Perrin Aybara's Journey to an Elite Powerlifting Total

218lbs

Comp deadlift 425x5, 450x5, 475x5, 475x5, 475x5
Double paused bench 275lbs 5x5
Deadlift to the knees 405x5, 365x5, 365x5, 365x5

Been out of the gym a week besides testing those knee wraps last Thursday. Hated them, by the way. Got zero out of them as they're all stopping power and no rebound. Made a lot of poor decisions last weekend and this weekend, but getting back on track starting today. Still weak as a kitten on deadlift unfortunately. Bench felt about the same. Diet has been absolute garbage from Friday until yesterday. Back on track with that as of today.

Had a great weekend and the concert was the best either of us had ever been to. Got a lot on my mind about that whole situation though.

Also on a whim yesterday I've accelerated this whole CDL thing. Should be starting training on the 19th, so I'll be quitting my job next Friday. Just need to put a grand down before then and I'm in. That'll last two months. Being able to do a meet this year is up in the air at this point. It'll just depend where I'm at financially when the time comes and if I land a job right away and the nature of that job. I'm going to train as if I'm doing it though and see what happens.

Got what I need for this meet prep cycle and that'll start on schedule. Going to kick it off with some drol and hopefully that'll get my strength back up quickly. Not working for two months while going to school should help with strength, too.
I made all kinds of progress:D and then got fat as fuck :( when I went to technical/vocational school. This was like in 08, 18month course went from 190lbs to 250lbs prohormones and having a ton of free time/unemployment money to just eat and go to the gym was niceo_O
 
I made all kinds of progress:D and then got fat as fuck :( when I went to technical/vocational school. This was like in 08, 18month course went from 190lbs to 250lbs prohormones and having a ton of free time/unemployment money to just eat and go to the gym was niceo_O

No worries about getting fat with my stupid high metabolism. It's a huge daily struggle just to not lose weight.

Good luck on CDL school.

I'm in for the mid September meet. I will cover your meet entry fee and meet day food if you can make it work.

Thanks, MP. It's not off the table yet. I'm still going to run this cycle and train like I'm going. Now that the weather is nice I'll be finishing up my new place, so it'll just depend what's going on in September. School lasts two months, so a lot depends on if i have and what kind of job i land by then.
 
No worries about getting fat with my stupid high metabolism. It's a huge daily struggle just to not lose weight.



Thanks, MP. It's not off the table yet. I'm still going to run this cycle and train like I'm going. Now that the weather is nice I'll be finishing up my new place, so it'll just depend what's going on in September. School lasts two months, so a lot depends on if i have and what kind of job i land by then.
I can't do much, but I'll throw in a little cash to help you get to the meet as well, if you decide to go!
 
I can't do much, but I'll throw in a little cash to help you get to the meet as well, if you decide to go!

I appreciate it, but if I do it I'll make it work somehow. Worst case I can float the cost on credit cards and pay them off once I get a better job after CDL school. It means a lot you guys are willing to help, but I can't accept anything after blowing over a grand taking my ex to a concert this weekend. Any financial hardship I'm about to go through I've earned it.
 
I appreciate it, but if I do it I'll make it work somehow. Worst case I can float the cost on credit cards and pay them off once I get a better job after CDL school. It means a lot you guys are willing to help, but I can't accept anything after blowing over a grand taking my ex to a concert this weekend. Any financial hardship I'm about to go through I've earned it.

Not to sound brash, because I understand where you are coming from and I can be the same way. But you've got some guys willing to help you. Drop the pride and accept the help if needed. I'd be willing to help also man. Masters has got your entry fee and food, I've got your hotel. Done deal Id say.

Also, my plan in 2018 is to move across the country. So we need to have another meso meet up in some fashion with guys in our area.
 
Not to sound brash, because I understand where you are coming from and I can be the same way. But you've got some guys willing to help you. Drop the pride and accept the help if needed. I'd be willing to help also man. Masters has got your entry fee and food, I've got your hotel. Done deal Id say.

Also, my plan in 2018 is to move across the country. So we need to have another meso meet up in some fashion with guys in our area.

