Taking my gains to the next level with Mind and Muscle Te

[AntM1564]

First, I want to say thank you to NurseGray and the rest of the Mind and Muscle team for allowing me to log this product for them. I am going to get this log going with this post. However, I have talked to NurseGray and asked him if I could wait about a week or two to begin the log, officially. If you have not seen my regular log, I suffered what I think it is torn calf/achilles. Not a complete tear, but something that will take some time to heal. It has been 3.5 weeks since the injury. I am seeing a doctor on Monday the 27th. I can and have been training, however, I do not want to run a PH, have more than average strength increases that my muscle and/or tendons cannot handle and tear the muscle from the bone. I will update this next week after my appointment, but feel free to check my regular log until then.

My lifting schedule will look like this:

Sunday - Push Hyper
Monday - Pull Power
Tuesday - Legs Hyper
Wednesday - OFF
Thursday - Push Power
Friday - Pull Hyper
Saturday - Legs Power

As far as my diet, I carb cycle. I have two low days, two high days, and three moderate days. I will go more into this when I start the log.

Supplements I will be using are:

CreMax
PES Select
Animal Whey
Orange Triad
Oxiomega
NOW Vitamin C-1000
NOW Vitamin D - 5,000
NOW Probiotic 25 million
Primaforce LCLT
Animal Juiced Aminos
NOW NAC
NOW Celery Seed Extract
Focused Nutrition Cycle Armor

PCT will probably be Clomid and AlphaMax

 

[NurseGray]

Subbed for the goodness. Don't worry the anabolic gods will shine down and you will be healed

 

[TexasLifter89]

good luck in healing buddy!

 

[Mumbles01]

Subbed.

 

[LeanEngineer]

In on this one man!

 

[AntM1564]

Thanks guys. If you want to see my training and diet, that will be in this log, head over to my normal one!

 

[AntM1564]

Calf is feeling a heck of a lot better. Suffered a slight shoulder injury, but this will be up and running tomorrow!

 

[NurseGray]

Woohoo!!!!

 

[TexasLifter89]

Awesome to hear man!

 

[AntM1564]

August 2, 2015
Push Hypertrophy

Weight - 146.4

Up 2.2 pounds from last week. I did increase my cals by 175 cals for the week, but that would not cause that spike. I did have more cars this week and did not use the bathroom as much as I normally would. I'm not stressed about it though, I'm still lighter than I was 2 months ago, which is not my goal. I'm not going to increase cals this week and see what happens.

As far as my shoulder goes, it is feeling better each day. Surprisingly, I was able to do DB presses today for chest. I just noticed that my shoulder feels a little weaker. There is no pain, just some general weakness. I was also to go heavier or increase the reps on everything despite the weakness, which makes me think it is not a big issue.

It's going to feel nice being able to sleep in tomorrow since summer school ended on Friday. I usually wake up at 6:10, I'll probably wake up at 6:30, but hope I can sleep a little more!

Training

Incline DB Press 90 sec rest

50x10,10,10*

This week calls for 3x10 with the last set being AMRAP.

Seated Smith Shoulder Press 60 - 90 sec rest

60x12,12,12*

This week calls for 3x12 with the last set being AMRAP.

Seated Smith Behind the Neck Shoulder Press 60 - 90 sec rest

55x10,10,10

Pec Deck 60 - 90 sec rest

100x10,10,10

Weighted Dips 60 - 90 sec rest

12/5x10,10,10

Cable Standing Behind the Head Extensions 45 - 60 sec rest

19x12
20.5x10,10

Nutrition

Low Carb Day

Cals - 2,125
Carbs - 78g

• Fiber - 37g

Protein - 219g
Fat - 115g

• Sat. - 29g
• Poly. - 11g
• Mono. - 38g

 

[AntM1564]

This is from my log, obviously, I am curious to see how weight is affected and body comp by the end of the four weeks. I will get into PCT and other supplements tomorrow, maybe later tonight.

 

[AntM1564]

August 3, 2015
Pull Power

Shoulder felt good today. The only time it felt tired was at the end of the workout, after doing reverse pec deck. However, I did band pull aparts right after and that is when the fatigue set in. Curious to see how it is on Thursday.

I slept in a little today...a whole 5 minutes longer lol. Even though I did not have an alarm set, I always wake up around the same time. I'm a creature of habit. I have an interview today with an agency called the Fairfield Teaching Agency, it was referenced by a teacher I know. In a nutshell, the set you up with a teaching job, if one is available. If I am to accept that job, I would pay them 7.5% of my first year's salary, which I could live with. The schools will usually help a little as well. I will post later how that went. Tomorrow, I have an interview with a school system to potentially sub in their system. It is Bridgeport, which is a dangerous city. Depending what the pay is, I may or may not go with that.

