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  • jomskijomski Posts: 163
    nrg500 wrote:
    August 05, 2015 - Wednesday
    BW = 81.6 kgs (OMROM HBF-356, measured after workout)
    Body fat = around 25% (can't see even my upper abs)
    Training location - home

    Before training, I took a half serving of ON Gold Standard Whey (vanilla ice cream)

    Training started around 10:00 AM
    Training ended around 10:45 AM

    Rest Between Exercises = 2 to 3 mins

    Pull Up on door ledge
    Rest Between Sets = 5 minutes
    BW x 6 reps (medium width pronated grip)
    BW x 8 reps (shoulder width supinated grip)
    BW x 7 reps (shoulder width supinated grip)
    BW x 6 reps (shoulder width supinated grip)

    Knuckle Push Up (feet elevated by 12 inches)
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    BW x 6 reps
    BW x 6 reps
    BW x 6 reps
    BW x 10 reps (switched to regular push up)


    Still don't feel like going to the gym. I think I'll just take a month off from formal training

    Looks like completely fasted training cannot be sustained for a long period. I feel exhausted/fatigued

    Going to switch to fasted training with some whey protein like what I did today.

    Bro? Have you tried Xtend BCAA? Do you know if there is any cheaper alternative? I train fasted with that supplement pero namamahalan ako sa kanya for 90 servings
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    Yeah, Martin Berkhan recommends taking 10 grams of BCAA for training in the fasted state. I just tried training completely fasted. It can work maybe for a short time like doing it once or twice a month. But it would take a toll on your recovery if you do it regularly for months.

    I don't want to buy BCAA coz it will just add to my expenses. I just take slightly less than half serving of ON Gold Standard Whey Protein. One serving has 120 calories and 24 grams. Taking a food that has 50 calories or less won't get you out of the fasted state
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    Pull Up GTG (Greasing the Groove)

    August 15, 2015 - Saturday
    BW = 81.6 kgs (OMROM HBF-356, measurement today)
    Body fat = around 25% (can't see my upper abs)

    Started around 2:00 PM. Rest between sets is 5 to 10 minutes

    BW x 2 reps (shoulder width supinated grip)
    BW x 2 reps (shoulder width supinated grip)
    BW x 8 reps (shoulder width supinated grip)
    BW x 5 reps (shoulder width supinated grip)
    BW x 3 reps (shoulder width supinated grip)
    BW x 6 reps (shoulder width supinated grip)

    Total of 26 reps
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    Pull Up GTG (Greasing the Groove)

    August 19, 2015 - Wednesday
    BW = 81.6 kgs (OMROM HBF-356, measurement today)
    Body fat = around 25% (can't see my upper abs)

    Started around 10:30 AM. Ended around 11:40 AM

    I didn't count the rest period between sets but I just did the sets when I feel I'm ready

    BW x 2 reps (medium width pronated grip)
    BW x 2 reps (medium width pronated grip)
    BW x 8 reps (medium width pronated grip)
    BW x 4 reps (medium width pronated grip)
    BW x 4 reps (medium width pronated grip)
    BW x 5 reps (medium width pronated grip)
    BW x 5 reps (medium width pronated grip)
    BW x 5 reps (medium width pronated grip)

    Total of 35 reps of Pull Ups


    I also did a total of 3 sets of 8 reps of Push Ups. I inserted it between the rest periods of Pull Ups

    I also measured how much weight I lift in the Push Up by placing my palms on the weighing scale. It's 60 kgs on the top position and 65 kgs on the bottom position. So, based on my experiment, the resistance in Push Up is about 75% of body weight.
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    Pull Up - Testing max reps

    August 22, 2015 - Wednesday
    BW = 80.6 kgs (OMROM HBF-356, measurement today)
    Body fat = around 25% (can't see my upper abs)

    Started around 10:30 AM. 

