May 2018 Most Improved Competition [FINISHED: Results in post #5]

[PeanutbutterDC]

The only exercises you need wrist wraps is deadlifts and heavy shrugs. Develop your forearms.

Respectfully disagree. In my case my forearms would explode. They get big easily, and create an imbalanced look. Also the lat pull bar is not made for my small lady hands- too girthy (never thought I'd have that complaint!)
For me to get a good lat wo, it makes sense to use something to assist with my grip

[guitarzan]

I'm not saying I should neglect forearms or indulge with wrist wraps, my issue is when forearms are big time sore already and I cannot finish what I'm doing (ie. shrugs, rows).

Yea, definitely don't want to neglect your larger muscle groups because your forearms are fatigued. I'd say go as long as you can without wraps, then use when needed

[guitarzan]

Respectfully disagree. In my case my forearms would explode. They get big easily, and create an imbalanced look. Also the lat pull bar is not made for my small lady hands- too girthy (never thought I'd have that complaint!)
For me to get a good lat wo, it makes sense to use something to assist with my grip

Yea, you and bizzarro's girly arms need them!
Not intended towards you pb, just poking at biz

[PeanutbutterDC]

Well how is everyone spending there Saturday? I listened to my body! I didn't drink on a Friday night (2 glasses of water), went to bed at 10 and rolled out at 9:30. Made my protein pancakes and 3 eggs for breakfast. Played on the www for an hour, injected 1 ml (100mg tren ) in my left delt, then went to the gym to do shoulders. Had the whole weight room to myself! Taking Sunday off to spend the day with my 3 grandsons and smoke two 13 pound turkeys.
PBDC: I take NAC, red yeast rice, Krill oil, Vit C, D, B12, potassium and 5mg cialis twice a day. I have also been doing HGH frag for awhile and just started T3.
My pics suck because the camera in the S5 sucks, also I am not photogenic!
I know I am not very focused, HIIT almost every morning at 5AM, lift after work everyday, and tracking every macro, but feel I am doing ok. I think I should get extra points for age. How many time have I heard "It gets hard with age" OBS just said it a few posts ago. Still struggling to eat enough food daily. As you can see last night I had to eat an apple and some cottage cheese just to come close.

Not very focused? You gotta be kidding! Serious commitment. Respect!

I did meal prep and cardio in the morning. Spent mid day with my son. He likes to drive around and check out all the local construction sites- pretty cute!
I have chest, glutes, and calves tonight. I need a training partner! Chest is so much better with a spotter

[Mr.BB]

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What he's trying say, is you need some these!

Thats some big forearms!

I'm of a different philosophy, straps for rows and pullups/pulldowns, chalk for deadlifts

Then you're a powerlifter.

I'm not saying I should neglect forearms or indulge with wrist wraps, my issue is when forearms are big time sore already and I cannot finish what I'm doing (ie. shrugs, rows).

Yeah, thats what happens at the end of good back workout. The trick is to manage volume, intensity and proper lat activation. Not saying there is not a place for straps, but IMO it is important that your forearms are able to withstand some weight, otherwise unbalances and injuries can halt your progress.

Respectfully disagree. In my case my forearms would explode. They get big easily, and create an imbalanced look. Also the lat pull bar is not made for my small lady hands- too girthy (never thought I'd have that complaint!)
For me to get a good lat wo, it makes sense to use something to assist with my grip

Agree on bar girth, dont know why they use this diameters on hammer strength machines, but for the straps to actually work you need to have proper sized grip.
Disagree on unbalanced look. Dont know how you train, most ppl I see have too much volume and not enough intensity, and the forearms go out first.

[cousinmuscles]

BTW this thread got 1000+ views the past 30 hours or so. At one time today I saw it said 3 members and 54 guests browsing this thread. Seems people are getting interested!

[cousinmuscles]

Then you're a powerlifter.

How did you know?

[Mr.BB]

How did you know?

By the time you finish training deads, and start the "accessory movements", your forearms are already destroyed, no?

[Obs]

Met and shook hands with dorian yates tonight at his home gym. Guy is a legend. Loved listening to him

Well fuck yeah thats pretty cool!

Did anyone read this besides me?

[cousinmuscles]

By the time you finish training deads, and start the "accessory movements", your forearms are already destroyed, no?

