Don’t call it a comeback

[NovaFlex]

Great DL session today. It’s been nearly 2 weeks since I Deadlifted. The weight felt heavy at first, but came up real nice.

DL
315x6
405x6
475x4 @ 85-90%

If the progress keeps coming like this, I should hit 600 by Xmas.

RDL
315x10
365x8

^^ First time doing actual heavy RDL’s. The burn was real. I’m liking these.

Lat PD
205x8
175x10
175x10

Hammer curls
25x20
25x15
35x10

Concentration curls
25x10
25x8
25x8

Going to be moving Loaded carries to their own day. Doing those + DL is too taxing on my CNS and lower back.

 

[Perrin Aybara]

I hate to say it, but elbow sleeves did absolutely zero for my elbow pain. The only thing that ever helps my elbows is not low bar squatting. Doing front squats, safety bar squats, or high bar and only switching to low bar close to a meet. I do high rep hammer curls for blood flow and take ibuprofen to make it through. Soon as this meet is over I'm going back to front squats.

 

[NovaFlex]

Well shit. I didn’t even think of squats. Yeah, that’s a lot of pressure on the elbows. I really dislike high bar and front squats lol. Damnit.

I hate to say it, but elbow sleeves did absolutely zero for my elbow pain. The only thing that ever helps my elbows is not low bar squatting. Doing front squats, safety bar squats, or high bar and only switching to low bar close to a meet. I do high rep hammer curls for blood flow and take ibuprofen to make it through. Soon as this meet is over I'm going back to front squats.

 

[NovaFlex]

I started doing my DL’s the way Eddie Hall recommends here:

(About 10 minutes in) and holy shit the backlash is real on some strongman groups

Buuuut I keep getting stronger so... I think I’ll take the advice of the best deadlifted on the planet.

 

[Btcowboy]

I started doing my DL’s the way Eddie Hall recommends here:

(About 10 minutes in) and holy shit the backlash is real on some strongman groups

Buuuut I keep getting stronger so... I think I’ll take the advice of the best deadlifted on the planet.

Great vid

 

[NovaFlex]

Great vid

Definitely. I’m glad he’s taking YT serious, cos his vids and info are top notch. My programming has been awesome since following his advice.

 

[NovaFlex]

Received my STrong sleeves today. love them. The compression really seems to keep my elbow in check. I can feel the tendon “wanting” to strain, but it doesn’t.

Bench Press:
185x6
215x6
235x4
235x3

Incl DB press:
90x7
90x5
70x8

This is the heaviest I’ve ever gone with DBs. I didn’t do much DB work before. I’m thinking it’s really helping my stabilizers tho.

Seated Cable x-over
45x10x4

Close grip BP:
95x8
95x6

Overhead Tri Ext:
105x16
125x10
135x8


Really enjoyed the session today. Bench is going up nicely, I’m hoping to hit 300 before spring.

 

[NovaFlex]

Squats today. Decided to work up to a decent weight. Most likely won’t go past 4 plates until I hit it for 6 reps.

Back squat:
225x10
315x5
365x5
405x4

Leg Press:
797x8
887x10

Volume Leg ext:
145x18
145x14
145x12

KB swings:
50x20X3

My numbers have all been going up pretty well lately. I’m happy with hitting rep PRs, moreso than 1RMs. I’m pretty sure I’m stronger right now than I was after 2 years of training, before I got injured... just goes to show what decent programming, patience and drive can do.

Edit: does anyone else lose appetite on tren?? I feel like I have to force feed myself, and I’m only eating 1-2x a day. But im getting all my protein, etc.

 

[Worf]

Squats today. Decided to work up to a decent weight. Most likely won’t go past 4 plates until I hit it for 6 reps.

Back squat:
225x10
315x5
365x5
405x4

Leg Press:
797x8
887x10

Volume Leg ext:
145x18
145x14
145x12

KB swings:
50x20X3

My numbers have all been going up pretty well lately. I’m happy with hitting rep PRs, moreso than 1RMs. I’m pretty sure I’m stronger right now than I was after 2 years of training, before I got injured... just goes to show what decent programming, patience and drive can do.

