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JD's getting shut eye with Finaflex's G8 & BCAA+SAA

Leg day again??? :fool2:


Nah, really I have grown to like leg day, it just kicks my ass sometimes..... well most of the time! ;)


Leg Curls- 4 sets of 8, with 25 partials after last set
130 x 8
150 x 8
170 x 8
190 x 8 then finish with 25 partials.
Went up 10lbs on last set but had to split the partials into 2 sets of 15 and 10 with a few sec rest between.

Squats- Explosive reps, 6 sets of 6
275 6 x 6
I paused at the bottom to take any rebound out of it, and then powered up.

Leg Press with escalating set - 16 reps, adding a 25lb plate on each side after each 4 reps
So it went , 10 plates total, 4 reps, 25lbs x 4 reps, 25lbs x 4 reps, 25lbs x 4 reps
I had a kid at the gym help load the plates and I swear he took his time doing it between each set!! My legs were shaking after the first 8 reps!!

Leg extensions- Reps 10,15 with 2 sec holds in full contraction for each rep. Then 20 reps with no holds, then stand for 5 sec then do 15 partials
130 10,15,20, then 15 partials
Stretches after each set, 10 sec, 15 sec, 30 sec. I could barely hold the 30 sec stretch my quads were burning so bad.


DB stiff leg deadlift- 2 sets 15
85's 2 x 12
Went up 5lbs on each dumbell but lost 3 reps each set.

Seated calf raises 2 sets of 30, hold ten seconds after each 10 reps
90 x 30, only made the 10 sec hold for the first 20 reps
70 x 20, only made 20 instead of 30 reps

These killed my calfs today!

I was toast after tonights workout! I actually got some pretty bad back pumps after my leg curls and didn't think I was going to make it through everything else. I tried some foam rolling but it didn't seem to help much.



I am still feeling kinda 'different' during the day when I dose the G8 a full scoop at night. Not sure how else to explain it, just kind of off, light headed?? Half a scoop does me wonders so i will just stick with it for now.
 
Strong work today. I like the pauses too on explosive squats or DL for the same reason.

jdg76 said:
Thanks !! I don't think I can drop $150 right now though :(
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I heard that... The guy at my gym told me they aren't allowed because they may be too loud for the older folk, BUT, I can bring them in and see if anyone says anything. My luck, I'd buy them and be told the first time to leave them home.

Pick up some bands and try the reverse band work.
 
Had a pretty busy night last night so I didn't get to update. So here is my workout.

Slight Incline DB press- 4 sets of 8/ 1 sec contraction at top, with 2 25lb plates under the front of the bench to give it an incline.
80's x 8
85's x 8
90's x 8
95's x 8
Will go with 100's next time :D

Explosive Bench- 5 sets 5, Stop bar on chest for 1 sec then explode up
245 5 x 5
Felt better using this weight last night, Was able to move the bar a little quicker.

Slight incline BB press- 3 sets 6, no lock out and do not touch chest, Constant tension
205 3 x 6
went up 20 lbs still need to go just a little heavier

Ladder Push-ups- These were done with no rest between settings.
Low setting x 25
Medium setting x 15
High setting x 10
2ND SET
Low setting x20
Medium setting x 15
High setting x 15
Got some extra reps in, these are freaking killer!!

Seated Side Laterals- 3 sets 12
30's 3 x 12
Went up 5lbs but used a little swing for the last few reps

Explosive Cage press I set the pins right at chin level. I would set the weight down on them between each rep or a second.
95 5 x 5

Destroyer sets- 60, 30, 15
55's x 60
30's x 30
20's x 15

Although the scale isn't changing I look like I am growing. I need to take some measurements soon and compare to previous ones.
 
Solid lifts here! I can understand why you are seeing growth.
 
Beast mode!!! Great work!!!
 
I'm sore as hell to prove it too ?
 
