Woody's Quest for the Seven

[Woody-5]

Tuesday 11.10.2020: Legs

Wanted to keep sleeping today but I felt fine once I managed to get up.
I was a lot more focused in the gym- felt like I gave the legs a right good thrashing.

Split Squats
45 x 5
85 x 5
105 x 3
125 x 5
125 x 5
125 x 5
heavy but crushed em

Good Mornings
125 x 5
125 x 5
125 x 5
easy peasy, but great stretch in the hammies

Standing Calf Raises
125 x 30 >> Drop set >> BW x 20
125 x 30 >> Drop set >> BW x 20
125 x 30 >> Drop set >> BW x 20
burners!

Kneeling Ab Wheel Rollouts
x10
x10
x10

BB Curls
50 x 12
50 x 12
50 x 12

Resistance Band Curls
x10
stretch and pump was nuts after the BB curls

Do you need to dial the bench numbers back. It seems the problem isn’t strength it would be the diet from the day before?

I've failed the 3 sets of 5 for 3 straight weeks. I know one was the neck and yesterday was diet, but still seems like I'm spinning my wheels. quick reset to 185 then blast back up to it (and past!)

[Raigs]

Ah got you. Back to 185 might reset the headspace and give you a new confidence and help crush 300 shortly after.

Solid split squats as alaways. Anything single leg feels like double.

[Woody-5]

Wednesday 11.11.2020: Shoulders

stayed out too late, drank too much, woke up hungover...
slow to start, but put in a decent session and it got me out of the haze

Seated OHP
45 x 10
45 x 10
75 x 5
95 x 5
95 x 5
95 x 8
weight reset. 95 felt easy, threw in extra reps on the last set

Chained Bench
95 x 5
145 x 3
145 +60 Chains x 3
145 +60 Chains x 3
145 +60 Chains x 3
145 +60 Chains x 3
145 +60 Chains x 3
great lockout work with 205 at the top. Triceps got fried

Lateral Raises
15s x 12
15s x 12
15s x 12

Resistance Band Face Pulls
x15
x15
x15

Resistance Band OH Triceps Extension
x12
x12
x12

Ah got you. Back to 185 might reset the headspace and give you a new confidence and help crush 300 shortly after.

Solid split squats as alaways. Anything single leg feels like double.

thanks dude! 300 would be sick, I'd love to get back there.
So close to 1 plate on split squats

[dopamine72]

Dude you're killing it, the split squats are coming along nicely too, you're going to have a plate for reps by end of year I bet.

Are you doing the band curls like we were discussing? The pump is unreal love it. If you get the TUT above 1 min its so painful. Chain bench is always a win too.

Solid split squats as alaways. Anything single leg feels like double.

More than double lol

[Raigs]

You hit the 3 requirements for me not to even get of bed and you still lifted. Nice oh session to get you feeling better. Triceps fried so you did more triceps I like the way you think

[400Lb Gorilla]

solid hangover workout

you do know we are supposed to be old enough to know when to stop short of hangover amounts...?


of course we are still a little too young to care sometimes

[Woody-5]

Thursday 11.12.2020: Back

Better morning today. Only had a tiny dram of scotch last night right at bedtime so my head was much clearer this AM

Close Grip Overhand Pulldowns
90 x 10
90 x 10
90 x 10

DB Row
82.5s x 6
82.5s x 6
82.5s x 6

Close Grip Underhand Pulldowns
90 x 12
90 x 12
90 x 12

BB Row
100 x 10
100 x 10
100 x 10

One Leg SLDL (Balance work)
45 x a bunch x a bunch of sets
getting slightly better

EZ Bar Curls w/ Arm blaster
60 x 10
60 x 10
60 x 10
sick pump

Hammer Curls
22.5s x 12
22.5s x 12

Resistance Band Curls
x12
x12
extra terrestrial pump

Dude you're killing it, the split squats are coming along nicely too, you're going to have a plate for reps by end of year I bet.

Are you doing the band curls like we were discussing? The pump is unreal love it. If you get the TUT above 1 min its so painful. Chain bench is always a win too.


