The Beast's Training Journal!

[WalkingBeast]

8-3-05 Wednesday Trained Chest, Abs and Lower Back

This was the first time Ive done bench press in around 5 months. I kept it real strict with feet up on the prongs most of the time. No explosive movements either. Just to feel out where my back is at. Ill try to slowly progress in the 10 rep range most likely. And see how that works out. I figure push-ups wont do it for me when it comes to regaining my lost size. Ill see what I can do while keeping the form strict and feeling out my injuries. :

Push-ups:

45 (got 58 last week. Must be the few days off I took. Got to stay ontop of that shit or I lose it fast)

Flat Bench Press: (real strict)

95x30
135x22 3/4
185x10 (Not 315x12 haha)

Push-ups:

32

Cable Flies:

60 (per side)x15
70x15
80x15 (Not 160 per side. WEAK)

Leg Raises:

25
25
25

Back Extentions:

15
15
15

Will see how back feels and take it from there. Taking some alieve for swelling of the disks. Going to train something tommorrow most likely. Possibly shoulders or arms, maybe both. KILL THAT SHIT!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

8-4-05 Thursday Shoulders,Biceps,Abs and Lower Back

Another light day.:

Dumbbell Laterals:

20x15
30x15
40x15
40x15
40x15

One Armed Cable Laterals:

30x15
40x15
50x15

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

30x15 (warm-up)

Preacher Curl Machine (pin loaded):

75x15
120x15
105x15
135x13

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

40x15
45x12
50x12

Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

45x15
50x15
50x10

Double Biceps Style Cable Curls:

60(per side)x15
70x15

Stability Ball Arches: (no idea the name. Held for a 30 count)

1
1
1

Leg Raises:

25
25
25

Back Extentions:

15
15
15

 

[WalkingBeast]

8-6-05 Saturday Trained Back and Triceps

Cut the routine short due to pulling out my neck slightly towards the end.:

Wide-Grip Chin-ups:

23
14
18

Iso Lateral High Row (Plate Loaded):

110x15
180x15
270x13
230x14
200x17
300x10

Rope Pressdowns:

90x15
110x15
110x15
120x15
130x13
120x??

V-Bar Pressdowns:

120x15
130x15
140x10
130x8 (pulled out neck)

 

[WalkingBeast]

8-9-05 Tuesday Chest,Abs and Lower Back

Went a little heavier on benching today. Got more reps then I expected with 190 so I went up a little more and did some reps. Id like to be repping a strict 225 for 15 reps within the coming weeks. Strict meaning either feet up on the prongs of the bench or even 225x15 on this particular bench which has always been hardest for me anyway. Then I can work my way back up to reps with 275-315 but this time much more strict. More bodybuilding type training. Im still starting back light and trying to work my way up slowly. :

(Weighed 175lbs before meals)

Flat Bench:
95x15
135x12
190x15.5 (Wanted atleast 10 today)
190x13.5 (Feet up on the prongs of the bench this time. Only this set.)
205x9.5

Cable Flies:

60(per side)x15
70x13
80x9

Seated Machine Flies:

130-150x15 (cant read my writing. All LIGHT shit anyway)
195x15
225x11

Push-Ups:

26

Leg Raises:

25
25
25

Back Extentions:

15
15
15

 

[dirty~d~]

Your recovery is moving along nicely. I'm proud of you. KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

Your recovery is moving along nicely. I'm proud of you. KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!!!

ThanX D!! Much Appreciated!! Hopefully itll continue to progress! Hows your injury been? KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT YOURSELF!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

8-14-05 Sunday A few sets of Biceps and Back

My back was hurting me some for most of this week. So I took some time off. I decided to do a little today at my uncles place, but the desire for chicken wings outweighed my motivation to train. Ill start back tommorrow though.:

Chin-ups: (different bar then usual)

20
7 (little rest between sets)

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15
50x12

Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

50x15

THEN TIME TO FUCKIN EAT!!

 

[JL_204]

Nothin like chicken wings after a hard workout. One of my favorite PWO meals.

 

[WalkingBeast]

Nothin like chicken wings after a hard workout. One of my favorite PWO meals.

CRISPY SHIT!!!! KILL IT!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

8-16-05 Monday Biceps,Abs and Lower Back

Im thinking of hitting one bodypart a day for a while, as not to put too much pressure on the spine. My pen didnt work so I can only remember some key sets. For biceps this is what I remember:

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15
50x13 (atleast)
???x???
60x8 (atleast)

Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

3 sets of these. Starting with 50lbs I believe for 12-15 and ending with 70lbs for 10-12 reps (from memory).

Machine Preacher Curls: (Pin Loaded)

3 sets of these. Up to 130lbs for 15 reps (I think).

Double Biceps Style Cable Curls:

3-4 sets of these. Starting at 60 a side for 15 reps and ending with 70(per side)x12-15



*13-14 sets total for biceps*

One of my best bicep routines in a while. Feel like some strength is returning. Especially considering my arms are only 17" now. Everything VERY strict.

Then:

Leg Raises:

25
25
25

Back Extentions:

15
15
15

 

[BOOEY]

Nice to see someone doing volume training on this board, rather than the new trendy program everyone seems to be doing. Keep killin' that shit - and when you're done killin' it, kill it again just to be sure!

 

[Womanizer]

Still recovering bro? damn man very gj, KEEP KILLIN THAT SHIT!!!!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

8-18-05 Thursday Chest,Abs and Lower Back

Flat Bench Press: (very strict)

95x15
135x12
195x16
225x7 (heaviest Ive gone in over 5 months)
205x10
185x12

Cable Flies:

60(per side)x15
70x12
70x12

Leg Raises:

25
25
25

Back Extentions:

15
15
15

 

[WalkingBeast]

Nice to see someone doing volume training on this board, rather than the new trendy program everyone seems to be doing. Keep killin' that shit - and when you're done killin' it, kill it again just to be sure!

ThanX brother!! This is pretty low volume for me, but its getting back up there somewhat. Not the 30+ sets I did for back and 40+ weekly for chest. Most of those sets were also to failure. Now Im just feeling things out slowly.
High volume/ High intensity has always been my method of choice. Especially without drugs. KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT YOURSELF!

 

[WalkingBeast]

Still recovering bro? damn man very gj, KEEP KILLIN THAT SHIT!!!!!