Edit: does anyone else lose appetite on tren?? I feel like I have to force feed myself, and I’m only eating 1-2x a day. But im getting all my protein, etc.

It lowered my appetite but I felt like I needed more calories due to higher metabolic rate. It was weird and I definitely force fed some times.

 

[NovaFlex]

Took today off. Been feeling really lethargic the past few days and random headaches, I hope I’m not getting something. Will be going for an OHP PR tomorrow. Hoping to break 200lbs for a few reps.

On that note, does anyone follow Julius Maddox? I know his WR was mentioned, but goddamn. Dude is throwing up 600+ for reps like it’s just the bar.

 

[Worf]

He does have the Raw bench world record

 

[Perrin Aybara]

800lbs will be insane. He'll probably get though if hr bulks up to 500lbs. He moves 700+ fast.

 

[NovaFlex]

He does have the Raw bench world record

Yeah, he does. It’s just crazy to see 600 go up so fast and for so many reps.

800lbs will be insane. He'll probably get though if hr bulks up to 500lbs. He moves 700+ fast.

I’m sure he’s got 800 in him. Eddie Hall is gunning to break the record right now too. I wouldn’t put 800 past him either. It’s gonna be a close race. Julius has raw power, but I think Eddie is more seasoned and methodical.

 

[NovaFlex]

I’ll never pull over-under again.

 

[Worf]

The guys that finish the lift are either stupid or tough as nails

 

[NovaFlex]

The guys that finish the lift are either stupid or tough as nails

In the last one, Brian Shaw has a torn bicep before he started the lift. That’s insane.

 

[NovaFlex]

Today didn’t go as planned. I planned on upping my OHP with a PR, but almost passed out doing 165 Turned the session into a hypertrophy day instead. Wasn’t gonna mess with that blacking out shit.


Seated dB press
40x10x3 - warmup

OHP
135x6
165x3
135x3

Shoulder press machine
80x15
100x12
130x10
150x9

Lat raises
25x15
25x14
25x10

Front raises
15x10
15x10
15x10

Tricep pull down
100x20
100x12
100x10

Face pull
100x18
100x15
100x15


Didn’t turn out how I wanted, but kinda expected something like this with how shitty I’ve been feeling. I’ll probably end up with a cold in the next 2-3 days.

 

[Perrin Aybara]

Had that on squat a couple weeks ago. Was warming up with 370lbs and it made me feel like I was gonna pass out.

 

[NovaFlex]

Had that on squat a couple weeks ago. Was warming up with 370lbs and it made me feel like I was gonna pass out.

Yeah man, it was weird... I felt it start to go at 165 so I figured I’d back down to 135 and just rep it out. Then even at 135 it was actually worse and I ended up going out for a second or 2 on my feet.

I’m thinking it’s a combination of extreme deficit (2000-2200 cals), very low carbs and the cold that I feel coming on. They don’t mix well.

 

[Btcowboy]

Today didn’t go as planned. I planned on upping my OHP with a PR, but almost passed out doing 165 Turned the session into a hypertrophy day instead. Wasn’t gonna mess with that blacking out shit.


Seated dB press
40x10x3 - warmup

OHP
135x6
165x3
135x3

Shoulder press machine
80x15
100x12
130x10
150x9

Lat raises
25x15
25x14
25x10

Front raises
15x10
15x10
15x10

Tricep pull down
100x20
100x12
100x10

Face pull
100x18
100x15
100x15


Didn’t turn out how I wanted, but kinda expected something like this with how shitty I’ve been feeling. I’ll probably end up with a cold in the next 2-3 days.

Good call, passing out with weight over your head not a good thing. I had something similar a month or so back with a 75lb DB doing pullovers, the whole gym spun. Managed to get up and equalize. Nothing over my head after that for a bit.