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I don't have much time for an update, but here's a quick rundown of today's session.


CHEST/SHOULDERS


HS Horizontal Bench
10
8
8
8, 4, 6 + 10 seconds isotension






Giant Sets

Band Contractions / BB Incline Bench with chains / Rear Delt DB Laterals / Band Face Pulls
15 / 10 / 15 / 10
15 / 8 / 15 / 10
15 / 8 / 15 / 10
15 / 6 / 15 / 10


1st round:

[video=youtube_share;TF0Mxk0lL5A]http://youtu.be/TF0Mxk0lL5A[/video]






Banded DB Press / Band Horizontal Press / Band Bench Crawls
12 / 10 / until shoulders numb + 10 seconds isotension
12 / 10 / until shoulders numb + 10 seconds isotension
12 / 10 / until shoulders numb + 10 seconds isotension

-band horizontal press is awesome

-switched to a short pro mini for crawls after 1st set


1st round:

[video=youtube_share;FzWc-REA16E]http://youtu.be/FzWc-REA16E[/video]





DB swings
1 set of 120 reps, starting with 70lbs and ending with 10lbs
 
BACK


Dual Pulley Single Arm Pulldowns
10
8
8
8
8 + 10 second iso-hold

-slight lean back, ramming elbow down, hard flex, targeting lower lats

[video=youtube_share;b0on51jrS3U]http://youtu.be/b0on51jrS3U[/video]





HS High Row
8R/8L
8R/8L
8R/8L + 4R/4L
8R/8L + 4R/4L

-explosive, hard flex, targeting upper lats

-4R/4L: 3 sec eccentric





Standing Single Arm Cable Rows (teres major)
12
10
8
8

-explosive with strict form and a hard flex

-These feel amazing. I'm hoping they can help widen my back a bit at the top.

[video=youtube_share;HdUdjzLr95k]http://youtu.be/HdUdjzLr95k[/video]






Band Pullovers (rope)
8
8
8
8 + 10 seconds isotension


-back arched, lats tight

-love these

[video=youtube_share;JpXHYxOW5jo]http://youtu.be/JpXHYxOW5jo[/video]





Band High-Pull Low Rows
10
10
10

-strict form (no momentum)

[video=youtube_share;uwMSmoh4m2g]http://youtu.be/uwMSmoh4m2g[/video]
 
Prone Straight Bar Cable Rows
6 sets of 10

-I was going to try deads or rack pulls, but changed my mind after doing a few test reps with 135lbs. My lower back still isn't 100% and a decent amount of weight could've caused a problem. I finished my back off with these rows instead, pulling to different areas, and working my back from top to bottom. These are great, as you can easily zero in on different areas of the back.

[video=youtube_share;iYEIVhMFDts]http://youtu.be/iYEIVhMFDts[/video]
 
I came across a video from the Cutler Classic. It doesn't show any of my posing, but I'm standing around on the far left (orange shorts) at the 1:25 mark of the video. The kid in the blue shorts behind me won the class.

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LEGS

Banded Lying Leg Curl
12
12
8
8
8
8 + 15 partials + isotension

[video=youtube_share;ICHLL-bUMlA]http://youtu.be/ICHLL-bUMlA[/video]




Banded HS Iso-Lateral Leg Press
25
25
24
22

-10 second eccentric on final rep

-a lot of added band resistance

[video=youtube_share;_6-iOo5TYIg]http://youtu.be/_6-iOo5TYIg[/video]




Hack Squats
20
15
15
12
10

-constant tension

-duck stance: heels together, toes out, pushing with balls of feet

-worked up to 360lbs (more than expected with stance and after leg press)




Leg Extensions
12
10 + 2 assisted
8 + 4 assisted
6 + 6 assisted




Cable Stiff Legged Deads
10
10
10

-dual pulley tower, straight bar (connected at both ends), from 1' box
 
sort and sweet video on coritsol:

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kbayne said:
sort and sweet video on coritsol:

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Nice, saw that the other day. The last Serrano video with Evan Centopani is pretty good too. Actually, all of his videos are. Most are on Meadows channel, if you haven't seen them.
 
breezy11 said:
Nice, saw that the other day. The last Serrano video with Evan Centopani is pretty good too. Actually, all of his videos are. Most are on Meadows channel, if you haven't seen them.
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Actually watching them all right now.
 
