The Swede's Transformation Log

[theswede]

early morning lifts always make me nauseous from dehydration. I try to pound maybe a gatorade and/or a full shaker of just water at least an hour before hammering my pre-workout. OR, I just put about triple the normal amount of water in my pre-workout on my way to the gym.

Nice man! I usually never have an issue, don’t know what was up this morning. But may add in some Gatorade and see if that helps.

 

[theswede]

Shoulders - Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 7:28 AM

Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 10 lb × 20
Set 2: 15 lb × 17
Set 3: 20 lb × 12
Set 4: 25 lb × 8
Set 5: 20 lb × 12
Set 6: 15 lb × 15
Set 7: 10 lb × 20

Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 40 lb × 20
Set 2: 45 lb × 13
Set 3: 50 lb × 7
Set 4: 45 lb × 12
Set 5: 40 lb × 10

Reverse Fly (Machine)
Set 1: 70 lb × 18
Set 2: 75 lb × 12
Set 3: 80 lb × 10
Set 4: 80 lb × 12
Set 5: 70 lb × 12

Notes: Ran into an old friend so I ended up killing more time than I needed on exercising my jaw. But I focused on pump today and definitely felt inflated when I walked out of the gym. Strange workout logic really, but it was a nice change from trying to go heavy.

 

[theswede]

General Update: Feeling weird the past two days, nauseous, so I checked my blood sugar post workout and was way, way high! Like diabetes high! So, I need to get a wrap on this before I throw any **** into my system. This blows a huge codsack as I was really looking forward to getting on board with my RAD and S23 cycle.

 

[Hyde]

Anabolics lower blood sugar & improve nutrient utilization. This is why you must eat more to grow on cycle, can get away with eating more crap, and how they can help you diet. They overdrive normal metabolic demands.

You should absolutely figure out the reason regardless, but the cycle will actually bandaid the issue likely. I would start taking my blood sugar at multiple points with consistent dietary intake and see if there still remains an actual problem with high glucose levels. Obviously morning fasted will be much different than after meals and as the day wears on.

 

[theswede]

Anabolics lower blood sugar & improve nutrient utilization. This is why you must eat more to grow on cycle, can get away with eating more crap, and how they can help you diet. They overdrive normal metabolic demands.

You should absolutely figure out the reason regardless, but the cycle will actually bandaid the issue likely. I would start taking my blood sugar at multiple points with consistent dietary intake and see if there still remains an actual problem with high glucose levels. Obviously morning fasted will be much different than after meals and as the day wears on.

Thanks for the first bit about anabolics... didn’t quite understand that.

And agree with you on the second bit... I had some ice cream snacks last night (hadn’t had ice cream in a few weeks so I kind of splurged) so I’ll remove junk from my diet today and measure after breakfast lunch and dinner.

 

[Hyde]

Also start getting fasted, and if you can get postWO with same intra. I mean the more data you can get the better, but I would want to know what I am going to bed with, what I wake up at, and what my sugar is after meal one.

I think it’s like 15 min post meal and 1 hour post you want to take to get an idea of how high it peaks vs how fast you are clearing it.

 

[theswede]

Other fun news, my daughters speech therapy classes are going to cost a small fortune. I’m looking at my budget and there’s no way we can afford this if we don’t make some changes. Cell phone bill and cable bills will be reduced, too easy. We already eat in a lot and don’t do a ton of frivolous spending.

But I’m seeing that there’s one area where I could make up some considerable cash and that’s by trading in my truck for a car. Not only would that lower my monthly by roughly $200, but it would lower my gas consumption by at least $150.

Guess I’m going roll down to the stealerships on the motor mile and see if I can drum up any deals. What you’ll do for your kids, huh?

 

[Dustin07]

Other fun news, my daughters speech therapy classes are going to cost a small fortune. I’m looking at my budget and there’s no way we can afford this if we don’t make some changes. Cell phone bill and cable bills will be reduced, too easy. We already eat in a lot and don’t do a ton of frivolous spending.

But I’m seeing that there’s one area where I could make up some considerable cash and that’s by trading in my truck for a car. Not only would that lower my monthly by roughly $200, but it would lower my gas consumption by at least $150.

Guess I’m going roll down to the stealerships on the motor mile and see if I can drum up any deals. What you’ll do for your kids, huh?

