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[jeezyreezy]

Impressive bench PR on DB's yesterday Brian!

[compan]

A bit late on this reply. . but thank you !!


Ooooh lots of volume eh?
Glad you hit that mobility! Haha and I know what you mean. . my deadlifts have been stalling for a while now :/

We will get there!

I've been hammering out squats with my improved mobility like a part-time job. Deadlifts still pretty frequently too ranging from 3x9 work to 3x3 work.

Slingshot came in the mail today, so will be working on my bench more too.

[yoojungl]

FST-7 Upperbody (Had to improvise since I missed Friday's workout due to a terrible migraine bleh)
Koweanguy said it was his idea heh but then said he gives props to fittofattofit for the FST-7

DB Chest 30-35 lbs-- superset w/ cable flyes (7 sets w/ 10 reps each set)
Cable rows/bb rows (since spot was taken)-- superset w/ clean & jerks (7 sets w/ 10 reps each set)
Latpull down--no superset (7 sets w/ 10 reps each set)
Triple set--DB side lateral raises, DB front raises & DB curl (7 sets w/ 10 reps each set)
Tricep pulldown-- superset w/ overhand tricep pulldown (7 sets w/ 10 reps each set)

[yoojungl]

Squats
135 lbs x 6
135 lbs x 6
155 lbs x 6
185 lbs x 6
195 lbs x 4
Front Squats
45 lbs x 12
65 lbs x 12
65 lbs x 12
Leg extensions
45 lbs x 7 upper, 7 lower, 7 full
50 lbs x 7 upper, 7 lower, 7 full
55 lbs x 7 upper, 7 lower, 7 full
Deadlifts
135 lbs x 8
185 lbs x 8
225 lbs x 8 (Koweanguy challenged me & promised me we could get another dog IF I could get get 8 reps, but he took it back when I completed 8 reps and said he has something else in mind instead smh) Shame on you Brian for doubting me!!!!!

[koweanguy]

Impressive bench PR on DB's yesterday Brian!

Awww sucks, nice of you to check the last post of the previous page

We will get there!
I've been hammering out squats with my improved mobility like a part-time job. Deadlifts still pretty frequently too ranging from 3x9 work to 3x3 work.
Slingshot came in the mail today, so will be working on my bench more too.

Gotta keep keep trying again!! Hooorahhh!!
Never used a slingshot before O.o
Never got bored of the standard bench either heh Lemme know how you like 'em though!!

[koweanguy]

Deadlifts
225 lbs x 8

^^^ I'm telling you guys.. PhosphaMuscle can't be natty!!

FST-7 Upperbody (Had to improvise since I missed Friday's workout due to a terrible migraine bleh)
Koweanguy said it was his idea heh but then said he gives props to fittofattofit for the FST-7)

Sigh, I admit. . I wanted to steal the credit from fittofattofit
would've gotten away with it too if it weren't for your decision to actually update your journal =____=

[koweanguy]

Updates for Monday and Today (Wednesday).

Monday's Leg Workout Rating: 10/10
Summary:
Got a ATG Squat of 365lbs for 1 rep, which was shocking since my ATG is usually up to 315's.
Got a Parallel Squat of 365lbs for 2 reps. Lift off was weird since I went to a new gym and the hooks were placed differently (I like to have the hooks placed at shoulder level but this one was more towards the traps )
Got a 405lbs for 2 reps on Conventional Deads. Some scrawny kid was ego-deadlifting next to me. Surprisingly, he didn't get injured doing 425's for 1rm with improper form
Finally did more than 135's for Front Squats. . now I'm at 155's hehehoho

Wednesday's Back/Shoulder Workout Rating: 10/10
Summary:
Starting to get used to the new weight belt. .
Got 225's for 3reps on Barbell Rows. . and a 1rm PR for 245's as well! (I used to do 245's years ago, but it was with improper form)
Got a PR on cable rows. . but I don't really take note of the weight heh
Got 95's for 5reps on Dumbbell Shoulder Press. . hoping to do 100's next, which would be my PR **fingers crossed**

[taydbear7]

Updates for Monday and Today (Wednesday).

