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First, I want to say thank you to heavyiron and the rest of the IML team for allowing me to log this product. You will get an honest review at the end with honest feedback throughout the log.

My lifting history is as follows. I started lifting at 18. I lost 70 pounds between my freshmen and sophomore year of high school, but got the itch to lift when I graduated. I planned on competing in a bodybuilding show August 2012, but was hospitalized for a heart transplant in July 2012. I started lifting 6 weeks post surgery. I was about 135 pounds when I started lifting again. I was about 175 when I was hospitalized.

Long term goals are to compete. Right now, I want to essentially lean bulk. That way, when time comes to cut, I will not have to for an extended period of time. I know that means it will take me longer to get to where I want to be, but oh well. This is a marathon, not a sprint.

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 three low days, two high days, and two moderate days. I will go more into this when I start the log.
 
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I got out of the hospital for some complications last night so I just went into the gym yesterday and today and winged my workouts so I did not write any of it down.

I did dose Dream N Grow last night. I did not notice any deeper sleep, but I did notice a nice calming effect. Just keep in mind, my sleep schedule has been altered due to being in the hospital so I would expect to see some real feedback in the next few days.
 
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Push Hypertrophy


Weight - 161.4

Yesterday, I had my first real bowel movement in about 3-4 weeks. Granted I m using a bunch of different stuff, but it looks like this condition is improving. Also, no excessive bloating, a little, but not like it was. I also did not feel gassy and extremely full after eating so far today. Up until today, my stomach would ache after eating and my stomach would be really distended. Finally, I was pretty hungry after training. Again, first time I have been hungry at all in the past 3-4 weeks.

I had a really good training session despite only getting 3 hours of sleep. I slept from 10:30 to 1:30 and then was up all night. The sleep I did get was good, I could tell by the drool on my pillow. I think my sleep pattern will hopefully go back to normal tonight. I do not feel really tired right now, maybe a little more than I normally would at this time. At the hospital, I would be woken up every few hours for blood, vitals, or something else. I was sleeping on and off for 14 hours since I couldn't get through a night without an interruption.

I am upping my calories by 25 on each low carb day. I used to have 2, but I am going to 3, so my overall calories are a little lower which is why I increased the intake. I went back to my second job today and go back to teaching tomorrow.

As far as training, I went back to week 1 of the program which I was on 3 weeks ago. However, I went up with the weights I used for my sets. I was able to complete all rep ranges with the increased weights.


Training

Seated Smith Shoulder Press 60 - 90 sec rest

80x8,8,8,8,8,8

This week calls for 6x8 with the last set being AMRAP. Weight is just the plates not including the bar.

Incline DB Press 60 - 90 sec rest

55x10,10,10

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

Incline Skull Crushers 60 - 90 sec rest

60x12,12,11

Machine Side Laterals 60 - 90 sec rest

75x12,10,10

Flat DB Press 60 - 90 sec rest

55x10,10,10

Cable Rope Pressdown 45 - 60 sec rest

20.5x12,11,11

Nutrition

Low Carb Day

Cals - 2,150
Carbs - 78g
  • Fiber - 36g
Protein - 242g
Fat - 106g
  • Sat. - 27g
  • Poly. - 9g
  • Mono. - 32g
 
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Holy smokes you have had a long history of health issues. Sounds terrible. Hope your health gets sorted brother.
 
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Holy smokes you have had a long history of health issues. Sounds terrible. Hope your health gets sorted brother.
Just one major issue. Then some complications. This time was simply an inflamed stomach. All is good now.
 
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September 28, 2015
Pull Power


Sleep was great last night. My body is getting back on schedule. I fell asleep within 15 minutes of taking Dream N Grow. I know I woke up once to go to the bathroom. I could tell I was very groggy. I fell right back asleep. I may have woke up a second time, but I can't remember. I woke up feeling refreshed and not drowsy at all.

