Dan Chases Andy Bolton's Total; Fails Miserably - Page 9

dnyc99 · 07-23-2007, 04:34 AM

Wow DanMan I just checked out your stats...I did a double take on your age after seeing your PB's...that's really impressive work you are doing. You are one strong dude!! I can't imagine what your stats are going to look like in a years time!...You are one strong dude!

~D~

danman77220 · 07-23-2007, 10:58 PM

Thanks D! That makes me feel better about my strength lol

I can't wait to be repping my max the way you do!

danman77220 · 07-23-2007, 11:08 PM

Monday, 7/23: RE Bench

RE Flat Bench

105x27 (last rep assisted)
105x22 (last rep assisted)
105x21 (last rep assisted)

Push Press

125x3 <---PR
125x2.5 (last rep fail)
120x2.5 (last rep fail)

Tate Press (60 second rest)

40sx8 <---PR+3 reps
40sx8 <---PR
40sx9 <---PR+4 reps

Hammer Strength Seated Dips (plate loaded, weight = weight of plates, 60 second rests)

180x10
200x8 <---PR?
200x8 <---PR?

Incline DB Press

45sx12
50sx12 <---PR+5 lbs
55sx5 (last 2 reps assisted)

One Handed Dumbbell Rows

80x12/12 <---PR+5 reps
80x12/12 (had to take a a couple beaks on my left arm, it was iving out) <---PR
80x8/8

- - -

Good day. I hate RE lol. My endurance is shit.

Alright PRs, I got a little hasty on my last set of DB inclines, but I still got more than last time (45sx6 as a last set).

danman77220 · 07-24-2007, 07:53 AM

LOL. I was looking through the first log I ever had... check out my grueling leg workout:

- - -

Squats

95x10
115x10
135x7
135x5

Yeah I know. I have really weak legs.

Calve Raises

90x20
110x20
140x10

Deadlifts

115x10
135x8
145x5
145x5

Lunges

45 lbs. up and down the weight room (about 40-50 ft)x3

Leg Extensions

90x15
100x15
110x5
115x5

- - -

Wew!

I'd say I'm coming along alright.

**haiz69** · 07-24-2007, 11:47 PM

Haha - What a difference!

danman77220 · 07-25-2007, 12:35 AM

Tuesday, 7/24: ME Deadlifts

Sumo Rack Pulls (standing on 2 45s)

95x5
135x3
225x3
295x1 <---PR+10 lbs
315x1 <---PR+30 lbs
335x1 <---PR+50 lbs

335x1 <---PR
335x0
315x2 <---PR+1 rep (lockout was meh, though, grip started to give)
305x1 (dirty, grip was gone lol)

Machine Abductions

155x12
180x12
210x12 (full stack)

-I don't even count these as PRs, this exercise is way too easy. I'm sticking to cables.

Machine Adductions

120x12
135x12

Sumo SLDL

205x5
215x5 <---PR+10 lbs

Hammer Strength High Row (plate loaded, weight = weight of plates)

180x5
240x5
240x7

Hammer Strength Preacher Curls (plate loadd, weight = weight of plateS)

90x5 <---PR
90x5 <---PR
90x5 <---PR

Machine Crunches (3 second negative)

95x12
95x12
95x12

- - -

Started out great, kinda had to rush near the end since my friend had to leave, and was my ride.

Decided to do rack pulls instead of GMs for my ME exercise. I don't like them lol. I'm going to do them as assistance work on ME Squat day.

danman77220 · 07-25-2007, 12:09 PM

Alright so I've been gaining weight, and I thought most of it was muscle. And a great deal of it has to, tbqh. But I haven't noticing quite how much fat I've been gaining until I saw some photos my sis took of me.

lol

So I'm making a clean bulk diet for myself. I've just been going apeshit lately and just eating a gripload of food, and it's working, but I'm gaining too much fat for my liking. So here's what I have planned:

Meal 1: Oats, 1 scoop whey
Meal 2 (PWO): 2 scoops whey, .5 cup maltodextrin, malted milk powder (for flavor)
Meal 3: 3 egg whites, 3 whole eggs (scrambled), 1 yam, 1 banana
Meal 4: Bowl of granola cereal, 8 oz. milk, 1 cup cottage cheese
Meal 5: 1 yam, 1 big serving of a meat product (steak, chicken, tuna, etc)
Meal 6 (before bed): 1 cup cottage cheese, 3 scoops casien (when I get it)

All of this will average:

2752 calories
299g protein (45%)
268g carbs (37%)
53g fat (18%)

Calories are floating around maintainance, but I expect the amount of food I will be eating will be more than I entered them on fitday so it will most likely be more. Plus I'm still a newb, so I can blow up alright on low cals. Did it while cutting.

