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@TAGII Really looking forward to having you on the podcast. These are some very detailed training right here. I like how you are hitting the seated chest press.
There is nothing better than a strong leg day and then following it up with a strong back day. I like how you start out with deadlifts. A lot of people don't realize how good of an exercise it is if you do them right. @TAGII
Yeah I warmed up with 20 pull-ups. I didn’t log it because I was on the other side of the gym helping my wife with her pull-ups . If I don’t log it when I do it, it doesn’t make it in the phone lolstrong deads today 496 you killing it @TAGIIable to do pull ups?
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Good work mixing up the training. @TAGII I'd like to see you do the deadlifts at the end though on your next split. kind of vary things up and maybe exhaust the back more.
@TAGII Nice job on this man. I'm not a big fan of the Smith machine, especially doing inclines. Always a danger. Really getting that shoulder trapped. Other than that, I really like it.
bros you looking good on this. I counted 18 solid sets including warm up. I think overall a good training session like this going to push you to greater heights, especially on chest day. @TAGII
Yep. I'm doing 600+ kg in my profile pic (625kg/1375lbs x 4 I think)A true power squat doesn’t include a hop, that’s more of a jump squat. power squats focus on heavy load, wide stance, hips back, and controlled drive up. though I've seen it done different person to person at the gym, you can watch guys attempt to power squat like a sumo@BeMe
Looks like a Mk1 or Mk2 version of a Nautilus FlyIt’s a little odd to get into. My arms don’t bend back so I have to get someone to pick up on one side so I can get into it. It’s nice because it takes elbow flection out of the mix completely and it’s just pecs. But when I put any heavier weight on it, I have to have help getting into it lol. Last night I worked out alone so I looked special rocking back and forth trying to get my arm under it
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@Mobster don’t know if I’ll get there without a body transplant lol
but I’m gonna keep trying to catch you in something 
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Wednesday shoulders
Reverse pec deck
105x12
210x10
255x10
300x9
300x8
300x10/ 210x10
Seated shoulder press machine
160x10
210x6
250x14 (full stack)
250x12
250x10/ 180x12
Seated side laterals
40x10
40x10
40x10
40x12/ 25x12
Nautilus seated overhead curl
(Single arm)
80x15
110x12
140x12
170x9
170x10/ 125x10
DB Curls
40x8
40x8
40x8/ 30x6
(dropped my phone the other day and now apparently only one camera lens works lol… sorry for the blurry picture)
Reverse pec deck
105x12
210x10
255x10
300x9
300x8
300x10/ 210x10
Seated shoulder press machine
160x10
210x6
250x14 (full stack)
250x12
250x10/ 180x12
Seated side laterals
40x10
40x10
40x10
40x12/ 25x12
Nautilus seated overhead curl
(Single arm)
80x15
110x12
140x12
170x9
170x10/ 125x10
DB Curls
40x8
40x8
40x8/ 30x6
(dropped my phone the other day and now apparently only one camera lens works lol… sorry for the blurry picture)
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Bowling ball shoulders in that pic and those arms look huge, full and dense. @TAGII like a PRO!
Shoulder press machine you did too much weight, anything overhead you need to keep weight lower and reps higher, can injure badly.
@TAGII Big and strong arms man......amazing to see the progress.........
@TAGII solid chest day right here!
No. I can press 300+. 250lbs on a bar for reps and some strongmen are doing 500lbs.Bowling ball shoulders in that pic and those arms look huge, full and dense. @TAGII like a PRO!
Shoulder press machine you did too much weight, anything overhead you need to keep weight lower and reps higher, can injure badly.
It's far more of an issue with many bodybuilders to do too work in and around the shoulder joint. Have you EVER seen anyone here with recovery logs (for shoulder issues) be those who pressed heavy? It's ALWAYS too much volume. People forget pressing, benching, rows, many tricep exercises and more ALL are working the shoulder joint too. And that's without shoulder specific laterals and the like.
Even my 'frozen shoulder' issue which took about 2 years to recover from was as much bench press as anything.
Also - not enough, me included (ironic cos I did an article on it) do rotator cuff work
Pressing!!@Mobster don’t know if I’ll get there without a body transplant lol
Agree with this although it suits many. I prefer a more natural strength curve.
@TAGII strong numbers big fella. Really doing a great job
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Looking forward to that one! You kill it with the training and have a crazy physique!!!
