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Onlychevy6
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Milas,
What does your diet look like as far as calories and or what your eating? Are you doing the two meals before workout then one after? Just curious.
What does your diet look like as far as calories and or what your eating? Are you doing the two meals before workout then one after? Just curious.
Onlychevy6
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Well dang I completely over looked that info. Dohhh. Gracias sir
EasyEJL
Never enough
I'm pretty close to the same size as you then, a hair bigger on chest + arms + calves but not a lot.
Milas
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Milas
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Day 9 Nutrition
Calories: 4051 (550 over maintenance)
347g Protein
279g Carbs (48g fiber)
159g Fat
35/28/37 ratio
I had a rough leg workout, so I figured I should get some extra calories in
My fast break meal at noon was 1900 calories, with 180g protein from whole food sources.
By the way, NeedToBuildMuscle Better Protein Bars ROCK! I'm eating 2 a day to help keep my calories up, and they make a great dessert!
Calories: 4051 (550 over maintenance)
347g Protein
279g Carbs (48g fiber)
159g Fat
35/28/37 ratio
I had a rough leg workout, so I figured I should get some extra calories in
My fast break meal at noon was 1900 calories, with 180g protein from whole food sources.By the way, NeedToBuildMuscle Better Protein Bars ROCK! I'm eating 2 a day to help keep my calories up, and they make a great dessert!
Milas
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Day 10: 7/7 Back/Biceps
3 Scoops Wyked
2 Scoops Humapro
1 Cap AnaBeta
Deadlifts
135 x 12
225 x 12
275 x 12
315 x 12
365 x 7
365 x 5
Bent Over BB Row
135 x 15
185 x 12 (4 sets)
T-Bar Row
135 x 15
180 x 15
180 x 15
205 x 12
205 x 10 (drop set)
CG Pull Down / Rope Cable Hammer Curl / Dip Machine
120 x 15 / 50 x 15 / 100 x 30
140 x 15 / 50 x 15 / 100 x 30
160 x 12 / 50 x 12 / 100 x 30
160 x 12 / 50 x 10 / 100 x 30
160 x 10 / 50 x 10 / 100 x 30
Straight Arm Pull Down / High Cable Isolateral Curl / Rope Press Down
50 x 15 / 25 x 20 / 50 x 15 (5 sets)
Overall a decent workout, focused on higher reps and mind-muscle connection over weight today. My hamstrings/glutes/lower back were sore from the squats yesterday, so I took it easy on the DLs. Arms felt very pumped with the higher volume.
I think I need to incorporate higher reps into my typical routine. I generally stick in the 8-10 rep range on most things, and the 5 rep range when going heavier. However, I don't do much high rep work, which I believe is great for hypertrophy. Anyone have good routines to recommend?
3 Scoops Wyked
2 Scoops Humapro
1 Cap AnaBeta
Deadlifts
135 x 12
225 x 12
275 x 12
315 x 12
365 x 7
365 x 5
Bent Over BB Row
135 x 15
185 x 12 (4 sets)
T-Bar Row
135 x 15
180 x 15
180 x 15
205 x 12
205 x 10 (drop set)
CG Pull Down / Rope Cable Hammer Curl / Dip Machine
120 x 15 / 50 x 15 / 100 x 30
140 x 15 / 50 x 15 / 100 x 30
160 x 12 / 50 x 12 / 100 x 30
160 x 12 / 50 x 10 / 100 x 30
160 x 10 / 50 x 10 / 100 x 30
Straight Arm Pull Down / High Cable Isolateral Curl / Rope Press Down
50 x 15 / 25 x 20 / 50 x 15 (5 sets)
Overall a decent workout, focused on higher reps and mind-muscle connection over weight today. My hamstrings/glutes/lower back were sore from the squats yesterday, so I took it easy on the DLs. Arms felt very pumped with the higher volume.
I think I need to incorporate higher reps into my typical routine. I generally stick in the 8-10 rep range on most things, and the 5 rep range when going heavier. However, I don't do much high rep work, which I believe is great for hypertrophy. Anyone have good routines to recommend?
