DMA's Never Satisfied Training Log

Well....I feel freaking on point the last couple days. Yoga yesterday I was super connected. And this morning's session was unbelievably focused. I've never taken any nootropics before, so I'm not sure if what I'm feeling is from this Alpha Brain stuff. I'm on such a cocktail of supplements, who the hell knows what's doing what. I would almost always be against this formula, but in my fear of lagging coming off that 6 month cycle, I just threw everything into a mix to keep me going. But...I feel like it's working. Looking full and big. On top of halting the calorie counting, I'm also staying away from the scale except for maybe every 7-10 days.

My cocktail will be getting simplified soon though as I got selected to run a log for Chaos and Pain, 3 products. So to do it justice I will be dropping several things. Will drop ArA, Hydro3, and Cardar1ne. Will be keeping the Ghar1ne.

Shoulders / Deads

Standing OHP:
65 x 15
85 x 12
95 x 12
115 x 10
135 x 6
135 x 6

Snatch Grip High Pulls:
135 x 8
135 x 8
135 x 8
135 x 7
135 x 7

Deadlifts:
135 x 10
185 x 8
235 x 6
315 x 4
365 x 3
365 x 3 (stopped here for the sake of form, will try 405 next session...getting back!!)

DB Side Laterals:
25's x 12
35's x 10
35's x 10
35's x 10
Super Set
DB Reverse Flys:
25's x 10
25's x 10
25's x 10
25's x 10

Single Arm Cable Reverse Flys:
20 x 8 x 3 sets each side

11 minutes Stairs
 
The tale of two workouts. Frustrated at the loss of strength on chest pressing moves, but happy with the progress on pulling.

Yesterday

Chest / Biceps / Calves / Abs

DB Press:
warm up
55's x 15
75's x 15
90's x 10
110's x 4
110's x 4 (this is way down, was at 130's for 6)

Cable Crossover:
60 x 12
80 x 12
80 x 12
80 x 12
100 x 10
Super Set
Single Arm Hercules Cable Curls:
50 x 12
50 x 12
50 x 12
50 x 12
50 x 12

HS Wide Press (Isolated 1 side at a time):
70 x 12
70 x 12
70 x 12
70 x 12
Super Set
Concentration Curls:
25 x 10
25 x 10
25 x 10
25 x 10

Hammer Curls run the rack x 4 : 45's, 35's, 25's, 15's, 10's all to failure
Super Set
Seated Calf Presses x 4 sets

Jump Rope / Ball Crunches / Speed Bag x 15 minutes


Today

Back / Triceps

Lat Pull Downs:
120 x 12
150 x 10
170 x 10
190 x 10
210 x 8
210 x 7 (these were easy and controlled, not whipping back)

Close Grip Pull Down:
150 x 10
150 x 10
150 x 10
150 x 10

Seated Cable Row:
120 x 12
120 x 12
120 x 12
120 x 12
120 x 12

Tricep Push Downs:
140 x 12
160 x 10
180 x 10
200 x 8
200 x 8

Overhead Tricep Rope Ext:
70 x 10
70 x 10
70 x 10
70 x 10
70 x 10

DB Kickbacks:
15 to failure each side, nonstop back and forth 3 times = 1 set x 4 sets

10 minutes foam rolling and stretching.

So I'll be starting that C&P log in a few days. Trying to figure out how I want to run what. What I'll drop, what I'll keep, and times at which I will dose things. And how to run the Cannibal Inferno. It doesn't completely fit my goals for the moment, but the other products do.

Sleep has kind of been normal the last few nights. And by normal I mean, eh so-so. Trying not to up the Ghar1ne as I would rather run it for longer than higher.
 
I figured you might have already been taking some in a pre workout or something, I had forgotten you had gotten that as well.

So you haven't noticed any difference since the addition of that?
 
rascal14 said:
I figured you might have already been taking some in a pre workout or something, I had forgotten you had gotten that as well.

So you haven't noticed any difference since the addition of that?
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Perhaps gotten worse. Actually the "normal" sleep started this past weekend with later nights, a few drinks, and a bit of weed. Have not fallen back into that killer sleep I was having last week.
 
Dma378 said:
Perhaps gotten worse. Actually the "normal" sleep started this past weekend with later nights, a few drinks, and a bit of weed. Have not fallen back into that killer sleep I was having last week.
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A few people have had problems with sleep when taking Huperzine A from what I've read. There is a lot of variables though so it might be a little hard to pin point the problem.
 
