The weights never lie. My natural high. Do this sh*t till I f*cking die.

[dopamine72]

Turning them calves into bulls lol.
Solid work on the squat and bench and glad to see everything is feeling right and getting heavier

lol hopefully some day, getting my calves to grow seems nearly impossible but I'm not giving up.

Thanks G, its been a long road to recovery. I learned there's no way I can continue to lift unless I bust my ass stretching, doing mobility work, deep tissue work and overall rehab. I guess I got old haha.

[nwskier]

Hey Hey!! Nice to see a familiar journal still going! Checking in for first time in long time.
Hope you all are doing well.

Currently healing up from hard mountain biking fall last month, may consider doing a log again next month
Dope- i'm up in SLT these days so holler if you're ever up in Tahoe

[dopamine72]

Body Weight = 200

So I drank a lil the night before and I feel like an old man because it definitely impacted my energy levels the next day lol...Just kept things simple

Yesterday:

Cable Rows
180 for 6 sets of 5-7

DB Lateral Raises
4 Sets of 15-20

Curls
3 Sets of 10-12

Did a bunch of rehab work, stretching, deep tissue work, used the inversion table. Woke up feeling pretty good this morning so this chit is really helping allot.

Hey Hey!! Nice to see a familiar journal still going! Checking in for first time in long time.
Hope you all are doing well.
Currently healing up from hard mountain biking fall last month, may consider doing a log again next month
Dope- i'm up in SLT these days so holler if you're ever up in Tahoe

Oh snap! Yes its been a very long time lol its nice to see all you regulars pop back up in this thread! Will definitely let you know if I'm in the SLT area. You do the same if you're ever down here. Hope you're doing great brother!

[dopamine72]

Body Weight = 200

(30 min warmups, stretch, deep tissue work)

Pling Squats
135x5
185x5
225x5
255x1
275x1
305x1
315x1 for 5 sets
315x3 (more)

- Was gonna go for a double but was allot easier than I thought it would be so tripled it

Close Stance Oly Squats
225x6
225x7
225x7 (more)

Front Squats
135x3
185x3
215x3
225x5 (more)

- Once again allot stronger than I thought I would be

One Legged Deadlifts
95x7
95x10
115x10

- These are an absolute b*tch, but the benefits are top tier. I will never neglect this exercise again and always do it. I highly recommend everyone here do them too. This exercise = nectar of the gods

[dopamine72]

Bodyweight = 202

(30 min warmups)

Bench Press
135x10
185x10
215x5
235x5
245x5
255x5
260x5

-Still getting stronger again, def had 315 in me probably more.

Chins
BW x 10 for 6 sets

WG Dead Hang Pullups
BW x 10

Close Grip Bench Press
135x13
185x8
225x5

Incline DB Flies
25's x 20

- Probably 2 min TUT and could have kept going, need heavier dumbbells nao, haven't been using my adjustable ones because they're annoying.

Tricep Ext. / Curls / Fascia Stretch

Feeling strong and muscles full. Hips and left shoulder need some rehabbing. But I'm fine, feeling great!

[400Lb Gorilla]

Them squats are looking good, Dope. Thats a lot of work with 3 plates! And the follow up high bar(?) squats and front squats look like a winning combo for hip rehab. That much squatting could pretty much rehab any imbalance issues.

Bench work looks strong as fuk too. Thats a lot of 5 rep sets so close in weight.

[dopamine72]

Body weight = 202

Only had 5 beers last night but skipped carbs and it took a toll on my workout today...Had to cut workout short, was definitely weaker and "depleted"

(30 min warmups)

One Legged Barbell Squats
Bar x 5 for two sets
65x5
75x5
95x5
115x5
125x5
135x5 for two sets

- Just a ridiculous pump and I can feel this re-aligning my chit

Barbell Back Squats
135x2
185x2
225x2
255x1
275x1
305x1
315x1
325x1

- Had more but like I said depleted

Definitely feel my spine, lower back and hips getting into a better more natural position. No more drinking lol.

Them squats are looking good, Dope. Thats a lot of work with 3 plates! And the follow up high bar(?) squats and front squats look like a winning combo for hip rehab. That much squatting could pretty much rehab any imbalance issues.

Bench work looks strong as fuk too. Thats a lot of 5 rep sets so close in weight.

