Segansational's Motivation Log

[Segansational]

Have been fighting "going through the motions" all week myself man

Happens to the best of us.

Cardio, bike

Supersets
Barbell Shoulder Press +40#
Upright rows +40#

DB Laterals x 15#
Bent Over DB Laterals x 15#

Chinups x 14,12,10

 

[Segansational]

Weight this morning at 165#.

Cardio, treadmill
EZ Bar Curls +20x12, +70x10,10,9
Chin Ups x 15,12,8
Single Arm Preacher Curl Machine x 25#
Wide dips x 15,12,10
Rope Pressdowns x 5 plates
Triceps ext machine x 75#
Abs, knee raises x 15,12,12

 

[Segansational]

Not sure what's wrong this morning, but tried Incline Bench rest-pauses and had major issues. On second set, felt like my abs were over strained and had to stop at 7 reps. Added a belt. Went for third set and had a splitting headache at 5 reps. Had to stop again. Not muscular failure, but may have been BP issues. Took 0.5 scoop of Neurosurge (caffeine + nootropics) with 2 caps IGNIT3, so maybe that was it. Ugh.

We'll see how the rest goes, will have to take it lighter.

Incline BP +0x12, +100 x10,7,5
Incline DB Press x 40#
Neutral grip chest press x 87.5 x15,15,7 - same headache issue, had to stop
Cable Crossovers x 2 plates, 3 plates, 3 plates
Chin Ups x 12,8,7

Quick cardio sesh on the treadmill. No abs today due to the issue stated above.

 

[TheMovement]

That doesnt sound good at all! Hope that subsides quickly

 

[Dma378]

Dang man hope it passes. Do you monitor your BP?

 

[Segansational]

That doesnt sound good at all! Hope that subsides quickly

Dang man hope it passes. Do you monitor your BP?

Thanks fellas, issue stopped when I stopped working out... Fancy that. Anyways, I pushed through but went lighter on weights / intensity so as not to do any damage. I think it was just the combo.

I don't monitor my BP, but thinking maybe I should as I start to get older...

 

[Dma378]

A wrist cuff monitor is a low cost handy investment.

 

[kenpoengineer]

A wrist cuff monitor is a low cost handy investment.

This! BP spikes while lifting is normal but if you are having these issues, you need to check the BP.

 

[Segansational]

Well, today all was back to normal. Finished up IGNIT3 yesterday. I think its just that alpha-y messes with me. Today went basic with supps: 2 scoops Conqu3r Unleashed pre, 2 scoops Endur3+ intra, 1 scoop Isomorph post.

In progress
Cardio, treadmill
Single Arm Barbell Row x 45#
Close Grip Lat pulldowns x 110,120,130#
Pull Up Negatives x 4,3,3
EZ Bar Rows +50,55,60#
Chin ups x 9,7,7

Supersets
Lower back ext x 12,10,
Ab machine crunches x 62.5 x 12,10,

Anyone have any good ways to target the outer quad sweep? I'm thinking about switching next week to full body workouts, focusing on areas to bring up: Side delts, upper chest, outer head of biceps and quads, abs.

 

[Segansational]

Boom! 1 scoop Mesomorph pre. Long cardio session on the bike, quick and dirty shoulder session all before an 8 AM call.

Cardio, bike
Rotator cuff ex x 2.5#

Giant set
DB laterals x 10#
DB front raises x 10#
Bent over DB laterals x 10#

Superset
Seated DB shoulder press +40#
Upright rows +40#

Chinups x 15,12,10

 

[Segansational]

Weight: 163#, down 2 lbs since last week. I think dropping cals lower and tracking is helping.

Started Clear Muscle today. Awesome looking liquicaps. I know it's pure marketing, but it sure is pretty. 2 caps pre, 2 mid morning, 2 evening.

Cardio, bike
Barbell Curls +40x12, +60# - went with a wider grip today, so kept weights moderate.
Alt DB Curls x 30#
Incline DB Curls x 15#
Chin ups x12,9,8
Overhead triceps DB Ext x 15#
Close Grip Press +60#
Decline Crunches x 3 x 10

Working on engaging my core more throughout my workout. I've been contracting my abs during chins, also during triceps ext, and not overarching on pressing movements.

