Road to redemption log 3.0

[samgraves82]

Merry Christmas Sam .

Have a great holiday and treat yourself to some great food !

Merry Xmas to you too and I plan on it

 

[maxmuscle1]

Merry Xmas to you too and I plan on it

Check out what I am eating today(on my log) , I’m by myself @ the house. Couldn’t go with everyone to Hawaii cuz of work . I’m good though … no one to interrupt me is somehow better than I thought ! No crazy Jealousy and plenty of females stopping by now that I’m single again

Max

 

[Vision]

12/23 DC upper body A
It's crazy how much a body can change in a couple days. I felt bug, full, and strong as fuck today. Look like a totally different human in the mirror today as well. Extra rest and cals are the culprit I know but damn. Was an awesome day at gym. Adding 50lbs to a lift and only losing 3 reps, I'll take that shit any day. Leg is still fucked tho. Didn't bother me when doin my landmine rows tho. It ssem s to hurt most when I dorsi(?) flex the ankle(toes toward chin). Anywho,

H.S. incline
3PPS X 12/4/3

H.S. Shoulder PRESS
2.5PPS X 11/4/3

SMITH CGBP
275X6/3/2

WEIGHTED PULL UP
25X11/5/3

LANDMINE ROW
5 PLATES X 13 AND 10

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Man this is the best and fullest your shoulders have looked to date..

 

[maxmuscle1]

Man this is the best and fullest your shoulders have looked to date..

I noticed his total muscle size & weight has gone up. Looks great; he may be getting to that stage where his metabolism is gonna slow down a bit; which is awesome because I’ve watched it happen to a few of my guys and they are able to get a lot bigger . Great job Sam!

Max

 

[samgraves82]

Man this is the best and fullest your shoulders have looked to date..

Thanks v. Ive gotten pretty lucky. I Barr even trained them directly last year. Whole body seems to be responding to this DC training. Seems for me hit shit hard fast and let it rest. Frequency trump's volume for me it seems

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[samgraves82]

I noticed his total muscle size & weight has gone up. Looks great; he may be getting to that stage where his metabolism is gonna slow down a bit; which is awesome because I’ve watched it happen to a few of my guys and they are able to get a lot bigger . Great job Sam!

Max

I think you're right. Been resting a lot more too but I'm taking more steps than ever at work. According to my Google fit I'm at ~25,000 steps a day

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[samgraves82]

12/28 upper body DC
I really thought I'd have a mediocre day at best after being sick for a week but I be damned if I didn't kill the log book. Got extra reps on my 2nd and 3rd RP set pressing and the first set were clean unassisted and no butt off the bench so I'm calling that progress as well even tho the reps didn't change. My calf is still fucked so I didn't load it again with rack pulls plus my lungs were pretty shot anyway so I did hammer low rows instead. This calf problem is really starting to worry me a bit. Damn thing just gives out at times now on top of the pain. No swelling or bruising tho so it's just odd.

25° BB press
285x8/3/2

EZbar skull crushers
95x13/7/5

DB laterals (I think I'm gonna switch for another press)
40x16/10/8

Wide grip pulldowns
160x10/6/4

Hammer low row
3pps x 10/6/4

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[maxmuscle1]

12/28 upper body DC
I really thought I'd have a mediocre day at best after being sick for a week but I be damned if I didn't kill the log book. Got extra reps on my 2nd and 3rd RP set pressing and the first set were clean unassisted and no butt off the bench so I'm calling that progress as well even tho the reps didn't change. My calf is still fucked so I didn't load it again with rack pulls plus my lungs were pretty shot anyway so I did hammer low rows instead. This calf problem is really starting to worry me a bit. Damn thing just gives out at times now on top of the pain. No swelling or bruising tho so it's just odd.

25° BB press
285x8/3/2

EZbar skull crushers
95x13/7/5

DB laterals (I think I'm gonna switch for another press)
40x16/10/8

Wide grip pulldowns
160x10/6/4

Hammer low row
3pps x 10/6/4

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Sucks getting sick. After that Covid (omicron) deal I got , holy shit, 2 of the days I literally thought “I’m probably dying tonight “ for real . Couldn’t even reach to get my cup next to me . Horrid. The few times I’ve gotten the flu twice in 10 years ; right after , I am sad and people always say ; “Shit, I’d like to get the flu if I could get that ripped ! “ lol. I bounce back quickly . DC is some great Hard ass work. Ran a few times . If it’s not hard , the person is doing it wrong ! .