Monday's Leg Workout Rating: 10/10
Summary:
Got a ATG Squat of 365lbs for 1 rep, which was shocking since my ATG is usually up to 315's.
Got a Parallel Squat of 365lbs for 2 reps. Lift off was weird since I went to a new gym and the hooks were placed differently (I like to have the hooks placed at shoulder level but this one was more towards the traps )
Got a 405lbs for 2 reps on Conventional Deads. Some scrawny kid was ego-deadlifting next to me. Surprisingly, he didn't get injured doing 425's for 1rm with improper form
Finally did more than 135's for Front Squats. . now I'm at 155's hehehoho

Wednesday's Back/Shoulder Workout Rating: 10/10
Summary:
Starting to get used to the new weight belt. .
Got 225's for 3reps on Barbell Rows. . and a 1rm PR for 245's as well! (I used to do 245's years ago, but it was with improper form)
Got a PR on cable rows. . but I don't really take note of the weight heh
Got 95's for 5reps on Dumbbell Shoulder Press. . hoping to do 100's next, which would be my PR **fingers crossed**

Dang bro gritty session. There is always going to be some ego lifting bros. Eventually they will hurt themselves and you won't see them for months. I've seen it happen at my gym.

[jeezyreezy]

Squats
135 lbs x 6
135 lbs x 6
155 lbs x 6
185 lbs x 6
195 lbs x 4
Front Squats
45 lbs x 12
65 lbs x 12
65 lbs x 12
Leg extensions
45 lbs x 7 upper, 7 lower, 7 full
50 lbs x 7 upper, 7 lower, 7 full
55 lbs x 7 upper, 7 lower, 7 full
Deadlifts
135 lbs x 8
185 lbs x 8
225 lbs x 8

Legs destroyed with upmost gritness

[wishiwasdivin]

Mirin that 365x1 man

[Swuuu]

Gee.. thanks for clarifying what Asian Calves were Swuuu =_____=



Grrr.. still at 135's this week as well

sure no problem lol.

Big calves mayn . You don't know a lot of Asians naturally have big calves? Even if they are unathletic and don't lift they still have solid calves. I didn't get those unfortunately....sighhhh

at all the squats going on in here.

yoojungl- that dog gif is hilarious haha. Are you working on your front squats as well? I know that koweanguy doesn't like em.

Congrats on some more PR's koweanguy. Do you still have similar goals that you had over a year ago?

I bring my own belts, etc


thx Brother!

Yea buddy. Erbody wanna be a bodybuilder but don't nobody wanna lift this heavy azz weight. You do it doe

[yoojungl]

sure no problem lol.

Big calves mayn . You don't know a lot of Asians naturally have big calves? Even if they are unathletic and don't lift they still have solid calves. I didn't get those unfortunately....sighhhh

at all the squats going on in here.

yoojungl- that dog gif is hilarious haha. Are you working on your front squats as well? I know that koweanguy doesn't like em.

Congrats on some more PR's koweanguy. Do you still have similar goals that you had over a year ago?




Yea buddy. Erbody wanna be a bodybuilder but don't nobody wanna lift this heavy azz weight. You do it doe

Yes!! I'm working on my front squats as well...I seem to run out of oxygen & I can't control my breathing with front squats zzz I don't have asian calves either~ tsk tsk

[yoojungl]

Comments: Had the most annoying and stressful day at work...emotions got the best of me zzz....BUT took it out all on the gym

Squats ATG
135 lbs x 3
155 lbs x 3
185 lbs x 3
205 lbs x 3
225 lbs x 3
245 lbs x 1 <-----PR whoohoo!
Front squats
45 lbs x 3
65 lbs x 3
85 lbs x 3
Leg extensions
60 lbs x 12
70 lbs x 12
75 lbs x 12
Deadlifts
95 lbs x 3
135 lbs x 3
185 lbs x 3
Single leg Hamstring curl
30 lbs x 7 upper, 7 lower and 7 full (repeat 2 more times)

[New Evolution]

245 lbs x 1 <-----PR whoohoo!

Damn you squat more than I do. Feels...

[jeezyreezy]

Damn you squat more than I do. Feels...

Do you even lift op?

[New Evolution]

Do you even lift op?

No, but I cardio tho. :}

[fatboystick]

Updates for Monday and Today (Wednesday).

Monday's Leg Workout Rating: 10/10
Summary:
Got a ATG Squat of 365lbs for 1 rep, which was shocking since my ATG is usually up to 315's.
Got a Parallel Squat of 365lbs for 2 reps. Lift off was weird since I went to a new gym and the hooks were placed differently (I like to have the hooks placed at shoulder level but this one was more towards the traps )
Got a 405lbs for 2 reps on Conventional Deads. Some scrawny kid was ego-deadlifting next to me. Surprisingly, he didn't get injured doing 425's for 1rm with improper form
Finally did more than 135's for Front Squats. . now I'm at 155's hehehoho

Wednesday's Back/Shoulder Workout Rating: 10/10
Summary:
Starting to get used to the new weight belt. .
Got 225's for 3reps on Barbell Rows. . and a 1rm PR for 245's as well! (I used to do 245's years ago, but it was with improper form)
Got a PR on cable rows. . but I don't really take note of the weight heh
Got 95's for 5reps on Dumbbell Shoulder Press. . hoping to do 100's next, which would be my PR **fingers crossed**

Dang bro gritty session. There is always going to be some ego lifting bros. Eventually they will hurt themselves and you won't see them for months. I've seen it happen at my gym.

