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Sunday

Boooooo!!! Another off day my 21 month old son woke up with a stomach flu not a pretty sight to say the least... He is better today so I'll be smashing the gym tonight!!
 
Sunday Boooooo!!! Another off day my 21 month old son woke up with a stomach flu not a pretty sight to say the least... He is better today so I'll be smashing the gym tonight!!

Sucks for the little guy! Good to see he's better than yesterday though!
 
Sunday Boooooo!!! Another off day my 21 month old son woke up with a stomach flu not a pretty sight to say the least... He is better today so I'll be smashing the gym tonight!![/QUOTE
Kill it! Hope the munchkin gets better.
 
I'd have to say the m stak is doing something.. My kcals yesterday were shot by 300 or so, ontop of all the work I did. Went in and hit chest this morning and was stronger :)

Lacrosse smash tspine, pec major/minor with internal rotation to my back

Incline bench- 135x8 155x8 185x5 195x4 195x5
Bench- 135x6 155x5 185x4 205x3 225x4
Decline bench super set with pec deck fly (no rest/ back and forth for the three sets)
135x10/ 80x10 (x3)
Db curl super set with bb curl- 30x8/65x8

Will update more later..

I used mstak back in the day and I think it is very underrated. It was always good for a few lbs and a few extra lbs on lifts. Nothing crazy but definitely noticeable. I may have to pick up some again in the near future
 
You know I will!!!



Thanks tyga!! when your kids are sick it messes up everything..

Hope the kids are feeling better. Thats always no fun. Tear up that gym man looks like the gameday is treating you well. Too bad CLOUT is gone. That stuff was legit
 
Hope the kids are feeling better. Thats always no fun. Tear up that gym man looks like the gameday is treating you well. Too bad CLOUT is gone. That stuff was legit

What's up catd??!! Little guy is better thanks for that.. Never got to try clout but I'm liking the whole MAN stack
 
I'm in boys and girls!
what up mav?!

I used mstak back in the day and I think it is very underrated. It was always good for a few lbs and a few extra lbs on lifts. Nothing crazy but definitely noticeable. I may have to pick up some again in the near future

I really like it so far! That little red capsule can geek you out though the first few days if your not use to 500mg stims at once.

All my lifts are increasing, if not weight then reps.
 
Monday

Shoulders & Traps

Awesome shoulder workout, the 3 days rest with this stack really paid off.. I was able to up the weight on some of my lifts and just felt very strong.. That set of 25 reps is just insane, by the time I'm done it had me dripping sweating and out of breath. It's amazing how full my muscles feel once I start banging out some reps almost feels like I'm on :)


Shoulders
Seated Military Press – 40X0 tempo, Rest 10 seconds
195x6 (+10)

Arnold Presses 30X0 tempo, Rest 10 seconds
60x12 (+5)
60x12 (+5)
55x12
55x12

Standing dumbbell lateral raises – 20X0 tempo – Rest 120 seconds.
20's x25

4 Sets of the above

Traps
BB shrugs with Super Set DB shrugs

175 x 20 + 60's x 20

4 sets of the above

Cardio
Treadmill: 20 min / speed walk / 1.85 miles
 
So I went to the gym tonight to attempt to do chest. Ended up walking out in the middle of the work out because my shoulder is bothering me again. I just can't do any type of pressing dumbbells barbell you name it. Im really getting frustrated !!! I may have to see a doctor?
 
So I went to the gym tonight to attempt to do chest. Ended up walking out in the middle of the work out because my shoulder is bothering me again. I just can't do any type of pressing dumbbells barbell you name it. Im really getting frustrated !!!

Look into doing mobility drills for your shoulders. Sounds like an impingement (obviously lol). Mobility WOD has been a godsend to me! My shoulders are great, have corrected them some as well (the internally rotated palms, rolled forward shoulders) with the lacrosse ball drills.
 
Look into doing mobility drills for your shoulders. Sounds like an impingement (obviously lol). Mobility WOD has been a godsend to me! My shoulders are great, have corrected them some as well (the internally rotated palms, rolled forward shoulders) with the lacrosse ball drills.

Thanks tyga I just YouTubed some videos looks like that could help.. I'll give it a shot any links to some exercises that worked for u ??
 
