Two Dudes Getting Stronger Than Dbone with MN X-Factor and Other Goodies

[jeezyreezy]

Nice effort Ben. That's great to see you push that 275 up!

[SwolenONE]

Nice effort Ben. That's great to see you push that 275 up!

x2 big weight, good work!

[BenW22]

Looks like a good rep to me. Congrats.

Might be time to do some heavy abs if that weight is handcuffing you. Depth might have been just shy, but I wouldn't micromanage those things on a PR performance. What's good is good.

Heavy abs? I don't like the sound of ab work....but I can see how that would help.

Nice effort Ben. That's great to see you push that 275 up!

x2 big weight, good work!

Thanks guys! 275 was a goal of this Log...now I just have to work on making it a bit deeper and smoother.

[Marshall28]

So you hit your goal 13 days into a 50+ day log. Now it's time for a new goal.

[Valhallabound86]

Heavy abs? I don't like the sound of ab work....but I can see how that would help.

Usually if you're falling a bit forward, it's either a ab issue or losing tightness in your upper back. I usually try to throw abs in once a week, since standing OHP and squats tend to hit them hard already. You looked like you were sitting back far enough, so that doesn't appear to be the issue.

That was my main problem as well on heavy stuff, though I think my main issue is weak abs/glutes.

[BenW22]

So you hit your goal 13 days into a 50+ day log. Now it's time for a new goal.

Yeah, but now I need 275 to be smoother and less "crushing."

255x5 is my new goal.

[KenshinH]

Usually if you're falling a bit forward, it's either a ab issue or losing tightness in your upper back. I usually try to throw abs in once a week, since standing OHP and squats tend to hit them hard already. You looked like you were sitting back far enough, so that doesn't appear to be the issue.

That was my main problem as well on heavy stuff, though I think my main issue is weak abs/glutes.

This. When I forget to maintain tightness in the upper back, my form suffers and the rep is unstable.

Yeah, but now I need 275 to be smoother and less "crushing."

255x5 is my new goal.

Do eeeetttt

[Marshall28]

Standing Presses
95x8
95x8
115x5
115x5
125x5
125x5
135x5
135x5

Side/Front Laterals
25x10 - 20x10
25x10 - 20x10
30x10 - 25x10
30x10 - 30x10

DB Shrugs
90x10
95x10
95x10
95x10

Upright Rows
65x10
65x10
75x10
85x10
75x10

Seated DB Presses
70x10
70x10
65x10
65x10

Cardio
30 Min

Comments
The weight felt a bit heavy on the Overhead shoulder press today. Not sure why but I still put up decent #'s for me. My hunger was out of control last night but the scale didn't change too much. I weighed in this morning at 178lb. I know this weekend we have some killer meals planned so I would expect to be +180 by Sunday.

[dbone1026]

Nice job with the OHP, not an exercise I am good at.

If your appetite is increasing yet no noticeable gains in fat then u cant beat that scenario!

[Marshall28]

Nice job with the OHP, not an exercise I am good at.

If your appetite is increasing yet no noticeable gains in fat then u cant beat that scenario!

I am poppin SS like crazy. Close to 4 a day. Granted I have about 15 bottles worth so I am good to go!

[BenW22]

It amazes me that you can go that heavy on DB Press that late in the workout. Impressive.

How many calories/day have you been eating lately?

[Marshall28]

It amazes me that you can go that heavy on DB Press that late in the workout. Impressive.

How many calories/day have you been eating lately?

Normally I am hitting my 2,600. Some days I am pushing 3,000-3,500. I am happy that I am not packing on the weight super fast. I am def not as lean as I was before I started eating this much but I enjoying eating again so that is a bonus

[BenW22]

Normally I am hitting my 2,600. Some days I am pushing 3,000-3,500. I am happy that I am not packing on the weight super fast. I am def not as lean as I was before I started eating this much but I enjoying eating again so that is a bonus

Yeah, I can't get under 185 to save my life. Then again, I guess that's no longer the goal. I was just so dang happy when I was <185...

