TGreggors' Second Training Log

[TGreggors]

9/13/17:
173.4 lbs.

Bench Press:
45 x 10
135 x 5
165 x 3
185 x 2
200 x 1, 1, 1, 1

DB Romanian Deadlifts:
95s x 13, 13, 13, 12, 12

Low Cable Rows:
135 x 12, 12, 12, 12
125 x 12

Machine Calf Raises:
130 x 13, 12
120 x 13, 12, 12

Seated DB Lateral Raises:
15 x 16, 16, 16, 15, 15

Lying Leg Curls:
90 x 15, 15, 14, 13, 13

This was excellent. Felt great today

[TGreggors]

9/15/17:
173.4 lbs.

Squats:
45 x 10
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 2
340 x 1
365 x 1
355 x 3, 3, 2

Deadlifts:
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 2
345 x 1
375 x 3, 2
360 x 4

Bench Press:
135 x 5
165 x 3
185 x 2
205 x 1
220 x 2
215 x 2, 2

Flat DB Presses:
65s x 12, 12, 12, 12, 10

DB Pinwheel Curls:
40s x 15, 14, 13, 13, 12

Hanging Leg Raises:
BW x 25, 23

Twisting Decline DB Situps:
20 x 14, 13

Abductor Machine:
150 x 15, 15, 16

Not bad at all. Felt strong. Relationship of three years was ended today.

[IK9]

Sorry about the relationship.. in 5 words or less.. what happened?

ie: She decided to go vegan or You replaced her with better

Lmaoooo

[TGreggors]

Sorry about the relationship.. in 5 words or less.. what happened?

ie: She decided to go vegan or You replaced her with better

Lmaoooo

Can't do it in five words or less, but pretty much just didn't give it the attention that it needed to flourish. We disagreed on some topics and our vision for life later down the line was different. Just kinda fizzled. Painful, but i'll get through it

[IK9]

Well man, if you feeling wild & crazy.. fly down to Vegas.. you can crash in my spare bedroom on the Strip & party hahah

[TGreggors]

Well man, if you feeling wild & crazy.. fly down to Vegas.. you can crash in my spare bedroom on the Strip & party hahah

If I wasn't fukkin broke, i'd be down at the olympia at this very second. and you know you'd be one of the first i'd be messaging on fb. ahaha i bet the parties are insane down there right now. i know you're living it up right about now. one day, man. once i get out of school and am no longer laughably poor

[TGreggors]

9/16/17:
173.4 lbs.

Squats:
45 x 10
135 x 5
225 x 5
250 x 3
275 x 8, 8

Bench Press:
135 x 5
150 x 3
160 x 8, 8

Chinups:
BW x 11, 11, 11, 10, 9

Overhead DB Triceps Extensions:
20 x 15, 15, 15, 14, 14

Rear Delt Flies:
10 x 21
15 x 13, 14, 13, 13

Machine Leg Press:
310 x 10, 10, 10, 10, 11

[IK9]

If I wasn't fukkin broke, i'd be down at the olympia at this very second. and you know you'd be one of the first i'd be messaging on fb. ahaha i bet the parties are insane down there right now. i know you're living it up right about now. one day, man. once i get out of school and am no longer laughably poor

Vegas is cheap.. you already got a place to stay here so you'd pay a few dollars for ride share/uber/lyft to get around if you need to and then you have food, which is also very cheap here

Well things CAN get expensive but for the most part.. cost of living in Vegas is cheap

[TGreggors]

Vegas is cheap.. you already got a place to stay here so you'd pay a few dollars for ride share/uber/lyft to get around if you need to and then you have food, which is also very cheap here

Well things CAN get expensive but for the most part.. cost of living in Vegas is cheap

You're too damn hospitable, my dude. plane tickets aren't cheap but that really does sound like a blast. I've made it to Vegas one time.
Back in 2013. and it was pretty unbelievable, really. made the mistake of going to all of the tourist traps, tho, so we spent a good deal of money.

Maybe when I finally go on rotations, if the offer's still on the table. i'll have a few months off of the year to just travel and do what i'd like, so i really do think that situation would be neat. I take it you're all moved in now?!