I saw a link to this Meadows interview on FB and was surprised to see that 3 of the other interviews were with my buddies from the gym.

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Here's some training footage. I'm considering asking Matt or Jose about coaching.

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SauceMonkey22 said:
256 pages late but I'm here to learn breezy11 !

Thanks again for the previous advice
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Welcome, bud. Glad to have you along and no problem.

pete8407 said:
I think David Andrew lees has Jose as his coach for physique.
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Yeah, he's worked with him for the last few weeks, between Junior Nationals and Team U (today). I'm not sure how he did, but he made a lot of improvements in that short amount of time. I'm going to ask Matt about his and Jose's coaching next time I see him at the gym.


Speaking of Team U, it doesn't look like Meadows is going to get his pro card this weekend and might be beat out by Derek (in the interviews/training vids).


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BACK


HS Iso-Lateral Leg Press Banded Rows
10
10
10
10

-These are fantastic. My new favorite rowing variation, for now.

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[video=youtube_share;BPnqW5q9Lzk]http://youtu.be/BPnqW5q9Lzk[/video]



Standing Single Arm Cable Row
10
10
10
10

-targeting teres major

-hard flex




Giant Sets (4 rounds)

-Smith Upper Back Rows

-Assisted Pull-Ups

-KB Pullovers

-Upper Back Band/Rope Rows

-Modified Rack Deads: from just below knees, constant tension/pumping motion, similar to hyperextensions in terms of feel/intense pump

2nd round
[video=youtube_share;HQRGtS5-kks]http://youtu.be/HQRGtS5-kks[/video]






Dead Hang
-2 mins
 
[video=youtube_share;syHrNPS5ND4]http://youtu.be/syHrNPS5ND4[/video]
 
LEGS


Banded Lying Leg Curls
12
12
10
10
10
10 + 20 partials + 15 seconds isotension



BB Squats
135x10
185x10
225x8
275x8
315x8
365x8
385x8
405x8
405x8
405x7

-worked up with sets of 8 to a pretty tough 8 (few reps left in tank) and did 3 sets with that weight

Final Set: Not the best angle. I'm pretty confident I took these a little deeper than it looks. I probably had another rep, but played it safe with no spotter. It's awkward for me to rack the weight on this squat rack as well (need to get up on toes or crouch down).

[video=youtube_share;LH-M90DpuQU]http://youtu.be/LH-M90DpuQU[/video]




Pause Squats
315x5
315x5

-about an 8 count pause

-I tried to slowly drop to where quad tension peaked and hold in place until they felt like they could tear apart. These torched my quads and I'm still feeling a deep burn from them.

[video=youtube_share;vjwEtod4FNY]http://youtu.be/vjwEtod4FNY[/video]






Leg Press
270x10
360x10
450x40 + 40 sec rest + 450x30 + 30 sec rest + 450x20 + 10 sec rest + 450x10

-goal was to work up to a moderate weight and hit 100 reps with constant tension (besides breaks) and minimal rest






Cable Stiff-Legged Deads
10
10
10
10

-dual pulley tower, straight bar, from aerobic step


[video=youtube_share;ua1WACOGLIw]http://youtu.be/ua1WACOGLIw[/video]
 
This is SauceMonkey, forgot my username and password so i had admin delete my old name and i made a new one with my real email... resubbing to thread, breezy if you could send the PM i sent you on my old name here that would be great, if not its all good
 
Swolbraham said:
This is SauceMonkey, forgot my username and password so i had admin delete my old name and i made a new one with my real email... resubbing to thread, breezy if you could send the PM i sent you on my old name here that would be great, if not its all good
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Prove it :D. Thanks for the heads up, bud. AM has been acting up and I haven't been getting notifications lately. I'll try to get back to you when I get out of work tonight and can get on my computer.
 
