fuccing did it guys. I fuccing hurt myself today. Felt cloudy going into the gym no focus not sure why, said whatever just do it anyways. Put 3 plates on the bar after a good warmup and weight was feeling lighter then ever went down for an easy 6th rep and right back up the weight went down for a 7th rep still feeing light and went to go up and felt something very odd on the upper left side of my chest right above the chest and below the shoulder . Only way to explain it is sandpaper being dug into my shoulder and being scraped across my chest. After resting about 10 minutes I Dropped to 225 to see if I could keep going got 3 reps and said no way not happening , if it's not completely fucced I'm gunna make it if I keep going . Tried going to biceps still wasn't feeling good . Hit a 15 minute calve session and got the hell out . Really upset about this but I'll live , I'll just throw the tens unit on today and stay away from shoulders and chest work this week . I'm at the very end I'm gunna finish strong
 
Alpha1agreda said:
I fuccing did it guys. I fuccing hurt myself today. Felt cloudy going into the gym no focus not sure why, said whatever just do it anyways. Put 3 plates on the bar after a good warmup and weight was feeling lighter then ever went down for an easy 6th rep and right back up the weight went down for a 7th rep still feeing light and went to go up and felt something very odd on the upper left side of my chest right above the chest and below the shoulder . Only way to explain it is sandpaper being dug into my shoulder and being scraped across my chest. After resting about 10 minutes I Dropped to 225 to see if I could keep going got 3 reps and said no way not happening , if it's not completely fucced I'm gunna make it if I keep going . Tried going to biceps still wasn't feeling good . Hit a 15 minute calve session and got the hell out . Really upset about this but I'll live , I'll just throw the tens unit on today and stay away from shoulders and chest work this week . I'm at the very end I'm gunna finish strong
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Sucks, bro. Hope it's nothing and the tens fixes it! Love the attitude tho. Finish strong!
 
Alpha1agreda said:
I fuccing did it guys. I fuccing hurt myself today. Felt cloudy going into the gym no focus not sure why, said whatever just do it anyways. Put 3 plates on the bar after a good warmup and weight was feeling lighter then ever went down for an easy 6th rep and right back up the weight went down for a 7th rep still feeing light and went to go up and felt something very odd on the upper left side of my chest right above the chest and below the shoulder . Only way to explain it is sandpaper being dug into my shoulder and being scraped across my chest. After resting about 10 minutes I Dropped to 225 to see if I could keep going got 3 reps and said no way not happening , if it's not completely fucced I'm gunna make it if I keep going . Tried going to biceps still wasn't feeling good . Hit a 15 minute calve session and got the hell out . Really upset about this but I'll live , I'll just throw the tens unit on today and stay away from shoulders and chest work this week . I'm at the very end I'm gunna finish strong
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Dam homie try ice aswell you'll be back takin names and u know the rest
 
habajaba said:
Sucks, bro. Hope it's nothing and the tens fixes it! Love the attitude tho. Finish strong!
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Thanks man me too! Got the tens breaking it down now!
thorsdad31 said:
Dam homie try ice aswell you'll be back takin names and u know the rest
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I'm gunna switch off between a heating pad and ice , my girl was also a chiropractic technician so we got all the sports injury rehab goodies lol . Thanks homie I'll keep you guys updated I'm sure rubbing some dirt on it will do the trick
 
Been away for work for a few months so wasn't able to log in. Can't wait to hit a real gym!
Hope your chest heals up quick
 
I hope everything turns out ok homie. I know you've been working your ass off through this whole cycle. Maybe you can figure out what it is and start taking precautionary measures to prevent it again. Good luck bud!
 
Thank you fellas!

Im sure I'll feel better by the end of this week I've had the tens pounding it and got some heating pads/ ice packs on it . I'm sure it came from moving the bar too fast, coming down specifically , been playing it over in my head and that's the only thing it could be , even asked my training partner and he even said he was surprised at how easy it was moving so definitely think I came down too fast

Haven't been able to get out of bed since I came back from the gym, not sure if feeling lethargic or just drained from energy . Honestly the diet was pretty sh1tty this week so could be a mix of all 3 but definitely feel like I got hit by a bus. Bout to force myself up, knock down a Bang and go food shopping and meal prep . Probably gunna have some sort of high calorie shake as I also have no desire to eat right now.
 
Alpha1agreda said:
Thank you fellas!

