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So my buddy has convinced me to start a journal to document my progress.
Here goes nothing.

Background Information:
I started "lifting" with my friend back in September of last year. I quote lifting because we were just learning and I can't say it was too serious yet, or that I could see any results from what I was doing at the time. Still wasn't really breaking down exercises for muscle groups and was still going through the learning process. My brother and his friend stepped into the picture around January and I started lifting ten times harder than I was before. I've learned a lot since then and I'm here to learn as much as possible so I can hopefully have a future of stacked plates everywhere. :)

Quick Stats:
Height: 6'2
Weight: 195

Goals:
I'm looking to pack on tons of muscle, but right now my main goal is to get rid of my stomach fat. It's the only part on my body where I have fat and I cant get that **** to go away. So basically bulking the rest of my body while still trying to shred that gut.

Supplementation:
Optimum 100% Whey Protein
Optimum ZMA

I need a good stack. I've been unsure of what to get but I need to get it soon before school starts up again. I've been thinking creatine and a fat burner, but I haven't actually tried either yet. It's up in the air. That's why I'm here for advice.

Diet:
I can't say it's the greatest because it really isn't. I get around 200g or protein a day, low fat and a moderate amount of carbs. I've been trying to keep this balance to try and get my gut to go away and it has been, just slowly.

Training:
Monday: Chest
Tuesday: Abs and Cardio
Wednesday: Legs
Thursday: Arms
Friday: Off
Saturday: Shoulders
Sunday: Back

I'll post some pictures soon so you guys can get a gist of what I'm talking about when I say I have some stomach fat. Like I said though, I'm taking all the advice I can get. Lets goooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[or_yourlivingtodie]

So my buddy has convinced me to start a journal to document my progress.
Here goes nothing.

Background Information:
I started "lifting" with my friend back in September of last year. I quote lifting because we were just learning and I can't say it was too serious yet, or that I could see any results from what I was doing at the time. Still wasn't really breaking down exercises for muscle groups and was still going through the learning process. My brother and his friend stepped into the picture around January and I started lifting ten times harder than I was before. I've learned a lot since then and I'm here to learn as much as possible so I can hopefully have a future of stacked plates everywhere. :)

Quick Stats:
Height: 6'2
Weight: 195

Goals:
I'm looking to pack on tons of muscle, but right now my main goal is to get rid of my stomach fat. It's the only part on my body where I have fat and I cant get that **** to go away. So basically bulking the rest of my body while still trying to shred that gut.

Supplementation:
Optimum 100% Whey Protein
Optimum ZMA

I need a good stack. I've been unsure of what to get but I need to get it soon before school starts up again. I've been thinking creatine and a fat burner, but I haven't actually tried either yet. It's up in the air. That's why I'm here for advice.

Diet:
I can't say it's the greatest because it really isn't. I get around 200g or protein a day, low fat and a moderate amount of carbs. I've been trying to keep this balance to try and get my gut to go away and it has been, just slowly.

Training:
Monday: Chest
Tuesday: Abs and Cardio
Wednesday: Legs
Thursday: Arms
Friday: Off
Saturday: Shoulders
Sunday: Back

I'll post some pictures soon so you guys can get a gist of what I'm talking about when I say I have some stomach fat. Like I said though, I'm taking all the advice I can get. Lets goooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

AWSOME INTRO MANNNNN
SUBBEDDDDDDD

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By far the most intense leg day I've ever had.

One of my first exercises I labeled as hammer strength lunges because I have no idea what to call it. My gym has hammer strength machines and one of them is a dead lift, but they have pegs where you can rest your foot so you can do a lunge. It's so intense, so if your gym has the hammer strength machines I completely recommend you try them.

Squats SS w/ Hammer Strength Lunges (Dead Lift Machine)
135x15/45x8(each leg)
135x12/55x8
135x10/65x6

Hack Squats SS w/ Leg Extensions and Lying Leg Curls
90x8/150x10/70x10
90x8/150x10/70x10
90x8/150x10/70x10

Calf Raises
90x15x3

It may not seem like much but it was intense. I don't sweat much but I was pouring it today. Thought I was going to puke after my third SS of squats. All and all a very good day. Pictures should be up later.