Thanks tyga I just YouTubed some videos looks like that could help.. I'll give it a shot any links to some exercises that worked for u ??

I agree I would be I interested as well. Caz I know that sucks about the shoulder. I would rest it up. Something obviously isn't right so no need to push it
 
So I went to the gym tonight to attempt to do chest. Ended up walking out in the middle of the work out because my shoulder is bothering me again. I just can't do any type of pressing dumbbells barbell you name it. Im really getting frustrated !!! I may have to see a doctor?

Damn caz that sucks ass. I would def get that checked out ASAP. Don't risk injuring it any further. Maybe take a week off. Ik that sounds horrible lol.

I can go over and give u a nice massage :-)
 
So today during lunch I went to my Chiro to have him take a good look at my shoulder.. He confirms that it's a impingement :( we talked for a while and here is what I think I'm going to do.. First no Shoulder or Chest exercises for 4 weeks (this is going to be hard) my chiro will stretch and adjust my shoulder twice a week. I will be icing it everyday and doing the mobility WOD (THANKS TYGA!!!) before every workout. Starting week 2 if there is no pain I will start doing some band work on the shoulder and take it from there.. My chiro is around my age and lifts like we do so he knows take time off is hard for me.. I will still be doing arm, legs, abs and cardio, so hopefully in a few weeks it gets better. This shoulder has been hindering me for a while now and I'm afraid that one day it's going to give.. The good news is my legs can use the extra attention as well as my cardio so I have a feeling you guys will see a few hour long cardio session a week.. This option is better than really hurting my shoulder and being out for months because of surgery
 
My thoughts are with you on your shoulder woes. Rehab will be worth it though.
 
I agree I would be I interested as well. Caz I know that sucks about the shoulder. I would rest it up. Something obviously isn't right so no need to push it

Here is one video I found ..

[video=youtube;hmPHGpNX0SI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmPHGpNX0SI[/video]
 
Thanks for the video Caz. My chiro worked wonders with my impingement issues I had in the past so hopefully he gets you squared a way. 4 weeks isn't bad in the long haul. Get that thing better and you will be back in no time
 
Thanks for the video Caz. My chiro worked wonders with my impingement issues I had in the past so hopefully he gets you squared a way. 4 weeks isn't bad in the long haul. Get that thing better and you will be back in no time

you got it! Lets just hope it feels better in 4 weeks... I'm sitting at my desk with a ice pack on it as I type..
 
Nice video and you should ask him it it is okay for you to flex your pecs hard isometrically like holding your hands in front of your chest and pushing them together... Will keep the fibers worked even though you are not moving under tension so not much stress at all on the joints. Hell I may just do that myself this week since my chiro told me no lifting until I see him on Friday.
 
Every bodies falling apart! Lol

I overlooked your post caz, I'll get some videos up for you when I get home :)
 
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Kelly starrett is who I watch the most. I can't find some of the videos! I do a lot of rear delt, and tspine smashing with the lacrosse ball as well, and around my scapula.
 
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Lol I'm like 80 years old in weightlifting years!!! I' ll check those videos out thanks buddy!! Time to bring the pain!!



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Lol I'm like 80 years old in weightlifting years!!! I' ll check those videos out thanks buddy!! Time to bring the pain!! <img src="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=89295"/>

My man!

The first couple times it hurt like hell. Seriously. You'll be glad you started these mobility drills though! It's awesome myofascial therapy
 
Realized I haven't been posting my workouts in here lol

I've been on a deload for the last couple days, will be for the remainder of the week.

Longer rest, 60-70% of my max for reps (10-12)

Hit shoulders/triceps Monday, legs on Tuesday and chest and biceps today. The increased reps was giving a serious pump! I really like this m stak by the way. Would recommend it to anyone. Have gained roughly 2lbs (could just be from the 3-3200 cals I'm ingesting lol) but my abdomen hasn't gotten any larger from what I can see.

Be easy and god bless!
 
Good stuff and here is a play list of Kelly's stuff for shoulders.
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Realized I haven't been posting my workouts in here lol

I've been on a deload for the last couple days, will be for the remainder of the week.