[TGreggors]

9/18/17:
174.0 lbs.

Squats:
45 x 10
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 1, 1, 1

Deadlifts:
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 2
345 x 1, 1, 1

Bench Press:
135 x 5
165 x 3
185 x 1, 1, 1

Incline DB Presses:
70s x 8, 8, 8, 8, 8

HS Lat Pulldown Machine:
145 x 8, 8, 8, 9, 9

Hanging Leg Raises:
BW x 25, 23

Twisting Decline DB Situps:
20 x 14, 12

Abductor Machine:
150 x 16, 16, 15

Getting ready for the program peak on friday.

[IK9]

You're too damn hospitable, my dude. plane tickets aren't cheap but that really does sound like a blast. I've made it to Vegas one time.
Back in 2013. and it was pretty unbelievable, really. made the mistake of going to all of the tourist traps, tho, so we spent a good deal of money.

Maybe when I finally go on rotations, if the offer's still on the table. i'll have a few months off of the year to just travel and do what i'd like, so i really do think that situation would be neat. I take it you're all moved in now?!

I moved everything with 2 of my bodybuilder friends in under 2 hours! #minimalist

Moving the big ass sectional that my fiance wanted up a flight of stairs was cringe tho

[TGreggors]

I moved everything with 2 of my bodybuilder friends in under 2 hours! #minimalist

Moving the big ass sectional that my fiance wanted up a flight of stairs was cringe tho

I bet billy bnizzle was one of them. you guys seem to be good pals. i just moved everything up to the third floor last month...so i know your pain! lifting dressers and tables is no fun

[TGreggors]

9/20/17:
173.8 lbs.

DB Romanian Deads:
50s x 10
110s x 10, 10, 10, 10, 10

Low Cable Rows:
140 x 10, 10, 10, 10
135 x 10

Lying Leg Curls:
90 x 15, 15, 15, 15, 12.9

Seated DB Lateral Raises:
15 x 16, 16, 16, 16, 16

Machine Calf Raises:
120 x 15, 14, 13, 12, 12

Always feels so weird to not bench on this day at the end of the program. 5th peak of my altered Helmsko program peaks on Friday. Tempted to give something else a try at the end of the year. but not sure what

[JerG]

Oh man. Just saw the post about the relationship ending... sorry to hear, man. How are you feeling about things now?

Relationships are such a weird thing. I'm honestly impressed when I see people staying together for that long in their early 20's. God I'm 27 and the longest I've been with someone is a few months.

[TGreggors]

Oh man. Just saw the post about the relationship ending... sorry to hear, man. How are you feeling about things now?

Relationships are such a weird thing. I'm honestly impressed when I see people staying together for that long in their early 20's. God I'm 27 and the longest I've been with someone is a few months.

It was inevitable unless we were going to get married...and we disagreed on some huge things that neither of us could budge on that would be relevant down the line, so either one of us would have to cave or we'd end up with a divorce. But three years and three months....from 20 to 24. It's still kind of unreal at this present moment. I have good days and bad days. Letting myself deal with the negative emotions upfront, though. Like I don't suppress remembering all of the good times that we shared together. I think confronting the thoughts head on will let me get through it faster in the end. It sucks that it's over, but i do admit that it's nice to be able to 100% do my own thing without having to take her into consideration on every action.


I feel ya, though. The 20s are characterized by such dramatic changes. It seems so unlikely that the changes that two people will undergo will leave them being compatible with the other person. People seem like they very often will change directions during this time of life. I don't blame you at all...a whole lot of commitment. and a lot of heartache

[IK9]

Billy didn't help at all.. that useless b*stard :B

I know what you mean.. like my girl wants 2 kids.. and I only want 1

She wanted this cloth sectional couch but I wanted a leather couch.. I think the cloth couch is uncomfortable and the leather couch looks good but of course we get the cloth couch

#women good for only one thing jkkkkkkkk

[TGreggors]

Billy didn't help at all.. that useless b*stard :B

I know what you mean.. like my girl wants 2 kids.. and I only want 1

She wanted this cloth sectional couch but I wanted a leather couch.. I think the cloth couch is uncomfortable and the leather couch looks good but of course we get the cloth couch

#women good for only one thing jkkkkkkkk

VERY similar to what I had going on. afraid to give details in case people snoop, doe. I anticipate being single for quite awhile...i don't really feel that i can be bothered to spare the time to devote to a relationship at the moment, anyways

[TGreggors]

9/22/17:
173.8 lbs.

