Segansational's Motivation Log

Front Squats x 0x12, +105x5,5,5,5,5
DB Lunges x 30x5,5,5,5,5

Seated Leg Ext x 110 x5,5,5,5,5
Seated Leg Curls x 100 x5,5,5,5,5

Sumo Deadlifts +105x5,5,5,5,5
SLDLs +50x 5,5,5,5,5

Abs:
Ab machine Crunches x 62.5 x 12,12,10
Decline Crunches x 12,8,8

Cardio, bike
 
Segansational said:
Well, only two days into my second week of 5 workouts per week, but not too bad. Traps/back are a little sore this morning. Not that this is an overreaching protocol, but I'd be curious how adding Ca-HMB would treat me with this scheme. Again, major lifts went up today as well, so things are looking good. Generally, I find that my workouts are the thing I look forward to most these days...

Front Squats x 0x12, +105x5,5,5,5,5
DB Lunges x 30x5,5,5,5,5

Seated Leg Ext x 110 x5,5,5,5,5
Seated Leg Curls x 100 x5,5,5,5,5

Sumo Deadlifts +105x5,5,5,5,5
SLDLs +50x5,5,5,5,5

Abs:
Ab machine Crunches x 62.5 x 12,12,10
Decline Crunches x 12,8,8

Cardio, bike

Felt a little overweight this morning. The struggle is real. On a positive, front squats felt more stable and grounded today with my new sneakers. I think the previous pair just didn't have as firm of a base.
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Yes thats better than yesterday and complete...

I havnt perform sumo deadlifts so long... Have to try again...
 
EZ Bar Curls x 0 x 12, +70x5,5,5,5,5
DB Curls x 30 x 5,5,5,5, 4/20x1

Preacher Curls +40x 5,5,5,4, +30x5
DB Hammer Curls x 25 x 5,5,5,4, +20x5

Spider curls x bar x 10,10,10
Reverse grip Curls x bar x 10,10,10


Weighted dips +45x 5,5,5,5,5
Triceps ext machine x 75x 5,5,5,5,5

Rope Pressdowns x 70 x 5,5,5,5,5
Cable Pressdowns, cambered bar x 130x 5,5,5,5,5

Ab machine Crunches x 75 x 12,10,10
Cardio treadmill

Believe I've been letting numbers get to me a bit and throwing weight a bit too much on biceps. So for first superset dropped weight at end to focus on the squeeze. Also added a 3 x 10 superset of spider Curls and reverse grips just to get a good contraction. Have to try and check my ego to force growth.
 
Weighted dips and Spider Curls!!! Thanks what Im talking about!
 
Log is looking great!
 
Back on olympus_Labs Conqu3r Unleashed Krushed Kandy. After having taken a break from J.Regia, the first dose gave a nice mental boost which had been gone, definitely a different feel than DMAA. Since people have been asking re: comparison of this class of stims, I'd describe J.Regia as smoother, less noticeable aggression and buzz. I have not tried DMHA yet to compare. Amp citrate for me was always too strong, got very jittery and had temp regulation issues while on it. Prevented me from good workouts due to the sides. DMAA is like a first love, because it introduced me to the class, it will always be a go to.

So for me, DMAA is still #1, J.Regia #2, with amp citrate #3 purely due to how it affects me. My guess is that DMHA will fall somewhere in between.

Cardio, bike
Rotator cuff ex x 5 x 10,10
Lateral DB Raises: 10x10,10,10

Supersets
DB front raises x 10 x 10,10,10
Bent over DB laterals x 10 x 10,10,10

Upright rows +40 x 10,10,10
Seated DB shoulder press 40 x 9,8,6

Side lateral resistance bands 10,12, 10

Finished up my run of Dopadex and ENDUR3. Still have a few tubs, including ENDUR3+, but have to get through some other things first before I jump back on it. But truly my favorite intra.
 
