**Marcus's HIT Dungeon**

[kelkel]

I avoid fully extending the elbow when going down, the biceps feel like inactive at the first degrees of movement, I dunno if it's a mechanical peculiarity of mine or just an wrong impression.

I have wondered about that and other movements the same - keeping tensionon the target muscle vs starting from relaxed state - which generates more intensity and is more effective...

If you do extend all the way down you still should not be relaxing the bicep at all. Just like at the beginning of a leg extension you should be tensed before contraction. Bizz I'm the same as you, I rarely totally extend the elbow / bicep on any bicep movement. It just doesn't feel right to do so. Particularly on a movement such as preacher curls.

[NACH3]

If you do extend all the way down you still should not be relaxing the bicep at all. Just like at the beginning of a leg extension you should be tensed before contraction. Bizz I'm the same as you, I rarely totally extend the elbow / bicep on any bicep movement. It just doesn't feel right to do so. Particularly on a movement such as preacher curls.

I do the same as Kel and Bizz are speaking of - I extend as far as possible yet keeping constant tension on the bicep(especially preachers) but I have to remind myself to keep my shoulders back and just bringing palms to shoulders rather than moving the elbow forward up to the chin... just my .02 on piggybacking off Kel

[NACH3]

Chest - shoulder was definitely irritated but went and did some more comfortable weight instead of pushing too hard like that 6-8rep range tbh

- DB flys into presses s/s'd
2w(80s) 9/7 7/5 Drop(70s) 6/4+ forced reps

- hammer strength incline machine
Pyramided up to 3+1/4 plates for 7 drop(3plates) 5 drop 2+1/4 for 4 drop(2plts) 7

- decline hammer strength press
4plts 8 3pltsX2 8/6 drop 2+1/4plts 5 I was dead after this

- incline cables on bench s/s w/seated low to mid or as high as possible
3x 10-15 rep range

- unilateral hammer strength press for upper inner
2w @ 2+1/4 drop 2plts at around 8-12 rep range

Great pump and tearing of fibers it seems... I'm already sore so DOMS will be a MFer upon waking

[almostgone]

Yaaaaaawn! Man, I was out for the count, what day is it? Slowly waking up and will go hit legs here in a bit and then head into work. Hopefully, I can get done in 6 hours or so.

[Capebuffalo]

Yaaaaaawn! Man, I was out for the count, what day is it? Slowly waking up and will go hit legs here in a bit and then head into work. Hopefully, I can get done in 6 hours or so.

Storm headed west. Think you're ok. Looking at 50 mi hr wind and 5-7 inches of rain here late Monday and Tuesday. I've started moving thins inside the garage that old blw away.

[almostgone]

Storm headed west. Think you're ok. Looking at 50 mi hr wind and 5-7 inches of rain here late Monday and Tuesday. I've started moving thins inside the garage that old blw away.

Yes sir, I just got caught up on news while waking up. It looks like it is headed for Huntsville, Ala. I used to live in Decatur, many years ago, right across the Tennessee River from Huntsville. I would NOT want to be anywhere on the bridge when the storm gets up that way.
Hope y'all get minimal crap from it.
Really feel for all the people that have gotten slammed by storms recently. This had been an active season and it's still early.

[almostgone]

OK, old fat man headed to the shop.

[almostgone]

Hmm, interesting. Feel like shit/run down and I think I killed legs tonight.