Been in both scenarios man. I dumped my old CST-V for a base model chevy colorado and gained about 10mpg (I drive 3k miles per month). Loved the hotrod but needed something more reliable and fuel efficient... that was when gas was half price. how old is your daughter? we did that a bit with my boy when he was younger as well. it went well in the end

 

[theswede]

Been in both scenarios man. I dumped my old CST-V for a base model chevy colorado and gained about 10mpg (I drive 3k miles per month). Loved the hotrod but needed something more reliable and fuel efficient... that was when gas was half price. how old is your daughter? we did that a bit with my boy when he was younger as well. it went well in the end

Word, man. I can imagine that was a tough trade. My oldest girl is five, youngest is 2.5.

I have a Tundra and love it. But gas mileage is horrible and I’m starting a new job on Monday that has me going 40 miles each way. I guess that Corolla will fix the gas mileage issue lol!

This meme resonates with me right now.

 

[Dustin07]

Johnny Lawrence is all about the hot babes!! haha love it

and yeah my boy was about the same age when we did that speech therapy stuff for him. No idea if it was "necessary" or not. I think they told us the tongue can develop more over the years? that was a good decade ago so I don't really recall but his speech is totally fine now so fingers crossed yours works out too!

40 miles... I hope the traffic isn't bad. my commute to the office is only like 29 miles but the tacoma-seattle traffic is so bad now it takes 90-120 minutes these days. used to be 29-30minutes lol

 

[theswede]

Johnny Lawrence is all about the hot babes!! haha love it

and yeah my boy was about the same age when we did that speech therapy stuff for him. No idea if it was "necessary" or not. I think they told us the tongue can develop more over the years? that was a good decade ago so I don't really recall but his speech is totally fine now so fingers crossed yours works out too!

40 miles... I hope the traffic isn't bad. my commute to the office is only like 29 miles but the tacoma-seattle traffic is so bad now it takes 90-120 minutes these days. used to be 29-30minutes lol

Good to hear man! She’s getting better with her speech everyday.

And good news, I just found out our insurance will actually cover a lot more of the therapy than I thought! So I might be able to keep my truck.

However, there’s this on a lot down the street! So tempted lol!

 

[Hyde]

Good to hear man! She’s getting better with her speech everyday.

And good news, I just found out our insurance will actually cover a lot more of the therapy than I thought! So I might be able to keep my truck.

However, there’s this on a lot down the street! So tempted lol!

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That looks like debt personified to me lol

 

[theswede]

That looks like debt personified to me lol

100%. I mean I can actually trade my truck in for more than I actually paid for it, but this would require a new loan. And my wife would castrate the **** out of me.

But damn, I would look good pulling up to the gym in that bitch.

 

[Hyde]

100%. I mean I can actually trade my truck in for more than I actually paid for it, but this would require a new loan. And my wife would castrate the **** out of me.

But damn, I would look good pulling up to the gym in that bitch.

I love cars, but I love all the extra money in my bank account more than debt these days. And cops don’t pull 4-bangers over when they can take down Challengers!

 

[theswede]

I love cars, but I love all the extra money in my bank account more than debt these days. And cops don’t pull 4-bangers over when they can take down Challengers!

And the way technology’s is going these days, 4 bangers can give you an almost equally enjoyable driving experience!

 

[Whisky]

Other fun news, my daughters speech therapy classes are going to cost a small fortune. I’m looking at my budget and there’s no way we can afford this if we don’t make some changes. Cell phone bill and cable bills will be reduced, too easy. We already eat in a lot and don’t do a ton of frivolous spending.

But I’m seeing that there’s one area where I could make up some considerable cash and that’s by trading in my truck for a car. Not only would that lower my monthly by roughly $200, but it would lower my gas consumption by at least $150.

Guess I’m going roll down to the stealerships on the motor mile and see if I can drum up any deals. What you’ll do for your kids, huh?

we do anything for our kids bro. Glad to hear the insurance paid out though

defo buy the muscle car - Hyde may be right that it’s debt personified but it’s also a panty dropper personified

 

[theswede]

we do anything for our kids bro. Glad to hear the insurance paid out though

defo buy the muscle car - Hyde may be right that it’s debt personified but it’s also a panty dropper personified

Yeah, my wife secretly loves muscle cars. I can tell she really wants one too. Think I’m going to wait a few years though, as I’d rather put down a massive amount at closing so I can keep my truck AND have my muscle car. My truck is pretty sweet, looks BA too.

 

[theswede]

In here getting ready to attack the back! This is literally my favorite song right now too!