[or_yourlivingtodie]

By far the most intense leg day I've ever had.

One of my first exercises I labeled as hammer strength lunges because I have no idea what to call it. My gym has hammer strength machines and one of them is a dead lift, but they have pegs where you can rest your foot so you can do a lunge. It's so intense, so if your gym has the hammer strength machines I completely recommend you try them.

Squats SS w/ Hammer Strength Lunges (Dead Lift Machine)
135x15/45x8(each leg)
135x12/55x8
135x10/65x6

Hack Squats SS w/ Leg Extensions and Lying Leg Curls
90x8/150x10/70x10
90x8/150x10/70x10
90x8/150x10/70x10

Calf Raises
90x15x3

It may not seem like much but it was intense. I don't sweat much but I was pouring it today. Thought I was going to puke after my third SS of squats. All and all a very good day. Pictures should be up later.

gety some videos DUDE

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I've been thinking for my stack and I still need a multi but I want some joint support too. I've been thinking about trying CL Orange Triad. Any thoughts?

[Jared.P]

in bro

[or_yourlivingtodie]

in bro

woooooooooooooooooooooh!

[Jared.P]

I've been thinking for my stack and I still need a multi but I want some joint support too. I've been thinking about trying CL Orange Triad. Any thoughts?

do it!

also, dont stack a creatine with a fat burner IMO..most fat burners contain some small type of diuretic..which would cause you to get nothing out of the creatine

[or_yourlivingtodie]

do it!

also, dont stack a creatine with a fat burner IMO..most fat burners contain some small type of diuretic..which would cause you to get nothing out of the creatine

even if he was drinking enough water during hte day?

cause i had my green mag and REDuction going...
and thats a CL suggested stack

[Jared.P]

even if he was drinking enough water during hte day?

cause i had my green mag and REDuction going...
and thats a CL suggested stack

depends when you take them as well. doesnt REDuction have just pills for the am and pm? not before a workout?

[or_yourlivingtodie]

depends when you take them as well. doesnt REDuction have just pills for the am and pm? not before a workout?

true true true

never thought of that

both times i was running a fat burner and creatine....

reduction was am and pm

and red acid, PT and tank told me not to take it pre workout cause i was already on an NO and yea

[Jared.P]

true true true

never thought of that

both times i was running a fat burner and creatine....

reduction was am and pm

and red acid, PT and tank told me not to take it pre workout cause i was already on an NO and yea

there ya go...

[or_yourlivingtodie]

there ya go...

hey jared........

make sure you whip this kids diet into place like you did mine =]

[Jared.P]

hey jared........

make sure you whip this kids diet into place like you did mine =]


hmmmm..maybe :p

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haha. dieting is the worst part by far.

[or_yourlivingtodie]

hmmmm..maybe :p

kid needs to.........eat!

[xtreme3384]

I've been thinking for my stack and I still need a multi but I want some joint support too. I've been thinking about trying CL Orange Triad. Any thoughts?

definitely go with the orange triad bro.. I have been using it for about a month now and my wrist feels much, much better and it has my knees as well.

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definitely go with the orange triad bro.. I have been using it for about a month now and my wrist feels much, much better and it has my knees as well.

awesome thanks a bunch for your insight. i just ordered some today and i'm definitely looking forward to it

[xtreme3384]

awesome thanks a bunch for your insight. i just ordered some today and i'm definitely looking forward to it

no problem bro.. SUBSCRIBED :D

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glad to have you along for the ride

[or_yourlivingtodie]

Lets Get This ****ing Thing To Page 2 Damnit!

[Jared.P]

Lets Get This ****ing Thing To Page 2 Damnit!

strong thread bumpage ;)

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page 2? bumpage? i could write paragraphs about how pumped i am for arm day but i dont think people would be interested.

