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Me too. I'm happiest in my home. Why you think I have such a sweet home gym lol. Crowded places are my nightmareCrowded places suck lolI prefer none haha @BeMe I get you.
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Home gym is #1!
bro Dallas Cowboys for life. you just jelly of Dak and King Jerry Jones
bros you need it. can't keep blood thick you can get blood clot or stroke
i have to admit i've done that once or twice lol
@BeMe always hate the last shot but makes me look forward to the next cycle. You’ve done great man.
I was just breaking your balls. That documentary about them on Netflix is actually really good. Jerry Jones is a gangster.
Takes a big man to admit that haha. Most engineers wouldn't.
Log Day 137
Pretty good day yesterday overall. Steps fell a little short at only 8k but training went well. I'm still making progression off cycle.
I messed up my sleep BAD last night. The wife and I had a little fun just before sleep and I got my heart rate up pretty good and couldn't seem to fall asleep after. Lost over an hour of sleep and I'm pretty tired today. Going to have to dig deep tonight and make this training session a good one. No days off.
Pretty good day yesterday overall. Steps fell a little short at only 8k but training went well. I'm still making progression off cycle.
I messed up my sleep BAD last night. The wife and I had a little fun just before sleep and I got my heart rate up pretty good and couldn't seem to fall asleep after. Lost over an hour of sleep and I'm pretty tired today. Going to have to dig deep tonight and make this training session a good one. No days off.
Thanks to @Enhancedguy for the heads up, my podcast came out on Spotify today.
Cut me some slack on the first 5 mins cuz I was nervous as hell after hearing Steve do the intro lol.
Feel free to bash me all you want on my Canadian accent haha.
Cut me some slack on the first 5 mins cuz I was nervous as hell after hearing Steve do the intro lol.
Feel free to bash me all you want on my Canadian accent haha.
Podcast out today on spotify @Noah Wixx
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My home gym got talked about a bit during the podcast so here's some photos. It's a bit messy cuz I'm mid session right now. If anyone ever has questions about home gym stuff hit me up cuz I'm a bit of a home gym gear geek.
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My home gym got talked about a bit during the podcast so here's some photos. It's a bit messy cuz I'm mid session right now. If anyone ever has questions about home gym stuff hit me up cuz I'm a bit of a home gym gear geek.
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come on, bash? EVO family only shows love our iron brother 
I loved the podcast, very good tone and really interesting share. @BeMe
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@bene TBH this is by FAR the BEST home gym I've seen in years
you know what's missing? the EVO gorilla posters
EVO family love this this set up.
Thanks bro. You literally have my dream gym. Barn and all. Hopefully sometime in the future when I move I can hit you up for some advice on machines.
Ohhh it's definitely coming lol. It's weird hearing yourself. I was getting the accent jokes before I even went on, so I know it's coming lolLOL
Is there EVO gear for sale somewhere? I'd love an EVO flag or poster in my gym.@bene TBH this is by FAR the BEST home gym I've seen in years
you know what's missing? the EVO gorilla posters
You sweat maple syrup bro. Big accent. I’ve never heard a thicker one in person, only on tv poking fun at Canadian accents hahahaha
Amazing gym bro , very nice set up
It fades in and out. You could maybe fake it hahaha. Me? I fade between Midwest intellectual and Midwest trailer trash. We think we don’t have an accent in Illinois but if we go just one state over they know we’re not from there hahaha
You did a great job! They chose you well
Bro my accent is soft compared to people outside the city. I grew up in hockey arenas but haven't played for a long time. My accent has faded a fair bit over the years..
Still gotta rep for Canada tho. I don't think I said aboot or eh once tho, so gimmie that haha
Thanks bro
Thanks bro! Did I get it right when we were talking about you? You're not full on carnivore anymore right? Just mostly carnivore now I said
Aaah yall talked about me! You got it right! I haven’t been strict carnivore for quite a while but I was in my very best health when I was and it did transform me. Anyone who hadn’t seen me was like “wtf did you do?”
Yes! I do revert to full carnivore if I feel any arthritis type of pain. Cures it in a day or two.