    3 to 5 minutes rest between sets

    BW x 2 reps (medium width pronated grip) - warm up
    BW x 2 reps (medium width pronated grip) - warm up
    BW x 10 reps (medium width pronated grip) - work set - PR
    BW x 6 reps (medium width pronated grip) - work set


    After the last set of Pull Up, I did 2 sets of 12 reps of Push Up
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    August 24, 2015 - Monday
    BW = 81.6 kgs (OMROM HBF-356, measured after workout)
    Body fat = around 25% (can't see my upper abs)
    Training location - Slimmers World

    Took a half serving of ON Gold Standard Whey 15 minutes before workout

    Training started around 8:40 AM. Training ended around 9:40 AM

    Rest Between Exercises = 3 to 5 mins


    One-arm Dumbbell Row
    Rest Between Sets = 1 to 2 minutes
    90 lbs each hand x 5 reps (with lifting straps)
    80 lbs each hand x 5 reps (with lifting straps)
    80 lbs each hand x 5 reps (with lifting straps)

    Seated Cable Row
    Rest Between Sets = 1 to 2 minutes
    170 lbs x 5 reps
    150 lbs x 5 reps
    150 lbs x 5 reps

    Pull Up on straight bar
    Rest Between Sets = 
    BW x 4 reps (medium width pronated grip)

    Pull Up on angled bar
    Rest Between Sets = 
    BW x 5 reps (shoulder width supinated grip)

    Push Up
    Rest Between Sets = 1 to 2 minutes
    BW x 10 reps (palm)
    BW x 8 reps (knuckle)

    Zercher Squat
    Rest Between Sets = 1 to 2 minutes
    40 kgs x 2 reps
    50 kgs x 2 reps
    45 kgs x 2 reps
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    August 26, 2015 - Wednesday
    BW = 81.2 kgs (OMROM HBF-356, measured after workout)
    Body fat = around 25% (can't see my upper abs)
    Training location - Slimmers World

    Took 1 serving of ON Gold Standard Whey 15 minutes before workout

    Training started around 9:00 AM. Training ended around 9:50 AM

    Rest Between Exercises = 3 to 5 mins


    Zercher Squat
    Rest Between Sets = 1 to 2 minutes
    45 kgs x 3 reps
    40 kgs x 3 reps
    40 kgs x 34 reps

    Farmer's Walk
    Rest Between Sets = 1 to 2 minutes
    70 lbs each hand x 20 meters (with lifting straps)
    70 lbs each hand x 20 meters (with lifting straps)
    70 lbs each hand x 20 meters (with lifting straps)

    Leg Raises
    Rest Between Sets = 1 to 2 minutes
    10 reps
    10 reps
    10 reps

    Pull Up on straight bar
    Rest Between Sets = 1 to 2 minutes
    BW x 5 reps (medium width pronated grip)
    BW x 3 reps (medium width pronated grip)
  • BANEBANE Posts: 1,927
    nrg500 wrote:

    Zercher Squat
    Rest Between Sets = 1 to 2 minutes
    45 kgs x 3 reps
    40 kgs x 3 reps
    40 kgs x 34 reps

    lakas 34 reps paps!
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    Typo error, 4 reps lang yun. He he

    Ang sakit sa forearms nung Zercher
  • BANEBANE Posts: 1,927
    nrg500 wrote:
    Typo error, 4 reps lang yun. He he

    Ang sakit sa forearms nung Zercher

    triny ko ung zercher, binnitawan ko agad ang hirap hahaha. practice pa ko lol
  • dimzon03dimzon03 Posts: 1,552
    bro @nrg500 at @BANE

    sakin naman ang sumasakit yung biceps at traps ko habang buhat yung bar, kaya pinupuno ko ng hangin tiyan ko para hindi ako mahila paharap...
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    Yun ang ibig ko sabihin

    masakit dun sa area malapit sa bicep

    Ang tibay ni vinch, 200-lb Zercher squat
  • BANEBANE Posts: 1,927
    nrg500 wrote:
    Yun ang ibig ko sabihin

    masakit dun sa area malapit sa bicep

    Ang tibay ni vinch, 200-lb Zercher squat

    demi-God na ata yan si Boss V eh haha lol
  • dimzon03dimzon03 Posts: 1,552
    bro @nrg500 maaabot din natin yun, pero malayo pa hehehe
  • badass_vinchbadass_vinch Posts: 4,471
    nrg500 wrote:
    Yun ang ibig ko sabihin

    masakit dun sa area malapit sa bicep

    Ang tibay ni vinch, 200-lb Zercher squat

    240-245lbs yung heaviest attempt ko. Nung nagstart ko kasi gawin yan malakas na yung arms at abs ko kaya its just a matter of putting things together. About sa sakit naman, depende na sa tayo yun kasi may kanya kanya tayong pain tolerance. Mas kaya ko tiisin yung sakit ng zerchers kesa sa sakit sa spinal cord.
  • pmarzopmarzo Posts: 43
    BANE wrote:
    nrg500 wrote:
    Typo error, 4 reps lang yun. He he

