Dread's Carnivore Muscle Thread


(Chris) #121

I’ve beaten the fuck out of my upper body so bad I can’t feel the soreness in my legs anymore.

Push.

Jan 17, 2019 - Chest, Triceps & Shoulders

Barbell Shoulder Press
Set1. 65 lb x 10 Reps
Set2. 75 lb x 8 Reps
Set3. 75 lb x 8 Reps
Set4. 85 lb x 8 Reps
Set5. 95 lb x 5 Reps
Set6. 65 lb x 10 Reps

Decline Barbell Bench Press
Set1. 95 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 135 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 155 lb x 7 Reps
Set4. 155 lb x 8 Reps
Set5. 165 lb x 8 Reps
Set6. 135 lb x 12 Reps

Dumbbell Fly
Set1. 25 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 25 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 25 lb x 8 Reps
Set4. 25 lb x 8 Reps
Set5. 25 lb x 8 Reps

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
Set1. 45 lb x 15 Reps
Set2. 55 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 55 lb x 10 Reps
Set4. 60 lb x 12 Reps
Set5. 70 lb x 8 Reps
Set6. 55 lb x 11 Reps

Chest Dip
Set1. 8 Reps
Set2. 8 Reps
Set3. 8 Reps
Set4. 8 Reps
Set5. 8 Reps
Set6. 8 Reps

Dumbbell Side Raise
Set1. 20 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 20 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 20 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 20 lb x 12 Reps
Set5. 20 lb x 12 Reps
Set6. 20 lb x 12 Reps

Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Set1. 45 lb x 10 Reps
Set2. 45 lb x 10 Reps
Set3. 45 lb x 10 Reps
Set4. 45 lb x 10 Reps
Set5. 45 lb x 10 Reps
Set6. 45 lb x 10 Reps

Cable Pushdown (with Rope Handle)
Set1. 40 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 40 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 40 lb x 10 Reps
Set4. 40 lb x 10 Reps
Set5. 40 lb x 10 Reps
Set6. 40 lb x 12 Reps

Single-Arm Cable Pushdown
Set1. 20 lb x 8 Reps
Set2. 20 lb x 8 Reps
Set3. 20 lb x 8 Reps
Set4. 20 lb x 8 Reps
Set5. 20 lb x 8 Reps
Set6. 20 lb x 10 Reps


(Chris) #122


(Chris) #123

Legs.

Jan 18, 2019 - Legs & Calves

Video of peak squat set.

Barbell Squat
Set1. 135 lb x 8 Reps
Set2. 135 lb x 8 Reps
Set3. 185 lb x 8 Reps
Set4. 225 lb x 7 Reps
“Forgot to film first rep. Reracked and filmed.”
Set5. 185 lb x 8 Reps
Set6. 135 lb x 10 Reps

Stiff-Leg Deadlift (Wide Stance)
Set1. 135 lb x 8 Reps
Set2. 135 lb x 8 Reps
Set3. 135 lb x 8 Reps
Set4. 135 lb x 8 Reps

Machine Leg Press
Set1. 225 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 315 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 315 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 315 lb x 12 Reps
Set5. 315 lb x 12 Reps
Set6. 315 lb x 25 Reps

Machine Lying Leg Curl
Set1. 50 lb x 15 Reps
Set2. 60 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 70 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 75 lb x 10 Reps
Set5. 65 lb x 12 Reps
Set6. 50 lb x 15 Reps

Machine Single-Leg Extension
Set1. 40 lb x 15 Reps
Set2. 55 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 65 lb x 10 Reps
Set4. 75 lb x 8 Reps
Set5. 70 lb x 9 Reps
Set6. 65 lb x 30 Reps
“Last 18 reps with both legs.”

Machine Calf Raise (Seated)
Set1. 125 lb x 20 Reps
Set2. 145 lb x 20 Reps
Set3. 165 lb x 20 Reps
Set4. 185 lb x 25 Reps
Set5. 205 lb x 25 Reps
Set6. 225 lb x 26 Reps

Machine Calf Raise
Set1. 250 lb x 20 Reps
Set2. 250 lb x 20 Reps
Set3. 250 lb x 20 Reps
Set4. 250 lb x 20 Reps
Set5. 250 lb x 20 Reps
Set6. 250 lb x 30 Reps


(Chris) #124

Upper.

