Don’t call it a comeback

[NovaFlex]

Volume volume volume volume

-Feeing like a bodybuilder today haha. I just want shit to grow.

High Inc Bench (Close Grip)

135 x8

185 x6

205 5x6


-I hammer my triceps but they’re still a weak point. I can’t seem to get past the transition to lockout on my Max.


Flat DB press

75 x15, 12, 12


Pec Deck

160 x15, 14, 13, 13, 12


Rev Pec Deck

130 x15, 12, 10


Tricep Rope Pulldown

SS Cable Curls


X16, 16, 10, 12, 10
X16, 12, 9, 8


-machine didn’t have weights, just numbers


Upright row

60 x15, 12, 12, 12

 

[NovaFlex]

Not entirely PL related, but sort of... I just got the PreQual letter from the bank for the go ahead on our second house that we’re looking to purchase (currently living in our duplex with tenants upstairs).

I say it’s sort of PL related because I’ve always wanted to start a home gym, and this will allow me to do that, assuming negotiations go as planned. The wife and I are definitely stoked.

humble brag, I guess...But I’m ecstatic over here.

 

[Worf]

Got a hell of a yard

 

[Silentlemon1011]

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Not entirely PL related, but sort of... I just got the PreQual letter from the bank for the go ahead on our second house that we’re looking to purchase (currently living in our duplex with tenants upstairs).

I say it’s sort of PL related because I’ve always wanted to start a home gym, and this will allow me to do that, assuming negotiations go as planned. The wife and I are definitely stoked.

humble brag, I guess...But I’m ecstatic over here.

Congratulations man.
It's good to have your own space!
Not to mention the cashflow from renting out the place you are currently living

Next step is to tell the wife that you're taking the garage for deadlifts!
lol

 

[Btcowboy]

Congrats brother a great start to the new year

 

[NovaFlex]

Got a hell of a yard

That’s what I first noticed. I can finally shoot my bow without having to go somewhere.

Congratulations man.
It's good to have your own space!
Not to mention the cashflow from renting out the place you are currently living

Next step is to tell the wife that you're taking the garage for deadlifts!
lol

Thanks brother! I already told her I’m converting the entire basement to a gym, lol. That door for the garage leads right to the basement, as well.

 

[Worf]

Get you a suppressor so you can shoot rifles too.

 

[NovaFlex]

Get you a suppressor so you can shoot rifles too.

Not really enough room for my 308. 22 maybe though.

 

[NovaFlex]

I hate when outside factors effect training. Had to try to hit the gym with no sleep.. 5 plates might as well have been 9 today.


Max effort Lower


DL

225 x3

315 x3

405 x3

495 x2


I cut it off there. Just didn’t have any energy in me. At least I did *something* I suppose.

 

[Btcowboy]

I hate when outside factors effect training. Had to try to hit the gym with no sleep.. 5 plates might as well have been 9 today.


Max effort Lower


DL

225 x3

315 x3

405 x3

495 x2


I cut it off there. Just didn’t have any energy in me. At least I did *something* I suppose.

We all have those days.... believe it or not sometimes it's better to go in do the main lift and get out and other times skip all together. There is a greater chance of injury when tired and fatigued..

 

[NovaFlex]

We all have those days.... believe it or not sometimes it's better to go in do the main lift and get out and other times skip all together. There is a greater chance of injury when tired and fatigued..

That’s 100% man. I had to auto regulate today and just accept that my body couldn’t handle it. I could’ve probably done some light accessories, but I decided to just go rest...Injury isn’t something I’m too fond of, lol.

 

[Btcowboy]

That’s 100% man. I had to auto regulate today and just accept that my body couldn’t handle it. I could’ve probably done some light accessories, but I decided to just go rest...Injury isn’t something I’m too fond of, lol.

Two things I hate about training....... Injury and Skipping it lol

 

[Sworder]

Not really enough room for my 308. 22 maybe though.

What 308 do you have? I have a WMD Big Beast!

 

[NovaFlex]

What 308 do you have? I have a WMD Big Beast!

It’s a custom built with savage internals / barrel. My grandfather used to shoot professionally and handed it down to me.

 

[Sworder]

It’s a custom built with savage internals / barrel. My grandfather used to shoot professionally and handed it down to me.

What distance do you usually shoot from?

 

[NovaFlex]

What distance do you usually shoot from?

If I’m shooting for fun, 300-600. Around hunting season I’ll keep it from 100-200 because the forests are thick here, and that’s the max range I’d be shooting

 

[Sworder]

If I’m shooting for fun, 300-600. Around hunting season I’ll keep it from 100-200 because the forests are thick here, and that’s the max range I’d be shooting

Nice! There is something very satisfying about the delay from the trigger until you hear the sound of hitting a target at 600. Sounds like fun, would be cool to go hunting. I haven't been yet here in California.

 

[NovaFlex]

Nice! There is something very satisfying about the delay from the trigger until you hear the sound of hitting a target at 600. Sounds like fun, would be cool to go hunting. I haven't been yet here in California.

I’ve only shot out that far a handful of times. It’s kinda difficult to find a decent field that’s flat for that long around here, lol. It’s mostly in the 3-4 range... you’re right, it’s definitely satisfying though.

as for hunting, I can’t get enough. Admittedly, I haven’t been out in 3 years due to other obligations that always arise during the season, but I’m itching to go next year. I don’t shoot rifle too much anymore though, I’m more into bow hunting now—much much bigger challenge, and 100x more satisfying.

are the CA regulations a pain? Or you just live in so cal? I heard Nor Cal was great for hunting.

 

[NovaFlex]

Today was an off day, so I followed up yesterday’s training and finished it up.


ME lower finished


Box squat

225 x5

315 x6

405 x3

455 x1

495 x2


Leg Press

1,007 5x5


GHR

BW x8, 5, 3


-My lower back had a huge pump


Chest Supported Row

175 x10

205 x8

235 x10

 

[NovaFlex]

Volume + Dynamic block starts today for a 3 week block, then I’ll switch out the DE day for 3 weeks of Max Effort + volume. I’m gonna try it this way for a few months and see how my body responds to the volume, while still making sure my speed + max effort work stays relatively consistent. Trying to do everything I can, short of OD’ing on massive amounts of AAS, to see some growth. I’m trying to focus primarily on my triceps during these volume days. I’ll be switching between floor presses, CG bench and CG incline bench or Slingshot bench to overload the tris.



CG Spoto Press

135 x8

185 x10

225 x8

240 3x5

240 x3


DB Floor Press

65 x16

80 x3


BB Floor Press

185 2x5


Snatch Grip High Pull

135 2x10

185 x5


-Never done these before. Ho. Lee. Shit. They winded the hell out of me


Inc Fly Press

40 x15, 12, 9


Tricep Push down

SS Hammer Curl

120 x20, 16, 12, 10

/ 40 x10, 10, 9, 8