14ETexs' HRT Solo Log

[14ETex]

I'm stoked to have been picked to do this for the next 3 months, there were a lot of amazing applicants and I'm looking forward to not only the other logs of those who got selected, but also to all of you guys who choose to walk through hell with us! I'm going to follow this program to the letter and my goal by the end of this is to have amazing results at the end of the 3 months and show everyone the power of the HRT Program!

As part of this, I'm quitting smoking to go along with it, so you guys will get to see two battles in action for the price of one. Buttttt.... IM READY FOR THE PAIN!

[gainweightnow]

In for the journey :cool:

No experience with smoking but I know some family members that have went through the process of quitting and it didn't appear to be an easy task, you've got your work cut out for you.

These 12 weeks wont be easy (for any of us) but if we endure the pain of discipline instead of the pain of regret, it'll be worth it!

[1Percenter]

I quit smoking 35 days ago. Believe in yourself because after 15 years I just up and quit. It's all in your mind that your addicted and all that ****. Start changing your habits now, like not smoking in your car or not smoking first thing in the morning and you will forget about smoking a lot quicker. Once you quit you will find better reasons to go get a pack, but it won't be worth it. I know you can quit and now you've got this HRT to get to, think of all the good your body will get out of smoking and how much you will gain...

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[14ETex]

Yeah man, not an easy task at all but it's one I definitely needing to accomplish, smoking is horrible and does nothing for me, nows as good of a time as any to quit so I'll just add it to my things to accomplish these next few months. In the end it'll all be worth it!

[14ETex]

I quit smoking 35 days ago. Believe in yourself because after 15 years I just up and quit. It's all in your mind that your addicted and all that ****. Start changing your habits now, like not smoking in your car or not smoking first thing in the morning and you will forget about smoking a lot quicker. Once you quit you will find better reasons to go get a pack, but it won't be worth it. I know you can quit and now you've got this HRT to get to, think of all the good your body will get out of smoking and how much you will gain...

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Thanks for the motivation man, I appreciate it

[1Percenter]

Your welcome. I've been on that road. Once you quit them, just don't look back. There isn't anything that will mess with you so bad that you need one of them cancer sticks. I've got a lot of **** on my plate currently and I haven't ever looked back...

[mrdead]

Are you ready for the pain...???

[14ETex]

I was born ready, this is the stuff I look forward to in life!

[squirrelmeister]

Goodluck man and i'm excited to see where this competition leads us in life! Looking forward to this challenge!

[naturalguy]

Give it your all!

[G Diesel]

Much will be overcome and many battles fought to make it to the other side. Go hard bro.

Peace, G

[TreeTrunkLegs]

As part of this, I'm quitting smoking to go along with it, so you guys will get to see two battles in action for the price of one. Buttttt.... IM READY FOR THE PAIN!

Thats an awesome goal in itself. I wish you luck in both aspects.

[14ETex]

I appreciate it bros. Figuring out my 1RMs and getting pics today! Smoked my last ciggerette also. This is going to be fun!

[BB2K]

SUB'D! Good luck!

[gemgemkid]

Quitting smoking can be a pain, but in the long run it may be the smartest choice you'll make. It's probably wise to be in the weight while you're quitting too. You'll be able to have an outlet for whatever hardships quitting may bring. Best of luck to in this competition, but also in making healthier lifestyle choices that will benefit you far beyond the next 12 weeks.

[14ETex]

Heres my pics, Starting with a good bit of fat on on me from 2 months of trying to add mass, can't wait to see how I look in 3 months!

http://i44.tinypic.com/2s9xk.jpghttp://i39.tinypic.com/1qphn5.jpghttp://i41.tinypic.com/2hh0l8x.jpg

[1Percenter]

How's the new non-smoker? I'm 39 days nicotine free and it's almost like I never was a smoker...Just remember that no matter how awful or aggravated things get, you do have the choice of not smoking. If stuff really gets bad, gas stations always have them, but is it worth smoking?
Kick ass and take names...
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[14ETex]

I've been eating peppermints and tic tacs when I get a craving seems to be helping out. It's not that bad right now but I heard the real struggle is about a week in... and after about 3 weeks you're home free. Hardest part is looking at ciggs at gas stations, my mind tells me initially to buy a pack and I have to talk myself out of it.. but I know it's worth it, its a horrible habit that I should have quit a long time ago, this program and you guys are the kick in the ass I needed to do it. Thanks brother!

On a different note, I did the Day 1 work out today and I'm going to say it was intense, going to be posting details once I get them wrote up! HRT is no joke!

[1Percenter]

When you are at the gas station, buy a pack of gum bro... Make that a new habit. Right now your brain is living off of muscle memory. It took you almost 1200 times of buying smokes at the gas station to start that... Just start a new one.. Looking forward to seeing your results for today.. and you are right for sure, HRT is no joke...