Also, in order to ensure that I stay on this diet, I'm going to give myself 2 cheat meals each week, except I'm not letting myself eat them at any time that would greatly effect my strength/fat gain/performance, i.e. PWO, before bed, or first thing in the morrow. I know myself, and if I'm parted with my brownies or Reese's PB cups for too long I just go on the binge to end all binges.

I'm not going to set any real order for the meals, except meal 1 will be upon walking, meal 2 will be after my workouts, and meal 6 will be before bed. The other ones are interchangeable. I will just eat them whenever as it doesn't really matter.

Thoughts? Anyone know a good tasting, cheap casien product?

danman77220 · 07-25-2007, 12:22 PM

Oh, forgot 2 things:

1) I'm also going to go to they gym Wednesdays and do my calves and abs (two parts I feel are very neglected) and also VERY low intensity cardio... nothing more than 15 min. walking on an inclined treadmill. Mainly for health reasons. Nothing too catabolic. I'm not worried about it stalling my strength, as I'm eating more than I usually do anyway.

2) What would you all say to me taking ZMA? I'm not really interested in it for the whole test-raising part of it (though it's a plus mos def). I'm more interested in the way it affects your sleep. I gather it makes you sleep "deeper?" I'm so fatigued lately. I'll sleep for like 10+ hours and wake up groggy and remain somewhat groggy the rest of the day. Maybe ZMA would help?

**haiz69** · 07-25-2007, 11:27 PM

Good + Cheap casein did you say?????

Head to true - protein and get Milk Protein Isolate (80% Casein + 20% Whey).

It is about 7.50 or so a pound, but that is MUCH cheaper than buying a casein product or casein blend. The stuff rocks.

PLUS, you can use my 5% discount - BTH058

**haiz69** · 07-25-2007, 11:28 PM

As for ZMA, it is really hit or miss. I find it did help with sleep, but that melatonin was better.

**romanaz** · 07-26-2007, 12:46 AM

Casein :

get it at ***********.com

make sure you get a strong flavor to mask how chalky it is.

ZMA, I like. I definitely notice it if I forget it. I get crazy dreams now and I sleep great.

10hrs sleep isto much thats why your tired. You probably wake up in the middle of a cycle of REM sleep.

danman77220 · 07-26-2007, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haiz69

Good + Cheap casein did you say?????

Head to true - protein and get Milk Protein Isolate (80% Casein + 20% Whey).

It is about 7.50 or so a pound, but that is MUCH cheaper than buying a casein product or casein blend. The stuff rocks.

PLUS, you can use my 5% discount - BTH058

Haha, thanks man! Anything to help with price is appreciated lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by romanaz

Casein :

get it at ***********.com

I'm guessing this is true protein . com ? What flavor would you suggest?

And you could be right about 10 hrs being too much... I think I'll pick up some ZMA though. Thank bro.

builtbeast · 07-26-2007, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danman77220

Tuesday, 7/24: ME Deadlifts

Sumo Rack Pulls (standing on 2 45s)

95x5
135x3
225x3
295x1 <---PR+10 lbs
315x1 <---PR+30 lbs
335x1 <---PR+50 lbs

Good job on the Rack Pulls.

Make sure your lower back doesn't round doing these now that you're jumping in weight quite a bit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by haiz69

As for ZMA, it is really hit or miss. I find it did help with sleep, but that melatonin was better.

Yup, I agree on the melatonin, that definitely knocks me out. If I take it for too many days though I'll wake up with a bad headache.

danman77220 · 07-26-2007, 09:38 AM

Yeah, I avoid my back rounding at all costs lol. I always keep it really tight and my abs flexed. My upper back rounds a bit, not much, but is that alright? It never hurts me and I've seen some pros doing it, mainly Konstantin Konstantinov. The guys upper back rounds like crazy when he pulls. There's some technique to it though.

**romanaz** · 07-26-2007, 03:54 PM

rounding your upper back IS technique.

it reduces the distancethe bar has to travel. I do it all the time.

Keep the lower back arched or neutral, and just try not to round it, but don't worry to much imo. Its better to worry about it on a squat more then on a deadlift.

yeah i meant TP.

I wouldn't suggest Vanilla, umm I would try one of the stronger ones like chocolate or fruit punch. Those are the strongest ones I've had.

