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The Beast's Training Journal!

I agree with cwick0, you should have hit 365 before making your attempt. Still you had a good day so come back next time and KILL THAT SHIT.

Good work on the pr for reps.

Cheers,
Scotsman
 
cwick0 said:
The big jump from 335 to 400 killed you. if you would have hit 365 for at least one, you probably could have gotten 400, however, with that big jump i bet you shocked/stunned your muscles.


on a side note:
DID I MENTION I HATE FLYS. I couldnt even get 135 on military last night. My left front delt hurt so fucking bad i was forced to quit on military, which was real sad since i did 315 for 3 last week.
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I agree brother!! My training partner jumps from 335 straight to 460, but that doesnt work well for me at all. Its only a 65lb jump for me, but still too much. My front delts are usually pretty sore on my shoulder day too, from all the incline and flat work. Keep KILLING that shit!!
 
Scotsman said:
I agree with cwick0, you should have hit 365 before making your attempt. Still you had a good day so come back next time and KILL THAT SHIT.

Good work on the pr for reps.

Cheers,
Scotsman
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ThanX brother!! Yea, Ill probabally hit 375-380 next time before going straight to 400. ThanX again brother!!
 
11-14-04 Sunday Upper Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Biceps, Rear Delts, Lower Back, Abs, Calves, And Forearms (80 sets of KILLING THAT SHIT)

I only trained 3 days this week, so I figured Id do some catching up today. I hit a small PR on the strict inclines. But only a 1/2 rep PR. I decided to throw in forearms at the end just to hit an even 80 sets. I havent trained them directly in a long time. Heres the routine:

Strict Incline Bench Press: (On the stricter/harder bench)

135x20
225x12
275x12.5 (1/2 rep PR)
315x5.5
315x6 (Forced, bad spot, not sure exactly how many on my own)
275x9.5
225x19.5

Cybex Incline Press Machine (plate loaded):

270x20
360x11.5
410x7

Shoulders:

Dumbell Laterals Dropsets: (stayed light on these since dumbells were all over the place at the gym)

15x15+ (just a warm-up)

Dropset #1: (No rest between sets)

35x15
30x15
25x15
20x15

Dropset #2: (No rest between sets)

35x15
30x15
25x15
20x15

Dropset #3: (No rest between sets)

35x15
30x15
25x15
20x15

Triceps:

Rope Pressdowns:

70x15
90x15
110x15
120x15
130x15
140x15
150x15
160x15

V-Bar Pressdowns:

130x15
150x15
170x15
190x11
190x15
190x12

Biceps:

Straight Bar Cable Curl:

90x15
130x15
150x15
170x15
190x25

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15
45x15
60x7

Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

45x15
65x15
75x12

Double Biceps Style Cable Curl:

60(per side)x15
80x15
90x15
100x11

Rear Delts:

Reverse Fly Machine:

150x15
195x15
240x15
300x15

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

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

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15

Calves:

Seated Calve Raises:

90x15
115x15
115x15
115x15
115x15
115x20

Forearms:

Standing Forearm Curl Backwards:

100x15
100x15
100x15

Dumbbell Wrist Curls On Bench: (Both arms done at the same time)

45x12
45x10
45x10

Standing Forearm Curl Backwards:

100x20
100x20


80 sets total. KILL THAT SHIT!!
 
WalkingBeast said:
11-14-04 Sunday Upper Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Biceps, Rear Delts, Lower Back, Abs, Calves, And Forearms (80 sets of KILLING THAT SHIT)

I only trained 3 days this week, so I figured Id do some catching up today. I hit a small PR on the strict inclines. But only a 1/2 rep PR. I decided to throw in forearms at the end just to hit an even 80 sets. I havent trained them directly in a long time. Heres the routine:

Strict Incline Bench Press: (On the stricter/harder bench)

135x20
225x12
275x12.5 (1/2 rep PR)
315x5.5
315x6 (Forced, bad spot, not sure exactly how many on my own)
275x9.5
225x19.5

Cybex Incline Press Machine (plate loaded):

270x20
360x11.5
410x7

Shoulders:

Dumbell Laterals Dropsets: (stayed light on these since dumbells were all over the place at the gym)

15x15+ (just a warm-up)

Dropset #1: (No rest between sets)

35x15
30x15
25x15
20x15

Dropset #2: (No rest between sets)

35x15
30x15
25x15
20x15

Dropset #3: (No rest between sets)

35x15
30x15
25x15
20x15

Triceps:

Rope Pressdowns:

70x15
90x15
110x15
120x15
130x15
140x15
150x15
160x15

V-Bar Pressdowns:

130x15
150x15
170x15
190x11
190x15
190x12

Biceps:

Straight Bar Cable Curl:

90x15
130x15
150x15
170x15
190x25

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15
45x15
60x7

Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

45x15
65x15
75x12

Double Biceps Style Cable Curl:

60(per side)x15
80x15
90x15
100x11

Rear Delts:

Reverse Fly Machine:

150x15
195x15
240x15
300x15

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

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

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15

Calves:

Seated Calve Raises:

90x15
115x15
115x15
115x15
115x15
115x20

Forearms:

Standing Forearm Curl Backwards:

100x15
100x15
100x15

Dumbbell Wrist Curls On Bench: (Both arms done at the same time)

45x12
45x10
45x10

Standing Forearm Curl Backwards:

100x20
100x20


80 sets total. KILL THAT SHIT!!
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thats fuckin sik!!!!!!I could not imagine doint that much work where you in the gym for about 14 hours!!! LOL awesome shit bro, hope you dont hnch over in misery tomorrow!!

Peace
 
I WIN I WIN, I KILLED THE WEIGHTS TODAY, 2 PRs!

incline barbell:
135x15
225x6
275x6
315x6
365x4 (i think a PR by 2 reps)

flat barbell: (rest pauses)
135x10
225x3
315x3
365x3
405x3
425x3 (PR by a rep, strugled to get 2 last week). 405 x 10 will go down SOON!

incline dbs:
100x10
120x10

DONE!

I WANT 405 from you on THURSDAY, 315, 365, then 405! DONT FORGET YOUR WARM UPS!
 
TRUEsoldier said:
thats fuckin sik!!!!!!I could not imagine doint that much work where you in the gym for about 14 hours!!! LOL awesome shit bro, hope you dont hnch over in misery tomorrow!!

Peace
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ThanX brother!! Means alot coming from you! No more miserable then usual! haha KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!!
 
cwick0 said:
I WIN I WIN, I KILLED THE WEIGHTS TODAY, 2 PRs!

incline barbell:
135x15
225x6
275x6
315x6
365x4 (i think a PR by 2 reps)

flat barbell: (rest pauses)
135x10
225x3
315x3
365x3
405x3
425x3 (PR by a rep, strugled to get 2 last week). 405 x 10 will go down SOON!

incline dbs:
100x10
120x10

DONE!

I WANT 405 from you on THURSDAY, 315, 365, then 405! DONT FORGET YOUR WARM UPS!
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haha Awesome work brother!! Strong as fuck on those inclines!! Another failure with 400. I havent been trying 405 yet, even though its only 5lbs, but Ill get that shit soon enough! Had some lightheadedness today and diet wasnt consistent this week. Ive been off the M1T for 2 weeks and I just went back on today, so I expect some changes in the next few weeks. Ill be on a low dose cycle again. Starting at 5mg and increasing to 10mg the second week. The stuff gives me a huge boost. Keep KILLING that shit!!
 
11-18-04 Thursday Chest,Speed Bench, and Abs


Another failure with 400 today. The strange thing is 375 felt really light and just flew up on my warm-up. Regardless!! Ive started M1T again tonight, and will be going on another 2 week or longer low dose cycle. The last two times Ive done this Ive made some great gains. I was off all supplements for 2 weeks. By next week I should be 5 or more pounds heavier and stronger as well. Failing a weight a few times doesnt even come close to discouraging me, just motivates me to KILL THAT SHIT more and more! I was plateaud with 315x4 for a year, so Im used to waiting it out. Its just a matter of time! Not what I would consider a strong day at all. But it still felt good. My eating was inconsistent this week and felt lightheaded during the routine. Heres the routine:

(196lbs after 2 small meals, clothes on) ("Speed Stack")

Flat bench:

135x20
225x12
275x5
315x1
335x1
375x1 (very light)
400x (1/2 way)
400x (1/2 way)
400x (1/2 way)
340x3
315x5
275x12
225x25.5

Speed Bench: (Only 5 sets this time)

185x3
185x3
185x3
185x3
185x3

Machine Flies:

150x15
200x15
200x15

Incline Dumbbell Flies:

70x12
100x4

Push-ups:

45

Abs:

Seated Machine Crunch:

110x15
130x15
130x15
130x15
 
You might want to back off the heavy weight for a couple of weeks and go back to reps. Then try again with 405. You should be able to get it then.
 
cwick0 said:
You might want to back off the heavy weight for a couple of weeks and go back to reps. Then try again with 405. You should be able to get it then.
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ThanX brother!! That might be a good idea. I was thinking about that. Since I started the M1T again I could probabally increase my reps a little more then go back to max. Im not sure what Im going to do yet. I might try maxing a little longer. ThanX for the feedback brother!! KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!!
 
11-19-04 Friday Back,Traps,Lower Back and Abs


A good back workout overall. Biceps ended up getting real sore for some reason, so didnt end up doing them afterwards. Shoulder/tricep area was real sore when doing chins also, so didnt get as many. On the dumbell rows youll see that one arm will get more reps then the other, then it will alternate. Thats mostly just an endurance issue, rather then a strength imbalance. The dumbbell rows always get me breathing heavy, and if I dont rest long enough its difficult to keep the strength equal. Heres the routine:

("Speed Stack") (193lbs before meals,clothes on, different scale then usual)

Wide-Grip Chin-ups:

18
18
20
12

Dumbbell Rows On Bench:

150x30 (On right arm)
150x25 (On left arm)

Wide-Grip Chin-ups:

12

Dumbbell Rows On Bench:

150x21 (On right arm)
150x28 (On left arm)
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150x20 (On right arm)
150x21 (on left arm)

Lat Pulldowns:

165x15
195x (lost count)
225x12
240x8

Low Cable Rows:

165x15
195x15
195x15

Traps: (just a few sets, wanted to get some food!)

225x15
315x15
315x15

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15
15

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15
 
Holy shit bro, that must have been the least intense workout I have read from you in awhile, awesome numbers though. but shit you gettin bored in the gym Beast, you better fuckin KILL THAT SHIT

Peace
 
TRUEsoldier said:
Holy shit bro, that must have been the least intense workout I have read from you in awhile, awesome numbers though. but shit you gettin bored in the gym Beast, you better fuckin KILL THAT SHIT

Peace
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:FRlol: :FRlol: Keep in mind I am 999 years old in beast years brother!! Where as I used to be able to saw my arm off and it would grow right back, my recovery abilities arent what they used to be. I recently sawed off my leg and it took 2 fuckin days to grow back!! Regardless!! I WILL KILL THAT SHIT!! TRAIN OR FUCKIN DIE!!
 
