Time To Grow (pics pg16)

RACK

Looking forward to legs later as I can introduce my training partner to Leg Press PSCARB style. I wanna see him vomit LOL!!!

The only real plus of a very high intensity exercise is standing and watching someone else do it.
Good times
...unless you haven't done your set.

"...those aren't the roids you're looking for..."
"...those aren't the roids I'm looking for..."


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I'm going to get my set over and done with mate then sit back in rapture seeing my cousin turn green LOL!

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Quads/Hams and calf’s:
Leg extensions - Pg14x15,15,15,15
Hack Squat - Pg14x8,8,8,8
Leg press - 195kg PScarb styleeeeee!
Lying leg curl – Pg10x8,8,8,8
Stiff leg deads - with DB – 32.5kgx8,8,8,8
Seated calf raise - 120kgx20,20,20,20,20
THE FUNNIEST LEG SESSION EVER!!! My cousin, who is also my regular(ish) training partner has started back this week after a bout of illness and silly shifts at work. This was his first leg session in 2 months. Warmed up fine, hack squat fine, then we got the Leg Press PSCARB style. I went first so he kinda knew what to expect, I dropped 10kg from last week and made sure form was spot on the money. I got out gasping, and walking like James Cann after Cathy Bates has found him walking about and my cousin laughed. About 2 minutes later he was on rep 45 and looked like this

I was in absolute stiches! I was counting down the 10seconds between sets while chuckling and forgetting about the pain in my legs while he was struggling. He eventually finished a few reps short, fell out of the leg press and just muttered "I feel like I've been abused!"
How I did hams and calves after I'll never know as I couldn't stop laughing at his face. The only thing that topped it was seeing him walk, or trying to walk down the stairs after!!!

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Hi mate, sorry I haven't posted for a while, I have been mad busy over the last week.

Medical stats look good, how did they measure your BF%?? Callipers? I haven't a clue what my RHR etc is, been considering the Orgin (sp) test for a while now.

Had another bash at the PScarb leg presses and failed miserably again.
I ended up doing:
180kg x 10  
180kg x 10  
180kg x 8 
180kg x 8  
180kg x 8  
180kg x 8  
180kg x 6 
180kg x 5 
180kg x 5 
180kg x 5 all with 10 secs rest - it was brutal. Love it and hate it at the same time.


What weight do you do hack squats? I am new to them and find them ridiculously difficult.

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PB's:
Squat - 160kg x 6
Deadlift - 220kg x 4
Bench - 140kg x 6

The did the BF with electrical impedance (SP?)  I still don't believe it but as said I'm not gonna argue with sub 20% LOL.

With the leg press, go for 160kg to start with mate, I started on this a few weeks ago and this week did 195kg.  It's getting used to doing 60 reps that's the worst bit.  Once you know what you're in for it's easier to guage to weight.

Hack squats are around the 100kg mark, I think, I'll have to check the plate on the machine.  Again start off light and get ass to the grass but without bouncing back up.

Not been around last few days as I've been mega busy. Went out saturday night but the less said about that the better, was one of the waking up moments and saying "WTF!"
Trained chest and bi's sunday and felt great, still have DOMS in them now.
Head's all over at the min due to not sleeping much, cardio will have to be done tonight as I forgot to set my alarm last night.
Weight this morning is 16st 9lb.

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Back/Rear delts and traps and calf’s:
Wide grip pull downs - Pg16 x10,10, P18x8 Pg14xfailure
Bent over BB row - 90kgx8,8,8,8
Partial dead lifts - 130kgx8,8,8 (left last set see below)
Close grip pull downs – Pg15x8,8,8

Bent over DB raise - 12.5kgx10,10,10,10
Reverse peck deck - 55kgx10,10,10,
Seated DB shrugs - 35kgx10,10,10,10,10,10

Standing Calf Raises - P14x10,10,10,10,10

Seemed to have a lot more focus in the gym again today, and reps/form were far more diliberate, if that's the right word to use. Dead's have been re-intorduced although left the 4th set out as didn't want to over do it. Managed to add a little more weight on though so pretty happy.
One worrying thing that seems to be getting worse though is my loss of appetite, I'm having to force food down. I'm still supprised though at the weight gain even though I'm not eating a massive amount.

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I'll give it a go on the lower weight then, it's a killer isn't??

