Obtaining Raw Elite at 165/181

[InspecktaDeck]

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Your sumo stance is exactly what Im trying to get into. For me conventional pulling is just terribad, leverage not even once. You look pretty lean, you should try getting a little fatter(serious). Not fat slob status, but a little chunk seems to help your joints alot. Also the bigger you get(fat & muscle) the more volume you can handle. A nice powerbelly never hurts, and it helps judge squat depth ^^

[xRequiem]

I'm way to lean. Never thought I'd say that but I'm trying so hard to get back to where I was around April. Had gotten up to 189 while running SS. Once I changed jobs I lost about 20lbs in the first month. Thanksgiving should help though! Have 4 different families to eat with haha so i'm going to be lazy as **** the next few days

[BrutalBergstrom]

I'm way to lean. Never thought I'd say that but I'm trying so hard to get back to where I was around April. Had gotten up to 189 while running SS. Once I changed jobs I lost about 20lbs in the first month. Thanksgiving should help though! Have 4 different families to eat with haha so i'm going to be lazy as **** the next few days

need some help? u've been doing sheiko & such which definitely boosts your metabolism but im a natural fatass (though i am now controlling my weight) with lovely tastebuns so maybe i can help u gain weight

[HoneyBadger300]

Stopping in, subbed.

[xRequiem]

Stopping in, subbed.

thanks for stopping by.

need some help? u've been doing sheiko & such which definitely boosts your metabolism but im a natural fatass (though i am now controlling my weight) with lovely tastebuns so maybe i can help u gain weight

I'm already going GOMAD and getting about 3800-5000 calories. Plus I'm taking creatine, what else can I do???!

[BrutalBergstrom]

thanks for stopping by.



I'm already going GOMAD and getting about 3800-5000 calories. Plus I'm taking creatine, what else can I do???!

well, for a start u can try to get at least 4500 EVERY day cos 3800 & 5000 makes a big difference. many people who dont work as hard as if overreaching would normally eat around 3500cals to bulk i guess. anyway do u eat almonds/peanuts? bacon? pork? i'd say drink more milk, but as i remember thats what GOMAD is about so i dont wanna make u vomet by drinking more.. do u use weightgainer? a friend sent me a link to some product that has i think 1200cals in just 4 scoops, i can try to find it for u if u want?

[GinjaNinja85]

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I'm already going GOMAD and getting about 3800-5000 calories. Plus I'm taking creatine, what else can I do???!

If your doing GOMAD your already getting 3300 calories so you can't be eating much. Breakfast, lunch and dinner should put you over 5000 easy. That seems like a crazy amount of calories though. I was gaining on 3850 calories and I'm over 202.5lbs. I was only drinking about a pint and a half a day while I was bulking. It sounds like you need to spend more time preparing and planning your meals. Or at least find cheap ways to ram some fast food down your throat when your caught out.

[xRequiem]

Volume Day - Fueled by Turkey Day carbs

Squats
265 5x5

Bench (most reps paused)
175 5x5

Duration: 35 minutes

A ****ing marathon here. Had to get in and out to get back and start cooking our 3rd Thanksgiving diner haha. First couple sets felt INCREDIBLY easy. Definitely bumping the weight up next VD. Last two sets were tough because I was fighting off the vomit haha. Might do some bb rows, RDL and close grip bench tomorrow. Considering splitting my VD soon.

[Filmbuff81]

Good looking day, enjoy some more turkey fuel.

[xRequiem]

Just did, bloated close to 180lbs haha. Curious to see my weight once my bloat is gone. Maybe 175?



so easy

[InspecktaDeck]

Nice squatting. No bench vids?

[xRequiem]

Nice squatting. No bench vids?

Never record it, my form is too **** and don't want to share

[InspecktaDeck]

Never record it, my form is too **** and don't want to share

What gives you trouble on the bench?

[xRequiem]

What gives you trouble on the bench?

arch, leg drive and keeping the bar even

[ampUP11]

Put on some weight so I can beat you to 1200 and wilks too lol

Whats your total as of now? Been awhile since I've asked

[xRequiem]

Put on some weight so I can beat you to 1200 and wilks too lol

Whats your total as of now? Been awhile since I've asked

not really sure, I messed around with gear too much and just now getting back in the groove of squatting raw. I should still hit 405 by the end of the year and at least 485-500 dl at the end. No idea about my bench, it seems to be unstable. A modest attemp will be 250 so something like 405/255/500 1160. gotta order some smelling salts though haha

what's your weight and lifts at?

[xRequiem]

Dat Pump

CGBP paused
135 3x8 (sloooww negatives)

BB Rows
135 3x8

Tricep pull down
100 reps

Hamstring curls
3x15

Calf press
100 reps

Just a 20 minute assistance session.

