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I havent been on much else except the HRT lately. Mainly just the preworkout and tried bromelain for joint issues. Hard to say if the bromelain did anything. I got a jug of creatine monohydrate but it was fucking with my stomach. So I got some creatine HCL at walmart for 13 bucks (body fortress). I read that its much more digestable. Ive tried some other creatines like cytrate and others that I didnt notice anything with, but Ill try it and see if it adds anything. Even though Im mostly training very high rep now, im always looking to add reps with my pressing work. Arms is more about supersets and less rest between sets these days. Any extra water retention or bodyweight increases are useful too. Right now Im not eating heavily overall and its more of a break. Will see if it does anything.
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About to hit some arms. Just to pump blood into em. Ive already tried massive volume with high intensity (100 sets to failure a week split into two sessions), so now less volume is really the only thing left to try. Didnt count sets but this was what I averaged. I doubt more than what ive done is needed, especially given all the stimulation biceps got with back training. If anything they probably havent gotten the time they need to heal and grow. Everything else on me has been growing yearly. Especially the back and chest measurement which grows around 1-3 inches a year since Ive been back in 2007 (from my 2 year injury lay off).
Arms were 18 3/4 cold back in 2004, right before that lay off. I was only 195 lbs then. So having my arms at 19 1/4 cold and 19 1/2 cold at the largest , is really nothing for me, progress wise. Ive trained the fuck out of em just like I always do with everything and that is the only area that is extremely stubborn to grow. Everything else has grown so its not my lack of food or intensity. I can rule those factors out.
The creatine hcl did not cause any stomache issues at all. Looks like I will keep it in and see what it does. That should allow me to introduce creatine back into the routine. Only other supplement im taking is the pro bcaa aminos during training, and my pre workout drink (Mr. hyde currently).
I am still rehabbing my elbows and bicep tenderness. So im just looking to pump blood continuously and not give the muscle time to rest. Much more pain focused training. Alot harder than heavier sets with less reps, even though I prefer the heavy training. For me thats fun.
Eating hasnt been super low last few days. Not how I would eat during a growth phase but between 150-200 protein. Calories really varied. At the very least Ill hold in the mid 230s for now. Slow growth would be good, but maintenance is not bad either. It means I dont have to waste the first few months of a growth phase regaining old size, when its time to grow.
KILL THAT SHIT
Arms were 18 3/4 cold back in 2004, right before that lay off. I was only 195 lbs then. So having my arms at 19 1/4 cold and 19 1/2 cold at the largest , is really nothing for me, progress wise. Ive trained the fuck out of em just like I always do with everything and that is the only area that is extremely stubborn to grow. Everything else has grown so its not my lack of food or intensity. I can rule those factors out.
The creatine hcl did not cause any stomache issues at all. Looks like I will keep it in and see what it does. That should allow me to introduce creatine back into the routine. Only other supplement im taking is the pro bcaa aminos during training, and my pre workout drink (Mr. hyde currently).
I am still rehabbing my elbows and bicep tenderness. So im just looking to pump blood continuously and not give the muscle time to rest. Much more pain focused training. Alot harder than heavier sets with less reps, even though I prefer the heavy training. For me thats fun.
Eating hasnt been super low last few days. Not how I would eat during a growth phase but between 150-200 protein. Calories really varied. At the very least Ill hold in the mid 230s for now. Slow growth would be good, but maintenance is not bad either. It means I dont have to waste the first few months of a growth phase regaining old size, when its time to grow.
KILL THAT SHIT
Arms
Extremely light. Focused on increasing burning pain and pump. This is the only thing I havent really tried for arms. Its been the same routine for years, just heavier and lighter versions of it. Arms havent hit any new size since 2012, so its definately time to try some different shit.
Not everything to failure, just focus on burning shit up. The main movement I did for biceps was very light preacher curls, one arm at a time. They usually fuck with my joints but I kept it super light and just burned the shit up. 20 reps on each arm then immediately to the next arm, continuously alternating arms. Didnt even count sets just kept going til the bicep started locking up , then went beyond that.
The good thing about this type of training is that it didnt fuck with my elbow tendons too much. When I felt some pain in the area I kept it lighter and just repped continuously. Ill try this new style for arms for a while I think.
Second day on creatine HCL. No digestive issues so will stay on it and see what it does. Monohydrate is not worth the digestive issues it gives.
Still not hitting eating heavily. Some days are higher than others. Much more than id normally eat on a break though. Right now im experimenting with balancing things. Also trying to heal up my chest and elbows while atleast maintaining, if not growing some.
Outer upper forearm looking very bloated and thick lately, thought dont really notice a change in the tape. Only measure cold though too.
Estimated 237 lbs after meal (gym scale was not balanced correctly. Set the shit to zero and the metal tab was touching top of metal. Based on homescale weight I shouldve been at 237 (10 lb difference) )
Curved Bar Pressdowns (forearm 90 degrees with bicep then back down. Same range for all pressdowns)
No rest til line
70x100
120x10
160x5
---------------
same
160x20
120x10
100x10
80x20
-----------------
Same
160x30
120x10
100x10
80x20
--------------
V bar pressdowns
No rest til line
80x50
120x10
160x5
---------------
same
160x20
120x10
100x10
80x20
-----------------
same
160x10
120x10
100x10
80x30
------------------
Straight Bar pressdowns
no rest til line
80x30
130x??
160x5
--------
same
160x20
120x10
100x10
80x20-30
-----------------
Nautilus One Arm Preacher Curls (pin loaded)
Hitting each arm for 20 reps then immediately switching to the next
80x20 on each arm
SHITLOAD OF SETS. Didnt count sets. Just focused on maximising burning pain. This went on for a long time.
