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DaPack..Fighting Age One Day at a Time

August 19th, 2016 (Friday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 8's, Wk 2, Day 5

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Rack Pulls/ Shrugs;
5 sets 13, 11, 9, 7, 5 reps

Incline Press;
1 set 10 reps bar
1 set 8 reps 75lbs
1 set 5 reps 105lbs
1 set 3 reps 115lbs
1 set 3 reps 130lbs
1 set 8 reps 140lbs
1 set 8 reps 160lbs
1 set 8+7 reps 190lbs

Dbl Spoons;
5 sets 13, 11, 9, 7, 5 reps

Average weight this week was 202.5lbs, +3.5lbs. Looked back when I started up again and was 180lbs so basically after 6 week up +20lbs. Crazy thing too is this week I been finishing my lifts with what my maxes were when I started and I am getting double digit reps. I am taking in around 3,000 calories a day so I see no need to adjust them at this time. Eventually the weight gain will slow down and even plateau so until that time not going to change my diet. I am eating basically the same thing ever day.

Tuna salad sandwich
PB sandwich
4 cups of salad
2 to 3 cups of fruit
4 servings of cottage cheese
4 to 6 servings of milk
Rice cakes
2 eggs
10 to 12 egg whites
4 servings Metamucil
2 to 3 extra servings of PB

Only thing I would change at this point is take out some of the dairy and add in chicken or turkey and maybe potatoes or rice. Right now relying on the dairy to bump my calories up but even then don't think it is to bad.
 
August 22nd, 2016 (Monday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 8's, Wk 3, Day 1

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Abs; 5 sets

Bench;
1 set 10 reps 95lbs
1 set 8 reps 115lbs
1 set 5 reps 145lbs
1 set 3 reps 170lbs
1 set 2 reps 190lbs
1 set 1 reps 215lbs
1 set 8+3 reps 225lbs

Hammer Strength Shoulders;
5 sets 11, 9, 7, 5, 3 reps

Push Downs;
5 sets 11, 9, 7, 5, 3 reps
 
August 23rd, 2016 (Tuesday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 8's, Wk 3, Day 2

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Deads;
1 set 10 reps 135lbs
1 set 8 reps 185lbs
1 set 5 reps 210lbs
1 set 3 reps 250lbs
1 set 2 reps 290lbs
1 set 1 rep 305lbs
1 set 8+6 reps 325lbs**3 resets

(Super Set)
--1a. Dbl SLDL; 5 sets 11, 9, 7, 5, 3 reps
--1b. Dbl Shrugs

(Super Set)
--2a. Dbl Curls; 3 sets
--2b. Incline Hammer Curls
--2c. Dbl Spider Curls
 
August 24th, 2016 (Wednesday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 8's, Wk 3, Day 3

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Military Press;
1 set 10 reps bar
1 set 8 reps 75lbs
1 set 5 reps 90lbs
1 set 3 reps 105lbs
1 set 2 reps 120lbs
1 set 1 rep 125lbs
1 set 8+7 reps 135lbs

(Super Set)
--1a. Flat Dbl Press; 5 sets 11, 9, 7, 5, 3 reps
--1b. Abs

Hammer Decline CGBP;
5 sets 11, 9, 7, 5, 3 reps
 
August 24th, 2016 (Thursday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 8's, Wk 3, Day 4

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Squats;
1 set 10 reps bar
1 set 8 reps 135lbs
1 set 5 reps 170lbs
1 set 3 reps 195lbs
1 set 2 reps 225lbs
1 set 1 rep 240lbs
1 set 8+4 reps 250lbs

(Super Set)
--1a. Hack Squats; 5 sets 11, 9, 7, 5, 3 reps
--1b. Good Mornings

Dbl Curls; 5 sets 11, 9, 7, 5, 3 reps
 
Tuna salad sandwich
PB sandwich
4 cups of salad
2 to 3 cups of fruit
4 servings of cottage cheese
4 to 6 servings of milk
Rice cakes
2 eggs
10 to 12 egg whites
4 servings Metamucil
2 to 3 extra servings of PB

Can you humor me for a moment...cause I'm struggling with portion size, and I know from BBD that when you want to cut, you freakin cut. Can you break this down into meals?
 
Can you humor me for a moment...cause I'm struggling with portion size, and I know from BBD that when you want to cut, you freakin cut. Can you break this down into meals?

Usually this is how I eat. One thing to note is since I am still unemployed I really don't worry about meal timing I this point. Once I start a job that will change depend on my energy needs.

