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04-26-2017 , 06:45 AM

#3826

Montecore

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isthisproteinconsumptionforants.dt.dadjoke.exe

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04-26-2017 , 07:40 AM

#3827

Aidan

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Yeah, I know.

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04-26-2017 , 11:02 AM

#3828

kidcolin

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Protein levels seem fine.

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04-26-2017 , 01:50 PM

#3829

BustoRhymes

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Because they are

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04-27-2017 , 12:35 AM

#3830

Aidan

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April 27th: Project Momentum Week 1 Day 3

2ct Pause Squat
180x1
167.5x4
157.5x4
157.5x4

TnG Bench Press
125x1
102.5x5 x 9 sets

b]Wide Grip Bench Press[/b]
60x6
80x6
90x6
90x6
90x6
90x6

Cable Row
60x8
60x8
60x8
60x8
60x8
60x8

Something was odd with my squat today, twisting to the right again and teh bar getting quite forward of midfoot on that side. Was able to minimise it with concentration, will just focus on it going forward. Bench was decent, but a hell of a lot of volume. Did some back work just to balance it out.

44 Days Until Comp

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04-27-2017 , 02:56 PM

#3831

HalfSlant

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comp countdown

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04-27-2017 , 06:37 PM

#3832

Aidan

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Day 1: 2105 cals, 171g protein
Day 2: 2154 cals, 175g protein
Day 3: 2210 cals, 165g protein
Day 4: 2327 cals, 155g protein
Day 5: 2252 cals, 173g protein

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Here is a link to the full Project Momentum, plus I'll keep updating it with this cycle.

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04-27-2017 , 09:05 PM

#3833

kidcolin

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Are you cutting?

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04-27-2017 , 09:29 PM

#3834

Aidan

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Yes

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04-27-2017 , 11:41 PM

#3835

busto_in_hawaii

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Thanks for the link!

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04-28-2017 , 06:54 AM

#3836

Aidan

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28th April: Project Momentum Week 1 Day 4

2ct Pause Deadlift
210x1
197.5x4
185x4
185x4

Pin Press (mid range)
135x1
127.5x4
120x4
120x4

RDL
100x8
110x8
120x8
120x8
120x8
120x8

Another solid day lifting wise. Weekend off, have some family engagements, just got to keep the diet in check a little.

43 Days Until Comp

Day 1: 2105 cals, 171g protein
Day 2: 2154 cals, 175g protein
Day 3: 2210 cals, 165g protein
Day 4: 2327 cals, 155g protein
Day 5: 2252 cals, 173g protein
Day 6: 2118 cals, 165g protein

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Thanks for the link!

You're welcome dude - let me know if you come up with any good insights in the comparison!

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04-28-2017 , 12:54 PM

#3837

Holliday

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Q; on the pin press, why not just start from the pins instead of liftoff/descent?

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04-28-2017 , 04:32 PM

#3838

BPA234

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For pull, Bar speed is little discussed but super important variable.

How much do you need to cut? Also, why cut 6 weeks out?

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04-28-2017 , 07:06 PM

#3839

Aidan

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Originally Posted by Holliday

Q; on the pin press, why not just start from the pins instead of liftoff/descent?

Good question. I never thought of doing it that way. This way allows me to practice setting up like a regular bench press though.

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For pull, Bar speed is little discussed but super important variable.

Actual bar speed, or intended bar speed?

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Originally Posted by BPA234

How much do you need to cut? Also, why cut 6 weeks out?

I was weighing 85.5kg, so 2.5kg/5.5lbs overweight for the comp (this was AM weight, walking around heavier than that). Logistically I don't see a water cut working (mostly the pissing at work). I'm quite doughy and thought it wouldn't be too impactful on progress.

I've gained a little bit of focus when it comes to H&F, so putting some of that energy into tidying up my nutrition when I inevitably want to start gaining weight should help me. Just forcing myself to start some better habits.

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04-28-2017 , 07:46 PM

#3840

busto_in_hawaii

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Originally Posted by Holliday

Q; on the pin press, why not just start from the pins instead of liftoff/descent?

I'm pretty sure Mike T prefers you start the movement like it's a full lift. It's def harder if you go off the pins though but I think his reasoning was mainly form/technique.

