Stallion's Fitness Journal

[I-tallionStallion]

Thanks Quag...I will def be doing BCAA's when I take off fat. I can't deny it's usefulness.

WEDNESDAY-

1x20 Squats --1x20 PR 210 lbs - these were friggin tough but I wasn't really feeling all to good today. I don't know why. And my calves just won't stop bothering me despite the foam rolling and massages I give it. It's been about a month and a half and this is really FVCKING ANNOYING. If anyone has any more tips on how to heal it let me know...otherwise I may go to a doctor in the next couple weeks. Although I'm afraid he'll tell me I can't work my legs...that's the last thing I want to hear.

DB Pullovers
1x20 - 30 lbs

Super set 3x ==all were to failure

Dips /bw\
1x13 1x9 1x12 - 34 reps PR

Pullups /bw\
1x6 1x5 1x5 - 16 reps total PR FVCK YES!!!

Decline situps - 50 lb dumbbell
1x22 1x21 1x3 - 46 reps ---pulled somesort of groin muscle during the pull ups fight for my last rep...I couldn't do the situps

All in all not too bad of a day I'd say. As long as I keep seeing those PRs. The only thing that is worrying me right now is that I weighed myself the last two days and each day I hit 227 lbs granted last week I knew I was hovering around 220ish but this is kindof scaring me. I've jumped up 10 pounds in 4 weeks...granted last week and this week my cardio has sucked but damn. I guess I really got to get at it before I gain even more fat. The only thing that's nice is my arm has reached 17 inches which proves MM was an idiot. When he was at this weight he said his 17 inch arms where special and here i am squatting and getting nice looking big arms without isolated 40 different direction bicept curls heh

 

[Quagmire911]

Ouch, looks like it was hard.

Btw, what are you doing for grip? Don't want to be going back to deadlifts and you can't pick that f****** off of the floor. Happened to Kerpal remember...

And how did you pull a groin muscle on the pullup, *scratches head*.

And we knew MM was a tool.

 

[JohnnyIrish]

Damn.. nice work!

I look at what you did for squats.. and it scares me. haha

 

[I-tallionStallion]

Thanks guys I really appreciate it...I'm working hard. Just 6 more sessions left...or you could say 30 more pounds to add to my 20 rep squat..which will hopefully end at 240 for 20 reps. That would be sick.

well this program only lasts for 6 weeks. I'm doing the COC of course but I haven't really recorded what i've done on here with it. I'm not really worried about my deadlift strength going down or my grip...if anything I'm a lot stronger i'd bet. Kerpal you didn't do it for months...mine is only six weeks. Might be a factor. Plus EFFORT didn't mention anything, if it concerned him I'm sure he would have told me.

As for the groin muscle...I have no idea how i did it...but it fvckin hurt after. I feel okay now though.

Hey Johnny, I saw a video of Jesse Marunde doing 407 lbs for 20 reps deep...now that's SCARY. The guy is a total beast...RIP.

Guess will see if I'm strong enough to get where i need to be in 2 and a half weeks. Should be interesting.

 

[Quiksilver]

Hey I watched that video yesterday, that's pretty much my all time lifting goal.
407 x 20
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As for your 240x20, I look forward to hearing from you after you complete it!

I remember last year I did a 225x20 then foolishly did a 245x20 the week after. It was successful but my vision was white and my arms were tingly and numb by the end

You'll get it man, just keep good posture.

 

[I-tallionStallion]

Holy crap Quik...had no idea you were that powerful on the Squat. Very nice. Went through your log in more depth. Did you do a six week program too?

 

[Quiksilver]

6 week program? Somewhere way back in the log I started to do a "6 day split" but EFFORT intervened just in time, is that what you meant? After that it was just the Idiots guide to Growth routine, with a few mods(lunges, etc). Mostly I got there by just loading 5lbs on the bar every workout regardless of how I felt, just chipping away at it week in week out.

You're pretty much there anyways, just a few more weeks to go. If you're going for a max in 6 weeks, eat plenty of carbs for two or three days before you go for it. Those 20 rep squats take something out of you doing them every week.

Are you gonna get a vid. of the lift?

