**Marcus's HIT Dungeon**

[BG]

My opinion.....


Phil
Wolf
For top two

Dexter and Rhoden both look great. Rhoden's abs look tighter and better but dexters back is way better than Rhodens.

Wolf REALLY improved this year. Ill be pissed if he doesn't take 2nd. They did move him to the outside and moved dexter next to Phil. We'll see....

I agree. I was suprised Wolf didnt get second. In the morning I definitely think he was second.

Damnit..... Well thanks for that lol. I'm going to try barbell this week - I just have to get a lifting partner or find someone to spot me

Im not sure if you watched the breathing and bracing video that Marcus posted, but if you watch the bench one it gives the best explanation of bar placement and movement Ive ever heard. This is the safest way to bench and can not be achieved with a smith machine. The smith machine is imo on good for incline rep work. I was using the smith machine flat for my rehab work, then when I came back to free, I hurt myself because I was bringing the bar to far over my chest and straight up instead of down below my nipples then back towards my head.

[NACH3]

I have that smith machine and also the one with no angle, that goes straight up. I use the latter mostly. The angled one I find good for traps.

I use it for traps too lol

[Igifuno]

Ever used the standing calf raise machine for shrugs? I do it once and a while.

[almostgone]

Yes sir. It was just nice to be pushing so strong, rep ping 405 for 15 squatting, 365 for 8 on bench. Getting real good sets. It just started cranking, I only got a small taste. It's OK though, I just wanted to build some nice muscle. I've been stuck at 220 for years.

Nice numbers, BG! At least you don't have to drop back into PCT. . I bet you'll move past your sticking point.

[almostgone]

......
Im not sure if you watched the breathing and bracing video that Marcus posted, but if you watch the bench one it gives the best explanation of bar placement and movement Ive ever heard. This is the safest way to bench and can not be achieved with a smith machine. The smith machine is imo on good for incline rep work. I was using the smith machine flat for my rehab work, then when I came back to free, I hurt myself because I was bringing the bar to far over my chest and straight up instead of down below my nipples then back towards my head.

I don't like to flat bench in the Smythe machine either. If I flat b'bell bench, I'll set my spotter arms just a tad lower than the bottom position of my press, hang the bar off my hooks, and go at it.
Flat benching in the Smythe does bad things to my shoulders, it works great for inclines though.

[Strongblood]

I don't like to flat bench in the Smythe machine either. If I flat b'bell bench, I'll set my spotter arms just a tad lower than the bottom position is of my press, hang the bar off my hooks, and go at it. Flat benching in the Smythe does bad things to my shoulders, it works great for inclines though.

Good info. Thanks!

[clarky.]

Morning guys and girls hope yous all had a good weekend i did just rested and spent some good time with my two wee girls and my mum so family time.

Tri's for me the day looking forward to this so i will report back the night.

[marcus300]

Chad and Chris views on the Mr O

[marcus300]

Please take 2 hours out of your life to watch and listen to the new Dorian Yates interview 1 & 2 .

He thinks the exact same way as me and feel we would get on so well

Excellent insight into the beast from the UK who dominated bodybuilding for so many years.

[NACH3]

Last night I knew I was in for it - my chest was just fried - now a very deep soreness - hurts so good!

Legs Im thinkin!

[Hazard]

Last night I knew I was in for it - my chest was just fried - now a very deep soreness - hurts so good!

Legs Im thinkin!

Chest for me today. Fueled up and now digesting

[almostgone]

Chest this evening for me.

Marcus, I will defo check out the DY video. Thanks for posting it up!

[NACH3]

Chest this evening for me.

Marcus, I will defo check out the DY video. Thanks for posting it up!

I just got done watching part 1... Awesome!

Kill it AG, Haz! I'll be there in a lil while myself

Haz you going w/BB/smith or DB?! Forgot that I've been only hitting inclines now on smith - no flat

[marcus300]

My body is aching and my emotions are on a roller coaster, I am 3 weeks behind from having my TRT due to blood result issues and some health problems. I am struggling to keep my focus and the most powerful thing I have always had is my mind and I am losing that right now with how I feel. I know I need my Test I cant express what it feels like and I know this is more mental state rather than extreme low T at this stage but I tell you I trained today and it wasn't good.

