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

**cousinmuscles** · 05-20-2018, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by bizzarro

https://runrepeat.com/adidas-powerlift-31

What do you think?

It's going to be either that or a standard pair of trainers.

Good shoes and Adidas makes durable ones too. Those are difficult to walk with as the sole on the outside is 100% flat. It bends only at the midpoint and it needs some force to bend. If you're OK with doing your warmup or cardio on the bike then no problem. Just go shoeless when deadlifting, for everything else these will be of benefit. Your squat technique will improve!

**cousinmuscles** · 05-20-2018, 11:33 AM

You may have to wear them for a while before they fit. I'm flat footed... At first I took them off in-between sets due to no blood supply to feet. After a couple months they were the best ever.

**hammerheart** · 05-20-2018, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by cousinmuscles

You may have to wear them for a while before they fit. I'm flat footed... At first I took them off in-between sets due to no blood supply to feet. After a couple months they were the best ever.

Same issue here, collapsed arch, might need surgery at some point in future.

**hammerheart** · 05-20-2018, 11:54 AM

Was forced to abort chest session today, something is wrong with grip, weak with any weight, I believe I might have some overtraining going on with forearms.

**Obs** · 05-20-2018, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by bizzarro

Was forced to abort chest session today, something is wrong with grip, weak with any weight, I believe I might have some overtraining going on with forearms.

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Ya! "Overtraining"

**Mr.BB** · 05-20-2018, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by cousinmuscles

Good shoes and Adidas makes durable ones too. Those are difficult to walk with as the sole on the outside is 100% flat. It bends only at the midpoint and it needs some force to bend. If you're OK with doing your warmup or cardio on the bike then no problem. Just go shoeless when deadlifting, for everything else these will be of benefit. Your squat technique will improve!

Minimalist shoes for anything you need to stand with some weight. Chest, shoulder and arms I use regular running shoes.

Foam rubber below your feet is really horrible when you want to squat, deadlift or do bent over rows. Had this discussion before, everyone was mocking me cause I sometimes use vibrams on leg or back days, seems some need to wear flashy shoes to show off LOL... Couldnt care less, I use what I feel works best, and being (almost) barefoot I have much better balance under load.

**hammerheart** · 05-20-2018, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.BB

Minimalist shoes for anything you need to stand with some weight. Chest, shoulder and arms I use regular running shoes.

Foam rubber below your feet is really horrible when you want to squat, deadlift or do bent over rows. Had this discussion before, everyone was mocking me cause I sometimes use vibrams on leg or back days, seems some need to wear flashy shoes to show off LOL... Couldnt care less, I use what I feel works best, and being (almost) barefoot I have much better balance under load.

You wouldn't believe what I wear at home. Socks. Felt more balanced with a pair of nike air with my squats yday though.

**hammerheart** · 05-20-2018, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by Obs

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Ya! "Overtraining"

No shit grip keeps getting weaker and weaker, if that's not overtraining then you tell me.

**Obs** · 05-20-2018, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by bizzarro

No shit grip keeps getting weaker and weaker, if that's not overtraining then you tell me.

I was insinuating that you were mastrubating too much.

Sorry.
I am obviously off my game today

**Obs** · 05-20-2018, 01:28 PM

Damn I look good right now.
Wish I could joined yalls comp but there wont be anymore dramatic changes.

**hammerheart** · 05-20-2018, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by Obs

I was insinuating that you were mastrubating too much.

Sorry.
I am obviously off my game today

Oh well I might be ready for an aureola on top of my head in that regard.

**cousinmuscles** · 05-20-2018, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.BB

Minimalist shoes for anything you need to stand with some weight. Chest, shoulder and arms I use regular running shoes.

Foam rubber below your feet is really horrible when you want to squat, deadlift or do bent over rows. Had this discussion before, everyone was mocking me cause I sometimes use vibrams on leg or back days, seems some need to wear flashy shoes to show off LOL... Couldnt care less, I use what I feel works best, and being (almost) barefoot I have much better balance under load.