As far as training goes, I was VERY intense today. I was able to go 10 pounds heavier on my deadlifts that the last time I did a 6x4 and it felt easy. I had a very confident attitude. Boy did I miss doing deadlifts in a fasted state!

Training

Deadlift 3-5 min rest

295x4,4,4,4,4,5*

This week was 6x4 with AMRAP last set.

Barbell Rows 60 - 90 sec rest

135x5,5,5,5,7*

This week calls for 5 sets of 5 with the last set being AMRAP.

Angled Pullups 60 - 90 sec rest

Bodyweight x 7,6,6

Don't know what to call this. It is not a complete neutral grip. These handles are angled, they are also wider than a true neutral grip. I actually find these harder than normal wide grip pullups.

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown 60 - 90 sec rest

120x7,6,6

Hammer Strength Machine Row 60 - 90 sec rest

200x6,6,6

This is the plate loaded machine with the regular overhand grip or hammer grip. I do hammer grip, one arm at a time. This was 90 pounds each side.

Reverse Fly 60 - 90 sec rest

110x8,7,7

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 2,625
Carbs - 325g

• Fiber - 48g

Protein - 219g
Fat - 54g

• Sat. - 14g
• Poly. - 6g
• Mono. - 7g

 

[AntM1564]

August 4, 2015
Legs Hypertrophy

Got back from the interview for a substitute position in a bad district. They start at $90 a day. Not terrible, but not great. I have until the first of September to figure out if I want to do it or not. Another district contacted me about substituting, the drive is a little further, but it is a nice district and pay may be better. Even if it isn't, getting my foot in the door in that district would be better long term.

My neck is a little sore/stiff after today's session. When doing the V Squats, I think I had my head cranked backed a little. It should be lose in a day or two.

The training session went very well. Went heavier on seated calf raises today while contracting harder and longer. I used a 10 pound plate on each side last week, today was a 25 on each side for 3 sets.

Training.

Leg Press 60 - 90 sec rest

295x10,10,11*

This week called for 3 sets of 10 with the last set being AMRAP.

V Squat 60 - 90 sec rest

160x12,12,13*

This week called for 3 sets of 12 with the last set being AMRAP.

Seated Hamstring Curl 60 - 90 sec rest

115x11,10,10,10

Leg Extensions 60 - 90 sec rest

115x12,10,10,10

Good Girls 45 - 60 sec rest

140x12
145x11,11,10

Walking Barbell Lunges 60 - 90 sec rest

80x12,11,10

Reps for each leg

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 2,375
Carbs - 207g

• Fiber - 47g

Protein - 218g
Fat - 84g

• Sat. - 20g
• Poly. - 10g
• Mono. - 31g

 

[AntM1564]

August 5, 2015
Off Day

Nutrition

Low Carb

Cals - 2,125
Carbs - 76g

• Fiber - 39g

Protein - 218g
Fat - 117g

• Sat. - 31g
• Poly. - 9g
• Mono. - 37g

 

[NurseGray]

Nice updates. Take the Sub position and ride it till the next best thing

 

[AntM1564]

August 6, 2015
Push Power

Shoulder felt fine during the training session. A lot more stable than last week. I think I just tweaked it a little, but it's fine now. I decided to go with incline barbell presses over incline dumbbell. I made that choice because I already do incline db work on hypertrophy days and I think babrells are just better for overall strength.

When I got home, I had to have a quick meal, eat, and meet for the substitute position. This district is better and safer than the previous one, but pays $16 a day less. It is a little of a further drive, but the scheduling is a lot better.

However, when I got home, I saw an email to set up a time to interview next Thursday for a real full time teaching position! It would be through the technical high school system, where I did my student teaching, long term subbing, and summer school. I'm nervous and hope I get the position. It would start at $51,000/year, state benefits, and they will pay for my masters. It would be at a school that is a 35-40 minute drive and there is always traffic, which sucks. If and when I come to that road, I will address that then.

Training

OHP 3-5 min rest

110x4,4,4,4,4,5*

This week was 6x4 with the last set being AMRAP.

Flat Bench 2-3 rest

135x5,5,5,5,6*

This week calls for 5 sets of 5 with the last set being AMRAP.

Seated Machine Shoulder Press 60 - 90 sec rest

170x6,6,6

Incline Bench 60 - 90 sec rest

105 or 115x6,6,6

Close Grip Bench Press 60-90 sec rest

105x8,7
110x6

V Bar Cable Pressdown 45 - 60 sec rest

47.5x8
49x6,6

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 2,625
Carbs - 325g

• Fiber - 48g

Protein - 219g
Fat - 51g

• Sat. - 15g
• Poly. - 8g
• Mono. - 7g

 

[TexasLifter89]

Them paying for your masters is excellent! I have been looking into a master of data science, but man it is sooo expensive.

