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I'm looking very forward to hearing how you like it thus far and your updates.

I like how you went into great detail about your training and training history. It helps add context and I think its important to realize that when supplements have a great impact on people that have trained consistently for as long as you have, they're going to likely work even better for people that are newer to it.

I'm curious with the hard training that you do, how much of a difference you'll notice with your recovery.

Also, I'm curious to see if you feel any nagging muscle aches and pains feel better through use. I have a partial tear in my right biceps that has been there for 10+ years and I've been pretty surprised that its improved in a short period of time.
 
Resolve10 said:
Thanks for the sub.



Definitely. I don't mean it as an excuse, I still make quite a lot of progress on the things I am focused on, but if I put 5lbs on in a month it isn't going to be very lean no matter what I do at this point. So it is important for people to keep that in mind, you won't be finding any 10-15lbs "gains" in my logs. :)

That said my strength is already trending nicely. Some 330lbs pause front squats for 2 sets of 2 last week and then 295 for 5 this week is quite nice. ;)
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I think its always important for people to distinguish things like that.

I think some people get so caught up in hearing big number gains that they don't realize that many people that have been training for many years consistently are so close to their genetic potential, that a couple lb. gain for someone like you or @TheMrMuscle is more significant than a 10 lb. gain for someone that is a beginner or inconsistent.
 
In on this!
 
Nice in for the ride
 
Resolve10 said:
Fwiw I did clean + jerk and deadlifts before the second workout too, it isn't just a circuit. ;)
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I was about to make a joke about your curves membership but you saved yourself with this post.....................lol.

Thank you for the log, following along intently.
 
Resolve10 said:
No one will accuse me of being a bodybuilder because I have no idea how to get good angles for photos. Shoulders are super separated and picture was bad but triceps were looking striated/lined on the back. I took my sweatshirt off towards the end of my workout and was surprised at the leanness I’m holding.

Another very solid week. Keep making small progress with the weights. It’s maybe impressive that I am because I’m really focusing on my technique on a lot of my movements similar to how the RP guys do stuff. Lots of control and pausing at times and loading the stretch, etc. I’m always meticulous with my technique, but this is just “different” I guess.

I took the “guardrails” off my deadlift this week and finished my EMOM at 355 x 3 with a pause just off the floor for each rep. My butt was on fire more than usual with deadlifts.

Weight kind of flatlined this week so hoping another bump in calories hits with my weekly check in.

Kind of just a mindless update post since I don’t have anything major to say, several weeks from major testing too.
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Heck yeah man triceps looking great and so are the shoulders!!
 
Resolve10 said:
Thanks guys, I'll say taking two full days off on the weekends can be a bit tough when you feel ready to hit the gym again so soon. ;)
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Same! I tell myself though rest is just as important as a full workout. Especially giving the nervous system a rest.
 
Resolve10 said:
So despite this weeks stress my training was very productive and everything was improved upon.

Today was one of those days that just “felt” like everything was right.

Picture bc I felt cool for once.
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Delts and biceps are popping!
 
Awesome detailed summary and explanation.
 
Resolve10 said:
pretty much plan to run Pepti-plex indefinitely and use PA-XT any time I am running a similar training plan as I am running currently.
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Seems like you enjoyed and it and worked out well for you! Good to hear!
 
Resolve10 said:
Ok been a bit.

I am still deciding what to combine with Pepti-plex next, keeping Growth Factor XT, but I need to make a decision before all these sales stop haha

I finally hit a "deload" this week. I literally just finished finalizing my game plan going forward. I won't be updating a ton in here, but just for sake of some transparency.

I'll retest a few of my metabolic tests I did to start the log and finally be able to see how far that has come in the last 10-12 weeks. One test next week then the following the week after (with a cyclical test probably next week too).

I decided to keep kind of the upper emphasis so I'll be sticking with most of the movements I have been doing with some minor tweaks, including some rep range changes. Throwing in dips for a second chest movement later in the week, etc.

I'll be keeping weightlifting the same and simple.

Add one new metabolic test to test then retest after about 8 weeks.