100% true. Your body already has spring/cushion effects in your joints. When you add another layer of springs/cushion you are trying to make a controlled movement with two springs attatched to each other... No balance. The squat shoes I have have a wooden sole and are horrible to walk with lol, but make for one rigid squat.

**cousinmuscles** · 05-20-2018, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by bizzarro

Same issue here, collapsed arch, might need surgery at some point in future.

Mines just straight and luckily didn't grow outwards. But when I was a kid my feet would make funny sounds at the swimming pool, since they were flat they were like suction cups when wet LMAO!! My mom couldn't stop laughing both because I was an excellent swimmer and would make the sounds when going in/out for a dive, said I had innate swimming skills and sounded like a duck when out of the water. Isn't that funny.

**guitarzan** · 05-20-2018, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Obs

Damn I look good right now.
Wish I could joined yalls comp but there wont be anymore dramatic changes.

Post some pics!

**guitarzan** · 05-20-2018, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by Obs

I was insinuating that you were mastrubating too much.

Sorry.
I am obviously off my game today

Haha, I was thinking the same thing. Of course, I'm not one to talk!

**Obs** · 05-20-2018, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by guitarzan

Post some pics!

Just did somewhere...
Gonna make a suction cup to stick my phone to the gym mirror. Cant stand holding my phone shaking like a dog shitting peach seeds.

**Ernst** · 05-20-2018, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by Obs

Just did somewhere...
Gonna make a suction cup to stick my phone to the gym mirror. Cant stand holding my phone shaking like a dog shitting peach seeds.

You, sir... have the soul of a poet.

**Obs** · 05-20-2018, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by Ernst

You, sir... have the soul of a poet.

Thank you

Some of my greatest work...

Attachment 172896

**PeanutbutterDC** · 05-20-2018, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by cousinmuscles

Mines just straight and luckily didn't grow outwards...

I'm scrolling through the activity stream and see that and think 'boys are talking about something good. Go there now!'

**guitarzan** · 05-20-2018, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by PeanutbutterDC

I'm scrolling through the activity stream and see that and think 'boys are talking about something good. Go there now!'

Hahahaha

**Eduke93** · 05-21-2018, 02:41 AM

Originally Posted by Obs

I was insinuating that you were mastrubating too much.

Sorry.
I am obviously off my game today

Dont worry Obs, i got it first time round... I think Biz is playing the innocence card!

**Eduke93** · 05-21-2018, 02:50 AM

Hi All.

Busy weekend, Macros have been based around 2650 calories. Am currently sitting at 192.2lbs that’s a few lbs drop over the past few days, purely fat. Core is very tight, nearly full abs, still full, more vascular and dryer, so I am on track and where I want to be. Another 5-7 days and I’ll be where I want to be BF wise… Then I will up my calories to 2800 and play around from there, depending on how I look and rate of muscle gain…

Generally speaking I feel very healthy and “awake”… Typical sort of feeling you have when “on”, although my sex drive isn’t as high as I think it should be, no prolactin of estrogenic side effects so not sure what this is down to, still good to go though.. but I like my sex drive being abnormally high…. It’s fun!

Trained legs Sunday, Back yesterday and on Chest/Shoulders tonight and will rest up tomorrow..

**hammerheart** · 05-21-2018, 03:23 AM

Cool, made an order on amazon, wanted to adjust it so cancelled it, went to re add articles and one UA short was 50% higher in price.

