Metal's Peak

[Grizzly911]

Thanks man.

I hired a coach a while back for the peak, and I'm following his programming. It is based off of Conjugate principles that Louie popularized.

Biggest difference is there's less variety in the movements, and no box squats. Which is good for me, because I needed to relearn how to squat with equipment.

Oh cool, that sounds like good stuff!

 

[Metalhead1]

Health update: bloodwork came back fine. The only marker that showed elevated was the Alpha Fetoprotein.

He gave the range of 0-3. Mine being a 9. So, going back next week for a ct scan to rule out any tumors, lymphoma, etc.

If that comes back clear, we're going to schedule (after the meet) for a procedure for them to check for testicular cancer.

 

[Jin]

Health update: bloodwork came back fine. The only marker that showed elevated was the Alpha Fetoprotein.

He gave the range of 0-3. Mine being a 9. So, going back next week for a ct scan to rule out any tumors, lymphoma, etc.

If that comes back clear, we're going to schedule (after the meet) for a procedure for them to check for testicular cancer.

Glad you are on top of this! Easier to fix with early intervention if it is something malignant.

Keep
us posted.

 

[Metalhead1]

6 Weeks Out, Day 2 - Max Effort Upper
Tuesday - June 16, 2020

3-BOARD PRESS - w/ Texas Power Bar
Max 1
155 x 5
187 x 3
225 x 1 ~ 3-Board
286 x 1 ~ 3-Board
325 x 1 ~ 3-Board
353 x 1 ~ 3-Board
375 x 1 ~ 3-Board
397 x 1 ~ 3-Board
Stopped here. 402 was the next projected attempt, but it would have been too much of a struggle. Recovery is less than optimal at this point still.

DUMBBELL EXTENSIONS
Max 10
20 x 10
25 x 10
30 x 10
35 x 10
40 x 10
Idea of this was to get volume with lower weights. Pre exhaust the triceps and to avoid possible elbow irritation. Key was locking out every single rep

CHEST SUPPORTED ROWS
65 x 3 x 10
• 3 second holds

LOW ROWS
150 x 3 x 10
I normally do these seated on the floor. Today, I did low cable rows from a high(er) box seated position. To see if I can activate a part of my back I normally don't.

PUSHDOWNS
100 x 3 x 10

BAND BURN
1 x F
For tricep bloodflow/recovery

 

[Metalhead1]

This is the video that made me realize I need to pay attention to how I change up the way I do rows, and lat pulldowns.

 

[Metalhead1]

6 Weeks Out, Day 3 - Dynamic Effort Lower
Thursday - June 18, 2020

SQUAT - w/ STRONG-bands
263 + 200 x 8 x 2
• 45 seconds rest

DEADLIFT - w/ MonsterMini-bands
243 + 280 x 8 x 1
• 30 seconds rest

GLUTE-HAM RAISES
45 x 3 x 10
SS
REVERSE HYPERS
125 x 10
160 x 2 x 10
SS
STANDING ABS
3 x 20
• Strong band

 

[tinymk]

Best to you, as always, stay on top of that shit. I would have got bloodwork done at 3 weeks out from the meet, we would have caught some of my shit and I would not be where I am today. Sitting the bench....... again. Stay on it

 

[Metalhead1]

Best to you, as always, stay on top of that shit. I would have got bloodwork done at 3 weeks out from the meet, we would have caught some of my shit and I would not be where I am today. Sitting the bench....... again. Stay on it

Didn't sound like you would have been able to detect what happened to you brother.

Positive note, you're still bigger, and stronger than all of us! October will be here before you know it, and you can do what you do.

 

[Metalhead1]

6 Weeks Out, Day 4 - Dynamic Effort Upper
Friday - June 19, 2020

BENCH PRESS - w/ MonsterMini-bands
132 + 120 x 9 x 3

4-BOARD PRESS - w/ MonsterMini-bands
220 + 120 x 3 x 5

Didn't do accessories. Helped a guy fix his deadlift and squat technique as he's 4 weeks out. Plus, a chick needed help with her sumo pulls...

Squats and deads with chains Sunday.

