BB2K goes SOLO The Animal way!

[BB2K]

First off, a HUGE thank you to Universal for picking me to do this 12 week log using their Hell Raiser Training routine. They have really put together a solid routine and I know I'm going to benefit greatly from it. They will be providing me with all the needed supplementation and routine guidance. My diet was designed for me by Brandon C4 Cass. So, the time has come to take my training to an all new level. I've had a lot of success with other routines but I've always felt there was more I could do, train more effectively that is. Then along came HRT. When I first saw this routine I knew it was the routine for me. I've been using it for 2 weeks now and totally love the pain I get from it. By the time I'm finished with my workout, I am one tired man. This routine can build some serious mass and take you to an all new level BUT you better be ready for a shyt load of pain! If you aren't feeling intense muscle pumps, like your muscles are on fawking fire... then you're doing it wrong. Period.

So, hang on, sit back and enjoy the show. There will be updated pics, videos and more. I will be giving every ounce of my will power, strength and BALLS to this routine. From the few workouts I have tried thus far, I know what lies ahead of me and I am prepared for HELL.


Here's a little info on this training program.

Training:



http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/2011/hrt-intro_01.jpg
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/2011/hrt-intro_02a.jpg (http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/hellraiser-workout-plan.html)


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I will be posting daily on what I train, weights used, exercises done etc.

All training routines like this one need proper supplementation, So I will be using the Animal HELL RAISER STACK: http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/univ/hrt-stack.html


Supplements

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk197/Ragingmuscle/HellRasierTrainingSupplementHeader.jpg


Multivitamin and Multimineral:
Large amounts of vitamins and minerals taken daily are needed to replenish what is depleted during this type of intense training.

Joint Support:
A strong and complete joint supplement designed for weight training athletes is needed to support the joints, tendons and ligaments and provide reconstruction and proper lubrication.

Essential Amino Acids:
Taking 6 grams of uncoupled EAA's in the same ratio as human muscle protein prior to training and immediately following training assists to increase protein synthesis, build muscle and aid in recovery

Cell Volumization:
Taking a supplement designed to maximize muscle cell size with creatine and an emphasis on nitric oxide release prior to training will help to maximize the delivery of nutrient rich blood to the muscles which will in turn maximize the muscle pump.


No supplement on earth can replace a solid diet. Now the HRT is a bulking type routine, but Im cutting for a Bodybuilding contest March 17th in St. Louis Missouri. This routine with the Animal Stack and my diet should yield the desired results I seek.


DIET

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk197/Ragingmuscle/HellRaiserTrainingNutritionHeader.jpg

*I've decided to keep my diet out of this. Reason being is that I paid for the diet #1 and #2 I dont want to give anyone an advantage over me. My diet was designed for me of course but anyone could edit it, copy it and make very nice gains. So, sorry but my diet is a secret. Just know its high protein, med carb, low fat.



This is my journey to an all new BB2K. A Bigger, Stronger, Leaner ANIMAL. I will be posting before pics by Monday the 5th. Weekly updates via video as well. Thanks for stopping by!

[bloodsimple1234]

im with you bro,let's start clanging and banging!

[BB2K]

im with you bro,let's start clanging and banging!

Its on bratha. Time to GROW!

[1Percenter]

Glad to see your post up. Whats the calorie count for your meal plan? Maybe I will borrow yours...Can't wait to see how we all suffer together...
1%

[huffytrain05]

Get it like a boss!!!

[BB2K]

Glad to see your post up. Whats the calorie count for your meal plan? Maybe I will borrow yours...Can't wait to see how we all suffer together...
1%

Calorie wise, i never count them. I hate counting damn calories. Im more concerned with my macros. As long as i get my macros in, im golden. Protein is approx 40g per meal carbs to. I didnt design the diet and i trust Brandon 110% so he knows all the details. i just eat.


Get it like a boss!!!

Hey Justin, thanks for joining in bro! I will be doing videos of my training from time to time at Impact (if thats ok).

[MomGettingFit]

And you will have one hell of a spotter and videographer :)

[BB2K]

And you will have one hell of a spotter and videographer :)

mmmm, my ever so sexy wife. Thanks for joining baby. LOVE that shirt ;)

[MomGettingFit]

mmmm, my ever so sexy wife. Thanks for joining baby. LOVE that shirt ;)

I bet you do :p

[BB2K]

I bet you do :p

Tell your pecs to stop staring at my eyes.

[squirrelmeister]

I just wanted to say good luck sir! This will be an amazing adventure and challenge for us!
Nothing will stop us at our goals!

[14ETex]

Hey man, good luck with the contest in march! The fact you have so much confidence in your end results with this program makes it even that much more awesome to be doing this with all of you!

[naturalguy]

In, I'll be watching, kill the weights

[BB2K]

I just wanted to say good luck sir! This will be an amazing adventure and challenge for us!
Nothing will stop us at our goals!

Only YOU can stop the results waiting for you. I plan to absorb every bit of this routine and take my body up to a new level.


Hey man, good luck with the contest in march! The fact you have so much confidence in your end results with this program makes it even that much more awesome to be doing this with all of you!

Thanks bratha!


In, I'll be watching, kill the weights

Thanks for stopping in NG. Glad to have you here!

[G Diesel]

Time to get JACKED my brother... It is on.

Peace, G

[TreeTrunkLegs]

Goals become that much more attainable with a loved one on your side. Best of luck bro.

[gemgemkid]

Goals become that much more attainable with a loved one on your side. Best of luck bro.

I'll agree with you on that one. That bond is unbreakable!

[BB2K]

Time to get JACKED my brother... It is on.

Peace, G

Thanks for dropping by my man!


Goals become that much more attainable with a loved one on your side. Best of luck bro.

Honestly, my wife is the best training partner ive ever had. She motivates me, calls me names and all that good stuff. She is truly 1 of a kind.

[BB2K]

Today is not Day 1 of my HRT. I just wanted to post todays workout and a video to let people see what todays workout was like. I swear, this routine is no joke. It's hard to explain how it's "different", all I can say is I feel a huge difference in my muscles on this routine. It's more of a direct hit to my muscles. Let me explain, when I would do say 4 x 6-8 on bench I always felt somewhat strong and a little pump but nothing dramatic. I never really felt my muscles "working" or contracting. With HRT my muscles have no choice but to contrat, squeeze and work. Its a deep in the muscle feeling that i've never experienced before. Ive had great routines and felt amazing during those routines but HRT is in a class of it's own. I feel my muscles working more effectively and working a lot harder. The pumps are intense as hell and I love that. Like I said before, if you aren't feeling intense muscle pumps, like your muscles are on fawking fire... then you're doing it wrong. Period.


BACK

*Wide Grip Pull Downs: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR (HCR = HellCentric Reps) w/150lbs

*Seated Cable Row: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR W/165lbs

*T-Bar Rows: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR w/125lbs (plus bar)

Notes: On wide grip pull downs, the only thing i'm having trouble with here is being able to pull the weight all the way down. It seems even with lighter weight I can't do all 4 reps with a full contraction at the end. As you can see in my video, the last rep or two my back rounds. I guess I just need to have my partner ease up on the pressure she adds.



TRAPS

*BB Shrugs: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR w/275lbs

Notes: These felt amazing, my traps felt huge, full and pumped!


REAR DELTS

*Rear Delt Fly Machine: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR w/140lbs

Notes:Totally different feel in the muscle. I have never felt my rear delts actually move like this, they were WORKING!