ScottyDoc
Well-known member
A hair bigger? Next time I measure I won't trim...
Just don't shave, that always adds a few millimeters here and there, LoL!
Onlychevy6
Well-known member
Holy crap batman.Day 9 NutritionCalories: 4051 (550 over maintenance)347g Protein279g Carbs (48g fiber)159g Fat35/28/37 ratioI had a rough leg workout, so I figured I should get some extra calories in
Milas
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LOL, that's what I was getting at! I don't shave anymore, just trim... though for my contest I got a Norelco Bodygroom 2030, and the thing ROCKS. No nicks or cuts anywhere and a close-enough shave to look good on stage. Good investment IMO if you manscape.
What, haven't you seen a grown man grow?
The fun part is when I add up my calories at the end of the day and I'm short, so I'll eat some Cinnamon Toast Crunch and a UP2.0 or Vasolate shake!
Onlychevy6
Well-known member
A fatman is trying to lose, while a buff duds wants to grow. Have to love the never ending cycle. If you want some extra size I will be happy to donate for the cause. Lmao. I am only taking in 2400 cals a day. All in three meals... Shhh dont tell anyone.
DreamWeaver
Legend
The creams are so good nowadays it's just no problem to remove hair anymore. I leave it on for 5 minutes and wipe it off and I am a bald as a baby's ass and I only really have to do it once a month. Veet is the one I use. Doesn't burn or smell as bad as they used to but it's fuggin cold goin on...
EasyEJL
Never enough
I think its just your old skin its not burning
cause it hurt like hell when I used it. And i dont have a problem when I get paint thinner, gasoline, etc on my hands. But Veet on my chest I wanted to curl up into a ball. I've just gone with waxing once since then, its time to again for sure.
ScottyDoc
Well-known member
I think its just your old skin its not burning
I have used Veet before and it didn't burn, I even left it on for a few mins longer than necessary, but it did not remove 100% of the hair, more like 80%, just my take on it!
EasyEJL
Never enough
it might be which particular one I used then, there were a few different options for Veet. I just randomly picked up one.
ScottyDoc
Well-known member
I know, I was just confirming what you said, LoL! I'm interested, how much is the Norelco Bodygroom 2030? Can I get one at Walmart?
DreamWeaver
Legend
Yah I use the gel it does get 100% but I have to put it on thicker on my chest where hair is coarser.
ScottyDoc
Well-known member
These were my last measurements cold (unflexed) last time I was in pre-contest shape, to compare apples to apples!
Weight - 203 Lbs
Height - 6'2"
Body Fat - 5.3%
Neck - 15.8 in.
Shoulders - 51.5 in.
Chest - 44.0 in.
Abdomen - 35.5 in.
Waist - 34.5 in.
Hips - 40.8 in.
Bicep (R) - 14.5
Thigh (R) - 23.0
Calfs (R) - 16.0
Again, this was last year when I was in shape, not now, I am sure they are all up, but in a FAT kind of way!!!
Weight - 203 Lbs
Height - 6'2"
Body Fat - 5.3%
Neck - 15.8 in.
Shoulders - 51.5 in.
Chest - 44.0 in.
Abdomen - 35.5 in.
Waist - 34.5 in.
Hips - 40.8 in.
Bicep (R) - 14.5
Thigh (R) - 23.0
Calfs (R) - 16.0
Again, this was last year when I was in shape, not now, I am sure they are all up, but in a FAT kind of way!!!
Milas
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Good for you! I had a guy in my gym say the same thing this morning, LOL! Remember, just this past April I was 30lbs lighter, and folks told me I looked emaciated, sunken cheeks and all! I think we all have an ideal body image we strive for, and it takes tweaks and twists to get it there, some need to gain and some need to lose. It's all the same pursuit though, that's what makes us bros!
