Zepp’s Sponsored PSL Log

[BodybuilderZepp]

And of course have to add a girl. And who better than Gwen from Spiderman 3. She was gorgeous. Anyone see Venom 2 yet? Great movie if your a Spiderman fan.

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

Day 34. Off. 10/9.
Day 35. Off 10/10

One of my favorite weekends of the year, Olympia weekend. Had a few friends over Friday and Saturday to watch the show. Very impressed with the line up this year, there was no clear cut winner, everyone looked great. Ramys legs made him win both side poses and both back poses, and made it very difficult for anyone to beat him. Hunter was given a look but imo I had Nick ahead of him. Ramon in classic impressed me, and Cbum took the win again.

This log has become a journal to me. It helps me reflect on my days and focus on what I can improve on.

As for some actual gear talk, this has been a great cycle so far. I’m sitting at 231lb today, a 9lb gain in 35 days. And I feel like the gaining has just begun. My appetite has slowly been increasing week after week and I know from previous cycles when my appetite peaks thats when I start gaining serious weight. Going on week 6 and this is when I really start getting hungry.

Strength has been climbing steadily just like my appetite. 135 on the bar feels lighter and lighter each week. Hit 495 on squats and deadlift this week which for me is impressive. I usually can’t hit 5 plates on both exercises in 1 week but I was just feeling it.

Besides the increased appetite and strength, I just have an overall feeling of well being. Love feeling full and puffy but am starting to get shortness of breath. My body needs to adapt to the new weight gained. When I was 245 last off season it took a good 2 months for my body to adjust, was constantly getting out of breath. Having a full stomach all the time doesn’t help.

Been on top of drinking more water, but I still miss a few throughout the day. A lot of room for improvement in the diet, but right now its all about pushing the food and climbing to 250lb.

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

And of course I didn’t forget the motivation:

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

Day 36. Chest. 10/11.

Workout-

Flat Bench-
135 x 15
225 x 10
315 x 6
365 x 3

Havn’t touched 365 on bench in a long long time. Next week going to failure on 315. Did not like going so low on the reps. But I’ve just been feeling strong. No ego because I’m training home. Just testing my limits and enjoying weight lifting. Have to have fun when you lift.

Flat Dumbbell Fly-
40’s x 15
40’s x 15
40’s x 15
40’s x 12

Chest got too tight on that last set thats why I stopped at 12. That was the entire workout believe it or not, then did posing with the wife and made her make me hold the poses even longer. Sick pump from workout and even sicker posing with that pump. I would take more progress pics but I’m covered in tatts. Will take another one like I did in the beginning soon. Weighed 232lb today.

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

Who use to like WWE?!?!

 

[maxmuscle1]

Day 36. Chest. 10/11.

Workout-

Flat Bench-
135 x 15
225 x 10
315 x 6
365 x 3

Havn’t touched 365 on bench in a long long time. Next week going to failure on 315. Did not like going so low on the reps. But I’ve just been feeling strong. No ego because I’m training home. Just testing my limits and enjoying weight lifting. Have to have fun when you lift.

Flat Dumbbell Fly-
40’s x 15
40’s x 15
40’s x 15
40’s x 12

Chest got too tight on that last set thats why I stopped at 12. That was the entire workout believe it or not, then did posing with the wife and made her make me hold the poses even longer. Sick pump from workout and even sicker posing with that pump. I would take more progress pics but I’m covered in tatts. Will take another one like I did in the beginning soon. Weighed 232lb today.

232. The pump is a great feeling!

Who use to like WWE?!?!

Beautiful

Max

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

Day 37. Legs. 10/12.

Workout-

Squats-
135 x 10
225 x 10
315 x 17 failure

Died out with breath, really wanted 20 but just couldn’t catch my breath. Had a nice eye twitch right after that for the rest of the workout

Lunges With Leg On Bench-
(Holding 1 40lb Dumbbell)
40 x 10/10
40 x 10/10
40 x 10/10

Leg Extension-
50 x 15
75 x 12
100 x 10

Leg Curl-
50 x 15
50 x 15
50 x 12

Sick pump today. Felt pretty light headed after the workout so ended up missing a meal but I replaced it with a shake.

 

[samgraves82]

Day 37. Legs. 10/12.

