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Chest focus day:

Main Lifts:

-Mid Inc DB Bench: 75's x 6,6,9. I went up in weight and added a rep. I'll increase again next session.

-Slight Inc DB Bench: 52.5's x 10,9,10. Added 4 total reps from last session. Maxed out the rep range, so I'll increase the weight next session.

-High Inc BB Press: 115 x 12,10,9. Added 3 total reps and maxed out the rep range, will add weight next session.

Accessory Superset:

-A1) Flat Tricep Bar Skulls: 52.5 x 13, 47.5 x 13, 42.5 x 14. Added 4 total reps from last workout.

-A2) DB Lateral Raises, hold at top: 16's x 17,16,15+5 w/momentum. Added 5 total reps, will add weight next.

-A3) Cable Calf Raises: 190 x 23, 175 x 20, 160 x 21. Use a different load scheme from last time. Dropped weight instead of same weight each set, to keep reps similar.

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So sick of food. I've eaten around 5,000 Cals for 8 of the last 9 days. It's actually causing breathing to be labored a bit, because I'm so full! :32 (18):
 
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So sick of food. I've eaten around 5,000 Cals for 8 of the last 9 days. It's actually causing breathing to be labored a bit, because I'm so full! :32 (18):

Can relate.

Any suggestions for dealing with the heavier dumbells when you're doing presses with them?

I noticed you started off with db's in a low rep range. I'm recovering from some tendinitis so that would really stress my forearms. I purposely avoid it, usually by doing any db work as an accessory lift with a higher rep range, after my heavier compound lifts.

I guess I kind of swing them into the right position, but even with 55's that gets a little tricky for me. Forearms are getting better though, so I might want to try some heavier db presses one of these days.
 

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Can relate.

Any suggestions for dealing with the heavier dumbells when you're doing presses with them?

I noticed you started off with db's in a low rep range. I'm recovering from some tendinitis so that would really stress my forearms. I purposely avoid it, usually by doing any db work as an accessory lift with a higher rep range, after my heavier compound lifts.

I guess I kind of swing them into the right position, but even with 55's that gets a little tricky for me. Forearms are getting better though, so I might want to try some heavier db presses one of these days.

I pretty much do this...

I have adjustable DB handles, so it's tricky with the post sticking out, but if I keep a bigger plate at the end it gives me more surface area for my knees to utilize.
 
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Weekly Update:

Up 4.0 lbs to an average weigh in of 213.4 lbs. This was a crazy week, obviously a lot of water retention. I'd like to call it a Fun Week, but it was anything but. That much food wasn't fun at all, and is unsustainable. I ran into gastric issues, and I'll be dialing it back somewhat.

5312 Cals
630g C
290g P
175g F

I had sooooo many muffins this week. While they're tasty, they sit too heavy, so they're OUT!!!

Also crushed a box of PB Cap'n Crunch last night, which skewed my weekly numbers a bit. Weekly Cals were closer to 5100 before the feast.

Also running into a big problem. As I'm gaining this weight, apparently I've started snoring like a monster from the underworld. The missus leaves the bed almost every night and sleeps on the couch because it's keeping her awake. She's pissed!!!

Does the snoring go away eventually as my body gets used to the extra weight? Or am I going to have to get rid of the missus? :32 (20):
 

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The snoring goes nowhere so show her the door

Weekly Update:

Up 4.0 lbs to an average weigh in of 213.4 lbs. This was a crazy week, obviously a lot of water retention. I'd like to call it a Fun Week, but it was anything but. That much food wasn't fun at all, and is unsustainable. I ran into gastric issues, and I'll be dialing it back somewhat.

5312 Cals
630g C
290g P
175g F

I had sooooo many muffins this week. While they're tasty, they sit too heavy, so they're OUT!!!

Also crushed a box of PB Cap'n Crunch last night, which skewed my weekly numbers a bit. Weekly Cals were closer to 5100 before the feast.