I do things a little different from most but honestly, my grip isn't fried after deads! And I haven't done shit for grip strength it just comes along on it's own. After deads or variations I do another pull usually and then hamstrings and abs. Lately, sometimes barbell rows where I let the bar go down below knees before pulling up again. Without straps I am notorious for not doing it right and frying my forearms. Pullups et.c. are on another day.

[BG]

Your in good company, lots of tough old schoolers here from many walks of life. Your right at home, welcome.

I'm an old lady- menopausal mom- on 25mg Anavar and eca. I have no real chance.
I may talk smack, "I'm in it to win it," but the truth is, I'm not. I'm in it for the community. To be a part of something. I live a very challenging life: raising a disabled son, a not ideal marriage, chronic pain, opiate addiction (I'm clean rn), and life-long depression
Training and my art keep me alive
I'm in this competition and on this forum for camaraderie. I lead an isolated, lonely existence. I need this.
I should add, I'm experienced in men's sports. I played on men's recreational.hockey leagues and coed tournament teams for 20 years. I'm familiar with men and their locker rooms. I have a tough outer shell. (Also I have a sadistic, abusive older brother - kinda explains the life-long depression)
Anyway, this rant is to let you guys know 1) I'm not a threat, 2) I come in peace, 3) I have a tough outer shell and can take a bit of shit, but 4) I'm sensitive af and will leave if I need to protect myself

[cousinmuscles]

Some progress photos thus far...
Not much time has passed since this started but most of the members have posted updates!

Left side before, right side after

bethdoth


bizzarro


guitarzan


PeanutbutterDC


hollowedzeus

[guitarzan]

Alright, gotta a new plan. My biggest weakness is legs and fat, so I'm gonna spend the rest of the comp concentrating on them two, Monday's and Thursday's I'm gonna work legs heavily, and the others days will be mostly hiit cardio with a little weight training to maintain muscle on my upper body. I always workout in the morning, and going to add swimming in the afternoons at home. I'm also gonna to tighten up my diet. What you guys think?

[cousinmuscles]

Alright, gotta a new plan. My biggest weakness is legs and fat, so I'm gonna spend the rest of the comp concentrating on them two, Monday's and Thursday's I'm gonna work legs heavily, and the others days will be mostly hiit cardio with a little weight training to maintain muscle on my upper body. I always workout in the morning, and going to add swimming in the afternoons at home. I'm also gonna to tighten up my diet. What you guys think?

Sounds like a good plan. You can still add muscle on your upper body though just keep training. What's diet and training like?

[guitarzan]

Not gonna post my beach diet...
I'll start tomorrow posting my diet and routine

[Eduke93]

Sup guys.

Sitting at 88.6kg (195lbs) this morning. Started at 87kg (191lbs). Training has been ok, a bit off last week as my left shoulder was playing up but after a restful week last week I was able to smash out a big chest/shoulder session today, not a heavy session but lots of volume with a bunch of drop sets/super sets.

Will be back to normal next week for sure training wise, food is good. Over ate the last couple of days. So will clean up over the next day or two, am in a surplus but don’t want to get sloppy so not over eating just eating what I need at around a 300-400 surplus. All whole food based, no junk.

Gear is kicking in, pumps are unreal, feeling fuller and harder. Haven’t been able to test strength yet, I recon another 8-10 days I’ll be close enough in full swing.

Let the gains commence!

Oh, I started tanning today as well

[Eduke93]

Also sorry for not posting much this weekend, you’ll find I’m active during the week not so active on weekends due to busyness!

[guitarzan]

Sup guys.

Sitting at 88.6kg (195lbs) this morning. Started at 87kg (191lbs). Training has been ok, a bit off last week as my left shoulder was playing up but after a restful week last week I was able to smash out a big chest/shoulder session today, not a heavy session but lots of volume with a bunch of drop sets/super sets.

Will be back to normal next week for sure training wise, food is good. Over ate the last couple of days. So will clean up over the next day or two, am in a surplus but don’t want to get sloppy so not over eating just eating what I need at around a 300-400 surplus. All whole food based, no junk.

Gear is kicking in, pumps are unreal, feeling fuller and harder. Haven’t been able to test strength yet, I recon another 8-10 days I’ll be close enough in full swing.

Let the gains commence!

Oh, I started tanning today as well

Nice legs, looking good bro

[MuscleScience]

Nice work y’all!