Training

Deadlift 3-5 min rest

305x5,5,5,5,7

This week was 5x5 with the last set being AMRAP

Pullups 60 - 90 sec rest

10x5,5,6

This week calls for 3x5 with the last set being AMRAP.

TBar Rows 60 - 90 sec rest

115x7,7,7

Close Grip Grip Lat Pulldown 60 - 90 sec rest

127.5x7,6,6

This attachment was not the real close V looking handle, but the close grip with the gap in the middle for that extra range of motion.

Pulldowns 60 - 90 sec rest

120x6,6,6

Reverse Pec Deck 45 - 60 sec rest

105x8
110x7,7

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 2,650
Carbs - 325g
  • Fiber - 47g
Protein - 223g
Fat - 47g
  • Sat. - 14g
  • Poly. - 4g
  • Mono. - 8g
 
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September 29, 2015
Legs Hypertrophy


Damn, this stuff is strong. Fell asleep again within 15 minutes of taking it. I only woke up once to use the bathroom compared to my normal 2 or 3 times. Also, I woke up a lot later to use the bathroom than I normally would. That shows me I was in a deep, restful sleep. I was very groggy when I used the bathroom, but that was not the case when the alarm went off.

Training.

V Squat 60 - 90 sec rest

220x8,8,8,8,8,10

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

Squat Press 60 sec rest

360x10,10,11

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

Lying Hamstring Curl 60 - 90 sec rest

80x12,11,11

Leg Extensions 60 - 90 sec rest

130x11,10,10

Walking BB Lunges 60 - 90 sec rest

50x14,12,12

Reps for each leg.

Seated Calf Raises 45 - 60 sec rest

110x12,11,11,10,10

Standing Calf Raises 45 - 60 sec rest

160x11,10,10,10,10

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 2,375
Carbs - 207g
  • Fiber - 48g
Protein - 242g
Fat - 64g
  • Sat. - 17g
  • Poly. - 8g
  • Mono. - 11g
 
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Woke up twice last night, but then went right back to bed. Something I have also been noticing the past few nights are really odd and vivid dreams. That lets me know I am in a deep sleep.
 
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Push Power


Sleep has still been solid. I am loving the dreams. Recovery also seems to be better. My legs do not feel sore today and usually the DOMS are there until Friday or even until Saturday for my second leg day.

Training

Flat Bench Press 3-5 min rest

170x5,5,5,5,8

This week called for 5x5 with the last set as AMRAP.

OHP 90 sec rest

105x5,5,5

This week called for 3x5 with the last set as AMRAP.

Weighted Dips 60 - 90 sec rest

45x7,7,6

Incline Bench 60 - 90 sec rest

135x6,6,6

Seated DB Shoulder Press 60-90 sec rest

45x7,6,6

Straight Bar Cable Pressdown 45 - 60 sec rest

52.5x8,8,6

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 2,650
Carbs - 325g
  • Fiber - 48g
Protein - 223g
Fat - 46g
  • Sat. - 13g
  • Poly. - 4g
  • Mono. - 4g
 
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October 2, 2015
Pull Hypertrophy


Sleep last night was once again amazing. Only woke up once and drooled like a baby. I did wake up a little groggy though. I may try to dose earlier to avoid that.

Training

Pulldowns 60 - 90 second rest

110x8,8
112.5x8,8,8,9

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

Seated Cable Row

107.5x10,10,11

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

Underhand Machine Row 60 - 90 sec rest

125x11,10,10

Close Grip Pulldown

100x11,10,10

Done with the close grip attachment with the gap for extra ROM

Meadows Row 60 - 90 sec rest

25x12,11,11

Reverse Pec Deck 45 - 60 sec rest

95x12,10,10

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 2,375
Carbs - 207g
  • Fiber - 48g
Protein - 242g
Fat - 63g
  • Sat. - 17g
  • Poly. - 8g
  • Mono. - 11g
 
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October 3, 2015
Lower Power


So, dosing earlier did not happen, but Saturday is the one day I can sleep in. I slept until 7, that is sleeping in for me lol. I woke up without the groggy feeling, probably due to not being waken by an alarm. I had a great workout session which I attribute a little to Dream and Grow. Again, slept very peacefully.