We need to get back in action ; always enjoyed your training vids and talking .

Kick Ass as Always ,

Max

 

[maxmuscle1]

I think you're right. Been resting a lot more too but I'm taking more steps than ever at work. According to my Google fit I'm at ~25,000 steps a day

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I just got the new Fitbit from a client friend for Xmas. I haven’t opened it yet , don’t need another toy to figure out (I’ve had other similar stuff . I just got a new QLED webOS TV (used for work as my screen in office/entertainment room. Have the super thin keyboard /mouse /headgear ; all that but It’s a bit different than using a iOS phone , tablet . Basically a 65” Computer screen , lol uses Google but of course I had to do my checks and balances before using it . Basically I can see or do anything , even my ovens are controllable when your out. I’m not using all that shit yet As I’m still doing the walk in. More time without someone taking my time away Now z

Max

 

[samgraves82]

Sucks getting sick. After that Covid (omicron) deal I got , holy shit, 2 of the days I literally thought “I’m probably dying tonight “ for real . Couldn’t even reach to get my cup next to me . Horrid. The few times I’ve gotten the flu twice in 10 years ; right after , I am sad and people always say ; “Shit, I’d like to get the flu if I could get that ripped ! “ lol. I bounce back quickly . DC is some great Hard ass work. Ran a few times . If it’s not hard , the person is doing it wrong ! .

We need to get back in action ; always enjoyed your training vids and talking .

Kick Ass as Always ,

Max

Oh it's brutal in the moment. The weighted stretches are the worst tho.
First time I got COVID I had that and flu b at the same time so I feel ya on the not wanting to move. That shit was terrible. I was just listening to fouad and the boys and I sound exactly like fouad and guy still. So I ft like hell but at least it's not COVID

 

[samgraves82]

I just got the new Fitbit from a client friend for Xmas. I haven’t opened it yet , don’t need another toy to figure out (I’ve had other similar stuff . I just got a new QLED webOS TV (used for work as my screen in office/entertainment room. Have the super thin keyboard /mouse /headgear ; all that but It’s a bit different than using a iOS phone , tablet . Basically a 65” Computer screen , lol uses Google but of course I had to do my checks and balances before using it . Basically I can see or do anything , even my ovens are controllable when your out. I’m not using all that shit yet As I’m still doing the walk in. More time without someone taking my time away Now z

Max

Yea saw before bout ya girl. Sux

 

[samgraves82]

So Friday went in to hit legs/bi/forearms and all went well till I got greedy and went for that 2nd set of leg press bad 1st rep it felt like I got stabbed in calf. Did manage 1 good set tho. Actually, was tryna get the reps way down so added a plate per side and only lost 1 rep. Did leg ext to try to make up the volume. Had my buddy there so had him count my 5 sec negatives and 10 sec holds in bottom of calf raises. Guess we'll try again tomorrow and see how it goes.

Lower bis and forearms DC

DB curls
40x11/6/3.5

Rev curls(God these suck)
55x18

Standing calves
190X13

Lying hams curl(using cable station and ankle cuffs)
120x13/6/3

Pivot leg press
9 plates +10 lbs x 15

Leg ext
150x15/10/7 DC RP

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[samgraves82]

1/2 upper DC
Didn't wanna load the leg today so tried something new. Dante row. Never felt my mid/lower back so good in my life.

