S14's "Taking A Break" Journal

Rubes11 · 04-30-2009, 05:39 PM

thats alot of weight to be pulling nice job.

Triple Threat · 04-30-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewart14

it's the other one that's the problem right now...can you say a jealous pain in the ass right now??? UGHHH!

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Make sure you set aside some time for just the older one, since he might feel left out with everyone making a fuss over the newborn.

Stewart14 · 05-01-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

I know I know! There's only so much time that I can spend with him though, you would think, and hope, that he's old enough that he can spend some time playing by himself quietly or something like that, but of course, no dice. Every two minutes he's like dada! dada! DADA! and he'll keep yelling it until I answer, little bugger.

He's ok though, just a tough time for him I guess with the new baby and the terrible 2's in full effect

Stewart14 · 05-01-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rubes11

thats alot of weight to be pulling nice job.

thanks rubes, I just don't think it was much though, I just don't have a good frame of reference for multi rep deadlift sets I guess. Remember, I pulled 520 conventionally at that meet in december, of course, it was at a meet and I was probably completely juiced up with the atmosphere, but I haven't even come close to that since, and every time I tried to deadlift conventionally since then, I've had back discomfort.

the good thing was that the really wide sumo stance really limited the back involvement, so it feels pretty good this morning

Stewart14 · 05-01-2009, 10:49 AM

May 1

Bench Press
265 x 5
265 x 5
265 x 5
265 x 5
265 x 5

*Well, yep following the plan, that's it.

I guess we'll find out in a couple of weeks if this guy was worth my time.

*here is the article in case anyone is interested:
Pavel: 80/20 Powerlifting and How to Add 110+ Pounds to Your Lifts

chiquita6683 · 05-01-2009, 10:15 PM

Looks good Stew!

Guess what I did Monday?!..... Unassisted Dips

A year ago I couldn't even hold myself up, but I did 4 or 5 sets of 5-6 reps. My trainer said he had never seen a female perform that exercise before.

Btw, hows the little one?

Rubes11 · 05-01-2009, 11:01 PM

do you feel lazy just benching or squating on one day? that was a interesting read too.

Stewart14 · 05-02-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rubes11

do you feel lazy just benching or squating on one day? that was a interesting read too.

yes, very much so. that bench workout yesterday was just silly. I don't know if this method works or not, what I do know is that I don't know if I will have the patience to see it through. I can say to bench 265 for 5 sets of 5 is nothing, but maybe if you get to the point where you're doing 315 and above for 5 sets of 5, it might be more satisfying.

that being said, I still think I might add something else, even though they tell you not to

Stewart14 · 05-02-2009, 02:52 PM

May 2

Squat
285 x 5
285 x 5
285 x 5
285 x 5
285 x 5

Bench Press
215 x 4
215 x 4
215 x 4
215 x 4
215 x 4

Chest Supported Rows
130 x 4
130 x 4
130 x 4
130 x 4
130 x 4

Rubes11 · 05-03-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewart14

May 2

Squat
285 x 5
285 x 5
285 x 5
285 x 5
285 x 5

Bench Press
215 x 4
215 x 4
215 x 4
215 x 4
215 x 4

Chest Supported Rows
130 x 4
130 x 4
130 x 4
130 x 4
130 x 4

lol saw this coming.

Stewart14 · 05-03-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rubes11

lol saw this coming.

did you expect anything less?

Stewart14 · 05-03-2009, 04:44 PM

May 3

Floor Press
265 x 5
265 x 5
265 x 5
265 x 5
265 x 5

Chinups
BW+30 x 5
BW+30 x 5
BW+30 x 5
BW+30 x 5
BW+30 x 5

*Yeah, OK, so I added stuff, so what. I trust the author of the article, I just don't think that it is enough work, and even if it is, I just WANT to do more than that. I still will probably just be doing one day of only deads and one day of only squats, but I will use two upper days to work the bench and rows and these exercises today.