    Ang sakit sa forearms nung Zercher

    triny ko ung zercher, binnitawan ko agad ang hirap hahaha. practice pa ko lol

    triny ko rin to kanina, na pa "Ow ow ow owww" ako. buti magisa lang ako sa gym  haha
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    September 01, 2015 - Tuesday
    BW = 80.0 kgs (OMROM HBF-356, measured after workout)
    Body fat = around 25% (can't see even my upper abs)
    Training location - home

    Before training, I took a half serving of ON Gold Standard Whey (vanilla ice cream)

    Training started around 10:00 AM
    Training ended around 10:30 AM

    Rest Between Exercises = 3 to 5 mins

    Pull Up on door ledge
    Rest Between Sets = 3 minutes
    BW x 7 reps (medium width pronated grip)
    BW x 6 reps (medium width pronated grip)
    BW x 4 reps (medium width pronated grip)

    Push Up
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    BW + 7 kgs x 7 reps (hands shoulder width apart)
    BW + 7 kgs x 8 reps (hands shoulder width apart)
    BW + 7 kgs x 6 reps (hands shoulder width apart)

    Pull Up on door ledge
    Rest Between Sets = 
    BW x 6 reps (medium width pronated grip)
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    September 03, 2015 - Thursday
    BW = 81.0 kgs (OMROM HBF-356, measured after workout)
    Body fat = around 25% (can't see my upper abs)
    Training location - Slimmers World

    Took 1 serving of ON Gold Standard Whey 15 minutes before workout

    Training started around 9:20 AM. Training ended around 10:00 AM

    Rest Between Exercises = 3 to 5 mins


    Zercher Squat
    Rest Between Sets = 1 to 2 minutes
    45 kgs x 4 reps
    42.5 kgs x 3 reps
    40 kgs x 4 reps

    One-arm Dumbbell Row
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    70 lbs each hand x 8 reps
    70 lbs each hand x 8 reps (with lifting straps)
    70 lbs each hand x 6 reps (with lifting straps)

    Parallel Bar Dips
    Rest Between Sets = 1 to 2 minutes
    BW x 6 reps
    BW x 5 reps
    BW x 5 reps

    Pull Up on straight bar
    Rest Between Sets = 
    BW x 5 reps (medium width pronated grip)
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    I haven't done any training for a week now so I tested my Pull Up strength yesterday morming around 9:30 AM

    BW = 80.4 kg

    Pull Up on a Ledge
    BW x 10 reps (shoulder width supinated grip)
    BW x 8 reps (shoulder width supinated grip)
    BW x 7 reps (medium width pronated grip)

    Rest between sets was 20 to 30 minutes. After the last set of Pull Up, I did 20 reps of Knuckle Push Up

    Still don't feel like returning to the gym
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    September 28, 2015 - Monday
    BW = 81.2 kgs (OMROM HBF-356, measured after workout)
    Body fat = LOL I don't know
    Training location - home

    Trained in a completely fasted state

    Training started around 10:00 AM
    Training ended around 10:30 AM

    Rest Between Exercises = 3 to 5 mins

    Pull Up on door ledge
    Rest Between Sets = 2 minutes
    BW x 6 reps (medium width pronated grip)
    BW x 5 reps (medium width pronated grip)
    BW x 4 reps (medium width pronated grip)
    BW x 3 reps (medium width pronated grip)
    BW x 2 reps (medium width pronated grip)

    Push Up
    Rest Between Sets = 1 to 2 minutes
    BW + 7 kgs x 9 reps (hands shoulder width apart)
    BW + 7 kgs x 8 reps (hands shoulder width apart)
    BW + 7 kgs x 6 reps (hands shoulder width apart)


    Still don't feel like going back to the gym .... ....
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    My pictures back in 2012

    LOLz, lakas makadaya ng lighting condition at pag wala kang katabi na ka-height mo who packs more muscle

    Around 155 lbs (~70 kg) ako nyan

    PNI65Aa.jpg

    jsYjWKm.jpg
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    Bought a new toy :)

    A pair of 40-kg kettlebells from Ensayo Fitness.

