My training log

[PZT]

Had another great bench session. I'm reaching a new level of strength that I didn't know was even possible. It feels so good to be sober. And strong. I feel amazing.

Bench 275 1x4 305 4x4 315 3x4
Hammerstrength rows 2x12 2x8
Neutral grip lat pulldowns 2x10 1x12 1x15

Short but effective workout. I'm positive that I can rep 315 x 8 or even x10 or more times for an AMRAP set. Crazy. Feeling confident asf.

nice benching volume bro

 

[DEADlifter]

You're killing it. Keep up the good work

 

[Sickman]

I had the strongest bench session of my life and hit a new 3rm PR. My weight is up too. I'm weighing right at 237lbs.

Bench 225x3 275x3 295x3 5x3 315 4x3 320 and a new all time pr of 330x3

Pullups 5x10

Straight bar curls 2x8 2x10

Rear delt machine 3x20

https://youtu.be/CYzZPX-EuUU

There's a vid of be crushing 315x3, I think I can hit it x8 to x10 for one set.

Thanks guys

 

[PZT]

That’s a huge pr considering the volume you put in before attempting it

 

[PZT]

That set of 315 is smooth as butter

 

[Sickman]

Thanks man. My strength has made a huge jump this past week or so, I think its bc I raised my dbol to 50mg. Today was short, but sweet. I destroyed my legs.

Squat 315 1x5 365 1x10 405 2x6 415 1x6 365 1x8
Hamstring curls 2x10 2x12 1x15

 

[Sickman]

I think I can do 405 x10-12 for an AMRAP set. Maybe more. I was just doing sets of 6 reps, and it was easy. And my weight is up to 239.4.

 

[Jin]

I think I can do 405 x10-12 for an AMRAP set. Maybe more. I was just doing sets of 6 reps, and it was easy. And my weight is up to 239.4.

Your progress is nothing short of fantastic. Seriously, you’ll be whipping me in physique and strength within a year of restarting your training. I’m not special but I’ve been at this consistently for 6 years.

Just stay off the drugs and stay healthy/injury free.

 

[PZT]

Up the dose, lift the most lol

 

[Sickman]

I've been setting some long term strength goals. 405lb on bench and 525lb to 550lb on squat by my 29th birthday this spring, and then a 495lb bench and a 600+lb squat by my 30th birthday the following spring as well. If I'm smart with my training and gear usage, as well as stay healthy, I'm pretty sure it's all possible.

I care about aesthetics too, but not as much as I do strength, at least for the time being. But I'm trying not to gain too much excess fat this bulk cycle. I still want to look good.

As for the staying sober thing, I'm making sure to stay on top of that before anything else, even my training. Because the second I relapse, I'll lose all of this hard work I've earned.

Thanks bro.

 

[PZT]

Nice goals man. I wanna get to 600/400/600 and hopefully hold close to that till my son is a teenager

 

[Sickman]

Nice bro. You've got that all day long.

Today was ok. My shoulders are starting to bother me. Luckily, this is my last week of smolov jr. on bench and will give my shoulders a much needed break after I max next week.

Bench 225x5 275x5 295 3x6 305 3x6
Hammerstrength rows 2x12 2x10 2x8
Close grip lat pulldowns 2x10 2x12
Tricep pushdowns 2x12 2x15
Seated dumbell hammer curls 2x8 2x10 2x12

My weight made a big jump too. I'm 242.3. Who knows, I might hit 250 by the end of this cycle, especially if I increase it to 16 weeks.

 

[PZT]

Man after all this volume and like a week of rest I would imagine you are going to hit something way heavier than you have ever done.

 

[Sickman]

I maxed 3 weeks ago and crushed 345, but missed 365. So I was between 350 and 360. But smolov jr. can boost a natty lifter's bench by 15 to 30lbs, I'd imagine it's going to be way higher for me bc the gear. I'm just being conservative with my goals, incase I miss it, so I'm not too disappointed.

 

[PZT]

I maxed 3 weeks ago and crushed 345, but missed 365. So I was between 350 and 360. But smolov jr. can boost a natty lifter's bench by 15 to 30lbs, I'd imagine it's going to be way higher for me bc the gear. I'm just being conservative with my goals, incase I miss it, so I'm not too disappointed.

Guy I worked out with for his meet back in august did original smolov original for squats after he competed. Hes gotten decent results and I am pretty sure he is natty. he hit a 485 in comp and about two weeks ago he hit 525 at the gym. He comes back to my area tomorrow. One of the few guys since I got serious again that pushes me. Mainly cause Im heavier and older. Hes been lifting for just three years and has amazing form.

 

[Sickman]

That's good numbers, especially for someone who is natty and only been training 3 years. He sounds like he's got a ton of potential. It's always nice to have someone who will push you in the gym. My roomate goes with me, and he's not as strong as me...yet...once he gets his form down and trains more consistently, he'll be a beast. He's already 6'4 and 245 with like 12% body fat. He's got big ass hands and wrists too, which can sometimes dictact how strong someone could get. It's going to be interesting to see what he looks like 6 months to a year from now.

I ran the full smolov program 8 years ago, and I got good results too, I went from 405 to 485 in about 3 months, which still to this day, is my highest max squat. I would like to test my max on squat soon and see where it's at, then use the percentages from that to base smolov for squats off of and do the program again. I've got close to 15 years of lifting off and on worth of experience and muscle memory, but I've really only been lifting seriously again since late August, and I did my first pin September 21st. Before that, I took a 5 month break while I relapsed and shot heroin 24/7 and lost every bit of muscle I had gained. Fuuuck, I'm so glad to have broken that cycle. I feel great rn. NEVER AGAIN

 

[Sickman]

I decided to push myself more on deadlifts today. These back pumps are vicious rn, I was hobbling home from the gym. Short but effective training session.

Deadlift 315x5 365x6 405 4x6
Squat 315 2x12 1x15

My weight has made a huge jump

 

[DEADlifter]

Lower back pumps are always fun. I think I am not alone with laying down in the floor of the gym with my feet pulled up to my ass.

 

[PZT]

I decided to push myself more on deadlifts today. These back pumps are vicious rn, I was hobbling home from the gym. Short but effective training session.

Deadlift 315x5 365x6 405 4x6
Squat 315 2x12 1x15

My weight has made a huge jump

fkin nice!!!!

 

[Sickman]

I managed to lift at my brother's house today because the gyms are closed due to it being Thanksgiving. I kept it short. I hope everyone is having a great day with their families, and eating lots of food for those gains.

Bench 225x5 275x5 305 2x5 315 4x5 320 1x5
Pullups 4x8
Ez bar curls 4x10
Rear delt band pull aparts 3x20

Here's a vid of me hitting 315 x5, my form isn't the best, but it feels easy.

http://www.youtube.com/shorts/x6zcXzDv6Qk

Happy Thanksgiving!