Black_Spit's training Journal

[Mike.Moore]

I don't really comment on depth unless I see it in person, but that is the worst possible angle to vid a squat. Impossible to tell anything from that. But I will say, since you mentioned its probably your normal parallel/borderline squat, that a parallel squat is a high squat.

[Black_Spit]

Really not feeling it this morning... At all. Low carbs for 3 days and my motivation fell through the floor. If I can get through this initial tough period, Ill be fine. I've lifted on low carbs before and felt great... After the first couple of weeks. If I hadn't sworn off pre w/o's, it would have been better. But it's worth the trade.*

So I just went for minimum reps today. When I first watched the video, I was pissed at myself. But after pausing at the bottom; meh, I'm ok with it. I know, like mike says, a parallel squat is a high squat. I just don't sweat the small stuff. Good training reps IMO. 3rd rep is the best.*



Rep 3


Rep 2


Rep 1


Standing Abs-
5x15

Bike-
10 min

[Juggernaut0]

E Z squatting is E Z. Nice.

[IzzyT]

Rep speed looked great.

When it comes to the depth thing, just work on it during deloads/light(er) weeks or when you reset. I think the worst thing you can do is try to reset or take steps back because of a few borderline squats in training. If they are inches high, sure, you might want to address it immediately, but you're not going to lose that much going down another 1-2 inches. That's just my .02, anyway.

[Black_Spit]

Bench went ok today considering how crappy I've felt for the past 2 days. Pretty sure I've had a 48 hr stomach bug. Sick twice in 2 months. It's making progress hard to come by...

Bench Press-
45x3
135x3
185x3
225x1
275x1
290x6 <<<pretty damn sure rep PR>>>

Bench Press-
185x10
135x15

superset t-bar row-
X10
X15

Band Overhead Extension superset w/Band Pressdowns-
3x15/15

Face Pulls-
3x15

Bike-
10 min

[Black_Spit]

So, I had a thought on the way home from the gym. I did not DL from Oct/Nov through my meet in Feb bc I kept hurting my back with them. And I made my best progress ever.

I started Dl again roughly after my meet in March and ever since I have been having slow progress, small injuries and getting sick.

This doesn't seem like a coincidence.

[Juggernaut0]

Sounds like a plan. Whatever it takes for the best results.

[Black_Spit]

Back/Bi's

Hammer Rows-
3x10

Machine Rows-
3x10

DB Shrugs-
3x10

Preacher Curl-
3x10

Hammer Curl-
3x10

Bike-
15 min

I think for a while I'm going to do my 531 days and accessories for bench and squat, and then do a few easy bodybuilding days like today for back, arms etc... That will give me an excuse to do more cardio too bc I always do something after lifting whether it's just the bike or something harder like the sled.

[LoveMyInk]

Back/Bi's

Hammer Rows-
3x10

Machine Rows-
3x10

DB Shrugs-
3x10

Preacher Curl-
3x10

Hammer Curl-
3x10

Bike-
15 min

I think for a while I'm going to do my 531 days and accessories for bench and squat, and then do a few easy bodybuilding days like today for back, arms etc... That will give me an excuse to do more cardio too bc I always do something after lifting whether it's just the bike or something harder like the sled.

where did the sessy back picture go?

[Juggernaut0]

Splitting up your days like that will do you good in the long run man. Nothin wrong with that.

[Black_Spit]

where did the sessy back picture go?

To be replaced with a much better one in 2-3 months.

[Black_Spit]

Splitting up your days like that will do you good in the long run man. Nothin wrong with that.

Thanks man. I agree. 5 days of lifting/5 days cardio (even if it's 10-15 min a day). Even if it doesn't supercharge my efforts, it's a nice change.

[LoveMyInk]

To be replaced with a much better one in 2-3 months.

good thing i saved it

[thom2355]

Just be careful with your overall workload. I am not going to spew any overtraining talk, but you want to make sure that you leave some room to add in cardio/conditioning work to supplement caloric drops. If you are training a ton early on, that only leaves caloric drops to continue progress.