Thanks G

Yep. Squats are great rehab as long as your chit isn't tight and you have good form lol. I seriously spend a half hour before every squat/deadlift session stretching and opening up my hips, glutes, hamstrings and quads + deep tissue work. That allows me to use proper form which unfuks my imbalance

[dopamine72]

Glutes are evenly sore today and that's a very good sign I was using correct form. Hope all you brahs are doin well.

[dopamine72]

Body weight = 205 (okay time to dial back the cals)

Calves
About 5 top sets total, standing, seated and single legged, high intensity could barely walk after

Dumbbell Rows
65's x 15
115's x 5 for 3 sets
115's x 6

Ab Wheel
Knees x 35

Das it mayne, jus did the necessary work today

[400Lb Gorilla]

good to hear both them cheeks feel clapped

Mirin that DB row of 115s. This may also be the only time I can ever recall you being heavier than me so GJDM on that lol.

[dopamine72]

good to hear both them cheeks feel clapped
Mirin that DB row of 115s. This may also be the only time I can ever recall you being heavier than me so GJDM on that lol.

lol

I got up to 250 pounds w/ abs but that didn't feel good, I feel much better around 200. How much you weighing now bruh?

[400Lb Gorilla]

lol

I got up to 250 pounds w/ abs but that didn't feel good, I feel much better around 200. How much you weighing now bruh?

lol I got up to 265 without the abs. The weight off your joints feels much better, yeah? Feels like efficiency and chit

[dopamine72]

lol I got up to 265 without the abs. The weight off your joints feels much better, yeah? Feels like efficiency and chit

You really are a damn Gorilla lol strong bulk

Yes efficiency and **** is best description haha, cardio gains through the roof

[dopamine72]

Volume Day

Body weight = 205

Oly Squats
135x5
185x5
225x5
255x5
265x5
275x5
285x6

Bench Press
135x10
185x5
225x5
235x5
245x5
255x5
265x6

Pendlay Rows
135x10
185x7
225x5
225x5
225x5
225x5
245x6

Wide Grip Dead Hang Pullups
BW x 10

Chinups
BW x 11

Light DB Curls
25's x 30
25's x 30

- Massive Pump

Really good session, nothing to failure but still good weight and definitely stronger than last week. Squat feels like its pushing 405 again (PLing style) and bench is probably around 335ish. If everything goes smoothly I'll work up to some heavy singles soon, but I think I need another medium/light day + rest/rehab before that. Then I should be primed.

[Ladiessman217]

Gyms in the U.K have opened.
315 ass to grass feels like 605

Phuck

Let's go

This thread is awesome

Weighted chin ups will be tested tomorrow. Looking to get 5x5 with +50lbs

[dopamine72]

Strong Man Workout

Body Weight = 210

Yes I have been engorging myself lately. Strength is up though so can't complain.

(30 min warmups)

Deadlifts No Belt
135x5
185x5
225x5
275x3
315x2
345x1
365x1
395x1
405x1
425x1
445x1
455x1

315x10

-Glad to hit 455 again, I had more in the tank for sure. Probably could have safely hit 475 without sacrificing form.

Strict Overhead Press
135x5
145x5
155x5
165x5
175x3
185x3
195x1

145x10

Wide Grip Dead Hang Pullups
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10

Chins
BW + 30 pounds x 3
BW + 30 pounds x 5
BW + 30 pounds x 5
BW + 30 pounds x 5

BW x 10

Plate Pinches
Few sets w/ 45 pound plate for 5-10 sec holds

Another killer workout. I guess eating all that food before bed is helping lmao

Gyms in the U.K have opened.
315 ass to grass feels like 605
Phuck
Let's go
This thread is awesome
Weighted chin ups will be tested tomorrow. Looking to get 5x5 with +50lbs

Thanks bro!

Hopefully your chin ups went well, that's a great exercise for many different reasons.

[Woody-5]

strong ass pulling! 315x10 backoff set is no joke.

Haha i used to love that big snack before bed when I was bulking. Smash a half a box of cereal before Zzz's on the reg

[dopamine72]

strong ass pulling! 315x10 backoff set is no joke.
Haha i used to love that big snack before bed when I was bulking. Smash a half a box of cereal before Zzz's on the reg

Thanks Woody lol

Yeah I went from 194 to 210 in about a month....Gotta tone down the dirtiness now

[400Lb Gorilla]

huge pulls from the floor followed up by 315x10! Bet that posture was solid after that. Love the overhead press after deadlift combo you got. Small jumps to 185x3 followed by that 145x10 makes me predict you probably got 230-240 in you. I am slightly jelly