Longer rest, 60-70% of my max for reps (10-12)

Hit shoulders/triceps Monday, legs on Tuesday and chest and biceps today. The increased reps was giving a serious pump! I really like this m stak by the way. Would recommend it to anyone. Have gained roughly 2lbs (could just be from the 3-3200 cals I'm ingesting lol) but my abdomen hasn't gotten any larger from what I can see.

Be easy and god bless!

You better stop slacking up in here!!! LOL Keep stacking the lbs. on you beast..
 
Wednesday

Cardio & abs

No lifting last night, did some research yesterday on some abs routines and gave one a shot before my cardio session. Started with my mobility lacrosse ball work which I've done before but with a tennis ball.. The lacrosse ball is much harder and brings the pain to a whole new level, but after it was all over I already noticed that I had more ROM.. :) It's hard to be in the gym and not lift but I know that this is going to pay off, and with the increase cardio and abs it should really help thin out my waist even more.. Tonight I'm going to do arm and hopefully it wont bother my shoulder.. The next 4 weeks will probably look like this..

Day 1: Cardio/Abs
Day 2: Arms / Cardio
Day 3: Cardio/Abs
Day 4: Legs/Cardio
Day 5: Cardio/Abs
Day 6: off
Day 7: off

Abs:
30 second intervals each exercise for 5 mins.

Standing Cross knee crunches
Mountain Climbers
Leg raises - scissors
Floor raised knee crunches

I did 2 sets of these and my core was on fire!!

Hyper Extensions
4 sets of 25

Side bends
35x15 per side x 3 sets

Cardio

Elliptical: 15 mins / level 9 / 1.75 miles
Stationary Bike: 15 mins / level 12 / 4.75 miles
Treadmill Speed walk: 20 mins / 6.5 incline / 1.20 miles
 
Wednesday Cardio & abs No lifting last night, did some research yesterday on some abs routines and gave one a shot before my cardio session. Started with my mobility lacrosse ball work which I've done before but with a tennis ball.. The lacrosse ball is much harder and brings the pain to a whole new level, but after it was all over I already noticed that I had more ROM.. :) It's hard to be in the gym and not lift but I know that this is going to pay off, and with the increase cardio and abs it should really help thin out my waist even more.. Tonight I'm going to do arm and hopefully it wont bother my shoulder.. The next 4 weeks will probably look like this.. Day 1: Cardio/Abs Day 2: Arms / Cardio Day 3: Cardio/Abs Day 4: Legs/Cardio Day 5: Cardio/Abs Day 6: off Day 7: off Abs: 30 second intervals each exercise for 5 mins. Standing Cross knee crunches Mountain Climbers Leg raises - scissors Floor raised knee crunches I did 2 sets of these and my core was on fire!! Hyper Extensions 4 sets of 25 Side bends 35x15 per side x 3 sets Cardio Elliptical: 15 mins / level 9 / 1.75 miles Stationary Bike: 15 mins / level 12 / 4.75 miles Treadmill Speed walk: 20 mins / 6.5 incline / 1.20 miles

Your going to be lean with big wheelz and 24" arms ;)
 
Like you said, might as well show your core & legs some extra loving - deadlifting shouldn't hurt your shoulder impingement, but will help activate the traps & upper back/shoulders to keep the meat up top, and if squatting is stressful I know you have access to some hacksquat/legpresses to load some iron up. And a stronger core will return bigger numbers in all your compounds!

You don't have to quit lifting at all; you're just focusing your routine :)
 
Like you said, might as well show your core & legs some extra loving - deadlifting shouldn't hurt your shoulder impingement, but will help activate the traps & upper back/shoulders to keep the meat up top, and if squatting is stressful I know you have access to some hacksquat/legpresses to load some iron up. And a stronger core will return bigger numbers in all your compounds! You don't have to quit lifting at all; you're just focusing your routine :)

I'm a addict no way I'm going to stop lifting just refocus my efforts!! Lol the dead lifts may pull too much on the should so I'll wait a week or 2 before I try it. I'm rehabbing the hell out of it and it's feeling better already. My work thinks I'm crazy icing and doing my lacrosse ball treatments in my office :)
 
