Ep sponsored log: Road to redemption 2022

[samgraves82]

Kick ass back/hams session today
Deads
455×8
405×11

BB row
245×12/11

H.S. hi row
2pps × 11/10(lost 1 rep here but worth the other progress)

H.S. low row(done with knee on pad unilaterally. Like a DB row and hit waaay better this way)
1.5pps × 12/13

4 sets seated ham curls

 

[Montego]

Kick ass back/hams session today
Deads
455×8
405×11

BB row
245×12/11

H.S. hi row
2pps × 11/10(lost 1 rep here but worth the other progress)

H.S. low row(done with knee on pad unilaterally. Like a DB row and hit waaay better this way)
1.5pps × 12/13

4 sets seated ham curls

Yeah, fuck that sixth rep ehh?

 

[samgraves82]

Yeah, fuck that sixth rep ehh?

Yes sir. To be fair that was with 500 tho and I knew I didn't have that in me tonight. Still tho, more than happy with it. This was 140# more work than that 500 too

 

[samgraves82]

3/15 chest/bis
Didn't make a ton of progress yesterday but we didn't go backwards at all so I'll take it. THIS ONCE

Flat BB press ( PSA: if don't get this 6th rep next time, we all die by suicide bombing!!!)
315×5
285×7
235×11

SMITH INCLINE
250×10/6
205×9

SEATED CABLE FLY
50×10
40×12

HAMMER FLAT
1.5PPS × 11
DROP SET
1.5PPS × 9 DROP TO
1 PPS × 7

DB CURLS 3×15/12/12×30LBS
HI PULLEY CURLS 2×15/12×40

 

[samgraves82]

3/16 legs/back
Today went really well. Looked like a cerebral palsy patient walking to car. LMAO right as I got to car a guy said "hey you ok man" with genuine concern because my legs just wouldn't stay straight . Guess he don't train like I do!!

 

[samgraves82]

3/21 back hams
Had a nice session today. Felt strong. Tweeked lower back a bit so subbed incline DB rows for BB rows but otherwise was awesome!!

 

[samgraves82]

3/22 chest/bis
Snuck in couple sets of Tris cause had time to kill.
Today was a good ass day. Switched out cable flies for incline cable fly presses just to try it out and I liked it pretty well. Doubt I'll switch permanently but the change was nice for a day tho.

 

[samgraves82]

Ill get my leg day posted soon. Just wanted to show off my cheat breakfast(if you can really even call this a cheat), AGAIN!!
FYI, I only ate half the French toast. My girl straight called me out on it too, "that's false advertisement" she said after I said "imma show this to monte." So there, she had half the French toast

 

[MonsterMaker]

Fuck bro gotta start following you again. You’re looking good as fuck man, super in-depth log to… you’re my hero bro get that shit

 

[samgraves82]

Thanks man!! Appreciate that!!

 

[samgraves82]

Last 2 days training

 

[Fletcher]

a very dedicated log. Good work!

 

[samgraves82]

Thanks man. Does even more for me than u could imagine

 

[Fletcher]

Im considering one. I just train for myself and my goals. Just started a new cycle of test e & parabolan.
How long have you been training this seriously?

 

[Push50]

Ill get my leg day posted soon. Just wanted to show off my cheat breakfast(if you can really even call this a cheat), AGAIN!!
FYI, I only ate half the French toast. My girl straight called me out on it too, "that's false advertisement" she said after I said "imma show this to monte." So there, she had half the French toast

That breakfast looks awesome

 

[HFO3]

great log. Very motivating. You’ve added lots of new lbm since I last popped in here, great job

 

[samgraves82]

That breakfast looks awesome

It's better than it looks. It's all homemade

 

[samgraves82]

great log. Very motivating. You’ve added lots of new lbm since I last popped in here, great job

Thanks hfo3

 

[maxmuscle1]

Chest/bis
On my way up to 315, I just started repping out at 275 for some reason and by the way it moved i for sure would've got that 6 the rep with 315 and maybe even 7 but I messed up. Tri d with it anyway after but only got 4 smh. Was still a kick ass workout tho!
Flat BB press
275×11(all time best)
315×4
225×15

Incline smith
245×10/7
205×14

Seated cable fly
40×17/15/12

Hammer flat
70pps×10/9
55pps×4/4/4/4/2 muscle round

DB curls
30×15/8/10(just pumped them out. No tempo)

Hi pulley curl
40×15/14

Lying DB ext
25×15
30×12/8)8

I’ve been gone for a bit , so I am checking and reading everyone’s training . 315 for 4….AFTER REPPING OUT W 275!! You freak! I love barbell bench ! I know a lot of people over do it , but it is such a complex exercise. As I age, I notice how I have to change my approaches. I do enjoy upper or raised a bit incline presses as well. I remember the first time I went to do 335 and I was super nervous because my older (strongman bro) & pops were there. I was younger and still did 1rm’s so I could get my percentages . But, I didn’t expect to lift it more than once and I did 4 reps ! I was stunned and I swore that my brother lifted the last rep and he said “I had my finger tips on it ! It was all you “. That feeling never goes away! I would like to Max Out sometime on Bench, Squats, Maybe Deads (I’d be paranoid) . So awesome ! Plus your pretty lengthy so that is great ! Long arms are harder to push that weight for sure . Looking good!

HMU

Max

 

[maxmuscle1]

Last 2 days training

Damn, legs keep Getting Bigger !