I'll be prepping the Front Squat for a cycle after this, but I may take a PR attempt during this cycle if it shows itself. I'd like 400lbs this year. :)

I'll keep pushing the bodyweight slowly up then try to get absolutely shredded in the spring with a deadlift focused block looking for a PR around then too.

Ok enough rambling now I just need to decide what to add next, but planning a full Pepti-Plex year for 2024. ;)
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Sounds pretty awesome, that’s a big front squat! Out of curiosity what kind of deadlift or will you be looking for?

On a side not have you tried the XPG alpha gel? After more info and research on growth factor I feel like the alpha gel/growth factor would be a pretty awesome stack. So stacking those with Pepti Plex might be an even better.
 
Resolve10 said:
Ya I loved Alpha-Gel, I definitely plan to run that again sometime next year. Right now next bit will be Pepti-Plex + Growth Factor + Not sure haha

I think next step 550lbs would be a good goal, but I haven't been pushing it as hard right now so I plan to re-assess after some time in 2024 to see how far off that is and if it would make sense in the spring/summer. I'll probably try to drop a few pounds around then though too so it just kind of depends. It is on my long term radar I guess. 2-3 training "blocks" before I go back to something deadlift centric (I pretty much always deadlift though, it is just kind of hanging out and maintaining right now).
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I picked up the muscle addiction Epi lean 3 pack and planning a run later on next year at some point.

Hell yeah that’s an awesome step 550! Out of curiosity how long are your training blocks?
 
Resolve10 said:
Definitely tempted by some of the sns/cel/ma/XPG epi offerings. 😂

My training can be a little weird, as is my possibly atypical response. I can go more in depth if needed, but basically if I don’t have a timeline I’ll run certain progression in loop until I hit my goal (if it’s strength oriented) or progress stalls and I need a deload. I’ll still have general periods of time in mind though.

Current are a bit shorter, with this next one being the first week testing a new metcon, then 8 weeks just rolling through progressions unless something happens, then 1 week deload and probable retest after that.
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Well I like hearing all the different types of training everyone does. I’m so new into my journey that I don’t have any tried and true methods or much experience, but I like to learn.
 
Resolve10 said:
Ok I don’t want to overwhelm, but this video is kind of where my current concepts started: Invalid Link Removed

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Second bit is a ton of videos, but I’ve worked directly with Mike T and others who he has worked with/coaches. My plans aren’t really powerlifting only focused so it’s more like the overarching concepts in those videos guide my training.

Hope that makes sense!
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Awesome, I will have to check these out, thanks for sharing!
 
Resolve10 said:
Pump gel is pretty sweet. It is more liquidy than any of the other gels I've used (from memory I think).

Been doing 1 pump inner arm or inner thigh, then second pump on area being worked that day.

I do think I get a little "warming" action. I also think it is potentiating my stim intake. I'll make a longer review eventually.

New metabolic test tomorrow with the planned re-test February 5. I think I might just start AXT tomorrow since that would be perfectly 8 weeks with it, but we'll see.

Met test plus some Front Squat doubles, lets see how heavy I get. ;)
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Looking forward to your thoughts on pump gel!
 
Resolve10 said:
I was super tempted to take a single at 375 and see how close I felt to 400 already,
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Dang anywhere near these numbers on front squat is impressive in my books!
 
Damn, the heaviest ive ever front squatted was 125kg for 6 reps and at that time I was close to that weight myself haha.
 
Resolve10 said:
Didn’t do my usual Christmas WOD for the first year in awhile, but todays workout was definitely worse so kind of missed it. 😝

Hit 305x7 on front squats. Small tweak to form seemed what I needed and I’m still not 100% dialed in on form but I’m feeling strong. That’s +10lbs and 1 rep from the start several weeks ago.

Todays circuit left me dying. Going to be fun/horrible progressing this over the next few weeks.
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Holiday week is always chaos so hoping training stays solid, I’ll have to move stuff a bit tho as I travel Thursday-Sunday.
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I don't like power cleans. Had to do them a long time ago in high school and never did them again after high school :ROFLMAO:
They definitely get your heart rate up though.
 
Resolve10 said:
Super busy still. Had a not too long trip the past weekend and will have a super long trip next week (not this week).