CALVES

*Seated Calf Machine: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR w/120lbs

*Toe Press on Leg Press: 2 x 8 + $ HCR w/280lbs

Notes: My calves were on fire big time. Seated calf was good but needed to add a little more weight.



Here's the video from my 2nd set on t-bar rows. I used a v-bar for this movement.

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*I used 25lb plates so that I could get more ROM, next time i'll use 35lb plates. These felt really good and my back felt great.



Thats todays workout. Taking the weekend off to eat like a damn pig while I can. Diet and training go hard core Monday. I will post before pics this weekend.

[neginfluence04]

good **** man nice video and great workout hope you slay everyone in the solo comp

[squirrelmeister]

Great stuff man! I can't wait for this to begin!

[BB2K]

Off day today. Damn, I am sore as hell right now. Traps and lats are sore and tender to the touch. And I love it! Taking my wife out for breakfast and relax the rest of the day and enjoy a good UFC fight tonight with a few cold beers. I got to enjoy the bad stuff while I can. :)

HRT is not joke. I love the way it feels and how my muscles respond to it. I got a good feeling this routine is going to change BB2K into a BEAST.

[BB2K]

Here are my beginning photos. Took these last night just before my HELL began. I went out to eat last night and got food poisoning. Lets just say I spent the night puking my guts up.

Woke up this morning sore as hell but feeling better, I am going to try and eat meal 1 now. Im headed to the gym and i will give 100% despite feeling like a train ran me over.



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I cant believe i let myself get so out of shape! I went from being so lean to this crap! Time to make a SERIOUS change!


Offical weigh in this morning: 208.5lbs *I was 214.5lbs last night but lost 6lbs from being sick. I wasnt sure which weight i should use so I just chose the lightest.

Beginning weight= 208.5lbs
Weight This Week= 208.5lbs
Weight Difference for the Week= N/A
Current Protein= 45-50 grams
Current Carbs Grams= 35-40 grams
Apettite = 1(poor) Still recovering from food poisoning

[squirrelmeister]

Here are my beginning photos. Took these last night just before my HELL began. I went out to eat last night and got food poisoning. Lets just say I spent the night puking my guts up.

Woke up this morning sore as hell but feeling better, I am going to try and eat meal 1 now. Im headed to the gym and i will give 100% despite feeling like a train ran me over.



I cant believe i let myself get so out of shape! I went from being so lean to this crap! Time to make a SERIOUS change!


Offical weigh in this morning: 208.5lbs *I was 214.5lbs last night but lost 6lbs from being sick. I wasnt sure which weight i should use so I just chose the lightest.

That sucks man! I'm sure will unleash the beast anyways! Hit it hard man!

[BB2K]

Today's workout was not great at all. I was so weak and still nauseated from last nights episode. I woke up this morning still sick and weak as hell but I wasnt going to let that stop me. I'd rather go and have a half assed workout and give it my all than not have a workout at all. Dropped about 6 or 7 pounds last night from the food poisoning ordeal. So eating my meals today has been VERY challenging for me. I have a very hard time getting the food down because everything grosses me out right now not to mention my throat and back of my tongue hurt and swallowing is hard. (I know "that's what she said")

On to todays workout!!


SHOULDERS and BICEPS

*Seated Smith Front Press: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR w/145lbs

*Seated DB Side Raise: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR w/20lb DBs (you can lift a lot of

weight on these with HCR)

*BB Front Raise: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR w/30lb Bar

*Machine Preacher Bench Curl: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR w/70lb + whatever the machine

weighs (maybe 10lbs)

*Reverse Cable Curls: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR w/60lbs these were to easy.

*BB Wrist Curls Behine Back: 3 x 10-12 with slow negative

*Reverse Wrist curls: 3 sets w/10lbs (used a rev wrist curl device, 10lb plate on a cable and I roll it up)



CARDIO

*25min HIIT
5min warm up @ 3.5mph
15min HIIT @ 6.0mph
5min cool down @ 3.0mph


Notes: Mentally I wanted to kill it, my muscles wanted more as well but I just couldnt get myself going good. I felt weak, tired and non focused.


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop CRAZE
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Meal: 2 scoops Big Blend with 1 Scoop Dextrose

Now it's time for Meal 3 which will be 2 chicken breasts, pineapple and a baked potato.


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Thats todays workout. Nothing great today, but there's always tomorrow!




NO LIMITS!

[tatteredsaint]

alright I'm in here no more fkn off dude ;) btw for future reference getting food poisoning is not the best way to cut weight

[BB2K]

alright I'm in here no more fkn off dude ;) btw for future reference getting food poisoning is not the best way to cut weight

oh great... now you tell me.

[tatteredsaint]

oh great... now you tell me.sorry if u had consulted me earlier I would have told u I already tried it and the results were questionable ;)

[TheMatzah]

IN. :)

Good Sheeot so far man, I LoLzy'd hard at post #10!!


Continue the greatness...

[BB2K]

IN. :)

Good Sheeot so far man, I LoLzy'd hard at post #10!!


Continue the greatness...


Thanks buddy! My wife hasnt seen that post yet hehehe

[squirrelmeister]

That sucks man about getting sick the day b4 the first day...looks like you still did pretty good man! Keep up the good sh*t! We got a long ways to go! I'm looking forward to it!

[14ETex]

Brother, I hope you get to feeling better. Food poisonings the worst way to spend the day, especially the day before embarking on a program like this. Hope you have a quick recovery

[BB2K]

That sucks man about getting sick the day b4 the first day...looks like you still did pretty good man! Keep up the good sh*t! We got a long ways to go! I'm looking forward to it!


Brother, I hope you get to feeling better. Food poisonings the worst way to spend the day, especially the day before embarking on a program like this. Hope you have a quick recovery

Thanks fellas. Not a good start at all but I will not be stopped.

[1Percenter]

Yo B. You back in business today? MAke sure you super hydrate to regain all of the fluids you lost.. Hope all is well and kick some ass today...

1%

[TheMatzah]

Thanks fellas. Not a good start at all but I will not be stopped.
This x 1,000


We know you won't bro!



Did wifey see post #10 yet? :p

[BB2K]

This x 1,000


We know you won't bro!



Did wifey see post #10 yet? :p


lol actually yes, im very suprised she hasnt commented on it.

[BB2K]

Yo B. You back in business today? MAke sure you super hydrate to regain all of the fluids you lost.. Hope all is well and kick some ass today...

1%

im feeling a lot better, i didnt sleep great last night but im gonna nail leg day today. Animal balls to the wall baby!

[1Percenter]

im feeling a lot better, i didnt sleep great last night but im gonna nail leg day today. Animal balls to the wall baby!

Glad to hear that your hitting it. I hit legs today as well. Jolted the Hell right out of me, had to bring the weight down as I'm finding out all over the place. I haven't had my legs feel this bad since doing 15 k marches in the Marine Corps....Can't wait for next week..

1%

[TheMatzah]

Looking forward to your training update bro & more lolz with you and wifey!! :D

[BB2K]

Pretty damn good leg workout today. I'm still not 100% over the food poisoning thing. I feel nauseated from time to time but not bad. Eating all my food is the biggest challenge right now. I force feed myself and have to eat really slow so I dont puke it back up. lol Oh well, I'm a fawking ANIMAL and I will survive!

On to todays workout!!


LEGS

*Leg Press: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 820lbs (8 plates per side plus the machine, assuming its 100lbs)

*Hack Squat: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 335lbs (+20lbs from last week)

*Leg Ext: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 110lbs

*BB SLDL: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 185lbs

*Lying Leg Curl: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 100lbs



Notes: My hamstrings felt like they were going to pop off the back of my legs! 100lbs felt damn near impossible to do using HCR! Nice 20lb gain on my hack squats as well.


