FWIW, I've always done the same. Never really had any problem with chest workouts and always felt like they are some of my best lifts (even with my long ass arms).
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January 22, 2017
Push Hypertrophy
Weight - 154.4
Weight is the down 1.2 pounds from last week. This may be a little misleading though since I used the bathroom more during the night (use your imagination). I am still going to increase my calories though by 25 each day, in the form of carbs.
Training went very well today, but the day as a whole was meh. I wanted to play my PS4 since I barely get to and usually only can on weekend, on a limited basis, and days off from school. I started a new game yesterday and wanted to play it some today, but everything went to hell after the gym. For some reason, my phone was constantly restarting when I launched some apps. By the time I got to the cell phone store (which moved locations, but I did not know) and I figured out what was going on, the day was shot. I had some factory reset the phone and now I need to put all my apps back on it.
Today has marked one week since I started the Virtus and Invictus stack. Here are my notes thus far. I really do not like the smell of the products, but in the end, if they work well, I can see past that. Application is very easy, I just dislike how greasy your hands get from the liquid. Again, not a big deal though. I don't know if it is the way I squeeze the dropper or what, but I always measure out .5ml, my desired amount, every single time. That is very convenient. Regarding what I have noticed, two nights last week, Wednesday and Thursday, I woke up erected two or three times during the night. Rarely do I wake up once or more with an erection. I have not had one since Thursday though, waking up with one that is. Recovery seems a tad better, I will focus on this during the week. I also notice a new vein, one that I have never seen before. It was in my side of my left lower/mid pec. This was first thing in the morning, no food or water, so that was cool.
Training
Incline Smith/Flat DB Press
Incline - 130x8,8,8 (does not include weight of the bar)
Flat - 70x8,8,8
Seated Smith Shoulder Press
90x8,8,8,8
Weight does not include the bar, just plates
Incline Hammerstrength Chest Press
145x10,10,10
Incline Skull Crushers
70x11,10,10
Seated Hammerstrength Shoulder Press
150x10,10,10
Straight Bar Cable Pressdown
44x12,10,10
Nutrition
High Carb Day
Cals - 3,100
Carbs - 414g
- Fiber - 50g
Protein - 225g
Fat - 63g
- Sat. - 24g
- Poly. - 8g
- Mono. - 12g
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No. Ever since I started following a push, pull, leg routine, my body has gotten used to it. Could I moved a little more weight, perhaps. But it doesn't affect the other group too much. Plus, volume is low since I hit the muscles 2x per week.
In for this log! Whenever I use their transdermals I apply the liquid and rub it around with the tip of the dropper then use my forearms to mix in the rest. This works very well for me and I don't have to worry about any of it being wasted from washing it off. Looking forward to seeing how these products treat you!
January 23, 2017
Pull Power
Pretty good session today. I will post my last 5x5 below this. I wanted to go for a 7th rep on the 355 set, but I did not want to strain too much. I can't exactly remember, but I feel like the 6 reps today were smoother than last time. Warmups felt great, as soon as I hit that 315 set, that is when my hamstrings said, we're not ready! Everything else went smoothly. I saw some small increases from last week. My lower back was a tad tight after the rack pulls. I think it was from over extending on the lockout on deads and rack pulls. I have a bad habit of doing that.
I'm also looking for some suggestions here. Last week, my meals leading up to the pre workout meal were the same as today, but the pre workout meal was different and I did not have as much time last week to digest compared to this week. With that said, last week, with less time between my meal and lifting, I felt fine versus today, I felt like I was going to puke. This is a common theme when I do not deadlift fasted.
My carb source last week was white rice and this week, sweet potatoes. My pre workout meal during the week is the same since I have it at work, 225 grams of greek yogurt, 150 grams of strawberries and sweet potatoes (amount varies on the day, but today was only 215 grams) and this was 2 hour before lifting.
Here are some options I am thinking about, let me know what you might try:
1 - Keep everything the same, but swap out the sweet potatoes for rice
2 - Keep everything the same, but eat my lunch earlier, then have a protein shake when I would normally have my lunch. Usually my second "meal" is just a shake, but I could swap those.
3 - Keep meal one and two the same, but when I have lunch, have a protein bar with some fruit.
Last 5x5 12/19/16
TrainingQuote:
315x5
325x5
335x5
345x5
355x6
Deadlift 5x5 @ 90%-99% of 1RM (308 - 352 lbs)
315x5
325x5
335x5
345x5
355x6
Rack Pulls
380x3,3,3,3,4
Knee level
Weighted Wide Grip Pullups
2.5x7,7,6
Close Grip Neutral Grip Pulldowns
120x8,7
122.5x6
Wide Grip Neutral Pulldowns
122.5x7,7,6
Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row
120x7,7,7
Reverse Pec Deck
145x7,7,6,6
Nutrition
Low Carb
Cals - 2,600
Carbs - 271g
- Fiber - 50g
Protein - 227g
Fat - 76g
- Sat. - 20g
- Poly. - 11g
- Mono. - 11g
January 24, 2017
Legs Hypertrophy
Training.