The driving gave me a chance to think about some things though.

2023 was a very good year for me in terms of getting back into the swing of things. Looking forward to 2024. I don't have a ton of goals that are outcome oriented at the moment, but I do like to reflect on what I may be looking at during the start of each year.

All kind of depend on how I feel at the time or how things progress, as I leave stuff pretty open ended:
-4-8 more weeks of "building" with the current plan.
-Hope to hit a Front Squat max PR during this time or will tack on a specific training block after if it feels in reach and the extra time is needed.
-Then I really want to just get peeled this spring, just dial it down and see where I can get.
-Maybe shoot for deadlift PR in the beginning of that phase or revisit it later in the year.

After that some more tangential and less certain goals that will depend on how I feel when they get close:
-If running feels good maybe shoot for something like a 5 minute mile or a sub 20 minute 5k.
-Maybe take another crack at 30 unbroken MU.
-If I get the WL itch maybe push above a 2x bodyweight clean.

Outside of that I've enjoyed the more "slowed down" bodybuilding tempo emphasis lately and might just put other stuff on the back burner to just keep grinding away on that. :)

Things are still tough as it seems progress always feels "slower" than I'd like, but while I may not have all the right variables lined up for me genetically, I did at least line up being good at doing stuff forever without complaining and just getting things done. 🙃

Whenever anyone asks how I've reached most of my goals it usually just ends up being me saying because I've worked on them longer than most people are willing to. I'll surpass 2k workouts in my current training app this year as long as nothing crazy happens.
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Sounds like it was a good year! Awesome accomplishment on going to surpass 2k workouts in an app that a lot of work man!
 
Resolve10 said:
Driving 7 hours and then going straight to the gym and still working up to 330x5 front squat
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Nice! Anytime I travel I always feel off in the gym. I usually try to workout before a long drive or plane ride so I don't have to worry about it once I get to my destination.
 
Resolve10 said:
Dealing with some issues outside of work/gym last couple weeks and mentally pretty beat up. I really wanted to get a good write up since I am closing in on the end of my "bulk". I hit my weight goal, but going to push another 4-6 weeks again and try to get the "average" weight and not just hitting one time on the scale at the goal weight.

Retesting next week and the week after and honestly things are going good (inside the gym) so I'll probably just keep running my progressions into March and may push cutting start to April. Things are a little up in the air, but again I'd like a good write up of AXT + Pepti-Plex + PA-XT soon (GFXT last half as well) since I will probably switch some things around in the spring when I cut.

Front squatted 325 x 6-6-5 on Monday and similar good progress everywhere else as well. Seeing some solid upper body gains in the mirror as well.

Just rambling and probably won't drop back in here until I have any milestones or am ready to post a major update (unless my motivation increases to log again).
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congrats on hitting your goal bro .. take care of your mental health outside of gym man, ive been there as well and sometimes flashbacks takes me still there and have to deal with it
 
A lot of great info and progress in here! 325 front squats for reps is no joke.

Also, what app are you using to track workouts? I like that it tells you how many total you've logged.
 
sns8778 said:
I think its always important for people to distinguish things like that.

I think some people get so caught up in hearing big number gains that they don't realize that many people that have been training for many years consistently are so close to their genetic potential, that a couple lb. gain for someone like you or @TheMrMuscle is more significant than a 10 lb. gain for someone that is a beginner or inconsistent.
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This.
Is.
Truth.
It takes something special to break past the genetic barrier.

And people gained "10 lbs" left and right years ago on the old school phs. And lost most of it.
 
paulg said:
And people gained "10 lbs" left and right years ago on the old school phs. And lost most of it.
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Hate to say it but I was one of them :ROFLMAO:
 
Yeah, I'm on bottle #3 (of 4) and will likely be picking up the 3 pack on @sns8778 Easter sale. I do think this has really helped my training recovery, so this may become a full time staple.
 
Segansational said:
Yeah, I'm on bottle #3 (of 4) and will likely be picking up the 3 pack on @sns8778 Easter sale. I do think this has really helped my training recovery, so this may become a full time staple.
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Easter sale now we're talking! :)
 
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