The Beast's Training Journal!

[WalkingBeast]

come on walking...you know me well enough that i am not going up 5 or 10lbs at a time, a minimum of 20lbs on any large muscle, especially chest.
ive done 335 in the past for 6, but number 6 was a little shaky. However, after destroying flat for the past 3 or 4 weeks, i should be able to handle it.

Youre STRONG as FUCK brother!! Be sure and KILL that shit!!!!! Im not sure what routine Im doing for chest today. I was thinking of doing 5X3 with 325, and going up 5lbs a week. Keep in mind I SUCK at bench! haha
Im working on that shit though!! 5X3 would only be part of my routine though, as you know, I NEED VOLUME to progress. Just like you. Ill probabally finish off with some heavy Hammer Strength Wide Chest and maybe some speed bench. Or I may just for on my free-for-all routine. I still have to work with this new equipment and it FUCKS with me alot. The bench is pretty much the same one Im used to, but the bars I really dont like. They put this sharp knurling on the center of the bar (What the FUCK is the point of that?)for some unknown reason, and it sticks into my sternum and grips it, it seems. Then they have another bar that is thicker, Im unsure of its weight, and it feels different then Im used to. If its heavier it could throw off my whole routine. Its all I have for now though. I dont plan to let that hold me back. Keep KILLING that shit!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

7-22-04 Thursday Chest

Had a solid chest workout today. Much better then last weeks shitty routine. I decided on a gym, the Deerfeild location, and went there today. The bench is exact to the one I used before, and its also bolted in the ground, which is important. So it looks like I can concentrate on getting strong again. I hit 315 for 7.5 reps, just short of 8. Seven reps was my best at my peak before the injury. So this is a small PR. But it brings me closer to my goal of 315x10. Ive always used that as a marker for when Im possibly ready for 405. So Id like to hit 10 reps soon. Hard to tell if the M1T is kicking in yet (Mehtyl-1-Testosterone). Im a little heavier then usual. 194lbs on an empty stomache, and was 202lbs on a full stomache on my home scale the night before. My endurance doesnt seem to be what it was before the injury. I think it has something to do with training the 5X5 after the injury. It was great for getting my strength back, but I think I lost some endurance in the process. Ill probabally be switching my training up, between incorporating 5X5 in my routine, and my free-for-all style of chest training. Ill decide when I get in the gym, going by feel. I also hit 275x14, which is only one rep from my best. I counted only 13, but my partner insisted it was 14. I often black out during my sets, and lose count. Not as much volume as some days, but felt real good. Heres the routine:

(194lbs before meals)

Flat Bench:

135x20
225x12
275x14
315x7.5 (Just missed 8.. 1/2 Rep PR)
325x4.5 (1/2 rep off from my best of 5 reps)
335x2
300x5 (Endurance suffering much earlier then before the injury in december)
365 (fail)
190x31 (Bodyweight for reps)

Hammer Strength Wide Chest Machine (plate loaded):

180x15
320x10
360x7.5
270x17.5

I think I may do the Free-For-All style of training again next week. I couldve definately gotten 320 for a 5X5 today I believe. I might do it soon, but still see some potential PR's left to slaughter in my Free-For-All style routine. I may hit 275 to failure during my warm-up then go straight to a 315x8 PR. Will see how I feel. Chest was sore too today for some reason. Just ignored it.

 

[WalkingBeast]

7-23-04 Biceps,Triceps,Abs and Lower Back

I decided to do biceps first today, also wanted to do all strict movements for biceps today, just to switch things up. Heres the routine:

Biceps:

Standing Curls (With EZ Curl Bar):

70x15
90x20 (Very strict, no swing,no raising the shoulders, complete stop at bottom)
110x18 (Same strictness, last rep a little sloppy)

Seated Alternating Dumbell Curls:

50x9 (Back flat against bench,very strict)
40x15
40x15 (All same strictness)

Dumbell Hammer Curls: (Not so concerned with strictness on this movement,but I did make it more difficult by keeping the movement straight up and down, not to the side, which I can move MUCH more weight with, didnt use much momentum or swing at all)