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop CRAZE
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Meal: 2 scoops Big Blend with 1 Scoop Dextrose



Thats todays workout. Nothing great today, but there's always tomorrow!


NO LIMITS!

[BB2K]

Looking forward to your training update bro & more lolz with you and wifey!! :D

I told her she needed to chime in more often, but she is the silent type for the most part. Im sure she'll stop in to bust my balls.

[SoChillBro]

My hamstrings were screaming during this workout too. You plan on doing light cardio tomorrow on the off day?

[BB2K]

My hamstrings were screaming during this workout too. You plan on doing light cardio tomorrow on the off day?

Yeah. Cardio abs and stretching.

[squirrelmeister]

Yeah. Cardio abs and stretching.

Yeah i think everyone is going in the gym tomorrow, i think it's kinda impossible for us to stay out a whole lol.

[velocityrob]

Very much in on this.

[gemgemkid]

Yeah i think everyone is going in the gym tomorrow, i think it's kinda impossible for us to stay out a whole lol.

Ain't that the truth! I hate having to miss a day at the gym. If i'm there any more they may start charging rent! Lol.

[BB2K]

Very much in on this.

I knew I smelt HAWT sex.

Lol

Thanks for sub'n buddy.

[BB2K]

Ain't that the truth! I hate having to miss a day at the gym. If i'm there any more they may start charging rent! Lol.

Thank god I have clients on Saturdays. I get to be in the gym. Lol

[1Percenter]

Notes: My hamstrings felt like they were going to pop off the back of my legs! 100lbs felt damn near impossible to do using HCR! Nice 20lb gain on my hack squats as well.

I'm right there with you. My hams felt like they were going to explode.. I hope to have some 20lbs gains myself in two weeks. What a way to come back from your food poisoning... Keep up the motivation

1%

[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...

[B Con]

SUBBED. Great start. Give it hell my friend.

[TheMatzah]

SUBBED. Great start. Give it hell my friend.

no doubt he will!

with the determination of a wild ANIMAL

see what I did there? :D

[strongbulk250]

Hell yeah. Got to love the pain. Good luck and kick ass.

[TheMatzah]

Hell yeah. Got to love the pain. Good luck and kick ass.

no doubt
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[BB2K]

Day off today but I went into do abs, cardio and for some much needed stretching. Stretching is my biggest downfall, I never ever stretch. But I know its important and it will be done this day forward. My mood was good, I'm feeling 100% in the gym again and diet is getting easier. chicken isnt so bad now. lol



ABS

*Machine Cruches: 3 x 20 with 50, 60, 70

*Floor Crunches: 3 x 25

*Planks: Held 1min each side for 3 sets

*Rolling Planks: (this is what I call them but they may be known by a different name)

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CARDIO

*5min warm up 30min @ 3.5mph 3.5incline 5min cooldown

STRETCHING

*Basic leg, low back and chest stretches. These hurt but I felt great afterwards.


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop CRAZE
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Meal: 2 scoops Big Blend with 1 Scoop Dextrose


NOTES: I felt great, woked up a good sweat on the cardio and my abs felt tight. Nice little workout today.



NO LIMITS!

[BB2K]

SUBBED. Great start. Give it hell my friend.

You know this! Thanks for stopping in!


no doubt he will!

with the determination of a wild ANIMAL

see what I did there? :D

Thanks buddy, Im gonna give this 110% Gotta dig deep and pull out my true ANIMAL!



Hell yeah. Got to love the pain. Good luck and kick ass.

My pain today is my strength tomorrow!

[squirrelmeister]

Day off today but I went into do abs, cardio and for some much needed stretching. Stretching is my biggest downfall, I never ever stretch. But I know its important and it will be done this day forward. My mood was good, I'm feeling 100% in the gym again and diet is getting easier. chicken isnt so bad now. lol



ABS

*Machine Cruches: 3 x 20 with 50, 60, 70

*Floor Crunches: 3 x 25

*Planks: Held 1min each side for 3 sets

*Rolling Planks: (this is what I call them but they may be known by a different name)

8cS19GTTuMI


CARDIO

*5min warm up 30min @ 3.5mph 3.5incline 5min cooldown

STRETCHING

*Basic leg, low back and chest stretches. These hurt but I felt great afterwards.


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop CRAZE
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Meal: 2 scoops Big Blend with 1 Scoop Dextrose


NOTES: I felt great, woked up a good sweat on the cardio and my abs felt tight. Nice little workout today.



NO LIMITS!

I like the background music! haha

[BB2K]

I like the background music! haha

Yeah the gym plays some boring music. Thank god for head phones. Lol

[TheMatzah]

Yeah the gym plays some boring music. Thank god for head phones. Lol

Troof!!! :D

Without my iPod I'd be nowhere...can't train to today's pop hits and old George Michael :p


I believe those are called Ab Roll-outs. Great ab work exercise, starting with 10's all the way up to 35's currently. Intense.

[Big_Spaz]

I'm in as well. Can't wait to follow along.

Love you buddy (no home) :D





-Spaz

[BB2K]

I'm in as well. Can't wait to follow along.

Love you buddy (no home) :D




-Spaz


what? you have no home? lol Thanks for joining in bro! Always a pleasure having the great spaz on board.

[BB2K]

Damn fine workout today. My mode and focus were top notch and I felt strong... well... until the HCR kicked in lol I know this routine rocks and I feel great using it but have to admit that having to use lot lighter weight is frustrating. Kicking my ego in the balls for sure. BUT I actually "feel" my muscles working harder and I'm getting more out of this training style I believe.


On to todays workout!!


CHEST

*Decline BB Press on Smith Machine: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 245lbs

*Incline BB Press on Smith Machine: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 205lbs

*Flat DB Chest Press: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 75lbs (I didnt like these at all, I felt out of control with the weight)


TRICEPS

*Straight Bar Skull Crushers: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 75lbs

*BB Close Grip Bench Press: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 135lbs (I had to use CGBP because the gym was packed and could use the chair to do DB overhead Ext)



Notes: By the time I got to CGBP my triceps were smoked. First set was with 185 and I couldnt do 1 HCR so I had to lighten it dramatically.


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop CRAZE
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Meal: 2 scoops Big Blend with 1 Scoop Dextrose







NO LIMITS!

[tatteredsaint]

so sounds like this routine is whoopin your old ass? ;)

[bloodsimple1234]

so sounds like this routine is whoopin your old ass? ;)

that or he is sad Albert has left the Cardinals

[BB2K]

that or he is sad Albert has left the Cardinals

Albert? Who's that? That baseball?

This routine kicks my ass for sure. Still getting use to only 2 sets though.

[squirrelmeister]

Damn fine workout today. My mode and focus were top notch and I felt strong... well... until the HCR kicked in lol I know this routine rocks and I feel great using it but have to admit that having to use lot lighter weight is frustrating. Kicking my ego in the balls for sure. BUT I actually "feel" my muscles working harder and I'm getting more out of this training style I believe.


On to todays workout!!


CHEST

*Decline BB Press on Smith Machine: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 245lbs

*Incline BB Press on Smith Machine: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 205lbs

*Flat DB Chest Press: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 75lbs (I didnt like these at all, I felt out of control with the weight)


TRICEPS

*Straight Bar Skull Crushers: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 75lbs

*BB Close Grip Bench Press: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 135lbs (I had to use CGBP because the gym was packed and could use the chair to do DB overhead Ext)



Notes: By the time I got to CGBP my triceps were smoked. First set was with 185 and I couldnt do 1 HCR so I had to lighten it dramatically.