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I just finished listening and you're seriously impressive man. I think what you've done is on a whole other level of achievement given what you've had to overcome. It was an awesome interview, thanks a lot bro
It was great having you on too dude!
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they had to do episodes out of order seemsI just finished listening and you're seriously impressive man. I think what you've done is on a whole other level of achievement given what you've had to overcome. It was an awesome interview, thanks a lot bro
We should have you back soon !
Thank you bro! It’s been a journey! @vanlife_gymbumI just finished listening and you're seriously impressive man. I think what you've done is on a whole other level of achievement given what you've had to overcome. It was an awesome interview, thanks a lot bro
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Its ok I just listened it was awesome
Hey @TAGII I listened to most of your podcast episode while taking the dogs for a walk. It's was really great! I always thought you were Australian for some reason. Maybe it's just cuz you're physique looks like all the Australians, jacked and lean? Really incredible what you've been able to accomplish especially considering all the conditions you have to deal with.
Im already dealing with some arthritis myself due to injuries, a really bad one in my wrist. Do you have any supplement or diet recommendations that helped with your arthritis?
Im already dealing with some arthritis myself due to injuries, a really bad one in my wrist. Do you have any supplement or diet recommendations that helped with your arthritis?
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I heard @TAGII in the podcast as well, inspirational story especially with arthritis and he hits it hard in the gym! EVO family love your way @TAGII
Episode link
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For joint pain and arthritis, two key areas matter most, reducing inflammation and improving joint support. Think collagen, bone broth, think omega 3 fish oils, think boswellia, curcumin, and the regulars glucosamine, chondroitin and msm. @BeMe
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Thanks @LevButlerov I appreciate all the support on here!Its ok I just listened it was awesome
@BeMe man I take 4500mg of turmeric mix with tart cherry every day (2250 am &pm) 2500 mg of fish oil plus a scoop of collagen everyday and I keep low dose deca in all year.
I have been running 100mg of deca for a couple years now and it keeps me moving. Every time I stop I start having pain and can’t move. Currently I pin 15mg everyday. Nothing seems to keep me moving like deca.
Thank you @Allupfromhere
So here’s the deal with the legs guys.
Yes they are small
Yes they are not the same size
I broke my femur when I was 4 years old and was in traction for 6 weeks. My legs never matched my whole life lol!
I’m trying to move heavy weight with them and also doing some volume to fill them out.
I also don’t know how to flex them
I’ll post my leg workout here in a bit. Trying to figure out how to blur an image in a video
Yes they are small
Yes they are not the same size
I broke my femur when I was 4 years old and was in traction for 6 weeks. My legs never matched my whole life lol!
I’m trying to move heavy weight with them and also doing some volume to fill them out.
I also don’t know how to flex them
I’ll post my leg workout here in a bit. Trying to figure out how to blur an image in a video
Thanks guys.
I used to run turmeric but I stopped, I'll get that back in. Fish oil, Chondroitin, msm, glucosamine, collagen, all part of the current stack.
We eat homemade bone broth soups once it twice a week.
I finally should have some deca in hand in th next couple days so we'll see how that goes. I'll start at 50mg/week and go up to 100mg if needed.
Curcumin and boswellia I'll look into @LevButlerov
What's the tart cherry @TAGII
Is that just for flavour or is there some benefit to it?
Based on your leg training posts I'd say those legs are pretty damn strong bro. Size isn't everything. Sometimes it's about the motion in the ocean lolSo here’s the deal with the legs guys.
Yes they are small
Yes they are not the same size
I broke my femur when I was 4 years old and was in traction for 6 weeks. My legs never matched my whole life lol!
I’m trying to move heavy weight with them and also doing some volume to fill them out.
I also don’t know how to flex them
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I’ll post my leg workout here in a bit. Trying to figure out how to blur an image in a video
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Start with 50mgs deca split into 2 doses
@BeMe dont go high on deca.the cherry part you can just eat the dried cherries
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@BeMe tart cherry helps to reduce inflammation. Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric that reduces inflammation. Together they work well.
Sorry guys, I tried to edit the video to blur out my shirt. Couldn’t figure it out… and I made the mistake of wearing a a work shirt
Saturday Leg Day
Power Squat
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Pendulum hip press
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540x10
540x10
Leg extensions
150x15
150x12
150x12
Single leg
90x5
75x6
75x8
Post workout meal:
Angus burgers
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@TAGII Great
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I see the pics, heavy.
Thanks for the tips bro. I'll give them a go.
Cool gym you got there. Looks like a real deal powerlifting spot. Really nice.