Jan 21, 2019 - Chest, Back, Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps

Barbell Bench Press
Set1. 95 lb x 8 Reps
Set2. 135 lb x 5 Reps
Set3. 160 lb x 5 Reps
Set4. 175 lb x 3 Reps
Set5. 185 lb x 3 Reps
Set6. 205 lb x 1 Reps

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
Set1. 40 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 45 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 50 lb x 10 Reps
Set4. 55 lb x 10 Reps
Set5. 60 lb x 8 Reps
Set6. 60 lb x 8 Reps

Bent-Over Barbell Row
Set1. 135 lb x 10 Reps
Set2. 145 lb x 10 Reps
Set3. 155 lb x 10 Reps
Set4. 165 lb x 8 Reps
Set5. 175 lb x 8 Reps
Set6. 135 lb x 15 Reps

Machine Lat Pulldown
Set1. 85 lb x 20 Reps
Set2. 100 lb x 15 Reps
Set3. 115 lb x 15 Reps
Set4. 130 lb x 12 Reps
Set5. 145 lb x 8 Reps
Set6. 130 lb x 10 Reps

Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Set1. 20 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 22.5 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 22.5 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 25 lb x 12 Reps
Set5. 25 lb x 12 Reps
Set6. 27.5 lb x 10 Reps

Alternating Dumbbell Curl
Set1. 20 lb x 15 Reps
Set2. 22.5 lb x 15 Reps
Set3. 22.5 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 22.5 lb x 12 Reps
Set5. 25 lb x 12 Reps
Set6. 25 lb x 15 Reps

Cable Pushdown (with Rope Handle)
Set1. 22.5 lb x 12 Reps
“Rope extension”
Set2. 32.5 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 37.5 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 42.5 lb x 10 Reps
Set5. 42.5 lb x 10 Reps
Set6. 37.5 lb x 12 Reps


(Chris) #125

Barbell row videos:


(Chris) #126

Lower. Been having pain in my left knee for a couple days. Failed a few heavy sets.

Jan 22, 2019 - Legs & Calves

Barbell Squat
Set1. 185 lb x 5 Reps
Set2. 225 lb x 3 Reps
Set3. 245 lb x 3 Reps
Set4. 265 lb x 1 Reps
Set5. 225 lb x 1 Reps
“Failed 275 twice”
Set6. 225 lb x 2 Reps
Set7. 135 lb x 10 Reps

Dumbbell Lunge
Set1. 80 lb x 6 Reps
“Bodyweight finisher”
Set2. 80 lb x 6 Reps
“Bodyweight finisher”
Set3. 80 lb x 6 Reps
“Bodyweight finisher”
Set4. 80 lb x 6 Reps
“Bodyweight finisher”

Machine Single-Leg Extension
Set1. 40 lb x 15 Reps
Set2. 45 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 50 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 55 lb x 10 Reps
Set5. 60 lb x 10 Reps
Set6. 65 lb x 25 Reps
“Last 15 with both legs”

Machine Leg Curl
Set1. 50 lb x 15 Reps
Set2. 60 lb x 15 Reps
Set3. 70 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 75 lb x 12 Reps
Set5. 80 lb x 12 Reps
Set6. 90 lb x 10 Reps

Machine Calf Raise
Set1. 200 lb x 30 Reps
Set2. 250 lb x 20 Reps
Set3. 250 lb x 20 Reps
Set4. 250 lb x 20 Reps
Set5. 250 lb x 20 Reps
Set6. 250 lb x 20 Reps


(Chris) #127

Some failure videos for you. 275lb x 1, failed it twice.


(Chris) #128

Pull.


#meatheals #carnivore
#carnivoremuscle #noplants #biceps

Jan 23, 2019 - Back, Biceps & Shoulders

Bent-Over Barbell Row
Set1. 135 lb x 8 Reps
Set2. 135 lb x 8 Reps
Set3. 135 lb x 8 Reps
Set4. 135 lb x 8 Reps
Set5. 135 lb x 8 Reps
Set6. 135 lb x 8 Reps

Bent-Over Dumbbell Row
Set1. 65 lb x 8 Reps
Set2. 65 lb x 8 Reps
Set3. 70 lb x 8 Reps
Set4. 70 lb x 8 Reps
Set5. 70 lb x 8 Reps
Set6. 80 lb x 8 Reps

Pullup
Set1. 6 Reps
Set2. 6 Reps
Set3. 6 Reps
Set4. 6 Reps
Set5. 6 Reps
Set6. 6 Reps
Set7. 6 Reps
Set8. 6 Reps
Set9. 5 Reps
Set10. 6 Reps
Set11. 6 Reps
Set12. 6 Reps
Set13. 6 Reps
Set14. 6 Reps
Set15. 6 Reps
Set16. 6 Reps
Set17. 6 Reps
Set18. 6 Reps
Set19. 6 Reps