 

[Metalhead1]

5 Weeks Out, Day 1 - Max Effort Lower
Sunday - June 21, 2020

SQUAT - w/ 3 chains per side (106)
Max 1
165 + 106 x 5
231 + 106 x 3
275 + 106 x 1
325 + 106 x 1
374 + 106 x 1
407 + 106 x 1
429 + 106 x 1
451 + 106 x 1
Squats became mental today. Many reasons, but they're not excuses. 15lbs off from my opener. It'll be there game day.

DEADLIFT - w/ 3 chains per side (106)
Max 3
265 + 106 x 3
331 + 106 x 3
375 + 106 x 3
419 + 106 x 3
Not so mental here, and it showed. Last set is where we've projected my opener where it's supposed to be.

Accessories tomorrow for recovery. All you father's enjoy your day!

 

[Gibsonator]

good work there brother!

 

[tinymk]

Your always getting good work and it will pay off I will live vicariously though you for a few weeks

 

[Metalhead1]

5 Weeks Out, Day 2 - Max Effort Upper
Tuesday - June 23, 2020

BENCH PRESS - w/ 70 in chains
Max 1
Bar + 70 numerous reps
89 + 70 x 8
133 + 70 x 5
166 + 70 x 3
199 + 70 x 1
221 + 70 x 1
254 + 70 x 1
276 + 70 x 1
287 + 70 x 1

Spoto
265 x 2 x 5
Changed from ext to spotos, as i felt i needed more work off the chest.

CHEST SUPPORTED ROWS
65 x 3 x 15

LOW ROWS
150 x 10
170 x 10
180 x 10

PUSHDOWNS
100 x 10
120 x 2 x 10

Band triceps for bloodflow
1xF

 

[Skullcrusher]

5 Weeks Out, Day 2 - Max Effort Upper
Tuesday - June 23, 2020

BENCH PRESS - w/ 70 in chains
Max 1
Bar + 70 numerous reps
89 + 70 x 8
133 + 70 x 5
166 + 70 x 3
199 + 70 x 1
221 + 70 x 1
254 + 70 x 1
276 + 70 x 1
287 + 70 x 1

Spoto
265 x 2 x 5
Changed from ext to spotos, as i felt i needed more work off the chest.

CHEST SUPPORTED ROWS
65 x 3 x 15

LOW ROWS
150 x 10
170 x 10
180 x 10

PUSHDOWNS
100 x 10
120 x 2 x 10

Band triceps for bloodflow
1xF

You rock sir! Keep up the good work.

 

[Metalhead1]

Turns out it was the beta subunit hcg that was elevated. Not the alpha fetoprotein.

Beta subunit hcg is a tumor marker for testicular carcinoma. Usually indicating malignancy. Strange thing is it's only slightly elevated by 5 points. Usually it's in the 100's even thousands high.

I'll know by Friday when he wants to remove it. He knows about my meet, but if he feels it must come out before then, I won't ignore it.

 

[CohibaRobusto]

Man, good luck. Hope it all works out for you!

 

[DEADlifter]

Good luck brother

 

[Metalhead1]

Thursday - June 25, 2020

SQUAT - w/ STRONG-bands
285 +200 x 6 x 2

DEADLIFT - w/ MonsterMini-bands
264 + 280 x 6 x 1

SINGLE LEG HAMSTRING CURLS
70 x 3 x 15
SS
REVERSE HYPERS
160 x 3 x 10
SS
STANDING ABS
3 X 20
• Strong band

Bittersweet day. Dr called, and wants to go ahead with surgery rather than waiting.

So meet is cancelled. Awaiting surgery day. So, I'm going to deload next week, and shoot for a mock meet right before surgery.

This thread will end around that time. I hope some of you have taken some info and can apply it to your training. If anyone ever has any questions on the conjugate method or anything training wise, don't hesitate to message. Best to you all.

 

[CohibaRobusto]

Man, thanks so much for posting all of this good info in your journal. Good luck with the surgery. I'm sure it must be frustrating to work so hard to prepare for this thing and not see it materialize.

 

[Thatgoodfellow]

Damn man sorry to hear that. At least you can hit that mock meet then get healed up and get ready for another.