[dopamine72]

huge pulls from the floor followed up by 315x10! Bet that posture was solid after that. Love the overhead press after deadlift combo you got. Small jumps to 185x3 followed by that 145x10 makes me predict you probably got 230-240 in you. I am slightly jelly

Thanks G

Oh man unforntunatley my OHP isn't that high. I'd say on a good day I probably have about 215 right now, so not even two plates. I forgot I did a single of 195 and that was a little challenging. If I stay on this path I could probably get two plates soon, we'll see. It blows my mind I used to rep two plates like nothing, chit is heavy now haha

[400Lb Gorilla]

Thanks G

Oh man unforntunatley my OHP isn't that high. I'd say on a good day I probably have about 215 right now, so not even two plates. I forgot I did a single of 195 and that was a little challenging. If I stay on this path I could probably get two plates soon, we'll see. It blows my mind I used to rep two plates like nothing, chit is heavy now haha

I stole your press workout(sort of). I enjoyed it TBH. I thought you did 20 pound jumps so that is what I did. Looking at the 10 pound jumps you did I just realized I am missing a few of those sets now. I really liked the smaller jumps. Got the delts pumped up and feeling strong. I am gonna probably continue to steal your workout. It felt way better than the sometimes awkwardly large jumps I do.


And I definitely feel you on the press of the past outshining the press of today. 225 used to be fairly easy 3-5 rep ramp up on my way to something heavier. Now it is probably 10 pounds better than I could hope to push right now.

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[dopamine72]

I stole your press workout(sort of). I enjoyed it TBH. I thought you did 20 pound jumps so that is what I did. Looking at the 10 pound jumps you did I just realized I am missing a few of those sets now. I really liked the smaller jumps. Got the delts pumped up and feeling strong. I am gonna probably continue to steal your workout. It felt way better than the sometimes awkwardly large jumps I do.


And I definitely feel you on the press of the past outshining the press of today. 225 used to be fairly easy 3-5 rep ramp up on my way to something heavier. Now it is probably 10 pounds better than I could hope to push right now.

feelsfukkingterribleman.jpg

lol yeah time to build our pressing back up, my best was 245 strict, think I even have a video. Might implement some push presses to get used to heavier weight, I remember I could push press close to 315. Man we used to be strong as chit haha

The slow ramping up of the weight is about my favorite way to train now. Gets you used to the heavier sets and primes the CNS. Allot of the time I'm actually the strongest on my last top set. I guess its because I'm usually very groggy in the morning and early afternoon so this method is perfect for waking my ass up.

[dopamine72]

BW = 208

(30 min warmup)

Oly Squats
Bar x 10
135x5
185x3
225x3
255x2
275x1
305x1
315x1
325x1
335x1
345x1
350x1

275x5
280x6

- Felt pretty good, 350 was clean and somewhat easy

Front Squats
135x5
185x3
225x6

-More but challenging

Standing Barbell Calve Raises
two good sets

Seated Calve Raises
three good sets

Calves noodles again. My new method of hitting seated calve raises is paying dividends. Hope all you bros are doing well and kickin ass. Stay hard.

[dopamine72]

Body Weight = 208

(15 min warmups)

Strict OHP
Bar x 10
95x5
135x5
165x3
195x1
205x1
215x1 @10

165x5
165x5
165x6

- Okay so today 215 was my max, just as I suspected. Next time implementing push press to induce more strength gainz

Bench Press
135x10
185x5
225x5
255x5
265x6

-Wtf strength up on bench after maxing OHP?!

Chins
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW + 30 pounds x 5
BW + 30 pounds x 5
BW + 30 pounds x 10

- Strong WTF @ my strength gains today...Pretty sure that's a PR

Dips
BW + 30 pounds x 10
BW + 60 pounds x 8

Wide Grip Dead Hang Pullups
BW x 10
BW x 10

DB Flies
25's x 30

- Yes 30 reps in a row, strong TUT

EZ Bar Curls
65 x 10
85 x 10
95 x 10

Ab Wheel
Knees x 45

- Pretty sure this is a kneeling PR too

Some more Curls and Tri Ext

[Woody-5]

smashing session mate, just strength gains everywhere.

