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[Walking Beast]

[Walking Beast]

[Walking Beast]

another small size update

cold chest measurement hit 54 3/4 cold. Almost at 55 now. 60 was a long term goal for many years. Have been gaining a few new inches each year on this measurement so may not be far off. These inches were gained despite all the set backs and small breaks. And this 10 month break i just got back from, which was not small.

arm growth has been slow as fuck. They are still in the 19 1/4 cold range but should go back up to 19 1/2 soon.

everything else is the same tape wise. The chest measurement is a new size record since my back/chest measurement was already above my previous best of 54 1/4.

kill shit

[Sexybeast777]

hey bro can we talk?

[Walking Beast]

PM me if its not training related

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[Sexybeast777]

this site says my inbox is full or something, and it doesn't let me send you a pm, I tried deleting some of my mail but I still can't send pm's. I don't know if you remember my number but I wish you would call me. I don't remember your number. You can call me whenever you want

[Walking Beast]

this site says my inbox is full or something, and it doesn't let me send you a pm, I tried deleting some of my mail but I still can't send pm's. I don't know if you remember my number but I wish you would call me. I don't remember your number. You can call me whenever you want

Strange. As you know Im not much of a conversationalist. I have another account over at professional muscle forums. Same screen name. That may be easier. Im not looking to post my contact details in a public forum.

Its a duplicate journal

http://www.professionalmuscle.com/fo...ilation-9.html

If you register there you should be able to PM

KILLLLLLL THAT SHIT

[Walking Beast]

Back, Delts, Rear Delts




Joints felt alot better today, allowing me to hit 500 lbs on the iso low rows. I have gone as heavy as 640 in the past, but also pulled out my shoulders and biceps more times than I can count in the past. So Im not looking to push progressive resistance anymore with back training.


With the pressing machines I can get away with it for now. And will try to rep out 7 plates a side eventually and beyond. Though size is now the focus.


I have not gone above 360 for a long time on iso low rows due to the joints. Even 360 usually hurt. I restrained myself though as I want to last longer this time around before any breaks. The 10 month break that I just came off of probably has alot to do with the joints feeling good for now. It wont last long if I hit pressing and rowing heavy weekily though. So I will cycle heavy and light days most likely.


I have also done 360 for 100 reps rest pause style, but didnt want to push my joints that far today. In worst case Ill go back to held reps with 450 or slower reps.


Today was another faster ballistic and speed day mostly, with some held reps mixed in for some sets and exercises.


I also hit rear delts for the first time in possibly years. I had alot of joint pain before doing reverse flies but for now it wasnt too bad. I still managed to hit the 295 lb stack for 12 reps , which is good considering I havent trained them for a very long time.


I didnt want to push past 500 for now, as there is no need. Growth is coming quickly at this stage. My chest has definately grown and got alot denser, especially upper chest. I know this because I am having alot of trouble reaching my mp3 player on my other arm without a pump. So I think thats where some of that new chest mass is coming from, as I hit 54 3/4 on chest/back measurement the other day. Some of it is probably in the lats as well. I was able to fit into the lat pull over today, different gym, but the hiatal hernia gets real bad strain with that movement and with anything chest supported.


So even on iso low rows i minimised using the chest support for that reason. Its just part of adapting around all this shit and keeping shit rollin


It shows that when the joint pain is gone strength returns extremely fast, but overall I want to prioritize growth, so the power days may change when joints become an issue again


233 lbs after previous nights meals




Lat Pullover Hammer Strength (plate loaded)


no rest til line


90x30
180x30
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These fuck too much with hiatal hernia strain, so switched over to Low rows


Iso Low Row Hammer Strength (plate loaded)


180x40 warm
270x35 warm
360x30 (brief rest pauses used. See vid)


Db laterals


45x35 warm up


Iso Low rows again


450x12 (see vid)


Db laterals


no rest til line


65x30-35
60x15
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Iso Low Rows again


No rest til line


See video (camera fell after 500 lb set)


500x5
450x5
360x5
270x5
180x15
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Lat Pulldowns With Medium Length Curved Bar (palms facing grip)


205x25
305x9
260x10
260x10
215x10 (long holds)
215x8 (same)
185x10 (same)


Low Cable Row


165x20
240x10 (with some holds)
190x15 (with holds)


Db laterals


no rest til line


45x30
65x10
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no rest til line


65x20
45x20
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No rest til line


70x20
60x10
45x10
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Reverse Machine Fly


(First time hitting rear delts in years possibly)


115x20 (test set, warm)
160x15 warm
220x15
295x12 (stack)
220x12


KILL SHIT


videos below

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Though I didnt really experience any real joint soreness during back and rear delt training yesterday, today I feel some strain in the back of the shoulder joints. That could be do to the reverse flies for rear delts. These have been problematic on my joints for a while, thus why I didnt do them for years. May also just be that I went much heavy with the hammer strength rows, then ive gone in a while. Likely a combination of the two.

I will try to focus on the "lighter" building type of shit until it subsides. Im still working on progressive resistance in a few of my pressing movements. Mainly the hammer strength incline press and nautilus overhead shoulder press. Aside from those two movements, its rare I try to increase reps and weights on my movements. I do train to failure always, but I use more pre exhaustion on most movements so that I am unable to hit as many reps.

