Approved Log 2025 Road to Italy Cutting Log

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

The deer are starting to move, spring is close.

thats nice bro you got a great place you live

 

[dominion7]

Quick update:

Saturday
Stretching
3 sets external cable rotations
3 sets internal cable rotations
3 sets Tricep pushdowns
3sets reverse grip pulldowns
3 sets wide grip pulldowns
3 sets pushups
30min cardio

Monday
8 set pyramid Unilateral Flat Converging Bench Press (weight us weird because each horn is only 7lbs resistance)
20x65lbs
15x104
10x154
10x194
10x244
10x194
10x154
10x104
30min cardio

Had to work early this morning couldn't go to gym, will try to hit it tomorrow.

Getting food dialed in somewhat, cheating here & there but at this point not worried about it, just glad to be back in the gym

 

[dominion7]

I had a typo above, the top pyramid weight was 244 not 254

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Quick update:

Saturday
Stretching
3 sets external cable rotations
3 sets internal cable rotations
3 sets Tricep pushdowns
3sets reverse grip pulldowns
3 sets wide grip pulldowns
3 sets pushups
30min cardio

Monday
8 set pyramid Unilateral Flat Converging Bench Press (weight us weird because each horn is only 7lbs resistance)
20x65lbs
15x104
10x154
10x194
10x24
10x194
10x154
10x104
30min cardio

Had to work early this morning couldn't go to gym, will try to hit it tomorrow.

Getting food dialed in somewhat, cheating here & there but at this point not worried about it, just glad to be back in the gym

thanks for the update bro @dominion7 happy to see you back in the gym pumping up
you should start pushing in meal prep, can you do it?

I had a typo above, the top pyramid weight was 244 not 254

i corrected it if you approved

 

[dominion7]

thanks for the update bro @dominion7 happy to see you back in the gym pumping up
you should start pushing in meal prep, can you do it?


i corrected it if you approved

Sure I approve yhx

 

[stevesmi]

It happens I wouldn't worry too much about it you can make it up

 

[Mobster]

Quick update:

Saturday
Stretching
3 sets external cable rotations
3 sets internal cable rotations
3 sets Tricep pushdowns
3sets reverse grip pulldowns
3 sets wide grip pulldowns
3 sets pushups
30min cardio

Monday
8 set pyramid Unilateral Flat Converging Bench Press (weight us weird because each horn is only 7lbs resistance)
20x65lbs
15x104
10x154
10x194
10x244
10x194
10x154
10x104
30min cardio

Had to work early this morning couldn't go to gym, will try to hit it tomorrow.

Getting food dialed in somewhat, cheating here & there but at this point not worried about it, just glad to be back in the gym

No one counts that. But if the kit is new to you it'll take adjusting too

 

[dominion7]

No one counts that. But if the kit is new to you it'll take adjusting too

Here is a pic of the equipment. It is Hammer Strength Plate Loaded Iso-Lateral Horizontal Bench Press .
So there is no 45lb bar, that's why Total weight equals out to weird number. So 2 plates on each arm would be (90lbs+7lbs for the lever).
Total 97lbs on each arm equaling a total of 194. But on a normal bench would be 225 Total because of the bar.

 

[ceo]

Bros, you probably got pinched nerves in your neck if you ask me.

 

[Austin316]

Stiff neck is not good.

Also should check your pillow.

 

[sambee38]

You should try using a heating pad on your neck. That will help at least calm it down.

 

[BookerTNY]

When your muscles get really stiff, they start pinching the nerves.

That's why you feel the way you do.

 

[Arabian]

the discs in your neck/back get pressurized.

you gotta release that and lossen them up.

 

[Zyglamail]

I would get an inversion table and I would go to some hot yoga classes.

It doesn't fit your ideology. I get it, but it really helps. Plus lots of dudes, go to those classes. It's not just a bunch of women like you see on TV.

 

[Shrine]

Monday. Training looks good man.
Keep up with the stretching.

 

[caligirl85]

I would stretch every day with your wife and you should take her to some yoga classes.

My ex was very stubborn. He would not go with me either. But after i gave him a BJ he agreed to go and he liked it. it helped his injuries too.

 

[zedhed]

you can always transition to more cardio centric training.
do more swimming and walking etc.