They were right as well, it was like that for the first few years, if I even tried to go off I suffered. I felt like shiiiiiiit. From an olive. Bread? Forget about it. Miserable. Even fruit, my mouth would water in the store, but if I ate it uuuuugh
That's what I said..nice. I was worried I may have been wrong cuz they thought you were full carnivore but I said exactly that. When I listened back I was thinking I hope I didn't correct them and I'm totally wrong lol
The interact with so many logs. It’s crazy right? I can’t wait to get back to logging. Stupid work. Ski season ends this week. But I met a girl…
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I wish
I told management we need Tshirts no one listening lolI feel the maple syrup hate lol
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I can't wait to hear you on more podcasts in the future
Tshirts not a bad idea. They’d start popping up in gyms for sure. Never hate hahahaI wish
I feel the maple syrup hate lol
All good news. The way you're saying it kinda sound like maybe you're considering trying to take it seriously this go around. Are you done being a little slut @toddthelineman lolThe interact with so many logs. It’s crazy right? I can’t wait to get back to logging. Stupid work. Ski season ends this week. But I met a girl…
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Yeeeesss. Mid tren cycle. Plot twist: @BeMe is @BodyMonster34I can't wait to hear you on more podcasts in the future
Ya that's a great idea. I'd buy a bunch for sure. If @JackD42 goes to nationals in October I wanna go check it out. Would be nice to have some EVO gear to wear and represent.I wish
Haha that would be awesome. Listening back I feel I coulda done a lot better. The quiet part after the log feedback question was when my internet went down and I didn't hear it...then we forgot what we were talking about lol. I learned a lot from the experience and know where I can improve. Tried my best to nail it tho. Woke early, got my caffeine in early and did some cardio to get my brain firing.I can't wait to hear you on more podcasts in the future
Funny how @Mobster thought your gym "might" be over 20k. I bet you're over 30k on your setup right? Your gym is professional level.
Lol that would be perfect! Check back in November. I'll be pinning people down and drinking nothing but hooch like my hero @BodyMonster34
Oh I’ve been done. And yeah this one’s been on my radar for over a year. Ticks all the boxes. She’s a ski team mom. Been single for a long time. She’s good looking, young enough to have more kids but not toooo young. Grew up running the books for her dad’s successful electrical contracting business. Been driving boats since she was a little girl. Her little boy is my wing man, “I wanna go on the boat!” Her daughter is a star skier. Dad’s not a problem.
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Eh great news! I remember saying you wanted to be the old lineman in the motel getting BJs forever lol. Glad that's not the case. A good woman will change your life for the better in so many ways.
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Over 30k if brought everything new, would be closer to 60k
Yeah man. I wasn’t going to be the type to settle down. Didn’t know how. Never saw how it worked I guess. I was pretty happy being a dad and a husband despite some differences that eventually were too much. Doing it intentionally seems like a better plan hahaha
Ya I thought so. Did you buy out a gym that was closing down or something? Looks like you got the really good old school Nautilus stuff that all the gear nerds love.
Much better plan. At the same time when it's meant to be it will be effortless. It will just fall into place. She sounds like a good one....so it's on you not to fuck it up lol
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I brought 2 Nautilus back pieces, and 2 Panatta pieces, and the Hammer Strength ab machine. From a Gym closure.
Killer setup man i love it! If i had the space id do it but unfortunately i don't atm, so happy for you man with the podcast you did excellent like i told you you would brother.
Since you are a cowboys fan i definitely know your wife is actually your husband and a man, that told me everything i needed to know, should be an eagles fan like me, might actually win a super bowl
Playing the podcast right now
so far its excellent brother
Thanks bro. You helped me out a bunch, and it was fun hearing all your strange encounters on your way home lolPlaying the podcast right now
You wouldn’t believe the shit that happens to me bro. I actually started to date this chick last year, and like three young chicks on the team, one was only 20 that threw herself at me and I rejected her(that was REALLY hard to do), and two other ones started a whole rumor mill about me for the sole purpose of ruining my chances with her. But I’ve been a perfect gentleman in that atmosphere for good reasons. The story rambles on, but I had to go to the board of directors about it and I/they confronted all those girls and made them say wtf they had to say. So ski mom and I were like this is too much, these people are stupid and interfering with our lives, but the tension never really faded we’ve been seeing each other for a few weeks like we never stopped
that is a nice setup. i used to be against home gyms when i was training heavy. but now? i love being away from people @BeMe
nice job on this one man! i love the equipment. they look super high quality and modern too @BeMe
@BeMe that setup keeps getting better and better! Awesome ! What safety squat bar are you using? I have yet to pull the trigger on one because of the shipping fee. :/ Rogue, Bells of stell, power body fitness etc... all crazy shipping cost.
