Chasing the Dream!

Chest Day

Dunno how and when but chest has def become my wealkest link, need to hop back on to doing it more seriously and got someone willing to try to do the same with me. Benching sucks alone lol

Pec Fly WmUp:
235x12
235x12
235x12

Bb Bench:
135x10
225x5
275x5
315x3
335x3
345x1
355x1
365x1
365x1
315x3
315x3

I paused everything after 335 to help give myself an idea of where I am strength wise. Hate waiting on calls but I must learn sooner or later, good ol Mississippi rule

Incline Db:
75x10
100x8
100x8
110x10
110x10

Low Cable Crossovers:
35x10
35x10
35x10
35x10

Chest Press Machine:
265x10
305x6
305x6
305x6 Drop sets by 20 all the way to 160

Dips:
BwX20
45x12
45x12
Bwx10

Smith Floor Press:
205x8
255x8
305x8
305x8
305x8

Was a fun day overall, just felt strong today but it didnt seem so true on the bench lol. Lil Overload but plenty of new ideas running through my mind now
 
TheMovement said:
Chest Day

Dunno how and when but chest has def become my wealkest link, need to hop back on to doing it more seriously and got someone willing to try to do the same with me. Benching sucks alone lol

Pec Fly WmUp:
235x12
235x12
235x12

Bb Bench:
135x10
225x5
275x5
315x3
335x3
345x1
355x1
365x1
365x1
315x3
315x3

I paused everything after 335 to help give myself an idea of where I am strength wise. Hate waiting on calls but I must learn sooner or later, good ol Mississippi rule

Incline Db:
75x10
100x8
100x8
110x10
110x10

Low Cable Crossovers:
35x10
35x10
35x10
35x10

Chest Press Machine:
265x10
305x6
305x6
305x6 Drop sets by 20 all the way to 160

Dips:
BwX20
45x12
45x12
Bwx10

Smith Floor Press:
205x8
255x8
305x8
305x8
305x8

Was a fun day overall, just felt strong today but it didnt seem so true on the bench lol. Lil Overload but plenty of new ideas running through my mind now
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Dat bench. I'll have a big bench like that, one day.
 
Dimitrius said:
Dat bench. I'll have a big bench like that, one day.
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Cant wait till I get mines boosted lol, Sadly still do mine with a flat back but I am getting the hang of tucking Vs. Flaring of the elbows
 
TheMovement said:
Cant wait till I get mines boosted lol, Sadly still do mine with a flat back but I am getting the hang of tucking Vs. Flaring of the elbows
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One of the best benchers ever, Rick Weil, benched flat. Also, many raw champions advocate elbow flare for raw lifetrs.

The bottom line is, you gotta do what works for you. So far, whatever you've been doing has been working. :)
 
Dimitrius said:
One of the best benchers ever, Rick Weil, benched flat. Also, many raw champions advocate elbow flare for raw lifetrs.

The bottom line is, you gotta do what works for you. So far, whatever you've been doing has been working. :)
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Thanks man if it isn't broke I need to stop trying to fix it lol
 
Cant wait to be back in the gym tomorrow!!!
 
Nothing like smashing the gym after being fed well and knowing you didnt overdo it. Back day was ridiculous today I literally believe I hit all but 3 back excercises and it was sick! Did so many rows and pullups my rhom. and lats feel like they have rolled outwards.

Tomorrow I will go back to keeping a record and starting a new log as my arsenal of supps is just becoming larger and larger. Been PWO free for awhile so its about that time 2 find a new one!

Been using recompadrol for a few weeks now and think its def helping me out. Threw 2 scoops of Metabolic Powder on my chili tonight and it was AWESOME!!! Thought it would have a heavier Raspberry taste but it blended very well! Will continue using it.
 
Pumping up the Chest!

Awesome chest day for the books, everything just seemed to keep clicking and kept my tempo pressing onward for a solid hour before becoming distracted

Walked in after stretching a bit and hit the bench!

Bb Bench:
135x10
225x12
275x5
315x5
325x3
345x3
355x3
355x4 PR for reps here dropset immediatly after
315x3
225x16
135x21

Incline Db Press:
80x10
100x8
120x8
120x6
120x6

Smith Floor Press: Close Grip/ heavy focus on the Lockout and 2 sec squeeze in mid range (Trying to battle the sticking point before it becomes a problem)
90x15
140x10
140x10
140x10

Seat Cable Flys:
35x12
42.5x12
42.5x12
30x12

Triceps Ext/Reverse Ext/ Bench Dips: all done until failure on heavy weight except BW dips which used the 21 routine

Pushup Finisher: 3 rounds
10 Neutral
10 Diamond
10 Wide Palms inward

Was a good day and loving the feeling now. Chest seems to be picking back on up. The stretch marks are freaking nutz atm now. Dunno what else to try on these hopefully they will just blend on in over time.
 
Started my American Muscle FB stack of Exile and Banish. Cool combo thus far and hope to continue seeing strength gains while pressing forward.
 
That DAMN Banish is the truth!!! The Truest definition of a fat burner with a thermogenic effect. I love it for one reason and one huge reason....It starts the fire in your GUTS!!!!

Im talking 5-10mins instant flame being lit that was oddly uncomfortable at first b/c it caught me off guard so quickly but it has become something I look forward to now. Abdominal wall raises in temp. and the rest of my body slowly follows but no sweats that would make you stand out at work. Just a constant fire that is still lasting 30mins and even more. Energy isnt where this product shines its the Thermo effect. The appetite suppressing qualities are definitely second. Helps get me to lunch without snacking which helps me out. Just one handful of almonds 30mins after taking just so something is on my stomach. Exile on the other hand hasn't shined through on its own yet which seems disappointing but time shall tell. Holding steady at 230lbs still so I have no complaints.
 
Legs and Bi's:

Needed to figure out my opening weight ideas and lifting cues for the strict curl so I started with that tonight with someone thats been there before.

Pullups WmUp

Ez- Strict Curl:
115x5
135x3
145x2
150x2
155x1
160x1
165x1 Super easy pull and finish at the top, Got so freaking hype!!!!
170x0 Couldnt pull above my navel. Hated setting it back down
170x spotted /received a bump past my sticking point at the bottom and dragged that thing on up. Def. feels like a huge jump but still got time to take the state record at it

Back Squat:
135x5
225x5
275x5
315x3
365x2
405x1
435x1 Felt a bump from my spotter at the bottom, he says he only gave me a Lat squeeze but I went ahead and racked it and unloaded.

Overhead Squats:
45x10
45x10
45x10

Db Swings: Def. not =to KBs
50x10
60x10
60x10

Donkey Kicks:
x15
x15
x15

Single Leg Bridges:
x12
x12
x12

Pikes: Great for a shoulder girdle wakeup call
x10
x10
x10

Felt solid about this training session. Strengths all where it should be and feeling pretty solid ATM. The new year I will redo my programming and reset my goals.
 
Well this short lived bulk up is over officially still pressing the recomp and will be dropping my weight down to compete in the 220 class to start off my powerlifting attempts. Looking to do a meet on Jan 25th if all goes well and nothing happens in-between but if I dont go ahead and do it now I wont do it ever so BAM!!! Hats been thrown in the ring!

Still pressing the re-comp as I want to do a BB show this summer. My goals of being CSCS certified will only broaden as I still want to be as competitive as possible and take advantage of everything in front of me.

Idea of where im at currently

[video=youtube;LgzzZtJxaHs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgzzZtJxaHs&feature=youtu.be[/video]

Looking like an idiot but we all start somewhere
 
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Current Stack includes Banish and Exile stack from American Muscle liking it so far.

EBF Products are in the mix as well and I must say Im liking what Im getting so far from it but the Metabolic Powder PWO started off killing my stomach, tried it today and was so glad the effect didnt hit me as I was leg day lls

Forskolin-95 hasnt been incorporated yet thinking of putting it with my Alphamine when it comes in.

Shift is just sitting on the sideline ATM, dont feel it would help me much as an addition ATM but I could be wrong

Methyl-Synephrine just terrifies me In all Honesty. Its reviewed effects and how and when to use throws me as I dont want to be taking too much at a time on an empty stomach but just havent heard enough about it to understand just what this Beta-2 Agonist does in addition to what I am already running. Was shocked to see it in Exile already withing the Neuro-Metabolic Matrix made up of a blend at 153mgs.

Got some Leucine, Milk Thistle, and Orange Triad on deck as well

Waiting on a killer combo package from USPlabs still as well with plenty of goodies to add in, Looking forward to running PRIME again with the 6/9 protocol.
 
Todays Leg Day was rather sweet and felt great. Moved some decent weight until I got a pinch in my hip but It didnt last long after backing off a bit.

Single Leg Smith Deads: Focus placed on the hinge and hamstring kept the weight rather light
Smith Bar=20lbs
Barx15
110x15
205x12

Smith Deads:
295x8
335x8
385x6
385x6
435x3
435x3
435x1

Inverted Leg Press:
205x10
295x10
335x10

Front Squats:
135x8
135x8
225x6 got a mean pinch towards the middle of my thrust up....damn that thing was burning
135x8
135x8

Walking Lunges: Pain dissipated
3 laps arond the track

SWB Ham Curls:
x12
x12
x12

Wanted to do Biceps but ice was still falling so I went ahead and cut out. Poked around a bit with my Jackknobber and found nothing in the area that had pained me, will get it rechecked at work on Mon though as I cant afford any setbacks now
 
Gotta find an awesome singlet. Pretty sure my walmart wrist wraps are still ok, may pickup some knee sleeves pretty soon as well as the swelling issues with a deeper squat are just unavoidable atm
 
liftinglarge . com is a good website for cheap gear.

Your lifts are looking great man. Dunno about that smith machine stuff, but I'm digging everything else lol. Dat bench doe, I wish I could move that kinda weight pressing. One day, grasshopper, one day...

I like my Titan knee sleeves to keep my knees healthy and warm, I've heard good things about the elitefts ones too though. The Titan ones are a little expensive, but worth it. If you want extra support, order a size smaller than the chart... they're still easy to get on.
 
Dimitrius said:
liftinglarge . com is a good website for cheap gear.

Your lifts are looking great man. Dunno about that smith machine stuff, but I'm digging everything else lol. Dat bench doe, I wish I could move that kinda weight pressing. One day, grasshopper, one day...

I like my Titan knee sleeves to keep my knees healthy and warm, I've heard good things about the elitefts ones too though. The Titan ones are a little expensive, but worth it. If you want extra support, order a size smaller than the chart... they're still easy to get on.
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Thanks man, sadly my greatest obstacle is myself atm. Also I hate using the smith as my primary but our local Ballerina had the squat rack on lockdown today. I only didnt mind as seeing her workouts time and time again she supersets and keeps the pace going. Ive blocked the rack from her so my day was due sooner or later.

My bench is luck so far I still look at it as my weakest point atm in terms of growth.

Im guess the single ply is acceptable for RAW comps right?
 
TheMovement said:
Thanks man, sadly my greatest obstacle is myself atm. Also I hate using the smith as my primary but our local Ballerina had the squat rack on lockdown today. I only didnt mind as seeing her workouts time and time again she supersets and keeps the pace going. Ive blocked the rack from her so my day was due sooner or later.

My bench is luck so far I still look at it as my weakest point atm in terms of growth.

Im guess the single ply is acceptable for RAW comps right?
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Single ply knee sleeves? Should be, although I think it's limited to neoprene/non assistive material. If you're talking single ply shirts or squat suits, no. It should say if they're accepted in most raw feds on the sleeve sale page, though some raw don't allow sleeves or wraps.
 
Dimitrius said:
Single ply knee sleeves? Should be, although I think it's limited to neoprene/non assistive material. If you're talking single ply shirts or squat suits, no. It should say if they're accepted in most raw feds on the sleeve sale page, though some raw don't allow sleeves or wraps.
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Read the rules again none allowed lol well darn!
 
Mondays Chest was just sickening!!! Had a change in work schedule so I had to cut my lift short

Bb Bench:
135x8
225x8
275x5
315x4 Pause on 1st
335x3 Pause on 1st
355x3 Pause on 1st
385x1
405x2 1st one was ugly no pause I panicked lol, went back for a Negative rep following

Smith Floor Press:
did 5 total working sets with 305 for 8 reps

Db Floor Press:
110x5 Odd as It was my 1st time using this weight and style
110x7
110x8
110x8

Floor Press with the Dbs are fun, not a huge of a contraction as with the smith from the floor but theres just alot my stabilization going on so some focus is taken away. Will keep using both for awhile.

Had to go to work right after but decent hitting session

Tuesdays Back day was okish but nothing special. had my back needled prior so I did go too crazy
 
GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS.....HUMP DDDAAAYYYYY!!!! SQUATS!!!!! YYYEEEAAAAAA!!!!!!

Cutting down the weight today just to give the lil wheels a break

135x5
225x8
275x10
285x10
295x10

Leg Press: 388 for 3 sets of 21s
feet narrow at the top, wide and the bottom, and neutral

Leg Press "Jumps" 388 for sets of 15reps

RDLs:
135x12
185x12
225x10
225x10
225x10

Ham. Curls:
130x10
130x10
130x10

Was a good night and really took time to feel throughout the reps
 
TheMovement said:
Well this short lived bulk up is over officially still pressing the recomp and will be dropping my weight down to compete in the 220 class to start off my powerlifting attempts. Looking to do a meet on Jan 25th if all goes well and nothing happens in-between but if I dont go ahead and do it now I wont do it ever so BAM!!! Hats been thrown in the ring!

Still pressing the re-comp as I want to do a BB show this summer. My goals of being CSCS certified will only broaden as I still want to be as competitive as possible and take advantage of everything in front of me.

Idea of where im at currently

[video=youtube;LgzzZtJxaHs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgzzZtJxaHs&feature=youtu.be[/video]

Looking like an idiot but we all start somewhere
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You just need to focus on transitions and holding each pose at peak contraction. A few things I noticed:

- Your back is thick, but not especially wide, at least not the way you're posing. You have very low lat insertions, so you could have a phenomenal lat spread.
- Your delts need to be brought up a tad; your tris and bis dominate your arms.
- When you hit a pose, keep your head up and look into the audience or camera or whatever. Don't look at your muscles. If you start practicing this now, it should become second nature later.

I'm no expert, by any means, just an enthusiast. Keep up the good work man, you're killing it.
 
Dimitrius said:
You just need to focus on transitions and holding each pose at peak contraction. A few things I noticed:

- Your back is thick, but not especially wide, at least not the way you're posing. You have very low lat insertions, so you could have a phenomenal lat spread.
- Your delts need to be brought up a tad; your tris and bis dominate your arms.
- When you hit a pose, keep your head up and look into the audience or camera or whatever. Don't look at your muscles. If you start practicing this now, it should become second nature later.

I'm no expert, by any means, just an enthusiast. Keep up the good work man, you're killing it.
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Thanks man!

I honestly took my shoulder training down about 3 notches as a whole to put so much emphasis on my back and now its just like you said laggy. Will begin taking their routine much more serious soon. If im walking normally my lats sit outward to the point that ppl constantly notice them but I cant flex them for crap lol. One of these days this physique will be seeing the stage but still plenty of work left to do
 
Holy Chest/Back Day in 90mins

Started with a lil WmUp on the bike for 10mins

Flat Db Press:
60x12
80x12
100x12
120x10
120x10

Incline Smith Press: May need to recheck my Incline Bench numbers as for me Incline Bb is easier and my old MAX was 335
205x8
295x8
315x3
335x3
335x2
295x6
205x10

