Project Improvement 2012: A 3DMJ Production.

[CHRIS925]

Balls deep.

Congrats on being tied down forever. LOL ( jk Kelsea )

[addictR3]

Will be following along!

[ErickStevens]

Update

I got the damn flu. Blew chunks last night and woke up with some horrible chills/body aches. So much for starting off my training in 2012 with a bang, eh? I'm doing my best to get my protein in but even that is tough. Hopefully it's just a 24 hour bug, I'm ready to get back to lifting!

[JMCandelario]

Update

I got the damn flu. Blew chunks last night and woke up with some horrible chills/body aches. So much for starting off my training in 2012 with a bang, eh? I'm doing my best to get my protein in but even that is tough. Hopefully it's just a 24 hour bug, I'm ready to get back to lifting!

Feel better soon! I just got over a stomach virus/flu, and it was no fun. As predictable as it sounds, keep drinking as much as you can. I ended up in the ER from dehydration (couldn't hold anything down). Best of luck.

[Bnizzle163]

Update

I got the damn flu. Blew chunks last night and woke up with some horrible chills/body aches. So much for starting off my training in 2012 with a bang, eh? I'm doing my best to get my protein in but even that is tough. Hopefully it's just a 24 hour bug, I'm ready to get back to lifting!

Get better bro. Blended pop tarts + whey ftw!

[jpfaherty]

Update

I got the damn flu. Blew chunks last night and woke up with some horrible chills/body aches. So much for starting off my training in 2012 with a bang, eh? I'm doing my best to get my protein in but even that is tough. Hopefully it's just a 24 hour bug, I'm ready to get back to lifting!

The gym will be there when you feel better. Do not rush it. I repeat do not rush it. When you decide you feel good enough, take another day off. Seriously I set myself back so bad with the flu and a sinus infection by going back too soon. Get better brah.

[Frankdaddy]

Update

I got the damn flu. Blew chunks last night and woke up with some horrible chills/body aches. So much for starting off my training in 2012 with a bang, eh? I'm doing my best to get my protein in but even that is tough. Hopefully it's just a 24 hour bug, I'm ready to get back to lifting!

If you have some aminos and gatorade, it works very well for keeping things down and synthesizing protein. Obviously not the caloric intake you need, but it's better than nothing.

[tswdan]

Subbed.

Get to feeling better, and of course..

Congrats on your engagement!

[ErickStevens]

ME Lower

Deadlifts (Traditional Stance)
225 x 5
315 x 5
365 x 3
405 x 2
425 x 1
445 x 1
475 x 1
495 x 1
515 x 1 Stance PR



Reverse Hypers
3 x 10

Back Extensions
BW x 10
+ 25 x 10 (2x)

Standing Cable Crunches
100 x 10
130 x 10
150 x 10
190 x 10
190 x 10

Cybex Seated Calf Press
290 x 6 (2x)
210 x 8 (2x)
150 x 10 (2x)

Nutrition

260/180/79

Notes

- Today was the first time in a long time I tried out some traditional stance deadlifts. 515 wasn't very challenging but I need to get my hips lower, shoulders more behind the bar, and keep my back tighter. It was definitely an uncomfortable experience but I think it's going to benefit me a ton in the long run. I've decided to do all my pulling/GMs in a traditional stance in order to really focus on my weaknesses.

[FrmrHoss]

In on this! I got engaged in between Christmas and New Years so I know what an exciting time this is for you both

[Bnizzle163]

Deadlift PR two nights after praying to the porcelain God... good job, sir.

[CHRIS925]

This is what I like. Someone who doesn't bitch about something or use it as an excuse unless they legitimately have to. Keep beastin' Eric. Mirin'.

[andyboi]

You'd better believe I am in on this Eric!!

[wrkoutfrq]

fuuu how'd i miss this! in for sure Eric, gonna be a great year to follow!

[mattjansen]

Great title to this forum, ill be in!