 

[dominion7]

You should try using a heating pad on your neck. That will help at least calm it down.

I've got it tucked into my pillow case and sleep on it..it does help..things are loosening up..

 

[RoidRage69]

Here is a pic of the equipment. It is Hammer Strength Plate Loaded Iso-Lateral Horizontal Bench Press .
So there is no 45lb bar, that's why Total weight equals out to weird number. So 2 plates on each arm would be (90lbs+7lbs for the lever).
Total 97lbs on each arm equaling a total of 194. But on a normal bench would be 225 Total because of the bar.

I only count the weight of the plates on HS.

 

[RoidRage69]

I would stretch every day with your wife and you should take her to some yoga classes.

My ex was very stubborn. He would not go with me either. But after i gave him a BJ he agreed to go and he liked it. it helped his injuries too.

The BJ helped his injuries. I'm telling my wife you said so.

 

[dominion7]

I only count the weight of the plates on HS.

It would be a lot easier lol

 

[ballin2504]

Quick update:

Saturday
Stretching
3 sets external cable rotations
3 sets internal cable rotations
3 sets Tricep pushdowns
3sets reverse grip pulldowns
3 sets wide grip pulldowns
3 sets pushups
30min cardio

Monday
8 set pyramid Unilateral Flat Converging Bench Press (weight us weird because each horn is only 7lbs resistance)
20x65lbs
15x104
10x154
10x194
10x244
10x194
10x154
10x104
30min cardio

Had to work early this morning couldn't go to gym, will try to hit it tomorrow.

Getting food dialed in somewhat, cheating here & there but at this point not worried about it, just glad to be back in the gym

@dominion7 nice update and volume in this workout also good work getting some cardio in

 

[LevButlerov]

The BJ helped his injuries. I'm telling my wife you said so.

BJs help injuries 100% I'm confirming lol

 

[dominion7]

Alright EVOFAM, I am closing this somewhat of a failed log. This is really my first experience with injury. Although the goal was a failure I have some good takeaways from it.
1) do not underestimate warm-up (especially at my age)
2) even with injury stay on course with diet as much as possible (I've maintained my walk around weight at 235lb, which is good for me. People still ask if I'm losing)
3) do Yoga, this really helped until I was able to get in to my massage therapist. I plan on making yoga a regular routine.
4) lift light & stretch no matter what if you can
5) The EVOFAM will always be there for support.

So, anyway.. we fly out to Italy tomorrow, I feel good, my neck is like 95%, and when I get back I'll be back on my regular routine. First day back to gym after vacation is April 7th. Thanks for the support, love you all bros & sisters...

 

[Freki]

Alright EVOFAM, I am closing this somewhat of a failed log. This is really my first experience with injury. Although the goal was a failure I have some good takeaways from it.
1) do not underestimate warm-up (especially at my age)
2) even with injury stay on course with diet as much as possible (I've maintained my walk around weight at 235lb, which is good for me. People still ask if I'm losing)
3) do Yoga, this really helped until I was able to get in to my massage therapist. I plan on making yoga a regular routine.
4) lift light & stretch no matter what if you can
5) The EVOFAM will always be there for support.

So, anyway.. we fly out to Italy tomorrow, I feel good, my neck is like 95%, and when I get back I'll be back on my regular routine. First day back to gym after vacation is April 7th. Thanks for the support, love you all bros & sisters...

Ciao, def some great takeaways.
Enjoy the trip

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Alright EVOFAM, I am closing this somewhat of a failed log. This is really my first experience with injury. Although the goal was a failure I have some good takeaways from it.
1) do not underestimate warm-up (especially at my age)
2) even with injury stay on course with diet as much as possible (I've maintained my walk around weight at 235lb, which is good for me. People still ask if I'm losing)
3) do Yoga, this really helped until I was able to get in to my massage therapist. I plan on making yoga a regular routine.
4) lift light & stretch no matter what if you can
5) The EVOFAM will always be there for support.

So, anyway.. we fly out to Italy tomorrow, I feel good, my neck is like 95%, and when I get back I'll be back on my regular routine. First day back to gym after vacation is April 7th. Thanks for the support, love you all bros & sisters...

