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

[hammerheart]

Do you live in Italy Biz?

I was there last year, beautiful place.

My misses parents have a couple of houses over there, south of Pescara in the mountains!!

Gorgeous place over there, good Italy is rural Italy stay away from tourist traps like Venice or hellholes like Rome.

Yes I live in the southern region of Apulia, facing the Adriatic sea.

[charger69]

Hahaha nice strategy Bizzarro! Here I am trying to find things I have in common with the judges, like maybe hunting, fishing, camping, blow shit up with an AR15 etc ... Keep up the good work your making my job easier! LOL

None of that applies to my SoCal lifestyle. The only thing that we have in common is we are both old fogues. LOL


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[PeanutbutterDC]

Weighed 211 this morning, that's 8lbs less than start weight. Not wanting to lose weight, but I guess if I'm gonna get the fat off fairly quick than I'm gonna have to sacrifice weight, then bulk after I lose the fat.

Good job!

[bethdoth]

None of that applies to my SoCal lifestyle. The only thing that we have in common is we are both old fogues. LOL


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And I lived in Socal from 1980 to 1984 (San Diego) Wife and I got married there. Was out to sea most of the time. I have to stop using the elderly card... it appears it doesn't apply when it comes to re-comping the bod! I did have a 20 something guy come up to me in the gym yesterday and ask me about how I so big and vascular. He instantly assumed roids. I told him 5mg cialis twice a day and 38 years of working out! Didn't admit to occasional tren usage!

[PeanutbutterDC]

Starting a new wo split today.
Chest (+ bis, glutes)
Back (+ tris, abs, glutes)
Shoulders (+ traps, tri/bi, glutes)
Quads (+ calves, glutes, abs)
Arms (+ glutes)
Hams (+ glutes, tri/bi, abs)
Rest

Cardio:
15 HIIT, 30 LISS
15 HIIT, 30 LISS
45 LISS
15 HIIT, 30 LISS
15 HIIT, 30 LISS
45 LISS

Also a change to diet. 4 days/week same (high protein, mod fat, very low carb) 3 days/week something different (high protein, less fat, very low carb)

Discussing reducing var to eod bc mentally not doing well with gaining weight

[charger69]

And I lived in Socal from 1980 to 1984 (San Diego) Wife and I got married there. Was out to sea most of the time. I have to stop using the elderly card... it appears it doesn't apply when it comes to re-comping the bod! I did have a 20 something guy come up to me in the gym yesterday and ask me about how I so big and vascular. He instantly assumed roids. I told him 5mg cialis twice a day and 38 years of working out! Didn't admit to occasional tren usage!

That’s where I’m at.


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[bethdoth]

Starting a new wo split today.
Chest (+ bis, glutes)
Back (+ tris, abs, glutes)
Shoulders (+ traps, tri/bi, glutes)
Quads (+ calves, glutes, abs)
Arms (+ glutes)
Hams (+ glutes, tri/bi, abs)
Rest

Cardio:
15 HIIT, 30 LISS
15 HIIT, 30 LISS
45 LISS
15 HIIT, 30 LISS
15 HIIT, 30 LISS
45 LISS

Also a change to diet. 4 days/week same (high protein, mod fat, very low carb) 3 days/week something different (high protein, less fat, very low carb)

Discussing reducing var to eod bc mentally not doing well with gaining weight

Be careful with the low carb days, it sucks when you get to the gym and there is no fuel in the tank to get a good workout. Try to time your carbs complex a few hours before and simple an hour or so before your workout.
I have never done split workouts ... i like to just get in the gym and hit one muscle group hard for 45 minutes to an hour. I guess since I am just a recreational physique builder what I do works for me.

[PeanutbutterDC]

That’s where I’m at.


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You're in San Diego? One of my favorite cities on the west coast. <3 San Diego!

[hollowedzeus]

Good back session done. 35 ish mins

Lat pulldowns
2 drop sets

Machine rows
2 drop sets

Lat pullovers
2 sets

30 mins cardio and abs.

Pretty gassed tonight didnt feel i put my all into it. Wrists were pretty painful tonight, some straps wouldnt have gone amiss..

Going for a 3rd low day tomorrow... im knackered but im going for it. Been munching some eph every other day or so.

