**Marcus's HIT Dungeon**

[tarmyg]

Hello HIT squad,

Well I haven't been around because things got crazy. You know I had to finish that house for the 4th, my wife and I separated a week or so before that. That week up to the 4th was one of the most insane weeks of my life. I was trying to take care of the house/pets/food and work 12 hour super high pressure days without cracking. The house went well, I actually used work as a way to clear my head, I just focused on that and that alone. Then I would just train, cook and house chores and there wasnt any time left, I would just pass out and do it again the next day. That Monday after the fourth my boss was kind enough to tell me he had no big houses to do and I was getting laid off. So here I was , about to turn 42, no wife, no job. I can really fuck things up. My wife and I ended up having some really intense talks, totally putting everything out there. Being together for 14 years and no kids is very hard, theres no buffer, nothing between us, just her and I. We drifted apart, grew kinda cold, our marriage was more of an arrangement. But we agreed we need to constantly work on it, date nights, she's going to visit her Mom in Florida for a few weeks at a time a couple times atleast a year. You we be surprised how time away from each other is good for a relationship........well at least mine We are back together and things are good, Im still unemployed but I know God has something good planned for me, I just have to keep my faith. So all in all things turned out pretty well, training is great, Im in the best shape since competing, now that Im not working my diet slipped a little, Im not pre cooking as much, I have to get back in that groove, but things are good.

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate our friendships

Wow BG, that is a rough patch. Happy to see you have the mental fortitude to keep it together. Even though I almost never post in here I constantly come here for inspiration from all you crazy mofo's and reading stuff like this just shows that we all just have to keep grinding sometimes. Sounds like you both are working hard to make it work and I wish you nothing but the best!

[BG]

Sunday-Abs/forearms/rear delts

Abs
Cross over crunches 45 angle sets of 10 each side
super set 2 machines no rest
Ball crunches (lol) w/leg lift super sets
Cable horizontal knee lifts

Abs were so sore and tight the next day

Forearms
Straight bar work

Rear delts
Standing cable cross overs
Bent over dumbbell fly's
Reverse peck deck
Rope pulls w/med grip bar pulls

10 min of cardio lol trying to work it back in, I stopped one day and never restarted

Monday-Hams/Secondary chest

Kneeling curls-did this your normal 15/12/10/8 rep sets
Deads-315 15 no touch, 405 10 no touch, 505 6 normal, 600 1 rep (Ive bent nearly every bar in the gym , I should go buy a dead bar, I already have the jack there)
Lying down curls-pyramid sets 5 up, 5 down then 2 drops (Hams were on fire)
Leg press-Feet real high, 3/4 isolation reps, then super set calves
I could barely walk, great work out

Chest
With my shoulder being bad I cant do to much so Im adding a second day
Incline smith-felt the best in 4 months, 2 plates I could push as hard as I could with no pain. Flat bothered me so I didnt do it.
High/low light cables

[Proximal]

Good morning everyone. BG & Marcus, continued best wishes. Nach, hope you aren't pushing things & are resting/healing.

On a lighter note - due to my own RC issue, I have really backed off of the volume of my front & lateral deltoid work. And wouldn't you know it; even with the decrease volume (but not intensity, courtesy of drop sets), they just might be responding better than other body parts. . Have you guys ever experienced something like that

[Sfla80]

Whats up guys, Keep missing to post my workouts but im here and still going.

yesterday was back

wide grip pull ups to warm
Seated rows
low pully hammer strength
single arm db rows
close grip pd
hypers

Today was chest

Smith incline 3w 1f 2w dd
flat smith 1f 2w 1drop
incline db flies 2w dd
incline hammer strength 2w
Cables high straight into even flies.

Fried.

[BG]

Wow BG, that is a rough patch. Happy to see you have the mental fortitude to keep it together. Even though I almost never post in here I constantly come here for inspiration from all you crazy mofo's and reading stuff like this just shows that we all just have to keep grinding sometimes. Sounds like you both are working hard to make it work and I wish you nothing but the best!