*Only going to add 5 pounds to each exercise when I complete 5x5, not like the 10 in the article. 10 is just way too aggressive for where my strength levels are, I think 10 is good for more of a beginner, but not someone benching 275 for 5x5, etc.

Rubes11 · 05-04-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart14

did you expect anything less?

nope sure didn't.

Stewart14 · 05-05-2009, 12:22 PM

May 5

Deadlifts
Sumo 375 x 5
Conventional 375 x 5
Sumo 375 x 5
Conventional 375 x 5
Sumo 375 x 5

*Stll 5x5, but alternated the types, I could see that doing too much sumo is going to be bad on my groin area muscles, but I want to keep practicing sumo to use in any future meets since it's better on my back. Went with 2 sets of conventional to give my groin a break, and also 2 sets shouldn't really kill my back, and I can hopefully get better at both as I go along.

*Used staggered grips on each set alternating which hand was up and down on each set, and also a first for me....NO BELT

Stewart14 · 05-07-2009, 11:22 AM

May 7

Bench Press
275 x 5
275 x 5
275 x 5
275 x 5
275 x 5

Chest Supported Rows
175 x 5
175 x 5
175 x 5
175 x 5
175 x 5

*Well, I decided to take the plunge and go through a 30 day cycle of 1-Andro RX, just because I am celebrating the birth of my daughter and not having any more kids, so conception issues aren't a problem for me anymore

. Seriously, I just wanted to try, that's all. I am going to be doing it the right way, 30 day cycle, have my PCT in order for 4 weeks after, and we'll see. I honestly don't expect much, but 5 lbs of muscle in a month wouldn't be too bad for a 34 year old.

*I'm not starting a new journal, I will just post my observations in here when I need to.

*Started yesterday with 600mg and will continue with that for the 30 days. Today was my first workout being "on". I don't know if I noticed anything out of the ordinary, or if I was experiencing a placebo effect, cause I looked in the mirror and definitely seemed more cut up and pumped looking during this workout as opposed to recent memory. My main goal is still strength, so the size would be a bonus.

*Going to keep my workout routine the same (well for as long as I stick with it!) and instead of bumping the weight 5 lbs when I get a 5x5, I'm gonna go with 10, to take advantage of this stuff while I have it.

yellowmoomba · 05-07-2009, 01:19 PM

This will be interesting. Good luck

Stewart14 · 05-07-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

This will be interesting. Good luck

in a good way, or like a science experiment way?

Rubes11 · 05-07-2009, 02:01 PM

ima have to keep on this and see how it works out for you. i like the 275 for a 5x5. i just put up 275 for the first time today yay haha.

chiquita6683 · 05-07-2009, 03:13 PM

Did u talk to the wife about the conception issues?
I dont have any children so I dont understand but they're suppose to be a blessing.
Keep it up!

Stewart14 · 05-07-2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiquita6683

Did u talk to the wife about the conception issues?
I dont have any children so I dont understand but they're suppose to be a blessing.
Keep it up!

well, what I meant was I just had baby #2 and now I'm done, I've got two kids and that's it, so I won't have to worry about screwing up anything by doing this.

And of course they are a blessing, I just know I couldn't deal with any more little blessings, two is hard enough!

chiquita6683 · 05-07-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart14

well, what I meant was I just had baby #2 and now I'm done, I've got two kids and that's it, so I won't have to worry about screwing up anything by doing this.

And of course they are a blessing, I just know I couldn't deal with any more little blessings, two is hard enough!

Gotcha! Best of luck!

Burner02 · 05-08-2009, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubes11

ima have to keep on this and see how it works out for you. i like the 275 for a 5x5. i just put up 275 for the first time today yay haha.

how'd it feel to see it go up?
I LOVE seeing big weights go up! YEAH!

yellowmoomba · 05-08-2009, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart14

well, what I meant was I just had baby #2 and now I'm done, I've got two kids and that's it, so I won't have to worry about screwing up anything by doing this.

And of course they are a blessing, I just know I couldn't deal with any more little blessings, two is hard enough!

AGREED!!!!