[xtreme3384]

page 2? bumpage? i could write paragraphs about how pumped i am for arm day but i dont think people would be interested.

youd be suprised :D

[or_yourlivingtodie]

youd be suprised :D

lolllllllllllll


RANDOM POSTS FTW

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well the deal is last week i got 105 for 6(barbell curls) and my goal this week is atleast 8 but im feeling like i got 10 in me. maybe even some reps on 115 which would be incredible. im trying to mentally prepare myself for a huge day. i need my close grip to go well too, lately it hasnt been too strong. keep only getting 5 on 135 but i want that entire 6 rep. only time will tell :)

[or_yourlivingtodie]

well the deal is last week i got 105 for 6 and my goal this week is atleast 8 but im feeling like i got 10 in me. maybe even some reps on 115 which would be incredible. im trying to mentally prepare myself for a huge day. i need my close grip to go well too, lately it hasnt been too strong. keep only getting 5 on 135 but i want that entire 6 rep. only time will tell :)

**** the supersets, dropped my reps by like 2 last week

[stackplates]

that was so rough. seems all we've been doing lately is supersets.

[or_yourlivingtodie]

that was so rough. seems all we've been doing lately is supersets.

and all they do is make me feel weak
and im not even getting the same pump i used to

[xtreme3384]

well the deal is last week i got 105 for 6(barbell curls) and my goal this week is atleast 8 but im feeling like i got 10 in me. maybe even some reps on 115 which would be incredible. im trying to mentally prepare myself for a huge day. i need my close grip to go well too, lately it hasnt been too strong. keep only getting 5 on 135 but i want that entire 6 rep. only time will tell :)

damn curlin 115?? all of a sudden me curling 95 twice the other day doesnt seem so good... :(

[or_yourlivingtodie]

damn curlin 115?? all of a sudden me curling 95 twice the other day doesnt seem so good... :(

if we werent doing supersets, ib et i could throw up 135 for like 4........but NOPE

:(


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damn curlin 115?? all of a sudden me curling 95 twice the other day doesnt seem so good... :(

i was there just weeks ago. keep it up and you'll be curling 115 in no time at all. you'd be surprised

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best day of the week :) im pumped for a big day so hopefully we'll see the intensity in the gym

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Arm day went pretty damn well. Barbell curls didn't go quite as well as i was expecting, but i set a personal record with close grip. So i'm happy. Here's what went down.

Biceps:

Barbell Curls
45x12 (warm up)
65x12
85x10
95x10
105x5

Standing Alternate
20x12
25x12
30x10
35x10

Cross Chest Hammer Curls
20x12
25x12
30x10
15x12

Triceps:

Close Grip Bench Press
85x12
105x11
125x10
135x8 PR :)

Pull Downs
130x10
140x10
150x10
100x12

Dumbbell Skull Crushers (One arm)
15x12
20x10
25x8

All and all it was a very successful day, and i'm happy with the results. Had good pump all day and saw some veins in my biceps i never thought i'd see, haha. Bicep curls weren't everything that i was expecting but i made up for it with my close grip, and standing alternates went very well anyways.

As for yesterday, i've never been so sore in my life. Every bit of my legs is sore, and my ass is another story. Lunges are killer :)

[or_yourlivingtodie]

Arm day went pretty damn well. Barbell curls didn't go quite as well as i was expecting, but i set a personal record with close grip. So i'm happy. Here's what went down.

Biceps:

Barbell Curls
45x12 (warm up)
65x12
85x10
95x10
105x5

Standing Alternate
20x12
25x12
30x10
35x10

Cross Chest Hammer Curls
20x12
25x12
30x10
15x12

Triceps:

Close Grip Bench Press
85x12
105x11
125x10
135x8 PR :)

Pull Downs
130x10
140x10
150x10
100x12

Dumbbell Skull Crushers (One arm)
15x12
20x10
25x8

All and all it was a very successful day, and i'm happy with the results. Had good pump all day and saw some veins in my biceps i never thought i'd see, haha. Bicep curls weren't everything that i was expecting but i made up for it with my close grip, and standing alternates went very well anyways.

