Hastur's Journey - SUP3R-11/SUP3R-EPI/SUP3R-4/SUP3R-1/TR3ST Log (Sponsored)

xtyler said:
You're getting there and beyond. Atta boy!

Where there's a will there's a way. No excuses!
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Thanks, bro! You're spot on, where there's a will there's a will, there's a way! You're proof of that!

hamdysayed said:
how long u have been lifting and that's not just from super 1 is it?
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I'm not going to speak for him, but I'd say it's clear that's not just SUP3R-1 but a lifetime of dedicated training and proper nutrition. You don't get to that level by just taking a supplement.
 
Hastur said:
Thanks, bro! You're spot on, where there's a will there's a will, there's a way! You're proof of that!



I'm not going to speak for him, but I'd say it's clear that's not just SUP3R-1 but a lifetime of dedicated training and proper nutrition. You don't get to that level by just taking a supplement.
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agreed once he said 20 years all made sense lol.
 
xtyler said:
Gotta love Sup3r-1 (yes, I'm a jerk :D )

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You look like you could f@ck some $hit up man.

Every time I see what someone on this board is capable of, it makes me realize just how far there is left to go.
 
guys, is there a phone # I CAN call to OL UK? I placed an order on thursday and havent received any update yet
 
~UPDATE:
-Did my 60m LISS on an empty stomach this morning, as usual. Unknown distance, unknown heart rate. Outside on the gravel driveway.

As I've stated before, I have some asymmetry I wish to correct:

*Left Bicep: 14 in {+1}
*Right Bicep: 14 1/4 in {+1 1/4}

-Left Bicep is 0.25in smaller than Right Bicep

I will begin attempting to correct this asymmetry today by adding in unilateral exercises.


06/06/16 - Sunday - Chest/Biceps/Forearms

*Skipped Pre-Workout Cardio (Same as last time)

*Barbell Bench Press - 1
(Target: Pectoralis Major, Sternal)
1x10x45lbs (Bar)
1x10x135lbs
4x10x185lbs

*Barbell Incline Bench Press - 2
(Target: Pectoralis Major, Clavicular)
4x8x135lbs

*Pectoral Fly (Lever Seated Fly) - 3
(Target: Pectoralis Major, Sternal)
6x8x115lbs

*Dumbbell Curl - 4
(Target: Biceps Brachii)
4x8x35lbs

*Dumbbell Concentration Curl - 5
(Target: Brachialis)
4x6x35lbs (+5lbs, -2 reps per set, from last time)

*Dumbbell Hammer Curl - 6
(Target: Brachioradialis)
4x8x20 (-5lbs from last time)

*Dumbbell Curl - Returned To
1x8x20lbs (Unilateral Exercise - Left Arm Only)

*Dumbbell Concentration Curl - Returned To
1x6x20lbs (Unilateral Exercise - Left Arm Only)

*Skipped Post-Workout Cardio

~Summary:
**Total Exercises: 6 (Same as last time)
**Total Sets: 30 (+1 set from last time)
**Total Reps: 242 (+25 reps from last time)

~Notes:
-Cycle is still going strong, despite how low these numbers look, this is among the highest volume I've ever done for my upper body, and it felt far easier than it had in the past.
 
HIT4ME said:
You look like you could f@ck some $hit up man.

Every time I see what someone on this board is capable of, it makes me realize just how far there is left to go.
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Amen.

Just remember: always have more will power than excuses.
 
Hastur said:
~UPDATE:
-Did my 60m LISS on an empty stomach this morning, as usual. Unknown distance, unknown heart rate. Outside on the gravel driveway.

As I've stated before, I have some asymmetry I wish to correct:

*Left Bicep: 14 in {+1}
*Right Bicep: 14 1/4 in {+1 1/4}

-Left Bicep is 0.25in smaller than Right Bicep

I will begin attempting to correct this asymmetry today by adding in unilateral exercises.


06/06/16 - Sunday - Chest/Biceps/Forearms

*Skipped Pre-Workout Cardio (Same as last time)

*Barbell Bench Press - 1
(Target: Pectoralis Major, Sternal)
1x10x45lbs (Bar)
1x10x135lbs
4x10x185lbs

*Barbell Incline Bench Press - 2
(Target: Pectoralis Major, Clavicular)
4x8x135lbs

*Pectoral Fly (Lever Seated Fly) - 3
(Target: Pectoralis Major, Sternal)
6x8x115lbs

*Dumbbell Curl - 4
(Target: Biceps Brachii)
4x8x35lbs

*Dumbbell Concentration Curl - 5
(Target: Brachialis)
4x6x35lbs (+5lbs, -2 reps per set, from last time)

