M.I.T.C.H.S. Log of gaining and overtraining

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

2/28/13 Smolov Jr. day 3

misc: had a test today. stayed up way too late studying but felt great about the exam after so its worth it. was STIMMMED THE **** UP, almost had a panic attack during the test. probably had 300mg caffeine in 10 minutes right before the test, and I have a low tolerance (200mg or less throughout the day usually). decided to go right to the gym after despite being mentally wiped, because I was still buzzing from the caffeine. Session was good though, tmw will be a brutal one.







food
Just got a wok. ballin teriyaki chicken fried rice


"junk bowl" plain (non greek yogurt) with jello powder, casein, and topped with CtC

Those are still good lifts man. Very solid. You will do great at a show for your weight. I am really excited about you running smolov jr. It was always something I considered, but I never did because I wanted to focus on bodybuilding.

yeah man lets hope for the best with smolov, im gonna give it my all...and even with you focusing on BBing stuff u are still strong as FUUUUUU

FUARK dragon flags are a bytch! good job though!

ehh they arent perfect yet. after watching I will call 1 of them a legit dragon flag. Im gonna start working on the negatives and work my way up.

Dragon flags? Intradesting.

Digging dat dere bloat pic. Seriously LOL'ed

lol about to set it as my avi for a few days. user title "shredded kent" or "its mass bro"

500lb DL? Jesus, on dat Frank Yang 3x body weight level....

If you saw I have yet to DL 500. some of my rep sets have it as my max when I plug it into a calc which is why I have debated it being a 3rd attempt. when I hit 460 it was pretty much 3x bodyweight tho.

Yea I hope so. nervous I dont have enough LBM and am gonna have to cut more than id like. meet you at 175-170lbs? ha

i'd really like to lean up a good bit then slowly bulk up. thats what brought me to your log, cause it seems like you've perfected the lean bulk

lol deal...and Im sure you have enough mass underneath. I meant theres a whole gamut genetic factors that play into it as well, but 185 @ 8-9% is my "natty limit" according to some of those formulas. I dont take them 100% but i figure if I can hit 185 in a few years at current leanness i would be content... so at 175 your pretty close.

[KrunkMasterKyle]

2/28/13 Smolov Jr. day 3

misc: had a test today. stayed up way too late studying but felt great about the exam after so its worth it. was STIMMMED THE **** UP, almost had a panic attack during the test. probably had 300mg caffeine in 10 minutes right before the test, and I have a low tolerance (200mg or less throughout the day usually). decided to go right to the gym after despite being mentally wiped, because I was still buzzing from the caffeine. Session was good though, tmw will be a brutal one.

Just got a wok. ballin teriyaki chicken fried rice
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That WOK ! Great job on those pulls! Pendlay and Pulls! Benching looked good to, excited to see you reppin' 2 plates soon.

[alwaystranquil]

Just saw you started smolov jr for bench.

After a planned deload over Spring Break, I am looking to run a cycle of it myself. But that depends a lot on if I keep making gains off 5x5 atm.

If my bench continues to grow on 5x5, I might just do smolov jr for squat instead, which will be god awful but also fun. 0.0

[anuragp122195]

I know that feel w/ caffeine before exams. I took my SAT running on 4 hrs sleep and like 3 espresso shots LOL. I was so hyper during the test and the students around me were looking at me like I had ADD because I was tapping my feet and my pencil like a maniac.

Lifts look good. Very nice and strict form on the Pendlays! I have a feeling Smolov will bring great things in yo future.

[determined4000]

I had a 6 hr interview to get my current job complete with case studies and other tests. Drank coffee all morning and smashed Diet Dews during break times. I think my heart rate was higher than doing HIT sessions even though I was sitting down most of the time. LOL

[determined4000]

Just saw you started smolov jr for bench.

After a planned deload over Spring Break, I am looking to run a cycle of it myself. But that depends a lot on if I keep making gains off 5x5 atm.

If my bench continues to grow on 5x5, I might just do smolov jr for squat instead, which will be god awful but also fun. 0.0

if you can keep progressing with 5x5 and you are squatting heavy 3x a week, I would hold off on Smolov and use it when it is really needed once you hit plateau's

[MrCarl.]

Excited to see your progress on Smolov Jr. Going to try it out when I get my rotator cuff more stable and mobile. Don't want a stupid injury to hold me back

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

3/1/13 smolov jr day 4

edit: typo in the writeup. i did 6 sets of pause squats. planned on doing 3, but ended up doing 6 lol.






high bar, narrow-ish stance


burrito and a taco salad with the extra meat

That WOK ! Great job on those pulls! Pendlay and Pulls! Benching looked good to, excited to see you reppin' 2 plates soon.

hahah lets hope. 1 x 225 would be a long shot even.

Just saw you started smolov jr for bench.

After a planned deload over Spring Break, I am looking to run a cycle of it myself. But that depends a lot on if I keep making gains off 5x5 atm.

If my bench continues to grow on 5x5, I might just do smolov jr for squat instead, which will be god awful but also fun. 0.0

smolov jr for squats wouldnt be too too bad i think....real smolov tho.

I know that feel w/ caffeine before exams. I took my SAT running on 4 hrs sleep and like 3 espresso shots LOL. I was so hyper during the test and the students around me were looking at me like I had ADD because I was tapping my feet and my pencil like a maniac.

Lifts look good. Very nice and strict form on the Pendlays! I have a feeling Smolov will bring great things in yo future.

yeah I realized no reason to cheat on the pendlays...and i always over do the caffeine b4 tests lol

I had a 6 hr interview to get my current job complete with case studies and other tests. Drank coffee all morning and smashed Diet Dews during break times. I think my heart rate was higher than doing HIT sessions even though I was sitting down most of the time. LOL

hahah goddamn. 6 hr interview? thats crazy. and lol how can u even concentrate when u get that stimmed up? i was bordeline freaking out.