CHEST/SHOULDERS


Incline DB Press
40x10
50x10
60x6
70x6
80x6
90x6
100x13
110x9
120x7, 80x6, 50x8

-constant tension

-1 min rest

-Worked up with sets of 6 until reaching a pretty tough weight. Followed with 3 working sets for as many reps as possible without breaking form.





Reverse Band Incline Bench
225x10
275x8
275x8
295x5
295x5
315x4
315x4
275x8
225x10

-3 second eccentric, pause above chest, pressing to just shy of lockout

-brought grip in ~1" each set while working up, brought back out coming down


5th and 7th sets:

[video=youtube_share;WDuB45aeI0g]http://youtu.be/WDuB45aeI0g[/video]






Incline DB Flye-Press
50x8
55x8
60x8
65x8





Rear Delt Extensions
12
8
8
8

[video=youtube_share;SxehDyhOLY8]http://youtu.be/SxehDyhOLY8[/video]






Cable Delt Destroyer Variation

-1st set: lowering incline while increasing weight

-2nd set: increasing incline while lowering weight


[video=youtube_share;nSnMnIv1eGU]http://youtu.be/nSnMnIv1eGU[/video]






6 Ways / Spidercrawls
10 / failure
10 / failure
10 / failure
 
breezy11 said:
CHEST/SHOULDERS Incline DB Press 40x10 50x10 60x6 70x6 80x6 90x6 100x13 110x9 120x7, 80x6, 50x8 -constant tension -1 min rest -Worked up with sets of 6 until reaching a pretty tough weight. Followed with 3 working sets for as many reps as possible without breaking form. Reverse Band Incline Bench 225x10 275x8 275x8 295x5 295x5 315x4 315x4 275x8 225x10 -3 second eccentric, pause above chest, pressing to just shy of lockout -brought grip in ~1" each set while working up, brought back out coming down 5th and 7th sets: Invalid Link Removed Incline DB Flye-Press 50x8 55x8 60x8 65x8 Rear Delt Extensions 12 8 8 8 Invalid Link Removed Cable Delt Destroyer Variation -1st set: lowering incline while increasing weight -2nd set: increasing incline while lowering weight Invalid Link Removed 6 Ways / Spidercrawls 10 / failure 10 / failure 10 / failure
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That's a ton of volume....
 
breezy11 said:
Prove it :D. Thanks for the heads up, bud. AM has been acting up and I haven't been getting notifications lately. I'll try to get back to you when I get out of work tonight and can get on my computer.
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So true, I have to keep resubbing to your thread...
 
Can't believe meadows got 5th?? Da fuq?
 
Danb2285 said:
Can't believe meadows got 5th?? Da fuq?
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As freaky as he is, he himself said he knew he wasn't gonna win when he saw the competition.

Saw a rally good interview with him and he was commenting about his physique and how it wasn't as aesthetic as the other guys but much more grainy and dense. Kinds that branch warren look.

He's still a pro in my book
 
hardwork25 said:
That's a ton of volume....
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Depends how you look at it really. I do a lot of "warm-ups" with certain exercises, especially towards the beginning of a session. For example, I only consider the first exercise 3 "working sets".

Swolbraham said:
Thanks boss!
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No problem man. I had no power when I got home last night because everyone's been cranking the AC (made for a miserable night's sleep). Hopefully, that isn't the case when I get home tonight.

wasme said:
So true, I have to keep resubbing to your thread...
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Welcome back wasme. Yeah, I've been having multiple issues. Phone app barely worked yesterday for some reason as well.