    SAMLu2Q.jpg
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    Door Ledge Pull Up using supinated grip
    body weight = 81 kg
    body fat = 23%
    weighted bag = 10.8 kg

    Lift done on November 04, 2015 in a completely fasted state.
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    Two months with no formal training. Tested today what I can lift

    Seated Cable Row (straight bar attachment)
    170 lbs x 8 reps
    180 lbs x 6 reps

    Tricep Cable Push Down (straight bar attachment)
    150 lbs x 6 reps
    150 lbs x 6 reps

    Bent-over Cable Flyes
    60 lbs each hand x 6 reps
    70 lbs each hand x 6 reps


    During the 2-month break, I do body weight exercises like Pull Ups on door ledge and weighted Push Ups. I also do kettlebell rows (40 kgs x 4 reps) and standing kettlebell holds (40 kgs each hand for ~30 seconds). The kettlebell's handle diamter is about 1.67 inches
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    December 01, 2015 - Tuesday
    BW = 84.8 kgs (OMROM HBF-356, measured after workout)
    Body fat = around 25% (no visible abs definition but V-shape on lats is visible)
    Training location - 

    Ate 50 grams of dark chocolate (85% cocoa) 15 minutes before workout

    Training started around 9:30 AM. Training ended around 10:30 AM

    Rest Between Exercises = 3 to 5 mins


    Seated Cable Row
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    180 lbs x 10 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)
    170 lbs x 8 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)
    160 lbs x 10 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)

    One-arm Standing Cable Chest Press
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    70 lbs each hand x 5 reps
    80 lbs each hand x 6 reps
    100 lbs each hand x 8 reps

    Standing Front Shoulder Cable Raise
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    40 lbs x 6 reps
    50 lbs x 6 reps
    60 lbs x 5 reps

    Pull Up on straight bar
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    BW x 7 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)
    BW x 5 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    December 03, 2015 - Thursday
    BW = 83.8 kgs (OMROM HBF-356, measured after workout)
    Body fat = around 25% (no visible abs definition but V-shape on lats is visible)
    Training location -

    Ate 50 grams of dark chocolate (85% cocoa) 15 minutes before workout

    Farmer's Walk using Kettlebell
    4 rounds of 15-meter walk @ 40kg each hand
    about 3 to 5 minutes rest between rounds
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    December 09, 2015 - Wednesday
    BW = 83.8 kgs (OMROM HBF-356, measured after workout)
    Body fat = around 25% (no visible abs definition but V-shape on lats is visible)
    Training location - 

    Ate 40 grams of dark chocolate (85% cocoa) midway in workout

    Training started around 9:15 AM. Training ended around 10:15 AM

    Rest Between Exercises = 3 to 5 mins


    Seated Cable Row
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    200 lbs x 6 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)
    200 lbs x 7 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)
    200 lbs x 6 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)

    Standing Front Shoulder Cable Raise (rope attachment)
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    60 lbs x 6 reps
    60 lbs x 8 reps
    70 lbs x 5 reps

    One-arm Rope Tricep Pull Down
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    60 lbs each hand x 4 reps
    50 lbs each hand x 8 reps
    50 lbs each hand x 6 reps

    Bent-over Cable Chest Flyes
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    60 lbs each hand x 6 reps
    70 lbs each hand x 6 reps


    Pull Up on Straight Bar
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    BW x 6 reps (narrow neutral grip)
    BW x 5 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    December 12, 2015 - Saturday
    BW = 84.8 kgs (OMROM HBF-356, measured after workout)
    Body fat = around 25% (no visible abs definition but V-shape on lats is visible)
    Training location - 