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop CRAZE
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Meal: 2 scoops Big Blend with 1 Scoop Dextrose







NO LIMITS!

Damn you are strong dude! Keep that good sh*t up!!

[BB2K]

Damn you are strong dude! Keep that good sh*t up!!

When I wasn't using HRT I could bench 315 for 8 on a good day. And close grip around 285 or so by 8. But this HRT has cut my weights in half BUT I admit I feel it a lot more. My ego has been raped! Lol 99% of the guys in my gym close grip 225 or more easy but not me, not now. Lol

[squirrelmeister]

When I wasn't using HRT I could bench 315 for 8 on a good day. And close grip around 285 or so by 8. But this HRT has cut my weights in half BUT I admit I feel it a lot more. My ego has been raped! Lol 99% of the guys in my gym close grip 225 or more easy but not me, not now. Lol

Yeah but 12 weeks from now when we walk in the gym and people look at us they are going to ask what happened?? haha!!

[14ETex]

Hey brother, looks like you're finally getting past that garbage you started this with. Good **** man!

[neginfluence04]

When I wasn't using HRT I could bench 315 for 8 on a good day. And close grip around 285 or so by 8. But this HRT has cut my weights in half BUT I admit I feel it a lot more. My ego has been raped! Lol 99% of the guys in my gym close grip 225 or more easy but not me, not now. Lol

Same my flat bench went from 320lbs plus the bar on flat bench for 8-12 reps to 160-180lbs for 8 reps and barely 4 hell reps lol. My skull crusher has went from 145 for 6-10 reps to 70-90lbs for 8 reg and 4 hell. Mind you by the 3rd and 4th rep I have Zero left in the tank. This program is defiantly an ego check but the pump and burn that it causes is additive and insane.

[BB2K]

I totally destroyed back today. It was a killer workout and I loved it! The only trouble im having so far is getting a squeeze at the top. HRT partials make it hard to contract the muscle fully even when I lighten the weight. I assume thats from muscle fatigue and all the blood being forced into the muscle. Back and Biceps are the main muscles I have this problem with so Ive been trying even harder to squeeze the muscle. By the time i'm finished with a set I am beat. lol




On to todays workout!!

*My wife is applying pressure on the HCR. You cant see her in all the videos.


BACK

*Wide Grip Pull Downs: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 150lbs

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*Seated Cable Row Rev Grip: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 150lbs

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*T-Bar Rows: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 140lbs plus whatever the bar would weigh

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TRAPS

*BB Shrugs: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 315lbs

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REAR DELTS

*Incline Rear Delt Fly: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 15lb (god, ego is gone now lol)

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CALVES..Do to time constraints I didnt video calves.


*Seated Calf Raise: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 100lbs

*Toe Press on Leg Press: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 200lbs



Notes: Awesome workout today, very happy with it. Didnt have time for cardio so thats tomorrow and i'll do abs again as well.


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop CRAZE
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Meal: 2 scoops Big Blend with 1 Scoop Dextrose




I got my ANIMAL stack today!!! YEAH BUDDY!!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q221/bodebldr2000/d51706ae.jpg







NO LIMITS!

[TheMatzah]

Wow, HRT looks brutal and that stack looks ridiculous!


Great training + Great vids = ANIMALMODE NOLIMITS :D

[tatteredsaint]

nice bro , wheres the vids of u dancing around the gym to culture club though ? :p

[BB2K]

nice bro , wheres the vids of u dancing around the gym to culture club though ? :p

Hehehe I'll have to make another video like that just for you.

[1Percenter]

I would like to see your Culture Club vid as well. Looking good and seems like that food poisoning didn't get you down at all. Have a good rest and slay some weights this next week..

1%

[BB2K]

I would like to see your Culture Club vid as well. Looking good and seems like that food poisoning didn't get you down at all. Have a good rest and slay some weights this next week..

1%

ill see if i can find it lol The food poisoning was a bytch. Not a great way to start my HRT program at all. But its all out of my systema dn my diet is 10% dead on.

[BB2K]

Today I hit the gym for some cardio, abs and stretching. It felt really good today and I hit abs hard. I took 1 scoop of RAGE before I left the house and have to say it was a huge help. I felt lazy all day today and really didnt want to go do cardio but it had to be done. NO SLACKING.

ABS

*Weighted crunches: 3 x 25 w/35lb plate

*Rev Crunches: 3 x 30

*Planks: Held for 1 min each side 3 sets

*Abs roll outs: 3 x 15 used ez bar and 25lb plates on each side, this wasnt a lot harder than last time :)

CARDIO

*30min at 3.0 incline and 3.5mph


Came home to stretch and eat my next meal, shrimp and rice baby!

Here's this weeks update:

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[RIOSHOWTIME2]

Looking REALLY AWESOME IN HERE!!

[squirrelmeister]

Looking REALLY AWESOME IN HERE!!

Good Sh*t man!! Glad to see everyone's still going strong!! I like the update video will be adding mine in a bit!! I also will be going on my 2 week break back in the states in about a week so i can't wait to be back home for a little bit! Keep up the hard work bro!

[BB2K]

No training partner today, so I had to do 8 + 6 instead. Shoulders are tender but I got it done. Weights used were not impressive at all but I still had a killer pump and my muscles were screaming for mercy. lol

On to todays workout!!


SHOULDERS

*Smith Machine Shoulder Press: 8 + 6 negatives with 185lbs

*DB Front Raise: 8 + 6 negatives with 25lbs DBs

*DB Side Raise: 8 + 6 negatives with 20lbs


BICEPS

*BB Curls: 8 + 6 negatives with 65lbs

*Cable Rev Curls: 8 + 6 negatives with 70lbs

*Wrist Curls: 8 + 6 negatives with 65lbs

*Rev Wrist Curls: 8 + 6 negatives with 40lbs


CARDIO

*20 min cardio 3.7mph @ 2.5incline

Notes: I felt really good, full of energy and focused. I wish my partner wouldve been there, I have a much better workout when shes there. But I did ok on my own though. Tenderness in my shoulders isnt as bad as yesturday or the day before so hopefully its just old man syndrome.


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE!
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Meal: 2 scoops Big Blend with 1 Scoop Dextrose







NO LIMITS!

[TheMatzah]

No training partner today


Notes: I felt really goo



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LoLz :D

Great work man!

[BB2K]

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LoLz :D

Great work man!


lol fixed. Damn typos

[TheMatzah]

lol fixed. Damn typos:p


How ya liking HRT and the stack so far? Feeling 100% yet from the poisoning?

[BB2K]

:p


How ya liking HRT and the stack so far? Feeling 100% yet from the poisoning?

the food poisoning thing is all gone now. It was a horrible thing to go through thats for sure. Now chicken doesnt gross me out... well... fried chicken still does :) Im 100% and ready to bust ass, the stack is awesome. I take both Animal PAK and Animal FLEX at night before bed.. kinda hard choking down 19 pills. :o

[TheMatzah]

the food poisoning thing is all gone now. It was a horrible thing to go through thats for sure. Now chicken doesnt gross me out... well... fried chicken still does :) Im 100% and ready to bust ass, the stack is awesome. I take both Animal PAK and Animal FLEX at night before bed.. kinda hard choking down 19 pills. :o

Good to hear, it's one of the worst things to go thru. Ditto on fried chicken & nuggets.

19 pills, that is a lot - but those two supps are proven very effective. ;)

[pwicks83]

Just read through the journal bro. So far so good. Should be a interesting journey. In for the next 11 weeks.