I dunno, I have "sensitive" skin (my wife tells me it's the only thing sensitive about me). I get rashes from creams and topicals pretty easily. Last time I tried Nair, I got a terrible red rash, worse than any razor burn. It works for some, not so well for others. If I go bare, I'm shaving.
I think its just your old skin its not burning
LOL, ol' fugger's skin is too tough for Veet!
Yeah, I had a rash and splotchy hair patches! LOL!
I don't think I'm going to go through trying them until I find Mrs. Right!
Yeah, Bodygroom can be gotten lots of places. I got mine on sale at athisbest.com with a $20 off coupon, so it came out about $20. If I were getting one I'd splurge on the 2040, it has all the combs and levels installed on the groomer, so you'll never lose them and never have to change heads. I highly recommed it.
Ha, those are my measurements with some "padding" on right now! I wish I would've taken measurements when I did my contest, fail on my part!
DreamWeaver
Legend
Yah Nair is crap, least it was when I tried it and it burned pretty bad.. and stink.. fug!!
ScottyDoc
Well-known member
I totally agree on this, when I was the leanest I had ever been (4.6% - Silver Surfer) everyone, I mean EVERYONE, especially when I shaved my head for the costume told me I looked like I was sick and had cancer or something and let me tell you, that is the best I ever looked in my entire life, that is my avatar and how I always want to remember and picture myself in my head, anything and everything short of being that lean is fat to me, for myself, I am not critical of others mind you, but I am by FAR my own worst critic and I believe that holds true for most of us!
I agree with you there, some people can do it, some cannot, my skin is pretty sensitive as well, but the Veet did not irritate my skin, just didn't work like I wanted it to and to me, why foam/lather up your whole body if you are gonna have to go back and shave anyway!
LoL... Tough "Old Fugger" Made back when Men were Men and the Sheep were Nervous!
So the BodyGroom 2040, worth the money huh? Almost as close as a real shave... aka. good enough/better than shears? If so, it is as good as purchased!!!
No worries Bro, I've got some MEGGA padding right now! It's all good Brotha!
ScottyDoc
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As in they are basically the same thing... or BodyGroom is much better? To me > means greater than?
ScottyDoc
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No? Where? What could you ever mean??? :booty:
MrKleen73
Legend
LOL Too funny Al!
Milas your before pics look good and our arms are about the same size mine are a little bigger relaxed but flexed close to 17 and with a pump the other day 17.5 which I was hugely excited about. Lucky for me I have tiny joints so they look bigger than they are when flexed but as you said you can't flex all the time and even on stage it is hard to compare when in side relaxed shots.
Milas your before pics look good and our arms are about the same size mine are a little bigger relaxed but flexed close to 17 and with a pump the other day 17.5 which I was hugely excited about. Lucky for me I have tiny joints so they look bigger than they are when flexed but as you said you can't flex all the time and even on stage it is hard to compare when in side relaxed shots.
Milas
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Yeah, I want to fill out my T-shirts, and not just the Smediums! I'd love to fill out an XL, and make the sleeves stretch! 17-18" relaxed sounds pretty good, though 20"... hmm...
Sadly, my arms never want to grow, they like it just the way they are! Hello synthol!!!
ScottyDoc
Well-known member
Oh Please don't Fugg wit dat $hit... I have a guy at the gym who looks soooo stupid, I mean ok, he looks great in a T-Shirt, but when his shirt is off, you are like, WTF is wrong with him!
Milas
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Ha, I just like to joke about synthol for the lulz, I'd NEVER even think about touching the stuff!
ScottyDoc
Well-known member
Duche-Bag King of the World Award goes to this guy! That is exactly how the guy I referring to at my old gym looked, looked like he had weird tumors where muscles are supposed to be!
RickRock13
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Lucky for me, arms have always been my strong point, but I have a lot of trouble with growth in the chest and legs
nattydisaster
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In for 6 cap feedback
RickRock13
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I'm curious as well...