07-23-2007, 04:34 AM	#241
dnyc99 IMPC Contestant Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,025 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 184	Re: Danman77220's '07 Bulking Log: Big, Mean, and Lean. Wow DanMan I just checked out your stats...I did a double take on your age after seeing your PB's...that's really impressive work you are doing. You are one strong dude!! I can't imagine what your stats are going to look like in a years time!...You are one strong dude! ~D~ __________________

07-23-2007, 10:58 PM	#242
danman77220 Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,030 Recipes: 1 Rep Power: 50	Re: Danman77220's '07 Bulking Log: Big, Mean, and Lean. Thanks D! That makes me feel better about my strength lol I can't wait to be repping my max the way you do! __________________ Accomplishment tastes better than cheesecake. Stats(/goals): Age: 18 Weight: 193 BF%: 19%/8% Max Lifts B: Poop S: Pee D: Status: Gaining back strength and size after tonsillectomy My Training Log

07-23-2007, 11:08 PM	#243
danman77220 Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,030 Recipes: 1 Rep Power: 50	Re: Danman77220's '07 Bulking Log: Big, Mean, and Lean. Monday, 7/23: RE Bench RE Flat Bench 105x27 (last rep assisted) 105x22 (last rep assisted) 105x21 (last rep assisted) Push Press 125x3 <---PR 125x2.5 (last rep fail) 120x2.5 (last rep fail) Tate Press (60 second rest) 40sx8 <---PR+3 reps 40sx8 <---PR 40sx9 <---PR+4 reps Hammer Strength Seated Dips (plate loaded, weight = weight of plates, 60 second rests) 180x10 200x8 <---PR? 200x8 <---PR? Incline DB Press 45sx12 50sx12 <---PR+5 lbs 55sx5 (last 2 reps assisted) One Handed Dumbbell Rows 80x12/12 <---PR+5 reps 80x12/12 (had to take a a couple beaks on my left arm, it was iving out) <---PR 80x8/8 - - - Good day. I hate RE lol. My endurance is shit. Alright PRs, I got a little hasty on my last set of DB inclines, but I still got more than last time (45sx6 as a last set). __________________ Accomplishment tastes better than cheesecake. Stats(/goals): Age: 18 Weight: 193 BF%: 19%/8% Max Lifts B: Poop S: Pee D: Status: Gaining back strength and size after tonsillectomy My Training Log

07-24-2007, 07:53 AM	#244
danman77220 Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,030 Recipes: 1 Rep Power: 50	Re: Danman77220's '07 Bulking Log: Big, Mean, and Lean. LOL. I was looking through the first log I ever had... check out my grueling leg workout: - - - Squats 95x10 115x10 135x7 135x5 Yeah I know. I have really weak legs. Calve Raises 90x20 110x20 140x10 Deadlifts 115x10 135x8 145x5 145x5 Lunges 45 lbs. up and down the weight room (about 40-50 ft)x3 Leg Extensions 90x15 100x15 110x5 115x5 - - - Wew! I'd say I'm coming along alright. __________________ Accomplishment tastes better than cheesecake. Stats(/goals): Age: 18 Weight: 193 BF%: 19%/8% Max Lifts B: Poop S: Pee D: Status: Gaining back strength and size after tonsillectomy My Training Log

07-24-2007, 11:47 PM	#245
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07-25-2007, 12:35 AM	#246
danman77220 Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,030 Recipes: 1 Rep Power: 50	Re: Danman77220's '07 Bulking Log: Big, Mean, and Lean. Tuesday, 7/24: ME Deadlifts Sumo Rack Pulls (standing on 2 45s) 95x5 135x3 225x3 295x1 <---PR+10 lbs 315x1 <---PR+30 lbs 335x1 <---PR+50 lbs 335x1 <---PR 335x0 315x2 <---PR+1 rep (lockout was meh, though, grip started to give) 305x1 (dirty, grip was gone lol) Machine Abductions 155x12 180x12 210x12 (full stack) -I don't even count these as PRs, this exercise is way too easy. I'm sticking to cables. Machine Adductions 120x12 135x12 Sumo SLDL 205x5 215x5 <---PR+10 lbs Hammer Strength High Row (plate loaded, weight = weight of plates) 180x5 240x5 240x7 Hammer Strength Preacher Curls (plate loadd, weight = weight of plateS) 90x5 <---PR 90x5 <---PR 90x5 <---PR Machine Crunches (3 second negative) 95x12 95x12 95x12 - - - Started out great, kinda had to rush near the end since my friend had to leave, and was my ride. Decided to do rack pulls instead of GMs for my ME exercise. I don't like them lol. I'm going to do them as assistance work on ME Squat day. __________________ Accomplishment tastes better than cheesecake. Stats(/goals): Age: 18 Weight: 193 BF%: 19%/8% Max Lifts B: Poop S: Pee D: Status: Gaining back strength and size after tonsillectomy My Training Log