Thank you and join in and post more

[clarky.]

Got chest done earlier guys.

Incline press 1 working DD

Cable fly 1 working DD

Chest press 1 working 1 drop

Pec dec 1 working 1 drop

Awww fvcking fried, really good session. Really getting a good bit of pain from this left forearm. Only when doing cable fly the night, It's only certain movements it's really fvcking annoying.

[InternalFire]

biceps and forearms execution time

[Kenny357]

Hey guys, I have a question. I'm a little past mid cycle and finally seeing the kind of results I've been waiting for. I'm only running 375-400 mg test e per week. Been on trt for about 8 months now so I guess I'm blasting. Anyways, I've been doing Yates blood n guts routine and have managed some tendon pain/tendinitis. The pain is not too bad actually while I'm in the gym and I've incorporated the use of a tendon strap. I feel like I can take it but my question to you all is, should I stick it out and push or drop back to cruise and allow to heal?

[kelkel]

You can stick the cycle out, imho, but definitely avoid any exercises that aggravate it. Deep seeded inflammation is very hard to eliminate. Ice it after workouts as well as NSAID's. A benefit of elevated T levels is also an anti-inflammatory effect. I assume your pain is either your radialis or patella tendon?

[almostgone]

Good morning everyone. BG & Marcus, continued best wishes. Nach, hope you aren't pushing things & are resting/healing.

On a lighter note - due to my own RC issue, I have really backed off of the volume of my front & lateral deltoid work. And wouldn't you know it; even with the decrease volume (but not intensity, courtesy of drop sets), they just might be responding better than other body parts. . Have you guys ever experienced something like that

Yes sir, but it doesn't happen consistently for me. I usually stick with the low volume until it quits responding and either go for a pullback or bump up the volume slightly depending on how I feel. If I'm feeling burnt out and not responding, I opt for the pullback.

[almostgone]

Got chest done earlier guys.

Incline press 1 working DD

Cable fly 1 working DD

Chest press 1 working 1 drop

Pec dec 1 working 1 drop

Awww fvcking fried, really good session. Really getting a good bit of pain from this left forearm. Only when doing cable fly the night, It's only certain movements it's really fvcking annoying.

Sounds like a good one, Clarky. When I did go to a gym that had a pec dec, I always looked to see if any of the machines had slightly longer arm pads. I used one with shorter pads and absolutely wrecked my elbows (all of the stress hit my elbows instead of my pecs).
If cable flyes are giving you grief, I'd set them aside for a bit and see if it clears up. You know how aggravating joint and tendon issues can be.
Defo like the sound of the lift though. Sounds like.you whooped it straightaway and got it done.

[Kenny357]

You can stick the cycle out, imho, but definitely avoid any exercises that aggravate it. Deep seeded inflammation is very hard to eliminate. Ice it after workouts as well as NSAID's. A benefit of elevated T levels is also an anti-inflammatory effect. I assume your pain is either your radialis or patella tendon?

Thanks kel! I have really been enjoying the workouts as of late and was a little worried I may be pushing too hard. The last time I had this issue I backed off and regretted it. I appreciate your response.

[marcus300]

AG - sorry for yesterday, you got me face on and I am sorry.

[almostgone]

AG - sorry for yesterday, you got me face on and I am sorry.

Morning, Marcus!

[almostgone]

Shot day today and I think a back attack might be in order this evening. Who is working what today?

[AR's King Silabolin]

Ok girls, this is how the Vikings do it. Backtraining. And i guess im the broadest mf in the north.
Just two exercises, dumbell rows and dorian rows. All it takes. But ofcourse, superheavy.
And when i start my dbol / tren a finish in a week i guess there will be no doors suited.

Sorry for the thighs btw. Havent been training them last month, but they will return.



And sorry for my underwear....haha im gay..gotcha gotcha gotcha.......NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And sorry for the mirrors. Wife is stil at her mums and nobody here to clean them for me.

[clarky.]