@dominion7 thanks for updating the EVO family bro we really were concerned I checked your log every other day but nothing
and yea injuries suck so bad my shoulder is a mess because of it bro
have a happy and safe trip to Italy bro and please throw up some hot Italy pics we love and SUPPORT you
EVO family love support respect always have your back

 

[stevesmi]

without yoga i don't know where i would have been

it saved my life after years of pounding at my body

plus never get tired of the HOT yoga chicks in tight pants

 

[Mobster]

Everyone will get injured. I don't call that a failure

 

[ceo]

Bros good for you for realizing that you got humbled.
admitting that you screwed up is a smart thing.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Yoga is pretty damn cool.

It's important to be stretching if you're going to be weight training,

 

[chesty]

Enjoy your trip to Italy. Make sure you get some pictures.

 

[Ulter]

Sorry to hear you didn't get the results you wanted,

but there's always another opportunity in the future.

 

[e2]

Expect you to definitely post up some food pictures from Italy. That would be cool.

 

[2Thick]

Stick to your plan originally but stretch it out longer.

I think you wanted to do too much to fast.

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

Body memory is working against you. That's your main issue.

 

[Wootoom]

You'll do fine in the future.

We got confidence in you.

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

Injuries are so tough man. I really enjoyed following your log. Looking forward to what is next for you.

 

[dominion7]

Pics from last night & today's first meal lol

 

[Eddie Haskell]

Pics from last night & today's first meal lol

Beautiful where is this? @dominion7

 

[dominion7]

Beautiful where is this? @dominion7

Orvieto, Italy, a small hilltown in the Italian region of Umbria

 

[dominion7]

Orvieto, Italy, a small hilltown in the Italian region of Umbria

This is inside the Duomo Orvieto

 

[LevButlerov]

This is inside the Duomo Orvieto

This is classical beauty
what did you eat? @dominion7

 

[stevesmi]

The architecture is really something else

 

[ballin2504]

Alright EVOFAM, I am closing this somewhat of a failed log. This is really my first experience with injury. Although the goal was a failure I have some good takeaways from it.
1) do not underestimate warm-up (especially at my age)
2) even with injury stay on course with diet as much as possible (I've maintained my walk around weight at 235lb, which is good for me. People still ask if I'm losing)
3) do Yoga, this really helped until I was able to get in to my massage therapist. I plan on making yoga a regular routine.
4) lift light & stretch no matter what if you can
5) The EVOFAM will always be there for support.

So, anyway.. we fly out to Italy tomorrow, I feel good, my neck is like 95%, and when I get back I'll be back on my regular routine. First day back to gym after vacation is April 7th. Thanks for the support, love you all bros & sisters...

@dominion7 have a good time in Italy man. Enjoy yourself

 

[RoySimpson]

Alright EVOFAM, I am closing this somewhat of a failed log. This is really my first experience with injury. Although the goal was a failure I have some good takeaways from it.
1) do not underestimate warm-up (especially at my age)
2) even with injury stay on course with diet as much as possible (I've maintained my walk around weight at 235lb, which is good for me. People still ask if I'm losing)
3) do Yoga, this really helped until I was able to get in to my massage therapist. I plan on making yoga a regular routine.
4) lift light & stretch no matter what if you can
5) The EVOFAM will always be there for support.

So, anyway.. we fly out to Italy tomorrow, I feel good, my neck is like 95%, and when I get back I'll be back on my regular routine. First day back to gym after vacation is April 7th. Thanks for the support, love you all bros & sisters...

@dominion7 wishing you a speedy recovery bro! injuries suck!

 

[Noah Wixx]

Brother you didn't fail in life a failure in the grand scope of it all is a blessing and a lesson learned, dont give up man, seriously we are all here for you, look how far you have come, not even close to being a failure, i had surgery many years ago and i was out for over 1 year, i had two choices quit or take the hard road and master my craft... dont lose faith or fall from the path, DM is always open.

 

[juddy]

I just came across your log and checked out your other entries too – you've made incredible progress!

Injuries can be a real setback, but it’s clear you’ve got strong support and guidance from the Evofam.

Looking forward to seeing your continued progress! Keep us posted.

 

[dominion7]

@dominion7 have a good time in Italy man. Enjoy yourself

Thanks brother!

