Skinny Vegan Attempting to Reach Former Heights

[xRequiem]

4/14/19

Deadlift
275x5

Pull up
X8
X6
X7

Seated rows
100 4x12

Face pulls
45 3x15

Db curls
20 4x12

Hammer curls
20 4x9

Good day. Need to bring my chalk next week. This gym has one of those awkward 50lb bars that's really thick. I only count it as 45lb for simplicity btw.

[xRequiem]

4/15/19

OHP
125 4x5
125x10

Bench Press
155 3x8

Incline DB Press
40 4x12

Tricep pushdown 40 3x12 SS Lateral DB raises 10 3x15
Tricep kickback 20 3x8 SS Lateral DB raises 10 3x15

[xRequiem]

4/17/19

Barbell Rows

145 4x5
145x10

Pull ups
x6
x6
x6

Seated Cable Rows
120 4x12 (i think?)

Face pulls
45 5x15

DB Curls
25 4x8

Hammer Curls
20 4x12

Supposed to be lower day but fudged my schedule.

[xRequiem]

4/22/19

Squats
295 4x5
295x10

RDL
165 3x8

Leg Press
205 3x12

Calf Raises
205 3x12

Leg Curls
90 3x12

[xRequiem]

4/24/19

Bench Press
180 5x5

OHP
95x8
115x6
135x8

Incline DB Press
40 3x12

Tricep kickback 20 4x12 SS DB Lateral Raises 15 4x10

[xRequiem]

4/25/19

Deadlift
285x6

Pull up
x8
x8
x8

Seated Rows
120 4x10

DB Curls
25 3x10

Face pulls
50 4x15

Hammer Curls
20 4x12

[xRequiem]

4/27/19

Squats
315 4x5
315x10

Rdl
185 3x8

Leg press
235 3x12

Calf press
235 3x12

String squats. Video coming later.

[xRequiem]

4/30/19

OHP

135 4x5
135x10

Bench Press
160 3x8

Incline DB Press
45 3x10

Tricep pushdown 4x10 100 SS DB Lateral Raises 4x12 15

[xRequiem]

5/2/19

Barbell Rows
135x5
155 2x5
175 2x5
175x10

Chin Ups
x6
x5
x6

Seated Cable Rows
120 3x12

Face Pulls
50 4x15

DB Curls
25 2x12
25x8
20x8
15x8

Hammer Curls
15 3x12

[xRequiem]

5/6/19

Squats
325 3x5

RDL
185 3x8

Leg Press
235 3x12

Calf Raise
235 3x12

[xRequiem]

5/7/19

Bench Press
185 2x5
185x8

Incline DB Press
35 7x10
*few extra reps on my left side

Tricep Kick Backs
20 3x12

Hammer curls

[xRequiem]

5/11/19

Deadlifts
305x6

Chin Ups
x7
x7
x7

Seated Cable Rows
100 3x10

Face Pulls
50 4x15

DB Curls 20 3x10
Hammer curls 15 3x15

Pic of back - https://postimg.cc/gallery/1mile0chm/

Started cutting a few days ago aka not gorging myself. Looking to get back down to 170-172 which is 3-5 pounds above where I started the bulk. Once I live in Vermont I'm going to do a proper winter bulk.

[musclehead09]

In! Will be good to keep track of each other’s progress with both of us coming back.

[musclehead09]

4/27/19

Squats
315 4x5
315x10

Rdl
185 3x8

Leg press
235 3x12

Calf press
235 3x12

String squats. Video coming later.

Great squats. Last couple layoffs it took me about 4-6 weeks to get to 315x10 each time after getting consistent week to week. Hopefully it’ll be the same this time.

[xRequiem]

Looking forward to having you in here. It's been damn quiet. Starting off logging again only to log, but man the motivation and information that comes with reading others and communicating is beneficial.

[xRequiem]

5/12/19

OHP
140 2x5
140x8

Bench Press
160 3x8

DB Press
40 5x10

Tricep Kickback
25 5x10

DB Lateral Raises
15 5x12

Did a burn out set on the pec deck. OHP felt strong. sitting around 178 and feeling great.

[musclehead09]

Looking forward to having you in here. It's been damn quiet. Starting off logging again only to log, but man the motivation and information that comes with reading others and communicating is beneficial.

Definitely. I’m happy you got into my log the first day I made it. I agree with you about motivation and information. Logging back in 2013-2014 timeframe for me was invaluable. 2017 to early 2019 was my best lifting but now that I’m back I’d like to lift like that along with logging.

Also, strong OHP. That’s something I’ve always sucked at and hope to bring up. 140x8 is nice.

[xRequiem]

5/15/19

Squats
335 2x5
335x10

Got caught up talking to someone today and skipped all other lifts. Not sweating it. Squats left easy so I added a few reps on my final set.

[xRequiem]

Definitely. I’m happy you got into my log the first day I made it. I agree with you about motivation and information. Logging back in 2013-2014 timeframe for me was invaluable. 2017 to early 2019 was my best lifting but now that I’m back I’d like to lift like that along with logging.

Also, strong OHP. That’s something I’ve always sucked at and hope to bring up. 140x8 is nice.

Same man. By happenstance I checked the log section for the first time since returning to this site to find you created one! Looking forward to witnessing you destroying the PRs in your sig.