Milas
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So far, favorable. I'd say the hunger and thirst have really subsided, but I am tending to dose with food on all my doses except morning dose with BCAA. I'm up around 204-205 these days, though it's not a consistent weigh in time. I'm waiting to weigh in fasted AM to get a real assessment, and of course measurements at the end. Strength has been climbing steadily, so no complaints at all. Looking forward to keeping it going and seeing the results!
RickRock13
Well-known member
Sounds good so far Milas!! Nice job buddy!
RickRock13
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Sounds good so far Milas!! Nice job buddy!
DreamWeaver
Legend
Yah the strength gains on natural products are very steady so some will miss the difference as there is rarely any sudden changes...
Milas
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Day 11: 7/8 Chest/Hamstring
3 Scoops Wyked
2 Scoops Humapro
1 Cap AnaBeta
Flat Smith Guillotine Bench Press
110 x 12
160 x 10
200 x 10
220 x 7
220 x 6
200 x 8
Incline Smith Bench Press
110 x 12
160 x 10
180 x 8
200 x 6
200 x 5
Incline / Flat Cable Flys
25 x 15
25 x 15
27.5 x 15
30 x 15
35 x 12
Machine Fly
190 x 15
210 x 15
230 x 13
230 x 12
230 x 12
Good Morning
155 x 10 (5 sets)
GHR
BW x 10 (5 sets)
Lying Leg Curl
95 x 12
110 x 12
125 x 12
140 x 12
155 x 10
Isolateral Seated Leg Curl
35 x 12
40 x 12
50 x 12
70 x 12
75 x 10
Gruelling workout, but felt good. My right shoulder has been bothering me for several weeks now, but I had hoped it would recover. It feels like a muscular pain, not necessarily joint. It gets better once warmed up, but I can feel the pain on every push, especially when I go deep. I may have to limit ROM to parallel/perpendicular and not go for the extra stretch on pressing movements.
Hammys were alright, GHRs kick my butt! I'm going to have to figure out a way to make them harder though, since I'm getting my full 5 sets of 10 reps. Maybe hold a weight, or just do more?
3 Scoops Wyked
2 Scoops Humapro
1 Cap AnaBeta
Flat Smith Guillotine Bench Press
110 x 12
160 x 10
200 x 10
220 x 7
220 x 6
200 x 8
Incline Smith Bench Press
110 x 12
160 x 10
180 x 8
200 x 6
200 x 5
Incline / Flat Cable Flys
25 x 15
25 x 15
27.5 x 15
30 x 15
35 x 12
Machine Fly
190 x 15
210 x 15
230 x 13
230 x 12
230 x 12
Good Morning
155 x 10 (5 sets)
GHR
BW x 10 (5 sets)
Lying Leg Curl
95 x 12
110 x 12
125 x 12
140 x 12
155 x 10
Isolateral Seated Leg Curl
35 x 12
40 x 12
50 x 12
70 x 12
75 x 10
Gruelling workout, but felt good. My right shoulder has been bothering me for several weeks now, but I had hoped it would recover. It feels like a muscular pain, not necessarily joint. It gets better once warmed up, but I can feel the pain on every push, especially when I go deep. I may have to limit ROM to parallel/perpendicular and not go for the extra stretch on pressing movements.
Hammys were alright, GHRs kick my butt! I'm going to have to figure out a way to make them harder though, since I'm getting my full 5 sets of 10 reps. Maybe hold a weight, or just do more?
Milas
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Day 14: 7/11 Chest/Tricep
1 Scoop Maximize V2
2 Scoops HumaPro
1 Cap AnaBeta
Flat BB Bench Press
135 x 12
185 x 10
225 x 8
245 x 3
255 x 1
225 x 7
225 x 6
225 x 6
Incline BB Bench Press
135 x 12
185 x 10
195 x 8
205 x 5
185 x 10
185 x 10
DB Flys
45 x 10
50 x 10
55 x 8
50 x 10
45 x 10
Weighted Dips
BW x 15
+25 x 15
+45 x 12
+70 x 10
+90 x 6
+70 x 8
Machine Chest Press 21's
42.5 x 21
42.5 x 21
45 x 20
47.5 x 18
50 x 17
Overhead Tricep Extension
50 x 12 (5 sets)
Reverse Grip Press Down
20 x 12 (5 sets)
Rope Press Down
50 x 15 (5 sets)
Chest was feeling GREAT and pumped during the workout. Weighted dips felt great, I could see chest veins popping out through my shirt, and a lot of the musculature too (looked like turkey breasts, LOL). Increased 1 rep on my 225lb bench press, and increased reps on subsequent 225lb lifts by 2-3 each. More work = more muscle!