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[14ETex]

ex (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=140129723)
Beginning weight=190 lbs,Weight This Week=X lbs, Weight Difference for the Week=+/-X lbs, Current Protein=290 grams,Current Carbs Grams=400,Apetite [1(poor)-10(starving)]=5

Ok... so I jumped into this thing telling myself I was going to be doing 80% of my 1RM from the start... needless to say that idea fell hard. Doing the reps I was ok at 80%, but doing the 6 Negative Reps at the end was the HARD part. For most excercises I had to drop down to the 60-65% area in order to complete all 6 Neg Reps. What I'll say about this program is that the pump from this is insane, you really feel your muscles screaming at you through those negative reps. I loved it!

Here were my excercises for the day.. all were done in 2 Sets of 8 + 6 Negative Reps

Military Press - 85 lbs
Lateral Raise - 20 lbs
Front Raise - 35 lbs
Barbell Curls - 55 lbs
Reverse Curls - 25 lbs
Wrist Extensions - 12 lbs
Wrist Flexion - 20 lbs

As far as diet goes, it consists mainly of Eggs, Oats/Brown Rice, Chicken Breast, Turkey Breast, and... Raw Potatos. Liquids I'm intaking are a half gallon of water a day, 32oz of 2% Hi-Protein Milk, a diet green tea for breakfast and dinner I can't exactly eat every 2 1/2 hours since I'm constantly on the road. Right now I'm eating at 7, 9:30, 1pm, 5:30pm, 8pm

Supplements are:
ON Whey - 2 Scoops at 9am and 1 at 8pm mixed w/ Hi-protein milk
Fish Oils
Animal Pak

Still waiting on HRT Stack to arrive but will then switch to using all of them

Overall. I really feel like this is the beginning of an awesome and intense workout experience. The way my body responded to the workout already has me excited to see the progress I'll make

[14ETex]

When you are at the gas station, buy a pack of gum bro... Make that a new habit. Right now your brain is living off of muscle memory. It took you almost 1200 times of buying smokes at the gas station to start that... Just start a new one.. Looking forward to seeing your results for today.. and you are right for sure, HRT is no joke...

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Yeah man for sure, I realized that too because I started to ask for them just off of instinct. The cashier thought I was nuts when I caught myself and got my composure back. Looking forward not only to the next 3 months and the progress I make, but I'll be glad to be off ciggs for good.

[GallmanFitness]

It's a hard program brother but so far it's amazing!

[14ETex]

Definitely bro.

So I woke up this morning to some sore ass biceps and shoulders. Wasn't really expecting that as I usually only feel anything on leg day... speaking of leg day, my legs have still been sore from saturday when I got all my 1RMs. The soreness had disappeared when I woke up this morning, that didn't last long though haha. I went ahead and redestroyed my legs for the good of bodybuilding.com and my own muscle growth.

All exercises were 2 Sets of 8 Reps x 6 Negative Reps

Leg Press @ 230 Lbs
Hack Squat @ 190 Lbs
Leg Extension @ 90 Lbs
Lying Leg Curl @100 Lbs
Lunges
Crunches
Oblique Crunches

Now I was going to do weighted lunges but by the time I was done my legs felt like Jello, could barely walk up or down the stairs to the weight room. I ended up doing walking lunges instead until I couldnt lunge anymore, my legs are done. I also decided to hit up on some abs today, did 100 Crunches and 100 Oblique Crunches on each side.

My assessment of the program so far: I definitely feel the workouts, especially the next day. Its obvious I'm working my muscles in a way they've never been worked before, they're screaming at me as I work out and they're still not happy the next morning. It takes some mind control to finish the negative reps, around rep 3-4 you're reaching muscle failure so you really have to be telling yourself that completion isnt an option, If I have to I find myself dropping a little weight to finish up the negative reps.

This also isnt the program for guys who want to throw up amazing lift numbers and show off. The numbers arnt very high, but the negative reps are a total game changer. Its one thing to do a quick rep, it's another thing to sustain a 5 second controlled motion with the same amount of weight.

I look forward to every work out and I think I've found my new favorite system, Results are inevitable.

PS. Anyone else receive their supplements yet?

[gemgemkid]

Definitely bro.

So I woke up this morning to some sore ass biceps and shoulders. Wasn't really expecting that as I usually only feel anything on leg day... speaking of leg day, my legs have still been sore from saturday when I got all my 1RMs. The soreness had disappeared when I woke up this morning, that didn't last long though haha. I went ahead and redestroyed my legs for the good of bodybuilding.com and my own muscle growth.