Shitty chest workout yesterday, probably due to training triceps on saturday.

Incline barbell:
135x15
225x10
275x10
315x8 (yep, a little tired or a bad case of pussitis)

flat barbell (rest pauses):
135x10
225x3
315x3
365x3
405x3 that's it.
 
cwick0 said:
Shitty chest workout yesterday, probably due to training triceps on saturday.

Incline barbell:
135x15
225x10
275x10
315x8 (yep, a little tired or a bad case of pussitis)

flat barbell (rest pauses):
135x10
225x3
315x3
365x3
405x3 that's it.
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What has made you decrease your volume so drastically Beast? Has it been benefitial? No more 5 hour sessions eh?
 
JKurz1 said:
What has made you decrease your volume so drastically Beast? Has it been benefitial? No more 5 hour sessions eh?
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You big dummy, that's my shitty ass workout from yesterday. My training wasn't progressing as i want since i did triceps 48 hours before, so i didnt do any extra pushups or incline dbs.

Plus, my left shoulder is really sore today, so i dont know how good my back workout will be today.

Also...i progressively moving up on the scale, almost 260lbs. Im not sure it is good or bad. Im believe it's more muscle than anything else, but still some of it is LARD. However, i cant complain to much since i dont do any cardio, nor have i taken a supplement in over a year. Im still trying to eat healthy too, but by no means is my diet perfect.
 
cwick0 said:
You big dummy, that's my shitty ass workout from yesterday. My training wasn't progressing as i want since i did triceps 48 hours before, so i didnt do any extra pushups or incline dbs.

Plus, my left shoulder is really sore today, so i dont know how good my back workout will be today.

Also...i progressively moving up on the scale, almost 260lbs. Im not sure it is good or bad. Im believe it's more muscle than anything else, but still some of it is LARD. However, i cant complain to much since i dont do any cardio, nor have i taken a supplement in over a year. Im still trying to eat healthy too, but by no means is my diet perfect.
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?? I did :rolleyes: nt even look at the post's writer as I figured most would have the decency to start their own thread instead of hyjacking others........
 
JKurz1 said:
?? I did :rolleyes: nt even look at the post's writer as I figured most would have the decency to start their own thread instead of hyjacking others........
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Nothing like hurricane force winds either.
 
cwick0 said:
Shitty chest workout yesterday, probably due to training triceps on saturday.

Incline barbell:
135x15
225x10
275x10
315x8 (yep, a little tired or a bad case of pussitis)

flat barbell (rest pauses):
135x10
225x3
315x3
365x3
405x3 that's it.
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FUCK THAT SHIT UP NEXT TIME!! Still fucking strong!! KILL THAT SHIT!!
 
11-21-04 Sunday Upper Chest, Triceps, Rear Delts, Abs, and Lower Back


Lots of soreness on this day. Pain all over. Mainly back and shoulders, joint and tendon pain, maybe some disks. Still a decent workout. Got some forced reps in, not by choice, but due to bad spotters. Since I dont have a spotter on this day. Heres the routine:


Upper Chest:

Strict Incline Bench Presses: (On the harder/strict bench)

135x20
225x12
275x11.5
315x4.5
300x6 (forced, not sure how many I got on my own)
275x8 +1 forced
225x17

Cybex Incline Machine Presses (plate loaded):

270x20
360x11.5
450x5.75
410x7.5

Triceps:

Rope Pressdowns:

70x15
90x15
120x15
130x15
140x15
150x15
160x15
140x15

V-Bar Pressdowns:

150x15
190x12
190x12
190x14

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions: (Light work, 25 was laying there)

15
25x15
25x15
25x15 (25lb plate at arm's length)

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15

Rear Delts:

Reverse Fly Machine:

150x15 (too much pain in rotators)

Standing Rope Pull (to the chest, leaning back):

150x15
170x15
190x15
 
11-22-04 Monday Biceps, Lower Back and Abs

Biceps were still REAL sore today. But I said fuck it. I went to the gym to train biceps, so I tore that shit up regardless. They were cramping up good after the routine. Theyre not that sore as I write this, 2am wednesday. Still quite sore though. I used to be able to tear the shit out of my biceps with negatives and other techniques and they hardly ever got sore at all. I even moved furniture ontop of that. Might be the extra weight Im moving now, but I can definately get them sore these days. I didnt get too loose with the form today since my lower back was feeling some bad pain (beyond muscle soreness) before I even entered the gym. Heres the routine:


Biceps:

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15

Standing EZ Curl Bar Curls:

100x15
120x15
140x15
160x13
180x6

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

60x8

Standing EZ Curl Bar Curls:

140x11

Alternating Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

45x15
65x13
80x12
105x5

Double Bicep Style Cable Curls:

70 (per side)x15
80x15
90x15
100x11

(16 sets)

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15
15

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x30
190x30
 
11-23-04 Tuesday Legs and Calves

Still rehabbing my lower back. The leg extentions still seemed to put some pressure on my lower back, but probabally not as bad as the heavy leg presses. I just did high reps with the leg extentions as my main sets for quads and some leg curls for hamstrings. Heres the routine:

Quads:

Leg Extentions:

85x15
105x15
165x15 (warm-ups)
190x50 (Last 3 sets were done with a few brief rest pauses)
200x50
250x30 (all likely PR's since I dont usually train with high reps on extentions)

Hamstrings:

Leg Curls:

90x15
110x15
130x15
130x15
130x15
150x15

Calves:

Seated Calve Raises:

90x20
115x20
115x20
115x20
115x20
115x20
 
WalkingBeast said:
11-22-04 Monday Biceps, Lower Back and Abs

Biceps were still REAL sore today. But I said fuck it. I went to the gym to train biceps, so I tore that shit up regardless. They were cramping up good after the routine. Theyre not that sore as I write this, 2am wednesday. Still quite sore though. I used to be able to tear the shit out of my biceps with negatives and other techniques and they hardly ever got sore at all. I even moved furniture ontop of that. Might be the extra weight Im moving now, but I can definately get them sore these days. I didnt get too loose with the form today since my lower back was feeling some bad pain (beyond muscle soreness) before I even entered the gym. Heres the routine:


Biceps:

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15

Standing EZ Curl Bar Curls:

100x15
120x15
140x15
160x13
180x6

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

60x8

Standing EZ Curl Bar Curls:

140x11

Alternating Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

45x15
65x13
80x12
105x5

Double Bicep Style Cable Curls:

70 (per side)x15
80x15
90x15
100x11

(16 sets)

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15
15

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x30
190x30
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HOLY FUCK I could not imagine getting 105lbs DB's up for any type of curls!! that is some awesome shit bro, I think my writst would fall off!!

Peace
 
TRUEsoldier said:
HOLY FUCK I could not imagine getting 105lbs DB's up for any type of curls!! that is some awesome shit bro, I think my writst would fall off!!

Peace
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ThanX alot brother!! Never hurts to put some body momentum into it. haha KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!!
 
11-27-04 Friday Chest


Once again the holidays fucked up my training schedule. Ended up training a day later, and had to rush since there was only a few hours to train, and my partner was late. The biggest obstacle today was shoulder joint pain which slowed down my pressing considerably and cut out the explosiveness. Ive been training through many types of pain lately, and I think Ill finally start taking more rest, before I have to take a few months off for tearing something. Still feeling a pinched nerve (I think) in my back with pain shooting into my legs. Benching worsens that, as well as back work. My shoulders should be all healed up by next thursday when I bench again, aslong as I rest them. So, the plan for this week is to hit my arms only, and then bench again on thursday. Ill skip back,upper chest,legs and shoulder work this week most likely. ALSO, Ive moved up to 2 M1T pills per day starting today, so that should help me come in heavier and stronger, as well as better rested when I get back. My eating was also off this week. 380 was my best lift of the day, and due to the shoulders, lockout was slow. I plan to be well rested, and focus on eating this week. Should be much stronger next week. Heres the routine:

(196lbs at arrival to the gym, 199 1/2lbs at the end of workout after water)
("Speed Stack", Snickers Marathon Bar)

Flat Bench Press:

135x16
225x12
275x5
315x1
335x2
380x1
400 (fail)
400 (fail)
400 (fail)
315x5
275x14.5
225x26.75 (just short of lockout on last rep)

Routine cut short. Time to rest!!
 
Being forced to take some time off suck big time but it is usually wise if you want to avoid a bad injury that could keep you away from the gym for a long time

How long do you plan to rest ?
 
Beast...do you feel numbness and tingling in your legs as well?

Does it hurt to sit down for long periods of time or walk?

I hope not but you could have a herniated or buldging disc.
 
Anthrax said:
Being forced to take some time off suck big time but it is usually wise if you want to avoid a bad injury that could keep you away from the gym for a long time

How long do you plan to rest ?
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Not too long. Ill train 3 days only from friday to thursday. Its something for now though. KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!!
 
InTraining said:
Beast...do you feel numbness and tingling in your legs as well?

Does it hurt to sit down for long periods of time or walk?

I hope not but you could have a herniated or buldging disc.
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By tingling do you mean that pins and needles feeling? Like when the leg fallls asleep? I dont get that too often. I get some shooting pains though. Sometimes when I sit or walk, the pain is in my lower back and hip area (side of my upper leg). Hopefully Ill get some answers eventually. KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!!
 
11-27-04 Saturday Triceps and Lower Back

Rope Pressdowns:

70x15
90x15
110x15
120x15
130x15
140x15
150x15
160x15
170x15

V-Bar Pressdowns:

130x15
170x15
205x15
205x15
205x13 (Slipped from hands)

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15
 
WalkingBeast said:
11-27-04 Friday Chest


Once again the holidays fucked up my training schedule. Ended up training a day later, and had to rush since there was only a few hours to train, and my partner was late. The biggest obstacle today was shoulder joint pain which slowed down my pressing considerably and cut out the explosiveness. Ive been training through many types of pain lately, and I think Ill finally start taking more rest, before I have to take a few months off for tearing something. Still feeling a pinched nerve (I think) in my back with pain shooting into my legs. Benching worsens that, as well as back work. My shoulders should be all healed up by next thursday when I bench again, aslong as I rest them. So, the plan for this week is to hit my arms only, and then bench again on thursday. Ill skip back,upper chest,legs and shoulder work this week most likely. ALSO, Ive moved up to 2 M1T pills per day starting today, so that should help me come in heavier and stronger, as well as better rested when I get back. My eating was also off this week. 380 was my best lift of the day, and due to the shoulders, lockout was slow. I plan to be well rested, and focus on eating this week. Should be much stronger next week. Heres the routine:

(196lbs at arrival to the gym, 199 1/2lbs at the end of workout after water)
("Speed Stack", Snickers Marathon Bar)

Flat Bench Press:

135x16
225x12
275x5
315x1
335x2
380x1
400 (fail)
400 (fail)
400 (fail)
315x5
275x14.5
225x26.75 (just short of lockout on last rep)

Routine cut short. Time to rest!!
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When are you finally going to start repping again. If you keep up the current heavy schedule week after week you shoulder is only going to get worse. Common beast, i know you are one determined SOB, but give your shoulders a break.

