**Marcus's HIT Dungeon**

[Bodacious]

My arms are crushed from todays workout. I really was just focusing on my arms and letting my arms lift the weights. I went back and re read some of this thread and got me fired up this morning before going in. Damn if it didn't help...

[almostgone]

Fairly decent tonight for a pullback. About ready to go back to full HIT.
A work set on most stuff, drop a bit of weight, and then another working set. Was a bit pushed for time, so I did more close grip Smythe work than usual.

Incline d'bell curl- 2 w/u, Work 1-8 reps, Work 2-6 reps.
Seated d'bell curl- 1 w/u, Work 1-3+ reps, Work 2- 6+ reps
WG EZ curl- Work-4+ reps.
CG cable curls- Work 1- 5 reps w/ a slow 5 count neg and pos. Work2-5 reps w/ a slow 5 count neg. and pos.
Close grip Smythe press- 2 w/u, Work1-5+ reps, Work2-4+ reps, Work 3-5+ reps
Triceps pressdown w/ rope handle-Work1-5 reps, Work2-7+ reps.

44 minutes.

[InternalFire]

good morning you sick fucks another amazing day ahead! have a crushing one everybody!

[almostgone]

Morning, IM!

[Cuz]

It moves fast, Cuz...

Hey, when were you doing one handed preachers(machine) w/3 45s for reps? That is damn impressive! I tried after my 3rd ex and I couldn't move it lol... Had to do 2 handed w/that weight... Great pump tho especially drop setting

Its an insane pump especially if you time the carbs right. Just genetic, always been strong in the arm and weak in yhe leg. The guys that are good all around its much easier for them to turn pro

[InternalFire]

Talk about working out while fully carbed up, its amazing experience, my last workout was chest and back after carby weekend, I felt crazy good and pump was amazing, had few veins on my right lat pop up and now, two days later, still sore as after pulling ships all day

Sent from my eyePhone

[Proximal]

Congrats prox. Those are some good gains!!

How do you feel now looking back and taking this step into trt?

One of the best decisions I ever made.

The positive effects that it has made on me physically has been outrageous. And as I am realizing more and more, my disposition has improved remarkably as well.

Morning folks!

[numbere]

Hey Prox how long do you figure you lived with low t?

What made you decide to get on the TRT train?

...

I had an awesome week of workouts, one of the best weeks in a while.

Have been doing a crappy job of detailing my sessions here, going to make a conscious effort to do a better job logging workouts.

Have an hour or so of abs and obliques this afternoon.

[Sfla80]

Hey Prox how long do you figure you lived with low t?

What made you decide to get on the TRT train?

...

I had an awesome week of workouts, one of the best weeks in a while.

Have been doing a crappy job of detailing my sessions here, going to make a conscious effort to do a better job logging workouts.

Have an hour or so of abs and obliques this afternoon.

Hour of abs? Wow....I feel like a slacker...

[Sfla80]

Morning everyone!!

Gearing up for some chest here in a few.

Just had my first Asian breakfast at the in laws. I made for wife and I. Per her request lol.

Spam, eggs, white rice.

Kick ass today everyone

[Proximal]

Way to go Prox!

Realized my numbers/math were unclear, so I did an edit.

I am really surprised & shocked by the numbers; really attests to the "power of T".

With my frame and in a t-shirt, despite the gains, I simply look like I workout, but not even close to a body-builder - definitely don't look at all like all of the guys on this thread - that's not in the cards genetically.

But man I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my body holds out because I'm hoping for 2 cycles per year for the next few years at least. As they say, better late than never.

Kel, I want to really thank you, because you've been answering my questions from day one. First my very initial TRT based questions and then my during my cycle. No way in the world could I have done this successfully and in as healthy a way as possible without you.

[Sfla80]

Some Test and NPP... First time running NPP

Nice bod. Keep us updated

[NACH3]

Congrats Prox... Stay the course you'll surprise yourself

You've done and Been great to this board.... Your expertise are always needed here WELL DONE my friend!

