Continued Progress

[Christopher John]

8/15/17
BW: 207.2
Sleep: 8hr

@home
Main Lifts:
HBBS 335x5 325x5 300x5


NOTES:
-Some unexpected last minute obligations popped up and I didn't have much time to lift; I'll try to get in press and deadlift tomorrow, but it'll be tight...
-probably going to repeat 335; form was not solid, and my heart really wasn't in it today as I tried to rush

[Christopher John]

8/18/17
BW: 210.0 oops...
Sleep: 7.5hr

@home
Main Lifts:
FS 275x3x3

OHP
155x1
165x1
175x1x6 emom
155x3,3,3,1,1,1=12 total in 7mins

Assistance:
COND:
-Alternate 3BS/1OHP@65lbs for 2min x 4
-Mow the lawn

NOTES:
-I was out of town for a few days
-Left knee has been a bit sore since Wednesday after sitting in a catcher's stance for too long, but it was ok during squats. Should be fine after a few more days

[Eric K]

Looks like you're going Hanley-style! Hope your knee feels better.

[vanslix]

Just when I thought I was going to catch you on the press.

[hector_garza]

8/18/17
BW: 210.0 oops...
Sleep: 7.5hr

@home
Main Lifts:
FS 275x3x3

OHP
155x1
165x1
175x1x6 emom
155x3,3,3,1,1,1=12 total in 7mins

Assistance:
COND:
-Alternate 3BS/1OHP@65lbs for 2min x 4
-Mow the lawn

NOTES:
-I was out of town for a few days
-Left knee has been a bit sore since Wednesday after sitting in a catcher's stance for too long, but it was ok during squats. Should be fine after a few more days

What does emom mean?

[Christopher John]

Looks like you're going Hanley-style! Hope your knee feels better.

Thanks, and good eye - he was my inspiration.

Just when I thought I was going to catch you on the press.

I don't think 185 would've gone if it makes you feel any better.

What does emom mean?

"Every minute on the minute" - just messing around with ways to get in volume and intensity while minimizing time like with the density block that Eric pointed out.

8/20/17[/B]
BW: 208.0
Sleep: 7.5hr

@home
Main Lifts:
BP 255x5x3 185x12
Conv DL 395x6 (4doh, 2hook) - miscounted
Mustache PR

Assistance:
Chin-ups BWx5 +37.5x5,5,5 +50x1 +90x1

NOTES:
-I haven't taken creatine in 5 days, and I felt it with today's workout (mostly manifested in poorer performance on my high-rep bench set and weaker grip while DLing). Weighing the pros/cons of using it because I've noticed I'm way more susceptible to muscle cramps (upper abs, feet, neck, hamstring, quad, glute)...but, gainzZz...
-Messed my knee up more than I thought (front squats Friday probably didn't help, but it wasn't bother me during and form was fairly strict...), so probably taking this week off from squatting, which is a bummer because 1) this wasn't caused by squatting with weight and 2) felt like I had some good momentum going.

[Christopher John]

8/23/17
BW: 204.7
Sleep: 8hr

@school
Main Lifts:
OHP
155x1
175x1
180x1x6 emom
160x2,2,2,1,1,1=9 total in 7mins

RDL 225x5 295x5

Assistance:
T-bar Rows 90x10,10
Tempo Single Leg Ext 30x20,20

NOTES:
-School's back in session
-Knee is slowly getting better. I'm planning to do light tempo squats on Friday
-Grip was at its limit with RDLs; gonna use straps next thyme

[hector_garza]

Thanks, and good eye - he was my inspiration.



I don't think 185 would've gone if it makes you feel any better.



"Every minute on the minute" - just messing around with ways to get in volume and intensity while minimizing time like with the density block that Eric pointed out.

8/20/17[/B]
BW: 208.0
Sleep: 7.5hr

@home
Main Lifts:
BP 255x5x3 185x12
Conv DL 395x6 (4doh, 2hook) - miscounted
Mustache PR

Assistance:
Chin-ups BWx5 +37.5x5,5,5 +50x1 +90x1

NOTES:
-I haven't taken creatine in 5 days, and I felt it with today's workout (mostly manifested in poorer performance on my high-rep bench set and weaker grip while DLing). Weighing the pros/cons of using it because I've noticed I'm way more susceptible to muscle cramps (upper abs, feet, neck, hamstring, quad, glute)...but, gainzZz...
-Messed my knee up more than I thought (front squats Friday probably didn't help, but it wasn't bother me during and form was fairly strict...), so probably taking this week off from squatting, which is a bummer because 1) this wasn't caused by squatting with weight and 2) felt like I had some good momentum going.

Do you think supplemental salt or ZMA could mitigate risk of cramps while on creatine?

This is what I'm trying, but not sure what results are yet.

[Christopher John]

Do you think supplemental salt or ZMA could mitigate risk of cramps while on creatine?

This is what I'm trying, but not sure what results are yet.

I take a multivitamin (which has Mg and Zn) on workout days that has helped, and I put iodized salt into my protein shakes. I might just be more susceptible to tissue dehydration than some folks because if I have more than two cups of coffee a day for a couple of days in a row, I'll develop angular cheilitis like clockwork (the diuretic effect is fairly pronounced, too). Muscle cramps tend to be the worst during those times when I'm not lifting.

You might be on to something, though. I could still be coming up short with electrolytes. I'll give it some more thought.

[Chris McCarthy]

Drink more than two cups everyday until your problem is solved.

Like overcoming Peanut Allergy but less Pathetic.