All exercises were 2 Sets of 8 Reps x 6 Negative Reps

Leg Press @ 230 Lbs
Hack Squat @ 190 Lbs
Leg Extension @ 90 Lbs
Lying Leg Curl @100 Lbs
Lunges
Crunches
Oblique Crunches

Now I was going to do weighted lunges but by the time I was done my legs felt like Jello, could barely walk up or down the stairs to the weight room. I ended up doing walking lunges instead until I couldnt lunge anymore, my legs are done. I also decided to hit up on some abs today, did 100 Crunches and 100 Oblique Crunches on each side.

My assessment of the program so far: I definitely feel the workouts, especially the next day. Its obvious I'm working my muscles in a way they've never been worked before, they're screaming at me as I work out and they're still not happy the next morning. It takes some mind control to finish the negative reps, around rep 3-4 you're reaching muscle failure so you really have to be telling yourself that completion isnt an option, If I have to I find myself dropping a little weight to finish up the negative reps.

This also isnt the program for guys who want to throw up amazing lift numbers and show off. The numbers arnt very high, but the negative reps are a total game changer. Its one thing to do a quick rep, it's another thing to sustain a 5 second controlled motion with the same amount of weight.

I look forward to every work out and I think I've found my new favorite system, Results are inevitable.

PS. Anyone else receive their supplements yet?

So far only one of the teams received the care package...to my knowledge...

[G Diesel]

So far only one of the teams received the care package...to my knowledge...

Often the speed at which the goods will arrive will be dependent on geography. I believe the care packages started shipping on Monday, so they should be arriving at varied locations over the course of the week.

Peace, G

[mrdead]

Team HRT:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=140310893



Solo HRT:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=140310963



Not Official Contestants:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=140310993

From here on out, the check-ins will be in the above threads... Please post in the appropriate thread, when checking in... Thank you...

[strongbulk250]

Good luck brother. Attack them weights. And the refridgerator

[14ETex]

Spent all day recovering from the last 2 workouts, my Arms arnt that sore anymore but my legs were noticably sore all day, I'm eating a lot more than I normally do, Today I ended up eating about 260g Protein and 315g Carbs. I cant wait to go back to the gym tomorrow morning, I love having a workout program that I 100% look forward to every day.

[14ETex]

And thanks for the help/motivation guys, makes this program that much better

[squirrelmeister]

And thanks for the help/motivation guys, makes this program that much better

Hell yeah man we gotta have each others backs!! Keep pushing each other!!

[14ETex]

So when I came home today I had a nice little surprise sitting by my door... yup, my goodie box of supplements courtesy of Universal arrived, wish you could have seen the grin on my face. I get to do what I love to do and write about it, so needless to say I'm living the dream right now! Thank you again G Diesal, Rage, and all the guys at Universal/Animal that made this possible.

http://i44.tinypic.com/2rem648.jpg

Beautiful Picture huh?

So about my workout for today... Not to sell Rage short, I wasn't expecting this workout to be as physically intense as it has been. It's been a long time since I've done any workout that literally brought me to my limits and made me reach muscle failure, I'm still feeling the sore muscles 2-3 days after the workout and I'm noticing rediculous pumps. Just like the others have been saying, this workout isnt made for you to go to the gym, throw around big weight and raise your ego. Doing flat bench w/ 125 was definitely a test of humbleness, felt like the entire weight room was sitting around watching me as I struggled on the negatives w/ 125 on the bar. I'm not here to impress anyone, I'm here to be a f&%^$!@ Animal!

Today I did Chest / Tris
Incline Bench - 135x2 Sets
Decline Bench - 135x2 Sets
Flat Bench - 125x2 Sets
French Press - 55x1 and 45x1
Extension 50x1 and 40x1

By the time I got to the negatives on the extensions my arms were shot, I literally lost complete strength, had to drop down to 35... then 30 to finish. By my last one I reached the breaking point, my arms collapsed, almost dropping the 30 lb on my head, luckily I gained control though. close call!


Diet and Supplements:
Supplements right now include Animal Pak, Animal Rage, Animal Flex, Universal Creatine, ON Whey (Cookies and Cream), After Glow, Chewable L-Glutamine, and Melatonin 5 for sleep. This was my first time using Animal Rage and I definitely felt it, I took it about 20 minutes prior to going to the gym, by the time I got there my entire body was tingling and I couldn't weight to get my hands on some weight. I have taken Mono Creatine in years (Been spoiled by CEE) but I just started loading it today, will take about 4 days for me to be fully loaded but then Ill be taking in about 3g a day.