Im honestly killing it! Great things have been booming and rolling, Thanks for asking bud. Upright row and shoulder press combo kill me!
 
Went overboard on eats this memorial day weekend. Went for a run in the heat, but the humidity was ridiculous. Back in the gym this AM.

Weight: 160#
BP: +0x12, +130x5,5,5,5,5
DB Flys: 25x5,5,5,5,5

Incline BP: +85x5,5,5,5,5
Incline DB Flys: 25x5,5,5,5,5

Lat pulldowns: 140x5,5,5,5,5
Single Arm Cable Rows: 60x5,5,5,5,5

Bent Over BB Rows: +100x5,5,5,5,5
Seated Cable Rows: 130x5,5,5,5,5

Ab machine Crunches x 75x12,10,10
 
Stupid. Tried to quote my post to copy today's workout, edited OG post.

Front Squats x 0x12, +110x5,5,5,5,5
DB Lunges x 30x5,5,5,5,5

Seated Leg Ext x 110 x 5,5,5,5,5
Seated Leg Curls x 105 x 5,5,5,5,5

Sumo Deadlifts +110x5,5,5,5,5
SLDLs +50x5,5,5,5,5

Abs:
Ab machine Crunches x 62.5 x 20,15,12
Russian Medicine Ball Twists x 10,10,10 per side
Knee raises x 15,15,12

Cardio, bike
 
Superhero status! Home workout today, so modified exercises. But got up early and got it in. Took the day off today for some me time. Planning on checking out Comic Con, getting some good eats (dirty bulk style), and we'll see what else.

Cardio, bike

EZ Bar Curls +40 x 10, +70x5,5,5,5,5
DB Curls x 30 x 5,5,5,5,5

Chin ups x 10,10,7
DB Hammer Curls x 30 x 8,7,6

Reverse grip Curls +30x 10,10,10

Skull Crushers +40 x 10,10,10
Close grip presses +40 x 10,10,10

Was absolutely wiped after my triceps superset. Probably could've used extra carbs today. Only went half a scoop of WMS. Next time I'll bump up to a full scoop assuming a heavy cardio session.
 
Segansational said:
Superhero status! Home workout today, so modified exercises. But got up early and got it in. Took the day off today for some me time. Planning on checking out Comic Con, getting some good eats (dirty bulk style), and we'll see what else.

Cardio, bike

EZ Bar Curls +40 x 10, +70x5,5,5,5,5
DB Curls x 30 x 5,5,5,5,5

Chin ups x 10,10,7
DB Hammer Curls x 30 x 8,7,6

Reverse grip Curls +30x 10,10,10

Skull Crushers +40 x 10,10,10
Close grip presses +40 x 10,10,10

Was absolutely wiped after my triceps superset. Probably could've used extra carbs today. Only went half a scoop of WMS. Next time I'll bump up to a full scoop assuming a heavy cardio session.
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Nice work on the chin ups and hammer curls! That usually wears me on out quick!
 
Decided that I need to do a better job tracking in order to see real progress. More data will mean better ability to adjust and figure out what's working or what needs work. Woke up this AM and took measurements.

158#, 15.9% BF

Flexed:
R bicep 15 3/16"
L bicep 15 1/8"
R quad 21 1/16"
L quad 21 2/16"
R Calf 14.5"
L Calf 14.5"

Relaxed:
Waist 34 3/4"
Chest 37"

The cold hard reality of the scale was bitter. While I believe my Tanita BF monitor is often not true, I've gone up in BF significantly since last measurement, at least a full percentage with no real weight fluctuation. Also, measuring my waist just below my navel while relaxed was also disheartening. But now I know where I'm starting for this recomp.

Also attempting to go stim-free for the next 6 weeks or so, but this AM was rough even getting to the gym without my stimmed pre... Today's pre was Conqu3r Unleashed Stim-free + Cre3. 2 scoops Purple Wraath + 1 scoop WMS intra.

