Tresto’s Chem Train

[AR-15]

I had nasty insomnia/sleep apnea for years. 3-4 hrs a night max of interrupted waking up heart slamming and adrenaline pumping. It sucked. 2 hrs is crazy man! You ever try a sleep test?

Na man no need for a test. I won’t bore you with specifics but I had some childhood trauma that always happened between midnight and 6:00am. I use to sit and watch the clock all night every night. Still do. Always had a high end motor though. Fast forward to a TBI a few years ago and it just amplified that. Sleep just isn’t in my cards. Once in a blue moon I’ll get so exhausted I might get 3 hours but that’s far and few in between. Fuck it. Who cares. Sleep is for pussies.

 

[AR-15]

8/31

W1D3



Flat bench, straight bar, comp grip:

45x10

135x5

225x5

315x5

355x3x2 sets

335x3



Mad Dog slingshot bench:

405x2,2,3,2



4 board bench:

365x3

385x2

425x1



Single arm rope pressdowns:

80x22 per arm

100x10

110x6



DB lateral raise:

20sX15x2 sets

9/7

W2D4

Sleep: 7.5



Mini band warms and bench activation drills



Paused Bench, straight bar, comp grip:

45x10

135x5

225x3

315x3

355x3

365x2x2 sets

375x2x2 sets



CG Larsen press, straight bar:

135x5

225x5x2 sets

275x4x3 sets

135x15



DB hammer curls:

40’sX20x2 sets

Bumped primo up to 350 today.

8/31

W1D3



Flat bench, straight bar, comp grip:

45x10

135x5

225x5

315x5

355x3x2 sets

335x3



Mad Dog slingshot bench:

405x2,2,3,2



4 board bench:

365x3

385x2

425x1



Single arm rope pressdowns:

80x22 per arm

100x10

110x6



DB lateral raise:

20sX15x2 sets

Hey bro why the slingshot? Well no forget that. I know why guys use it but do you actually think it helps you reach PR’s on bench? I tried one years ago. Didn’t like it and never tried again. I was just curious on what it’s done for you?

 

[BBruce]

The biggest secret is the cpap. I also got wife, a kid, and a job, but after getting a cpap and seeing what real sleep was after all these years of insomnia and garbage sleep, I absolutely prioritize it. Sleep and food are first in my gains pyramid. I made adjustments to my life to make it work

I have actually been thinking about trying a cpap, I’ll look into it, thanks.

 

[Tresto]

Hey bro why the slingshot? Well no forget that. I know why guys use it but do you actually think it helps you reach PR’s on bench? I tried one years ago. Didn’t like it and never tried again. I was just curious on what it’s done for you?

I use them sparingly. Hadn’t used one in probably 6 months before this. Past few months I was cutting and kept bench at 70% the whole time. So I basically wanted exposure to the weights I’ll be touching in a few weeks and get some overload training in between that and the board presses. Some guys use them religiously, I think unless you’re dealing with an injury or something it can be counterproductive to raw bench.

 

[Tresto]

I have actually been thinking about trying a cpap, I’ll look into it, thanks.

Changed my life for the better

 

[Tresto]

Na man no need for a test. I won’t bore you with specifics but I had some childhood trauma that always happened between midnight and 6:00am. I use to sit and watch the clock all night every night. Still do. Always had a high end motor though. Fast forward to a TBI a few years ago and it just amplified that. Sleep just isn’t in my cards. Once in a blue moon I’ll get so exhausted I might get 3 hours but that’s far and few in between. Fuck it. Who cares. Sleep is for pussies.

Ahhhh I gotcha. Yeah man I’ve seen TBI put the hammer down on people’s sleep patterns for sure.

 

[AR-15]

I use them sparingly. Hadn’t used one in probably 6 months before this. Past few months I was cutting and kept bench at 70% the whole time. So I basically wanted exposure to the weights I’ll be touching in a few weeks and get some overload training in between that and the board presses. Some guys use them religiously, I think unless you’re dealing with an injury or something it can be counterproductive to raw bench.

