Psycho's 1st Ever Bulk

[psychodiver9]

Yesterdays macros 3217 91/356/264

Bw. No weigh in today. Yesterday 204.8. -2 from last week so cal bump. To date +21lbs in 18 weeks 1.16/wk avg

Today's workout. Lower ME

10 min roll/stretch

Bike 5 min

Squat
Barx7 +2
145x5 +10lbs
165x5 +10lbs +2 reps
185-2x3
210x2
230x2

235-2x1 (extra set)
250x1
255-2x1
-added some reps to warm up as I was working on form. Trying to spread knees more. I got a bid of 250 and will post later. Technically 10lbs less on last single bit I did 5 instead of 4 so it was intentional. Worried about form not weight

Deficit deads
315-2x4 +1 each set
315-2x3

t bar row
3plates x12,11,9 +1 each set

Leg/calf press
4ppsx12,10,8

Feel very good about today

[The Solution]

Cal bump right before Sheiko, lets see how it treats you. Have a good weekend.

[psychodiver9]

Cal bump right before Sheiko, lets see how it treats you. Have a good weekend.

thanks man. I figured 2 weeks in a row of decrease justified it. Especially given I had 3 days last week easily over 4k.

Just took some of our kids to lunch for a fieldtrip. Ugh

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

Nice leg destruction today, about to go kill em myself...I see u logged that workout early in the AM, do you lift at like 5?? also, you gonna do the Nmisc contest this go around?

[psychodiver9]

Nice leg destruction today, about to go kill em myself...I see u logged that workout early in the AM, do you lift at like 5?? also, you gonna do the Nmisc contest this go around?

yes on weekdays I'm up at 4 and in gym by 5. have to be at school by 730 and have a 45 min commute

I considered it but I'm gonnna pass. Im too far into my bulk and not ready to stop and cut so can't really commit to either category right now. Maybe if it started later. I'll be following those that do

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

yes on weekdays I'm up at 4 and in gym by 5. have to be at school by 730 and have a 45 min commute

I considered it but I'm gonnna pass. Im too far into my bulk and not ready to stop and cut so can't really commit to either category right now. Maybe if it started later. I'll be following those that do

Props on hittin the weights that early. Im debating trying it (albeit not as early...our gym opens at 7). would really open my schedule up if I could get my lifting out of the way before classes. Its a rough transition though and I never feel as strong in the morning...and yeah tbh I almos tdidnt wanna do the contest but some cheeky kunt goaded me on

[The Big Sleep]

Thats some strong dedication to hit it that early. How much sleep do you average Ryan?

[psychodiver9]

Don't have a choice. Work is 7:30-3, then practice, then 45 min commute. Wth both my jobs, wife, travel, etc no time/energy to lift at night. Must sacrifice to win. I prefer lifting early. Even weekends I sleep in and still lift around 8-10 depending on when i get up.

Probably get 6-7 hours. I try to get in bed by 9-930 depending on what time I get home. I only lift 2-3 week days and sleep in till 5 the off days.

[psychodiver9]

Aforementioned squat vid. 250x1

[alwaystranquil]

Aforementioned squat vid. 250x1

Here you go, for those who can't figure out how to see it in that error pic:
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/...0310F4B3A8.mp4

Quality 1 rep lift and good depth man.

Rep'd, even though mine don't count for much yet.

[psychodiver9]

Thanks bro. Hoping E will rip it apart

[FitnessCPA]

You're not sitting back. It looks like you're afraid to lean forward. Sit back, lean forward, and shove your knees out. Also, push your butt BACK before you start the descend.

[IrishPilot]

yes on weekdays I'm up at 4 and in gym by 5.

Right there with ya most days!

[psychodiver9]

You're not sitting back. It looks like you're afraid to lean forward. Sit back, lean forward, and shove your knees out. Also, push your butt BACK before you start the descend.