Training

Back Squat 3-5 min rest

245x5,5,5,5,7

This week called for 5x5 with the last set being AMRAP. Could have gotten 8, but didn't want it to be sloppy.

Front Squat 60 - 90 sec rest

145x5,5,6*

This week calls for 3x5 with the last set being AMRAP.

RDL 60 - 90 sec rest

235x6,6,6

Leg Extensions 60 sec rest

175x7,7,7

Seated Calf Machine 45 - 60 sec rest

135x8,8,7,7,7

Standing Calf 45 - 60 sec rest

210x7,7,6,6,6

Nutrition

Low Carb

Cals - 2,150
Carbs - 78g
  • Fiber - 40g
Protein - 242g
Fat - 106g
  • Sat. - 32g
  • Poly. - 6g
  • Mono. - 21g
 
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October 4, 2015
Push Hypertrophy


Weight - 157.4

Happy Birthday to me and the Jets won so it's a good day.

Weighed in at 4 pounds lighter than last week. And I was afraid that going from a hospital diet to my normal calories (and increasing cals on off days) would make me a little softer. Despite that drop in weight, training has gone well and strength is definitely up.

I am going to increase cals by 25 on each moderate and high carb day in the form of carbs.


Training

Seated Smith Shoulder Press 60 - 90 sec rest

90x6,6,6,6,6,6,7

This week calls for 7x6 with the last set being AMRAP. Weight is just the plates not including the bar.

Incline DB Press 60 - 90 sec rest

55x8,8,9

This week calls for 3x8 with the last set being AMRAP.

Incline Skull Crushers 60 - 90 sec rest

70x11,10,10

Machine Side Laterals 60 - 90 sec rest

80x10,10,10

Flat DB Press 60 - 90 sec rest

50x12
55x10,10

Cable Rope Pressdown 45 - 60 sec rest

22.5xx12,11,10

Nutrition

Low Carb Day

Cals - 2,150
Carbs - 78g
  • Fiber - 38g
Protein - 236g
Fat - 109g
  • Sat. - 29g
  • Poly. - 9g
  • Mono. - 31g
 
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October 5, 2015
Pull Power


Recovery is incredible during this log. Normally, my legs are still a little sore/tired from Saturday's heavy session. No such thing today.

Training

Deadlift 3-5 min rest

315x4,4,4,4,4,7

This week was 6x4 with the last set being AMRAP

Pullups 60 - 90 sec rest

12.5x3,3,3,3,5

This week calls for 5x3 with the last set being AMRAP.

TBar Rows 60 - 90 sec rest

115x8
120x7,7

Close Grip Grip Lat Pulldown 60 - 90 sec rest

130x7,6,6

This attachment was not the real close V looking handle, but the close grip with the gap in the middle for that extra range of motion.

Pulldowns 60 - 90 sec rest

120x7,6,6

Reverse Pec Deck 45 - 60 sec rest

110x8,7,6

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 2,675
Carbs - 331g
  • Fiber - 48g
Protein - 232g
Fat - 41g
  • Sat. - 12g
  • Poly. - 3g
  • Mono. - 1g
 
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October 6, 2015
Legs Hypertrophy


I'm absolutely loving only waking up once to use the bathroom. Also, my mind seems to shut down about 20 minutes post dosing.

Training.

V Squat 60 - 90 sec rest

230x6,6,6,6,6,6,9

This week called for 7x6 with the last set being AMRAP.

Squat Press 60 sec rest

390x8,8,11

This week called for 3x8 with the last set being AMRAP.

Lying Hamstring Curl 60 - 90 sec rest

85x11,10,10

Leg Extensions 60 - 90 sec rest

130x12,11,11

Walking BB Lunges 60 - 90 sec rest

50x15,15,15

Reps for each leg.

