This blows my mind --- you've got phenomenal arms and grip strength
Thanks for the encouragement. Part of me can't wait until I start eating at or above maintenance so I can feel the weights go up again. The movements that seem to be improving now are more related to my injuries hurting less.
Originally Posted by hazto
Looking great and work outs our impressive. 2300 calcs with 230g protein, good numbers. Also like the 4800 refeed day, to bad that can't be daily.
Refeeds are interesting. For a few hours yesterday my demons were quiet. They must like Applebee's too.
"Of all the things I lost during my cut, I miss my mind the most." -cmoore
"...prolonged semi-starvation produces significant increases in depression, hysteria and hypochondriasis as measured using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. Indeed, most of the subjects experienced periods of severe emotional distress and depression."
Rev BB Lunges:
135x8 L
135x8 R
225x8 L
225x8 R
275x10 L
275x10 R
225x20 L
225x20 R
ATG squats (still really tight in my left hip starting at just past parallel, very difficult to get full depth so I stayed light again to keep the ROM)
135x8
135x12
225x8
225x8
185x8
135x15
135x15
Romanian DLs (easing my elbows back into it)
135x12
135x15
135x20
Quad extension machine
75x12
150x12
205x12
Hamstring curl machine
80x12
155x10 (felt odd on the left knee)
80x12
Standing Calf machine:
Half stack x 15
Full stack x15
Full stack x15
Full stack x15 w/ flushes at end
Full stack x15 w/ flushes at end
Half stack x15 w/ flushes at end
Half stack x15 w/ flushes at end
Notes: Left the gym with glutes, hams, and calves on fire. Quads were pumped but VMO seemed unaffected by today's lifts which I'll attribute to the light squats. Elbows/Forearms did ok with the romanians so I'll creep them up over the next few weeks. Still a good day and my hoodie was fully soaked through as I limped out.
15 days to go...
"Of all the things I lost during my cut, I miss my mind the most." -cmoore
"...prolonged semi-starvation produces significant increases in depression, hysteria and hypochondriasis as measured using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. Indeed, most of the subjects experienced periods of severe emotional distress and depression."
Muscle Up / Pull Up / Straight bar triceps cable press down super
MU x 6, PU x12, 30x25
MU x 6, PU x12, 60x25
MU x 6, PU x12, 85x15
One Arm pull ups with 25lb sling off hand assist x 6 ea side
Skull Crusher 75 x 15
One Arm pull ups with 10lb sling off hand assist x 4ea side
Skull Crusher 115 x 12
Muscle Up / Pull Up super
MU x6, PU x12
Skull Crusher 115x8
Wide grip pull ups chin to hand x8 L, x8 R
Skull Crusher 75x20
Pull ups x 15 (slow pulls)
BB Shrugs:
135x12
225x20
225x25
225x20
135x35
Abs: roman chairs, rev situps, bench crunch, vacuum twists
Notes: Weighed in at 175 today so the salt and carbs from Friday’s overfeed have washed away. Couple people noted I was getting “bigger” which felt good since I’m down 16 pounds since Jan. Elbows felt good today might be able to up the difficulty a little next time if they keep feeling this good.
Supps: Ordered a few supps today online. Trying to learn from Bo_Flecks et al, and ordered up some uniliver, melatonin, gaba, and a preworkout (went with assault since I’m a caffeine junkie). Probably be another week before that stuff shows up though.
Sent an email off to the promoter of a local bb show. He emailed back quickly to call him and offered to help me get organized for the show. Will call him when I get a break from work today. Demons are opposed but I might actually do this…
14 days to go.
"Of all the things I lost during my cut, I miss my mind the most." -cmoore
"...prolonged semi-starvation produces significant increases in depression, hysteria and hypochondriasis as measured using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. Indeed, most of the subjects experienced periods of severe emotional distress and depression."
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Sent an email off to the promoter of a local bb show. He emailed back quickly to call him and offered to help me get organized for the show. Will call him when I get a break from work today. Demons are opposed but I might actually do this…
14 days to go...
Just found your journal. Subbed for sure!
Good luck....and I think you will do well in anything you choose.
"Almost all WILL make progress if they go in the gym and exercise right...regardless. BUT!!!!
How your body adapts to that training stimulus, (gaining mass, strength or both) will be primarily determined by the quality and QUANTITY of your nutrition"-----Me 2012
"Of all the things I lost during my cut, I miss my mind the most." -cmoore
"...prolonged semi-starvation produces significant increases in depression, hysteria and hypochondriasis as measured using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. Indeed, most of the subjects experienced periods of severe emotional distress and depression."
Notes: Weighed in at 175 today so the salt and carbs from Friday’s overfeed have washed away. Couple people noted I was getting “bigger” which felt good since I’m down 16 pounds since Jan. Elbows felt good today might be able to up the difficulty a little next time if they keep feeling this good.
Sent an email off to the promoter of a local bb show. He emailed back quickly to call him and offered to help me get organized for the show. Will call him when I get a break from work today. Demons are opposed but I might actually do this…
14 days to go.