 

[theswede]

[Back Dated Workout] - Back and Bis - Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 5:02 AM

Squat (Bodyweight)
Set 1: 10 reps
Set 2: 15 reps
Set 3: 20 reps

Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)
Set 1: 10 reps
Set 2: 15 reps
Set 3: 20 reps

Trap Bar Deadlift
Set 1: 140 lb × 5
Set 2: 210 lb × 5
Set 3: 210 lb × 5
Set 4: 210 lb × 5

Pull Up
Set 1: 6 reps
Set 2: 6 reps
Set 3: 5 reps
Set 4: 5 reps

Seated Row (Cable)
Set 1: 120 lb × 12
Set 2: 120 lb × 12
Set 3: 120 lb × 9
Set 4: 120 lb × 10

Shrug (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 75 lb × 12
Set 2: 75 lb × 12
Set 3: 75 lb × 10
Set 4: 75 lb × 10

Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 30 lb × 12
Set 2: 30 lb × 12
Set 3: 30 lb × 9
Set 4: 30 lb × 9

Notes: Standing

Back Extension
Set 1: 10 reps
Set 2: 10 reps
Set 3: 10 reps

Hammer Machine Curl
Set 1: 45 lb × 17
Set 2: 50 lb × 12
Set 3: 55 lb × 10
Set 4: 45 lb × 10

Notes: completely forgot to post this the other day after my workout! But it was good, felt awesome to be deadlifting again! Other than that, just trying to grind and get back after it!

 

[theswede]

Chest & Arms - Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 5:06 AM

Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 25 lb × 12
Set 2: 30 lb × 12
Set 3: 35 lb × 12
Set 4: 60 lb × 12
Set 5: 70 lb × 9
Set 6: 65 lb × 9135

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 135 lb × 8
Set 2: 135 lb × 10
Set 3: 135 lb × 10

Incline Bench Hammer Strength
Set 1: 50 lb × 12
Set 2: 50 lb × 12
Set 3: 50 lb × 12

Bicep Curl (Barbell)
Set 1: 60 lb × 15
Set 2: 60 lb × 15
Set 3: 60 lb × 15

Triceps Extension (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 30 lb × 12
Set 2: 30 lb × 12
Set 3: 30 lb × 12

Pec Deck (Machine)
Set 1: 115 lb × 15
Set 2: 115 lb × 11
Set 3: 115 lb × 9

Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 30 lb × 12
Set 2: 30 lb × 12
Set 3: 30 lb × 12

Triceps Extension
Set 1: 60 lb × 15
Set 2: 70 lb × 12
Set 3: 85 lb × 6
Set 4: 70 lb × 12
Set 5: 60 lb × 16

Notes: focused almost exclusively on upper chest today as that’s a weak area for me… felt good, but still feel a little tight and sore on the area where I was injured (area where pec attaches to the shoulder and bi) but I’m just going to to keep slowly hit it and continue to stretch.

Also, hit the bud and tris again to get everything primed and ready… felt very vascular today too!

Blood sugar is better after cleaning up the food intake. And I started a new job on Monday which has me standing and walking a ton more. So that’s good.

 

[Segansational]

We all make sacrifices for our family. Head up, things will turn around for you again soon.

 

[jinxie]

Chest & Arms - Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 5:06 AM

Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 25 lb × 12
Set 2: 30 lb × 12
Set 3: 35 lb × 12
Set 4: 60 lb × 12
Set 5: 70 lb × 9
Set 6: 65 lb × 9135

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 135 lb × 8
Set 2: 135 lb × 10
Set 3: 135 lb × 10

Incline Bench Hammer Strength
Set 1: 50 lb × 12
Set 2: 50 lb × 12
Set 3: 50 lb × 12

Bicep Curl (Barbell)
Set 1: 60 lb × 15
Set 2: 60 lb × 15
Set 3: 60 lb × 15

Triceps Extension (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 30 lb × 12
Set 2: 30 lb × 12
Set 3: 30 lb × 12

Pec Deck (Machine)
Set 1: 115 lb × 15
Set 2: 115 lb × 11
Set 3: 115 lb × 9

Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 30 lb × 12
Set 2: 30 lb × 12
Set 3: 30 lb × 12

Triceps Extension
Set 1: 60 lb × 15
Set 2: 70 lb × 12
Set 3: 85 lb × 6
Set 4: 70 lb × 12
Set 5: 60 lb × 16

Notes: focused almost exclusively on upper chest today as that’s a weak area for me… felt good, but still feel a little tight and sore on the area where I was injured (area where pec attaches to the shoulder and bi) but I’m just going to to keep slowly hit it and continue to stretch.