55x15
65x12
80x10

Double-Bicep Style Cable Curls:

60 (per side)x15
80x15
100x12

Triceps:

Rope Pressdowns:

70x15
90x15
110x15
130x15
140x15
160x14

Skull Crushers On Incline Bench (With EZ Curl Bar):

90x15
110x15
130x16
160x1 + 5 close-grip presses (Felt heavy for extentions)

Curved Bar Pressdowns:

130x15
170x15

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
45x15 (45lb plate at arm's length)
90x15 (2 45's)
135x12 (3 45's at arm's length)

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15

 

[TRUEsoldier]

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
45x15 (45lb plate at arm's length)
90x15 (2 45's)
135x12 (3 45's at arm's length)

do you do these on the roman chair??? and holy shit you hold out 3 plates while doing extensions, thats fucking crazy!!! Kill that shit

 

[WalkingBeast]

do you do these on the roman chair??? and holy shit you hold out 3 plates while doing extensions, thats fucking crazy!!! Kill that shit

Hey brother!! ThanX for all the encouragement as always!! You KICK ASS!!! I dont do them on the roman chair used for sit-ups, but they have a similiar piece of equipment at my gym (and most gyms Ive been to) thats set up for hyper extentions. It supports your calves and hamstrings and just allows you to dip down and come back up. Those kill my lower back much more then deads while Im doing them, I dont get sore the next day though, as with deads where I always have some soreness.ThanX for the kind words brother!!Your training is looking solid too!! Keep KILLING that shit!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

7-24-04 Legs and Calves

A very low energy day. Just forced it out. Atleast Im training legs now. haha Skipped them for a while when I was consumed by deadlifting. The routine:

Leg Extentions:

70x15
150x15
190x15

Cybex Squat Press (Plate Loaded): (PL= 45lb Plates)(Reps at varying ranges of motion, as my main concentration is on the PAIN and maximizing it, and not so much the depth of each rep)

10 Plates x25
12 PLx20
14 PLx30
16 PLx30

Leg Extention:

150x15
190x15

Calves:

Seated Calf Raise:

100x15
100x15
100x15
100x15

Gym closed before I could get hamstrings in.

 

[WalkingBeast]

7-25-04 Sunday Upper Chest,Speed Bench and Shoulders

I had a good workout today. The gym closed before I could finish some of my shoulder,rear delt,and ab work, but Ill make up for some of that tommorrow with back day. I got some PR's on the Strict Incline bench Ive been training on for the last few weeks. Its been a good change, I hope to keep the strict inclines in my routine for a while. I got 315 for just short of 4 reps, spotter assisted very lightly on the last portion of the rep. A problem with the gym I trained at today, is that the collars dont work. So, since my right shoulder tends to dip at times, during pressing, this was causing the plates to move out a few inches. This was no doubt hindering my sets, but I had a good routine regardless. Also hit 275x10 on the strict incline. Its already catching up to my usual incline, and its only been a few weeks. My bodyweight has also been hitting record highs as well. I was 197lbs with clothes on and no food on the gym scale. Thats my heaviest ever. And tonight after meals, on my home scale I weighed in at 205lbs. My home scale is strange though, so its not the one I go by. Im possibly over 200lbs now though, with some food in the stomache. Usually Id be excited about this. But at 200lbs I want the strength to back it up, which means atleast a 400lb bench. Otherwise it seems Im just carrying dead weight. Ive been taking Methyl-1-Testosterone (M1T) and Im definately gaining on it, seems to be water since I feel water running through my body. My strength has been increasing, but I want to make sure Im at a quality 200lbs. Not feeling too lean lately, or big at all. Maybe its mental, but its FUCKING with me alot. Ill play it out for now and just bust my ass in the gym and eat with no mercy, and see what happens. Heres the routine:

(197lbs before meals, clothed)

Strict Incline Bench: (Collars causing some problems)

135x20
225x10
275x10
315x3.75 (Just short of 4, weights moving a few inches on one side, bad collars)
315x3
300x4.75 (Just short of 5)
275x8

Speed Bench: (30 seconds rest between sets, done as quickly and explosively as possible)

160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3

Cybex Incline Press (Plate Loaded):

180x15
270x15
360x14
450x5
500x2.5 (10 45's plus 2 25's)

Cybex Shoulder Press (Plate Loaded):

180x15
270x10
230x12

Cable Lateral:

50x15
60x15
60x15

Rear Delts:

Reverse Machine Flies:

150x15

Gym closed.