Seated Calf Raises 45 - 60 sec rest

110x12
115x11,10,10,10

Standing Calf Raises 45 - 60 sec rest

160x11,11,10,10,10

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 2,400
Carbs - 213g
  • Fiber - 47g
Protein - 234g
Fat - 66g
  • Sat. - 17g
  • Poly. - 9g
  • Mono. - 12g
 
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Push Power


Training

Flat Bench Press 3-5 min rest

180x4,4,4,4,4,6

This week called for 6x4 with the last set as AMRAP.

OHP 90 sec rest

115x3,3,3,3,3

This week called for 5x3 with the last set as AMRAP.

Weighted Dips 60 - 90 sec rest

45x8,7,7

Incline Bench 60 - 90 sec rest

135x6,6,6

Seated DB Shoulder Press 60-90 sec rest

45x7,6,6

Straight Bar Cable Pressdown 45 - 60 sec rest

54x8,7,6

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 2,675
Carbs - 331g
  • Fiber - 48g
Protein - 231g
Fat - 40g
  • Sat. - 13g
  • Poly. - 3g
  • Mono. - 1g
 
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October 9, 2015
Pull Hypertrophy


My mind muscle connection has been insane on my pull days. I can really feel my back and only my back pulling the weights. What is great about that is that I am using heavier weights. Usually, one needs to lighten the load to get the mind muscle connection.

I got a lacrosse ball the other day for some extra mobility work. I have worked my way past the extra firm rumble roller. But damn, a lacrosse ball is intense.


Training

Pulldowns 60 - 90 second rest

112.5x6
120x6,6,6,6,6,8

This week calls for 7x6 with the last set being AMRAP.

Seated Cable Row

110x8,8,9

This week calls for 3x8 with the last set being AMRAP

Underhand Machine Row 60 - 90 sec rest

125x11,11,10

Close Grip Pulldown

102.5x10,10,10

Done with the close grip attachment with the gap for extra ROM

Meadows Row 60 - 90 sec rest

35x11,10,10

Reverse Pec Deck 45 - 60 sec rest

95x11,10,10

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 2,400
Carbs - 213g
  • Fiber - 47g
Protein - 236g
Fat - 65g
  • Sat. - 18g
  • Poly. - 8g
  • Mono. - 12g
 
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Lower Power


I am so behind on grading. Being out of school for almost two weeks has provided me with a lot of work to catch up on. My goal today is to get all of my grading done and enter the grades. This way, I can relax after my second job tomorrow and enjoy my day off on Monday!

Training

Back Squat 3-5 min rest

255x4,4,4,4,4,6

This week called for 6x4 with the last set being AMRAP.

Front Squat 60 - 90 sec rest

155x3,3,3
165x3,4

This week calls for 5x3 with the last set being AMRAP.

RDL 60 - 90 sec rest

215x7,7,8

Went lighter on these because I usually pull from the ground. However I changed it and did not let the weight touch or rest on the ground to keep constant tension. I am going to keep doing them this way.

Leg Extensions 60 sec rest

175x8,8,7

Standing Calf Machine 45 - 60 sec rest

210x8,8,7,7,7

Standing Calf 45 - 60 sec rest

135x7,7,7,6,6

Nutrition

Low Carb

Cals - 2,150
Carbs - 78g
  • Fiber - 43g
Protein - 236g
Fat - 110g
  • Sat. - 31g
  • Poly. - 8g
  • Mono. - 30g
 
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October 11, 2015
Push Hypertrophy


Weight - 155.6

Weight is down 1.8 pounds this week. Not the way I want the scale to move. I will bump up my cals by 25 each day this week for a surplus of 175 more than last week. I can't complain though since weights in the gym are increasing..

Training

Seated Smith Shoulder Press 60 - 90 sec rest

95x6,6,6,6,6,6,6,6

This week calls for 8x6 with the last set being AMRAP. I had to rest 2 minutes on the final 2 sets to reach 6 reps.

Incline DB Press 60 - 90 sec rest

60x6,6,7

This week calls for 3x6 with the last set being AMRAP.

