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Sorry to hear about your job shaddow. But if you didn't really like it, there's no use spending your life doing something that you don't enjoy. I know it's called "work" and not "play". But we need to like what we do just a little anyways. My dad taught me this. I used to have a job that I just hated to go to. I would dread going into work everyday. And I would come home complaining everyday. He told me that was no way to spend my life. So I found something that I don't mind so bad. Not bad at all, really. I know you will find something better. Just keep the faith bro. :head:
 
Day 48: Friday, November 7

Weight: 189.6 (+8.8)

Pain. My wrists, forearms, and elbows all hurt, especially on my right side. Dammit. :frustrate

Workout #25 on stack - Shoulders & Traps

Barbell overhead presses
45 x 20
115 x 12
135 x 8
145 x FAIL
135 x 8

Dumbbell shoulder presses
55 x 12
65 x 8
65 x 8

Dumbbell front raises SUPERSET with dumbbell lateral raises
30 x 12 / 30 x 12
35 x 10 / 35 x 10

Hammer strength ISO front military press - wide grip
140 x 12
160 x 7
160 x 8

Traps

Dumbbell shrugs
110 x 12
120 x 10
130 x 1

Smith reverse shrugs
225 x 15
275 x 10
315 x 3 - Right forearm was HURTING and I had to stop.

I tried going heavy, but I had to back off on most exercises. Couldn't touch my usual volume. I'm in pain. I feel beat up. Ok workout, nothing to write home about. I ran out of Xtend so I didn't have anything intra-workout. Went down to 4.5g BA pre-workout cuz it was affecting my stomach. Gonna rest this weekend and hopefully be ok to hit chest hard again on Monday.
 
Hopefully a couple days rest will help, but I hope your getting the sleep you need.
 
Day 51: Monday, November 10

Weight: 190.0 (+9.2)

Workout #26 on stack - Chest

Still in pain today. My freaking joints were killing me. Wrists and elbows are toast. Forearms hurt. Numbers were not that impressive. Decided to back off a bit and work more on slow, concentrated reps.

No intra-workout drink. Hopefully my supps get here tomorrow. I don't feel like myself in the gym without my Xtend/creatine mix.

Incline bench press
50 x 12
50 x 12
80 x 12
90 x 8

Flat bench press
90 x 10
100 x 3 DROP TO:
75 x 12

Incline dumbbell flies
55 x 12
65 x 10
75 x 8

Incline bench press
135 x 12
165 x 10
185 x 5
135 x 12

Bench press
135 x 15
185 x 5
135 x 12
135 x 12

Pec Deck
220 x 7
175 x 10

High cable flies
40 x 15
60 x 15
80 x 10
60 x 12

Decline cable flies
50 x 12
40 x 12
40 x 12

Pain, pain, pain. Lots of pain. Time to rest.
 
I guess the pace took it's toll on your joints, this is something I'll have to look out for. I think that your the first person to run this long term (who's idea was that).
 
Shaddow. There's a few things I could suggest to you to help with your joint issues. But you probably already know of 'em and/or are using them already. But here goes. Cissus, extra fish oil, MSM, glucosamine chondroitin, Aleve, or something like Blue Emu. That sh!t works wonders! You could also lightly wrap your wrists and wear some slip on ACE elbow support wraps. Take care my brother. And keep waging all-out war!! :duel:
 
Nice workout bud! Rest up mang!
 
Day 52: Tuesday, November 11

Weight: 189.2 (+8.4)

Workout #27 on stack - LEGS!!!

NO DEADLIFTS TODAY. I think heavy deads are the reason my arms are all beat the **** up, so I decided to leave them out.

ATG squats
95 x 15
135 x 12
185 x 8
225 x 3
225 x 3
185 x 1 - Stopped

For some reason I just didn't feel right with my squats today. My movements weren't as fluid as I'd like, and I wasn't trying to injure myself so I decided to move onto something different.