Also, hit the bud and tris again to get everything primed and ready… felt very vascular today too!

Blood sugar is better after cleaning up the food intake. And I started a new job on Monday which has me standing and walking a ton more. So that’s good.

Nice work. That’s an impressive amount of volume coming off an injury.

 

[theswede]

Nice work. That’s an impressive amount of volume coming off an injury.

Thanks man! I love me some volume!

 

[theswede]

[Back Dated Workout] - Chest, Bis - Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 6:04 AM

Lat Pulldown (Cable)
Set 1: 35 lb × 10
Set 2: 42.5 lb × 10
Set 3: 50 lb × 10
Set 4: 60 lb × 12
Set 5: 60 lb × 12
Set 6: 60 lb × 12
Set 7: 70 lb × 6

Reverse Fly (Machine)
Set 1: 70 lb × 15
Set 2: 75 lb × 12
Set 3: 80 lb × 12

Seated Row (Cable)
Set 1: 120 lb × 12
Set 2: 120 lb × 12
Set 3: 120 lb × 10
Set 4: 120 lb × 9

Bicep Curl (Barbell)
Set 1: 70 lb × 12
Set 2: 70 lb × 11
Set 3: 70 lb × 9
Set 4: 70 lb × 12

Shrug (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 60 lb × 15
Set 2: 65 lb × 12
Set 3: 70 lb × 12
Set 4: 75 lb × 12

Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 35 lb × 9
Set 2: 30 lb × 9
Set 3: 30 lb × 8
Set 4: 25 lb × 9

Notes: Had a killer workout, can’t believe I didn’t log it sooner! Started a new job last week and things have been whack. Gotta get better and packing some lunch and snacks as this gig is high paced and involved.

 

[jinxie]

[Back Dated Workout] - Chest, Bis - Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 6:04 AM

Lat Pulldown (Cable)
Set 1: 35 lb × 10
Set 2: 42.5 lb × 10
Set 3: 50 lb × 10
Set 4: 60 lb × 12
Set 5: 60 lb × 12
Set 6: 60 lb × 12
Set 7: 70 lb × 6

Reverse Fly (Machine)
Set 1: 70 lb × 15
Set 2: 75 lb × 12
Set 3: 80 lb × 12

Seated Row (Cable)
Set 1: 120 lb × 12
Set 2: 120 lb × 12
Set 3: 120 lb × 10
Set 4: 120 lb × 9

Bicep Curl (Barbell)
Set 1: 70 lb × 12
Set 2: 70 lb × 11
Set 3: 70 lb × 9
Set 4: 70 lb × 12

Shrug (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 60 lb × 15
Set 2: 65 lb × 12
Set 3: 70 lb × 12
Set 4: 75 lb × 12

Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 35 lb × 9
Set 2: 30 lb × 9
Set 3: 30 lb × 8
Set 4: 25 lb × 9

Notes: Had a killer workout, can’t believe I didn’t log it sooner! Started a new job last week and things have been whack. Gotta get better and packing some lunch and snacks as this gig is high paced and involved.

Great session man!

 

[BennyMagoo79]

[Back Dated Workout] - Chest, Bis - Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 6:04 AM

Lat Pulldown (Cable)
Set 1: 35 lb × 10
Set 2: 42.5 lb × 10
Set 3: 50 lb × 10
Set 4: 60 lb × 12
Set 5: 60 lb × 12
Set 6: 60 lb × 12
Set 7: 70 lb × 6

Reverse Fly (Machine)
Set 1: 70 lb × 15
Set 2: 75 lb × 12
Set 3: 80 lb × 12

Seated Row (Cable)
Set 1: 120 lb × 12
Set 2: 120 lb × 12
Set 3: 120 lb × 10
Set 4: 120 lb × 9

Bicep Curl (Barbell)
Set 1: 70 lb × 12
Set 2: 70 lb × 11
Set 3: 70 lb × 9
Set 4: 70 lb × 12

Shrug (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 60 lb × 15
Set 2: 65 lb × 12
Set 3: 70 lb × 12
Set 4: 75 lb × 12

Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 35 lb × 9
Set 2: 30 lb × 9
Set 3: 30 lb × 8
Set 4: 25 lb × 9

Notes: Had a killer workout, can’t believe I didn’t log it sooner! Started a new job last week and things have been whack. Gotta get better and packing some lunch and snacks as this gig is high paced and involved.