Stewart14 · 05-08-2009, 02:34 PM

May 8

Squat
295 x 5
295 x 5
295 x 5
295 x 5
295 x 5

*Not bad, not too hard, not too easy. I figure I am going to ride this Andro stuff out and see what happens. A lot of what I've been reading says to increase volume while on something, however, I hate lots of volume, I am more into the high frequency thing, so we're going to see how high frequency plays out while I'm taking this stuff.

*On day 3 and I feel absolutely nothing from it, I am just trying to figure out if today's workout being pretty easy was a natural progression for me, or due to this stuff? I feel super motivated to work out however, like I don't want to skip days, I just want to do something every day now, coincidence?

Burner02 · 05-09-2009, 02:18 AM

I like the andro

I'm taking Tren...my #'s JUMPED! I've got about a week or two's worth of supps left, then back off and go for reps...till time for the next bottle.

Stewart14 · 05-09-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I like the andro

I'm taking Tren...my #'s JUMPED! I've got about a week or two's worth of supps left, then back off and go for reps...till time for the next bottle.

you're taking tren now?

Stewart14 · 05-10-2009, 12:01 PM

May 10

Bench Press
285 x 4
285 x 4
285 x 4
285 x 4

Close Grip Floor Press
245 x 8
255 x 8
255 x 8

Stewart14 · 05-11-2009, 02:37 PM

May 11

Chest Supported Rows
180 x 5
180 x 5
180 x 5
180 x 5
180 x 5
*Definitely a PR for this weight and reps by a long shot

V-Handle Pulldowns
3 sets of 8

DB Curls
50 x 8
50 x 8
*these were NOT alternating, hence they were more difficult, hence only 8 reps per set

*Day 5 of my Andro odyssey today, now I know I've never done that much weight and reps on my chest supported row machine ever, so now I don't know if it's from the andro, or if it's me. In either case, I don't care cause I lifted the weight anyway, I could care less if it really works or not so long as my brain thinks it does

Stewart14 · 05-12-2009, 12:23 PM

May 12

Andro-RX Cycle Day 7

sumo Deadlifts
390 x 4
390 x 4
390 x 4
390 x 4

Glute Ham Raises
BW+10 x 8
BW+10 x 8
BW+10 x 8

*Gonna stick with the sumos from now on, it's just the better form for my body and my mechanics. Besides, I have another powerlifting meet in mind that I want to train for, and as we all know, it doesn't matter how you lift it in competition, as long as you can, so sumos it is

*Am going to list the cycle days for future reference so I can look back and see if it made a difference.

Stewart14 · 05-13-2009, 12:26 PM

May 13

1-Andro RX Cycle Day 8

Bench Press
295 x 3
295 x 3
295 x 3

Floor Press
260 x 8
260 x 8

Bent Over Rear Laterals
50 x 10
50 x 10

04-30-2009, 05:39 PM	#121
Rubes11 trying to become a beast Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 559	thats alot of weight to be pulling nice job. 5'7 179lbs 36in vert,4.55 40yrd dash goal by fall 185-190lbs bench 255x2 4/20 squat 405x1 4/20

05-01-2009, 10:49 AM	#125
Stewart14 Weapon of Choice Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in my home gym Posts: 3,608 Photos: 2	May 1 Bench Press 265 x 5 265 x 5 265 x 5 265 x 5 265 x 5 Well, yep following the plan, that's it. I guess we'll find out in a couple of weeks if this guy was worth my time. here is the article in case anyone is interested: Pavel: 80/20 Powerlifting and How to Add 110+ Pounds to Your Lifts http://futuretrainer.blogspot.com/ --My new blog!!

