NHLFTR-Pleased to provide a chuckle.
So, tonight was light and easy though I did use the new Fat Gripz X for different stimulus.
Squats:
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3 sets x 5 reps
CG Fat Gripz X Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5
205 x 3 x 5(pauses)
Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20
I was really feeling the bench work in my arms tonight, the Fat Gripz X are changing the game. I will start using the orange Fat Gripz X to work over-head presses and curls to get more out of those lifts.
Tonights lifting was fast and light again.
Squats:
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3 sets x 5 reps
Fat Gripz X-Standing OHP:
135 x 3 x 5
Fat Gripz X-CG Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5
205 x 3 x 5
Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20
The Fat Gripz X factor is real. I’m feeling new muscle activation in my chest/shoulder tie ins as well as in my upper chest. My triceps are also getting a little extra work from the FGX.
[quote]gorillavanilla wrote:
The Fat Gripz X factor is real. I’m feeling new muscle activation in my chest/shoulder tie ins as well as in my upper chest. My triceps are also getting a little extra work from the FGX.[/quote]
Weird that a little wider grip could change things so much. Glad its working for you.
Tonight’s lifting went well.
Squats:
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3
Fat Gripz X OHP:
135 x 5 x 5
Fat Gripz Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5
205 x 3 x 5
Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20
NHLFTR-The Fat Gripz make the bar like a really thick bar and it’s a significant difference. Tonight went well.
Tonight I tried the supplement Norvaline with my coffee and OH Boy! does that stuff get you going. I only had about 400 mg of the Norvaline and that is plenty. I believe it suppresses arginase in your system which increases NO significantly. I got a big boost.
Squats:
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3 sets x 5 reps
Fat Gripz X OHP:
135 x 3 x 5
Fat Gripz X CG Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5(pauses)
205 x 3 x 5(pauses)
Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20
Oh Yeah! 35 minutes and out.
Tonight was the first night back for 3 weeks of heavy lifting and things went well even though I didn’t get enough sleep last night due to my 4 year old waking up for 2 hours of coughing and crying in the middle of the night.
Squats:(raw)
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 1
516 x 1(belt-deep)
Standing OHP:
135 x 5
165 x 3
216lbs x 1
Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 1(pause)
255 x 1(pause)
285 x 1(pause)
225 lbs x 3 sets x 3 reps
Deadlifts:
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 1
455 x 1(I wanted heavier tonight but I ran out of energy)
Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20
I dragged through this lifting with very low energy. Just one of those days. Doing lots of therapy tonight so hopefully tomorrow I will lift heavier.
Norvaline? I gotta check it out, I could use the boost
Is that something you can get at GNC?
Crippler and Matty-I received a free sample from bulk supplements on amazon. GNC may have norvaline but it’s definitely on amazon. If you’re wondering norvaline is related to valine, one of the essential amino acids
Thanks GV, I may give it a spin.
Tonight’s lifting went well. Yesterday I had a bit of total exhaustion. Sunday night to Monday morning was a coughing and crying maelstrom because my daughters were up and keeping me up with their illness. Monday I was devastated and felt like my body was being smashed by opposing rolling pins. I thought I had a severe flu but it turned out all I need was a good night’s sleep which I got Monday night.
Squats:
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 1
517 x 1
CG Fat Gripz X Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 1(pause)
250 x 1(pause)
280 x 1(ugly as hell but I locked it out-touch and go)
Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20
So, after the huge lifting day on Sunday and little sleep I paid the price Monday but today I bounced back most of the way. Another good night of sleep and I may have a really good lifting day.
Almost had a good night of sleep and today’s lifting went very well which surprised me a bit.
Squats:
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 1
518 x 1
Standing OHP:
135 x 5
165 x 3
218 x 1
CG Fat Gripz X Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 1(pause)
250 x 1(pause)
275 x 1(pause)
SlingShot Bench Press:
295 x 1(this was difficult which shocked me but I guess the previous benching exhausted me)
CG Bench Press:
225 lbs x 3 sets x 3 reps
Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20
My chest and shoulders are really getting a lot of new stimulation from the Fat Gripz Extremes.
I admire your ability to persevere through your training despite the nighttime parenting interruptions. I remember those days.
@kpsnap- Thanks.
Lifting went well tonight but I ran out of energy for my bench most likely a product of the heavy OHP.
Squats:(Raw)
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 1
520 x 1(belt-deep)
Standing OHP:
135 x 5
165 x 3
220 x 1
CG Fat Gripz X Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 1(pause)
250 x 1(pause)
Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20
Lighting was terrible, sorry. This is the 520 x 1.
You gutted it out though. Also, what was that song?
solid work on little sleep
that 520 looked pretty smooth - for a grinder nice work
@Crippler-I believe it was Metallica, “Battery” a great song to lift to.
@brotardscience-Thanks the 520 felt really good and strong.
Felt lazy tonight but the lifting I did was easy and smooth. My bench felt better than yesterday.
Squats:
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 1
Fat Gripz Extremes Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5(pauses)
225 x 1(pause)
250 x 1(pause)
276 x 1(pause)
Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20
I was going to do heavy deads tonight however I was very ho-hum and lacked any aggression. Also, I felt like wet blanket so decided to do heavy dead work tomorrow.
GV, looks like you’re a fan of the orange fat gripz. they are a game changer. it’s almost like you’re using a false grip on bench and OH work.
Also, I do a 3 count in the hole on paused squats. There are days when I do them before my work sets if my hips aren’t fully lubed & cooperating.