Seated military press +0x12, +50x5,5,5,5,5
Incline DB Laterals x 10x5,5,5,5,5

Alt DB Shoulder Press x 40x5,5,5,5,5 - very difficult today
Cable front raises, cambered bar x 3 plates x 5,5,5,5,5

Seated cable pull to neck x 60 x 5,6,5,5,5
Incline DB Rear Delt Raise x 12 x 5,5,5,5,5

Machine Laterals x 35 x 10,10,10

Right front delt felt sore as I was trying to do my second superset. Had to really push to get through the standing Alt DB presses.
 
Lack of stims is already affecting my lifts. Bench felt insanely harder today. It's going to be a long few weeks...

BP: +0x12, +135x5,5,4, +130x4,4
DB Flys: 25x5,5,5,5,5

Incline BP: +90x5,5,5,5,5
Incline DB Flys: 25x5,5,5,5,5

Lat pulldowns: 140x5,5,5,5,5
Single Arm Cable Rows: 60x5,5,5,5,5

Bent Over BB Rows: +100x5,5,5,5
Seated Cable Rows: 130x5,5,5,5

Ab machine Crunches x 75x12,12,12
 
Front Squats x 0x12, +115x5,5,5,5,5
DB Lunges x 30x5,5,5,5,5

Seated Leg Ext x 110 x 5,5,5,5,5
Seated Leg Curls x 110 x 5,5,5,5,5

Sumo Deadlifts +110x5,5,5,5,5
SLDLs +50x5,5,5,5,5

Abs:
Ab machine Crunches x 62.5 x 12,12,12
Russian Medicine Ball Twists x 12,12,12 per side
Knee raises x 12,12,12

Cardio, treadmill
 
Cardio, bike

EZ Bar Curls +40 x 10, +70x5,5,5,5,5
DB Curls x 30 x 5,5,5,5,5

Chin ups x 10,10,8
DB Hammer Curls x 30 x 10,10,8

Skull Crushers +40 x10,10,10
Close grip presses +40 x10,10,10

DB kickbacks x 30 x 10,10,10
Dips x 10,10,10
 
Seated military press +0x12, +55x5,5,5,5,5
Incline DB Laterals x 10x5,5,5,5,5

Alt DB Shoulder Press x 40x5,5,5,5,5
Cable front raises, cambered bar x 3 plates x 5,5,5,5,5

Seated cable pull to neck x 60 x 5,5,5,5,5
Incline DB Rear Delt Raise x 12 x 5,5,5,5,5

Machine Laterals x 35 x 10,10,10

Cardio, bike
 
Weighed in at 156# yesterday.

BP: +0x12, +130x5,5,5,5,5
DB Flys: 25x5,5,5,5,5

Incline BP: +90x5,5, +95x5,5,5
Incline DB Flys: 25x5,5,5,5,5

Lat pulldowns: 140x5,5,5,5,5
Single Arm Cable Rows: 60x5,5,5,5,5

Bent Over BB Rows: +100x5,5,5,5,5
Seated Cable Rows: 130x5,5,5,5,5
 
Another home workout. want about to make it in yesterday, so this was a 3x per week workout week. Work has been tough lately, so pulling long hours. Was exhausted last night.

Cardio, bike
Abs: swiss ball crunches x 20,12,12

EZ Bar Curls +40 x 10, +75x5,5,5,5,5 (maxed home bar)
DB Curls x 30 x 5,5,5,5,5

Chin ups x 10,10,10
DB Hammer Curls x 30 x 10,10,10

Skull Crushers +40 x10,10,10
Close grip presses +40 x10,10,10

DB kickbacks x 30 x
Dips x

While still progressing, I could use a mental boost in the gym. About 2 weeks off of stimmed pre's. Still doing an occasional cup of coffee here and there, but nothing strong. Considering adding in a nootropic. Anyone know how they affect BP?
 