I'm a addict no way I'm going to stop lifting just refocus my efforts!! Lol the dead lifts may pull too much on the should so I'll wait a week or 2 before I try it. I'm rehabbing the hell out of it and it's feeling better already. My work thinks I'm crazy icing and doing my lacrosse ball treatments in my office :)

Could look into voodoo flossing as well. I'd do it, but I'm a cheap skate and don't want to cough up the dough for the bands lol
 
I'm a addict no way I'm going to stop lifting just refocus my efforts!! Lol the dead lifts may pull too much on the should so I'll wait a week or 2 before I try it. I'm rehabbing the hell out of it and it's feeling better already. My work thinks I'm crazy icing and doing my lacrosse ball treatments in my office :)

Deadlifts can definitely irritate the shoulder. They pretty much pull on the entire shoulder girdle with a ton of weight. Lots of rowing work should be ok and will definitely help keep some mass up
 
See the only shoulder problems I've ever had were minor - week or 2 with no pressing & I was g2g. I deadlifted normally without issue throughout. Never had something this serious though - sorry if my advice wasn't the case for you! But either way, always start very light when injured & test the waters with baby steps - THIS, I know for fact :)

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Caz for some reason when I saw before you were going to work more on legs I was expecting to see 2 leg days. More like

Day 1: Light Legs / Cardio
Day 2: Arms / Cardio
Day 3: Cardio/Abs
Day 4: Heavy Legs/Cardio
Day 5: Cardio/Abs
Day 6: off
Day 7: off

If you did that and did high volume short rest periods on the light day you would end up burning more cals than just a cardio day and would still get extra leg work.
 
Caz for some reason when I saw before you were going to work more on legs I was expecting to see 2 leg days. More like Day 1: Light Legs / Cardio Day 2: Arms / Cardio Day 3: Cardio/Abs Day 4: Heavy Legs/Cardio Day 5: Cardio/Abs Day 6: off Day 7: off If you did that and did high volume short rest periods on the light day you would end up burning more cals than just a cardio day and would still get extra leg work.

I could do this, I haven't given the split much thought been doing tons of research on should rehab stuff.. I'm beating it with a lacrosse ball as I type.. :)
 
Dead lifts kill my hips and leg sockets. I played hockey since I was in first grade and my lower joints give me issues all the time. It kills me cause I can't go as heavy as I would like on squats, there the worst
 
Caz for some reason when I saw before you were going to work more on legs I was expecting to see 2 leg days. More like Day 1: Light Legs / Cardio Day 2: Arms / Cardio Day 3: Cardio/Abs Day 4: Heavy Legs/Cardio Day 5: Cardio/Abs Day 6: off Day 7: off If you did that and did high volume short rest periods on the light day you would end up burning more cals than just a cardio day and would still get extra leg work.

I might eventually steal that split when I jump off dc in January when I start trimming down and tightening up my diet. 2 arms days and 2 legs days. That'd catch my arms and legs up to my chest and back with a quickness.
 
Whatever it's worth to you Sir Cazington, plenty of strength athletes use 2 leg or lower body days/wk - lots of football teams squat THREE times/wk instead of deadlifting even. A light/heavy split like Kleen's suggesting looks awesome to me. A 2nd arm day later on the wknd could be optional if you felt ready for it, but that looks awesome.

Westside Barbell has a heavy/light day each wk. Just saying.
 
Whatever it's worth to you Sir Cazington, plenty of strength athletes use 2 leg or lower body days/wk - lots of football teams squat THREE times/wk instead of deadlifting even. A light/heavy split like Kleen's suggesting looks awesome to me. A 2nd arm day later on the wknd could be optional if you felt ready for it, but that looks awesome. Westside Barbell has a heavy/light day each wk. Just saying.

PHAT has heavy light as well
 
Off the deload, and today I took my last pack of m stak. M stak is definitely top three natural supps to run if you want steady/slight strength increases and some extra "umph" in the gym.

Squats 12,10,8,6,6
Hack squat 8,8,8,8
Seated leg curl 12,10,8,6,6
Db ham- 10,10,10,10
Numerous calf and ab exercises.

I may order another bottle m stak after the recommended one week off. Any ways, I'm sticking with 12,10,8,6,6 until my next cycle rolls around.. Couple more months, then I'll get back into heavy weight and more volume.
 
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