215 overhead is hnnnggg
then bench gains after? Should have gone back to OHP after bench and hit 225 haha

+30 x 10 at your BW on chins is impressive, but then having enough left to do WG dead hangs for sets of 10?


how long did that session take you? the volume in your workouts always amazes me. I reckon I'd puke at the halfway point

[dopamine72]

smashing session mate, just strength gains everywhere.
215 overhead is hnnnggg
then bench gains after? Should have gone back to OHP after bench and hit 225 haha
+30 x 10 at your BW on chins is impressive, but then having enough left to do WG dead hangs for sets of 10?
how long did that session take you? the volume in your workouts always amazes me. I reckon I'd puke at the halfway point

Thanks Wood!

Think it took about two hours. Was covered in sweat, somewhat sore today too, those high rep flies caused some good chest DOMS. Right before bed I ate a two pound burrito filled with chicken, steak, pork, beans, rice, cheese and everything else good. Think it helped with my energy levels this morning, usually I would be extra tired after two back to back heavier sessions but I feel like I can go again today.

And lol I don't think you would puke, you're in better shape than you give yourself credit for, I mean...You're hiking and running like a mad man!

[400Lb Gorilla]

There is so much hnnnnng in your last 2 workouts I am not sure where to start

tree fitty on oly squats after the lead up in tiny increments.
215 overhead press followed by that 265x6 on benchpress.
Then the weighted dips and weighted pullups.... faaaaacccckkkk

[dopamine72]

BW = 208

Took some days off but partied with neighbors this weekend so today was just a get in get out type day. Garage was also 95+ degrees, just finished and a lil pukey feeling.

One Legged Barbell Squats
BW x 6 two sets
75 x 6
95 x 6
115 x 6
145 x 5
145 x 5
155 x 6

Oly Squats
135x1
185x1
225x1
275x1
305x1
325x1
335x1

Das it mayne, no more drinking this week and time for more strength gainz

There is so much hnnnnng in your last 2 workouts I am not sure where to start

tree fitty on oly squats after the lead up in tiny increments.
215 overhead press followed by that 265x6 on benchpress.
Then the weighted dips and weighted pullups.... faaaaacccckkkk

Thanks G, it was a good week, I probably unintentionally peaked.

[ardee2124]

Dope! Man imagine I surprise when I check BB.com on a whim after like 6+ months and see you in my subs having updated regularly for months! So happy your injured days are past you and you're getting back to old Colin beast mode. That 215 press is bananas. Life definitely has its ups and downs and I'm glad to see you've been plugging away and are back on the upward trend. I remember years ago when I was a noob and I would read your log and just be mind boggled by your numbers and physique (still am haha even though I'm a lot stronger).

You're still lifting at home or in a gym now I imagine (not sure since you mentioned cable rows and pushdowns and stuff)? If it is a home gym I'm mega jelly haha. I've been lifting with adjustable dumbbells, a pullup bar and bands at home since March thanks to this ****ing pandemic. Got up to a 330x5 squat and was repping the 100s on flat/incline db press for worksets before all this and now I'll have to rebuild everything whenever gyms finally open again.

Either ways it is really good to see things are going well with me. I stopped logging here a long time ago with how dead the forum got but it's brightened my day to see a comeback like this. My man!

Edit: Did you say you're livestreaming sessions btw? Is that on Instagram?

[dopamine72]

Dope! Man imagine I surprise when I check BB.com on a whim after like 6+ months and see you in my subs having updated regularly for months! So happy your injured days are past you and you're getting back to old Colin beast mode. That 215 press is bananas. Life definitely has its ups and downs and I'm glad to see you've been plugging away and are back on the upward trend. I remember years ago when I was a noob and I would read your log and just be mind boggled by your numbers and physique (still am haha even though I'm a lot stronger).

You're still lifting at home or in a gym now I imagine (not sure since you mentioned cable rows and pushdowns and stuff)? If it is a home gym I'm mega jelly haha. I've been lifting with adjustable dumbbells, a pullup bar and bands at home since March thanks to this ****ing pandemic. Got up to a 330x5 squat and was repping the 100s on flat/incline db press for worksets before all this and now I'll have to rebuild everything whenever gyms finally open again.

Either ways it is really good to see things are going well with me. I stopped logging here a long time ago with how dead the forum got but it's brightened my day to see a comeback like this. My man!

Edit: Did you say you're livestreaming sessions btw? Is that on Instagram?

Hey bro! Great to see you on here too and thanks!

Yep, still lifting at home and yeah I have some cables which I can do a number of different things with. All gyms closed here so my personal training job has taken a hit. Still grateful for my home gym its very nice I was already prepped for this awful shutdown.

Those are some good numbers, do you have a journal? Yeah I was live streaming on youtube but nobody was watching so I stopped lol