Also running into a big problem. As I'm gaining this weight, apparently I've started snoring like a monster from the underworld. The missus leaves the bed almost every night and sleeps on the couch because it's keeping her awake. She's pissed!!!

Does the snoring go away eventually as my body gets used to the extra weight? Or am I going to have to get rid of the missus? :32 (20):
 

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I've also gained 1/2" on my biceps. I don't usually measure anything, but I remember there was a thread awhile back where we measured our arms, so I did it for shits and giggles.
 
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Weekly Update:

Up 4.0 lbs to an average weigh in of 213.4 lbs. This was a crazy week, obviously a lot of water retention. I'd like to call it a Fun Week, but it was anything but. That much food wasn't fun at all, and is unsustainable. I ran into gastric issues, and I'll be dialing it back somewhat.

5312 Cals
630g C
290g P
175g F

I had sooooo many muffins this week. While they're tasty, they sit too heavy, so they're OUT!!!

Also crushed a box of PB Cap'n Crunch last night, which skewed my weekly numbers a bit. Weekly Cals were closer to 5100 before the feast.

Also running into a big problem. As I'm gaining this weight, apparently I've started snoring like a monster from the underworld. The missus leaves the bed almost every night and sleeps on the couch because it's keeping her awake. She's pissed!!!

Does the snoring go away eventually as my body gets used to the extra weight? Or am I going to have to get rid of the missus? :32 (20):

Dude my snoring just completely went away in the past few weeks after I donated blood!

I think my water retention / e2 levels have had an impact on it as well, but it was driving my wife nuts. I snored for about 6 mos straight.

Another thing I did that helped before I stopped snoring, was I downloaded some ocean waves white noise tracks on Amazon music. I'd turn that on at bedtime, and the wife really likes it.
 
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I pretty much do this...

I have adjustable DB handles, so it's tricky with the post sticking out, but if I keep a bigger plate at the end it gives me more surface area for my knees to utilize.

Why are his elbow so flared out?
 

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Leg Day!!!!

Main Lifts:

-Vertical Leg Press: 340 lbs + 2 Orange Bands x 13,11,10. Added 20 lbs from last week. Also widened my stance a bit so I could go deeper.

-Squats, high bar: 325 lbs x 5,5,12. Added 10 lbs and 2 reps on the top set from last week. Will go up 10 lbs next workout.

Accessory Supersets:

-A1) Goblet Squats, no lockout, constant tension: 90 lbs x 24,21,17. I'm doing more reps with 50% more weight than I was a few sessions ago. Will add weight next workout.
-A2) Decline Leg Curls: 75 lbs x 12,10,8+5 Partials + 0:10 iso hold. Added 5 total reps from last session.

-B1) Nuetral Grip Cable Pulldowns: 150 x 13,11,10+a few Partials. Added 10 lbs from last workout. Will add weight next time too.
-B2) DB Hammer Curls: 30's x 13, 27.5's x 12, 25's x 12. Added 6 total reps from last workout.

Notes:
Legs are progressing well, consistently adding reps and/or weight on a session to session basis.
 

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Shoulders/Arms Day:

Main Lifts:
-DB Shoulder Presses: 60's x 11,8,9.
-Low Cable Lateral Raises: 10 x (L/R) 12/12, 9/10, 8/9
-DB Rear Flyes: 22.5's x 22,16,16
-DB Front Raises: 17.5's x 20,16,17

Accessory Superset:
-A1) Rope Tricep Pressdowns: 45x15, 40x12, 35x11+Partials
-A2) Inc DB Curls w/Fat Grips: 22.5's x 14, 20's x 13, 17.5's x 14
-A3) Pushups: 16,13,12
 

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We're dog sitting. I'm running around in the backyard with her. I pop a hamstring.

That's what I get for doing stupid cardio!!! :32 (8):
 

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We're dog sitting. I'm running around in the backyard with her. I pop a hamstring.

That's what I get for doing stupid cardio!!! :32 (8):

Nooooooooooooooo!!!!
 

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