*Dumbbell Hammer Curl - 6
(Target: Brachioradialis)
4x8x20 (-5lbs from last time)

*Dumbbell Curl - Returned To
1x8x20lbs (Unilateral Exercise - Left Arm Only)

*Dumbbell Concentration Curl - Returned To
1x6x20lbs (Unilateral Exercise - Left Arm Only)

*Skipped Post-Workout Cardio

~Summary:
**Total Exercises: 6 (Same as last time)
**Total Sets: 30 (+1 set from last time)
**Total Reps: 242 (+25 reps from last time)

~Notes:
-Cycle is still going strong, despite how low these numbers look, this is among the highest volume I've ever done for my upper body, and it felt far easier than it had in the past.
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Constant improvement man - that is really great. That asymmetry is going to be hard to correct, IMO. Especially while both sides are growing - I believe it will be unlikely that one side will just grow more than another all that much, unless you have a dramatic difference in stimulation on the sides. I could be wrong, but I feel for you.

I guess I'm saying, it will be very hard - but I know you can do it anyway.

xtyler said:
Amen.

Just remember: always have more will power than excuses.
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I like this - I'm stealing this.
 
Not sure how I didn't put it together that you were running a log. Looking fantastic. My BP was oddly the exact same for multiple measurements when I was running tr3st, and I had the jaw pumps experience several times too.
 
HIT4ME said:
Constant improvement man - that is really great. That asymmetry is going to be hard to correct, IMO. Especially while both sides are growing - I believe it will be unlikely that one side will just grow more than another all that much, unless you have a dramatic difference in stimulation on the sides. I could be wrong, but I feel for you.

I guess I'm saying, it will be very hard - but I know you can do it anyway.

I like this - I'm stealing this.
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For sure, man! From what I've read correcting asymmetry is a pain. I've added minimal stimulation in the beginning, simply because my non-dominant side is weak and can't seem to take much additional stimulation. A mere two extra sets for my left arm was enough to get it so pumped I could barely move it!

Bult said:
Not sure how I didn't put it together that you were running a log. Looking fantastic. My BP was oddly the exact same for multiple measurements when I was running tr3st, and I had the jaw pumps experience several times too.
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Thanks, brother! I finally got the BP under control with some dietary tweaks, a couple extra grams of potassium a day seemed to do the trick. Good to know I'm not alone in the BP and Jaw Pumps, I figured Trest was the compound responsible for these sides, it's hands down the strongest compound in this stack.
 
~UPDATE:
-Did my 60m LISS on an empty stomach this morning, as usual. Unknown distance, unknown heart rate. Outside on the gravel driveway.
-Weighed in at 206lbs today, down 2lbs from yesterday, currently up 12lbs from starting weight.

06/08/16 - Wednesday - Back/Triceps

*Skipped usual Pre-Workout Cardio

*Barbell Deadlift - 1
(Target: Gluteus Maximus)
1x10x135lbs (Same)
1x5x225lbs (-5 reps per set from last time)
1x3x315lbs (Put on belt, applied chalk to hands, switched to mixed grip) (-2 sets, -7 reps per set from last time)
1x1x485lbs (Got it! Felt easy this time!)
1x5x315lbs (Fatigued from 485lbs)

*Lever T-bar Row (plate loaded) - 2
(Target: Back, General)
4x12x100lbs (Close grip) (Same)

*Cable Straight Back Seated Row - 3
(Target: Back, General)
3x12x12-plates (120lbs) (+4 reps per set from last time)

*Lever Straight Back Seated Row (with chest pad) - 4
(Target: Back, General)
4x10x12-plates (120lbs) (Same)
(Still don't feel these in back very much)

*Cable Pulldown - 5
(Target: Latissimus Dorsi)
3x8x10-plates (100lbs) (Same)
3x8x8-plates (80lbs)

*Dumbbell Shrug - 6
(Target: Trapezius, Upper)
4x20x55lbs (+5 reps per set from last time)

*Cable Pushdown (with rope attachment) - 7
(Target: Triceps Brachii)
3x8x6-plates (60lbs)
3x8x4-plates (40lbs)

*Skipped Post-Workout Cardio

~Summary:
**Total Exercises: 7 (Same)
**Total Sets: 32 (+2 sets from last time)
**Total Reps: 324 (+8 reps from last time)

~Notes:
-Since I did volume last week, I decided to give that 485lbs a shot again, got it relatively easily! I'm wishing I'd tried heavier!
 
Great job Hastur! As CJNator said, you'll be at 500 VERY soon. You are right at 2.5X your weight, that's pretty strong.