I don't disagree with your plan as of now, just speaking from experience here.

[Black_Spit]

Yeah I'll try to balance by reducing the wear-and-tear work. It was remarkable to me how I finished 15 sets today in 30 minutes and felt as fresh as I did before the workout. As opposed to if I had DL'ed. I would have done DL and maybe thrown in some shrugs. It would have taken an hour. And my low back would be sore right now. That's the difference I think between just working the muscle and working up to and dead lifting or squatting 455x5 or whatever.

I'm thinking 531 bench/squat on Mon/Tue, then stuff like today the rest of the week. We'll see how it works out.

[Black_Spit]

Weighed 299 this AM. Shits about to get real.

I'm very motivated.

[martin_mathers]

yayy skinny blackspit is skinny.

[Black_Spit]

yayy skinny blackspit is skinny.

Not stopping until I get down to 198. Srs. I always felt/looked pretty good & that weight. And I want to keep getting stronger on the way down. 1500 @ 198.

This 250+ crap is for the birds.

[martin_mathers]

This 250+ crap is for the birds.

hey be nice now

[Juggernaut0]

Just take the weight loss nice and slow man. I know you're excited about gettin down to around 200, but just gotta take it one step at a time. You'll get there eventually, just need to be patient. Kinda like how my squat sucks ass right now, but I know if I'm patient enough, I can go from being really weak to somewhat weak.

[Black_Spit]

Just take the weight loss nice and slow man. I know you're excited about gettin down to around 200, but just gotta take it one step at a time. You'll get there eventually, just need to be patient.

Yeah no doubt. I'm hardly starving myself.

[Black_Spit]

hey be nice now

Maybe you'll like it. But it's just too much for me. I haven't felt good since I exceeded about that. And I didn't even start looking fat until I was 265+ probably.

[IzzyT]

GL with the cut, man. I definitely feel you. Being 250lbs at 5'7" was a "lulwutthe****amidoing" moment for me. Might have been a lot better if I was on the tech and other goodies, but, even then, being over 30% body fat has A LOT of draw backs if you don't have a true super heavyweight's frame.

[LoveMyInk]

Not stopping until I get down to 198. Srs. I always felt/looked pretty good & that weight. And I want to keep getting stronger on the way down. 1500 @ 198.

This 250+ crap is for the birds.

I think my heart just broke

[Black_Spit]

Gym closed up this morning, so I did a light, mini band accessory workout from home.

Band Pulldowns-
3x15

Pull Aparts-
3x15

Dislocates-
3x15

Pressdowns-
3x15

Face Pulls-
3x15

Stretching-
15-20 min

I think my heart just broke

[bmontgomery87]

no idea why i haven't been subbed in here yet.

but now i am

[Black_Spit]

Squat felt heavy today, and it didn't look so good either lol. I guess that's what happens when a fat guy goes from an unlimited energy source to limiting himself to 3000 or fewer calories in a day. I'll adjust to it. Btw I lied when I said I was starting a ckd last week. But I've been doing a very good job of tracking macros/calories and keeping a deficit.*

Anyway, went up to 460. First rep I'm ok with. Second obviously is 1 or 2 inches high. I need to start filming from the front.

Squat-
45x3
135x3
225x3
315x1
405x1
460x2- (95% 531 )



Leg Ext-
3x25/15/15

Leg Curl-
3x10

Calves (haven't done these in years)-
3x15/20/15

Standing Abs-
3x15

Bike-
12 min

no idea why i haven't been subbed in here yet.

but now i am

Good to have you man.

[NC_Tarheel]

Nice squatting even with all the hard work going on in the background


I see you in the 200's now son!!!!

[martin_mathers]

damn below 3000 calories?! thats crazy i eat 4000+ every day and sometimes im still hungry.

I need to start filming from the front.

dis lol

[dtaps24]

Keep up the good work on the weight loss. Slow and steady wins the race.