I've got my blood donor card yesterday and I am good to go every 12 weeks and I have put my order in to have my trt prescription which should be ready on Wed's but not sure if my new doctor is going to play ball. I can't go through blood tests again to show them how low my T is.

I live in hope I get my drugs, I feel like a fuking junkie and know I need to focus my mind but str8uggling today. My temper is increasing aswell. How strange what some T does to use and how it makes us feel

When I had low T my symptoms were bad, I didn't have just under low range I had serious issues and completely destroyed my T and that feeling is a living nightmare on a daily basis if only some of these young guys know what's coming they would have second thoughts.

I will be self prescribing if he doesn't play ball.

[NACH3]

Hang in there big man! We're all w/you as your all with us!

I really hope things pan out legally for you as well as your mind emotions and life period!

Your a strong minded MFer... But doesn't mean we all don't struggle from time to time... My thoughts are with you as are everyone's!

[marcus300]

Hang in there big man! We're all w/you as your all with us!

I really hope things pan out legally for you as well as your mind emotions and life period!

Your a strong minded MFer... But doesn't mean we all don't struggle from time to time... My thoughts are with you as are everyone's!

I'm fine just getting a little pissed off with all whats going on and I NEED MY TEST MAN lol, they shouldn't let a man go without his Test, its like food to me lol.

My post frustration and also fuking hate wasting a workout, it was like a normal man workout.

[NACH3]

I'm fine just getting a little pissed off with all whats going on and I NEED MY TEST MAN lol, they shouldn't let a man go without his Test, its like food to me lol.

My post frustration and also fuking hate wasting a workout, it was like a normal man workout.

Completely understandable!

I don't see how they can actually let this kind of sh!t happen - especially since you've been w/a doc(the same up until this new guy) -- it's definitely not right what they're doing and should be a no fvkin brainer!

[Hazard]

I'm fine just getting a little pissed off with all whats going on and I NEED MY TEST MAN lol, they shouldn't let a man go without his Test, its like food to me lol.

My post frustration and also fuking hate wasting a workout, it was like a normal man workout.

Lol I know the feeling man!

Hang in there.... You'll be pinning urself in no time.

[marcus300]

Lol I know the feeling man!

Hang in there.... You'll be pinning urself in no time.

That's a fact

[Hazard]

Watched about 35 min of the first video. I can relate to Dorian in regards to his mindset. Not necessarily the shit he's been thru.

I'm enjoying it....

Off to the gym now

[kelkel]

Out of no where im shittin like there's no tomorrow (enjoy that)

Just what I wanted to read as I sit down to eat lunch......

[BG]

Hahahahaha!

Thanks for quoting it, I'm eating as we speak

[NACH3]

LEGS - they hurt so good - my quads feel like boulders(smaller boulders lol)

Stretching(static) rolling RC ex's abs more stretching(dynamic)

1. Used the smith for squats(as my R arm will not reach bar to lock in - but want to keep up w/my technique/form for when I can lock in) takes away lots of power :/
- 4 warm ups working on form(warm ups w/225/275 for 12+ reps) 1w 6-8 failing drop 5 stayed at same weight 4

2. Lunges - 2w 12+/10+ hitting failure

3. Leg press non-lock - 2w 12ish failing -- 10 deep breaths -- 8+ failing

4. RDLs w/DBs - 1w 10+ &RP+ 3/ 2w 8+RP 2 failing on both(or until form/knees gave)

5. Ext - warm up 1w 10-12 failing w/partials DD 7/4 + partials(1/4s) and slow neg(or until gave out)

6. Leg Curls - warm up - 1w 10ish drop 5 drop 3

Standing Calves - 3w to failure - slow and held top of contraction for 3+sec on all reps

Fvkin spent - forgot to put new weights - ext/curls/but more reps w/squats & lunges w/same or slight increase in weight

Weights done in 42min and I can't walk lol Gonna be feeling this for a few days

[Sfla80]

Heading in for arms soon.

Watching some of the Dorian video now.

