Congrats on the PR!!
no issues with the app but woke up to a ton of email notifications I wasn't crazy about lolAnyone else on android not able to use the AM app this morning? Told me it was invalid, then when I went to search in the app store I didn't see anything...
I feel sorry for all the people who travelled to Texas and paid elevated prices for hotels and whatnot to see the eclipse only to have it pretty much covered by the clouds the whole time. You couldn't really see much of anything here in Houston.
We had some of that Washington Crud here yesterday and today. Just blah depressing, and oppressive weather. Take it back!!!
Apple currently. I got a notification when I pulled up the app that it was a demo version and something about paid Tapatalk. I’ve always used this app or the website. Is Tapatalk worth a look? And does it cost money?Anyone else on android not able to use the AM app this morning? Told me it was invalid, then when I went to search in the app store I didn't see anything...
Random note. I looked at my first couple posts from 2015, I was 158ish. I'm now 174ish, so thats a ~20# difference since starting on this forum. Now, when I cut I can still get down that low, and I am still in bulk mode (and pretty fluffy), but I'd like to think I've made some significant progress since starting my journey on here.
Back. Deload Day 2
Foam rolling/stretching.
Curl Ups x10,5,3
Neutral Grip Pull Ups, 3 sets to failure.
Bent Over BB Rows, Head on Incline Bench:
95x3 - too heavy strict
55x7,10,10
Lat pulldowns, 8 plates x 3x10
More foam rolling to finish, ~44 mins total session time.
Things have been feeling a little tough at home & work balancing priorities. Things are just a little off kilter. Hoping it's just a phase we're going through. Sleep last night wasn't great, interrupted and then too much on my mind.
On the plus side, saw the eclipse a bit yesterday! That was cool.
Pre: 1 scoop Total War, 1 cap Special Forces (last one!), 1 cap Eria J, 2 caps KSM-66, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: Same as previous.
Mob hysteria lolI feel sorry for all the people who travelled to Texas and paid elevated prices for hotels and whatnot to see the eclipse only to have it pretty much covered by the clouds the whole time. You couldn't really see much of anything here in Houston.
i've been using the free version forever. it's not without it's flaws but it's pretty good for the forums that it's compatible withApple currently. I got a notification when I pulled up the app that it was a demo version and something about paid Tapatalk. I’ve always used this app or the website. Is Tapatalk worth a look? And does it cost money?
I feel sorry for all of the people that genuinely got excited enough to travel for that, period.I feel sorry for all the people who travelled to Texas and paid elevated prices for hotels and whatnot to see the eclipse only to have it pretty much covered by the clouds the whole time. You couldn't really see much of anything here in Houston.
SameApple currently. I got a notification when I pulled up the app that it was a demo version and something about paid Tapatalk. I’ve always used this app or the website.
I feel sorry for all of the people that genuinely got excited enough to travel for that, period.
Walked outside yesterday at 2pm - yep, there it is, okay back inside to get back to work.
People lose the minds over things like that
Same
My brother in law booked an Air BnB in Ohio to see it. I got home from school when it was peak time in Michigan and I was okay… then changed into some comfy clothes.I feel sorry for all of the people that genuinely got excited enough to travel for that, period.
Walked outside yesterday at 2pm - yep, there it is, okay back inside to get back to work.
People lose the minds over things like that
Same
Kickball > eclipse any day of the week, not even a questionYeah someone asked me during the time it should have been visible here if I cared. I told them no, I have seen a ring light before. No big deal. I saw this 40 years ago in 6th grade or whatever, and they made it into a big deal and when I saw it I was like Oh okay, lets play some kickball now.
GreetingsJust downloaded tapatalk, test post.
Just downloaded tapatalk, test post.
welcome to AM, A/S/Location?Greetings
EarthlingsGreetings
LOL, that was a weird time! Not that the internet isn't a weird place right now too.welcome to AM, A/S/Location?
I hope you have a great time at the waterpark.Last WO for the week as I'm taking my kids to the waterpark this weekend to celebrate their birthdays.
@sns8778 does Eria Jarensis have any effect on BP? Getting ready to move into a lower stim phase, but 2 caps of EJ seems to give a slight mental edge for me combined with a normal caffeine stim pre-WO.
its safe to assume nobody on AM every day is a normal personbut for the normal person
Truer words were never spoken!its safe to assume nobody on AM every day is a normal person
We'll see - I was hoping for better today on deads, so that 315 might still be tough... we'll see how benching goes tomorrow, plus I'll outline my plan of attack to get to 225.I like the plan and goal for the big 3! Solid sessions coming back from your deload week. A 875 total at your body weight would be pretty damn good! Hell it will be higher then my total
Browelcome to AM, A/S/Location?