ThanX alot brother! Yes, it will be a long process. Even if I could train at 100% it would probabally take me a year or longer to get back to my previous form. Considering I cant push myself extremely hard without consequences its going to take a long time adapting and growing from the new training. Im training more bodybuilding style now with much less concern for the amount of weight moved. My focus is just to tear the muscle and strengthen the core to support my spine. KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT YOURSELF!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

8-19-05 Friday Triceps and Abs

Rope Pressdowns:

60x15
90x15
110x13
100x13
100x15
90x15

V-Bar Pressdowns:

130x15
140x15
150x15

One Arm Pressdowns:

40x12 (didnt feel this movement much)

Leg Raises:

25
25
25

 

[d3track]

glad to see you are still at it brutha

 

[zxe003]

holy shit bro.....I step off the scene for a little while and you go and hurt yourself again?! Fuckin Beast...what'd you do, go nutz and rip out your own spine after a crazy ass volume session?! lol...but seriously, what happened bro...I'm too lazy to search back through the thread to find out what happened. You seem to be doing great regardless, although I do understand this is subpar for your superhuman self. i've been real sporadic with my training myself....hopefully I'll find a way to get back to training full time once I can rearrange my work and business schedule. until then you still continue to inspire...keep doin what you do bro. KILL THAT SHIT!!!!!!!!!!! Peace.

 

[WalkingBeast]

glad to see you are still at it brutha

ThanX brother!! Looking fucking thick in the avatar!! KEEP KILLING SHIT!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

holy shit bro.....I step off the scene for a little while and you go and hurt yourself again?! Fuckin Beast...what'd you do, go nutz and rip out your own spine after a crazy ass volume session?! lol...but seriously, what happened bro...I'm too lazy to search back through the thread to find out what happened. You seem to be doing great regardless, although I do understand this is subpar for your superhuman self. i've been real sporadic with my training myself....hopefully I'll find a way to get back to training full time once I can rearrange my work and business schedule. until then you still continue to inspire...keep doin what you do bro. KILL THAT SHIT!!!!!!!!!!! Peace.

haha ThanX for the kind words brother!! Much appreciated!! I have an extremely difficult time holding myself back and because of that Ive reinjured myself countless times. Its not something I learn from. Still Im trying to slow things down now, but that only lasts for short periods of time before I get fucking insane again. Just the nature of the beast!! Basically the main injuries Ive incurred are 2 herniated disks in my mid back. I crushed them over the wear and tear, all the years of brutal high volume/heavy weight training. I tend to ignore pain and shake it off. Train thru anything even when I was in a real bad car accident. I would take a hot shower for my back, when I was closing in on a 400lb bench press and ignore the pain and white lights Id see.
In ignoring the pain, I crushed my disks. Also a year before that I had many back injuries as a result of Beast Lifting and Deadlifting. (these back sessions were 6-8 hours) So I cant put all the blame on one movement or a single day when I noticed it. The deadlifting and beastlifting was a bad idea for me though, I did most of the damage on those Im sure. Especially the Beast Lifts with up to 730lbs off the rack. Even my dumbbell rows were 150lbs for 30+ reps per arm. That has to torque the spine as well. I benched twice per week. One day for inclines, another for flat totalling 40+ sets. All heavy and too failure. Not to mention all the other shit I did each and every week with no breaks. Only a few days off a week. 11 years of this was bound to catch up to me, but this much I expected. I had hoped it would happen later though. Now I just have to learn how to adapt to the pain and feel things out. So my training is more bodybuilding style for the moment. Youll get back into it brother!! I know how it can be trying to get in training sometimes. Ive always arranged everything around training. Really for me its a fucking disease though. It will FUCK my SHIT up in the end!! Thats all part of the fun though. Again I really appreciate all the encouragement! Keep me updated on your progress and continue to KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT yourself!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

8-22-05 Monday Back and Abs

Real lightheaded on this day (lack of solid food probabally). Usually Id train through it, but being in a bad fucking mood never helps. I dont have the same dedication I had 5 months ago. Only because this shit has worn down my drive somewhat at the moment. Its basically a MIND FUCK. Feel like I may be getting back again, then start back over again. Over and over again. So still feeling things out. Im taking a slower approach but have definate plans to well exceed my previous size in time. It will take alot of adaption to get there. Right now Im glad to be doing something instead of basically no training for 5 months. I atleast brought my chin-ups up somewhat. Wednesday will be some more light benching. Im not sure of what routine Ill eventually adapt for bencing. Im benching very strict now. Wednesday I will hit 200 for a minimum of 15 reps (up from 195 last week) and likely go for 225 afterwards for as many reps as possible. Those will be my two main sets on wednesday. Heres the brief routine:

Wide Grip Chin-Ups:

25 (closing in on my best of 28)
18
12

Hammer Strength Iso-High Row: (Plate Loaded) (Without jerking body)

90x15
180x15
270x15
270x12
205x15

Leg Raises:

25
25
25

 

[JL_204]

I totally hear you bro. Everytime I get started something goes on (work, school, family,etc.) and I have to start over again. Now I dont care Im dedicating myself hardcore from now on.

More eating.

more training.

More killing shit!!!!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

I totally hear you bro. Everytime I get started something goes on (work, school, family,etc.) and I have to start over again. Now I dont care Im dedicating myself hardcore from now on.

More eating.

more training.

More killing shit!!!!!

I know what you mean brother. This obsession will never leave me. Death will be a fucking vacation compared to what I have planned for the future. Id much rather be torn apart by the vultures then fucking give in to defeat. TRAIN OR FUCKIN DIE!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

8-24-05 Wednesday Chest,Abs and Lower Back


I went up another 5lbs today. To 200 for 15 reps. This was also after a set with 225 to failure. Coming back up slow for a while. Next week will likely be 205x15 with another 225 to failure set thrown in. Maybe 9-10 reps with that weight. I think Ill be using the cybex incline for my upper chest work as well. I like to train in the gym when its dead, and this means its hard enough to get spotters for flat bench. So I dont want to deal with that shit on inclines too. For now the cybex should do just fine. Especially since my approach is all bodybuilding style at the moment. Also Im thinking its time to fit legs into the routine again. No presses. But just some extentions, leg curls and calve work. Training one bodypart a day is working well for me, recovery wise (with my back) and the two days off each week is also good. Problem is, to fit legs in means training 6 days a week. So Im thinking I may train biceps and triceps together again like I did before. Thatll allow me to fit legs into the week. It adds up to an average of 24 sets just for the arms, so lately Ive divided it to give my back some recovery. Ill try doing them together and see how it feels. Its not really necessary to cram everything into a week, but its just a habit I got into over the years.