My diet consists of: Wheat Bread, Cheese, 2% Hi-Protein Milk, Whey Protein (3 Scoops a day), Raw Peeled Potatos, Chicken Breast, Chunk Light Tuna, Boiled Eggs, Beef Jerky, Special K Protein Meal Bars, and 1 Gallon of Water Daily

Currently intaking around 290 Grams of Protein and 300 Carbs a Day

[14ETex]

PS. Im on Day 4 of No Tobacco... I find myself being just a little bit more antsy than usual, but other then that I'm doing fine, if I get a craving it usually comes quick and disappears even quicker.

[14ETex]

Hell yeah man we gotta have each others backs!! Keep pushing each other!!

Hell yeah battle, we're at war here. The weights are our enemys, our bodys are the battlefield, our mind is the general.

[SoChillBro]

PS. Im on Day 4 of No Tobacco... I find myself being just a little bit more antsy than usual, but other then that I'm doing fine, if I get a craving it usually comes quick and disappears even quicker.

Good job man, I personally never used but have a few friends quit and they said the first 2 weeks is the hardest after that you're golden. Don't cave in now

[14ETex]

Good job man, I personally never used but have a few friends quit and they said the first 2 weeks is the hardest after that you're golden. Don't cave in now

Thanks brother, Still havn't caved yet. So I figure... 1 week in... I just might be home free now

[14ETex]

So I'm beginning to realize that throughout the course of this program, soreness might just be one of those things we have to deal with, I stay sore but it's a good sore, my muscles feel extremely full and pumped.

Friday Work Out:
Chinups - Bodyweight
Widegrip Pulldowns - 75 Lbs
Seated Close Rows - 120 Lbs 1st Set / 105 Lbs 2nd Set
Prone Rear Delt Rows - 20 Lbs
Shrugs - 2x50 Lb Dumbells
Seated Calf Raise - 90 Lbs

Only problem I'm having right now is my diet.. I have no desire to eat so I end up having to force feed myself to make carbs/protein, anyone got tips on making myself hungry?

[BB2K]

Thanks brother, Still havn't caved yet. So I figure... 1 week in... I just might be home free now

Did you smoke? If so, use cinnamon flavored mouth wash this helps get nicotine out of your taste buds. Also supplement with vitamin c because it helps get nicotine out of your system. Eeverytime you crave a smoke eat an orange. Trust me this works. I smoked for 20 years and was able to quit using this method. I haven't had a smoke since 2004!

[1Percenter]

Only problem I'm having right now is my diet.. I have no desire to eat so I end up having to force feed myself to make carbs/protein, anyone got tips on making myself hungry?[/QUOTE]
I get the same way and you have to learn to be creative with your food. I always love breakfast meals, so you can make breakfast burritos or sandwiches instead of just eating eggs, oatmeal, also add some turkey bacon. If you are eating a lot of turkey, grab some low fat mayo and add that to a bit of pesto or sun dried tomato to give chicken breasts or turkey sandwiches. I eat about a lb or chicken or turkey for sandwiches all damn day long and without pesto, I would be eating peanut butter.. If you need any ideas on making pasta or rice dishes, don't be afraid to ask. Just give me an idea of what ingredients you got and I will give you some basic recipes.

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[14ETex]

Had a great weekend, ate a lot, worked out abs, hung out with friends... Most importantly, didn't smoke! I've been looking forward to Monday all weekend.

Gained some noticable weight.. 194 from 190 and my muscles are just now getting over the soreness from last week... but now its time to kick them back into gear and get started on week 2!

I appreciate the advice you guys gave me, I've been trying to get creative with my meals, and it definitely gives me something different to look forward to

[squirrelmeister]

Had a great weekend, ate a lot, worked out abs, hung out with friends... Most importantly, didn't smoke! I've been looking forward to Monday all weekend.

Gained some noticable weight.. 194 from 190 and my muscles are just now getting over the soreness from last week... but now its time to kick them back into gear and get started on week 2!

I appreciate the advice you guys gave me, I've been trying to get creative with my meals, and it definitely gives me something different to look forward to

Hell yeah man keep up the hard work on not smoking!! Tear it up this week in the gym!!! And on the food!!

[14ETex]

So I had an awesome work out today, I changed up a couple of excercises to DBs due to all the benches being taken, I actually liked using the DBs better though so might just keep on. I've noticed my muscles still arn't fully recovered from last week, they still seem a bit sore and weak, I'm putting up the same, if not lower numbers on most excercises... but I'm also focusing on doing the excercises to standard and performing all 6 negatives with a 5 second bring down so of course thats going to keep the weight down for a few weeks. I have gone a week without smoking or dipping for that matter, it feels good. I don't necessarily notice any changes yet but I do have more money in my bank than I otherwise would have, I did the math and averaging a pack a day was costing me about $180 a month just in ciggerettes... that's crazy

