Thanks bro!Looking good brother!
Thanks bro!Looking good brother!
I do find lifting around 12 my CNS is sharper, and the weight was lighter (squats). Unfortunately for now, my schedule, early morning, or after 5pm are the times I get to workout.You are weaker in the morning. They don’t know why exactly, but science has proven this. Whatever you can do training very early, after sleep, you will be a tad stronger late afternoon, all other conditions being optimal & equal. The thought is that likely the nervous system gets more efficient after it has time to warm up, so to speak.
But if you train the same time routinely, it doesn’t matter since you will be consistent. Muscles don’t know lbs on the bar, only perceived effort. And most strength competitions are earlier in the day, so you might as well get used to strength training early if that’s your thing.
I'm sure that isolated calf exercises is better than not, just because added stimulus is going to provide more growth, but I'm like you, and I don't do them because they seem to grow proportionate with the thighs.Just wondering... do you find calf training to be really not a good bang for the buck?
Especially when recovery is limited like off cycle, i feel like i am not getting anything out of it honestly.
They seem to grow alongside the whole body as i gain weight and they shrink as i lose weight. Like foreams tbh. N3ver got anything out of forearm training.
So just focusing on compound leg exercises, do you reckon is enough for calves?
btw in pct... barely moving around the house after a workout lol
What you want to hear is: yeah, it’s plenty. But the truth is that needs to be determined by your goals vs genetics, which I know you know.Just wondering... do you find calf training to be really not a good bang for the buck?
Especially when recovery is limited like off cycle, i feel like i am not getting anything out of it honestly.
They seem to grow alongside the whole body as i gain weight and they shrink as i lose weight. Like foreams tbh. N3ver got anything out of forearm training.
So just focusing on compound leg exercises, do you reckon is enough for calves?
btw in pct... barely moving around the house after a workout lol
I always think of those 40 yr old+ cyclists with dad bods but lean and big calvesI'm sure that isolated calf exercises is better than not, just because added stimulus is going to provide more growth, but I'm like you, and I don't do them because they seem to grow proportionate with the thighs.
Just going to throw some ideas out there.You are weaker in the morning. They don’t know why exactly, but science has proven this. Whatever you can do training very early, after sleep, you will be a tad stronger late afternoon, all other conditions being optimal & equal. The thought is that likely the nervous system gets more efficient after it has time to warm up, so to speak.
But if you train the same time routinely, it doesn’t matter since you will be consistent. Muscles don’t know lbs on the bar, only perceived effort. And most strength competitions are earlier in the day, so you might as well get used to strength training early if that’s your thing.
I’m saying science hasn’t agreed on a definitive reason, but yes those are all possible contributors. And on a practical level, it is likely multiple things stacking the deck.Just going to throw some ideas out there.
Could that be do to lower cortisol levels?
More meals consumed since it’s later in the day?
Better hydration since it’s later in the day? (I read somewhere once that dehydration can cause about to a 20% reduction in strength). Which is quite significant.
Yeah I definitely agree with you. Just throwing out some ideas that I could think of to contribute.I’m saying science hasn’t agreed on a definitive reason, but yes those are all possible contributors. And on a practical level, it is likely multiple things stacking the deck.
Who needs good studies anymore on fitness? We have instagram influencers to steer us in the right direction, and I hear they are photoshop wizzesYeah I definitely agree with you. Just throwing out some ideas that I could think of to contribute.
Where the hell has good fitness related research gone these days? It seems like every article I read is 20 years old at minimum (besides SARMs).
60 seconds to a 6 pack is my personal favorite.Who needs good studies anymore on fitness? We have instagram influencers to steer us in the right direction, and I hear they are photoshop wizzes
some studies are wacky too and seem like they have an agenda . You got to be careful with everything these days. Anecdotal experiences say way more for me. Everyone is different though. One guy may get one result and another the oppositeWho needs good studies anymore on fitness? We have instagram influencers to steer us in the right direction, and I hear they are photoshop wizzes
review it because I’m looking to try a pre for the first time in my life. Need something less stim crazy, though49 bucks total at local supplement store.View attachment 197632
And they are all natural... just like my neighbor's corn field.Who needs good studies anymore on fitness? We have instagram influencers to steer us in the right direction, and I hear they are photoshop wizzes
Thank you!Dude, you're looking great!! Pecs are filling out!!
GratziLooking jacked mate. Good log too!
How does this compare to your last body comp check in? (I am to lazy to scroll up and find it).Updated body compositionView attachment 197712View attachment 197713
Last weekHow does this compare to your last body comp check in? (I am to lazy to scroll up and find it).
True, good idea.Eat a couple of those DTP tabs - the DHEA & preg will provide some estrogen for your joints.
I would say ultra hard is drying him out mostly.Could dmz be causing androgen to estrogen imbalance ? Or the ultra hard drying you out? Dmz seems pretty dry though . A combo of dry and full, but maybe it has more impact on the joints ?
Right, and even though DMZ is close to SD, and SD is a methyl mastering, neither DMZ or SD or very much androgenic. Very little DHT like effect from DMZ or SD. But very pro anabolic; lean mass building.I would say ultra hard is drying him out mostly.
From what i have heard dmz is not all that dry, definitely not as dry as common dht orals liek winstrol or anavar.
All for you?Dinner.
Some changes I think I will make.
Focus more on biceps and triceps on push and pull day. They need more growth than my chest or back. I believe I will stop trying for strength, and leave the strength gains to post PCT. So, more pump, more volume, more burning. Hopefully, not trying to break strength gains is more friendly on the joints for right now.View attachment 197846
Ah, gotcha. I guess I've read mixed review with DMZ but seems like it's more so a full look. How would you compare it to superdrol?I would say ultra hard is drying him out mostly.
From what i have heard dmz is not all that dry, definitely not as dry as common dht orals liek winstrol or anavar.
I dont know , i never used and most likely never will use any of those. I stick to the injectables.Ah, gotcha. I guess I've read mixed review with DMZ but seems like it's more so a full look. How would you compare it to superdrol?
Split with wife. Had BCAAs with it. Then another protein shake before bed.All for you?
DMZ seems to be a wetter compound rather than a dryer one.I dont know , i never used and most likely never will use any of those. I stick to the injectables.
@ValiantThor08 can chime in
Did you decide on a deload week?Push Day
I may need a deload week. Strength profession on my first and central lifts have halted. Even enhanced, you may still need to take it easy temporarily to progress. I made up the lack of a solid 5 sets on my first compound with higher volume.
DB flat chest press
DB Arnold press
Cable flies supersetted with rope push down.
Great pumps and muscle hardness during workout.
Lean mass visually appears to be going up slowly.
I expect my next weigh in Wednesday to have a slight total body weight increase, and the increase being primarily from lean mass. Hopefully a little fat mass decrease as well.
now you’re just being a teasePost workout breakfast to get your body to release insulin. Adding 40g whey isolate to compliment it.View attachment 197860
seems like there’s more reports of a wet look than dry and hence the fast weight gainDMZ seems to be a wetter compound rather than a dryer one.
This week I am not going to focus on improved strength.Did you decide on a deload week?
Maybe try upping your calories for a few days. Or have a cheat meal.
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