P.S. It's my favorite day...chest tonight...405 for 10, or 405 for 6, then 425 for 6...hmmm...not sure how greedy i will be tonight.
 
chest day: 2 PRs

flat barbell:
135x20
225x10
275x6
315x6
365x6
405x9.5 (PR by 1.5 reps)
455x1 (rest pause) (PR)

incline dbs
100x10
120x10

pushups: one set of 50

tricep pushdowns:
120x10
150x10
180x10

thats all!
 
11-30-04 Tuesday Off day


Still taking some rest. Thursday will be my next day back in the gym. Hope to be strong,well rested and heavier with the M1T. Also gained a 1/4 inch on the arms, which puts my left arm at 18 3/4 and right arm at 18 1/2". Hit a PR with the number one COC gripper also. 28 reps in my right hand.
 
WalkingBeast said:
By tingling do you mean that pins and needles feeling? Like when the leg fallls asleep? I dont get that too often. I get some shooting pains though. Sometimes when I sit or walk, the pain is in my lower back and hip area (side of my upper leg). Hopefully Ill get some answers eventually. KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!!
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The tingling is kind of like a pins and needles feeling,i t's hard to describe. The type of pain and the areas you are getting it in is indicitive of a sciatic nerve problem. Also this type of pain is usually experienced when sitting or walking.

Which exercises aggravate the problem?

Of course I'm not a doctor so this is just all my opinion from having experienced a herniated disc.
 
12-2-04 Thursday Chest and Speed Bench (KILLED THAT SHIT!! 3 PR's and bodyweight PR)


I didnt hit my PR with 400lbs but still ended up having a good workout. Bodyweight was 201lbs which isnt bad considering my eating was shit this week. A 1/2lb BW PR, I shouldve been 205 this week though. Shoulders felt better today, back didnt feel great, but didnt effect my benching yet. I managed to hit 3 rep PR's even when my focus was one rep max. Regardless 400-405 is on the way. Ill just keep trying it til I KILL THAT SHIT! The PR's were 365x2 (1 rep PR) 365x3 (2 rep PR), 335x6 (1/2 rep PR). I also managed to basically duplicate my other bests, which is rare for me (275x17,315x9.5,225x26.5, all right around my previous bests). Looks like Im going to be making some changes for a while! Im finding that aslong as I train chest once a week I can get stronger and improve. So I may go on a 3 day training routine for a while in the hopes it will help my injuries heal somewhat, while Ill be hitting PR's at the same time. The volume wont be much lower, pretty much the same, but less training days for now. Basically just back,chest and arms for a while. As always I may make changes. If I can progress on a 3 day routine for now, I dont see a reason not to train this way. The rest of the time will be focused on eating more and resting, as I plan my assault on the weights. I do so much on a given day anyway, its like multiple sessions for most. 5 days a week of this has been catching up to me, and doesnt seem to be the most beneficial. Cycling off and on the M1T Im expecting some major gains, and should be at 19" arms next cycle, 2 weeks from tommorrow. 20" is closer then expected it seems. Im starting to understand the value of inertia. Using the momentum to throw that shit around. 365 went up real fuckin fast on my second rep, when I was hitting 3 reps. Makes a nice difference. ThanX again for all the encouragement!! The routine:

("Speed Stack", 2 "Snickers" Marathon Bars) (201lbs on gym scale before meals after some water, clothes on. Small BW PR)

Flat Bench Press:

135x20
225x12
275x5
315x1
335x1 (warm-ups)
400 (1/2 way)
400 (1/2 way)
400 (1/2 way)
365x2 (1 Rep PR, then said FUCK THIS SHIT!!)
365x3 (2 Rep PR, FUCKED THAT SHIT!!)
400 (Fail, 365 felt so fuckin light, I decided to try it. Muscle basically gave out)
335x6 (1/2 Rep PR)
315x9.5 (1/4 rep from best)
275x17 (my best)
225x26.5 (1/2 rep from best)

Speed Bench: (7 sets instead of 10. Still feeling that pinch in my upper spine. Moving the weight as fast as possible, rest periods not timed today)

185x3
185x3
185x3
185x3
185x3
185x3
185x3

Push-Ups: (to failure as always)

53

Standing Cable Flies:

75 (per side)x15
100x15
130x15

Went to do abs but felt some pressure in the lower and upper spine, so avoided it today. KILLED SOME SHIT!!
 
cwick0 said:
When are you finally going to start repping again. If you keep up the current heavy schedule week after week you shoulder is only going to get worse. Common beast, i know you are one determined SOB, but give your shoulders a break.

P.S. It's my favorite day...chest tonight...405 for 10, or 405 for 6, then 425 for 6...hmmm...not sure how greedy i will be tonight.
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Awesome brother!! In response to your workout post. Awesome PR with 405!! FUCKING KILLED IT!! My shoulder is feeling better brother, just need that week rest I think. Now Ill take another big rest. Ill stay on a 3 day a week training schedule for a while I think. The reps may wear my shoulder out even more then the one rep max. Hard to tell. I will KILL 400 soon enough!! Atleast I finally repped 365 for the first time. Its a start. ThanX again brother!! KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!!
 
InTraining said:
The tingling is kind of like a pins and needles feeling,i t's hard to describe. The type of pain and the areas you are getting it in is indicitive of a sciatic nerve problem. Also this type of pain is usually experienced when sitting or walking.

Which exercises aggravate the problem?

Of course I'm not a doctor so this is just all my opinion from having experienced a herniated disc.
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ThanX brother!! Sitting and walking causes pain too. Is nerve pain actually indicating that Im damaging something? Or is it just the nerve thats getting crushed, not the actual disks? Im planning an MRI after I finish my M1T then Ill eat some M&M's with 2 parts human flesh. Fuck that was poetic. Id like to get the MRI as soon as possible, so thats a goal. Hopefully itll bring some answers, until then I will rest more and KILL THAT SHIT!! Is the herniated disk still causing you problems? Is it constant pain? Any lifts you cant do, or does it heal somewhat over time? Still learning about all this. Deadlifts and even preacher curls aggravate it. Anything that puts too much pressure on the lower back can also pull it out too. But theres two problems. One is my lower back that pulls out easily and another is in my upper spine, feels like a little pinch, and while the pain isnt strong and sharp, its very annoying and seems to get worse. ThanX again brother!!
 
WalkingBeast said:
ThanX brother!! Sitting and walking causes pain too. Is nerve pain actually indicating that Im damaging something? Or is it just the nerve thats getting crushed, not the actual disks? Im planning an MRI after I finish my M1T then Ill eat some M&M's with 2 parts human flesh. Fuck that was poetic. Id like to get the MRI as soon as possible, so thats a goal. Hopefully itll bring some answers, until then I will rest more and KILL THAT SHIT!! Is the herniated disk still causing you problems? Is it constant pain? Any lifts you cant do, or does it heal somewhat over time? Still learning about all this. Deadlifts and even preacher curls aggravate it. Anything that puts too much pressure on the lower back can also pull it out too. But theres two problems. One is my lower back that pulls out easily and another is in my upper spine, feels like a little pinch, and while the pain isnt strong and sharp, its very annoying and seems to get worse. ThanX again brother!!
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If you have a herniated or buldging disc it will be pushing against the nerve, and sometimes that will cause nerve damage.. Yeh definitely get an MRI if you can, that's the only real way to find out what is going on

My herniated disc causes me to be in a constant state of pain...I've gotten one epidural shot and that has helped a lot...trying some other things right now to lessen the pain even more...I'm completely against surgery for this and all except 1 doctor I have talked to told me not to get the surgery..

There are a bunch of lifts I can't do..any leg work for example..though my legs have held up in size and have even gotten bigger...was pretty bizarre actually...I can do most upper body lifts with no problems but I have to be careful of course..

Thanks for your concern bro! Hope all turns out well for you
 
InTraining said:
If you have a herniated or buldging disc it will be pushing against the nerve, and sometimes that will cause nerve damage.. Yeh definitely get an MRI if you can, that's the only real way to find out what is going on

My herniated disc causes me to be in a constant state of pain...I've gotten one epidural shot and that has helped a lot...trying some other things right now to lessen the pain even more...I'm completely against surgery for this and all except 1 doctor I have talked to told me not to get the surgery..

There are a bunch of lifts I can't do..any leg work for example..though my legs have held up in size and have even gotten bigger...was pretty bizarre actually...I can do most upper body lifts with no problems but I have to be careful of course..

Thanks for your concern bro! Hope all turns out well for you
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ThanX for the feedback brother! Good luck with that shit! Maybe Ill go with some shots then. ThanX again!
 
12-4-04 Saturday Triceps and Biceps


Went light. Workout cut short. Alot of back pain and some sharp pain in rotator. Heres the routine:

Triceps:

Rope Pressdowns:

70x15
90x15
110x15
120x15
130x15
140x15
150x15

V-bar Pressdowns:

150x15
170x15
190x15
150x15
150x15

Biceps:

Alternating Dumbbell Curls: (lots of soreness in bicep and forearm)

35x15
45x15
55x8

Alternating Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

50x12
65x12
75x12
110x4



KILL THAT SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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wait a fuckin minute,no "kill that shit" in your post, no fuckin motivation at all!!!! you better give us back the fuckinn beast we know!!!

you better fix that shit beast, I look at your journal daily to find some motivation to get me in the gym and ready to kill shit!!! So if you dont mind, please and this is with "puss-n-boots" puppy dog eyes....edit your last post, and fucking put some god damn KILL THAT SHIT motivation in there..








thank you :D

Peace
 
WalkingBeast said:
12-4-04 Saturday Triceps and Biceps


Went light. Workout cut short. Alot of back pain and some sharp pain in rotator. Heres the routine:

Triceps:

Rope Pressdowns:

70x15
90x15
110x15
120x15
130x15
140x15
150x15

V-bar Pressdowns:

150x15
170x15
190x15
150x15
150x15

Biceps:

Alternating Dumbbell Curls: (lots of soreness in bicep and forearm)

35x15
45x15
55x8

Alternating Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

50x12
65x12
75x12
110x4
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Beast, back is nothin' to fool around with Brah!!! Take er' easy till ya get an MRI done!!! You'll always be an inspiration to all of us if yer in good health!!