Gritty AF ! ! !
Waht TBear said...i see it all the time.... no room for egos lifting ...see it all the time....will almost ALWAYS end up hurting yourself eventually.

Mirin that 365x1 man

Right ?!?!?!

Comments: Had the most annoying and stressful day at work...emotions got the best of me zzz....BUT took it out all on the gym

Squats ATG
135 lbs x 3
155 lbs x 3
185 lbs x 3
205 lbs x 3
225 lbs x 3
245 lbs x 1 <-----PR whoohoo!
Front squats
45 lbs x 3
65 lbs x 3
85 lbs x 3
Leg extensions
60 lbs x 12
70 lbs x 12
75 lbs x 12
Deadlifts
95 lbs x 3
135 lbs x 3
185 lbs x 3
Single leg Hamstring curl
30 lbs x 7 upper, 7 lower and 7 full (repeat 2 more times)

Daaaaaayuuummm Girl!! Great Job!!!!!

Damn you squat more than I do. Feels...

Bahahahahahahahahahhahaaahhaa!!!!!!


Just kidding.....love you Bro!

Do you even lift op?

Bahahahahahahhahahahahahahahaa!!!


still kidding...love you all.....buhbye

[koweanguy]

Dang bro gritty session. There is always going to be some ego lifting bros. Eventually they will hurt themselves and you won't see them for months. I've seen it happen at my gym.

Gritty AF ! ! !
Waht TBear said...i see it all the time.... no room for egos lifting ...see it all the time....will almost ALWAYS end up hurting yourself eventually.)

I went through that myself in 2012 (i think?). Used my back to deadlift 365. . got it up, but felt my lower back snap while letting it down.
Got injured for 12 weeks or so. . not gonna lie, I had so many dark thoughts while I was immobilized in bed during that time O.o
Never knew it was a hamstring exercise back then

Mirin that 365x1 man

Had a grittier lift than that on Thursday!!!

sure no problem lol.
Big calves mayn. You don't know a lot of Asians naturally have big calves? Even if they are unathletic and don't lift they still have solid calves. I didn't get those unfortunately....sighhhh
Congrats on some more PR's koweanguy. Do you still have similar goals that you had over a year ago?

calves are my weakest area. I'm actually going to post a video where you see how little my calves are O.o
Sigh, I am having trouble mustering up the mindset to train them consistently
And sorta similar goals! Biggest priority has always been on the Big 3 Lifts ever since I started logging with ya~

[koweanguy]

Damn you squat more than I do. Feels...

Her ATG is creeping up towards mine too
But I've seen your squat vid on Insta. Strong stuff man

[koweanguy]

Had an overall great rating these past three sessions.

Thursday's Leg Workout: 8/10
Went with the usual workout template.
Had a good session of 365 x 2 and 385 x 1 on my heaviest sets of Squats (not ATG).
Had my eyes on 405 but I didn't like how I failed to reach my rep range of 3, so I dropped down to 315's to rep out 3reps.
For Conventional Deads, I did 6reps x 315lbs when my goal was 12 :/
I used a belt for my next set, but I only got 5reps. It gets in the way of my breathing, but I'm sure I'll adapt to it.
Bummed out that I fell short on my lifts, but my front squats are improving~

Friday's Chest/Arm Workout: 10/10
Started with Flat Dumbbell Bench.
The gym I went to only had them up to 110's, so I improvised.
Ended up with 130's for 3 reps, 135's for 3reps, and a PR of 140's for 2reps!!

Then I went with 3 sets of 20reps on the incline barbell bench (haven't done barbell inclines for almost a year )
And did a crazy workout for bicep curls. 45lbs barbell at 36reps, 35reps, 40reps.

Sunday's Upper Body Workout: 10/10
Changed things up and did barbell bench for starters.
Warmed up with 20reps on the 135lbs for 2 sets. And worked my way up to 275's for 3 rest-pause reps.
Did 20reps as warm up for pretty much every exercise.
As for pull ups, I got a total of 20reps (did 3 reps, got off, quickly did 3 more, got off, repeat)
And got a new PR on my HIIT (treadmill) Wooohooo!!