Thanks for the response man. I know a ton of dudes I use to train with used them and I always thought the same as you it would be counter productive. I can kinda see if you just want to feel a certain weight or like you said training through an injury but beyond that I just never saw the need for one.

 

[BBruce]

Hey bro why the slingshot? Well no forget that. I know why guys use it but do you actually think it helps you reach PR’s on bench? I tried one years ago. Didn’t like it and never tried again. I was just curious on what it’s done for you?

I like it and I use it to get used to a heavier weight. The slingshot help in the bottom of the lift but you still have to lock it out yourself. I’m not using it that much but I think it has it’s place in heavy benching, especially if you have an injury.

But, I can see how it could be counterproductive if you use the slighshot too much like @Tresto said.

 

[Tresto]

9/11

W3D3

Sleep: 9



Hyperextensions:

BWx10

+25x10

+50x10x3 sets



HS flying bird:

+50x10x3 sets

+60x10x2 sets



Nautilus compound row:

+180x10

+270x10

+360x10x5 sets



HS pullovers:

+270x10

+320x9,5

+290x19



Light band overhand curls x 50

 

[Tresto]

*HS pullovers 290x9

Not 19 lol. I was cooked.

 

[Tresto]

9/14

W3D4

Sleep: 9.5



Mini band warms and drills, pvc bends, banded dislocations



Paused bench, straight bar:

45x10

135x5

225x3

315x3

365x3

385x2

395x2



Paused CG bench, straight bar:

315x5

275x5x3 sets

 

[AR-15]

I like it and I use it to get used to a heavier weight. The slingshot help in the bottom of the lift but you still have to lock it out yourself. I’m not using it that much but I think it has it’s place in heavy benching, especially if you have an injury.

But, I can see how it could be counterproductive if you use the slighshot too much like @Tresto said.

Just to be clear I’m personally not shitting on anyone for using them. It was just considered taboo with the guys that I grew up with. If it works I might give it a shot.

 

[AR-15]

9/14

W3D4

Sleep: 9.5



Mini band warms and drills, pvc bends, banded dislocations



Paused bench, straight bar:

45x10

135x5

225x3

315x3

365x3

385x2

395x2



Paused CG bench, straight bar:

315x5

275x5x3 sets

9/14

W3D4

Sleep: 9.5



Mini band warms and drills, pvc bends, banded dislocations



Paused bench, straight bar:

45x10

135x5

225x3

315x3

365x3

385x2

395x2



Paused CG bench, straight bar:

315x5

275x5x3 sets

Fucking Beast Mode!!!

 

[Tresto]

Fucking Beast Mode!!!

Thanks brother that means a lot coming from you!

I’m feeling in a really good spot right now and the real anabolics don’t start for another week.
Just gonna slow cook this bench till november, then I’m throwing the fucking bar through the ceiling!!!!!

 

[Meetketchup]

I’m feeling in a really good spot right now and the real anabolics don’t start for another week.
Just gonna slow cook this bench till november, then I’m throwing the fucking bar through the ceiling

Now this is planning shit right. Props!!!

 

[Tresto]

Now this is planning shit right. Props!!!

Thanks man! Just trying to cover all my bases!

 

[Tresto]

9/17

W4D1 (deload bench A)

BW: 233.8 (+.8)

Sleep: 7.5



Paused reverse grip bench press, straight bar:

45x10

135x5

225x5

275x5x5 sets



V grip press downs:

170x15

180x15

190(full stack)x15



DB lateral raise, palms forward:

15sX15

20’sX15

25’sX15



Stir the pot:

2 mins



HS abs:

+50x20

+70x20,10

+90x7



Light band hammer curls:

25x4 sets

 

[Bamm-bamm]

9/17

W4D1 (deload bench A)

BW: 233.8 (+.8)

Sleep: 7.5



Paused reverse grip bench press, straight bar:

45x10

135x5

225x5

275x5x5 sets



V grip press downs:

170x15

180x15

190(full stack)x15



DB lateral raise, palms forward:

15sX15

20’sX15

25’sX15



Stir the pot:

2 mins



HS abs:

+50x20

+70x20,10

+90x7



Light band hammer curls:

25x4 sets

That reverse bench is impressive! I have never been able to do much weight with that

 

[chadmack282]

I have actually been thinking about trying a cpap, I’ll look into it, thanks.