Workout-

Squats-
135 x 10
225 x 10
315 x 17 failure

Died out with breath, really wanted 20 but just couldn’t catch my breath. Had a nice eye twitch right after that for the rest of the workout

Lunges With Leg On Bench-
(Holding 1 40lb Dumbbell)
40 x 10/10
40 x 10/10
40 x 10/10

Leg Extension-
50 x 15
75 x 12
100 x 10

Leg Curl-
50 x 15
50 x 15
50 x 12

Sick pump today. Felt pretty light headed after the workout so ended up missing a meal but I replaced it with a shake.

My lungs are usually what get me when squatting too. Hacks too.
Eye twitch. It's the blue dots that get me

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

My lungs are usually what get me when squatting too. Hacks too.
Eye twitch. It's the blue dots that get me

My endurance when squatting is shit. Actually my endurance in general is bad, and getting worse as I keep gaining weight. When I was in the 240’s wiping my ass was challenging, excited for that again lol.

Bro that damn eye lid twitch annoys the crap outa me. If I’m ever going somewhat heavy and to failure, those last few reps pushing through that pain barrier get me.

My spots are usually white not blue, at least you have some color lol Get that bag ready if I’m seeing spots.

 

[samgraves82]

My endurance when squatting is shit. Actually my endurance in general is bad, and getting worse as I keep gaining weight. When I was in the 240’s wiping my ass was challenging, excited for that again lol.

Bro that damn eye lid twitch annoys the crap outa me. If I’m ever going somewhat heavy and to failure, those last few reps pushing through that pain barrier get me.

My spots are usually white not blue, at least you have some color lol Get that bag ready if I’m seeing spots.

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

Loved this meal, steak, rice, corn, mashed potatoes and a salad with black olives and croutons.

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

 

[MindlessWork]

My endurance when squatting is shit. Actually my endurance in general is bad, and getting worse as I keep gaining weight. When I was in the 240’s wiping my ass was challenging, excited for that again lol.

Bro that damn eye lid twitch annoys the crap outa me. If I’m ever going somewhat heavy and to failure, those last few reps pushing through that pain barrier get me.

My spots are usually white not blue, at least you have some color lol Get that bag ready if I’m seeing spots.

I see red or white spots with yellow halos that move like shooting stars whenever I bench, dead or squat heavy plus my heart pounds pretty hard too like it's gonna jump outta my chest. Freaky!

Eye twitches I get those too, especially eyelids.


Par for the course for heavy training LOL.

 

[MindlessWork]

Lol the other day after pulling heavy, my eyes got bloodshot and my mom freaked out when she saw my eyes. Managed to burst a vessel in both eyes.

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

Been really busy with work, catching up on a few days here.

Day 38. Back. 10/13.

Workout-

Bent Over Rows-
135 x 15
185 x 12
225 x 10
275 x 8

Deadlifts-
315 x 10
405 x 10
495 x 10

Pull Ups-
15
11
7

Diet was on point. Everything really starting to peak. Appetite and strength feel like their increasing daily now.

Day 39. Shoulders/Hamstrings. 10/14.

Had fun with this one. Did triple supersets with 2 exercises as shoulders and 1 for hamstrings.

Workout-

Side Raise Superset Front Raise Superset Leg Curl

Upright Row Superset Shrugs Superset Straight Legged Deadlifts

Rear Delts Superset Hammer Grio Front Raises Superset Dumbbell Hamstring Curl

Did 3 sets of each. Diet was ok, worked a lot this day. I’ve been eating a lot of Chinese recently, either General Tso’s, Chicken Chow Mein, or Steamed Chicken or Beef. Somewhat staying healthy, at least better than McDonalds.

Day 40. Arms. 10/15.

Did not think I’d be able to train today but somehow found the energy. Worked 5am-1pm then 3pm-7pm. Was going to try to train between the gap, but was so hungry and ended up taking a nap and deciding to train after 7pm.

Did my 3 supersets.

Workout-

Standing Behind Head Tricep Superset Reverse Curl Superset Outside Grip Curl

Laying Headcrusher Superset Close Grip Superset Standing Inside Curl

Sitting Behind Head Tricep Superset Sitting Curl

Worked all day and hit gym right after so diet was not good today. It was very healthy, but didn’t consist of a lot of food.

Have been feeling great. Pump was insane today. And posing practice was the best I’ve looked in my life.

Diet was off from work. But still kept my weight at 232lb.

Day 41. Off. 10/16.
Day 42. Off. 10/17

Over the weekend I went to a haunted house and corn field maze. Love Halloween. Ate a lot this weekend. And ended up weighing 234lb by the end of it.

