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RegisterJr said:
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Order up on the size chart if you get these. It's set around a mason jar the last 24 hours and it's close to where I want it on my arm, but a little tighter than needed. I'm going to try and stretch it some instead of return it
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You probably should have just gotten the heavy's instead of super heavy's. The SH's won't stretch much and aren't meant to be worn during a workout. You pretty well have to take them off in between sets, but they provide a lot more "pop" on your lifts.
 
jimbuick said:
You probably should have just gotten the heavy's instead of super heavy's. The SH's won't stretch much and aren't meant to be worn during a workout. You pretty well have to take them off in between sets, but they provide a lot more "pop" on your lifts.
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F***. I'll figure something out with these
 
jimbuick said:
You probably should have just gotten the heavy's instead of super heavy's. The SH's won't stretch much and aren't meant to be worn during a workout. You pretty well have to take them off in between sets, but they provide a lot more "pop" on your lifts.
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RegisterJr said:
F***. I'll figure something out with these
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If I can get them slightly easier to get on than I could put them on for just a few sets, or top sets and in between sets.
 
They will loosen up some over time. Maybe try putting a deflated football/basketball/etc. inside and airing it up. They are double ply sleeves though.

I had a friend get them for his knees and they were tight as ****.
 
jimbuick said:
They will loosen up some over time. Maybe try putting a deflated football/basketball/etc. inside and airing it up. They are double ply sleeves though.

I had a friend get them for his knees and they were tight as ****.
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They accidentally sent me knee sleeves and I couldn't get them over my calves.

These are improving. They wouldn't go past my elbow at first. I could use the support if they'll give a little.
 
Knee sleeves are easier than elbow sleeves. Mine are just heavy's and I still usually meed help to get them on.

I usually put them on inside out and flip them once I have the bottom where it needs to be. Maybe try that if you haven't already.
 
jimbuick said:
Knee sleeves are easier than elbow sleeves. Mine are just heavy's and I still usually meed help to get them on.

I usually put them on inside out and flip them once I have the bottom where it needs to be. Maybe try that if you haven't already.
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I have, that's what gets it very close. They said it'll stretch 2" and that'll be just enough.
 
RegisterJr said:
I've never carb cycled. What's the general idea, or where would be the best place to look?
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I remember some time ago AM posted a "carb cycling for idiots" type article. Easy way to carb cycle is (well for those who don't want to weigh food) this would be someone who eats five meals:

Mon- all meals with cho
Tues- meals 1-2 cho (pre w/o + post w/o)
Wed- no cho meals
Thurs- no cho meals
Frid - all meals with cho
Sat - meals 1-2cho (pre w/o + post w/o)
Sun- no cho meals

Repeat.
 
tyga tyga said:
I remember some time ago AM posted a "carb cycling for idiots" type article. Easy way to carb cycle is (well for those who don't want to weigh food) this would be someone who eats five meals:

Mon- all meals with cho
Tues- meals 1-2 cho (pre w/o + post w/o)
Wed- no cho meals
Thurs- no cho meals
Frid - all meals with cho
Sat - meals 1-2cho (pre w/o + post w/o)
Sun- no cho meals

Repeat.
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If cho = chocolate then I'm in!

I do have to weigh. I learned a long time ago I can't guess on food unless I'm literally eating the same foods daily
 
Straight Arm Lat Pulldown 106.67

Set 1 : 60x10
Set 2 : 70x10
Set 3 : 80x10

Barbell Bench Press 269.5

Set 1 : 45x10P
Set 2 : 95x10P
Set 3 : 135x8P
Set 4 : 135x10P
Set 5 : 185x5P
Set 6 : 205x5P
Set 7 : 225x5P
Set 8 : 245x3
Set 9 : 265x1P
Set 10 : 225x5
Set 11 : 135x10 +
Set 12 : 138x5

Hammer Strength Press

45's x30
70's x20
45's + 2 pro monsters x20
45's + 2 pro monsters x20

DB Flys (paused)

25 x8
20 x8
20 x8

Cable Pressdowns x100

Cable Kickbacks (alt grip) x??