But where are the pull ups in that workout? Did I miss them?
 
CJNator said:
Good ****, you'll be hitting 500 soon enough!
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HIT4ME said:
Great job Hastur! As CJNator said, you'll be at 500 VERY soon. You are right at 2.5X your weight, that's pretty strong.

But where are the pull ups in that workout? Did I miss them?
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Misfit28 said:
Finally back! Awesome to see that you hit that 485 :) 500 is just around the corner!
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Thanks, guys! I can't wait to hit that 500lbs mark, I'd love to just go for it next Wednesday, but a 15lbs bump is heavy handed with just 7 days in between. But pulling 485lbs at 206lbs isn't bad, that's 2.35x my body weight! I did skip Pull Ups, because my Lats were FRIED after that Deadlift, in fact my left Lat was cramping when I woke up! And Misfit28, it's good to see you back, brother! I was wondering how your health was!! I'm gonna go check your thread, see if you updated it!
 
It's no mystery backing off for some intense volume in rotation with the heavy, will benefit the strength gains.

I'm currently experiencing jaw pumps as well for the second time. Last year Clen gave them to me, and right now Tren is giving them to me.

They suck.
 
Dma378 said:
It's no mystery backing off for some intense volume in rotation with the heavy, will benefit the strength gains.

I'm currently experiencing jaw pumps as well for the second time. Last year Clen gave them to me, and right now Tren is giving them to me.

They suck.
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I'd heard that from several sources, I guess I'd just never put it into practice. I really appreciate the advice, bro! Any advice on how to beat the jaw pumps? Haha.

Also, throwback question, are you a fan of Mortician's Hacked Up for Barbeque?

hamdysayed said:
still can't comprehend how can some one have jaw pumps lol
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Take a high dose of a 19-nor derivative, then try to eat a cheap piece of beef that you REALLY have to chew. Your jaw will be so pumped, you'll literally have to take a break from eating. Granted, I wasn't eating a cheap steak but a Met-Rx protein bar, but the struggle was real none-the-less. :p
 
Hastur said:
Take a high dose of a 19-nor derivative, then try to eat a cheap piece of beef that you REALLY have to chew. Your jaw will be so pumped, you'll literally have to take a break from eating. Granted, I wasn't eating a cheap steak but a Met-Rx protein bar, but the struggle was real none-the-less. :p
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I hope it was a Big100 colossal bar! ;)
 
Hastur said:
I'd heard that from several sources, I guess I'd just never put it into practice. I really appreciate the advice, bro! Any advice on how to beat the jaw pumps? Haha.

Also, throwback question, are you a fan of Mortician's Hacked Up for Barbeque?



Take a high dose of a 19-nor derivative, then try to eat a cheap piece of beef that you REALLY have to chew. Your jaw will be so pumped, you'll literally have to take a break from eating. Granted, I wasn't eating a cheap steak but a Met-Rx protein bar, but the struggle was real none-the-less. :p
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lolllll
 
Hastur said:
It was! I have a hard time fitting them into my macros, but on days where I am extremely busy, they get the job done! A lot of really enticing flavors too...
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Yup love the apple & toasted almond. Still a few more I need to try lol

GOAT flavor = Maple Bacon ...I bought a single in TX in March. I haven't seen it anywhere since online or in-store. So ggod!
 
GNO said:
Yup love the apple & toasted almond. Still a few more I need to try lol

GOAT flavor = Maple Bacon ...I bought a single in TX in March. I haven't seen it anywhere since online or in-store. So ggod!
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Dude! We have the Maple Bacon at my local Kroger here in Ohio! It's delicious! That's so weird you haven't seen it elsewhere!
 
Dude I'm supplementing with more Taurine than ever. 6g in caps and 3G in my pre. Water intake could be better perhaps.

It was funny, I ran epistAne for 7 weeks and had zero pumps. Dropped it a couple weeks ago and the back, shin and jaw pumps started.

Um when I had them with Clen, I dropped it altogether for crippling cramps everywhere. So the answer is no I don't have the exact answer other than the obvious. Taurine, potassium, water, electrolytes.

As for Mortician I am not. Never have been. It's an interesting following though. Pioneers of the horror death metal. ANd huge in the New York death metal scene. So respect yes, own some albums yes, but really get into the music, No.
 
Hastur said:
I'd heard that from several sources, I guess I'd just never put it into practice. I really appreciate the advice, bro! Any advice on how to beat the jaw pumps? Haha.

Also, throwback question, are you a fan of Mortician's Hacked Up for Barbeque?