Divanyl also helps with that and does not cause any issues sleeping, plus it binds SHBG to free up test. Also 2 grams of glutamine can cause more release a few hours after so it is good before bed. By the way the lnegth of time you can take MK has been tested into the 2 year mark keeping IGF levels increased with no side effects. So unless holding on to it just to run out you will not limit the effectiveness of it by increasing the dose.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Divanyl also helps with that and does not cause any issues sleeping, plus it binds SHBG to free up test. Also 2 grams of glutamine can cause more release a few hours after so it is good before bed. By the way the lnegth of time you can take MK has been tested into the 2 year mark keeping IGF levels increased with no side effects. So unless holding on to it just to run out you will not limit the effectiveness of it by increasing the dose.
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Yeah just trying to make what I have last as long as possible. Plan on upping it in a couple months, for a couple months.
 
Makes sense, although it is my understanding most of the RC places that carry this stuff in liquid will still carry it, just places selling in pill form will stop. IA little birdie in the RC industry told me that anyway.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Makes sense, although it is my understanding most of the RC places that carry this stuff in liquid will still carry it, just places selling in pill form will stop. IA little birdie in the RC industry told me that anyway.
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But those places say "Not For Human Consumption" on their bottles. I wouldn't want to jeopardize my health. :scared1:
 
Dma378 said:
But those places say "Not For Human Consumption" on their bottles. I wouldn't want to jeopardize my health. :scared1:
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Good point! I mean to say I want my rat to be able to sleep great and dream vividly of running in an exercise wheel. So I may have to get it some more so the sleep and recovery continues. He may need some cardarine also so that he keeps up his stamina with the sleep running all night. He is after all a Gym Rat!

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I have a hard time trusting RC companies these days.. Hopefully it won't be too bad to buy Ghar1ne from the UK later on. I've got about 2 5/8 bottles left though.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Good point! I mean to say I want my rat to be able to sleep great and dream vividly of running in an exercise wheel. So I may have to get it some more so the sleep and recovery continues. He may need some cardarine also so that he keeps up his stamina with the sleep running all night. He is after all a Gym Rat!

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Perfect!! Lmao
 
This is my rat:
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rascal14 said:
Breaks from keeping track of food is such a relief.
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I honestly feel way better not tracking calories. All I do is calculate my BMR and I have a a rough idea of calories with most of my food. From there I just go off feel and have noticed I'm getting just as good results as when I counted calories. It's allowed me to lose about 21lbs while gaining a good amount of strength.
 
@DMA do you ever try to do the meditative breathing during your work outs that one would do during yoga? Recently I've been trying to get the good relaxed breaths from the bottom of the diaphragm to the top of the head to really try and saturate my muscles with oxygen between sets. But I find that if I do it for too long I get a head rush/oxygen high and I have to return to a normal pattern of breath before I settle in for another effort.
 
Balthazar said:
@DMA do you ever try to do the meditative breathing during your work outs that one would do during yoga? Recently I've been trying to get the good relaxed breaths from the bottom of the diaphragm to the top of the head to really try and saturate my muscles with oxygen between sets. But I find that if I do it for too long I get a head rush/oxygen high and I have to return to a normal pattern of breath before I settle in for another effort.
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This is an interesting question. I have not. But perhaps it would be beneficial. I suffer from Chronic Bronchitis, and it really flares up in the gym. When my pulse elevates, my chest gets tight and I cough. I probably sound like a 2 pack a day smoker in there. It's somewhat embarrassing as well. But since I've been doing yoga it has slightly improved because I think I'm opening up my airways. So maybe if I practiced it more than just once a week it would help with the bronchitis and also the added oxygen to the muscles!!
 
well i mostly focus on the o lifts so i bet during your type of workouts you would get a lot more elevated heart rate and difficult breathing than i would. i think beyond the physical aspect of extra oxygen taking the moment to center myself, visualize success and think about what the next attempt will feel like really makes the difference between a good lift and a miss. if anything for you i bet the added flexibility and strengthening of all the coordinating/balance small muscle groups will probably aid your weightlifting regimen long term.
 
Balthazar said:
well i mostly focus on the o lifts so i bet during your type of workouts you would get a lot more elevated heart rate and difficult breathing than i would. i think beyond the physical aspect of extra oxygen taking the moment to center myself, visualize success and think about what the next attempt will feel like really makes the difference between a good lift and a miss. if anything for you i bet the added flexibility and strengthening of all the coordinating/balance small muscle groups will probably aid your weightlifting regimen long term.
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I appreciate this type of stuff. There are certain days it might help me more so than others. Like today with Squats, or on Deads.

As far as additional benefits from the yoga, they are already showing up. I look forward to the long term.