35° Smith press
285x11/5/3

Rope press down(I think dips is a better choice)
130x13/7/4.5

Machine shoulder press on pro squat
100x7/4/3

Close grip pulldowns
170x8/4/2.5

Dante row
60x10/7/4.5
40x12

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[samgraves82]

What's up folks. I ain't dead. I just get bored at times but I'm back for a moment. All is well in training etc

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[Vision]

What's up folks. I ain't dead. I just get bored at times but I'm back for a moment. All is well in training etc

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Man it's great to see you back

 

[samgraves82]

Little physique update

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[samgraves82]

1/30 legs c
I been playing with some DC rest pause for a while but the last couple months I've settled into full DC training. The PPL version. I like it a little better than the upper/lower and I feel like I can give my back a little more attention on it's "own day"(yes there's biceps too) rather than doing it last after rest of upper body and I don't wanna be another asshole bastardizing the DC method and switching things up out of order. So this week legs came first

Seated calves
120x9(10 second stretch and 5 sec negative)

Seated hams
180x10/4.5/3

Sled leg press(slow and proper reps, no pumping)
6.5 pps x 9
5pps x 22

Adductor machine (yes, 60 fuckin lbs!!!)
60x15

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[samgraves82]

1/31 push (push A I think)
Smashed the book on BB press today. Smith military press is new so nothing to brag about but did kill that too but that's to be expected being a new movement(2nd time). Left my log book outside so I hope this is accurate.

DC rest pause method

25° BB press
275x9/4/2

Pec deck
120x12(should've been 15+)

Smith shoulder press
185x8/3/2

DB laterals
25sX19

Dante press down(incline bench facing away str8 bar press down)(found it on one of the dusty hanshaw back to school vids)
70(?)x9/5/6 (found my groove last RP set)

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[Jbswole40]

i see you bro keep grinding

 

[samgraves82]

2/1 pull A

Murdered the log book today. Not many times in my life have I been happy(not satisfied) with what I see in the mirror but now is one of those times.

Machine preacher(life fitness)
I have multiple elbow injuries/surgeries so I have to keep these light and just focus on mind muscle connection.
70x10/9/5

Rope hammer curls
75x25

Dante row(just to warm up my back)
60x9/6/5

Machine pulldown(technogym)
160x11/7/6

Life fitness machine row
165x9/7/5

Deadlift
500x5

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[rdm]

Good shit bro 💪

The progress is noticeable 👍

 

[samgraves82]

Thanks big dawg

 

[maxmuscle1]

2/1 pull A

Murdered the log book today. Not many times in my life have I been happy(not satisfied) with what I see in the mirror but now is one of those times.

Machine preacher(life fitness)
I have multiple elbow injuries/surgeries so I have to keep these light and just focus on mind muscle connection.
70x10/9/5

Rope hammer curls
75x25

Dante row(just to warm up my back)
60x9/6/5

Machine pulldown(technogym)
160x11/7/6

Life fitness machine row
165x9/7/5

Deadlift
500x5

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I see your muscle maturing and your size going up! Awesome bro! . Your always training which is where you gotta be ! Eat up and keep it up

Max

 

[samgraves82]

Thanks max

 

[Montego]

My guy is just getting better and better

 

[samgraves82]

Fuck yea!!! Always a pleasure when coach gives ya a pat on the back

 

[samgraves82]

1/2 legs A
Another kick ass session. I know I'm past due for a deload but gd shits goin too well to slow down. Got a gnarly ass pump in entire leg today and smashed the log book again.

Standing calves(+20lbs -1 rep)
170x12 DC style

Lying hams( purposely lowered weight to actually feel hams and not just survive and move weight)
130x12/5/3 (few more reps but -30lbs)

Pendulum squat(+50lbs but -3reps)
4.5pps x 12


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[samgraves82]

Push b 2/6/23
Today wasn't great. Everything was heavy. I did manage to beat the log book barely but it wasn't pretty. One of them days I guess.

35° BB press
275x8/2/1

25° fly
50x19

Smith close grip bench press
275x10/4/3

Smith BHN press
185x10/4/2

Cable rear delt fly
30x33

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[maxmuscle1]

Push b 2/6/23
Today wasn't great. Everything was heavy. I did manage to beat the log book barely but it wasn't pretty. One of them days I guess.

35° BB press
275x8/2/1

25° fly
50x19

Smith close grip bench press
275x10/4/3

Smith BHN press
185x10/4/2

Cable rear delt fly
30x33

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I see the vascularity coming out ! . With the size too. You need some of
The Max special ! Hex Iso

you thought he wanted “Diesel “

 

[samgraves82]

I'm listening 😂