Hmmm not sure exactly, but I've been taking 200mcg of Hup A for a while now and don't think it's had any effect on BP. Also taking a non-stim PWO but with 2 cups coffee prior. I like the addition of the Hup with the pump blend.
 
Dma378 said:
Hmmm not sure exactly, but I've been taking 200mcg of Hup A for a while now and don't think it's had any effect on BP. Also taking a non-stim PWO but with 2 cups coffee prior. I like the addition of the Hup with the pump blend.
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Damn, just placed a large order at NP. Well, will have to remember to add some to my next one. What non-stim pre are you on? I'm currently finishing out my CONQU3R stim-free, got a couple of days left.
 
Segansational said:
Damn, just placed a large order at NP. Well, will have to remember to add some to my next one. What non-stim pre are you on? I'm currently finishing out my CONQU3R stim-free, got a couple of days left.
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Really enjoying Primeval Labs Engorge. Awesome pump with a few caps of Hydro3 on top.
 
Sleep was poor last night. Wide awake around 2 AM. Upper back has been bothering me lately, so that's probably not helping.

Weighed in at 160# this morning.

Seated military press +0x12, +60x5,5,5,5,5
Incline DB Laterals x 10x5,5,5,5,5

Alt DB Shoulder Press x 40x5,5,5,5,5
Cable front raises, cambered bar x 50# x 5,5,5,5,5

Seated cable pull to neck x 60 x 5, 70x5,5,5,5,
Incline DB Rear Delt Raise x 12 x 5, 15x5,5,5,5

Machine Laterals x 40x 10,10,10

Ab machine Crunches x 75 x 12,12,12
Cardio, treadmill
 
Took advantage of the nutraplanet sale and promo on Facebook. Received 4 full products as a bonus, SNS DAA caps, agmatine, Capsiblast, and Primaforce Creaform. Nicely done.
 

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On to the next 4 week block. Finished up Conqu3r Unleashed Stim-free, so today I opened up a stashed tub of Neogenix BodyForge 2.0 - also stim free - with 4 caps HYDRO3.

Low Incline DB Press x 55 x5,5,5,5
Low Incline DB Flys x 25 x 5,5,5,5

Weighted dips +55 x 5,5,5,5,5
Flat Bench DB Flys x 25 x 5,5,5,5,5

DB Pullovers x 30 x 5,5,5,5,5
Single Arm cable rows x 60 x 5,5,5,5,5

T bar rows +90x5, + 100x5,5,5,5
Seated cable rows x 120 x 5, 130x5,5,5,5

Ab machine Crunches x 75x 12,10,8
Cardio, treadmill
 
Lethargy hit hard this AM. Gave in and popped a 20 mg cap of DMAA. Helped just remove the brain fog. Body still feels tired, but mentally I'm awake.

Picked up a few items at the Stack3d Pro expo yesterday: Inspired DVST8 White Cut, MAN Clean Protein Cookie Stuffed Cookie, and Peanut Butter Bits. So will definitely have something hard hitting in DVST8 for when I come off this stim break / low stim break. Also, I never spend top dollar on protein (buy cheap in bulk due to how many shakes I drink), but these just sounded too good to pass on!

Front Squats +0x12, +110x5,5,5,5,5
Step ups x 15 x 5,5,5,5,5

SLDLS +70x5,5,5,5,5
Leg Curls x 70x5, +75x5,5, +80x5,5

Deadlifts +155x5,5,5,5,5
One leg deadlifts 10x5,5,5,5,5

Ab Machine Crunches x 62.5 x 20,15,
Knee raises x 10,10,

Had to belt up today for front Squats and Deadlifts. Lower back just felt a little off, so not worth risking it. A little support goes a long way. Unfortunately my gym only has the Nike velcro style belt which doesn't give as snug a fit as a belt with a latch. Strangely it was the lowering of the weight, not the lift portion that was tough on my lower back today.
 
Been hitting arms largely on Friday's when I'm usually working from home. So the lifts/weights are getting a bit stale. Tried switching up order of a few exercises and grips.