1 set of crunches- ~ 145
Leg extensions - 2 w/u. Work- 32, rest pause, 8, rest pause, 4+ w/ a 10 count hold on the partial.
Hacks- 2 w/u, Work-14,rest pause, 4, rest pause, 3+. Was trying for 4 reps after the last rest pause,but had to hit the safeties. The weight on my second w/u set was 290#, so my legs seem to be getting a tad stronger. Working weight is slowly creeping up as well.
Reverse hacks- 1 w/u, Work- 13, rest pause, 3. Didn't pop the safeties on the rest pause, I just held the weight at the top which hurt very nicely.
Leg press- 1 w/u, Work1(feet wide)- 10, rest pause, 4. Dropped off some weight. Work2(feet narrow)- 10 reps. Dropped off a quarter/side and grabbed water and air. Work3 (feet narrow)- 14 reps.
Standing calf raises w/ a double pump at the top- Work1- 13, rest pause, 8, rest pause, 4. Dropped off some weight. Work2- 13, rest pause, 7,rest pause, 3
Seated leg curls- Work- 13, rest pause, 8, rest pause, 4.

61 minutes and legs are so fvcked! Think I may sit out in the sun for a while in the morning and relax for a bit.

[GirlyGymRat]

What would that mean?

What TrailBlaze said!

[GirlyGymRat]

I would guess she prefers a man of interest to be 50lb more than her in weight..., not a flyweight UFC fighter, for example.

Of course, being from Idaho I at first understood "50 lb spread" to mean the buttocks. Since potatoes were the claim to fame for Idaho we referred to these massive derrières as "spud butts." After some contemplation and thinking outside the redneck box in which I was born, however, I arrived at the fact that she simply prefers a man to be bigger than she is.

Ding ding ding. I'm especially appalled that my shoulders and calves are broader and larger.

[hammerheart]

Not to mention the camel toe between legs...

[NACH3]

Ding ding ding. I'm especially appalled that my shoulders and calves are broader and larger.

You like the big guys with a bit of a bad side don't you, Girly

And I know your bigger than that 'thing' above lol

How's your GI Tract, and digestion issues these days? I've linked stress to some of my own problems and your constantly stressed out, as well...

[NACH3]

Not to mention the camel toe between legs...

That was hilarious lmao

[NACH3]

Morning All! And thank you GGR for the kind words made my day too

Good to see you back BG!

Chest is rocked from yesterday so Arms together are on the agenda for today! Hope everyone has had s good w/e! At church now and it'll be starting soon so I'll report back after!

[hammerheart]

Was looking around a raw AAS supplier and just found new sh*t is out - trestolone enanthate and decanoate... quite interesting, but still very pricey - $50 /g.

[clarky.]

Afternoon fellas/ladies, rest again the day . Was out this afternoon with the mrs doing a wee bit shopping, it was good. Not long home and made a big pot of soup, feet up watching the fitbaw.

[kelkel]

Not to mention the camel toe between legs...

WTF I had to go look after you said that. Aargh.....

[almostgone]

Well, I'm running in my sleep. Legs are very trashed, so mission accomplished! Guess I'll go outside and hold down one of those weird recliners (gravity chairs?).
Cloudy and windy here but no rain, maybe I can catch a bit of UV.

Hope everyone that is affected by storm stays safe and was able to make preparations!

If I get some rest, I'll hit arms tonight since tomorrow is going to be a long day.

[GirlyGymRat]

You like the big guys with a bit of a bad side don't you, Girly

And I know your bigger than that 'thing' above lol

How's your GI Tract, and digestion issues these days? I've linked stress to some of my own problems and your constantly stressed out, as well...

I do. I joined this site to get in shape....and never thought about the benies-all this wonderful eye candy. [emoji1326]

Even in this skinny fat phase...I've more defined legs then skinny Jean male model.

Interesting comment. GI tract is messed up big time and I've been able to connect directly to stress. B4 I thought it was only food. 🤷🏼*♀️🤦🏽*♀️

stress is killing me, slowly in my gut, posture, face, health! I am leaving for the gym in a few minutes. I don't care about how well I do....just that I am there. Sad state of affairs. [emoji33]

[Back In Black]

Man, I'm getting back on it tomorrow. Just had a weekend in Dublin (waiting for flight home) which has added to the unhealthiness of the last few weeks of holidays and other weekends away. Got drunk for the first time since some time last year. I'm happy to not really drink again really.

Training has been good though, strength getting back up to where it was pre contest.

Hope everyone is good.

[NACH3]

I do. I joined this site to get in shape....and never thought about the benies-all this wonderful eye candy. [emoji1326]

i thought so - Well I'm glad Kel & I can help with that sorta thing ha!

Even in this skinny fat phase...I've more defined legs then skinny Jean male model.

That's always a huge plus isn't it lol these guys with these skinny jeans are ridiculous imho and I know you'll always look better(obviously) and be much leaner than any of them, regardless lol

Interesting comment. GI tract is messed up big time and I've been able to connect directly to stress. B4 I thought it was only food. ����*♀️����*♀️

stress is killing me, slowly in my gut, posture, face, health! I am leaving for the gym in a few minutes. I don't care about how well I do....just that I am there. Sad state of affairs. [emoji33]

Funny you agree on this as I was thinking all diet as well but stress is surely killing me, too! I'll pm u and let you know some things that happened are happening in my life but also I can't say I didn't bring on some of my own stress and it's really been eye opening with my BW recently... have you tried the magnesium Chelated that I told you about previously? I just reordered some more after not using for a while so I know it's helped me significantly in this area!

Like I said I'll pm you soon and we can hopefully figure out something that can help us both Ttys!

[NACH3]

Man, I'm getting back on it tomorrow. Just had a weekend in Dublin (waiting for flight home) which has added to the unhealthiness of the last few weeks of holidays and other weekends away. Got drunk for the first time since some time last year. I'm happy to not really drink again really.

Training has been good though, strength getting back up to where it was pre contest.

Hope everyone is good.

Sounds good BIB - hope you had a great time and are recovering well this has been a downfall of mine after not drinking for 10+ yrs tbh.. then caught myself in a bad situation yet going to come out on top as usual! Just tough sometimes as you may know or not know but I'm certainly getting the big picture of it all and the impact it can definitely have on ones mind!

Can't wait to see your progress again. Also, what's next as in competition for you, mate?

[GirlyGymRat]

Checked into the gym!! Yay

[NACH3]

Checked into the gym!! Yay

There ya go, Girly... that's all that matters! Well done GGR! Report back and let us know how it went!

[Back In Black]

Sounds good BIB - hope you had a great time and are recovering well this has been a downfall of mine after not drinking for 10+ yrs tbh.. then caught myself in a bad situation yet going to come out on top as usual! Just tough sometimes as you may know or not know but I'm certainly getting the big picture of it all and the impact it can definitely have on ones mind!

Can't wait to see your progress again. Also, what's next as in competition for you, mate?

Well, I could do the nationals next month but I have no chance of being ready so I'll hit a good 9 weeks before having a week off for my birthday then jump on cycle Dec/Jan/Feb and see what comps are where so I can pick a suitable one if I fancy it.

[GirlyGymRat]

There ya go, Girly... that's all that matters! Well done GGR! Report back and let us know how it went!

10 min stair master warmup after stretches. Around the world with min rest....shoulders, chest, back and bis. Decided on smith squats, sumo and lunges bc the squat racks where occupied....so I decided to go super deep on the squats

Lighter weights all around like discovery of my new low. :/

Endurance has suffered significantly and my body is just fatigued from inadequate rest.

Brutal. I'll be sore in a few hours.

I downed 60 fluid ounces in 35 minutes only 40 more to go! Lol

[GirlyGymRat]

Funny you agree on this as I was thinking all diet as well but stress is surely killing me, too! I'll pm u and let you know some things that happened are happening in my life but also I can't say I didn't bring on some of my own stress and it's really been eye opening with my BW recently... have you tried the magnesium Chelated that I told you about previously? I just reordered some more after not using for a while so I know it's helped me significantly in this area!

Like I said I'll pm you soon and we can hopefully figure out something that can help us both Ttys!

Excellent. Appreciate you!

[hammerheart]

Great supp the Mg chelated.

[GirlyGymRat]

Great supp the Mg chelated.

I'm taking magnesium calm and it works too well! Lololol....

[NACH3]

Well, I could do the nationals next month but I have no chance of being ready so I'll hit a good 9 weeks before having a week off for my birthday then jump on cycle Dec/Jan/Feb and see what comps are where so I can pick a suitable one if I fancy it.

That's the main thing I was wondering was when you'd hop back on even tho I figured you'd do just as you preach(tho being in TRT is a sure advantage )

Sounds great BIB can't wait to pick your brain regarding going keto then introducing carbs on 4th or whichever day suits your body! Your a great asset to this thread and board period, mate!!!

[NACH3]

Excellent. Appreciate you!

As do I, Girly!!!

I'm taking magnesium calm and it works too well! Lololol....

Yeah I've never taken this but also sounds like what I'm speaking of ... one can take it once or twice a day depending on what your body needs! Obviously, yiu would not need to take what I do lolol but try it please it may be the fix you need - it's helped me after my intestines were outside my body yet it was the only thing that helped once they put everything back inside

[clarky.]

Morning fellas/ladies, hope everyone had a good safe wk end. Away to work, catch up the night.

[almostgone]

Morning, everyone. It is Monday again. Legs are going to be sore for several days.
Liking the cooler temps, should be good for lifting.

[almostgone]

Well, I could do the nationals next month but I have no chance of being ready so I'll hit a good 9 weeks before having a week off for my birthday then jump on cycle Dec/Jan/Feb and see what comps are where so I can pick a suitable one if I fancy it.

How often do you get to compete, BIB?
Having too much fun on holiday is what keeps us sane the rest of the time!

[NACH3]

Morning all

Getting these arms done today but firstly eating now and getting in there

Hope everyone has a great day!

[NACH3]

Arms

I'll write it up but this pic is 1hr post w/o

[Back In Black]

How often do you get to compete, BIB?
Having too much fun on holiday is what keeps us sane the rest of the time!

I've competed only once so far mate. Not sure I will again but if the stars align then I'm game.

Arms

I'll write it up but this pic is 1hr post w/o

Beastly

[NACH3]

I've competed only once so far mate. Not sure I will again but if the stars align then I'm game.

I sure hope it works out BIB... you looked great and really dry on that tren dose what did you run your Prop at since I know your a prop kinda guy as am I love short esters just don't have it in my arsenal ATM I'm running Tren E w/cyp and prop eod to keep my blood levels more stable



Beastly

Thanks mate just started my 2.5wks in from a 2month lay off so I'm happy thus far just need to bump my T3 up to 100mcgs/daily and I'll be gtg I think

[Back In Black]

Prop and tren 100mg EOD for the 4 weeks leading up to the day. 50-75mg 3 x pw for the 4 weeks before that.

Next cycle is my Nebido TRT and 400mg deca pw x 14 weeks. First time I'll have ran a cycle with only a TRT dose.

[NACH3]

Prop and tren 100mg EOD for the 4 weeks leading up to the day. 50-75mg 3 x pw for the 4 weeks before that.

Next cycle is my Nebido TRT and 400mg deca pw x 14 weeks. First time I'll have ran a cycle with only a TRT dose.

Good shit BIB - I like the 1:1 ratio if anything I may do a 1.5:1or 2:1.5 if running a SBC(short burst cycle) for 6wks

I've always kept my test high but your on Nebido which is different imho b/c how long the ester is you get that spike at the beginning you may think about adding some prop on the last leg b4 you drop it?? But really want to see what the cutting on deca does for you I've heard great things... fuller but may have to watch water at very end etc but your way more knowledgeable on this factor as I've not done it yet - what about an oral? Nothing or some drol backloaded may be a great thing if dieting and strength will be there!?

Plus I've always wanted to try and let the other compound do the work, also!