Cable Row
Set1. 100 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 115 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 130 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 145 lb x 10 Reps
Set5. 160 lb x 10 Reps
Set6. 175 lb x 12 Reps

Cable Face Pull
Set1. 30 lb x 25 Reps
Set2. 30 lb x 25 Reps
Set3. 30 lb x 25 Reps
Set4. 30 lb x 25 Reps

Cable Curl
Set1. 50 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 50 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 50 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 60 lb x 12 Reps
Set5. 60 lb x 12 Reps

Barbell Curl
Set1. 60 lb x 8 Reps
Set2. 60 lb x 8 Reps
Set3. 40 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 40 lb x 12 Reps
Set5. 40 lb x 12 Reps
Set6. 40 lb x 15 Reps

Dumbbell Curl
Set1. 22.5 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 22.5 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 22.5 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 25 lb x 12 Reps
Set5. 25 lb x 10 Reps
Set6. 25 lb x 13 Reps


(Doug) #129

Chris, congratulations on your efforts and consistency. :slightly_smiling_face: You’re a great example of what a difference we can make in our own lives.


(Chris) #130

Thanks Doug. I guess I just found that I enjoy feeling good, lifting heavy and getting jacked so much that it keeps me committed. No idea why it took so long to get here but grateful I’m at this point regardless. Your kind words mean a lot, thank you again.


(Chris) #131

Push.

Jan 24, 2019 - Chest, Triceps & Shoulders

Barbell Shoulder Press
Set1. 65 lb x 10 Reps
Set2. 85 lb x 6 Reps
Set3. 105 lb x 4 Reps
Set4. 115 lb x 2 Reps
Set5. 125 lb x 1 Reps
Set6. 85 lb x 5 Reps

Decline Barbell Bench Press
Set1. 95 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 135 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 155 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 160 lb x 11 Reps
Set5. 165 lb x 7 Reps
Set6. 135 lb x 10 Reps

Dumbbell Fly
Set1. 22.5 lb x 10 Reps
Set2. 25 lb x 10 Reps
Set3. 25 lb x 10 Reps
Set4. 25 lb x 10 Reps

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
Set1. 45 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 50 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 55 lb x 10 Reps
Set4. 60 lb x 10 Reps
Set5. 65 lb x 8 Reps
Set6. 70 lb x 8 Reps

Chest Dip
Set1. 10 Reps
Set2. 10 Reps
Set3. 10 Reps
Set4. 9 Reps

Dumbbell Side Raise
Set1. 25 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 25 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 25 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 25 lb x 12 Reps
Set5. 25 lb x 12 Reps
Set6. 25 lb x 15 Reps

Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Set1. 60 lb x 12 Reps
“Cable”
Set2. 70 lb x 10 Reps
Set3. 80 lb x 10 Reps
Set4. 80 lb x 10 Reps
Set5. 80 lb x 10 Reps
Set6. 80 lb x 10 Reps

Cable Pushdown (with Rope Handle)
Set1. 60 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 70 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 80 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 80 lb x 12 Reps
Set5. 70 lb x 12 Reps
Set6. 70 lb x 12 Reps

Single-Arm Cable Pushdown
Set1. 30 lb x 10 Reps
Set2. 30 lb x 11 Reps
Set3. 30 lb x 10 Reps
Set4. 30 lb x 10 Reps
Set5. 30 lb x 10 Reps
Set6. 30 lb x 10 Reps


(Chris) #132

Legs.
Taking it easy on the left knee.

Jan 25, 2019 - Legs & Calves

Barbell Squat
Set1. 45 lb x 8 Reps
“Paused”
Set2. 95 lb x 8 Reps
“Paused”
Set3. 135 lb x 8 Reps
“Paused”
Set4. 135 lb x 8 Reps

Stiff-Leg Deadlift (Wide Stance)
Set1. 135 lb x 8 Reps
Set2. 135 lb x 8 Reps
Set3. 135 lb x 8 Reps
Set4. 135 lb x 8 Reps

Machine Leg Press
Set1. 135 lb x 10 Reps
Set2. 135 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 135 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 225 lb x 12 Reps
Set5. 225 lb x 15 Reps
Set6. 225 lb x 20 Reps

Machine Single-Leg Extension
Set1. 25 lb x 15 Reps
Set2. 25 lb x 15 Reps
Set3. 30 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 35 lb x 12 Reps
Set5. 40 lb x 12 Reps
Set6. 45 lb x 30 Reps
“Last 18 with both legs”

Machine Lying Leg Curl
Set1. 100 lb x 15 Reps
Set2. 100 lb x 15 Reps
Set3. 100 lb x 12 Reps
Set4. 100 lb x 12 Reps

Machine Calf Raise
Set1. 200 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 200 lb x 10 Reps
Set3. 200 lb x 10 Reps
Set4. 200 lb x 10 Reps
Set5. 200 lb x 10 Reps

Machine Calf Raise (Seated)
Set1. 165 lb x 20 Reps


(Chris) #133

(Chris) #134

I may switch it up- I think the amount of volume I’m putting my joints through is starting to wear. I have plenty of stamina to complete the lifts but it’s been quite a few weeks now and my elbows and knees are beginning to hate me.