07-25-2007, 12:09 PM	#247
danman77220 Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,030 Recipes: 1 Rep Power: 50	Re: Danman77220's '07 Bulking Log: Big, Mean, and Lean. Alright so I've been gaining weight, and I thought most of it was muscle. And a great deal of it has to, tbqh. But I haven't noticing quite how much fat I've been gaining until I saw some photos my sis took of me. lol So I'm making a clean bulk diet for myself. I've just been going apeshit lately and just eating a gripload of food, and it's working, but I'm gaining too much fat for my liking. So here's what I have planned: Meal 1: Oats, 1 scoop whey Meal 2 (PWO): 2 scoops whey, .5 cup maltodextrin, malted milk powder (for flavor) Meal 3: 3 egg whites, 3 whole eggs (scrambled), 1 yam, 1 banana Meal 4: Bowl of granola cereal, 8 oz. milk, 1 cup cottage cheese Meal 5: 1 yam, 1 big serving of a meat product (steak, chicken, tuna, etc) Meal 6 (before bed): 1 cup cottage cheese, 3 scoops casien (when I get it) All of this will average: 2752 calories 299g protein (45%) 268g carbs (37%) 53g fat (18%) Calories are floating around maintainance, but I expect the amount of food I will be eating will be more than I entered them on fitday so it will most likely be more. Plus I'm still a newb, so I can blow up alright on low cals. Did it while cutting. Also, in order to ensure that I stay on this diet, I'm going to give myself 2 cheat meals each week, except I'm not letting myself eat them at any time that would greatly effect my strength/fat gain/performance, i.e. PWO, before bed, or first thing in the morrow. I know myself, and if I'm parted with my brownies or Reese's PB cups for too long I just go on the binge to end all binges. I'm not going to set any real order for the meals, except meal 1 will be upon walking, meal 2 will be after my workouts, and meal 6 will be before bed. The other ones are interchangeable. I will just eat them whenever as it doesn't really matter. Thoughts? Anyone know a good tasting, cheap casien product? __________________ Accomplishment tastes better than cheesecake. Stats(/goals): Age: 18 Weight: 193 BF%: 19%/8% Max Lifts B: Poop S: Pee D: Status: Gaining back strength and size after tonsillectomy My Training Log

07-25-2007, 12:22 PM	#248
danman77220 Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,030 Recipes: 1 Rep Power: 50	Re: Danman77220's '07 Bulking Log: Big, Mean, and Lean. Oh, forgot 2 things: 1) I'm also going to go to they gym Wednesdays and do my calves and abs (two parts I feel are very neglected) and also VERY low intensity cardio... nothing more than 15 min. walking on an inclined treadmill. Mainly for health reasons. Nothing too catabolic. I'm not worried about it stalling my strength, as I'm eating more than I usually do anyway. 2) What would you all say to me taking ZMA? I'm not really interested in it for the whole test-raising part of it (though it's a plus mos def). I'm more interested in the way it affects your sleep. I gather it makes you sleep "deeper?" I'm so fatigued lately. I'll sleep for like 10+ hours and wake up groggy and remain somewhat groggy the rest of the day. Maybe ZMA would help? __________________ Accomplishment tastes better than cheesecake. Stats(/goals): Age: 18 Weight: 193 BF%: 19%/8% Max Lifts B: Poop S: Pee D: Status: Gaining back strength and size after tonsillectomy My Training Log

07-25-2007, 11:27 PM	#249
haiz69 Iron Mass Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 388 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	Re: Danman77220's '07 Bulking Log: Big, Mean, and Lean. Good + Cheap casein did you say????? Head to true - protein and get Milk Protein Isolate (80% Casein + 20% Whey). It is about 7.50 or so a pound, but that is MUCH cheaper than buying a casein product or casein blend. The stuff rocks. PLUS, you can use my 5% discount - BTH058 __________________ Supplements.net - Quality Supplements, Great Prices, Awesome Service

07-25-2007, 11:28 PM	#250
haiz69 Iron Mass Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 388 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	Re: Danman77220's '07 Bulking Log: Big, Mean, and Lean. As for ZMA, it is really hit or miss. I find it did help with sleep, but that melatonin was better. __________________ Supplements.net - Quality Supplements, Great Prices, Awesome Service

07-26-2007, 09:38 AM	#254
danman77220 Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,030 Recipes: 1 Rep Power: 50	Re: Danman77220's '07 Bulking Log: Big, Mean, and Lean. Yeah, I avoid my back rounding at all costs lol. I always keep it really tight and my abs flexed. My upper back rounds a bit, not much, but is that alright? It never hurts me and I've seen some pros doing it, mainly Konstantin Konstantinov. The guys upper back rounds like crazy when he pulls. There's some technique to it though. __________________ Accomplishment tastes better than cheesecake. Stats(/goals): Age: 18 Weight: 193 BF%: 19%/8% Max Lifts B: Poop S: Pee D: Status: Gaining back strength and size after tonsillectomy My Training Log