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[man05]

Here is my midweek update, very hungry after legs.
Weights:

Week 2	Monday	Sets	Reps	Weight
3/18/2024​	Bench Press Wide grip	3	9,9,7	225
	Bench Press Incline	3	6,6,6	190
	JM Press barbell	3	8,8,7	55
	Barbell Bent Over row	2	10,8	190	I could have done 8 more I think
	Cable Tricep pushdown with strap	3	10	50
	Chest Supported Row (dumbbell)	2	13,12	70
	Dumbell curl (altetrnating)	3	20	35
	Barbell Upright row	3	9	85
	Barbell Shrug	2	11,10	230
	Tuesday
	Walking weighted lunges with kettlebells	3	20	52lbs(26ea)
	Front Squat	3	7,7,6	100
	Barbell Squat (close stance with Lfiting shoes on)	3	7	265
	Barbell Hip Thrust `	3	12	190
	Barbell good morning(High bar)	3	9,9,8	95
	Barebell Calf raise	3	20,20,18	210
	Deadlift	3	7,5,3	285

Diet:

3/18/2024​	Protein	42​	25​	45​	20​	20​	40​	40​			232​
	Fat	15​	0​	15​	24​	9​	5​	2​			70​
	Carbs	38​	22​	30​	35​	29​	35​	30​			219​
		Protein shake , oatmeal and walnuts	Protein shake post workout	Steamed chicken thighs in sugar free teriyaki and green onions and peppers on white rice	2oz brie and walnuts, two tangerines	Redcon MRE bar	Shredded chicken and sweet potato	Cauliflower pasta with marinara and a protein shake with almondmilk and nf milk
3/19/2024​	Protein	35​	30​	12​	20​	25​	45​	20​	45​		232​
	Fat	38​	0​	2​	9​	0​	17​	24​	14​		104​
	Carbs	45​	2​	40​	29​	22​	40​	35​	40​		253​
		4 scrambled eggs, cheese and taco sauce, Bowl of oats and walnuts.	Shredded chicken after workout of legs	Cauliflower pasta with Marinara	Redcon MRE bar	Protein shake post workout	Spinach salad, shredded chicken,walnuts, tangerines, black olives, feta,bell peppers and vinagerette.	2oz brie and walnuts, two tangerines	Shredded chicken thighs and rice with carrots

I feel off taking Wednesday off on a 4 day program because I have the entire weekend off now and miss the weights. I do feel stronger on Monday chest than I normally would, I can tell that diet and extra time off is really beneficial, I'm sure this is even more noticeable on cycle.
Just like my diet less is more, I'd venture to guess that less lifting equals more gains in the big picture, I am now grasping rest and how it helps the body recover more efficiently.


See you guys in a few days.

 

[MUSTANG_18]

Here is my midweek update, very hungry after legs.
Weights:

Week 2	Monday	Sets	Reps	Weight
3/18/2024​	Bench Press Wide grip	3	9,9,7	225
	Bench Press Incline	3	6,6,6	190
	JM Press barbell	3	8,8,7	55
	Barbell Bent Over row	2	10,8	190	I could have done 8 more I think
	Cable Tricep pushdown with strap	3	10	50
	Chest Supported Row (dumbbell)	2	13,12	70
	Dumbell curl (altetrnating)	3	20	35
	Barbell Upright row	3	9	85
	Barbell Shrug	2	11,10	230
	Tuesday
	Walking weighted lunges with kettlebells	3	20	52lbs(26ea)
	Front Squat	3	7,7,6	100
	Barbell Squat (close stance with Lfiting shoes on)	3	7	265
	Barbell Hip Thrust `	3	12	190
	Barbell good morning(High bar)	3	9,9,8	95
	Barebell Calf raise	3	20,20,18	210
	Deadlift	3	7,5,3	285

Diet:

3/18/2024​	Protein	42​	25​	45​	20​	20​	40​	40​			232​
	Fat	15​	0​	15​	24​	9​	5​	2​			70​
	Carbs	38​	22​	30​	35​	29​	35​	30​			219​
		Protein shake , oatmeal and walnuts	Protein shake post workout	Steamed chicken thighs in sugar free teriyaki and green onions and peppers on white rice	2oz brie and walnuts, two tangerines	Redcon MRE bar	Shredded chicken and sweet potato	Cauliflower pasta with marinara and a protein shake with almondmilk and nf milk
3/19/2024​	Protein	35​	30​	12​	20​	25​	45​	20​	45​		232​
	Fat	38​	0​	2​	9​	0​	17​	24​	14​		104​
	Carbs	45​	2​	40​	29​	22​	40​	35​	40​		253​
		4 scrambled eggs, cheese and taco sauce, Bowl of oats and walnuts.	Shredded chicken after workout of legs	Cauliflower pasta with Marinara	Redcon MRE bar	Protein shake post workout	Spinach salad, shredded chicken,walnuts, tangerines, black olives, feta,bell peppers and vinagerette.	2oz brie and walnuts, two tangerines	Shredded chicken thighs and rice with carrots

I feel off taking Wednesday off on a 4 day program because I have the entire weekend off now and miss the weights. I do feel stronger on Monday chest than I normally would, I can tell that diet and extra time off is really beneficial, I'm sure this is even more noticeable on cycle.
Just like my diet less is more, I'd venture to guess that less lifting equals more gains in the big picture, I am now grasping rest and how it helps the body recover more efficiently.


See you guys in a few days.

@man05 I see your protein is staying high I love that.

reps you can do more volume IMO you did it before i remember

 

[SteveMobsterG]

Boots or lifting shoes for me too

 

[man05]

Boots or lifting shoes for me too

Mobster how conservative do I need to be on the front squats in terms of weight increase? I feel I can go 5-10lbs each week. It’s an amazing movement thank you for exposing me to this one. Difficult at first due to mechanics but I’m getting the hang of it. I’ll look into hat fields in the fall.

Thank you

 

[man05]

@man05 I see your protein is staying high I love that.

reps you can do more volume IMO you did it before i remember

I’m focusing on 7-8 reps mostly with exception to other movements. Wanting to build and maintain some strength. I was doing higher reps to cut mostly and I was on cycle then. I am trying to keep about 1 rep in reserve with my reps as I use a slower movement on my reps. Goal is 4 + sets at 5-7 reps in the coming weeks.

 

[stevesmi]

very good sign that you are getting Hunger post-workout it means your body is very healthy inside

 

[Ulter]

I think you are on the right track but don't be scared to change something

 

[chesty]

as long as you are using correct form on those squats that's the important thing

 

[ROIDDERS]

wait isn't as important then proper form I agree

 

[ceo]

Bros or you can train Barefoot if it's allowed