What state are you from. I was trying to pin your accent down but it was tough. Sounds southern but not too far south.
I was gonna guess Kentucky, North Carolina, or Virginia.
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We all go through struggles and hard times. We either let them beat us or we choose to press through. I was blessed as a child to NOT know that giving up was an option. People overcome impossible adversity everyday. We are stronger than we think, mentally as well as physically.
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Huge squat in that pic, 1100lbs is beast level strengthSaturday Leg Day
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Leg extensions
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Single leg
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75x8
Post workout meal:
Angus burgers
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@TAGII Burger pic looks hot too, solid high protein meal!
He sent me as DM too. Gotta love having a fellow Brit on and f**k me if we don't know the same people too
I nearly purchased one of those machines. Might still doHuge squat in that pic, 1100lbs is beast level strength
Burger pic looks hot too, solid high protein meal!
@TAGII Your podcast is cued up on my phone for my next drive for my under the table "don't worry Government I'm not working because I'm defined as "crazy" " job first thing tomorrow morning. I know you've been through a lot of health issues since you were single digit age and I think with what happened to your leg your legs are strong AF and look like they're on their way to getting freaky just keep going!
Something caught my eye... your aggressive last cycle
You must have gained like a beast on this? My next cycle in the new year will include EQ 100%
Something caught my eye... your aggressive last cycle
You must have gained like a beast on this? My next cycle in the new year will include EQ 100%
Yes EQ is definitely one of my favorite. I keep deca as a maintenance on everything but I ramp the EQ and test up and I seem to respond well to it.
Yea you're accent is really light but it's definitely there lol.
North Carolina looks beautiful. If I was gonna move to the States that would definitely be one of my top choices. I like Tennessee too but people I've me up here from there say they don't take to kindly to my kind down there lol.
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Yeah Tennessee is nice but some areas are a bit funny with people coming in that are not from there. When I was in western North Carolina I had people that I worked with that would not talk to me because I was “an outsider” lol
I love mountain biking and motorcycling and NC has some of the best of both in the world. Good climate too. Really seems like an amazing place to be. I'm definitely gonna come down and check it out some day. Maybe get a place in the blue ridge mountains.Yeah Tennessee is nice but some areas are a bit funny with people coming in that are not from there. When I was in western North Carolina I had people that I worked with that would not talk to me because I was “an outsider” lol
Monday Chest
Cold front and rain=sore joints especially right elbow lol….
DB Flat Bench
100x8
120x10
wanted to grab the 130’s but my body said no
120x8
105x14
DB Fly
45x12
55x10
55x11
Incline machine
200x10
300x10
300x10
300x10/ 250x8
Seated flat bench (cause someone moved my bag off the pec deck while I was getting water…)
220x12
220x12
Standing pec squeeze thing
60x15
90x12
90x20
Cold front and rain=sore joints especially right elbow lol….
DB Flat Bench
100x8
120x10
wanted to grab the 130’s but my body said no
120x8
105x14
DB Fly
45x12
55x10
55x11
Incline machine
200x10
300x10
300x10
300x10/ 250x8
Seated flat bench (cause someone moved my bag off the pec deck while I was getting water…)
220x12
220x12
Standing pec squeeze thing
60x15
90x12
90x20
Damn bro you're 190lbs and pressing 120s for reps. That's pretty crazy
Crazy that even someone like you pushing numbers like you do struggles with thinking you're not big or strong. I see you as myself in a couple years and I wonder if I'll still feel the same way.@BeMe trying to keep up with the big boys
I guess we're never really satisfied.
Have you ever thought of entering a powerlifting competition? I think that would be great for your confidence. The amount of weight you're moving at 190lbs is pretty elite bro. If you entered an amateur local competition I bet you win it by a lot. It would be good for you to see what actual powerlifters your size are capable of so you can see how far ahead of the curve you really are.
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Good chest day, 120lb presses and 300lb incline work are heavy with solid control.
I'm sure you had a big pump @TAGII Smart call skipping the 130s with that sore elbow, let it rest a bit then push again next week.
I have thought about it. Every time I try to attempt a powerlifting block I run into an issue. With grip or joint pain. Trying to take it a little slower and see what I can do. @BeMe
Bro don't change a thing. Just train the conventional big 3 a bit more, practice pauses on bench and you're good. Keep your training pretty much the same and just show up. I promise, you will shock yourself and everyone else there in your class.
