breezy's training, supplementation, and food log

Sean1332 said:
Woo! We have over 2ft here on the North Shore.
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I've got about 8ft piled along my driveway lol. The snow was close to chest level towards the road from plows piling it up. I wasn't sure I'd make it through that wall, but I'm finally free.

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wasme said:
Been there... but thankfully not today! Sucks about your back though - been there too..

Pancakes look great, bet they hit the spot.
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Today was worse than yesterday, but at least I'm not trapped anymore.

804 said:
Pancakes look great brother! Be safe up there
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Thanks man.
 
That snow sure is pretty.




From here, in Florida.
 
Chest/Shoulders

Neutral Grip Machine Press
sets of 12 (working up) until barely getting 12

-3 sec eccentric, 2 sec stretch, explosive concentric, 2 sec flex


Slight Incline DB Press
4 sets of 8 working up



Slight Incline Smith Press
4 sets of 8 working up + 2 drops on final set
(last drop: wide grip to complete failure)



Incline Overhead Cable Flyes
3 sets of 10



Single Arm Rear Delt Pulls
4 sets of 8



Seated DB Laterals
4 sets of 10

-slight lean forward to engage some rear delts





Reverse Machine Shoulder Press
4 sets of 8 working up

tempo shown in video:

[video=youtube_share;2Vv_OYQKUxU]http://youtu.be/2Vv_OYQKUxU[/video]
 
Back (pump)


One Arm BB Row with chains
-worked up to a good 8 and did 4 sets with that weight

-feet close together standing right behind plates
-10lb plates for increased stretch/depth
-hard flex



Pronated Upper Back DB Rows
-4 sets of 12



Banded Smith Rows
-worked up to a tough 8 and did 4 sets with that weight

-constant tension




Dual Rope Straight Arm Pulldowns
-4 sets of 10



Assisted Pull-Ups
-4 sets of 8



High-Pull Low Rows
-4 sets of 10



Here's some of each exercise besides pull-ups. All the videos were flagged for music in the background, so I combined them and swapped music to save time.

[video=youtube_share;-6rdE4FCVz4]http://youtu.be/-6rdE4FCVz4[/video]
 
Here's this morning's chest/shoulder session:



HS MTS Incline Press
-worked up to a tough 8 and did 3 sets with that weight

-constant tension




Slight Incline Reverse Band Bench
-3 sets of 5 (same weight) + 2 sets of 8 (reduced weight 20lbs and brought grip in)


-controlled eccentric, quick pause on chest, pressing to l0ckout

3rd set of 5:

[video=youtube_share;JFhUoq6DF5g]http://youtu.be/JFhUoq6DF5g[/video]





Flat DB Twist Press
4 sets of 10

-turned pinkies in at top, turned to neutral grip in the stretched position (enhanced stretch) and returned to pronated before pressing back up





Rear Delt Machine Flyes
4 sets of 20




Standing Machine Laterals / Band Over and Backs

3 sets of 8 / 10

-laterals: 2 sec flex at top, 3 sec eccentric
 
Nice work brother I had chest/shoulders yesterday as well. I'm jealous of all of the unique equipment your gym has. If I'm ever up your way, I will have to get a session in.
 
breezy11 said:
Here's this morning's chest/shoulder session: HS MTS Incline Press -worked up to a tough 8 and did 3 sets with that weight -constant tension Slight Incline Reverse Band Bench -3 sets of 5 (same weight) + 2 sets of 8 (reduced weight 20lbs and brought grip in) -controlled eccentric, quick pause on chest, pressing to l0ckout 3rd set of 5: Invalid Link Removed Flat DB Twist Press 4 sets of 10 -turned pinkies in at top, turned to neutral grip in the stretched position (enhanced stretch) and returned to pronated before pressing back up Rear Delt Machine Flyes 4 sets of 20 Standing Machine Laterals / Band Over and Backs 3 sets of 8 / 10 -laterals: 2 sec flex at top, 3 sec eccentric
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Hey breezy, didnyou ever try overtucking your elbow on the HS incline press?
 
same here man, i'mma be up in massachusetts visiting accounts on Monday, next time i'm up i'd love to come train with the man, the myth and the legend!
 