Was pretty tied up at work as soon as I got there today (which is usually when I post my workout), so I'll sum it up now.

Back Squats are coming back around just like the Deadlifts. Pushing myself a little farther each time but not max effort quite yet. Or not more than 1 set of 90% or so. But I am avoiding any discomfort or pain, and making progress. Squats are about where I left off, Deads have a ways to go.

Squats:

135 x 12
185 x 12
225 x 10
275 x 8
315 x 4
335 x 3

Happy with that.
Rest of the session was leg accessory and abs. Finished with 12 minutes incline treadmill.
 
Dma378 said:
This is an interesting question. I have not. But perhaps it would be beneficial. I suffer from Chronic Bronchitis, and it really flares up in the gym. When my pulse elevates, my chest gets tight and I cough. I probably sound like a 2 pack a day smoker in there. It's somewhat embarrassing as well. But since I've been doing yoga it has slightly improved because I think I'm opening up my airways. So maybe if I practiced it more than just once a week it would help with the bronchitis and also the added oxygen to the muscles!!
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Definitely a few slow diaphragmatic clearing breaths should help in between sets.
Balthazar said:
well i mostly focus on the o lifts so i bet during your type of workouts you would get a lot more elevated heart rate and difficult breathing than i would. i think beyond the physical aspect of extra oxygen taking the moment to center myself, visualize success and think about what the next attempt will feel like really makes the difference between a good lift and a miss. if anything for you i bet the added flexibility and strengthening of all the coordinating/balance small muscle groups will probably aid your weightlifting regimen long term.
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Agreed and yes you to many clearing breaths / same premise will flood the body with so much oxygen you can get light headed. I normally do one right after the set, one about the middle of the rest period and one or two just before my set. It definitely makes a difference.
Dma378 said:
I appreciate this type of stuff. There are certain days it might help me more so than others. Like today with Squats, or on Deads.

As far as additional benefits from the yoga, they are already showing up. I look forward to the long term.

Was pretty tied up at work as soon as I got there today (which is usually when I post my workout), so I'll sum it up now.

Back Squats are coming back around just like the Deadlifts. Pushing myself a little farther each time but not max effort quite yet. Or not more than 1 set of 90% or so. But I am avoiding any discomfort or pain, and making progress. Squats are about where I left off, Deads have a ways to go.

Squats:

135 x 12
185 x 12
225 x 10
275 x 8
315 x 4
335 x 3

Happy with that.
Rest of the session was leg accessory and abs. Finished with 12 minutes incline treadmill.
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Nice work and way to keep control of the desire to push more just because you can. Nice to see you recognize the difference between can and should. I had a problem with the recognizing the should... Heck may still have it but being better about it!
 
It's a valuable lesson to learn. I learned really early this time when I came back to lifting - my strength went up so rapidly cause I was such a weak ass bitch - that I actually tore my shoulder a bit benching - as I nearly doubled my bench in a couple months. Muscles could take it but joints/tendons couldn't and whamo. I couldn't bench or do dips for like 3 months. It was crappy.
 
Anyone interested in following the C&P log come check it out. I will still update workouts in here, but will be more product detailed in there. The Cannibal Inferno fat burner has me a little ZOOOOOM this morning already.

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Took today off to hit the gym tomorrow morning with my son. He just moved out a couple weeks ago, 19 and a half years old. And joined a gym by his house. I was pleasantly surprised. He's a skinny kid. So whatever got him wanting to get in shape, doesn't matter. I'm all excited about it. Probably more than him. He sent me a before pic from the locker room before his first workout the other day. Have been structuring some basic light workouts to get his body broken in, and can't wait to get in there with him tomorrow. Happy Dad!!
 
Dma378 said:
Took today off to hit the gym tomorrow morning with my son. He just moved out a couple weeks ago, 19 and a half years old. And joined a gym by his house. I was pleasantly surprised. He's a skinny kid. So whatever got him wanting to get in shape, doesn't matter. I'm all excited about it. Probably more than him. He sent me a before pic from the locker room before his first workout the other day. Have been structuring some basic light workouts to get his body broken in, and can't wait to get in there with him tomorrow. Happy Dad!!
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dude you have a 19 year old son? gotta say, from your pics i thought you were my age (30) or at most a couple years older.
 
thatguy1234 said:
dude you have a 19 year old son? gotta say, from your pics i thought you were my age (30) or at most a couple years older.
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Yeah man, I'm 37. Was 18 when he was born. I look at him and can't imagine him having a kid like I did. We're different cats though. But I'll take that as a compliment sir!!
 