Leg sled press
180 x 15
270 x 15
360 x 12
450 x 12
540 x 10
630 x 10 - HOLY ****! Got nervous and got a spotter for this next set
720 x 5 + 3 assisted - I probably could've done 1 more rep unassisted, but this was scary for me considering I'm only pushing 225 on squats right now, so I was cool with the early assist. I know half the gym heard me pushing and squeezing and grunting on these. LOL. **** it. I'm not there to be a pansy, I'm there to push weight!!! :aargh:

Standing calf raises
240 x 15
260 x 15
280 x 12
300 x 12 - Stacked it. Hmmmm...
325 x 10 - Grabbed some clips and attached a 25# plate
345 x 10 - Attached a 45# plate
380 x 8 - Stuck a handle through a 35# plate and attached it to a clip.
405 x 5 - PR! Stuck a handle through a 25# plate and attached it to a clip.
405 x 5

Done.

I started out rather disappointed cuz I wasn't feeling good with the squats, but I think I made up for it. I haven't pushed 700#'s on leg presses since I was 15 (I was pressing 900# when I was 15!). So that's a modern day PR. I don't think I've ever pushed so much on standing calf raises either. My back is feeling it right now, but I feel good. Tomorrow is an off day. I might go in and do hams though. MAYBE. Probably not. But maybe. We'll see how I feel when I wake up. LOL.
 
Day 54: Thursday, November 13

Weight: 190.2 (+9.4)

Workout #28 on stack - Back attack!!

Bodyweight pull-ups
12
10
9

Finally got more than my normal 12-10-8. LOL. Ok, it was only one rep. But still! LOL!

One arm dumbbell rows
85 x 12
95 x 10
105 x 8

Cable rows
190 x 12
205 x 10
220 x 8

Lat pulldowns - wide grip
130 x 12
140 x 10
150 x 8

Chin ups
10

I have no idea what they're called, but THESE:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ng4RWXTj8I"]YouTube - Bodybuilder David Henry trains back, delts[/ame]
50 x 12
50 x 12
50 x 12
50 x 12
50 x 12

One arm Hammer Strength high rows
70 x 12
70 x 12
70 x 12

Chin ups
10
8

Done.

I skipped biceps and triceps this week to let my elbows/forearms/wrists rest a little since they were hurting so much earlier this week (I felt isolation work would make them hurt more). I am finally feeling better, and I'm planning to hit the gym on Saturday to attack bis/tris to make up for it. I like training biceps and triceps on the same day anyways, and I like throwing in mixed supersets and trisets, as well as dropsets
 
thundergod said:
Shaddow. There's a few things I could suggest to you to help with your joint issues. But you probably already know of 'em and/or are using them already. But here goes. Cissus, extra fish oil, MSM, glucosamine chondroitin, Aleve, or something like Blue Emu. That sh!t works wonders! You could also lightly wrap your wrists and wear some slip on ACE elbow support wraps. Take care my brother. And keep waging all-out war!! :duel:
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osteo-sport. i HIGHLY recommend it. there are a couple good logs showing its magic. mine and pavb10's come to mind. but i know there are a few others.

and sorry to hear about your job man. i got "laid off" around the end of august. now im reaping the benefits of unemployment. and i didnt get a severance package. i was told "we're not going to have you come in until further notice mmmmk?" (mr garrison voice). except, there was no further notice!

everything will work out man. keep spirits high. which you seem to have covered, looking at this more optimistically than some would. and enjoy the time you have without a job. i know i have. but i start seasonal work at my old job sunday. which is awesome, cuz i loved working there.
 