No workout last night. The hours I am putting in at work and the stress involved has gotten me wore out. I came home last night with full intentions of hitting the gym after everyone went to bed. At about 8 oclock I fell asleep on the couch. Ugh!! I may have to switch things up and go right after work, or cut back to 4 days a week so I can have another day off.
 
jdg76 said:
No workout last night. The hours I am putting in at work and the stress involved has gotten me wore out. I came home last night with full intentions of hitting the gym after everyone went to bed. At about 8 oclock I fell asleep on the couch. Ugh!! I may have to switch things up and go right after work, or cut back to 4 days a week so I can have another day off.
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It does take awhile to get into a new routine when you change jobs. Maybe try the early morning gig for awhile?
 
turff49 said:
It does take awhile to get into a new routine when you change jobs. Maybe try the early morning gig for awhile?
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xR1pp3Rx said:
with the hours your doing id recommend the later, that extra day off will help you stay stronger when your run down
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I may do both. I am not sure what the next few weeks are for the Meadows routine but right now it calls for chest twice a week. I have put off the second day twice now to make sure I hit everything else. So I may be able to do that the next few weeks to and only lift 4 days. I have also decided to throw in 3-4 days of HIIT cardio even though I am still on a bulk for 3 more weeks. So I may get up early a few days and do cardio to see how it effects me the rest of the day.Coffee has been my best friend at work lately haha.
 
Thanksgiving at work. Carbing up for my back work out tonight :)


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So much yum...
 
Sorry guys about getting a little behind on my updates, I normally can update everyday. Just trying to get things lined out here.

Last nights workout.

One-arm barbell rows- I did these standing beside the bb, instead of with them between my legs like a long bar row. I also stood at the very end of the bar and held it like you would a meadows row, instead holding on behind the plates.
2 plates 3 x 8 each arm

Smith machine barbell rows- Explosive reps
245 4 x 6
Went up 20lbs and these felt a lot better!

Dumbell pull-overs-
60's 2 x 10
65's 2 x 10


Dumbell shrugs- 3 sec contraction/ faced the clock to make sure I hit 3 secs on each one
85's 3 x 12
Went up 5lbs

Deadlift- explosive 4 sets, then 5th set repped out with normal speed
135 x 15
185 x 3
225 x 3
275 x 3
315 x 10
Could of done more on these but anything over 10 is considered cardio LOL


Still not sure if I like this day of the routine, Just doesn't feel like I get much done? I will be starting the next two weeks of the program Monday so I will see what back consists of then.


Only using a half scoop of G8 still and sleeping pretty good. Last night I slept solid (6hrs) until 4am then tossed and turned a lot until 7. I really think a lot of my sleeping problems stim back to my shoulders. I can't sleep on my stomach, my wife says I snore to much on my back haha. And when I sleep on my side I can only do it for a few hours and my shoulder starts to ache, so I have to roll over to the other side. Not real sure why they do, but it is irratating.

I'll be back in the gym tonight to do arms and hopefully update then.
 
I sleep very similar, i can only effectively sleep on my back.
 
Getting my swole on :) Invalid Link Removed
 
Plate weighted elliptical training?
 
I've been having a hard time keeping upheld so I understand! You look awesome!! Definitely got your swole on! Haha
 
Made it to the gym tonight and felt strong as ever!!

Rope-pushdowns- 4 sets 12
130 4 x 14
+2 reps each set


ss

Dumbell curls- alternating arms with palms facing up, no supinating
30's 4 x 14
+2 reps each set

Tricep dips- 3 sec negative (actually got 4-5 on most)
BW +25lbs 4 x 10
+2 reps each set, will go up on weight next week


ss

Barbell curls- staying in mid range with constant tension
80 4 x 8


Decline skull crushers- 25lb plate under the front of the bench, also touch bar to nose instead of forehead
65 4 x 15

ss

Hammer curls- alternating arms
35's x 12
40's 4 x 12
Went up to 40's this week but cut back from 15 to 12 reps.

