*** Gbrice's Cutting Progress Log v2.0 ***

[-KJ-]

That picture has made me hungry

Hope all is well bro...

[gbrice75]

look at what the cat dragged in
figured uve been busy moving and all....good to see ya logging

man that dinner looks like its straight from a restaurant...nice

-Beast Mode-

That picture has made me hungry

Hope all is well bro...

lol, thanks guys!

[gbrice75]

Hey guys, just checking in. I haven't posted (or been on the forum) in a while as I have a LOT going on in my personal life currently. Figured I'd stop by and post up today's workout just for shits and giggles:

Decline Barbell Bench Press
Set 1: 290lbs x 8
Set 2: 275lbs x 7
Set 3: 275 x 5

Incline Barbell Bench Press
Set 1: 225lbs x 10
Set 2: 225lbs x 7
Set 3: 225lbs x 9 (w/ assist)

Incline Dumbbell Fly's
Sets 1-3: 45lbs x 10

Modified Lateral Raise
Set 1: 25lbs x 7 (supersetted w/ 8 reps standard lateral raise)
Set 2: 25lbs x 6 (supersetted w/ 6 reps standard lateral raise)
Set 3: 20lbs x 5 (supersetted w/ 5 reps standard lateral raise)

Incline Rear Delt Lateral Raise
Set 1: 15lbs x 12
Set 2: 15lbs x 10
Set 3: 15lbs x 8

Seated Shoulder Press (machine)
Set 1: 120lbs x 15
Set 2: 120lbs x 10

Continuing to take it easy w/ shoulder pressing as the movement still causes me considerable pain in my left shoulder. Working through it slowly, but surely.

[-KJ-]

Hey guys, just checking in. I haven't posted (or been on the forum) in a while as I have a LOT going on in my personal life currently. Figured I'd stop by and post up today's workout just for shits and giggles:

Decline Barbell Bench Press
Set 1: 290lbs x 8
Set 2: 275lbs x 7
Set 3: 275 x 5

Incline Barbell Bench Press
Set 1: 225lbs x 10
Set 2: 225lbs x 7
Set 3: 225lbs x 9 (w/ assist)

Incline Dumbbell Fly's
Sets 1-3: 45lbs x 10

Modified Lateral Raise
Set 1: 25lbs x 7 (supersetted w/ 8 reps standard lateral raise)
Set 2: 25lbs x 6 (supersetted w/ 6 reps standard lateral raise)
Set 3: 20lbs x 5 (supersetted w/ 5 reps standard lateral raise)

Incline Rear Delt Lateral Raise
Set 1: 15lbs x 12
Set 2: 15lbs x 10
Set 3: 15lbs x 8

Seated Shoulder Press (machine)
Set 1: 120lbs x 15
Set 2: 120lbs x 10

Continuing to take it easy w/ shoulder pressing as the movement still causes me considerable pain in my left shoulder. Working through it slowly, but surely.

Good job mate! Stay strong... I'd love to have steady plan vacation is over soon and ill be back at it!!

[gbrice75]

Good job mate! Stay strong... I'd love to have steady plan vacation is over soon and ill be back at it!!

Thanks buddy!!! Get er' done!

Today's Workout:

Lat Pulldown (starting w/ wide grip, narrowing grip w/ each set)
Set 1: 210lbs x 8
Set 2: 200lbs 7
Set 3: 190lbs x 7

Seated Row (same as above, re: grip)
Set 1: 160lbs x 9
Set 2: 150lbs x 8
Set 3: 140lbs x 10

Dumbbell Shrugs
Sets 1-3: 60lbs dumbbells x 20
Note: I do 10 reps slightly bent, roughly 45 degrees, then another 10 in the usual upright position

Deadlift
3 warmup sets (135lbs x 10, 225lbs x 10, 315lbs x 10)
Working set: 405lbs x 7

Skull Crushers
Set 1: 95lbs x 10
Set 2: 85lbs x 9
Set 3: 85lbs x 7

Overhead Tricep Extensions (high pulley, rope attachment)
Set 1: 110lbs x 10
Set 2: 110lbs x 10
Set 3: 110lbs x 10

Did some light work w/ face pulls and then 2 sets of bodyweight pull ups, 10 reps each.

[bazzaman]

Read through your log to get caught up & nice work! Impressive workouts! Look forward to following more. Keep going strong!

[Gaspari1255]

Good Job, G. Haven't spoke to ya in a long time. Hope all is well.

[gbrice75]

Read through your log to get caught up & nice work! Impressive workouts! Look forward to following more. Keep going strong!

Thanks bazz, appreciate you taking the time to read though! I'm moving in a week; once that's over, I'll hopefully get more regular on the board again. I feel so out of sorts here these days!