Day 55: Friday, November 14

Weight: 190.0 (+9.2)

Workout #29 on stack - Shoulders & Traps

Barbell overhead press
45 x 20
95 x 12
115 x 10
135 x 8

Dumbbell shoulder press
50 x 12
60 x 10
70 x 8 DROP TO:
40 x 12

Military press
95 x 12
115 x 10
135 x 4 + 2 assisted

Smith military press
115 x 12
155 x 10
165 x 8
135 x 12

Dumbbell front raises SUPERSET with dumbbell lateral raises
30 x 12 / 30 x 12
30 x 12 / 30 x 12

Reverse pec deck flies
175 x 12
190 x 10
205 x 7

Traps

Dumbbell shrugs
110 x 12
120 x 10
130 x FAIL
130 x FAIL

Those damn 130's are too much for my weak ass grip. :frustrate

Smith reverse shrugs
225 x 15
275 x 11
315 x 4
315 x 3
315 x 2
 
HEY SHADDOW, looks like you’ve been going through some rough times lately, hope you find a better job soon, life is too short to spend ¾ of it stuck doing something you don’t like. As far as your training goes, I’m sure your warrior spirit will prevail, just keep it going :head: :)
 
Day 56: Saturday, November 15

Weight: 190.0 (+9.2)

Workout #30 on stack - Biceps & triceps

Chin ups
12
12
12

Decline close-grip Smith bench press
135 x 20
205 x 12
225 x 10
245 x 8 DROP TO:
185 x 12

Hammer curls
30 x 12
40 x 10
50 x 8

Dumbbell triceps extensions
70 x 12 - Elbow pain. Had to stop.

Barbell curls
70 x 12 - Elbow pain again. Dammit.

Rope triceps extensions
120 x 12
140 x 12
150 x 10
150 x 10

I wanted to lift more, but I decided to play it smart and call it quits before I hurt myself any worse. My elbows are still hurting a bit, and I'm sure the pain will linger a few days before it finally goes away - albeit temporarily. Hopefully I'll be good to go by Monday. These pains have been coming and going for the past year. I think the only thing that'll make it better is taking a nice long break from lifting, but I'm not willing to do that right now. I have too much growing left to do.
And miles to go before I sleep.
And miles to go before I sleep.
 
I'm getting close to the end here, and I wanna take a moment to thank all of you for stopping by my log and supporting me along this journey. I've run into some personal issues here towards the end of the log, and I haven't exactly been interacting as much as I should, and I'd like to apologize for that. I also feel terrible for not checking in on all of you guys from time to time, but my mind is kinda scattered still, and things are a bit crazy for me. I REALLY DO appreciate all the support though. You folks are amazing people. I've got a lot to do today and tomorrow, but I'm determined to find some time in the next few days to get a little caught up on AM and at least drop by and say what's up to you guys personally in your logs and get to anything here I've been missing. I still have a few notes to speak of with regard to my supplementation, so I'll be back soon. But for now I've gotta run again. Life is calling.

THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU! :box:
 
Shaddow. You take care of the homefront brutha. We'll hold down the fort up in here. You know that we are supporting your all the way, even if from behind the scenes. Keep fighting warrior!! :duel:
 
Word man, you have nothing to worry bout, we'll be here when your ready man, take care of yourself and remember your priorities. We're all here for you whenever you need us bro.
 
TimberLakers said:
You've got nothing to apologize for man.
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Are you kidding?! This is BOGUS, man!


Totally joking! I'm with everyone else, Shaddow! Do what you've got to do man. We will all be here when you need us. I know things will work out for you. Don't stress over it too much. Things always work out for the better.
 
Well it was a good log and we learned from it. Thanks for extending it. I was wondering what would happen after 4 or 5 weeks and you did experience some joint problems which makes sense as this kind of intensity will take a toll. When you didn't get enough rest there was some payback there as well... again it makes sense.

I think when were on Prime training like mad fools we are walking a tight rope between enourmous success in the weight room and negative aspects such as burn out and joint soreness etc... we need to take extra care that we get the rest we need and then some. If I am going to make it another 5 weeks on this stuff I have to be carefull as I can feel it taking a toll on my body, even though it's been mostly all positive I have to rest more, and I have done so lately.
 
This past holiday season claimed many of us. I have been missing for a while as well, buying our first house, working my arse off, etc. I finished up my sponsored logs right before the holidays, which was lucky. I'm sure he's just covered up with life at the moment. He was right at the end of the stack, so I'm hoping we can see some final words while they are fresh in his mind.
 
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