As for yesterday, i've never been so sore in my life. Every bit of my legs is sore, and my ass is another story. Lunges are killer :)

kid reps out more on close grip than he does regular!!

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shhhhh

[or_yourlivingtodie]

shhhhh

just wait til monday :D

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This is the first time i've seen my back, and i have to say i'm happy. there's much more definition then i thought there would be :)

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i261/duhnananabatmann/Back002.jpg

Not to mention i'm not exactly a pro at posing either.

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I gotta get rid of those handles...

[xtreme3384]

nice close grip PR bro.. and what handles lol????

[stackplates]

i hate handles. but tomorrow is finally an off day and i'm happy. body needs a little recovery time after the beating i've put it through the last three days.

[Jared.P]

i hate handles. but tomorrow is finally an off day and i'm happy. body needs a little recovery time after the beating i've put it through the last three days.

tomorrow's an off day for me too. i'll be needing it :o

[stackplates]

tomorrow's an off day for me too. i'll be needing it :o

yessssssss i'm so looking forward to doing nothing all day. atleast til work at 5

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Happy with today, new supplements went well. Had plenty of energy from Arson and i felt good all day.

I'll post everything later, gotta go to work for a solid 8 hours oh boyyyyy

[SeeDickTrain]

so you jumped the bandwagon huh, you and baldwin truckin away... makes me sad..

[or_yourlivingtodie]

so you jumped the bandwagon huh, you and baldwin truckin away... makes me sad..

justins in on it too man

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Shoulders:

Seated Dumbbell Presses
20x12
30x12
35x12
40x12
45x10

Dumbbell Front Raises
15x12
20x10
25x8
12x15

Dumbbell Lateral Raises
15x12
20x12
25x12
30x10

Rear Delt Dumbbell Flies SS w/ Rear Delt Rope Pulls
10x12/100x12
12x10/120x10
15x10/140x10

Upright Rows
40x12
50x12
60x10
70x8

Shrugs
135x12
185x10
225x8
135x15 SS w/ behind the back 135x15

Dumbbell Shrugs
60x12
70x12

Only two sets of dumbbell shrugs cause i was already feeling some soreness coming on.

Supplement thoughts: I didn't ween myself into Arson and because of it I learned my lesson as it made me piss a good 15 times today. Plenty of energy for the gym though. I also drank a little over a gallon of water on the day, which is more than my normal intake, probably contributing to the peeing.

Diet:
Started my day off with PB toast and a glass of milk. Went to the gym, had a shake right afterwards. Came home and grilled up a burger. Went to work at 115, had a protein bar on break(3pm) then a shake on my lunch (6pm: forgot to pack a sandwich :( ) When i got home from work I had a can of tuna and brown rice. I'm going to finish my night off with some oatmeal and a shake before bed.

Should end up being around 200g of protein for the day, which is not quite my goal but i'm still happy with it. I have to work tomorrow morning so unfortunately i'll miss the gym, but i'm going to make it up on tuesday.

[xtreme3384]

Shoulders:

Seated Dumbbell Presses
20x12
30x12
35x12
40x12
45x10

Dumbbell Front Raises
15x12
20x10
25x8
12x15

Dumbbell Lateral Raises
15x12
20x12
25x12
30x10

Rear Delt Dumbbell Flies SS w/ Rear Delt Rope Pulls
10x12/100x12
12x10/120x10
15x10/140x10

Upright Rows
40x12
50x12
60x10
70x8

Shrugs
135x12
185x10
225x8
135x15 SS w/ behind the back 135x15

Dumbbell Shrugs
60x12
70x12

Only two sets of dumbbell shrugs cause i was already feeling some soreness coming on.

Supplement thoughts: I didn't ween myself into Arson and because of it I learned my lesson as it made me piss a good 15 times today. Plenty of energy for the gym though. I also drank a little over a gallon of water on the day, which is more than my normal intake, probably contributing to the peeing.

