Destroying the Pendulum - Mission: Steady Progress

[OrcaLifter]

In for the ride on the new journal (and food porn)!

[Bnizzle163]

I only got 1 gingerbread left from the seasonal

That was my last pack of Kellogg's PP. Dem feels!

In for the ride on the new journal (and food porn)!

Glad to have ya, boss!

[Bnizzle163]

5/3/1 C4, W4, D2 - Deload

Bench
100x5
120x5
145x5

OHP
75x10 (4 sets)

Cable rows
4x10

CGBP
135x12 3:2:1 (3 sets)

Misc.
Still felt my back tighten up a bit on OHP, but is doing much better than it was a week, or even a few days, ago. Progress is progress. Can't wait for this deload to be over!

Overnight chocolate oats with pb cap'n crunch, mini oreos, melted pb, a rice cake and a blueberry cinnamon pop cake

[jaredmus]

how were the m&m's?

[Bnizzle163]

how were the m&m's?

I haven't had them yet, but from what I remember (when they were previously released MANY years ago) they were delicious. I think I might fit them in either tomorrow or Saturday .

[mhilliard44]

5/3/1 C4, W4, D2 - Deload


Overnight chocolate oats with pb cap'n crunch, mini oreos, melted pb, a rice cake and a blueberry cinnamon pop cake

I need to stop coming into your log here lol (good thing I had a refeed today, that's gonna be my rule, only come in here on refeed day)

hnnnnnngggggggggg

Hope the back holds up well, and crush it once you get off deload!

[Bnizzle163]

Episode 3. Enjoy!

I need to stop coming into your log here lol (good thing I had a refeed today, that's gonna be my rule, only come in here on refeed day)

hnnnnnngggggggggg

Hope the back holds up well, and crush it once you get off deload!

Lol. I could lie to you and say it wasn't delicious... but, it was delicious .

Going to give OHP a shot today, and if it starts to bother me, I'll just do seated shoulder work until I'm 100%.

[jpfaherty]

I need to stop coming into your log here lol (good thing I had a refeed today, that's gonna be my rule, only come in here on refeed day)

hnnnnnngggggggggg

Hope the back holds up well, and crush it once you get off deload!

Avoid Billys log at all costs in prep

[Bnizzle163]

5/3/1 C5, W1, D1

OHP
45x5
60x5
75x5
90x3
95x5
110x5
125x5+ = 7 - no pain! woot woot!

Bench
155x10
160x10 (4 sets)

Pull ups
bwx10 (4 sets)
bwx8

Seated plate laterals
15'sx20
15'sx15 (2 sets)

Misc.
Got through my OHP without any pain/discomfort! I slapped on a belt @90lbs just to be safe. Felt VERY weak on the 5+ set, but hit all my reps and then some.

Going in for a stomach ultrasound and HIDA scan on Wednesday. Doc thinks my gallbladder may have some issues, so we're ruling that out just in case it is contributing to my digestive woes.

Classic proats + Jif Whips Smores and regular Jif

Avoid Billys log at all costs in prep

Come on, man. You've got to embrace the struggle, brah

[phillysteak]

lol the food porn....all looks soooo good

[Bnizzle163]

5/3/1 C5, W1, D2

Sumo Deadlift
135x3
160x5
200x5
240x3
260x5
300x5 - added belt
340x5+ = 8 (felt AWESOME!)

Tempo Squats (beltless
160x10 (5 sets)

Calf work
4 sets of 15-20


Misc.
Deadlifts felt GREAT. No pain or discomfort whatsoever . That 340 set was a grinder on rep 8, but it felt amazing!

Fasting for 17+ hours because I have a test tomorrow that takes roughly 5 hours and I need to fast for at least 12 hours prior to the test. Thank God I don't lift tomorrow lol.

Stir fry and an English muffin + smart balance

lol the food porn....all looks soooo good

I can tell you personally, it tasted just as good as it looks .

[jpfaherty]

Nice DL man!!! Nice to see a good session youre happy with! Good luck with your test.

[The Solution]

Good luck tomorrow man.

[jaredmus]

good workouts.
The classic proats, with PB is one of my fav BRO Meals period.

[Bnizzle163]

Nice DL man!!! Nice to see a good session youre happy with! Good luck with your test.

Thanks, JP. Much appreciated brotha .

