Erik's Weight Training Log - Lifting, Food, Fun

[TypeNirvash]

That post was WAAAAAAAY before my time on these forums

I think you should give another race a shot some time soon. You train in a way that leaves you in a constant state of preparedness for a race, and knowing that you already had phenomenal placement means that the added strength training will propel you to a podium spot, I'd think.

[ErikTheElectric]

11/19/2014



PPL: Week 17 “Rebuild “


Macros: 185g Protein / 85g Fat / 350g Carbs

MW: NT

Pre-Workout:
~ .5 scoops STIMino
~ 2 L water


Tunes/Watch





Overview:
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So, I have my biggest accounting test of the semester coming up in the next 2 hours. I figured I'd post up today's log a bit earlier than usual.
Had QUITE the morning, sitting at the DMV and waiting to get my license renewed. I always HATE going to the DMV (well, who doesn't right?) but the crappy part was having to wake up at 6:30 A.M to wait in line, the GOOD NEWS is that I no longer have to drive with an expired license. So, I figured I'd just bite the bullet and get it done this morning and get it out of the way so that I don't have to worry about it anymore... surprisingly the DMV line wasn't that bad! I only really had to wait for 45 minutes, and got in and got out.

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I headed in to train after the DMV this morning..
Felt so groggy, had some pretty weird leg DOMs going on.. but after some foam rolling, stretching, and an AWESOME spin. It turned into a sickening leg pump, and diminished as the session went on.
Felt pretty weird with no coffee this morning, just chugged a bunch of water and took .5 scoops of STIMino and went in. But damn, it felt great.. as I went on with my session.. the energy just kept coming. Despite getting 4 hours of sleep last night.

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I WANTED to get 5 reps today on my sumo pulls (385 would've been a new 5RM) but I had to settle for four.
It was a bit discouraging, I'm not going to lie. I KNOW that if I was fresh and well-rested.. I would've hit it NO problem. Not going to lie, yesterday was DEFINITELY a taxing day.. so I have to take that into consideration as well. I'm still going to say that this week was a success because I was able to add 5lbs to the bar and get it up (relatively smoothly).
Was crunched for time after deadlifting, so I finished off with some curls and misc back work. Which felt great. Dropsets always kill me, quite surprisingly DB rows hit me HARD today (cardio wise), could barely breathe after my last set and I was ready to GTFO.



Was a bit bloated this morning as well, IT WILL BE A LONG TIME BEFORE I EAT AT TACO BELL EVER AGAIN.
But then again, it could've been the high kcals yesterday..

*shrug*


lets take this test!



**Snapshots**

TFW veins starting to creep out. (Thanks carbs)

Stretch selfie

Training - AM : Pull (Deadlift Focus)(Fasted)


Spin: 95 minutes
65 minute free style
30 minute climb intervals
Estimated expenditure: 745 kcals


Warmup
BW chins (felt surprisingly light as hell)
Stretching and foam rolling (quad DOMs of peace)




Sumo Deadlift
135 x 12
185 x 12
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225 x 5
275 x 5
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345 x 3
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385 x 4 (+5lbs.. Wanted 5)



**DROPSETS**
BB curls to DB rows
40 x 15 - 35 x 15 x 2
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50 x 15 - 55 x 12 x 2
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70 x 10 - 65 x 12 x 2
70 x 10 - 65 x 12 x 2
70 x 10 - 65 x 12 x 2


ISO Chest supported Rows (paused) to Hammer Curls
1 pps x 15 - 20 x 25
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1 pps x 15 - 32 x 15
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2 pps x 12 - 40s x 12
2 pps x 12 - 40s x 12
2 pps x 12 - 40s x 12


High Pulls (cable) to rear delt flies
70 x 15 - 50 x 15
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85 x 12 (PR) - 50 x 15
85 x 12
85 x 12




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Videos
Deadlifts
345 triple

385 x 4 (+5lbs)


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Food!
Yum


My homemade Sweet potato fries (Cinnamon, Raw Sugar, EVOO)

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That post was WAAAAAAAY before my time on these forums

I think you should give another race a shot some time soon. You train in a way that leaves you in a constant state of preparedness for a race, and knowing that you already had phenomenal placement means that the added strength training will propel you to a podium spot, I'd think.