Good Job, G. Haven't spoke to ya in a long time. Hope all is well.

Wow, look who the cat dragged in!! Thanks brother, good to see you still around. Hope all is well with you too. You 300lbs yet? You sexy fcking beast you!!

[gearbox]

Great work outs and your throwing around some serious weight. Congrats bud hope shoulder heals up

[Gaspari1255]

Thanks bazz, appreciate you taking the time to read though! I'm moving in a week; once that's over, I'll hopefully get more regular on the board again. I feel so out of sorts here these days!



Wow, look who the cat dragged in!! Thanks brother, good to see you still around. Hope all is well with you too. You 300lbs yet? You sexy fcking beast you!!

Not even close, lol. 235lbs @ 10%. Staying lean forever (well that's the plan). I'm over carrying an extra 50lbs of water/fat just to look "big".

[gbrice75]

Great work outs and your throwing around some serious weight. Congrats bud hope shoulder heals up

Thanks gear!! I'm trying!

Not even close, lol. 235lbs @ 10%. Staying lean forever (well that's the plan). I'm over carrying an extra 50lbs of water/fat just to look "big".

Nice man, I like the way you're thinking now. I recall a guy a couple years ago saying something along the lines of "abs are overrated" lol

[gbrice75]

Not even close, lol. 235lbs @ 10%. Staying lean forever (well that's the plan). I'm over carrying an extra 50lbs of water/fat just to look "big".

Btw - 235lbs @ 10% is beasting out bro, great job.

[Brazensol]

Anyone tell you you're bald...? lol.

Keep up the great work!

[bazzaman]

No problem man! Best of luck with the move! Hopefully once your settled in you can get back into the swing of things. Funny thing is, I am in the exact same boat as you. Just moved last week, so busy and unfortunately the gym/forum/diet hit the curb for awhile. Back at it now though!

Impressive workouts! Big numbers! Motivating me to hit it harder, Keep it in "Beast Mode" bro!

[gbrice75]

Anyone tell you you're bald...? lol.

Keep up the great work!

Friends never let me forget...

No problem man! Best of luck with the move! Hopefully once your settled in you can get back into the swing of things. Funny thing is, I am in the exact same boat as you. Just moved last week, so busy and unfortunately the gym/forum/diet hit the curb for awhile. Back at it now though!

Impressive workouts! Big numbers! Motivating me to hit it harder, Keep it in "Beast Mode" bro!

Thanks man. Yea, moving sucks. Evidently, I'm a hoarder. I never knew it, but after the daunting task of cleaning out this house (basement/attic/garage/shed/under the deck - all aside from actual livable space), that turns out to be the case!

Thanks buddy, how are things going with you? I haven't spoken to (or seen an update from) Twitz in a while... I hope all is well with you both!

[gbrice75]

Today's Workout: Chest, Delts

Decline Barbell Bench Press
Set 1: 275lbs x 10
Set 2: 255lbs x 9
Set 3: 225lbs x 9
Set 4: 185lbs x 13

Incline Barbell Bench Press
Set 1: 215lbs x 7
Set 2: 185lbs x 8
Set 3: 165lbs x 9
Set 4: 155lbs x 8

My numbers on incline are laughable, but that's mainly because decline burned me out. I'm definitely built to excel in lower rep ranges (4-7) with heavier weights (as per last chest session)... I don't have good muscle endurance for sure.

Modified Lateral Raise
Set 1: 20lbs x 12
Set 2: 20lbs x 8
Set 3: 15lbs x 8
Set 4: 10lbs x 10 (then went to failure in standard laterals, about 7 more reps)

Incline Rear Delt Lateral Raise
Sets 1-2: 15lbs x 12
Sets 3-4: 10lbs x 12

Finished with some light machine presses (as per my injured left rotator), a couple sets of light (20lb each) front raises, and called it a day.

[Brazensol]

Friends never let me forget...



Thanks man. Yea, moving sucks. Evidently, I'm a hoarder. I never knew it, but after the daunting task of cleaning out this house (basement/attic/garage/shed/under the deck - all aside from actual livable space), that turns out to be the case!

Thanks buddy, how are things going with you? I haven't spoken to (or seen an update from) Twitz in a while... I hope all is well with you both!

We are also in the process of moving across the country. I had a 20 cubic yard dumpster brought out to the house (because the 10 cubic yard dunmpster actually cost more - go figure) to do some "cleansing". The thing looked huge sitting there in the driveway but hell if we didn't almost fill it up! Guess we (as least I) are hoarders and pack rats too.

