Another blast, another year!

[Gainz.]

And the reason why I'm looking at the 350lb bar is because of how much this bar bends. I know the video doesn't show it well but it's bending to the point where it changes the re-rack height. I'm fucking terrified it's going to snap and lawn dart into my floor. Hence the crash pads.
I know what everyone is thinking... Hey dumbass... Make the switch to Olympic plates already!!!!!
And... I am.. or I will... Most likely over the summer. There's just 2 problems... A good amount of my plates (the big matching 100s, 50s, 25s, 10s and 5s) were bought as gifts for me by my girl. Yeah I know...I'm a big sap who's sentimental. So I was thinking about just keeping those for the ez curl bar, hammer bar and at least one barbell if I want to military press outside.
And the second problem... To make the switch worthwhile I need to get 350-450lbs of Olympic plates and a bar right off the rip.
That's anywhere from $700-1,300 depending on what I do. And I probably need to buy 2 bars at once. Need my SSB attachments on one. And that's a lot of upfront money.
But I have found a reason why I would really like to make the switch... I can see it all now... Gets me hard just thinking about it

Only the manliest of men can workout in my home gym!

 

[suppsforlife]

New squat PR

congrats. as said, you're growing by day.

He wants to hit 160lb bodyweight by his birthday (141lbs now) a 150lb bench, 225lb squat and double bodyweight deadlift. I think it's possible... Even without the

when is his bday?
assuming it's not the next week, that's possible because beginners usually progress really fast when everything done right. especially with good genetics.

 

[Gainz.]

congrats. as said, you're growing by day.

when is his bday?
assuming it's not the next week, that's possible because beginners usually progress really fast when everything done right. especially with good genetics.

April 29th... So basically 2 whole months.
He's yet to bitch or complain... Say no I don't want to or it's too hard. He's doing extremely well... Just hoping he stays consistent.

 

[suppsforlife]

perfectly possible. eat and train right and he's very likely to do it.

 

[Gainz.]

perfectly possible. eat and train right and he's very likely to do it.

Yeah I agree, and once I teach him how to low bar squat.. instead of his awkward close stance high bar squat he's a costum to his numbers will jump quickly

 

[Gainz.]

Finally got some back pictures I don't absolutely hate. Just wish my calves would stop stealing the show

 

[Falcongear]

Finally got some back pictures I don't absolutely hate. Just wish my calves would stop stealing the show

Super awesome HGH!

 

[Gainz.]

Super awesome HGH!

Yup it definitely helps
Thanks for that

 

[Gainz.]

Another 7' barbell ordered, this one has a 350lb rating. So I'll be using it for squats.
I just found one that has a 450lb rating but it's rather expensive... Like Olympic barbell expensive. And standard barbells have very little resell value. So as bad as I want it... I'll just wait until I switch over to Olympic plates.
Deadlift tomorrow morning, my brother is going for a PR tomorrow. I redid my white board with his initial as well... He wasn't thrilled to see the numbers but gives him a reason to push.
He's J, my girl is V and of course I'm A... But I almost put G . Even says Gainz on the front of my workout log.

Also got some news... I'll be moving soon. Lots of confusion and frustration. But we're choosing to look at the positive. My girl just said "it means something better is coming"
And without jynxing it... We got some news today that might just prove her right.
It's a lot of hurry up and wait... A big ordeal brought on by sudden sickness (no one in my family) and someone else making a dumb rash decision. But all that cluster fuck might just work out perfectly for us.
Let's just say I'm hopefully optimistic... Because I'm choosing to look for the positive... Look for it and you will find it!
It's the waiting that is killing me. Sorry for being so vague.
Landlord got sick, needs to sell the property to cover some medical costs. Our upstairs neighbor wants to buy the house. She has 4 kids... Living in a 2 bedroom. She wants to buy the house and turn it into one big house. But she's buying it with her brother and giving him the down stairs... So she'll still be in a 2 bedroom and be spending more money a month... She makes absolutely 0 sense.
But the good news is... God I don't want to jinx this... But my landlord has several properties he owns with his brother. They are almost done with a nice little house. An actual house... No neighbors sharing walls. He said it can be ours when it's done. So like I said... Lots of waiting and unknown. But if... When it works out it's going to be a huge win for us. Much more space, privacy and peace of mind for the same amount per month. Really didn't want to move any time soon... But I can't stand the cunt above us or her bratty fucking kids. She has no control over them and cause nothing but problems. All of the neighbors hate her... So why she wants this house... None of it makes sense.

