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thetinyguy
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Wow that's insane, how do you like the 5aohp i have heard a lot about it. Does it live up to the hype gains wise? I'm thinking of trying to log a PH this winter from a company like Iron-Mag Labs or anybody who makes something good for mass. What's your goal weight right now? Your stats say 6' 2" 254 that's pretty huge!
thetinyguy
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Quick link to video i did today of 130Lb DB Stiff Leg Deads, Sorry i've been slacking on the updates guys been doing a lot lately with work and our website!
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D2footballjrc
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thetinyguy said:
In college I was in the 240 range. Goal weight is around 220 - 215 then bulk a bit more. I let myself really go and August first of last year I was 382 pounds.
thetinyguy
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Well i commend you for getting down that much that's some HUGE dedication so you should have no problem hitting your goal!
John Smeton
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If we let ourselves go it would be easy to be hit 300's no doubt. I love that every human being has the willpower to stear their mind to where they want to go!
mental discipline is an effect bodybuilding causes.
Keep up the good work Nick-you are very strong.
mental discipline is an effect bodybuilding causes.
Keep up the good work Nick-you are very strong.
thetinyguy
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Thanks John, Tried deads today with barbell and my strength has gone down on them. Not really worried about it right now but i'm just going to perfect my form so when September comes, i will be ready to get super strong on them! My off-season strategy will be to eat 3,500 calories at first and see if i gain at all, then just adjust in 500 increments until i gain at a steady rate. I will throw in cardio here and there just like 10 minutes post workout. Believe it or not i'm eating right around 2k calories right now and i'm leaning up pretty quickly. This will be my last month of hard dieting starting now, then after i will go up to 2,500 and slowly cut cardio for 4 weeks. Then after that 3,500 with little cardio, my goal will be to gain a good 20Lbs or so but keep my bodyfat in a good range. I might even bulk for longer depending on where i'm at, as long as i'm not too fat i'll be happy haha.
New Pic around 225Lbs! Vacuum is looking better and taper is looking good...
Still got a decent around my lower waist to lose too!
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Comparison from Day 1 of this Log.......
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thetinyguy
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Calves grew too!
thetinyguy
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Hey guys today i trained chest and i went the heaviest i've gone on decline db press. I went up to 90's for the first time, the set before i did the 80's for a solid set of 5 which i also had never used, Didn't go to failure on that set as well. I was a little shaky with the 80's but figured i could probably get the 90's for a good set of possible 5. Anyways i got the first rep: perfect chest contracted super hard, lowered super slow and fired up the 2nd one..WHAM another perfect rep super controlled. At this point i definitely was thinking 5 reps, went to hit the 3rd rep and got about to lockout and left arm just "stopped contracting" no tear symptoms or anything it just like i said stopped. I have had this happen with overhead press trying a new weight as well. Does this sound like a nervous system adaptation to you guys? I figured it makes the most logical sense because it's A: A new weight and B: The weight was heavy but my chest contractions were super intense.
Reps were done with 3-4 second negatives too but i still felt really strong and in control, just kind of a goofy situation! I'm just happy no tear, i think i'd attribute that to how slow i was doing the reps WHEW
Reps were done with 3-4 second negatives too but i still felt really strong and in control, just kind of a goofy situation! I'm just happy no tear, i think i'd attribute that to how slow i was doing the reps WHEW
jiggamanbill
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Hey guys today i trained chest and i went the heaviest i've gone on decline db press. I went up to 90's for the first time, the set before i did the 80's for a solid set of 5 which i also had never used, Didn't go to failure on that set as well. I was a little shaky with the 80's but figured i could probably get the 90's for a good set of possible 5. Anyways i got the first rep: perfect chest contracted super hard, lowered super slow and fired up the 2nd one..WHAM another perfect rep super controlled. At this point i definitely was thinking 5 reps, went to hit the 3rd rep and got about to lockout and left arm just "stopped contracting" no tear symptoms or anything it just like i said stopped. I have had this happen with overhead press trying a new weight as well. Does this sound like a nervous system adaptation to you guys? I figured it makes the most logical sense because it's A: A new weight and B: The weight was heavy but my chest contractions were super intense.