Only down point was my right shoulder keeps bothering me. It was hurting on Bench Press, Incline Press, Machine Press and Flys. I tried warming it up with some dynamic stretches, but that didn't do much good. I can feel the pain at the top of my medial/anterior delt, right where it connects to the arm. I'm not sure what it is, but I can tell it's going to impair my weight and/or ROM if it hasn't already. This has been a nagging injury I've been able to ignore for about a month, but it's not getting better.
1 Scoop Maximize V2
2 Scoops HumaPro
1 Cap AnaBeta
Flat BB Bench Press
135 x 12
185 x 10
225 x 8
245 x 3
255 x 1
225 x 7
225 x 6
225 x 6
Incline BB Bench Press
135 x 12
185 x 10
195 x 8
205 x 5
185 x 10
185 x 10
DB Flys
45 x 10
50 x 10
55 x 8
50 x 10
45 x 10
Weighted Dips
BW x 15
+25 x 15
+45 x 12
+70 x 10
+90 x 6
+70 x 8
Machine Chest Press 21's
42.5 x 21
42.5 x 21
45 x 20
47.5 x 18
50 x 17
Overhead Tricep Extension
50 x 12 (5 sets)
Reverse Grip Press Down
20 x 12 (5 sets)
Rope Press Down
50 x 15 (5 sets)
Chest was feeling GREAT and pumped during the workout. Weighted dips felt great, I could see chest veins popping out through my shirt, and a lot of the musculature too (looked like turkey breasts, LOL). Increased 1 rep on my 225lb bench press, and increased reps on subsequent 225lb lifts by 2-3 each. More work = more muscle!
Only down point was my right shoulder keeps bothering me. It was hurting on Bench Press, Incline Press, Machine Press and Flys. I tried warming it up with some dynamic stretches, but that didn't do much good. I can feel the pain at the top of my medial/anterior delt, right where it connects to the arm. I'm not sure what it is, but I can tell it's going to impair my weight and/or ROM if it hasn't already. This has been a nagging injury I've been able to ignore for about a month, but it's not getting better.
MrKleen73
Legend
Milas it sounds like it is time to take a break on the pressing movements that involve the shoulder. If it hurts with every move that is not a good thing by any means. You should at a minimum rest it and maybe even seek some treatment if ice and rest doesn't help considerably after a weeks time. Try posing/flexing and holding for your chest, shoulders and back and just work hard on your arms and legs for a while to give that shoulder a rest. Will keep all your lines and detail in the chest, shoulders and back while you let it heal and concentrate on a body part you already consider in need of attention. You can do a lot for arms with heavy isolation work.
I am having to do this same thing right now because both my shoulders got inflamed. They are getting better and I will start with them again in about 2 more weeks but for now concentrating on legs and arms. It isn't ideal but I am getting a pump in my arms like no other from the increased volume I have put them through since I have more time to spend on them while my wife does her whole upper body. I think I will actually get a little extra growth where it is needed by this being forced on me. I hope so anyway.
Even if you don't give that shoulder a break at least be very careful with it.
I am having to do this same thing right now because both my shoulders got inflamed. They are getting better and I will start with them again in about 2 more weeks but for now concentrating on legs and arms. It isn't ideal but I am getting a pump in my arms like no other from the increased volume I have put them through since I have more time to spend on them while my wife does her whole upper body. I think I will actually get a little extra growth where it is needed by this being forced on me. I hope so anyway.