Alright, if need be I'll accept some help. Might not even need it, we'll see. I just filled out my application for CDL school and sent a picture of my ID. I have to call tomorrow and get everything official and arrange payment. Now that the weather is nice I should be able to get that septic dug and get moved in soon, too.

I'm gonna PM you. I need to fill you in on some recent events.
 
219lbs

Comp bench 315x3, 330x3, 345x3 @8.5, 315x3, 315x3, 315x3, 315x3

Box squat 410x3, 440x3, 480x3 @9.5, 430x3, 430x3, 430x3, 430x3

Overhead press 155x7, 170x7 @8.5, 170x5, 170x5, 170x5 @9

Pretty good session. Could've pushed the bench further, but I figured I'm good with an easy 345x3 today considering the circumstances.
 
From hardship comes opportunity...so when opportunity knocks, go for it! About time you got things starting to go your way brother. Get that home all set up and get settled in :)

Time to kick the stress to the curb and get big and strong mentally and physically.
 
219lbs

Comp bench 315x3, 330x3, 345x3 @8.5, 315x3, 315x3, 315x3, 315x3

Box squat 410x3, 440x3, 480x3 @9.5, 430x3, 430x3, 430x3, 430x3

Overhead press 155x7, 170x7 @8.5, 170x5, 170x5, 170x5 @9

Pretty good session. Could've pushed the bench further, but I figured I'm good with an easy 345x3 today considering the circumstances.

forgot to mention this yesterday when i saw it, those box squats! good work my man
 
219lbs

Comp bench 315x3, 330x3, 345x3 @8.5, 315x3, 315x3, 315x3, 315x3

Box squat 410x3, 440x3, 480x3 @9.5, 430x3, 430x3, 430x3, 430x3

Overhead press 155x7, 170x7 @8.5, 170x5, 170x5, 170x5 @9

Pretty good session. Could've pushed the bench further, but I figured I'm good with an easy 345x3 today considering the circumstances.
You've helped me a lot with this program Perrin, and I'd be more than happy to help with what I can as well closer to the meet. Please please feel free to ask for what you need bother man
 
Alright, if need be I'll accept some help. Might not even need it, we'll see. I just filled out my application for CDL school and sent a picture of my ID. I have to call tomorrow and get everything official and arrange payment. Now that the weather is nice I should be able to get that septic dug and get moved in soon, too.

I'm gonna PM you. I need to fill you in on some recent events.
Your gonna be rock n rollin by the 4th quarter of 2017. Grow slow and dont take out loans for personal items. Coming from where you been its gonna feel overwhelming to be banking a grand net every week just right out of the box. Im glad you decided to get your head out of your ass. When you get that A you know i can also get you a good job. Looking forward to hearing from you!
 
Sorry, been mostly MIA lately. Got a lot going on. Been hanging with my chick (ex, not ex, more than friend, not sure what we are), my brakes went out on my daily driver over the weekend, so I've been daily driving my 63 Nova. Fun, but the gas mileage is atrocious. Should have my Buick fixed by this evening though.

Gym wise I pulled 565x3 on Tuesday, so I'm getting back closer to where I was. Weight is still just under 220lbs. Diet has been absolutely garbage lately, but strength is good so oh well.

The CDL school i was signed up for on the 19th got cancelled because i was the only person that signed up, which is weird. I found another that starts on July 3rd I'm going to instead. Cost is the same and I'll be eligible for a pell grant based on my income and since i make about $14k after taxes i should be able to get a decent one. Already got the loan taken out to pay for it, so I'm just waiting at this point. Got a little extra on the loan to pay for getting my house finished.

Can't wait to quit this job and get in school. Spent the night with my girl and was 20 minutes late today and i texted to let my boss know i was running a little late. He got all pissy saying i was getting on his bad side and not to let this girl cost me my job. I'm thinking this job you give me $9/hour for to do work like laying flooring, painting and doing drywall that should pay double that? Little does he know i don't give a fuck about this job or if he fired me because I'll be in school in two weeks and have a much better job before the year is over. If i didn't need a couple more checks and wasn't in such a good mood from all the sex i had last night and this morning I'd have quit today gangster style.

