**Marcus's HIT Dungeon**

[Black]

Bass ass art and big ass back.. Nice Dante. Welcome to the dungeon.

Thanks brother.

[Black]

serious ink Dante, and back looks wide.

Thanks man.

[Igifuno]

Ate 4,213 calories today.

375g carbs 35%, 128g fat 27%, 391g protein 37%

Still need to find a way to get the fat down a bit I think. Not too worried about it at the moment. It may be good to follow off cycle actually to maintain size and then adjust as I begin to prime a few months down the road.

thoughts?

[RipOwens]

solid, how often do you squat?

Definitely not enough. Honestly, I don't have them currently in my regular routine. Chad/guys, should I?

[kronik420]

Definitely not enough. Honestly, I don't have them currently in my regular routine. Chad/guys, should I?

squats are one of the best leg exercises there are, can't see any reason why anyone shouldn't do them except for injuries...

[marcus300]

Ate 4,213 calories today.

375g carbs 35%, 128g fat 27%, 391g protein 37%

Still need to find a way to get the fat down a bit I think. Not too worried about it at the moment. It may be good to follow off cycle actually to maintain size and then adjust as I begin to prime a few months down the road.

thoughts?

Just monitor yourself over the next 10-14 days at your new cals and adjust accordingly.

[marcus300]

I ripped an XL polo today while shopping for new work shirts lol. Also couldn't fit my legs into a 34" waiste pant.

Felt pretty good except the XXL polo is so fvckin big around my waiste it makes me look like an asshole when I tuck it in lol

This is what I like to hear

[Igifuno]

Definitely not enough. Honestly, I don't have them currently in my regular routine. Chad/guys, should I?

If you're able to then absolutely do squats. I'll often switch up the compound movement between squate and leg presses week over week.

[RipOwens]

squats are one of the best leg exercises there are, can't see any reason why anyone shouldn't do them except for injuries...

Understood, thanks

[RipOwens]

If you're able to then absolutely do squats. I'll often switch up the compound movement between squate and leg presses week over week.

Thanks, I'll try this Ig...

[marcus300]

Donated about 15 shirts and some pants that were bought in the past year, but didn't fit anymore. Too tight in the chest, sleeves, and legs. THANKS MARCUS

Hey that's great. Buy a bigger size so you have to grow into them next.

Hate tight clothing around my neck and legs really can't stand it

[marcus300]

After every 6 weeks, I can feel my body needing the break from hit. It's great though really makes you up a gear when you go back into hit training again makes you feel like its the first time you tried hit again.

Just a break of the monotanny

I'm about the same around 6 to 8 weeks I will take a pullback and drop the intensity. Very wise thing to do

[marcus300]

Definitely not enough. Honestly, I don't have them currently in my regular routine. Chad/guys, should I?

Yes you should implement them and see how you go. For some guys squatting just doesn't suit them but you should throw them in to see how things go.

[Java Man]

The length of a XXL fit me just right at 6'1. It's just that there's so much fabric around the waist that I can't tuck it in without looking stupid

XL are starting to be too tight on me too but xxl is too long I know exactly what you mean haz. I like my.shirts to be a little loose fitting. I think the avg xxl is made for the avg extra extra large person: 42" chest, 55" waist. May be time for you to start getting custom tailored clothes, beastie.

[Java Man]

When you guys train alone do you use more hammer strength machines or free weights?

Hammer and smith. I use the smith for everything.

[Java Man]

Thanks man. Yeah, I'm almost out of blank skin.

Awesome DD. How much do you estimate all that ink cost in total over your lifetime? good to see you here post some of your workouts on occasion so we can learn from ya.

[DCI]

I'm about the same around 6 to 8 weeks I will take a pullback and drop the intensity. Very wise thing to do

As you always say listen to your body properly and you will just feel it, when you to drop it back a bit and then go hard back into it.

DD that is serious size you have there man great work

[biggjd69]

Marcus, I have noticing that since I have been getting to HIT I have suffered a few muscle strains that have caused me to take a day of two off from training, which pisses me off. I had a bad next strain that had swell up but went away, and now a forearm strain. I know it's hard for you to tell having never seen me workout but could that be a result of myself lifting too heavy and my body is not strong enough for it yet or should not I incorporate the advance techniques yet and just concentrate on working to failure until i get a bit stronger. I know injuries play a roll in lifting and age as well( i am 44) but i hate when injuries keep me out of the gym. Lose progression when out, in my opinion. Thoughts.