Squats:
45 x 10
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 2
345 x 1
375 x 1 (missed second : ( )

Deadlifts:
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 2
350 x 1
385 x 2

PAUSED Bench Press:
135 x 5
165 x 3
185 x 2
205 x 1
220 x 1

Flat DB Presses:
70s x 10, 11
75s x 10, 9, 8

DB Pinwheel Curls:
40s x 15, 14, 14, 14, 14

Hanging Leg Raises:
BW x 25, 22

Decline Twisting Oblique Situps:
20 x 14, 13

Abductor Machine:
150 x 16, 16, 17

Not the best peak to the cycle. I really do think that the weights are heavier at this gym, or i have gotten weaker. Almost got the second rep with 375. Switched back over to paused bench in case i want to go through with a meet.

[TGreggors]

9/23/17:
173.8 lbs.

Squats:
45 x 10
135 x 5
225 x 5
245 x 3
260 x 10, 10, 10

Paused Bench Press:
95 x 5
135 x 5
145 x 10, 10, 10

Neutral Grip Chins:
BW x 11, 11, 9, 8, 7.9

Single Arm DB Overhead Triceps Extensions:
20s x 20 x 15, 15, 15, 13, 13

Rear Delt Cable Flies:
15 x 15, 15, 15, 14, 14

Machine Leg Press:
330 x 8, 8, 8, 8, 9

New chinup variation for this meso. Progressed on rear delt flies and leg press

[TGreggors]

9/25/17:
173.8 lbs.

Squats:
45 x 10
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
300 x 3, 3, 3

Deadlifts:
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 2
335 x 3, 3, 3

Paused Bench Press:
135 x 5
150 x 3
165 x 3, 3, 3

HS Lat Pulldowns:
125 x 12, 12, 12, 12, 12

Incline DB Presses:
60s x 12, 12, 12
50s x 12, 12

Hanging Leg Raises:
BW x 25, 23

Oblique Cable Crunches:
47.5 x 13, 13

Abductor Machine:
150 x 17, 17, 15

It's interesting to see how much work my chest can take. Doing 20+ sets per week

[TGreggors]

7/27/17:
173.8 lbs.

Paused Bench Press:
45 x 10
95 x 5
135 x 5
150 x 3
165 x 6, 6, 6

DB Romanian Deadlifts:
120 x 8, 8, 8, 8, 8

Low Cable Rows:
165 x 8
155 x 9, 9, 9, 8

Machine Calf Raises:
120 x 15, 15, 14, 14, 14

DB Lateral Raises:
15 x 17, 17, 16, 16, 16

Lying Leg Curls:
90 x 15, 15, 15, 15, 14

Progress

[TGreggors]

9/29/17
173.8 lbs.

Squats:
45 x 10
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
300 x 6, 6, 6

Deadlifts:
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 6, 6, 6

Paused Bench Press:
135 x 5
150 x 9, 9, 9

Flat DB Presses:
75s x 8, 8, 8, 8, 8

Machine Curls:
50 x 16, 14, 14, 13, 14

Hanging Leg Raises:
BW x 25, 24

Oblique Cable Crunch:
47.5 x 14, 14

Abductor Machine:
150 x 17, 17, 17

[TGreggors]

9/30/17:
172.2 lbs.

Squats:
45 x 10
135 x 5
225 x 5
250 x 3
270 x 9, 9, 9

Paused Bench Press:
45 x 10
95 x 5
135 x 5
155 x 3
170 x 2, 2, 2, 2

Neutral-ish Grip Chinups:
BW x 11, 10, 9, 8, 7

Single Arm DB Overhead Triceps Extensions:
20 x 15, 15, 14, 14, 14

Rear Delt Machine Flies:
15 x 15, 15, 15, 15, 15

Machine Leg Press:
290 x 12, 12, 12, 12, 12

Performance was a bit compromised due to the DOMS in my biceps, i do believe. Weird how such a small change in grip on the curls can provide enough of a stimulus to give more pronounced soreness.