05-01-2009, 10:15 PM	#126
chiquita6683 Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,005 Photos: 2	Looks good Stew! Guess what I did Monday?!..... Unassisted Dips A year ago I couldn't even hold myself up, but I did 4 or 5 sets of 5-6 reps. My trainer said he had never seen a female perform that exercise before. Btw, hows the little one? We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then is not an act, but a habit. [Aristotle] What lies behind us, and what lies before us, are small matters compared to WHAT LIES WITHIN US [Emerson]

05-01-2009, 11:01 PM	#127
Rubes11 trying to become a beast Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 559	do you feel lazy just benching or squating on one day? that was a interesting read too. 5'7 179lbs 36in vert,4.55 40yrd dash goal by fall 185-190lbs bench 255x2 4/20 squat 405x1 4/20

05-02-2009, 02:52 PM	#129
Stewart14 Weapon of Choice Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in my home gym Posts: 3,608 Photos: 2	May 2 Squat 285 x 5 285 x 5 285 x 5 285 x 5 285 x 5 Bench Press 215 x 4 215 x 4 215 x 4 215 x 4 215 x 4 Chest Supported Rows 130 x 4 130 x 4 130 x 4 130 x 4 130 x 4 http://futuretrainer.blogspot.com/ --My new blog!!

05-03-2009, 04:44 PM	#132
Stewart14 Weapon of Choice Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in my home gym Posts: 3,608 Photos: 2	May 3 Floor Press 265 x 5 265 x 5 265 x 5 265 x 5 265 x 5 Chinups BW+30 x 5 BW+30 x 5 BW+30 x 5 BW+30 x 5 BW+30 x 5 Yeah, OK, so I added stuff, so what. I trust the author of the article, I just don't think that it is enough work, and even if it is, I just WANT to do more than that. I still will probably just be doing one day of only deads and one day of only squats, but I will use two upper days to work the bench and rows and these exercises today. Only going to add 5 pounds to each exercise when I complete 5x5, not like the 10 in the article. 10 is just way too aggressive for where my strength levels are, I think 10 is good for more of a beginner, but not someone benching 275 for 5x5, etc. http://futuretrainer.blogspot.com/ --My new blog!!

05-05-2009, 12:22 PM	#134
Stewart14 Weapon of Choice Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in my home gym Posts: 3,608 Photos: 2	May 5 Deadlifts Sumo 375 x 5 Conventional 375 x 5 Sumo 375 x 5 Conventional 375 x 5 Sumo 375 x 5 Stll 5x5, but alternated the types, I could see that doing too much sumo is going to be bad on my groin area muscles, but I want to keep practicing sumo to use in any future meets since it's better on my back. Went with 2 sets of conventional to give my groin a break, and also 2 sets shouldn't really kill my back, and I can hopefully get better at both as I go along. Used staggered grips on each set alternating which hand was up and down on each set, and also a first for me....NO BELT http://futuretrainer.blogspot.com/ --My new blog!!

05-07-2009, 11:22 AM	#135
Stewart14 Weapon of Choice Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in my home gym Posts: 3,608 Photos: 2	May 7 Bench Press 275 x 5 275 x 5 275 x 5 275 x 5 275 x 5 Chest Supported Rows 175 x 5 175 x 5 175 x 5 175 x 5 175 x 5 Well, I decided to take the plunge and go through a 30 day cycle of 1-Andro RX, just because I am celebrating the birth of my daughter and not having any more kids, so conception issues aren't a problem for me anymore . Seriously, I just wanted to try, that's all. I am going to be doing it the right way, 30 day cycle, have my PCT in order for 4 weeks after, and we'll see. I honestly don't expect much, but 5 lbs of muscle in a month wouldn't be too bad for a 34 year old. I'm not starting a new journal, I will just post my observations in here when I need to. Started yesterday with 600mg and will continue with that for the 30 days. Today was my first workout being "on". I don't know if I noticed anything out of the ordinary, or if I was experiencing a placebo effect, cause I looked in the mirror and definitely seemed more cut up and pumped looking during this workout as opposed to recent memory. My main goal is still strength, so the size would be a bonus. Going to keep my workout routine the same (well for as long as I stick with it!) and instead of bumping the weight 5 lbs when I get a 5x5, I'm gonna go with 10, to take advantage of this stuff while I have it. http://futuretrainer.blogspot.com/ --My new blog!!