 

[EFFORT]

Thanks guys I really appreciate it...I'm working hard. Just 6 more sessions left...or you could say 30 more pounds to add to my 20 rep squat..which will hopefully end at 240 for 20 reps. That would be sick.

well this program only lasts for 6 weeks. I'm doing the COC of course but I haven't really recorded what i've done on here with it. I'm not really worried about my deadlift strength going down or my grip...if anything I'm a lot stronger i'd bet. Kerpal you didn't do it for months...mine is only six weeks. Might be a factor. Plus EFFORT didn't mention anything, if it concerned him I'm sure he would have told me.

As for the groin muscle...I have no idea how i did it...but it fvckin hurt after. I feel okay now though.

Hey Johnny, I saw a video of Jesse Marunde doing 407 lbs for 20 reps deep...now that's SCARY. The guy is a total beast...RIP.

Guess will see if I'm strong enough to get where i need to be in 2 and a half weeks. Should be interesting.

clear your pms mr popular

 

[MrS]

Stallion, yes that Marunde vid is ACE.

Matt Kroc has done 515x10 also and 420+ for 20 I beleive, check those out too.

 

[Fuglydude]

Your 20 rep squat is crazy! I attempted a 20 repper wtih 155 lbs (70 kg) yesterday and that was damn tough! I think the hardest part is the mental aspect of keeping on going.

I'm upto 170 lbs bodyweight hehe...catching up to you

 

[I-tallionStallion]

6 week program? Somewhere way back in the log I started to do a "6 day split" but EFFORT intervened just in time, is that what you meant? After that it was just the Idiots guide to Growth routine, with a few mods(lunges, etc). Mostly I got there by just loading 5lbs on the bar every workout regardless of how I felt, just chipping away at it week in week out.

You're pretty much there anyways, just a few more weeks to go. If you're going for a max in 6 weeks, eat plenty of carbs for two or three days before you go for it. Those 20 rep squats take something out of you doing them every week.

Are you gonna get a vid. of the lift?

Well the old fashioned milk and squats/super squats are usually about 6-8 weeks long. Thought maybe you did a log of that. I guess not...but 245 lbs is still sick. How did you lift before that and how long?

Yeah i saw the entries...funny stuff reading through it. I will be eating tons of food and carbs before max. I don't know how much stronger I'll be, but i hope it's a few pounds at least Then it's on to DC after I conquer this. I was going to try to get a video of my last lift for you guys...don't fret now haha

MrS...yeah I agree that guy is a beast. No doubt. Seen a bunch of his videos before. The quad tear at 545 lbs almost made me want to give up lifting when I first got into this.

Thanks Fuglydude. Maybe you should look into some super squats haha. C'mon skinny boy...I'll say one thing...when you hit 14, you want to stop and call it a day. It's all about not letting yourself think that and keep breathing deep and heavy between the reps. I just hate how the bar just gets heavier on your back. Not fun...but you feel very accomplished after you finish. You also can't walk. I usually lay on the ground at the gym like a bum then limp over to the pullovers haha.

EFFORT....I resent the label of Mr popular coming from you...jk

1x20 Squats --1x20 PR 215 lbs - Surprisingly easier. I'm starting to get used to the weight piled on my back, wanting me to give out and stay down...but fvck that...there is no way I'm gonna rack the weight till i get it all.

DB Pullovers
1x20 - 30 lbs

Super set 3x ==all were to failure

Dips /bw\
1x15 1x11 1x12 - 38 reps PR I can't believe my strength on the first set...4 months ago I couldn't even do 3 reps unassisted!

Pullups /bw\
1x5 1x4 1x5 - 14 reps - I was wasted from the wednesday still in my back. Was tough to just get this. Strange...I never have a day where I increase on all three.

Decline situps - 50 lb dumbbell
1x20 1x21 1x25 - 66 reps ---not a PR but that's okay. Still was really tough. I'll get it monday.

Another end to another session. 5 more left now...

 

[Quagmire911]

Ahhh I miss the good old 20 reppers. I remember getting to 8-9 and thinking wtf was I doing haha. I will probably do more at some point. Pity they are mainly for size.

Keep it up!

 

[Being_the_Don]

Well the old fashioned milk and squats/super squats are usually about 6-8 weeks long. Thought maybe you did a log of that. I guess not...but 245 lbs is still sick. How did you lift before that and how long?

Yeah i saw the entries...funny stuff reading through it. I will be eating tons of food and carbs before max. I don't know how much stronger I'll be, but i hope it's a few pounds at least Then it's on to DC after I conquer this. I was going to try to get a video of my last lift for you guys...don't fret now haha

MrS...yeah I agree that guy is a beast. No doubt. Seen a bunch of his videos before. The quad tear at 545 lbs almost made me want to give up lifting when I first got into this.