More than double lol

Thanks fella! Yea, the band curls are just like you showed me. Pump is so intense lol
Hoping to hit that 1 plate split squat for reps by the end of the month! woooo

You hit the 3 requirements for me not to even get of bed and you still lifted. Nice oh session to get you feeling better. Triceps fried so you did more triceps I like the way you think

lol yea it was a tough one but once I got going it was ok.
Gotta punish those guns!

solid hangover workout

you do know we are supposed to be old enough to know when to stop short of hangover amounts...?


of course we are still a little too young to care sometimes

lmao thanks dude. Still act like I'm in my 20s most of the time. Recovery isn't quite the same tho

[Raigs]

Man what a difference no drinking makes. There is a lot more work done in this session then the last lol.

How is the upper back after all of that?

[dopamine72]

Man what a difference no drinking makes.

This lol

I'm to the point where I almost don't lift the day after drinking, too much dehydration.

[Woody-5]

Yesterday mornings BW was 176. Only down 6-7lbs from the start of this journey but It feels like so much more, puffed up in the right areas and the belly deflated. Muscle memory helping with a recomp

Man what a difference no drinking makes. There is a lot more work done in this session then the last lol.

How is the upper back after all of that?

Back was feeling swole after that one haha
It felt like a good comeback sesh after the hangover one

This lol

I'm to the point where I almost don't lift the day after drinking, too much dehydration.

I fuk off too much haha
Other than Tuesday night I did decent the rest of the week, even yesterday.

[Raigs]

Looking swole!!

[400Lb Gorilla]

solid looking, bro. Making that shirt fit right lol.


uhhhh, no homo?


How are you doing pulldowns with such heavy weight? You got a "real" piece of gym equipment for these or did you build something sturdy?

[Woody-5]

Monday 11.16.2020: Chest

I behaved as far as drinking over the weekend, just a few here and there. Was rewarded with a great night of sleep and a clear head this morning.

Bench
45 x 10
45 x 10
95 x 5
135 x 5
165 x 3
190 x 5
190 x 5
190 x 5
nice little weight reset. These were gravy

CGBP
150 x 8
150 x 8
150 x 8

Dips
x10
x10
x10

Lateral Plate Raises
15 x 10
15 x 10
15 x 10

Resistance Band Overhead Triceps Extensions
x12
x12
x12

DB Flies
30s x 12
30s x 12
30s x 12

Looking swole!!

Thanks dude!

a few birds copped a feel when I was out the weekend hah

solid looking, bro. Making that shirt fit right lol.


uhhhh, no homo?


How are you doing pulldowns with such heavy weight? You got a "real" piece of gym equipment for these or did you build something sturdy?

more like flaming

I've got a powerline lat pulldown machine. Can't remember how much I paid for it, I think it was under 300. It has a low pulley too, however I lost the extension cable and some of the handles during one of my previous moves.

[Raigs]

190 feeling gravy damn!!!!!! That’s great. Gotta remind ourselves drinking kills our gains

[400Lb Gorilla]

mirin the easy 190x5 sets followed up by the CG 150x8 sets

damn you are still on spread. I am gonna put you into 6 digits

[Woody-5]

Tuesday 11.17.2020: Legs

Only had one little drink after work then stayed sober the rest of the night. Got a great night's sleep and woke up refreshed. was looking pretty cut in the mirror this AM. Delts and triceps were popping and abs were looking decent, although still got a bit of spare tire around the bottom.

Bar felt light today, just crushed this session. Felt like I could have thrown an extra 10 pounds on the bar for every lift.

Along with finally getting a good routine going in the gym that I've been sticking to, I've been working on a lot of mental self help stuff, meditation, social interactions etc. Also been on that NoFap time for 3 weeks now. That saved up Chi has me amped up to crush whatever I'm doing, work, weights etc.

Split Squats
45 x 5
65 x 5
95 x 3
130 x 5
130 x 5
130 x 5
light weight baby! Next week 1 plate! Could have easily smashed it today, but stuck to the progression

Good Mornings
130 x 5
130 x 5
130 x 5

Calf Raises
130 x 20 >> drop set >> BW x 20
130 x 20 >> drop set >> BW x 20
130 x 20 >> drop set >> BW x 20
definitely went over 20 reps on a few of these. went till they burned like hell!

