HBCD & EAA/Peptapro log. Breezy & DW journey to ELITE

[Distilled Water]

Quad session

Leg extentions
6 sets of 20
Toes in
Toes out
Toes down

Hack Squats TUT
Sets of 8 working up to 545

High Narrow Leg press
Sets of 20 working up to 495
-30sec stretch between sets

Occlusion leg extentions
4 sets

Donkey Calf Raise
4 sets of 12

Occlusion Calf Raise
3 sets

 

[jdg76]

@distilledwater, do you believe you hit the lateralis and medialis better by pointing your toes in or out on extensions?

 

[Distilled Water]

@distilledwater, do you believe you hit the lateralis and medialis better by pointing your toes in or out on extensions?

I do, but, it's something I've learned over the years. I uses to do it all the time and didn't notice or see much from it. I go lighter now and really squeeze and focus on the muscle at hand.

Similar to concentration curls but with your quad.

 

[bean5er]

I do, but, it's something I've learned over the years. I uses to do it all the time and didn't notice or see much from it. I go lighter now and really squeeze and focus on the muscle at hand.

Similar to concentration curls but with your quad.

I cannot do extensions any more due to my Osgood Schlatter in both knees. Anyone else had this issue?

 

[jdg76]

I cannot do extensions any more due to my Osgood Schlatter in both knees. Anyone else had this issue?

Are you able to still do squats? Crazy you have that in both knees.

 

[bean5er]

Are you able to still do squats? Crazy you have that in both knees.

My left is far worse. I've had since 13 years old. Hasn't bugged me until recently since adding in extesions. Squats do bother it a little when my form is off but I have a band(brace) that specifically wraps around the tendon just below the knee cap.

 

[breezy11]

you jumping back on a new meadows program?

I missed this post earlier. I'll be getting more training from Meadows, but might hold off for a month or two. Everything in this log has been my own planning.

 

[Distilled Water]

Slept like 11hrs (today's my day off and the dogs didn't suck this morning)

A little sore but nothing crazy. It's my day off so it'll probably be a day of laying around, grocery shopping and cooking. Trace carbs today and will add in some intra carbs tomorrow for Hamstrings

 

[breezy11]

I had a secondary leg session this morning with an emphasis on hamstrings. Today is my last day of minimal carbs and I can't wait for tomorrow.


Lying Leg Curls
6 sets of 10

-strict form/hard flex



Adductor Machine
4 sets of 10



Occluded Giant Sets
4 rounds
BB Stiff Legged Deads x15
Smith Lunges x10 (5R/5L/5R/5L)
Smith Squats x15

-deads: constant tension
-lunges: back foot elevated for increased stretch/depth
-squats: constant tension, feet out in front, wide stance, toes pointed out


Part of rounds 2 and 4: For those unfamiliar with occlusion training, it can be brutal and doesn't require much weight at all. The 2nd round stopped recording due to a phone call and the last 2 exercises of the 4th round are shown.

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GHR
2 sets of 15

 

[Swolbraham]

Minimal carb days = sad days

 

[breezy11]

Minimal carb days = sad days

It's been a low carb month with a minimal last 2 weeks. I'll probably be back to 600-700g daily soon.

 

[tyga tyga]

breezy11

Where are you tying the bands at? In the crevice of your groin?

 

[breezy11]

@<u><a href="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/member.php?u=141768" target="_blank">breezy11</a></u>

Where are you tying the bands at? In the crevice of your groin?

I don't have them up as far as possible, but in the general area. Here's a demonstration:

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[Distilled Water]

It's been a low carb month with a minimal last 2 weeks. I'll probably be back to 600-700g daily soon.

You whore

 

[booneman77]

700g carbs... I can only dream of such things.

 

[bean5er]

DW, you doing a keto or semi keto right now correct? Where are you keeping carbs for a daily total? Obviously you are consuming them around wo and only trace amounts on off days?