Meal 1: Tuna salad sandwich, 2 servs Metamucil, 1 to 2 servs of milk

Meal 2: 4 cups of salad, PB sandwich, 1 to 2 servs of milk

Meal 3: 2 whole eggs, 10 to 12 egg whites, 1 to 2 servs of V8

Meal 4: 4 servs of cottage cheese, 2 cups of fruit, 2 servs of Metamucil

Meal 5: Rice cakes, 2 servs of PB, 1 to 2 servs of milk

Meal 6: If still hungry some more rice cakes and PB, some milk or V8
 
August 25th, 2016 (Friday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 8's, Wk 3, Day 5

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Incline Bench;
1 set 10 reps 115lbs
1 set 8 reps 135lbs
1 set 5 reps 165lbs
1 set 3 reps 180lbs
1 set 2 reps 200lbs
1 set 1 rep 210lbs
1 set 8+4 reps 215lbs

(Super Set)
--1a. Dbl Spoons; 5 sets 11, 9, 7, 5, 3 reps
--1b. Abs

Avg. Weekly weight: 203.5lbs +1lb

Excited to start the wave of 5's next week and get out of these higher reps. The rack was taken today the whole time so never did rack pulls/ shrugs.
 
August 29th, 2016 (Monday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 5's, Wk 1, Day 1

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Bench;
1 set 10 reps 115lbs
1 set 8 reps 150lbs
1 set 3 reps 185lbs
1 set 5 reps 200lbs
1 set 5 reps 210lbs
1 set 5 reps 220lbs
1 set 5 reps 230lbs
1 set 5+3 reps 240lbs**Felt it a little in my shoulder

Abs; 5 sets

Hammer Strength Shoulders;
5 sets 11 reps

Push Downs;
5 sets 11 reps

Felt the last set in my shoulder a little bit. Keep telling myself that I needed to be careful with my shoulders do to my history and even though my strength and size is coming back quick it will take longer for the stabilizer muscles and tendons to come back. Today was suppose to do 200lbs but decided I wanted to go heavier. Original plan was to do 240lbs this week, 250lbs next week and finish this wave off at 260lbs. The spreadsheet has 240lbs for my last week so thinking will just stick with that. Don't think it is nothing serious but going to back off on ramping for now on bench. Now I am hoping for a goal of 10 to 11 reps at 240lbs at the end that that will be good enough to show strength gains if last wave finish at 225lbs for 11 reps.
 
i honestly feel like I lean up a bit when I increase my carb intake as long as I dont increase my fat with it. if i'm low on carbs I just lose energy like crazy.
 
i honestly feel like I lean up a bit when I increase my carb intake as long as I dont increase my fat with it. if i'm low on carbs I just lose energy like crazy.

So I'm low on carbs for the past few days...just mowed my lawn...felt like dying.
 
that's been my experience. but people tell me i'm crazy when I say carbs lean me up. but if i'm low fat I almost can't eat enough carbs without puking.

i mean take it for what its worth. with my back issues i'm only weighing 174lbs tops right now. but its not like i'm a genetically skinny dude. I used to weigh 242lbs.
 
Hard to compare only after 4 weeks but I can see the difference in my triceps. Think biggest change I see is in my shoulders over the last 4 weeks and also before you can tell I was depleted were as now it is not the case. Slowly get it back.
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i honestly feel like I lean up a bit when I increase my carb intake as long as I dont increase my fat with it. if i'm low on carbs I just lose energy like crazy.
I have noticed that too at times. Think most important thing is taking in enough carbs to give you the sustained energy you need but don't go over board. When I was working my last job I was walking all day and some days would go up and down close to 100 flights of stairs a day and days like that I would take in 500 grams of carbs most days and by the end of the day I was depleted. I use to be low carb when dieting but now I changed that view. Now just aim for a certain amount of calories and how I get there really don't care after I take care of my protein.
 
yeah I kind of feel like the science around pro/cho/fat is a soft science. i mean some of it is solid, but it seems to break down on a person by person basis in the end. if I go low carb I can eat more fats but I just dont get the energy. if I maintain a low fat diet I can eat pretty much as much carbs and protein as i want.

progress pics look good. delts are blowing up and arms look big.
 