 

[AntM1564]

Them paying for your masters is excellent! I have been looking into a master of data science, but man it is sooo expensive.

That's if I get the position.

 

[TexasLifter89]

That's if I get the position.

Be optimistic my man! That's when you get the position!

 

[AntM1564]

August 7, 2015
Pull Hypertrophy

Muscle seem a lot fuller when I wake up. I'm not used to it!

Training

T Bar Rows 60 - 90 second rest

100x10,10,10*

This week calls for 3x10 with the last set being AMRAP.

Pullups 60 - 90 sec rest

Bodyweight x 9,7,7,7,6

This week calls for 3 sets of 12 with the last set being AMRAP. I knew I wouldn't get 3x12, but it is a total of 36 reps. My goal was to get at least 36 reps.

Underhand Machine Row 60 - 90 sec rest

115x11,11,10

V Bar Pulldown 60 - 90 sec rest

107.5x11,10,10

Reverse Grip Pulldowns 60 - 90 sec rest

85x10,10,10

Facepulls 60 - 90 sec rest

17.5x10,10,10

Think I'll be doing this for rear delts to change it up.

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 2,375
Carbs - 207g

• Fiber - 48g

Protein - 218g
Fat - 85g

• Sat. - 20g
• Poly. - 11g
• Mono. - 34g

 

[AntM1564]

August 8,, 2015
Lower Power

Epic workout today. First time in a long time my legs were shaking post workout. I also decided to go "heavy" on calves today. Reason being I can keep doing higher reps, but I also need to help build strength back up.

Going to begin writing the lesson plan for my interview on Thursday. It is a tough task. Writing lessons isn't that hard, but one it's for an interview, two, I have to use their template which I'm not used to, and three, it is a mini lesson. Only 15 minutes is allowed. I am expected to do an opening, the mini lesson, and a closure. Da Fuk!

Training

Back Squat 3-5 min rest

235x4,4,4,4,4,5*

This week was 6x4 with the last set being AMRAP.

Roman Deadlift 60 - 90 sec rest

230x5,5,5,5,5*

This week calls for 6 sets of 2 with the last set being AMRAP. Could have tried for a sixth, but it would have been complete failure.

Leg Extensions 60 - 90 sec rest

155x8,8,7,7

Lying Leg Curl 60 - 90 sec rest

100x7,6,6

Good Girls 45 - 60 sec rest

180x8,8,6,6,6

Seated Calf 45 - 60 sec rest

90x8,7,7

Slow, controlled, and 3 second pause at the top.

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 2,375
Carbs - 207g

• Fiber - 49g

Protein - 217g
Fat - 82g

• Sat. - 23g
• Poly. - 8g
• Mono. - 23g

 

[AntM1564]

August 9, 2015
Push Hypertrophy

Weight - 145.2

Down 1.2 pounds this week, but that might be a little misleading. I was sick to my stomach for the majority of yesterday. There was a 8-10 hour period where I was going to the bathroom at least 3 times an hour. It has seemed to calm down today, but is still slightly present. Probably just a little 48 hour bug. Regardless, I am going to up my calories on higher carb days this week.

My workout today wasn't the greatest, but wasn't that bad either. Shoulder was a little unstable during db presses. I think I am going to switch to barbell for a while. My endurance was not there and I seemed to be short of breath once I hit the 6-8 rep mark. I don't know if it was due to the yohimbine in the pre workout I took or me just being dehydrated after using the bathroom so much. My body was achy, not as much as yesterday, probably due to all the water loss.

Training

Incline DB Press / Incline Hammerstrength 90 sec rest

55x8,8,8
100x8,8,9*

This week calls for 6x8 with the last set being AMRAP. Like I mentioned last week, instead of doing 6+ sets of dumbbell presses, I am going to split this with a machine.

Seated Smith Shoulder Press 60 - 90 sec rest

65x10,10,10*

This week calls for 3x10 with the last set being AMRAP.

Seated Smith Behind the Neck Shoulder Press 60 - 90 sec rest

55x11,10,10

Pec Deck 60 - 90 sec rest

100x11,10,10

Weighted Dips 60 - 90 sec rest

12.5x11,10,11

Cable Standing Behind the Head Extensions 45 - 60 sec rest

17.5x12,11,11

Nutrition

Low Carb Day

Cals - 2,125
Carbs - 79g

• Fiber - 37g

Protein - 216g
Fat - 116g

• Sat. - 29g
• Poly. - 11g
• Mono. - 38g

 

[AntM1564]

August 10, 2015
Pull Power

My goal today is to finish this lesson plan for my interview. That way I can go make copies at my other job tomorrow. Why waste my printer ink

Deadlifts were 5 pounds heavier than the last time I did a 7x3. I was surprised how smooth it went. My hamstrings were very, very sore. Leg day is going to be challenging tomorrow unless I get some epic recovery going on today.