I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease a couple of years ago (very little fluid left in my discs) Had L1, L2, L3, herinated L4 had a tear in it T1, T2 & T3 were also buldging. Had one epideral and then Went through 3 series of steroid shots up and down my spine,..."NEVER AGAIN" I told myself!! Layed me out for a few days each!! Started slow getting my core back into shape working with a physical therapist, then on from there taking it easy like InTraining said. Doc told me to stay away from Squats and Deads but I started really light on them and now I've built myself up to being in the best shape of my life. Still periodically go and see the doc and he says I'm his hero. Said he's never seen anyone turn somthing like this around to get into the shape I'm in now and tells all his back problem patients about me. Burst his bubble a little and told him it wasnt all he thought,..didn't want them dam steroid shots in my spine again!!!

Nothin' personal against yer BeastLifts Brah' but the sheering force on yer spine at that angle has to be huge!! Lay off em' for awhile!!

Stay tuff and KEEP TO THE KILLING OF THIS THAT AND VARIOUS OTHER SHITS till yer back is good again!!!
 
TRUEsoldier said:
wait a fuckin minute,no "kill that shit" in your post, no fuckin motivation at all!!!! you better give us back the fuckinn beast we know!!!

you better fix that shit beast, I look at your journal daily to find some motivation to get me in the gym and ready to kill shit!!! So if you dont mind, please and this is with "puss-n-boots" puppy dog eyes....edit your last post, and fucking put some god damn KILL THAT SHIT motivation in there..












thank you :D

Peace
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:FRlol: :FRlol: :FRlol: :FRlol: ThanX brother!! You KICK fuckin ass!! ThanX for reading this shit! Ive been in a bad fuckin mood lately! haha Back is giving me problems, everything hurts. Ive been ignoring the pain and training through it, but it looks to be catching up to me. The main problem being my upper spine area. Its like Im pinching something back there when I bench or train back. I feel it 24/7 and have had a headache for the last 2 weeks (mild). Lower back has felt pulled for weeks. I see lots of flashes of light too. It only serves to infuriate me! But regardless I am tearing myself to pieces. Grinding my spine to dust! haha Just some of the pain Ive been feeling. Im still planning to max on thursday when I bench. Going to get some MRI's done soon, hopefully. KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!! ThanX again for the encouragement!!
 
JohnnyCoho said:
Beast, back is nothin' to fool around with Brah!!! Take er' easy till ya get an MRI done!!! You'll always be an inspiration to all of us if yer in good health!!

I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease a couple of years ago (very little fluid left in my discs) Had L1, L2, L3, herinated L4 had a tear in it T1, T2 & T3 were also buldging. Had one epideral and then Went through 3 series of steroid shots up and down my spine,..."NEVER AGAIN" I told myself!! Layed me out for a few days each!! Started slow getting my core back into shape working with a physical therapist, then on from there taking it easy like InTraining said. Doc told me to stay away from Squats and Deads but I started really light on them and now I've built myself up to being in the best shape of my life. Still periodically go and see the doc and he says I'm his hero. Said he's never seen anyone turn somthing like this around to get into the shape I'm in now and tells all his back problem patients about me. Burst his bubble a little and told him it wasnt all he thought,..didn't want them dam steroid shots in my spine again!!!

Nothin' personal against yer BeastLifts Brah' but the sheering force on yer spine at that angle has to be huge!! Lay off em' for awhile!!

Stay tuff and KEEP TO THE KILLING OF THIS THAT AND VARIOUS OTHER SHITS till yer back is good again!!!
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ThanX alot brother!! Alot of fuckin inspiration!! Do you still feel constant pain and discomfort? I havent done those beast lifts in a while. Leaning back with 730lbs always felt dangerous. The addiction grabbed hold of me though. Are the disks still bulging? Always thought disk damage was permanent. I may not have the benefit of going to someone for rehab. What did you do to rehab your back? ThanX again for all the feedback and inspiration!! KILL THAT SHIT!!
 
12-6-04 Monday A few light sets of Back and Lower Back


My gym finally re-opened in its new location today. Was frustrating to go in the gym, and not be able to train. I still have the pinching in my upper spine area. I did about 5 sets of very light back, to hopefully maintain somewhat, and I did hyper extentions, 3 sets of 15 reps weightless. Did dumbell rows with 100lbs for 15 reps only. Didnt push it today, very light. Basically a worthless day. The pain in my upper spine seems to only be getting worse, even during the extra rest Ive been taking. Just taking things day by day now. The 2 things Im concentrating on now is to atleast train my chest once a week and arms. Aslong as I can train heavy on these things, I can progress in those areas, even if my back falls behind at the moment. This is my current plan of attack. Aslong as Im not totally fucked Ill continue to push that shit. I was able to grow my arms during my back injury, when arms was the ONLY thing I could train. So this shows me its possible to focus on other areas. Hopefully this will all be a bad nightmare, and Ill get back to KILLING that shit fully! Until then training will likely be only 2-3 days a week. KILL THAT SHIT!!
 
Sorry to hear you're still injured

Have you considered ART ? or at least a chiro ?
 
Anthrax said:
Sorry to hear you're still injured

Have you considered ART ? or at least a chiro ?
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Hey brother!! Dont really have any extra money, so ART isnt too likely. I went to a chiro but that was bullshit. Didnt feel any difference. Hopefully the MRI's will shed some light on this shit!! haha ThanX for asking!!
 
GET BETTER GOD DAMN IT!

Im curious as to what the hell is hurting your upper spine, i havent heard a lot of those, always lumbar.

Anyways, MORE PRs tonight.

BENCH PR, HIGHEST REP TOTAL EVER!

flat barbell:
135x20
225x10
275x6
315x6
365x6
405x6
455x3
315x20 (cool down, i think this may be a PR too)

incline dbs:
100x10
120x10
120x8

pushups: 1 set of 30, real shitty after last weeks set of 50.
 
WalkingBeast said:
ThanX alot brother!! Alot of fuckin inspiration!! Do you still feel constant pain and discomfort? I havent done those beast lifts in a while. Leaning back with 730lbs always felt dangerous. The addiction grabbed hold of me though. Are the disks still bulging? Always thought disk damage was permanent. I may not have the benefit of going to someone for rehab. What did you do to rehab your back? ThanX again for all the feedback and inspiration!! KILL THAT SHIT!!
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Beast, no, I no longer feel the constant pain or discomfort I once did. (every now and then though I do feel muscle fatigue in my back)

What I have I is called "Chronic Degenerative Disc Disease" which basically means I have a back of an old man. When MRI was originally done my Orthopedic Surgeon had up on the wall My MRI, The MRI of a healthy 36 year old's and one of a 75-80 yr old man. On the healthy 36 yr olds you could see good spacing and the fluid between the discs. Mine looked like the old mans and looked black where fluid should be and vertibrae were very close together. Not pretty, herinated discs, bulging discs and very little fluid in the discs. I wasn't about to let it beat me!!! I was gonna KILL THAT SHIT!!! (Trust me & InTraining when we tell ya, Ya dont wanna have shots in yer spine!!!)

Only meds I was taking, after having and epideral and a series of steroid shots in my spine was two Aleeve a day as prescribed by the Doc. They did help some with pain and discomfort.

I started slow working with a physical therapist who introduced me to the Swiss Ball. Like you I couldn't afford the physical therapist twice a week and set out on my own. Bought myself a Swiss Ball (probably one of the best investments I've ever made in my life) and some books on working out with a Swiss Ball and building back up my core. (Thought I originally had a strong core,...NOT... been a Wrestler most of my life and always kept in shape) The Swiss Ball humbled me quite a bit. When I started I couldn't even bend over far enough to get just below my knees. After working with the Swiss Ball on flexibility and building my core back up my back was feeling a ton better with very little pain. Core is rock solid now!!

Doc told me that since this is a degenerative disease that eventually my muscles will be what is supporting my back; So once my core was strong and the pain and discomfort had subsided I set out to build my muscles back up. After a ton of research went and bought myself some "Jump Stretch Power Bands" and worked with them for awhile and slowly worked myself into weights. Got into a Westside Routine for quite awhile.

Now I'm in the best shape of my life!! Doc never thought I'd be able to Squat or Deadlift but as ya saw a few weeks ago I set new PR's for myself in both and will be shooting for that 500lb Deadlfit soon.

Back problems will always be there for me and the gym is not just an addiction now, its a way of life. KEY IS TO LIFT SMART!!! And it cant be said enough, FORM IS EVERYTHING!!! Currently I'm on an HST program and feelin great and current goal is to see just wat my genetic limits are and to see how big I can get naturally. After that I'll most likely go back on a modified Westside type routine for good,..and for over-all general health.

WHOAAAA,...dam that was long,..sorry Brotha!! KEEP KILLIN THAT SHIT,...JUST DO IT SMART!!!
 
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12-11-04 Saturday Biceps,Lower Back and COC Gripper PR

Was good to get in the gym and do something today. I just did some seated biceps work to keep stress off my upper and lower back. Still have some pain in those areas. So I have to work around it for now. I had some decent strength. Fucked around with the grippers afterwards a little too. KILL THAT SHIT!!:


Biceps:

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15 (warm-up)

Seated Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

45x15
55x10
55x13
60x10
50x10

Dumbbell Hammer Curls: (Lots of shooting pain from rear delt area, so stopped)

45x15

Double Biceps Style Cable Curls:

70 (per side)x15
90x15
100x15
110x11
120x4

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

BWx15
45x15 (45lb plate at arm's length)
90x15 (2 45's)
135x15 (3 45's)
160x12 (3 45's and 1 25lb plate)

COC Grippers:

Did a few sets throughout the day. Hit a PR on the #1 COC with 30 reps in my right hand. Only got the #2 for 3 reps.
 
cwick0 said:
GET BETTER GOD DAMN IT!

Im curious as to what the hell is hurting your upper spine, i havent heard a lot of those, always lumbar.

Anyways, MORE PRs tonight.

BENCH PR, HIGHEST REP TOTAL EVER!

flat barbell:
135x20
225x10
275x6
315x6
365x6
405x6
455x3
315x20 (cool down, i think this may be a PR too)

incline dbs:
100x10
120x10
120x8

pushups: 1 set of 30, real shitty after last weeks set of 50.
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Awesome shhit!! FUCKING strong!! Good to see you suck at push-ups too. My best is 60 and thats fresh. Cant do a 1000 like that old fuck on TV. But I can press my hands through his chest and rip out the fuckers spine!! KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!!
 