[BB2K]

Good to hear, it's one of the worst things to go thru. Ditto on fried chicken & nuggets.

19 pills, that is a lot - but those two supps are proven very effective. ;)

i know they work and work very well so i cant complain.


Just read through the journal bro. So far so good. Should be a interesting journey. In for the next 11 weeks.

hey bro! Glad to have ya here!

[tatteredsaint]

nice work bro u better be icing those delts n hitting rotator warm ups before that sht catches up w u

[BB2K]

Leg day today. My god what a workout. Went to the other gym I train at today, Impact Fitness, they have a really nice leg press and hack squat set up. The brand is Tuff Stuff. For some reason the weight is much heavier on this leg press than the one I normally use at Eagle Fitness.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q221/bodebldr2000/28844052.jpg

I love the way this machine feels and my legs get a killer burn from it. The part where your feet go is rounded and I like that a lot. Ok, enough about that mess and on to todays workout!!




LEGS

*Leg Press: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 750lbs (five 45lb plates per side plus a 100lb plate per side. The machine is 100lbs i assume)

*Hack Squat: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 335lbs

*Leg Ext: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 135lbs

*BB SLDL: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 185lbs

*Lying Leg Curl: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 120lbs



Notes: The weights used were higher on some lifts but lower on others. Weird how weights can vary on machines at different gyms. The leg ext machine was amazing, i actually felt it work my muscles from the knee up to my hip, but the other gym I felt it all in my knees. The leg ext at Impact has a rolling pad instead of a stationary pad, this allows me to use all my quad muscles. The fixed pad makes it lock into 1 line of motion and kills my knees. Same with leg curls, leg day will be done at Impact everytime from now on.


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Meal: 2 scoops Big Blend with 1 Scoop Dextrose



I left the gym feeling great, legs were pumped and felt "worked". VERY happy with todays workout.




Out train the PAIN!

[pwicks83]

Strong ass leg press numbers bro. My gym doesn't have 100lb plates. :(

[TheMatzah]

Strong ass leg press numbers bro. My gym doesn't have 100lb plates. :(
x 2 :(

BB: those notes are great, and that leg press machine looks great! I've never seen one with rounded foot placement, that's sick!

[tatteredsaint]

better tear them wheels up my new gym doesn't have enough weight for me to even warm up on leg press lol :( , that one may be more difficult because some are on a slightly steeper angle

[ragingmuscle]

I totally destroyed back today. It was a killer workout and I loved it! The only trouble im having so far is getting a squeeze at the top. HRT partials make it hard to contract the muscle fully even when I lighten the weight. I assume thats from muscle fatigue and all the blood being forced into the muscle. Back and Biceps are the main muscles I have this problem with so Ive been trying even harder to squeeze the muscle. By the time i'm finished with a set I am beat. lol




On to todays workout!!

*My wife is applying pressure on the HCR. You cant see her in all the videos.


BACK

*Wide Grip Pull Downs: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 150lbs

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*Seated Cable Row Rev Grip: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 150lbs

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*T-Bar Rows: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 140lbs plus whatever the bar would weigh

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TRAPS

*BB Shrugs: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 315lbs

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REAR DELTS

*Incline Rear Delt Fly: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 15lb (god, ego is gone now lol)

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CALVES..Do to time constraints I didnt video calves.


*Seated Calf Raise: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 100lbs

*Toe Press on Leg Press: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 200lbs



Notes: Awesome workout today, very happy with it. Didnt have time for cardio so thats tomorrow and i'll do abs again as well.


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop CRAZE
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Meal: 2 scoops Big Blend with 1 Scoop Dextrose




I got my ANIMAL stack today!!! YEAH BUDDY!!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q221/bodebldr2000/d51706ae.jpg







NO LIMITS!

Hot diggidy ****ing dog you've just about got this **** down already. Nice work. Couple things. Slow it down on the full negative. The partial neg and pos look solid and your cinching the muscles for the full neg, but slow it down on each one to effectively empty the tank and get the most out of this. The other thing is...and this is prescription training now, I want you to fight your wife (wouldn't dare say that in any other context) on the full negs. Especially on lifts like Rear Delt Raises where the muscles are weakest when fully contracted. On these muscle groups that are essentially backwards in strength distribution, you are much stronger at the bottom of the movement than you are at the top. Make your wife work extra hard at the bottom to force your hands together. Your getting this down to the point where you can have some fun with it. Mike was doing this on calves in the video series. I had to bust my ass to even get him to budge on the calf raises...even with all that weight on there. That's why the video crew left a couple of my comments in there. Have some fun with this but remain vigilant...know your limits while your pushing them. Great job brother.

[BB2K]

Hot diggidy ****ing dog you've just about got this **** down already. Nice work. Couple things. Slow it down on the full negative. The partial neg and pos look solid and your cinching the muscles for the full neg, but slow it down on each one to effectively empty the tank and get the most out of this. The other thing is...and this is prescription training now, I want you to fight your wife (wouldn't dare say that in any other context) on the full negs. Especially on lifts like Rear Delt Raises where the muscles are weakest when fully contracted. On these muscle groups that are essentially backwards in strength distribution, you are much stronger at the bottom of the movement than you are at the top. Make your wife work extra hard at the bottom to force your hands together. Your getting this down to the point where you can have some fun with it. Mike was doing this on calves in the video series. I had to bust my ass to even get him to budge on the calf raises...even with all that weight on there. That's why the video crew left a couple of my comments in there. Have some fun with this but remain vigilant...know your limits while your pushing them. Great job brother.

I read this to my wife and she smiled really big with an evil smile. She loves my pain. lol She admits that its a workout for her spotting me but really enjoys it. Especially leg day.. my god she turns evil on me. Hack squats will never be the same again. :)

[BB2K]

Today was an off day. I had planned to hit the gym to do abs, cardio and stretch but I was to busy making sweet love to the couch. I ate meal 1 then hit the couch, ate meal 2 then went to bed etc. Most of my day was spent lying down. I will feel so refreshed tomorrow thats for sure. Diet is dead on track, water intake is still 1 gallon, its hard to get more than that in. Hell i spend most of my day pissing. No soreness, no complaint. All is good in HELL so far :) More pics and vieos will be posted soon so stay tuned!












Out Train the PAIN!

[B Con]

I was wondering why there was a hole in your couch cushion :p hahaha j/k

Sounds like everything is going great and glad you got the stack in. Give it hell.

[TheMatzah]

I was wondering why there was a hole in your couch cushion :p hahaha j/k


LoLz! :p

[BB2K]

I was wondering why there was a hole in your couch cushion :p hahaha j/k

Sounds like everything is going great and glad you got the stack in. Give it hell.

damn, my secret is out!

[BB2K]

Damn good workout today. I felt strong, full of energy and wanted to hit it hard as hell. The workout went great but triceps were toast by the end of the workout so I told my wife not to press down as hard as normal on skull crushers... last thing i wanted was muscle failure and break my damn nose. lol



On to todays workout!!




CHEST

*Incline Smith Press: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 225lbs

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*Flat Smith Press: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 205lbs

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*Decline Smith Press: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 255lbs
(I didnt like this decline bench so i'll use the better one next week)

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TRICEPS

*CGBP: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 205lbs

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*Skull Crushers: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 85lbs

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Notes: Awesome workout today, felt pumped and swole big time. Triceps totally gave out on my last set :) No time for cardio and abs but i'm going back tonight to do them.


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Meal: 2 scoops Big Blend with 1 Scoop Dextrose







Out train the PAIN!