Training

Deadlift 3-5 min rest

310x3,3,3,3,3,3,4*

This week was 7x3 with AMRAP last set.

Barbell Rows 60 - 90 sec rest

145x5x5x6*

This week calls for 3 sets of 5 with the last set being AMRAP.

Angled Pullups 60 - 90 sec rest

Bodyweight x 7,7,6

Don't know what to call this. It is not a complete neutral grip. These handles are angled, they are also wider than a true neutral grip. I actually find these harder than normal wide grip pullups.

Wide Grip Lat Pulldown 60 - 90 sec rest

120x7,7,6

Hammer Strength Machine Row 60 - 90 sec rest

200x7,7,6

This is the plate loaded machine with the regular overhand grip or hammer grip. I do hammer grip, one arm at a time. This was 90 pounds each side.

Facepull 60 - 90 sec rest

22.5x7,7,7

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 2,650
Carbs - 325g

• Fiber - 48g

Protein - 217g
Fat - 54g

• Sat. - 14g
• Poly. - 5g
• Mono. - 11g

 

[AntM1564]

August 11, 2015
Legs Hypertrophy

Got an awesome email today. I was asked to interview for the tech school were I did my student teaching, which is a 15 minute drive for me. I am still going to interview Thursday for the school further away for the experience, but I was so pumped when I saw the email. Interview will be next Tuesday, 8 days before the start of school. I am going to start making the lesson plan today for that interview.

Training session was good today. Legs were sore, but not nearly as much as yesterday.

I went with two exercises, 6 sets of calves, as the program calls for. I did standing calf raises first. A little nervous since it uses more of the gastro muscle, which I tore about 7 weeks ago, but it felt good

Training.

Leg Press 60 - 90 sec rest

300x8,8,8,8,8,9*

This week called for 6 sets of 8 with the last set being AMRAP.

V Squat 60 - 90 sec rest

180x10,10,11*

This week called for 3 sets of 10 with the last set being AMRAP.

Seated Hamstring Curl 60 - 90 sec rest

115x12
120x10,10

Leg Extensions 60 - 90 sec rest

120x12,10,10

Walking Barbell Lunges 60 - 90 sec rest

80x12,13,12

Reps for each leg. Rested close to the 90 second mark. I am going to stick with this weight next week, but rest shorter instead of increasing the weight.

Standing Calf Raises 45 - 60 sec rest

150x10,10,10

Seated Calf Raises 45 - 60 sec rest

90x10,10,10

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 2,375
Carbs - 207g

• Fiber - 48g

Protein - 217g
Fat - 87g

• Sat. - 20g
• Poly. - 10g
• Mono. - 33g

 

[AntM1564]

August 12, 2015
Off Day

Went to the hospital today to do all my my work up stuff for my biopsy next week. Doesn't the hospital know I'm trying to bulk, I must have walked 2 miles, if not a little more. Now, I am prepping for my interview mini lesson tomorrow and relaxing since I am hooked up to a Holter monitor. May do some foam rolling and mobility work later since I couldn't do it this morning. However, I don't want to get sweaty since I can't shower before the interview tomorrow.

Nutrition

Low Carb

Cals - 2,125
Carbs - 78g

• Fiber - 37g

Protein - 216g
Fat - 114g

• Sat. - 30g
• Poly. - 11g
• Mono. - 41g

 

[AntM1564]

Just wanted to give some feedback since I'm 11 days in. Hunger is increased, skin is a little more oily, and energy levels seem to be slightly better. Libido is also up a little. I also have pretty good muscle fullness, even after my low carb days, which are under 80g on those day...no starchy carbs either!

 

[AntM1564]

August 14, 2015
Pull Hypertrophy

Great session today, lats were way more pumped than normal.

Training

T Bar Rows 60 - 90 second rest

105x8,8,8,8,8,9*

This week calls for 6x8 with the last set being AMRAP.

Pullups 60 - 90 sec rest

Bodyweight x 10,8,7,6

This week calls for 3 sets of 10 with the last set being AMRAP. I knew I wouldn't get 3x10, but it is a total of 31 reps. My goal was to get at least 30 reps.

Underhand Machine Row 60 - 90 sec rest

115x12
120x10,10

V Bar Pulldown 60 - 90 sec rest

107.5x12,10,10

Lat Pulldowns 60 - 90 sec rest

85x11,10,10

Facepulls 60 - 90 sec rest

17.5x12
19x10,10

Think I'll be doing this for rear delts to change it up.

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 2,375
Carbs - 207g

• Fiber - 47g

Protein - 217g
Fat - 84g

• Sat. - 22g
• Poly. - 10g
• Mono. - 30g