(178lbs before meals)

Flat Bench: (very strict)

135x15 (warm-up)
225x8
200x15
205x12
185x12 (Feet up on prongs of bench for this one)

Cybex Incline Press (plate loaded):

180x15
205x12
270x10 (6 45lb plates)

Cable Flies:

70 (per side)x12
60x15

Push ups:

35

Leg Raises:

25
25
25

Back Extentions:

15
15
15

 

[WalkingBeast]

8-27-05 Saturday Biceps,Triceps and Abs

Due to a hurricane I had to take yesterday off. So Ill try and fit in legs next week. Shoulders is a much greater priority, which Ill likely do tommorrow. I hit 15 sets for biceps today and 12 for triceps. I used my preacher curl dropset that has helped me gain a good deal of size. Doing these consistently I gained a 1/4 inch on my arms a while ago, and it allowed me to first hit 18" cold. A very long standing plateau of 17 3/4" before that. So since Im at 17" now I think these will be extremely useful. I only did one of these drop sets and about 30 less reps then I was doing. But its a start. Id often repeat the dropset 2-3 times ontop of other sets. I avoided these since they put pressure on my back, but I dont think itll be a threat to my recovery. I was a little heavier today at 180lbs on the WB Gold's Doctor Scale. Which is another location. I may switch over to this gym for a little while since they have some things I like. Namely the preacher bench. Its the one I used for years. The one at this other location is way too steep for me. Hurts my rotators and back. Im writing this at 3am the next day after getting some sleep. My biceps are very sore. And they havent been like this in months. So thats a good start. If anything I should be able to get my arms over and above where they were before, though it could take a while. The great thing about this preacher curl dropset is it KILLS 5 sets for biceps in record time. And it tears that shit up. Back and chest will be the biggest challenges. KILL THAT SHIT!!:

EVERYTHING VERY STRICT

(Weighed 180lbs on WB Golds Doctor Scale, after some milk)

Preacher Curls (with EZ curl bar):

60x15 (warm-up)

Dropset With Preacher Curls:

(NO REST BETWEEN SETS. Just the time it takes to drop the tens off the side and put clip back on. Started with 5 10's per side, the max I can fit. Heavy enough for now anyway. Ill work back up to break my best of 85 reps straight.)

120x10
100x10
80x10
60x12
40x15
--------
57 reps (ALL IN GOOD TIME!!)

Alternating Dumbbell Curls: (twist at the top)

35x15
45x11
50x7

Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

50x15
60x12
70x6

Double Biceps Style Cable Curls:

60(per side)x15
80x15
90x12 (?? unsure exact number on this set)

V-Bar Pressdowns:

90x15
120x15
130x15
150x15
160x15
170x12
190x10
215x5 (25 pinned to stack)

Rope Pressdowns:

110x15
120x12
110x13
100x13

Leg Raises:

25
25
25

 

[sweed]

awesome awesome job.... i havn't look a this thread in a long time (sorry) but loooks ike you doing great with some big weight. it sucks training with an injury, pullled quad, and im 4 weeks out from a comp! , buit after comp, im going to go really crazy with my training like i used to do last year good luck bro

 

[WalkingBeast]

awesome awesome job.... i havn't look a this thread in a long time (sorry) but loooks ike you doing great with some big weight. it sucks training with an injury, pullled quad, and im 4 weeks out from a comp! , buit after comp, im going to go really crazy with my training like i used to do last year good luck bro

ThanX brother!! Much appreciated! I can see your training is going very well also. KILLING THAT SHIT!! Good luck with the comp, KILL THAT SHIT!!!! ThanX again!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

8-29-05 Monday Quads,Hamstrings,Calves and Abs

First time training legs in over half a year I believe.:

Leg Extentions:

110x15
150x15
150x15
150x15
150x15
170x15

Leg Curls:

105x15
120x15
120x15
120x10

Calve Raises:

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

Leg Raises:

25
25
25

Sit-ups:

30

 

[WalkingBeast]

9-3-05 Saturday Trained Biceps and Abs (WB Location)

Had taken some days off due to spine pain. Still feeling the pain but decided to train through it today. Did another one of those preacher drop sets and brought it up 4 reps. Not 85 reps like before, but it all adds up.:

(180lbs before meals)

EZ Curl Bar Preacher Curls:

60x15 (warm-up)

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15 (additional warm-up, felt something sharp in the right upper portion of my back, so was testing that before doing the preacher set)

EZ Curl Bar Preacher Curls:

Dropset: (5 Sets done with NO rest inbetween, but the time it takes to remove plates. Finished in maybe 2-3 minutes Im guessing. Each set taken to failure. No spotter needed.)

120x12
100x10
80x11
60x12
40x15
------
60 reps total

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

45x9-10
40x12

Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

50x15
60x12
50x12

Double Biceps Style Cable Curls:

75 (per side)x15
95x11
100x6

Leg Raises:

25
25
25

(15 sets for biceps total)

After finishing my dropset last week and doing 15 sets to failure on biceps, my arms went up a quarter inch which brought them up to 17.25. Still way undersized for me, but I was down to 16.5. Also these preacher dropsets are what brought my arms up to 18" for the first time. I couldnt break the last 1/4 inch for a very long time. So Ill stick to these as long as I can.

 

[WalkingBeast]

9-4-05 Sunday Chest,Upper Chest and Abs

Was going to move chest over to next week since my back was feeling some pain. Once I got in the gym I decided to just do it though. Turned out to be a decent session considering. Ill likely stay on this routine for a while until I can rep 225 for close to 20 times, then maybe Ill switch to a 5x5 for a little while. Just feeling things out. Basically my main goal today was 205x15 reps on flat bench, followed by 225 for 10-12. I met and exceeded both so next week itll be 210x15 (atleast) and 225 for anything better then 12. Im not making the 225 my main set yet. I also did a single with 275 but my intention was to hit atleast 3. Wasnt feeling it yet. This was my strongest session for chest in 5 months though. Though I havent been back benching that long yet. I may even be able to build some size if I work up to 275x15 again eventually, but this time very strict and controlled. Rather then my more ballistic style Id use to hit 17 reps with that weight when I was at my peak. That way I can get much more use out of a lighter weight. Using lighter weight in a way to build more size, rather then focusing so much on strength. I will find a way to get back my size atleast. :

(181 lbs after one meal and some milk)

Flat Bench Press: (Very strict on Cybex bench at WB location)

135x15 (warm-up)
205x18 (Better then 200x15 last week)
225x12.5 (Better then 225x8 last week)
275x1 (heaviest Ive gone so far, since Ive been back. Wanted atleast 3. But form is kept strict.)
205x13 (Feet up on prongs of the bench for this set only)

Cable Flies:

70(per side)x15
80x15
90x10

Hammer Stength Incline Presses (plate loaded): (Not my favorite, I prefer the Cybex plate loaded incline. Didnt have it here. Was just fucking around some)

180x15 (not too failure)
270x6.5
360x3 (Short of lockout on these)

Leg Raises:

25
25
25

KILL THAT SHIT!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

9-8-05 Thursday Back,Abs and One main set (fucking around) for shoulders

Still working my way back up. Just 15 sets of back. Afterwards I did one sets of lateral dumbbell raises with 25lbs for 50 reps. Only because the dumbbells werent organized right, and I was too lazy to go search the gym and organize them for a dropset. Also wanted to get some food. Usually Id start a dropset with 45lb dumbbells and work down in 5 pound increments. 45,40,35,30,25,20 each set to failure. No rest between sets, only resting by letting arms hang down at sides. "Rest pause". Something like that. Then I might repeat another round. Doing this, shoulders can be completed very quickly, its 10-12 sets over 2 rounds and can be completed in minutes. Burns my shoulders up much better then taking long rests between heavy laterals.

