August Most Improved Competition [ENTRY OPEN until start]

[KittyO1]

Damn. You’re killing it.

Thanks but I actually struggled a bit today! Just tired and hurting! Lol Comes in phases.

[KittyO1]

How long are you guys training sessions usually?

My lifting part usually take about 45 mins. Legs are about an hour if I have time.

[Capebuffalo]

Thanks but I actually struggled a bit today! Just tired and hurting! Lol Comes in phases.

Yeah but you still went clocked in and put your work in. Everybody wouldn’t do that. That’s drive.

[PeanutbutterDC]

What time of day do you most often crave for something? Have you tried taking green tea extract? It's good to curb appetite. If it's mid morning try eating protein pancakes for breakfast. Look in the nutrition section and you will find a lot of different recipes for them. Very filling for a long time also just go slam some water.

I have the same problem and often give in and over eat or eat the wrong foods. Mostly because I am bored at work and late at night.

My cravings are usually at night after my workout and last meal. I'll stay up late trying to get a few things done while the fam is asleep but find when I'm tired I get carb cravings

Also get cravings in the afternoon when I'm tired and my boy is being difficult

[PeanutbutterDC]

How long are you guys training sessions usually?

My lifting part usually take about 45 mins. Legs are about an hour if I have time.

1-2 hours

[Capebuffalo]

How long are you guys training sessions usually?

My lifting part usually take about 45 mins. Legs are about an hour if I have time.

I’m in and out 20-30 min.

30 sec between sets
Hard Heavy Home.

[cousinmuscles]

How long are you guys training sessions usually?

My lifting part usually take about 45 mins. Legs are about an hour if I have time.

Too long despite low volume. About 15-20 minutes stretching/meditation. Then warmup for big exercise then 3-4 assistance exercises, takes around 70-90 minutes.

[hollowedzeus]

How long are you guys training sessions usually?

My lifting part usually take about 45 mins. Legs are about an hour if I have time.

30 to 40 mins without cardio usually.

I'm burst at the end

[Charlie67]

How long are you guys training sessions usually?

My lifting part usually take about 45 mins. Legs are about an hour if I have time.

I run about 50-60 mins. I work out alone 99.8% of the time, so I'm fairly consistent. I love to sit in the sauna after, but I'm often short on time so usually on the weekend for 20 mins.

[guitarzan]

I’m in and out 20-30 min.

30 sec between sets
Hard Heavy Home.

I tried 30 seconds between sets, wasnt getting get sets in. First time I started waiting couple mins between sets, I couldn't hardly move the next day I was so sore. Haven't tried it in awhile, maybe I'm in good enough shape now, may not hurt to change routine up anyway

[Charlie67]

My cravings are usually at night after my workout and last meal. I'll stay up late trying to get a few things done while the fam is asleep but find when I'm tired I get carb cravings

This is exactly me. I put my three rats to bed and wait for the freaking laundry, which never ends, and that's when I want cereal. Bad. Sometimes the peanut butter literally calls my name.

I’m in and out 20-30 min.

30 sec between sets
Hard Heavy Home.

Damn Cape, it takes me longer than that just to get to the gym! I do about a minute between sets.


Faith in Humanity update: I mentioned yesterday I lost my headphones, some good Samaritan turned them in at the gym. I dropped them in the parking lot apparently. Thanks to whoever you are!

[Capebuffalo]

I tried 30 seconds between sets, wasnt getting get sets in. First time I started waiting couple mins between sets, I couldn't hardly move the next day I was so sore. Haven't tried it in awhile, maybe I'm in good enough shape now, may not hurt to change routine up anyway

Give it another shot. That last set I want the weight heavy enough I’m only getting 3-5 reps and struggle for that. I’ll start more drop sets on the last set once I get built back up from my 3 off months.

[Capebuffalo]

This is exactly me. I put my three rats to bed and wait for the freaking laundry, which never ends, and that's when I want cereal. Bad. Sometimes the peanut butter literally calls my name.



Damn Cape, it takes me longer than that just to get to the gym! I do about a minute between sets.


Faith in Humanity update: I mentioned yesterday I lost my headphones, some good Samaritan turned them in at the gym. I dropped them in the parking lot apparently. Thanks to whoever you are!

I eat a huge bowl of Cheerios at bed time every night. I used to eat pbj sandwiches but that was too much fat.

I drop my son off at school and am at the gym 5 min later. 7:30 ish.

[hammerheart]

Back day. Kept everything lighter today due to grip not being back 100%

Started with 35 mins of LISS

Warmed up with a few high rep/light sets of Deads

Wide pulldowns 5 working sets 120-140x10-12
Wide seated rows 5 working sets 120x10-12
Close grip pulldowns 4 sets 120x12
Straight arm pulldowns 4 sets 60x10-12
Db Rows 4 sets 75x8
Db pullover 4 sets 40x12
Hyperextensions 4 sets of 12
Db curls 4 sets 20x10-12

LOL your pulldowns are way better than mine. I struggle to get those lats firing.

