GainzZz For Valhalla
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
BW: 202.0 lbs (Bio-Impedance Scale says 23.6% BF, 2600 cals)
Press: Beltless
125
135
145 @7
135x1 x6 sets
Chins: BW+80 lbs/45s rests/Supine Grip
282 x1 x12 sets
Standing DB Laterals: 60s rest
35’s x10 x2 sets
Standing DB Hammer Curls: 60s rest
35’s x11 x2 sets
***41 mins total
@JohnHelton Yeah I don’t think there’s much else to do right now. I figure once I get down to 190 ish I’ll take a much longer maintenance break and go from there.
Press: Beltless
125
135
145 @7
135x1 x6 sets
Chins: BW+80 lbs/45s rests/Supine Grip
282 x1 x12 sets
Standing DB Laterals: 60s rest
35’s x10 x2 sets
Standing DB Hammer Curls: 60s rest
35’s x11 x2 sets
***41 mins total
@JohnHelton Yeah I don’t think there’s much else to do right now. I figure once I get down to 190 ish I’ll take a much longer maintenance break and go from there.
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
its cool to be big, have a powerbelly and set PRs.
but its more cool to be healthy and live a long life
the ones you love dont care if you cant squat 455x1@8 anymore
but its more cool to be healthy and live a long life
the ones you love dont care if you cant squat 455x1@8 anymore
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
@cole So true! I dirty bulked a few times when I was younger but then really badly for SS LP. It’s been a long time coming to get that extra weight off. I got my 500 squat, 525 deadlift, 340 bench. I’m good if that’s the best I ever do.
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
BW: 201.4 lbs PR! (2600 cals)
Deadlift: Beltless
355
385
415 @7.5
385x1 x4 sets (Beltless/straps/EMOM)
Slingshot Bench: Paused/Beltless
255
275
295 @7
275x3 x2 sets
Oly SFP: 60s rest
112.5 x4 x2 sets
Oly Arm Curls: 60s rest/Top pauses
112.5 x4 x2 sets
***50 mins total
-Slingshot arms are feeling very loose with having lost 44 lbs now. Not sure it’s working the same way as when it was tight. Losing weight sucks. I better look like a Greek god when this is over to be worth it lol.
Deadlift: Beltless
355
385
415 @7.5
385x1 x4 sets (Beltless/straps/EMOM)
Slingshot Bench: Paused/Beltless
255
275
295 @7
275x3 x2 sets
Oly SFP: 60s rest
112.5 x4 x2 sets
Oly Arm Curls: 60s rest/Top pauses
112.5 x4 x2 sets
***50 mins total
-Slingshot arms are feeling very loose with having lost 44 lbs now. Not sure it’s working the same way as when it was tight. Losing weight sucks. I better look like a Greek god when this is over to be worth it lol.
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
BW: 202.4 lbs (scale is being weird. Still 2600 cals)
Squat: Beltless/2 min rests
285x5 x5
Bench: Beltless/TnG/2 min rests
190x5 x6 sets
EZ SFP: EMOM
70x12 x3 sets
EZ Arm Curls: EMOM/TP,reg,drag
70x12 x3 sets
***53 mins total
-Still feeling awful. The amount of lactic acid buildup during every exercise was not cool. I’m not recovering well at all. I may jump back to Creatine soon. Working out has become extremely unpleasant lately. The strength is there but I can’t seem to clear byproduct quick enough for more reps and work capacity.
Squat: Beltless/2 min rests
285x5 x5
Bench: Beltless/TnG/2 min rests
190x5 x6 sets
EZ SFP: EMOM
70x12 x3 sets
EZ Arm Curls: EMOM/TP,reg,drag
70x12 x3 sets
***53 mins total
-Still feeling awful. The amount of lactic acid buildup during every exercise was not cool. I’m not recovering well at all. I may jump back to Creatine soon. Working out has become extremely unpleasant lately. The strength is there but I can’t seem to clear byproduct quick enough for more reps and work capacity.
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
Maybe increase your rest just a bit?
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
Yeah squats on 2 min rest is a bitch.
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
Wed
Press: Beltless/2 min rests
110x5 x6 sets
Chins: EMOM/Supine Grip
BW x8 (@7.5), 6 (@8.5), 5 (@8.5), 4 (@9)
= 23 total
Seated DB Laterals: 60s rest
13.2’s x25 x2 sets
Seated DB Hammer Curls: 60s rest/top pauses
13.2’s x25 x2 sets
*33 mins
- @cole @JohnHelton Im much too stubborn for sensible advice like that. Lol
Press: Beltless/2 min rests
110x5 x6 sets
Chins: EMOM/Supine Grip
BW x8 (@7.5), 6 (@8.5), 5 (@8.5), 4 (@9)
= 23 total
Seated DB Laterals: 60s rest
13.2’s x25 x2 sets
Seated DB Hammer Curls: 60s rest/top pauses
13.2’s x25 x2 sets
*33 mins
- @cole @JohnHelton Im much too stubborn for sensible advice like that. Lol
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
BW: 201.4 lbs (Dropped cals to 2500 Wed)
Deadlift: Beltless/DOH/2 min rests
315x5 x4 sets
Slingshot Bench: Paused/Beltless/2 min rests
240x5 x3 sets
Oly SFP: EMOM
72.5 x12 x3 sets
Oly Arm Curls: EMOM/TP,reg, drag
72.5 x12 x3 sets
***45 mins
-not quite as bad today but still fatigued for sure.