 

[Vision]

Been really busy with work, catching up on a few days here.

Day 38. Back. 10/13.

Workout-

Bent Over Rows-
135 x 15
185 x 12
225 x 10
275 x 8

Deadlifts-
315 x 10
405 x 10
495 x 10

Pull Ups-
15
11
7

Diet was on point. Everything really starting to peak. Appetite and strength feel like their increasing daily now.

Day 39. Shoulders/Hamstrings. 10/14.

Had fun with this one. Did triple supersets with 2 exercises as shoulders and 1 for hamstrings.

Workout-

Side Raise Superset Front Raise Superset Leg Curl

Upright Row Superset Shrugs Superset Straight Legged Deadlifts

Rear Delts Superset Hammer Grio Front Raises Superset Dumbbell Hamstring Curl

Did 3 sets of each. Diet was ok, worked a lot this day. I’ve been eating a lot of Chinese recently, either General Tso’s, Chicken Chow Mein, or Steamed Chicken or Beef. Somewhat staying healthy, at least better than McDonalds.

Day 40. Arms. 10/15.

Did not think I’d be able to train today but somehow found the energy. Worked 5am-1pm then 3pm-7pm. Was going to try to train between the gap, but was so hungry and ended up taking a nap and deciding to train after 7pm.

Did my 3 supersets.

Workout-

Standing Behind Head Tricep Superset Reverse Curl Superset Outside Grip Curl

Laying Headcrusher Superset Close Grip Superset Standing Inside Curl

Sitting Behind Head Tricep Superset Sitting Curl

Worked all day and hit gym right after so diet was not good today. It was very healthy, but didn’t consist of a lot of food.

Have been feeling great. Pump was insane today. And posing practice was the best I’ve looked in my life.

Diet was off from work. But still kept my weight at 232lb.

Day 41. Off. 10/16.
Day 42. Off. 10/17

Over the weekend I went to a haunted house and corn field maze. Love Halloween. Ate a lot this weekend. And ended up weighing 234lb by the end of it.

There he is.... how you feeling man?

I hear you on work man, gotta get it while you can man...

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

There he is.... how you feeling man?

I hear you on work man, gotta get it while you can man...

Feeling great bro. Really enjoying this cycle. Just need to keep focusing on diet to really get the most out of it. Didn’t realize I’d be working a new job during this cycle, but I’m doing my best to adapt the situation.

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

Day 43. Chest. 10/18.

Workout-

Flat Bench-
135 x 15
225 x 12
315 x 11 Wanted 12

Incline Bench- Used my 100lb dumbbells
100’s for 10
100’s for 10

Stopped there with them, those dumbbells are dangerous and I can’t throw them on the ground in my home gym.

Incline Dumbbell Flys-
40’s for 12
40’s for 12

Flat Dumbbell Flys-
40’s for 12
40’s for 12

PullOvers-
40 for 10
40 for 10

Sick pump and great posing practice after. Really starting to get my chest to fill out during the front double. Its turning into one of my strongest poses. I always stress really flexing your chest after and really learning how to flex your chest during the front double, front lat, and side chest.

Diet was on point, weighing 235lb. Hitting the stride now. Depending how much more weight I gain I might throw a little cardio in. It gets harder to breathe when you gain weight so quickly, but 10 mins of cardio a day helps a lot.

Been feeling really good. Love those EP Anadrols, going to miss them when I come off them soon.

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

Day 44. Legs. 10/19.

Workout-

Squats-
135 x 15
225 x 12
315 x 10
405 x 8
495 x 6

Finally hit the 15, 12, 10, 8, 6 rep range I wanted with the weights I wanted. Been working to hit this for awhile but was completely exhausted from that and called it. Turn a little white after that one, almost puked. Pretty much had a weak stomach the rest of the day but made protein shakes and chocolate ice cream shakes throughout the day. Man those heavy legs always get me. Will finish this workout later this week.

Day 45. Back. 10/20.

Workout-

Deadlifts-
135 x 15
225 x 12
315 x 10
405 x 6

Man wanted 405 for 8 and 495 for 6 just like legs, but was shot after that. Tired from yesterdays leg day too. But thats why I always train legs before back and never back before legs. Legs are definitely more important.

Shrugs-
315 x 12
315 x 12
315 x 12

Pull Ups-
15
11
6 shot lol

Diet has been good, still sitting at 235lb. Holding the weight nicely.