August 31st, 2016 (Wednesday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 5's, Wk 1, Day 2

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Deads;
1 set 10 reps 135lbs
1 set 8 reps 185lbs
1 set 5 reps 225lbs
1 set 3 reps 250lbs
1 set 5 reps 275lbs
1 set 5 reps 285lbs
1 set 5 reps 295lbs
1 set 5 reps 305lbs
1 set 5 reps 315lbs
1 set 1 rep 335lbs
1 set 1 rep 355lbs
1 set 1 rep 375lbs
1 set 1 rep 395lbs

(Super Set)
--1a. Dbl SLDL; 5 sets 11 reps
--1b. Dbl Shrugs

(Super Set)
--2a. Dbl Curls; 3 sets
--2b. Incline Dbl Hammer Curls
--2c. Dbl Spider Curls

One thing I was concerned about for this wave is my estimated 1RM is 475lbs based of my last workout. I knew it was way off so today messed around with some singles after the main part of the workout to get a guess of what it actually is. Felt if I just warmed up and went after it could probably pull 405 to 415lbs at this point. The goal the last week of this wave was 370lbs for 5+reps but going to change it to 350lbs for 5+reps based of today's workout. Overall in the past 52 days I added between 90 to 100lbs back to my deads which I am pretty happy about.
 
if you're hitting 395 already I wouldn't be worried at all, it looks like you're back on track. all your numbers are on fire again.
 
September 1st, 2016 (Thursday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 5's, Wk 1, Day 3

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Military Press;
1 set 10 reps bar
1 set 8 reps 65lbs
1 set 5 reps 85lbs
1 set 1 rep 100lbs
5 sets 5 reps 110lbs, 120lbs, 130lbs, 140lbs, 150lbs

(Super Set)
--1a. Flat Dbl Press; 5 sets 11 reps
--1b. Abs

Hammer Strength CGBP;
5 sets 11 reps

Finally got the job offer I have been waiting for. Took the test on 4/15 and since then been a long, stressful and drawn out process. Would complete one step just to wait for the next and complete that just to wait for the next and on and on and on. Start date is 9/26 so thinking that would be a good week to possibly de-load.
 
September 2nd, 2016 (Friday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 5's, Wk 1, Day 4

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Squats;
1 set 10 reps 135lbs
1 set 8 reps 150lbs
1 set 3 reps 185lbs
5 sets 5 reps 210lbs, 225lbs, 240lbs, 255lbs, 275lbs

Incline Press;
1 set 10 reps 95lbs
1 set 8 reps 135lbs
1 set 3 reps 165lbs
5 sets 5 reps 185lbs, 195lbs, 205lbs, 215lbs, 225lbs

Average weekly weight; 204.5lbs +1lb

Either should have de-loaded this week or stuck with the actually workouts and not ramp the weight. Been an off week this week because of that but really wanted to see were I was at and not use the estimated 1RM formula since it is a joke. Next week will stick with the actual workout numbers and probably do less sets than the 4 sets of 5. Maybe just do 2 sets and call it good and hopefully that will help me recover enough for the last week of this wave. Still considering I could not even squat 2 plates 8 weeks ago and inclines were around 175lb max pretty happy with these numbers.
 
September 6th, 2016 (Tuesday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 5's, Wk 2, Day 1

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Bench;
1 set 10 reps 135lbs
1 set 8 reps 160lbs
1 set 5 reps 185lbs
1 set 2 reps 205lbs
1 set 2 reps 215lbs
1 set 5 reps 225lbs
1 set 5 reps 235lbs

(Super Set)
--1a. Hammer Strength Shoulders; 5 sets 9 reps
--1b. Abs

Push Downs;
5 sets 9 reps

Another blah workout, couldn't repeat last week if I wanted to today. Should have de-loaded or backed off when starting this new wave, lesson learned. Always been hard going to the gym and taking it easy but like today will just concentrate on my assistance work.
 
I didn't even take notice of those dead numbers until now. Those got up fast! You should probably de-load next week.
 
I didn't even take notice of those dead numbers until now. Those got up fast! You should probably de-load next week.

no joke. its crazy how close he is to being back where he was. it may not seem like it but the gap is closing fast. newbs aren't going to go from 185 to 400 that fast!
 
I didn't even take notice of those dead numbers until now. Those got up fast! You should probably de-load next week.
Yeah, felt it today. Usually takes me 2 to 3 weeks to recover after maxing on deads so probably wasn't the brightest thing to do.
 