**bethdoth** · 05-21-2018, 08:42 AM

Busy weekend. Shoulders Saturday followed by cardio. Sunday was off from working out and got a great massage. She did a great job on back, glutes and shoulders. Lots of knots in my back. Then had to go repair a leaky pipe in my basement. Once that was done grabbed my AR and 300 rounds of ammo and went to the range with my neighbor. Got his new 300 savage pretty much zero'd in at 100 yards, next time we will get it closer and then try some 300 yard targets.
My diet was pretty good this weekend except I didn't eat frequent enough yesterday because i was busy. Down to 204 pounds. Looking at Eduke new aviator ... he is where I hope to be.
Hey judges I still want extra points for age ... yes I am playing the age card again! 37 years of extra wear and tear as compared to a couple of the other competitors. LOL It appears Eduke has a screaming metabolism that of a hard gainer, but has the gains.

**hammerheart** · 05-21-2018, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by Eduke93

Hi All.

Busy weekend, Macros have been based around 2650 calories. Am currently sitting at 192.2lbs that’s a few lbs drop over the past few days, purely fat. Core is very tight, nearly full abs, still full, more vascular and dryer, so I am on track and where I want to be. Another 5-7 days and I’ll be where I want to be BF wise… Then I will up my calories to 2800 and play around from there, depending on how I look and rate of muscle gain…

Generally speaking I feel very healthy and “awake”… Typical sort of feeling you have when “on”, although my sex drive isn’t as high as I think it should be, no prolactin of estrogenic side effects so not sure what this is down to, still good to go though.. but I like my sex drive being abnormally high…. It’s fun!

Trained legs Sunday, Back yesterday and on Chest/Shoulders tonight and will rest up tomorrow..

My drive has been non-existent for quite a while (sometimes a bit on the repulsive side), also feeling a bit out of focus and run down lately believed it was high E2 but in fact I've gathered evidence my E2 is actually on the low side, and that's on 1000 ng/dl Test and no AI lol.

Calories are up to 3500kc, still not gaining any fat. Must be the evil sorcery of tren .

Attempting chest/tris again in a bit, hope to fail like yesterday but this time the way I like.

**Eduke93** · 05-21-2018, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by bethdoth

Busy weekend. Shoulders Saturday followed by cardio. Sunday was off from working out and got a great massage. She did a great job on back, glutes and shoulders. Lots of knots in my back. Then had to go repair a leaky pipe in my basement. Once that was done grabbed my AR and 300 rounds of ammo and went to the range with my neighbor. Got his new 300 savage pretty much zero'd in at 100 yards, next time we will get it closer and then try some 300 yard targets.
My diet was pretty good this weekend except I didn't eat frequent enough yesterday because i was busy. Down to 204 pounds. Looking at Eduke new aviator ... he is where I hope to be.
Hey judges I still want extra points for age ... yes I am playing the age card again! 37 years of extra wear and tear as compared to a couple of the other competitors. LOL It appears Eduke has a screaming metabolism that of a hard gainer, but has the gains.

Not necessary BD, I can guarantee your going to come in shredded at the end of this comp!

Hahaha... my metabolism is strange, i gain fat easy and also loose fat easy. Not sure if that's normal? I was a chunky kid as well... Maybe my metabolism has its ups and downs like my brain does lol... Luckily its currently on an up... Hope it stays this way!

**Eduke93** · 05-21-2018, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by bizzarro

My drive has been non-existent for quite a while (sometimes a bit on the repulsive side), also feeling a bit out of focus and run down lately believed it was high E2 but in fact I've gathered evidence my E2 is actually on the low side, and that's on 1000 ng/dl Test and no AI lol.

Calories are up to 3500kc, still not gaining any fat. Must be the evil sorcery of tren .

Attempting chest/tris again in a bit, hope to fail like yesterday but this time the way I like.

I can relate Bizzaro, I think we all have our ups and downs with training. I guess everything comes into play, home life, work, sleep etc… can all get to much sometimes!

Niceeeee, hell yeah.. One of the beauties of Tren. I said I’ll never run it again, but I’m already thinking next cycle, maybe a quick lean blast of Tren a, Mast, Test P, 8 weeks… hmmmmm… lol

From my experience, Tren when your lean is incredible, when you’re a bit fatter, not so much.. all person dependant though

Have a good sesh bro, smash it!