Danb2285 said:
Can't believe meadows got 5th?? Da fuq?
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Montego1 said:
As freaky as he is, he himself said he knew he wasn't gonna win when he saw the competition.

Saw a rally good interview with him and he was commenting about his physique and how it wasn't as aesthetic as the other guys but much more grainy and dense. Kinds that branch warren look.

He's still a pro in my book
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Yeah, he was the thickest and most conditioned, but his physique wasn't the "prettiest". Hopefully the judging goes different for him at Masters Nationals. Either way, I'm really proud of and happy for Derek (was at the gym last night). At 41 the guy is really just starting his bodybuilding career and should only improve quite a bit. He's shooting for 275lb when he debuts on the pro stage.



I'll be training arms tonight after work.




Edit: There's an interesting interview with Upshaw towards the end of this podcast (~1hour 22min mark).

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BACK


Since aggravating my sciatica, I've really focused on targeting specific areas of my back with each movement, as opposed to "bigger" lifts. This approach has worked well and continues to have my entire back lit up by the time I'm finished training.




Single Arm Dual Pulley Pulldowns
12
8
8
8
8 + 10 seconds isotension

-slight lean back, chest arched, driving elbow straight down, hard flex





Single Arm HS Iso-Row
2 plates x15
3 plates x10
4 plates x10
5 plates x6, x4 (6R/6L/4R/4L)
5 plates x6, x4 (6R/6L/4R/4L)


Sets 2, 3, and 5: Started losing steam on the last set. I didn't plan on going that heavy, but I was able to move the weight without losing mind-muscle connection and using a ton of momentum as it increased.


[video=youtube_share;1GRkOVQaiIc]http://youtu.be/1GRkOVQaiIc[/video]







Single Arm Banded HS Iso-Lateral Leg Press Rows
10
10
10
10

-video of these from last session






Single Arm Standing Cable Rows
8
8
8

-hard flex

-targeting teres major





Prone DB shrugs / Prone Band Rows
10 / 10
10 / 10
10 / 10

[video=youtube_share;bgF5x6YF5ck]http://youtu.be/bgF5x6YF5ck[/video]






Wide Pronated Upper Back Stretchers
10
10
10


[video=youtube_share;0hPmvWwu0XQ]http://youtu.be/0hPmvWwu0XQ[/video]
 
LEGS


Seated Leg Curls
15
15
12
12
12 + 6 assisted
12 + 6 assisted + isotension


I recorded these because it shows how you can implement multiple intensity techniques while training alone that would normally require a partner.

-Grabbing the seat and pulling your torso down into the pad instead of someone pushing you down from behind. This helps isolate the hamstrings and increases the difficulty, which is very noticeable.

-Assisted reps by gently pushing the weighted arm on the side of the machine forward (many leg curl machines have something similar).

-Isotension by pulling back on the weighted arm while fighting the added tension.


[video=youtube_share;PgLNGQoVrXc]http://youtu.be/PgLNGQoVrXc[/video]





Smith Squats
135x20
225x20
315x30
315x30
315x30 (had to lockout at 27)
405x10


-feet out in front of bar path

-constant tension: pumping rhythm in range where tension remained high


Last 2 sets: These were ridiculous, but awesome. I've done these many times, but not for as many reps with as heavy a weight. Upshaw mentioned that this approach helped his leg development quite a bit and I can see why. I plan on doing these a lot this off season. It took me about 10 minutes to go fill up round 2 of my intra mix (split it in 2 USP 3-in-1 shaker powder containers), since my legs stopped working and I had to sit on a bench halfway there. I wasn't sure if I had anything left in my legs, but thankfully got a second wind.


[video=youtube_share;IFzFNP0A2Do]http://youtu.be/IFzFNP0A2Do[/video]






Leg Extensions
10
10
10 + 5 assisted
10 + 5 assisted






Leg Press / Calf Extension (on leg press)
20 / 30
20 / 30
20 / 30

leg press: frog style (feet low and wide with toes pointed out), constant tension
 
CHEST/SHOULDERS


HS Incline Press
15
12
8
8
8
8




Banded Smith Slight Incline Press
40
20
15
10
7, 15

-constant tension

-bringing grip in as weight increased (super wide on drop set)


Here's every set. I was focused on not using my arms at all to move the weight (all chest), which is impossible, but it doesn't hurt to try. This is why the final rep of some sets have a very slow concentric, as I was doing my best to not finish with a lot of help from my tris/shoulders.


[video=youtube_share;x3QCc_5OmWg]http://youtu.be/x3QCc_5OmWg[/video]




Banded Incline DB Press
6
6
6 + 20 second loaded stretch
6 + 20 second loaded stretch
6 + 30 second loaded stretch

-slow tempo, big stretch, hard flex at lockout





DB Side Laterals
8 + 8
8 + 8
8 + 8
8 + 8

-1st 8 reps: heavier weight with a little momentum

-last 8 reps: light weight with very strict form





Incline DB Swings / Band Pull Aparts
25/ failure + partials + iso-hold
25/ failure + partials + iso-hold
25/ failure + partials + iso-hold

[video=youtube_share;_ZMN5-fqQ_s]http://youtu.be/_ZMN5-fqQ_s[/video]






Band Resisted BB Front Raises
10
10
10
10

[video=youtube_share;iElLGO7TvMw]http://youtu.be/iElLGO7TvMw[/video]
 
BACK


HS MTS High Row
15
12
8
8
8
8

-slectorized machine

-pronated grip





HS Low Row
12
10
10
10
10

-plate loaded





Incline Straight Arm Rope Pulldowns
12
12
12
12

-done at two different angles

-these are solid


[video=youtube_share;uDwb7xI7K4Y]http://youtu.be/uDwb7xI7K4Y[/video]







Banded Supported T-Bar Rows
10
10
10
10

-chest up, back tight

-upper back: elbows kept high and wide

-strong focus on using back, as opposed to making it an arm/full body exercise (see this happen a lot)


[video=youtube_share;3Amv4wR8i0M]http://youtu.be/3Amv4wR8i0M[/video]






Banded BB Deadlift
135x5
225x5
275x5
315x5
365x5
405x5
405x10 (no bands)


Here's 225, 315, and part of 405 without bands (phone died). The added band resistance started making grip an issue at 315, so I strapped up after that. One of my straps tore in half with 365 as well, but I had a replacement. I'd planned on at least 12 reps with 405, but felt like my sciatica could become re-aggravated, so I shut it down.

[video=youtube_share;o9xMv1MPCyU]http://youtu.be/o9xMv1MPCyU[/video]
 
ARMS


Rope Pushdowns / Lying EZ Bar Extensions
20
15
10 / 15
10 / 15
10 / 15
10 / 15


-pushdowns: 2 sec flex

-extensions: slow and controlled, constant tension (stopping concentric just shy of lockout), lighter weight and higher rep while elbows warmed up






Seated Dip Machine (single arm eccentric) / Lying EZ Bar Extensions
10 / 8
10 / 8
10 / 8
10 + 2 arm failure + iso-hold / 8

-dips: 2 arm explosive concentric with hard flex, single arm 5 second eccentric

-extensions: slow and controlled, constant tension, heavier weight



Here's an example of how the seated dips were performed:

[video=youtube_share;HpGj0vtLB6Y]http://youtu.be/HpGj0vtLB6Y[/video]







DB Curls / Reverse EZ Bar Curls
8 / 10
8 / 10
8 / 10
8 / 10

-db curls: strict form, 3 second eccentric

-ez bar: full ROM





BB Curls / Reverse EZ Bar Curls
8 / 15
8 / 15
8 / 15
8 / 15

-bb curls: 2 second hard flex

-ez bar: stopping concentric with bar at 90 degrees
 
LEGS


Seated Leg Curls
20
15
8
8
8 + 5 assisted
8 + 5 assisted , 8 + 5 assisted + isotension





Adductor Machine
10
10
10
10





DB Split Squats
15
15
10 , 10
10 , 10
10 + 10 sec isotension, 10 + 10 sec isotension
10 + 10 sec isotension, 10 + 10 sec isotension

-constant tension

-started with 50lbs, dropped to 25

-torture


I can't take credit for today's setup, but it worked out very well. Resting the top of my back foot on the circular pad from the decline bench was much better than awkwardly placing it on a flat bench. The incline benches were used to maintain balance (holding bench with hand not holding DB).

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Seated Leg Press Machine
8
8
8
8

-feet low, toes out

-constant tension

-5 second eccentric





Leg Extensions
10 + 5 assisted
15 with single leg eccentric
15 with single leg eccentric + 15 pumping style (2 leg eccentric)
15 with single leg eccentric + 15 pumping style (2 leg eccentric) + 5 assisted + isotension

-slow and controlled

-2 second flex

-5 second eccentric with single leg: same idea as seated dip machine video from yesterday
 
Very busy week with work, but training is going well. Here's a couple exercises from the last 2 sessions:


Banded Smith Tricep Extensions

[video=youtube_share;j0F90LPrmHU]http://youtu.be/j0F90LPrmHU[/video]




Rack Pulls / Pull-Ups

*wanted to go heavy, low rep, and pull from mid-shin, but lower back is acting up again


[video=youtube_share;siyO53o9miM]http://youtu.be/siyO53o9miM[/video]
 
wasme said:
As usual great videos! The ideas you present are excellent. I'll be taking advantage of them at some point.
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Thanks wasme! Look forward to hearing what you think.




I trained legs this morning. Here's a challenge set that was towards the end of the session (after a lot of leg curls and a ton of squats).


Leg Press
450x30
90 sec rest
450x25
90 sec rest
360x50 (challenge set)

-feet fairly close together, middle of platform

-constant tension


The goal was to hit a pretty tough 30 reps without locking out, then hit 25 using the same weight and approach, and finish by dropping weight a little and grinding out as many reps as possible (locking out if necessary). 40 was the target, but I made it to 50 with a couple lockouts. I've started using this leg press more often, as it's not as rough on my lower back.


[video=youtube_share;NDUMkofxckk]http://youtu.be/NDUMkofxckk[/video]
 
Training has been going very well. Here's a part of this morning's leg session.


Leg Press / Smith Lunge
8
8
8
8
10 / 8
8 / 10
8 / 12

-leg press: constant tension, 3 second eccentric

-smith lunge: constant tension


These were up 2nd in today's workout. I worked up to a tough 8 on leg press before starting the supersets. The first working set on leg press felt a little light, so I added a couple reps, but it was plenty of weight for the next 2 rounds (1st time using this leg press/felt "heavier" than others). The weight stayed the same on each set of lunges as well, but the number of reps increased. I finished up the session with deep BB back squats and BB stiff deads.

[video=youtube_share;SMHWCAz5qtU]http://youtu.be/SMHWCAz5qtU[/video]
 
hey breezy11, any recommendations when doing a deload during cutting? I'm 8 weeks into dieting, and muscles feel good, but my CNS, joints, and tendons are really achy and I'm constantly feeling fatigued and worn down. Took a true first off day yesterday, and for the week I plan on just doing LISS cardio and weights for deloads 3x a week around 60 mins of 50-60% 1RM, and volume down in the 6-10 rep range.

just worried about muscle/strength loss since I am cutting, but it's something I think I need since its been 4-5 months since my last one. Curious if you've ever encountered this situation
 
