Bmgamble is Turning Back the Clock!

[bmgamble]

Why keep shoes on. Wade said for me to only squat in them. You are gonna be in trouble!!!

I know...I was lazy

[bmgamble]

TUESDAY 1/27- BENCH


STRETCHING
about 5 minutes

BB FLAT BENCH
45x10
135x10
185x5

Paused




205x1
225x1
245x1 - barely got this

2-Count Paused





185x3
195x3
205x3
:: Was really hoping paused singles would go smoother, but shoulder just isn't helping me

DB BENCH
25x35
35x25

DB HAMMERS
35x12,12,12

DB SHRUGS
65x12,12,12

AM/PM
Bio-Gro

PRE
MORPH (45 min prior)
PWR (15 min prior)

POST
2 scoops of whey

SUMMARY
My upper body strength is weak and it has several factors that play a part of that that I know need addressing.

1) Need more sleep (means getting to bed earlier)
2) Need to be more consistent in my diet (random junk in the evening)
3) Need more assistance work (been short on time and neglecting this, so I either need an extra day or pace myself better)
4) Ice shoulder after press days
5) Consistency on my supps

Supps include:
- fish oil
- cherry extract
- glucosamine
- b6
- whey - 2 scoops/day - mostly worked well in the evening to cut the junk food snacking cravings


Looking back, i've realized that when I hit these key points, I have the most progress. Once I get this lined out, I think I can make some headway. Never really written all this out, so hopefully since it's a visual list, I can keep it out in front and not neglect it.

[HARRYBEAST]

Good call. It takes a lot to see our short comings and address them

[bmgamble]

Good call. It takes a lot to see our short comings and address them

Yes sir. Wade will be making me an aux day to help with this. I think that will definitely help.

[bmgamble]

THURSDAY 1/29 - SQUATS


STRETCHING
about 5 minutes

BB SQUATS

Comp Stance




45x10
135x7
185x5
225x3
275x1
315x1
345x1 - PR!

Narrow Stance

145x6
155x6
165x6

Wide
135x10,10

:: Wade said "Let's do a little testing. do 3 singles, get as close to your pr as you feel like you can"
:: Texted wade and never heard back from him, so I went with how I was feeling
:: I know I need to pause before I rack again...just habit

AM/PM
:: Fish oil, cherry extract, glucosamine, B6, Bio-Gro

PRE
MORPH (30 minutes prior)
PWR (15 min prior)

NOTES
- Went to bed by 11 (this is my new goal, seeing how I've easily gone past midnight - 1am lately)
- 2 scoops of protein in the evening (this helps with cravings/snacking)


SUMMARY
This felt good to hit especially since I've been slowly working my way back in.

[HARRYBEAST]

I like the new sleep goal. I am trying that too lately.

Nice Squat PR. I think that Wade sometimes ignores you so you will pick the weight and PR

[bmgamble]

I like the new sleep goal. I am trying that too lately.

Nice Squat PR. I think that Wade sometimes ignores you so you will pick the weight and PR

At least you have a valid excuse. I have none, but will be hitting my priorities better now.

Thanks Harry! Funny thing is I was thinking I'd be getting a lecture because he said to work up as close to my pr as I could....wasn't sure if I was supposed to go over or not.

[bmgamble]

FRIDAY 1/30 - DECLINE


STRETCHING
5 minutes

CGDP





45x15
135x10
185x5
225x3
255x1
280x6
285x6
265x8
:: These went much better than last couple of sessions, felt like my pace was better and was in a better groove
:: Not perfect, but at least they felt better

STRICT OHP



45x10
95x3
115x1
135x1
160x0
:: This was a big deal because I haven't pressed anything more than 95 in what seems like months due to shoulder pain
:: There was no pain when pressing, so this is good news

DB HAMMERS
35x12,12,12

DB SHRUGS
65x12,12,12

AM/PM
Bio-Gro

PRE
MORPH (45 minutes prior)
PWR (15 min prior)

POST
2 scoops of whey

SUMMARY
Feeling much better here. Sleep was pretty good, supps on track. Moving in the right direction.

[bmgamble]

MONDAY 2/2 - FRONT SQUATS/DEADLIFTS


STRETCHING
about 5 minutes

BB FRONT SQUATS




135x10
185x3
225x1
265x1
295x0
295x1 PR!
:: Finally got this, might be a tad high, but I got it

TRAP BAR



225x1
315x1
405x1
495x0
495x0
:: Some yo-yo was walking all around the gym doing everything you can think of. Then he comes and does walking lunges right by me and I was done after that, focus was gone

DEADLIFTS




225x1
315x1
405x1
455x1
475x0
:: since the plates were thick, I couldn't load 490, so I tried 495. I'll try slimmer plates next time.
:: Rushed on time, I could only go up to 455

--out of time--

AM/PM
Bio-Gro

PRE
MORPH (45 min prior)
PWR (15 min prior)

POST
none

SUMMARY
Went home with a pr, so not all was lost.

[HARRYBEAST]

Front Squat PR looked solid

[HARRYBEAST]

Did you stop lifting bro?

[bmgamble]

it.is.time.

[HARRYBEAST]

it.is.time.

