Week 5 - Day 4

Deadlifts
135lbsx8 | 185lbsx5 | 225lbsx5 | 275lbsx2 | 295lbsx1 | 315lbsx1

Dumbbell Shoulder Press
35lbsx10 | 55lbsx10 | 65lbsx8 | 50lbsx12 | 35lbsx12

Barbell Underhand Rows
135lbsx8 | 135lbsx8

Rack Chins
BWx8 | BWx10

Dumbbell Rows (Lying on Incline)
35lbsx8 | 25lbsx10

Side Lateral Raises (DB)
15lbsx10 | 20lbsx10
SUPERSETTED w/
Close Grip Lat Pulldown
70lbsx12 | 90lbsx12

Rear Shoulder Flies
60lbsx12 | 40lbsx16

Back Extension
25lbsx12 | 25lbsx12

COMMENTS: Deadlifts have gone up, but I barely managed pulled 315 (my pre-cycle max). So at least its going up. Not sure what happened in the 4 weeks in between (went down). But whatever. If energy was calculated at 100% before going to the gym, I'd say after the deadlifts, I had like 25% left of it. It drained me. With the harsh back pump, pain in the ass to rack the weights, I was drained after this. I'd say it was a good workout tho all around. I skipped 2 or 3 sets and 1 other exercise cause I ran out of time (I thought 1hr 15 mins would be enough). Again school work is getting the better of me. One thing I've learned is that if I was to ever do another cycle, it would be during summer where I have the free time of the world. I've noticed BF% went up a little too. It was steady/same since last week, but now its definitely gone up at least a percent or two. I'm not sure if its water retention, or from being bloated from eating 24/7. I haven't measured weight in a week (forgot scale home), so I'll measure it this weekend.
Also, a comment on the dumbell rows on incline bench, my new top 3 back exercise. You can actually feel your back getting worked (like 100% back). Will be sure to include it in further splits.

Week 5 - Day 3

Barbell Squats
135lbsx5 | 155lbsx5 | 185lbsx5 | 205lbsx3 | 235lbsx5

Hack Squats
135lbsx8 | 155lbsx8 | 135lbsx8

Leg Extension
80lbsx12 | 100lbsx8 | 140lbsx10
SUPERSETTED WITH
Leg Curls
60lbsx8 | 65lbsx12 | 75lbsx12

Standing Calf Raises (Machine)
100lbsx8 | 110lbsx8 | 120lbsx8 | 130lbsx8 | 150lbsx8

Seated Calf Raises (Machine)
45lbsx8 | 55lbsx8 | 55lbsx8

COMMENTS: Great workout. Squats still increasing dramatically (less than 4 weeks ago my max was 225, now I'm doing 235x5 no problem). Back pumps were moderate today, considering they kind of disappeared the last week or so. I also did some forearm work in between the sets. I meant to do some abs too, but didn't have time. The "Lower body power" seems completely different from Layne's first version. He's made power day like half power, half hyper. And I'm still not used to what my strength is as it changes each week, so I end up doing lower weight than I should for other stuff (e.x. leg ext. and curls, should of used more weight, less reps).

Week 5 - Day 1

Barbell Bench Press
135lbsx5 | 155lbsx5 | 185lbsx5 | 205lbsx3 | 135lbsx5 (Explosive)

Barbell Rows
135lbsx5 | 155lbsx5 | 155lbsx5 | 165lbsx5 | 135lbsx5

Pull Ups
BWx7 | BWx4

Rack Chins*
BWx8 | BW+25lbsx8 | BWx8
First time doing these. I kinda like them, but its very uncomfortable doing it weighted cause its a pain getting the weight on yourself, balancing it e.t.c. Supposedly you're supposed to have a partner when you do this.

Weighted Dips
BW+25lbsx8 | BWx8

Standing Military Press
95lbsx5 | 115lbsx5*
At the fifth rep, a cramp happend on my right quad. I don't know why or wtf, but it made me rack the bar asap. I couldn't extend it or bend it for the next minute or so. Weird...