Swolbraham said:
hey breezy11, any recommendations when doing a deload during cutting? I'm 8 weeks into dieting, and muscles feel good, but my CNS, joints, and tendons are really achy and I'm constantly feeling fatigued and worn down. Took a true first off day yesterday, and for the week I plan on just doing LISS cardio and weights for deloads 3x a week around 60 mins of 50-60% 1RM, and volume down in the 6-10 rep range.

just worried about muscle/strength loss since I am cutting, but it's something I think I need since its been 4-5 months since my last one. Curious if you've ever encountered this situation
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Hey man. Feeling "achy" deep into a cut can happen, but if you feel like crap everyday, there are a few things you could try. Implementing more non-training/rest days would probably be a good place to start. You could try increasing your carbs around training and using more "pumping" style workouts as well. I personally haven't used any traditional "deloads", but will go through different waves of training intensity, volume, and frequency to help stay "fresh". I'd definitely let your coach know what you're experiencing as well.
 
Here's an interesting video (part 1 of 3) about the medical issues Meadows dealt with in 2005. Parts 2 and 3 will be available later in the week.

[video=youtube;4CO-6IEAkys]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpag e&v=4CO-6IEAkys[/video]
 
Just got done watching part 1 a bit ago. Interested for part 2 & 3.
 
kbayne said:
Just got done watching part 1 a bit ago. Interested for part 2 & 3.
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Pretty scary. I've heard the story, but not in such detail. I believe they'll be up Wednesday and Friday.

Edit: and congrats on joining the PES team, man! Just noticed the sig.
 
breezy11 said:
Pretty scary. I've heard the story, but not in such detail. I believe they'll be up Wednesday and Friday.
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For sure. I'll be on the lookout for them.

What you weighing now if you don't mind me asking?
 
kbayne said:
For sure. I'll be on the lookout for them.

What you weighing now if you don't mind me asking?
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I've been weighing between 227-230 for a few weeks. My body doesn't seem to want to get much bigger (unless I just add a bunch of fat). I can still see my abs, so that's a plus.
 
breezy11 said:
I've been weighing between 227-230 for a few weeks. My body doesn't seem to want to get much bigger (unless I just add a bunch of fat). I can still see my abs, so that's a plus.
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Damn, getting big it seems. Huge plus when in the off season and still have abs!
 
breezy11 said:
Hey man. Feeling "achy" deep into a cut can happen, but if you feel like crap everyday, there are a few things you could try. Implementing more non-training/rest days would probably be a good place to start. You could try increasing your carbs around training and using more "pumping" style workouts as well. I personally haven't used any traditional "deloads", but will go through different waves of training intensity, volume, and frequency to help stay "fresh". I'd definitely let your coach know what you're experiencing as well.
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He just got back to me. Gonna do a full upper deload then LISS then off then lower deload and LISS then off again and. I do feel achy and like **** everyday. But also just diagnosed with hypothyroidism so that doesn't help lol.

Thanks I'll look into doing waves of frequency and intensity I appreciate bro!
 
kbayne said:
Damn, getting big it seems. Huge plus when in the off season and still have abs!
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I'm trying. There's a chance that I'll end up in the super heavies, but won't sacrifice conditioning to get there (I think 224.something is the cut off). I'd like to be skinless and have people puke when they see me :D. Since deciding to switch to bb, I've become friendly with some of Boston's top NPC/IFBB bb's, and having them in my corner should be pretty helpful for the transition. They think super heavies could be an advantage, as competitors in that class can tend to look a little sloppy. I'm going to start training with some of these guys at least once a week (legs) as well. Should be awesome.



Swolbraham said:
He just got back to me. Gonna do a full upper deload then LISS then off then lower deload and LISS then off again and. I do feel achy and like **** everyday. But also just diagnosed with hypothyroidism so that doesn't help lol.

Thanks I'll look into doing waves of frequency and intensity I appreciate bro!
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Sounds good dude. Yeah, medical issues can certainly make things difficult, which I'm familiar with as well.

No problem.
 
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