Diet:
Started my day off with PB toast and a glass of milk. Went to the gym, had a shake right afterwards. Came home and grilled up a burger. Went to work at 115, had a protein bar on break(3pm) then a shake on my lunch (6pm: forgot to pack a sandwich :( ) When i got home from work I had a can of tuna and brown rice. I'm going to finish my night off with some oatmeal and a shake before bed.

Should end up being around 200g of protein for the day, which is not quite my goal but i'm still happy with it. I have to work tomorrow morning so unfortunately i'll miss the gym, but i'm going to make it up on tuesday.


Nice workout man.. I was wondering, what kind of protein bars do you eat?? School just started back up for me and I was thinking about buying some to eat as a snack at school...

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Nice workout man.. I was wondering, what kind of protein bars do you eat?? School just started back up for me and I was thinking about buying some to eat as a snack at school...

Clif Builders Bars. it's 20g of protein and around 300 calories. also the chocolate mint flavor tastes just like a girl scout cookie. they lack a little in the protein department, but they're cheaper than most and taste really good.

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7:25 am... Why Am I Up?

"Why am I not in bed, like everyone else, dead to the world? Why do I do this, live with the constant pain, the suffering, the sacrifice? Why? Because I can. Because pain tells me I'm awake. Reminds me I'm alive. Who am I? I am the wrecker of steel. I am the crusher of mediocrity. I am the face of destiny. I am Animal..."

BAHAHAHAH just a little friendly joking around. (to anyone whose read the journey book from animal)

**** that. I had to wake up early to get my cat to the vet and i'm now goin back to bed before a huge ****in chest day LETS GO

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So i'm going to stop getting myself hyped up for big days cause i always just end up getting let down in the end. Enough said.

Bench Press
95x12
105x12
115x10
125x7
As far as this goes, i normally can do 135 for 6 no problem. My right elbow is ****ty and wobbles and comes in towards my body sometimes, and this just kept happening today even when i tried to fight it.

Incline Dumbbell Press
30x12
35x12
40x10
45x8
Felt heavy, and had a lot of pump in my left chest and not much in my right due to the elbow problem.

Pec Dec
80x12
100x12
120x10
140x8
I just hate this thing.

Cable Flies
30x12
40x10
50x8
60xlike3?idkjustkillme.
Last set went well, as you can tell. LOL JAYKAY.

Cardio
30mins HIIT Treadmill
375 calories

[eatsle3plift]

So i'm going to stop getting myself hyped up for big days cause i always just end up getting let down in the end. Enough said.

Bench Press
95x12
105x12
115x10
125x7
As far as this goes, i normally can do 135 for 6 no problem. My right elbow is ****ty and wobbles and comes in towards my body sometimes, and this just kept happening today even when i tried to fight it.

Incline Dumbbell Press
30x12
35x12
40x10
45x8
Felt heavy, and had a lot of pump in my left chest and not much in my right due to the elbow problem.

Pec Dec
80x12
100x12
120x10
140x8
I just hate this thing.

Cable Flies
30x12
40x10
50x8
60xlike3?idkjustkillme.
Last set went well, as you can tell. LOL JAYKAY.

Cardio
30mins HIIT Treadmill
375 calories

Good workout overall. Remember form before weight, and eat BIG! Diet is key. The statement 'you are what you eat' will always hold true. Gotta eat big to be big. Keep workin hard!

[or_yourlivingtodie]

So i'm going to stop getting myself hyped up for big days cause i always just end up getting let down in the end. Enough said.

Bench Press
95x12
105x12
115x10
125x7
As far as this goes, i normally can do 135 for 6 no problem. My right elbow is ****ty and wobbles and comes in towards my body sometimes, and this just kept happening today even when i tried to fight it.

Incline Dumbbell Press
30x12
35x12
40x10
45x8
Felt heavy, and had a lot of pump in my left chest and not much in my right due to the elbow problem.

Pec Dec
80x12
100x12
120x10
140x8
I just hate this thing.