JohnnyCoho said:
Beast, no, I no longer feel the constant pain or discomfort I once did. (every now and then though I do feel muscle fatigue in my back)

What I have I is called "Chronic Degenerative Disc Disease" which basically means I have a back of an old man. When MRI was originally done my Orthopedic Surgeon had up on the wall My MRI, The MRI of a healthy 36 year old's and one of a 75-80 yr old man. On the healthy 36 yr olds you could see good spacing and the fluid between the discs. Mine looked like the old mans and looked black where fluid should be and vertibrae were very close together. Not pretty, herinated discs, bulging discs and very little fluid in the discs. I wasn't about to let it beat me!!! I was gonna KILL THAT SHIT!!! (Trust me & InTraining when we tell ya, Ya dont wanna have shots in yer spine!!!)

Only meds I was taking, after having and epideral and a series of steroid shots in my spine was two Aleeve a day as prescribed by the Doc. They did help some with pain and discomfort.

I started slow working with a physical therapist who introduced me to the Swiss Ball. Like you I couldn't afford the physical therapist twice a week and set out on my own. Bought myself a Swiss Ball (probably one of the best investments I've ever made in my life) and some books on working out with a Swiss Ball and building back up my core. (Thought I originally had a strong core,...NOT... been a Wrestler most of my life and always kept in shape) The Swiss Ball humbled me quite a bit. When I started I couldn't even bend over far enough to get just below my knees. After working with the Swiss Ball on flexibility and building my core back up my back was feeling a ton better with very little pain. Core is rock solid now!!

Doc told me that since this is a degenerative disease that eventually my muscles will be what is supporting my back; So once my core was strong and the pain and discomfort had subsided I set out to build my muscles back up. After a ton of research went and bought myself some "Jump Stretch Power Bands" and worked with them for awhile and slowly worked myself into weights. Got into a Westside Routine for quite awhile.

Now I'm in the best shape of my life!! Doc never thought I'd be able to Squat or Deadlift but as ya saw a few weeks ago I set new PR's for myself in both and will be shooting for that 500lb Deadlfit soon.

Back problems will always be there for me and the gym is not just an addiction now, its a way of life. KEY IS TO LIFT SMART!!! And it cant be said enough, FORM IS EVERYTHING!!! Currently I'm on an HST program and feelin great and current goal is to see just wat my genetic limits are and to see how big I can get naturally. After that I'll most likely go back on a modified Westside type routine for good,..and for over-all general health.

WHOAAAA,...dam that was long,..sorry Brotha!! KEEP KILLIN THAT SHIT,...JUST DO IT SMART!!!
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ThanX for all the feedback brother!! Much appreciated!! Good to know there may be a way out of this! Thats an awesome fucking recovery brother! Is a pinched nerve fixable? Might be what I have. I wont know until I get the MRI. Im hoping its nothing major. I may have to PM you with some questions once I get an idea of whats going on. Trying to exercise some constraint! KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!!
 
12-12-04 Sunday Chest and Lower Back (COC #1 Gripper PR. TRAINED THAT SHIT!!)


Was going to skip chest this week, but ended up doing some light low volume benching. Still having pain in my upper spine area, and lower back as well. I only went up to 315 today. All sets too failure, technique wasnt as ballistic as usual. Strength wasnt too bad considering. I hit a worthless PR with 300lbs also, since Ive never done it more then 8 times. That exact weight. Ive done 315 for 10 reps. Volume was low also. Should be getting some tests done shortly on my back. Heres the routine:

(199lbs on gym scale after 2 meals and some water) (one "Speed Stack")

Flat Bench:

135x20
225x12 (warm-ups)
275x14.5
315x7.5 (spotter touched one of the reps without my consent!)
315x5.75
300x9.5 (1.5 rep PR, only on this weight, Ive done 315x10)
250x15

Seated Machine Flies:

150x15
195x15
225x9

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15


COC Gripper #1:

31 reps in right hand. (one rep PR)
 
awesome shit beast, hopefully they just say your back is tight and a lil time off will be good for ya, and then you can get back to kiling shit again!!!

Peace
 
Once again it's chest day...

flat bench:
135x20
225x10
315x6
365x6
405x6
455x4 (1 rep PR)
cooldown
315x21 (1 rep PR)

incline dbs:
100x10
120x10

pushups:
1x40

tricep pushdowns:
120x10
150x10
180x10

A decent workoug but nothing great.
 
Hey Beast, haven't checked your journal for a while but all seems as normal here, you bouncing around incredible weights with stupendous amount of reps! :)

Anyway, first of all I am sorry to hear about your back, I thought you had overcome it.

In my experience bulging disks can be fixed almost completely.

I must hand it to JohnnyCoho with his amazing post, great advice there. I have a bulging disk myself and once I thought I would never overcome it but I have.
Physiotherapy can really help. Basically, what I found was that the best thing for me was to stretch the muscles lightly, and regain flexibility and to stimulate the muscle and nerves in that area in as many ways as possible.
However, when working out that back, which is what helped me, I had to be carefull and never pull max weight around. A few easy sets of 8-12 reps per exersize, is what works best. 3 exersizes for the back. For me cable seated rows + pulldowns + easy deadlifts are the trick. Never get to the point where my back feels pumped like my other muscles can.
I think you are at a point where your brute strength is so high that you can easily lift weights that maybe you shouldn't be lifting for the back. Like for instance your back muscles may not be as strong as your lifts but your overall strength is letting you shift the weight anyhow... this can cause major damage. So maybe do deads but lift half the weight you can for 2 sets of 6 reps, just to stimulate the muscles.

I don't know if you feel pain apart from when working out, but if you do then whenever I feel the pain coming on during the day I will try to flex the muscle in that area, it really helps.
Also, now this may sound strange, but I scratch the area around the pain, the whole area around it for a few good minutes, this causes a reaction in the nerve and it really tingles but after doing this I feel a lot better.
Anyway, I hope you recover soon, JohnnyCoHo really gave some great advice there so I am just adding in my advice from my experience.

Keep killing that shit man!!! (and take it easy on the back ;) )
 
12-13-04 Monday Triceps,Lower Back, and Calves

Just stuck to cables for the triceps since they put the least pressure on my back. No skull crushers today. :


Rope Pressdowns:

70x15
90x15
110x15
120x15
130x15

V-Bar Pressdowns:

140x15
190x15
190x15

One-Arm Pressdowns:

40x15
40x12

V-Bar Pressdowns: (again)

190x15
190x15
190x15

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
45x15
45x15

Calves:

Seated Calf Raises:

90x20
90x20
90x20
115x20
115x20
90x20

Rotary Calf Machine:

150x15
190x15
250x15
310x15
350x15
 
I got some diagnosis on my lower spine today. Just from Xrays. Still have to get through some more shit to get the MRI's and upper spine diagnosis. The doctor said I have mild sclerosis (unsure of spelling). Basically said I was born with a bend in my lower spine. Told me the muscles have to compensate in that area alot to support weight. Basically said deadlifts were a bad idea because of it. Still didnt address my upper back issues. Still doesnt explain exactly why my lower back is pulling out more often then it was over a year ago. Anyone have this problem? All feedback appreciated!!
 
TRUEsoldier said:
awesome shit beast, hopefully they just say your back is tight and a lil time off will be good for ya, and then you can get back to kiling shit again!!!

Peace
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ThanX brother!! Whenever I can get a fucking answer!! Now I have to get another referral cuz the one they gave me was only for lower back. In the meantime Ill just go by feel, and do what I can. ThanX again brother!!
 
cwick0 said:
Once again it's chest day...

flat bench:
135x20
225x10
315x6
365x6
405x6
455x4 (1 rep PR)
cooldown
315x21 (1 rep PR)

incline dbs:
100x10
120x10

pushups:
1x40

tricep pushdowns:
120x10
150x10
180x10

A decent workoug but nothing great.
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Strong as shit brother!! KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!!
 
Allon said:
Hey Beast, haven't checked your journal for a while but all seems as normal here, you bouncing around incredible weights with stupendous amount of reps! :)

Anyway, first of all I am sorry to hear about your back, I thought you had overcome it.

In my experience bulging disks can be fixed almost completely.

I must hand it to JohnnyCoho with his amazing post, great advice there. I have a bulging disk myself and once I thought I would never overcome it but I have.
Physiotherapy can really help. Basically, what I found was that the best thing for me was to stretch the muscles lightly, and regain flexibility and to stimulate the muscle and nerves in that area in as many ways as possible.
However, when working out that back, which is what helped me, I had to be carefull and never pull max weight around. A few easy sets of 8-12 reps per exersize, is what works best. 3 exersizes for the back. For me cable seated rows + pulldowns + easy deadlifts are the trick. Never get to the point where my back feels pumped like my other muscles can.
I think you are at a point where your brute strength is so high that you can easily lift weights that maybe you shouldn't be lifting for the back. Like for instance your back muscles may not be as strong as your lifts but your overall strength is letting you shift the weight anyhow... this can cause major damage. So maybe do deads but lift half the weight you can for 2 sets of 6 reps, just to stimulate the muscles.

I don't know if you feel pain apart from when working out, but if you do then whenever I feel the pain coming on during the day I will try to flex the muscle in that area, it really helps.
Also, now this may sound strange, but I scratch the area around the pain, the whole area around it for a few good minutes, this causes a reaction in the nerve and it really tingles but after doing this I feel a lot better.
Anyway, I hope you recover soon, JohnnyCoHo really gave some great advice there so I am just adding in my advice from my experience.

Keep killing that shit man!!! (and take it easy on the back ;) )
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ThanX for all the feedback brother!! Much appreciated!! Ive been trying to work through it, but it seems to get progressively worse. Ill have to find out what it is. Im not sure if its a bulging disk or what. Good to know it can be fixed! Deadlifts may not be in my future for a while. Seems with my crooked lower spine the weight distribution is fucked up and causes one side of my back to compensate for the other. So that might have been causing some uneven wear and tear. Yea, I get pain even when not lifting. Especially when sitting in a chair or laying on my back in anyway. ThanX again for all the suggestions!! KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT YOURSELF!!
 
