Snake's First Cycle
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OmegaReign
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snake, I like that idea of alternating deads and bentover rows. Gonna try that.
Solid Snake
Getting Big the Ology Way
thanks man...im feel like im in beast mode 24/7
it makes me sad that i weigh twice as much as that guy and can only do it once
I got 500 three times a couple weeks ago but i didnt really do any working sets up to trying it...my new goal is 600 which Im hoping i can hit on my next cycle.
i saw your video of you repping out 405 pretty easily so i dont think youll have any problems with 500 once.
Solid Snake
Getting Big the Ology Way
ill have to do it that way...i dont think my lower back could handle doing both in the same workout.
Solid Snake
Getting Big the Ology Way
Day 46
Bad news...last night during basketball I sprained my ankle pretty good. it swelled up instantly which leads me to believe i either severely stretched the tendons or tore them completely. I probably wont be playing basketball again any time soon...i dont know how long it will keep me from doing leg lifts. ive never sprained it this bad since ive been into heavy lifting. i guess ill have to play it by ear and just try to get it healed again.
Bad news...last night during basketball I sprained my ankle pretty good. it swelled up instantly which leads me to believe i either severely stretched the tendons or tore them completely. I probably wont be playing basketball again any time soon...i dont know how long it will keep me from doing leg lifts. ive never sprained it this bad since ive been into heavy lifting. i guess ill have to play it by ear and just try to get it healed again.
darkside06
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Fuck man, that really sucks! You could still probably do leg extensions but thats about it. Hope it gets better quick pal.
Solid Snake
Getting Big the Ology Way
i figure extensions and leg curls. no calves or heavy squats for probably at least 3 weeks to a month.
darkside06
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Damn, i didn't even think about bent over rows. Having a bum leg sucks, i had knee surgery few years ago and there was a bunch of excersises i couldn't do.
Solid Snake
Getting Big the Ology Way
its hard to say. rows might not be as bad since the weight isnt directly over my ankles. it might not be a bad idea to switch to db rows or use one of the row machines for a couple of weeks. deadlift will probably have to wait since ill be try to drive through my heels.
OmegaReign
New member
Sorry to hear bro. Injuries suck.
Solid Snake
Getting Big the Ology Way
they sure do and they always seem to happen when you least want it to. I dont want this to hinder gains on my first cycle. Ill still go in tomorrow and do shoulders but Ill probably do a lot more seated sets.
im already walking better as the day has gone by so i think in a few days ill be walking mostly pain free. the mornings are obviously the worst because its stiff. I have a 3 day weekend coming up so i plan on doing lots of icing and rest.
I also wanted to mention that last night I had the worst night sweats ive ever experienced. I woke up several times abosuletly soaked in sweat. I had to get a towel to lay on because my sheets were so wet with sweat. It looked like a glass of water spilled on my sheets. I dont know if it's related to the inflammation in my ankle but I just thought i would mention that.
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Solid Snake
Getting Big the Ology Way
Just a quick update. I havent lifted the last two nights. I wanted to go in yesterday but I know I need to stay off my feet as much as possible for a few days. My ankle has started to bruise pretty bad but the pain is decreasing. Today I was able to move my toes really well for the first time and Im able to put a good amount of weight on it.
Im going to go in tonight and do shoulders. Ill probably do mostly seated lifts, presses, lateral raises, shrugs, etc. Tomorrow i want to go in and do some arms and maybe try some light leg curls and extensions just to get a feel for it.
I weighed in at 253 last night so im still pretty happy about that.
Im going to go in tonight and do shoulders. Ill probably do mostly seated lifts, presses, lateral raises, shrugs, etc. Tomorrow i want to go in and do some arms and maybe try some light leg curls and extensions just to get a feel for it.
I weighed in at 253 last night so im still pretty happy about that.
Hockeyplaya18
New member
Stay strong big guy!!! You'll be all good before you know it.
Solid Snake
Getting Big the Ology Way
thanks for the support. Ill bounce back, always do.
the attached picture shows my bruising. it looks worse than it feels.
Hockeyplaya18
New member
Thats no Bueno!!