(180lbs after small meal and some water)

Lat Pulldowns:

135x15
165x15
165x15
165x15
165x15

Iso Lateral High Row (Hammer Strength/Plate Loaded): (my favorite back machine)

180x15
270x15
320x8
270x12
230x15

Low Cable Rows:

150x10 (Too much pressure on disks)

Seated Row Machine (pin loaded): (Similiar to low cable row, but without the cable, feels much better on back)

135x15 or 150x15 (cant remember)
195x10
150x7 (switched to inner grip for rest)
135x15

Leg Raises:

25
25
25

Lateral Raises:

15x15
25x50

 

[WalkingBeast]

9-9-05 Fuckin' Friday Triceps,Shoulders and Abs

V-bar Pressdowns:

90x15
120x15
130x15
140x15
150x15
160x12

Rope Pressdowns: (Still feels like I have no triceps left with these)

90x15
110x12
100x12
100x12
100x12
100x12

Dumbbell Lateral Raises:

15x15 (warm-up)

Dropset: (No rest between sets)

45x12
40x12
30x15

Leg Raises:

25
25
25

 

[WalkingBeast]

9-11-05 Sunday Chest and Abs

The goal today was mainly 210 for atleast 15 reps, and got 17. Next week will be 215 for atleast 15 reps, continuing at 5lbs a week until I get to 225 for 15+ reps. Working my way back into the twenties with that weight. I may switch up to a 5x5 routine for regaining some of lost strength also.

(180lbs of disgusting rotting meat) (WB location, Cybex flat bench)

Flat Bench Press: (very strict)

135x12
210x17 (Best was 275x17)
225x11.5 (Best was 27 at the end of 12-14 sets of flat bench)
275x1 (the goal was 2-3. First rep went up very fast, but endurance sucks)
205x14.5

Wide Chest Hammer Strength Machine: (plate loaded)

230x13
270x8
230x8

Hammer Strength Incline Press: (plate loaded)

160x15
160x13

Weighted Ab Crunch Machine:

110x15
130x15
120x15

 

[WalkingBeast]

9-20-05 Tuesday Biceps and Lower Back

Took 8 days off since I had waken up with a badly pulled out neck last monday. Felt it in my upper spine too. So this week Ill do what maintenance I can.:

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15
45x13
40x13
45x11
35x15
35x15

Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

45x15
45x15
45x15

Double Bicep Style Cable Curls:

70(per side)x15
80x15

Back Extentions:

15
15
15

 

[WalkingBeast]

Kill

 

[WalkingBeast]

10-29-09 Thursday Chest (15 mins cardio)

Back to my original KILLING grounds since my return, Bally's gym. 24 hour fitness just dont cut it for my chest and back training. Was a good workout overall.

Main difference being that my shoulders were not strained hardly at all this time. Training chest once a week seems like its gonna work out much better.
I will really fucking KILL that chest session since it is only once, and will do inclines on smith after the flat portion, or even switch to inclines instead of flats. Cycle the two.

275 has become the fucking bastard child of my chest routines. Those who know my routine, know that I hit reps to failure with , 225,275,315 and up. I think for a while Im going to just go straight to 300 for my next set after 225, maybe even 315, will see, then ill go up and work my reps with the heavier weights. I think ive been expending too much energy in the sub 300's, fucking around, having my fun. Its time for some changes. I prefer heavier poundages over low weight for high reps.

Hit one PR with 300x15 1/2 but only cuz of the specific number. 315x14 is my best. Good day overall and didnt hit anything extra cuz I didnt fucking feel like it.

I can kill the shoulders and rear delts on sunday. Some days I may add to the chest session, but I like the idea of a day dedicated to killing chest, rather then twice a week.

Ultimately Ill train by feel though:

(200 lbs before meals)

Flat Bench Press: (3/4 reps until end, then locked)

135x20 (warm)
225x40
300x15 1/2 (PR, but only cuz of the number. 315x14 is best)
335x4 1/2 (Spotter really fucked me up. Yelling and arms in the way. I drop the weight fast, so completely fucked my rhythym)
375x 2 half reps (Waited too long to find a spot)
315x7 (Spotter distracted me and shit went out of the groove)
315x9

Smith Machine Incline Presses: (First time back on these in nearly 2 months)

225x33
315x12
365x2
315x6

Hammer Strength Incline Press:

270x22
360x10 1/2
410x5 1/2
450x2
360x10
360x10
360x8

Pin Loaded Machine Flies:

205x15
250x11
305x12 (stack)

Push Ups:

35

15 mins cardio

KILL THAT SHIT



The beast is back. Killing that shit once again. Ill post a copy of my journal here once again if there is feedback

Took myself out for 2 years. Ruptured two disks in my upper spine. Brutal training and ignoring the pain, as can be seen in this journal. Have learned to adapt since then and at my strongest now.

kill that shit!!

 

[future]

Stop talking and post videos.

 

[ExtraMile]

Stop talking and post videos.

lolol

walking beast you are obsessed with killing stuff...

and you took 2 years off form lifting? so 2 years without doing jack shit? how did u survive? lol

 

[WalkingBeast]

lolol

walking beast you are obsessed with killing stuff...

and you took 2 years off form lifting? so 2 years without doing jack shit? how did u survive? lol

Went down to 157 lbs. Went fucking insane for a while.

Ive been back for 2 1/2 years now though. First year was just feeling shit out, didnt eat enough.

KILL THAT SHIT

 

[WalkingBeast]

Stop talking and post videos.

Here are some videos taken a few weeks ago.

Horrendous fucking chest session and strained shoulder, so only a few sets. Something though.

I have some new ones coming up soon. Waiting for them to be digitized and converted. 100lb dumbbell laterals dropset was the highlight. The benching portion on those was only slightly better.

1am training to film was really fucking me up.

KILL THAT SHIT!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/Beast9898#p/a/u/2/cEqgGCgZcaU

YouTube - Beast9898's Channel

225x39

YouTube - Beast9898's Channel

275x19


3 and 6 reps off from best. Will post up the next videos, slightly better chest session but next will probably be back training, at this fucking bitch ass 24 hour fitness gym. Very limiting but will KILL whats there

 

[artificialaspirations]

wow man. welcome back. Strong bro here. You compete?