Im sure I'll feel better by the end of this week I've had the tens pounding it and got some heating pads/ ice packs on it . I'm sure it came from moving the bar too fast, coming down specifically , been playing it over in my head and that's the only thing it could be , even asked my training partner and he even said he was surprised at how easy it was moving so definitely think I came down too fast

Haven't been able to get out of bed since I came back from the gym, not sure if feeling lethargic or just drained from energy . Honestly the diet was pretty sh1tty this week so could be a mix of all 3 but definitely feel like I got hit by a bus. Bout to force myself up, knock down a Bang and go food shopping and meal prep . Probably gunna have some sort of high calorie shake as I also have no desire to eat right now.
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Maybe you are kinda down that you have a little bit of an injury. I know that would irritate the fck out of me
 
Alpha1agreda said:
Thank you fellas!

Im sure I'll feel better by the end of this week I've had the tens pounding it and got some heating pads/ ice packs on it . I'm sure it came from moving the bar too fast, coming down specifically , been playing it over in my head and that's the only thing it could be , even asked my training partner and he even said he was surprised at how easy it was moving so definitely think I came down too fast

Haven't been able to get out of bed since I came back from the gym, not sure if feeling lethargic or just drained from energy . Honestly the diet was pretty sh1tty this week so could be a mix of all 3 but definitely feel like I got hit by a bus. Bout to force myself up, knock down a Bang and go food shopping and meal prep . Probably gunna have some sort of high calorie shake as I also have no desire to eat right now.
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Dude I know how you feel. I've been feeling the same since I injured myself last week. No energy, no appetite, no motivation.
 
Alpha1agreda said:
Thank you fellas!

Im sure I'll feel better by the end of this week I've had the tens pounding it and got some heating pads/ ice packs on it . I'm sure it came from moving the bar too fast, coming down specifically , been playing it over in my head and that's the only thing it could be , even asked my training partner and he even said he was surprised at how easy it was moving so definitely think I came down too fast

Haven't been able to get out of bed since I came back from the gym, not sure if feeling lethargic or just drained from energy . Honestly the diet was pretty sh1tty this week so could be a mix of all 3 but definitely feel like I got hit by a bus. Bout to force myself up, knock down a Bang and go food shopping and meal prep . Probably gunna have some sort of high calorie shake as I also have no desire to eat right now.
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To add to that, when I hurt my back I didn't feel like doing shyt. This week I have slid some training in and slowly getting back on it. I ate like shyt the whole fcking week. I didn't feel motivated to do much of anything. It got better mid week, but it fcking sucked a lot
 
ryane87 said:
To add to that, when I hurt my back I didn't feel like doing shyt. This week I have slid some training in and slowly getting back on it. I ate like shyt the whole fcking week. I didn't feel motivated to do much of anything. It got better mid week, but it fcking sucked a lot
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Exactly how I've been feeling.
 
Yeah I'm sure it's a mix of everything , actually been feelin drained the past couple days so the msten and diet are my top two culprits . It's all good thou nothing I can't/won't push through. Just gotta keep grinding and pounding and have my cardio and diet in check this week and I'll be back on track
 
Watch for bruising. If you see blood under the skin it's your pec.

Next time you get back to pressing (whenever that is) you should post a vid of your benching, and perhaps we can give you some feedback on ways to tighten your setup. I know you are a strong presser, but if we can make you safer with less pain you will make more long term progress.

I know I'm a naturally bad bencher with my ape arms, but that's why I actually feel most comfy explaining the bench - I had to truly learn my way technically to a 315 bench over years.
 
Hyde said:
Watch for bruising. If you see blood under the skin it's your pec.

Next time you get back to pressing (whenever that is) you should post a vid of your benching, and perhaps we can give you some feedback on ways to tighten your setup. I know you are a strong presser, but if we can make you safer with less pain you will make more long term progress.

I know I'm a naturally bad bencher with my ape arms, but that's why I actually feel most comfy explaining the bench - I had to truly learn my way technically to a 315 bench over years.
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No bruising think it's good just hella sore today and feels even more sore if I hold anything with it . Will do on the video, I've been told my bench form is pretty decent , I'm like 99% sure it was just moving it too fast and joints are probably dry from the winny I'll keep you guys posted, thanks man!
 
Alpha1agreda said:
I fuccing did it guys. I fuccing hurt myself today. Felt cloudy going into the gym no focus not sure why, said whatever just do it anyways. Put 3 plates on the bar after a good warmup and weight was feeling lighter then ever went down for an easy 6th rep and right back up the weight went down for a 7th rep still feeing light and went to go up and felt something very odd on the upper left side of my chest right above the chest and below the shoulder . Only way to explain it is sandpaper being dug into my shoulder and being scraped across my chest. After resting about 10 minutes I Dropped to 225 to see if I could keep going got 3 reps and said no way not happening , if it's not completely fucced I'm gunna make it if I keep going . Tried going to biceps still wasn't feeling good . Hit a 15 minute calve session and got the hell out . Really upset about this but I'll live , I'll just throw the tens unit on today and stay away from shoulders and chest work this week . I'm at the very end I'm gunna finish strong
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