Incline Skull Crushers 60 - 90 sec rest

70x12,10,10

Machine Side Laterals 60 - 90 sec rest

80x12
85x10,10

Flat DB Press 60 - 90 sec rest

55x11,10,8 + 3

I gassed out on that last set. I got 8 reps, rested a little and banged out 3 more.

Cable Rope Pressdown 45 - 60 sec rest

24xx12,10,10

Nutrition

Low Carb Day

Cals - 2,175
Carbs - 78g
  • Fiber - 42g
Protein - 233g
Fat - 116g
  • Sat. - 28g
  • Poly. - 10g
  • Mono. - 38g
 
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Pull Power


Training

Deadlift 3-5 min rest

325x3,3,3,3,3,3,5

This week was 7x3 with the last set being AMRAP

Pullups 60 - 90 sec rest

20x2,2,2
25x2,2,2

This week calls for 6x2 with the last set being AMRAP.

TBar Rows 60 - 90 sec rest

125x7,6,6

Close Grip Grip Lat Pulldown 60 - 90 sec rest

130x7,6,6

This attachment was not the real close V looking handle, but the close grip with the gap in the middle for that extra range of motion.

Pulldowns 60 - 90 sec rest

120x7,7,6

Reverse Pec Deck 45 - 60 sec rest

115x8,7,6

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 2,700
Carbs - 337g
  • Fiber - 48g
Protein - 232g
Fat - 47g
  • Sat. - 10g
  • Poly. - 5g
  • Mono. - 14g
 
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October 13, 2015
Legs Hypertrophy


Training.

V Squat 60 - 90 sec rest

250x6,6,6,6,6,6,6,8

This week called for 8x6 with the last set being AMRAP.

Squat Press 60 sec rest

450x6,6,8

This week called for 3x6 with the last set being AMRAP.

Lying Hamstring Curl 60 - 90 sec rest

85x12,12
90x10

Leg Extensions 60 - 90 sec rest

135x12
140x11,10

Walking BB Lunges 60 - 90 sec rest

60x13,11,11

Reps for each leg.

Seated Calf Raises 45 - 60 sec rest

115x12,12,11,10,10

Standing Calf Raises 45 - 60 sec rest

160x12,12,11,10,10

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 2,425
Carbs - 219g
  • Fiber - 48g
Protein - 233g
Fat - 67g
  • Sat. - 19g
  • Poly. - 9g
  • Mono. - 12g
 
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October 15, 2015
Push Power


I had my first formal interview today. The damn assistant principal fell asleep during a chunk of my lesson. One of my students saw this, told me and also told me he recorded it and he'll email it to me if I need it. The way this guy went about setting it up was not by school policy either. How am I suppose to get feedback when he leaves the room 2 or 3 times and falls asleep.

I'm battling a small cold, but due to my medications, it takes a little more out of me. Training was not as good as I would have imagined, but it did go better than expected. My core strength has really improved. I used to need a belt for heavy OHP, but my core and lower back felt just fine.


Training

Flat Bench Press 3-5 min rest

185x3,3,3,3,3,3,4

This week called for 7x3 with the last set as AMRAP.

OHP 90 sec rest

120x2,2,2,2,2,2

This week called for 6x2 with the last set as AMRAP.

Weighted Dips 60 - 90 sec rest

55x7,6,6

Incline Bench 60 - 90 sec rest

135x7,6,6

Seated DB Shoulder Press 60-90 sec rest

45x7,7,6

Straight Bar Cable Pressdown 45 - 60 sec rest

55.5x7,6,6

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 2,700
Carbs - 337g
  • Fiber - 47g
Protein - 233g
Fat - 41g
  • Sat. - 11g
  • Poly. - 3g
  • Mono. - 2g
 
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October 16, 2015
Pull Hypertrophy


Training

Pulldowns 60 - 90 second rest

125x6,6,6,6,6,6,6,7

This week calls for 8x6 with the last set being AMRAP.