[wishiwasdivin]

Getting creative on them DB's

[NaturalPursuit]

Pressing the 140's Like a BOSS!

[taydbear7]

Awesome lift man. Was that Planet Fitness?

[compan]

Awww sucks, nice of you to check the last post of the previous page



Gotta keep keep trying again!! Hooorahhh!!
Never used a slingshot before O.o
Never got bored of the standard bench either heh Lemme know how you like 'em though!!

Really like using the slingshot some days. I like to think of it like training Rack Pulls for your Deadlift.

Hit a rep PR for 315 conventional deadlifts the other day with 10 Was so happy when I hit 7 not too long ago and it was one of those days where you could just feel you were going to hit something that day. Planned on only doing 4 reps, got to 3 reps and said...I can do 5...got to 5 and said can I get 7 again easy. Once I hit 6 I knew I could get 8 and once I hit 8 I decided I'm not stopping until I hit 10. Then added 5lbs to my 1RM after.

[fatboystick]

Had an overall great rating these past three sessions.

Thursday's Leg Workout: 8/10
Went with the usual workout template.
Had a good session of 365 x 2 and 385 x 1 on my heaviest sets of Squats (not ATG).
Had my eyes on 405 but I didn't like how I failed to reach my rep range of 3, so I dropped down to 315's to rep out 3reps.
For Conventional Deads, I did 6reps x 315lbs when my goal was 12 :/
I used a belt for my next set, but I only got 5reps. It gets in the way of my breathing, but I'm sure I'll adapt to it.
Bummed out that I fell short on my lifts, but my front squats are improving~

Friday's Chest/Arm Workout: 10/10
Started with Flat Dumbbell Bench.
The gym I went to only had them up to 110's, so I improvised.
Ended up with 130's for 3 reps, 135's for 3reps, and a PR of 140's for 2reps!!

Then I went with 3 sets of 20reps on the incline barbell bench (haven't done barbell inclines for almost a year )
And did a crazy workout for bicep curls. 45lbs barbell at 36reps, 35reps, 40reps.

Sunday's Upper Body Workout: 10/10
Changed things up and did barbell bench for starters.
Warmed up with 20reps on the 135lbs for 2 sets. And worked my way up to 275's for 3 rest-pause reps.
Did 20reps as warm up for pretty much every exercise.
As for pull ups, I got a total of 20reps (did 3 reps, got off, quickly did 3 more, got off, repeat)
And got a new PR on my HIIT (treadmill) Wooohooo!!

THATS what I'm phuckin talking about!!
Gritty.....just Gritty!!!
Great Job Brian!!!

[fatboystick]

Got a quick one in before the big game yesterday

[fatboystick]

Also got a quick ride in before the game. I couldn't NOT...it was almost 80 degrees....I mean, I HAD to do it

[fittofattofit]

Squats ATG
135 lbs x 3
155 lbs x 3
185 lbs x 3
205 lbs x 3
225 lbs x 3
245 lbs x 1 <-----PR whoohoo!

Awesome PR ..... you're putting us all to shame Angela: most guys will never get a 245 squat ATG!

Friday's Chest/Arm Workout: 10/10
Started with Flat Dumbbell Bench.
The gym I went to only had them up to 110's, so I improvised.
Ended up with 130's for 3 reps, 135's for 3reps, and a PR of 140's for 2reps!!

Then I went with 3 sets of 20reps on the incline barbell bench (haven't done barbell inclines for almost a year )
And did a crazy workout for bicep curls. 45lbs barbell at 36reps, 35reps, 40reps.

Fcuking gritty Brian ... seriously heavy DB pressing and you are taking those through a great range! So nice that you even have to stack more DBs on top of the 110s
Squats are sounding really good as well ... very cool to get 365 ATG
Interesting with the belt .... I'm the same as you: I've been lifting without a belt and I find it really strange to try to wear a belt for squats, and even stranger for deads

[jeezyreezy]

Creative way to up the weight on the db's Brian

[koweanguy]

Getting creative on them DB's

Pressing the 140's Like a BOSS!

Awesome lift man. Was that Planet Fitness?

Thank you
Ate a pound of breaded & seasoned tilapia as a reward!! Wooohoooo
And nope, it was LifeTime Fitness. . worst gym for its price =____=
I used a guest pass to take advantage of it being a high-end gym (costs 80-100$ monthly)
. . yet it is FULL of mediocre people who train chest/arms 5 days a week