Care to expound on the disk injury for the benefits of others?

 

[WalkingBeast]

wow man. welcome back. Strong bro here. You compete?

Care to expound on the disk injury for the benefits of others?

Only compete with myself. Not into the idea of judges and people trying to tell me what to do. Ive always burned my own path, KILLED SHIT my way. Training is much more then for the results, for me, I train as a very neccesary fucking vent. So I train beyond whats needed for merely growth and strength. I train to anihilate myself each day. Now Ive learned more to adapt, train around injuries and strains, and am more tactical in my training.

I ruptured two disks in my upper spine. Between the shoulder blades. Very rare place to rupture disks, for lifting. Information wasnt available on that, and all my attempts to return to training ended up with a pulled out back each time. My range of motion even without weight was painful. Just to contract my shoulder blades back. So eventually I just stopped and waited 2 years to strike again. Was down about 50 lbs to 157 when I came back.

Went thru much rehab, spinal injections and negative fucking doctors, telling me never to lift again, my structure cannot handle it, my days were numbered. Fuck them all though. I did it myself. Built my core up with heavy weights and began lifting and working my way back up gradually. Now Im beyond where I was before, however, thats just a starting point for me.

Ive only done very low dose prohormones and dabbled with low dose AAS for a year, only helping me to get back to where I was. So once I start to go on some real cycles and get my eating to where it needs to be, should make some rapid expansions.

KILL THAT SHIT

 

[artificialaspirations]

so lifting related rupture though or something different like a car accident?

 

[WalkingBeast]

so lifting related rupture though or something different like a car accident?

Lifting related. Alot of abuse over the years. Deadlifting 730 with bar behind the legs probably didnt help shit either. Maxing 3X a week at one point too. Always pushing the limits.

KILL THAT SHIT

 

[WalkingBeast]

10-30-09 Friday Triceps (15 mins cardio)

:

(197 lbs after small meal)

Cambered Bar Pressdowns:

Reverse Dropset: (No rest between sets)

90x15
130x15
170x15
200x15
------
225x25 (25 lb plate pinned to stack is heaviest I can get on there)
225x15
225x15

Dropset: (No rest between sets)

200x20
180x5
160x5
140x5
120x5
100x8
---------

Incline Skull Crushers:

110x21
130x12
150x10

Rope Pressdowns:

150x20
200x15

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15
50x12 (Tendons still sore from last bicep session this week)

15 mins cardio

KILL THAT SHIT

 

[ExtraMile]

i added u as a friend on youtube bro heres my channel YouTube - EliteExtra's Channel

 

[WalkingBeast]

i added u as a friend on youtube bro heres my channel YouTube - EliteExtra's Channel

Appreciate that shit!!

Good progress yourself

KEEP KILLIN IT!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

10-31-09 Saturday Leg Presses, Hamstrings, Abs (15 mins cardio)

Everything stiff today. Alot of shin and knee pain, so kept it short:

(199 lbs after two meals)

Leg presses:

400x25
600x50
(Knee strains)

Leg Curls:

125x25
155x25
185x10
170x10
155x15

Decline Sit Ups:

50

15 mins cardio

KILL THAT SHIT
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[ceo]

welcome back Beast! Keep killing that shit!

 

[WalkingBeast]

welcome back Beast! Keep killing that shit!

Appreciate that shit!!

KILL THAT SHIT!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

11-01-09 Sunday Shoulders,Rear Delts, Abs and Lower Back

Started plasma jet. Gives a good pump.:

(199 lbs after meal)

Dumbbell Lateral Raises:

45x60 (warm up and PR)

Dropset: (No rest between sets)

100x10
90x10
80x10
70x10
60x10
50x10
40x10
--------
Dropset: (No rest between sets)

80x10
70x10
60x10
50x10
40x10
-------

Dumbbell Front Raises:

60x15
70x12

Reverse Machine Flies:

140x20 (warm)
210x20
250x20 (stack)
250x15
250x15

Dropset: (No rest between sets)

250x15
210x10
170x8
140-150x6
120x5
100x5-10

Kneeling Rope Crunches:

200x30
200x30
225x20 (25 lb plate pinned to stack)
225x20

Hyper Extentions:

25
15 +90 lbs (2 45 lb plates at arms length)
15 +135 lbs (3 45's)

KILL THAT SHIT

 

[sweed]

there she is!!

Kill it bro!! sorry that's a little superfluous for you!! lol

 

[WalkingBeast]

11-02-09 Back

As always, the bicep tendons are the weak link in back training. Especially with these types of weights. My right bicep tendon popped, and a feeling of seperation after the 18th set with 400 lb lat pulldowns. Ive done this before, and nothing turned purple, will have my two days rest and should be ready to KILL again thursday. Right now it just feels a little tight but very little pain.:

(201 lbs before meals, different gym, different scale)

Wide Grip Chin Ups:

38 (possible PR)
32
27
15
20

Hammer Strength Iso Low Row:

270x25
360x50
450x23
540x9 (Dangling the 45's with rope, like earrings)
360x30

T-Bar Row, Chest supported as always:

135x20 (warm)
225x12
250x6

Lat Pulldowns:

210x12 (warm)
300x12
345x15-17 (45 lb plate pinned to stack)
390x8 (PR) (2 45 lb plates pinned to stack)
400x6 (PR, never got that much weight on the stack) (2 45's and 2 5lb stack weights)

Tendon popped, seperating feeling in right bicep, during 400lb set. So stopped and left. Has happened before and afterwards some tightness and only slight pain, so should be fine by thursday pressing session. May go slightly lighter on back for a little while with slower reps to avoid TEARING THAT SHIT off the bone

KILL THAT SHIT

 

[Tblock1]

11-02-09 Back

As always, the bicep tendons are the weak link in back training. Especially with these types of weights. My right bicep tendon popped, and a feeling of seperation after the 18th set with 400 lb lat pulldowns. Ive done this before, and nothing turned purple, will have my two days rest and should be ready to KILL again thursday. Right now it just feels a little tight but very little pain.:

(201 lbs before meals, different gym, different scale)

Wide Grip Chin Ups:

38 (possible PR)
32
27
15
20

Hammer Strength Iso Low Row:

270x25
360x50
450x23
540x9 (Dangling the 45's with rope, like earrings)
360x30

T-Bar Row, Chest supported as always:

135x20 (warm)
225x12
250x6

Lat Pulldowns:

210x12 (warm)
300x12
345x15-17 (45 lb plate pinned to stack)
390x8 (PR) (2 45 lb plates pinned to stack)
400x6 (PR, never got that much weight on the stack) (2 45's and 2 5lb stack weights)

Tendon popped, seperating feeling in right bicep, during 400lb set. So stopped and left. Has happened before and afterwards some tightness and only slight pain, so should be fine by thursday pressing session. May go slightly lighter on back for a little while with slower reps to avoid TEARING THAT SHIT off the bone

KILL THAT SHIT

Wow insane lat pulldowns! KILL THAT SHIT!!!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

Wow insane lat pulldowns! KILL THAT SHIT!!!!