I have been on the edge of doing the sleep study for years, I really need to do it.
@Tresto

 

[Tresto]

9/17 edit:
+1.2 lbs

 

[Tresto]

That reverse bench is impressive! I have never been able to do much weight with that

It’s just trial and terror till it feels right

 

[Tresto]

I have been on the edge of doing the sleep study for years, I really need to do it.
@Tresto

It’s definitely worth knowing what’s happening. Sleep is one of the big puzzle pieces.

 

[Tresto]

9/18

W4D2

Sleep: 9.5



Banded hip walks x 30



GHD back extensions:

BWx10

+25x10x3 sets



HS paused lever squats:

90x10

180x10

230x10x3 sets



Machine hammy curls:

150x10x2 sets

160x10



Quad extensions:

180x10

195x10

210x10

 

[BBruce]

I have been on the edge of doing the sleep study for years, I really need to do it.

The sleep study itself seems super annoying, but it might be needed, I will schedule one soon.

 

[Tresto]

9/21

W4D3 (deload bench B)

Sleep: 8.5



Paused Bench vs mini band looped under bench pad, straight bar, comp grip:

45x10

135x5

225x5

275x3

295x3

315x3x5 sets



HS flying bird:

+50x10x3 sets



OH plate raise:

10x3 sets



Inverse row:

10x3 sets



HS iso lateral OHP:

100x10x3



DB shrugs, paused:

50’sX20

60’sX20

70’sX20



EZ skullies:

70x10

90x10

110x10

Trest starts tomorrow

 

[Meetketchup]

Trest starts tomorrow

Interesting choice. What made you pick trest?

 

[Tresto]

Interesting choice. What made you pick trest?

I love it for strength and appetite! It doesn’t hurt that I tolerate it very well. Another 4 weeks down the road I’ll add in tren A and var for my peaking month. Halotestin day of meet.
Test+trest+tren fucks!

 

[Meetketchup]

Test+trest+tren

That w/ halo? INTENSE!!!!

Makes perfect sense. Test with a wet compound, tren and halo for aggression/nervous system enhancement.

 

[Tresto]

That w/ halo? INTENSE!!!!

Makes perfect sense. Test with a wet compound, tren and halo for aggression/nervous system enhancement.

Halo only the day of. My total anabolic load (orals included) will be just a touch over a gram a week. There is something to be said of the synergy between trest and tren. I swear the tren gobbles up that methyl estro and spits out power lol.

 

[AR-15]

9/17

W4D1 (deload bench A)

BW: 233.8 (+.8)

Sleep: 7.5



Paused reverse grip bench press, straight bar:

45x10

135x5

225x5

275x5x5 sets



V grip press downs:

170x15

180x15

190(full stack)x15



DB lateral raise, palms forward:

15sX15

20’sX15

25’sX15



Stir the pot:

2 mins



HS abs:

+50x20

+70x20,10

+90x7



Light band hammer curls:

25x4 sets

Loving your choices of exercises bro. I talked several times this past week with an old buddy of mine who is freakishly strong and use to complete in all kinds of strength shit. A lot of what you’re doing really lines up with his way of thinking. I really wish now I would have talked to you and him and others before I started this recent cycle. Live and learn. That’s what’s it’s all about I guess. Someone wants to learn how to put someone to sleep they come to me. I want to learn how to bench 500 I go to someone else. Everyone has a lane. Pretty cool shit man. Keep it up