Ab Wheel
x10
x10
x10

BB Curls
55 x 10
55 x 10
55 x 10

Resistance band curls
x12
x12
x12

190 feeling gravy damn!!!!!! That’s great. Gotta remind ourselves drinking kills our gains

You'd think I'd have that figured out by now, right? Haha thanks dude, week is off to a bangin' start

mirin the easy 190x5 sets followed up by the CG 150x8 sets

damn you are still on spread. I am gonna put you into 6 digits

thanks apeman! triceps were popping like mad this morning when I got up!
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[400Lb Gorilla]

Those split squats are getting ridiculous! In4 2 plate split squats

[Raigs]

Nice split squats as usual. How do those banded curls feel. Are they shorter or longer bands?

[Woody-5]

Wednesday 11.18.2020: Shoulders

Absolutely slayed it again, woke up feeling like a warrior

Seated OHP
45 x 10
45 x 10
75 x 5
100 x 5
100 x 5
100 x 5

Chained Bench
100 x 5
150 x 3
150 +60 Chains x 3
150 +60 Chains x 3
150 +60 Chains x 3
150 +60 Chains x 3
150 +60 Chains x 3

Lateral Raises
22.5s x 8
22.5s x 8
22.5s x 8

Arnold Presses
30s x 10
30s x 10
30s x 10
things were feeling good so I threw in some extra work!

Resistance band OH Triceps Extensions
x12
x12
x12

Resistance band Face Pulls
x12
x12
x12

Those split squats are getting ridiculous! In4 2 plate split squats

Easy now big fella, lemme smash 1 plate first haha
thanks apeman, 130 felt LIGHT on them yesterday, I was in the zone! Anxious to get on the trail again and put some elevation behind me.

Nice split squats as usual. How do those banded curls feel. Are they shorter or longer bands?

Thanks dood! Sick TUT on the banded curls. I have them anchored and walk away far enough that there's crazy tension on the biceps the entire time. Gotta give Dope the shout out for them!

[Raigs]

Strong work!!! Beats mode engaged lately! Not surprised though that you are crushing it.

I will have to find an anchor point and try these curls. I’m looking for some more tension in the arm movements. Maybe I’ll stop at Walmart and find some.

[Woody-5]

Thursday 11.19.2020: Back

Great night's sleep but hit snooze twice before getting my ass up. Hit the weights like a champ though, great session.
Weight felt light all around.

Overhand CG Lat Pulldowns
90 x 10
90 x 10
90 x 10

DB Row
82.5s x 8
82.5s x 8
82.5s x 8

One Leg SLDL
45 x 6
65 x 5
65 x 5
65 x 5
felt good on balance and actually added some weight!

BB Row
65 x 10
105 x 10
105 x 10
105 x 10

Underhand CG Lat Pulldown
90 x 10
90 x 10
90 x 10

EZ Bar Curl w/ Arm Blaster
65 x 10
65 x 10
65 x 10

Kneeling Ab Wheel
x10
x10

DB Hammer Curls
30s x 6
30s x 6

Resistance Band Curls
x12
x12

Strong work!!! Beats mode engaged lately! Not surprised though that you are crushing it.

I will have to find an anchor point and try these curls. I’m looking for some more tension in the arm movements. Maybe I’ll stop at Walmart and find some.

Thanks dude! must be that nofap energy hahaha
I have my wrapped around the load bearing pole in my basement. Works sweet

[dopamine72]

The snooze button might be one of the greatest mind fuks of life

I don't understand how I feel so good/confident at night with all these morning plans, then morning comes and my personality turns into that of a loser *******

So tough to get out of bed sometimes, but that's the trick to ignore the bad feelings and just move because the longer you snooze the worse it gets.

Volume looking real good Woody!

[Woody-5]

Monday 11.23.2020: Chest

Did a small climb on Saturday, nothing crazy, just a quick 5.5 miles. Had some decent views, I'll get pics up later.

