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From Skinny Fat, where are we going?

My goal is to get to 220 and decided if I want to maintain there or grow more.

But I'm stuck at 200 since late July. I have gone up to 4200+ calories a day so far during this plateau. I am still gaining some strength though.

When I get to 4200+ calories my digestive system goes wack and I litterally crap off and on all day, so it's not fun. I've been dialed back to a goal of 3800 calories the last few weeks and maintaining on that.

But I think I am going to try to dial it up again here and see what happens with some cleaner foods.

As far as drugs go, I'm going to run test/deca/mast (400/500/600) and see how that goes. Might add in dbol later in the cycle because that seems to be the only thing I've gained weight on even though I hate it. Gonna just keep the dose low and run for 3-4 weeks.
 
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My goal is to get to 220 and decided if I want to maintain there or grow more.

But I'm stuck at 200 since late July. I have gone up to 4200+ calories a day so far during this plateau. I am still gaining some strength though.

When I get to 4200+ calories my digestive system goes wack and I litterally crap off and on all day, so it's not fun. I've been dialed back to a goal of 3800 calories the last few weeks and maintaining on that.

But I think I am going to try to dial it up again here and see what happens with some cleaner foods.

As far as drugs go, I'm going to run test/deca/mast (400/500/600) and see how that goes. Might add in dbol later in the cycle because that seems to be the only thing I've gained weight on even though I hate it. Gonna just keep the dose low and run for 3-4 weeks.

You're going to need a bigger surplus to see the scale move. Your body will shrug off an extra 100-200 Cals, you'll fidget more, just a general NEAT increase.

Try a sizeable surplus to get beyond that. Your body is trying to hold the weight you're at, so you have to force it beyond. Try 4700 Cals, if you're feeling too full, use whole milk to get the extra Cals.
 
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You're going to need a bigger surplus to see the scale move. Your body will shrug off an extra 100-200 Cals, you'll fidget more, just a general NEAT increase.

Try a sizeable surplus to get beyond that. Your body is trying to hold the weight you're at, so you have to force it beyond. Try 4700 Cals, if you're feeling too full, use whole milk to get the extra Cals.

Ok, you're the boss bro. I will try this.
 
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200 lbs this morning
4700 calories yesterday
284/428/203 macro split

Deadlifts
135x10
225x10, 10
295x3
225x8
LF wide grip cable pulldown
140x14, 10, 6
hammer str iso lateral rows 100x15, 13, 12
reverse cable crossovers high 12.5x15, 13, 12, 11
db wrist curls 30x15, 12, 9

Did a light back day and skipped biceps to heal up. Honestly the bicep is feeling better and I feel like I could have done some curls today, but figured it would best to play it safe.

I did film the 225x10 deadlifts for feedback as requested.

 
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Deads don't look too bad. Seems like their needs to be more weight on the bar to see more form breakdown. Seems good for that weight though.
 
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Well that was fast!!! :32 (6):

LOL I knew you were gonna say something. Honestly cals were mainly that high because I made milkshakes for the wife and kids last night. I snuck in a few scoops or protein into it too (don't tell my kids they hate protein powder). Probably would have been around 4200 otherwise.
 
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that looks like 135lb to me???? I straining my eyes to see that other plate. Could be my shit eye sight though

200 lbs this morning
4700 calories yesterday
284/428/203 macro split

Deadlifts
135x10
225x10, 10
295x3
225x8
LF wide grip cable pulldown
140x14, 10, 6
hammer str iso lateral rows 100x15, 13, 12
reverse cable crossovers high 12.5x15, 13, 12, 11
db wrist curls 30x15, 12, 9

Did a light back day and skipped biceps to heal up. Honestly the bicep is feeling better and I feel like I could have done some curls today, but figured it would best to play it safe.

I did film the 225x10 deadlifts for feedback as requested.

 
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Deads don't look too bad. Seems like their needs to be more weight on the bar to see more form breakdown. Seems good for that weight though.

Ok yeah form really starts to suck at higher weights. The 295x3 looked (and felt) like poop.
 
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that looks like 135lb to me???? I straining my eyes to see that other plate. Could be my shit eye sight though

It's the angle Jin requested side angle. I have a vid of the second set too from a little further back I'll upload. That one I'm a little more fatigued in too so it might be better for spotting my problem areas.
 

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Ok yeah form really starts to suck at higher weights. The 295x3 looked (and felt) like poop.

that angle is weird too. seems like you are starting too far away from bar but the bar appears to move in a straight line
 
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2nd set 225x10, plates were ligned up apparently too that made it look like 1 plate.
was a little more fatigued for this one.
 

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I would almost bet when you go heavier it feels like you have all the weight on your toes?
 
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I would almost bet when you go heavier it feels like you have all the weight on your toes?

Sometimes I pull, and I think.. do I feel like the weight is heavier on my toes or my heels? And the answer is, I feel like this weight is too heavy and i'm a pussy.
 
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Sometimes I pull, and I think.. do I feel like the weight is heavier on my toes or my heels? And the answer is, I feel like this weight is too heavy and i'm a pussy.

hell I see mine right now and think **** that looks easy but remember how I feel during it is horrid
 
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I would almost bet when you go heavier it feels like you have all the weight on your toes?

Just kidding lol, but I don't remember honestly from that set. So I'm guessing that if it is more on my toes, I am pulling from too far forward?
 
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