As usual crazy pump tonight!! Pic above ;) haha

My diet sucked today!! We were crazy busy at work and on top of it they all ordered pizza. Well honestly I didn't even have time to stop and warm up my lunch so I snagged a piece of pizza here and there :( Gotta get my diet straightened out!!!

Taking the boy hunting again tomorrow. It started snowing here tonight so hopefully we wake up to a snow covered ground :D


Did things a little different today with the aminos. I mixed a serving with my pre workout tonight instead of drinking it during it. I figured my diet sucked and I didn't get much to eat so I needed some pre. Seemed to help my endurance was up even though I was wore out after work.
 
Pizza Gainz...
 
Back to the dinner pic.....I could Live on Turkey and Stuffing!!! Probably would not look to good but, boy do I live stuffing!!
 
Rocket3015 said:
Back to the dinner pic.....I could Live on Turkey and Stuffing!!! Probably would not look to good but, boy do I live stuffing!!
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Oh buddy!! I loved every bite!! I did eat way to much though haha
 
Started some fasted cardio this morning. Only did 20mins on the treadmill with a 3 incline and probably only 5-6 30 sprints and my shins were already hurt!! I have a long road of cardio ahead of me I think!!
 
What's your sprint speed?
 
jdg76 said:
Started some fasted cardio this morning. Only did 20mins on the treadmill with a 3 incline and probably only 5-6 30 sprints and my shins were already hurt!! I have a long road of cardio ahead of me I think!!
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Gotta start somewhere..
 
jdg76 said:
Started some fasted cardio this morning. Only did 20mins on the treadmill with a 3 incline and probably only 5-6 30 sprints and my shins were already hurt!! I have a long road of cardio ahead of me I think!!
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That's a great start! How old are your shoes and how fast were you running? Those two together could aid in your shins hurting!
 
my gym has those new curve treadmills that are man powered... those things are really easy on my joints. I do a very similar session a couple times per week.
 
I just can't do the treadmill shins hurt like crazy, the elliptical works great for me
 
For me it's the recumbent bike...
 
love2liftkat said:
That's a great start! How old are your shoes and how fast were you running? Those two together could aid in your shins hurting!
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They really aren't very old. I was jogging at a 6 speed on a 3 incline on the treadmill.. everytime I start doing cardio since I got this heavy they hurt, so it is nothing new ;)

wasme said:
For me its the road, path in the park.....simply outdoors.
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I would too, but it was 16 deg out this morning. Brrrr!!!
 
Had a crazy leg workout tonight. I gotta feeling this routine is going to get very intense!!


Leg Curls-
190 x 12
170 x 10
150 2 x 8 drop
120 x 8
100 x 10
Oops I did leg extensions instead of curls HAHA

Speed squats- stop in the hole then power up
275 4 x 6
I could literally see the bar raise up on my shoulders when I locked out at the top.

Leg Press- Constant tension, no lockout and 3 sec negatives
540 4 x 8

Machine Sled press- Supposed to be Hack, but don't have one. Placed feet low and just inside shoulder width to change the angle
1/4 rep then 1 full rep= 1 rep
300 x 10
360 2 x 8 drop
260 x 6,4,4,3,3
On the last set I did the reps, then rested 5 sec between sets, then pounded out more reps.

BB stiff leg deadlifts-
185 2 x 15

Seated calf raises- Each set was supposed to be 30 reps with a 10 sec hold after each 10 reps. Needless to say I didn't make it through all of them
90lbs 10 reps-10s hold, 10 reps-10s hold, 10 reps-6s hold
70lbs 10 reps-8s hold, 8 reps, 5s hold
45lbs 10 reps- 10s hold

Crazy workout tonight. My legs are still pumped!! Hopefully the BCAA+SAA helps with recovery, or I will be sore for sure!!!
 
Strong leg workout!!
 
