Worked up to a triple at 320#
1 backoff set at 230 High Bar
This hits basically all hamstring
Smith Block Pull
Worked up to a triple at 320
Leg Press
270X10
360X10
450X10 that’s all it will hold, start strip set
360X10
270X10
180X10
90X10 single leg
Leg Ext
Single leg increasing weight until I couldn’t get 5 reps
Double leg same thing
Ham Curls
1 big pyramid set
Calf Raises
A bunch
Just needed a mental lift so got something done. Probably go completely by feel for the next few weeks until I figure out a plan. Today or tomorrow will probably be DB upper body at the hotel, I think they have 50s. We’ll see, trying not to stress too much about goals because they’re out of my control right now. As for the pinched nerve, right arm is numb/asleep 80% of the time, haven’t found a good position yet.
Low Row
Sets of 10 to 160#
Lat Pulls
Sets of 10 to 160#
Smith Bent Row
Worked up to 180X5
Machine Preacher Curls
A bunch
Reverse Flys/DB Curls
4 sets of 10 these were really tough sets
Assisted Pull-ups
A bunch varying grip and adding assistance no rest
Ouch that’s about it. Looking like I’m going to just hypertrophy wing it for a while. Eating 5000+ calories every day and working strenuously 3 of every 5 days, though most would call the light days rough, lol.
PEDs
Upped test to 500 mg/wk
Started Deca for 10 weeks @ 300 mg/wk
Truly a bulking phase, diet was on point for 3 weeks prior to starting deca. Enough high rep “work” plus going to run a bastardized version of PPL as I can probably 3-4 days a week. Deca is supposed to be good for the joints as well, really hoping that is a happy side effect. Blood work prior to cycle was on point, reevaluate at week 5.
Incline
Flat Bench
DB Bench
OH DB Tricep Ext
DB Military Press
Cable Front/Side Raises
Pec Deck
Reverse Pec Deck
Cable Tricep Ext
Dip finisher
Walked 1 mile each way to and from the gym. 37 degrees, not pleasant. Too much like cardio. No real energy to log right now. Time better spent other places.
Been a minute since I posted, but I’ve been doing “stuff” at planet fitness 3-4 days a week until 2 weeks ago. Then I hit a 405 squat for a double, 255 bench single just checking where my strength was. Finished my bulk 2 weeks ago up 15 pounds in 10 weeks. Went through 2 weeks of maintenance to drop the water weight from the Deca and ended my cycle essentially at 217 after starting at 209. All in all a clean, lean bulk.
Work wise I took the last 10 days off, and now I’m supervising so hopefully a much milder version of the last 2 months. Caught a job in west TX just 5 hours from the house which is nice.
Life- I can’t describe how happy I am right now. Happy isn’t the right word. At church we’ve been discussing joy and that’s the feeling I get. My wife and I got away for our anniversary, my kids are playing ball and doing well, and my puppy isn’t annoying my wife as much lately, lol. Also, been talking to a real estate agent, we’re hoping to break ground on a new house on an acreage within the month. So truly, I’m just full of joy right now. I think it’s great because my training has been spotty at best. In 10 days home, I didn’t train 1. That felt awesome.
House is still in the same town, that’s just how my family and career operate. I did catch a job 5-6 hours from home right now, so I’ll probably go home and go to church this weekend. Also, you’ll appreciate this, my daughter was baptized on Easter Sunday and I got to be there to celebrate. As a father, it is my greatest accomplishment, that all 3 of my children have a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Officially off the grunt list, though most days I still put in some work. Never could lead except by example and attitude.
Feeling good, legs still sore from Tuesday. Probably going to keep a bro-ish split. Legs then Chest shoulders then Back Bis. Do it with my powerlifting emphasis of compound movements heavier with low to moderate reps. 3-8.