 

[Mobster]

This is inside the Duomo Orvieto

Some epic architecture

 

[ceo]

Bros. That's some good architecture. What's your favorite Style?

 

[Austin316]

Heard the food in Italy is really good.

What's the verdict from you?

 

[sambee38]

Is this your first time visiting Italy? And is it your first time visiting Europe?

 

[BookerTNY]

Food, looks very healthy.

I'm sure the bread is a lot healthier than the American bread.

 

[Arabian]

This streets look really good. Like you're watching a movie seems very old as well.

 

[Zyglamail]

Hopefully you get some more food pictures for us.

Get some authentic, Italian food.

 

[Shrine]

Yeah, everyone says the food in Italy is the best

 

[caligirl85]

Certainly a beautiful place and very old.

 

[zedhed]

Wow, that is some crazy. Cool pictures, you took.

Things for sharing those.

 

[dominion7]

Heard the food in Italy is really good.

What's the verdict from you?

Oh definitely A+, it doesn't have all the preservatives & garbage in it.

 

[dominion7]

This is classical beauty
what did you eat? @dominion7

Last night I had some Wild Boar & some potatoes...

 

[dominion7]

Went in the town church called the PARISH OF ST. ANDERA AND ST. BARTOLOMEW OF ORVIETO, it was built in 1012. Wow..

 

[dominion7]

Outside of the church

 

[dominion7]

Bros. That's some good architecture. What's your favorite Style?

baroque architecture

 

[dominion7]

Oh yeh, I wondered what if I played the organ in that church LOL

 

[LevButlerov]

Last night I had some Wild Boar & some potatoes...

Wild boar? thats Italy style

 

[Noah Wixx]

Beautiful photos

 

[ballin2504]

This is inside the Duomo Orvieto

@dominion7 absolutely beautiful. I’d love to go sometime.

 

[25homes]

Hate hearing this. Just got hurt too sucks bad

 

[RoySimpson]

This is inside the Duomo Orvieto

@dominion7 looks beautiful!

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Oh yeh, I wondered what if I played the organ in that church LOL

you look serious bro lol

 

[dominion7]

Hate hearing this. Just got hurt too sucks bad

You good?

 

[dominion7]

@dominion7 absolutely beautiful. I’d love to go sometime.

Loving the profile pic, awesome freaking tat dude!

 

[dominion7]

Our last night in Montalcino...awesome freaking dinner at Castello Banfi Winery. The most beautiful place ive ever seen..(brought tears to her eyes with Happy Anniversary written on the plate in chocolate)

(Take notes guys)

 

[Npcclassicphysique champ]

Our last night in Montalcino...awesome freaking dinner at Castello Banfi Winery. The most beautiful place ive ever seen..(brought tears to her eyes with Happy Anniversary written on the plate in chocolate)

(Take notes guys)

beautiful place bro and tasty meal you like in heaven there @dominion7

 

[stevesmi]

there is some nice places on the meditarrean, i've been there

 

[Mobster]

Our last night in Montalcino...awesome freaking dinner at Castello Banfi Winery. The most beautiful place ive ever seen..(brought tears to her eyes with Happy Anniversary written on the plate in chocolate)

(Take notes guys)

Lovely stuff

 

[e2]

Nice job on these updates, really enjoying seeing this.

 

[2Thick]

I'm sure you're getting good cardio, just walking around and checking things out.

You're doing a lot of walking.

 

[Vadim Fedorov]

Sounds like you're having a really good time.

Looking forward to seeing more pictures.

 

[Wootoom]

Are you staying in one place? The whole time. Are you moving from City to cities? Staying at different places?

 

[ceo]

Bros. Do you think the food in Italy is good. I heard it's very good, but others people say it's overrated.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Good updates, man. That's some nice architecture.

Yeah. The food is definitely good. You're right.

 

[chesty]

Good old USA is the country that has all the preservatives and the garbage in our Foods. It's all about profit.

 

[25homes]

Wild Bru

 

[Ulter]

Yeah, you'll find good food across all of Europe, Middle East and Asia. That's where the best food is

 

[25homes]

Nice

 

[Noah Wixx]

That meal looks amazing

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

Wow, that looks amazing!