[TGreggors]

10/2/17:
172.2 lbs.

Squats:
45 x 10
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
300 x 2, 2, 2, 2

Deadlifts:
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 2
345 x 2, 2, 2, 2

Paused Bench Press:
135 x 5
155 x 3
175 x 5, 5, 5

Incline DB Presses:
65s x 10, 10, 10, 10, 10

HS Lat Pulldowns:
135 x 11, 12, 12, 11, 12

Hanging Leg Raises:
BW x 25, 24

Oblique Cable Crunches:
47.5 x 15, 16

Abductor Machine:
150 x 18,
160 x 15, 15

Solid session.

I think my IBS is really flaring up currently due to a lot of stress that I'm under. I've cut out all sweeteners, carbonation, dairy and have had to drink V-8s for vegetable intake for the past week. Awful condition.

[TGreggors]

10/4/17:
171.6 lbs.

Paused Bench Press:
45 x 10
95 x 5
135 x 5
155 x 8, 8, 8

DB Romanian Deadlifts:
120 x 8, 8, 8, 8, 8

Low Cable Rows:
135 x 12, 12, 12, 12, 10.9

Machine Calf Raises:
120 x 15, 15, 15, 16, 17

Lateral DB Raises:
15 x 17, 17, 17, 17, 17

Lying Leg Curls:
90 x 15, 15, 15, 15, 14.9

Good session. Was feeling better. Pushing it hard.

[JerG]

Is that 120lbs in each hand for DB RDL's? If so, damn that's a lot of weight haha.

[TGreggors]

Is that 120lbs in each hand for DB RDL's? If so, damn that's a lot of weight haha.

Yep. haha that can't be a good sign in regards to my form if you're not handling more than that. Perhaps my form is absolutely terribad.


Example of how the form looks from a few months back, although it's not quite as heavy. Not sure if my form is aight or not :s

[TGreggors]

10/6/17:
171.6 lbs.

Squats:
45 x 10
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
320 x 5, 5, 5

Deadlifts:
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 2
335 x 5, 5, 5

Paused Bench Press:
135 x 5
155 x 3
175 x 1, 1, 1, 1, 1

Flat DB Presses:
65s x 12, 12, 14, 13, 11

Machine Curls:
50 x 16, 16, 16, 16, 15

Hanging Leg Raises:
BW x 25, 25

Oblique Cable Crunches:
47.5 x 16, 16

Abductor Machine:
160 x 15, 15, 13.5

[TGreggors]

10/7/17:
171.0 lbs.

Paused Bench Press:
45 x 10
95 x 5
135 x 5
165 x 3
190 x 4, 4, 4

Squats:
45 x 10
135 x 5
225 x 5
250 x 3
280 x 8, 8, 8

Semi-Neutral Grip Chinups:
BW x 11, 10, 10, 8, 8

DB Overhead Triceps Extensions:
20 x 15, 15, 13, 12, 12

Rear Delt Cable Flies:
15 x 16, 16, 16, 16, 16

Machine Leg Press:
320 x 10, 10, 10, 10, 10

Good stuff. Riding the linear progression train on the leg presses.

[TGreggors]

10/9/17:
171.0 lbs.

Squats:
45 x 10
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
320 x 1, 1, 1, 1, 1

Deadlifts:
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 2
335 x 1
355 x 1, 1, 1, 1, 1

Paused Bench Press:
135 x 5
150 x 3
160 x 7, 7, 7

HS Lat Pulldowns:
145 x 10, 10, 10, 10, 11

DB Incline Presses:
70s x 9, 9, 8, 8, 8

Hanging Leg Raises:
BW 25, 26

Cable Oblique Crunches:
47.5 x 17, 17

Abductor Machine:
160 x 15, 15, 14.9

This felt fantastic. It's weird how much I handle on incline pressing vs. flat.