[Couchlockd]

BTW this thread got 1000+ views the past 30 hours or so. At one time today I saw it said 3 members and 54 guests browsing this thread. Seems people are getting interested!

I guarantee 70% is because a woman is involved.

[hammerheart]

Planned a rest day but body feels eager to train. What do?

[RaginCajun]

Planned a rest day but body feels eager to train. What do?

Go cross train. Go for a ride or a walk!

Go chase some women! Or whichever you prefer

[hammerheart]

I believe I better do some housework...

[Obs]

I believe I better do some housework...

You are chasing women today.
Go!
Direct order!

[Couchlockd]

Some progress photos thus far...
Not much time has passed since this started but most of the members have posted updates!

Left side before, right side after

bethdoth


bizzarro


guitarzan


PeanutbutterDC


hollowedzeus

are you sure you got bizzaro before pic on left side?

[hammerheart]

are you sure you got bizzaro before pic on left side?

Yes. I've softened a bit and gained some water, need a bit of AI.

following is more like same angle but from three weeks ago.

[cousinmuscles]

are you sure you got bizzaro before pic on left side?

Yes, that pic is from the starting pics.

[charger69]

Sup guys.

Sitting at 88.6kg (195lbs) this morning. Started at 87kg (191lbs). Training has been ok, a bit off last week as my left shoulder was playing up but after a restful week last week I was able to smash out a big chest/shoulder session today, not a heavy session but lots of volume with a bunch of drop sets/super sets.

Will be back to normal next week for sure training wise, food is good. Over ate the last couple of days. So will clean up over the next day or two, am in a surplus but don’t want to get sloppy so not over eating just eating what I need at around a 300-400 surplus. All whole food based, no junk.

Gear is kicking in, pumps are unreal, feeling fuller and harder. Haven’t been able to test strength yet, I recon another 8-10 days I’ll be close enough in full swing.

Let the gains commence!

Oh, I started tanning today as well

You are going to have to work twice as hard as everyone else. You are starting with an excellent base. Just remember it is most improved. Good luck!


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[hammerheart]

Yes, that pic is from the starting pics.

Heck pumps have gotten so mediocre they don't last one minute, nowhere as they were last month, not even the time to take a pic.

Sorry guise but this is what living with thyroiditis is like, functioning keeps alternating at periods, but in the regards of training I keep doing better and I believe that's what important, visual effects just require a bit of fine tuning with my hormones.

[Eduke93]

You are going to have to work twice as hard as everyone else. You are starting with an excellent base. Just remember it is most improved. Good luck!


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Thanks Charger, Am putting the work in!

[Eduke93]

Nice legs, looking good bro

Thanks man

[charger69]

Heck pumps have gotten so mediocre they don't last one minute, nowhere as they were last month, not even the time to take a pic.

Sorry guise but this is what living with thyroiditis is like, functioning keeps alternating at periods, but in the regards of training I keep doing better and I believe that's what important, visual effects just require a bit of fine tuning with my hormones.

Don’t worry, there is plenty of time. There is a good possibility this is water retention. If so, you are going to have to get rid of the water at the end.


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[charger69]

I forgot. What is bethdoths strategy?


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[hammerheart]

Popped a tiromel tonight and only took a quarter of it (6mcg), feels like a good lift up.

[Capebuffalo]

I believe I better do some housework...

You’re going to make someone a good wife one day.

[hollowedzeus]

Back on the assault tomorrow lads and lady. Youve been warned

[guitarzan]

You’re going to make someone a good wife one day.

Haha, I started to say something like that!

[hammerheart]

You’re going to make someone a good wife one day.

Haha, I started to say something like that!

I wonder what your home would look like if you two had no wife and were to live alone....

[Obs]

I wonder what your home would look like if you two had no wife and were to live alone....

When I live alone my house is spotless 24/7 because no one ever makes a mess.

When I live alone no one is there to make a mesz except me to "sleep".... With a chick I brought home. She is not gonna be making a mess on anything but the sheets and a load of laundry doesnt take long. Matter of fact you can pick up another at the laundromat while you are there, cleaning your sheets.

Then... You find one that has her shit together and loves you for who you are.

Its time biz.

[guitarzan]

I wonder what your home would look like if you two had no wife and were to live alone....

Ask my wife what my apartment looked like before she moved in! Needless to say I didn't get my deposit back