Congrats on the new job mate!

 

[Hyde]

Congrats on the new job mate!

Ditto!

 

[theswede]

Chest, Arms - Friday, July 23, 2021 at 5:52 AM

Arnold Press (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 35 lb × 10
Set 2: 35 lb × 10
Set 3: 35 lb × 10
Set 4: 35 lb × 8

Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 20 lb × 12
Set 2: 20 lb × 12
Set 3: 20 lb × 12
Set 4: 20 lb × 12

Front Raise (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 30 lb × 8
Set 2: 25 lb × 12
Set 3: 25 lb × 10
Set 4: 25 lb x 9

Face Pull (Cable)
Set 1: 20 lb × 15
Set 2: 20 lb × 12
Set 3: 20 lb × 12
Set 4: 20 lb × 12

Hammer Machine Curl
Set 1: 50 lb × 15
Set 2: 50 lb × 15
Set 3: 50 lb × 10
Set 4: 50 lb × 10

Triceps Extension
Set 1: 70 lb × 13
Set 2: 70 lb × 12
Set 3: 70 lb × 11
Set 4: 70 lb × 10

Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 30 lb × 12
Set 2: 30 lb × 12
Set 3: 30 lb × 12
Set 4: 30 lb × 12

Triceps Extension (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 35 lb × 12
Set 2: 35 lb × 10
Set 3: 30 lb × 15
Set 4: 30 lb × 10

Notes: Had an awesome workout this morning, felt great to throw in some Arnold presses! Had a wicked should pump and felt really wide. Feeling good and feeling a little more vascular!

 

[theswede]

Chest, Tris - Monday, July 26, 2021 at 5:17 AM

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 45 lb × 20
Set 2: 45 lb × 20
Set 3: 95 lb × 12
Set 4: 95 lb × 12
Set 5: 135 lb × 12
Set 6: 155 lb × 10
Set 7: 155 lb × 10
Set 8: 155 lb × 8

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 185 lb × 8
Set 2: 185 lb × 10

Chest Dip
Set 1: 6 reps
Set 2: 7 reps
Set 3: 8 reps

Pec Deck (Machine)
Set 1: 100 lb × 12
Set 2: 100 lb × 12
Set 3: 100 lb × 12

Triceps Extension
Set 1: 65 lb × 15
Set 2: 65 lb × 11
Set 3: 65 lb × 9

Notes: Feeling a little better on chest, still felt some tightness in my right pec towards the last two sets of pec decks. But I’m going to keep stretching and focusing on keeping my pecs and shoulders loose. Additionally, I’m going to save a little here and there to hopefully get a massage soon and just ask the masseuse to focus on that area.

Diet is all over the map lol, I’m not blowing my calorie count but the food selection is hot or miss. Time management needs to get better so I can prep meals.

Y’all have a good day!!!

 

[Dustin07]

Diet is all over the map lol, I’m not blowing my calorie count but the food selection is hot or miss. Time management needs to get better so I can prep meals.

Y’all have a good day!!!

I don't remember what your work week is like but I'm a mon-fri job guy and my wife and I do all our food prep sunday afternoon after a grocery run together. Mine looks like this:

5 x tupperwares filled with 3 eggs and 1/2 cup jasmine rice (breakfasts)
5 x tupperwares filled with cut vegetables and smashed avocado cups (snack)
1 x large bag of apples so I can have an apple a day with above snack
5 x larger tupperwares filled with salad greens, then we grill up like 6-8 chicken breasts. I add 5oz of chicken and 1/2 cup rice to it.
1 x tupperware filled with egg bites (egg whites cooked in cupcake tins with veggies, garlic, etc added) for protein snacks daily.

every morning I grab a breakfast, snack, and lunch from the fridge to take to work. really helps me stay 80% dialed mon-fri

 

[theswede]

I don't remember what your work week is like but I'm a mon-fri job guy and my wife and I do all our food prep sunday afternoon after a grocery run together. Mine looks like this:

5 x tupperwares filled with 3 eggs and 1/2 cup jasmine rice (breakfasts)
5 x tupperwares filled with cut vegetables and smashed avocado cups (snack)
1 x large bag of apples so I can have an apple a day with above snack
5 x larger tupperwares filled with salad greens, then we grill up like 6-8 chicken breasts. I add 5oz of chicken and 1/2 cup rice to it.
1 x tupperware filled with egg bites (egg whites cooked in cupcake tins with veggies, garlic, etc added) for protein snacks daily.

every morning I grab a breakfast, snack, and lunch from the fridge to take to work. really helps me stay 80% dialed mon-fri

My man! Look at you, staying on point! That’s inspiring for sure! And thank you for taking the time to post that, 100% sincere here as that just reminds me it can be done. No excuses.