 

[Segansational]

Cardio, treadmill
Squats +0x12, +90x12,12,12
Incline BP +90#
Inverted Rows 3 x 10
Chin Ups x 10,8,7
Dips x 20,16,16
Machine laterals x 30#
Abs, swiss ball crunches x 20,20,20

 

[Segansational]

Cardio, treadmill
Leg Press x 170x12, 230x10,10,10
DB Incline Press x 45x10, 50x10,10
Seated Cable Rows x 130x10,10,10
Chinups x 11,9,8
Weighted Dips +45x12,12,7
Single Arm Cable Laterals, no handle x 1 plate x 10,10 per side
Ab machine crunches x 75 x10,10,10

 

[Segansational]

I find it oddly satisfying when I finish a tub of a supplement, anyone else have that? Emptied a tub of Conqu3r Unleashed and Isomorph last night.

Cardio, bike
Front Squats +0x12, +90x10,10,10
Incline BP +90x10,10,10
Inverted Rows 3 x 10
Chin ups x 13,12,10
Wide Dips x 15,12,12
Machine laterals x 30x12,12,12
Abs, weighted Swiss ball crunches x 10 x 10,10,10

 

[IronLegion]

looking good, looking forward to some more pics!

How did you like your run of Invictus?

 

[Segansational]

looking good, looking forward to some more pics!

How did you like your run of Invictus?

Well, honestly I may have been expecting too much given some of the other reviews on here. Admittedly I did not eat as clean as I should've, and as mentioned, I spilled some so only got a 3 week run out of it. Weight stayed the same throughout though. Not sure on body comp.

 

[Segansational]

Solid session to start the week. 2 scoops DVST8 pre hit the spot.

Cardio, treadmill
Squats x12, +90x12,12,12
Incline BP +90x10,10,10
Pull ups x 15,12,8
Chin ups x 3x10
Dips x 25,17,17
Machine laterals x 15#
Ab machine crunches x 62.5 x 15,12,12

 

[Segansational]

Right shoulder was bothering me a bit this morning. Probably from too much Incline emphasis. Opted to skip a pressing movement for chest and went with some isolation exercises instead.

Cardio, treadmill
Leg press x 190#
Incline Cable Flys x 3 plates#
Close Grip Cable Rows x 140#
Preacher machine curls x 62.5#
Rope ext x 70#
Rear Delt Machine x 30x10, 50x10, 10
Knee raises x 15,15,12

 

[Segansational]

Hate dark, rainy mornings. Couldn't really wake up. Left laptop at home. Good way to start the day...

Cardio, treadmill
Front Squats +0x12, +90#
DB Incline Press x 50#
Machine neutral grip Rows x 110#
Chin ups x 12,11,10
Triceps ext machine x 75#
Machine laterals x 35#
Ab machine crunches x 62.5#

Absolutely exhausted at the end of this one. Even Mesomorph didn't help me today.

 

[TheMovement]

Hate dark, rainy mornings. Couldn't really wake up. Left laptop at home. Good way to start the day...

Cardio, treadmill
Front Squats +0x12, +90#
DB Incline Press x 50#
Machine neutral grip Rows x 110#
Chin ups x 12,11,10
Triceps ext machine x 75#
Machine laterals x 35#
Ab machine crunches x 62.5#

Absolutely exhausted at the end of this one. Even Mesomorph didn't help me today.

Thats no bueno man. Meso wasnt a worthy addition for me either

 

[Segansational]

Thats no bueno man. Meso wasnt a worthy addition for me either

Well, funny thing is earlier in the week I had a killer workout with it. Right now I'm switching between Mesomorph and DVST8 White Cut. So DMAA very DMHA. Right now DVST8 is winning out.

Cardio, bike
Incline DB Press x 50#
Underhand Grip BB Rows +75#
Chin Ups x 12,11,9
Skull Crushers +40#
DB Laterals x 20#

 

[Segansational]

164# this AM. On to 2nd week of Clear Muscle.

Cardio, bike

Supersets
Incline BP +75x3x12
Pull ups x 3 x 12

Chin ups x 12,10,10
DB kickbacks x 30x3x10

Bent over DB Laterals x 15#

 

[Segansational]

Cardio, treadmill
Smith Squats +90#
Smith Incline BP +90#
Inverted Rows 3 x 10
Chin ups x 10,10,8
Dips +45x10,10,9
Machine laterals x 35#
Ab machine crunches x 75#

 

[Segansational]

Cardio, treadmill
Leg press x 230#
Incline DB Press x 50#
Close Grip Cable Rows x 140#
EZ bar curls x 60#
Rope ext x 6 plates
Rear Delt Machine x 30#
Swiss ball crunches x 10#

Been experiencing a large crash in the late afternoon lately. Not surprising given the heavy amount of DMAA I'm taking in 4x a week. May need to wean myself down in a bit again. Probably going to go for another week or so then reassess my plans (workout, diet, supps) again.