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04-28-2017 , 07:56 PM

#3841

BustoRhymes

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Agree with Mike T. Guess I can see modifying the lift to start on the pins, but I prefer modifications that mimic the full movement

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04-29-2017 , 06:38 AM

#3842

Aidan

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Day 1: 2105 cals, 171g protein
Day 2: 2154 cals, 175g protein
Day 3: 2210 cals, 165g protein
Day 4: 2327 cals, 155g protein
Day 5: 2252 cals, 173g protein
Day 6: 2118 cals, 165g protein
Day 7: 2910 cals, 174g protein - dinner at parent's in law, ate ham and cheesecake. No ragrets.

Week 1: 2297 cals, 168g protein. Solid week in the bag. Weigh in in the morning.

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04-29-2017 , 01:33 PM

#3843

Holliday

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Those explanations make sense--I've never tried bench from the pins but can see how it would be easy to get misaligned or out of whack starting from the bottom.

Looking good Aidan--sick brag having in-laws where you don't have to worry about being poisoned.

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04-29-2017 , 09:00 PM

#3844

Aidan

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Problem with my scale continues, varying between 84.5 and 85.5. Took it to my parents, and their scale measured me at 86.0 while my scale measured 85.5. Will take my scale to the gym and weigh myself side-by-side with the gym scale, which measures 0.4kg heavier than the comp scale.

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Running good in that regard, for sure!

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04-30-2017 , 05:41 AM

#3845

Aidan

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Day 8: 2362 cals, 145g protein

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04-30-2017 , 12:44 PM

#3846

BPA234

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Originally Posted by Aidan

Good question. I never thought of doing it that way. This way allows me to practice setting up like a regular bench press though.

Actual bar speed, or intended bar speed?

I was weighing 85.5kg, so 2.5kg/5.5lbs overweight for the comp (this was AM weight, walking around heavier than that). Logistically I don't see a water cut working (mostly the pissing at work). I'm quite doughy and thought it wouldn't be too impactful on progress.

I've gained a little bit of focus when it comes to H&F, so putting some of that energy into tidying up my nutrition when I inevitably want to start gaining weight should help me. Just forcing myself to start some better habits.

Makes sense. 2.5's not a lot either so that should clean right up for you.

RE: Bar Speed Both. Faster the better all the way to your max weights and then, even though the weight will slow it down, you should still be trying to move it "fast" so that you are firing fast. If that makes sense.

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05-01-2017 , 06:55 AM

#3847

Aidan

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1st May: Project Momentum Week 2 Day 1

Squat
205x1 @8.5
195x3
185x3
185x3

Bench Press
130x1 @8
125x3
117.5x3
117.5x3

Overhead Press
40x9
40x9
40x9
40x9
40x9

Squats were really tough today, but got through the work. Bench was really good, 130 was very clean and 125 was a new 3RM. Still form things to work on, but getting there.

Diet still on track, and I calibrated my scale at the gym tonight - it weighs 200g lighter when measured against comp plates.

Day 8: 2362 cals, 145g protein
Day 9: 2275 cals, 176g protein

Last edited by Aidan; 05-01-2017 at 07:01 AM.

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05-01-2017 , 02:42 PM

#3848

Montecore

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Video links either broken, or I'm ******ed. Either way, I'm sure it was impressive.

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05-01-2017 , 02:56 PM

#3849

Aidan

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****, I pasted in edit links.

195x3 Squat
130x1 Bench
125x3 Bench

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05-02-2017 , 07:04 AM

#3850

Aidan

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2nd May: Project Momentum Week 2 Day 2

Sumo Deadlift
232.5x1
225x3
212.5x3
212.5x3

2ct Pause Bench Press
130x1
125x3
115x3
115x3

Not too bad today, deadlifts went well (PR triple) and I seemed to have equaled yesterday with longer pauses (on the cheater aka softer bench press). Skipped split squats for facepulls, curls and some back exercises for shoulder health.

40 Days Until Comp

Day 8: 2362 cals, 145g protein
Day 9: 2275 cals, 176g protein
Day 10: 2227 cals, 163g protein

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