Todays excercises were:
DB Press (Military Press) 1st: 80, 2nd: 70 (Down by 5 Lbs)
Lateral Raises: 1st: 20, 2nd: 15 (Same)
Front Raises: 1st: 35, 2nd: 30 (Same)
Barbell Curl: 1st: 55, 2nd: 60 (Up by 5 Lbs)
Reverse Curl: Both Sets: 20 (Down by 5 Lbs)
Wrist Extensions: Both Sets: 15 (Same)
Wrist Flexions: 1st: 15, 2nd: 20 (Same)

Also heres a pic I took yesterday so I can kinda let people track my progress through photos.

http://i44.tinypic.com/66gp4n.jpg

[squirrelmeister]

I did the math and averaging a pack a day was costing me about $180 a month just in ciggerettes... that's crazy

That is crazy man!! Congrats!!! Buy more supplements!! haha!!

[14ETex]

That is crazy man!! Congrats!!! Buy more supplements!! haha!!

I'm good on supplements, I just need to buy food lol

[14ETex]

Well last night was Leg Day Numero Dos, Leg days definitely bring require a little more A-Game out of anyone doing this program, if you don't bring it you're going to get crushed... All in all it was a great work out, went smooth and gained a little weight on everything. My legs definitely arn't as sore as they were after last weeks leg day which is awesome, I had to hobble out of the gym due to my legs feeling like absolute jello by the time I was done haha.

The Work Out: 2 Sets of 8 Reps + 6 Negatives

Leg Press: 2 Sets @ 215 Lbs (Same)
Hack Squat: 1 Set @ 140, 1 Set @ 145 (+5)
Leg Extension: 1 Set @ 90, 1 Set @ 100 (+10)
Lunges: 2 Sets Holding 2x30 Kettlebells
Lying Leg Curl: 1 Set @100, 1 Set @ 110
Crunches: 100
Obliques: 100 Each Side

And heres my Egg Fried Rice that I made yesterday, 10 Eggs worth in 1 meal, Mmmmmmmm
http://i42.tinypic.com/2vuy7vn.jpg

[14ETex]

I spent the day relaxing, went and picked up my venison from the deer I killed this season so I have about 80 Lbs of Lean / High Protein Meat to keep me supplied up for HRT. Looking forward to tomorrow morning, Only problem I'm really having is falling asleep before 11 even with melatonin.

[G Diesel]

Looking good in here my brother... Look forward to seeing a video soon.

Peace, G

[14ETex]

Hey G, I appreciate it man, I'm going to do a video tomorrow, I just wanted 2 weeks worth of experience to talk about so I could focus on the overall flow of things.

I apologize for the lack of updates the last couple of days, this week was mission week and I had to jump through hoops getting my applicants into the army. I'm going to have Workout 3 and 4 combined into 1 update here.

So my Day 3 workout kind of sucked, I was still sore and couldn't find anyone to even offer a spot so I couldn't raise weight, I definitely had the strength to push more if I didnt have to worry about safety though.

DAY 3
Decline Bench Press - 2x8+6 @ 135 Lbs
Bench Press - 2x8+6 @ 125 Lbs
Incline Bench Press - 2x8+6 @ 135 Lbs
French Press - 2x8+6 @ 50 Lbs
Extension - 2x8+6 @ 45 Lbs
Crunches - 100
Obliques - 50 Ea Side


DAY 4
Chin Ups - 3x10 @ Bodyweight
Wide Grip Pulldowns - 2x8+6 @ 90 Lbs
Seated Close Rows - 2x8+6 @ 105 Lbs
Stiff Arm Pullldown - 2x8+6 @ 50 Lbs
DB Shrugs - 3x10 @ 60 Lb DBs
Seated Calf Raises - 3x10 @ 135 Lbs
Standing Calf Raises - 3x10 @ 140 Lbs

Tomorrow I'll be posting a video with a summary on these last 2 weeks, a talk about the supplements, and the diet.

[14ETex]

http://youtu.be/VcKxuLx8EPs

[14ETex]

After a little experimentation on my part, I've changed up a couple of the exercises from the ones recommended in the program, they work the same muscle groups but these are excercises I'm more comfortable with and get what I feel are better results out of.

