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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: November 09, 2016, 12:23:39 am »
Week 136
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Tuesday - 11/09/16

-= Workout Log =-

AM:

ATG Squat Rested
Bench Press Rested
Romanian Deadlift Rested

PM:

ATG Squat
135 x 10                   >> 3min rest.
135 x 5                     >> Adding a back up set now. Looking to increase to 10 reps, then add weight.
185 x 5
225 x 3
275 x 1
315 x 1
375 x 1
355 x 3
315 x 5

DB Lunges
90's x 8/leg PR

Seated Calf Raises
185 x 5                   >> 45sec rests.
245 x 12 PR
245 x 5 PR
245 x 5 PR

Romanian Deadlift
275 x 5              >> Dropping to 405 on these. Form isn't solid.
365 x 1
425 x 6

Standing Calf Raise Machine
560 x 8 PR               >> 45sec and 2min rests.
560 x 6 PR
560 x 5 PR

Negative Dragon Flags
5

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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: November 07, 2016, 11:43:46 pm »
Week 136
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Monday - 11/07/16

-= Workout Log =-

AM:

ATG Squat Rested
Bench Press Rested
Romanian Deadlift Rested

PM:

Bench Press
45 x 20                     >> 2min rests.
95 x 8
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1
265 x 1
235 x 2
235 x 2
225 x 2

Pull Ups
BW x 5                    >> ROM increasing yet again.
+30lbs x 3               >> Opted for a drop set this time.
+60lbs x 1
+90lbs x 3
 +45lbs x 3
  BW x 4

Incline DB Bench Press
85's x 8               >> 2min rest.
85's x 5

Seated Cable Rows
205 x 5                 >> Still baffled by how I managed to hit 12 reps a couple weeks ago wtf!
225 x 3
245 x 5
 235 x 2
  205 x 3

DB Lateral Raises
40's x 5
45's x 3
50's x 15

Getting a bit depressed as to how I'm stalling. My knees also felt a little brittle (played some light outdoor bball yesterday) and my squat is nowhere near where it used to be. Plus  I weigh more. I feel like I'll never hit a 40 inch vert, never bench 315, and a few other things.

Good news: EY called me back for a final round interview this Friday. I'll be at their offices from 12:30pm to 4:00pm the lastest... wtf that's long. Behavioral interviews again. It's for forensic technology. Deloitte still hasn't gotten back to me with a decision. Probably won't tomorrow either (election day). Fingers crossed. The job in queens should get back to me this week and we will work out a start date.

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Shoes / Need shoe recommendation
« on: November 07, 2016, 02:20:52 pm »
I have many days where I walk 5-9 miles. Just NYC walking. No hiking trails or whatever. Being walking in chucks. But they beat up fast and I have to replace them once or twice a year.

Would rather pay up to $150 for a solid shoe that will last 2 years or more.

Looking for something that simulates barefoot walking a bit. So no rise, and low to the ground. But durable!

Any recommendations? Some nike frees perhaps? No idea.

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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: November 04, 2016, 01:38:25 pm »
Week 135
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Friday - 11/04/16

-= Workout Log =-

AM:

Bench Press
45 x 20
95 x 8
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1
255 x 1
225 x 5

Seated Cable Rows
205 x 5                    >> How in the hell did I hit 12 reps of this last time?!
225 x 3
245 x 6

Incline DB Bench Press
80's x 8

Pull Ups
BW x 5                    >> ROM has really improved on these!
+30lbs x 3
+60lbs x 1
+90lbs x 4

DB Lateral Raises
40's x 5
45's x 3
50's x 15

PM:

ATG Squat
135 x 10
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 3
275 x 1
315 x 1
375 x 1
355 x 3

DB Lunges
90's x 8/leg PR

Seated Calf Raises
95 x 5                     >> 45sec rests.
185 x 5
235 x 12
235 x 8
235 x 8

Romanian Deadlift
275 x 3                    >> PR is 8 reps. Sticking with this weight until I'm back to it.
365 x 1
425 x 6

Standing Calf Raise Machine
560 x 10 PR                     >> 45sec rests.
560 x 8 PR
560 x 6 PR

Going to hit lower body later today. It's unfathomable to me how I'm still stuck on the bench. Went down to 225lbs. No matter how many times I get to this weight, i can't seem to do better than 235x6. Been stuck here for years lol.

Going to buy creatine and get back on track with gains. Been stalling for too long. Also haven't been eating enough protein lately.

edit: Updated. felt an immediate improvement from the creatine. Or was it just placebo? Either way, I'll be consistent with it from now on.