[NACH3]

Morning everyone!

Arms are blasted from yesterday! Thinking legs today... Then off or a fill in day!

Have a great day everyone!

[numbere]

Hour of abs? Wow....I feel like a slacker...

Well I am a single guy mingling in a big city, and hot girls like great abs.

If I were married things would likely be different lol.

[Sfla80]

Well I am a single guy mingling in a big city, and hot girls like great abs.

If I were married things would likely be different lol.

Lmao true.

Was doing same thing about 6 years ago hahha.

2x a day. Things like that

[kelkel]

Realized my numbers/math were unclear, so I did an edit.

I am really surprised & shocked by the numbers; really attests to the "power of T".

With my frame and in a t-shirt, despite the gains, I simply look like I workout, but not even close to a body-builder - definitely don't look at all like all of the guys on this thread - that's not in the cards genetically.

But man I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my body holds out because I'm hoping for 2 cycles per year for the next few years at least. As they say, better late than never.

Kel, I want to really thank you, because you've been answering my questions from day one. First my very initial TRT based questions and then my during my cycle. No way in the world could I have done this successfully and in as healthy a way as possible without you.

No worries brother! You've become a great asset to this board in a very short period of time! Keep it up!

[Bodacious]

Hour of abs? Wow....I feel like a slacker...

LOL...right. I read that and was like damn my ab workout sucks!

[Bodacious]

Realized my numbers/math were unclear, so I did an edit.

I am really surprised & shocked by the numbers; really attests to the "power of T".

With my frame and in a t-shirt, despite the gains, I simply look like I workout, but not even close to a body-builder - definitely don't look at all like all of the guys on this thread - that's not in the cards genetically.

But man I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my body holds out because I'm hoping for 2 cycles per year for the next few years at least. As they say, better late than never.

Kel, I want to really thank you, because you've been answering my questions from day one. First my very initial TRT based questions and then my during my cycle. No way in the world could I have done this successfully and in as healthy a way as possible without you.

Kel is the man on BW for sure....

[Sfla80]

Chest blasted

Was kinda annoying but got it done at this new gym. I will probably not be able to cable flies ever here but worked around it. Also pretty sure they don't have air conditioning lol.

One dude did smith inclines the entire time I was there. Probably 40ish mins.

So had to improvise this session

Incline DB flies 3w 1f 1w then rp for 2 reps and then again for 1 rep.

Incline bb press 1f 1w rpx1 rep dd

Incline hammer strength super set into decline hammer strength. 2w

Pec/Dec 2w dd

One arm db flies 2w

[NACH3]

Hour of abs? Wow....I feel like a slacker...

Me too! Lol

May have to try these ab routines - I just might take 2hrs instead of one

[NACH3]

Chest blasted
Was kinda annoying but got it done at this new gym. I will probably not be able to cable flies ever here but worked around it. Also pretty sure they don't have air conditioning lol.
One dude did smith inclines the entire time I was there. Probably 40ish mins.
So had to improvise this session
Incline DB flies 3w 1f 1w then rp for 2 reps and then again for 1 rep.
Incline bb press 1f 1w rpx1 rep dd
Incline hammer strength super set into decline hammer strength. 2w
Pec/Dec 2w dd
One arm db flies 2w

Nice session buddy!
How's the new gym, Sfla?

I've been thinking of starting with cables(all angles to pre-exhaust my chest moreso)

I really like the constant tension with cables or band work and it really moves blood into the area

With my shoulder issues what's your guys take on implementing some BB presses every now and then??

[Sfla80]

Nice session buddy!
How's the new gym, Sfla?

I've been thinking of starting with cables(all angles to pre-exhaust my chest moreso)

I really like the constant tension with cables or band work and it really moves blood into the area

With my shoulder issues what's your guys take on implementing some BB presses every now and then??

Feels good to be in new gym. Kinda like a fresh start.

Its huge but it's a disaster....weights everywhere no organization.