[ampUP11]

not really sure, I messed around with gear too much and just now getting back in the groove of squatting raw. I should still hit 405 by the end of the year and at least 485-500 dl at the end. No idea about my bench, it seems to be unstable. A modest attemp will be 250 so something like 405/255/500 1160. gotta order some smelling salts though haha

what's your weight and lifts at?

375/235/460 1070, shooting for 385/250/475 by end of year

[xRequiem]

Recovery Day

Front Squats
160x3
160x3
130x5

OHP
130x3
130x3
130x5

Back extensions 3x10
Chins x 3,3,4

Easy session.

[xRequiem]

Intensity Day

Squats
305x3 - supposed to get 5

Sumo DL
failed at 365x1 warmup

Bench
didnt attempt

FML

[InspecktaDeck]

Intensity Day

Squats
305x3 - supposed to get 5

Sumo DL
failed at 365x1 warmup

Bench
didnt attempt

FML

Eat & rest. Volume caught up with me last week, couldnt do work sets- it sucked.

[xRequiem]

Eat & rest. Volume caught up with me last week, couldnt do work sets- it sucked.

Guess I was still beat from work. Going to be trying something new. Still TM but i'm splitting the volume days and the intensity days into a 4 day split.

Bench volume: bench 5x5, accessory 1, accessory 2
squat volume: squats 5x5, front squats 3x3, accessory 1
off
bench intensity: bench 5rm, ohp 3x5 @ 80% and arms
off
lower intensity: squat 5rm and deadlift 3rm
off

Gives me plenty of rest between squat volume and lower intensity. I'll stagger the bench and ohp eventually.

[xRequiem]

Bench Volume

Paused Bench
180 5x5

CGBP
155x6
185x3
135x8

BB Rows
135 3x8

abs

Bench was much easier than last volume day. Paused all reps this time as well.

[samsont]

yeah that should work good the split. it'll help you be fresh for intensity day too. good session.

[jshaw5]

I like the split. Volume squats and bench in one workout is tough. Why are you doing paused bench though?

[GinjaNinja85]

I'm gonna disagree with everyone here and say dude, stick to the f**cking program! Lol.

You've barely given TM a chance and you're already moving on. You had a sh!t intensity day. That's not the programs fault mate. You lifted 300x5 EASY last week. You should have had 5x305. You can't be looking after yourself. You need to fix these 'external factors' before you even consider re programming.

Definitely think you should re consider!

[xRequiem]

I'm gonna disagree with everyone here and say dude, stick to the f**cking program! Lol.

You've barely given TM a chance and you're already moving on. You had a sh!t intensity day. That's not the programs fault mate. You lifted 300x5 EASY last week. You should have had 5x305. You can't be looking after yourself. You need to fix these 'external factors' before you even consider re programming.

Definitely think you should re consider!

I deinifely understand where you're coming from but Ireally love assistance work. Strength is definitely my priority but I also want to work on dem aesthetics. A 4 day split would give me more assistance as well as more rest.

I like the split. Volume squats and bench in one workout is tough. Why are you doing paused bench though?

Just because the weight is so easy at the moment. If I can't pause the reps i'll just tng.

[jshaw5]

I'm gonna disagree with everyone here and say dude, stick to the f**cking program! Lol.

You've barely given TM a chance and you're already moving on. You had a sh!t intensity day. That's not the programs fault mate. You lifted 300x5 EASY last week. You should have had 5x305. You can't be looking after yourself. You need to fix these 'external factors' before you even consider re programming.

Definitely think you should re consider!

He's still sticking to the basic TM concept, just splitting the days out, I see nothing wrong with that.

[xRequiem]

Lower Volume

Squats
265x5
275 4x5

Front Squats
165 3x3

RDL
155 3x5

Duration: 50 minutes! BW: 175!!

****ing killed it today.

[GinjaNinja85]

I deinifely understand where you're coming from but Ireally love assistance work. Strength is definitely my priority but I also want to work on dem aesthetics. A 4 day split would give me more assistance as well as more rest.

Fair enough. I'm not hating or nothing, but I did say I'd come in to give you stick for it if you started switching things up already. I just think you need to pick a plan that suits your goals that you can give a good 3 month run and stick with it. Consistency in training is key. At least this isn't straying too far from TM though, which should make the transition pretty seamless.

He's still sticking to the basic TM concept, just splitting the days out, I see nothing wrong with that.

I have to disagree. Recovery day is gone. It's loosely sticking to it IMO although I'm sure a volume-intensity setup can work almost as well.