Max

 

[maxmuscle1]

Ill get my leg day posted soon. Just wanted to show off my cheat breakfast(if you can really even call this a cheat), AGAIN!!
FYI, I only ate half the French toast. My girl straight called me out on it too, "that's false advertisement" she said after I said "imma show this to monte." So there, she had half the French toast

I rarely cheat with sweets but…..I must say that these two combined into a sammich ! Omg! Heavenly!! . The gluten free cookies I actually like. My go to for cheat meals : Big Mexican , Italian Pasta and Antipasto, But my favorite is a True Deli Sandwich !! Grinders/Subs/Torpedos/Hogie/Hero/Po’Boy/Wedge or Cheesesteaks! Everyone has their favorite !
I can say each area of the USA has a completely different type (not a bad thing at all). I can say without a doubt that , the East Coast (NY,RI,NJ,DE) have some serious Mf’n delicatessen’s!! I can eat Just 2 French Baguettes with this Triple Fat Cheese (St. Andre) Oh my Lord! It’s the best buttery ; spreadable cheese !! Now I’m in trouble …time to pound some rice & beans - take away my cravings! Lol

Max

 

[samgraves82]

Im considering one. I just train for myself and my goals. Just started a new cycle of test e & parabolan.
How long have you been training this seriously?

Seriously, right at 5 yrs. Bodybuilding serious(on gear) bout 2.5yrs or so

 

[samgraves82]

I’ve been gone for a bit , so I am checking and reading everyone’s training . 315 for 4….AFTER REPPING OUT W 275!! You freak! I love barbell bench ! I know a lot of people over do it , but it is such a complex exercise. As I age, I notice how I have to change my approaches. I do enjoy upper or raised a bit incline presses as well. I remember the first time I went to do 335 and I was super nervous because my older (strongman bro) & pops were there. I was younger and still did 1rm’s so I could get my percentages . But, I didn’t expect to lift it more than once and I did 4 reps ! I was stunned and I swore that my brother lifted the last rep and he said “I had my finger tips on it ! It was all you “. That feeling never goes away! I would like to Max Out sometime on Bench, Squats, Maybe Deads (I’d be paranoid) . So awesome ! Plus your pretty lengthy so that is great ! Long arms are harder to push that weight for sure . Looking good!

HMU

Max

Read way back did t ya lol. I hate my arms so much. They are long therefore hard to fill out

 

[samgraves82]

I rarely cheat with sweets but…..I must say that these two combined into a sammich ! Omg! Heavenly!! . The gluten free cookies I actually like. My go to for cheat meals : Big Mexican , Italian Pasta and Antipasto, But my favorite is a True Deli Sandwich !! Grinders/Subs/Torpedos/Hogie/Hero/Po’Boy/Wedge or Cheesesteaks! Everyone has their favorite !
I can say each area of the USA has a completely different type (not a bad thing at all). I can say without a doubt that , the East Coast (NY,RI,NJ,DE) have some serious Mf’n delicatessen’s!! I can eat Just 2 French Baguettes with this Triple Fat Cheese (St. Andre) Oh my Lord! It’s the best buttery ; spreadable cheese !! Now I’m in trouble …time to pound some rice & beans - take away my cravings! Lol

Max

I like ice cream between waffles

 

[Montego]

Ill get my leg day posted soon. Just wanted to show off my cheat breakfast(if you can really even call this a cheat), AGAIN!!
FYI, I only ate half the French toast. My girl straight called me out on it too, "that's false advertisement" she said after I said "imma show this to monte." So there, she had half the French toast

This needs to be regular breakfast with your damn metabolism lol.

 

[samgraves82]

This needs to be regular breakfast with your damn metabolism lol.

Shit I wish it was!!!

 

[samgraves82]

This needs to be regular breakfast with your damn metabolism lol.

Had it again this a.m. I get over there couple times a week and my gal usually makes an almost identical one once a week at home minus the French toast.

 

[samgraves82]

Couple days behind on log. So today I finally got that 6th rep on flat BB press and made nice progress on the following sets and on smith incline too. Talk about shitting the bed on hammer flat tho, wtf!!! 2 pps wouldn't hardly budge !!! Pumped af. Also, imma be in trouble for this one but I been super frustrated for a couple reasons last couple weeks and finally came to head. Took it out on deadlift bar and pulled 565lb sumo. So imma get in trouble but worth the release.
Filled a dumpster here at house yesterday so dropped all my back off sets cause it just seemed like the smart thing to do since I did a lot of heavy lifting already. Seemed like a back strain of some sort just waiting to happen, not that it was a light day by any means.

 

[samgraves82]

I haven't fell off or nothing. I'm just gonna deload week and don't see a need to post those workouts. Will share check in pix Thursday tho.

 

[maxmuscle1]

Couple days behind on log. So today I finally got that 6th rep on flat BB press and made nice progress on the following sets and on smith incline too. Talk about shitting the bed on hammer flat tho, wtf!!! 2 pps wouldn't hardly budge !!! Pumped af. Also, imma be in trouble for this one but I been super frustrated for a couple reasons last couple weeks and finally came to head. Took it out on deadlift bar and pulled 565lb sumo. So imma get in trouble but worth the release.
Filled a dumpster here at house yesterday so dropped all my back off sets cause it just seemed like the smart thing to do since I did a lot of heavy lifting already. Seemed like a back strain of some sort just waiting to happen, not that it was a light day by any means.

Impressive! Look at that Bar Bend! Loving it

Max