If I tried to hit records on everything, as I always did in the past (including even warm ups), Id tear myself apart at this stage, with the strength I have now and the vulnerability of the tendons and joints.

So I will cycle the training accordingly. Progress has been very good regardless, coming back from the break. I want to try and make my joints last longer this time, so I can push some limits with size and even strength. Doesnt mean I will test that strength to its limits on every movement, but it always builds more muscle when you can get more work done.

Legs may be next and then arms for this week. Chest I did twice last week, so I counted that for this weeks session. Next week will probably be light chest work again. When I hit my heavier day I will be gunning for a few numbers. Ill likely be looking to break (Hammer Strength Incline Press) 450x13 (maybe 20 in my head. May end up at 18 or so), and 500x6 (will seek to break 10), and maybe 540x5 plus . My bests were 450x17 I believe, 500x10, 540x6. Im very close now so I should match atleast one of those if shoulder joints are decent enough. If I break one its beyond whats expected, but by the next heavy session I should definately have a PR or a few. Then can build from that point up. Also on the Nautilus Overhead press (usually done same day lately) I may try to hit 630 for a few reps and 540x10, and some other numbers. I will due the incline hammers first though as thats of more interest to me overall. The shoulders get blasted regardless.

My ballistic speed training I feel really shocks the muscle, and my back actually got a little sore from faster ballistics yesterday. The slower reps havent been doing that lately for me too much. I seem to build the most muscle with explosive training but its good to experiment. My lats definately thickened with all the squeezing I was doing. I will try to cycle long holds, slower reps into my lighter days, with pre exhaustion, and on the heavier days more ballistic sets.

KILL SHIT

[Walking Beast]

About to hit some legs. Legs is really done by feel, especially. Depends on the joints. High volume is not the target these days but just some good sets that send a signal out.


Pre-workout explosion has been the stimulant behind my training lately. Im on my second container and have 3 in stock. Its the best pre workout Ive used in a while due to a few factors. Theres 30 scoops per container I believe. I take 2 scoops. Caffiene is maybe 275 mg, nothing massive but good enough, but the main things for me are the beta alanine and creatine. Three grams each of those. Alot of supplements cut the beta alanine , especially, very short. I add 5 grams of creatine now to this (plus take creatine at 5 grams on off days), but I find this product to be very comparable to my old favorite pre workout, which was Anabolic Super Fuel. Which I can no longer get. That product was better, with more beta and creatine plus aminos I believe, but this pre workout is the best one ive used since I would say.


On amazon with shipping its around 25 total. Ive also been taking 2-3 scoops of Pro Bcaas during training. Intra workout aminos is very new to me, but it may be bringing up my endurance as well.


Aside from those 3 products thats it for supplementation for now


Amazon.com: Six Star Pre-Workout Explosion Supplement, 0.45 Pound: Health & Personal Care



Walgreens has been having a sale on these. Seventeen dollars each I believe. Cheaper to get it there. Might be worth a look. Temporary sale


KILL SHIT

[Walking Beast]

Legs




Low volume and not too heavy today. 440 mg naproxen pre workout with stims seemed to work well. Naproxen has always helped with joint inflammation. I may take that dose prior to my heavy upper body pressing sessions as well. Not all the time though.


Knees were not as bad as usual. Hamstrings were very tight like usual. Have to use seated leg curl now because of hiatal hernia. Aside from that my training has not changed much on legs.


Depth was good today with less knee pain and using the cybex squat press which is the best leg press for me. Allows alot more depth. So I went more for depth today and pain.


I was tempted to go up beyond 800 lbs and do more sets, but I stuck to 4 sets only because I already have been down this road of fucking up my knees gradually with pushing volume on legs. Now Im just looking to send growth signals. My legs grow easily now, especially since I havent regained all my muscle memory yet. So I just wanted to send out the signal and leave. While its tough to restrain that agression and compulsion its also good to develop a mastery and discipline to keep shit rollin. This time Im really looking to advance in size much more than prior (since I always get wild and take myself out around this point in size).


Bodyweight is also coming up some more. Eating yesterday was almost non existant. pretty much just some milk. So as mentioned I have not been busting my ass with meals, but naturally I am more fired up to eat more as I am growing fast, so I have been eating alot more on average now. Ive adapted to the hiatal hernia for now, and it seems the acid has gone down some for now atleast. Its been much more managable the last few weeks for whatever reasons.


233 lbs after meal


Seated Leg Curl


90x30 warm
130x15
150x12
170x8
190x5


Holds mixed in with some reps


Seated Leg Extention (Nautilus Nitro)


Kept these light and low volume (fuck with knees when abused)


90x60 warm
150x100 rest pause


Cybex Squat Press (plate loaded)


Good depth today


300x100 warm
500x90 warm
700x65
800x50


Just enough stimulation for some growth , without fucking joints too much


Hip abductor

no rest til line


70x70
110x10
150x5
-------
same


150x10
110x30
90x10
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90x50


Hip adductor


no rest til line


90x30
130x15
150x10
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same


205x10
165x10
125x10
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125x15


KILL SHIT

[Sexybeast777]

I wanna see more videos of leg training