I wish it worked like that brother. Competitive cycling, (and I mean COMPETITIVE cycling) is more or less based around body weight and wattage output. (Think powerlifters... lower BW + Higher lifts = optimal).

I'll probably do another race soon, but if If I ever wanted to be be competitive. I'd have to drop a mad amount of weight.

[Bh44]

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I wish it worked like that brother. Competitive cycling, (and I mean COMPETITIVE cycling) is more or less based around body weight and wattage output. (Think powerlifters... lower BW + Higher lifts = optimal).

I'll probably do another race soon, but if If I ever wanted to be be competitive. I'd have to drop a mad amount of weight.

or get EVEN STRONGER (for more output)... and that seems like it is more up your alley, either be the lightest or the strongest...just depends on how you look at it brother! (it is supposed to be a compliment, not sure if it came across that way).

I could be totally wrong as competitive cycling is not in my repertoire

take care!

[ilove2run]

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I wish it worked like that brother. Competitive cycling, (and I mean COMPETITIVE cycling) is more or less based around body weight and wattage output. (Think powerlifters... lower BW + Higher lifts = optimal).

I'll probably do another race soon, but if If I ever wanted to be be competitive. I'd have to drop a mad amount of weight.

Track.....cycling.......

Then it's all about power.

[ErikTheElectric]

or get EVEN STRONGER (for more output)... and that seems like it is more up your alley, either be the lightest or the strongest...just depends on how you look at it brother! (it is supposed to be a compliment, not sure if it came across that way).

I could be totally wrong as competitive cycling is not in my repertoire

take care!

The strength takes time, and an increase in BW. So, we shall see where both lead me..

Thanks for the 0.02$

[ErikTheElectric]

Track.....cycling.......

Then it's all about power.

It's always about Power brah.


If only the velodrome wasn't so far away...

[ilove2run]

It's always about Power brah.


If only the velodrome wasn't so far away...

How far is it from you? Just acquire a good set of rollers [kreitler] and start training on them routinely. Will help you hold a really solid line.

[ErikTheElectric]

How far is it from you? Just acquire a good set of rollers [kreitler] and start training on them routinely. Will help you hold a really solid line.

Rollers....





Would legit eat sh*t on them. (as everyone does).

Probably around 45 minutes.

Doubt I'm good enough for the track though.

[ilove2run]

Rollers....





Would legit eat sh*t on them. (as everyone does).

I can text while on them , practice

Probably around 45 minutes.

That's not far at all. Some drive hours to get to one.

Doubt I'm good enough for the track though.

Why?

seee above comments.

[dailob]

how did your test go?

[ErikTheElectric]

BOOM!


- Smashed a sick ride
- Smashed a TEST (got an 80% on the hardest accounting test)
- ABOUT TO GO SMASH SHOULDERS!





AND A NEW EATING CHALLENGE TONIGHT!

Prepare yourselves! This is going to be my BIGGEST one yet!

seee above comments.

Just feel like I'd be a huge fck up on the track, it's pretty intimidating. But I'll never know unless I try.. right?

how did your test go?

Got an 80%! Very happy!

[connorpat1995]

angus peppered

[determined4000]

what can you tell me about Mountain view or Menlo Park CA?

[DAaaMan64]

what can you tell me about Mountain view or Menlo Park CA?

I'll pretend like you're talking to me. Mountain View and Menlo Park are within 20 minutes of me. Mountain View has a pretty active night life and great whether. They are near Standford Uni so I think I lot of people go to MV from there. Mountain View also has Dan Green's Gym, Boss Barbell Club.

Why you asking?

[determined4000]

I'll pretend like you're talking to me. Mountain View and Menlo Park are within 20 minutes of me. Mountain View has a pretty active night life and great whether. They are near Standford Uni so I think I lot of people go to MV from there. Mountain View also has Dan Green's Gym, Boss Barbell Club.