Reps were done with 3-4 second negatives too but i still felt really strong and in control, just kind of a goofy situation! I'm just happy no tear, i think i'd attribute that to how slow i was doing the reps WHEW
good thing you were controlling the weight! Not sure if it is a nervous system adaptation.... I have the same thing happen on certain body parts / lifts... I'll be going strong, then out of nowhere, BAM the fatigue hits fast and hard and feels like the muscle is not working haha
thetinyguy
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I know right?! Yeah i wonder if there's a study or explanation on it?? It's really weird, at least i'm not the only one experiencing it. I'll just have to keep my form really controlling so i never have to worry about my face being wiped out LOL
Have another video of me training lats today with 1 arm db rows, the way i do them is a little different i focus on my scapula being pulled and my lat contracted other than just pulling my arm up.
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thetinyguy
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Thanks yeah i love it, sometimes it can get annoying since i work there and i have to do stuff which deters me away from my focus. Did Hamstrings/Delts today and got up to a PR of 365 x 5 SLDL @ 220Lbs which is my best yet!! Got a video with me doing 315 x 5, didn't want the extra pressure/anxiety for the 365 so i'll wait to get it on camera. Lower back needs to be strengthened so i'm starting rack pulls for back thickness day, i killed hams today! Up to 6 Glute Ham Raises with my bodyweight as well for 3 sets. Everything is coming along great did 30 minutes of steady state cardio after as well.
jiggamanbill
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Things are lookin good. Keep it up
John Smeton
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even though your not logging an ai product because of the rules of only allowed to log one month, one of the ai reps made a mistake and put your log in our logs so you acccidently got some ai reps in here thinking your doing a log for us...lol
videos on facebook are motivating wish I did that ten years ago recording myself moving back breaking weights although I have pictures
videos on facebook are motivating wish I did that ten years ago recording myself moving back breaking weights although I have pictures
thetinyguy
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I'm looking into a local powerhouse that has a lot of national level bodybuilders as well as strongmen and powerlifters. Think it'll be my only option out of my current place! Seeing clients all day would get annoying while training since there would be a lot of questions and such. Where do you pt at?
Sure are! Trying to do the best i can
Wellll technically i'm still taking Magic Matcha
and rocking out my AI sports shirt. Glad you like the vids i'll keep putting up new ones! Pic's are still cool man i'll check them out.
jiggamanbill
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Persistance goes a long way
thetinyguy
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Did quads/delts/calves today and tried out 10x10 on delts. I really REALLY stepped up the intensity on todays sessions. I'm gonna feel like **** tomorrow that's for sure.
Started with Leg extension 25-30 reps followed by partials halfway up, did 6-7 working sets.
Moved to Leg press with outward intention force and pushing off toes for max quad recruitment, 4 working sets 10-20 reps plus partials at end.
Hack squat machine feet close together only with 1 place super slow reps 4 sets of 8 reps
I put some tears into this mini quad destruction session, was making all kinds of noises but i wanted to take it up a notch like a shock workout.
Moved onto delts side raises 20lbs x 10 reps x 10 sets 30 seconds rest between sets, not letting the dumbbells go under my shoulders constant tension. HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE PUMP
Rear delt rows 100lbs x 10 x 10 same rest as above, EVEN MORE OF A SICK PUMP.
Thumbs up db laterals 15 x 10 x 3 sets was FRIIIEDDD.
I am going to train small body parts with this method it is brutal as hell and gonna be epic for slow twitch muscle growth.
Calves i went heavy and did seated raises supersetted with donkey raises.
Started with Leg extension 25-30 reps followed by partials halfway up, did 6-7 working sets.
Moved to Leg press with outward intention force and pushing off toes for max quad recruitment, 4 working sets 10-20 reps plus partials at end.
Hack squat machine feet close together only with 1 place super slow reps 4 sets of 8 reps
I put some tears into this mini quad destruction session, was making all kinds of noises but i wanted to take it up a notch like a shock workout.
Moved onto delts side raises 20lbs x 10 reps x 10 sets 30 seconds rest between sets, not letting the dumbbells go under my shoulders constant tension. HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE PUMP
Rear delt rows 100lbs x 10 x 10 same rest as above, EVEN MORE OF A SICK PUMP.
Thumbs up db laterals 15 x 10 x 3 sets was FRIIIEDDD.
I am going to train small body parts with this method it is brutal as hell and gonna be epic for slow twitch muscle growth.