05-07-2009, 01:19 PM	#136
yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,287 Photos: 2	This will be interesting. Good luck http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/on...-bag-work.html "You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

05-07-2009, 02:01 PM	#138
Rubes11 trying to become a beast Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 559	ima have to keep on this and see how it works out for you. i like the 275 for a 5x5. i just put up 275 for the first time today yay haha. 5'7 179lbs 36in vert,4.55 40yrd dash goal by fall 185-190lbs bench 255x2 4/20 squat 405x1 4/20

05-07-2009, 03:13 PM	#139
chiquita6683 Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,005 Photos: 2	Did u talk to the wife about the conception issues? I dont have any children so I dont understand but they're suppose to be a blessing. Keep it up! We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then is not an act, but a habit. [Aristotle] What lies behind us, and what lies before us, are small matters compared to WHAT LIES WITHIN US [Emerson]

05-08-2009, 02:34 PM	#144
Stewart14 Weapon of Choice Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in my home gym Posts: 3,608 Photos: 2	May 8 Squat 295 x 5 295 x 5 295 x 5 295 x 5 295 x 5 Not bad, not too hard, not too easy. I figure I am going to ride this Andro stuff out and see what happens. A lot of what I've been reading says to increase volume while on something, however, I hate lots of volume, I am more into the high frequency thing, so we're going to see how high frequency plays out while I'm taking this stuff. On day 3 and I feel absolutely nothing from it, I am just trying to figure out if today's workout being pretty easy was a natural progression for me, or due to this stuff? I feel super motivated to work out however, like I don't want to skip days, I just want to do something every day now, coincidence? http://futuretrainer.blogspot.com/ --My new blog!!

05-09-2009, 02:18 AM	#145
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Posts: 29,648	I like the andro I'm taking Tren...my #'s JUMPED! I've got about a week or two's worth of supps left, then back off and go for reps...till time for the next bottle. Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

05-10-2009, 12:01 PM	#147
Stewart14 Weapon of Choice Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in my home gym Posts: 3,608 Photos: 2	May 10 Bench Press 285 x 4 285 x 4 285 x 4 285 x 4 Close Grip Floor Press 245 x 8 255 x 8 255 x 8 http://futuretrainer.blogspot.com/ --My new blog!!

05-11-2009, 02:37 PM	#148
Stewart14 Weapon of Choice Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in my home gym Posts: 3,608 Photos: 2	May 11 Chest Supported Rows 180 x 5 180 x 5 180 x 5 180 x 5 180 x 5 Definitely a PR for this weight and reps by a long shot V-Handle Pulldowns 3 sets of 8 DB Curls 50 x 8 50 x 8 these were NOT alternating, hence they were more difficult, hence only 8 reps per set *Day 5 of my Andro odyssey today, now I know I've never done that much weight and reps on my chest supported row machine ever, so now I don't know if it's from the andro, or if it's me. In either case, I don't care cause I lifted the weight anyway, I could care less if it really works or not so long as my brain thinks it does http://futuretrainer.blogspot.com/ --My new blog!!

05-12-2009, 12:23 PM	#149
Stewart14 Weapon of Choice Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in my home gym Posts: 3,608 Photos: 2	May 12 Andro-RX Cycle Day 7 sumo Deadlifts 390 x 4 390 x 4 390 x 4 390 x 4 Glute Ham Raises BW+10 x 8 BW+10 x 8 BW+10 x 8 Gonna stick with the sumos from now on, it's just the better form for my body and my mechanics. Besides, I have another powerlifting meet in mind that I want to train for, and as we all know, it doesn't matter how you lift it in competition, as long as you can, so sumos it is Am going to list the cycle days for future reference so I can look back and see if it made a difference. http://futuretrainer.blogspot.com/ --My new blog!!

05-13-2009, 12:26 PM	#150
Stewart14 Weapon of Choice Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: in my home gym Posts: 3,608 Photos: 2	May 13 1-Andro RX Cycle Day 8 Bench Press 295 x 3 295 x 3 295 x 3 Floor Press 260 x 8 260 x 8 Bent Over Rear Laterals 50 x 10 50 x 10 http://futuretrainer.blogspot.com/ --My new blog!!

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