Yeah I love cable work especially to start, but they only have 2 and one is broken now. So we will see.

Nach have u stopped all presses...even smith? I remember u used to utilize the smith alot. How does that feel on the shoulder?

[numbere]

With my shoulder issues what's your guys take on implementing some BB presses every now and then??

Imo stick your DBs if you want to get off the smith. If you ever have an issue or just feel off you can drop them and not make a bad situation worse.

[NACH3]

Feels good to be in new gym. Kinda like a fresh start.

Its huge but it's a disaster....weights everywhere no organization.

Yeah I love cable work especially to start, but they only have 2 and one is broken now. So we will see.

Nach have u stopped all presses...even smith? I remember u used to utilize the smith alot. How does that feel on the shoulder?

No... Surely not chest pressing(the frontal plane is much more welcoming for me to press in)... So for delts I've been hitting them w/rev hammer strength presses(facing the recline) which gives me more ROM and let's me lock into my lift much better(being able to pull my blades together and lock in my R scapula for more comfort)...

[NACH3]

Imo stick your DBs if you want to get off the smith. If you ever have an issue or just feel off you can drop them and not make a bad situation worse.

Yeah I agree Numbere... Just always liked the way the BB shaped my chest(squared off more)

But all in all if be better off just dropping the weight(Bells Etc) if a problem occurred!

[Sfla80]

No... Surely not chest pressing(the frontal plane is much more welcoming for me to press in)... So for delts I've been hitting them w/rev hammer strength presses(facing the recline) which gives me more ROM and let's me lock into my lift much better(being able to pull my blades together and lock in my R scapula for more comfort)...

Love reverse hammer. Used to finish with them alot. Now just throw them in when I can...

[NACH3]

Love reverse hammer. Used to finish with them alot. Now just throw them in when I can...

I'm a big fan myself - I know I can do smith presses but it's still creating more of a imbalance imo

[Bodacious]

Chest blasted

Was kinda annoying but got it done at this new gym. I will probably not be able to cable flies ever here but worked around it. Also pretty sure they don't have air conditioning lol.

One dude did smith inclines the entire time I was there. Probably 40ish mins.

So had to improvise this session

Incline DB flies 3w 1f 1w then rp for 2 reps and then again for 1 rep.

Incline bb press 1f 1w rpx1 rep dd

Incline hammer strength super set into decline hammer strength. 2w

Pec/Dec 2w dd

One arm db flies 2w

Nice Big guy!

[Bodacious]

LEGS=SHOT!!

Legs are full and heavy guys. Great session for sure. Tomorrow is going to be an off day for me. Will more than likely do some stretching.

What do you guys think about this. 2 on 1 off 3 on 1 off.... while on cycle? Or should I work more like 6 days a week?
I try and take Saturday or Sunday and just spend time with the wife since I work 2nd and she works 1st. The other day we workout together either Saturday or Sunday which ever one we take off.

Hope everyone has a good day!!

[almostgone]

Imo stick your DBs if you want to get off the smith. If you ever have an issue or just feel off you can drop them and not make a bad situation worse.

X2 on that! And bells are so much easier on my shoulder joints. They are free to track independently vs. being locked @ a fixed distance on a bar for the entire movement.

[almostgone]

Just finished 9 oz. of bone-in ribeye, grilled squash and grilled eggplant, and I splurged and had a decent sized russet potato. Barely got to rmeat real.food at work last night. Mainly a few ounces of almonds a.couple.of times, a WPI shake, 50g of plain shredded wheat, and I inhaled a small amount of flank steak.
Getting ready to crash. That was an 11 hour shift and I am beat down. Hoping to get in shoulders tonight if In wake up in time.

[NACH3]

LEGS=SHOT!!

Legs are full and heavy guys. Great session for sure. Tomorrow is going to be an off day for me. Will more than likely do some stretching.

What do you guys think about this. 2 on 1 off 3 on 1 off.... while on cycle? Or should I work more like 6 days a week?
I try and take Saturday or Sunday and just spend time with the wife since I work 2nd and she works 1st. The other day we workout together either Saturday or Sunday which ever one we take off.