Feeling great, pushing through every workout with 100% intensity, feeling full all day, and libido has been through the roof recently. Havn’t had sex twice a day in a long time and starting up again with the wife.

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

Day 46. Shoulder/Hamstrings/Arms. 10/21.

Forgot I had a wedding over the weekend so knew I was going to miss tomorrows workout, so through Arms in today.

Workout-

Side Raise Superset Front Raise Superset Leg Curl

(Did that 3 times 20 reps each exercise. Thats 180 reps and finishes Shoulders and Hamstrings)

Headcrusher Superset Close Grip Superset Standing Curl

(Same concept 3 sets, 20 reps each exercise, 180 reps total)

2 triple supersets, and took a cold shower right after and could barely move, my body was so pumped. From top to bottom from this entire week. Really been getting sick pumps that last throughout the week.

Hit 236lb today. Stomach definitely slightly bloated so need to watch how much more weight I gain. Really want to get back up to 250lb, that is one of my goals this cycle. I know the scale doesn’t matter but I like seeing physical progression on my body and the scale.

Today my diet consisted of my normal 1st meal:

Meal 1-
6 eggs
2 oatmeals
1 protein shake

Then Meals 2,3,4,5 were this:

Just kept eating this over and over, making the exact same plate, chicken cutlet, potatoes, broccoli and cheese.

At night had some Milano cookies. Enjoying my food while I still can.

In 2019 I competed and dropped from 245 to 180. Never got my weight back since with the whole pandemic and bullshit going on. But now I’m finally hitting my stride in this cycle and I’m ready to push myself to the next level! And be a class higher at my next show, was so sad going below 200.

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

Day 47. Off. 10/22.
Day 48. Off. 10/23.
Day 49. Off. 10/24.

Went to a wedding over the weekend. Had a fun time, had a couple drinks and ate a ton of food throughout the weekend. Sadly it doesn’t matter how much I eat, if I drink I always lose weight. Came home at 233lb, was 236lb.

Day 50. Chest. 10/25.

Workout-

Incline Bench-
135 x 15
185 x 12
225 x 10
275 x 6 wanted 8

Incline Dumbbell Fly-
40’s x 10
40’s x 10
40’s x 10

Dips-
15
15
12 wanted 15

Was so tired from the weekend, was surprised I was able to push myself so hard. Alcohol never use to kill me like this, but now I get hangovers for days from just having around 6 drinks.

Diet wasn’t that great today because I just wasn’t that hungry. By the end of this week I’ll be back to normal lol Still sitting at 233lb.

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

Day 51. Legs. 10/26.

Workout-

Squats-
135 x 15
225 x 12
315 x 20 Man that set killed.

Leg Extension-
50 x 15 holding at top
75 x 12 holding at top
100 x 10 holding at top

Leg Curl-
50 x 15 holding at top
75 x 12 holding at top
100 x 10 holding at top

Calves-
Regular, Outside, Inside
10/10/10 with bodyweight on stairs

Took on a few clients at my home gym. So been really busy recently with limo driving and personal training. But doing my best to keep up with my diet. Weight 235lb today.

Day 52. Back. 10/27.

Workout-

Bent Over Rows-
135 x 15
185 x 12
225 x 10

Deadlifts-
275 x 15
315 x 12
365 x 10 This was brutal at this point

Pull Ups-
15
14
11 tried 15 for all

Pull Overs-
40 x 15
40 x 15
40 x 15

Feeling really good recently. Diet was much better today and made it back to 236lb.

Did about 20 minutes of posing after the workout and was winded almost harder than the workout.

Had a few people reach out and ask when I’m competing. I’m not sure yet, if everything goes according to plan hopefully the end of 22 or 23. Really want to fill out my frame more. We’ll see when March comes around, I’ll make the decision then.

 

[samgraves82]

Day 51. Legs. 10/26.

Workout-

Squats-
135 x 15
225 x 12
315 x 20 Man that set killed.

Leg Extension-
50 x 15 holding at top
75 x 12 holding at top
100 x 10 holding at top

Leg Curl-
50 x 15 holding at top
75 x 12 holding at top
100 x 10 holding at top

Calves-
Regular, Outside, Inside
10/10/10 with bodyweight on stairs

Took on a few clients at my home gym. So been really busy recently with limo driving and personal training. But doing my best to keep up with my diet. Weight 235lb today.

Day 52. Back. 10/27.