Will try to get some pics up in next couple of days

[Capebuffalo]

Lol excuses you have no idea what my background is we'll talk excuses once final pics are in and I haven't made any sensible improvement by then.

You are right I have no idea of your back ground. But I do notice anyone who has tried to give you advise you have a reason you can’t do it. Except for the shoe recommendation. But I think you mentioned you would just wear socks.

I look forward to seeing your final pictures. Again not trying to be a dick it’s just you are being given a wealth of knowledgeable advise you aren’t tapping into. Good luck.

[hammerheart]

You are right I have no idea of your back ground. But I do notice anyone who has tried to give you advise you have a reason you can’t do it. Except for the shoe recommendation. But I think you mentioned you would just wear socks.

I look forward to seeing your final pictures. Again not trying to be a dick it’s just you are being given a wealth of knowledgeable advise you aren’t tapping into. Good luck.

I'm actually deeply digging advise from the more knowledgeable I never said I can't (or won't) do it I just need my time to adapt and work my way, don't forget I've only resumed training for less than two months after years off.

I wear socks at home as I only train there atm, I'm joining a gym and I'm just required to wear shoes there lol.

Maybe it's just a language barrier thing.

[clarky.]

Hi fellas/DC, hope everyone is doing well. Sorry about not being around life/work got real mad.

[guitarzan]

You are looking solid Tarzan. How is your resting HR?


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Thanks man. Hr down around 80, been taking pseudophedrine (spelling lol) for my sinus issues, thinking it's from diving 8' at the beach. I'm sure that's got it up too

[Obs]

Delts....
Delt lateral machine x3 +2 drops no break
Rear delt idividual grip on row machine x3
Db side lateral x3
Cable row spade grip x3 + 2 drops
Shoulder press x3
Upright row x3 +2 drops
Crossover cable laterals x3 +2 drops

All exercises were 30 second break or less until the two drops. Walked in like a wild man and walked out like a dead man.


There was on other but can't remember it.
Gym owner seems to be a dbag.
Sporting a mowhawk. Doesnt like people larger than him as best I can tell. Met another cat that seemed cool. He was there because home wasn't good enough anymore.

Shoulders were lit.
This gym is void of HIT and so far I am the only guy I have seen with a towel or the need for one. They all just kinda... Leisurely lift.
I love that place. Tomorrow I will do chest and something. I think I hit my upper back enough today we will see. I dont want to stop ever I have to force myself away.

I love all you wonderful people. Wish I could lift with you.

[Couchlockd]

Delts....
Delt lateral machine x3 +2 drops no break
Rear delt idividual grip on row machine x3
Db side lateral x3
Cable row spade grip x3 + 2 drops
Shoulder press x3
Upright row x3 +2 drops
Crossover cable laterals x3 +2 drops

All exercises were 30 second break or less until the two drops. Walked in like a wild man and walked out like a dead man.


There was on other but can't remember it.
Gym owner seems to be a dbag.
Sporting a mowhawk. Doesnt like people larger than him as best I can tell. Met another cat that seemed cool. He was there because home wasn't good enough anymore.

Shoulders were lit.
This gym is void of HIT and so far I am the only guy I have seen with a towel or the need for one. They all just kinda... Leisurely lift.
I love that place. Tomorrow I will do chest and something. I think I hit my upper back enough today we will see. I dont want to stop ever I have to force myself away.

I love all you wonderful people. Wish I could lift with you.

isn't it nice to walk into a gym and just burn the hell out bouncing from one station to the next.
.hard to do that improvising with just bench rack and DB's.

that's why I like gyms.

my favorite are over head seated barbell press bench/rack. and decline bench.

I've done straight workouts with 15 sets shoukder press and 15 sets decline.

going with that volume its fun to just lighten up,weight and go super strict robot like movements.

looking good guitar.

I don't post here in this thread much, but follow it daily

[hammerheart]

Rowing machines will never be as fascinating as old school bent over rowing. lol.

[Obs]

isn't it nice to walk into a gym and just burn the hell out bouncing from one station to the next.
.hard to do that improvising with just bench rack and DB's.

that's why I like gyms.

my favorite are over head seated barbell press bench/rack. and decline bench.