Why you asking?

job offers

[DAaaMan64]

job offers

Nice. Both are pretty decent areas! Good luck, LMK if you take a job. If you have anymore questions, I'm happy to answer them.

[ErikTheElectric]

what can you tell me about Mountain view or Menlo Park CA?

Both places are absolutely beautiful, I've never been to them though.

[determined4000]

Both places are absolutely beautiful, I've never been to them though.

if you go to
http://money.cnn.com/calculator/pf/cost-of-living/
what city in CA are they near that is listed?

thanks

[EjnarKolinkar]

Both places are absolutely beautiful, I've never been to them though.

This, will go in second. Except cost of living can be tough. Used to live other side of the bay in Fremont.


Bucking seat belt for challenge update.

[ErikTheElectric]

11/20/2014



PPL: Week 17 “Rebuild “


Macros: NA

MW: NA

Pre-Workout:
~ .5 scoops STIMino
~ 2 cups Coffee


Tunes/Watch





Overview:
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Keeping this one SHORT and SWEET. (before I head out and take on my next and BIGGEST eating challenge!



Obliterated my test yesterday!
Got an 80% (ranked 12th out of 86 kids in the class). Accounting SUCKS.



DESTROYED MY RIDE!
8 NEW PRs!

OWNED MY TRAINING SESSION!
Got the 70s up on the DB OHP! For 5!
OHP at 140 x 4.
Smoked my delts and shoulders



LETS GO DO THIS CHALLENGE!
Not going to lie, 6lbs of food is intimidating (straight starch) but lets give it everything I've got!




**Snapshots

Training (PM) (Push/Pull - shoulder focus)


Ride for the day!




NEW PR!






Warmup
35 minute spin
Stretching



OHP
Bar x 12
95 x 10
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115 x 7
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140 x 4
135 x 5
135 x 5
(Brutal)


Seated DB OHP
35s x 12
52s x 10
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70s x 5! - PR +5lbs!
70s x 8 (spotter)
70s x 8


Seated DB front raises to Plate shrugs
20s x 15 - x failure
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22s x 12 - x failure
22s x12 - x failure
22s x 12 - x failure
22s x 12 - x failure


DB side laterals
15 x 15 x 2
15 x 15 x 2
15 x 12 x 2
15 x 12 x 2

Cheat laterals
30s x 15
30s x 15
30s x 15


Seated hammer strength OHP
50 x 12
70 x 12
90 x 12
110 x 8


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Videos
Videos
OHP - warmup

OHP - 140lbs

OHP seated - 70s (+5lbs)


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Food!
HNGG Reeses!

Preworkout of champions

[Prednisone666]

Lats are looking sick in that picture dude, and the mix of barbell and DB OHP is impressive.


Ready for results of food challenge!

[ErikTheElectric]

Guahan Grill’s 6lb Fried Rice Challenge!


The Location:
Guahan Grill, Oceanside CA


The Challenge:
SIX pounds of chicken fried rice, topped with six eggs!
One hour to complete the challenge!



The prize:

Wall of Fame!
25$
A feature on our website and ******** page

The meal free
Commemorative T-shirt given only to our Champions! !


The Video
Coming tomorrow!




Final Thoughts:

Probably the TASTIEST challenge yet! Tonight, I took on Guahan Grill’s SIX POUND fried rice challenge! NO ONE has ever defeated this challenge, and tonight.. I was the first to do so! I hadn’t had fried rice in YEARS, so this was a real treat! Not only did it look delicious, but it tasted amazing! Usually when I do a challenge, the taste of the food tends to diminish or get bland after a while..but this was amazing throughout the entire half hour! The food came out a bit hot, so I did my best to work my way around it (after taking down the eggs on top..left a few for the last bit).

Initially, when it came out.. I thought to myself “this doesn’t look six pounds”. But as I peeled away the eggs on top, and saw the absurd amount of rice hidden.. it became apparent that this thing was a monster. I worked my way around the rice on the corner, and made my way to the center. Since I had an hour to do this challenge, I took my time on this one (as you’ll see in the video, I talk a lot to my parents/GF/server).