[ErickStevens]

ME Upper

3 Board Press
*No boards*
135 x 5 (2x)
155 x 3
185 x 2
205 x 1
215 x 1
*Boards*
225 x 1
245 x 1
265 x 1
275 x 1
285 x 1 PR

Strict OHP
135 x 3 (6x)

CG Pulldown (3 Second Isometric Contraction)
100 x 10
120 x 10
140 x 8
150 x 6

Face Pulls
50 x 15 (2x)

Tricep Pressdowns w/ Cambered Bar
80 x 37

Hanging Knee Raises
3 x 10

Nutrition

266/178/81

Notes

- Felt pretty scrong today even though I had to do battle with the bane of existence in the bench.
- I had to force myself to eat yesterday but today it seems like my appetite is back to normal. I never thought I'd be happy to be hungry!

[CHRIS925]

Nice benching Brosef Stalin. What kinda boards are you using?

[ErickStevens]

Nice benching Brosef Stalin. What kinda boards are you using?

http://www.amazon.com/Repboards-Part.../dp/B005FBCFK2

[buckeye185]

just came in here to feel bad about my pathetic, tiny, weak little legs and congratulate you on your engagement.

leaving now, madder than when i entered

[Frankdaddy]

Those are sweet setup with the boards but dang you coulda made that for about 10-15$ at a hardware store. Sometimes working for legit equipment is worth it. Like lets say If I was a billionaire I would be like the rest and pay people to do everything for me....Maybe even workout

The hoes would def do all the work, and I wouldnt give a single **** haha

[connorw123]

2012??? WELL!
If we're all gonna DIE might as well DIE looking good haha! x

[ErickStevens]

just came in here to feel bad about my pathetic, tiny, weak little legs and congratulate you on your engagement.

leaving now, madder than when i entered

Don't worry bro, they're all show and no go. I think we squat the exact same.

Those are sweet setup with the boards but dang you coulda made that for about 10-15$ at a hardware store. Sometimes working for legit equipment is worth it. Like lets say If I was a billionaire I would be like the rest and pay people to do everything for me....Maybe even workout

The hoes would def do all the work, and I wouldnt give a single **** haha

Really? I know it doesn't show it in that picture but you realize that those things attach to a velcro strap so you don't need anybody else to hold the board. It's super convenient.

[Frankdaddy]

Yea if you drilled in a loop on the bottom of a board and used one if the cheap Velcro belts at most gyms and looped it in. I made a 4 board out pf 2x4 and ductape and the guys at lowes cut the bottom board longer for a handle. I spent like 8$mid for them to do all of that.

[ErickStevens]

Yea if you drilled in a loop on the bottom of a board and used one if the cheap Velcro belts at most gyms and looped it in. I made a 4 board out pf 2x4 and ductape and the guys at lowes cut the bottom board longer for a handle. I spent like 8$mid for them to do all of that.

Frickin' McGuvyer over here!

[fltallpaul]

Frickin' McGuvyer over here!

you called?

[Frankdaddy]

LOL....I read a lot in the powerlifting section where guys have made things. I seen a guy make a power rack for squatting and benching and e bench all out of duct tape, screws and 2x4s. It has like a 700+ weight limit and still holding up for 3-4 years so far from his video. Now that dude knows his stuff LOL. Said he only spent liek 150-200$ to make it all also.

[ErickStevens]

LOL....I read a lot in the powerlifting section where guys have made things. I seen a guy make a power rack for squatting and benching and e bench all out of duct tape, screws and 2x4s. It has like a 700+ weight limit and still holding up for 3-4 years so far from his video. Now that dude knows his stuff LOL. Said he only spent liek 150-200$ to make it all also.

I've been thinking about making my own Farmer's Walk implements but that's as crazy as I've gotten.

[jaredmus]

Im in looking for some food PORN, been dieting for 7 weeks now 12 to go looking forward to seeing some good stuff in here, along with the progress!

[juliacheh]

will lurk

[jlockleOSU]

Eric,

I remember in the old thread you said you got a power rack for christmas. What kind did you get?