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Great pull Stan!
LOL at Dan talking about riding the bicycle and taking your supplements. You may have to really think about getting a more highly trained cameraman.
-Spaz
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[QUOTE=Big_Spaz;1030650143]Great pull Stan!
LOL at Dan talking about riding the bicycle and taking your supplements. You may have to really think about getting a more highly trained cameraman.
-Spaz[/QUOTE]
Haha, thanks. It was actually Dan D. who was running the camera. Dan A. was just there working out while this was going on. It was all in good fun :)
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Awesome lift!! made it look easy, great work Stan!
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[QUOTE=Stncldsnake;1030704293]Awesome lift!! made it look easy, great work Stan![/QUOTE]
Thanks Snake. I was one hurting pup today. DOMs from bench day were still in full effect on my triceps and upper back and my lower back and core joined in the soreness. Can't wait to losses everything up tomorrow afternoon and do it again!!
4 days until Columbus!!!
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Hows that 5-3-1 treating you
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[QUOTE=HARRYBEAST;1031127773]Hows that 5-3-1 treating you[/QUOTE]
Only two workouts in and my back is sore as fuark right now. Thankfully today is OHP and not squats. Just adjusting to much higher number of reps in each set than I have been doing...
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[QUOTE=demonwareltd;1030856483]
4 days until Columbus!!![/QUOTE]
I know, I can't believe it's this week already!
-Spaz
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[QUOTE=demonwareltd;1030856483]
4 days until Columbus!!![/QUOTE]
Whats on tap for lifting when we are out there? I'll probably need to get 5/3/1 squats in
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[QUOTE=wisdommaster1;1031194973]Whats on tap for lifting when we are out there? I'll probably need to get 5/3/1 squats in[/QUOTE]
I was talking to one of my clients about this as well. Honestly, I am planning on putting my 5/3/1 on hold while out there and playing it by ear. I will bring my 5/3/1 workouts in case I end up doing them - but not going to stress. As much as I would also love to max out and go hard in the gym, it would greatly hinder the comfort of the weekend if I had crazy DOMs. We'll see though. We'll come up with some creative to make it competitive and fun for all involved. I do have a 6 hour drive to think about it and you'll be with us for 2 of those hours :)
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45 minutes until go time. Excited for OHP today. Why? Because I suck really bad at it. I'm hoping that marked improvement on overhead pressing will translate to larger shoulders in the long run. 17 months until my next show. Gotta start somewhere!
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[QUOTE=demonwareltd;1031264323]45 minutes until go time. Excited for OHP today. Why? Because I suck really bad at it. I'm hoping that marked improvement on overhead pressing will translate to larger shoulders in the long run. 17 months until my next show. Gotta start somewhere![/QUOTE]
You and me both brother...
I need larger shoulders too!
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Path to MASS - Day 101
[color=orange][size=5][b]WEIGHT:[/b][/color][color=blue]208[/color][/size]
[size=5][color=orange][b]SUPPLEMENTS:[/b][/color][/size]
[i]All American EFX[/i] - [color=green][b]Karbolyn[/b][/color]
[i]All American EFX[/i] - [color=green][b]Kre-Alkalyn[/b][/color]
[i]All American EFX[/i] - [color=green][b]Test Charge[/b][/color]
[i]All American EFX[/i] - [color=green][b]Aroma Block-R[/b][/color]
[i]Bodybuilding.com[/i] - [color=green][b]Scream[/b][/color]
[i]Infinite Labs[/i] - [color=green][b]MassPort[/b][/color]
[i]Optimum Nutrition[/i] - [color=green][b]Optimen[/b][/color]
[i]Universal[/i] - [color=green][b]Animal Flex[/b][/color]
[i]Nature's Something[/i] - [color=green][b]Fish Oil[/b][/color]
[i]Controlled Labs[/i] - [color=green][b]Purple Wraath[/b][/color]
[i]Optimum Nutriton[/i] - [color=green][b]Gold Standard Whey Protein[/b][/color]
[size=5][color=orange][b]WORKOUT:[/b][/color][/size]
[size=3][color=red][U][B]5-3-1 OHP Phase 1[/B][/U][/color][/size]
[color=blue]Standing OHP[/color] - 45x12, 75x8, 95x7, 110x5, 120x5, 125x5
[color=blue]Seated DB Press[/color] - 55x10, 55x10, 55x8, 50x10, 50x8
[color=blue]Chins[/color] - BWx9, BWx8, BWx7, BWx8, BWx6, BWx5, BWx7
[color=blue]Standing Barbell Curls[/color] - 75x10, 75x10, 75x10, 75x10, 75x10
[color=purple]Rear DB Fly SUPER-SET Side DB Laterals[/color] - 20x10, 20x10, 20x10
[size=5][color=orange][b]CARDIO:[/b][/color][/size]
[color=blue]Elliptical[/color] [b]10 minutes[/b][b] Level 6 - 112 Calories[/b]
[size=5][color=orange][b]THOUGHTS:[/b][/color][/size]
[b]I'm smoked. Not sure if you are supposed to superset chins with just the OHP or with the Seated DB Presses as well, but I did both. My grip and back were fried by the time I got to barbell curls. Could barely grip the bar :) Just as well, I need improvements on both grip strength and pull-ups in general so we'll keep things that way and work to make improvements. Until the weather gets nice I'm going to stick with elliptical for now and strive to burn more calories session over session. Whether that be by increasing duration, intensity, or resistance, or all of the above, doesn't much matter.[/b]
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[QUOTE=demonwareltd;1030480753]Thanks Dean. Was happy to get the 505 for sure. Scored me two full size bottles of HGH-Up. Never tried a natural HGH booster before, but seems some people enjoy them. Similar to what Alex (NaturalPursuit) is logging with HGH Pro.