 

[kenpoengineer]

That afternoon crash is normal with the DMAA combined with your workout volume. Nice job with the workouts.

 

[Segansational]

Had to it through one quick today.

Cardio, bike
Supersets
Incline BP +75#
Pull Ups x 15,12,10

Chin Ups x 10,10,10
Triceps Kickbacks x 30#

DB Laterals x 20#
Abs, decline crunches 3 x 12

 

[Segansational]

That afternoon crash is normal with the DMAA combined with your workout volume. Nice job with the workouts.

Thanks man!

Other thing I've noticed lately is too many stims makes me cranky. I'm a bit of a jerk and have less patience I think on my high stim days. Maybe I just think people should be quicker like me, haha.

 

[kenpoengineer]

Thanks man!

Other thing I've noticed lately is too many stims makes me cranky. I'm a bit of a jerk and have less patience I think on my high stim days. Maybe I just think people should be quicker like me, haha.

Lol. I'm the same. Adding TRT in the mix gives me a bit of an alpha feeling- the result is very low tolerance for freakin stupidity! See what I mean! Lol

 

[Segansational]

Was rearranging my cabinet last night so I pulled out all my supps. Here's my stash. A little ridiculous. Time to start stacking like crazy, lol. I'm never going to get through all of these pre-WOs either. Had to toss out a few half opened tubs that were solid as a rock.

 

[Segansational]

Switching up routine again. First off, Ive been bad lately with drinking too much beer. Not going to cut it out, but I need to do more moderation.

Second, back to a bodybuilding split. I'm going to work on progressive weights and adding some sets to failure. I know what to do, I just need to do it. No more excuses.

Goal is still to cut down and I have a few supps I'll start next week to assist, along with better diet tracking. Just because winter is coming doesn't mean it's time to balloon up.

I need to set some goals to work towards too. Not sure what yet. There's an obstacle course race in Oct I may target. Guess I need to ask myself, if not now, when?

Weight: 164.5#
Cadio, treadmill
Rotator cuff ex x 2.5 x 10,10
Incline BP x 90x10, 95x10, 100x12 to failure
Flat Bench DB Press x 50x10, 55x10,7 last set failed
Chest machine press x 112.5x10,10,10 failed on last set of 10
Cable crossovers x 3 plates x 10, 4 plates x 10, 3 plates x 10 - dropped the last set back to 3 plates to focus on the contraction fully. Went past center to get a good pec squeeze.
Ab machine crunches x 62.5 x 20,13,12

Felt good to focus on one muscle group again.

 

[Segansational]

Barbell Rows +90x10, +95x10, +100x11 to failure
Pull ups x 14,12,9
Close Grip Cable Rows x 140x10,10,9
Single arm BB row x45 x 10,10,6 per side - tried mixing up my grips, but couldn't get the right feel. Ended with a set of T bar Rows on the 45x20 just to get in an extra pump.
Lower back ext x 5 x 10,10,10
DB Pullovers x 20 x 10,10 threw in a set here trying to stretch my lats to help in that overhead Abs pose. Not exactly what I was looking for, but couldn't come up with a good overhead lat movement. So if anyone has one...
Ab machine crunches x 62.5 x 12,10,10

 

[Segansational]

Cardio, treadmill
Squats, close stance +70x10,10,10- wanted to try a different stance to target quads today. Went light to get the movement down. My left hip flexor is very tight and was acting up today. Has been affecting running and squatting. Will need to stretch out good today.
Leg ext x 110#
Seated leg curls x 75# - went light on these today too, as hammies are a weak point. Sat back in the chair a bit more than normal, focusing on slow contractions for reps.
Leg press calves x 210#
Barbell Hip Thrusts - still not sure how I feel about this movement. Aside from looking ridiculous when doing it, I'm not sure I've bought in completely yet, but I'm going to keep working it into my routine for the time being.
Abs: leg lifts x 15,10,10

 

[TheMovement]

Cardio, treadmill
Squats, close stance +70x10,10,10- wanted to try a different stance to target quads today. Went light to get the movement down. My left hip flexor is very tight and was acting up today. Has been affecting running and squatting. Will need to stretch out good today.
Leg ext x 110#
Seated leg curls x 75# - went light on these today too, as hammies are a weak point. Sat back in the chair a bit more than normal, focusing on slow contractions for reps.
Leg press calves x 210#
Barbell Hip Thrusts - still not sure how I feel about this movement. Aside from looking ridiculous when doing it, I'm not sure I've bought in completely yet, but I'm going to keep working it into my routine for the time being.
Abs: leg lifts x 15,10,10

If you strained it, I wouldn't stretch it too much. Ace wrap that bad boy lol. Hip Thrusts arent bad but I have the whole setup and getting comfortable with them to be extremely over the top in terms of just hanging from the Smith machine and bending up one leg and extending another and driving through with my glutes. I do them as an activation/ rehab movement and Ive really seen a good carryover to my lower body movements.