[hammerheart]

How long are you guys training sessions usually?

My lifting part usually take about 45 mins. Legs are about an hour if I have time.

I take my time to warm up, general is about 20min, I start with quite stiff and sore muscle it's a pain initially to get the blood going, so I end up spending well more than 1hr in the room despite low volume.

[hammerheart]

Today's leg session - pumps a bit lacking but good enough, felt a bit sick towards the end.

Leg ext 4 wu
Leg press (horizontal) 1 wu

Leg press - 250x10, 290x10, 330x8, 350x8, 370x3 (half reps).

Leg abd/add (why am I even doing these?) - 100kg x15 each

Calves, seated and standing

-out.


So duh 350kg or 770lbs x 8 reps is my new PR after two months or 9-10 leg sessions. Not bad eh? Where's the chicken.

[cousinmuscles]

Seated bb press 90 x 5,4 tried one notch higher angle, first set felt a little weird and didn't fire right, second set perfect. I like this angle better.
Pullups +15 x 13, underhand close grip +15x10
Standing calf raise 115 x 28 RP 8 RP 8
Seated calf raise 35 x 40 RP 12 RP 12
Reverse pec dec 8th plate palms inwards x 12, 12, 12

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[guitarzan]

Seated bb press 90 x 5,4 tried one notch higher angle, first set felt a little weird and didn't fire right, second set perfect. I like this angle better.
Pullups +15 x 13, underhand close grip +15x10
Standing calf raise 115 x 28 RP 8 RP 8
Seated calf raise 35 x 40 RP 12 RP 12
Reverse pec dec 8th plate palms inwards x 12, 12, 12

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[cousinmuscles]

See, there is no food at home except for what is already in my meal prep can't cheat at home or at work.

[hammerheart]

That way to eat panzerotto is criminal.

[guitarzan]

That way to eat panzerotto is criminal.

What is panzerotto

[guitarzan]

See, there is no food at home except for what is already in my meal prep can't cheat at home or at work.

Same here, except ice cream and snacks

[cousinmuscles]

Looky looky what arrived



Time to cook soon

[Capebuffalo]

Looky looky what arrived



Time to cook soon

That is great for short esters like Acetate, Propionate and Phenylpropionate for increasing concentrations of these esters without crashing.

[cousinmuscles]

That is great for short esters like Acetate, Propionate and Phenylpropionate for increasing concentrations of these esters without crashing.

Yep it's for test prop and NPP. I am going to run some through a syringe filter to see if I get an allergic reaction first though. Won't use high concentrations just want to reduce PIP and make sure it doesn't crash.

[guitarzan]

Got a new vein!
When my bf got low enough, around 6 months ago, I was able see the bicep vein on my left arm, but didn't have one in my right arm
I'm now starting to see one in my right arm, although it's not as big and not centered, but at least one is starting to show up.
First pic is left arm, looks backwards cause of mirror, and second pic is my new vein. This makes me happy...lol

[KittyO1]

I’m in and out 20-30 min.

30 sec between sets
Hard Heavy Home.

That’s pretty dang fast! Haha I superset pretty much everything so I like the little to no rest as well. Just prefer to be hitting muscles differently that close together. Especially chest, mine will flat out fail! Lol

I tried 30 seconds between sets, wasnt getting get sets in. First time I started waiting couple mins between sets, I couldn't hardly move the next day I was so sore. Haven't tried it in awhile, maybe I'm in good enough shape now, may not hurt to change routine up anyway

It is rough for sure! All depends on if you’re shooting for more strength or endurance in your training. Many people will have some heavy days mixed in with longer rest while the rest of their training is endurance/hypertrophy focused.

This is exactly me. I put my three rats to bed and wait for the freaking laundry, which never ends, and that's when I want cereal. Bad. Sometimes the peanut butter literally calls my name.

Damn Cape, it takes me longer than that just to get to the gym! I do about a minute between sets.


Faith in Humanity update: I mentioned yesterday I lost my headphones, some good Samaritan turned them in at the gym. I dropped them in the parking lot apparently. Thanks to whoever you are!

Oh yay! That was nice!

LOL your pulldowns are way better than mine. I struggle to get those lats firing.

Obviously not by the looks of your back...

Today's leg session - pumps a bit lacking but good enough, felt a bit sick towards the end.

Leg ext 4 wu
Leg press (horizontal) 1 wu

Leg press - 250x10, 290x10, 330x8, 350x8, 370x3 (half reps).

Leg abd/add (why am I even doing these?) - 100kg x15 each

Calves, seated and standing

-out.


