Mountainman: THE 1 and Oly! (Sponsered)
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mountainman33
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Thursday afternoon I tried to get in a chest workout at PF but there were so many douche bags and idiots that it just became impossible to accomplish a serious workout, unless you were a one of the dips that just did some variation of curls all the time. I got back to my girlfriend's house and knocked out 100 push ups to at least get some kind of workout. I hadn't done that in a while and my chest was a touch sore Friday morning.
Friday morning, Hams/Calves.
Smith Machine SLD / Standing Hanging Bar Calf Raises, 60 secs. rest
135 x 12 / 135 x 20
185 x 10 / 185 x 20
225 x 8 / 225 x 18
225 x 7 / 225 x 16
135 x 10 / 135 x 20
Seated Leg Curl Machine / Donkey Calf Machine, no rest
120 x 10 / 150 x 12, 140 x 7
120 x 10 / 140 x 11, 130 x6
120 x 9 / 120 x 10, 110 x 6
DB SLD to DB Squats / Seated Smith Machine Calf Raises
75s x 6 - 8 / 135 x 20
75s x 6 - 8 / 185 x 15
75s x 6 - 8 / 135 x 20
I hadn't done my direct hamstring work for a couple of weeks, which is my own stupid fault, and I was really feeling it at the end. Saturday morning verged on an epically sore day. Totally worth it though.
Notes: Starting to lean out. Noticing more vascularity on a regular basis. The veins over my right shoulder are quite visible almost all the time now, not just when I'm pumped from a workout. Mood is still decent, even with divorce crap from time to time. On the down side, starting to get some very slight front and back shoulder acne. Also getting an increase in acne on my face, nothing major, just a couple here and there, but they're kind of big. Nothing I'm not willing to deal with though in the name of physical progress. :hump:
Friday morning, Hams/Calves.
Smith Machine SLD / Standing Hanging Bar Calf Raises, 60 secs. rest
135 x 12 / 135 x 20
185 x 10 / 185 x 20
225 x 8 / 225 x 18
225 x 7 / 225 x 16
135 x 10 / 135 x 20
Seated Leg Curl Machine / Donkey Calf Machine, no rest
120 x 10 / 150 x 12, 140 x 7
120 x 10 / 140 x 11, 130 x6
120 x 9 / 120 x 10, 110 x 6
DB SLD to DB Squats / Seated Smith Machine Calf Raises
75s x 6 - 8 / 135 x 20
75s x 6 - 8 / 185 x 15
75s x 6 - 8 / 135 x 20
I hadn't done my direct hamstring work for a couple of weeks, which is my own stupid fault, and I was really feeling it at the end. Saturday morning verged on an epically sore day. Totally worth it though.
Notes: Starting to lean out. Noticing more vascularity on a regular basis. The veins over my right shoulder are quite visible almost all the time now, not just when I'm pumped from a workout. Mood is still decent, even with divorce crap from time to time. On the down side, starting to get some very slight front and back shoulder acne. Also getting an increase in acne on my face, nothing major, just a couple here and there, but they're kind of big. Nothing I'm not willing to deal with though in the name of physical progress. :hump:
Tagger
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Glad to hear things are going ok!
What is your dosage again? I'm at 100 right now and I look nice and full.
Lots of compliments keep coming my way these days.
mountainman33
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Glad to hear things are going ok!
What is your dosage again? I'm at 100 right now and I look nice and full.
Lots of compliments keep coming my way these days.
I just started with the increase to 100 mg/day spread out 4 times a day. Anyone have any thoughts/experience dosing 50 mg. in one dose? Effective pre workout or would it be more beneficial to stick 25 mg. dosing?
mountainman33
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Took the kids to a science museum on Sunday, had a blast. Kids couldn't get enough of that place. But in the following picture I couldn't help by notice: my calves have NEVER looked like that. I was shocked, I have to admit. Big positive from THE1!
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Tagger
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I'm dosing 50mg right when I wake up.
And then 50mg pre workout.
Monday: AM Workout
Tuesday: PM Workout
Wednesday: AM Workout
Thursday: PM Workout
Friday: AM Workout
On the AM workout days I take my second 50mg dose around 5 ish.
keepingtheblade
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Same for me. 50mg a.m 50mg 30-45 min preworkout. I do have great pumps/energy.
mountainman33
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Dammit! Why can't I give rep points or thank a post anymore?!?!?!