Take a high dose of a 19-nor derivative, then try to eat a cheap piece of beef that you REALLY have to chew. Your jaw will be so pumped, you'll literally have to take a break from eating. Granted, I wasn't eating a cheap steak but a Met-Rx protein bar, but the struggle was real none-the-less. :p
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Ain't no lie!
 
Dma378 said:
Dude I'm supplementing with more Taurine than ever. 6g in caps and 3G in my pre. Water intake could be better perhaps.

It was funny, I ran epistAne for 7 weeks and had zero pumps. Dropped it a couple weeks ago and the back, shin and jaw pumps started.

Um when I had them with Clen, I dropped it altogether for crippling cramps everywhere. So the answer is no I don't have the exact answer other than the obvious. Taurine, potassium, water, electrolytes.

As for Mortician I am not. Never have been. It's an interesting following though. Pioneers of the horror death metal. ANd huge in the New York death metal scene. So respect yes, own some albums yes, but really get into the music, No.
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Dang, I was hoping you have some stellar insight from all your experience! I guess when you get the pumps, you just gotta man up and deal with 'em. My taurine, potassium, water, all on point. Still getting 'em!

And I get what you mean, I was into them in my youth, I think that album was from 96, and it was one of the more brutal death metal albums I'd heard early on. However, a lot of their discography is less than quality. Hacked Up for Barbeque is thier best release by far, in my opinion.

Volvo140G said:
Mdma
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BamBam0319 said:
Haha, true
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So you're saying DON'T stack Tren or Trest with MDMA? At least, if I plan on eating? Hahaha.
 
~UPDATE: 06/10/16 (Friday)

-Did my 60m LISS on an empty stomach this morning, as usual. Unknown distance, unknown heart rate. Outside on the gravel driveway.

-Weighed in at 206lbs, down 2lbs from yesterday. So, I'm currently up 12lbs from my starting weight, though it has been fluctuating on a day-to-day basis.

As I've stated before, I have some serious asymmetry I wish to correct:

*Left Thigh: 24in
*Right Thigh: 25in

*Left Calf: 15in
*Right Calf: 16.25in

-Left Calf is 1.25in smaller than Right Calf
-Left Thigh is 1in smaller than Right Thigh

Still attempting to correct these asymmetries with unilateral exercises.

Friday Workout - Legs/Shoulders

*Skipped Pre-Workout Cardio

*Barbell Squat - 1
(Target: Quadriceps)
1x10x45lbs (Bar) {Same}
1x10x135lbs {Same
1x10x185lbs {Same}
1x10x225lbs {Same} (Used belt)
1x10x275lbs {+2 reps from last time} (Used belt, and wider stance with feet touching squat rack)
1x8x315lbs {Same} (Used belt, and wider stance with feet touching squat rack)
1x10x275lbs {+2 reps from last time} (Used belt, and wider stance with feet touching squat rack)
1x10x225lbs {Same} (Used belt)
1x10x185lbs {Same}
1x10x135lbs {Same}

*Lever Alternating Leg Extension (plate loaded) - 2
(Target: Quadriceps)
2x10x25lbs (Unilateral Exercise - Left Leg Only)

*Lever Kneeling Leg Curl (plate loaded) - 3
(Target: Hamstrings)
3x12x45lbs {Same}
2x10x25lbs (Unilateral Exercise - Left Leg Only) {+2 reps from last time}

*Lever Standing Calf Raise - 4 (Target: Gastrocnemius)
4x14x200lbs {Same}

*Barbell Shoulder Press - 5
(Target: Deltoid, Anterior)
1x10x45lbs (Bar) {Same}
1x10x95lbs {Same}
1x10x135lbs {Same}
3x6x135lbs {Same}

*Lever Lateral Raise (plate loaded) - 6
(Target: Deltoid, Lateral)
4x8x25lbs {+1 set from last time}

*Lever Seated Reverse Fly (overhand grip) - 7
(Target: Deltoid, Posterior)
4x10x100lbs {Same}
1x6x115lbs {+ from last time}

*Skipped Post-Workout Cardio

~Summary:
**Total Exercises: 7 {Same}
**Total Sets: 36 {+2 set from last time}
**Total Reps: 356 {+26 reps from last time}

~Notes:
-Lifted solo, no partner/spotter.
-My legs actually hurt before I ever even left the gym. Which is incredibly rare for me.
 
Looking good, 8 reps with 315 is impressive. I wonder how you'll progress as you get deeper in, Longest cycle I have ever done was 40 days. I'm pretty interested to what is going to happen at the tail end with trest, how the rate of progress will fluctuate. I'm actually waiting to start my cycle till I see how yours goes in weeks 5+
 
Hastur said:
~UPDATE: 06/10/16 (Friday)

-Did my 60m LISS on an empty stomach this morning, as usual. Unknown distance, unknown heart rate. Outside on the gravel driveway.