Sounds like a good one, Clarky. When I did go to a gym that had a pec dec, I always looked to see if any of the machines had slightly longer arm pads. I used one with shorter pads and absolutely wrecked my elbows (all of the stress hit my elbows instead of my pecs).
If cable flyes are giving you grief, I'd set them aside for a bit and see if it clears up. You know how aggravating joint and tendon issues can be.
Defo like the sound of the lift though. Sounds like.you whooped it straightaway and got it done.

Thanks mate, it only give me jip on some movements. It's not the joint it's just down a wee bit about 2" down and to the left of the forearm.

[clarky.]

Morning guys,GGR. chest is nice and sore this morning. Going to do shoulders the night or arms. Finish work the mora then off for two wks sooo looking forward to it.

[clarky.]

Shot day today and I think a back attack might be in order this evening. Who is working what today?

Yeeeeesssss fvcking rip the arse right out the cvnt mate. Shoulders or arms for AG.

[clarky.]

Ok girls, this is how the Vikings do it. Backtraining. And i guess im the broadest mf in the north.
Just two exercises, dumbell rows and dorian rows. All it takes. But ofcourse, superheavy.
And when i start my dbol / tren a finish in a week i guess there will be no doors suited.

Sorry for the thighs btw. Havent been training them last month, but they will return.



And sorry for my underwear....haha im gay..gotcha gotcha gotcha.......NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And sorry for the mirrors. Wife is stil at her mums and nobody here to clean them for me.

Wide as fvck silabolin...

[clarky.]

Away back to work have a good day everyone. Catch up the night.

[InternalFire]

good morning DOMS brothers and sisters!

[BG]

Wide for sure Sila !

[AR's King Silabolin]

Wide for sure Sila !

Thanks champ

[almostgone]

Mmm...Depo-test. Headed towards the house, looking forward to.tonight's lift. Probably going to be hot. It was 82°F @ ~ 10:30pm last night. Oddly enough, my biceps are still a tad sore from 4 days ago and my traps and shoulders are still feeling it from 2 days ago. Amazing how much deeper increased time on negatives digs into recovery.

[Proximal]

Amazing how much deeper increased time on negatives digs into recovery.

Definitely the nature of that beast!

The gym was a sweat-box last night, dug it. Right now, drinking coffee, getting ramped up for legs in a couple of hours! Hope everyone is doing well out there!

[BG]

Mmm...Depo-test. Headed towards the house, looking forward to.tonight's lift. Probably going to be hot. It was 82°F @ ~ 10:30pm last night. Oddly enough, my biceps are still a tad sore from 4 days ago and my traps and shoulders are still feeling it from 2 days ago. Amazing how much deeper increased time on negatives digs into recovery.

Have a good day brother, Im eating and getting ready for chest/shoulders.

Life update.....got a call from my wife freaking out yesterday, she got a letter from the IRS, we are being audited for 2014, fun

[NACH3]

Have a good day brother, Im eating and getting ready for chest/shoulders.

Life update.....got a call from my wife freaking out yesterday, she got a letter from the IRS, we are being audited for 2014, fun

That's a pisser my man...

Go torch your chest/& delts brother!!

[NACH3]

Marcus - lmk how that shoulder routine works out for you? You know I'm interested

[marcus300]

Marcus - lmk how that shoulder routine works out for you? You know I'm interested

went well, one day compound movements ie pressing the next day sides, rears and traps. Really helped but only done one workout like this but was very short hard and intense so it wouldn't put to much strain on my body.

[NACH3]

went well, one day compound movements ie pressing the next day sides, rears and traps. Really helped but only done one workout like this but was very short hard and intense so it wouldn't put to much strain on my body.