Monday: Arms/Shoulders
Curl & Press: 2x8+6 w/ 35 Lb DBs
Lateral Raise: 2x8+6 w/ 15 Lb DBs
Front Raise: 2x8+6 w/ 15 Lb DBs
Upright Row: 2x8+6 w/ 75 Lb Curl Bar
Curls: 2x8+6 w/ 65 Lb Curl Bar
Wrist Extensions: 3x10 w/ 15 Lb DBs
Wrist Flexions: 3x10 w/ 20 Lb DBs

Tuesday: Legs
Leg Press: 2x8+6 @ 215 Lbs
Hack Squat: 2x8+6 @ 145 Lbs
Leg Extension: 2x8+6 @ 100 Lbs
Standing Lunges: 3x10 w/ 30 Lb Kettlebells
Lying Leg Curl: 2x8+6 @ 110 Lbs
Crunches: 100
Obliques: 100 Per Side


Thoughts after the last 2 workouts: On Monday, I felt amazing afterwards, I'm managing the weight a lot better and next week I'll be ready to add more weight on most of my exercises. I've figured out what exercises my body doesn't take well to and adjusted a few of exercises around. I also plan to add Preacher Curls to the workout next week. I decided to replace Military Press and Overhand Press w/ DB Curl & Press, I figure the Curl & Press just combines the 2 into 1 compound excercise and Military Press with Barbell tends to mess up my back (I may need to work on my form). I also added Upright Rows to the mix as they have always been my favorite shoulder workout and I felt weird not having them in my routine, not to mention a little extra shoulder time shouldn't hurt :-p

As far as todays, I'll say leg day in this program is the worst day! I always somehow manage to pump myself up to get the hell in the gym and do it, but afterwards I asking myself what the hell is the matter with me as I'm hobbling away from the gym, barely able to stand or walk for that matter because my legs are literally jello. I'm not gaining much weight in the exercises, but the negatives are becoming easier to handle, I refuse to bump weight until I can manage the negatives with few problems.

The nutritional plan works, I don't know a whole lot about the nutritional side of the house because for the most part, I've never followed any kind of diet, my idea of a diet was drinking water instead of sodas. I was maybe intaking about 150g Protein/Carbs a day before, Now with this 300 or so a day I'm noticing major changes in weight. I've gained 10 Lbs in the last 2 weeks and I feel all around a lot more Solid in general. If I keep up with this progress, I'll be 250 by the end of this (Haha)

I appreciate all the help guys

[DaEclipse]

LMchaHOr9CY

[14ETex]

^ Tracking!

Updates: Yesterday was my rest day, I went and sat in the Hot Tub for an hour, did 100 crunches/100 obliques, and pigged out while studying for this upcoming promotion board I have

Today was Chest/Triceps day
I went to the gym feeling pumped from the Animal Rage, they were painting the closed in room where the weights are though, it was hard to breath and I had to actually leave the room for fresh air between sets, smelled like straight paint thinner. I'm noticing that my bench lifts are staying pretty stagnant. I can get the 8 reps up easy as hell, but I'm always drained after the 6 negatives. Is it normal for my lifts to be stuck like this or am I doing the negatives wrong?, I'm counting out 5-6 seconds as I slowly come down with it.

Decline Bench Press: 2x8+6, 2 Sets @ 140 Lbs
Bench Press: 2x8+6, 2 Sets @ 135 Lbs
Incline Bench Press: 2x8+6, 2 Sets @ 135 Lbs
Skull Crushers: 2x8+6, 2 Sets @ 55 Lbs
French Press: 2x8+6, 2 Sets @ 50 Lbs
Pullovers: 2x8+6, 2 Sets @ 50 Lbs
Cable Pushdowns: 2x8+6, 2 Sets @ 65 Lbs

Heres me doing Skull Crushes @ 55 Lbs

http://youtu.be/NWWb8n4LKCY

[gainweightnow]

The 8 are easy for me as well, the negative are intense though. I need to do some taping.

Not sure how much we should stress the 5 seconds on the negatives, but if you notice in your video, watch the time, the negatives aren't a whole 5 seconds on some of them. I think I'll be taping tomorrow :D In regards to the bench press, this routine isn't geared for strength, so I don't think you should be too concerned if your lifts aren't shooting up like they would on a lower rep scheme routine. However, you should be making continuous progress, whether it be the weight lifted, number of reps completed, or more time under tension on the negatives.

[14ETex]

Yeah, I caught myself, the first few were correct, then my mind went somewhere else and my reps got really quick, at the end I realized that I was doing a quick count, and slowed it up again. Thats what I was thinking on the bench press thing, I can handle the negatives a lot easier and I'm thinking I'll be bumping some of the weight next week, I honestly think I'm just scared though, I've had an experience where I dropped a loaded barbell on my face, it wasn't pretty, ever since then not having a spotter makes me nervous as hell so if I have any question as to whether I can manage the weight or not, I'll usually just go with the lower of the weights. It's something I definitely need to get myself out of the habit or doing though especially if I expect to make the gains I want to.