**Eduke93** · 05-21-2018, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by Eduke93

Not necessary BD, I can guarantee your going to come in shredded at the end of this comp!

Hahaha... my metabolism is strange, i gain fat easy and also loose fat easy. Not sure if that's normal? I was a chunky kid as well... Maybe my metabolism has its ups and downs like my brain does lol... Luckily its currently on an up... Hope it stays this way!

To add to this, its actually on such an up that this morning i had 150g of carbs when i woke up at around 6;30am, and i went hypo at 10am so had some sugar sweets, then went hypo again at around 11:45am to the point where my vision was blurry, sweating, dizzy etc... nearly passed out so went and ate my next meal early... Only just made it to my car...

I had a sugar free energy drink this morning on my way to work, so i think this burnt through my carbs from the big caffeine hit. Steering clear moving forward...

**charger69** · 05-21-2018, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by bethdoth

Busy weekend. Shoulders Saturday followed by cardio. Sunday was off from working out and got a great massage. She did a great job on back, glutes and shoulders. Lots of knots in my back. Then had to go repair a leaky pipe in my basement. Once that was done grabbed my AR and 300 rounds of ammo and went to the range with my neighbor. Got his new 300 savage pretty much zero'd in at 100 yards, next time we will get it closer and then try some 300 yard targets.
My diet was pretty good this weekend except I didn't eat frequent enough yesterday because i was busy. Down to 204 pounds. Looking at Eduke new aviator ... he is where I hope to be.
Hey judges I still want extra points for age ... yes I am playing the age card again! 37 years of extra wear and tear as compared to a couple of the other competitors. LOL It appears Eduke has a screaming metabolism that of a hard gainer, but has the gains.

I feel for you, but no extra points . LOL
At least you do not need to worry about loose skin like I do.
Yeah, those young guys can transform quick. Us older people are like aircraft carriers. We need a lot of time to change directions. LOL

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**cousinmuscles** · 05-21-2018, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by bethdoth

Busy weekend. Shoulders Saturday followed by cardio. Sunday was off from working out and got a great massage. She did a great job on back, glutes and shoulders. Lots of knots in my back. Then had to go repair a leaky pipe in my basement. Once that was done grabbed my AR and 300 rounds of ammo and went to the range with my neighbor. Got his new 300 savage pretty much zero'd in at 100 yards, next time we will get it closer and then try some 300 yard targets.
My diet was pretty good this weekend except I didn't eat frequent enough yesterday because i was busy. Down to 204 pounds. Looking at Eduke new aviator ... he is where I hope to be.
Hey judges I still want extra points for age ... yes I am playing the age card again! 37 years of extra wear and tear as compared to a couple of the other competitors. LOL It appears Eduke has a screaming metabolism that of a hard gainer, but has the gains.

Originally Posted by charger69

I feel for you, but no extra points . LOL
At least you do not need to worry about loose skin like I do.
Yeah, those young guys can transform quick. Us older people are like aircraft carriers. We need a lot of time to change directions. LOL

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Excuses excuses...

**bethdoth** · 05-21-2018, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by cousinmuscles

Excuses excuses...

Hahaha 28 damn you are just barely out of puberty! I would say come talk to me when you reach my age, but I will be dead by them! LOL Shit my goal is to still be able to bench my weight in age 10 times no matter how old I get. So if I reach 90 I will have to do 90 for 10!

NO EXCUSES! Hit it hard this morning 45 minutes HIIT. I can tell that the tren is starting to kick in (day 17). HIIT was a bit harder today at the same intensity levels and lifting Saturday seemed a bit easier at the same weight. Arms today after work ... core tomorrow, then start one week heavy with legs first. Sticking to my plan.

**guitarzan** · 05-21-2018, 12:04 PM

Got a killer leg workout in this morning, went up to 185lb on squats, felt ok. I am extremely happy that I'm able to work legs without back trouble. I will continue to slowly increase the weight, maybe try 225 in a week or so, definitely gonna ease into it. Weighed 214lb this morning, that's 5lbs lighter than start weight. Clothes are getting looser, getting more vascular...