Solid Snake
Getting Big the Ology Way
Day 48
I went in and did shoulders this morning. My foot really isn't bothering me. It's still really bruised up but the pain is minimal. I don't think it will give me any problems with rows and I'll probably put off squat for a week before I try it out.
DB shoulder press
90x8
95x8
100x7
Arnold press
75x8
80x8
Upright row
135x8
145x8
Side laterall raise
35x10
40x10
Front raise
60x10
65x10
70x10
Reverse raise
35x12x3 sets
Bb shrug
225x15
315x10
315x10
I went in and did shoulders this morning. My foot really isn't bothering me. It's still really bruised up but the pain is minimal. I don't think it will give me any problems with rows and I'll probably put off squat for a week before I try it out.
DB shoulder press
90x8
95x8
100x7
Arnold press
75x8
80x8
Upright row
135x8
145x8
Side laterall raise
35x10
40x10
Front raise
60x10
65x10
70x10
Reverse raise
35x12x3 sets
Bb shrug
225x15
315x10
315x10
Solid Snake
Getting Big the Ology Way
Day 51
I did chest and tris yesterday. overall im still holding strength pretty well. i might even be starting to gain some now. i was able to get 335 on bench 7 times which is a PR. my weight keeps floating in between 250-253. Some days im 255 at night and ive been as high as 257 after a big night of eating. I dont have the same intensity from the get go as i did with dbol but after i get warmed up a little bit it comes.
the only real sides to report of are acne on my shoulders. its not horrible but if someone one was to see it id be a good indicator im using. Im also getting some pretty good body hair growth. Im a pretty hairy guy to begin with but im noticing a lot more hair on my stomach and some on the back side of my shoulders. I havent noticed any significant hair loss. I also still have the lump from the dbol. it shrunk down in size when coming off dbol but its still there. its sensitive at times and other times it doesnt hurt at all. it also seems to change sizes because it always feels bigger in the morning and by the end of the day its about half the size.
my foot started to really hurt yesterday and Im not sure why. the swelling and bruising is starting to go down but now there is a really sharp pain on the outside of my ankle bone. Aside from lifting yesterday, i spent the entire day in bed icing and elevating it. im not sure if it will be enough to slow me down for most lifts but it will still cause problems on leg day.
Bench
295x8
315x8
335x7
DB Incline
105x6
110x6
115x5
120x5
Flies - Machine
180x10
200x8
220x6
Dips
bwx15
bwx12
bwx12
Close grip bench
225x8
235x8
245x8
skullcrushers
115x8
125x8
135x8
145x5
Tricep pushdowns
100x8
100x8
120x6
I did chest and tris yesterday. overall im still holding strength pretty well. i might even be starting to gain some now. i was able to get 335 on bench 7 times which is a PR. my weight keeps floating in between 250-253. Some days im 255 at night and ive been as high as 257 after a big night of eating. I dont have the same intensity from the get go as i did with dbol but after i get warmed up a little bit it comes.
the only real sides to report of are acne on my shoulders. its not horrible but if someone one was to see it id be a good indicator im using. Im also getting some pretty good body hair growth. Im a pretty hairy guy to begin with but im noticing a lot more hair on my stomach and some on the back side of my shoulders. I havent noticed any significant hair loss. I also still have the lump from the dbol. it shrunk down in size when coming off dbol but its still there. its sensitive at times and other times it doesnt hurt at all. it also seems to change sizes because it always feels bigger in the morning and by the end of the day its about half the size.
my foot started to really hurt yesterday and Im not sure why. the swelling and bruising is starting to go down but now there is a really sharp pain on the outside of my ankle bone. Aside from lifting yesterday, i spent the entire day in bed icing and elevating it. im not sure if it will be enough to slow me down for most lifts but it will still cause problems on leg day.
Bench
295x8
315x8
335x7
DB Incline
105x6
110x6
115x5
120x5
Flies - Machine
180x10
200x8
220x6
Dips
bwx15
bwx12
bwx12
Close grip bench
225x8
235x8
245x8
skullcrushers
115x8
125x8
135x8
145x5
Tricep pushdowns
100x8
100x8
120x6