    Trained in completely fasted state. Drank coffee before workout

    Training started around 10:30 AM. Training ended around 11:45 AM

    Rest Between Exercises = 3 to 5 mins


    Pull Up on Straight Bar
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    BW x 8 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)
    BW x 5 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)
    BW x 5 reps (shoulder-width supinated grip)
    BW x 4 reps (narrow neutral grip)

    One-arm Tricep Press Down
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    60 lbs each hand x 6 reps
    60 lbs each hand x 6 reps
    60 lbs each hand x 6 reps

    Standing Front Shoulder Cable Raise (rope attachment)
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    60 lbs x 7 reps
    60 lbs x 7 reps
    60 lbs x 9 reps

    Inclined Barbell Bench Press
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    125 lbs x 4 reps
    115 lbs x 5 reps

    Seated Cable Row
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    200 lbs x 6 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)
    200 lbs x 6 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)

    Pull Up on Straight Bar
    Rest Between Sets = 
    BW x 5 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)


    I was surprised with what I was able to lift today. I haven't been sleeping well for the past 4 days and I have been eating 100 grams or less of protein. Just eating what I want - ube halaya on tasty bread, Army Navy Starving Sailor, Ineng's 12-inch BBQ, ginisang monggo with lots of white rice. But I make sure I ate vegetables every day
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    December 26, 2015 - Saturday
    BW = 86.2 kgs (OMROM HBF-356, measured after workout)
    Body fat = around 25% (no visible abs definition but V-shape on lats is visible)
    Training location - 

    Trained in completely fasted state. Drank coffee before workout

    Training started around 11:30 AM. Training ended around 12:40 A

    Rest Between Exercises = 3 to 5 mins


    Seated Cable Row
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    200 lbs x 4 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)
    200 lbs x 4 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)
    200 lbs x 4 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)
    200 lbs x 8 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)
    200 lbs x 6 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)

    One-arm Tricep Press Down
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    60 lbs each hand x 4 reps
    70 lbs each hand x 6 reps
    60 lbs each hand x 8 reps

    Standing Front Shoulder Cable Raise (rope attachment)
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    60 lbs x 4 reps
    70 lbs x 6 reps
    70 lbs x 5 reps

    Pull Up on Straight Bar
    Rest Between Sets = 
    BW x 6 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)

    Zercher Squat
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    105 lbs x 2 reps
    105 lbs x 2 reps

    Pull Up on Straight Bar
    Rest Between Sets = 
    BW x 5 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)


    LOLz. I'm really a fat f*uck right now. Belly fat is obvious even if I do the "stomach in". he he
  • nrg500nrg500 Posts: 1,233
    December 30, 2015 - Wednesday
    BW = 86.0 kgs (OMROM HBF-356, measured after workout)
    Body fat = around 25% (no visible abs definition but V-shape on lats is visible)
    Training location - 

    Trained in completely fasted state. Drank coffee before workout

    Training started around 12:15 PM. Training ended around 1:40 PM

    Rest Between Exercises = 3 to 5 mins


    Zercher Squat
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    95 lbs x 4 reps
    95 lbs x 4 reps
    95 lbs x 4 reps

    Pull Up on Straight Bar
    Rest Between Sets = 
    BW x 6 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)

    One-arm Tricep Cable Press Down
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    70 lbs each hand x 8 reps
    70 lbs each hand x 6 reps
    60 lbs each hand x 6 reps

    Pull Up on Straight Bar
    Rest Between Sets = 
    BW x 6 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)

    Standing Front Shoulder Cable Raise (rope attachment)
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    80 lbs x 4 reps
    80 lbs x 3 reps
    70 lbs x 5 reps

    Pull Up on Straight Bar
    Rest Between Sets = 
    BW x 6 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)

    Seated Cable Row
    Rest Between Sets =
    200 lbs x 5 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)

    Bent-over Cable Flyes
    Rest Between Sets = 2 to 3 minutes
    70 lbs each hand x 6 reps
    70 lbs each hand x 5 reps

    Pull Up on Straight Bar
    Rest Between Sets = 
    BW x 5 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip

    Seated Cable Row
    Rest Between Sets =
    200 lbs x 8 reps (shoulder-width pronated grip)
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