Calves i went heavy and did seated raises supersetted with donkey raises.
thetinyguy
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I'll also say that for me to get to the intensity i want, i need to go kind of to a place in my mind and just try to embrace the good pain from training. It's an angry place but sometimes it's necessary to get you through those super important reps. I try to embellish the fact that the pain will be temporary and the results will last forever.
jiggamanbill
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welcome to the ZONE! I have to go off into my own world as well
thetinyguy
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Oooh nice, i'm gonna be trying out some other gyms this coming week. Prolly gonna like powerhouse the most there are a bunch of national level competitors there and a few pros
The zone hurts! Haha yeah it's gotta happen to get those last few reps.
jiggamanbill
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its a great place to be though
D2footballjrc
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thetinyguy said:Oooh nice, i'm gonna be trying out some other gyms this coming week. Prolly gonna like powerhouse the most there are a bunch of national level competitors there and a few pros
The zone hurts! Haha yeah it's gotta happen to get those last few reps.
I get nervous going to other gyms. Its my anti-socialness kicking in I think.
thetinyguy
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Me too, i'm a taller guy too so i stick out like a sore thumb but i'm just gonna take it as a compliment and focus on my session.
Here's what i have planned: Lat's and Bi's
Lats ( this might change based on what machines they have, gonna try some new stuff )
Pull-Over Nautilus Machine Pre-Exhaust Lats 3 sets 20 reps
Wide Grip pull-ups 3 sets of 5-10 reps + x reps at end of set
Row machine 3 sets 10-12 reps + x reps
Neutral Grip Pull down 3 sets 10-12 + x reps
1 arm DB rows 3 sets 12-20 + x reps
Bi's
Chins Bicep Emphasis 3 sets + x reps
Barbell Curls 3 sets of 5-8 + x reps
Reverse Grip Cable Curls 3 sets of 12-20 + x reps
I should be fried after this
jiggamanbill
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Me too, i'm a taller guy too so i stick out like a sore thumb but i'm just gonna take it as a compliment and focus on my session.
Here's what i have planned: Lat's and Bi's
Lats ( this might change based on what machines they have, gonna try some new stuff )
Pull-Over Nautilus Machine Pre-Exhaust Lats 3 sets 20 reps
Wide Grip pull-ups 3 sets of 5-10 reps + x reps at end of set
Row machine 3 sets 10-12 reps + x reps
Neutral Grip Pull down 3 sets 10-12 + x reps
1 arm DB rows 3 sets 12-20 + x reps
Bi's
Chins Bicep Emphasis 3 sets + x reps
Barbell Curls 3 sets of 5-8 + x reps
Reverse Grip Cable Curls 3 sets of 12-20 + x reps
I should be fried after this
i like going to other gyms to show people what intensity looks like....but I hate going as I am not used the weights / layout haha
thetinyguy
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Yeah buddy, good thing i'll be bringing headphones to be in the zone. I've had a chance to scope out the place so good advantage for me.
John Smeton
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I love trying out new gyms. Of course, it takes learning the diffferent equipment. I recently joined a old new gym, where I started. ive been to five gyms around here and switch every so often just because of the machinery or one place has heavier dumbbells, one place I have a dedicated training partner, etc and to change things up
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jiggamanbill
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im actually on vacation now and had to pick a gym.... went in there, tore it up... definatly got a bunch of "lookers" haha
thetinyguy
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That's a really good plan, i'm about to call up powerhouse over here and check it out. Change is good!
its always a great thing to change things up. makes things more interesting
Definitely, LA Fitness isn't for me but i'm gonna try two other gyms and see how they are.
They're called admirers! Haha
jiggamanbill
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Bulkypinoy61
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lol I kinda wanna try out planet fitness. do some heavy deadlifts and make that lunk alarm go off
thetinyguy
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lol I kinda wanna try out planet fitness. do some heavy deadlifts and make that lunk alarm go off
Ahahaah do it and get a video!
Took some pic's today and my back looks WAY better now, cuts are coming in and a ton more separation. I'll upload them later after i train but it's only been about 18 days between them. HIT training sucks sometimes because of how painful it is but it works really really well, i'm doing a 3D Position of Flexion + X-Reps set-up and LOVE IT.
thetinyguy
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Not sure on weight but definitely improvements!