Seated Cable Row

120x6
122.5x6,7

This week calls for 3x6 with the last set being AMRAP

Underhand Machine Row 60 - 90 sec rest

125x11,11,11

Close Grip Pulldown

102.5x11,11,10

Done with the close grip attachment with the gap for extra ROM

Smith Barbell Row 60 - 90 sec rest

50x11,10,10

Just the total weight in plates

Reverse Pec Deck 45 - 60 sec rest

95x11,10,10

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 2,425
Carbs - 219g
  • Fiber - 49g
Protein - 233g
Fat - 67g
  • Sat. - 20g
  • Poly. - 8g
  • Mono. - 12g
 
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October 17, 2015
Lower Power


Training

Back Squat 3-5 min rest

265x3,3,3,3,3,3,4

This week called for 7x3 with the last set being AMRAP.

Front Squat 60 - 90 sec rest

175x2,2,2,2,2,4

This week calls for 6x2 with the last set being AMRAP.

RDL 60 - 90 sec rest

225x7,7
235x6

Leg Extensions 60 sec rest

180x8,7,7

Standing Calf Machine 45 - 60 sec rest

215x8,8,7,7,6

Standing Calf 45 - 60 sec rest

135x8,7,7,7,6

Nutrition

Low Carb

Cals - 2,175
Carbs - 78g
  • Fiber - 44g
Protein - 233g
Fat - 117g
  • Sat. - 31g
  • Poly. - 9g
  • Mono. - 35g
 
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October 18, 2015
Push Hypertrophy


Weight - 153.8

Weight is down 1.8 pounds this week. Not the way I want the scale to move. I will bump up my cals by 25 each day this week for a surplus of 175 more than last week. I can't complain though since weights in the gym are increasing.

Training was pretty hard today. For the first exercise on hypertrophy days this week, the program calls for 3x10. I am going to give 10x10 a try and see how it goes. I was not significantly weaker on my other exercises. I did feel a little more fatigued and I think that is what caused the session to seem harder than normal.


Training

Seated Smith Shoulder Press 60 - 90 sec rest

70x10
60x10,10,10,10,10,10,10,10,10

I knew after the first set I could not keep up with 70 pounds. Everything was smooth sailing then sets 7-10 were pretty hard.

Incline DB Press 60 - 90 sec rest

45x12,12,12

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

Incline Skull Crushers 60 - 90 sec rest

70x11,10,10

Machine Side Laterals 60 - 90 sec rest

85x11,10, 10

Flat DB Press 60 - 90 sec rest

55x11,10,10

I gassed out on that last set. I rested 2 minutes on the third set to ensure I would get 10 reps. The past few weeks, I have been doing these right after skull crushers. I think that is the reason why I am not making progress on this. I think I am going to do them third in my routine to see what happens.

Cable Rope Pressdown 45 - 60 sec rest

24x12,11,10

Nutrition

Low Carb Day

Cals - 2,200
Carbs - 78g
  • Fiber - 42g
Protein - 230g
Fat - 120g
  • Sat. - 29g
  • Poly. - 10g
  • Mono. - 40g
 
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Pull Power


Holy hell my hamstrings were a little sore after today. Tomorrow is going to suck!! I forgot how much my hamstrings feel those doubles!

Training

Deadlift 3-5 min rest

335x2,2
340x2,2,2,2,2,3

This week was 8x2 with the last set being AMRAP

Pullups 60 - 90 sec rest

12.5x5,5
10x5,5,5

This week calls for 5x5 with the last set being AMRAP.

TBar Rows 60 - 90 sec rest

125x7,6,6

Close Grip Grip Lat Pulldown 60 - 90 sec rest

130x7,7,7

This attachment was not the real close V looking handle, but the close grip with the gap in the middle for that extra range of motion.

