breezy11
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Welcome bud. Thanks for catching up and joining in. This should be going for a while.
breezy's training, supplementation, and food log
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Welcome bud. Thanks for catching up and joining in. This should be going for a while.
iparatroop
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Catching up was fun. I saw some lifts/exercises today that I'd never seen before. Gotta try those horizontal presses, but like Classic, I'll be using 3lb DBs.
breezy11
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Glad you liked it man. Yeah, a lot of the exercises are fairly new to me as well. I've loved the majority of them and would recommend giving some a try. Haha I wouldn't worry about it. 3lbs is no joke with the horizontal presses.
breezy11
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I needed more calories after dinner tonight so made a batch of ice cream. It was fantastic :thumbsup:
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Banana Nut Ice Cream
1 scoop XF UP banana
1 scoop SAN vanilla casein
1.5 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (Trader Joes)
5.3oz organic fat free Greek yogurt (Trader Joes)
1 Banana Nut Muffin Quest Bar
Calories: 606
Protein: 83
Carbs: 26
Fat: 15
The taste and texture were both great, and the addition of a Quest Bar was brilliant lol. I broke it into little pieces, which were in every bite. This would probably be a good sized batch for 2 people, but I actually ate the whole thing immediately after my dinner
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Banana Nut Ice Cream
1 scoop XF UP banana
1 scoop SAN vanilla casein
1.5 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (Trader Joes)
5.3oz organic fat free Greek yogurt (Trader Joes)
1 Banana Nut Muffin Quest Bar
Calories: 606
Protein: 83
Carbs: 26
Fat: 15
The taste and texture were both great, and the addition of a Quest Bar was brilliant lol. I broke it into little pieces, which were in every bite. This would probably be a good sized batch for 2 people, but I actually ate the whole thing immediately after my dinner
iparatroop
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I'm with you on this one.
breezy11
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Haha
It turned out great. I originally wanted to make a cookie dough ice cream, but ate all the Quest Bars before getting around to it. I actually went to the 3 letter store today for the first time in a couple years, but they were sold out. This is a nice benefit of being able to cut with more calories than a lot of people use to bulk
You should try making some. I have a thread that goes through the process if you're interested.
Thanks kbayne. There's always tomorrow man lol. Straight bag homie
breezy11
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Ill be trying it very soon. Going to go to the three letter store also and pick some Quest Bars up
Nice brotha. Let me know how it works out.
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mustang0341
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Ooh i cant wait to try some of that. Gonna have to break out the homemade icecream maker
bean5er
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Haha
It turned out great. I originally wanted to make a cookie dough ice cream, but ate all the Quest Bars before getting around to it. I actually went to the 3 letter store today for the first time in a couple years, but they were sold out. This is a nice benefit of being able to cut with more calories than a lot of people use to bulk
You should try making some. I have a thread that goes through the process if you're interested.
Thanks kbayne. There's always tomorrow man lol. Straight bag homie
I actually was at another supp store to pick up more psyllium husk caps and saw that they started carrying quest bars per my suggestion. Bad thing for sure I picked up 10. I've only had one since then, but have been feeding them to my wife so that I can vicariously eat through her
. Yes she's bulking she just doesn't know it lol
breezy11
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I just eat a lot lol. You start getting creative after a while.
Nice. I've been thinking about picking one up myself.
I actually was at another supp store to pick up more psyllium husk caps and saw that they started carrying quest bars per my suggestion. Bad thing for sure I picked up 10. I've only had one since then, but have been feeding them to my wife so that I can vicariously eat through her
Be careful what you wish for bean lol. I've been slacking on my Quest Bar purchases...I used to have at least 4 boxes at all times. Haha I'd probably end up eating all of them in a couple days.
Thanks man. Do it!
I think I might buy one of those ice cream makers to start making protein ice cream. The guys who have it talk about how simple it is and sometimes I am real lazy and that pic is pushing me over the edge.
I wonder how much of an advantage it would be over the ziploc bag method. I think you need to freeze bowls in advance and you'd have to clean the machine as opposed to throwing a bag in the trash.
bean5er
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I just eat a lot lol. You start getting creative after a while.
Nice. I've been thinking about picking one up myself.
Be careful what you wish for bean lol. I've been slacking on my Quest Bar purchases...I used to have at least 4 boxes at all times. Haha I'd probably end up eating all of them in a couple days.