Ok sorry for the rant... Just nervous excitement... And a shit ton of positive thoughts!
Can't wait to see how my brother does tomorrow, I'm so proud of how well he's doing. He started the 16th of February, comes over Monday Wednesday and Friday and he's been here everyday on time and hasn't fucking complained yet. Squat PR was last Friday, bench was Monday and now deadlift tomorrow. So these are his first PR numbers.

 

[suppsforlife]

congrats man, good things are yet to come

 

[Gainz.]

congrats man, good things are yet to come

I haven't seen the house yet... Just hoping there's at least at 10×10 foot spot I can put a home gym in.
I really want out of this fuckin town... But my step kid goes to school here. Apparently his schooling is more important than my gym

 

[Gainz.]

He definitely put in work today, showed up excited to PR. He might have had a little more in him, but his form went to shit on the 237lb so I stopped him. I told him prior "only PRs with good form count here"
It was good enough to count... But anymore and he would have looked like a cat taking a shit.

 

[suppsforlife]

But anymore and he would have looked like a cat taking a shit.

most of us have been there. lol.
it shouldn't take too long for him to exceed V's PR.
And AJ's too

 

[Gainz.]

most of us have been there. lol.
it shouldn't take too long for him to exceed V's PR.
And AJ's too

Yeah I think the only reason he got the 237 up is because I told him it's Mrs Gainz's PR.
Has to at least match her.
She's been dealing with a little lower back pain so she hasn't been able to PR for a while. But I know next time she does her numbers will jump again. So I know for at least a little while they will have a decent battle back and forth.
And yeah... I hope he gets close to me... Tired of doubling the weight every time it's my turn to lift. But having 50 and 100lb plates make it easier.

 

[Gainz.]

They are both 142lbs right now... Really upset my bench isn't 285... Making a video benching both of them would be sweet.

 

[Gainz.]

Also put this out into the world. I honestly think I'm fairly close with my deadlift and squat... It's my bench that needs the most work.
Current squat 353, bench 267, deadlift 437
Goal. squat 400, bench 315, deadlift 495
Need 47lb, 48lb, 58lb.
I know my deadlift is technically the furthest away but I know I have more in me, and honestly only fear is preventing me from actually going for a squat max. But my bench... I'm definitely maxed out at the moment. But I'm working on it, been working in my 80/90% rep range and lots of drop sets.
For some reason that 48lbs on bench seems like a lot more than the others.

 

[suppsforlife]

For some reason that 48lbs on bench seems like a lot more than the others.

because it actually is. I feel like you would reach the rest much faster and easier than the bench.

 

[Gainz.]

because it actually is. I feel like you would reach the rest much faster and easier than the bench.

Yeah it almost seems impossible. But I'll get there.
Taught my brother how to low bar squat and he got a 12lb PR.
Proper low bar squat, belt and breathing and he made 189lb look a lot easier than his previous of 177lb.
I also didn't tell him it was a PR, so I think that helped. He didn't get into his head and start doubting himself.

 

[Gainz.]

Last day of my blast ... 3 days of hgh left.
But I gained 20lbs and almost doubled my strength. I grew out of shirts and jeans, underwear and socks... Even rings and bracelets.
Hopefully when I cut back down to 195-200lbs some of my shit will fit again. Mostly the rings and bracelets. My girl has bought all of my silver. Even thinking about getting a ring stretcher... But I'll wait till after my cut.
And yes I have a ring in every color to match all of my watches, shoes, belts and sunglasses.
I just found out they made silver beard beads... So... Really thinking about keeping my beard and growing it out. Any reason to wear more silver. Even been considering getting my ears pierced. I just fuckin love silver... If I had an extra $20,000 all my teeth would be silver.
There's 3 things I really want to complete my silver collection but I can't find any I really like. I really want a real silver watch, but finding one above 47mm is fuckin impossible. I really want real silver frame sunglasses... But all the styles they have are... Well not for me. And I really want a silver belt buckle. I've found a few but nothing I can't live without. Plus ratchet belts have spoiled me. Waiting to see if anyone ever makes one for them .. id jump all over that.
Ok it's super late and I'm ranting...so I'll leave you with this.
Stay classy San Diego

 

[suppsforlife]

I also didn't tell him it was a PR, so I think that helped. He didn't get into his head and start doubting himself.

good strategy

Hopefully when I cut back down to 195-200lbs some of my shit will fit again. Mostly the rings and bracelets. My girl has bought all of my silver. Even thinking about getting a ring stretcher... But I'll wait till after my cut.

remember that you are likely holding more water than usual. remove the water and they're likely to fit again