Reverse Hammerstrength V Squat
270x8,8,8,8,8,8
Leg Press
500x8,8,8,8
Seated Hamstring Curl
180x11,10,10
Lying Hamstring Curl
90x12,10,10
Leg Extensions
145x12,12,11,10,10.
Seated Calf Raises
120x12,12,11,11,11
Standing Calf Raises
200x12,11,10,10,10
Nutrition
Moderate Carb
Cals - 2,850
Carbs - 340g
- Fiber - 50g
Protein - 225g
Fat - 70g
- Sat. - 17g
- Poly. - 12g
- Mono. - 19g
Wait what? A 215 bench press max..but a 440 deadlift max? I have never seen a disparity like that lmfao..you're like the opposite of everyday is chest day kind of lifter.
Good for you man
January 26, 2017
Push Power
Not happy with the session today, although I was able to get more reps or go heavier than last week. As you can see, I did not go as heavy as I did on my previous 5x5, but like I said about a week ago, I wanted to stick within the prescribed percentages. I felt like the 180 didn't move as fast, but I did rest less between sets. Also, like I said, everything else increased in one way or another, so maybe it not moving as fast was just in my head.
I am also going to reduce the dosing on Virtus starting tomorrow to only .5 ml per day. I have been noticing more acne and lethargy, which could be signs of E/cortisol being too low.
Last 5x5 12/22/16
TrainingQuote:
160x5
170x5
180x5
190x5
190x5
Flat Bench Press 5x5 @ 70%-80% of 1RM (158-180 pounds)
160x5
170x5
180x5
180x5
180x5
Military Press
130x3,3,3,3,3
Decline Close Grip Bench Press
165x6,6,6
Incline Bench Press
150x8,7,6
Seated Hammerstrength Shoulder Press
180x7,7,6
Weighted Dips
65x6,6,6
Nutrition
Moderate Carb
Cals - 2,850
Carbs - 340g
- Fiber - 49g
Protein - 225g
Fat - 70g
- Sat. - 18g
- Poly. - 11g
- Mono. - 18g
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My max is 225. Part of it is I have always been a weak presser. Second part is, I had a heart transplant some years back. Pressing has been weaker since.
Deadlifting doesn't put strain on your heart like bench pressing does?
I'm not doubting you, just not understanding how they aren't related. I thought they would both be affected.
Regardless, not taking anything away from ya. Good numbers man.
January 27, 2017
Pull Hypertrophy
I only dosed Virtus at .5 ml today. I felt a lot better, not nearly as lethargic. Is that due to less dosing, no, because it wasn't even a full day. I think yesterday felt off for me since Wednesday are low carb days (where I do not consume any startchy and go no more than 100 grams total). I am still going to dose at .5 ml and see how it goes.
Today felt fairly easy with the workout. Everything felt a little lighter than I was expecting. Overall, it was a very good session.
Training
Lat Pulldowns
107.5x8,8,8
110x8,8,8
Close Grip Seated Cable Row
107.5x8,8,8,8
T Bar Row (overhand grip)
70x11,10,10
Semi Close Grip Pulldown (neutral grip)
120x10,10,10
Underhand Grip Machine Row
135x11,11,11
Underhand Close Grip Pulldown
85x11
95x10,10
Reverse Pec Deck
120x11,10,10,10
Nutrition
High Carb
Cals - 3,100
Carbs - 414g
- Fiber - 50g
Protein - 226g
Fat - 65g
- Sat. - 20g
- Poly. - 12g
- Mono. - 14g
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There is no strain with anything. I just think cutting my chest cavity in half has diminished my chest pressing movements!
Also, I was always a fat kid, not anymore though. My lower body has always been my strong point, probably due to being fat. That is probably why my deadlift and squat are way better than my bench.
January 28, 2017
Lower Power
Very happy with the session today. I wanted to hit 7 reps on the last set of squats, but on the 5th rep, I had a major butt wink and surprised I was able to recover. It took a lot out of me to recover from it. Everything else improved either weight wise or rep wise. I did 4 sets on leg press because I felt as though I did not go deep enough on the first set.
I will be giving a full update on Virtus and Invictus tomorrow.
Last 5x5 12/24/16
TrainingQuote:
235x5
245x5
255x5
265x5
280x5
Back Squat 5x5 @ 70%-80% of 1RM (231-264 lbs)
235x5
245x5
255x5
265x5
265x6
Pause Squats
215x3,3,3,3
220x3
Hip Thrust
265x7,6,6
Leg Press
540x7,7,6,6
Lying Leg Curls
130x6,6
125x6
Seated Calf Machine
170x7,7,7,6,6
Standing Calf Machine
270x7x6,6,6,6
Nutrition
Low Carb
Cals - 2,600
Carbs - 270g
- Fiber - 50g
Protein - 227g
Fat - 80g
- Sat. - 18g
- Poly. - 7g
- Mono. - 11g