The cyborg union would most likely revoke my membership
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I thought that was a copy of Gokuās gi.
@magick Cutting off the sleeves went a long way towards helping with that look. The trick is to use a seam ripper for an even cut. Then, with the belt and the shorts, I can definitely see it looking like a cut down version, haha.
PM WORKOUT
Axle bench press 311
1x10
1x8
1x7
Axle close grip bench 261
1x10
1x9
1x8
Swiss bar incline bench 210
2x10
1x8
Dips
1x36
1x26
1x23
Standing ab wheel between sets of benching (6x6, 2x5)
Notes: 3:25 between sets. New territory benching 311 for multiple sets. Itās heavy, but managable. The 2nd and 3rd set of the close grip benching I may have had another rep on, but didnāt feel the need to absolutely murder myself so early in the workout. On the first set of the incline bench, my right hip cramped up something fierce. May have made the full 3x10 in absence of that. Happy with where my benching strength is at this point.
Iāve slightly dialed down the calories over the past few days, really just trying to reduce my quest bar intake. 3 a day is a bit much, and once that becomes the normal, it wonāt be long until Iām at 4. I recognize my tendency for easy addictions and new baselines, especially evident with my caffeine intake.
Need to get some scale batteries to start gauging where I am going to weigh in for the comp.
Going to start working for real soon. Getting on shifts. Thankfully, the workload doesnāt seem too tough, but Iāll have to see how things sort out training wise. Actually contemplating signing up for an MMA gym nearby for some drop ins on the days that Iām at home alone while the Mrs is at work.
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I saw a guy post that he was mixing pre workout with a Bang energy drink this week. Have you been this desperate yet?
Nah, Iāve never been a stimulants before training kinda guy. And even then, if I have a bang, thatās it for energy drinks for the day, but I still have a steady stream of diet coke through the day.
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He runs a BJJ gym here. I think he was just dragging for the day. I guess when you run a gym like that, nearly all of your work requires you to roll on the floor.
Iāve never understood the mixing energy drinks with preworkout craze. I used to drink preworkout like a mother fucker and did and still do consume energy drinks, but mixing them just seems like too much at once. And same here with the bangs. Anything that has 300 or so mg of caffeine is all I drink in a day along with coffee if I actually lift.
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@oldbeancam I wonder how much further we are from just going full 1800s again and going right back to the cocaine, haha. Humans just seem to love stimulants.
PM WORKOUT
MAX EFFORT TOP DOWN DEALIFTS
5x135
5x225
2x315
1x405
1x495
1x585
1x615 (10lb PR)
1x620 (5lb PRā¦from that other PR)
GIANT SETS (dead-hyper-squat)
(4) Axle deficit deadstop deadlifts 333lbs
3x10
Reverse hyper 340
3x10
SSB front squats 155 (flat soled shoes)
3x10
Notes: 3:45 between heavy deads, 2:00 between giant sets. I am still pretty awful at top down deads, but the strength is greater on them. Iāve definitely found the chink in my armor on them, because without the ability to set myself up to grind at the start of the pull, I canāt really brute force through the pull, and HAVE to rely on technique. Never woulda thought that was the case. Remembered the trick to have the bar slightly rolled forward on the j-hooks so I could roll it into the straps and get locked in at the start. Also focusing on taking small steps after the set-up and keeping my brace.
Came into this with some pain in my right glute/ham tie in and my left hip-flexor a little pissed off again. Nothing crippling, but good to track on.
Ate well before this. Pizza buffet. Iām on the fluffier side, but at this point strength is moving well, Iām 20lbs below my weight class, and I got no real reason to be any leaner, so Iāll ride it out.
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For some reason, depressants have always been more alluring to me, if I ever were to go down that route.
Anyway, trainingās looking awesome, dude. Iād say keep it up or something else encouraging, but as some less discplined, smaller, weaker, and younger than you it feels silly.
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I think thatās the first time Iāve ever seen the shoe type specified in the lift description.
https://www-m.cnn.com/2019/08/21/americas/mexico-court-cocaine-ruling-scli-intl/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
Itās already somewhat started, brother. 
@jshaving Never cared for being ādulledā, but I definitely feel a propensity to engage. Some sorta self-destructiveness. And I still appreciate the accolades. In my mind, I was you not that long ago, but my hair is saying otherwise, haha.
@dagill2 Iāve been logging it for a bit now, although I missed the last week or 2. Just something to help me understand the numbers and the context. I actually think I squat better in flat soles, but the weightlifting shoes carry over better to push pressing.
@oldbeancam Having not read the article, Iām just going to assume itās āCharlie Sheenā written twice.
