Cowboy's Switch the Darkside

[Btcowboy]

Anavar works phenomenally for me, hope it does for you as well.

I cant remember how did you run it?

 

[Perrin Aybara]

I cant remember how did you run it?

Pretty much like you described.

 

[Btcowboy]

Pretty much like you described.

Did you split dosage, or take PWO?

 

[Perrin Aybara]

Did you split dosage, or take PWO?

Split morning and afternoon.

 

[Btcowboy]

Split morning and afternoon.

Perfect thanks.

10mg caps I will take 2 am and 3 pwo afternoon

 

[Btcowboy]

Just donated again hemoglobin was a little high but was able to donate. It's been a steady climb, 16.3 was my first, I was 17.5 last time and this time 18.3. Keep on donating and hope it stays low enough to donate.

 

[Btcowboy]

Triples week
Bench intensity
Barx10
115x8
135x5
165x3
185x3
215x3
235x2 amrap set, had a goofball try to spot me and after I seen how he was spotting the first 2 reps i didnt attempt 3rd.

Was supposed to be squat volume but my knee is still fucked. So did more chest and shoulders

Incline bench
135x8
155x8
175x6
135x10

Incline dumbell flies
40x8
45x8
50x8
55x8

Seated dumbbell shoulder press
40x8
45x8
50x6

Shoulder tri-set
Front raise then side lateral, then rear laterals
10x10x3
15x10x3
20x8x3

Dumbell shrugs 2 sec hild
70x10
80x10
90x8

 

[Btcowboy]

5 rep week

Deadlift intensity 15lbs heavier than plan
Barx8
135x8
225x5
275x5
315x5
365x5

Strict OHP volume
Barx10
65x8
85x8
115x4x5 seemed easy add 10 for next set
125x5

Pulldowns
220x8
230x8
220x6 drop 180x5 drop 150x5 drop 130x6

Cable upright rows with rope
40x15
50x15
60x15
70x12
80x12

Everything felt good today,

 

[Btcowboy]

Well I got a question for the pros that may have dealt with a knee issue before.

So the pain on the inside lower portion of my knee which sounds like an MCL or Meniscus issue, is better. Better as far as no consistent pain but I do get pain once in a while with some movement. Noticed yesterday my knee kind of buckled walking but not a lot of pain from it. I have not squated since a week ago Monday when this tweak happened.

The question, today is bench intensity and squat volume. What would your recommendation be as far as leg movements? Squat? Something else? No leg movements? See a doctor?

Like mentioned the pain is pretty much gone except for the odd time, the joint seems weak at times as well.

 

[Worf]

Well I got a question for the pros that may have dealt with a knee issue before.

So the pain on the inside lower portion of my knee which sounds like an MCL or Meniscus issue, is better. Better as far as no consistent pain but I do get pain once in a while with some movement. Noticed yesterday my knee kind of buckled walking but not a lot of pain from it. I have not squated since a week ago Monday when this tweak happened.

The question, today is bench intensity and squat volume. What would your recommendation be as far as leg movements? Squat? Something else? No leg movements? See a doctor?

Like mentioned the pain is pretty much gone except for the odd time, the joint seems weak at times as well.

I’ve suffered from pain and weakness in that same area for years. When doing construction work I used to kneel on my right knee a lot. Also had a back injury on the same side which led to more pain in that area. Also dive bombing high bar squats and running, kick boxing, a history of over use. I’ve read up on it some and sounds like patellar Tendinitis. It flares up for me when squatting or pulling sumo too much. Knee sleeves and joint support helps and managing squat volume. Try some light range of motion exercises and work on strengthening the supporting muscles, hamstrings, calves, etc. I wish I could help more.

 

[Btcowboy]

I’ve suffered from pain and weakness in that same area for years. When doing construction work I used to kneel on my right knee a lot. Also had a back injury on the same side which led to more pain in that area. Also dive bombing high bar squats and running, kick boxing, a history of over use. I’ve read up on it some and sounds like patellar Tendinitis. It flares up for me when squatting or pulling sumo too much. Knee sleeves and joint support helps and managing squat volume. Try some light range of motion exercises and work on strengthening the supporting muscles, hamstrings, calves, etc. I wish I could help more.

Any help is awesome help.... I broke that leg across the knee joint years ago playing football so will always be a bit of an issue but it hasnt been up until last week. I will do some lighter movements for it today and work on other leg muscles as you suggest thanks

 

[Perrin Aybara]

Knee sleeves and not letting your knees cave on squats is my best advice.

 

[Btcowboy]

Knee sleeves and not letting your knees cave on squats is my best advice.

Use sleeves all the time and yeah this happened because the damn knee came inside on the way up

 

[Worf]

Use sleeves all the time and yeah this happened because the damn knee came inside on the way up

Not sure how you have your toes but I turn mine out to about 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock. Really helps keep my knees right and get the most of my posterior chain.

 

[Btcowboy]

Not sure how you have your toes but I turn mine out to about 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock. Really helps keep my knees right and get the most of my posterior chain.

Mine are just standing up at home 11 and 1. I will try to do some very light squats and take note. I used to be fairly wide stance (wider than shoulders) never a knee issue. I have been narrower lately and now knee issue. Coincidence? Maybe.

 

[Btcowboy]

So my Var and more test cyp showed up today...

Had a nose bleed that wouldnt stop on wau to gym. Got it to stop and it didnt stop me.

Bench was taken so did squats first

Squat volume kept it light due to knee
Barx12
135x10
185x5
225x5
245x5
265x5
135x6 with 5 second pause in the hole.

Bench still in use so dumbells to warm up
50x10
60x10
70x8

Worked in with the bencher on the bench
135x8
185x5
205x5
205x4

 

[NovaFlex]

Another note for knee pain...It may sound weird, but start doing some calves. The calves support the knees, and even a little bit of training can help alleviate pain / weakness. Dave Tate has a portion of a Q&A about it. I’ve never personally dealt with it, so I can’t say it’s 100%, but if Dave says it I’m inclined to believe it.

 

[NovaFlex]

Mine are just standing up at home 11 and 1. I will try to do some very light squats and take note. I used to be fairly wide stance (wider than shoulders) never a knee issue. I have been narrower lately and now knee issue. Coincidence? Maybe.

The wider the stance, the less pressure on your knees and more on your hams/glutes

 

[Btcowboy]

5 rep week

Strict OHP intensity
Barx2x8
65x5
85x5
105x5
115x5
125x5

Deadlift volume beltless
Barx8
135x8
225x8
315x2x5
335x2x5
355x5

Pulldowns
150x12
170x10
190x8

Facepulls
50x12
60x12
70x12

Upright rows cable machine rope attachment
70x12
80x12
90x12
100x10

Vbar tricep pushdown
40x25
60x15
70x9
80x6

 

[Cityofgrit]

Is this Beyond 531?