 

[Segansational]

If you strained it, I wouldn't stretch it too much. Ace wrap that bad boy lol. Hip Thrusts arent bad but I have the whole setup and getting comfortable with them to be extremely over the top in terms of just hanging from the Smith machine and bending up one leg and extending another and driving through with my glutes. I do them as an activation/ rehab movement and Ive really seen a good carryover to my lower body movements.

Nah, it just gets tight. I feel in general pending which part, I have slightly different sides which either the joint or muscle, maybe tendon, are tighter. So left hip flexor and left shoulder joint are tight.

How's your training going?

Today's workout:
Cardio, bike
DB Curls x 40x8, 35x9,8
Barbell Curls +60x10,10,10
Chinups, neutral grip x 12,11,10
DB Hammer Curls x 25x10,10,10
Overhead DB Ext x 25x10,10,
Skull Crushers +40x10,10,10
Dips x 12,10,10

Thinking about splitting my pre-workout dose in half on heavy Cardio days. I find I get through my weight workout halfway and then start to lose focus. 30+ mins Cardio first really uses up the gas in the tank...

Will be trying out Dexamine/Thyrotwin combo though next week, so we'll see how that works out for me.

 

[Segansational]

Weight: 163.0#
BF: 16.2%
Waist: 35 1/8"

Focusing on fat loss. Ended Clear Muscle today, starting a new stack:

1 cap Dexamine
1 cap Thyrotwin
1 scoop Conqu3r DGE Stim-free
2 scoops ENDUR3 + 1 scoop WMS intra

Thought dexamine was going to hit harder this morning, but it didn't. So now that I'm using this in place of a stimmed pre, I may bump to 2 caps. But I think I'll ride out this week at 1 cap and adjust from there.

Forgot how gritty DGE tastes. Lol. Flavoring has come a long way at OL.

Went for a run yesterday after seeing so many people I know participating in 5ks or half marathons. That plus the Olympia coverage has me motivated like crazy again.

Today
Cardio, bike
Incline DB Press x 30x12, 55x10,10,10
Smith Bench Press +90,10,10,8
Seated machine chest press, neutral grip x 112.5x7, 100x10,10
Cable crossovers x 3 plates x 10,10,10
Ab machine crunches x 75 x 10,10,10

 

[Segansational]

Cardio, treadmill
Barbell Rows +0x12, +95x10, +100x10, +105x10
Pull ups, weighted x 10 x 10,9,9
Close Grip Cable Rows x 140x10,10,10
Lat pull down, Underhand Grip x 110x8, 100x10, 10
Supersets
Lower back ext x 5 x 10,10,10
Ab machine crunches x 62.5 x 10,10,10

 

[Segansational]

After my first day on 1 cap of Dexamine in the morning, I moved up to 2 caps, split dosing between AM and PM. Today I popped 2 caps pre to test. Good alertness, but combined with Cardio had my heart rate up more than I would like. So will continue to stick to splitting up doses throughout the day.

Cardio, treadmill
Leg press machine x 90 x 12, 230 x 10,10,10
Leg press calves x 210 x 10,10,10
Leg ext x 110 x 10,10,10
Leg curls x 90 x 10,10,10
Abs, decline crunches x 25,16,10

Ugh, rough session today. Had to just tell myself to power through and keep my eyes on the prize. Didn't sleep well last night, went to bed late, left house late this AM. All factors that I think got me today. Onwards...

 

[Segansational]

Home workout
Cardio, outdoor run - fall weather is perfect for running.
DB front raises x15#
DB Laterals x 15#
Bent over DB Laterals x15#
Neutral grip pull ups x 12,10,8
Upright rows +40#

 

[Segansational]

Woke up at 162.5 (-0.5#) but struggled this week. Watching the pros is both extremely motivating and discouraging. Felt visually like my effort is not showing up. Caught between the desire to be larger (lats, forearms, delts) vs feeling soft and overweight around the midsection. But I guess I just have to tell myself consistency is the key.