Excited to see your progress on Smolov Jr. Going to try it out when I get my rotator cuff more stable and mobile. Don't want a stupid injury to hold me back

yeah man lets hope for the best. i can already feel a toll being taken on my joints.

[PhiSig2298]

mirin that beef

[MikeWines]

Wow, you made that 415x3 look quite easy. Mirin your form, spot on.

[ErickStevens]

You dropped to much on that deadlift load drop. 5% of 415 would be ~20. You should have only dropped to 395.

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

mirin that beef

couldnt live on chicken alone anymore. beef up here is so damn pricey, but its worth it. got another few pounds in the freezer for this week. jelly of what your "stash" must look like.

Wow, you made that 415x3 look quite easy. Mirin your form, spot on.

meh, I wanted 5. thanks though

You dropped to much on that deadlift load drop. 5% of 415 would be ~20. You should have only dropped to 395.

ahhhh didnt realize it had to be only 5%. ive kind just been arbitrarily lowering the weight after the top set. I was wiped today though so I dont really mind that I went a little lighter than called for.

[adamsz]

Great job on the benching man. Congrats on finishing the first week! I just finished the 3rd day last night. Tomorrow
Should get interesting

if you can keep progressing with 5x5 and you are squatting heavy 3x a week, I would hold off on Smolov and use it when it is really needed once you hit plateau's

This x 1000. Smolov will run you into the ground and cause injuries if you aren't 100% spot on with technique, rehab, prehab, recovery, etc, so why not milk 5x5 or 5x3 which is much safer for as long as possible.

[Bnizzle163]

Wow, you made that 415x3 look quite easy. Mirin your form, spot on.

What are you talking about? The video I saw just showed him walking around. Unless I'm missing something, he didn't even perform a lift in the vid lol.

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

Great job on the benching man. Congrats on finishing the first week! I just finished the 3rd day last night. Tomorrow
Should get interesting

10 x 3 was no joke. good luck man ill be following your log.

What are you talking about? The video I saw just showed him walking around. Unless I'm missing something, he didn't even perform a lift in the vid lol.

LMAOOOO cheeky youtube. something messed up in my "trimming". fixing now

[alwaystranquil]

What did you plug in for your bench max on smolov?

[Anthonyxavcx]

Bout tree fiddy

[anuragp122195]

Your form walking around and fixing the plates was fantastic. Great job. Keep up the solid work.

EDIT: I can see the deadlifts now on the fixed video. Looked nice and easy! good job.

[KrunkMasterKyle]

Nice deads! Steak burrito and taco salad look legit by that I mean GAF.

[mainsqueeze530]

Insane log. Never seen someone with so much strength at the height and weight. You play any sports?

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

What did you plug in for your bench max on smolov?

185

Your form walking around and fixing the plates was fantastic. Great job. Keep up the solid work.

EDIT: I can see the deadlifts now on the fixed video. Looked nice and easy! good job.

lol YT always does that to me...but yeh the foot cramp really ****ed me, I think I coulda gotten 5

Nice deads! Steak burrito and taco salad look legit by that I mean GAF.

thanks man. and the burrito was certified GAF.

Insane log. Never seen someone with so much strength at the height and weight. You play any sports?

thanks for joining in man...im not that strong tho. and no, unfortunately no sports. Always wanted to, but im just decent at a lot of sports, never stood out enough in any 1 to make it onto the teams lol. just play some intramural bball and flag football

[Bnizzle163]

Your form walking around and fixing the plates was fantastic. Great job. Keep up the solid work.

EDIT: I can see the deadlifts now on the fixed video. Looked nice and easy! good job.

Impeccable form is impeccable

[leinenn]

Nice. I go to U of Iowa, which is notorious for some of the best tailgating parties.

My school's rec center is full of a lot of tards too. Meanwhile it also is home for Kyle Kenough (sp?) who is basically the #1 squatter for 148lbs in powerlifting lol. I've watched some of his videos taken at the rec center and he starts RAGING at people who walk in front of his filming.

Nice man, i'm going to Iowa next year too

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

3/3/13 Smolov Jr week 2 day 1





Blueberry oats. Dre bowl/10



Poverty crock pot chicken chili



recipe:
Into your crock pot add:
~2.5 lbs chicken breast (you can use more or less, this is just the size of the pack I bought). other protein sources would work as well
-1 jar of your favorite salsa
-2 cans of beans, rinsed (I like to use black beans)
-1 can of rotel
-1 cup of chicken broth
-1 bag of frozen pepper and onion stirfry (or a fresh pepper and 1/2 a fresh onion, diced)
-1 packet of taco seasoning
**optional: oregano, red pepper flakes, chili powder, any other spices you like!

Stir it all up, set crock pot to low for 6-8 hours, cover...after its cooked shred up the chicken, let simmer for a bit more, and enjoy.
P.S. its better the next day as leftovers.

Whole pot macros: 45g fat/210g carbs (lots of fiber)/315g pro

[Bnizzle163]

Killer recipe! I love chicken + black beans, so this one is right up my alley.

[DTrulez616]

Oats look awesome. Ive been having blueberry oats every night cooked in almond milk with chocolate casein.

[TomBremner]

smolov jr for squats is pretty fun too, just sayin

[anuragp122195]

Funny name for your blueberry oats.

Benching looks good. What is your reason for the light pause bench? I missed it if you did say already.

[psychodiver9]

Funny name for your blueberry oats.

Benching looks good. What is your reason for the light pause bench? I missed it if you did say already.

Training for PL meet

[ErickStevens]

smolov jr for squats is pretty fun too, just sayin

If you're a baby perhaps. Real men do Smolov.