[Igifuno]

Marcus, I have noticing that since I have been getting to HIT I have suffered a few muscle strains that have caused me to take a day of two off from training, which pisses me off. I had a bad next strain that had swell up but went away, and now a forearm strain. I know it's hard for you to tell having never seen me workout but could that be a result of myself lifting too heavy and my body is not strong enough for it yet or should not I incorporate the advance techniques yet and just concentrate on working to failure until i get a bit stronger. I know injuries play a roll in lifting and age as well( i am 44) but i hate when injuries keep me out of the gym. Lose progression when out, in my opinion. Thoughts.

Hey big.. quick thoughts on this. Keep in mind that HIT training is indeed an advanced training technique that can be hard on the body. If you're continuously suffering injuries, it is probably your body telling you that its not accepting that level of intensity yet, and if I were you, I would consider taking a couple steps back and working your way up with regard to the technique and the intensity behind your training sessions.

[thunderthor70]

Marcus, I have noticing that since I have been getting to HIT I have suffered a few muscle strains that have caused me to take a day of two off from training, which pisses me off. I had a bad next strain that had swell up but went away, and now a forearm strain. I know it's hard for you to tell having never seen me workout but could that be a result of myself lifting too heavy and my body is not strong enough for it yet or should not I incorporate the advance techniques yet and just concentrate on working to failure until i get a bit stronger. I know injuries play a roll in lifting and age as well( i am 44) but i hate when injuries keep me out of the gym. Lose progression when out, in my opinion. Thoughts.

Hey Bigg, I'm not Marcus but being 43 I might have some insight. Some days for any given body part I have to warm up a little more before I start hitting the heavy weights. On my first exercise I will do 3 or 4 lighter sets to get the blood flowing to the muscles and joints and then go into my feel set and working set. Being older it takes some time to get the body ready for the heavy sets. I've never seen you train but maybe your trying to use more weight than you should. Watching Dorians blood and guts made me realize lifting heavy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice form. If you watch him he never contorts his body or breaks form even on his last few reps. His movements are fluid the whole set. Concentrate on the muscle your working and the contraction not moving the weight and you can use a lighter weight and still fall in the6 to 12 rep range. This has helped me a lot the last year and I've had less strains and joint problems. Hope this helps Bigg.

[kelkel]

Definitely not enough. Honestly, I don't have them currently in my regular routine. Chad/guys, should I?

That answer your question?
Get under the bar! They work (assuming no back injuries)

[kelkel]

Hey big.. quick thoughts on this. Keep in mind that HIT training is indeed an advanced training technique that can be hard on the body. If you're continuously suffering injuries, it is probably your body telling you that its not accepting that level of intensity yet, and if I were you, I would consider taking a couple steps back and working your way up with regard to the technique and the intensity behind your training sessions.

Hey Bigg, I'm not Marcus but being 43 I might have some insight. Some days for any given body part I have to warm up a little more before I start hitting the heavy weights. On my first exercise I will do 3 or 4 lighter sets to get the blood flowing to the muscles and joints and then go into my feel set and working set. Being older it takes some time to get the body ready for the heavy sets. I've never seen you train but maybe your trying to use more weight than you should. Watching Dorians blood and guts made me realize lifting heavy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice form. If you watch him he never contorts his body or breaks form even on his last few reps. His movements are fluid the whole set. Concentrate on the muscle your working and the contraction not moving the weight and you can use a lighter weight and still fall in the6 to 12 rep range. This has helped me a lot the last year and I've had less strains and joint problems. Hope this helps Bigg.

Excellent advice X2.

[marcus300]

Marcus, I have noticing that since I have been getting to HIT I have suffered a few muscle strains that have caused me to take a day of two off from training, which pisses me off. I had a bad next strain that had swell up but went away, and now a forearm strain. I know it's hard for you to tell having never seen me workout but could that be a result of myself lifting too heavy and my body is not strong enough for it yet or should not I incorporate the advance techniques yet and just concentrate on working to failure until i get a bit stronger. I know injuries play a roll in lifting and age as well( i am 44) but i hate when injuries keep me out of the gym. Lose progression when out, in my opinion. Thoughts.