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PB's:
Squat - 160kg x 6
Deadlift - 220kg x 4
Bench - 140kg x 6

everything seems to be takin shape fella...
sounds like the sessions are fairly grueling too :-)

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@Tuffy, I still get nervous doing it but it's great watching someone else suffer haha

@Mr.M, things are going well thanks mate.  Would like to drop some bloat/fat but all that will come.  Sessions are getting more intense as the time goes on so can't complain at all.

45mins cardio done last night, about 2 hours after last meal.
Think my appetite issues are down to a stomach bug, woke this morning feeling very very sick.
Forgot to mention, took a few measurements the other day.
Calves 17in
Thighs 27in
Arms 16in

Arms need some serious work but my saving grace is that they're pretty short.

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RACK

Calves 17in
Thighs 27in
Arms 16in

Arms need some serious work but my saving grace is that they're pretty short.

Kinell

"...those aren't the roids you're looking for..."
"...those aren't the roids I'm looking for..."


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There's a bit of unwanted flesh around them mate, but inches is inches lol

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RACK

 
As for the GF, I'll have to nip to Leeds, I'm sure if I got drunk I could justify pulling either of the girls you've mentioned LOL!

lol - nice thinking

Reckon you should aim for the shape up one way or another, will be good to keep on track with

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Hey mate training seems to be picking up some nice momentum so keep with it.
 
Loving the volume too, must be feeling the burn lol!!!!!!
 

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@Tony, I think I'm going to go for the shape up mate.  I won't be starting prep until week 3 of it but I liked being in the last one and it is really good for keeping motivation up.

@Taz, I think I'm finally, fully over the flu I had the other week so feeling much better.  As for the burn, the pumps I'm getting atm are gruelling but I love them.
 
Cardio done again last night and finally got a morning session in today. Had a proper mardy night last night, was in a foul mood and to top it off I dropped my phone in the dog's water dish! Cue a huge mushroom cloud over my head! Managed to dry it out on the rad all night and it works fine this morning so got a smile back on my face.

Still not much appetite though but hoping this returns next weeks.

Delts and Tri's later so looking forward to that!

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You'll be in another mood when you get in and find your dog wants his phone back.

Good call on doing the shape-up.

"...those aren't the roids you're looking for..."
"...those aren't the roids I'm looking for..."


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He'll want it back to text all his bitches (see what I did there haha)

Are you entering the shape up Mr Jed?

Shoulders/Triceps:
Seated press 60kgx12, 90kgx8, 90kgx6, 80kgx8
Seated Side laterals 15kgx8,8,8, 12.5kgx8
Seated DB press 25kgx12, 27.5kgx8,8,6
Standing front raise with plate 25kgx8,8,8

Straight bar cable press-down 50kgx10,10,10,10
Skull crushers 30kg (not inc bar)x8,8,8,8
Between bench dips BW+20kgx10,10,10

Strength seemed to jump today and I'm pretty pleased with it. Totally wiped out after the session and really don't feel like being back at work but hey, it's gotta be done. Seem to be gaining pretty well as stretch marks on my shoulders are coming along, don't have them anywhere else so happy.

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Had the worst night sleep ever last night. Didn't drop off til about 4ish, alarm didn't wake me either so have had a rush on getting to work too. Soooo glad I prepped food last night.
Bloat seems to be coming down nicely which I'm pleased about but stomach is still all over, hoping this goes next week as I'm looking at my meals and just not wanting them.

Got some nice DOMS in delts and tri's so am pleased with yesterday's session. Can't wait for legs tomorrow, is it wrong I now look forward to leg training and the sickness inducing exercise that is Leg Press PSCARB style????

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RACK

Are you entering the shape up Mr Jed?

Hmmmmm I am tempted but not sure.
March seems a bit early to be cut or a bit late to bulk to.
On the other hand it is usually a very good motivator so maybe I should join you in bulking the first month and cutting the second two? Call it body re-comping or somesuch. Would be even more motivation if we get a bit of a head to head going

"...those aren't the roids you're looking for..."
"...those aren't the roids I'm looking for..."


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I'm up for a friendly contest mate  

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"...those aren't the roids you're looking for..."
"...those aren't the roids I'm looking for..."


Link to training partner's blog
Mark Jackman and The Great Right Hope