Cardio, bike

BB Curls +40 x 10, +75x5,5,5,5,5
DB Curls x 30 x 5,5,5,5,5

Neutral grip pull ups x 12,10,10
DB Hammer Curls x 30 x 10,10,10

Close grip presses +40 x10,10,10
Skull Crushers +40 x 10,10,10

DB kickbacks x 30 x 10,10,10
Dips x 10,10,10

Reverse Grip Curls x 30 x 10,10,10
 
On vacation, but still getting in those workouts! Modified my exercises for the hotel gym.

Seated DB Press x 40 x 10,10,10
Incline Reverse Flys x 15 x 10,10,10

DB Laterals x 15 x 10,10,10
DB front raises x 15 x 10,10,10

DB Push Press x 50 x 10,7,7
Single Arm DB Laterals x 15 x 10,7,7

Abs: Medicine ball Crunches x 20,15,12
Russian Medicine Ball Twists x 10,10,10 per side

Cardio, treadmill
 
And one more for good measure:

DB Flat Bench Press x 50 x 10,10,10
DB flat Bench Flys x 20 x 10,10,10

DB Incline Press x 50 x 10,10,10
DB Incline Flys x 20 x 10,10,10

Single Arm DB rows x 50 x 10,10,10
DB Pullovers x 30 x 10,10,10

Swiss ball Crunches x 20,20,15
Cardio, bike
 
Nice Vacation sesh man! Good to see your still killing it!
 
TheMovement said:
Nice Vacation sesh man! Good to see your still killing it!
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Thanks, needed something to counteract all of the food/drink I was partaking in! Essentially all of my to do list was going from a restaurant to a bar. Luckily, I also did a ton of walking too, covered a lot of ground so maybe a hint of damage control.
 
Skipped the gym yesterday in order to get a few more precious minutes of sleep. Back at it today though. Sick of the same old routines so just did what felt right today. Focused on contraction over weight.

Cardio, bike
Abs: swiss ball crunches x 20,20,20
Russian medicine ball twists x 10,10,10 per side

Barbell curls +30 x 12, Spider curls +30 x 10,10,10
DB incline curls x 15 x 10,10,10
Chin ups x 12,10,
Reverse grip curls +30 x 10,10,10

Supersets
Skull Crushers +40 x 10,10,10
Close grip presses +40 x 10,10,10

Single arm overhead triceps ext x 15 x 10,10,10


Picked up both MAN clean protein cookie stuffed cookie and peanut butter bits. Saw a few glowing reviews which convinced me to purchase even with the very high price. Each bag is 1.6 lbs and on sale was $30 a bag. So definitely a splurge for me. Was disappointed. CSC had an artificial aftertaste. PBB has a very strong peanut butter smell, but when mixed (unsweetened vanilla almond milk) the flavor is much more subtle. Of the two, PBB is by far better, but still average at best given the price. Also, while the advertising would seem to indicate you might have chocolate chips or Reese's type candy pieces, there is not.
 
Segansational said:
Skipped the gym yesterday in order to get a few more precious minutes of sleep. Back at it today though. Sick of the same old routines so just did what felt right today. Focused on contraction over weight.

Cardio, bike
Abs: swiss ball crunches x 20,20,20
Russian medicine ball twists x 10,10,10 per side

Barbell curls +30 x 12, Spider curls +30 x 10,10,10
DB incline curls x 15 x 10,10,10
Chin ups x 12,10,
Reverse grip curls +30 x 10,10,10

Supersets
Skull Crushers +40 x 10,10,10
Close grip presses +40 x 10,10,10

Single arm overhead triceps ext x 15 x 10,10,10


Picked up both MAN clean protein cookie stuffed cookie and peanut butter bits. Saw a few glowing reviews which convinced me to purchase even with the very high price. Each bag is 1.6 lbs and on sale was $30 a bag. So definitely a splurge for me. Was disappointed. CSC had an artificial aftertaste. PBB has a very strong peanut butter smell, but when mixed (unsweetened vanilla almond milk) the flavor is much more subtle. Of the two, PBB is by far better, but still average at best given the price. Also, while the advertising would seem to indicate you might have chocolate chips or Reese's type candy pieces, there is not.
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Awesome sesh!! Bet those biceps were about to pop!