Anyway, that's where I'm at. Got 5x5 bench after work today.

forgot to mention this yesterday when i saw it, those box squats! good work my man

Thanks, brother.

You've helped me a lot with this program Perrin, and I'd be more than happy to help with what I can as well closer to the meet. Please please feel free to ask for what you need bother man

Thank you, i appreciate it. If i need it i won't hesitate to ask.

Your gonna be rock n rollin by the 4th quarter of 2017. Grow slow and dont take out loans for personal items. Coming from where you been its gonna feel overwhelming to be banking a grand net every week just right out of the box. Im glad you decided to get your head out of your ass. When you get that A you know i can also get you a good job. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Thanks again. Next step right now is apply for the pell grant. They say I have to come in and do that in person. It's not a deal breaker on going, I've already gotten the loan, but would be sweet to get up to $2200 towards it. It's nearly an hour drive to the school, so I may yet get fired making it there during business hours. Oh well.

Truth be told @Perrin Aybara you helped me out plenty. I can chip and send you a pair of Lillibridge Knee Wraps. The newer ones from Pioneer. They are 3m, I'm sure you can take them to a tailor or cleaners and get them cut to 2.5m.

How about i trade you those new wraps i just got for them? They're all stopping power and i don't like them. Only been used once. Seem like a fair deal?
 
How about i trade you those new wraps i just got for them? They're all stopping power and i don't like them. Only been used once. Seem like a fair deal?[/QUOTE]
No need for the trade brother. You have given me valuable information that many would and could charge for. I believe just sending you the wraps would be fair no need for a trade.
 
Just do what you gotta do to get bye. He dont give a fuck about you or what you want to do in life. Nobody does. Just remember bad decisions as a pro will put you right back in to your shitty position if you fuck up. Whatever you taught yourself to survive behind the wheel of your 4 wheeler no longer applies. New animal new rules. And your going to need to learn to have patience of a saint. 4 wheelers are ignorant, vengeful assholes. Your going to need every tool in your bag everyday to not be dragged up in there stupidity.
Stay safe
 
No need for the trade brother. You have given me valuable information that many would and could charge for. I believe just sending you the wraps would be fair no need for a trade.

I'll pm you in a bit.

Just do what you gotta do to get bye. He dont give a fuck about you or what you want to do in life. Nobody does. Just remember bad decisions as a pro will put you right back in to your shitty position if you fuck up. Whatever you taught yourself to survive behind the wheel of your 4 wheeler no longer applies. New animal new rules. And your going to need to learn to have patience of a saint. 4 wheelers are ignorant, vengeful assholes. Your going to need every tool in your bag everyday to not be dragged up in there stupidity.
Stay safe

Oh, I know. I'm just in don't give a fuck mode with this job and don't care if i get fired at this point. I've shown up fifteen minutes early every single day for months and worked my ass off and couldn't even get bumped up to $10/hour. I'm a very driven and hard worker, but enough is enough when you're getting screwed. From now until I quit he's getting a $9/hour employer rather than one that works like he's paid double that.

I'll be applying my addictive personality between my new career and training very soon and like everything I've ever tried to excel at I will.
 
Yesterday

223lbs

Comp bench 295lbs 5x5
Box squat 460x3, 410x3, 410x3, 410x3, 410x3

Was feeling rough from going on 3-4 hours of sleep a night a few days in a row. Might've gotten five last night? About to hit up a quick session and then gotta go to my second job early today. Leaving at 2pm to drive an hour for a catering event. Can't wait to be done with dumb shit like driving an hour to make $8.25/hour.

Found out yesterday I gotta jump through a few extra hoops for CDL school. Since it's an hour away I'm considered out of district and would have to pay over $1000 extra. So, Monday I have to get my local college to give me some kind of a release to be able to get in district price at the other school. Then I have to go sign up in person, which means taking off work. So I might get fired for that, but oh well. Would help a ton to get these last couple paychecks though.
 
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