Hope everyone has a good day!!

Listen to your body Bod... A 2on 1off worked great for me... Just needed a lil extra rest after shoulder or pressing days - you will recover quicker on cycle but it's also important to rest...

I'm now pretty much on a EOD schedule and I'm responding well to this too!

What's your split looking like now?

[Mr.BB]

Going for the first workout of the week: 5k hike

[Marsoc]

Its tenosynovitis de Quervain's. Its on the thumb extensor tendon.



Any movement of extension of thumb (moving away from index finger) will cause pain. Literally have no extensor strength what so ever by now

Hey mr BB. I been having pain in that area on my left hand. I figured I hit it on something but unsure why it feels bruised. Tender especially if I lift my thumb up towards the inside of my elbow. What is it exactly possibly...

[Mr.BB]

Hey mr BB. I been having pain in that area on my left hand. I figured I hit it on something but unsure why it feels bruised. Tender especially if I lift my thumb up towards the inside of my elbow. What is it exactly possibly...

Its very common, says my hand specialist.

If you are asking why it happens no one knows, but I would stop holding the smartphone with your left hand, another name for it's blackberry thumb.

You may still be in early stages.

[NACH3]

Ok fellas did some fill in work today - lots of accessory work on CHEST and some accessory DELT work since my front delts were hammered

INCLINE Cable Flys
Warm ups
5 Straight sets 10-15 reps pyramiding up to 2-3 heavy sets

Seated cables low to high
5 straight sets said as above(10-12)

Bent over Cables(back flat) like your flexing ' on someone's ass lolol
5 straight sets 8-12

Incline hammer strength press
5 straight sets 6-12 ^^ all ex's pyramided up to 2-3 heavier sets to failure(so each set reps went down)

Heavy side laterals - felt good

Rear delts(rev flys)

That's all she wrote today - felt good doing some shaping ex's today and I'll be rested for back & traps after legs
Feeling strong

[numbere]

Had my days mixed up earlier. I did shoulders today.

Face pulls 2 feeler 2 working RP DD DD
SS
Bent over DB flys 1 feeler 2 working RP RP DD

Upright BB rows 2 feeler 3 working RP RP DD
SS
Machine press 1 feeler 3 working DD

Triset
Shrugs BB 1 feeler 3 RP RP RP DD
Side lateral raises DB 2 working
Front raises DB 2 working

[Bodacious]

ok fellas did some fill in work today - lots of accessory work on chest and some accessory delt work since my front delts were hammered

incline cable flys
warm ups
5 straight sets 10-15 reps pyramiding up to 2-3 heavy sets

seated cables low to high
5 straight sets said as above(10-12)

bent over cables(back flat) like your flexing ' on someone's ass lolol
5 straight sets 8-12

incline hammer strength press
5 straight sets 6-12 ^^ all ex's pyramided up to 2-3 heavier sets to failure(so each set reps went down)

heavy side laterals - felt good

rear delts(rev flys)

that's all she wrote today - felt good doing some shaping ex's today and i'll be rested for back & traps after legs
feeling strong

hell yea !!!

[Sfla80]

Ok fellas did some fill in work today - lots of accessory work on CHEST and some accessory DELT work since my front delts were hammered

INCLINE Cable Flys
Warm ups
5 Straight sets 10-15 reps pyramiding up to 2-3 heavy sets

Seated cables low to high
5 straight sets said as above(10-12)

Bent over Cables(back flat) like your flexing ' on someone's ass lolol
5 straight sets 8-12

Incline hammer strength press
5 straight sets 6-12 ^^ all ex's pyramided up to 2-3 heavier sets to failure(so each set reps went down)

Heavy side laterals - felt good

Rear delts(rev flys)

That's all she wrote today - felt good doing some shaping ex's today and I'll be rested for back & traps after legs
Feeling strong

Looks good nach....

What's Seated cables??