Cable Flies
30x12
40x10
50x8
60xlike3?idkjustkillme.
Last set went well, as you can tell. LOL JAYKAY.

Cardio
30mins HIIT Treadmill
375 calories

LOL at his set of 60's on cable flyes, by far one of the funniest things ive seen him do in the gym

[Jared.P]

decent workout man. a few things though:

-we all have our off days, dont sweat the little stuff (the bench)
-make sure to warm up properly (the elbow)

and finally..dont do HIIT on workout days. HIIT is pretty much a separate workout. your causing too much stress on your body when you do it with a workout. my advice, either 30 mins low intensity cardio, or HIIT on off days, your choice.

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decent workout man. a few things though:

-we all have our off days, dont sweat the little stuff (the bench)
-make sure to warm up properly (the elbow)

and finally..dont do HIIT on workout days. HIIT is pretty much a separate workout. your causing too much stress on your body when you do it with a workout. my advice, either 30 mins low intensity cardio, or HIIT on off days, your choice.

definitely makes sense. i usually just walk for 20 minutes. tryin to get rid of that gut.

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Pulldowns
75x15
105x12
135x10
150x9
165x8 PR

Close Grip Cable Rows
105x12
135x12
165x10
195x8 PR

Reverse Grip Bent Over Rows
95x12
135x10x3
I have trouble keeping good form on these so i stayed light to try and get it down.

Rack Dead Lifts
135x12
185x10
225x10
275x8
First time doing rack dead lifts. On a regular dead lift i can barely pick up 275 let alone rep it out 8 times so these are good for me. Tons of lower back pump.

Cardio
20 min
200 cals
Had a lot of strength today. Good day all and all.

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Squats
135x10x3

Hack Squats
135x8x3

Lying Leg Curls
80x10x3

Leg Extensions
150x10
170x10
190x10

Seated Calf Raises
70x20
90x20
135x20

Not a very intense day. My back hurt from yesterday so i decided to stay light on squats. I got good pump though. My calves need a lot of work so i'm going heavy on those raises. Any other suggestions to build some mass/definition on my calves?

[Jared.P]

Pulldowns
75x15
105x12
135x10
150x9
165x8 PR

Close Grip Cable Rows
105x12
135x12
165x10
195x8 PR

Reverse Grip Bent Over Rows
95x12
135x10x3
I have trouble keeping good form on these so i stayed light to try and get it down.

Rack Dead Lifts
135x12
185x10
225x10
275x8
First time doing rack dead lifts. On a regular dead lift i can barely pick up 275 let alone rep it out 8 times so these are good for me. Tons of lower back pump.

Cardio
20 min
200 cals
Had a lot of strength today. Good day all and all.

congrats on the pr's and good job on the cardio. also, for rack pulls, i find them a LOT easier than deads. my max on deads was 365 last time i checked and i pulled 405x5 on rack pulls 2 weeks before that.


Squats
135x10x3

Hack Squats
135x8x3

Lying Leg Curls
80x10x3

Leg Extensions
150x10
170x10
190x10

Seated Calf Raises
70x20
90x20
135x20

Not a very intense day. My back hurt from yesterday so i decided to stay light on squats. I got good pump though. My calves need a lot of work so i'm going heavy on those raises. Any other suggestions to build some mass/definition on my calves?

i've always been a huge fan of super high reps (100) for calves with very little rest time. if the burn is gone, go again and keep going until you finish 100 reps at one weight. try that.

also, strong leg curls, i hate them but my hammies are week so its ok

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Havent updated in a couple days. Arm day and Shoulder day went well, as did back today.

Pulldowns
90x10
120x10
135x10
150x10
165x10

Close Grip Cable Rows
105x10
135x10
165x10
195x8

Reverse Grip Bent Over Rows
115x10
135x10
155x10

Rack Dead Lifts
135x10
185x10
225x10
275x5

Still getting a hang of form on bent over rows. Rack DL's got heavy quick today too. Pulldowns were awesome as were the cable rows, so im happy