[Sfla80]

LEGS - they hurt so good - my quads feel like boulders(smaller boulders lol)

Stretching(static) rolling RC ex's abs more stretching(dynamic)

1. Used the smith for squats(as my R arm will not reach bar to lock in - but want to keep up w/my technique/form for when I can lock in) takes away lots of power :/
- 4 warm ups working on form(warm ups w/225/275 for 12+ reps) 1w 6-8 failing drop 5 stayed at same weight 4

2. Lunges - 2w 12+/10+ hitting failure

3. Leg press non-lock - 2w 12ish failing -- 10 deep breaths -- 8+ failing

4. RDLs w/DBs - 1w 10+ &RP+ 3/ 2w 8+RP 2 failing on both(or until form/knees gave)

5. Ext - warm up 1w 10-12 failing w/partials DD 7/4 + partials(1/4s) and slow neg(or until gave out)

6. Leg Curls - warm up - 1w 10ish drop 5 drop 3

Standing Calves - 3w to failure - slow and held top of contraction for 3+sec on all reps

Fvkin spent - forgot to put new weights - ext/curls/but more reps w/squats & lunges w/same or slight increase in weight

Weights done in 42min and I can't walk lol Gonna be feeling this for a few days

Damn hell of a session nach.

[NACH3]

Heading in for arms soon.

Watching some of the Dorian video now.

Thx brotha, I bet your arms respond well to TUT(time under tension) if you've been doing a much slower tempo

Remember Breath... Just a friendly reminder

[Sfla80]

Thx brotha, I bet your arms respond well to TUT(time under tension) if you've been doing a much slower tempo

Remember Breath... Just a friendly reminder

Lmao...gonna have u and AG in my head now screaming breath

[NACH3]

Lmao...gonna have u and AG in my head now screaming breath

Lolol - I just saw your post from yesterday so wanted to remind ya - don't think haha

[Sfla80]

Arms done

Everything slow and strict...concentrating on form, breathing, and holding.

Tris

Rope pull down
Ez bar push down
Db overhead
Single arm incline skulls
(Wanted to get close grip but national chest day and not one bench open.)

Bi's

Straight bar wide grip
Seated alt db curls
Reverse grip ez bar
Rope cable curls

20 mins carido. Got pretty much entire time 12.5% incline at 4.0 speed.

[almostgone]

My body is aching and my emotions are on a roller coaster, I am 3 weeks behind from having my TRT due to blood result issues and some health problems. I am struggling to keep my focus and the most powerful thing I have always had is my mind and I am losing that right now with how I feel. I know I need my Test I cant express what it feels like and I know this is more mental state rather than extreme low T at this stage but I tell you I trained today and it wasn't good.

I've got my blood donor card yesterday and I am good to go every 12 weeks and I have put my order in to have my trt prescription which should be ready on Wed's but not sure if my new doctor is going to play ball. I can't go through blood tests again to show them how low my T is.

I live in hope I get my drugs, I feel like a fuking junkie and know I need to focus my mind but str8uggling today. My temper is increasing aswell. How strange what some T does to use and how it makes us feel

When I had low T my symptoms were bad, I didn't have just under low range I had serious issues and completely destroyed my T and that feeling is a living nightmare on a daily basis if only some of these young guys know what's coming they would have second thoughts.

I will be self prescribing if he doesn't play ball.

Hang in there, Marcus. I know the dropping T levels are a real mind fvck. Hopefully, this Dr. will approve your TRT @ the doses that have you feeling "normal", and you can save your extra T for the occasional blast.

[almostgone]

Watching an old video with Mikhail Koklyaev. Enjoy listening to his outlook on lifting.

"I like blood on the equipment." " Win or die, I like this".

Finishing off a Marcus-style shake and then headed to the shop.

[BG]

My body is aching and my emotions are on a roller coaster, I am 3 weeks behind from having my TRT due to blood result issues and some health problems. I am struggling to keep my focus and the most powerful thing I have always had is my mind and I am losing that right now with how I feel. I know I need my Test I cant express what it feels like and I know this is more mental state rather than extreme low T at this stage but I tell you I trained today and it wasn't good.

I've got my blood donor card yesterday and I am good to go every 12 weeks and I have put my order in to have my trt prescription which should be ready on Wed's but not sure if my new doctor is going to play ball. I can't go through blood tests again to show them how low my T is.