-Weighed in at 206lbs, down 2lbs from yesterday. So, I'm currently up 12lbs from my starting weight, though it has been fluctuating on a day-to-day basis.

As I've stated before, I have some serious asymmetry I wish to correct:

*Left Thigh: 24in
*Right Thigh: 25in

*Left Calf: 15in
*Right Calf: 16.25in

-Left Calf is 1.25in smaller than Right Calf
-Left Thigh is 1in smaller than Right Thigh

Still attempting to correct these asymmetries with unilateral exercises.

Friday Workout - Legs/Shoulders

*Skipped Pre-Workout Cardio

*Barbell Squat - 1
(Target: Quadriceps)
1x10x45lbs (Bar) {Same}
1x10x135lbs {Same
1x10x185lbs {Same}
1x10x225lbs {Same} (Used belt)
1x10x275lbs {+2 reps from last time} (Used belt, and wider stance with feet touching squat rack)
1x8x315lbs {Same} (Used belt, and wider stance with feet touching squat rack)
1x10x275lbs {+2 reps from last time} (Used belt, and wider stance with feet touching squat rack)
1x10x225lbs {Same} (Used belt)
1x10x185lbs {Same}
1x10x135lbs {Same}

*Lever Alternating Leg Extension (plate loaded) - 2
(Target: Quadriceps)
2x10x25lbs (Unilateral Exercise - Left Leg Only)

*Lever Kneeling Leg Curl (plate loaded) - 3
(Target: Hamstrings)
3x12x45lbs {Same}
2x10x25lbs (Unilateral Exercise - Left Leg Only) {+2 reps from last time}

*Lever Standing Calf Raise - 4 (Target: Gastrocnemius)
4x14x200lbs {Same}

*Barbell Shoulder Press - 5
(Target: Deltoid, Anterior)
1x10x45lbs (Bar) {Same}
1x10x95lbs {Same}
1x10x135lbs {Same}
3x6x135lbs {Same}

*Lever Lateral Raise (plate loaded) - 6
(Target: Deltoid, Lateral)
4x8x25lbs {+1 set from last time}

*Lever Seated Reverse Fly (overhand grip) - 7
(Target: Deltoid, Posterior)
4x10x100lbs {Same}
1x6x115lbs {+ from last time}

*Skipped Post-Workout Cardio

~Summary:
**Total Exercises: 7 {Same}
**Total Sets: 36 {+2 set from last time}
**Total Reps: 356 {+26 reps from last time}

~Notes:
-Lifted solo, no partner/spotter.
-My legs actually hurt before I ever even left the gym. Which is incredibly rare for me.
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That is a lot of hard work man! Keep earning it!
 
Bult said:
Looking good, 8 reps with 315 is impressive. I wonder how you'll progress as you get deeper in, Longest cycle I have ever done was 40 days. I'm pretty interested to what is going to happen at the tail end with trest, how the rate of progress will fluctuate. I'm actually waiting to start my cycle till I see how yours goes in weeks 5+
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Thanks, man! It's taken me a while to get 8x315 on Squat, I suspect I might be able to do more if I didn't fatigue myself leading up to it! I'm interested to see what happens as well as the cycle comes to a close! If I was focused on PR's I'd probably have more by now impressive progressive feats, but since I've changed my workout to be more high volume, that alone impresses me. I'd never have been able to do a 36 set, 356 rep workout off cycle without being absolutely dead tired. But, I have seen the strength when I focus on it, like achieving the 485lbs Deadlift.

HIT4ME said:
That is a lot of hard work man! Keep earning it!
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Thanks, brother! Likewise, I was just reading your thread when Firefox decided to crash, haha.
 
~UPDATE:

As I've stated before, I have some asymmetry I wish to correct:

*Left Bicep: 14 in {+1}
*Right Bicep: 14 1/4 in {+1 1/4}

-Left Bicep is 0.25in smaller than Right Bicep

I will continue attempting to correct this asymmetry today by utilizing unilateral exercises at the end of the workout.