Cable OA Pressdowns x??

Eh, the sleeve is tight but management. It helps I think.
 
Those paused presses are killer. Nice job!
 
Double ply is for performance. I have single ply EFS sleeves that are very tight and I typically remove them between sets, and definitely get 5-10lbs out of them on pressing. Like it helps enough I don't use them very often (and never on bench).
 
Hyde said:
Double ply is for performance. I have single ply EFS sleeves that are very tight and I typically remove them between sets, and definitely get 5-10lbs out of them on pressing. Like it helps enough I don't use them very often (and never on bench).
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That is why I don't use mine very often.
 
I did shoulders tonight at the home gym. Wife has been in the hospital 5 of the last 8 days so things have been pretty hectic and stressful. She's out now but no diagnosis with stroke/seizure like symptoms.

I'm hoping for some consistency to start soon.
 
Prayers brother.
 
Oh no! Praying she gets some answers and healing Thomas!!
 
I really didn't want to bench today because I wasn't feeling energetic and I did shoulders yesterday. But, I want to squat soon and I can't bench at home because of my bench height.

Barbell Bench Press 269.5

Paused-
Set 1 : 45x12
Set 2 : 95x10
Set 3 : 135x10
Set 4 : 135x5
Set 5 : 185x5
Set 6 : 205x5
Set 7 : 225x5

TNG:
Set 8 : 245x3
Set 9 : 245x1 paused

ETOT (every thirty seconds...)
Set 10 : 135x10
Set 11 : 135x10
Set 12 : 135x10
Set 13 : 135x10
Set 14 : 135x6

100 pro monster Tri extensions

100 PAPs

I hit a wall about 3 hours later, no energy to do anything. Still feel that way. I have been slacking on my vitamins and proper nutrients. Obviously, everyone else is to blame.

My last week hasn't allowed for much nutritional consistency, so...

Maybe deads tomorrow, maybe nothing. My day looks packed already.
 
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I'm really liking these clamps. I can't wait to try them on DLs.
 
Thank you guys!

Some quick updates:

My wife is doing better. Still no diagnosis but thousands in medical bills.

Gym is sporadic. I average 2 days a week currently. Hopefully I'll change that.

I have been doing everything beltless because I'm fat now and I'll too lazy to readjust my belt.

Saturday I hit 495 deadlift single. Not sure if it's a beltless PR or not.

Today I benched 275x3, no assist. It's a liftoff PR, a Rep PR, and no-pain Rep PR.

Wife is in the gym with me; and with a trainer. The trainer is teaching her to do all the things I told her to do but because it's not me she's listening.

My iPhone sucks. From full charge it'll drop to 50-60% within 10-15 minutes then immediately shut off. I'm trying to hurry my typing now before it's dead.

Endurance Sweet Tea BCAA's are pretty damn good.

Hope you all are doing well. Once my workouts are consistent then my postings will be too.
 
Do you at least have medical coverage through work? Sorry to hear man.

You'll get back to the consistent sessions soon. We all experience these ruts.. stay strong brother!
 
That's ****ty man. Med bills are insane these days. I just got a bill for 1600 for a ER visit... at least she's doing better, that's what counts.

That iPhone is likely the battery going, I had mine replaced for free in my old iPhone 5. I guess there was a recall.
 
wasme said:
Do you at least have medical coverage through work? Sorry to hear man.

You'll get back to the consistent sessions soon. We all experience these ruts.. stay strong brother!
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We have coverage but a hospital stay isn't cheap. The EMS ride was $700 alone.

Thanks Simon. I hope it's a rut and ends soon. It feels like forever.
 
capo180 said:
That's ****ty man. Med bills are insane these days. I just got a bill for 1600 for a ER visit... at least she's doing better, that's what counts.

That iPhone is likely the battery going, I had mine replaced for free in my old iPhone 5. I guess there was a recall.
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That's true.