Igi and thunder got you covered

[Java Man]

That answer your question?
Get under the bar! They work (assuming no back injuries)

That's a shot of kel-kels version of the leg lamp from A Christmas Story. Its in his basement. Not real legs. I mean come on, who has legs like that?

[Igifuno]

That's a shot of kel-kels version of the leg lamp from A Christmas Story. Its in his basement. Not real legs. I mean come on, who has legs like that?

Yeah a statue!!

[marcus300]

That's a shot of kel-kels version of the leg lamp from A Christmas Story. Its in his basement. Not real legs. I mean come on, who has legs like that?

Looks like it's carved out of granite

[thunderthor70]

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That answer your question?
Get under the bar! They work (assuming no back injuries)

I want those!!!

[Black]

Awesome DD. How much do you estimate all that ink cost in total over your lifetime? good to see you here post some of your workouts on occasion so we can learn from ya.

Thanks Java. I'd love to get into the 230s like you. I appreciate it man.

Right now I modified a Westside Barbell routine and added a little more for hypertrophy.

As for the ink, my right arm was close to 5k. Other than that, I've refused to count. I love it, but not exactly a great return on investment.

[Black]

DD that is serious size you have there man great work

Thanks DCI.

[marcus300]

Since not many people see my back, I'm probably safe to show that.

Attachment 147540

Hopefully that worked. I'm using the app.

Only just found out you posted picture. Look well mate what are your stats in that pic

[Java Man]

Thanks Java. I'd love to get into the 230s like you. I appreciate it man.
I'm taller than you therefore 'lanky-er'. You already look thicker than me and youre not far under 230 anyways. You'll be there this year I'll bet.

Right now I modified a Westside Barbell routine and added a little more for hypertrophy.

As for the ink, my right arm was close to 5k. Other than that, I've refused to count. I love it, but not exactly a great return on investment.

There are other forms of ROI than financial. I'd bet you wouldn't give any of it back and nobody can take it away so I'd say you done well.

[Black]

There are other forms of ROI than financial. I'd bet you wouldn't give any of it back and nobody can take it away so I'd say you done well.

Well put brother. I like it.

[Black]

Only just found out you posted picture. Look well mate what are your stats in that pic

Thanks Marcus. I'm 5'9", around 212 and bf is a guess around 15%+. I'm holding a little more fat than I normally do.

[marcus300]

Thanks Marcus. I'm 5'9", around 212 and bf is a guess around 15%+. I'm holding a little more fat than I normally do.

Like the tattoos aswell mate. I'm going to take a better look when I'm home on my computer. What are your future plans

[Black]

Like the tattoos aswell mate. I'm going to take a better look when I'm home on my computer. What are your future plans

Thanks. I've been getting into powerlifting as of late and would like to do my first meet in the next 6 months.

But my goals have always been more size. I was 125 lbs. when I first started lifting, although that was some time ago.

[kelkel]

Powerlifting is awesome and will ultimately benefit your bodybuilding lifestyle.

[Igifuno]

Thanks. I've been getting into powerlifting as of late and would like to do my first meet in the next 6 months.

But my goals have always been more size. I was 125 lbs. when I first started lifting, although that was some time ago.

We're here for you DD.. you have a whole cheering section. Good lord that's some great progress man..

[thunderthor70]

Thanks. I've been getting into powerlifting as of late and would like to do my first meet in the next 6 months.

But my goals have always been more size. I was 125 lbs. when I first started lifting, although that was some time ago.

The quest for more mass is never ending!!!

Looking good Dd, love the tats.

[marcus300]

Thanks. I've been getting into powerlifting as of late and would like to do my first meet in the next 6 months.

But my goals have always been more size. I was 125 lbs. when I first started lifting, although that was some time ago.

Best of luck with your meet. I was into pw the early days but went into bb. How old are you

[marcus300]

Many years ago I use to train twice per day I did this for around 1 year I would train in the mornings and late afternoons, in-between I would eat and sleep and do little of anything else. I gained an enormous amount of muscle tissue in such a short time but I was also doing really heavy short burst cycles with high dose growth hormone . Recently i am thinking of doing this again when time permits which would work out at around 3 days. Not sure if my body could still take the pounding but i was wondering if anyone else has done this or even considered it? Ive not done this for around 15-17 yrs so it would be very hard on my system but i am thinking of doing some bulking and i am sure i can fit this around my lifestyle.