Cybex Arm Curl (alternating one arm at a time)
??x5 on each arm
Dropped this due to it fucking with inner elbow strains.
One Arm Hammer Strength Preacher Curl (alternating arms again)
45x12
Dropped these again due to fucking with inner elbows.
Standing Cambered Bar Curl
No rest til line
90x8-11
45x5 alternating dumbbell curl with reverse curl negative
----------
Alternating Dumbbell Curl With Reverse Curl negative ( dumbbell twisted toward face, then back away toward mirror)
Slow reps
45x10
45x10
Nautilus Preacher Curl (alternating arms after hitting 20 reps)
One arm curls again
50x20 (on each arm, alternating for many sets)
SHITLOAD of sets, didnt count
--------------
Same alternating method
60x20 left arm
60x20 right arm
60x20 left
60x20 right
60x20 left
60x20 right
-------------------
KILL THAT SHIT
Extremely light. Focused on increasing burning pain and pump. This is the only thing I havent really tried for arms. Its been the same routine for years, just heavier and lighter versions of it. Arms havent hit any new size since 2012, so its definately time to try some different shit.
Not everything to failure, just focus on burning shit up. The main movement I did for biceps was very light preacher curls, one arm at a time. They usually fuck with my joints but I kept it super light and just burned the shit up. 20 reps on each arm then immediately to the next arm, continuously alternating arms. Didnt even count sets just kept going til the bicep started locking up , then went beyond that.
The good thing about this type of training is that it didnt fuck with my elbow tendons too much. When I felt some pain in the area I kept it lighter and just repped continuously. Ill try this new style for arms for a while I think.
Second day on creatine HCL. No digestive issues so will stay on it and see what it does. Monohydrate is not worth the digestive issues it gives.
Still not hitting eating heavily. Some days are higher than others. Much more than id normally eat on a break though. Right now im experimenting with balancing things. Also trying to heal up my chest and elbows while atleast maintaining, if not growing some.
Outer upper forearm looking very bloated and thick lately, thought dont really notice a change in the tape. Only measure cold though too.
Estimated 237 lbs after meal (gym scale was not balanced correctly. Set the shit to zero and the metal tab was touching top of metal. Based on homescale weight I shouldve been at 237 (10 lb difference) )
Curved Bar Pressdowns (forearm 90 degrees with bicep then back down. Same range for all pressdowns)
No rest til line
70x100
120x10
160x5
---------------
same
160x20
120x10
100x10
80x20
-----------------
Same
160x30
120x10
100x10
80x20
--------------
V bar pressdowns
No rest til line
80x50
120x10
160x5
---------------
same
160x20
120x10
100x10
80x20
-----------------
same
160x10
120x10
100x10
80x30
------------------
Straight Bar pressdowns
no rest til line
80x30
130x??
160x5
--------
same
160x20
120x10
100x10
80x20-30
-----------------
Nautilus One Arm Preacher Curls (pin loaded)
Hitting each arm for 20 reps then immediately switching to the next
80x20 on each arm
SHITLOAD OF SETS. Didnt count sets. Just focused on maximising burning pain. This went on for a long time.
Cybex Arm Curl (alternating one arm at a time)
??x5 on each arm
Dropped this due to it fucking with inner elbow strains.
One Arm Hammer Strength Preacher Curl (alternating arms again)
45x12
Dropped these again due to fucking with inner elbows.
Standing Cambered Bar Curl
No rest til line
90x8-11
45x5 alternating dumbbell curl with reverse curl negative
----------
Alternating Dumbbell Curl With Reverse Curl negative ( dumbbell twisted toward face, then back away toward mirror)
Slow reps
45x10
45x10
Nautilus Preacher Curl (alternating arms after hitting 20 reps)
One arm curls again
50x20 (on each arm, alternating for many sets)
SHITLOAD of sets, didnt count
--------------
Same alternating method
60x20 left arm
60x20 right arm
60x20 left
60x20 right
60x20 left
60x20 right
-------------------
KILL THAT SHIT
Biceps got a deep soreness, rather than the usual superficial soreness they get. This pain focused training should be good for arms. Less strain on the tendons too.
Might be able to implement something similiar for triceps. Alternating arms for 20 rep sets, without rest. Maybe one arm tricep pressdowns. Dont feel those as much but after a few hundred reps without rest Ill feel anything. Only rest being when the other arm is completing its set.
KILL THAT SHIT
Might be able to implement something similiar for triceps. Alternating arms for 20 rep sets, without rest. Maybe one arm tricep pressdowns. Dont feel those as much but after a few hundred reps without rest Ill feel anything. Only rest being when the other arm is completing its set.
KILL THAT SHIT
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...reatine hcl&qid=1444958364&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
Thirteen bucks at walmart for 100 scoops. I take 3 scoops once a day. No digestive issues yet. Cant say anything about results yet. Only third day on but will see if I notice any changes. Monohydrate doesnt digest right for me, so this will allow me to stay on creatine consistantly.
KILL THAT SHIT
Thirteen bucks at walmart for 100 scoops. I take 3 scoops once a day. No digestive issues yet. Cant say anything about results yet. Only third day on but will see if I notice any changes. Monohydrate doesnt digest right for me, so this will allow me to stay on creatine consistantly.
KILL THAT SHIT
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Ill let you know. None of the other types seemed to do anything for me either. Its too soon to tell now but Ill go through the container and see
KILL THAT SHIT !!
Ill let you know. None of the other types seemed to do anything for me either. Its too soon to tell now but Ill go through the container and see
KILL THAT SHIT !!
