Log...it’s better than bad it’s good

[wfreiling]

Sleep/nutrition the culprit?

Yea just feeling old

 

[Hyde]

Yea just feeling old

I’d focus on doing what sounds the most fun if motivation is low.

 

[wfreiling]

I’d focus on doing what sounds the most fun if motivation is low.

This sounds like what I need to be doing for the time being. As long as I’m lifting then I guess everything is good. I don’t want to get to a point where it becomes a chore.

 

[Hyde]

This sounds like what I need to be doing for the time being. As long as I’m lifting then I guess everything is good. I don’t want to get to a point where it becomes a chore.

That’s how I see it. If all you want to do is curls and some boxsquats and your shoulder press machine, do that. Whatever will get you down there for 45 minutes a few times a week. And remember to play some music you enjoy: it’s Dad time to help you vent steam so you can be a better person for your family. It’s a lot better than getting out of the routine of training and becoming a weenie

 

[wfreiling]

First off, thank you @Hyde for suggesting I just have fun with my training
Second, thank you @ZOO for starting a new log and lighting a fire under my ass

I started 200mg Stanogen pwo today. In 2wks I’m gonna see where I’m at and probably bust out some OG Vicious Labs treats…

Today was hella fun. Warmed up with squats and then hit the bench. Best workout I’ve had in quite some time. I felt strong and motivated but didn’t overthink a thing. I have 3 days a week to train properly so I think Monday will be a volume day since I’m most tired and most tired focusing on lower body. Tuesdays I’ll hit upper body. Friday I’ll do a heavy squat warmup followed by a few push sets.

Squats
8x135x2/185/225
6x275x2

Bench (yukon bar-50lb)
10x140
8x190x2
5x230
1x280

Incline (axle-25lb)
10x115
6x165/185/205(number of the beast sets)
4x235
2x255!!

 

[ZOO]

Thank you, Wes! Knowing my log means something to you (and others) keeps me motivated as well. I might even post some vids up. Anyways stay on that grind man!

 

[Segansational]

I started 200mg Stanogen pwo today. In 2wks I’m gonna see where I’m at and probably bust out some OG Vicious Labs treats…

Now this sounds like a plan! Reminds me, I've got some TD epiandro I might want to hop on.

 

[RegisterJr]

However strength, focus and everything else just wasn’t there today. I’m having trouble getting back into the groove.

Same. Like you, I’m just going to drop the planned routine and do what I enjoy.

 

[wfreiling]

Volume upper

Db bench
12x25/50/60/75

Incline
10x95/135/155
8x185x2

Cg Tbar row
10x45x3
Ss
Incline fly machine
10x50x3

Alternating seated row
12x35/60x3

 

[wfreiling]

Squats
5x135/225/275/315
3x365
1x405/425

Worked up to 425, effortlessly. Then the pain in sciatic hit. Done.

Getting my calf tattooed at 4pm. Thank god.

 

[BennyMagoo79]

Squats
5x135/225/275/315
3x365
1x405/425

Worked up to 425, effortlessly. Then the pain in sciatic hit. Done.

Getting my calf tattooed at 4pm. Thank god.

Hey man, try integrating some transversal movements into your routine. Side lunges and side squat jumps really helped me over time with sciatic pain after I blew 3 discs in my back.

 

[Hyde]

Might consider taking a break from spinal loading for 2-3 months & do the McGill Big 3 at least 4x a week. It can really help get things right, but you have to give the back time to get inflammation out & heal up.

 

[wfreiling]

Yea I think I’ll be out of the squat game for a minute. Probably gonna book with my electro acupuncture guy too. Such a bummer. I almost think my days of going heavy are behind me. I’m just constantly getting injured. It’s very disheartening.

 

[Hyde]

Yea I think I’ll be out of the squat game for a minute. Probably gonna book with my electro acupuncture guy too. Such a bummer. I almost think my days of going heavy are behind me. I’m just constantly getting injured. It’s very disheartening.

I totally understand how you would think that, but it’s not all over if you don’t want it to be. You just need to be smart & patient. You need to be active about resting & recovering your spine health. I did it for the second time in my life this past summer. 12 weeks is not that long.

 

[RegisterJr]

Can’t tpp I’ll Hyde’s comment, but I will add…

Stop acting so old

 

[wfreiling]

Can’t tpp I’ll Hyde’s comment, but I will add…

Stop acting so old

Haha you right. I’ll be hitting shoulders Friday

 

[wfreiling]

I went and got a badass tattoo on my calf today. Start sleeving my right arm next Tuesday. Everything is gonna be alright.

 

[Hyde]

I went and got a badass tattoo on my calf today. Start sleeving my right arm next Tuesday. Everything is gonna be alright.

Can you show it? Or is that too identifying?

 

[wfreiling]

Can you show it? Or is that too identifying?

 

[Hyde]

View attachment 215684

Now THAT is a hardcore ape

 

[wfreiling]

Now THAT is a hardcore ape

It was my anniversary present to myself. Sleeve work will be all original, wait until you see this!

 

[SkRaw85]

That’s dope!

 

[RegisterJr]

Oh yeah!

 

[wfreiling]

This session went very well. I decided to skip the pwo today and take 40mg oral Trest with my 200mg Stanogen. I did take 1scoop daft pump for focus. I also did not involve my lower body at all. I’m really focusing on what fun and that’s anything shoulders. Pin press is something I did to do more of to breakthrough that sticking point right at the chin. An inch above it and my press explodes.

Very high incline
8x95x3
3x135/155/175/185/205/225

Seated military pin press (chin)
1x4/135/185x2
2x205

Btn military from pins
6x135x3

Side lateral machine
10/10/20

Military burnout
25x95

 

[wfreiling]

Kept it light and simple today. Going back to the acupuncturist to see how I am directly after lifting. He is also going to stretch out my legs. This particular office specializes in treating athletes.

