Segansational's Motivation Log

[Segansational]

what are you weighing in at now? I'm betting the swollen fingers isn't calories, just sodium. My wedding ring fits the same at 178lbs as it did at 207lbs. and today at 197/198 it could be loose or snug depending on weather and sodium...

maybe get some more water in your day, flush some stuff out and see if that makes you feel a little better?

176.2# as of this morning. Definitely had somewhat to do with the nice mothers day dinner I made the night before for my wife. Did a scallops and angel hair pasta with a white wine lemon caper sauce and some greens in garlic. Fingers weren't as swollen today.

 

[Dustin07]

dude that sounds awesome.
yeah I think some good salty seafood and pasta would swell me up for a day or two as well lol
scallops are my favorite, that's 1 of the 2 things I ask my wife for every bday!

 

[akboom87]

Catching back up, sorry to hear the back and left side still acting up. Sounds like a killer Mother’s Day dinner man!

 

[Segansational]

Legs
Slept in later than usual, so had to shorten today's session. Since my knee sleeves weren't here yet, decided to go for just a quick pump session. My right side was also bugging me yesterday too, so figure going light would be more beneficial than pushing things with BB squats.

Foam rolling/stretching
Bird Dogs x10,5,3 and some Cat Backs

TRX squats x TRX lunges, 3x10-12
Seated leg extensions, 3 plates: 3x10
RDLs, EZ bar +40x3x10
TRX calf raises 3x10

Stretching/foam rolling to finish.

My hamstrings felt super tight this AM. Need to work on more stretching I think, as I was having difficulty touching my toes and felt a lot of stretch on the RDLs. I've always had tight hams, but not sure what's causing it to be so bad right now, but will start to work on it.

Pre: 2 scoops Pepti-Plex, 2 scoops Kraken.
Intra: Same as usual.

 

[MrKleen73]

Random note: I hate using Myprotein's glutamine. Having it in one of those stupid little "resealable" bags is terrible vs a tub. Constantly getting powder all over my hands as I reach in to scoop. Makes a mess everywhere.

Buy it and dump it into one of those disposable tupperware type of containers, or an old protein powder bottle and you are golden.

 

[Segansational]

Apparently I'm off on my schedule. Missed doing my real bench day, but just going to keep going in my rotation right now. So shoulders/arms again:

TRX biceps 3x10
EZ bar curls +40x3x10
Machine Cable Curls, 3 plates x 3x10
TRX triceps 3x10
Dips 3x10
Resistance band triceps ext, 3x10
EZ Bar Upright Rows +40x3x10
DB laterals 10x3x10

54:23, 164 cals.

Pre: 2 scoops Kraken, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: Same as usual

Feel like my arms were really popping today. Particularly left triceps. Shape seems to be progressing nicely.

 

[MrKleen73]

Maybe you will see some nice numbers on your next chest session with the small break.

 

[Segansational]

Maybe you will see some nice numbers on your next chest session with the small break.

Perhaps? Technically my next WO would be accessory chest again, but I did work up to 185 on incline last time. I may just make my next session my flat bench anyways. Then deadlifts again the following day. But tomorrow is an off day for me. Have the kids by myself this weekend, so lots of activities planned. So we'll see how it all goes!

 

[Segansational]

Bench Press

Stretching/foam rolling.
Rotator Cuff Ex, resistance bands 2x12,12
Bird Dogs x10,5,3
Cat Backs
Chest stretches

Bench Press:
Warm ups, 95x10
135x8
160x6
185x3
200x2 - probably had one more in the tank tbh

Slingshot assist:
220x3
225x0 - Thought I could do it coming off the above set, but still didn't have the lift off.

Pre: 2 scoops Kraken, 2 caps EJ, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: Same as usual

Bit of a stop start WO this AM because of the kids, but all in all a good session. Not even going to show the fitbit, since it kept pausing. Overall my back has been bugging me a little - it's like every time my body knows I'm going to gear up for a big session it starts reminding me, LOL. Not even any particular area, just everywhere!

 

[MrKleen73]

Nice work!

 

[SkRaw85]

Would 200x3 have been a new rep or at that weight?

 

[Segansational]

Would 200x3 have been a new rep or at that weight?

Well, if I look back at my log numbers, technically no - I've done 200 for 3x3 before. But that was when I was using my 1" bar which I don't believe is the same weight. I'd probably put it at 15-20# under my olympic bar feasibly.

But again, knocking on the door of 225 now (with the slingshot) which would be a new PR. 220 SS actually was over my prior PR of 215 earlier this year.