I've done straight workouts with 15 sets shoukder press and 15 sets decline.

going with that volume its fun to just lighten up,weight and go super strict robot like movements.

looking good guitar.

I don't post here in this thread much, but follow it daily

This gym has everything... But no decline bench! Wtf? They said they are getting one though.
I did good from home but it was damn sure time to graduate!

[guitarzan]

isn't it nice to walk into a gym and just burn the hell out bouncing from one station to the next.
.hard to do that improvising with just bench rack and DB's.

that's why I like gyms.

my favorite are over head seated barbell press bench/rack. and decline bench.

I've done straight workouts with 15 sets shoukder press and 15 sets decline.

going with that volume its fun to just lighten up,weight and go super strict robot like movements.

looking good guitar.

I don't post here in this thread much, but follow it daily

Thanks man, starting to get in the groove, was never able to do that last comp

[guitarzan]

Be careful with the low carb days, it sucks when you get to the gym and there is no fuel in the tank to get a good workout. Try to time your carbs complex a few hours before and simple an hour or so before your workout.
I have never done split workouts ... i like to just get in the gym and hit one muscle group hard for 45 minutes to an hour. I guess since I am just a recreational physique builder what I do works for me.

I agree, i tried to low carb it in the mornings, workouts wasn't hitting on shit. Now I'm going low carb all meals after lunch

[hammerheart]

Got some armodas in, going to get super-charged

[PeanutbutterDC]

Be careful with the low carb days, it sucks when you get to the gym and there is no fuel in the tank to get a good workout. Try to time your carbs complex a few hours before and simple an hour or so before your workout.
I have never done split workouts ... i like to just get in the gym and hit one muscle group hard for 45 minutes to an hour. I guess since I am just a recreational physique builder what I do works for me.

I've been on low carb days since August. I've adjusted. 20-30g carb/day and that's every day since mid August 2017, with the exception of a weekly cheat meal (and January when we tried reintroducing carbs).
I appreciate the input, but seriously at 20-30g carb/day that's the carb content of a cup or two of veggies and an once or two of almonds. I don't have enough carbs in my diet to time complex and simple intake. The awesome thing is being in ketosis I don't need carbs for fuel. I have steady energy all day

[hammerheart]

Experimented with barbell chest press (flat bench), 1 RM appears to be 80kg or 180lbs, which is 1x my bw.

[PeanutbutterDC]

Skipped around the gym a bit as it was busy tonight, so the order of things might seem random...

Cable tri press down rope attachment 6 sets

Cable pull-thru rope attachment 3 sets (full stack 195# for 30, 30, 22 yeah! - glutes, for those who are unfamiliar with this exercise)

4 sets abs (Abench crunch)
Wide grip lat pull for 4 sets

Bent db row for 4 sets

Incline bench db row for 4 sets
Swiss ball pull-in (abs) 4 sets

Incline bench midback db shrug for 4 sets
Swiss ball crunches 3 sets

Close hammer grip lat pull for 4 sets

Abs were supersetted with back

(Expecting criticism, but whatevs. Hit me. "Too much volume. Blah, blah, blah")

[Eduke93]

Morning All.

Smashed arms last night... Wasn't a bad sesh a bit depleted/flat at the moment because of the caloric adjustments and added cardio but only 5-7 more days to go then I can play around with my food a bit... just playing it by feel and enjoying the process.

Rest day today.

[hollowedzeus]

Hullo there (shrek voice)

45 minutes of cardio done day.

Started taking health supps today and will continue to do so. Joints are hurting these past week so better start.

Fish oil. Multi. Glucosamune and some ephedrine to keep the heart healthy

[hollowedzeus]

96.3kg today. Some fat lost by the looks of it.

Lovely gyno looking left nipple.

Have a good day all

Edit- cant upload pic LOL

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[guitarzan]

I've been on low carb days since August. I've adjusted. 20-30g carb/day and that's every day since mid August 2017, with the exception of a weekly cheat meal (and January when we tried reintroducing carbs).
I appreciate the input, but seriously at 20-30g carb/day that's the carb content of a cup or two of veggies and an once or two of almonds. I don't have enough carbs in my diet to time complex and simple intake. The awesome thing is being in ketosis I don't need carbs for fuel. I have steady energy all day

Being in ketosis is different, yep you should be burning fat for fuel

[hollowedzeus]

Theres the pic to go with above post

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[guitarzan]

Not bad BD, could have been much worse two drinks isn't the end of the world!!!! At least you didn't eat a shit meal and also also two drinks!

