NomZ Totals 1500+

BARKODE said:
Will definitely try FXT. My job is in the internet and it relies on heavy research.

Thank god the knee wasn't something major. I'm actually considering your program for off season lifts but definitely not the same weight. Not even half of what you're lifting. Lol.
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Youll love that there Focus XT
 
BARKODE said:
Isn't there a new version of Focus XT already? It used to be a big discussion in bb.com(don't know if I'm allowed to post this, if so, please tell me so I can just delete it)
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Its been the same version for a while. Not sure if the formula has changed prior
 
BARKODE said:
Will definitely try FXT. My job is in the internet and it relies on heavy research.

Thank god the knee wasn't something major. I'm actually considering your program for off season lifts but definitely not the same weight. Not even half of what you're lifting. Lol.
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Indeed. You mean following a program similar to what I'm doing? I wouldn't recommend it right away without knowing background information, plus what I'm doing now is tailored for me by my good friend, a coach with PTS.
 
Knee significantly better today, still following rehab protocol.

Early morning REP Bench
Fasted
2/3scp Bio Freak

RAW CLOSE GRIP BENCH
205x4x6 (last rep paused)
205x8 (last 2 paused)

CG REACTIVE SLINGSHOT BENCH
255x3,3,2

Utterly and completely gassed.

FEET UP CG BENCH
+paused
175x3x8

SEATED BB OHP
95x3x10

SEATED CABLE ROW
x15,15,12

ALTERNATING DB OHP
35x3x10

PULL-UPS
BWx3x10

TRIS/BIS/FACEPULLS

Need to start doing intra-wo carbs. The slingshot bench I was expecting at least 6 reps at 255, just zero energy to push the bar.
 
NomZ said:
Need to start doing intra-wo carbs. The slingshot bench I was expecting at least 6 reps at 255, just zero energy to push the bar.
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I just jumped on the wagon with other guys here and started adding Gatorade powder to my BCAA/SAA. Makes it a little tastier too.
 
Lol NomZ for being gassed u still killed the rest of that workout

Jump on the gatorade/bcaa/eaa band wagon it will treat u great ad hard as u train
 
Nomz, (this is ghey, I know), but I've been having some minor knee pain. I'm feeling it's coming from overly tight calves and ITB. Anyways, I laid a strip of ktape underneath the patella with my leg at 90 degrees (so when I stand, it's a Ushape) It actually relieved all over the irritation. If it's placebo effect, **** it, I'll even take that.
 
Jiigzz said:
Youll love that there Focus XT
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BARKODE said:
Thanks man. Definitely picking up some. Is Pina Colada still sold?
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You won't regret it. The Pina Colada & Pink Lemonade flavors are both delicious, and it's honestly really versatile.

Been stacking it with a pump product on my upper body days and it's great, or sometimes just to go out for an evening movie w/ the gal.
 
Duramaxhd thanks, I'm aware the benefits as I used to do it. Just got lazy and stopped, plus I need all my carbs for donuts...

Sean1332 said:
Nomz, (this is ghey, I know), but I've been having some minor knee pain. I'm feeling it's coming from overly tight calves and ITB. Anyways, I laid a strip of ktape underneath the patella with my leg at 90 degrees (so when I stand, it's a Ushape) It actually relieved all over the irritation. If it's placebo effect, **** it, I'll even take that.
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Sounds similar to a tendinitis strap but with upward pull. Intredasting. K tape works well for tracking issues or even temporarily relocating for pain relief or correct movement.


Knee is improved today, still lingering swelling. Got the hammy and adductor Grastoned, hopefully that helps. More ice and compressing, and push back my lifting another day.
 
Ordered 2 Pina Colada and 2 Pink Lemonade. I'm giving out 1 Focus XT to my friend who's going to take the board exams in 4 months from now. Should really help him study.

Hoping for your full recovery brah!
 
BARKODE said:
Ordered 2 Pina Colada and 2 Pink Lemonade. I'm giving out 1 Focus XT to my friend who's going to take the board exams in 4 months from now. Should really help him study.

Hoping for your full recovery brah!
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You made a good decision, FWIW ;)
 
Pre-wo donuts
1scp FocusXT
5g SNS Mono

Conventional Deadlift
60kgx5
100kgx5
150kgx3
180kgx3
210kgx3 (463lbs)
210kgx1 (463lbs)

4" Hex Bar Deadlift
445x5x5

Sled Push
3 sets for 100'

Knee felt alright during the deads, sumo felt off. Kept it a little lighter today and higher reps.
 