19 year old son lifting with Dad = mega FTW!
 
Well sadly my son has "T-Rex Arms" as he put it, from his first Back and Biceps workout. And was not up to hitting the gym today. I don't blame him, I know that feeling. So I went in for my workout that I skipped yesterday.

Chest / Dips / Shoulders

Incline BB Press:
95 x 15
135 x 15
185 x 8
185 x 8
185 x 8

135 Negatives to failure
95 Negatives to failure
95 Negatives to failure

Db Side Laterals:
25's x 12
40's x 8
40's x 8
40's x 8
40's x 8 drop to 25's x 8 drop to 15's x 8

Plate Loaded Dip Machine:
90 x 12
180 x 8
230 x 6
230 x 6
230 x 6
Super Set
Plate Drivers:
25 to failure, into Plate Front Raises to failure x 5 sets

Cable Reverse Flys:
20 x 12
20 x 12
20 x 12
20 x 12
Super Set
Cable Crossovers:
80 x 12
90 x 12
90 x 12
90 x 12

15 minutes Jump Rope / Speed Bag

Pump and Endurance were great. Sad I didn't get in with my son, but the session would not have been the same if I had. One day....
 
Sleep has been hit and miss. But did wake up last night with both hands asleep. So the Ghar1ne is doing it's thing. I'm just straight pounding calories, carbs, whatever and it's having zero negative effect on body comp. There were a couple days where I was feeling a little soft, but it was definitely water that has subsided. Such a relief to be able to do this while not on cycle. A good sign the LBM is functioning properly. Yet all I can do is constantly plot and plan my next cycle.

Yoga and Football fellas!! Have a good Sunday.
 
Dma378 said:
Sleep has been hit and miss. But did wake up last night with both hands asleep. So the Ghar1ne is doing it's thing. I'm just straight pounding calories, carbs, whatever and it's having zero negative effect on body comp. There were a couple days where I was feeling a little soft, but it was definitely water that has subsided. Such a relief to be able to do this while not on cycle. A good sign the LBM is functioning properly. Yet all I can do is constantly plot and plan my next cycle.

Yoga and Football fellas!! Have a good Sunday.
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I know the feeling, keep the compulsion down though. If not planning on competing you might want to limit yourself to 2 a year. Those of us with compulsive personalities have to set boundaries to keep things in check. You do a really good job of staying healthy while you are on though, and that also goes a long way!
 
So yesterday's Back workout was a bit rushed and not that spectacular, although I did break a PR on Pendlay Rows, 255 x 5

But today's Deads and Shoulders was fantastic. The pump was gnarly in the delts in a good way. Did Rack Pulls instead of Deads, and felt great.

Sleep has returned the last few nights to nice and deep. Dreaming vividly every night. Waking groggy, but rested.

My daily pattern is wake up dry and looking good. And with the million calories and carbs, by the afternoon/evening I'm bloated and almost uncomfortable. But I'm relieved in the mirror each morning, and reassured it's just water. A bit of fat, but not enough to be concerned about. Still not counting calories, just eating what the body and stomach wants.

Shoulders / Deads

Snatch Grip High Pulls:
95 x 15
135 x 10
135 x 10
155 x 8
155 x 8

Rack Pulls:
155 x 10
225 x 10
275 x 8
315 x 6
365 x 4
385 x 3

Machine Shoulder Press:
70 x 15
115 x 10 drop to 55 to failure
130 x 10 drop to 70 to failure
145 x 8 drop to 55 to failure

Cable Front Raises / Cable Side Laterals x 4 Rotations each side w/ 20 lbs. to failure

Reverse Pec Deck:
70 x 16
120 x 10 drop to 70 to failure
135 x 8 drop to 70 to failure
135 x 8 drop to 70 to failure
120 x 8 drop to 55 to failure

12 minutes Jump Rope / Speed Bag
 
I stopped couting cals for awhile as of this week as well... gotta learn to live without MFP ha
 
Wrapping up the C&P log this week then I'll be back in here. Just in time to log my supplement and stim break!! Should be exciting boredom. LOL. But much needed.
 
So if anyone is still tuned in over here, thought I'd drop a bit of excitement at least from my point of view.

So I am taking a stim-break for a few weeks because well, nothing is working. Except this morning. First dose of new Conqu3r Unleashed was like an awakening. Now all I'll do is think about it for the next 3 weeks....

Going to come back killing it fresh. Will train the 3 days of the short week next week, take all 4 days off for the holiday. Train 2 more weeks with no stims or supps, and probably come back and perhaps start cycle on Dec.14th.
 
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