Sucks about the protein!!! I have held off on pulling the trigger with alot of old favorite companies due to their products just not being half as good as hoped for! Seriously a bummer lately.
 
TheMovement said:
Awesome sesh!! Bet those biceps were about to pop!

Sucks about the protein!!! I have held off on pulling the trigger with alot of old favorite companies due to their products just not being half as good as hoped for! Seriously a bummer lately.
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Yeah, was disappointed on this one. Bought into the hype I guess... Hope you had a great 4th!

Finally off my stim break and downed 2 scoops of Conqu3r Unleashed this morning. Felt great. Fog was lifted. Weighed in at 164.5# this AM. Will be looking for a new workout routine if anyone has any suggestions. Will likely deload next week as I'll be traveling for work and am also feeling the need for change.

Front Squats +0x12, +110x5,5,5,5,5
Step ups x 15 x 5,5,5,5,5

SLDLS +75 x 5,5,5,5,5
Leg Curls x 75 x 5,5,5,5,5

Deadlifts +155 x 5,5,5,5,5 - belted
One leg deadlifts 10 x 5,5,5,5,5

Giant set:
Ab Machine Crunches x 62.5 x 12,12,10
Swiss ball Crunches x 15,12,10
Hanging knee raises x 7,6,5
 
Saw an article on Muscle & Strength about 1/4 reps for chest so decided to add them into inclines this morning. So I performed Incline BP using a suicide grip and 1/4 rep, followed by a full rep.

Low Incline BP Press +90 x5, +95 x 5,5,5,5
Low Incline DB Flys x 25 x 5, 30 x 5,5,5,5

Weighted dips +55 x 5,5,5,5,5
Flat Bench DB Flys x 30 x 5,5,5,5,5

DB Pullovers x 35 x 5,5,5,5,5
Single Arm cable rows x 5 plate x 5, 6 plate x 5,5,5,5

T bar rows + 100 x 5,5,5,5,5
Seated cable rows x 130 x 5,5,5,5,5

Ab machine Crunches x 75 x 12,12,10

Finally gave DMHA a try today in Inspired DVST8 white cut. Was expecting it to hit hard, so started with 1 scoop. As it's prop blended not sure how much per scoop, but given that it's listed 3rd behind other stims and caffeine at 100 mgs, we know it was less than 100 mgs. Surprisingly, no quick hit. So I downed the second scoop immediately after. Found that it took about 25-30 mins for the full effect to kick in. Much slower onset than both DMAA, Amp Cit, or J Regia. I would compare it by saying that to lift the fog feeling of the morning it slowly crept in vs J Regia which happens more all at once. When it does kick in I noticed that I was in a very happy positive mood. More so than with other stims. Negatives were slightly shallower breathing, although it could be due to the other ingredients in DVST8 like Advantra Z. Less strong as a decongestant. With this in mind, I'm updating my previous post below to include DMHA.

Segansational said:
Back on olympus_Labs Conqu3r Unleashed Krushed Kandy. After having taken a break from J.Regia, the first dose gave a nice mental boost which had been gone, definitely a different feel than DMAA. Since people have been asking re: comparison of this class of stims, I'd describe J.Regia as smoother, less noticeable aggression and buzz. I have not tried DMHA yet to compare. Amp citrate for me was always too strong, got very jittery and had temp regulation issues while on it. Prevented me from good workouts due to the sides. DMAA is like a first love, because it introduced me to the class, it will always be a go to.