Even if you don't give that shoulder a break at least be very careful with it.
RickRock13
Well-known member
Great workout Milas. But take care of that shoulder bro
Onlychevy6
Well-known member
Just rest it up. You are a strong person and will recover fast. Better take care of it now rather than to tear something.
Milas
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Day 15: 7/12 Quads
1.5 Scoops Maximize V2
2 Scoops HumaPro
1 Cap AnaBeta
Squats
135 x 12
225 x 10
315 x 10
365 x 5
405 x 1.5 (partial first squat to get comfortable, full rep to parallel on 2nd rep)
335 x 8
355 x 5
Leg Press / Calve Press
450 x 12
540 x 10
630 x 10
720 x 8
810 x 5
Left Leg Press / Calve Press:
180 x 8
230 x 8
230 x 8
Well, it took longer than I would've liked with copious rest time, but I tied my all time PR on squats when I was on a Dieselbolan V2.0 cycle (well, I did an extra 0.5 reps today, LOL!). I generally don't go heavy on squats, but since starting AnaBeta and focusing more on building lower body, leg strength has been increasing dramatically!
Last week I squatted 385, and it felt heavy at 1 rep. Today I upped it 20lbs and got an extra half rep. Not only that, but I was able to do higher weights at higher than usual reps (335 x 8, 355 x 5, and 365 x 5). Legs were looking large at the end of this, and an incredible pump.
Not only were the squats GREAT, but the leg press didn't disappoint either. I got up to 18 plates on a sled, and got a full ROM knees to chest, but only for 5 reps. The 18 plates was rough after everything else, I was seeing some stars on a couple reps, LOL!
I wanted to do some iso-lateral leg extensions, but ran out of time. I still feel like I got a good, heavy workout in. I think next week I'm going to beat my PR... Yeah, I'm liking AnaBeta!!!
1.5 Scoops Maximize V2
2 Scoops HumaPro
1 Cap AnaBeta
Squats
135 x 12
225 x 10
315 x 10
365 x 5
405 x 1.5 (partial first squat to get comfortable, full rep to parallel on 2nd rep)
335 x 8
355 x 5
Leg Press / Calve Press
450 x 12
540 x 10
630 x 10
720 x 8
810 x 5
Left Leg Press / Calve Press:
180 x 8
230 x 8
230 x 8
Well, it took longer than I would've liked with copious rest time, but I tied my all time PR on squats when I was on a Dieselbolan V2.0 cycle (well, I did an extra 0.5 reps today, LOL!). I generally don't go heavy on squats, but since starting AnaBeta and focusing more on building lower body, leg strength has been increasing dramatically!
Last week I squatted 385, and it felt heavy at 1 rep. Today I upped it 20lbs and got an extra half rep. Not only that, but I was able to do higher weights at higher than usual reps (335 x 8, 355 x 5, and 365 x 5). Legs were looking large at the end of this, and an incredible pump.
Not only were the squats GREAT, but the leg press didn't disappoint either. I got up to 18 plates on a sled, and got a full ROM knees to chest, but only for 5 reps. The 18 plates was rough after everything else, I was seeing some stars on a couple reps, LOL!
I wanted to do some iso-lateral leg extensions, but ran out of time. I still feel like I got a good, heavy workout in. I think next week I'm going to beat my PR... Yeah, I'm liking AnaBeta!!!
Milas
Board Sponsor
Great workout Milas. But take care of that shoulder bro
Thanks, good sound advice. My only problem is I need to bring my chest up!!! Damnit! I'm going to have to experiment and find something I can do for chest (like weighted dips) and do LOTS of those!!! LOL!
ScottyDoc
Well-known member
I agree with this if your shoulder is already stable and healthy, but like with mine... Oh.. No, dips are a huge no-no, I can't even do my own body weight anymore because of the pain in my shoulder and that used to be one of my strongest exercises, then again, it all really depends on where in the shoulder your injury is!