[dbone1026]

Yeah, I can't get under 185 to save my life.

Easy, go into your settings, update stats to whatever number you want

[Marshall28]

Yeah, I can't get under 185 to save my life. Then again, I guess that's no longer the goal. I was just so dang happy when I was <185...

Do you have a goal weight wise? My goal is to gain a .5lb a week.

[BenW22]

Easy, go into your settings, update stats to whatever number you want

Pure genius

Do you have a goal weight wise? My goal is to gain a .5lb a week.

Eh...I dunno. I'm worried about not fitting into the new clothes I bought during the cut. I mean, I look wicked awesome in skinny jeans and I'd hate to lose that, you know?

Srs though, I don't want to gain a ton. If I go up to 190 that's okay, but I'm not sure an extra 5lbs is really a "bulk." That's like a typical Iowa weekend, haha.

[Marshall28]

Pure genius



Eh...I dunno. I'm worried about not fitting into the new clothes I bought during the cut. I mean, I look wicked awesome in skinny jeans and I'd hate to lose that, you know?

Srs though, I don't want to gain a ton. If I go up to 190 that's okay, but I'm not sure an extra 5lbs is really a "bulk." That's like a typical Iowa weekend, haha.

But a Iowa weekend 5lbs is not real weight. 5lbs of real weight would be a good number to shoot for.

[Anthony21]

Standing Presses
95x8
95x8
115x5
115x5
125x5
125x5
135x5
135x5

Side/Front Laterals
25x10 - 20x10
25x10 - 20x10
30x10 - 25x10
30x10 - 30x10

DB Shrugs
90x10
95x10
95x10
95x10

Upright Rows
65x10
65x10
75x10
85x10
75x10

Seated DB Presses
70x10
70x10
65x10
65x10

Cardio
30 Min

Comments
The weight felt a bit heavy on the Overhead shoulder press today. Not sure why but I still put up decent #'s for me. My hunger was out of control last night but the scale didn't change too much. I weighed in this morning at 178lb. I know this weekend we have some killer meals planned so I would expect to be +180 by Sunday.

Strong pressing bro, nice work.

[Marshall28]

Strong pressing bro, nice work.

Thanks bro. I swear I used to be able to do SOHP at 145 or 155 but it's just not there right now.

[jeezyreezy]

Stong standing presses Marshall. 8 sets working up to 135, impressive!

[BenW22]

Stong standing presses Marshall. 8 sets working up to 135, impressive!

Agreed...definitely a lot of good volume there.

[Marshall28]

Stong standing presses Marshall. 8 sets working up to 135, impressive!

Thank you kind sir. I have always been strong on shoulder presses.

Agreed...definitely a lot of good volume there.

You know how I roll Ben. You have been thru a few of my grind sessions.

[BenW22]

....look who's a rep.



My days of random negs and inciting drama are now a thing of the past I guess

[dbone1026]

....look who's a rep.



My days of random negs and inciting drama are now a thing of the past I guess

Wow, they must really be desperate .. I mean congratulations

[Marshall28]

....look who's a rep.



My days of random negs and inciting drama are now a thing of the past I guess

Be careful....I know what Alex expects from a new rep.

[Sawa3]

....look who's a rep.



My days of random negs and inciting drama are now a thing of the past I guess

Lol. Congrats and welcome!

[KenshinH]

....look who's a rep.



My days of random negs and inciting drama are now a thing of the past I guess

Congratulations my brotha! Well deserved!

Wow, they must really be desperate .. I mean congratulations

Are you waiting for the highest bidder?

[dbone1026]

Are you waiting for the highest bidder?

Waiting on the opportunity to rep KenshinH

[SwolenONE]

Congrats on the rep gig, Armando, Alan and company are great ppl with one heck of a brand.

[Dewey99]

....look who's a rep.



My days of random negs and inciting drama are now a thing of the past I guess

Congrats Ben! That's a great pickup for Genomyx right there.