Tagger
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Lol I have no idea haha. I hope it helps ya out though.
mountainman33
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Monday, Quads and Calves
Woke up with absolutely NO motivation when my alarm went off. I hit my snooze a few too many times, and finally got to the gym after laying in bed debating on whether or not I should actually get up and workout. Warmed up on a recumbant bike for 5 minutes, and started my Smith Machine squats. Good God I can't wait to move into the new house so I can get back to my barbells.
Smith Machine Squats / Standing Smith Calf Raises to Single Leg BW Raises, 75 secs. rest
135 x 12 / 135 x 15, 6 each leg
185 x 10 / 185 x 15, 5 each leg
225 x 7 / 225 x 12, 5 each leg, 5 each leg
275 x 4 / 275 x 10, 5 each leg, 5 each leg
225 x 6 / 225 x 12, 6 each leg
135 x 10 / 135 x 14, 5 each leg
After a crappy start to the morning I was all kinds of fired up after my second set of squats. I didn't hurt that there was a "tough" guy there with his girlfriend, and he was doing squats as well. I was out pacing him on weight, reps, and by far depth, and his woman was taking notice. He didn't like that, but I sure did. :naughty:
Leg Extensions / Donkey Calf Machine, no rest
150 x 10 / 150 x 12, 140 x 7
150 x 9 / 140 x 10, 130 x 6
150 x 8 / 130 x 11, 120 x 6
I'm noticing more strength. My weights are up right from starting sets compared to when I started this log/cycle. I'm not entirely sure how much of a strength boost I'm going to see, but it keeps going up. Curious as to where it will top out. Looking forward to testing some PR's in the next couple of weeks.
DB Squats / Seated Smith Machine Calf Raises, 30 secs. rest
75s x 10 / 135 x 20
75s x 10 / 185 x 15
75s x 10 / 185 x 12, Standing calf raises, BW x 10
After the last set of DB squats and calf raises, using very strict form, but trying to maintain as fast concentrics as possible, I was SPENT. The fun part though was at the bottom of each rep on the squats, my legs were pretty well pumpd to maximum and could really start to see some real definition in my quads. But then when I started back up my shorts covered my legs again. What an awesome feeling though knowing my body is coming back in serious fashion.
Woke up with absolutely NO motivation when my alarm went off. I hit my snooze a few too many times, and finally got to the gym after laying in bed debating on whether or not I should actually get up and workout. Warmed up on a recumbant bike for 5 minutes, and started my Smith Machine squats. Good God I can't wait to move into the new house so I can get back to my barbells.
Smith Machine Squats / Standing Smith Calf Raises to Single Leg BW Raises, 75 secs. rest
135 x 12 / 135 x 15, 6 each leg
185 x 10 / 185 x 15, 5 each leg
225 x 7 / 225 x 12, 5 each leg, 5 each leg
275 x 4 / 275 x 10, 5 each leg, 5 each leg
225 x 6 / 225 x 12, 6 each leg
135 x 10 / 135 x 14, 5 each leg
After a crappy start to the morning I was all kinds of fired up after my second set of squats. I didn't hurt that there was a "tough" guy there with his girlfriend, and he was doing squats as well. I was out pacing him on weight, reps, and by far depth, and his woman was taking notice. He didn't like that, but I sure did. :naughty:
Leg Extensions / Donkey Calf Machine, no rest
150 x 10 / 150 x 12, 140 x 7
150 x 9 / 140 x 10, 130 x 6
150 x 8 / 130 x 11, 120 x 6
I'm noticing more strength. My weights are up right from starting sets compared to when I started this log/cycle. I'm not entirely sure how much of a strength boost I'm going to see, but it keeps going up. Curious as to where it will top out. Looking forward to testing some PR's in the next couple of weeks.
DB Squats / Seated Smith Machine Calf Raises, 30 secs. rest
75s x 10 / 135 x 20
75s x 10 / 185 x 15
75s x 10 / 185 x 12, Standing calf raises, BW x 10
After the last set of DB squats and calf raises, using very strict form, but trying to maintain as fast concentrics as possible, I was SPENT. The fun part though was at the bottom of each rep on the squats, my legs were pretty well pumpd to maximum and could really start to see some real definition in my quads. But then when I started back up my shorts covered my legs again. What an awesome feeling though knowing my body is coming back in serious fashion.
mountainman33
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Tuesday was Chest and Delts.
I decided to change up the beginning muscle group this time around, trying to change the intensity and see if I can't increase my shoulder strength since that hasn't really seemed to see any significant increases yet like most other muscle groups.
Seated DB OHP / High Cable Flys, 60 secs. rest
40s x 10 / 25s x 10
45s x 8 / 25s x 7, 20s x 4
50s x 7 / 20s x 10
DB weights aren't what they used to be, just adding creedance to my earlier statement that I need to work on that. And even though I really dislike working out at PF, I have to admit I'm sure going to miss the cables.