[Brazensol]

Your weights and reps look pretty damn good to me! I have to keep reminding myself it all about molding the body not how much I can lift! Sometimes it is hard to check the ego at the door though. My next bicep workout will be a hard one to do. I NEED (MUST) drop my weights for any type of barbell/ezcurl bar movements. My right elbow tendonosis is starting to flair up again with a vengence. I'm going to cut my weights by 50-60% and go for failure on every set. I read an article not too long ago that demonstrated this was as effective as building muscle as heavy weight moderate sets. I hope it works... But I don't really have a choice at this point. If I keep up like I am I won't be able to do anything with my right arm. Injuries suck.

[austinite]

Thank you for keeping this updated,GB! Much appreciated brother.

[RaginCajun]

glad to see you are still truckin along!

are you still training for that race?

[gbrice75]

Your weights and reps look pretty damn good to me! I have to keep reminding myself it all about molding the body not how much I can lift! Sometimes it is hard to check the ego at the door though.

Thanks, and I agree with you 100%. Honestly, I don't care much about strength. I lift (relatively) decent numbers just because I can; not because I'm 'trying' to. i.e. I go for a target rep range and work as hard as possible what allows me to hit failure within said range.

The problem is my body doesn't develop/grow anywhere near in line with my strength. I see guys who can max bench (for reps) 225 or so and are better developed than I am. I'd take that any day of the week.

My next bicep workout will be a hard one to do. I NEED (MUST) drop my weights for any type of barbell/ezcurl bar movements. My right elbow tendonosis is starting to flair up again with a vengence. I'm going to cut my weights by 50-60% and go for failure on every set. I read an article not too long ago that demonstrated this was as effective as building muscle as heavy weight moderate sets. I hope it works... But I don't really have a choice at this point. If I keep up like I am I won't be able to do anything with my right arm. Injuries suck.

I have the same issue, in both forearms/elbows actually. Yea, it's a bitch and negatively impacts ALL my workouts, not just arms. My best advice to you is to avoid barbell curl work and stick with all dumbbells. I've found that staying locked in that plane (barbell) stresses my joints, while dumbbells allow me much more freedom. I still hit the dumbbells with good form. Also, stay away from (hyper)extending on the negative... IMO curls aren't one of those exercises where you have to go for max 'stretch' ... by going down only about 3/4, you're actually keeping tension on the muscle, and TUT is very important.

Thank you for keeping this updated,GB! Much appreciated brother.

Thanks for continuing to check in brother!

glad to see you are still truckin along!

are you still training for that race?

I'm still running the race, but I'd be lying if I said I were 'training' for it. With my pending move, my life is upside down. Pots, pans, utensils, etc. are all packed and I've pretty much been relying on take out for the most part. Some bad, some not so bad (i'm not completely throwing my diet out the window), but far from ideal and nothing that will get me in shape. I'm probably maintaining right now if anything. I'll just be flabby and out of shape for the run. I don't mind though, I was never doing it to be competitive anyway - just wanted to have fun. Running it without a shirt would've been nice, but no way that'll happen now. Not with 2 london broils hanging off my back, lol.

[Brazensol]

I have the same issue, in both forearms/elbows actually. Yea, it's a bitch and negatively impacts ALL my workouts, not just arms. My best advice to you is to avoid barbell curl work and stick with all dumbbells. I've found that staying locked in that plane (barbell) stresses my joints, while dumbbells allow me much more freedom. I still hit the dumbbells with good form. Also, stay away from (hyper)extending on the negative... IMO curls aren't one of those exercises where you have to go for max 'stretch' ... by going down only about 3/4, you're actually keeping tension on the muscle, and TUT is very important.

Very good advice!

[gbrice75]

Thx Brother!

[gbrice75]

Hey all, just a brief update. I'm in the middle of moving, sold our house etc. so right now shit is upside down. We'll be staying with family for a while until we're settled in our permanent new home (long story for another day).

In that intermediate period, I won't have much access/time to cook, prep, etc. as I usually do, so mainly out of convenience more than anything else, I'm going to run IF for a while. I plan to keep it really simple:

2000 calories on workout days - 250/100/65

2000 calories on non-workout days - 250/110, trace carbs

A single refeed day at 2500 calories - 250/100/65

Workouts will still be in the am (6am to roughly 7:30am).

Meal 1 (fast break) 12pm: 125g protein, 50g carbs, 33g fat (50% of total calories and 50% of each macro)

Meal 2 - 4pm: 60g protein, 25g carbs, 15g fat (25% of total calories and each macro)

Meal 3: 7:30pm: 60g protein, 25f carbs, 15g fat (25% of total calories and each macro)

Nice and simple. Non workout days will simply drop carbs and increase fats to make up the missing 400 calories. Refeed day will be +500 calories via an additional 125g carbs.

This will continue as long as it needs it, i.e. until we're in a permanent situation where I have my kitchen back!

