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By Any Means Necessary

Push today went well.

Increased reps on close grip machine press and Incline DB..... went up on everything actually so a very good sign.

I've gone hypo the past two days after my post training shake rather quickly, 30-45 minutes so, I'll have to adjust it a bit.

Reactive hypoglycemia if you're interested in looking into it but, basically my body is dumping too much insulin after a meal with a lot of "fast" carbs. In most cases it's not a good thing for this to happen but in our twisted world of bodybuilding it's kind of a good sign. To ME it shows me that I'm not insulin resistant and I'm having Good response when it's needed.... But at the same time it's kinda concerning since they're both linked to diabetes. My blood sugar is still holding in good range in the mornings and during the day unless, this happens and it'll get around or a bit before 70.

So, I just need to adjust carb sources a tad in the shake. No biggy.

Post shake meal -

250g rice
250g chicken breast
100g pineapple
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That’s very weird indeed.. I'd keep an eye on it and see a specialist if this keeps going. Maybe a little bit more fats in your pre workout meal will do the trick? Normally i got this type of symptoms in the last few weeks of a contest prep when i’m very depleted, but in your state it shouldn’t be something that’s going on at a daily base.
 
That’s very weird indeed.. I'd keep an eye on it and see a specialist if this keeps going. Maybe a little bit more fats in your pre workout meal will do the trick? Normally i got this type of symptoms in the last few weeks of a contest prep when i’m very depleted, but in your state it shouldn’t be something that’s going on at a daily base.
Nah, just need some more stable carbs in the post workout shake. Typically I'll use oats along with cereal which does the trick.
 
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My mid back is fucking torched today.

I only got about 3 hours of sleep this morning since I worked over night then just woke up at 8. Could be a bit of the issue. The pull session was really good though so, it could be a combo of that and rest.

Looking back, I did do rack pulls which I haven't been doing much and really drove hard with my glutes..... Maybe trying to keep the spine more erect kept things tighter in that area. Glutes are a bit tender too, big win.
 
My mid back is fucking torched today.

I only got about 3 hours of sleep this morning since I worked over night then just woke up at 8. Could be a bit of the issue. The pull session was really good though so, it could be a combo of that and rest.

Looking back, I did do rack pulls which I haven't been doing much and really drove hard with my glutes..... Maybe trying to keep the spine more erect kept things tighter in that area. Glutes are a bit tender too, big win.
Rack pulls are great and they work well for me considering I have disc issues in my lower back. Bar just below my knees and plates are 7-8" off the floor.
 
Legs are fucked. Cramping like crazy after training. Might have overshot a bit.

Strength was up. Intensity techniques were all pulled out still.

Leg press - 8pps*24(+3), 8(+1pps)*18
Cable Sldl - 300(+20)*14, 11
Sumo machine squat - 300(+20)*13, 11
DB Sldl - 65(+10)*14, 11
Split squat - 50(+5)* 14, 11
Lunges - 4 trips
 
No training today, had to be at work this morning at 4 and I'll be here till after the gym closes today.

Legs are pretty wrecked. Tomorrow will be push and I'm looking to break some Pr's. Gotta keep the momentum going.
 
Push.

Increased my non training days carbs last week, weight dropped 254 this morning.

I'm harder though and I've got feathering in my quads lol. Stupid how this stuff works sometimes.
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Pfoeh massive quads bro, those teardrop are insane
 
Push.

Increased my non training days carbs last week, weight dropped 254 this morning.

I'm harder though and I've got feathering in my quads lol. Stupid how this stuff works sometimes.
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Damn that’s crazy. It’s pretty noticeable as well. I don’t think I had that level of feathering stage ready. LOL
 
Wish the damn sweep would come back.

After dealing with the knee over the past year its been a chore to keep them improving.

I’m having the some problem bro, teardrop is coming in nicely but those sweeps are a pain in the ass. Guess we have to work harder and smarter
 
I’m having the some problem bro, teardrop is coming in nicely but those sweeps are a pain in the ass. Guess we have to work harder and smarter
Yeah. Not being able to really load the quad with my feet close together is what's holding me back atm.

I can feel the load on the sweep with a mid stance and toes straight but, it's not nearly the stimulus as feet close. Just gotta keep a conscious effort.
 
Get Shredded!
Push.

Increased my non training days carbs last week, weight dropped 254 this morning.

I'm harder though and I've got feathering in my quads lol. Stupid how this stuff works sometimes.
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Fuckin Monster. I can't wait until the day I stand on the scale and see a solid 250.
 
An hour after

120g cream of rice
460g egg whites
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Wow, that's damn low man. How you feeling?..Think I am going to start checking mine throughout the day just out of curiosity.
 
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Off training today.

Got a bunch of stuff to do around the house and get some mid week client work done.

I trained pull yesterday and it was a good session.

I substituted Bb rows for the hammer row yesterday since it's been a couple months since I've done regular barbell.

Didn't lose much if any strength there with the top set at 365*10 and my backoff at 315*11. The stretch at the bottom was crazy.

Also did a set of viz deads instead of regular deads since the area was taken. 5pps*12 on those and they felt fantastic.

Cybex rows increased in weight. Seated cable with the long dual handles increased as well.

Was a good session. Tomorrow is leg day
 
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