I live in hope I get my drugs, I feel like a fuking junkie and know I need to focus my mind but str8uggling today. My temper is increasing aswell. How strange what some T does to use and how it makes us feel

When I had low T my symptoms were bad, I didn't have just under low range I had serious issues and completely destroyed my T and that feeling is a living nightmare on a daily basis if only some of these young guys know what's coming they would have second thoughts.

I will be self prescribing if he doesn't play ball.

Hang tight my brother, its just a small valley, you will be back a top the mountain soon enough.

[kelkel]

hang in there, marcus. I know the dropping t levels are a real mind fvck. Hopefully, this dr. Will approve your trt @ the doses that have you feeling "normal", and you can save your extra t for the occasional blast.

x2...!

[Igifuno]

X3... Hang in there marcus.. It's good that you're recognizing it for what it is. The mindset is tough to overcome but if anyone here has mindset covered, it's you. Stay strong.

[almostgone]

Good pullback lift. 2 working sets on almost everything with a drop in weight between sets. Very little rest between sets..

Broomstick stretches and R/C exercises

Incline flyes- 2 w/u, Work1-5+ reps, drop weight, Work2-8 reps.
Incline press-2 w/u, Work1-7 reps, drop weight, Work2-7+ reps.
Flat flyes-2 w/u, Work 1-4+ reps,drop weight, Work2-7 reps.
Flat press-1 w/u, Work 1-5+ reps, drop weight, Work2-7+ reps.
Leaning flyes-1 set to failure w/ both arms
Seated wrist curls w/ a dry Oly bar to failure- 1 set palms up and 1 set palms down.

36 minutes including putting up the bells.

Right forearm just pulled a nasty cramp. . Ouch!

[marcus300]

LEGS - they hurt so good - my quads feel like boulders(smaller boulders lol)

Stretching(static) rolling RC ex's abs more stretching(dynamic)

1. Used the smith for squats(as my R arm will not reach bar to lock in - but want to keep up w/my technique/form for when I can lock in) takes away lots of power :/
- 4 warm ups working on form(warm ups w/225/275 for 12+ reps) 1w 6-8 failing drop 5 stayed at same weight 4

2. Lunges - 2w 12+/10+ hitting failure

3. Leg press non-lock - 2w 12ish failing -- 10 deep breaths -- 8+ failing

4. RDLs w/DBs - 1w 10+ &RP+ 3/ 2w 8+RP 2 failing on both(or until form/knees gave)

5. Ext - warm up 1w 10-12 failing w/partials DD 7/4 + partials(1/4s) and slow neg(or until gave out)

6. Leg Curls - warm up - 1w 10ish drop 5 drop 3

Standing Calves - 3w to failure - slow and held top of contraction for 3+sec on all reps

Fvkin spent - forgot to put new weights - ext/curls/but more reps w/squats & lunges w/same or slight increase in weight

Weights done in 42min and I can't walk lol Gonna be feeling this for a few days

Sounds interesting

[marcus300]

Watched about 35 min of the first video. I can relate to Dorian in regards to his mindset. Not necessarily the shit he's been thru.

I'm enjoying it....

Off to the gym now

Wait till you watch it all the full 2 hours + lol

[marcus300]

Hang in there, Marcus. I know the dropping T levels are a real mind fvck. Hopefully, this Dr. will approve your TRT @ the doses that have you feeling "normal", and you can save your extra T for the occasional blast.

Ive got an update which I will write up

[marcus300]

Good pullback lift. 2 working sets on almost everything with a drop in weight between sets. Very little rest between sets..

Broomstick stretches and R/C exercises

Incline flyes- 2 w/u, Work1-5+ reps, drop weight, Work2-8 reps.
Incline press-2 w/u, Work1-7 reps, drop weight, Work2-7+ reps.
Flat flyes-2 w/u, Work 1-4+ reps,drop weight, Work2-7 reps.
Flat press-1 w/u, Work 1-5+ reps, drop weight, Work2-7+ reps.
Leaning flyes-1 set to failure w/ both arms
Seated wrist curls w/ a dry Oly bar to failure- 1 set palms up and 1 set palms down.

36 minutes including putting up the bells.

Right forearm just pulled a nasty cramp. . Ouch!

Nice yet again AG

[marcus300]

Hang tight my brother, its just a small valley, you will be back a top the mountain soon enough.

Thanks, update soon