[ragingmuscle]

Here you go brother..

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=139065583&p=793230453&viewfull=1#post793230453

[BB2K]

Here you go brother..

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=139065583&p=793230453&viewfull=1#post793230453

Thank you so very much bratha. That helps a lot. Glad that we are doing this the right way. I plan to change up the exercises next week, saw the videos where you guys did incline bb press, flat db press and then peck flys on the machine. Also liked the Press downs HRT style as well. So we can use really any exercises we feel work the best for us but just do them HRT style? Thats just to damn sexy.

[ragingmuscle]

Thank you so very much bratha. That helps a lot. Glad that we are doing this the right way. I plan to change up the exercises next week, saw the videos where you guys did incline bb press, flat db press and then peck flys on the machine. Also liked the Press downs HRT style as well. So we can use really any exercises we feel work the best for us but just do them HRT style? Thats just to damn sexy.

Yes sir.

[TheMatzah]

Impressive.

Training.

ANIMAL Reps interaction.

LoLz :p

Supps.

#winning everywhere


Great work BB2!

[BB2K]

Impressive.

Training.

ANIMAL Reps interaction.

LoLz :p

Supps.

#winning everywhere


Great work BB2!

I'm trying to make my thread stink of awesomeness

[velocityrob]

I'm trying to make my thread stink of awesomeness

Thanks!! I couldn't quite place that odd smell. :p

[TheMatzah]

I'm trying to make my thread stink of awesomeness

so that's what I smell?


didn't think it was me, didn't eat dairy :p

[BB2K]

Kinda pissed with todays workout. Well, not the entire thing just pull downs. I can't seem to get a full squeeze on the partials. My partials look like shyt. I do the 8 regular reps and by rep 2 of the HCR I cant bring it all the way down. It looks like i'm doing 1/8th reps. So, I did my 2 sets and then lightened the weight to 90lbs. Then and only then was I able to actually get a full squeeze on each and every rep including the HCR. It felt really good like I got more out of it but 90 damn pounds? Jesus, ego was kicked in the balls again.



On to todays workout!!




BACK

*Wide Grip Pull Downs: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 150lbs
Had to drop to 90lbs for a more effective movement, so i may have to stay around 120lbs



*Seated Cable Row Hammer Grip: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 150lbs



*Hammer Strength Low Rows: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 80lbs per side




TRAPS

*BB Shrugs on Smith: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 365lbs
I had to use the smith because some dude was doing BB curls in the squat rack.. god i hate that


REAR DELTS

*Machine Rear Delt Fly: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 145lb
These felt incredible! LOVED it



CALVES


*Standing Calf Raise on Smith: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 275lbs
Wow... damn what a BURN!

*Toe Press on Leg Press: 2 x 8 + 4 HCR with 200lbs



Notes: My workout was perfect except the pull downs thing, but I will perfect that movement and grow from it. I was doing 3 to 4 sets of 8 with 250+lbs but not now :( HRT is an ass kicker and even though i'm using half or even less than that on the weights, my body is responding to it VERY well. So, fk ego and GROW!


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Meal: 2 scoops Big Blend with 1 Scoop Dextrose, 1 scoop ANIMAL Creatine










Out train the PAIN!

[TheMatzah]

Nice work once again, don't stress the pull-down thing to much - fuhgeddaboudit.



I LOVE standing calf raises/smith..were you on plate, ground or step thing?


re your notes - excellent you're responding and noticing changes already...I'm going to look into HRT, looks complex yet effective.

[BB2K]

Nice work once again, don't stress the pull-down thing to much - fuhgeddaboudit.



I LOVE standing calf raises/smith..were you on plate, ground or step thing?


re your notes - excellent you're responding and noticing changes already...I'm going to look into HRT, looks complex yet effective.


I used a stepper thing. It was all they had. I can't use plates because they slide. The stepper thing wasnt so great because my 207lbs plus the 275lbs on the bar made it cave in a bit. But I truly LOVE standing calf raises especially done with HRT. Best damn burn and pump ever.

[RIOSHOWTIME2]

Hey buddy! New vids are posted in our log!!

[BB2K]

Hey buddy! New vids are posted in our log!!

Sweet! Be sure to post a link in here so everyone can follow along.

[neginfluence04]

great job keep killing it if you can take a look at our videos and leave us some feed back any and all is greatly appreciated and will be put to use.

[tatteredsaint]

nice job bro , don't sweat a few sub par sets just make it up next time , I actualy prefer the smith for shrugs now I feel like I can target the muscle better in there with a slow movement

[BB2K]

great job keep killing it if you can take a look at our videos and leave us some feed back any and all is greatly appreciated and will be put to use.

Post a link and i'll be right there. I want you guys and gals to post a link here so everyone that follows me can also follow you. We are an ANIMAL family here. :)

[BB2K]

nice job bro , don't sweat a few sub par sets just make it up next time , I actualy prefer the smith for shrugs now I feel like I can target the muscle better in there with a slow movement

I liked it but hate having to twist my wrist to re rack it. Puts my body in a weird postion... know what i mean? With BB i can just set it down. No low back troubles there.

[MomGettingFit]

lol actually yes, im very suprised she hasnt commented on it.

SORRY, it took so long to reply! My pecs were too busy staring at your eyes, I had a hard time getting away to come back and post! :)

Ok back to staring again, unless of course you really want me to tell them to stop? ;)

[TheMatzah]

I used a stepper thing. It was all they had. I can't use plates because they slide. The stepper thing wasnt so great because my 207lbs plus the 275lbs on the bar made it cave in a bit. But I truly LOVE standing calf raises especially done with HRT. Best damn burn and pump ever.

awesome. def ready for it. HRT into the new year!


SORRY, it took so long to reply! My pecs were too busy staring at your eyes, I had a hard time getting away to come back and post! :)

Ok back to staring again, unless of course you really want me to tell them to stop? ;)
LoLz!! :D you two are great!

[tatteredsaint]

I liked it but hate having to twist my wrist to re rack it. Puts my body in a weird postion... know what i mean? With BB i can just set it down. No low back troubles there.yeah I've had that issue when I go above 405 in the smith but lately I just set the safety catches in a position where i can just set the bar on them n don't have to worry about twisting it

[BB2K]

SORRY, it took so long to reply! My pecs were too busy staring at your eyes, I had a hard time getting away to come back and post! :)

Ok back to staring again, unless of course you really want me to tell them to stop? ;)

Oh no, that's fine they can stare all they want ;)

[BB2K]

Off day today. Hit the gym for some abs, cardio and stretching. Totally demolished abs. I used slow and controlled rep speed and held each contraction for 2-3 seconds for an amazing HELL FIRE burn baby. I admit that I am not a fan of abdominal work, I feel I get enough ab work from all my other lifts but I do them to make them even stronger. Plus I need to keep my core strong due to L5/S1 surgery a few years back. AND you can't beat a strong, nice looking core. :)



On to todays workout!!


CARDIO

*30 min HIIT. 5 min warm up, 20min of 1min run at 8mph then step off for 1 min, then a 5 min cool down


ABS

*Hammer Machine Crunches: 3 x 30 with 40lbs
I did these really slow, squeezing every single rep. My god the burn was killer!

*Machine Oblique Twists: 3 x 20 per side with 70lbs
These felt really good. I kinda dont like working obliques with weight because my waist is big and tends to grow easilt when i work obliques. I need to find a way to bring them IN.

*Leg Raises in Cpts. Chair: 3 x 15 with Bodyweight
These are always a bytch for me, i HATE them but they work my lower abs nicely.