COMMENTS: Started the workout awesome. Put up 185 easy. Put up 205 3x (pre-cycle 205 was my max) and still had a rep (or possibly 2) in me. But very happy about that. Bench is exploding. but after that, it all went downhill. Didn't feel much stronger as I was pre-cycle for bent rows, pull ups are just terrible (not sure if maybe my 10lbs+ weight gain is making it harder or what, but in general I suck @ pull ups). In fact, nearly ALL back exercises have been terrible this cycle. I'm having bad luck with them...
Dips felt heavy (the BW+25lbs felt heavier than the BW+45lbs I did last week), and the cramp I dont even know what...(it cut my workout short after that. I had 2 more exercises left...) In fact I've been having random cramps. When I get out of bed, if I twist my body (turn left/right), I get a random lower back cramp. So yeah, pretty shitty day, minus the bench press (thats the main thing tho right?). Maybe cause I'm still recovering from the flu and ate like 2000 cals over the weekend idk.

Week 4 - Day 7

OFF DAY

COMMENTS: Feeling much better. Just have a mild cold now. I should be good enough to lift tomorrow. I'm considering doing v2 of layne nortons power/hyper (idk if anyones checked it out), he put a modified version of it.

Week 4 - Day 6

OFF DAY

COMMENTS: Feeling a little better. Sore throat is gone, now its just a moderate cold. Definitely noticing some mass gain too all around! Very happy about that. Can't wait to go back to lifting.

Week 4 - Day 5

OFF DAY

COMMENTS: Feeling a little better. Sore throat is gone, now its just a moderate cold. Definitely noticing some mass gain too all around! Very happy about that. Can't wait to go back to lifting.

Week 4 - Day 5

OFF DAY

COMMENTS: Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck!!! Sore throat has turned into a fully loaded flu overnight.... So far back day hasn't worked out at all on this cycle.... Arghhhhhhhhhhhh! I hope I can recover fast during this weekend. Getting sick was the one thing I was scared of while on this cycle.

Week 4 - Day 4

OFF DAY

COMMENTS: Packed with school work, won't have time to lift. Will have to wait for tomorrow. One thing I have noticed, which may be called a "side effect" is that I am going through food and water like no other. And its not like I'm trying, I guess h-drol makes you hungrier and thirstier than usual.
As for the weird left ball pain I mentioned couple days ago, its gone (phew).
I've also picked up a sore throat though Hopefully it'll go away during the weekend.

Morning Weight: 184lbs
Up ~13lbs since pre-cycle. BF still looks about the same.

Week 4 - Day 3

Flat Dumbbell Press
35lbsx8 | 60lbsx8 | 80lbsx8*
This is the first time I have touched the 80lb dumbbells. For ANYTHING (and I mean anything. Never shrugged e.t.c.) Old gym went up to 75lbs and when I started the new gym I wasn't strong enough to go near them lol. Feels good putting it up 8 times.

Incline Barbell Bench Press
Barx8 | 135lbsx8 | 115lbsx12


Kettlebells Shrugs
71lbsx12 | 53lbsx12 | 35lbsx12 [DROPSETS]

Decline Bench Press
135lbsx12 | 185lbsx5

Butterflies
60lbsx12 | 80lbsx12

Incline Machine Press
90lbsx12 | 180lbsx5*
Shoulder cramped up/pain. Delts still worn out from Monday, so yeah.

COMMENTS: Good lifts. Everything good so far. Strength still going up. 0 Sides today (not even backpumps!). feelsgoodman.mp4

Week 4 - Day 2

Barbell Squats
135lbsx5 | 155lbsx5 | 185lbsx5 | 205lbsx5 | 225lbsx5

Dumbbell Lunges
30lbsx5 | 50lbsx5

Standing Calf Raises (Machine)
80lbsx8 | 90lbsx8 | 100lbsx8 | 110lbsx8 | 140lbsx8

Leg Press
225lbsx10 | 315lbsx10

Single Leg Press Machine
45lbsx12 | 90lbsx12
SUPERSETTED WITH
Leg Curls
60lbsx12 | 80lbsx4*
*Hamstring cramped up on 4th rep. Not sure why.

Also did some abs/obliques

COMMENTS: Awesome workout. Pre-cycle 225 was my max squat, now I'm repping it 5 times 3 weeks after. So far so good.