CJ Getting Bigger Version 2.0

[CJ]

I remember seeing that diet for a day that you sent me with all the macros. DL, it's a lot!!! I'm very curious about the belt squat. Seems like you can get more iso work done, especially with the glutes. Almost like a cross between a squat and hip thrusts

Belt squat still isn't in, been almost 3 months, pissing me off!!!

Idea though is to get more quad work in without having to load up the spine, give the back a break, and have the limiting factor be my quads. Be able to push hard without the fear of dying under a heavy barbell if I fail.

 

[CJ]

Leg Day.... Love it and Hate it.

-Vertical Leg Press, feet and knees close: 320 lbs + 2 Orange Bands x 16,13,12. Quads feel so full at the end of each set, like they're going to split right through the skin. Hurts, but is awesome!!!

-Squats, high bar: 315 lbs x 5,5,10. Took the last set to technical failure, or 1 rep shy.

Accessory Supersets:
-A1) Goblet Squats, heels elevated: 80 lbs x 22,18,16. As deep as possible, only come 3/4 of the way up. Quads are burning!!!!!
-A2) Decline Leg Curls: 75 lbs x 10,8,7+5 Partials + 0:10 Iso Hold. Less reps, but better form.

Extra Back+Bis work:
-B1) Ntrl Grip Cable Pulldowns: 140 lbs x 15,10,10.
-B2) DB Hammer Curls: 30's x 12, 27.5's x 9, 25's x 10.

 

[mediocre1645]

Solid progress! Up over 15 lbs in what, 12 weeks or so? How much has your bf changed thus far?

Respect on the diet, I do not miss eating that much. You have the added benefit of being able to cut on quite a few calories when you're ready. Well done

 

[CJ]

Solid progress! Up over 15 lbs in what, 12 weeks or so? How much has your bf changed thus far?

Respect on the diet, I do not miss eating that much. You have the added benefit of being able to cut on quite a few calories when you're ready. Well done

I'm up 16 lbs in 14 weeks. Tough to tell on bf, as I'm walking around stuffed all day feeling like a fatty. But when I wake up in the mornings, I feel like I look pretty ok. I'd be very happy if half were actual muscle tissue, the rest water and fat.

 

[CohibaRobusto]

I'm up 16 lbs in 14 weeks. Tough to tell on bf, as I'm walking around stuffed all day feeling like a fatty. But when I wake up in the mornings, I feel like I look pretty ok. I'd be very happy if half were actual muscle tissue, the rest water and fat.

I've noticed the same when eating like this. I usually lose 2 lbs in water weight over the course of the night getting up to piss.

 

[CJ]

I've noticed the same when eating like this. I usually lose 2 lbs in water weight over the course of the night getting up to piss.

Sooooo many bathroom trips and night sweats. I've had to change clothes in the middle of the night a few times because I sweat through everything. And since starting Deca, it smells...different. The ol' lady said that she's noticed I smell different too.

 

[BrotherIron]

You'll wake up less times throughout the night if you breathe through your nose and not your mouth.

 

[CJ]

You'll wake up less times throughout the night if you breathe through your nose and not your mouth.

Wish I could, the damn wife likes the heat turned up to inferno, and we have forced hot air. My nasal passages get all jammed up and dried out, completely useless.

And when I forget to turn on the humidifier, like last night, I snore like a monster.

I've had dreams where I'm in a desert, trying to drink sand because I'm so dried out. It's awful. Grounds for a divorce!!!!

 

[CJ]

213.6 lbs on the scale this morning.

I brought FOUR lunches to work with me today.

Shit's getting serious. :32 (1):

 

[DEADlifter]

213.6 lbs on the scale this morning.

I brought FOUR lunches to work with me today.

Shit's getting serious. :32 (1):

10char....

 

[CJ]

Shoulders/Arms Day:

-DB Shoulder Presses: 60's x 12,9,7
-DB Lateral Raises: 20's x 16,13,12 + Partials
-DB Rear Flyes: 20's x 22,18,19
-DB Front Raises: 15's x 23,18,15 + Alternating Partials

Assistance Supersets, minimal rest in between:

-A1) Tricep Rope Pressdowns: 40 x 18,10,8 + Partials
-A2) DB Inc Curls w/Fat Gripz: 20's x 17,14,12
-A3) Pushups: 15,10,9

 

[CJ]

Up just over 20 lbs so far, 214.8 lbs this morning. Lost one belt size, definitely a little squishy, but all in all I'm pretty happy with the progress so far. 6 more weeks to go!!!

 

[CJ]

Back Day:

Main Lifts:
-Pendlay Rows: 155 x 10,10,12
-Wide Cable Pulldowns: 120 x 15,13,12
-Nuetral Grip Landmine Rows: 115 x 10,8,11

Accessory Supersets:
-A1) EZ Bar Curls: 60 x 15,13,13
-A2) DB Shrugs, hold at top: 60's x 20,20 - 70's x 20

B1) Leg Extensions, leaning back: 115 x 20,20,19
B2) Belt Calf Raises: 150 x 26,20,18

 

[CohibaRobusto]

Looking badass man!

What were you using those straps for?

 

[CJ]

Looking badass man!

What were you using those straps for?

For the DB Shrugs. Was holding them at the top for a decent bit and doing higher reps, so didn't want grip to come into play at all.

 

[creekrat]

Lookin good man. Doesn't look like you'll lose much on a cut if you keep this up.

I've been using straps for shrugs and back work so I can focus on the muscle I'm trying to hit instead of worrying about my grip

 

[BrotherIron]

No pics of the wheelz?

 

[CJ]

No pics of the wheelz?

Not tonight, I'm in bed eating ice cream. :32 (16):

 

[Seeker]

Nice work man. I'm sure you have a plan to follow beyond the 6 weeks to maintain

 

[DEADlifter]

You look a lot different than you did back in the summer. I think you were 190something then.