[--->>405<<---]

was wondering about the move

have u moved yet? i have also switched to eating the same amounts every day. 2200cals. just dropping carbs on non training days too.

[Brazensol]

Hey all, just a brief update. I'm in the middle of moving, sold our house etc. so right now shit is upside down. We'll be staying with family for a while until we're settled in our permanent new home (long story for another day).

In that intermediate period, I won't have much access/time to cook, prep, etc. as I usually do, so mainly out of convenience more than anything else, I'm going to run IF for a while. I plan to keep it really simple:

2000 calories on workout days - 250/100/65

2000 calories on non-workout days - 250/110, trace carbs

A single refeed day at 2500 calories - 250/100/65

Workouts will still be in the am (6am to roughly 7:30am).

Meal 1 (fast break) 12pm: 125g protein, 50g carbs, 33g fat (50% of total calories and 50% of each macro)

Meal 2 - 4pm: 60g protein, 25g carbs, 15g fat (25% of total calories and each macro)

Meal 3: 7:30pm: 60g protein, 25f carbs, 15g fat (25% of total calories and each macro)

Nice and simple. Non workout days will simply drop carbs and increase fats to make up the missing 400 calories. Refeed day will be +500 calories via an additional 125g carbs.

This will continue as long as it needs it, i.e. until we're in a permanent situation where I have my kitchen back!

We're moving it two weeks ourselves. It's both exciting and annoying (and a pita) at the same time.

[Tron3219]

Yeah yeah moving blah blah blah where's the progress photos! It's been over a month lol

How ya been buddy

[gbrice75]

was wondering about the move

have u moved yet? i have also switched to eating the same amounts every day. 2200cals. just dropping carbs on non training days too.

Not yet. We're moved out (i.e. no furniture, utensils, etc.) but still in the house. We literally have our mattress and boxspring, paper/plastic utensils, a TV hung on the wall, wires all exposed, and my son's crib. Oh, and a few stools around our bar. Just waiting on the closing date which was supposed to be LAST Monday.

We're moving it two weeks ourselves. It's both exciting and annoying (and a pita) at the same time.

I'm going with annoying. lol

Yeah yeah moving blah blah blah where's the progress photos! It's been over a month lol

How ya been buddy

lmao! I've been ok... just stressed with all this shit. Long story, i'll post up one day in the lounge.

Pics attached. Taken this morning, 208lbs (fed). Same fat fck I was a month ago when I posted the last set (which made me realize I wear this shirt a lot, lol!)

[RaginCajun]

Bahahahaha, I was gonna comment on the shirt!!!

Do what you can do man!

Wish you all the best with your move and new life

[gbrice75]

Squatted 405lbs today. 1st set for 3 reps, 2nd set for 4. I'm sure I held back a bit but that's only because I've never even attempted 405 before. That's not a lot of weight for some of you guys, but I've never been a strong squatter and it's a PR for me. Working my way up to 495lbs for reps.

[Back In Black]

Squatted 405lbs today. 1st set for 3 reps, 2nd set for 4. I'm sure I held back a bit but that's only because I've never even attempted 405 before. That's not a lot of weight for some of you guys, but I've never been a strong squatter and it's a PR for me. Working my way up to 495lbs for reps.

There's a joke here

[Back In Black]

Where's your bf at right now? You look way more than 15lbs heavier than me (in a good way) probably double

[gbrice75]

There's a joke here

lol, just reread my post and got the joke. Why'd he have to take the damn name 405!!?!?

Where's your bf at right now? You look way more than 15lbs heavier than me (in a good way) probably double

My bodyfat is probably about 11% in my upper and lower thirds, and 20% in the middle third, lol. So roughly 15% when all combined.

[--->>405<<---]

^^ put me down dammit!!

[Back In Black]

lol, just reread my post and got the joke. Why'd he have to take the damn name 405!!?!?

My bodyfat is probably about 11% in my upper and lower thirds, and 20% in the middle third, lol. So roughly 15% when all combined.

Only slightly more than me, hmm you definitely look much much bigger than me, bollocks

^^ put me down dammit!!

You're fat and ugly

[gbrice75]

Only slightly more than me, hmm you definitely look much much bigger than me, bollocks

Probably only while posed. I see unposed/random pics and vidoes of me and I don't even look like I work out.

[gbrice75]

Re: my fat arse.

[Back In Black]

Re: my fat arse.

Fit it in your macros's big guy, it's all good

Looks yummy though!

[gbrice75]

Fit it in your macros's big guy, it's all good

Looks yummy though!

I doubt this would fit anybody's macros, lol. But it was awesome, I must admit:

Sausage, bacon, taylor ham, eggs, cheese, and potatoes on a roll with salt, pepper and ketchup.

[--->>405<<---]

You're fat and ugly

fugly