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Not sure on weight but definitely improvements!
jiggamanbill
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lol I kinda wanna try out planet fitness. do some heavy deadlifts and make that lunk alarm go off
that would be AWESOME... just be as sterotypical as you can be
John Smeton
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I see fat has melted off nicely. Nicework
its a hard battle getting lean and maintaining, once you get it though you can up slowly calories and maintain leanness.
its a hard battle getting lean and maintaining, once you get it though you can up slowly calories and maintain leanness.
jiggamanbill
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i like to stay lean and add weight slowly so that it is quality.... i dont like to do the bulk / cut
thetinyguy
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Thanks, i would say it's more of a time consuming process. My flaw is i don't fluctuate my calories when dieting which is what works the best so far. High calorie day followed by a lower one and consistently changing my intake without a 500-800 calorie range. I notice fat comes off faster with it, I've got frank zane's book and i've been applying some of his principles since he came in shredded!
I like both approaches but i wouldn't let it get out of hand like i did the first time, the strength gains are crazy so i would say it has it's merit but the sacrifice is time for cutting. I'm going to add slowly this winter and see how it goes, all while making consistent progress weight/reps wise, pretty much spent the entire summer re learning all my form and now it's dialed in. Now comes the weight!
jiggamanbill
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Its go time!
Bulkypinoy61
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John Smeton
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I would take the "bulk" slow by slowly increasing calories. increase them too fast coming off a cut like 500 over and fat gain very well may occur. I up to by 200 and adjust from there
jiggamanbill
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i "bulk" slowly
thetinyguy
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I agree and judging from my past starting day of bulking my carbs were WAYYYYYY too low. I mean i had about 600-700 and the next day i looked a good 10lbs heavier but actually dropped 2lbs. (unfortunately yesterday i got really sick from idk what and barely got anything in FML) Felt it today during the workout i got fatigued faster but my strength was up a good amount.
I'm doing this as well, the biggest difference has to be that i'm training body parts every 4-5 days now so i'm burning a lot more calories so i think that in itself will prevent a lot of excess fat gain. So far just by increasing my calories to around 4k i've noticed i've gotten leaner/stronger and i look bigger. So with that said my chest/back look a LOT more fuller/bigger. Legs have improved and delts as well. I'm training most bodyparts in the 5-12 rep range right now so i can focus on strength more than anything but the difference is that i am using mind/muscle style squeezing so i am CONTRACTING for 5-12 reps rather than just moving weight.
On hammer strength high row i hit 4 plates + 10Lbs each side for 6 slow reps new pr, on low hammer strength row i hit 2 plates + 75lbs each side for 5-6 reps. I haven't trained back heavy in a long time so i'm excited. Also getting sets of 8 reps on pullups with my toes behind me on a box for a very small amount of assist. Really satisfied with how today went considering i was depleted as hell, (lost 4lbs over the last sick day) i still look better though so those carbs from day 1 must have stuck with me.
Today going for 6-7 meals and around 4000 calories, lowering my protein intake because the last day i had about 250 and had THE WORST GAS EVER. Obviously it wasn't all needed. maybe 200 grams will suffice with around 700 carbs. Right now post workout at about 320 grams of carbs and feeling/looking really good except the bloat from the food/post workout shake.
Will keep you guys updated!
Also i'm doing around 2-3 sets per exercise for a total of 13-15 sets for back and 7 sets for bi's.
THE POWERHOUSE ALSO HAS THIS AMAZING MACHINE CALLED THE GRIPPER, I've used it for 1 workout and i already notice a huge difference in my grip strength. I love this thing! It's plate loaded as well.
Bulkypinoy61
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Agreed!!
i like doing a lean bulk and put on less but solid weight, than doing a dirty and putting on tons of **** weight lol
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I think a lot of people are doing this now. Several years ago people were dirty bulking and adding tons of size, but having to diet for longer to get all the fat off they gained from eating so much.
Slow gains = leaner gains.
jiggamanbill
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slow gains = leaner gains and = mentaly success!
I think it would kill me to get sloppy
thetinyguy
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I am going to eat everything in sight this winter, I plan to hit some numbers with my deadlift and squat. Also looking to really improve my military press and decline bench press. Over the past few days i've filled out a ton but i seem to be dropping more fat. I'm perfectly contempt with this though! Strength is up too
thetinyguy
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I also might end up leaner and bigger after this "bulk" as well. My metabolism has been picking up like crazy, i can't seem to get enough food in!