Deadlift: Beltless/DOH/2 min rests
315x5 x4 sets
Slingshot Bench: Paused/Beltless/2 min rests
240x5 x3 sets
Oly SFP: EMOM
72.5 x12 x3 sets
Oly Arm Curls: EMOM/TP,reg, drag
72.5 x12 x3 sets
***45 mins
-not quite as bad today but still fatigued for sure.
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
BW: 200.4 lbs PR!!! (Almost not an adult male. 2500 cals)
Squat: 2 min rests
325x3 x5 sets
Bench: Beltless/TnG/2 min rests
220x3 x6 sets
EZ SFP: EMOM
90x8 x3 sets
EZ Arm Curls: EMOM/TP,reg,drag
90x8 x3 sets
***50 mins total
-Wow I’m half a pound from being in the 190’s! I haven’t been this light since Sept/Oct 2014. I’ve sacrificed strength for it but I do feel healthier outside of the gym. No more snoring at all (used to be bad). Stairs are easier. Walking is easier.
-Hopefully I can get down to around 190 ish before I reverse again and cruise in maintenance calories through Nov/Dec/Jan.
Squat: 2 min rests
325x3 x5 sets
Bench: Beltless/TnG/2 min rests
220x3 x6 sets
EZ SFP: EMOM
90x8 x3 sets
EZ Arm Curls: EMOM/TP,reg,drag
90x8 x3 sets
***50 mins total
-Wow I’m half a pound from being in the 190’s! I haven’t been this light since Sept/Oct 2014. I’ve sacrificed strength for it but I do feel healthier outside of the gym. No more snoring at all (used to be bad). Stairs are easier. Walking is easier.
-Hopefully I can get down to around 190 ish before I reverse again and cruise in maintenance calories through Nov/Dec/Jan.
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
Yesterday BW: 202.4 lbs (Wed always higher for some reason)
Press: Beltless/2 min rests
130x3 x6 sets
Chins: BW+30 lbs/Supine Grip/EMOM
232 x6 (@8.5), 4(@9), 4(@9), 3(@9)
Total = 17
Standing DB Laterals: 60s rest
25’s x17 x2 sets
Standing DB Hammer Curls: 60s rest
25’s x16 x2 sets
***36 mins total
Press: Beltless/2 min rests
130x3 x6 sets
Chins: BW+30 lbs/Supine Grip/EMOM
232 x6 (@8.5), 4(@9), 4(@9), 3(@9)
Total = 17
Standing DB Laterals: 60s rest
25’s x17 x2 sets
Standing DB Hammer Curls: 60s rest
25’s x16 x2 sets
***36 mins total
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
BW: 202.2 lbs (2500 cals)
Deadlift: Beltless/DOH/2 min rests
355x3 x4 sets
Slingshot Bench: Beltless/Paused/2 min rests
260x4 x3 sets
Oly SFP: EMOM
92.5 x8 x3 sets
Oly Arm Curls: EMOM/TP,reg,drag
92.5 x8 x3 sets
*50 mins total
Deadlift: Beltless/DOH/2 min rests
355x3 x4 sets
Slingshot Bench: Beltless/Paused/2 min rests
260x4 x3 sets
Oly SFP: EMOM
92.5 x8 x3 sets
Oly Arm Curls: EMOM/TP,reg,drag
92.5 x8 x3 sets
*50 mins total
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
BW: 201.1 lbs (dropped to 2400 cals today due to plateau)
Wednesday
Squat:
335
365
395 @9
365x1 x3 sets
Bench:
225
245
265 @9
240x1 x4 sets
Today
Press:
135
145
155 @10 Beltless (wtf)
155 x2 @9.5 (with belt, still wtf)
135x1 x6 sets
Chins: BW+90 lbs/SG/45 sec rests
291 x1 x8 sets
Standing Partial DB Laterals: 60s rest
45’s x20 x2 sets
13’s x12 (slow with top pauses)
Neutral (Hammer) Grip Chins: superset Hammer Curls:
BW x6
13’s x12
BW x2
Wednesday
Squat:
335
365
395 @9
365x1 x3 sets
Bench:
225
245
265 @9
240x1 x4 sets
Today
Press:
135
145
155 @10 Beltless (wtf)
155 x2 @9.5 (with belt, still wtf)
135x1 x6 sets
Chins: BW+90 lbs/SG/45 sec rests
291 x1 x8 sets
Standing Partial DB Laterals: 60s rest
45’s x20 x2 sets
13’s x12 (slow with top pauses)
Neutral (Hammer) Grip Chins: superset Hammer Curls:
BW x6
13’s x12
BW x2
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
Dude. You have been killing this long-con ultra-cut. Very strong work.MattimusMaximus wrote: ↑Mon Sep 05, 2022 1:22 pm -Wow I’m half a pound from being in the 190’s! I haven’t been this light since Sept/Oct 2014. I’ve sacrificed strength for it but I do feel healthier outside of the gym. No more snoring at all (used to be bad). Stairs are easier. Walking is easier.