[G Diesel]

The nutritional plan works, I don't know a whole lot about the nutritional side of the house because for the most part, I've never followed any kind of diet, my idea of a diet was drinking water instead of sodas. I was maybe intaking about 150g Protein/Carbs a day before, Now with this 300 or so a day I'm noticing major changes in weight. I've gained 10 Lbs in the last 2 weeks and I feel all around a lot more Solid in general. If I keep up with this progress, I'll be 250 by the end of this (Haha)


The eating is the whole game my brother... That's what makes this a 24/7 pursuit. Compared to consistent clean eating in large amounts, even the most hardcore training is the "easy part".

Good to see you making such drastic progress now that your eating is on point.

Peace, G

[14ETex]

The eating is the whole game my brother... That's what makes this a 24/7 pursuit. Compared to consistent clean eating in large amounts, even the most hardcore training is the "easy part".

Good to see you making such drastic progress now that your eating is on point.

Peace, G

Thanks brother, I definitely feel the difference, I have more energy during the day, I feel all around healthier and my body is showing marked improvements. I'm doing good not drinking sodas, and the not smoking is going awesome, Im at 3 weeks and find myself not even craving ciggs when other people around me go to smoke. Feels good bro.

[14ETex]

So... after my work out today I'm feeling especially sore in my arms, but the work out itself was intense, I found myself getting into crazy pumps and wanting to keep going even after my neg reps. I also adjusted my work out to better suit what works for me and ensure I'm hitting every single muscle I need to.

HRT Training Week 3: Day 4
Chin Ups: 3x10 @ Bodyweight
Wide Grip Pulldowns: 2x8+6 @ 90 Lbs
Seated Close Rows: 2x8+6 @ 120 Lbs
Stiff Arm Pulldowns: 2x8+6 @ 50 Lbs
Shrugs : 3x10 w/ 65 Lb DBs
Bent Over Rows: 2x8+6 @ 40 Lbs
Seated Calf Raises: 3x15 @ 135 Lbs
Standing Calf Raises: 3x10 @ 150 Lbs

My videos turned out to be garbage, wasn't pointed in the right direction and could only see a bit of me working out so I'll have to get some vids next week.

Diets still going good, still following it, It's expensive though, I find myself going through a gallon of 2% Hi-Protein Milk every 2 days, 4 Scoops of On Whey daily, 2 1/2 Dozen Eggs lasts me 3 days, 1 Jar of Peanut Butter lasts me 3 days (I don't make sandwiches, thats out of the jar with a spoon).

Supplements are working as far as I can tell, the only noticable supplement is of course Rage which definitely works, the other supplements are basics that everyone knows works even if you can't necessarily feel them working.

[14ETex]

Week 4 Day 1:
Curl & Press: 2x8+6 w/ 35 Lb DBs
Lateral Raise: 2x8+6 w/ 15 Lb DBs
Front Raise: 2x8+6 w/ 15 Lb DBs
Upright Row: 2x8+6 @ 75 Lbs
Barbell Curl: 2x8+6 @ 65 Lbs
Wrist Extensions: 3x10 w/ 15 Lb DBs
Wrist Flexions: 3x10 w/ 20 Lb DBs

Week 4 Day 2:
Leg Press: 2x8+6 @ 220 Lbs
Hack Squat: 2x8+6 @ 145 Lbs
Leg Extensions: 2x8+6 @ 100 Lbs
Lunges: 3x10 w/ 30 Lb DBs
Lying Leg Curl: 2x8+6 @ 110 Lbs
100 Crunches + 100 Obliques Ea Side


The work outs were really good, had a great pump for the entire time, the amount of focus I had was intense.
I realized that I'm probably going too deep on the leg press, My buddy was at the gym with me and said I should only go 90 Degree Angle on the Leg Press but I've been going Leg to Chest almost. Anyone have an opinion on that?

My diet over christmas wasn't perfect but I'm back on track now, I'll be raising my protein intake to 320 Grams a Day

[14ETex]

Well last week was insane, I was studying for my Staff Sergeant Promotion board and went to the board on Thursday, I passed so I'll be getting pinned Staff Sergeant Feb 1st!

I was out of town Thursday Night - Monday Morning, I worked out but I didnt have access to a gym so It was a LOT of bodyweight exercises plus whatever I could find around the house, I'm disappointed that I couldn't get to a gym and I'm hoping these 2 work outs dont set me back too much.

I went to the gym today like normal today
Curl & Press: 2x8+6 w/ 30 Lb DBs
Lateral Raise: 2x8+6 w/ 15 Lb DBs
Front Raise: 2x8+6 w/ 15 Lb DBs
Upright Row: 2x8+6 @ 70 Lbs
Barbell Curl: 2x8+6 @ 65 Lbs
Wrist Extensions: 3x10 w/ 20 Lb DBs
Wrist Flexions: 3x10 w/ 25 Lb DBs
Crunches/Obliques x 100

I've pretty much plateaud when it comes to the weight I can handle with the negatives, I'm able to do the 8 reps easier and the negatives are more stable, but if I raise the weight at all I'm not able to finish my negatives. Is this normal?