Cardio, treadmill
Straight bar barbell curls x 12, +60x10,10, +50x10
EZ bar Preacher curls +40x10,10
DB Hammer Curls x 25 x10,10,10
Weighted Dips x 25 x 10,10,10
V bar Triceps press down x 130x10, 140x10, 150x10
Reverse grip pull downs x 4 plates x 10, 5 plates x 10, 6 plates x 10

 

[Segansational]

Cadio, bike
Incline BP +100x10,10,7
Flat Bench DB Press x 50x10,10,8
Chest machine press x 112.5 x 10,8, 100 x 8 - neutral grip
Cable crossovers x 3 plates x 10,10,10
Ab machine crunches x 62.5 x 15,12,10

 

[Segansational]

Hate the rainy weather... Low motivation today.

Cardio, bike
Barbell Rows x 12, +95x10,10,10
Pull ups x 13,9,9
Close Grip Cable Rows x 150 x 10,10,10
Supersets
Low back ext x 5 x 10,10,10
Ab machine crunches x75 x 10,10,10

Neutral grip pull ups x 10,7,7

 

[Segansational]

Another week begins.
Weight 165#
Cardio, treadmill
Squats x 12, +90x10,10,10
Seated leg ext x 110x10,10,10
Seated leg curls x 95x10,10,10
Leg press calves x 210x10,10,10
Ab machine crunches x 75 x 12,12,12

 

[Segansational]

Cardio, treadmill
EZ bar curls +20x12, +70x10,10,10
EZ bar Preacher curls, inner grip +30x10, +35x10,10
Db hammer curls x 30x10,10,10
V bar Triceps press downs x 140x10, 150x10, 160x10
Rope overhead Triceps ext x 70x10,10,10
Dips x 15,15,12

 

[TheMovement]

Cardio, treadmill
EZ bar curls +20x12, +70x10,10,10
EZ bar Preacher curls, inner grip +30x10, +35x10,10
Db hammer curls x 30x10,10,10
V bar Triceps press downs x 140x10, 150x10, 160x10
Rope overhead Triceps ext x 70x10,10,10
Dips x 15,15,12

Hows the bodyweight holding?

 

[Segansational]

Hows the bodyweight holding?

Eh, bouncing around again. Up this week. My motivation has been low lately in the gym. Don't know if it's my workouts, the environment, etc. Just don't have that drive and excitement.

Cardio, treadmill
Rotator cuff ex x 5 x 10,10
Seated DB Shoulder Press x 40 x 10,10,10
Machine laterals x 40 x 10,10,10
BB front raises x bar x 10,10,10
Rear Delt Machine x 30 x 10,10,10
Smith BB Shrugs +50x10,10,10
Ab machine crunches x 62.5 x 15,12,10

 

[Segansational]

Weight this morning down to 163#, so essentially no change over 1 month. Finally got my package from OL in, so will be adding in Forslean to the mix. Took 1 cap pre-WO with 1 cap Dexamine and Thyrotwin. Have about 1 week left of the Giant combo, although I have not been that impressed with it.

A lot of change going on. Will be starting a new position at my workplace among other things, so hoping this won't affect my workout schedule. I've realized I need to keep work-life balanced, so that is one of my goals as I take on more responsibility.

Cardio, treadmill
Incline BP +0x12, +100x10,10,7
Flat Bench DB Press x 50 x10,8,8
Machine chest press, neutral grip x 112.5x10,10,8
Cable crossovers x 3 plates x 10,10,10
Abs, Swiss ball crunches x 15,12,12

 

[Segansational]

Cardio, treadmill
Underhand Grip Barbell Rows +0x12, +70x10,10,10
Pull ups x 10,9,6
Supersets
Lower back ext x 10,10,10
Close Grip Cable Rows x 150 x 10, 130 machine row x 10, cable row x 150 x 10 - someone jumped on the cable rows so I did my 2nd set on the machine row instead.

Ab machine crunches x 75 x 12,12,10

 

[Segansational]

Thinking about looking into TRX bands for home, anyone have opinions?

 

[Segansational]

Couldn't wake up on Thurs, so ended up skipping the gym. Today's workout:

Cardio, treadmill
Leg press x 130x12, 230 x 10,10,10
Leg ext x 110 x 10,10,10
Leg curls x 100 x 10,10,7
Leg press calves x 210 x 12,10,10
Ab machine crunches x 62.5 x 16,12,12

 

[kenpoengineer]

Thinking about looking into TRX bands for home, anyone have opinions?

I have the Pro version and like them for no-gym hotel workouts. They really hit the support muscles much like a set of gymnastics rings will do.