Cable Upright Rows / Smith Machine Flat Bench, 45 secs. rest
75 x 12 / 135 x 10
80 x 10 / 185 x 7
85 x 9 / 225 x 5
Chest was feeling pretty tired after the pre-exhaustion from the flys.
DB Lateral Raises / Incline Hex Press, 60 secs. rest
25s x 5, 20s x 4, 15s x 4 / 35s x 10
25s x 3, 20s x 4, 15s x 4 / 35s x 9
20s x 4, 15s x 4, 10s x 4 / 30s x 12
My shoulders were severly pumped after this split, but my left shoulder also started aching from fatigue as well. Hopefully doing shoulders first for a while will help that.
Burn out:
Push Ups / Hanging leg Raises / Plate Front Raises, 10s, Palms up, no rest
10 / 10 / 8
9 / 10 / 7
8 / 10 / 6
I decided to change up the beginning muscle group this time around, trying to change the intensity and see if I can't increase my shoulder strength since that hasn't really seemed to see any significant increases yet like most other muscle groups.
Seated DB OHP / High Cable Flys, 60 secs. rest
40s x 10 / 25s x 10
45s x 8 / 25s x 7, 20s x 4
50s x 7 / 20s x 10
DB weights aren't what they used to be, just adding creedance to my earlier statement that I need to work on that. And even though I really dislike working out at PF, I have to admit I'm sure going to miss the cables.
Cable Upright Rows / Smith Machine Flat Bench, 45 secs. rest
75 x 12 / 135 x 10
80 x 10 / 185 x 7
85 x 9 / 225 x 5
Chest was feeling pretty tired after the pre-exhaustion from the flys.
DB Lateral Raises / Incline Hex Press, 60 secs. rest
25s x 5, 20s x 4, 15s x 4 / 35s x 10
25s x 3, 20s x 4, 15s x 4 / 35s x 9
20s x 4, 15s x 4, 10s x 4 / 30s x 12
My shoulders were severly pumped after this split, but my left shoulder also started aching from fatigue as well. Hopefully doing shoulders first for a while will help that.
Burn out:
Push Ups / Hanging leg Raises / Plate Front Raises, 10s, Palms up, no rest
10 / 10 / 8
9 / 10 / 7
8 / 10 / 6
RegisterJr
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Never tried the hex press on incline...
Lots of volume today Mountainman. I'm with you; I'd def miss the cables. Maybe you'll run into something to bring home soon.
Lots of volume today Mountainman. I'm with you; I'd def miss the cables. Maybe you'll run into something to bring home soon.
Hyde
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It's way easier to feel in your chest on the incline; only way I do em!
mountainman33
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Hex press is a pretty solid "finisher", but don't try to use it for strength. It's hard to do for heavy sets.
And hopefully I'll be able to work the cable thing. I have an extra "tower" from a smith machine that I may be able to set up opposite my other smith machine. They both have top and bottom pullies so I may be able to finagle something.
mountainman33
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So we moved all weekend. I'm so sick of stairs, and my right knee is swollen in good fashion from all the stairs and carrying sh!t up and down. Now I sit in the urologist's office waiting to be seen for a painful lump/mass on my left nut. Good times I tell ya, good times.
turff49
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Good luck man! Sounds like some rest is needed for the knee. Hopefully everything comes back good.
mountainman33
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Thanks truff. Knee will get better, and it turns out it's epiditymitis that's causing the issue with my boys. Thank goodness it's nothing serious. So with that, back to lifing in a couple of days after the swelling has gone down. :biggthumpup:
turff49
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I had that about 20 years ago. Hopefully they can fix it without having to do surgery. Gets twisted too much or for too long then they have to physically fix it. Hopefully not too much swelling either...
mountainman33
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Making some progress:
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kenpoengineer
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Yes! Looking leaner and more defined. Nice job so far!
mountainman33
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Thanks KP! Getting there slowly but surely. Unfortunately beach season is pretty much over here, but I won't be letting myself go this winter so I'll be in phenomenal shape next spring.