Wraps are not really for support, they are for rebound, a quality knee sleeve worn throughout your session is going to be healthier for your knee than using wraps. I have actually caused injury to my quad tendon having someone wrap my knees that went to tight. Wraps or for increasing weight, a good sleeve will offer some support, increase temperature AND BLOODFLOW IN THE JOINT. Oops caps lock... I am probably going to order some Gym Reapers just to have a really comfortable set to wear myself.@Hyde @Dustin07 @SkRaw85 and anyone else have opinions on knee sleeves vs knee wraps? Price difference is about $20 at least via Gym Reapers. I noticed this weekend that even when in the pool, my left knee was really clicking. Figure it's only going to be worse as I test out weights these next several weeks on squats. And this is all while on Joint Edge too.
I ended up with a cheapo pair of Amazon think they are Jupiter or something like that 26 bucks. I doubt they will last any length of time. I am glad I did get them though because I was not sure of the size, I would Probably go down a size when I go to order my next pair.@Hyde @Dustin07 @SkRaw85 and anyone else have opinions on knee sleeves vs knee wraps? Price difference is about $20 at least via Gym Reapers. I noticed this weekend that even when in the pool, my left knee was really clicking. Figure it's only going to be worse as I test out weights these next several weeks on squats. And this is all while on Joint Edge too.
AND they are not comfortable to wear all workout, it can be done for sure, not going to lose circulation but they bunch up behind the knee which is fine for a one and done set but gets uncomfortable as you go on with the session. At least the Inzers I got when my plan was to return to power lifting. If anyone wants a pair discounted, mine have probably been worn 10-15 times... I definitely get rebound out of them but for what I am doing now they don't make any sense.Something worth mentioning is you do NOT want the high performance, super high dollar powerlifting sleeves you can get now from Inzer, SBD, Iron Rebel, Ghost, A7, etc. You will know them when you see the $120+ price tag.
They are NOT built to last at all; they are for absolute max poundage someone can get out of a sleeve for powerlifting and are terrible to get off/on and wear out fast.
Good bench session! I like the 8 week layout and think that is a very obtainable goal.Wasn't sure how this morning would go since I'm coming off incline/chest day on Mon, but that's just how my schedule worked out this week. But by the end of this week I'll have hit my big 3 and have my baseline established, plus my full plan mapped out for these 8 weeks.
Bench
Foam rolling/stretching.
Rotator Cuff Ex, resistance bands 2x12,12
Bird Dogs x10,5,3
Bench Press:
Warm ups, 95x10
135x8
165x6 - felt heavy today.
185x3 - slow grind.
195x0 - not today
Slingshot assist:
195x5
Unassisted burnout reps:
155x10*
Went for speed on these.
Neutral grip pushups, 2 sets to failure
Again, my body was suffering a little today being so close to my last bench Day, specifically my left shoulder/elbow were a little unhappy. But all in all a solid session to start things off IMO.
36:14, 155 cals - likely closer to 1 hr, as my fitbit kept pausing during sets.
Pre: 2 scoops Kraken, 2 caps KSM-66, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: 1 scoop Grunt, 1 scoop Hydra-Charge, 2 scoops Creatine HCL, 1/2 scoop Cluster Bomb, 10g glutamine.
Based on this AM's WO, bench progression plan is as below:
Raw / Assisted
Week 1 - 185 / 195
Week 2 - 185 / 205
Week 3 - 195 / 205
Week 4 - 195 / 215
Week 5 - 205 / 215
Week 6 - 205 / 220
Week 7 - 215 / 220
Week 8 - 215 / 225
Will be moving my 2nd bench/accessory chest day to lighter/higher rep volumes to accommodate vs what I've been doing lately.
get it!!Raw / Assisted
Week 1 - 185 / 195
Week 2 - 185 / 205
Week 3 - 195 / 205
Week 4 - 195 / 215
Week 5 - 205 / 215
Week 6 - 205 / 220
Week 7 - 215 / 220
Week 8 - 215 / 225
You know what, I really should. I haven't mostly because I have that deal seeker in me and hate paying "full price" for anything. But in this case the investment over time would be well worth it.get it!!
have you stocked up on micro plates? I keep thinking of throwing some in my gym bag for those days a 5 or 10lb jump isn't there, but a 1 or 2lb is.
hey, a .5lb PR is a PR and I'll take it all day long
you and me both. I used them a LOT when I was pushing my OHP a few years back. it's fun to throw 1lb of micros on and still eek out a PR.You know what, I really should. I haven't mostly because I have that deal seeker in me and hate paying "full price" for anything. But in this case the investment over time would be well worth it.
Inverse rows are a deceptive one lol. Awesome training addition!Back Hypertrophy Day
Foam rolling/stretching.
Curl Ups x10,5,3
Neutral Grip Pull Ups, 3 sets to failure.
Lat pulldowns:
Warm up, 3 plates x 12
8 plates, 3x10
Kept this light and moved my hands in slightly as my left shoulder was bugging me this morning.
Inverted Rows, 3x5 - these felt tough!
Close Grip Cable Rows:
8 plates x 3 x 10
51:58, 135 cals.
Just really felt everything today, in both a good way (real muscle activation), but also just some fatigue. Nothing super heavy, but I definitely felt like I taxed the muscle groups if nothing else.
Pre: 2 scoops Kraken, 2 caps KSM-66, 4 caps Pepti-Plex.
Intra: Same as previous.
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