06/13/16 - Monday - Chest/Biceps/Forearms

*Skipped Pre-Workout Cardio (Same as last time)

*Barbell Bench Press - 1
(Target: Pectoralis Major, Sternal)
1x10x45lbs (Bar)
1x10x135lbs
4x10x185lbs {Same}

*Barbell Incline Bench Press - 2
(Target: Pectoralis Major, Clavicular)
3x8x135lbs
1x5x135lbs (Failed) {-3 reps from last time}

*Pectoral Fly (Lever Seated Fly) - 3
(Target: Pectoralis Major, Sternal)
6x8x115lbs {Same}

*Dumbbell Curl - 4
(Target: Biceps Brachii)
4x8x35lbs {Same}

*Dumbbell Concentration Curl - 5
(Target: Brachialis)
4x6x35lbs {Same}

*Dumbbell Hammer Curl - 6
(Target: Brachioradialis)
4x8x25lbs {+5lbs from last time}

*Dumbbell Curl - (Returned To)
2x8x25lbs (Unilateral Exercise - Left Arm Only) {+5lbs, +1 set from last time}

*Dumbbell Concentration Curl - (Returned To)
2x8x25lbs (Unilateral Exercise - Left Arm Only) {+5lbs, +2 reps & +1 set from last time}

*Skipped Post-Workout Cardio

~Summary:
**Total Exercises: 6 (Same as last time)
**Total Sets: 32 (+2 sets from last time)
**Total Reps: 257 (+15 reps from last time)

~Notes:
-Had a spotter today, which was good, since I failed on Incline Bench.
-Disappointed I get 3 less reps on Incline Bench this week, not entirely sure why either.
-I did manage to add more weight, sets and reps to the Unilateral Exercises for my Left Bicep. Hopefully it's enough added stimulation to begin fixing the asymmetry.

Nothing earth-shattering here, if anything I did slightly worse than last week since I failed on the Incline. But 24h after this workout, I had chest DOMS, and even mild Bicep DOMS, so it's still challenging my body.
 
Hastur said:
~UPDATE:

As I've stated before, I have some asymmetry I wish to correct:

*Left Bicep: 14 in {+1}
*Right Bicep: 14 1/4 in {+1 1/4}

-Left Bicep is 0.25in smaller than Right Bicep

I will continue attempting to correct this asymmetry today by utilizing unilateral exercises at the end of the workout.


06/13/16 - Monday - Chest/Biceps/Forearms

*Skipped Pre-Workout Cardio (Same as last time)

*Barbell Bench Press - 1
(Target: Pectoralis Major, Sternal)
1x10x45lbs (Bar)
1x10x135lbs
4x10x185lbs {Same}

*Barbell Incline Bench Press - 2
(Target: Pectoralis Major, Clavicular)
3x8x135lbs
1x5x135lbs (Failed) {-3 reps from last time}

*Pectoral Fly (Lever Seated Fly) - 3
(Target: Pectoralis Major, Sternal)
6x8x115lbs {Same}

*Dumbbell Curl - 4
(Target: Biceps Brachii)
4x8x35lbs {Same}

*Dumbbell Concentration Curl - 5
(Target: Brachialis)
4x6x35lbs {Same}

*Dumbbell Hammer Curl - 6
(Target: Brachioradialis)
4x8x25lbs {+5lbs from last time}

*Dumbbell Curl - (Returned To)
2x8x25lbs (Unilateral Exercise - Left Arm Only) {+5lbs, +1 set from last time}

*Dumbbell Concentration Curl - (Returned To)
2x8x25lbs (Unilateral Exercise - Left Arm Only) {+5lbs, +2 reps & +1 set from last time}

*Skipped Post-Workout Cardio

~Summary:
**Total Exercises: 6 (Same as last time)
**Total Sets: 32 (+2 sets from last time)
**Total Reps: 257 (+15 reps from last time)

~Notes:
-Had a spotter today, which was good, since I failed on Incline Bench.
-Disappointed I get 3 less reps on Incline Bench this week, not entirely sure why either.
-I did manage to add more weight, sets and reps to the Unilateral Exercises for my Left Bicep. Hopefully it's enough added stimulation to begin fixing the asymmetry.

Nothing earth-shattering here, if anything I did slightly worse than last week since I failed on the Incline. But 24h after this workout, I had chest DOMS, and even mild Bicep DOMS, so it's still challenging my body.
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Could be carbs, could be water or sleep or stress. Sometimes I feel like a spotter can be a hindrance. I know that it shouldn't be but sometimes a spotter can project. It is often mind over matter you know. I wouldn't worry, nice strong lifts. Killing it.
 
Adam1 said:
Could be carbs, could be water or sleep or stress. Sometimes I feel like a spotter can be a hindrance. I know that it shouldn't be but sometimes a spotter can project. It is often mind over matter you know. I wouldn't worry, nice strong lifts. Killing it.
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Spot on, man. There are so many variables that come into play. And I agree, a spotter is a hit or miss thing for myself, it encourages me to try heavier weights with the thought that it's safer, but at the same time I don't push like my life depends on it. :p Thanks, brother!