Thanks man. Do it!
I wonder how much of an advantage it would be over the ziploc bag method. I think you need to freeze bowls in advance and you'd have to clean the machine as opposed to throwing a bag in the trash.
Yes I know. I'm really using them to cure her sweet tooth lol. She's a I've cream junkie half a bar has been helping her. In my off season i always have boxes of the fruit version and cinnamon roll. I've yet to try peanut butter cup
iparatroop
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Just googled quest bars. I'm sold.
breezy11
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Mixed berry is one of my favorites as well. I haven't had peanut butter cup either, if it's different than chocolate pb.
I know I am lol; my box didn't even make it 4 days. I went to "the mall" yesterday in an attempt to get some, which is something I can't stand doing. Hadn't been in a couple years.
...and soon to be addicted.
Hiiii Josh.
breezy11
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How else am I supposed to make sure everyone knows how much weight I'm using? Lol.
There's usually heavy dbs left on the floor. It must be from the night crowd because I don't see it happening when I'm there.
kbayne
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You don't see it, because you are the one doing it hahaha...just playin
breezy11
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Dang they mean business huh? We just got all new dumbbells going up to 125lbs. They are quite nice
Yup. Thankfully it's just a strong warning at this point. Nice, we have a couple old sets that go up to 160lbs.
True haha.
breezy11
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It's too bad, but there's still multiple sets of each. Hopefully it stops people from breaking anymore and leaving them on the ground.
Awesome. They're hard to come by these days.
breezy11
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Yeah, I don't think I've ever gone over 125lbs for anything. My gym has a lot of big dudes that go heavier though.
kbayne
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Oh I'm sure there are quite a few of big dudes where you're at haha. I've got a few exercises that I could go over 125lb... only for my Power week.
iparatroop
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I can roll a 125 across the floor. Not sure that counts for much.
804
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Yeah maybe shrugs and db rows for high power.. maybe 1RM db bench
breezy11
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I might start training with one of them soon. Haven't had a good training partner in a few years. Yeah, I could do some lower rep stuff as well.
kbayne
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Ya, if I don't have a spotter on incline or flat bench I won't use em. Its hard to find a dedicated workout partner and or someone who knows how to spot. I've asked a few ramdoms before and lets just say I could of got hurt pretty bad with how they were spotting me lol.
kbayne
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breezy11
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Haha. It'd be great to have a good spotter for bench work. My potential partner is an amazing athlete and beyond dedicated.
kbayne
Legend
Thats awesome. The only workout partner I feel comfortable with and who is just as dedicated as me is my younger brother. He is workin in Texas though right now making bank on a pipeline.
breezy11
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Yeah, it would be if it works out. The guy makes me look out of shape. Good for your brother, not so much for you lol.
kbayne
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Haha ya that is true
breezy11
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3/27/13
Today’s workout was awesome. My legs were wrecked and it felt great. They gave out on me a couple times walking from one exercise to the next, but I managed to stay on my feet.
I’m really enjoying the OEP powder before my fasted training. It gives me plenty of energy and focus, and has me sweating up a storm as well. With the additions of ArA and Agmatine, my pre-workout arsenal is fantastic.
Standing Leg Curl
2 warm-up x20
50x20
60x15
70x12
80x10
BB Back Squat (deep)
135x20
225x20
315x15
365x8
-I decided to stay higher rep again. After months of the Smith machine, I felt like my form could use a little work before piling on more weight. I didn’t quite go ATG, but I took them pretty deep.
Smith Lunge/(Hack) Squat
200x8 / x10
250x8 / x6
250x6 / x6
-20lbs bar resistance
-Lunge reps per leg
-These were ridiculous, especially after the higher rep squats.
Example
[video=youtube_share;O35WQyQSjH4]http://youtu.be/O35WQyQSjH4[/video]
Single Leg Machine Press
160x15
200x10
220x8
GHR
BW+25x8
BW+25x7
BW+25x7
-These have gotten much easier since doing them consistently.
Today’s workout was awesome. My legs were wrecked and it felt great. They gave out on me a couple times walking from one exercise to the next, but I managed to stay on my feet.
I’m really enjoying the OEP powder before my fasted training. It gives me plenty of energy and focus, and has me sweating up a storm as well. With the additions of ArA and Agmatine, my pre-workout arsenal is fantastic.