Updated:
So for me, DMAA is still #1, J.Regia #2, #3 DMHA, with amp citrate #4 purely due to how it affects me.
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3rd day in a row this week due to the holiday schedule. Going for 4 in a row this week.

EZ Bar Curls +20x10, +70x5, +75x5,5,5,5
Zottman Curls x 20 x 5,5,5,5,5

Preacher Curls x 50 + plate x 5, 62.5 x 5,5,5,5
Single Arm Cable Curls x 2 plate x 5, 2.5 plates x 5,5,5,5

Overhead rope triceps ext x 70 x 5,5, x 80 x 5,5,5
Single Arm triceps Pressdowns x 3 plates x 5,5, 3.5 plates x 5,5,5,5

Rope Pressdowns x 70 x 5,5,5,5,
Single Arm Cable pull (no handle) x 20 x 5, 30 x 5,5,5,5

Cardio, treadmill

Took some progress photos yesterday, so will likely post them up for comparison.
 
Segansational said:
3rd day in a row this week due to the holiday schedule. Going for 4 in a row this week.

EZ Bar Curls +20x10, +70x5, +75x5,5,5,5
Zottman Curls x 20 x 5,5,5,5,5

Preacher Curls x 50 + plate x 5, 62.5 x 5,5,5,5
Single Arm Cable Curls x 2 plate x 5, 2.5 plates x 5,5,5,5

Overhead rope triceps ext x 70 x 5,5, x 80 x 5,5,5
Single Arm triceps Pressdowns x 3 plates x 5,5, 3.5 plates x 5,5,5,5

Rope Pressdowns x 70 x 5,5,5,5,
Single Arm Cable pull (no handle) x 20 x 5, 30 x 5,5,5,5

Cardio, treadmill

Took some progress photos yesterday, so will likely post them up for comparison.
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Showtime!!!
 
TheMovement said:
Showtime!!!
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Maybe. Mirror vs pictures can really mess with your head. I thought I looked great in the mirror, but look soft in pics. Don't know which is real.

On 4th day in a row this AM. Quick Cardio sesh, then a shoulder routine on its way. Have woke up strangely feeling hypo the past two days... I always work out fasted in the AM, but yesterday had to eat a granola bar after my pre. Feeling off this AM as I'm biking. Will probably throw down some WMS into my aminos to try and offset this feeling. Could be that no rest for 4 days in a row and just my body isn't getting the nutrition it needs / recuperation time. Glycogen stores may be depleted.

Cardio, bike
Rotator Cuff Ex x 2.5 x 10,10

Supersets
Seated DB Shoulder Press x 35 x 10,10,10
Upright rows +40 x 10,10,10

DB front raises x 15 x 10,10,10
DB lateral raises x 15 x 10,10,10

Bent Over DB Laterals x 15 x 10,10,10
Resistance band lateral raise x 10,10,10

Stupid resistance band broke midway through last set...

As I've been working on building out my delts a bit more since my last critique, here's a brief progress update snapped today.
 
Quick snap. Dma378 DreamWeaver

I believe I have an imbalance where my right shoulder is larger / more developed than my left. I think I pull more with my right shoulder when curling.
 

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Segansational said:
Quick snap. Dma378 DreamWeaver

I believe I have an imbalance where my right shoulder is larger / more developed than my left. I think I pull more with my right shoulder when curling.
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Interesting. Well at least from this side starting to see some nice development and separation. It's funny how we are built very similar. I might be a little bigger scale, but our areas that could use improvement (genetic probably) are almost identical. Trying to bring out my rear delts and triceps so they separate from each other is an uphill battle.

I have been doing a kind of middle lateral raise, not completely bent ove, but not directly to the side either. Trying to hit the top/rear portion of the shoulder.
 
Dma378 said:
Interesting. Well at least from this side starting to see some nice development and separation. It's funny how we are built very similar. I might be a little bigger scale, but our areas that could use improvement (genetic probably) are almost identical. Trying to bring out my rear delts and triceps so they separate from each other is an uphill battle.