12-16-04 Thursday Chest, Lower Back,Calves and Abs

Another light chest day due to my upper back pain. Also another worthless PR with 300lbs. Ive done 315 for 10 basically, so the 300x10.5 isnt any kind of strength increase. Just a PR with that exact weight. I was also lighter today due to not eating much this week. (194lbs). By the last set I was experiencing some sharper pain in my upper spine area so I didnt rep out with 225, and ended my chest workout there. I started M1T again today also. Im planning on a 3 week cycle this time, and at the end coming out with 19" arms. My arms are back down to 18.5 now, but they grow fast on this shit. Chest and back Im trying to maintain best I can, and hopefully even hit some PR's. Im not sure Ill be maxing on chest for a little while though. I may ignore the pain and do it anyway, when my strength is back. We will see. By next week my strength should be close to full again. I may still be limited by this upper back pain though. If anything Ill grow my arms. Heres the routine:

(Weighed 195lbs after one meal and water, 194 when I arrived at gym) (Caffiene gum (2 pieces), Energy Drink)

Flat Bench: (Weak)

135x20
225x12
275x5 (warm-ups)
300x10.5 (One Rep PR with that specific weight only)
300x8.5
315x5.5
315x5.5
315x5
315x3.5
275x7.5

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15

Calves:

90x15
90x15
90x15
90x15

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15
 
12-18-04 Saturday Triceps,Biceps,Abs and Lower Back


Still working around my back injury. So not pushing the limits as usual. KILL THAT SHIT!! :

Triceps:

Rope Pressdowns:

70x15
90x15
110x15
120x15
130x15
140x15
150x15

V-Bar Pressdowns:

150x15
190x15
190x15
190x16

One-Arm Pressdowns:

50x13
50x12
50x12

Biceps:

Alternating Dumbell Curls:

35x15 (warm-up)

Seated Dumbell Curls: (strict and controlled, one arm at a time, with a twist at the top as always)

50x12
50x12
50x12

Seated Hammer Curls:

50x15
50x15

Double Bicep Style Cable Curls:

70(per side)x15
80x15
90x15
100x15
120x12
140x4
130x4

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15
 
Hey Beast,
I finally got back into the gym yesterday after a week off. My regular gym closed for the holiday last friday, plus i was finishing my thesis thursday and friday. Finally everything is over and i get to relax and train. Yesterday i did a little chest and a full back and tri workout. Only went to 365 for 10 yesterday, but ill be back over 4 next week. Have a great holiday and hope the back is healing.
wick
 
12-20-04 Monday Back,Shoulders,Lower Back, Abs and Calves


I was finally able to train some back. Was a decent workout. I went up to the 150lb dumbells but kept the reps strict and slow and only went up to 15-20 reps rather then 30+. Back doesnt really seem to be any better, but I just did it. Heres the routine:

Wide Grip Chin-Ups:

24
17
16
16

Dumbbell Rows On Bench:

150x15 (On right arm)
150x20 (On left arm)
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150x15 (On right arm)
150x20 (On left arm)
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150x15 (On right arm)
150x15 (On left arm)

Low Cable Pulls:

165x15
195x15
210x15
225x12-16 (unsure)
240x12
270x9

Wide Grip Chin-ups:

6

Paralell Pull To The Chest (on chin-up bar): (Not sure what these are called)

13

Shoulders:

Dumbbell Laterals:

15x15 (warm-up)
25x60 (Likely a PR, done with brief rest pauses)
25x40 (Done the same)
45x14
50x11

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15

Calves:

90x20
90x20
115x20
115x20
115x20
115x20
 
BlondBomber said:
What you doing to heal up Beast? :bigbuck:
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haha Not a whole lot. Ive been training less frequently and have lowered the overall volume. Also Ive had some lighter days where Ive been focusing on the reps. Other then that Im taking glucosamine,and some aleve and alot of gatorade. Trying to work through it as much as I can until I get some answers on the problem. KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!!
 
cwick0 said:
Hey Beast,
I finally got back into the gym yesterday after a week off. My regular gym closed for the holiday last friday, plus i was finishing my thesis thursday and friday. Finally everything is over and i get to relax and train. Yesterday i did a little chest and a full back and tri workout. Only went to 365 for 10 yesterday, but ill be back over 4 next week. Have a great holiday and hope the back is healing.
wick
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Still fucking strong brother!! 405 for 12 soon! Have a great holiday as well and KILL THAT SHIT!!
 
TRUEsoldier said:
awesome lifts bro, but dont push it, heal so you can hit some serious weight soon!!

Peace
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ThanX for the concern brother!! Trying to exersize some restraint! It can be difficult! KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!!
 
12-23-04 Thursday Chest,Biceps,Abs and Lower Back


I was still planning to train chest light today. I didnt even realize today was thursday until around 5pm. So didnt eat properly before the session. Wouldve liked to get in one small meal atleast. I wake up late, so this didnt happen. I ended up going heavy and had a decent workout. Considering my back is still giving me pain. Rotators were still sore too. Was feeling things out today to see what I can get away with, with these back problems. Testing the limits a little. Im atleast maintaining most of my chest strength in the meantime while I figure this thing out with my back. I can focus on bringing up my arms in the meantime, and may still be able to manage some PR's with chest, but theres no big rush. Decided to throw in biceps since I wouldnt be able to hit arms the next 2 days due to the holidays. The main purpose of today's chest routine was maintenance. The routine:

(Weighed 198lbs before meals) ("Speed Stack")

Flat Bench Press:

135x20
225x12
275x5 (warm-ups)
315x8 (2 reps off from best)
335x1 (warm-up for one rep max with 400)
365x2 (one rep from best)
400 (fail)
400 (fail)
400 (fail)
300x8.5
225x24.5

Biceps:

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15 (warm-up)
50x12
60x10
50x15

Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

60x15
70x12

Double Bicep Style Cable Curls:

70(per side)x15
90x15
100x15

Preacher Curl Machine:

100x15
120x15
130x15

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15
 
12-26-04 Sunday Upper Chest and Shoulders


Felt the urge to train inclines today, even though Ive been trying to give my upper back pain some rest. Trying to keep chest training down to once a week but its difficult! Turned out to be a good day. I hit 2 small PR's on the strict inclines. My time was very limited to train. So I didnt get a chance to do as much as I wouldve liked. Weighed in at my heaviest. The M1T is kicking in. Im on my second week and just upped the dosage to 10mg. Hope to do another week as well. Heres the routine:

(201lbs before meals and water)

Upper chest:

Strict Incline Presses: (Cybex incline bench)

135x20
225x12 (warm-ups)
275x13.5 (1.5 rep PR for strict inclines)
315x6 (1/2 rep PR for strict inclines)
315x4.5
300x6
225x17.5

Shoulders:

15x15 (warm-up)


Dropset #1: (No rest between sets, only a few rest pauses between reps)

35x15
30x15
25x15
20x15

Dropset #2: (No rest between sets, only a few rest pauses between reps)

35x15
30x15
25x15
20x15

KILL THAT SHIT!!
 
Beast, I have a bench workout that is time consuming and mentally draining, and you're just the psycho it would be perfect for. I see you have been stuck at 395 for a significant while, and, like me, you're old school in your approach to raining and your work ethic. This is a program that Doug Hepburn used way back when. It is meant to be done once a week, say Monday, then if you want you can do a lighter bench workout later in the week.


If your one rep max is 395, you want to warm up to a weight you can get 5 singles with, with no failing. The first week, I'd suggest you use 365 or so. Warm up, do 5 singles at 365, then drop some weight and do a hard 5x3-5, if you get all 5 reps on all sets, move up the next week, if you only are getting 3-4 at the end, stay the next week, if you get less than 3, you need to lower the weight to at least complete 3 reps. You want to get all 5 of the singles, if you start failing, you're using too much weight. Start conservatively and the only way to go is up. Try this for 4-6 weeks and see how you progress. Once you can do 5 singles with 390 and your top end set of 5 is about 355, try a 1 RM and I guarantee you 400 will be left in the dust.

I hope I don't come across as trying to tell you how to train, it is just that this program is designed to bust through a wall, and 400 is a significant benching milestone, and repeated failed attempts tend to leave people with mental barriers. Not too many people are interested in it because God forbid they spend more than 40 minutes in the gym, lol. I figure you're a glutton for punishment, you're an advanced trainee, and you have no problem spending chunks of time in the gym.

If you feel you need to try a little something different, give it a shot......I'd begin workout 1 like this......

135x10
225x5
275x3
315x2
335x1
365 x 5 sets of 1
315 x 5 sets of 5......starting conservative to guage since the only place to go is up.
 
BigBadBootyDaddy29 said:
Beast, I have a bench workout that is time consuming and mentally draining, and you're just the psycho it would be perfect for. I see you have been stuck at 395 for a significant while, and, like me, you're old school in your approach to raining and your work ethic. This is a program that Doug Hepburn used way back when. It is meant to be done once a week, say Monday, then if you want you can do a lighter bench workout later in the week.


If your one rep max is 395, you want to warm up to a weight you can get 5 singles with, with no failing. The first week, I'd suggest you use 365 or so. Warm up, do 5 singles at 365, then drop some weight and do a hard 5x3-5, if you get all 5 reps on all sets, move up the next week, if you only are getting 3-4 at the end, stay the next week, if you get less than 3, you need to lower the weight to at least complete 3 reps. You want to get all 5 of the singles, if you start failing, you're using too much weight. Start conservatively and the only way to go is up. Try this for 4-6 weeks and see how you progress. Once you can do 5 singles with 390 and your top end set of 5 is about 355, try a 1 RM and I guarantee you 400 will be left in the dust.

I hope I don't come across as trying to tell you how to train, it is just that this program is designed to bust through a wall, and 400 is a significant benching milestone, and repeated failed attempts tend to leave people with mental barriers. Not too many people are interested in it because God forbid they spend more than 40 minutes in the gym, lol. I figure you're a glutton for punishment, you're an advanced trainee, and you have no problem spending chunks of time in the gym.

If you feel you need to try a little something different, give it a shot......I'd begin workout 1 like this......

135x10
225x5
275x3
315x2
335x1
365 x 5 sets of 1
315 x 5 sets of 5......starting conservative to guage since the only place to go is up.
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ThanX for the routine brother!! Much appreciated!! Good to see someone else who trains in a similiar style! That is true, Ive spent 8 hours or more in the gym before. Im willing to do what it takes, atleast in my mind. I might give that a try sometime. Right now Im pretty satisfied with my current routines. I basically alternate between 2 types of routines. I have a cycle where my focus is repetition PR's, then after Ive exhausted those Ill throw in one rep max attempts, and then pyramid down and rep out, sometimes hitting PR's on the way down. The second cycle focuses on one rep maxing first, and then throws in Repetition PR attempts on the way back down. Both usually end up being atleast 12-14 sets of flat benching with most of those sets to failure, with extra chest work afterwords. One thing holding me back now is this upper back pain. Im testing my limits to see what I can get away with! The gym is my only outside time really. The rest of the time Im confined to my small room eating and sleeping, crazy fucking anxiety and panic attacks. Adds to the challenge! I like to be in the gym pushing my limits, it keeps me somewhat stable. ThanX again for the routine and comments! Ill keep that in mind for sure! KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT BROTHER!!
 
12-27-04 Monday Back,Biceps,Lower Back and Abs (15 mins cardio) KILLED SOME SHIT!!