Standing Leg Curl
2 warm-up x20
50x20
60x15
70x12
80x10
BB Back Squat (deep)
135x20
225x20
315x15
365x8
-I decided to stay higher rep again. After months of the Smith machine, I felt like my form could use a little work before piling on more weight. I didn’t quite go ATG, but I took them pretty deep.
Smith Lunge/(Hack) Squat
200x8 / x10
250x8 / x6
250x6 / x6
-20lbs bar resistance
-Lunge reps per leg
-These were ridiculous, especially after the higher rep squats.
Example
[video=youtube_share;O35WQyQSjH4]http://youtu.be/O35WQyQSjH4[/video]
Single Leg Machine Press
160x15
200x10
220x8
GHR
BW+25x8
BW+25x7
BW+25x7
-These have gotten much easier since doing them consistently.
bean5er
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I would be stumbling as well. Nice work buddy!
I'm worried about going back to reg BB squats as well after using the smith machine. I'm gonna look weak lol but the only rack we have really sucks and it's a pain in the ass for me to re rack after my set. Hopefully ill be at a new gym after may though.
breezy11
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Thanks man. Yup, it was pretty bad today. I almost went down 4 times walking to the machine press haha.
Awesome. The below link will explain everything. The first ice cream recipe goes over how to do it, but I made some improvements later in the thread. The only ingredients that I use now are almond milk, Greek yogurt, and whey. You can drop the yogurt if you want, but I found it makes the consistency a lot better. The batch I made last night had 1.5 cups of almond milk, about 5oz of yogurt, and 2 scoops of protein. Let me know if you have any more questions.
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breezy11
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Thanks buddy. Will do.
Thanks bean.
I don't really feel week, but my mechanics seemed a little off at first. I had somebody check my form today and they gave it a thumbs up. That's too bad that the rack doesn't work out right for you. I used to have limited equipment at my old gym as well. Hopefully the new one offers everything you need. I couldn't be happier since changing gyms; I think there are 15 squat racks and 6 power cages.
breezy11
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3/28/13
Solid shoulder session this morning. Volume was a little higher than it’s been, but I felt fantastic and didn’t want to leave.
BB Over and Backs
95x15
115x10
125x6, 65x12
Machine Laterals / DB Swings (2sec hold/3sec negative on laterals)
140x10 / 45x25
140x10 / 45x25
140x10 / 45x25
Rear Delt Machine Flyes (2sec squeeze)
60x25
60x20
60x20
Reverse Machine Incline Press
150x15
180x8
180x8
-I was looking at the below machine about a month ago (think I mentioned this before), and thought I might be able to get on it backwards for a good/different pressing movement. I finally tried it and was right. These hit my front/rear delts and traps, which felt amazing. The top of the movement felt very similar to leaning in on cage presses. It's probably my favorite machine shoulder exercise that I’ve done to date, and I’ll definitely keep them in my routine.
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It’s not too exciting to watch, but here’s how it worked.
[video=youtube_share;OCX1nrnjE8A]http://youtu.be/OCX1nrnjE8A[/video]
Horizontal Press
5x12
8x8
8x8
Incline DB Swings (destroyer set)
55x60, 25x30, 10x10 (2sec hold)
Solid shoulder session this morning. Volume was a little higher than it’s been, but I felt fantastic and didn’t want to leave.
BB Over and Backs
95x15
115x10
125x6, 65x12
Machine Laterals / DB Swings (2sec hold/3sec negative on laterals)
140x10 / 45x25
140x10 / 45x25
140x10 / 45x25
Rear Delt Machine Flyes (2sec squeeze)
60x25
60x20
60x20
Reverse Machine Incline Press
150x15
180x8
180x8
-I was looking at the below machine about a month ago (think I mentioned this before), and thought I might be able to get on it backwards for a good/different pressing movement. I finally tried it and was right. These hit my front/rear delts and traps, which felt amazing. The top of the movement felt very similar to leaning in on cage presses. It's probably my favorite machine shoulder exercise that I’ve done to date, and I’ll definitely keep them in my routine.
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It’s not too exciting to watch, but here’s how it worked.
[video=youtube_share;OCX1nrnjE8A]http://youtu.be/OCX1nrnjE8A[/video]
Horizontal Press
5x12
8x8
8x8
Incline DB Swings (destroyer set)
55x60, 25x30, 10x10 (2sec hold)