Today is Deadlift day! Hoping to surpass the 485lbs from last week, we'll see if 495lbs goes up or not. I already know my spotter is bailing, he texted me earlier, so I'll have to really motivate myself to push the weight! Fingers crossed, and supps on point! Tr1umph, Conqu3r, Endur3, Tr3st, SUP3R-4, SUP3R-1, SUP3R-EPI, SUP3R-11... LET'S DO IT! Worst case scenario, I fail like I did a few weeks ago, put in more volume work and hopefully pull it down the line!
 
Hastur said:
Spot on, man. There are so many variables that come into play. And I agree, a spotter is a hit or miss thing for myself, it encourages me to try heavier weights with the thought that it's safer, but at the same time I don't push like my life depends on it. :p Thanks, brother!

Today is Deadlift day! Hoping to surpass the 485lbs from last week, we'll see if 495lbs goes up or not. I already know my spotter is bailing, he texted me earlier, so I'll have to really motivate myself to push the weight! Fingers crossed, and supps on point! Tr1umph, Conqu3r, Endur3, Tr3st, SUP3R-4, SUP3R-1, SUP3R-EPI, SUP3R-11... LET'S DO IT! Worst case scenario, I fail like I did a few weeks ago, put in more volume work and hopefully pull it down the line!
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F@ck that man. F@ck that.

I want you to carb up for this workout, dig deep, save your energy on the light weights, and just lift the 500 already. You are RIGHT there. The only thing 495 will tell you is that you can lift 495. I already know you got that sh1t.

Dig. Pull that sh1t off the floor. Then come back here and tell us you did it!
 
deepseajs said:
Get it dude! You got it!
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HIT4ME said:
F@ck that man. F@ck that.

I want you to carb up for this workout, dig deep, save your energy on the light weights, and just lift the 500 already. You are RIGHT there. The only thing 495 will tell you is that you can lift 495. I already know you got that sh1t.

Dig. Pull that sh1t off the floor. Then come back here and tell us you did it!
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Thanks, guys! Man, HIT4ME, you were soooo right! I went conservative, thinking that added 10lbs from last week would make it a slow drag, and I killed. Next week I've got 505lbs, I have no doubt in my mind. Something magical happened since I failed at 485lbs last month, now these one rep maxes feel easy. This cycle is freaking AWESOME!
 
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~UPDATE: 06/15/16 - Wednesday - Back/Triceps

*Skipped usual Pre-Workout Cardio

*Barbell Deadlift - 1
(Target: Gluteus Maximus)
1x10x135lbs (Same)
1x5x225lbs (Same)
1x3x315lbs (Put on belt, applied chalk to hands, switched to mixed grip) (Same)
1x1x495lbs (Personal Record!) (+10lbs from last time) {At 207lbs, this is 2.39x my body weight}
2x5x315lbs (+1 set from last time)

*Lever T-bar Row (plate loaded) - 2
(Target: Back, General)
4x12x105lbs (Close grip) (+5lbs from last time)

*Cable Pulldown - 3
(Target: Latissimus Dorsi)
3x8x10-plates (100lbs) (Same)
3x8x8-plates (80lbs) (Same)

*Cable Straight Back Seated Row - 4
(Target: Back, General)
3x12x12-plates (120lbs) (Same)
(Struggled this time)

*Lever Straight Back Seated Row (with chest pad) - 5
(Target: Back, General)
4x10x12-plates (120lbs) (Same)
(Still don't feel these in back very much)

*Dumbbell Shrug - 6
(Target: Trapezius, Upper)
4x15x60lbs (+5lbs, -5 reps per set from last time)

*Cable Pushdown (with rope attachment) - 7
(Target: Triceps Brachii)
3x8x6-plates (60lbs) (Same)
3x8x4-plates (40lbs) (Same)

*Skipped Post-Workout Cardio

~Summary:
**Total Exercises: 7 (Same)
**Total Sets: 33 (+1 set from last time)
**Total Reps: 309 (-15 reps from last time)

~Notes:
-I was having an awful day, really wasn't sure I'd make it in to the gym. Woke up to find I couldn't transfer money from my account, spent the beginning of my day trying to resolve this issue, got worked up enough that I decided I'd go do some cardio to cool down and collect myself, within minutes of starting my hour of cardio my earsbuds die, I decide I'll push through and by the 30m mark it begins pouring down rain... Just not the start I was hoping for. But I slammed my Conqu3r, took all my cycle supps, and dragged my ass to the gym. Once I pulled 495lbs, all the stress I had melted away. The gym can completely turn around even the worst days.
 