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bro i haven't watched that yet. we don't get netflix on trailer tv. we really only get 4 channels with antenna.
bro you eagles fan? lol. no way. talk about bandwagon. we gonna crush you guys next week on national tv ha!
the new crop of engineers are different. the new generation sucks, i can't stand them. my daughter and her idiot husband especially needs a good slapping
that is a good setup. only thing i don't see is an area for deadlifts and that sort of thing. maybe cleans etc. @BeMe
Bandwagon im original from Pennsylvania, dont get upset at me because you have male cheerleaders on the sidelines for your team lol
Fuck dude thats a podcast episode in its own right lol
absolutely man always down for helping out when i can, you made that a really fun and enjoyable episodeUInreal setup. How long was that in the making for?
i actually listened to the podcast earlier and didn't remember you posting your home gym. so i'm glad you followed up and posted pictures. it looks very spacious and roomy @BeMe
bros its not bad. just don't stress about it
bros heck of a setup on this one! the weights are incredible! you won't go wrong with any of this ! @BeMe
Aren't you glad you're not a 20 year old dude..those crazy bitches is all they have lol. Young girls were pretty devious back in the day but now with social media and cell phones it's wayyyy worse. One skeeming psycho can poison the rest pretty easily. A similar thing happened to me in highschool when I chose one girl over another. The other got together with some friends and started spreading rumours about me that no one believed lol. They did almost get me arrested tho and put a ton on heat on me.You wouldn’t believe the shit that happens to me bro. I actually started to date this chick last year, and like three young chicks on the team, one was only 20 that threw herself at me and I rejected her(that was REALLY hard to do), and two other ones started a whole rumor mill about me for the sole purpose of ruining my chances with her. But I’ve been a perfect gentleman in that atmosphere for good reasons. The story rambles on, but I had to go to the board of directors about it and I/they confronted all those girls and made them say wtf they had to say. So ski mom and I were like this is too much, these people are stupid and interfering with our lives, but the tension never really faded we’ve been seeing each other for a few weeks like we never stopped
My thoughts EXACTLY. I might actually experience roid rage if I trained in a gym lol. You got that new house @stevesmi the time is now. A rack, bench, barbell, plates, and adjustable dumbbells is all you need.
Really even bells of steel?? They have max shipping where if you buy a bunch it will stay at $200. If you're buying new the best way to do it is save up, make a list, and buy a bunch at once. I've had pallets dropped at my place lol.
The ssb is the transformer bar from rogue/kabuki. It's amazing cuz it can locate the weights in different positions to replicate different squat variations all on your back. I can't squat on a barbell cuz my bad shoulder, so this thing is a game changer for me. I sold my old SSB to get this one and it's worth the money.
Lmao!! You are the fucking greatest. Always making me literally laugh out loud. I'll shake him with you since you bring me so much joy
I deadlift infront of the rack. I've thought about building a platform I can lay down when I deadlift but it takes up too much space I don't have. My gym flooring is pretty thick and strong, it's a competition CrossFit floor I bought from the Canadian games. Its probably only a 1/2" deficit tops. OHP of most kinds are outta the question for me with my bad shoulder.
Ohhh shit that was amazing LMAO!!! There is no comeback for that one...game over.Bandwagon im original from Pennsylvania, dont get upset at me because you have male cheerleaders on the sidelines for your team lol
Thanks bro that really means a lot coming from youFuck dude thats a podcast episode in its own right lol
They tried to ruin my life. And no one believed it either but they poisoned the whole well. People I didn’t even know were insinuating that I was actively sleeping with at least two of them. They couldn’t believe it when I blew it back up in their faces. Crying and shit. I haven’t reeeeeaaally been a playboy for years. But when I read their age I definitely would have successfully slept with all of them and they wouldn’t have fought with me, just each other. And that’s not bragging at all. I was a very fucked up kid and I’ve paid for my behavior many times over
Thanks bro, it's been a little over 3 years. I had a really shitty basic setup before that. Got the rack 3 years ago and just started building from there. Adding, subtracting, upgrading. Now it's really dialed in to the point where I haven't even bought anything in about half a year.