 

[breezy11]

You whore

Don't judge me. It's my body and I'll do what I want.

700g carbs... I can only dream of such things.

They actually got higher than that before starting my mini diet. It's not always as fun as it sounds though. I love to eat and can eat a ton, but it can be tough consuming that much everyday, especially without eating junk. It's very time consuming. People complain about having to eat less than the amount I was during my mini diet.

 

[dbenj7]

Hi guys, great log. Where do you get unflavoured HBCD from? I am using gaspari aminolast and glycofuse and am loving HBCD intra workout but am wanting to switch to pes amino iv + bulk HBCD but unsure of a trustworthy source. Thanks!

 

[breezy11]

Thanks man. True Nutrition has bulk hbcd. You can use my discount code (MTC702) if you end up grabbing some. Great choice with Amino IV.

 

[dbenj7]

Thanks man. True Nutrition has bulk hbcd. You can use my discount code (MTC702) if you end up grabbing some. Great choice with Amino IV.

Legend, thanks!

 

[breezy11]

Legend, thanks!

No problem bud.

 

[Distilled Water]

DW, you doing a keto or semi keto right now correct? Where are you keeping carbs for a daily total? Obviously you are consuming them around wo and only trace amounts on off days?

Semi keto. Daily carbs are under 100 on training days and all intra from HBCD.

Off days I try and not eat any. If for some reason I do I'll pop a Glycophase and usually eat some Ezekiel bread with coconut butter with my 5 or 6th meal

 

[Swolbraham]

I'd never be able to do keto, if I go like 4 hours without carbs I become a moody animal lol

 

[booneman77]

I'd never be able to do keto, if I go like 4 hours without carbs I become a moody animal lol

I was like that at first but I adjusted really well after a week or so. Then dropping back to keto after refeeds was easy

 

[jdg76]

I'd never be able to do keto, if I go like 4 hours without carbs I become a moody animal lol

I have to slowly ween myself off carbs. I seem to go hypo pretty quick if I don't. Last time I tried to do a keto diet I was around 300 daily. Dropped all my carbs and two days in I almost passed out at my boys wrestling meet. Shakey, nauseous, sweating like a dog. Not a good deal!!

 

[Swolbraham]

Lol hypo is not fun whatsoever

 

[Danb2285]

I'm the same with going hypo after a few hours with no carbs. Not fun what so ever. Its weird though I never used to have that problem until the last year or so.

 

[Distilled Water]

You guys may not have enough fat. Some proteins spike insulin hard but drop fast.

 

[jdg76]

You guys may not have enough fat. Some proteins spike insulin hard but drop fast.

Oh I have some fat on me LOL..... oh you mean dietary fat?

 

[Distilled Water]

Oh I have some fat on me LOL..... oh you mean dietary fat?

Lol that one was good ^^^

 

[Distilled Water]

Meal number 2, today
6oz chicken
2 TJ spicy jalapeño chx sausages
1tbs grass fed butter

Boom!


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Breakfast was 2 scoops whey with 1tbs coconut oil in my coffee

 

[hvactech]

You feed your butter with Grass

 

[Distilled Water]

You feed your butter with Grass

Kentucky blue....sometimes Bermuda but that's only when I like to spoil them.

 

[bean5er]

Semi keto. Daily carbs are under 100 on training days and all intra from HBCD.

Off days I try and not eat any. If for some reason I do I'll pop a Glycophase and usually eat some Ezekiel bread with coconut butter with my 5 or 6th meal

Thanks. I'm trying to put together something similar as I've lost my sensitivity and was thinking right at or under 100 g on training days and trace amounts on off days.

Thanks buddy

 

[Jiigzz]

You feed your butter with Grass

LOL

 

[Distilled Water]

Thanks. I'm trying to put together something similar as I've lost my sensitivity and was thinking right at or under 100 g on training days and trace amounts on off days. Thanks buddy

I was doing pre/intra/post for a bit but I was a little sore and have trouble controlling myself post workout and sometimes
My job handcuffs me on training time so no toying now

 

[bean5er]

I will more than likely be doing pre and intra fats proteins post along with meals for the remainder of the day

 

[Swolbraham]

What do you guys look for when you notice decreased sensitivity to carbs/insulin?

