*** Leg Day *** Broke the 300lbs barrier
Well... I'm very proud of myself today. I broke the 300lb barrier. I repped out 5 deep, deep squats. I was almost doubting myself but I squat pretty much ass to ground (banged the safety, should have set it lower) and I probably could have done much more weight. No regrets though. Another week until Leg Day, I'll just have to kill it again.
Pre Workout Supplements:
1 scoop AI WPI Protien + 40g Dextrose in 500ml water
1 scoop GM in 500ml water
2 scoops GG
During workout:
2 scoops GG near beginning of workout
2 scoops of PW in 1L water
No additional water, gym closed early
Post Workout:
2 scoops AI WPI Protien + 40g Dextrose in 500ml water
**Warm ups – 20 Squats with no weight, 10x135lbs for 2 sets
The All Mighty Squat- 5 work sets
10x205lbs
8x225lbs
8x265lbs
6x295lbs (PR!)
5x305lbs (PR! )
Seated Calf Raises- 3 work sets
12x90lbs
12x135lbs
12x135lbs
Standing Calf Raises- 2 work sets
10x135lbs
10x135lbs
Today felt really rewarding. Before the gym, I was pooped. I actually fell asleep on the couch to be honest. Woke up and realized I have an hour left at the gym. My gym was "testing the lights" again so I really only had half an hour to work out. I didn't feel pressed. I would do squats and leg press if there was time.
I stepped up to the plate, got a good pump going but at around 265lbs I felt a little weak in the legs.... ahh! I'll take a piss!! I did that and came back.... glowered at the weight and figured I could do 285lbs again.... no, 295lbs. I loaded up the rack and fixed my shirt, wanted to get a good song going (Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath)..... veins are bulging out everywhere, there's a few people left and I've only got a few minutes left. Repped out 6 reps like it was nothing. Squat totally deep, controlled and I honestly don't think I could improve my form any more than where it's at.
I pulled my friend over to spot me, I needed to break 300lbs. We chucked on a few baby ass weights and I did it, wish ease to be completely honest. I do not lie about a single thing. I'd rather cut off my fingers one by one than lie to any of you. The gym attendent is East Indian, rather cute... she asked if this could please be my last set because she didn't want the lights going off while I was repping it out. So I did all that I could, got under the weight, took it off the pins and squat hard and deep....... my goal was three, but I knew I could get more. One, Two (I feel so confident), Three (One more?), Four, FIVE! I set the weight back on the pins, immediately plopped down on a bench and caught my breath...... wow. Imagine that. I've never seen anyone else but the two old lions squat more than I just did. Everyone does bench and biceps, but now I can do more on incline than most others, I just need to catch up with the flat bench. I'm stoked.
It might sound like this is going to my head, but I assure everyone that it won't. I just want to feel good for reaching my goals.... I just stumbled upon a few old pictures and my arms were smaller than pipe cleaners. I would eat a granola bar, have a glass of milk and dinner each day. Now I count ever macronutrient that enters my body. I broke up with my girlfriend, and secretly a lot of it had to do with just wanting to be at the gym and left by my lonesome. I'm not trying to give a big emotional speech or anything, but I just feel so damn good. I'm happy at where I've gotten and again, I can't wait until another month passes so I can take some good pictures for you guys.
I'm really, REALLY loving Green MAGnitude right now. I was at a big sticking point and now I'm blasting right through it. I think I could probably train even heavier than I am now, but I always put my safety first. I don't know what else to say right now. I'm going to stretch my legs a little more (thanks for the stretching articles, pu!!), take a shower and do some chores. I had a really good day today and this just made it extra special. Tomorrow will be an off/cardio day, and Sunday I will see how my chest workout goes. Thanks for all the encouragement, guys. It means a lot to me.
Well... I'm very proud of myself today. I broke the 300lb barrier. I repped out 5 deep, deep squats. I was almost doubting myself but I squat pretty much ass to ground (banged the safety, should have set it lower) and I probably could have done much more weight. No regrets though. Another week until Leg Day, I'll just have to kill it again.
Pre Workout Supplements:
1 scoop AI WPI Protien + 40g Dextrose in 500ml water
1 scoop GM in 500ml water
2 scoops GG
During workout:
2 scoops GG near beginning of workout
2 scoops of PW in 1L water
No additional water, gym closed early
Post Workout:
2 scoops AI WPI Protien + 40g Dextrose in 500ml water
**Warm ups – 20 Squats with no weight, 10x135lbs for 2 sets
The All Mighty Squat- 5 work sets
10x205lbs
8x225lbs
8x265lbs
6x295lbs (PR!)
5x305lbs (PR! )
Seated Calf Raises- 3 work sets
12x90lbs
12x135lbs
12x135lbs
Standing Calf Raises- 2 work sets
10x135lbs
10x135lbs
Today felt really rewarding. Before the gym, I was pooped. I actually fell asleep on the couch to be honest. Woke up and realized I have an hour left at the gym. My gym was "testing the lights" again so I really only had half an hour to work out. I didn't feel pressed. I would do squats and leg press if there was time.
I stepped up to the plate, got a good pump going but at around 265lbs I felt a little weak in the legs.... ahh! I'll take a piss!! I did that and came back.... glowered at the weight and figured I could do 285lbs again.... no, 295lbs. I loaded up the rack and fixed my shirt, wanted to get a good song going (Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath)..... veins are bulging out everywhere, there's a few people left and I've only got a few minutes left. Repped out 6 reps like it was nothing. Squat totally deep, controlled and I honestly don't think I could improve my form any more than where it's at.
I pulled my friend over to spot me, I needed to break 300lbs. We chucked on a few baby ass weights and I did it, wish ease to be completely honest. I do not lie about a single thing. I'd rather cut off my fingers one by one than lie to any of you. The gym attendent is East Indian, rather cute... she asked if this could please be my last set because she didn't want the lights going off while I was repping it out. So I did all that I could, got under the weight, took it off the pins and squat hard and deep....... my goal was three, but I knew I could get more. One, Two (I feel so confident), Three (One more?), Four, FIVE! I set the weight back on the pins, immediately plopped down on a bench and caught my breath...... wow. Imagine that. I've never seen anyone else but the two old lions squat more than I just did. Everyone does bench and biceps, but now I can do more on incline than most others, I just need to catch up with the flat bench. I'm stoked.
It might sound like this is going to my head, but I assure everyone that it won't. I just want to feel good for reaching my goals.... I just stumbled upon a few old pictures and my arms were smaller than pipe cleaners. I would eat a granola bar, have a glass of milk and dinner each day. Now I count ever macronutrient that enters my body. I broke up with my girlfriend, and secretly a lot of it had to do with just wanting to be at the gym and left by my lonesome. I'm not trying to give a big emotional speech or anything, but I just feel so damn good. I'm happy at where I've gotten and again, I can't wait until another month passes so I can take some good pictures for you guys.
I'm really, REALLY loving Green MAGnitude right now. I was at a big sticking point and now I'm blasting right through it. I think I could probably train even heavier than I am now, but I always put my safety first. I don't know what else to say right now. I'm going to stretch my legs a little more (thanks for the stretching articles, pu!!), take a shower and do some chores. I had a really good day today and this just made it extra special. Tomorrow will be an off/cardio day, and Sunday I will see how my chest workout goes. Thanks for all the encouragement, guys. It means a lot to me.
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