I'd like a rack mount Smith machine and a leg Press/hack squat. Just waiting for something really good to come out cuz right now everything needs improvement. Trying the buy once cry once approach lately.
Damn not one Canadian accent joke from you? I guess my accent isn't too bad after all lol.
Thanks I thought adding the pics would help add some context for the convo. Spacious though...I wish. I am maxed the fuck out. Anything I get at this point requires some subtraction.
Log Day 138
I was hoping for a great sleep and recovery last night but no such luck. Decent sleep but recovery is crashed today. Probably a bit overworked. Yesterday was a pretty tough day and training was pretty exhausting. I have the long weekend away at the cottage to recover tho so no need to worry. Just keep grinding.
BP is still up at 140/80 again this morning. Not sure why the sudden increase when my off the gear. Taking 600mg magnesium and COQ10. Hopefully that helps. Maybe I gotta step up my cardio..
I was hoping for a great sleep and recovery last night but no such luck. Decent sleep but recovery is crashed today. Probably a bit overworked. Yesterday was a pretty tough day and training was pretty exhausting. I have the long weekend away at the cottage to recover tho so no need to worry. Just keep grinding.
BP is still up at 140/80 again this morning. Not sure why the sudden increase when my off the gear. Taking 600mg magnesium and COQ10. Hopefully that helps. Maybe I gotta step up my cardio..
Hey @BeMe , the blood pressure increase is either e2 creeping up or the GH, unfortunately. I know it’s Italian pharma grade, but it’s suspiciously affordable. I hope I’m wrong but it’s exactly what happened to me. I came off and went back on three times to confirm it. I had 2 100iu kits. It was just blue tops, but everybody on Bostin Loyd’s forum was loving it. If I’m right at least you’ll know. I’m in the “too high is too high” camp. I won’t hesitate to medicate my bp if it’s too high, but prefer to not have to, of course
You think the GH is bad? Or the GH causes BP to increase?
I have been wondering if maybe I'm going through a bit of a hormone reset My bacne is clearing up, but I have noticed a couple random pimples on my chest and a couple on my biceps which I've never seen before in my life. Libido is pretty high ATM too. Skin is a bit shinier than usual too.
I did change up my pinning schedule to 70mg eod hoping to minimize any spikes and e2 sides.
I doubt that you have “bad GH” but big guys on podcasts sometimes talk about gh raising blood pressure, and that’s how I started to figure it out. Some say generics do it much worse than the big spendy stuff and that has been my personal experience. Others say that generics are the same now, but the ones who said that were also taking Telmisartan and enough gear that their BP might be high no matter what. Getting my BP consistently under control was a very long and frustrating process. I don’t use the excellent source of medication that I use to have because I lost some omnitrope to customs and he didn’t honor it, but I had ordered domestic. THAT’S when GH starts getting expensive. When you don’t even get it. Happened to me twice. I don’t even know where to get Telmisartan now. Napsgear has it, but it’s overseas and like triple the price I was paying. Or more. I forget. I’m sure this is just a transient for you, but you have plans to do a big cycle so you might as well start honing your knife now. Figure out what you need to do to get it in range when you’re doing different things. Long term high blood pressure is one of the most damaging things about the lifestyle. Medication works. I was prescribed lisinopril. It can make you a little faint at times. I liked Telmisartan better, but I could never get a Dr to prescribe it because of “standard of care” and insurance. It’s more expensive. But it’s like $7 in India hahaha. Or $15. Whatever. It was peanuts. I had like a year supply
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Keep the HGH steady, don’t pull it out just because recovery feels off. Don’t hammer training volume while you’re already beat down, use the long weekend to deload and actually let the HGH do its job with rest.
Keep magnesium and COQ10 but add in hydration focus and cut down on any hidden sodium that might be pushing BP. @BeMe
I think in your case rest is the main factor here, lets focus on a deload for next 1 week drop training to about 30%, and only train 2 days.
Have you taken any sleep aids like valerian zinc?
GH itself can cause water retention and that’s usually where the blood pressure increase comes from. It’s not that the GH is “bad,” but the bloat from subq water and sodium balance can definitely push numbers up. Some people notice it more on generics, others don’t see a difference between pharma and generic, but it comes down to purity, dosing, and how your body handles it.