I think starting next week, barring any other major changes in my brain, I’ll run PHAT. Layne is alright.

http://www.simplyshredded.com/mega-feature-layne-norton-training-series-full-powerhypertrophy-routine-updated-2011.html


(Chris) #135

(Chris) #136

(Chris) #137

Power Upper, day one of PHAT

Jan 28, 2019 - Back, Shoulders, Chest, Biceps & Triceps

Bent-Over Barbell Row
Set1. 135 lb x 5 Reps
Set2. 155 lb x 5 Reps
Set3. 185 lb x 5 Reps
Set4. 185 lb x 5 Reps

Weighted Pullup
Set1. 25 lb x 6 Reps
Set2. 25 lb x 5 Reps

Chinup
Set1. 10 Reps
Set2. 10 Reps

Barbell Shoulder Press
Set1. 65 lb x 10 Reps
Set2. 85 lb x 8 Reps
Set3. 95 lb x 6 Reps

Dumbbell Bench Press
Set1. 60 lb x 5 Reps
Set2. 65 lb x 5 Reps
Set3. 70 lb x 5 Reps

Barbell Curl
Set1. 50 lb x 10 Reps
Set2. 50 lb x 10 Reps
Set3. 60 lb x 10 Reps

Machine Triceps Extension
Set1. 70 lb x 10 Reps
Set2. 80 lb x 10 Reps
Set3. 90 lb x 10 Reps

Definitely had more in the tank- I will see how this week goes and assess whether another ramp up in volume is needed.


(Chris) #138

Power Lower

Good news, today my knee is feeling a lot better. Hoping that the reduced volume/increased intensity will do it some good. That and a little more paying attention to how my joints are tracking.

Jan 29, 2019 - Legs, Calves & Abs

Barbell Squat
Set1. 225 lb x 5 Reps
Set2. 235 lb x 5 Reps
Set3. 245 lb x 3 Reps

Stiff-Leg Deadlift (Wide Stance)
Set1. 135 lb x 8 Reps
Set2. 155 lb x 8 Reps
Set3. 155 lb x 8 Reps

Machine Hack Squat
Set1. 225 lb x 7 Reps
Set2. 225 lb x 8 Reps

Machine Leg Extension
Set1. 160 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 175 lb x 10 Reps

Romanian Deadlift
Set1. 135 lb x 10 Reps
Set2. 155 lb x 10 Reps

Machine Calf Raise
Set1. 210 lb x 10 Reps
Set2. 210 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 210 lb x 15 Reps

Machine Calf Raise (Seated)
Set1. 100 lb x 10 Reps
Set2. 100 lb x 10 Reps

Weighted Crunch
Set1. 10 Reps
Set2. 10 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 25 lb x 12 Reps


(Chris) #139

(Chris) #140

Back and Shoulders Hypertrophy

Jan 30, 2019 - Back, Shoulders & Abs

Bent-Over Barbell Row
Set1. 135 lb x 10 Reps
Set2. 135 lb x 10 Reps
Set3. 135 lb x 10 Reps

Pullup
Set1. 8 Reps
Set2. 10 Reps
Set3. 10 Reps

Cable Row
Set1. 130 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 145 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 160 lb x 15 Reps

Dumbbell Shrug
Set1. 90 lb x 15 Reps
Set2. 115 lb x 15 Reps
Set3. 115 lb x 15 Reps

Machine Lat Pulldown
Set1. 115 lb x 16 Reps
Set2. 100 lb x 20 Reps

Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Set1. 30 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 35 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 35 lb x 10 Reps

Upright Dumbbell Row
Set1. 25 lb x 12 Reps
Set2. 25 lb x 12 Reps
Set3. 25 lb x 12 Reps

Upright Barbell Row
Set1. 50 lb x 15 Reps
Set2. 60 lb x 15 Reps

Dumbbell Side Raise
Set1. 15 lb x 20 Reps
Set2. 12.5 lb x 20 Reps
Set3. 15 lb x 12 Reps

Ab Roller
Set1. 12 Reps
Set2. 12 Reps
Set3. 12 Reps