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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: November 03, 2016, 12:28:59 pm »
Week 135
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Wednesday - 11/02/16

-= Workout Log =-

AM:

ATG Squat Rested
Bench Press Rested
Romanian Deadlift Rested

PM:

ATG Squat
135 x 10                   >> Could have hit 4 but went easy.
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 3
275 x 1
315 x 1
375 x 1
355 x 1

DB Lunges
90's x 6/leg              >> Better form than last time.

Seated Calf Raises
95 x 5                     >> 45sec rests.
185 x 5
245 x 10
245 x 6 PR
245 x 5 PR

Romanian Deadlift
275 x 3
365 x 1

Standing Calf Raise Machine
555 x 10 PR                     >> 45sec rests.
555 x 8 PR
555 x 6 PR

I was too unmotivated, so I stopped early and didn't finish my RDL's or abs. Planned on coming back later, but decided to watch the world series so no time to lift.

I have to do something about my constant stalling. Man I've been doing like crap lately, lifting wise. Squatted only 355x1 today? I think I might run smolov jr for a few weeks to kick start this squat draught. Some quick CNS re-gains would do me well.

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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Chris' training journal
« on: November 01, 2016, 12:03:15 pm »
Chris... thanks for the motivation. I'm serious. I haven't felt this in a very long time.

I hope you continue to improve your vert, looking sick!!!

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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: November 01, 2016, 11:30:07 am »
Week 135
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Monday - 10/31/16

-= Workout Log =-

AM:

ATG Squat Rested
Bench Press Rested
Romanian Deadlift Rested

PM:

Bench Press
45 x 20
95 x 8
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1
255 x 1
235 x 3

Seated Cable Rows
205 x 5
225 x 3
245 x 12 PR

Incline DB Bench Press
85's x 3

Pull Ups
BW x 5                    >> 2min rests.
+30lbs x 3
+60lbs x 1
+90lbs x 4

DB Lateral Raises
40's x 5
45's x 3
50's x 15

Was just not feeling it today. I have no idea where the PR in seated cable rows came from though.


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going to email deloitte's head recruiter and let her know i have a couple of other offers. that should speed up the process and play in my favor (higher chance of getting an offer + higher pay)

that's an interesting move.. I did something similar in my previous job, had some legit offers and let them know.. so they hooked me up with a ridiculous raise. was fun. felt great at the time.. hah.

The recruiter told us after our interviews to let her know of any competing offers. Regardless, I would have done it anyway ha. Just trying to figure out how to play it...

my other offer looks ehhhh at first, but they pay back my FICA taxes (add 7.5%) and contribute 10% of my pay to my 401k whether or not i contribute myself (so add 10% to my salary), and pay my health premiums. based on a 35hr workweek, the pay per hour is excellent, so is the OT (which deloitte doesnt give). gotta love unions lmao. the only reasons im not taking this job is 1) it's a 90min commute and 2) almost no room to grow.

i'm just going to send the offer letter as is. then if i get an offer, I'm going to play hard to get lmao and run the numbers for them so they see I truly understand how my my competing offer is REALLY giving me ;)

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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: October 30, 2016, 05:01:20 pm »
deloitte has completely consumed my thoughts. i want that job so fucking badly. i've studied my ass off getting a 3.9 GPA so far, got 4 certifications, read about security on my own time, went on a bunch of interviews for jobs I didn't want just for interview experience, got a new suit for the interviews and always look crisp, attended all the information sessions and receptions to make connections, searched up common Big 4 interview questions and had answers/scenarios prepared in my head numerous days in advance, went to various career fairs, visited my schools career services office for interview advice and resume advice, met up with various recruiters for resume advice.... everything

should get an answer this coming week. going to email deloitte's head recruiter and let her know i have a couple of other offers. that should speed up the process and play in my favor (higher chance of getting an offer + higher pay)

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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: October 30, 2016, 04:59:26 pm »
Week 134
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Friday - 10/28/16

-= Workout Log =-

AM:

ATG Squat Rested
Bench Press Rested
Romanian Deadlift Rested

PM:

Bench Press
45 x 20                   >> 2min rests.
95 x 8
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1
255 x 1
235 x 4
235 x 2
235 x 1
235 x 1
235 x 1
205 x 6
185 x 4

Pull Ups
BW x 5                    >> 2min rests.
+30lbs x 3
+60lbs x 1
+90lbs x 4
+90lbs x 2
+90lbs x 1
+90lbs x 1
+90lbs x 1
+75lbs x 5
+50lbs x 5

Incline DB Bench Press
85's x 4                >> 2min rest.
80's x 6                >> Stuck here dammit.