Seated HS Chest Press:
305x8
305x8
305x8
305x8

Dips: BW
x15
x15
x15

Pullups: BW
x12
x12
x12

Seated Rows: added a 45 to the stack at the end
200x10
240x10
260x10
305x6
305x6 Started seeing black blinking dots so I had to go sit my azz down lol

Lat Pulldown:
140x10
160x10
200x10
200x10

Db Pullovers:
75x10
85x10
95x10
100x10

Wide Grip Low Rows:
120x10
140x10
180x8

Seated HS Row:
220x10
220x10
245x10
245x10 Huge pump!

Incline Db Flys:
60x8
60x8
70x8
70x8

Wide GriP Pulldowns:
65x10
65x10
65x10

15min Hike Program on the treadmill and hit the doors

Utilized 1Exile, 4 Yok3d, 2 Alphamine scoops, and 2 Banished caps PWO. Amino IV during, and Select Snickerdoodle afterwards. #GAINZZZZ
 
MMan ol mn the day ive been dreading forever has finally come, decided that I was going to do cleans today and def. strained my back on one of my catches. Shame my knee just happen to buckle forward and i didnt bail on the weight so thus I hyperextend and Lawd its tight. Hopefully I can get it worked out in a few days but It does really blow me. Luckly I was able to finish off my Back and shoulder day fighting on through will know more tomorrow as Im icing and using TENs now. Too far in this journey to start slacking now and I refuse to be denied a DAMN THING
 
Its sick the way ive abandoned this thread but its the holidays lls,

S/N: Almost to the end of the AM stack and the ride has been freaking awesome! Seriously just a little bit of cardio (2 days) and decent eating (carb cycling attempt) and the recomp effects are noticeable. Im using it at full dosage and added in Forskolin-95 and I couldn't be happier. Metabolic powder bothers my stomach a bit but I use it post-workout to not throw off my day. Backs feeling great and back to squatting and deadlifting moderately. Cant wait for the New Year and a new Log
 
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New log for those interested
 
TheMovement said:
Finally got my groove back!

Best Leg day Ive had in awhile and the weights wernt terribly heavy but the tempo and focus made it beyond sweet. Switched to a much more narrow stance that hopefully will remain my sweet spot for awhile atleast. Supplementation is all the same Volt+Creatine+2 Arginine tabs= Good Leg day!

WmUp:
5mins on Sprint Bike: the good ol 50sec jog, 10sec sprint pyramid up and down

Jefferson Squats:
135x10
135x10
135x10

Inverted Smith Press:
115x15
165x15
165x15
165x15

Back Squat: Nice and deeper than Ive been in a long time wrapped up for the last 2 sets, no noticable swelling yet
135x8
185x8
225x8
275x8
315x6
335x6
335x5

Walking Lunges: Lunged the straights, walked the curbs
2 laps around=4 lunging sets

Leg Press:
208x15
298x10
388x10
478x10
568x10
658x10

Db Stiff Legged Deads:
70x10
80x10
90x10

Ham. Curls:
115x15
135x20
150x20
165x20

Cool down on sprint bike same pyramid as before
Foam rolled for 8mins

Feeling great about todays session I guess it was just one of those days
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What's a Jefferson squat? I've heard of Jefferson deadlifts. Been thinking about incorporating them in my routine to take some strain off my lower back.

Log's looking good, man. Keep motivated, keep killing it. 335 for 6 on squat is good ****.
 
Dimitrius said:
What's a Jefferson squat? I've heard of Jefferson deadlifts. Been thinking about incorporating them in my routine to take some strain off my lower back.

Log's looking good, man. Keep motivated, keep killing it. 335 for 6 on squat is good ****.
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thanks man, its been a long time coming lol, and i think they may be the same thing in idea as YouTube vids showed them being the same. The Jefferson squat I try to incorporate is from Kai Greene and CJ. Its really helping me over time get my hips better
 
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