^^^gym time can def be something of a sanctuary! A good time to exercise life's occasional (and seemingly frequent) woes...
 
Volvo140G said:
^^^gym time can def be something of a sanctuary! A good time to exercise life's occasional (and seemingly frequent) woes...
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Ain't that the truth?? There's a quote floating around, and I find it's incredibly true. "People ask why I do, I wonder why they don't." My quality of life is vastly improved by the gym. Though a good cycle doesn't hurt either. ;)
 
You have 13" arms? Lol. Wtf? They look at least the same size as mine and mine are 16.25". How do you measure them?
 
Hastur said:
Thanks, guys! Man, HIT4ME, you were soooo right! I went conservative, thinking that added 10lbs from last week would make it a slow drag, and I killed. Next week I've got 505lbs, I have no doubt in my mind. Something magical happened since I failed at 485lbs last month, now these one rep maxes feel easy. This cycle is freaking AWESOME!
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Man, I had faith in you. I know you can do 500. The issue is, will you be recovered enough by the time you come back around to hit that 500 or will you have a small setback (like when you tried 485 and didn't get it). It happens a lot when pushing for those maxes. It takes longer than anyone wants to admit to fully recover from that, and going back too soon can cause you to fail...given the supps you are on though, your recovery is probably better and you may be fine.

I'm glad you found the 10 pounds that I lost on the deadlifts this week, haha!
 
Brandaddy said:
You have 13" arms? Lol. Wtf? They look at least the same size as mine and mine are 16.25". How do you measure them?
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They're 14in now thankfully, added 1in during the first 4 weeks of this cycle. But I know, really tiny arms, right? I measure them first thing in the morning, cold, no lifting, no flexing, no skewing of any kind. With my arms flat at my sides. Then I have a third party take the measurement so I don't flex while attempting to measure myself.

But I'm working on them! I hate that my calves at 1-2in larger than my biceps.

HIT4ME said:
Man, I had faith in you. I know you can do 500. The issue is, will you be recovered enough by the time you come back around to hit that 500 or will you have a small setback (like when you tried 485 and didn't get it). It happens a lot when pushing for those maxes. It takes longer than anyone wants to admit to fully recover from that, and going back too soon can cause you to fail...given the supps you are on though, your recovery is probably better and you may be fine.

I'm glad you found the 10 pounds that I lost on the deadlifts this week, haha!
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Thanks, brother! I really appreciate the support! Excellent point about people not wanting to admit regarding recovery, today I am SPENT. The supplements do help, that's undeniable. And I think I'm riding the strength gains that come from end-of-cycle build up. When the levels have essentially peaked after so many consecutive weeks. Fingers crossed, I'll get it next week! But I'm thrilled one way or another! lmao, you'll get those 10lbs back on your Dead! Hell, one day you'll be pulling 495lbs too, I don't doubt it. We have a lot in common from what I see in your logs, your present day is my past. What you're doing now is literally the hardest part!
 
Hastur said:
They're 14in now thankfully, added 1in during the first 4 weeks of this cycle. But I know, really tiny arms, right? I measure them first thing in the morning, cold, no lifting, no flexing, no skewing of any kind. With my arms flat at my sides. Then I have a third party take the measurement so I don't flex while attempting to measure myself.

But I'm working on them! I hate that my calves at 1-2in larger than my biceps.



Thanks, brother! I really appreciate the support! Excellent point about people not wanting to admit regarding recovery, today I am SPENT. The supplements do help, that's undeniable. And I think I'm riding the strength gains that come from end-of-cycle build up. When the levels have essentially peaked after so many consecutive weeks. Fingers crossed, I'll get it next week! But I'm thrilled one way or another! lmao, you'll get those 10lbs back on your Dead! Hell, one day you'll be pulling 495lbs too, I don't doubt it. We have a lot in common from what I see in your logs, your present day is my past. What you're doing now is literally the hardest part!
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I appreciate the kind words man. I've got a long way to go. At one point I was doing 450 for 3 reps on deads. After the first bout of PSMF last year it fell to about 350!!! After stopping I got back around 400 and I've been there since. Now I'm slipping again. I'm sure once I am focused on strength again I will get back up there.

495 is still a huge number. It's funny because obviously most people don't work out, so they seem impressed when they learn I can lift 400 pounds in a deadlift, but I have to explain to them that almost any full grown man can do that with a little training....but it seems that for a lot of people things stop around that mark for some reason. Getting to 500 is the challenge, and you're there!
 
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