Good luck tomorrow man.

Thanks, chef! Going to be watching Watchmen (the only comic book movie I haven't seen) during the test. I figure since it's a long test, it's as good a time as any to watch a long movie. I've heard mixed reviews, but don't really care. I want to see it regardless.

good workouts.
The classic proats, with PB is one of my fav BRO Meals period.

I can't argue that. Delicious every time!

[Bnizzle163]

Both tests went well today. They were long and boring, but no big deal . I will have results in 2-3 days.

I didn't get to break my fast until 2pm today due to the testing, which required me to be fasted. I was also dehydrated which sucked. I will fall short on macros today, but I don't really care. Back on track tomorrow .

[Bnizzle163]

5/3/1 C5, W1, D3

Bench
45x5
100x5
125x5
150x3
160x5
185x5
210x5+ = 8

OHP
90x10
95x10 (4 sets)

Plate Loaded Cable Row
70x12
120x15
130x12
130x12
120x14

CGBP
135x15
155x12
155x10

Misc.
Felt good on all fronts. Bench hasn't really increased too rapidly on 5/3/1, but then again, I am keeping my gains slow and steady, so I can't really expect a CRAZY increase. I am making progress though, so that's all that matters .

Pb Proats, Pb pop tart, White fudge pb filled pretzels

[Bnizzle163]

5/3/1 C5, W1, D4

Squat
45x5
110x5
140x5
165x3
180x5
210x5
235x5+ = 7

Sumo Deadlift
245x10
255x10 (4 sets)

Plate Loaded Leg Curl
80x10
85x10 (3 sets)
80x10

BB Curls
45x10
65x12 (3 sets)

Misc.
Squats felt good, albeit a bit weak, but what's new lol. I'm just glad I'm able to squat and pull again without any discomfort!

Episode 4 of TMM

[IK9]

Woot! New episode.. I know what I'm watching during my cardio today [=

[Bnizzle163]

Woot! New episode.. I know what I'm watching during my cardio today [=

It's a shortened version this week. Less vlogging, more of only the food lol.

[IK9]

Wonder if they still sell Nutrageous.. I'll be on the look out!

[The Solution]

That PB lean is so legit dude.
Sucks to hear about the TJ bagels, good one less thing i have to stock up
LOL @ Girl troubles over v day weekend.

[IK9]

Wooooo hoooooo hoooo lmaoooo

[jaredmus]

nice workout today. Marshallow Pebbles in the back

[NaturalPursuit]

squatting and deadlifting with no pain…GUNNA GROW! Loving the videos btw

[The Solution]

Good luck on the move

[Bnizzle163]

Wonder if they still sell Nutrageous.. I'll be on the look out!

You can find them all over in the Chicago land area. I wonder if they have them out west... I guess I'll find out soon

That PB lean is so legit dude.
Sucks to hear about the TJ bagels, good one less thing i have to stock up
LOL @ Girl troubles over v day weekend.

Love the pb lean.

Going to try the bagels as an egg sammy tomorrow. Perhaps they will be better that way.

Wooooo hoooooo hoooo lmaoooo

Yeaaaaah buddy!

nice workout today. Marshallow Pebbles in the back

Thanks! It's an unopened box. I'm saving it as a keepsake. One of my favorites.

squatting and deadlifting with no pain…GUNNA GROW! Loving the videos btw

That's the plan, my man!

Good luck on the move

Thanks, brotha.

[Bnizzle163]

5/3/1 C5, W2, D1

OHP
45x5
60x5
75x5
90x3
105x3
120x3
130x3+ = 6

Bench
160x10 (5 sets)

Pull ups
bwx10
+25x8
bwx10
bwx10
bwx9

Seated Plate Laterals
15x21
15x16
15x15
10x12 (pause @ top)

5/3/1 C5, W2, D2

Sumo DL
135x3
160x5
200x5
240x3
280x3
320x3 - add belt
360x3+ = 5

Squats
165x10 (5 sets)

Calves
3x20

Misc.
It's been a crazy couple of days. I finally got word on a job offer to teach in Vegas. I got the gig! I'll be moving that way a week from this Saturday. Totally stoked .

[OrcaLifter]

Congrats on the job and good luck with the move!

[jpfaherty]

Congrats on the job homey! Now you can't do the basement workouts though!