Appreciate that shit!!

A little too insane. I knew after 390 I shouldve backed down, I was already feeling the strain, but couldnt resist.

Keep KILLIN THAT SHIT!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

Been a while since I took any update pics. Months. My strength has been increasing rapidly though on back traiining, pressing, everything. However bodyweight is not at the highest. Only 199-201 at 5'8. So I assumed I was shrinking. Noticed however my back looking much thicker , more detailed lately. Wider. So measured chest again and up to 50 1/2 inches. 1/2 an inch from my last progress picts, so somehow added size at the same bodyweight.

Taken today

 

[the_alcatraz]

You're a BEAST. It's good to have you back on the forums. I'm "newer" than you lol

 

[WalkingBeast]

You're a BEAST. It's good to have you back on the forums. I'm "newer" than you lol

Appreciate that shit!!

Its been a while

Back is looking thick yourself!!

KILL THAT SHIT!!

 

[the_alcatraz]

Appreciate that shit!!

Its been a while

Back is looking thick yourself!!

KILL THAT SHIT!!

That was 2 years ago...been killing that shit lol

Look bigger and better now!

 

[WalkingBeast]

That was 2 years ago...been killing that shit lol

Look bigger and better now!

The hard work shows

KILL IT!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

11-06-09 Chest

Bad training and eating day due to packing a house and taking care of some other shit. Too many interruptions and taking too long to find spotters.

Preworkout stimulant cocktail was also wasted due to the interrupution. So followed with a redline when I got back, but light headed from not eating all day:

(198 lbs before meals)

Flat Bench Press: (3/4 repetitions until the end, then locked)

135x20 (then left to take care of some business)

Hour or two later:

135x20 (warm)
225x37 1/2
315x12
335x2 (spotters hands in the way, fucked up my speed, ended it)
335x6 (Not enough rest after prior set, right shoulder strain kickin in)
315x7
300x9

Incline Smith Machine:

225x41
315x9
315x8

Had to take care of some personal business

KILL THAT SHIT!!
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[WalkingBeast]

11-07-09

18 hours of moving

Main issue was not eating nearly enough, same as yesterday, but ill get back into the feeding

KILL

 

[the_alcatraz]

Is that you in your avi?

 

[WalkingBeast]

Is that you in your avi?

Yes

When I was MUCH smaller

The picture is HEAVILY distorted and modified

KILL THAT SHIT!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

11-09-09 Back And Abs (15 mins cardio)

Low volume
Low intensity
Light weight

Maintenance back routine. Since biceps tendon was still strained I kept it light. Even did a dropset which I never use for back.

Finished the back portion in one hour. Usually back is 4+ hours for me easy. Was just experimenting with the idea of more work in less time as a form of progressive resistance. Might have to incorporate something like that since my back is way too strong for the bicep tendons. Also did slower more deliberate reps and held many contractions.

Tendon was still a little bit sore on some sets, so cut those short. :

(201 lbs after buffet)

Lost my records so this is all from memory:

Wide Grip Chin Ups:

40 (PR)
20
15
?? (Dont remember)

Low Cable Rows:

210x20-25 (warm)
225x31 (PR)
255x12-16 (Tendon strain so not to failure)

Dropset: (No rest between sets)

225x15-20
195x10
165x8
135x5

Hoist Lat Pulldowns:

113x20 (warm)
1??x? (No memory)
165x15 ?

(Back completed within an hour today)

Decline Sit Ups:

50 reps with 25 lb plate on chest
50

Maximum Decline Sit Ups: ( Very steep)

17 ?

(15 mins cardio)

KILL THAT SHIT

 

[ExtraMile]

4 hours trainin back? how come?

 

[the_alcatraz]

Yes

When I was MUCH smaller

The picture is HEAVILY distorted and modified

KILL THAT SHIT!!

Those are some serious forearms!!!

 

[Tblock1]

Yeah how big are your forearms now? They look pretty out of proportion to your arms (good thing-they're huge!) I bet you'd be good at rock climbing, or at least bouldering, which requires tons of lat pulldown style power.

 

[WalkingBeast]

Those are fictional forearms. Baby stranglin contests will grow em though



I train real high volume and long rest periods to lift as heavy and for the highest amount of reps possible with whatever weight Im on. Constantly trying to HIT PR's on most of my sets. So its a long process

KILL THAT SHIT

 

[WalkingBeast]

11-11-09 Wednesday

Swam 5 laps

:

(200 lbs after 3 meals)

DROWN THAT SHIT!!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

11-12-09 Thursday Session one: Upper Chest and Abs (15 mins cardio)

Trained chest, killed a whole pizza, followed it up immediately with a homemade protein bar. Need2's protein bar blend is fucking awesome and easy to mix. No cooking. Just got it today. Also used the skeletal balm pre workout and shoulders felt great. Seems more then a coincidence to me, but will continue to use it daily.

I decided to do a second session, which Im about to do. Just took Need2KillthatShit pre workout drink. Gonna go test that now in a second training session.

Will continue to test these products and give full reviews as well as feedback in my journal.

First time doing freeweight inclines in maybe 3 months:

Session one:

(198 lbs before meals)

Incline Bench Presses: (3/4 reps until end unless otherwise noted)

135x20 (warm)
225x31 (PR for specific range of motion)
275x15 (PR for specific range of motion)
315x6 1/2
335x2 (Full reps)
315x3 (Full reps)
300x4 3/4

Hammer Strength Incline Press:

270x27
360x11
450x2
410x4 1/2
360x?? (couldnt read it)

Hammer Strength Wide Chest Press:

270x15
360x8
360x5 1/2

Push Ups:

43

Decline Sit Ups:

50
40
40

15 mins cardio

Session 2: (After two meals and alot of water, 199 lbs)

Trained again tonight because might not make it in tommorrow and also wanted to test the N2KTS pre workout drink. That shit was good. Got a really full pump and potent lasting energy. It didnt crash like the shit I usually take. Ill have to try it on a fresh day when I train heavy.

I used the skeletal balm again. THat shit is fuycking great! I didnt even feel my tendon strain today at all. Though I still trained biceps light with very slow, controlled, strict movement.