175 and already shredded - you'll look great on stage
14 days! You made up your mind quickly - good luck!
14 days! You made up your mind quickly - good luck!
Oh no. 14 days until I turn 40. That's what I've been peaking for since January. The show I'm considering is in June.
"Of all the things I lost during my cut, I miss my mind the most." -cmoore
"...prolonged semi-starvation produces significant increases in depression, hysteria and hypochondriasis as measured using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. Indeed, most of the subjects experienced periods of severe emotional distress and depression."
Good luck....and I think you will do well in anything you choose.
Originally Posted by fitbanker
Just found your journal, and subbed in...
Great to have you guys following along. I look forward to any input you may have to help me move forward.
New avi tonight. I have a hard time flashing my obliques still but I'm working on it. I can hit my left side easier than my right.
"Of all the things I lost during my cut, I miss my mind the most." -cmoore
"...prolonged semi-starvation produces significant increases in depression, hysteria and hypochondriasis as measured using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. Indeed, most of the subjects experienced periods of severe emotional distress and depression."
Just noticed the new AVI in the main forum, had to jump over here to tell ya WOW!! looks even better larger in the thread. Just awesome work.
My journal, not detailed, but heck I never keep track of much anyhow. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121196291&p=863931421#post863931421
Just noticed the new AVI in the main forum, had to jump over here to tell ya WOW!! looks even better larger in the thread. Just awesome work.
Thanks!
"Of all the things I lost during my cut, I miss my mind the most." -cmoore
"...prolonged semi-starvation produces significant increases in depression, hysteria and hypochondriasis as measured using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. Indeed, most of the subjects experienced periods of severe emotional distress and depression."
You have given yourself a nice birthday present. The problem with it is you are going to get used to seeing yourself that way and want to keep it all of the time .
Masters Men 3rd Place, 2012 NANBF St. Louis Gateway Naturals
OK...funny question. Are you going to hit the tanning booth? As sick and ripped as you look now, I cant imagine with a good tan how much more you will 'pop'.
BTW...as everyone has said.... Your new AVI is crazy!
"Almost all WILL make progress if they go in the gym and exercise right...regardless. BUT!!!!
How your body adapts to that training stimulus, (gaining mass, strength or both) will be primarily determined by the quality and QUANTITY of your nutrition"-----Me 2012
You have given yourself a nice birthday present. The problem with it is you are going to get used to seeing yourself that way and want to keep it all of the time .
I let myself go over Thanksgiving-Christmas and got buttered over slightly for sure. While I'm a little bit leaner than normal, most people who know me would say I've been ripped like this for years.
Originally Posted by 2nd_chance
C, have you posted any full body shots that would give us a better indicator of your prep status?
No. I've been leery to do the "guy in the underwear shot" I'm not sure how my patients would react to that if word got out. I think once I have posing trunks and can present/photo in a way such that it's obviously bodybuilding, I'll post up poses for help and critique.
Originally Posted by induced_drag
OK...funny question. Are you going to hit the tanning booth? As sick and ripped as you look now, I cant imagine with a good tan how much more you will 'pop'.
BTW...as everyone has said.... Your new AVI is crazy!
Definitely need a tan. I'll probably spray tan as part of my bday to myself.
Originally Posted by Payton1221
^^ THIS ^^
The bar has just been raised! Super job.
Thanks. I'm having fun with using the avi's as prog pics.
Monday’s Macros
Calories 2299 (goal <2300)
Total Fat (g) 93
Saturated 43
Polyunsaturated 6
Monounsaturated 13
Trans 2
Side Laterals:
5x20
20x12
25x12
30x8
30x8
30x8
20x12
Abs: Roman chair, rev situp, bench crunch, vacuum twists
"Of all the things I lost during my cut, I miss my mind the most." -cmoore
"...prolonged semi-starvation produces significant increases in depression, hysteria and hypochondriasis as measured using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. Indeed, most of the subjects experienced periods of severe emotional distress and depression."
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Huge volume on that super setting with the BB pressing and the EZ curls
That looks like it would have been a relatively quick session and you would have walked out with a huge pump
Hard work on 2300 cals
Great workout
Romanian DLs (easing back into it as my elbows can tolerate)
135x20
185x20
235x12
Standing calf machine, quad extension machine, hamstring curl machine supersets
SC half stackx15, QM 120x12, HC 80x8
SC Full Stackx15, QM 200x12, HC 155x8
SC Full Stackx15, QM 260 (full stack)x12, HC 155x8
Standing Calf Machine
Full Stack x15
Full Stack x15
Full Stack x12
Half Stack x15
12 days to 40.
"Of all the things I lost during my cut, I miss my mind the most." -cmoore
"...prolonged semi-starvation produces significant increases in depression, hysteria and hypochondriasis as measured using the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory. Indeed, most of the subjects experienced periods of severe emotional distress and depression."
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