Pulldowns 60 - 90 sec rest

120x7
122.5x6,6

Reverse Pec Deck 45 - 60 sec rest

120x8,7,6

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 2,725
Carbs - 343g
  • Fiber - 48g
Protein - 230g
Fat - 42g
  • Sat. - 12g
  • Poly. - 3g
  • Mono. - 3g
 
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Legs Hypertrophy


In exactly one week, I will be meeting an endocrinologist. When I was at the hospital about a month ago, my test levels came back low. They are going to do follow up blood work and see what it looks like. TRT was discussed briefly in the hospital.

Training.

V Squat 60 - 90 sec rest

180x10,10,10,10,10,10,10,10,10,10

Squat Press 60 - 90 sec rest

320x15,15,15

This week called for 3x12, but I wanted to go a little higher with reps, with the last set being AMRAP.

Lying Hamstring Curl 60 - 90 sec rest

90x12
95x10,10

Leg Extensions 60 - 90 sec rest

140x10,10,10

Walking BB Lunges 60 - 90 sec rest

70x11,10,10

Reps for each leg.

Seated Calf Raises 45 - 60 sec rest

115x11,10,10,10,10

Standing Calf Raises 45 - 60 sec rest

170x12,12,11,10,10

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 2,450
Carbs - 225g
  • Fiber - 48g
Protein - 230g
Fat - 69g
  • Sat. - 19g
  • Poly. - 10g
  • Mono. - 15g
 
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Push Power


Training started very well today. Bench was moving at a good speed. The 190 today for 8x2 felt easier/smoother than last week's 185x3. Then after OHP, I hit a wall. I think for this reason: OHP today was 5x5. When I did 3x5 a few weeks ago, I used 105 pounds, for my 5x3 recently, I used 115 pounds. I figured I could go 110 pounds for my 5x5, but on the last two sets a failed at 4 reps. I missed the 5th rep each set. However, both sets I did a rest pause to get that extra rep and I think that's what took a lot out of me.

Training

Flat Bench Press 3-5 min rest

190x2,2,2,2,2,2,2,3

This week called for 8x2 with the last set as AMRAP.

OHP 90 sec rest

110x5,5,5,5,5

This week called for 5x5 with the last set as AMRAP.

Weighted Dips 60 - 90 sec rest

55x8,7,6

Incline Bench 60 - 90 sec rest

135x7,6,6

Seated DB Shoulder Press 60-90 sec rest

40x6,6,6

Straight Bar Cable Pressdown 45 - 60 sec rest

55.5x8,6,6

Nutrition

High Carb

Cals - 2,725
Carbs - 343g
  • Fiber - 49g
Protein - 230g
Fat - 42g
  • Sat. - 10g
  • Poly. - 4g
  • Mono. - 5g
 
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Pull Hypertrophy


Holy lat pump. That 10x10 on pulldowns made me feel like my back was as wide as a house

Training

Pulldowns 60 - 90 second rest

100x10,10,10,10,10,10,10,10,10,10

Seated Cable Row

107.5x12,12,12

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

Close Grip Pulldown

102.5x10
105x10,10

Done with the close grip attachment with the gap for extra ROM

Smith Barbell Row 60 - 90 sec rest

70x10,10,10

Just the total weight in plates

Underhand Machine Row 60 - 90 sec rest

115x10,10,10

Reverse Pec Deck 45 - 60 sec rest

95x11,10,10

Nutrition

Moderate Carb

Cals - 2,450
Carbs - 225g
  • Fiber - 48g
Protein - 229g
Fat - 72g
  • Sat. - 23g
  • Poly. - 7g
  • Mono. - 10g
 
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This is a solid product. Within 15-20 minutes of taking it, I would feel completely relaxed and could feel more and more drowsy.I would not wake up as often during the night as I normally would. When I did wake up to use the bathroom, I went right back to sleep. My mind would not race pre bed either while using this. I would sleep very deep and peacefully. The dreams I had while using this were very vivid, only a deep sleep would bring those dreams on. At first, I would feel a little groggy in the morning. I started to take dose little before pre bed and this helped that. I started waking up feeling refreshed. Recovery was also improved. 10/10
 

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