**charger69** · 05-21-2018, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by guitarzan

Got a killer leg workout in this morning, went up to 185lb on squats, felt ok. I am extremely happy that I'm able to work legs without back trouble. I will continue to slowly increase the weight, maybe try 225 in a week or so, definitely gonna ease into it. Weighed 214lb this morning, that's 5lbs lighter than start weight. Clothes are getting looser, getting more vascular...

Tarzan- this is great to hear after all that you have been through, you held in there and now are getting results.

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**hammerheart** · 05-21-2018, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Eduke93

I can relate Bizzaro, I think we all have our ups and downs with training. I guess everything comes into play, home life, work, sleep etc… can all get to much sometimes!

Niceeeee, hell yeah.. One of the beauties of Tren . I said I’ll never run it again, but I’m already thinking next cycle, maybe a quick lean blast of Tren a, Mast, Test P, 8 weeks… hmmmmm… lol

From my experience, Tren when your lean is incredible, when you’re a bit fatter, not so much.. all person dependant though

Have a good sesh bro, smash it!

Eheheh once you go tren...

Thanks, my last "down" lasted 4-5 years, I just fear falling inactive again every time I meet a setback, but I can overcome it with my experience now.

Session was good enough, could have been better, I'm soaked in a smelly pool of sweat. Pumped chest looked bigger than it's ever been in my life.

Reminder to self, get an headband or enjoy getting kicked straight away from gym

**cousinmuscles** · 05-21-2018, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by bethdoth

Hahaha 28 damn you are just barely out of puberty! I would say come talk to me when you reach my age, but I will be dead by them! LOL Shit my goal is to still be able to bench my weight in age 10 times no matter how old I get. So if I reach 90 I will have to do 90 for 10!

NO EXCUSES! Hit it hard this morning 45 minutes HIIT. I can tell that the tren is starting to kick in (day 17). HIIT was a bit harder today at the same intensity levels and lifting Saturday seemed a bit easier at the same weight. Arms today after work ... core tomorrow, then start one week heavy with legs first. Sticking to my plan.

The profile age doesn't update I'm 30. I'm physically younger but mentally 100+ years old though. Yeah I know, half the people here are around twice as old LOL! When I was 29 ScotchGuard was exactly twice as old as me.

**Eduke93** · 05-21-2018, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by bizzarro

Eheheh once you go tren ...

Thanks, my last "down" lasted 4-5 years, I just fear falling inactive again every time I meet a setback, but I can overcome it with my experience now.

Session was good enough, could have been better, I'm soaked in a smelly pool of sweat. Pumped chest looked bigger than it's ever been in my life.

Reminder to self, get an headband or enjoy getting kicked straight away from gym

It can easily happen mate, but we all figure out a way back to the gym sooner or later!

Nice, glad the session was a gooden! Haha, my gyms the same, I take a towel and wipe up after myself lol don’t think I can pull off a head band....

Maybe one day..

**Eduke93** · 05-21-2018, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by cousinmuscles

The profile age doesn't update I'm 30. I'm physically younger but mentally 100+ years old though. Yeah I know, half the people here are around twice as old LOL! When I was 29 ScotchGuard was exactly twice as old as me.

Does that make me the youngest here or is Zeus?

I’m 25, Mar 1993.

**hollowedzeus** · 05-21-2018, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by Eduke93

Does that make me the youngest here or is Zeus?

I’m 25, Mar 1993.

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**guitarzan** · 05-21-2018, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by Eduke93

Does that make me the youngest here or is Zeus?

I’m 25, Mar 1993.

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I'm older than both y'all together. 45

**guitarzan** · 05-21-2018, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by charger69

Tarzan- this is great to hear after all that you have been through, you held in there and now are getting results.

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Thanks man