Thanks Fuglydude. Maybe you should look into some super squats haha. C'mon skinny boy...I'll say one thing...when you hit 14, you want to stop and call it a day. It's all about not letting yourself think that and keep breathing deep and heavy between the reps. I just hate how the bar just gets heavier on your back. Not fun...but you feel very accomplished after you finish. You also can't walk. I usually lay on the ground at the gym like a bum then limp over to the pullovers haha.

EFFORT....I resent the label of Mr popular coming from you...jk

1x20 Squats --1x20 PR 215 lbs - Surprisingly easier. I'm starting to get used to the weight piled on my back, wanting me to give out and stay down...but fvck that...there is no way I'm gonna rack the weight till i get it all.

DB Pullovers
1x20 - 30 lbs

Super set 3x ==all were to failure

Dips /bw\
1x15 1x11 1x12 - 38 reps PR I can't believe my strength on the first set...4 months ago I couldn't even do 3 reps unassisted!

Pullups /bw\
1x5 1x4 1x5 - 14 reps - I was wasted from the wednesday still in my back. Was tough to just get this. Strange...I never have a day where I increase on all three.

Decline situps - 50 lb dumbbell
1x20 1x21 1x25 - 66 reps ---not a PR but that's okay. Still was really tough. I'll get it monday.

Another end to another session. 5 more left now...

Hey Stallion,

Good work on the dips, there are plenty of guys who've been going to the gym for a long time and can barely do 4 or 5 of them (which is still better than not even being able to do one rep). Just keep it up.

 

[I-tallionStallion]

Quag...yeah I know what your talking about but lately it's been the 14th rep that is the hardest. Knowing you've got 6 more and your already very tired SUCKS haha. I do believe though if you do eat enough strength will come with size. I'll tell you one thing...i DEF see size differences and i feel stronger at these weights. But I guess will see eh?

I hope they do Kerpal. They are already a couple times better than I could do before.

Don, thanks man...I saw my numbers climb the most when I got off the dip/pullup assistance and actually did my own weight. I've watched my 15 year old brother who could only get 1 good pullup rep, do 5 good reps recently (he's doing the same routine) And the kid is building size. I started training him at 110 lbs in Jan 08, he is up to 140 lbs now with a flexed six pack the little bastard. And i just have him eat eat eat!!! By this time next year he'll be good size. He failed though recently at the gym at 120 lbs at the squats

 

[Warboss Alex]

Pity they are mainly for size.

You think you ain't gonna get stronger doing 20 rep squats? It's not a 20 rep curl ya know. :|

 

[Quagmire911]

You think you ain't gonna get stronger doing 20 rep squats? It's not a 20 rep curl ya know. :|

Youre the one who told me they were mainly for size I thought they benefited my strength quite well when I did them. Another misunderstanding perhaps

 

[Warboss Alex]

Youre the one who told me they were mainly for size

they ARE used for size (versus say going all out for a big 1RM).. I believe your overall muscular bodyweight is always going to be analogous to how much you can do a 20 rep squat for.

but it's a 20 rep squat done with your 12RM. you will grow, definitely - but if you don't get stronger overall with them, something's wrong with you.

 

[Quiksilver]

why don't you want bigger wheels Quag? You're still a skinny guy

 

[Quagmire911]

they ARE used for size (versus say going all out for a big 1RM).. I believe your overall muscular bodyweight is always going to be analogous to how much you can do a 20 rep squat for.

but it's a 20 rep squat done with your 12RM. you will grow, definitely - but if you don't get stronger overall with them, something's wrong with you.

Yeh but that is the thing, if I don't intend on getting any bigger and curb calories to keep the weight down, are they worth doing for strength if you are just going to maintain your size?

 

[Warboss Alex]

Yeh but that is the thing, if I don't intend on getting any bigger and curb calories to keep the weight down, are they worth doing for strength if you are just going to maintain your size?

You can throw them in from time to time, but I think doing them too regularly without the proper nutritional support is just going to burn you out. Especially when your 20 reppers get heavy.

I don't recommend curbing calories though if you want to maintain weight. Better to eat more to support your training, and increase your activity levels so the scale doesn't move much. You also have a better chance of recomping this way.