PM WORKOUT
Conditioning circuit: farmerās walks (185lbs) and sandbag carry (250+lbs)
4 rounds
Notes: For the farmerās, I was going 36ā, turn and then 36ā again, and then Iād carry the sandbag 36ā. Sandbag was stored on top of a Titan crash pad, so I wasnāt having to pick it up straight off the floor. Made the pick easier, but the carry still sucks. This was finally tapping my cardio pretty well. First round was slow, but after that I was feeling fast enough. Got a total of 7 people signed up in the weight class now, so speed is becoming more important.
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PM WORKOUT
SUPERSETS (Press-pulldown)
Axle strict press
5xAxle
5x66
3x161
3x181
10x206 (lifetime PR)
9x206 (push press)
Grenade Ball pulldowns 100lbs
6x12
GIANT SETS (press-dip-raise-pull aparts: strict press on odd sets, behind the neck barbel press on even sets)
Axle strict press 156
2x10
1x9
Behind the neck barbell press 115
2x10
1x8
Dips
6xFailure
DB lateral raises 25
4x12
2x10
Band pull aparts
6x12
DB curls run the rack (no rest between sets)
10x10lbs
10x15
10x20
10x25
10x30
7x35
7x30
7x25
7x20
7x15
7x10
Notes: 3:45 between heavy press, 2:00 between giant sets. I foresaw this set today based off last week, but was curious if it was just a good day before. Now I know for certain that Iām hitting an amazing stride with my pressing, and Iām gonna assume itās the behind the neck pressing that was a big part of that success. Looking at my bar path, Iām pressing a lot straighter than before. Really explosive off the chest too, which is also just something I have to do to keep from passing out. I managed to get all 10 reps in 1 breath, and hit the garage door opener engine a few times, but not enough to really disrupt anything.
First day of shift working tomorrow. Packing up some meals in advance. Looking at beef ribs and rice cauliflower Thankfully itās just 8 hours, so itās honestly going to seem like a break, haha.
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I want to say great job but it seems like I am saying that all the time in here. Seriously though, the consistent effort and obvious hard fkn work you apply to your training it first class mate. It is very motivating to visit someones log and seeing the intensity and progress they give and receive in their training. I would say keep up the good work, but I know I dont have to. Hard work and results are pretty much guaranteed in here. Quality
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That was a badass set dude.
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@simo74 Always appreciate it dude. Been great having you follow along. Iām excited for how well this training cycle is turning out. Itās always a little unsatisfying when things are working, because then thereās nothing to tweak, but thereās joy in having a working system.
@mr.v3lv3t Thanks dude! Felt great.
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PM WORKOUT
GIANT SETS (Squat-stone-hyper)
SSB Squat
10xBar
10x155
10x245
10x335
10x373
10x335
Stone of steel lap and extensions (loaded w/50lbs and spacers)
6x3
Reverse hypers 440
6x8
Notes: 3:45 between sets, 5:45 between penultimate and final set. Hit up the Chinese buffet again for an unexpected halfday, and finally paid for it. Beef broccoli seems to react poorly with me. Was hurting during this workout, and had to finally lengthen the rest periods to avoid disaster at the end. Compounding that is the increasing weight on the stone. This has gone from a squat workout with a stone in it to a stone workout with a squat in it, but Iām at peace with that. I threw a 2.5lb plate per side after some 7.5 kilo plates just to get a weird weight so Iād have no baseline to compare against. Got a crazy intense lower back pump from this workout, so happy to have survived it. Definitely one of those workouts that gets you stronger in a lot of ways.
Body comp is changing for sure. When we first got here, the wife commented on how I was swimming in my work clothes. Today, I noticed I couldnāt really cross my arms in front of me because my lats kept running into my jacket. Abs are blurrier, but pants still fit loosely, so Iāll take it for now.
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PM WORKOUT
Axle bench press 311
2x10
1x5
Close grip axle bench press 261
1x10
2x8
Swiss bar incline bench 210
2x10
1x9
Dips
1x36
1x26
1x23
Standing ab wheel between benching (7x6 and 1x5)
Notes: 3:05 between benching, 2:00 between dips. I was feeling pretty beat up coming into this. I think I may need to add in one more warm-up set between 225 and my worksets, because 311 feels heavy on the first set and throws off my rhythm. That second set of 10 took a few years off my life, which explains the drop on the third set. Iām entering the phase in the bench cycle where I just try to hold on at this point, so it bodes well. Going to up the weight on the swiss bar bench next time, as 29 reps is close enough.
I either need to improve my hydration or my nutrition, but my sweat is starting to smell foul, and thatās a new one for me. Iām eating out a lot more than usual, so that could be a part of it.
My left bicep is a bit tender these days. I imagine all the stone work hasnāt been good for it. Gonna keep eyes on it.
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Beef & broccoli sweat.
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Also went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner and Panda Express for lunch. Itās almost as bad as my fear sweat drenched shirt from Deep Water. Had to throw it away, haha.
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