September 7th, 2016 (Wednesday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 5's, Wk 2, Day 2

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Deads;
1 set 10 reps 135lbs
1 set 8 reps 185lbs
1 set 5 reps 225lbs
1 set 3 reps 255lbs
1 set 2 reps 275lbs
1 set 2 reps 295lbs
1 set 5 reps 315lbs
1 set 5 reps 325lbs

(Super Set)
--1a. Dbl SLDL; 5 sets 9 reps
--1b. Dbl Shrugs

(Super Set)
--2a. Dbl Curls; 3 sets
--2b. Incline Hammer Curls
--2c. Dbl Spider Curls

Definitely felt last week's maxing on deads today. Backed off since the actual workout was 4 sets 5 reps at 335lbs. Next week depending on how warm ups go will do the same and back off again. Plus side is my assistance work the has been doing really well so that helps mentally a little.
 
September 8th, 2016 (Thursday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 5's, Wk 2, Day 3

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Military Press;
1 set 10 reps bar
1 set 8 reps 75lbs
1 set 5 reps 95lbs
1 set 3 reps 105lbs
1 set 2 reps 115lbs
1 set 2 reps 125lbs
1 set 5 reps 135lbs
1 set 5 reps 145lbs

(Super Set)
--1a. Flat Dbl Press; 5 sets 9 reps
--1b. Abs

Hammer Strength CGBP;
5 sets 9 reps

Figured out between the time before the move, the move and then taking time off moving here it is about 15 weeks total. Usually when taking time off do to injury or just life it takes me twice as long to get it back. So figuring if I can get my numbers back to what they were in March it will probably take me around 30 weeks. Part of me doubts I will ever get my numbers back to what they were before but hopefully I can come close.
 
September 9th, 2016 (Friday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 5's, Wk 2, Day 4

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Squats;
1 set 10 reps 135lbs
1 set 8 reps 165lbs
1 set 5 reps 185lbs
1 set 2 reps 205lbs
1 set 2 reps 230lbs
1 set 5 reps 245lbs
1 set 5 reps 260lbs

Incline Press;
1 set 10 reps 115lbs
1 set 8 reps 135lbs
1 set 5 reps 160lbs
1 set 2 reps 180lbs
1 set 2 reps 200lbs
1 set 5 reps 215lbs
1 set 5 reps 230lbs

Dbl Spoons;
5 sets 9 reps

Average Weekly Weight; 206.5lbs +2lbs

Squats felt really good but lower back bothered me a little afterwards. Will check my form next time and see if maybe it is off and putting to much pressure on my lower back.
 
don't try to overarch with the squat, most people think arch when it should be hips back
Yeah, I think that might be one of the problems. Definitely pushing my butt/ hips back good but don't think I am not controlling my positioning enough.
 
September 12th, 2016 (Monday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 5's, Wk 3, Day 1

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Bench;
1 set 10 reps 115lbs
1 set 8 reps 135lbs
1 set 5 reps 150lbs
1 set 3 reps 185lbs
1 set 2 reps 205lbs
1 set 1 rep 225lbs
1 set 1 rep 240lbs
1 set 5+1 reps 250lbs**Had another rep in the tank and probably 2 more but no spot

Abs;
5 sets

Dbl Shoulder Press;
5 sets 7 reps

Push Downs;
5 sets 7 reps

Seems at least for bench backing off last week helped. Think I could have hit 8 reps but without a spot wasn't going to chance it. Things are starting to slow down since my initial gains but at least still gaining.
 
September 13th, 2016 (Tuesday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 5's, Wk 3, Day 2

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Deads;
1 set 10 reps 135lbs
1 set 8 reps 185lbs
1 set 5 reps 215lbs
1 set 3 reps 260lbs
1 set 2 reps 305lbs
1 set 1 rep 325lbs
1 set 1 rep 345lbs
1 set 5+1 rep 360lbs**Stopped at 6 reps

(Super Set)
--1a. Dbl SLDL; 5 sets 7 reps
--1b. Dbl Shrugs

(Super Set)
--2a. Dbl Curls; 3 sets
--2b. Incline Hammer Curls
--2c. Dbl Spider Curls

Felt like I could have gotten 10 reps with a couple resets on deads but decided to call it good since I felt like I was still recovering from a couple weeks ago. Moving forward going to really try and not get close to failure on deads, even at higher reps, and hope that will help. Seems in the past spent more time de-loading and backing off on deads than actually getting in solid workouts.
 