Triceps and Biceps: (Lighter day since machines at this gym are limited, and working around tendon strain)

Curved Bar Pressdowns:

Reverse Dropset: (No rest between sets)

90x15
130x15
170x15
200x15
-----
225x30 (25 lb plate pinned to stack)
225x20
225x25
225x22

Dropset: (No rest between sets)

200x27
180x8
160x6
140x6-8
120x8
--------
Alternating Dumbbell Curls: (all sets for bicep light, slow, controlled, strict and often held at peak)

35x15 (warm)
45x15
60x10
50x20
55x15

Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

60x20
75x20
65x15

KILL THAT SHIT!!

 

[the_alcatraz]

Damn man. Two workouts a day??

 

[WalkingBeast]

Damn man. Two workouts a day??

Not usually. Not sure if Im going to be able to train today yet though. Also wanted to test out some new stims

KILL THAT SHIT

 

[WalkingBeast]

11-14-09 Friday Leg Presses

Low volume but high intensity:

(199 lbs after meal)


Leg Presses: (Close to full range, but less on the final set)

400x25
600x50
800x50
900x50
1000x40
1100x25

Skeletal balm seemed to work great on knees. Applied it pre workout and knees felt much better today.

KILL THAT SHIT

 

[future]

Put it on your joints on the off days as well. Really helps.

 

[WalkingBeast]

Put it on your joints on the off days as well. Really helps.

Sounds good. Ill use it daily for sure.

KILL THAT SHIT!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

11-16-09 Sunday Chest and Shoulders

Worst chest workout that I can remember in a long time. I think that most of the blood was in my muscle and not in my fuckin brain. I was super light headed very low energy. Hardly ate shit yesterday, just drank milk basically. STRESS. Only a protein bar today pre workout.

So was very weak today and light headed.

Joints felt quite good though. The skeletal balm definately working. I took 3 scoops of NTKTS and got real red off of it, but wasnt enough today. I followed it up with a redline and still couldnt push it hard without feeling about to black out.:

(197 lbs after protein bar and water)

Flat Bench Press: (3/4 reps til end, then locked)

135x20 (warm)
225x37 1/2
300x10 1/2
315x5 1/2

Flat Bench Dumbbell Presses: (Never do these)

100x11
120x5
120x4 1/2
100x (wrist gave out)

Hammer Strength Incline Press:

270x23
360x10
410x4 1/2
450x2 (one side only locked on second rep)
360x6

Dumbbell Shoulder Presses:

70x15
80x8
80x8

Dumbbell Lateral Raises:

45x30 (warm)
65x30 (Possible PR)

Extremely WEAK

KILL THAT SHIT
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[WalkingBeast]

11-16-09 Back and Abs (15 mins cardio)

Light high rep back work. To let bicep tendon heal more.:

(199 lbs after meal)

Wide Grip Chin-Ups:

28
12
(Left gym for over an hour)
35
16
22

Hammer Strength Iso Low Row:

270x25
360x40
450x25
450x17
360x32

T-Bar Rows:

135x23
180x17
205x12
180x13

Low Cable Rows:

210x12 (tendon sore)

Wide Grip Chin Ups:
2 (backing off tendon)

Maximum Decline Sit Ups:

50

(15 mins cardio)

KILL THAT SHIT
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[the_alcatraz]

Good lookin log bro...keep up the good work

 

[WalkingBeast]

Good lookin log bro...keep up the good work

Appreciate that shit!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

11-17-09 Tuesday Triceps

Today was supposed to be my day off. I drove to an unknown location, and it happened to be a gym. Coincidentally. I had time to kill and I was a member there already. So I killed an hour on triceps. Just light and will probably hit it a second time heavier this week anyway.

Just fucking around:

Dip Machine:

???x16 (warm)
210x10 (strain on elbows alot)

V-Bar Pressdowns:

Reverse Dropset: (No rest between sets)

90x15
150x15
200x15

Dropset: (No rest between sets)

200x10
160x10
144x8-10
120x8-10
90x10

Straight Bar Pressdowns:

156x15
204x12

One Arm Pressdowns:

76x25

Rope Pressdowns:

156x15
204x15

KILL

 

[WalkingBeast]

11-20-09 Friday Chest and Shoulders

Light and weak today. Not sure why strength on the presses has been going down last few weeks. Size On drink was going through me and fucking up my stomach, so that didnt help. :

(195 lbs before meals)


Incline Bench Press: 3/4 reps til last few, then locked

135x20 (warm)
225x21 (10 reps off)
275x11 (4 reps off)
(Didnt feel like finding a spot for 315)

Incline Smith Machine Press:

225x36
315x8
365x2 1/2
315x10

Incline Dumbbell press:

75x12 (warm)
100x8

Incline Hammer Strength Press:

270x25
360x9
360x5 (full reps)

Pin Loaded Shoulder Press:

Dropset: (No rest between sets)

295x35

Then 4-6 more sets, 4-8 reps each, down to 120 lbs on stack

Hammer Strength Shoulder Press:

270x8
270x9
320x4

KILL THAT SHIT

 

[WalkingBeast]

11-21-09 Saturday (2am Sunday) Triceps, 2 sets biceps (15 mins cardio)

Mind and energy just fuckin out of it at 2am. Feeling very flat lately. Not sure what it is.

Im considering a change in my training. Usually my pressing for example is more ballistic, shorter ROM. Im thinking to try more time under tension, slower reps, less rest between sets. Maybe more machines and dumbbells for chest. Im sick of getting spotters randomly every chest session. My front delts have always taken over, leaving my upper chest more flat.

So I might try this with multiple body parts. Maybe alot of drop and supersets. Not sure yet. Its a thought.:

(196 lbs after 2 meals)

Curved Bar Pressdowns:

Reverse Dropset: (No rest between sets)

90x15
130x15
170x15
200x15
-----
200x20

Dropset: (No rest between sets)

200x30
170x5-8
150x5-8
130x5-8
110x8

Straight Bar Pressdowns:

110x15
170x15
200x16

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15 (warm)
55x6 (Mind and energy is gone tonight)

15 mins cardio

KILL

 

[needtogetaas]

I think you need a change to from the sound of things

 

[ExtraMile]

+1 needto

 

[WalkingBeast]

I might need to change things. We will see whether I go through with it or not. Depending how I feel

KILL THAT SHIT

 

[WalkingBeast]

11-22-09 Sunday Chest

Just fucking around. Weak and low energy. This week was basically like time off for me. The training was shit. Next week should be better. I just got back on eating heavily again. I should be able to eat a good amount consistantly atleast for the rest of this month.:

(198 lbs after 2 meals)

Flat Bench Press: (3/4 reps til end)

135x20 (warm)
225x35

Hammer Strength Incline Press:

270x20 (warm)
360x14
360x6 (full reps, slower)
410x6

Weak but will come back


KILL THAT SHIT

 

[WalkingBeast]

11-23-09 Monday Quads


I think I severely fucked up my left shoulder. The one that wasnt even strained. By hitting chest again after only one day of rest, to entertain myself. Bad idea. We will see what happens. I cant even lift my arm now without alot of pain. :

(198 after meal)

Leg Extentions:

100x25
160x25
260x50
260x50

Dropset: (No rest between sets)

260x50
220x15
180x8-10
160x8
140x8
120x8

KILL

 

[needtogetaas]

lol bro you are not doing so hot man.