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mountainman33
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Against doctor's order's due to my "ailment" I went to PF and knocked out a chest and delt workout. Today is the begins my latest "power" phase for the next month. 2 to 3 minutes rest between sets
Smith Machine Flat BP / DB Lateral Raises
135 x 8 (warm up, after regular warm ups) / 20s x 8
185 x 6 / 25s x 6
225 x 5 / 30s x 5
225 x 5 / 25s x 5
185 x 5 / 25s x 5
Low Cable Flys / Upright Cable Rows
30s x 6 / 75 x 7
30s x 6 / 90 x 6
30s x 5 / 90 x 6, 85 x 4
Decreasing Angle DB Press / Cable 1 Arm Lateral Raises
75s x 6 @ 45 deg. / 10 x 6,6
75s x 7 @ 30 deg. / 10 x 6,6
75s x 7 @ flat / 10 x 6,6
Burn out:
Push Ups / Hanging Leg Raises / Neutral Grip OHP w/ Plates
BW x 8 / 8 / 25s x 8
BW x 5 / 8 / 25s x 5
1 minute rest
BW x 8 / 8 / 25s x 8
BW x 5 / 8 / 25s x 5
Smith Machine Flat BP / DB Lateral Raises
135 x 8 (warm up, after regular warm ups) / 20s x 8
185 x 6 / 25s x 6
225 x 5 / 30s x 5
225 x 5 / 25s x 5
185 x 5 / 25s x 5
Low Cable Flys / Upright Cable Rows
30s x 6 / 75 x 7
30s x 6 / 90 x 6
30s x 5 / 90 x 6, 85 x 4
Decreasing Angle DB Press / Cable 1 Arm Lateral Raises
75s x 6 @ 45 deg. / 10 x 6,6
75s x 7 @ 30 deg. / 10 x 6,6
75s x 7 @ flat / 10 x 6,6
Burn out:
Push Ups / Hanging Leg Raises / Neutral Grip OHP w/ Plates
BW x 8 / 8 / 25s x 8
BW x 5 / 8 / 25s x 5
1 minute rest
BW x 8 / 8 / 25s x 8
BW x 5 / 8 / 25s x 5
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Nice man, I like those burn outs.
mountainman33
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Alright, time for a some seriuosness, sorry. I can't finish during sex. At first my girlfriend didn't mind, but now it's becoming a problem. She's starting to think it's because I don't find her attractive anymore. That's definitely not the case. Erections aren't a problem, but finishing is. Is this a possible side? I've never had this problem before.
MrKleen73 edje007 g0hardorgohom Olympus Labs Hyde, you guys have any thoughts?
MrKleen73 edje007 g0hardorgohom Olympus Labs Hyde, you guys have any thoughts?
turff49
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Are you on cycle? Just finished a cycle?
mountainman33
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No, only on THE1.
RegisterJr
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Fake it...
mountainman33
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It's becoming a bit of a mental thing for me as well though....
turff49
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I'm not really familiar with THE1. If it's a ph then it could though.
kenpoengineer
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I'd suggest getting bloodwork done. PrivateMDlabs.com. There are coupons for this and they use LabCorp labs.
Hyde
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My bloodwork shows that my prolactin runs right up at the top of "normal" naturally; like 16 out of 18. That's high, and the Dr.s just don't wanna admit it, the way they say 300 is still acceptable for T levels but the reality is test levels of only 300 blow.
So if my estro is up, indirectly raising prolactin, or I'm using a 19nor-type compound then it's gonna directly climb.
The1 is a DHT derivative, so it shouldn't be cranking prolactin up or aromatizing to estrogen, which means it's probably mental.
Don't sweat it. Worrying about what happens if you don't finish for her is one of the best ways to guarantee you'll stress and won't. Just tell her you don't always finish, you're coming off a sh*tty divorce and there's a lot going on you're still working through, and you think she's smokin' hot. Remind her she should be happy you can go as long as she wants you too until she's tired. Not all gals get to enjoy that.
kenpoengineer
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I swear Hyde is older than he says he is! He nailed it! Divorce messes with your head in a big way! Get bloodwork checked anyways.
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mountainman33
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Must be nice....:17:
Goliath1
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Lol Losing your mojo sucks, no matter what way it happens..
mountainman33
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I'm certainly hoping it's mental. This divorce, and not seeing my kids as much as I used to, has had a major impact on me. I mentally checked out, and at certain times was just numb because there was so much going on in my head. Physically I hit a wall and couldn't do much. The combo hit me hard, but I'm back on the right track. I've got a much better outlook on life now, and once I get things straightened out and finalized with me ex (and karma kicks her right in the box for me), I'll be a whole new man.
Thanks for the advice guys.
turff49
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Yeah, it's mental. Been there, 2 different divorces. And then the pressure of knowing she knows and thinks something is wrong.
May seem dumb but if the sessions are planned, you know, she has to do 10 things prior to hopping in bed, that gives you too much time to think about it. Do some spontaneous sessions where you just grab her and do your thing. No time to think about it and you'll perform much better. Well, that was my experience anyway.