Seated Cable Rows
205 x 5                    >> 2min rests.
225 x 3
245 x 6

DB Lateral Raises
40's x 5                       >> 60sec rests.
45's x 3
50's x 15
50's x 8 PR

Incline DB Rear Delt W Flyes
40's x 10

Machine Rear Delt Flyes
170 x 12 PR

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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: October 28, 2016, 03:38:00 pm »
Week 134
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Thursday - 10/27/16

-= Workout Log =-

AM:

ATG Squat Rested
Bench Press Rested
Romanian Deadlift Rested

PM:

ATG Squat
135 x 10                   >> Could have hit 4 but went easy.
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 3
275 x 1
315 x 1
375 x 1
355 x 3

DB Lunges
90's x 6/leg PR

Seated Calf Raises
95 x 5
185 x 5
245 x 10

Romanian Deadlift
275 x 5            >> Ah man this was hard.
365 x 1
425 x 5

Standing Calf Raise Machine
555 x 8 PR

Negative Dragon Flags
10

My lifts were a little low on squat and RDL but that's because I haven't done legs in a while. But I can feel it:  they're going to consistently improve for a little while longer. Probably because I've been eating like shit and gained weight lol. But hey, I wasn't making progress at ~190lbs so I'll stick around 195-197 and then cut to 190 when it's VJ time.

Had my final interview with Deloitte this morning. Lots of competition there. 2 interviews back to back. Did not seem to make a single mistake. It felt very conversational. I'm hoping my master's and CISSP pull me through. Nobody else I spoke passed the CISSP already, and only a couple of other people I'm competing against have a master's (and only one of them in security - mostly info systems).

I have a good feeling. Should get an answer next week or the week after :D

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Pics, Videos, & Links / Re: jump videos
« on: October 25, 2016, 04:25:34 pm »
triple digits? damn!

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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: October 25, 2016, 10:36:42 am »
Week 134
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Tuesday - 10/25/16

-= Workout Log =-

AM:

ATG Squat Rested
Bench Press Rested
Romanian Deadlift Rested

PM:

Bench Press
45 x 20                   >> 2min rests.
95 x 8                     >> Slight improvement. Still getting used to the narrower grip.
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1
255 x 1
235 x 4
235 x 2
235 x 1
235 x 1
235 x 1

Seated Cable Rows
205 x 5                    >> 2min rests.
225 x 3
245 x 10
245 x 6 PR
245 x 5 PR

Incline DB Bench Press
85's x 4                >> 2min rest.
80's x 6                >> I should be stronger than this.

Pull Ups
BW x 5                    >> 2min rests.
+30lbs x 3
+60lbs x 1
+90lbs x 5
+90lbs x 2
+90lbs x 1
+90lbs x 1
+90lbs x 1

DB Lateral Raises
40's x 5                       >> 60sec rests.
45's x 3                       >> Have to find a new delt exercise. Maybe I'll try DB presses again.
50's x 15 PR

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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: October 22, 2016, 09:13:32 am »
Week 133
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Friday - 10/21/16

-= Workout Log =-

AM:

ATG Squat Rested
Bench Press Rested
Romanian Deadlift Rested

PM:

Bench Press
45 x 20                   >> 2min rests.
95 x 8                     >> Going ever so slightly narrower on the grip. Still wide though.
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1
255 x 1
235 x 3
235 x 2
235 x 2

Seated Cable Rows
205 x 5                    >> 2min rests.
225 x 3
245 x 5

Pull Ups
BW x 5                    >> 2min rests.
+30lbs x 3
+60lbs x 1
+90lbs x 4
+90lbs x 2
+90lbs x 1
+90lbs x 1
+90lbs x 1

Incline DB Bench Press
85's x 4

DB Lateral Raises
40's x 5                       >> 60sec rests.
45's x 3
50's x 12

Just too tired.

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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: October 21, 2016, 01:22:20 pm »
Didnt lift yesterday so I'll lift today and tomorrow and be on track.

i think i'll study for the CISA exam next. Not sure yet. Maybe CRISC. Depends on what my job will entail, and if deloitte/EY hire me, depending on what they would most likely have me doing for work. But definitely not going to study for anything until i finish my MS though. Which is only about 8 weeks away!

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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: October 19, 2016, 11:29:18 pm »
Thanks, I love this board


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