Rackpulls
8x135
6x 225x3

Rows
10x135x3

Seated alternating CS row
10x35x2

Cs Tbar row
20x45x3

 

[wfreiling]

Starting my sleeve at 4pm today. That’s means sleeves might not be an option for a few weeks. No pun intended. Next Tuesday is my right elbow. Following Tuesday more sleeve work. It’s tattoo season.

Got some heavy work in just in case.

Bench
6x135x3
3x185/205/225/245/275

Incline
6x135x2/185/225
+triple ply sleeves
3x245
2x265

Overhead tricep cable extensions
40 reps
Db hammer curls
10x25x2

 

[SkRaw85]

With your new sleeve you’ll never be sleeveless! Post Pics for sure.

 

[wfreiling]

With your new sleeve you’ll never be sleeveless! Post Pics for sure.

I will, I’m not stoked for the elbows

 

[SkRaw85]

I will, I’m not stoked for the elbows

Nothing beats a good bone rattling

 

[Marne40]

I will, I’m not stoked for the elbows

Elbows are my least favorite. I honestly like the whole body zone-out from getting tattooed, but it’s hard to enjoy it with elbows. Just think about pussy and cheeseburgers lol

 

[wfreiling]

Elbows are my least favorite. I honestly like the whole body zone-out from getting tattooed, but it’s hard to enjoy it with elbows. Just think about pussy and cheeseburgers lol

The start of a sleeve

 

[Marne40]

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The start of a sleeve

Hell ya! You doing color?

 

[wfreiling]

Hell ya! You doing color?

Yup lots of it there’s a lot left to do. Today was just line work

 

[Marne40]

Yup lots of it there’s a lot left to do. Today was just line work

Right on man! Definitely post up pics as it progresses

 

[SkRaw85]

Pussy and cheeseburgers. That’s a one way ticket to boner city.

 

[Marne40]

Pussy and cheeseburgers. That’s a one way ticket to boner city.

Normally, but man elbow tattoos suck. I think the suck outweighs the boner potential haha

 

[RegisterJr]

That’s going to look badazz man

 

[wfreiling]

Shoulders before I blast my elbow and can’t move it haha. Felt strong this morning. Gonna hit some legs/back Friday. Thinking some trap bar work.

Military
8x65/95/115/135
4x165x3/195

Db Military
10x60x3

Viking press
12x 1pps/ 2pps x2
6x 3pps

Shrugs
10x135/225x2/315/365

 

[wfreiling]

One arm is finished

 

[SkRaw85]

 

[Hyde]

Now you’ll always have elbow sleeves when you press

 

[wfreiling]

Having fun and getting sh!t done. Sciatic feels great. Probably gonna start focusing more on my pressing. Tattoos are healing superhumanly fast so I don’t see an issue. June or so I’ll probably turn it up a notch, bottle of Pyrosten is staring me down while I train.

Trap bar deads
10x135/225/275
6x325

Bench (Yukon bar)
10x140x2
8x190
6x230
3x250

CS Tbar row
20x45
10x90x2

Hyper leg extensions
20x180x3

 

[wfreiling]

Any one train early morning? Like 5am, if so how? I think I’m going to have to start cuz after work ain’t happening.

Today, just something short after a long weekend. Really had to push myself to even start this one. Once I got started I felt good but quickly ran out of steam. I’m sitting at 202lb and am maintaining so I’m happy. Hope everyone is doing well in their lives and training.

Bench
4x95/135/155/175/195/225/255

Cg with feet up
8x135x3

Incline db bench
8x75/85
6x100

 

[Hyde]

Any one train early morning? Like 5am, if so how? I think I’m going to have to start cuz after work ain’t happening.

Today, just something short after a long weekend. Really had to push myself to even start this one. Once I got started I felt good but quickly ran out of steam. I’m sitting at 202lb and am maintaining so I’m happy. Hope everyone is doing well in their lives and training.

Bench
4x95/135/155/175/195/225/255

Cg with feet up
8x135x3

Incline db bench
8x75/85
6x100

Most important things are to be hydrated, have carbs you can immediately use for stable energy, & ALWAYS invest in a warmup (wearing sweats initially is a big time saver). Get a couple pints of water in, some sodium, carbs you digest well, stims if you are using them. I don’t eat protein preWO because it just bloats me and slows digestion; I consume EAAs because I have longer training and then consume a shake postWO. Sip carbs in training if you can’t eat enough prior or to ensure no fall off in blood sugar.

You basically want to avoid fat as much as possible when you want to utilize the carbs you’re eating right away. 10g or less total IMO.

Ex)
4:15 - wake up, slam 20oz water sitting by bed, take a pee, then pull sweats on
4:25 - eat a couple packs of flavored instant oatmeal, with or without a scoop of whey, drink your coffee or preWO
4:50 - take a deuce if you need to
5am - turn music on, start a 10 min warmup

 

[SkRaw85]

Oatmeal with a dab of peanut butter is a good kickstart

 

[ZOO]

Oatmeal with a slab of peanut butter is a good kickstart

Fixed

 

[SkRaw85]

Fixed

Just a slab’ll do!

 

[RegisterJr]

I used to do it fasted all the time. Caffeine and warmup were key for me. If you have the time, by all means add in your carbs as soon as you can.

 

[wfreiling]

Getting tattooed today. I’ll see how worn out I am tonight and decide if I’m getting up early haha. Thanks for all the input. I have intra carb powder to add to my eaas which I sip during. I also will probably slam a bagel with peanut butter pre workout. That is once I actually try this.

 

[SkRaw85]

Whatcha gettin inked today?