September 14th, 2016 (Wednesday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 5's, Wk 3, Day 3

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Military Press;
1 set 10 reps bar
1 set 8 reps 65lbs
1 set 5 reps 95lbs
1 set 3 reps 115lbs
1 set 2 reps 130lbs
1 set 1 rep 140lbs
1 set 1 rep 150lbs
1 set 5 reps 160lbs

(Super Set)
--1a. Flat Dbl Press; 5 sets 7 reps
--1b. Abs

Hammer Strength Decline CGBP;
5 sets 7 reps
 
nice pressing numbers. is that smith machine/seated?
Standing MP's. Really never got into them in the past and always did seated but decided was going to run Juggernaut for the first time pretty strict. Think will leave them in next cycle too.
 
September 15th, 2016 (Thursday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 5's, Wk 3, Day 4

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Squats;
1 set 10 reps 115lbs
1 set 8 reps 135lbs
1 set 5 reps 165lbs
1 set 3 reps 195lbs
1 set 2 reps 230lbs
1 set 1 rep 245lbs
1 set 1 rep 260lbs
1 set 5+5 reps 280lbs

Leg Press;
5 sets 7 reps

(Super Set)
--1a. Dbl Curls; 5 sets 7 reps
--1b. Lower Back

Don't know what happened to my squats today but they exploded out of nowhere. Couple weeks ago 275lbs for 5 reps was my best lift since starting back and today I crushed that. One thing I did notice warming up is last week was really concentrating on getting my chest up and out and noticed today I was doing it to much which in turn caused me to way over arch my back. Simple fix and back felt 100x better today.
 
Standing MP's. Really never got into them in the past and always did seated but decided was going to run Juggernaut for the first time pretty strict. Think will leave them in next cycle too.

those are solid numbers with a strict standing press. that's a HARD movement strict.
 
September 16th, 2016 (Friday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 5's, Wk 3, Day 5

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Incline Press;
1 set 10 reps 95lbs
1 set 8 reps 115lbs
1 set 5 reps 140lbs
1 set 3 reps 165lbs
1 set 2 reps 190lbs
1 set 1 rep 210lbs
1 set 1 rep 225lbs
1 set 5 reps 240lbs

(Super Set)
--1a. Spoons; 5 sets 7 reps
--1b. Abs

Rack Pulls/ Shrugs;
5 sets 7 reps

Average Weekly Weight; 207.5lbs +1lb

Next week is suppose to be a de-load week but planning on de-loading the week of the 26th, first week at my job. Will just start the next wave and go from there.
 
September 16th, 2016 (Monday)

Juggernaut Cycle 1, Wave of 3's, Wk 1, Day 1

Foam Roller
Lacrosse Ball
Stretching/ Hip Mobility
Rotator Cuff
Shoulder Mobility

Bench;
1 set 10 reps 135lbs
1 set 8 reps 165lbs
1 set 5 reps 185lbs
7 sets 3 reps 200lbs, 210lbs, 220lbs, 230lbs, 240lbs, 250lbs, 260lbs

Seated Dbl Press;
5 sets 7 reps

(Super Set)
--1a. Skullies; 5 sets 7 reps**Figured would drop Push Downs on this day and replace with something better for strength
--1b. Abs

Today was suppose to do 7 sets 3 reps at 215lbs but figured I would push since de-loading next week. Feel pretty confident if I came in and just warmed up and went after it could hit 270lbs for 3 reps. Working on my diet this week for when I start work next week, finally after almost 6 months, and hoping can come up with a decent game plan. Not a morning person so need a quick and fast breakfast so right now I made 2lbs of ground turkey, 2 cups of dry quinoa and 1lb of broccoli for breakfast for 5 servings. Each serving should be;
Calories; 574
Fat; 19
Carbs; 57
Fiber; 7
Protein; 42
Don't know about time for lunch and if I get a fridge so thinking 2 PB&J's, protein shake and an apple. Dinner will be 10 egg whites, 2 yolks and veggies. Late snack will be 4 servs of cottage cheese and PB. Might throw in a Cliff bar if time after lunch for a snack. Will figure out calories today and see what it comes up to.
 
i'm a huge fan of jasmine rice right now, super dense carb ratio. the stuff i'm getting is like 46g per serving. i seem to be a person who really needs carbs though and I lean up on them vs getting fatter.
 
i'm a huge fan of jasmine rice right now, super dense carb ratio. the stuff i'm getting is like 46g per serving. i seem to be a person who really needs carbs though and I lean up on them vs getting fatter.
I like jasmine rice a lot too. Figured would switch up the carbs in the mix every week or so that way I don't get to sick of it.
 
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