Had a good back routine today. Upper back pain didnt seem to be much of a problem. Once I got into the routine I didnt feel much of any pain in the upper back. Its very unpredictable though, it comes and goes. For me this was more then enough reason to KILL SOME SHIT. So I hit a 2 PR's with Lat pulldowns. Pinned a 25lb plate on the stack and did 325x10 reps, driving the bar into my chin on each rep (seems to be my full range on the movement, even with light weight). Also did 300 (stack) for 18 reps before that. I do the same with alternating dumbbell curls, hit myself in the chin with the dumbbells. I left a nice bruise on my forehead once with straight bar cable curls, smacking it on my forehead. haha Love it. Also drove my lebret piercing into my gums once on curls. Fuckin memories..... Lets take a moment of silence to honor this..... Long enough! Maybe thats why my fucking jaw always locks and pops when Im eating. haha. Bodyweight was still at 201. Good to see my back didnt lose any strength even though I missed two weeks of back training prior to last week. My biceps were real tight after training back and they fatigued quickly on the biceps work. I didnt have much time to train, for all I wanted to do today, so biceps was done with dropsets mainly. Ill have to hit triceps tommorrow. I did 15 mins of cardio to keep myself conditioned and somewhat healthier, hopefully. Im looking to add it in atleast 3x a week if not more when possible. I havent done cardio consistently in years. Bicep routine wasnt the best today, but I plan to train them again with triceps later this week anyway. Heres the routine:

("Speed Stack") (201lbs before meals, clothed) (3 1/2 to 4 hours in gym RUSHED!!)

Back:

Lat Pulldowns:

150x15
210x15
240x15
270x13
300x18 (One rep PR)
325x10 (PR.Never went over 300 before. Pinned a 25lb plate to stack)

Dumbbell Rows on Flat Bench:

150x20 (Right arm)
150x20 (Left arm)
v
(counts as one set)

Low Cable Rows:

165x15
210x15
240x12

Cybex Eagle Row:

190x15
230x14
250x10-12 (lost count)

Biceps: (Had to finish quickly)

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15 (warm-up)

Dropset #1: (No rest between sets. Fatigued quick today.Counting may be off)

60x8
50x4
35x6

Dropset #2: (No rest between sets. Fatigued quick today.Counting may be off)

50x8
40x4
30x7

Dropset #3:

40x8
35x6
30x6

Double Biceps Style Cable Curls:

80 (per side)x15
100x12

*15 Minutes Cardio on stepper*

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15
 
lavi said:
Only 10lbs Away From A 405 Bench Get It Now!!!!!!! Kill That Shit And Up Your Eating!!!!!!!
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ThanX for the encouragement brother!! Definately closing in on 400+. Aslong as my back injuries dont interfere it shouldnt be long! ThanX again!!
 
12-28-04 Tuesday Triceps,Lower Back, Calves and Abs (15 mins cardio)


A pretty good tricep workout. Basically finishing up what I didnt have time for yesterday. Still not doing skull crushers to work around these back injuries. Heres the routine:

Triceps:

Rope Pressdowns:

70x15
90x15
110x15
120x15
130x15
140x12
150x12

V-Bar Pressdowns:

150x15
190x15
215x15 (25lb plate attached to stack)
235x10 (45lb plate attached to stack)
240x9 (45lb plate attached to stack along with 5lb extention)
240x9
235x8

*15 Minutes Cardio On Stepper*

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15

Calves:

Seated Calve Raises:

90x15
90x15
115x15
115x15
90x15
90x15

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15
 
1-01-05 Saturday Chest (KILLED SOME SHIT!)


Today was a short day. Only had limited time to train since the gym closed at 8pm. I wouldve done more as usual, but I got in my main sets, which were on the flat bench. Aslong as I hit that once a week Ill get stronger or at the very least maintain most of my strength. Chest is always unpredictable. The M1T is definately kicking in though. This is my second week, I have one more week on it at 10mg a day. I got a one rep PR with 315x10.75 reps. Just short of 11. My best was 9.75 reps. I should be able to get 12 by next week. I went back to the Deerfeild Gold's gym for benching. I had switched back to another location for the last few weeks and learned that the plates were heavier!! Up to a pound difference on each plate. This adds up when you have 3-4 plates a side. So I went to the gym with the thick plates that usually weigh in less. Hard to say what the real numbers are anyway, but as far as Im concerned 3 plates a side will be written down as 315 and 4 plates 405. The thicker ones seem to weigh in at 44lbs alot of the time. Also the scales used to weigh the plates were from 2 different gyms and vary on thier readings. But I think it made a difference for sure. Always felt the thicker plates were lighter! haha Seems it was more then just mental! Regardless, a small PR but its good to be stronger rather then just maintaining with these back problems. My goal for this final week of M1T is 19" arms and 315x12. Im just a line under 19" now. Less volume then usual, but enough to progress! Also weighed in at 202.5 which is my heaviest. Shoulders were pretty sore too, rotators, but still managed to do well. Heres the routine:


(Weighed 202.5 pounds with clothes on, after two small meals) ("Speed Stack")

Flat Bench Press:

135x20
225x12
275x5 (warm-ups)
315x10.75 (Just short of 11 reps)
335x5.75 (Just short of 6, should be able to hit 7+)
365x1 (Attempted this for 4 reps, didnt quite workout that way!)
400 (Fail, tried it for the fuck of it. Was already pretty fatigued today)
315x8
300x8.5
225x27 (Matched best, but no record)

Cwick brother!! : In a way I tried your routine of 2 sets of 10, unintentionally. 315x11 (basically, and 315x8 almost adds up to two sets of 10. haha It should be more even next week when I hit 315x12 most likely, unless I decide to do something different. Brief but got the job done!!


On a side note, its a good thing Ive been on the boards learning so much. Hadnt I read about gym plates being different weights I would of likely still been getting less reps and weight at the other gym. Ill be using this to my advantage. Might be part of the reason I only got 315x8 last week training at that gym. Good thing I made the switch again, brought my 315 up 3 reps which is ALOT for me when going for PR's. Lots of great information!


KILLED THAT SHIT!!!!
 
1-3-05 Monday Back,Biceps,Lower Back,Abs (15 minutes cardio) (KILLED SOME LAT PULLDOWN SHIT!!)

Going in to the gym today, wasnt sure what I would do. I was thinking of keeping it light to let my back rehab, but it never works out that way. I cant fucking hold myself back, and once Im in the gym its unstoppable. For some reason, once Im in the gym, I dont feel the pain. Once Im a few sets deep into it. I always feel it outside the gym. But this is good, as I dont give a shit how I feel outside the gym! Aslong as it doesnt effect my time in the gym. Im thankful I can still push it hard and nothing has torn yet. I hit a PR on the lat pulldowns again. Pinned a 35 to the 300lb stack and did it for 10 reps. Also did some Iso Lateral Pulldowns on the Hammer Strength Machine up to 590lbs. But that was only good for 3 short of full reps. Was wearing down by that point too. Hit 17 sets of back work total and then biceps,abs and lower back. Some cardio too. I didnt have as much pain on my spine afterwards though. So Im guessing the exclusion of the Dumbbell Rows might be less stressful on that upper spine area. Makes sense since the dumbbell rows put so much stress and twisting on one side of the body at a time. Especially 150's for 30+ reps. Hopefully heavy machine work will bring up my back size and strength. Also, as many suggested, I have been wanting to try weighted chin-ups. I just need a belt I can strap the plates onto. Any ideas are very helpful. Heres the routine:

Back:

Lat Pulldowns:

165x15
195x15
225x15
240x15
255x15
270x15
300x11
335x10 (PR,300lb stack plus 35lb plate pinned on)


Hammer Stength Iso Lat High Pulldown:

180x15
360x15
450x10 (5 45's per side)
500x7
540x7
590x3 (12 45's and 2 25's, machine nearly maxed. Reps short of full though. Always like to send the signal. Strengthens me)
450x11
410x11
360x11

Biceps:

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15
75x4
50x13
65x5

Alternating Hammer Curls:

100x5
70x9

Curved Bar Cable Curls:

150x15
190x10

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

45x9

Double-Biceps Style Cable Curl"

70 (per side)x15
100x9

Straight Bar Curls:

105x8

*15 Minutes Cardio On Stepper*

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15



KILL THAT SHIT!!!!!
 
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1-4-05 Tuesaday Calves,Lower Back And Abs (15 Mins Cardio)

*15 Minutes Cardio On Stepper*

Calves:

Seated Calve Raises:

90x23
90x20
90x20
90x20
90x20
90x20

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15
45x15 (45lb plate at arm's length)
90x15 (2 plates)

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15
 
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1-1-05 Thursday Chest (15 Mins Cardio) (KILLED THAT SHIT!!)


I hit 2 PR's in flat bench today but had to cut the routine short. I felt I couldve hit atleast another 2 PR's on the way back down, but had some sharp pain in the upper part of my spine. So I discontinued the benching and went onto flies and push-ups. Still satisfied with the way the routine went overall. I said before that if I hit 12 reps with 315 today Id likely move onto focusing on the one rep max the following week. So thats probabally what Ill do if the back is recovered by then. I should have more then enough strength to hit 400lbs since Ive added another 2 reps onto my strength. Eating was sub par this week, but I still managed to set some PR's. Aslong as my back is ok, I feel Ill break 400 very shortly. I also hit 365 for 3.5 reps which is a 1/2 rep PR. Nothing major. I achieved my main goals for the day though. PR's on the reps, mainly 315x12 and a small PR with 365. Heres the routine:

(200lbs after 2 meals and water,clothes on) ("Speed Stack", Snickers Marathon Bar)

Flat Bench:

135x20
225x12
275x5 (warm-ups)
315x11.75 (One rep PR. Just short of 12 reps)
365x3.5 (1/2 rep PR)
400 (1/2 way. Failed)
400 (1/2 way)
400 (fail)

Cable Flies:

80 (per side)x15
100x15
120x15
130x15

Push-ups:

56

*15 Minutes Cardio*



KILL THAT SHIT!!
 
1-9-05 Sunday Upper Chest,Triceps, and Shoulders (15 mins cardio) (KILLED SOME SHIT!!)

The routine was cut a little short today, so the volume was lower then usual.
I hit 2 PR's on the strict incline presses. Now my strict incline has surpassed the sloppy style I did some months ago. Going back to that style I could likely hit 315x10. But I like doing them this way also. I hit 315x6.5 (1/2 rep PR) and 335x3.5 (one rep PR). Nothing major. It all adds up though. I was planning to only hit triceps and possibly shoulders today, but couldnt hold myself back from some incline presses. Ive been completely off the M1T since thursday. Heres the routine:

(195lbs clothed after protein shake earlier in day)

Triceps:

V-Bar Pushdowns:

80x15
100x15

(Then the routine was interrupted when I decided to do inclines)

Upper Chest:

Strict Incline Presses:

135x20
225x12
275x5 (warm-ups)
315x6.5 (1/2 rep PR)
335x3.5 (1 Rep PR)
275x9

(Triceps continued...)