 

[theswede]

Quick update: This is the first time since my injury that I have worked chest and NOT felt pain in my pec/shoulder area! Holy smokes, I am so happy! I mean it’s been 14 hours since my morning workout and I feel good! Not to mention, I pushed it to the edge this morning… so freaking happy and ready to continue to slowly get back after it.

I did take some fish oil this morning @ZOO! And I’ll take some more tonight… maybe that’s what I’ve been missing all along????

 

[ZOO]

Quick update: This is the first time since my injury that I have worked chest and NOT felt pain in my pec/shoulder area! Holy smokes, I am so happy! I mean it’s been 14 hours since my morning workout and I feel good! Not to mention, I pushed it to the edge this morning… so freaking happy and ready to continue to slowly get back after it.

I did take some fish oil this morning @ZOO! And I’ll take some more tonight… maybe that’s what I’ve been missing all along????

That’s great news brother! I’m happy and envious for you haha. Idk if it would be noticeable in one day but fish oil is also renowned for its anti inflammatory properties so it is likely helping quite a bit. 6g per day keeps the joint pain at bay!

 

[Hyde]

That’s great news brother! I’m happy and envious for you haha. Idk if it would be noticeable in one day but fish oil is also renowned for its anti inflammatory properties so it is likely helping quite a bit. 6g per day keeps the joint pain at bay!

That’s the dose I take. 3g each with bfast and last meal.

 

[Dustin07]

My man! Look at you, staying on point! That’s inspiring for sure! And thank you for taking the time to post that, 100% sincere here as that just reminds me it can be done. No excuses.

100% dude. all my buddies at work order like door dash/uber eats daily at work or make fast food runs. and I mean every day.
If we don't do our food prep on Sunday afternoon it's really hard for me to make up that lost time and do food prep later in the week cause we are so busy. So this really is a major time saver.

Also when we do food prep like that it's hella cheap. we spend like $3/day to eat (per person) not including dinner.

 

[Whisky]

That’s great news brother! I’m happy and envious for you haha. Idk if it would be noticeable in one day but fish oil is also renowned for its anti inflammatory properties so it is likely helping quite a bit. 6g per day keeps the joint pain at bay!

6g here also. Been doing it for years. Seems to help

 

[Dustin07]

I'm a big believer in the value of fish oil, but I notice it the most every year around Dec-Jan if I'm not on fishoil, my hands get very sore (like carpal tunnel) and dry skin. if I stay on my fish oil, no issues. typically takes about 2 weeks for it to cycle out of my system and show dry skin, and about 2 weeks to cycle back in.

 

[ZOO]

6g here also. Been doing it for years. Seems to help

Good man! Not to mention it’s contributing to heart health

 

[Whisky]

Good man! Not to mention it’s contributing to heart health

in this game I thing anything we can do to offset some of the deleterious effects of aas is worthy of our attention.

 

[jinxie]

Chest, Tris - Monday, July 26, 2021 at 5:17 AM

Incline Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 45 lb × 20
Set 2: 45 lb × 20
Set 3: 95 lb × 12
Set 4: 95 lb × 12
Set 5: 135 lb × 12
Set 6: 155 lb × 10
Set 7: 155 lb × 10
Set 8: 155 lb × 8

Bench Press (Barbell)
Set 1: 185 lb × 8
Set 2: 185 lb × 10

Chest Dip
Set 1: 6 reps
Set 2: 7 reps
Set 3: 8 reps

Pec Deck (Machine)
Set 1: 100 lb × 12
Set 2: 100 lb × 12
Set 3: 100 lb × 12

Triceps Extension
Set 1: 65 lb × 15
Set 2: 65 lb × 11
Set 3: 65 lb × 9

Notes: Feeling a little better on chest, still felt some tightness in my right pec towards the last two sets of pec decks. But I’m going to keep stretching and focusing on keeping my pecs and shoulders loose. Additionally, I’m going to save a little here and there to hopefully get a massage soon and just ask the masseuse to focus on that area.

Diet is all over the map lol, I’m not blowing my calorie count but the food selection is hot or miss. Time management needs to get better so I can prep meals.

Y’all have a good day!!!

Nice session. Going in the right direction. Keep it up! Square that diet too.