804 said:
Nice work brother I had chest/shoulders yesterday as well. I'm jealous of all of the unique equipment your gym has. If I'm ever up your way, I will have to get a session in.
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Thanks man. Definitely let me know if you are. The gym is massive and has10x more equipment than any I've ever been to. It's a great "no frills"environment to train in as well. Most members take training pretty seriously, from the beginner crowd to the professionals. It's cool being able to talk and train with some of the monsters that show up as well.

NattyForLife said:
Hey breezy, didnyou ever try overtucking your elbow on the HS incline press?
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Yeah, I gave it a shot. I think you might be targeting your chest better with tucked elbows because it's helping you keep your chest up throughout the movement. I didn't notice a big difference, but I'm always focused on keeping my chest up.


Swolbraham said:
same here man, i'mma be up in massachusetts visiting accounts on Monday, next time i'm up i'd love to come train with the man, the myth and the legend!
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Let me know man. I can probably rearrange my schedule if I know in advance. You can train for free as well.
 
It's been a busy day, but I found time for a back session.



HS High Row
4 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8




Banded OG T-Bar Row
-worked up with sets of 10 until barely getting 10 (without crap form)


2 sets:

[video=youtube_share;OwC-dpoz99s]http://youtu.be/OwC-dpoz99s[/video]




Single Arm HS Unilateral Leg Press Rows
4 sets of 10

[video=youtube_share;qPh3QZkU7E8]http://youtu.be/qPh3QZkU7E8[/video]





DB Pullovers
3 sets of 8





Prone DB Shrugs
3 sets of 10

-3 second flex




Cable Pulls
4 sets of 8

-movement similar to rack pulls
-done on a dual pulley tower with a straight bar that attaches to cables on both ends
-constant tension, pulling from mid shin
-these are great and I'll get a video soon (phone died)
 
breezy11 said:
Cable Pulls
4 sets of 8

-movement similar to rack pulls
-done on a dual pulley tower with a straight bar that attaches to cables on both ends
-constant tension, pulling from mid shin
-these are great and I'll get a video soon (phone died)
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These sound good.. curious to see them, next time around.
 
wasme said:
These sound good.. curious to see them, next time around.
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Yeah, they're a keeper. I'll probably do them again next week.


804 said:
Nice back work bud. I love the banded t-bars!

P.s. Nice hoodie ;)
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Thanks man.

It's pretty awesome. I normally wouldn't train in a hoodie, but these are a light cotton blend (like the t-shirts).





Legs


Kneeling Leg Curls
4 sets of 10



Banded Smith Squats
sets of 20, 15, 10, 8, 6 -->drop 10


2nd, 3rd, and 5th sets: I set up the bands to provide some solid tension, which felt great. Constant tension and an explosive concentric were used, until I got to 4 plates, which felt heavier than expected.


[video=youtube_share;4V7KO0q01xo]http://youtu.be/4V7KO0q01xo[/video]





Hack Squats
3 sets of 8

-same weight all sets, deep with a quick pause at bottom, full ROM





Leg Extensions
4 sets of 12 + 20 sec isotension on final set

-Added a little weight each set. Started with a tough 12 and used a couple assisted reps to hit 12 on the final set.





Lying Leg Curls
4 sets of 8 + 20 sec isotension on final set
 
Another unwanted off day. I got up early to try and shovel out for work, but I finished about an hour ago (with a couple breaks) because finding room to put the snow is a problem. I think there's been 5ft in the last few weeks and its not going to stop until around midnight.



On the plus side, I found my mailbox.

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wasme said:
That's crazy... we have been getting constant snow falls but nothing like that...
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Yeah, I've had enough lol. We got about 3ft the first blizzard, 1.5ft a few days later, and there's about 20" so far from this storm. Someone just told me that it might snow Thursday-Sunday too.
 
cancelled my trip to MA, trying to get up there for Thursday for work and get those Cape Cod Nutrition Corners. Unreal the snow recently
 
breezy11 said:
Yeah, I've had enough lol. We got about 3ft the first blizzard, 1.5ft a few days later, and there's about 20" so far from this storm. Someone just told me that it might snow Thursday-Sunday too.
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Ya we got off pretty good till a couple of weeks ago.. making up for it now lol..
 
That mailbox picture cracked me up ha. That's just brutal.
 