I have been doing a kind of middle lateral raise, not completely bent ove, but not directly to the side either. Trying to hit the top/rear portion of the shoulder.
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Yeah, have any recent progress pics in your log for comparison? But if either of us finds anything particularly effective for hitting our weak points, let's make sure we share the knowledge!

Anyways, here's the side by side comparison of ~2.5 months worth of progress. I think back thickness is coming along a bit, but obviously at the expense of some fat gain. But I think delts (a focus) have progressed.

Left side: April 2016 - 154.5#
Right side: July 2016 - Roughly 164.5#

I did not adjust anything on the back picture, but adjusted lighting slightly on the most muscular, just because the background was pretty similar to the shade of my skin. Wanted to be able to see the contrast, specifically around my shoulders.

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Haven't posted any in a while. Will next week with beginning of Invictus log. But will add them in my training log as well.
 
Weighed in this morning officially at 164#. So, since end of April:

157.5# -> 164.0# (+6.5#)
14.4% BF -> 16.6% (+2.2%)

A bit unhappy at the increase in bodyfat percentage, so it's time to focus on bringing that under control a bit more, both with diet focus and cardio increase. This week will be a deload as I travel for work, but then I'll be hopping on IGNIT3 and IronLegion Invictus to help trim down. May also throw in some Ep1c Unleashed caps as well to keep endurance high.

Traditional 3 sets of 10:

Squats +0x12, +90x10,10,10
Seated Leg Ext x 90 x 10,10,10
Seated Leg Curls x 90 x 10,10,10
Leg Press machine x 150 x 10,10,10
Leg Press Calves x 150 x 10,10,10
Abs x 62.5 x 12,12,12
Cardio, treadmill
 
Glad you got some EPIC on hand!!!

Ignight was a huge letdown for me. Gave me a little anxiety and then not much of anything at all. Just stashed the rest away to try again maybe some time down the road. Have you ever tried Burn24?
 
TheMovement said:
Glad you got some EPIC on hand!!!

Ignight was a huge letdown for me. Gave me a little anxiety and then not much of anything at all. Just stashed the rest away to try again maybe some time down the road. Have you ever tried Burn24?
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I have not, but also heard good things. Disappointing to hear about your experience with IGNIT3. How do you usually handle alpha-Y? Likely that's what drove anxiety.

Well, work travel schedule forced me into an evening workout post-dinner, so felt full, was sweltering hot (fans only), and sh!tty little gym at the hotel (lame equipment from the 80s and DBs only to 45#). In a foul mood.

Cardio, treadmill

Supersets
Machine Chest Press
Machine Flys

DB BP x 45#
Incline DB Press x 40, 30#

Single Arm DB Rows x 45#
DB reverse Flys x 10#

Lat pulldowns
Machine Rows

Swiss ball Crunches
 
We all have imbalances in our physique, a lot of times when I am posing I will make adjustments to hide that fact so you get the impression of symmetry. You see in this shot I look reasonably symmetrical, well I am bigger on the right side but notice the angle I use.

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DreamWeaver said:
We all have imbalances in our physique, a lot of times when I am posing I will make adjustments to hide that fact so you get the impression of symmetry. You see in this shot I look reasonably symmetrical, well I am bigger on the right side but notice the angle I use.

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Looking shredded though! Do you work isolations on the lagging parts to try to correct? I haven't convinced myself it's worth it yet.

Quick workout, sets below at 3 sets of 10 unless indicated otherwise:

Supersets
DB Curls x 30#
DB Kickbacks x 30#

DB Hammer Curls x 30#
Dips x 3 x 12

Overhead Neutral Grip Shoulder Press - Worst machine ever. All of the cables are loose, so you only engage half way through the movement. Kind of like doing partial reps. Terrible.

Abs
Decline Crunches x 3 x 10
Swiss ball Crunches x 20,12,10

Cardio, treadmill
 
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