That's always been the problem for me is getting thru all the movements w/out short changing some other part of my delts... Your breakdown was very interesting as I wouldn't be able to really press and then do my accessory work either on other smaller muscles(hence why I went with pre-exhausting my delts)

Are you going to stick with pressing first or switch it up sides/& rears to pressing next etc

[BG]

With my bum shoulder I super set every exercise, then Im able to keep the weight down, but still fatigue the muscle enough. I break it up into muscle groups, keeping the super set exercise working the same muscle the first exercise hit. Then once Im warmed up 100% I go into my presses. I do rear delt work on a separate day to insure I work them as much and as hard as the fronts. Its easy to destroy the fronts and be tired and not give the rears their justice. Also when I do rears I add in my "rear" trap work, this has worked very well for me, my shoulders are much bigger/defined and my shoulder is strengthening helping my issue thus allowing much better chest work outs. Theres my 2cents

[BG]

[/B]

That's a pisser my man...

Go torch your chest/& delts brother!!

Thanks brother

[BG]

Ok girls, this is how the Vikings do it. Backtraining. And i guess im the broadest mf in the north.
Just two exercises, dumbell rows and dorian rows. All it takes. But ofcourse, superheavy.
And when i start my dbol / tren a finish in a week i guess there will be no doors suited.

Sorry for the thighs btw. Havent been training them last month, but they will return.



And sorry for my underwear....haha im gay..gotcha gotcha gotcha.......NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And sorry for the mirrors. Wife is stil at her mums and nobody here to clean them for me.

Haha I was just going to say something about the dirty mirror!

[clarky.]

Hi guys, did shoulders the gym was busy as fvck.

Warm up/ pre ex

Seated db side raises

Standing db side raises 1 working DD

Rev db fly 3 sets

Front raises 1 working 1 drop. (Plate)

3 simple movements, (Done)

[NACH3]

With my bum shoulder I super set every exercise, then Im able to keep the weight down, but still fatigue the muscle enough. I break it up into muscle groups, keeping the super set exercise working the same muscle the first exercise hit. Then once Im warmed up 100% I go into my presses. I do rear delt work on a separate day to insure I work them as much and as hard as the fronts. Its easy to destroy the fronts and be tired and not give the rears their justice. Also when I do rears I add in my "rear" trap work, this has worked very well for me, my shoulders are much bigger/defined and my shoulder is strengthening helping my issue thus allowing much better chest work outs. Theres my 2cents

This I what I was doing and also making progress(lots of S/S's - switching up rep ranges depending on the muscle group I'm working) very intense and very short rest periods... I switched my rear trap work on back days w/heavy shrugs and other accessory movements(and rear delts sometimes) as they're being hit anyway(indirectly) so I really hit my rears whenever I can isolate them(with delts/or back) and going off of how my body is feeling as well as responding to the stimuli that day!

[NACH3]

Gotta question fellas

I seem to be a lil more run down and I'm having more joint pain than usual(knees and both shoulders and hips)... Is it possible an infection can do this?

It's in the same spot as all my past procedures & I'm now thinking it's been active for longer than it may seem to be... I see the surgeon tomorrow is there anything you guys would bring up that I may be missing?

Thanks guys

[clarky.]

Gotta question fellas

I seem to be a lil more run down and I'm having more joint pain than usual(knees and both shoulders and hips)... Is it possible an infection can do this?

It's in the same spot as all my past procedures & I'm now thinking it's been active for longer than it may seem to be... I see the surgeon tomorrow is there anything you guys would bring up that I may be missing?

Thanks guys

Ahh mate, what about infectious Arthritis ??? Bacteria, viruses, or fungi may spread through the bloodstream or from a nearby infection into a joint, causing infection.

Just a thought Nach..

[NACH3]

Ahh mate, what about infectious Arthritis ??? Bacteria, viruses, or fungi may spread through the bloodstream or from a nearby infection into a joint, causing infection.

Just a thought Nach..

That's what I was thinking, too, Clarky! Hopefully the infection is still localized. I remember when I tore my quad they were worried about infection spreading to my knee(which started making me think)... The arthritis is surely in both my shoulders I gotta break that scar tissue up as much as possible - thx buddy!

I'm gonna continue digging and if anyone else has anything to chime in It'd be greatly appreciated

[Proximal]

I'll try to do some digging as well, not familiar with this.