May seem dumb but if the sessions are planned, you know, she has to do 10 things prior to hopping in bed, that gives you too much time to think about it. Do some spontaneous sessions where you just grab her and do your thing. No time to think about it and you'll perform much better. Well, that was my experience anyway.
mountainman33
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Quads and calves today.
Knees were feeling pretty achy, and for some reason my calves were already sore when I woke, but I made sure to get in an extra long warm up before my working sets.
Smith Machine Squats / Smith Machine Standing Calf Raises, 3 minutes rest
135 x 8 / 135 x 12
185 x 6 / 185 x 10
225 x 5 / 225 x 8
275 x 4 / 275 x 6
275 x 3 / 275 x 6
135 x 5, 5 second static hold at bottom of each rep / 135 x 12
Depth was one major focus during each rep, but dynamic effort on each contraction for each rep was the other major focus. With my first night of volleyball last week I was jumping almost as high as I did in college. I was crushing the ball during hitting, and blocking people left and right. I would like to continue that progress and see if I can keep jumping higher.
Leg Extensions / Leg Curls / Seated Smith Calf Raises, no rest
150 x 6 / 130 x 6 / 185 x 15
150 x 6 / 130 x 6 / 185 x 15
150 x 6 / 130 x 6 / 185 x 15
Leg Press / Leg Press Calf Raises to Standing DB Calf Raises, 3 minutes rest
360 x 8 / 360 x 6, 70 x 10
450 x 6 / 450 x 4, 65 x 10
540 x 6 / 540 x 2, 70 x 8
540 x 5 / 540 x 1, 70 x 8
Again, major focus on dynamic contraction. Extra slow on the release with the calf raises as well.
DB Jumping Squats / Standing Flat Foot DB Calf Raises
70s x 8 / 70s x 10
70s x 7 / 65s x 10
Knees were felling fine at the end of my workout. It was also another workout where I came in feeling blah and left feeling fired up. Strength is continuing to go up as well. Not that the squats were esasy, but they were easier than previous workout outs. Not a huge jump in strength like other cycles, but I do have to say I have noticed a decent leaning on this cycle so far.
On a side note, I get to start moving my exercise equipment into the new house at the beginning of next week. :13:
Knees were feeling pretty achy, and for some reason my calves were already sore when I woke, but I made sure to get in an extra long warm up before my working sets.
Smith Machine Squats / Smith Machine Standing Calf Raises, 3 minutes rest
135 x 8 / 135 x 12
185 x 6 / 185 x 10
225 x 5 / 225 x 8
275 x 4 / 275 x 6
275 x 3 / 275 x 6
135 x 5, 5 second static hold at bottom of each rep / 135 x 12
Depth was one major focus during each rep, but dynamic effort on each contraction for each rep was the other major focus. With my first night of volleyball last week I was jumping almost as high as I did in college. I was crushing the ball during hitting, and blocking people left and right. I would like to continue that progress and see if I can keep jumping higher.
Leg Extensions / Leg Curls / Seated Smith Calf Raises, no rest
150 x 6 / 130 x 6 / 185 x 15
150 x 6 / 130 x 6 / 185 x 15
150 x 6 / 130 x 6 / 185 x 15
Leg Press / Leg Press Calf Raises to Standing DB Calf Raises, 3 minutes rest
360 x 8 / 360 x 6, 70 x 10
450 x 6 / 450 x 4, 65 x 10
540 x 6 / 540 x 2, 70 x 8
540 x 5 / 540 x 1, 70 x 8
Again, major focus on dynamic contraction. Extra slow on the release with the calf raises as well.
DB Jumping Squats / Standing Flat Foot DB Calf Raises
70s x 8 / 70s x 10
70s x 7 / 65s x 10
Knees were felling fine at the end of my workout. It was also another workout where I came in feeling blah and left feeling fired up. Strength is continuing to go up as well. Not that the squats were esasy, but they were easier than previous workout outs. Not a huge jump in strength like other cycles, but I do have to say I have noticed a decent leaning on this cycle so far.
On a side note, I get to start moving my exercise equipment into the new house at the beginning of next week. :13:
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Sometimes that happens to me too: not feeling great until mid-WO. At least you finished strong and the knee felt better. Nice work today MM
Tagger
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I meant to help the discussion in a funny way haha.
I'm afraid for the day I can't finish.
mountainman33
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It was funny, made me chuckle out loud.
Tagger
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Haha a buddy of mine used to tell me he never could finish like ever...
Now he has a kid. It kind of makes me laugh thinking about it.