So duh 350kg or 770lbs x 8 reps is my new PR after two months or 9-10 leg sessions. Not bad eh? Where's the chicken.

Way to go! Strong work!!

Seated bb press 90 x 5,4 tried one notch higher angle, first set felt a little weird and didn't fire right, second set perfect. I like this angle better.
Pullups +15 x 13, underhand close grip +15x10
Standing calf raise 115 x 28 RP 8 RP 8
Seated calf raise 35 x 40 RP 12 RP 12
Reverse pec dec 8th plate palms inwards x 12, 12, 12

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How low are your carbs? Lol

Got a new vein!
When my bf got low enough, around 6 months ago, I was able see the bicep vein on my left arm, but didn't have one in my right arm
I'm now starting to see one in my right arm, although it's not as big and not centered, but at least one is starting to show up.
First pic is left arm, looks backwards cause of mirror, and second pic is my new vein. This makes me happy...lol

Woohoo! That’s exciting!

[Charlie67]

Got a new vein!

Haha, lol! I love your excitement! You sound like my kids on Christmas. Congrats brother!

[tarmyg]

My cravings are usually at night after my workout and last meal. I'll stay up late trying to get a few things done while the fam is asleep but find when I'm tired I get carb cravings

Also get cravings in the afternoon when I'm tired and my boy is being difficult

Probably stuff you already know but carb craving when tired is because the body can not differentiate between hunger and tiredness so it's trying to compensate, especially with simple carbs. Not much to be done except getting sleep which I know is not always an option.

[PeanutbutterDC]

Probably stuff you already know but carb craving when tired is because the body can not differentiate between hunger and tiredness so it's trying to compensate, especially with simple carbs. Not much to be done except getting sleep which I know is not always an option.

Yup! I just remind myself I'm tired not hungry and hope for an opportunity to nap

[cousinmuscles]

Got a new vein!
When my bf got low enough, around 6 months ago, I was able see the bicep vein on my left arm, but didn't have one in my right arm
I'm now starting to see one in my right arm, although it's not as big and not centered, but at least one is starting to show up.
First pic is left arm, looks backwards cause of mirror, and second pic is my new vein. This makes me happy...lol

Good job Tarzan just stick to your meal prep and you'll lose tons of more fat.

That’s pretty dang fast! Haha I superset pretty much everything so I like the little to no rest as well. Just prefer to be hitting muscles differently that close together. Especially chest, mine will flat out fail! Lol



It is rough for sure! All depends on if you’re shooting for more strength or endurance in your training. Many people will have some heavy days mixed in with longer rest while the rest of their training is endurance/hypertrophy focused.



Oh yay! That was nice!



Obviously not by the looks of your back...



Way to go! Strong work!!



How low are your carbs? Lol



Woohoo! That’s exciting!

About 150 per day and once a week carb ups. It is a bit more difficult to lose fat for me when I'm at this bodyfat level, so I'm going a bit harder on the cut yet I'm doing it off cycle so no ultra pure diet.

Niacin is going well at 250mg just a minor flush. Will try to get it to 500mg 3 times per day so I can check if it affects my liver too much in my pre cycle bloods.

Ethyl oleate went great 2ml in quad no PIP. I see why it helps dissolve. Just drops of it came in contact with the outside of the syringe and it melted away the markers. I'm guessing max 1 year in the vial before the rubber stopper melts lol. Will try to keep the vials upright the whole time if it makes a difference.

[cousinmuscles]

Probably stuff you already know but carb craving when tired is because the body can not differentiate between hunger and tiredness so it's trying to compensate, especially with simple carbs. Not much to be done except getting sleep which I know is not always an option.

Yup! I just remind myself I'm tired not hungry and hope for an opportunity to nap

I drink more coffee during cuts it helps with appetite and energy. I have an enormous appetite lol can't help but starve.

[Capebuffalo]

Guess what day it is.

[tarmyg]

Guess what day it is.

Shave leg day?

[Charlie67]

Ethyl oleate went great 2ml in quad no PIP. I see why it helps dissolve. Just drops of it came in contact with the outside of the syringe and it melted away the markers. I'm guessing max 1 year in the vial before the rubber stopper melts lol. Will try to keep the vials upright the whole time if it makes a difference.

One day i want to have a science talk with you Cousin

Damn Cape, looking big this morning!


Have a great day everyone,
C-

[Capebuffalo]

Shave leg day?

No silly that was yesterday.

[Capebuffalo]

Shave leg day?

No silly that was yesterday.

[charger69]

No silly that was yesterday.

Looking rock solid Cape!


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[Capebuffalo]

Looking rock solid Cape!


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Thanks Charger. Not bad for a week. . Can’t imagine what I can do in 11 more.

[charger69]

No silly that was yesterday.

Looking rock solid Cape!


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