 

[cwick0]

Flat Bench:

135x20
225x12
275x14
315x7.5 (Just missed 8.. 1/2 Rep PR)
325x4.5 (1/2 rep off from my best of 5 reps)
335x2
300x5 (Endurance suffering much earlier then before the injury in december)
365 (fail)
190x31 (Bodyweight for reps)

Hammer Strength Wide Chest Machine (plate loaded):

180x15
320x10
360x7.5
270x17.5

I think I may do the Free-For-All style of training again next week. I couldve definately gotten 320 for a 5X5 today I believe. I might do it soon, but still see some potential PR's left to slaughter in my Free-For-All style routine. I may hit 275 to failure during my warm-up then go straight to a 315x8 PR. Will see how I feel. Chest was sore too today for some reason. Just ignored it.[/QUOTE]

Hey beast,
Lighten up a little on that 275, ONLY DO 10 if you intend to keep going up! Otherwise you are burning yourself out to quickly. If you didnt do the 275 for 14 reps then you could have handled that 325 for AT LEAST 5 REPs. It's not a matter of you cant do it, but just not taxing the muscle too soon before you are completely warmed up.
wick

 

[WalkingBeast]

Flat Bench:

135x20
225x12
275x14
315x7.5 (Just missed 8.. 1/2 Rep PR)
325x4.5 (1/2 rep off from my best of 5 reps)
335x2
300x5 (Endurance suffering much earlier then before the injury in december)
365 (fail)
190x31 (Bodyweight for reps)

Hammer Strength Wide Chest Machine (plate loaded):

180x15
320x10
360x7.5
270x17.5

I think I may do the Free-For-All style of training again next week. I couldve definately gotten 320 for a 5X5 today I believe. I might do it soon, but still see some potential PR's left to slaughter in my Free-For-All style routine. I may hit 275 to failure during my warm-up then go straight to a 315x8 PR. Will see how I feel. Chest was sore too today for some reason. Just ignored it.

Hey beast,
Lighten up a little on that 275, ONLY DO 10 if you intend to keep going up! Otherwise you are burning yourself out to quickly. If you didnt do the 275 for 14 reps then you could have handled that 325 for AT LEAST 5 REPs. It's not a matter of you cant do it, but just not taxing the muscle too soon before you are completely warmed up.
wick[/QUOTE]

ThanX for the feedback and encouragement brother!! I was getting a feel for my strength last week since the week before that was REAL weak due to switching gyms mid workout. Also wanted to see how the M1T was working. I think Ill focus more on the 315 PR this week. 315x10 seems to be coming within reach. Maybe Ill do 275x10 only if I can hold myself back. 325 for 5 should be no problem since I did that a while ago, and Im a little stronger now. With the M1T starting to kick in I should be able to hit some PRs in the next few weeks. Im definately feeling some tiredness from it, but hope to get some results. ThanX again brother!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

7-26-04 Monday Back and Deadlifts (SHIT workout)

The lethargy from the M1T and other side effects are definately showing up. Blood pressure must be up, because I felt light headed like I was going to pass out after some light sets. Felt like shit overall, so I didnt get much done. I tried some deadlifts, but the collars at this new gym fucking suck, so the weights started falling off of one side during my sets. PISSED ME THE FUCK OFF!! Had to cut all my deadlift sets short because of this. After that didnt give a fuck. Ill make up for it soon enough. Heres the routine:

Deadlifts:

135x15
225x12
315x10
405x1
460x1
(20 wide-grip chins)
475 (fail)
(21 wide-grip chins)
455x4 (Fucking weights moved 8 inches on the right side)
405x3 (Same FUCKING problem)
(20 wide-grip chins)


FUCK THAT SHIT!!!