WTF where is mine

[bmgamble]

WTF where is mine

I felt like I was on an organ donor list waiting for mine

[bmgamble]

MONDAY 3/30 - SQUATS


STRETCHING
room where i do my stretching is closed due to floor renovation

BB SQUATS

45x15
135x10

COMP
185x2
185x2
185x2
185x2
185x2

WIDE
135x10
135x10
:: This felt horrible. I was tight, wobbly and weak
:: didn't help that I couldn't stretch much expect at the rack....hate doing that

SEATED LEG CURLS
70x12,12,12

SUMMARY
I know this week is going to be the toughest, but I wasn't expecting to come in and feel like a complete weak noob. Hopefully things will start clicking. This is what happens when you come back after a couple of months of nothing. I already feel it....ouch.

BASEBALL
Baseball started up yesterday as well. So combine leg day with running around the baseball field for a couple of hours and it was a tough break in. Excited to get back to both though.

[HARRYBEAST]

Not envying the pain coming

[bmgamble]

Not envying the pain coming

neither am i

also, love the sig quote

[HARRYBEAST]

neither am i

also, love the sig quote

lol forgot it was even there

[bmgamble]

TUESDAY 3/31 - DECLINES


STRETCHING
about 5 minutes

BB DECLINES

45x10
135x10
185x6
190x6
155x8 (couldn't remember the weight I needed, was supposed to be 175)

:: This felt horrible and heavy again. Expected as much though

CLOSE GRIP CABLE ROWS
120x12,12,12

DB SHRUGS
55x12,12,12

SUMMARY
Again, this will take some time to get a groove.

THURSDAY UPDATE
Can barely walk, so I am trying to roll my legs and get them going again before I deadlift. Extreme DOMS...sucks, but it is what it is and once I get past that things will be better.

[bmgamble]

MONDAY 4/6 - DEADLIFTS


STRETCHING
about 5 minutes

BB FRONT SQUAT

45x10
135x10
155x1
185x1

:: This actually felt pretty good
:: No belt, squat shoes or knee sleeves

TRAP
135x1
225x1

DEADLIFTS
225x8x1

DB HAMMERS
35x12
40x12
40x12

DB SHRUGS
55x12,12,12

SUMMARY
Squats on last Monday killed my legs Wed, Thur and Friday. Was literally limping while walking and hurt like a mother. Felt better yesterday.

Pulls went well and actually felt like I knew what I was doing in the gym. Didn't feel out of place.

BIRTHDAY WEEKEND
Not only was it a big Easter weekend, but my birthday was Sunday. Instead of the normal cookie cake I usually ask for, my wife made an awesome peanut butter dessert last thanksgiving that I have been craving and wanted that instead. It is epic good.

[HARRYBEAST]

Happy birthday man. I take the wife is doing well then?

[bmgamble]

Happy birthday man. I take the wife is doing well then?

Thanks Harry! Yes sir, she is doing much better. Thanks for all the support big man!

[bmgamble]

BENCH

Did bench this week and it was a no-go because I was warming up with the bar, which was fine. Then had 95 on there and the pain in the shoulder was yelling at me, so I stopped and did assistance. Have an appointment with the chiro today to see what I can do about it.

Throwing baseballs at my son's practices doesn't help either. I hate that I can't even throw a baseball without pain much less press.


FRIDAY 4/12 - SQUATS


STRETCHING
about 5 minutes

BB SQUAT

45x10
135x10
185x1

Comp
205x2
205x2
205x2
205x2
205x2
205x2

Wides
135x10
135x10

:: This felt much better than last time. More solid and smooth

DB HAMMERS
35x12
40x12
40x12

DB SHRUGS
55x12,12,12

SUMMARY
Much better feeling about squats. Legs are starting to remember what they are supposed to do.


WEEKEND WRAP

We put up our first hummingbird feeder last weekend and this weekend I was actually able to get a couple of pics...





My son and I bonded this weekend....of course, he wasn't as excited as I was....here is probably why....



Finally helping me mow the yard. Funny how I wasn't as exhausted as I normally am. I think I could get used to this.

[HARRYBEAST]

Not gonna lie a little jealous that you have help in the yard. When did the shoulder thing start?

[bmgamble]

Not gonna lie a little jealous that you have help in the yard. When did the shoulder thing start?

Yeah man, it's awesome.

On the shoulder, it's been there for a few months, but I haven't been lifting consistently since December so I thought things might get better. Before that, I wasn't able to do overhead pressing, but wade has been aware of that which is why he has stayed away from that with me.

The problem now is that I have issues with pressing in general now. I've had bursitis in the shoulder years ago and it got better. It's not the same feeling, but I can't say if that contributed or not to what I'm experiencing now. I just hope it's not an rotator cuff issue.

[bmgamble]

TUESDAY 4/14 - DEADLIFTS
Break-in

STRETCHING
about 5 minutes

BB FRONT SQUAT



45x10
135x10
155x3
185x3
195x3
:: After watching the vid, I notice I think I am too forward. This felt fine, but I know it would be an issue if I went heavy, so I'll make a mental note on this

TRAP



225x3
245x3
275x3



DEADLIFT

Accidentally pressed the time-lapse setting, so I figured I'd have some fun with the music...



225x1
275x1
275x1
275x1
275x1
275x1
275x1
275x1
275x1

:: Things were fine here

SLDL
135x6
155x6
185x6
:: Wade wanted 135 all sets, but that was way too light. Added some here. Still pretty light.


SUMMARY
Front squat needs to be tightened up, but overall, felt good. Things are clicking again here which is good since we are still breaking in.

[HARRYBEAST]

Are you still getting pretty sore?

[bmgamble]

Are you still getting pretty sore?

No, not like I was. DOMS are barely there if any.

[penny0527]

In for nudes

[bmgamble]

In for nudes

Don't hold your breath. I've been trying for years to get nudes of harry and still no luck.


And welcome aboard!