Slight hangover this morning but motivation was excellent so I crushed the session

Bench
195 x 5
195 x 5
195 x 5
easy peasy

CGBP
155 x 8
155 x 8
155 x 8

Dips
x10
x10
x10

Plate Pinch Lateral Raises
15 x 10
15 x 10
15 x 10

Resistance Band OH Triceps Extension
x12
x12
x12

DB Flies
30s x 12
30s x 12
30s x 12

The snooze button might be one of the greatest mind fuks of life

I don't understand how I feel so good/confident at night with all these morning plans, then morning comes and my personality turns into that of a loser *******

So tough to get out of bed sometimes, but that's the trick to ignore the bad feelings and just move because the longer you snooze the worse it gets.

Volume looking real good Woody!

lmao true story! Had to wake up early for work for so many years that I don't even think about it anymore. I can't even sleep past 6:30 if I want to.

[Woody-5]

Tuesday 11.24.2020: Legs

Forgot to note that I weighed in at 173.5 Saturday AM. Not sure how I managed to drop 2.5 in a week, but I'll take it. I'm sure I'll gain it back this week for Thanksgiving hah

Great crushing of the legs this morning. 100% sober last night and ate some solid calories yesterday.

Split Squats
45 x 5
75 x 5
105 x 3
135 x 5 PR
135 x 5
135 x 5
hnnnngggg 1 plate splits. Not gonna lie, these were tough as balls, especially sets 2 & 3.

Good Mornings
135 x 5
135 x 5
135 x 5

Calf Raises
135 x 20 >>drop set>> BW x 20
135 x 20 >>drop set>> BW x 20
135 x 20 >>drop set>> BW x 20

Ab Wheel
Kneeling x 10
Kneeling x 10
Kneeling x 10

BB Curls
60 x 10
60 x 10
60 x 10

Resistance Band Curls
x10
x10
x10
oh the burn... already pumped from the BB curls, then the stretch and TUT from these was just insane

vids:

[dopamine72]

Nice volume on that pressing and lol I knew you would hit 1 plate before years end! Great work bro!

[400Lb Gorilla]

wooooooot!!!

one plate split squat! they looked so pretty too

[Woody-5]

Wednesday 11.25.2020: Shoulders

legs and butt cheeks are so sore today after the split squats yesterday haha

Workout was decent today! Felt great all around and smashed some nice volume

Seated OHP
45 x 10
45 x 10
65 x 5
85 x 4
105 x 5
105 x 5
105 x 5

Chained Bench
135 x 5
155 +60 Chains x 3
155 +60 Chains x 3
155 +60 Chains x 3
155 +60 Chains x 3
155 +60 Chains x 3
heavy at the top, but these flew up pretty fast

Lateral Raises
22.5s x 10
22.5s x 10
22.5s x 10

Arnold Presses
30s x 10
30s x 10
30s x 8 (ran out of gas hard on this set)

Resistance Band Face Pulls
x12
x12
x12

Resistance Band OH Triceps Extension
x10
x10
x10

Nice volume on that pressing and lol I knew you would hit 1 plate before years end! Great work bro!

Thanks dude! My butt cheeks are so sore this morning haha

wooooooot!!!

one plate split squat! they looked so pretty too

Thanks homie! big milestone for me right there!

[dopamine72]

lol'd yeah split squats hit the angus so hard

Nice volume on that pressing again bro

[Woody-5]

Monday 11.30.2020: Bench

4 days of being a bum, happy to get back to the weights.

Did a small sunrise hike on Saturday, probably around 1 mile total distance but got killer views of the sunrise over the Atlantic.

Bench
200 x 5
200 x 5
200 x 5
pretty easy. Hopefully that's a good sign that the weight reset did what it's supposed to.

CGBP
160 x 5
160 x 5
160 x 5

Dips
x10
x10
x10
gotta get the weight belt out and chain some iron to me- these are getting too easy

Plate Pinch Lateral Raises
20 x 8
20 x 8
20 x 8

DB Flies
30s x 12
30s x 12
30s x 12

Resistance Band OH Triceps Extension
x12
x12
x12

lol'd yeah split squats hit the angus so hard

Nice volume on that pressing again bro

Thanks fella! Glad to get back to it after fukking off for the last 4 days

[Woody-5]

sunrise pics from the summit of Mt Agamenticus: