August Most Improved Competition [ENTRY OPEN until start]

[Capebuffalo]

DB incline flies ss/Db incline presses 4 sets 8-12 reps

Hammer incline ss/ low cable crossovers 4 sets 10-12 reps

Reverse peck dec 4 sets 10-12 reps

No huge pump. Muscles are fatigued and wiped out.

What did I do wrong Bio?

[KittyO1]

Good morning! Got to be a little late to work this morning due to no patients early. So I did cardio at 5am so I could train with my friend at 6:30.

30 mins cardio

Upper body day

Giant set 1 12 mins
*as many rounds as possible*
BB Rows 90x10
Plank 30 secs
BB flat bench 105x8
1 min rest
-made it 5 rounds
*doing the bench after planks made it quite challenging! Lol Friend wanted to start on the bench so I had no choice.

Giant set 2 12 mins
*as many rounds as possible*
Wide pull-ups 10
Db shoulder press 35x8
Plank 30 secs
1 min rest
- made it 5 rounds

Giant set 3 12 mins
*as many rounds as possible*
Db Side lateral raises 10x15
Db Reverse lateral raises 10x10
Db overhead extensions 15x12
Db curls 15x12
30 secs rest
- made it 6 rounds? Lost count

Pump was ridiculously painful!! Loved it though! Lol

[Mooseman33]

DB incline flies ss/Db incline presses 4 sets 8-12 reps

Hammer incline ss/ low cable crossovers 4 sets 10-12 reps

Reverse peck dec 4 sets 10-12 reps

No huge pump. Muscles are fatigued and wiped out.

What did I do wrong Bio?

old, muscles are old. I have told you about age

just kidding bro, you look great, most likely just a flat day.

[Capebuffalo]

Good morning! Got to be a little late to work this morning due to no patients early. So I did cardio at 5am so I could train with my friend at 6:30.

30 mins cardio

Upper body day

Giant set 1 12 mins
*as many rounds as possible*
BB Rows 90x10
Plank 30 secs
BB flat bench 105x8
1 min rest
-made it 5 rounds
*doing the bench after planks made it quite challenging! Lol Friend wanted to start on the bench so I had no choice.

Giant set 2 12 mins
*as many rounds as possible*
Wide pull-ups 10
Db shoulder press 35x8
Plank 30 secs
1 min rest
- made it 5 rounds

Giant set 3 12 mins
*as many rounds as possible*
Db Side lateral raises 10x15
Db Reverse lateral raises 10x10
Db overhead extensions 15x12
Db curls 15x12
30 secs rest
- made it 6 rounds? Lost count

Pump was ridiculously painful!! Loved it though! Lol

I’m jealous. I’m chasing that pump now. I don’t know how you can raise your arms after that. Good work.

[Bio-Active]

DB incline flies ss/Db incline presses 4 sets 8-12 reps

Hammer incline ss/ low cable crossovers 4 sets 10-12 reps

Reverse peck dec 4 sets 10-12 reps

No huge pump. Muscles are fatigued and wiped out.

What did I do wrong Bio?

Are you tight after that workout? Did you take each set to fail? Let’s see if your sore this afternoon / tomorrow. I’m working early today. Doing store inventory. If I can get in and train this afternoon I’ll take some pics of the type of machines I would like you to use. Also are you eating one hour before you train?

[Capebuffalo]

Are you tight after that workout? Did you take each set to fail? Let’s see if your sore this afternoon / tomorrow. I’m working early today. Doing store inventory. If I can get in and train this afternoon I’ll take some pics of the type of machines I would like you to use. Also are you eating one hour before you train?

Muscles are fatigued. I went to heavy on some but dropped down and kept going.i could not have done 5 sets.

[RaginCajun]

DB incline flies ss/Db incline presses 4 sets 8-12 reps

Hammer incline ss/ low cable crossovers 4 sets 10-12 reps

Reverse peck dec 4 sets 10-12 reps

No huge pump. Muscles are fatigued and wiped out.

What did I do wrong Bio?

Did you eat 8 egg whites and Ezekiel muffin?

If not, you are doing it wrong

[Couchlockd]

Morning all.

How's everyone doing today?

[Capebuffalo]

Did you eat 8 egg whites and Ezekiel muffin?

If not, you are doing it wrong

10 egg whites pack of grits all mixed in a yogurt smoothie.

[Capebuffalo]

Morning all.

How's everyone doing today?

Morning Couch.

[BG]

Morning all.

I have a big interview at 2, really hope I land this job. I need to get working soon. Pray for me

[Capebuffalo]

Morning all.

I have a big interview at 2, really hope I land this job. I need to get working soon. Pray for me

Prayers headed your way. You got this.

[KittyO1]

DB incline flies ss/Db incline presses 4 sets 8-12 reps

Hammer incline ss/ low cable crossovers 4 sets 10-12 reps

Reverse peck dec 4 sets 10-12 reps

No huge pump. Muscles are fatigued and wiped out.

What did I do wrong Bio?

Still look great! Not sure if you or Bio have tried this but one thing I’ve tried in the past in various forms is 12 sets of 12 reps with 12 secs rest. On the rest you actually hold the weight just off the bottom. It’s obviously a finisher of sorts and used with more isolation work like flyes, straight arm pulldowns, leg extensions etc...but if that doesn’t give you a pump and light you on fire I don’t know what would. Lol

I’m jealous. I’m chasing that pump now. I don’t know how you can raise your arms after that. Good work.

Thanks! It was difficult! I was probably making way too much noise trying to finish the last giant set. Lol

Morning all.

How's everyone doing today?

Good morning! Feeling fantastic today!

[KittyO1]

Morning all.

I have a big interview at 2, really hope I land this job. I need to get working soon. Pray for me

Good luck! Praying it goes well!

[Charlie67]

No huge pump. Muscles are fatigued and wiped out.

What did I do wrong Bio?

When was the last time you went Carb-crazy? I ask because my best pumps are Sunday mornings, the morning after I have a cheat meal. I'm convinced its the carbs the night before. Oddly tho, just upping my carbs a bit day-to-day has virtually no effect. I know we talked about carb cycling, you ever think about going back to it?

Morning all.

How's everyone doing today?

Morning Couch!

Morning all.

I have a big interview at 2, really hope I land this job. I need to get working soon. Pray for me

Good luck! I interview people all the time, for all kinds of jobs. I feel for the one's who really want the job, there's so many ungrateful and entitled people out there... be humble and tell them you want the job. Best of luck!


Started my day with cardio. Legs tonight. I feel leaner overall, even though my weight hasn't changed much lately.

Anyone want to share their secret rituals for final pictures? I'm thinking, like everyone else I'm sure, that some kind of quick and intense pump-oriented full body warm-up just before pictures is the way to go? I'm not particularly lean, so I'll have to pray for some size improvement. What about diet? Any changes at the end?

[Bio-Active]

Morning all.

I have a big interview at 2, really hope I land this job. I need to get working soon. Pray for me

Bro i am sending energy your way. Go get that job!!

[ghettoboyd]

Good luck bg praying for you brother...

[guitarzan]

Morning all.

I have a big interview at 2, really hope I land this job. I need to get working soon. Pray for me

Praying for you, best of luck!

[KittyO1]

Just realized I forgot to post my post workout pic. Also realized that I seem to be wearing the same workout clothes every time I take a pic! I promise I do have more that one set! Hahaha



Hope you’re all having a great day!

[Charlie67]

Just realized I forgot to post my post workout pic. Also realized that I seem to be wearing the same workout clothes every time I take a pic! I promise I do have more that one set! Hahaha



Hope you’re all having a great day!

Oh man, look at Kitty bringing out the guns! Good work!

Just left the gym after doing legs... Front squats, leg press, Romanian deadlifts, leg extensions, leg curls, calf press. I like my gym a lot, but the owner is a bit cheap... He turned off the AC because it's been kind of cool lately... But it was 85 freaking degrees and humid today! I'm sweating my butt off. Nonetheless, I'm feeling pretty good.

Tonight's dinner: chicken, rice, beans. Same old, same old.

Have a great evening all!

C-

[Capebuffalo]

Just realized I forgot to post my post workout pic. Also realized that I seem to be wearing the same workout clothes every time I take a pic! I promise I do have more that one set! Hahaha



Hope you’re all having a great day!

I’m not usually at a loss for words. But you’ve got me speechless. You look great. Keep killing it.

Do I need a ticket to the gun show?

[KittyO1]

Oh man, look at Kitty bringing out the guns! Good work!

Just left the gym after doing legs... Front squats, leg press, Romanian deadlifts, leg extensions, leg curls, calf press. I like my gym a lot, but the owner is a bit cheap... He turned off the AC because it's been kind of cool lately... But it was 85 freaking degrees and humid today! I'm sweating my butt off. Nonetheless, I'm feeling pretty good.

Tonight's dinner: chicken, rice, beans. Same old, same old.

Have a great evening all!

C-

Thank you!!! Sounds like a good leg workout minus the heat/humidity! That can make it tough to push through!

I’m not usually at a loss for words. But you’ve got me speechless. You look great. Keep killing it.

Do I need a ticket to the gun show?

Well thank you!
[emoji12]
https://youtu.be/RwMtBhh5Yg0

[Capebuffalo]

Thank you!!! Sounds like a good leg workout minus the heat/humidity! That can make it tough to push through!



Well thank you!
[emoji12]
https://youtu.be/RwMtBhh5Yg0

Ha ha. That’s what I do walking into the gym on arm day.

[guitarzan]

Just realized I forgot to post my post workout pic. Also realized that I seem to be wearing the same workout clothes every time I take a pic! I promise I do have more that one set! Hahaha



Hope you’re all having a great day!

Looking good!

[BG]

Thanks guys I really appreciate it!! Ended up taking an hour and a half of aptitude test and no interview, sucked bad. Now the wait.

[Bio-Active]

Thanks guys I really appreciate it!! Ended up taking an hour and a half of aptitude test and no interview, sucked bad. Now the wait.

Those aptitude tests are tough. I’m sure they will set you up with an interview

[Capebuffalo]

Thanks guys I really appreciate it!! Ended up taking an hour and a half of aptitude test and no interview, sucked bad. Now the wait.

How long did it take?

Just kidding big guy.

[guitarzan]

How long did it take?

Just kidding big guy.

Haha, now that funny right there

[Capebuffalo]

@Bio. Thank you. I wasn’t getting enough carbs pre workout. Got a nice pump in my back this morning. High sets ad high reps.

[BG]

How long did it take?

Just kidding big guy.

hahahaha very funny, I wish. They set me up good. There was 200 question test, then an 80, those two were no problem, but then at the end they gave a 6 question timed test, worded real tricky and my mind was spent so I rushed through it and I think I did'nt get it, then I was at my car and they called me back in and asked to do another quick. It was the same as the first but a few questions were changed. Wish I had taken more time with the last two test, I think I fell for the trick.

Those aptitude tests are tough. I’m sure they will set you up with an interview

I think so, I perfect for the position but there is a 40 minute drive, so they money needs to be right and I kinda F'd that up too, I think I under sold myself because I fely desperate at the time. Never had to do this shit before, frustrating.

Haha, now that funny right there

I never did get your sense of humor........

[BG]

@Bio. Thank you. I wasn’t getting enough carbs pre workout. Got a nice pump in my back this morning. High sets ad high reps.

Nice figured it out!! That was my issue for a while, I wasn't eating anything pre-workout because it would screw up my stomach with the pre-workout supps. Man looking back I was way off track.

[Bio-Active]

@Bio. Thank you. I wasn’t getting enough carbs pre workout. Got a nice pump in my back this morning. High sets ad high reps.

You look nice and full man. What did your Training look like today?

[Capebuffalo]

hahahaha very funny, I wish. They set me up good. There was 200 question test, then an 80, those two were no problem, but then at the end they gave a 6 question timed test, worded real tricky and my mind was spent so I rushed through it and I think I did'nt get it, then I was at my car and they called me back in and asked to do another quick. It was the same as the first but a few questions were changed. Wish I had taken more time with the last two test, I think I fell for the trick.

I think so, I perfect for the position but there is a 40 minute drive, so they money needs to be right and I kinda F'd that up too, I think I under sold myself because I fely desperate at the time. Never had to do this shit before, frustrating.

I never did get your sense of humor........

I bet you did great. You’re just second guessing yourself now.

[BG]

I bet you did great. You’re just second guessing yourself now.

Actually the more I talk about it with you guys the more it seems Im figuring things out.

1. I couldn't juice anymore because of my hair, but trt was fine
2. I started getting injured, forearms, neck/shoulder
3. Started taking lots of pre-supps to push through feeling like crap

Number 3 tore me apart, It broke my body down, I wasn't sleeping so no recovery (for an already shot body) then I would just take pre-workout in the morning to get through work and then again before training. I dont know about you guys but the second round never helps, I believe in my head it will.......but it never does. I even do it with RedBulls, I end up feeling like poop and crashing.

Its been a solid 3 months no training at all, diet is shit too, not eating enough and when I do it isn't good. Honestly we cant afford to eat like I used to right now, but I can clean it up for sure. Been riding my quad hardcore since getting to Florida, been pushing cardio to the max and in some pretty hot weather.....I think it was nearly 200 degree's the other day I rode. But I started back with some light stuff at home, we have the start of our home gym and I finally feel optimistic about getting back in shape. I think I needed some time totally not training and away from my old atmosphere. (Not bragging) but so many looked up to me it was devastating not being able to train hard like i used to. The weight I wasn't worried about because intensity can overcome that, but I couldn't do either. New beginning I guess on all fronts.

You guys forging forward in this comp has giving me motivation, well done all!!

[Charlie67]

Actually the more I talk about it with you guys the more it seems Im figuring things out.

1. I couldn't juice anymore because of my hair, but trt was fine
2. I started getting injured, forearms, neck/shoulder
3. Started taking lots of pre-supps to push through feeling like crap

Number 3 tore me apart, It broke my body down, I wasn't sleeping so no recovery (for an already shot body) then I would just take pre-workout in the morning to get through work and then again before training. I dont know about you guys but the second round never helps, I believe in my head it will.......but it never does. I even do it with RedBulls, I end up feeling like poop and crashing.

Its been a solid 3 months no training at all, diet is shit too, not eating enough and when I do it isn't good. Honestly we cant afford to eat like I used to right now, but I can clean it up for sure. Been riding my quad hardcore since getting to Florida, been pushing cardio to the max and in some pretty hot weather.....I think it was nearly 200 degree's the other day I rode. But I started back with some light stuff at home, we have the start of our home gym and I finally feel optimistic about getting back in shape. I think I needed some time totally not training and away from my old atmosphere. (Not bragging) but so many looked up to me it was devastating not being able to train hard like i used to. The weight I wasn't worried about because intensity can overcome that, but I couldn't do either. New beginning I guess on all fronts.

You guys forging forward in this comp has giving me motivation, well done all!!

Happy to see you're getting things back on track! I hope you hear about that new job soon!

Best,
C-

[Charlie67]

@Bio. Thank you. I wasn’t getting enough carbs pre workout. Got a nice pump in my back this morning. High sets ad high reps.

What was you pre-workout carb this morning? Oats make me feel bloated during my workout, eating rice with my morning eggs is hard...

[Capebuffalo]

What was you pre-workout carb this morning? Oats make me feel bloated during my workout, eating rice with my morning eggs is hard...

10 liquid egg whites 8 oz fruit smoothie (2) packs instant grits approx 65 gr carbs
I had only been doing (1) packof grits before.

I mix all together and drink. I don’t cook the grits

[Capebuffalo]

Actually the more I talk about it with you guys the more it seems Im figuring things out.

1. I couldn't juice anymore because of my hair, but trt was fine
2. I started getting injured, forearms, neck/shoulder
3. Started taking lots of pre-supps to push through feeling like crap

Number 3 tore me apart, It broke my body down, I wasn't sleeping so no recovery (for an already shot body) then I would just take pre-workout in the morning to get through work and then again before training. I dont know about you guys but the second round never helps, I believe in my head it will.......but it never does. I even do it with RedBulls, I end up feeling like poop and crashing.

Its been a solid 3 months no training at all, diet is shit too, not eating enough and when I do it isn't good. Honestly we cant afford to eat like I used to right now, but I can clean it up for sure. Been riding my quad hardcore since getting to Florida, been pushing cardio to the max and in some pretty hot weather.....I think it was nearly 200 degree's the other day I rode. But I started back with some light stuff at home, we have the start of our home gym and I finally feel optimistic about getting back in shape. I think I needed some time totally not training and away from my old atmosphere. (Not bragging) but so many looked up to me it was devastating not being able to train hard like i used to. The weight I wasn't worried about because intensity can overcome that, but I couldn't do either. New beginning I guess on all fronts.

You guys forging forward in this comp has giving me motivation, well done all!!

You’ll be back before you know it. The getting older and injuries is no joke. Longer recovery to.

[BG]

You’ll be back before you know it. The getting older and injuries is no joke. Longer recovery to.

The mental part is hard, not being able to go in and leave all in the gym.......walking out satisfied ......knowing you kicked ass. Maybe I have to find a new way to get that feeling out of it, lots of cardio, get real cut so I have something visual since I cant be as big as I was. I think thats it, Ill just get ripped and in shape. It will help with riding anyways and thats the activity I really want to focus on now. First, get my diet straight. Man Cape your good at what you do!

Happy to see you're getting things back on track! I hope you hear about that new job soon!

Best,
C-

Thanks buddy! Just so you know you are very appreciated here.

[Capebuffalo]

The mental part is hard, not being able to go in and leave all in the gym.......walking out satisfied ......knowing you kicked ass. Maybe I have to find a new way to get that feeling out of it, lots of cardio, get real cut so I have something visual since I cant be as big as I was. I think thats it, Ill just get ripped and in shape. It will help with riding anyways and thats the activity I really want to focus on now. First, get my diet straight. Man Cape your good at what you do!

Thanks buddy! Just so you know you are very appreciated here.

It’s a real gift.