 

[jinxie]

Let's face it, 2020 has brought us with physical, psychological and spiritual challenges like never before. COVID, lockdowns and isolation has put many folks into a routine of laziness, depression and emotional despair. And to be honest, I am guilt as charged. So it's time to dust off the gym bag, lace up the chucks and get back to it.

This log will focus on my training, nutrition, supplementation and gear usage. Additionally, there may be some recreational usage like psychedelics thrown in the mix. Just information sharing really in hopes that someone on here can learn from my success, failure and experiments.

Just read this. In for the psychedelics, haha!

 

[Dustin07]

the first 2-4 weeks are the hardest I think as you get back into the routine. Then you start to see progress and it really gets easier.

 

[theswede]

[Back Dated Workout] - Back and Bis - Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 5:04 AM

Lat Pulldown (Cable)
Set 1: 42.5 lb × 15
Set 2: 50 lb × 15
Set 3: 60 lb × 15
Set 4: 70 lb × 10
Set 5: 70 lb × 9
Set 6: 70 lb × 8

Seated Row (Cable)
Set 1: 120 lb × 12
Set 2: 120 lb × 12
Set 3: 120 lb × 10
Set 4: 140 lb × 8

Hammer Strength High Row
Set 1: 60 lb × 12
Set 2: 60 lb × 12
Set 3: 60 lb × 15

Lateral Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 50 lb × 15
Set 2: 50 lb × 15
Set 3: 50 lb × 15
Set 4: 50 lb × 15

Hammer Strength Mid Row
Set 1: 50 lb × 15
Set 2: 55 lb × 12
Set 3: 60 lb × 9

Seated Palms Up Wrist Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 35 lb × 11
Set 2: 35 lb × 11
Set 3: 35 lb × 9

Reverse Fly (Machine)
Set 1: 85 lb × 10
Set 2: 80 lb × 12
Set 3: 75 lb × 12
Set 4: 70 lb × 12

Hammer Machine Curl
Set 1: 50 lb × 18
Set 2: 50 lb × 12
Set 3: 50 lb × 12
Set 4: 50 lb × 12

 

[theswede]

General Update: Feeling strong AF! And thick AF! So glad I’m back at it, but dayyum, gotta get quicker on my posting game on here too!

Going to hit legs tomorrow after I mow, and then get after some food prep cooking thanks to some inspiration from my man @Dustin07

Also, I don’t foresee the need to start my research chems anytime soon as I’m making progress with weights and reps each workout. So I guess we’ll just plan on seeing how I feel September and then figure out a cycle from there. I mean, I want to get on it lol! But I’d prefer to build back to where I was before I throw some **** down the hatch.

 

[Hyde]

That’s smart! If something is working, ride the wave brother

 

[theswede]

Legs and Arms -
Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 5:27 PM

Leg Press
Set 1: 90 lb × 15
Set 2: 90 lb × 15
Set 3: 180 lb × 12
Set 4: 180 lb × 12
Set 5: 270 lb × 12
Set 6: 270 lb × 12
Set 7: 360 lb × 8
Set 8: 360 lb × 8

Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 25 lb × 15
Set 2: 30 lb × 12
Set 3: 35 lb × 12
Set 4: 35 lb × 12
Set 5: 35 lb × 9
Set 6: 35 lb × 9

Standing Calf Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 180 lb × 15
Set 2: 180 lb × 15
Set 3: 180 lb × 13

Triceps Extension (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 35 lb × 12
Set 2: 35 lb × 12
Set 3: 30 lb × 12
Set 4: 30 lb × 12

Leg Extension (Machine)
Set 1: 145 lb × 15
Set 2: 145 lb × 15
Set 3: 145 lb × 15
Set 4: 145 lb × 13

Bicep Curl (Barbell)
Set 1: 70 lb × 15
Set 2: 70 lb × 15
Set 3: 70 lb × 13
Set 4: 70 lb × 7

Notes: Camber Bar

Lying Leg Curl (Machine)
Set 1: 55 lb × 15
Set 2: 55 lb × 15
Set 3: 55 lb × 13
Set 4: 55 lb × 12

Bench Press - Close Grip (Barbell)
Set 1: 135 lb × 15
Set 2: 155 lb × 12
Set 3: 175 lb × 10
Set 4: 175 lb × 7

Seated Calf Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 140 lb × 12
Set 2: 140 lb × 12
Set 3: 135 lb × 12
Set 4: 135 lb × 10

Notes: well, this was a real ball buster of a workout! Time was of the essence, so I said “**** it” and decided to do everything in super sets.