Swolbraham said:
cancelled my trip to MA, trying to get up there for Thursday for work and get those Cape Cod Nutrition Corners. Unreal the snow recently
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Good idea. There could be more snow Thursday too.

wasme said:
Ya we got off pretty good till a couple of weeks ago.. making up for it now lol..
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Lol yeah, I was starting to think we would get through the winter without much snow.

booneman77 said:
That mailbox picture cracked me up ha. That's just brutal.
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It's probably buried again by now lol. There's been 6ft in the last couple weeks so far and could be up to 3ft from this storm by tomorrow morning.
 
Time to build a home gym and just pack it in and become obi-wan the hermit.
 
804 said:
Sheeeeesh I would be extremely stir crazy
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I still go wherever once I can get out of my driveway. Most people aren't afraid of the snow here, although some still suck at driving in it. My gym hasn't closed once and I shoveled out in time to train this morning.

booneman77 said:
Time to build a home gym and just pack it in and become obi-wan the hermit.
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I'd build a sweet fort if I had the time. :)


The deer are sick of the snow and decided to travel by road.

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Dinner is getting away.
 
Swolbraham said:
I'm on MA now luckily only less than an inch today. Saturday you guys are getting hammered again unfortunately :(
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Nice. Are you just staying down around the Cape or coming up towards the city?
 
I had an early morning light leg session today.



Seated Leg Curls
6 sets of 10



Adductor / Abductor
4 sets of 10 / 10



BB Back Squats with chains
worked up with sets of 6 until it started feeling heavy (either 425 or 435 with chains included)

-8 sets total

4 sets: The chains I grabbed were a little short, but long enough that they wouldn't be swinging around everywhere. They bottom link started just barely off the ground at the top and just barely remained on the ground when the bar started to flex a little.

[video=youtube_share;kbzhXr8gCi0]http://youtu.be/kbzhXr8gCi0[/video]




Super Leg Press Machine
4 sets of 20

-duck stance, deep, stopping short of l0ckout




Lying Leg Curls
4 sets of 8
 
Here's the leg press machine that was used.

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Nice work with the chained squats brother. I'm extremely envious and jealous. I wish my gym had them. I like those leg press machines too



p.s. Is that squat racks as far as the eye can see in that video :jaw:
 
breezy11 said:
Nice job.



Lol got it. I'll try to respond when I get to work.
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No rush. I'll be making another trip up in April for a big event in Chicopee. About 20+ brands will be there, at Absolute Nutrition Center (Don't know if youve heard of it) but I know a couple of IFBB pro's will be there. We're bring Shaun Clarida our newest... I know he's a Meadows client too. Excited to see where John takes him this year when he competes
 
804 said:
Nice work with the chained squats brother. I'm extremely envious and jealous. I wish my gym had them. I like those leg press machines too

p.s. Is that squat racks as far as the eye can see in that video :jaw:
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Thanks brother.

Yes, but it transitions to cages towards the other end. There's a lot of everything as far as the eye can see.

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Swolbraham said:
No rush. I'll be making another trip up in April for a big event in Chicopee. About 20+ brands will be there, at Absolute Nutrition Center (Don't know if youve heard of it) but I know a couple of IFBB pro's will be there. We're bring Shaun Clarida our newest... I know he's a Meadows client too. Excited to see where John takes him this year when he competes
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I don't get out that way too often. I do know of Shaun Clarida (giant killer) though. He and Meadows are doing great. I'm a member of a group that they're both in and Shaun has been posting progress pics.
 
Swolbraham said:
Yeah I'm very very excited to be working with him. And hopefully train with him once or twice, he's about 10 mins from me lol
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That'd be cool.

804 said:
Wow. I just got that much more jealous. That is literally incredible.
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wasme said:
That gym is just massive..
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Yeah, there's never a wait for anything and that's only 1/4 of the gym.


Heading to the gym before I get trapped inside from another blizzard. Temp dropped as low as -6 on the way there. 2 pairs of gloves and my hands feel like they're in a bucket of ice.

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Dang, good luck brother. I usually go to a big ymca about 10min away, but there is a Y express about 200yds from my house where I do my am fasted cardio.. Walking was a bad choice this morning. Lol
 
breezy11 said:
Heading to the gym before I get trapped inside from another blizzard. Temp dropped as low as -6 on the way there. 2 pairs of gloves and my hands feel like they're in a bucket of ice.
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I hear ya.. just did the conversion Friday morning my run was in -23 F with the windchill - no wonder my eye brows/lashes were ice when i got home
 
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