DELOAD UPPER

1g SNS Agmatine
5g SNS Mono

Bench
135x5x10

Strict Log OHP
85x3x10

Neutral DB OHP...Chest Supported DB Row
30x3x12...30x3x15

Unilateral Leg Press...Calve Raises
x3x15...x3x20

Also a lot of sled pushes and mobility, still rehabbing the knee.
 
Ever had graston done? i had that **** done on my IT band, and all around my knee cap last year and I haven't had knee problems since. it hurt soo good
 
justanotherj said:
Ever had graston done? i had that **** done on my IT band, and all around my knee cap last year and I haven't had knee problems since. it hurt soo good
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I get it done every other week, amazing stuff.

I got some Thursday, usually I'm hyperventilating and fighting the pain, was so tired I passed out and woke up covered in bruises. Best Graston session ever.


Fasted 200lbs
1 scp Bio Freak
5g SNS Mono

Shirted Comp. Bench
+no boards
275x5
300x2
325x3 2" float
325x3 2" float
325x3 2" float
325x1 touched chest + 1 2" float

2 Board Comp Grip Shirted
300x4
275x4

Raw CAT Bench
+3sec ecc., pause, explosive conc.
185x2x5

Strict DB Row
90x3x12

Neutral Seated DB OHP...BO DB Row
45x8...45x8
55x8...55x8
65x4...
 
The best is when it feels like they're sifting sand out of your muscles/tendons. Omfg it hurts soooo good. Definitely in pain most of the session

When's the next comp? Bout time you threw some man weight up on the bench
 
How did you get 275 to touch in the shirt but you couldn't get 325 to hit? Did you move the collar or anything? Not very knowledgeable w/ real gear use but I figured it'd only get easier to touch as weight climbs.
 
justanotherj said:
The best is when it feels like they're sifting sand out of your muscles/tendons. Omfg it hurts soooo good. Definitely in pain most of the session

When's the next comp? Bout time you threw some man weight up on the bench
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Lol I have so many crunchies, my hamstring is glued together with so many adhesions and bundles of ****ed up tissue.

6 weeks out right meow.

Hyde said:
How did you get 275 to touch in the shirt but you couldn't get 325 to hit? Did you move the collar or anything? Not very knowledgeable w/ real gear use but I figured it'd only get easier to touch as weight climbs.
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275 and 300 weren't near touching, I just didn't bother writing that since they're warm ups to seat the shirt.

Correct, unless you adjust the collar or sleeves like you said.
 
1scp Focus XT
5g SNS Mono

Wrapped Comp. Squat
405x2
455x2

Wrapped Slow Eccentric Squat
405x3x3

Hi Bar Slow Eccentric Squat
225x5
275x3x5

Conventional RDL
+to the floor
225x8
275x8
275x6
+belt
275x5
275x5

Glute Bridge Leg Curl
Heels on sliders, straight leg curl into hip bridge
BWx3x10

Hamstring wasn't too bad, felt iffy at times but pretty good considering. Squat felt kinda weak, but I expected that. A lot of slow eccentric to make the hammy work harder and happy.
 
1scp BioFreak
5g SNS Mono

Raw Comp, Bench
135x2x10
185x5
225x3
+Reactive Slingshot
265x4
265x4
250x4x4

Z Press
95x5x5

Pause CG Bench
225x3x4

Cable Row
4x12

Usually have another rest day before my 2nd bench day, cramming everything in before the weekend, so suffered a little today.
 
Hammies and adductors not working today bc Im so sore, tried stretching this morning and right hammie had a seizure, still squatted...

1 scp Focus XT
5g SNS Mono

Geared Comp. Squat
+narrowed stance to help out the adductors
+bottoms up to 495x1
545x1 bottoms & wraps
570x1 straps up & wraps
600x0 missed back when right leg gave out
535x2 bottoms & wraps

Beltless CAT Squat
315x2x6

Ran out of time but I'm glad bc this absolutely sucked bc I'm so sore. Condensed this week's training bc I'll be coaching at a meet Saturday/Sunday.
 
Damn. Rough. Nice when you get to 570 on a bad day, though. Deload incoming?
 
Hyde said:
Get some rest and good luck to your guys this weekend!
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One more training day, deadlifts, before the meet. Thanks, a first timer and a second timer, should be good.
herderdude said:
Damn. Rough. Nice when you get to 570 on a bad day, though. Deload incoming?
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I just had the deload last week lol, it was Monday's squats after no squats due to the hamstring for 2 weeks. I get awful DOMS from my coach's program lol

Had a gumball size knot on my hammie that had been covered in a bruise last week, had that torn down with some Graston. Got the calve Grastoned as well and I think there's some definite improvement, way less pain on full knee flexion.
 