Boring but big is quite effective from what I've read. After doing 12 weeks of boring with Sheiko I needed some variety in order to keep my sanity[/QUOTE]
I'm about a week into my Drive/HGHup log. Sleepin like a baby. I'm a terrible sleeper usually, but I've been out cold and not even waking up to pee. Recovery time is up a little as well. Was nursing an injury this weekend and it feels worlds better now. Is it the HGHup? I don't know. But I've been feeling great while on it.
Usually I'm very skeptical on anything that claims to orally boost GH, because we know that's bs, but after my Black Cats log, Sloop offered me a full bottle to log. So, I figured, "What the hell, why not?"
I think you'll like it Stan. Congrats on those pulls man. 531 is looking sharp so far. On paper, it looks like a breeze compare to Sheiko.
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[QUOTE=TakedaShingen;1031331733]Sleepin like a baby. I'm a terrible sleeper usually, but I've been out cold and not even waking up to pee. .[/QUOTE]
I need this!! Last night up 5 times
Cardio's back in i see
Keep it up!!
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[QUOTE=TakedaShingen;1031331733]I'm about a week into my Drive/HGHup log. Sleepin like a baby. I'm a terrible sleeper usually, but I've been out cold and not even waking up to pee. Recovery time is up a little as well. Was nursing an injury this weekend and it feels worlds better now. Is it the HGHup? I don't know. But I've been feeling great while on it.
Usually I'm very skeptical on anything that claims to orally boost GH, because we know that's bs, but after my Black Cats log, Sloop offered me a full bottle to log. So, I figured, "What the hell, why not?"
I think you'll like it Stan. Congrats on those pulls man. 531 is looking sharp so far. On paper, it looks like a breeze compare to Sheiko.[/QUOTE]
Very cool. My brother is logging HgH pro and has basically said the same thing regarding better sleep. Only side he said was more vivid and bizarre dreams ;)
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[QUOTE=Ccm644;1031332733]I need this!! Last night up 5 times
Cardio's back in i see
Keep it up!![/QUOTE]
Thanks Dean. Sleep does tend to suffer the deeper u go into prep. Sucks I know :(
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You reminded me that I need to add in Pullups more. Nice work Stan!
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[QUOTE=demonwareltd;1031397503]Very cool. My brother is logging HgH pro and has basically said the same thing regarding better sleep. Only side he said was more vivid and bizarre dreams ;)[/QUOTE]
Yeah only 5 days in and my sleep has been nice, the dreams are more of a bonus than a negative side effect in my opinion. Hard for me to gauge any change in recovery yet
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[QUOTE=HARRYBEAST;1031626953]You reminded me that I need to add in Pullups more. Nice work Stan![/QUOTE]
Thanks. I suck at them, but I do get better the more I do them. Lats and forearms are hurting today to be sure.
[QUOTE=wisdommaster1;1031667753]Yeah only 5 days in and my sleep has been nice, the dreams are more of a bonus than a negative side effect in my opinion. Hard for me to gauge any change in recovery yet[/QUOTE]
I am a fan of crazy dreams. Even more so when they are vivid and scary and jolt me awake from my sleep (serious).
Decided to go in today after work for my Squat session. Then I can take tomorrow off to get everything together for the Arnold, clean out my car, etc...
Details to come!
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[QUOTE=demonwareltd;1031397503]Very cool. My brother is logging HgH pro and has basically said the same thing regarding better sleep. Only side he said was more vivid and bizarre dreams ;)[/QUOTE]
Vivid would be a GROSS understatement!
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Been slacking in here, but will post my squat workout from last night later on today. Been busy working and getting everything packed up for my trip to the Arnold. I have 3 duffel bags and a backpack. 2 with close, 1 with supplements and lifting gear and the backpack filled with food stuffs. Going for 3 nights but seems like I'm packing for a month!