Ha, I'm not gonna say what I did Saturday!

[guitarzan]

Theres the pic to go with above post

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Looking good, I don't see any gyno. You got a hard lump or something?

[hammerheart]

Nice

[hammerheart]

96.3kg today. Some fat lost by the looks of it.

Lovely gyno looking left nipple.

Have a good day all

It surely does (the fat loss, not gyno).

Keep the nolva low... I'll have a back day, last one was 10 days ago.

Ha, I'm not gonna say what I did Saturday!

I don't drink at all, I'm completely abstemious.

[charger69]

You're in San Diego? One of my favorite cities on the west coast. <3 San Diego!

I spent 26 years in the Imperial Valley (aka the desert). Try getting ready for a competition doing cardio at 7 pm in 115 F weather. It sucks. The air is so hot it burns your lungs. It is just hot from May to September.
San Diego is like paradise. People begin to complain when it gets below 75 and above 80


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[hollowedzeus]

Looking good, I don't see any gyno. You got a hard lump or something?

Thanks

Yessir i do. It gets bigger then smalled as i come on and off of nolva lol. Got a few boxes of pharma in yesterday so will hit it again after my blood work.

[hollowedzeus]

It surely does (the fat loss, not gyno).

Keep the nolva low... I'll have a back day, last one was 10 days ago.



I don't drink at all, I'm completely abstemious.

Love nolva cant wait till the headache.

You at your gym yet mate?

[Couchlockd]

Experimented with barbell chest press (flat bench), 1 RM appears to be 80kg or 180lbs, which is 1x my bw.

bizz, you better get in gear, I think PbDC 1RM is easily 180...

[bethdoth]

Had a great Abs/core workout after work yesterday. I was able to do my old routine of hanging in perfect puller straps and doing various leg lifts, flutter kicks etc... Abs are hurting today. Got up at 4:20AM and was in the gym for 40 minutes HIIT this morning. Legs after work and I start my one week heavy/low 5-6 reps.
I am a bit disappointed that I am not shedding fat as fast as I thought I would. I feel good and feel like an animal in the gym, a few guys have noticed a difference I guess I just don't see it, but I am my hardest critic.
Biz you look stronger than that in your pics. I warm up with 225 and don't feel I am all that strong. Spotted a guy doing 455 the other day and he got two reps that was pyramiding up to that weight. He looked fat to me but was strong.

[charger69]

Had a great Abs/core workout after work yesterday. I was able to do my old routine of hanging in perfect puller straps and doing various leg lifts, flutter kicks etc... Abs are hurting today. Got up at 4:20AM and was in the gym for 40 minutes HIIT this morning. Legs after work and I start my one week heavy/low 5-6 reps.
I am a bit disappointed that I am not shedding fat as fast as I thought I would. I feel good and feel like an animal in the gym, a few guys have noticed a difference I guess I just don't see it, but I am my hardest critic.
Biz you look stronger than that in your pics. I warm up with 225 and don't feel I am all that strong. Spotted a guy doing 455 the other day and he got two reps that was pyramiding up to that weight. He looked fat to me but was strong.

Be careful with your HIIT. Going 40 minutes may have an adverse effect on leg development.
What cycle are you on?


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[hammerheart]

bizz, you better get in gear, I think PbDC 1RM is easily 180...

Biz you look stronger than that in your pics. I warm up with 225 and don't feel I am all that strong. Spotted a guy doing 455 the other day and he got two reps that was pyramiding up to that weight. He looked fat to me but was strong.

Honestly, I was quite amazed, I never went above 135lbs at any point in my life. It's better than my squat even.

Something is amiss with my strength I'll admit that, but this is not competitive powerlifting I believe... again I have lot of issues going on and I don't function normally, but as long as I'm getting some results, I'd say I'm doing fine.

[clarky.]

Everyone seems to be going good.