Will be uploading my video tomorrow!

[14ETex]

So my negatives on leg day last week had been pretty stable, decided to up the weight a bit and I'm happy to say that I still handled the weight pretty well to the point that I will be adding more weight next week

Leg Press: 2x8+6 @ 230 Lbs
Hack Squat: 2x8+6 @ 160 Lbs
Leg Extensions: 2x8+6 @ 110 Lbs
Lunges: 3x10 w/ 2x30 Lb Kettlebells
Lying Leg Curls: 2x8+6 @ 110 Lbs
Crunches + Obliques: 100 Ea.

Im making progress every time I go into the gym in some way shape or form, I guess my bodys finally out of the shock phase and into the build phase.

Still not smoking, so not only am I getting in better shape, but I'm getting healthier too and I stopped an expensive ass habit. I feel GREAT!

[14ETex]

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[14ETex]

http://youtu.be/gczyS3YCh7w

[14ETex]

Was out of town with my son all weekend, here are my last 2 workouts of the week.
Had an Amazing Pump, I've noticed that my form on bench is kinda sucking, attempting to use proper form so I decided to start at 135 practicing the new form. The rest of my lifts had small gains, The 60 Lb Skull Crushers were actually easy for me which means I'll be raising it to 65 next week. The French Press @ 55 killed me after doing the skull crushes though, took everything I could to finish the set, even then I think the form in my last 2 negatives of set 2 were subpar. Cable Pushdowns can only be adjusted in 15lb intervals, I did the first set @ 80 pretty easily, but the second set broke me off, I felt like I had pulled something so I only got 3 negatives into set 2 and called it a day.

Week 5 / Day 3:
Decline Bench Press: 2x8+6, 2 Sets @ 135 Lbs
Bench Press: 2x8+6, 2 Sets @ 135 Lbs
Incline Bench Press: 2x8+6, 2 Sets @ 135 Lbs
Skull Crushers: 2x8+6, 2 Sets @ 60 Lbs
French Press: 2x8+6, 2 Sets @ 55 Lbs
Pullovers: 2x8+6, 2 Sets @ 50 Lbs
Cable Pushdowns: 2x8+6, 2 Sets @ 80 Lbs
Crunches / Obliques : 50 Ea

Saw Marginal Gains, nothing too impressive. Had a pretty good pump going into the gym but I picked a bad time to go because the place was packed and I ended having to fight to get on the equipment
HRT Training Week 5: Day 4
Chin Ups: 3x10 @ Bodyweight
Wide Grip Pulldowns: 2x8+6 @ 105 Lbs
Seated Close Rows: 2x8+6 @ 120 Lbs
Stiff Arm Pulldowns: 2x8+6 @ 60 Lbs
Shrugs : 3x10 w/ 65 Lb DBs
Machine Wide Rows: 2x8+6 @ 80 Lbs
Seated Calf Raises: 3x15 @ 135 Lbs
Standing Calf Raises: 3x10 @ 150 Lbs

[B Con]

Makes me really appreciate my gym because I'm typically the only one in there so there's never any fighting over equipment haha. Great log thus far. Keep it up.

[14ETex]

Had a massive headache but forced myself to the gym, luckily it got a lot better once I started working out, actually found myself making some gains, progress is always a good thing! I feel very solid, unfortunately Im broke until tomorrow and out of the food I need (Eggs, Milk, Chicken), christmas holidays were muy expensive. So I'm eating random stuff today and wont be meeting my protein/carb goals... come onnnnn pay day

Curl & Press: 2x8+6 w/ 35 Lb DBs
Lateral Raise: 2x8+6 w/ 20 Lb DBs
Front Raise: 2x8+6 w/ 15 Lb DBs
Upright Row: 2x8+6 @ 75 Lbs
Barbell Curl: 2x8+6 @ 70 Lbs
Wrist Extensions: 3x15 @ 20 Lbs
Wrist Flexions: 3x15 @ 25 Lbs
Crunches/Obliques x 100

[14ETex]

Makes me really appreciate my gym because I'm typically the only one in there so there's never any fighting over equipment haha. Great log thus far. Keep it up.

That sounds like an amazing gym, wish mine was like that most of the time. I hate fighting over equipment.

[cbird87]

hey guys sorry I'm new to this thread I just found it. Me and a partner have been doing this program for 6 weeks now and are having some insane results! And congrats on the no smoking bro I also gave it up at the beginning of this program.

[BB2K]

Where u at tex?

[G Diesel]

Checking in on ya Tex... Hope your training and eating is on point.

Peace, G