Leg press supersets with dumbbell curls.

Standing calf raises with dumbbell tricep extensions.

And so on and so forth.

Holy **** bags, I was winded by the end of the workout, but looked engorged!

Now I’m drinking my whey and slamming some protein pancakes the wifey made for our 2 year old.

Night y’all! Have a good one!

As for me, I’m about to shower, watch Top Gun and hopefully make that ass clap with the wifey!

 

[BennyMagoo79]

Legs and Arms -
Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 5:27 PM

Leg Press
Set 1: 90 lb × 15
Set 2: 90 lb × 15
Set 3: 180 lb × 12
Set 4: 180 lb × 12
Set 5: 270 lb × 12
Set 6: 270 lb × 12
Set 7: 360 lb × 8
Set 8: 360 lb × 8

Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 25 lb × 15
Set 2: 30 lb × 12
Set 3: 35 lb × 12
Set 4: 35 lb × 12
Set 5: 35 lb × 9
Set 6: 35 lb × 9

Standing Calf Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 180 lb × 15
Set 2: 180 lb × 15
Set 3: 180 lb × 13

Triceps Extension (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 35 lb × 12
Set 2: 35 lb × 12
Set 3: 30 lb × 12
Set 4: 30 lb × 12

Leg Extension (Machine)
Set 1: 145 lb × 15
Set 2: 145 lb × 15
Set 3: 145 lb × 15
Set 4: 145 lb × 13

Bicep Curl (Barbell)
Set 1: 70 lb × 15
Set 2: 70 lb × 15
Set 3: 70 lb × 13
Set 4: 70 lb × 7

Notes: Camber Bar

Lying Leg Curl (Machine)
Set 1: 55 lb × 15
Set 2: 55 lb × 15
Set 3: 55 lb × 13
Set 4: 55 lb × 12

Bench Press - Close Grip (Barbell)
Set 1: 135 lb × 15
Set 2: 155 lb × 12
Set 3: 175 lb × 10
Set 4: 175 lb × 7

Seated Calf Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 140 lb × 12
Set 2: 140 lb × 12
Set 3: 135 lb × 12
Set 4: 135 lb × 10

Notes: well, this was a real ball buster of a workout! Time was of the essence, so I said “**** it” and decided to do everything in super sets.

Leg press supersets with dumbbell curls.

Standing calf raises with dumbbell tricep extensions.

And so on and so forth.

Holy **** bags, I was winded by the end of the workout, but looked engorged!

Now I’m drinking my whey and slamming some protein pancakes the wifey made for our 2 year old.

Night y’all! Have a good one!

As for me, I’m about to shower, watch Top Gun and hopefully make that ass clap with the wifey!

**** yeah, that's some serious volume! Great stamina man.

 

[theswede]

**** yeah, that's some serious volume! Great stamina man.

That’s what she said!

 

[theswede]

Trying to get my shoulder workout on, but the “opener” left his keys at home.

Fun.

 

[theswede]

Shoulders, Calves - Monday, August 2, 2021 at 5:55 AM

Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 15 lb × 12
Set 2: 20 lb × 12
Set 3: 25 lb × 12
Set 4: 30 lb × 12
Set 5: 35 lb × 12
Set 6: 40 lb × 12
Set 7: 45 lb × 10
Set 8: 50 lb × 8
Set 9: 55 lb × 8
Set 10: 60 lb × 6

Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
Set 1: 25 lb × 12
Set 2: 25 lb × 12
Set 3: 25 lb × 9
Set 4: 25 lb × 10

Notes: Seated

Seated Calf Raise (Machine)
Set 1: 140 lb × 15
Set 2: 140 lb × 15
Set 3: 140 lb × 15
Set 4: 140 lb × 15

Lateral Raise (Cable)
Set 1: 15 lb × 15
Set 2: 15 lb × 10
Set 3: 10 lb × 12
Set 4: 10 lb × 12

Reverse Fly (Machine, Reverse Grip)
Set 1: 70 lb × 12
Set 2: 70 lb × 12
Set 3: 70 lb × 12
Set 4: 70 lb × 12

Notes: solid pump today! For a second after looking in the mirror, I actually thought to myself “Man, if I dieted down I might have a shot in men’s physique.” LOL! I’m cute sometimes.

Anyway, since the gym didn’t open up until 5:50 (and I got there at 5:05) I had to really move so this was definitely a pump-focused workout!