New chest and shoulder workout this week. As expected pretty intense !

Db press on slight incline- 2 sec hold contraction
85's 4 x 8

Explosive bench- Pause on chest , explode up
245 4 x 5

Slight incline bench- constant tension, don't touch chest and don't lock out elbows
225 3 x 6

Weighted chest stretch push-ups - put feet on bench and each hand on a 4" platform to get a good stretch
25# weight on back
15,10,10
Plus you do a 30 sec stretch in between sets

Bent over rear delt laterals raises-
20's 3 x 20

Face pulls- 2 sec hold contraction
90 3 x 12

Explosive cage press- Set pin at chin height, rest bar on pins between each rep, then explode up
105 5 x 5

Meadows reason for the two rear delt moves are to balance out the shoulders. To many guys have huge front delts and small rear delts. I could tell I not only pumped up my rear delts, but also stretched out the front ones. My shoulders felt like they were pulled back more than normal :D


Still dosing the aminos during my workout with 50g karbolyn. Have been going back and forth with taking the G8 just to compare my nights of sleep and how many times I wake up. I'll be getting up around 5:30am tomorrow for cardio, so I'll see how I feel getting up an hour earlier and taking the G8 tonight.
 
If you find it a problem, just dose your G8 30 minutes earlier and your body will adjust accordingly. I find more often than not it is a mental game.. Solid session.
 
wasme said:
If you find it a problem, just dose your G8 30 minutes earlier and your body will adjust accordingly. I find more often than not it is a mental game.. Solid session.
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Ya it didn't make any difference ;)


Off tonight, but did get some cardio in this morning.. Will hit back tomorrow night and update after.
 
My song of choice for cardio this morning :)

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Cardio this am and a heavy back workout tonight.
Will weigh in tomorrow morning and see where my weight is sitting. Look and feel leaner already. :D

Meadow rows-
90 x 8
115 2 x 8

Supported rows- explosive
135 4 sets 6

Stretch pulldowns- to nose
180 3 x 8

DB shrugs- 3 sec hold
90's 3 x 12

Deadlift- explosive
275 4 sets 3


Still don't seem like I get much out of the back workouts? I will shorten up the rest periods and maybe add in some negatives next week.
 
I felt that way and did more warmup or progressive meadows' rows. Maybe pyramid up to working weight in 4 sets, plus another 4 sets. Same with deads.

Strong JD!
 
Agree here... Especially on the one arm rows/meadows rows. Pyramid up, and start light and really work that stretch at the bottom. Pull for 7-8 sets and you will find your back workouts kick up a notch.
 
jdg76 said:
Had a crazy leg workout tonight. I gotta feeling this routine is going to get very intense!! Leg Curls- 190 x 12 170 x 10 150 2 x 8 drop 120 x 8 100 x 10 Oops I did leg extensions instead of curls HAHA Speed squats- stop in the hole then power up 275 4 x 6 I could literally see the bar raise up on my shoulders when I locked out at the top. Leg Press- Constant tension, no lockout and 3 sec negatives 540 4 x 8 Machine Sled press- Supposed to be Hack, but don't have one. Placed feet low and just inside shoulder width to change the angle 1/4 rep then 1 full rep= 1 rep 300 x 10 360 2 x 8 drop 260 x 6,4,4,3,3 On the last set I did the reps, then rested 5 sec between sets, then pounded out more reps. BB stiff leg deadlifts- 185 2 x 15 Seated calf raises- Each set was supposed to be 30 reps with a 10 sec hold after each 10 reps. Needless to say I didn't make it through all of them 90lbs 10 reps-10s hold, 10 reps-10s hold, 10 reps-6s hold 70lbs 10 reps-8s hold, 8 reps, 5s hold 45lbs 10 reps- 10s hold Crazy workout tonight. My legs are still pumped!! Hopefully the BCAA+SAA helps with recovery, or I will be sore for sure!!!
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Nice leg work
 
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