Workout-

Bent Over Rows-
135 x 15
185 x 12
225 x 10

Deadlifts-
275 x 15
315 x 12
365 x 10 This was brutal at this point

Pull Ups-
15
14
11 tried 15 for all

Pull Overs-
40 x 15
40 x 15
40 x 15

Feeling really good recently. Diet was much better today and made it back to 236lb.

Did about 20 minutes of posing after the workout and was winded almost harder than the workout.

Had a few people reach out and ask when I’m competing. I’m not sure yet, if everything goes according to plan hopefully the end of 22 or 23. Really want to fill out my frame more. We’ll see when March comes around, I’ll make the decision then.

I can't imagine squatting 315×20. My lungs took a shit after 8 then 6 reps other day. That's good shit right there!!!! Damn good shit!!

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

I can't imagine squatting 315×20. My lungs took a shit after 8 then 6 reps other day. That's good shit right there!!!! Damn good shit!!

Thanks bro. I’ve trained myself over the years to get higher reps on legs, it makes your legs blow up. Next time I go to a gym I want to do 20 reps each set on the leg press, miss the leg press.

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

Day 53. Shoulders/Hamstrings. 10/28.

Triple Superset-
Side Raises 20 reps
Front Raises 20 reps
Leg Curl 20 reps

Triple Superset-
Upright Rows 20 reps
Shrugs 20 reps
Straight Legged Deadlifts 20 reps

Repeat 3x total with each

Simple, effective workout. Really enjoy super setting shoulders to hamstrings.

Day 54. Arms. 10/29.

Triple Superset-
Headcrusher 20 reps
Close Grip Bench 20 reps
Inside Curl 20 reps

Triple Superset-
Standing Tricep 20 reps
Reverse Curl 20 reps
Outside Curl 20 reps

Superset-
Hammer Dumbbell Tricep 20 reps
Hammer Dumbbell Curl 20 reps

Love these superset workouts I do on Thursday and Friday. Great pumps.

Day 55. Off. 10/30.

Just relaxing and eating all day. Trying to focus on getting to 240lb. Feeling great, diet has been good. Wife said I looked bloated today, which is the look I’ve been going for. She knows my offseason look better than anyone, once I’m back in the 240’s my face gets fat and she says it reminds her of a teddy bear with my beard lol Still sitting at 236 lets see what we can do today and tomorrow. Will have to post some good food porn.

 

[maxmuscle1]

Day 53. Shoulders/Hamstrings. 10/28.

Triple Superset-
Side Raises 20 reps
Front Raises 20 reps
Leg Curl 20 reps

Triple Superset-
Upright Rows 20 reps
Shrugs 20 reps
Straight Legged Deadlifts 20 reps

Repeat 3x total with each

Simple, effective workout. Really enjoy super setting shoulders to hamstrings.

Day 54. Arms. 10/29.

Triple Superset-
Headcrusher 20 reps
Close Grip Bench 20 reps
Inside Curl 20 reps

Triple Superset-
Standing Tricep 20 reps
Reverse Curl 20 reps
Outside Curl 20 reps

Superset-
Hammer Dumbbell Tricep 20 reps
Hammer Dumbbell Curl 20 reps

Love these superset workouts I do on Thursday and Friday. Great pumps.

Day 55. Off. 10/30.

Just relaxing and eating all day. Trying to focus on getting to 240lb. Feeling great, diet has been good. Wife said I looked bloated today, which is the look I’ve been going for. She knows my offseason look better than anyone, once I’m back in the 240’s my face gets fat and she says it reminds her of a teddy bear with my beard lol Still sitting at 236 lets see what we can do today and tomorrow. Will have to post some good food porn.

236! Going to 240; got some beast action going . Food Porn will do

Max

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

Picture does not do it justice, looks like soup lol. But its Halal chicken over rice with red and white sauce from a food truck.

 

[Phill]

Picture does not do it justice, looks like soup lol. But its Halal chicken over rice with red and white sauce from a food truck.

aesthetically it's not very inviting ... but I'm sure it's luscious with your eyes closed

 

[maxmuscle1]

Picture does not do it justice, looks like soup lol. But its Halal chicken over rice with red and white sauce from a food truck.

Love the Halal Trucks with lots of white sauce ! Mmm! Can’t beat the price either

Max

 

[BodybuilderZepp]

Love the Halal Trucks with lots of white sauce ! Mmm! Can’t beat the price either

Max

$6.50 with drink lol