 

[RoySimpson]

Our last night in Montalcino...awesome freaking dinner at Castello Banfi Winery. The most beautiful place ive ever seen..(brought tears to her eyes with Happy Anniversary written on the plate in chocolate)

(Take notes guys)

@dominion7 that looks beautiful bro!

 

[ballin2504]

Our last night in Montalcino...awesome freaking dinner at Castello Banfi Winery. The most beautiful place ive ever seen..(brought tears to her eyes with Happy Anniversary written on the plate in chocolate)

(Take notes guys)

@dominion7 food looks amazing man. Beautiful restaurant

 

[dominion7]

Hey brothers & sisters, longtime no chat. Sorry for disappearing for so long. Unfortunately I was diagnosed with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma cancer back in April. I had a tumor in the base of my tongue that metastasized into my blood and other places. I have been on chemotherapy for the last for months.. I finished my last round a couple of weeks ago. All of the malignant areas have cleared up..however I will be on immunotherapy every 6 weeks for 2yrs just in case of any pop ups.. since it is incurable but treatable..

 

[stevesmi]

Hey brothers & sisters, longtime no chat. Sorry for disappearing for so long. Unfortunately I was diagnosed with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma cancer back in April. I had a tumor in the base of my tongue that metastasized into my blood and other places. I have been on chemotherapy for the last for months.. I finished my last round a couple of weeks ago. All of the malignant areas have cleared up..however I will be on immunotherapy every 6 weeks for 2yrs just in case of any pop ups.. since it is incurable but treatable..

damn man. how did this pop up out of nowhere? were there any symptoms?

 

[dominion7]

damn man. how did this pop up out of nowhere? were there any symptoms?

Yeh brother, while I was in Italy a lymph node swelled up in my neck, then the CT scan gave the news no one ever wants to hear

 

[RoidRageWife]

Hey brothers & sisters, longtime no chat. Sorry for disappearing for so long. Unfortunately I was diagnosed with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma cancer back in April. I had a tumor in the base of my tongue that metastasized into my blood and other places. I have been on chemotherapy for the last for months.. I finished my last round a couple of weeks ago. All of the malignant areas have cleared up..however I will be on immunotherapy every 6 weeks for 2yrs just in case of any pop ups.. since it is incurable but treatable..

God Bless you in your full recovery! Stay strong!

 

[Freki]

Hey brothers & sisters, longtime no chat. Sorry for disappearing for so long. Unfortunately I was diagnosed with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma cancer back in April. I had a tumor in the base of my tongue that metastasized into my blood and other places. I have been on chemotherapy for the last for months.. I finished my last round a couple of weeks ago. All of the malignant areas have cleared up..however I will be on immunotherapy every 6 weeks for 2yrs just in case of any pop ups.. since it is incurable but treatable..

Welcome back brother
Survivor
F@&k Cancer

 

[LevButlerov]

Hey brothers & sisters, longtime no chat. Sorry for disappearing for so long. Unfortunately I was diagnosed with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma cancer back in April. I had a tumor in the base of my tongue that metastasized into my blood and other places. I have been on chemotherapy for the last for months.. I finished my last round a couple of weeks ago. All of the malignant areas have cleared up..however I will be on immunotherapy every 6 weeks for 2yrs just in case of any pop ups.. since it is incurable but treatable..

welcome back to the EVO family, we missed you and were worried @dominion7
sorry to hear about what happened, how do you feel now?

 

[dominion7]

welcome back to the EVO family, we missed you and were worried @dominion7
sorry to hear about what happened, how do you feel now?

Feeling good..everyone freaked out how I handled chemo..they thought I would lose weight, because I got blisters in my throat & mouth from chemo. But I said & did ill do my normal Shakes!!¡ never lost 1 lbd

 

[dominion7]

Welcome back brother
Survivor
F@&k Cancer

 

[dominion7]

God Bless you in your full recovery! Stay strong!

Thank you dear..love you both

 

[LevButlerov]

Feeling good..everyone freaked out how I handled chemo..they thought I would lose weight, because I got blisters in my throat & mouth from chemo. But I said & did ill do my normal Shakes!!¡ never lost 1 lbd

you kept your protein high, big support @dominion7
were you smoking before this?