MM107's Bulking/Progress Thread w/ Pics

[mm107]

Stretch it out 5-6 times a day and massage it if you can reach it. Have the gf do it for you if she's around. If it starts "hurting" - hot and cold compresses every 20 minutes.

Keep an eye on that....your 19 and invincible right now, but it could bite you later. Just lookin' out!

I know SG, im young and sometimes dumb, but when it comes to injuries im a little sissy. I know at my age i do heal fast, but sometimes its our ego's that heel faster. So yea im gonna take it slow. Triceps today, so the pain shouldnt really be there. Thanks for the concern and keep cracking that whip!

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The Buns & Scorpian are watching you ...

I am lucky to have such smart/dedicated people actually pushing me foward, amzing in this world of today where everyone is looking out for themselves. Its like having personal trainers, for free =]

Thanks ladies!

 

[scorpiogirl]

I know SG, im young and sometimes dumb, but when it comes to injuries im a little sissy. I know at my age i do heal fast, but sometimes its our ego's that heel faster. So yea im gonna take it slow. Triceps today, so the pain shouldnt really be there. Thanks for the concern and keep cracking that whip!

I am lucky to have such smart/dedicated people actually pushing me foward, amzing in this world of today where everyone is looking out for themselves. Its like having personal trainers, for free =]

Thanks ladies!

Ha ha....I'm 35 - I can say that now!!!

Yah, I love this place too. Keeps me in line!!!!

 

[mm107]

Was going around the forum and im bored, so i read kold killa's last post and he made a comparision chart! so i felt like doing mine! lol

Here ya go!

I DEF LIKE #3 ALOT BETTER. I really did put on some nice size!
Thanks for the motivation everyone!

Couldnt be done w/o you all.

 

[mm107]

Hey Everyone! Log update!

Killed my Triceps Yesterday, basically focused a whole day on TRICEP KILLING.

Triceps:
Lockouts w/ Close Grip For warmup: 245x5
Close Grip w/ bent bar: 95x10 145x10 155x7 165x7
Close Grip w/ bent bar: Started w/ 125 on bar, all 10lbs plate. Droped 20lbs untill i got to the bar, then reloaded bar back to 125. SICK SICK SICK Pump.
Overhead Extensions: 65x10 70x7 75x5 85x5
Skullcrushers: 60x10 70x7 80x5 90x5
Tricep Kickbacks: 20x10 20x10 20x10 20x10 (These cause stress on my shoulder so i go light)
Reverse Pulldowns:60x10 70x7 70x7 80x4
Tricep Pushdowns:60x10 70x7 70x7 80x4

Really killed Triceps. Felt Real good, devoting a whole day to the triceps. Im really trying to improve my bench. I want to hit 250+ Soon so i can be in the big league. But thats gonna take time, so im building my basics up.

My back still little sore. Not too bad, Trying to figure out what to do today. Today should be back day, but i dont wanna deadlift, since i know its gonna affect the spot where it hurts. It might not so ill give it a shot.

Diet was very good yesterday. ALOT of protein and Nice amount carbs!

Im going to be bringing in my camera to the gym so if i do deadlift, you can all see my form.

Thanks everyone!

 

[nelmsjer]

You really want to improve your bench.

You've read madcow's site, by now, I hope.

How often are you benching? Just something to think about...

 

[mm107]

LOG UPDATE!

Hey everyone, feelin real good over here. Still going very strong and proggressing every week. Worked Out BACK Yesterday. Did some nice heavy rowing and deadlifting plus other things.

BACK
DEADLIFT: Did light weight to warm up to 309 x 5. Then Hit my NEW PR of 370 x 1. I did 3 sets of 370x1. REAL Heavy, got it up slow, but i got it. Slighty rounded my back tho, but better form then most. Also completely unnassisted, no BELT. I was told, the belt creates a "false" wall, and it babies the back, so unless im going for unreal weights (500+) ill train w/o belt.
Bent Over Two-Arm Long Bar Row: (weight is w/o bar) 45x10 90x10 135x5 135x
One-Arm Dumbbell Row: 65x10 70x10 75x10 85x7

Notes*
Deadlifting took a while, i was attempting 4 blue plates. (401lbs.) Got the bar off the floor, almost halfway, but couldnt get it up. Just was too heavy for me to keep pulling safely w/o belt. If i had a belt i would have nailed it tho. BUT im training right now w/o one on the deadlift so i dont baby my lower back.

Today is an off day for me. Thank god, i really need one. The last off days i had planned ended up me working out because i just was in the mood. Im gonna eat nice and big today. just to heal up via food.

Also, my back is still hurting, not a major pain but it is dull. This off day will hopefully help it out. Because on SAT im going to bench so it should still have somewhat an off day.

Im thinkin of taking some hydrocodone or ibuprofen. Will either on slow down my muscle recovery? If so wich one? Thanks everyone.

Will keep updated throughout the day!

P.S. I will be bringing my CAM to the GYM on SATURDAY to get my bench press form checked by you people! Thanks everyone!

 

[scorpiogirl]

Also, my back is still hurting, not a major pain but it is dull. This off day will hopefully help it out. Because on SAT im going to bench so it should still have somewhat an off day.

Im thinkin of taking some hydrocodone or ibuprofen. Will either on slow down my muscle recovery? If so wich one? Thanks everyone.

Will keep updated throughout the day!

P.S. I will be bringing my CAM to the GYM on SATURDAY to get my bench press form checked by you people! Thanks everyone!

Have you been stretching the back? :shakingfingeratyou:

I think I remember seeing you were asking about form when benching. Some guy was talking about arching his back? Yah....that's called CHEATING! lol When the weight gets hard for me to push, I'll bring my legs up so my back stays flat to the bench. Keeps the CHEST doing the work. Did anyone ever answer that for you? I can't remember seeing it if they did.......

 

[mm107]

Have you been stretching the back? :shakingfingeratyou:

I think I remember seeing you were asking about form when benching. Some guy was talking about arching his back? Yah....that's called CHEATING! lol When the weight gets hard for me to push, I'll bring my legs up so my back stays flat to the bench. Keeps the CHEST doing the work. Did anyone ever answer that for you? I can't remember seeing it if they did.......

Scoprio!!! YES i have been strethcing it, but its like a dull annoying pain. I can deal w/ it but if i dont have to if i can take the ibuprofen than ill be happy.

Yea, read the how to bench on the Powerlifting forum, i was doing it right. i wont ever lift my back i know thats cheatting. No need to change around form, my ego is strong enough to realize if i cant do it w/ form then i just cant do it!

Thanks for keepin that whip going!

 

[djeclipse]

Congrats on the deadlift PR 3 singles of a new PR weight is pretty good. I agree about the belt, you don't need it

 

[SgtSlaughter]

IMO: Strapping on a belt for 1 rep isn't going to hinder lower back (erectors) development or lackthereof... strap on one and bang out 405!

Where does your back hurt specifically? Spine... muscles... what... and where?

Congrats on the PR's! <-- protein shakes