V-Bar Pressdowns:

150x15
190x15
190x15
215x12 (25 pinned to stack)
215x12
190x15

Shoulders:

Dumbbell Laterals:

15x15

Dropset: (No rest between sets)

40x15
35x15
30x15
25x15

*15 Minutes Cardio On Stepper*


KILL THAT SHIT!!
 
1-10-05 Monday Back,Biceps,Lower Back and Abs (15 Mins Cardio) (KILLED THAT SHIT!!)


A good back session today. I hit a PR with 345x8 on lat pulldowns. First time Ive gone that heavy. Its going to be hard to add weight now since thats the stack with a 45 pinned to it. Dumbbells also only go up to 150lbs and I can get 30+ reps with those. The hammer strength machines get real heavy though when fully loaded. So Ill likely be using those. Barbell and T-Bar rows Ive been avoiding to keep the stress off my lower back. Dumbbell rows seem to put alot of pressure on my upper and lower back also. So I only did one set and kept the reps at 20. The reason I havent been throwing in chin-ups lately is cuz Ive been trainining at a different gym. (I alternate between 3 gyms). This gym has an angled chin-up bar that puts pressure on my back in a bad way. I prefer the straight bar for chin-ups. By the time I got to biceps they were extremely sore for some reason. Probabally from all the heavy back work. So I only ended up doing 8 sets instead of 12. Ive also been experimenting with some lower volume (slightly) to allow my back some extra recovery. Its been working well so far and Ive been hitting PR's often. The volume is still not low by most people's standards, but lower then my usual volume. Im just sure to get in my main sets. Those keep me getting stronger.
I tried a new exercise for biceps that I read about on the boards. It was fucking nice. Seated EZ curl bar curls. You load up the bar, sit down on an upright bench, wide grip, and just curl the weight up to your chin and then lower it to your legs. Its real strict. I like it. Even though biceps were very sore I used 130lbs for 9 reps. I would have gone very heavy on biceps if they didnt feel as if theyd tear. haha Heres the routine:

("Speed Stack", Snickers "Marathon bar")

Back:

Lat Pulldowns:

165x15
195x15
225x15
255x15
300x15 (stack)
345x8 (PR.Stack plus 45 pinned to machine)

Dumbbell Rows on Bench:

150x20 (Both arms, one at a time)

Hammer Strength Iso Lateral High Row/pulldown:

270x15
360x15
450x9
500x7 (10 45lb plates and 2 25's)
450x7

Cybex Eagle Row:

190x15
230x11
250x10

Biceps: (Light low volume session, due to alot of soreness)

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x12 (warm-up)

Seated EZ Curl Bar Curls: (Curling bar from deadstop on lap)

90x15
110x12
110x12
130x9

Double Biceps Style Cable Curls:

70 (per side)x15
80x15
90x15

*15 Minutes Cardio On Stepper*

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:
15
15
15

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15


KILL THAT SHIT!!
 
Beast - wut up..havent read it in awhile but just looking at your back routine, something aint right man..........you're putting up more weight than many pros........hell, Coleman doesnt put up too much more.........what the hell is the deal? Your tendons and ligaments must be stronger than piss, cause your physique doesnt match your strength.........anywho, great work...........where's that video????
 
Congrats on all the recent PR's Brother!! KEEP KILLIN THAT SHIT,...and let that back heal,..you'll hate life when yer my age if ya dont!!!

Also, whats a Cybex Eagle Row?

PM me with yer e-mail address if ya like the Av I made while on my road to recovering from the crud Brotha. Will send it to ya as the founder of the KILL THAT SHIT admin.
 
JKurz1 said:
Beast - wut up..havent read it in awhile but just looking at your back routine, something aint right man..........you're putting up more weight than many pros........hell, Coleman doesnt put up too much more.........what the hell is the deal? Your tendons and ligaments must be stronger than piss, cause your physique doesnt match your strength.........anywho, great work...........where's that video????
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ThanX alot brother!! Much appreciated! This is why Ive never been impressed by the weights these guys lift. I dont even train for strength specifically. I always train to lift as much weight as possible, but my goals are also bodybuilding related. The way I see it, its my fucking mindset that makes all the difference. When I was 140-150lbs after only a few years lifting, I was already racking most of the machines for reps. Mostly rage and a feeling of life or death type anxiety before sets. Now its just routine. Im not so sure about my ligaments and tendons being so strong, but they must have some durability after all these years. Sometimes I feel like Im going to rip myself apart but I dont back down. My mind is much stronger then my body. Ive always been much stronger then I look. The driving insanity is what seperates me from others. Lately I feel as is I am tearing and grinding myself into the ground. Like Im fucking falling apart. But its a fucking disease! And when I cant lift as I once did anymore, Ill likely off myself. I still consider myself small and weak however. I feel I can do alot more. I was real close to getting video up, then couldnt get the battery charger. So now its been delayed again. It should happen eventually, Im working on getting the charger, but it might be some time. ThanX again for the encouragement! KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!!
 
JohnnyCoho said:
Congrats on all the recent PR's Brother!! KEEP KILLIN THAT SHIT,...and let that back heal,..you'll hate life when yer my age if ya dont!!!

Also, whats a Cybex Eagle Row?

PM me with yer e-mail address if ya like the Av I made while on my road to recovering from the crud Brotha. Will send it to ya as the founder of the KILL THAT SHIT admin.
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Like the avatar. haha ThanX brother!! My email is [email protected] . Hows the recovery been? The future is bleak regardless, I can only train for the day. To keep myself somewhat stable. Get my fix! The cybex eagle row is a pin loaded rowing machine. Theres a variety of them at one of the Gold's I train at. Theyre decent machines to finish off a back workout on. Hammer Strength Machines are my favorites though. ThanX again brother!!
 
1-11-05 Tuesday Calves,Lower Back and Abs (15 Mins Cardio)


Just a day to hit a few extras and get in some cardio. Not looking to lean out, but I wanted to try adding cardio in and see if it does anything worthwhile. Might offset some of the bad effects from the M1T also. :


Calves:

Seated Calf Raises:

90x15
90x15
90x15
90x15
90x15
90x15

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15


*15 Minutes Cardio on Stepper*


Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15
 
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1-13-05 Thursday Chest and Abs (15 Mins Cardio) (KILLED THAT SHIT!!)


Today was overall a very good workout. I didnt hit 400 as planned, but I did hit a few PR's. I came very close to 400, just missing the lockout, so its a small record with that weight. Very small. I hit 18 sets of flat benching. After my max attempts with 400 I started an extended 5x5 routine. I didnt start this routine til my twelvth set. It was insane how light 325 felt, I felt I couldve hit sets of 5-7 reps with that weight all night. My best with the 5x5 was 315 for 5x5. I havent done it in a little while and Ive become much stronger. I did 7 sets of 325, all over 5 reps and on my last set nearly hit 7 reps. I felt like doing sets of 5 until I couldnt do anymore, but was getting some slightly sharp soreness in the chest, so decided to end the routine there. Couldve hit more sets with 325x5+ for sure though. Endurance was very good with that weight. Felt very light. Then once I got home I closed the COC#2 gripper for 7 reps in my right hand (a 3 rep PR). I havent even been training with the grippers at all. Just fucking around with em occasionally. Strength still increases on them. I will likely go for 400 again next week and maybe try some extended 5x5 with 330-335 at the end. Didnt get any sharp pain in my upper spine today so that was a good thing. Lower back felt like it pulled a little with one of the 400 attempts. But turned out ok. My plan was initially to keep the volume lower to allow recovery for my back. But as you see it didnt work out that way. Didnt do any hammer strength presses though. Heres the routine:

(197lbs after small meal, water) ("Snickers" Marathon Bar) ("Speed Stack", some energy pill {free sample} )

Flat Bench:

135x20
225x12
275x5
315x1
335x1
365x1
400x (3/4 Rep. Just missed lockout. Small PR, best attempt with 400 so far.)
400 (1/2 way)
400 (1/2 way)
400 (1/2 way)
400 (1/2 way)

Extended 7x5 Routine:

325x5
325x5
325x5
325x5
325x6 (the rest of the sets to failure)
325x6
325x6.5

325 Extended 7x5 is a PR. 315 for 5x5 or 6x5 was my best before, on this routine. Felt like I couldve continued this pace for many more sets with 325, but figured it was good enough. Chest was getting some sharp soreness, so figured I hit it good. You can see I got stronger by the 7th set with 325.

(18 sets for bench)

Abs:

Seated Crunch Machine:

110x15
130x15
150x15
130x15

*15 Minutes Cardio On Stepper*


KILL THAT SHIT!!
 
1-14-05 Friday Biceps (Some more KILLING)

Didnt have much time today, so just got some biceps in. Biceps were feeling sore before I even began the routine but just ignored it and KILLED THAT SHIT!! I did seated EZ curl Bar curls for the second time, but this time went up to 180lbs. Theyre definately harder then preachers and keep the movement strict. Also have to curl the weight off your lap from a dead stop. For my set with 180lbs I curled the weight up first then sat down with the bar in that position. Heres the routine:

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15

Seated EZ Curl Bar Curls: (Weight lowered to upper thigh then back up)

70x15
120x8 (Soreness interferring. Then I said FUCK it!)
140x15 (PR)
160x10 (PR)
180x5 (PR)
170x6 (PR)

PR's since Im new to this movement.

Hammer Curls:

50x8

Cut it short due to time and excessive soreness. KILL THAT SHIT!!
 
Hey Beast,
It's been a while since i posted on your page. Here was today's chest routine:

flat barbell:
135x20
225x20
275x6
315x7
365x7
405x6 (3 weeks off is kicking my ass!)
315x5 (all 3 second rest pauses)

incline dbs:
110x10
110x10
110x8.

Also, get that leg better. I could be that you pinched your sciatic nerve.
wick
 
1-17-05 Monday Calves,Lower Back and Abs (15 Mins Cardio)


Back still feeling some pain. Lower and upper areas. Decided to skip back work this week and just do some light auxillary work for monday and tuesday. Scheduling an MRI soon.

Calves:

Seated Calf Raise:

90x20
115x20
115x20
115x20
115x20
115x20

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15

*15 Minutes Cardio on Stepper*

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15
 
1-18-05 Tuesday Calves,Lower Back and Abs (15 Mins Cardio)


A repeat of yesterday.

Calves:

Seated Calf Raise:

90x20
115x20
115x20
115x20
115x20
115x20

Lower Back:

Hyper Extentions:

15
15
15

*15 Minutes Cardio on Stepper*

Abs:

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

190x15
190x15
190x15
190x15
 
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