*Cable Kneeling Crunches: 3 x 20 with 80lbs
amazing burn and got a few small cramps along the way lol

*Hyper Ext: 3 x 15 with bodyweight
These are a must do for me, my lower back has had surgery before so I need to keep it strong



Abductors

*Abductor Machine: 3 x 20 with 205lbs
These always burn like hell lol


Adductors

*Adductor Machine: 3 x 20 with 205lbs
Felt like hell but worht it


STRETCHING

*Self explanitory






Notes: Cardio kicked my ass. I was soaking wet from the HIIT. Love doing HIIT cardio. Fast and effective. Abs are demolished now. They will be sore tomorrow I bet.


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Meal: 2 scoops Big Blend with 1 Scoop Dextrose, 1 scoop ANIMAL Creatine










Out train the PAIN!

[BB2K]

Week 2 check in: Everything is going fantastic. Metabolism is through the roof now and im constantly sweating after I eat. God I love my metabolism lol


Beginning Weight = 207lbs
Ending Weight = 202.5lbs
Weight difference = -4.5lbs
Appetite: Through the roof!! Sweat between meals i'm so damn hungry :)


Weekly video update:

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Week 2 Ab shot
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q221/bodebldr2000/e47a65a4.jpg

[tatteredsaint]

so I take it your wife was happy w your decision to go with the bodybuilder physique instead of the beer gut fat n strong look

[BB2K]

so I take it your wife was happy w your decision to go with the bodybuilder physique instead of the beer gut fat n strong look

yeah, i think she likes the abs more than the gut. Strong doesnt do much for her but seXXXy sure does ;)

[tatteredsaint]

yeah, i think she likes the abs more than the gut. Strong doesnt do much for her but seXXXy sure does ;)
haha that's what I always tell people when they say i look swole when bulking , ladies don't typically ask how much I bench , but I wish that did have an influence lol

[BB2K]

The pump from todays shoulder / bicep workout was insane! I got my 1st set of shoulder press in and the pump was intense, the second set was to much and I had to drop the weight a good bit. But i loved it! It was the best pump i've had in a long ass time. Motivation today was not 100%. Cold and rainy outside and no hardcore folks at the gym :( Funny how we can feed off the energy of other people.


On to todays workout!!


SHOULDERS

*Smith Machine Shoulder Press: 8 + 4 HCR with 185lbs
this was dropped to 135lbs on the last set, i only got 2 HCR and my shoulders gave out, so i did 4 with 135

*Lying Cable Upright Rows: 8 + 4 HCR with 60lbs
NICE burn and pump

*1 Arm DB Side Raise: 8 + 4 HCR with 25lbs
WOW.. LOVED these.


BICEPS

*1 Arm DB Preacher Curls: 8 + 4 HCR with 25lbs

*Cable Rev Curls: 8 + 4 HCR with 70lbs

*BB Wrist Curls: 8 + 4 HCR with 85lbs

*BB Rev Wrist Curls: 8 + 4 HCR with 35lbs


CARDIO

*20 min cardio 3.5mph @ 3.5 incline

Notes: Workout was damn good, nice pump on each exercise. Felt the muscles working hard today. Biceps need more work or maybe I should do biceps first next time so they get all my energy.


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE!
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Meal: 2 scoops Big Blend with 1 Scoop Dextrose, 1 scoop Animal Creatine

[tatteredsaint]

looks like u put in some solid work today for an old guy ;)

[G Diesel]

Abs are looking sick BB2K and the workouts are solid. Keep crushing it bro.

Peace, G

[BB2K]

Abs are looking sick BB2K and the workouts are solid. Keep crushing it bro.

Peace, G

Thanks big guy. I'm busting my ass that's for sure.

[TheMatzah]

looks like u put in some solid work today for an old guy ;)

Indeed, nice work!

Great pic above - abs looking good bud!

[BB2K]

Damn kick ass leg day today! Words can not explain the massive pumps I got today. Damn veins were popping out all over! Yeah Buddy! I started off with hack squats. I wanted to do more weight this time on this movement so I did it first BUT when it was time for leg press I didnt allow myself to settle for what I did last time... I did more! I totally fried my legs today!


On to todays workout!!


QUADS

*Hack Squat: 8 + 4 HCR with 345lbs and 365lbs
Hack squat is up +30lbs!!

*Leg Press: 8 + 4 HCR with 560lbs and 650lbs
Leg Press is going up very nicely as well!!

*Leg Ext: 8 + 4 HCR with 165lbs
I can go heavier onthese so I will next week


HAMSTRINGS

*Lying Leg Curl: 8 + 4 HCR with 130lbs
Will stay at this weight, hard to fully contract hams if i go heavier

*BB SLDL: 8 + 4 HCR with 185lbs and 205lbs
Up 20lbs on this!




Notes: No cardio today. My legs were toasted and I really didnt feel like cardio at all. lol


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE!
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Shake: 2 scoops Big Blend with 1 Scoop Dextrose, 1 scoop Animal Creatine

PWO Meal: approx 1 1/2 hours after training:
Pineapple
Baked Potato
Chicken Breast







Out train the PAIN!

[14ETex]

Damn man, you're a beast for sure! If I'm where you are when I'm 44 it'll be a job well done

[B Con]

Man oh man how were you able to finish that update video with your wife showing the goodz? haha good update and definitely seems like everything's working out great. HRT is intense that's for sure. Abs looking legit as well. Keep up the great work.

[BB2K]

Man oh man how were you able to finish that update video with your wife showing the goodz? haha good update and definitely seems like everything's working out great. HRT is intense that's for sure. Abs looking legit as well. Keep up the great work.


Lol Trust me it was really difficult. But I made her pay for it after the video ;)

[BB2K]

Damn man, you're a beast for sure! If I'm where you are when I'm 44 it'll be a job well done

Thanks for the compliment. I wish I could go back to high school and start all over again. I'd do a ton of things differently. Not that I'm not happy with my results now but just wish I had taken it more seriously. I'd be heeeyooog by now. Lol

[B Con]

Lol Trust me it was really difficult. But I made her pay for it after the video ;)

I assume that's the protein pancakes you were referencing haha. I'll wait on that video ;) haha :p

[BB2K]

I assume that's the protein pancakes you were referencing haha. I'll wait on that video ;) haha :p

Pancakes FTMFW. :)

[naturalguy]

awesome log and great progress!

[TheMatzah]

awesome log and great progress!

Definitely, without a doubt. HRT has definitely peaked my interest!


Hope you are well NG. :)

[BB2K]

awesome log and great progress!

Thanks NG. Glad you stopped in!

[velocityrob]

Thanks for the compliment. I wish I could go back to high school and start all over again. I'd do a ton of things differently. Not that I'm not happy with my results now but just wish I had taken it more seriously. I'd be heeeyooog by now. Lol

I've always wished to have all my memories, but be able to go back to jr high and do it again.

[TheMatzah]

I've always wished to have all my memories, but be able to go back to jr high and do it again.
:D my thoughts exactly.

[BB2K]

FRIED my abs today. Man what a burn from HELL! Had a great workout and cardio was awesome. I felt really tired all day but didnt let that stop me. I made myself take it up a notch and kicked my ass!

On to todays workout!!


ABS

*Hammer Machine Crunches: 4 x 20 with 40, 50, 60, 70
These focus on upper and lower abs, did my reps slow and controlled with a squeeze on each rep


*Nautilus Ab Crunch Machine: 4 x 20 with 90, 100, 110, 120
This machine is killer, it has a back pad that allows you to lean back more and stretch out the abs, focuses mainly on upper abs.