I'm trying to work on this. I felt like on lower sets i did a better job of pushing knees out. I see why E suggested sheiko b

[FitnessCPA]

I'm trying to work on this. I felt like on lower sets i did a better job of pushing knees out. I see why E suggested sheiko b

Looks like you're a little lose as well. Stay tight, push your hips/butt back, and from that point go straight down. To do this you'll need to lean forward a bit more to keep the bar over your midfoot.

[psychodiver9]

Looks like you're a little lose as well. Stay tight, push your hips/butt back, and from that point go straight down. To do this you'll need to lean forward a bit more to keep the bar over your midfoot.

Yeah maybe I'm scared if the lean due to previous back injury.

[SoulZeppelin]

Yeah maybe I'm scared if the lean due to previous back injury.

I'm with CPA - break at the hips and sit back harder. For me it feels like being in the backseat of a good mogul stance, but I don't know if you know dat snowkskiing feels down south.

You starting #29 soon?

[psychodiver9]

I'm with CPA - break at the hips and sit back harder. For me it feels like being in the backseat of a good mogul stance, but I don't know if you know dat snowkskiing feels down south.

You starting #29 soon?

Probably in about a week. Nope don't know.

[SoulZeppelin]

Probably in about a week.

Goodnight sweet walking...

[psychodiver9]

Goodnight sweet walking...

Oh lord

[The Solution]

Also, push your butt BACK before you start the descend.

^^ This. squeeze your glutes/hamstrings before you even descend, take in a big breath, and your first move should be pushing your hips back.

Regardless great depth and composure on your squat.

Got youtube ?

[psychodiver9]

Lol yes just not enough time to fuk with figuring it out rght now. Thanks for feedback

[The Solution]

Lol yes just not enough time to fuk with figuring it out rght now. Thanks for feedback

Srs?

Click "Upload"
Select Video
Then post on here

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...Youtube+Upload

Thread that helps

[psychodiver9]

Macros. I haven't really been tracking the past two days. Some major stress has come about and it's been an afterthought. No doubt about surplus

Haven't weighed since Thursday

Today's Workout. Upper ME

Roll/stretch 15 min. Back sore from squats

Treadmill 5 min

RC 20-2x-10

Paused Bench
135x5
155x5
185x3
215x2 +10 lbs
225x2

245x1
250x1
255x1
260-2x1
-original plan was to do the last set at 265 instead of trying 270 again but 260 felt harder than it has so i decided to do another set there so I didn't fail. Wanted to get 5 full singles in. 2nd 260 was major grinder but I got it

Floor press
185x8 +2
185-2x7 +1 each
205x5 +1
205x3

Db hammer curl
50x12
50x6 -4
50x8
Skipped 4th set

Face pulls
200-2x12 +1 2nd set
200x10 +2
skipped 4th set

Cut accessory work short. Benching tired me and focus was below average.

[The Solution]

The surplus is paying off in the weightroom no doubt

[psychodiver9]

The surplus is paying off in the weightroom no doubt

Thanks for the support Bob!

[Crucifist]

Don't have a choice. Work is 7:30-3, then practice, then 45 min commute. Wth both my jobs, wife, travel, etc no time/energy to lift at night. Must sacrifice to win. I prefer lifting early. Even weekends I sleep in and still lift around 8-10 depending on when i get up.

Probably get 6-7 hours. I try to get in bed by 9-930 depending on what time I get home. I only lift 2-3 week days and sleep in till 5 the off days.

I know this feel. If I didn't lift early, I'd be too tanked or too busy to get it in at all. I am always at the gym as soon as it opens. Weekdays that's 5:30, and weekends it's 7 on Saturday and 8 on Sunday. I've also noticed that there's less competition for equipment when you go that early due to the diminished crowd, so that's a nice bonus as well.

[psychodiver9]

No doubt. I've never had to wait for a power rack and rarely for a bench. Going when it's super busy makes me rage

[DatTrolololsong]

wow you till bulking from 2011?

[psychodiver9]

wow you till bulking from 2011?

No. There was a cut in there as well. On bulk #2 just kept the same log