 

[the_alcatraz]

Bro, when you say Kill that shit, do you mean kill and break every muscle / bone in your body, because I really think you're doing a little too much in too little time...props on the dedication and motivation, but maybe Needto is right and you need a change of pace or to shock your body somehow (in a good way)

 

[Tblock1]

260x50 reps for leg extentions? Holy shit!

 

[WalkingBeast]

Appreciate that shit!!

Thats my problem with alot of machine's weight limits but high reps and dropsets make it intense

Yea if it doesnt heal this week , will likely train one side of my body and legs, next week.

We will see.

Im considering taking this entire week off. Ill see how I feel. Maybe just legs.



KILL THAT SHIT!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

Update on my shoulder


Still cant lift my arm over my head without assistance from the other arm.

I couldnt flex my bicep yesterday, but can somewhat now, its just very difficult.

It seems maybe SLIGHTLY better. Very slight. Im taking some anti inflames every 12 hours, but only for 2 days. I dont have that many

KILLLL

 

[WalkingBeast]

11-30-09 Monday

198 lbs before meals and after a week of no training. Shoulder is feeling much better but still needs time to heal. I may give it another week off before training upper body again. Will see. Might do legs at end of week

KILL THAT SHIT

 

[WalkingBeast]

12-02-09 Biceps,Shoulders And Abs (15 mins cardio)

Very light low volume routine. First training session in over a week. Seeing how my shoulder responds and gettin some blood in the muscles is all. No shoulder pain at all during this session. If so , very slight.

Also figured out how to get my shake up to 2600 calories and 103 grams protein. That should be useful for gaining:

8 tablespoon peanut butter, 6 tablespoons olive oil, 16 oz milk, banana, 4 scoops carbo hydrate powder and 4 scoops cytogainer
:

(198 lbs after 2 meals and water)

Alternating Dumbbell Curls: (Everything done slow, holding contractions and very strict today)

35x15
50x20
45x15
50x15

Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

60x20
80x12
70x15

Standing Cambered Bar Curls:

90x20 (Gotta be careful with the upper range, some soreness in shoulder there)

Seated Dumbbell Curl: (Just for the blood)

20x22

Standing Cambered Bar Curls:

85x15

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

35x15

Dumbbell Lateral Raises:

25x25
35x25
45x30

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:

25x20

Dumbbell Lateral Raises:

25x40

Maximum Decline Sit Ups:

30

15 mins cardio

KILL THAT SHIT
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[WalkingBeast]

12-03-09 Chest,Triceps,Rear Delts,Abs (15 mins cardio)

Shoulder was feeling like normal basically. So I ended up going a little heavy on the machine presses. The difference is, most of my sets were full range of motion and getting the negatives in too, not slamming against the stops with partial reps.

Most of my training is ballistic , explosive usually. So Im going to try and change it up to avoid injuries. I will try more time under tension for a while and see if I can grow like that.

I may even try to grow my chest on mainly hammer strength machines. Maybe some dumbbells too. The benches damage my shoulders the most. Will try that for a while most likely.

I have grown my back to its largest on all machine work and chin ups. Mostly hammer strength machines, with some cable machines like lat pulldown and low cable rows.

The back is a much more stubborn, massive, and stronger set of muscles. So I figure if machines can grow my back, the chest should respond too with enough intensity.:

(198 lbs after meal and water)

Hammer Strength Incline Press: (All reps done slow and controlled, no bounce, and full locked out. Except for the sets listed as FAST. These were banged out more sloppy with no negative. On most all sets the final rep was held for a full negative as well)

180x40 (Full reps with all unless otherwise noted)
270x14
320x8
360x8
360x7
410x5 (fast)
410x4 (fast)

Dropset: (No rest between sets)

360x7
270x6
180x7
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Push Ups:

55
37

Curved Bar Pressdowns:

Reverse Dropset: (No rest between sets)

90x15
160x15
200x8
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200x14
225x17 (25lb plate pinned to stack)
235x16 (35lb plate pinned to stack)

Dropset: (No rest between sets)

200x25
170x10
150x10
130x8
110x10

Dumbbell Kickbacks:

30x15
35x15
40 or 45x15

Maximum Decline Sit Ups:

30

Reverse Dumbbell Flies:

25x20
35x20
45x15
40x20

15 mins cardio

KILL THAT SHIT
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[sweed]

LOL that one 2600 cal shake is my entire days worth of food! lol
hope the shoulder is doin good!

 

[Walking Beast]

The beast is back. I see I posted here back in 2009 briefly. I moderated here between 2003-2004. Decided to update the journal. Was not able to get back into my old account but sent an email to the staff. If any moderators can help would be appreciated.

Otherwise I can post the updates through this slightly different screen name. This time around I have training videos and have put on maybe 40 lbs since the last time I posted here. Though that weight fluctuates. I took myself out from training back in late 2004 with some ruptured discs, ignoring pain. I now have 6 ruptured discs, carpal tunnel in both hands, (numbness in hands for 4 years), hiatal hernia with alot of acid but still KILLIN THAT SHIT!!

Most likely no one will remember because its been a while, but this journal has alot of good training history in it, so its worth a try to see how feedback will be here currently. This used to be the best site where I had my journal, feedback wise.




(I need 25 posts, or too re instate my old account before I can post pics and videos, Ill try to get that resolved and update)






These were semi pumped, after arms. Im by no means lean, but around 233 lbs currently, was 242, but larger measurement wise at this weight. After taking myself out in late 2004 , I was out of training 2 years and lost all size. I then trained from 2007 to currently. Had some breaks though. The longest was a 10 month break that I took maybe 4 months ago or longer. So now Ive come back from that and am at my overall largest.

Arms have been 19 1/2 cold, but right now 19 1/4 cold (maybe around 19 3/4 pumped, have been 20 pumped), chest is now 55 inches cold flexed (hard to self measure, sometimes comes out at 55 3/4, but I think 55 is more accurate), legs around 28 inches, have been 29 and waist is big.

I have around 300 lifting videos now as well on youtube. So Ill link that as well. Ill post my current training and videos if feedback is good.

Ill link the videos later, I need 25 posts

KILL THAT SHIT

 

[WalkingBeast]

I think its resolved.

Here are my latest pics and a video link

(Decription of pics is above)











And a link to my video channel



Also my journal that covers from 2008 to current

Walking Beast's Journal

 

[WalkingBeast]

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