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[QUOTE=demonwareltd;1032272833]Been slacking in here, but will post my squat workout from last night later on today. Been busy working and getting everything packed up for my trip to the Arnold. I have 3 duffel bags and a backpack. 2 with close, 1 with supplements and lifting gear and the backpack filled with food stuffs. Going for 3 nights but seems like I'm packing for a month![/QUOTE]
I hear ya ... I'm going to be packing tonight and hoping I can get it all in one suitcase (since I'm flying).
See you out there bud!
-Spaz
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[QUOTE=Big_Spaz;1032288943]I hear ya ... I'm going to be packing tonight and hoping I can get it all in one suitcase (since I'm flying).
See you out there bud!
-Spaz[/QUOTE]
You got it!
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5/3/1 Squats (Yesterday)
[color=orange][size=5][b]WEIGHT:[/b][/color][color=blue]208[/color][/size]
[size=5][color=orange][b]SUPPLEMENTS:[/b][/color][/size]
[i]All American EFX[/i] - [color=green][b]Karbolyn[/b][/color]
[i]All American EFX[/i] - [color=green][b]Kre-Alkalyn[/b][/color]
[i]All American EFX[/i] - [color=green][b]Test Charge[/b][/color]
[i]All American EFX[/i] - [color=green][b]Aroma Block-R[/b][/color]
[i]Bodybuilding.com[/i] - [color=green][b]Scream[/b][/color]
[i]Infinite Labs[/i] - [color=green][b]MassPort[/b][/color]
[i]Optimum Nutrition[/i] - [color=green][b]Optimen[/b][/color]
[i]Universal[/i] - [color=green][b]Animal Flex[/b][/color]
[i]Nature's Something[/i] - [color=green][b]Fish Oil[/b][/color]
[i]Controlled Labs[/i] - [color=green][b]Purple Wraath[/b][/color]
[i]Optimum Nutriton[/i] - [color=green][b]Gold Standard Whey Protein[/b][/color]
[size=5][color=orange][b]WORKOUT:[/b][/color][/size]
[size=3][color=red][U][B]5-3-1 Squat Phase 1 (5's)[/B][/U][/color][/size]
[color=blue]Barbell Squat[/color] - 45x11, 135x8, 225x5, 225x3, 275x5, 295x5, 310x5
[color=blue]Leg Press[/color] - 400x10, 580x10, 580x10, 580x10, 600x10
[color=blue]SLDL[/color] - 185x10, 185x10, 195x10, 195x10
[color=blue]Rope Crunches[/color] - 100x15, 100x15, 100x15, 100x15
[size=5][color=orange][b]CARDIO:[/b][/color][/size]
[color=blue]Elliptical[/color] [b]10 minutes[/b][b] Level 6&7 - 118 Calories[/b]
[size=5][color=orange][b]THOUGHTS:[/b][/color][/size]
[b]In hindsight I could have used yesterday off, but really wanted today off instead before driving out to the Arnold tomorrow. My back was not yet recovered from Saturday's deadlifts and by the time I got into my squat work sets I could feel it. Squats were still strong but I knew that the accessory movements were going to suffer due to my back being so sore. Gonna definitely push more weight next week, but a decent baseline to be sure.[/b]
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I'll see you in like 8 hours, I took this morning off from the gym so I could be fresh for this weekend.
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Arnold Update
Quick update from the Arnold. Trip from PA took a total of 9 hours including stops for food and to pick up my brother in Pittsburgh. Longest drive ever!
Got checked in to the Comfort Suites, had a quick shake and then out to Metro Fitness - Worthington. Props to Bob for recommending this place. Huge with every piece of equipment imaginable and DBS up to 185 lbs.
Met John (Curjo) and his wife there. Didn't get too much time to chat as he was already in the midst of his workout when we arrived and we promptly got down to business. Gonna chat much more at the Expo today.
Got some pics and vids at the gym last night. Will get a bunch more tonight when we head back in after the Arnold.
Gist of the workout was the following:
Bench Press (5/3/1 - 3s wave) - 225x3, 235x3, 245x3
Hammer Strength incline/decline/regular bench
Pec Dec
Squats - worked up to 315x3
Hack squats
Planning on back biceps and maybe some deads tonight.
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Progress pics
It only took me 100+ days to take some post contest pics. Thrilled with how my offseason is going so far. Stronger and leaner than ever post contest. Gonna keep building on this momentum
Sorry for pic quality, taken with phone...
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Love Hammer Strength plate loaded machines but don't have them at my gym. Here is a little incline action with 2pps...
[youtube]TbEXEtAFpV8[/youtube]
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