[musclehead09]

Same man. By happenstance I checked the log section for the first time since returning to this site to find you created one! Looking forward to witnessing you destroying the PRs in your sig.

Definitely! Thanks dude. And you’re already back up to a 335x10 Squat. That’s sick. My best 10RM was 340 w/ wraps and 330x8 no wraps. Those were after months of training. I hit a 335 single my first week back before the log but now I’m upping the volume a lot like before so hopefully I get back up there quick too.

[xRequiem]

Definitely! Thanks dude. And you’re already back up to a 335x10 Squat. That’s sick. My best 10RM was 340 w/ wraps and 330x8 no wraps. Those were after months of training. I hit a 335 single my first week back before the log but now I’m upping the volume a lot like before so hopefully I get back up there quick too.

To be fair I used to squat in the 500s I feel like some is muscle memory(lel) and my diet is helping tremendously. If you're squat responds to volume like mine does then you'll be back to your ATH in no time at all.

5/17/19

Barbell Rows
185 3x5
135x10

Chin ups
3x6

Seated Cable Rows
100 4x12

Face pulls
50 5x20

Hammer Curls 15 4x15
DB Curls 20 3x10

My chin up and pull ups are weak!

[xRequiem]

5/19/19

Bench Press
190 2x5
190x8

OHP
95 3x12

Incline Db Press
30 5x12 - extra reps on left side

Tricep Kickback
20 3x12

Incline Db Flies
15 5x12

Tricep Pushdown
80 3x15

Good day. 8 days from moving to Vermont. Will try to grind my body into dust this week since the move is a 5 day trek across 2000 miles. Staying mindful and terming the trip a deload before I get to workout in an awesome gym.

[xRequiem]

5/21/19

Deadlifts
315x6
225x2 - grip work

Chin Ups
x8
x8
x8

Seated Cable Row
100 3x12

Face Pull
50 5x20

Db Curls
20 3x10

Dips
3x8

Hammer Curls
3x15

Chest Press
3x12 - extra reps on left pec

[Filmbuff81]

In to see former glory restored.

Did you burn out?

I stopped frequenting the forums for a few years, so I’m just curious what made You give up lifting after you were killing it.

[musclehead09]

To be fair I used to squat in the 500s I feel like some is muscle memory(lel) and my diet is helping tremendously. If you're squat responds to volume like mine does then you'll be back to your ATH in no time at all.

5/17/19

Barbell Rows
185 3x5
135x10

Chin ups
3x6

Seated Cable Rows
100 4x12

Face pulls
50 5x20

Hammer Curls 15 4x15
DB Curls 20 3x10

My chin up and pull ups are weak!

Ahh that’s right; but yeah my squat has responded to a variety of methods. Quite different than benching. My squat goes up from anything; Bench I need to be careful to adhere to moderate volume higher intensity.

I just hit 405 in wraps and 385 no wraps so I’m only 20-25 lbs away from tying PRs in both. This is surprisingly with limited squat volume but again in respond to anything for squatting if I’m eating a lot (still need to cut some tho lol).

[xRequiem]

5/28/19

Squats
275x5
315x3
335x3
365x6

Front Squats
185 3x5

Deadlifts
275x2

Legs ded by the time I got to deadlifts. Didn't expect much going into today. Actually I'm quite fortunate to even have lifted today. We're in Nashville and I'm reaping the benefits of a membership with a national gym. Driving sucks. Only 1100 miles to go woooo.

In to see former glory restored.

Did you burn out?

I stopped frequenting the forums for a few years, so I’m just curious what made You give up lifting after you were killing it.

Good to hear from you man. Still lifting? Didn't burn out. Got in trouble with my wife for indulging in questions athletic practices. It's all good though. Grown a ton since then mentally, spiritually and now physically. Looking forward to reaping the benefits of a health lifestyle!

[xRequiem]

6/2/19

Bench
165 3x8

OHP
115 3x5

Incline DB Press
35 3x10

Tricep Kickback
20 3x12

[xRequiem]

6/3/19

Squats
315 3x5
365x3

Deadlift
315 2x2
315x3

Tbar Row
2plates 3x10

Curls machine
Few sets by few reps

15lb Db curls 3x15 ss with hammer curls 3x10

[Filmbuff81]

Good to hear from you man. Still lifting? Didn't burn out. Got in trouble with my wife for indulging in questions athletic practices. It's all good though. Grown a ton since then mentally, spiritually and now physically. Looking forward to reaping the benefits of a health lifestyle!

Yeah I had some health issues for a few years so it was sporadic so say the least.

But been back on track for a while now and slowly getting back into shape.

Baby, new business, couple car accidents, concussions, and hormone issues all collided over a few year span lol.

[xRequiem]

Yeah I had some health issues for a few years so it was sporadic so say the least.

But been back on track for a while now and slowly getting back into shape.

Baby, new business, couple car accidents, concussions, and hormone issues all collided over a few year span lol.

Good to hear you're back on track. I feel like life is a constant struggle of trying not to get derailed. In your case it sounds literal. What gender is your kid? I had a second girl


6/5/19

Front Squats
205 5x5

OHP
135 4x5
135x8

Power Cleans
70x?

Man. Felt strong today but the new gym is super busy in the PM and I couldn't secure a space to practice power cleans. Finally got a rack and man I felt stupid with my power clean attempts got flustered and left. Going to practice with the broomstick tonight.