Fasted 199lbs
1can Rockstar Zero

Sumo Deadlift
+bottoms only
485x5x4
+chains
485x4 (585 at the top)

Conv. Pause Deadlift
+3" pause
352x5x5

Conv. RDL
+off the floor
242x4x8

Straight Leg Glute Sliders
BWx3x10
 
Sean1332 said:
Sub 200. Skinny!
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It's Nick's fault, I'm getting leaner and skinnier.

My Super Centurion is giving me less support as a result and I sent it through a hot wash, still loose...
 
Nice pulling man. Might have to give pause deadlifts a try; my whole pull is so loose & I need to fix it before I destroy my back.
 
NomZ said:
It's Nick's fault, I'm getting leaner and skinnier.

My Super Centurion is giving me less support as a result and I sent it through a hot wash, still loose...
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Did you try hot dry?
 
herderdude no just hot wash and air dry. Too afraid to hot dry it. Should I?

Hyde said:
Nice pulling man. Might have to give pause deadlifts a try; my whole pull is so loose & I need to fix it before I destroy my back.
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Good tool to create time under tension at your fail point to increase the strength at that joint angle. Focus on keeping tight then blasting to *******.
 
Crew member kept his Katana going for 2-3 years with that method. It's an easy shirt to get into but hard to touch less than 500 in. I've done it once myself with fabric softener too. makes for an easier touch, temporarily.
 
herderdude said:
Crew member kept his Katana going for 2-3 years with that method. It's an easy shirt to get into but hard to touch less than 500 in. I've done it once myself with fabric softener too. makes for an easier touch, temporarily.
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So wait hot dryer to shrink a suit and fabric softerner to soften it? My training partner got a larger Overkill that I will probably try tomorrow.
rob112 said:
Nice work today Nomz. Solid volume on dem pauses. They are brutal
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Thanks buddy.
Hyde said:
What shirt (and size) are you currently using anyway?
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Inzer Rage X 46
 
Yeah, I never do hot wash. But I've done hot dry and maxed out on fabric softener when I washed. Single ply Overkill? Color me intrigued.
 
herderdude said:
Yeah, I never do hot wash. But I've done hot dry and maxed out on fabric softener when I washed. Single ply Overkill? Color me intrigued.
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Ok, I was told hot wash. Not gonna try hot dry.

Yes, single ply Overkill.
 
NomZ said:
Ok, I was told hot wash. Not gonna try hot dry.

Yes, single ply Overkill.
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Yeah, risky business, the kind of stuff you hear from a guy who heard from a guy. I wouldn't do it again. Looking forward to your Overkill adventure.
 
Sure thing, going to bench in an hour.
 
1scp BioFreak
5g SNS Mono

Shirted Bench
+Overkill
275x3 1" off chest
300x1 touched and paused
305x0 lost groove
+RageX
295x3
315x3x1 touched and paused
+2 board
315x2x2

Paused Raw Comp Bench
245x3
245x3

DB Row
115x3x8

Seated DB Neutral OHP
60x10
60x8
60x6

TRX Shoulders

The Overkill sucked, weirdest fitting shirt ever, very easy to touch in but no pop and as soon as I tried to create pop it killed my shoulders with where the seams are located.

First time touching in the RageX and getting legal singles in.
 
Alright! Now we're getting somewhere.
 
herderdude said:
Alright! Now we're getting somewhere.
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Yep, opener weight, at least I know I can 315x3x1 on a ****ty day admist a training cycle.

Hyde said:
Sorry it blew, but badass that you're touching now!
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1scp Focus XT
5g SNS Mono

Suited Squat
+bottoms & 2.5m Andacondas
535x2
535x3
535x3
535x3

Raw Box Squat
+below parallel
345x4x3

Beltess Reverse Band Sumo DL
535x4x6 w/lights reversed

Glute Sliders
 
Very solid squatting. Good to see you coming back. That's a gnarly collar on the Overkill, shame it was too big, but such is custom equipment.
 
herderdude said:
Very solid squatting. Good to see you coming back. That's a gnarly collar on the Overkill, shame it was too big, but such is custom equipment.
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Still not 100% in the hamstring, so some reps would get thrown off in the hole and I had to grind them out.

It was a weird fit, loose sleeves but covered more of my triceps, then really tight collar and chest plate. Had no groove for me...
 
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