If @BeMe pressure keeps creeping, the smartest move is to manage lifestyle first, then have BP meds in the back pocket if needed. Long term, I'm sure we'll have a solution.
brother I loved it
If it gets outta hand I can easily just call my doc and he will prescribe me something. Hopefully it doesn't come to that. I'm probably going to take the weekend off GH and monitor and see if that changes anything.
My recovery should bounce back by tomorrow or the next day. It always does. I'm just being a baby lol.
Not sure about hidden sodium because I eat a pretty natural diet. I was thinking of dropping the morning 1/3tsp of pink salt I take in the morning. I was also thinking of adding more zone 1-3 training to my week and hoping that will help.
No sleep aids for me. I usually sleep really well.
Thanks bro. I really appreciate the support and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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that's what i will do. Paying shipping for one single item is not worth it. The core of my home gym is from bells of steel (squat rack, mats, bench, plates, barbell. I received a 1.5 tons wood palet from them in 2022
You say : it can locate the weights in different positions to replicate different squat variations all on your back. But are we talking about the same bar? The SS4? Because i don't think there is a selectorized mechanism on it such as the kabuki. To me, it looks just like a regular safety squat bar but with different handle options.
Sorry for the confusion, I meant I have the transformer bar. I've never had the ss4. The SSB I had before was an xtreme monkey SSB. It was good for the money.@BeMe
that's what i will do. Paying shipping for one single item is not worth it. The core of my home gym is from bells of steel (squat rack, mats, bench, plates, barbell. I received a 1.5 tons wood palet from them in 2022
You say : it can locate the weights in different positions to replicate different squat variations all on your back. But are we talking about the same bar? The SS4? Because i don't think there is a selectorized mechanism on it such as the kabuki. To me, it looks just like a regular safety squat bar but with different handle options.
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Bells of steel stuff is great. I have the reverse hammer 2.0, trap bar, bumpers and a few other things from them. We have a local showroom here in Toronto too so I have the pickup option which helps. Whenever I'm buying something non descript that's similar between companies I always go for Bos to support a Canadian brand.
Nothing better than when that pallet shows up right. Which rack did you get? Bos has some pretty nice ones and they've really added a ton of great accessories over the years.
I think that’s wise.
@BeMe makes sense. Kabuki is state of the art. I'm waiting for a used one to show up on my local market. Very rare and niche product... Might end up just doing an impulsive purchase at some point if i wait too long... Squats with a safety bar is miles better than with barbell. I have long ass forearm and i just cannot load as heavy as i can lift with a barbell without hurting my shoulders. They are the limiting factor more than my legs. lol
But if i don't get the kabuki, the beels of steel one will do just fine for a much lower price... I love the guys at BoS. Customer support and after sale is top notch. At the time i got my equipment, only the light commercial rack (2.3 x 2.3, 5/8 holes) was on the market. Unfortunately they released 3.0 x 3.0, 1 inch hole options a year later.... But the light commercial is just fine. It'l wide and long enough to have plenty of wiggle room on the squats. And i got all the accessories that go along with it: spotter arms, dip station etc... I don't have to worry about going to failure on my own in the basement. I just like being in the cage knowing i'm 100% safe instead of relying on safety arms.
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As you are closing out your cycle, I think you should consider doing a longer deload for a week.
You can drop the AM salt and see how you feel. @BeMe
Try some valerian root with magnesium potassium and zinc prebed. Melatonin maybe too much.
bro so why you not steelers fan or giants fan? those both pennsylvania too.Bandwagon im original from Pennsylvania, dont get upset at me because you have male cheerleaders on the sidelines for your team lol
bro we will gang up on him in prison shower and give him nice shanking through his bald head lol
i would have never known you had a canadian accent. you sound more like midwest
bros yeah don't sweat the small stuff
do you have a floor beneath that? i ask cause if you drop a heavy weight it can still damage the flooring depending on the type. its in the basement or do you have a floor under?
BP actually took a big drop today. 129/78 this morning. I cut back on carbs and fat yesterday to see if diet my be a factor and this morning I'm looking much better. I was letting my carbs and fat get high the last few days. Maybe that was it.
2x3 is more than enough. The only reason to get 3x3 is if you're a crazy powerlifter or your a gear addict like me and want the new accessory releases right away.
Rogue sells the kabuki transformer bar. That's what I got. They partnered to release a new version and brought the price down. Rogues shipping prices aren't too too bad. Also better if you buy a lot at once too tho.
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