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Good back day, you killed it on the Sumo deads! @TAGII
Bro you move some weight even with everything you have gone through and still going through.
I listened to your podcast while was doing my morning cardio. One helluva run you have had from a young age! Crazy to hear people like yourself just dominate lifes hurdles and still kill it and then there is perfect capable people making every excuse under the sun as to why the cant do something.. the mind is our most powerful weapon ey.
Honestly brother the podcast finish and i didnt even feel like i had just done an hour cardio because it had me so engaged lol.
Awesome stuff brother
@Allupfromhere lol my wife says I have zero empathy for people that tell me they can’t do stuff because I know that anyone can do whatever they “want” to. Especially when it comes to work. I feel like people call out for the sniffles all the time but I only missed work twice when I had ulcerative colitis and I was always sick lol.Bro you move some weight even with everything you have gone through and still going through.
I listened to your podcast while was doing my morning cardio. One helluva run you have had from a young age! Crazy to hear people like yourself just dominate lifes hurdles and still kill it and then there is perfect capable people making every excuse under the sun as to why the cant do something.. the mind is our most powerful weapon ey.
Honestly brother the podcast finish and i didnt even feel like i had just done an hour cardio because it had me so engaged lol.
Awesome stuff brother
No excuses.
Thats the difference though brother, people like that will only ever stay in the same spot throughout life because they dont have it in them to put in any real effort.
@TAGII Keep up the good work boss. I love the sumo deadlifts and I love the cable rows. Those look really good along with the tricep exercises.
bros could be cause of prior medical issues. don't push too hard. that was my thing when i injured pec @TAGII
tuesday back day is a celebration! @TAGII looking super hardcore i love it. this is the way to pump it hard !
@TAGII good work man. nice structure to the workout. deadlifts and cable rows are amazing for the back
yeah good points on that. after my wife threw herself off the balcony i was on a plane the next day back home. then back at work the next morning. of course the life insurance check i got helped me 'get over it' too @TAGII
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That software has a bit of a glitch sometimes where you're face can appear. I saw @Pigsy lol. I know who Batman is.
If you give it a go just watch the first split second of the video. I only caught it cuz Pigsys video played then when it reloaded at the beginning it was just him sitting there with no blur
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Wednesday shoulder day
Someone was on the reverse pec deck so I started with machine press.
Did a lot more warmup reps than normal to get the blood moving.
Seated shoulder press machine
60x10
120x10
180x10
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*Working sets*
250x12
250x10
250x10
250x8/ 180x9
Rear delt fly (see pic)
10x10
35x10
35x10
35x10
Seated side laterals
40x10
40x10
40x10
30x10
DB Curls
30x15
45x10
45x10
45x10/ 30x10
30x10
Preacher curl machine
(Single arm)
80x12
80x12
100x10
100x10/ 60x18
60x15
EZ Bar curl
70x10
70x10
Side lateral machine
Single arm
50x18
50x18
50x12
Someone was on the reverse pec deck so I started with machine press.
Did a lot more warmup reps than normal to get the blood moving.
Seated shoulder press machine
60x10
120x10
180x10
________
*Working sets*
250x12
250x10
250x10
250x8/ 180x9
Rear delt fly (see pic)
10x10
35x10
35x10
35x10
Seated side laterals
40x10
40x10
40x10
30x10
DB Curls
30x15
45x10
45x10
45x10/ 30x10
30x10
Preacher curl machine
(Single arm)
80x12
80x12
100x10
100x10/ 60x18
60x15
EZ Bar curl
70x10
70x10
Side lateral machine
Single arm
50x18
50x18
50x12
Whoa that upholstery job on it makes it look really old school lol
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Good shoulder day, that machine press 250lbs is serious volume
@TAGII Rear delt fly machine in the pic looks clean setup, actually looks brand new!
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Nice session man, big weights, that machine looks like a banger
The colour gives it thats feel haha
@TAGII solid back session right here bro!
You think? It's in pretty damn good shape. Looks like one of those retro jobs to make it look old..reminds me of something I woulda seen at my grandpa's house. A dining room chair or something like that lol@BeMe I think it is actually just really old lol
Maybe so. Some of this equipment looks really old. Well kept and an awesome gym but definitely has old era bodybuilding equipment @BeMe
Yea your gym looks super cool ok the background of your pics. Looks like a hardcore spot
Maybe so. Some of this equipment looks really old. Well kept and an awesome gym but definitely has old era bodybuilding equipment @BeMe
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