My strategy was pretty simple, since it was rice.. I wanted to get it all down. As quick as I could, not like a burger challenge where you go for the meat first an hit the starches last. This one was awesome! I’m so glad that I got to do it, and I will more than likely be heading BACK TO DO NINE POUNDS of it!


The NEXT Challenge will be even better!


The Pictures:

Start!




Starting off!


Had to ask for their “biggest spoon” lol


Condiments of choice



Finishing!

[ErikTheElectric]

The Trophies (25$, shirt)


Featured on instagram!

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

Ive never done a formal food challenge, but have always considered myself to have a pretty hearty appetite. I GUARANTEE I could do this one, solely bc fried rice is legitimately my favorite meal of all time. I had it every single night for a year and never got sick of it lol. that said that's a pretty sick challenge GJEM. Mirin them paying u to eat 40$ worth of food :P

[determined4000]

Ive never done a formal food challenge, but have always considered myself to have a pretty hearty appetite. I GUARANTEE I could do this one,

put your money where your mouth is 1st

do a challenge, Guaranteed they are harder than they seem when you start filling up your belly.
Every1 thinks they have a huge bottomless pit but when you actually experience it, you witness the absurd amount of food that this is in a short period of time
please do one before guaranteeing success
in fact I "GUARANTEE" you couldnt do it



@erik
lol at thinking it didnt look like a lot of rice at first
hahahaha

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

put your money where your mouth is 1st

do a challenge, Guaranteed they are harder than they seem when you start filling up your belly.
Every1 thinks they have a huge bottomless pit but when you actually experience it, you witness the absurd amount of food that this is in a short period of time
please do one before guaranteeing success
in fact I "GUARANTEE" you couldnt do it



@erik
lol at thinking it didnt look like a lot of rice at first
hahahaha

I did 1 that was put out on YT by Devon "the beast" Palumbo, 3 containers of EDYs in 30 mins. I did it relatively easy...just never any real ones around my area to try for real.

[ErikTheElectric]

Ive never done a formal food challenge, but have always considered myself to have a pretty hearty appetite. I GUARANTEE I could do this one, solely bc fried rice is legitimately my favorite meal of all time. I had it every single night for a year and never got sick of it lol. that said that's a pretty sick challenge GJEM. Mirin them paying u to eat 40$ worth of food :P

Did you catch the 6 pound part? lol.

Nothing against you, I just get this exact post every single time I do a challenge (usually a dozen actually lmao).

Thanks bro.

put your money where your mouth is 1st

do a challenge, Guaranteed they are harder than they seem when you start filling up your belly.
Every1 thinks they have a huge bottomless pit but when you actually experience it, you witness the absurd amount of food that this is in a short period of time
please do one before guaranteeing success
in fact I "GUARANTEE" you couldnt do it



@erik
lol at thinking it didnt look like a lot of rice at first
hahahaha

"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to determined4000 again."


Can't tell you how many times I've read it.



Srs, the rice was a mountain after the eggs were off.


JUST WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THE VIDEO!

I did 1 that was put out on YT by Devon "the beast" Palumbo, 3 containers of EDYs in 30 mins. I did it relatively easy...just never any real ones around my area to try for real.

3 containers of edys? Isn't that like a lb of ice cream?

[determined4000]

3 containers of edys? Isn't that like a lb of ice cream?

I think that is about 6cups

by comparison I think you did about 15cups of rice+ 1.5c eggs

[MITCHAPAL00ZA]

I think that is about 6cups

by comparison I think you did about 15cups of rice+ 1.5c eggs

no they were the big "family size (fukkin lol)" ones. its 4.5 quarts. not sure weight tbh

[determined4000]

no they were the big "family size (fukkin lol)" ones. its 4.5 quarts. not sure weight tbh

IMO the hardest part would be the headache
I think that would put me down for the count

What flavors did you do? Hopefully a variety