 

[bean5er]

Little to no pumps. I put fat on easily as well.

 

[kbayne]

Little to no pumps. I put fat on easily as well.

Fat gain for me as well. Hoping this reverse diet I plan on starting helps quite a bit with insulin sensitivity/carb intake.

 

[aceroni]

Thanks man. True Nutrition has bulk hbcd. You can use my discount code (MTC702) if you end up grabbing some. Great choice with Amino IV.

Yo!

 

[breezy11]

Little to no pumps. I put fat on easily as well.

This. Weak pumps, weight gain slows down, and the majority of what's gained is fat. If you stay fairly lean (usually indicative of decent insulin sensitivity) its most likely not a big concern; hence, the mini diets.


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[breezy11]

Yo!

Yo bro.

 

[Swolbraham]

good to know. long term slow bulk crew, to keep insulin sensitivity is the goal

 

[tyga tyga]

Good read. Timing is impeccable lol I'm decreasing my calories and carbs when this training block ends. Then increase again slowly next block

 

[Swolbraham]

I'm curious as to how this bulk will effect me since I'm taking Synthroid for hypothyroidis . Only 50mcg, but I'm gaining nice and slow at 2,600 cals and 325g CHO on training days. I do a daily 15-20 minute walk fasted every morning too with my dog after a cup of black coffee just to get a bit more expenditure going o .

My wondering is if T4 will help me stay lean longer with a high carb intake since it theoretically (and definitely has since my cut and my reverse diet) speeds metabolism

 

[Jiigzz]

good to know. long term slow bulk crew, to keep insulin sensitivity is the goal

this is why I optimize peri-workout nutrition. I'm meticulous with my diet but my jobs range in how active I am. In one, very active (PTing and FIing), in another, its more admin work (love gym supervision + management) so I find it hard to be precise with my calories due to the flux in activity. Usually this means a slow bulk is hard to attain.

Also note that the conversion from carb to stored fat (triglyceride) is a hard one and doesn't happen much unless in a calorie excess. So timing is less important for carbs (fat storage wise) when you are not in an excess. The process is de novo lipogenesis if you want to look it up.

 

[Grayson]

Fat gain for me as well. Hoping this reverse diet I plan on starting helps quite a bit with insulin sensitivity/carb intake.

Good tip is to deplete glycogen and go low carb for a few days by doing high rep HIIT style workouts.

That should help with insulin sensitivity.

 

[Swolbraham]

this is why I optimize peri-workout nutrition. I'm meticulous with my diet but my jobs range in how active I am. In one, very active (PTing and FIing), in another, its more admin work (love gym supervision + management) so I find it hard to be precise with my calories due to the flux in activity. Usually this means a slow bulk is hard to attain.

Also note that the conversion from carb to stored fat (triglyceride) is a hard one and doesn't happen much unless in a calorie excess. So timing is less important for carbs (fat storage wise) when you are not in an excess. The process is de novo lipogenesis if you want to look it up.

Good point good poin . I used to be a huge carbophob . Made myself extremely intolerant to carbs but now I handle 300+g with ease. Bought into the bro science that carbs were awful. All about balance

Luckily too I work from hom . So my day is the same everyday. Walk, work, gym,more work. Expenditure is essentially the same, unless it rains lol

 

[Distilled Water]

Hit hammies today. Shoulder was bugging me on stiff deads, not good....

Thought about doing a giant set workout but went gain at better judgment bc I forgot my friggen intra carbs!!!!

Stiff deads
4 sets of 8

Glute ham raise
BWx3 sets

Hammer machine lunges
4 sets of 8

Wide stance toes out smith squat
4 sets of 30

Lying leg curl
3 sets of 12