I have an appointment tomorrow with Apple. I hope they replace it. My iPad is having hardware problems and they won't fix it even though I'm on a data contract with it.
 
RegisterJr said:
We have coverage but a hospital stay isn't cheap. The EMS ride was $700 alone.

Thanks Simon. I hope it's a rut and ends soon. It feels like forever.
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Yikes up here... the EMS ride we get a bill for $40... and then work benefits take care of it.
 
They are sending me a new phone thankfully. Sending this from my work cellphone.

I benched today up to 295x2. PR, & no pain. Did some accessory afterwards.
 
Thanks guys!
 
I hit a lifetime PR on trap bar deadlift with the high handles, pain-free...then I restrained my QL on the 85% AMRAP set coming back down

Glad you are benching pain free again, and smashing it at that!
 
Hyde said:
I hit a lifetime PR on trap bar deadlift with the high handles, pain-free...then I restrained my QL on the 85% AMRAP set coming back down

Glad you are benching pain free again, and smashing it at that!
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Oh no... of course that happened.

I just have to retrain myself to get up early again. I didn't realize it would be this hard.
 
Medical bills suck!! We sold our jeep to help pay off some really old ones! Hope you get answers soon! Glad she's able to get in the gym though!
 
love2liftkat said:
Medical bills suck!! We sold our jeep to help pay off some really old ones! Hope you get answers soon! Glad she's able to get in the gym though!
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Agree with Kat. Did they test her for hormone and vitamin deficiencies?
 
kenpoengineer said:
Agree with Kat. Did they test her for hormone and vitamin deficiencies?
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Not for vitamin def, but probably for hormones. That's a good idea. I was wanting to do that anyway.
 
Goofing off-

Barbell Bench Press 277.67

Set 1 : 45x20
Set 2 : 95x10
Set 3 : 135x10
Set 4 : 138x5
Set 5 : 185x5
Set 6 : 215x5
Set 7 : 225x3
Set 8 : 245x1
Set 9 : 275x1
Set 10 : 275x1
Set 11 : 275x1
Set 12 : 275x2
Set 13 : 245x4
Set 14 : 135x20

Barbell Squat 315

Set 1 : 45x10
Set 2 : 135x5
Set 3 : 185x5
Set 4 : 225x5
Set 5 : 275x3
Set 6 : 315x1 cramps from not squatting for so long.
Set 7 : 315x1

No pain.
 
I'm still slacking but decided to go in at lunch today.

I benched up to 245. Top set I can't remember if I did 3 or more? I didn't track then.

It was a different bench then I'm used to, a wide rack area. So when I tried to unrack the bar would move back the length of the rack. It made unracking more difficult.

Other than that, it's got as heck.
 
Early morning shoulders and biceps. No clue how many sets, but presses of 95x10/12 and varying weight curls 15-30
 
Wide Lat Puldowns 6x10-20

Straight Arm Lat Pulldown 120

Set 1 : 70x10
Set 2 : 80x10
Set 3 : 90x10

Barbell Bench Press 294.5

Set 1 : 45x15
Set 2 : 95x10
Set 3 : 135x6
Set 4 : 138x5
Set 5 : 185x5
Set 6 : 215x5
Set 7 : 225x3
Set 8 : 255x1
Set 9 : 285x1
Set 10 : 285x1
Set 11 : 275x1
Set 12 : 225x8

Barbell Squat 325.5

Set 1 : 135x5
Set 2 : 135x5
Set 3 : 185x5
Set 4 : 225x5
Set 5 : 275x3
Set 6 : 315x1
Set 7 : 315x1

Tricep Pushdown 2x30
 
Day 1 of 531.

Didn't have much time so hit prescribed sets and left.

Deadlift, beltless

135x5
185x5
225x5
275x3
315x3
365x3
405x3

Low back was really tight from not doing these much. Gonna stay beltless for a while.
 
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Jk

Man, low back sorness/pumps or tightness is a different beast lol still good pulling reg
 
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