-Hopefully I can get down to around 190 ish before I reverse again and cruise in maintenance calories through Nov/Dec/Jan.
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
@broseph Thank you. Its been a long time for sure. I’m down 45 lbs now total and I’m definitely burnt out from it. Appreciate the encouragement!
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
BW: 200.2 lbs PR! (2400 cals)
Deadlift:
375 Beltless/DOH
405 Beltless
435 @9.5
375x1 x4 (Beltless/Straps/EMOM)
Slingshot: Paused
275
295
315 xF
Oly SFP: EMOM
117.5 x4 x3 sets
Oly Arm Curls: EMOM/TP,reg,drag
117.5 x4 x3 sets
***47 mins total
Deadlift:
375 Beltless/DOH
405 Beltless
435 @9.5
375x1 x4 (Beltless/Straps/EMOM)
Slingshot: Paused
275
295
315 xF
Oly SFP: EMOM
117.5 x4 x3 sets
Oly Arm Curls: EMOM/TP,reg,drag
117.5 x4 x3 sets
***47 mins total
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
BW: 200.0 lbs (new PR BW. Still 2400 cals)
Squat: Beltless/2 mins rests
255x5 x3 sets
Deadlift: Beltless/DOH/2 min rests
285x5 x2 sets
Chins: EMOM/Supine Grip
BW x7 (@7.5), 5(@8), 5(@9)
EZ SFP: EMOM
60x12 x3 sets
***34 mins total
-This was always planned to be a deload week but I’m kind of fed up with how things have been going. It feels like I’ve been ramming my head into a wall over and over for months now.
-Just trying a 4 day split for the rest of this calorie cut (until end of Oct) to try and chop up some training stress into hopefully more recoverable sessions. I’ve accepted the current strength plummet is just a part of my long term calorie deficit. It’s been about 18 mths with only a couple breaks. Hopefully I spring back in the New Year after a few months of eating maintenance.
Squat: Beltless/2 mins rests
255x5 x3 sets
Deadlift: Beltless/DOH/2 min rests
285x5 x2 sets
Chins: EMOM/Supine Grip
BW x7 (@7.5), 5(@8), 5(@9)
EZ SFP: EMOM
60x12 x3 sets
***34 mins total
-This was always planned to be a deload week but I’m kind of fed up with how things have been going. It feels like I’ve been ramming my head into a wall over and over for months now.
-Just trying a 4 day split for the rest of this calorie cut (until end of Oct) to try and chop up some training stress into hopefully more recoverable sessions. I’ve accepted the current strength plummet is just a part of my long term calorie deficit. It’s been about 18 mths with only a couple breaks. Hopefully I spring back in the New Year after a few months of eating maintenance.
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
You have killed it for the last couple years man. No shame in switching things up. You are the opposite of a program hopper lol. I think the U/L splits are a good way to manage fatigue. Excited to follow
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
BW: 199.9 lbs New low BW PR!!! (2400 cals)
Bench: Beltless/Control TnG/2 min rests
165x5 x4 sets
Press: Beltless/2 min rests
95x5 x3 sets
Seated DB Laterals: Top pause holds/60s rest
10’s x15 x2 sets
EZ Curls: EMOM/TP,reg,spider
60x12 x3 sets
***32 mins total
-I reset everything in the hopes that I can recover this residual fatigue and get a better run up this hill so-to-speak.
-Can’t believe I’m sub 200 now for the first time since fall 2014. I’m no longer an adult male sadly.
@cole Thanks man, it’s humbling but we all know our strength does come back eventually. Especially when we change gears. My focus is on fat loss not strength and I have to keep reminding myself of that. It’s definitely a mental struggle though feeling like years of hard work is gone.
Bench: Beltless/Control TnG/2 min rests
165x5 x4 sets
Press: Beltless/2 min rests
95x5 x3 sets
Seated DB Laterals: Top pause holds/60s rest
10’s x15 x2 sets
EZ Curls: EMOM/TP,reg,spider
60x12 x3 sets
***32 mins total
-I reset everything in the hopes that I can recover this residual fatigue and get a better run up this hill so-to-speak.
-Can’t believe I’m sub 200 now for the first time since fall 2014. I’m no longer an adult male sadly.
@cole Thanks man, it’s humbling but we all know our strength does come back eventually. Especially when we change gears. My focus is on fat loss not strength and I have to keep reminding myself of that. It’s definitely a mental struggle though feeling like years of hard work is gone.
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Re: GainzZz For Valhalla
Congrats! That is a big milestone.