*Machine Oblique Twist: 3 x 20 with 60lbs
I really like these, they feel damn good


*Hyperextentions: 3 x 15 with 25lb plate
Burned really good, had a nice pump in my lower back. I dont usually do these but I am from now on

Abductors

*Abductor Machine: 3 x 15 with 190, 205, 215

Adductors

*Adductor Machine: 3 x 20 with 190, 205, 215

CARDIO

*Cardio was a mix today. 5min warmup with 10min HIIT. I was running 7mph on a 7incline but felt fatiqued and drained FAST so the last 20min was LISS. 3.5incline at 3.5mph



Notes: Overall a damn fine session today. PWO I had my Animal Creatine and drank about half a gallon of water during my workout. Soaked in sweat but felt ready for more! I've been feeling really tired a lot lately, my appetite is going nuts too. About an hour after I eat i'm hungry again. Guess its time to up the water. lol


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE!
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Shake: 1 scoop Animal Creatine

PWO Meal: approx 1 hour after training:
Rice
Shrimp
Veggies







Out train the PAIN!

[SoChillBro]

solid ab session bro! I still havent added cardio into my training yet but with my new job I'm required to run a lot not sure if that will help lean me out or slow my recovery time down.

[tatteredsaint]

nice volume on the abs bro , have u ever gotten an ab cramp after training the hell out of them? it is fkn awful

[neginfluence04]

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=140127813&p=789485703#post789485703

[TheMatzah]

:eek: Holy Ab-work!! Very nice!!

appetite is monstrah!! FTW

[BB2K]

My workout today was just horrible. No motivation, no training partner, no "atmosphere"... nothing. But instead of sitting home and crying about it I gave what I could. I really hate half assed workouts but its better than nothing. I wasnt able to do my HRT as I normally do, I just "worked out" today. I kept the exercises basic and heavy as I could.


TRICEPS

*CGBP: 4 x 8 with 225, 245, 275, 275
Felt good, wish I couldve gone a bit heavier though

*Press Downs: 5 drop sets of 5 reps with 100, 80, 60, 40
These were done on an actual machine made for triceps, so the weight is a lot heavier

*1 Arm Rev Grip Press Down: 4 x 10 with 40lbs
Nice pump with these babies

*1 Arm Cable Kick Back: 4 x 8 with 30, 30, 40, 40
Triceps totally failed on last few reps of last set


CHEST

*Incline Smith Press: 4 x 8 with 185, 225, 245, 275
Felt my pecs working hard on these :)

*Decline Smith Press: 4 x 8 with 225, 245, 275, 315!
Smoked 315lbs like it was a cheap cigar

*Flat BB Press: 3 x 8 with 185, 205, 225
Strength on flat bench is GONE. Im sure due to all other exercises though

*Cable Flys: 4 x 10-12 with 50, 60, 70, 80
Nice pump and stretch on these



Notes: I feel like crap for not being able to do HRT today. I was really looking forward to kicking ass. But shyt happens from time to time. Back day tomorrow and I will destroy my lats training partner or not!


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE!
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Shake: 2 scoops BIG Blend, 1 scoop Dextrose, 1 scoop Animal Creatine

PWO Meal: approx 1 hour after training:
Pineapple
Top Sirloin
1 med potatoe

[BB2K]

LMchaHOr9CY

Thanks for the video RAGE. I'll keep my updates on time and make sure they have all the info you need.

[BB2K]

:eek: Holy Ab-work!! Very nice!!

appetite is monstrah!! FTW

my appetite is insanely high right now. Im going to ask brandon if i can up the cals or add 1 more meal in. I doubt it but ill ask, lol

[TheMatzah]

my appetite is insanely high right now. Im going to ask brandon if i can up the cals or add 1 more meal in. I doubt it but ill ask, lol

I predict by week 4 your abs will be in 3D so I suggest you hit Toys 'r' Us this weekend and snag some of those 3D glasses, grab two pairs, one for wifey :cool:

[BB2K]

I predict by week 4 your abs will be in 3D so I suggest you hit Toys 'r' Us this weekend and snag some of those 3D glasses, grab two pairs, one for wifey :cool:

hahaha She was rubbing them last night and she said "whats this space between the abs running down your stomach?" I was happy to hear that question. Nothing like that seperation in the abs already. Im going to have to shave my hairy ass body soon and start tanning. I have a ton of chest hair to shave off... wheres my damn clippers?

[TheMatzah]

hahaha She was rubbing them last night and she said "whats this space between the abs running down your stomach?" I was happy to hear that question. Nothing like that seperation in the abs already. Im going to have to shave my hairy ass body soon and start tanning. I have a ton of chest hair to shave off... wheres my damn clippers?

that's awesome! I've gotta try this HRT next year, definitely, but I already eat a ton..moarrrr i love to eat anyways :)

don't cha feel lighter after the trim? si senor.

[BB2K]

I'm willing to bet ill drop 5lbs after I shave all this man jungle off me. My back, chest and shoulders are hairy as hell. Legs are to but not as bad as upper body. Where was all this damn hair when I was a teenager?

[TheMatzah]

I'm willing to bet ill drop 5lbs after I shave all this man jungle off me. My back, chest and shoulders are hairy as hell. Legs are to but not as bad as upper body. Where was all this damn hair when I was a teenager?

a lil manscaping will fix that all up :D

[tatteredsaint]

I'm willing to bet ill drop 5lbs after I shave all this man jungle off me. My back, chest and shoulders are hairy as hell. Legs are to but not as bad as upper body. Where was all this damn hair when I was a teenager?
lmao u furball :p

[BB2K]

lmao u furball :p

lol pretty much yes. Grows like wild fire everywhere but my damn head.

[DaEclipse]

LMchaHOr9CY

[BB2K]

Well, no partner again today. My wife has a bad sinus infection and couldnt make it today again. Thank goodness her doctor is really cool and hooked her up with $200 worth of meds for FREE. Great guy! So hopefully by Monday she'll be back to 100% and so will I. I madea huge mistake today and took to much RAGE. When I take to much it actually has the reverse effect on me so instead of being super wired I am super tired. :( I was sleepy, no partner and couldnt get 100% from my workout. But again.. I dont let this type of thing stop me.. I am an ANIMAL and I give all I got regardless of whats going on in my life!

On to todays workout!!



BACK


*Med Grip Pull Downs: 2 x 8 + 6 Neg Reps with 160lbs
Decent pump, focused on the squeeze and contraction of the muscle a lot

*Seated Cable Row: 2 x 8 + 6 Neg Reps with 180lbs
One of my favorite exercises, i really feel this movement

*V-Bar Rows in Corner: 2 x 8 + 6 Neg Reps with 205, 255lbs



TRAPS


*DB Shrugs: 2 x 8 + 6 Neg Reps with 130lb DBs
My god what a pump!



REAR DELTS


*Face Pulls: 2 x 8 + 6 Neg Reps with 100lbs
These were done on a cable machine and the weight is a lot heavier than the other cable machines


CARDIO

Treadmill: 3.0 incline 3.5mpf for 20min


Notes: Totally forgot to do calves so I will make those up this wekend. My workout was crap but again its better than nothing.


Current Supplement usage:

Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE!
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Shake: 2 scoops BIG Blend, 1 scoop Dextrose, 1 scoop Animal Creatine

PWO Meal: approx 1 hour after training:
Today i get a cheat meal! After this cheat, meals 4,5 and 6 remain the same.
Headed to Smoke House BBQ for some BBQ Turkey, Brisket, burnt ends and some onion rings!!







Out train the PAIN!

[tatteredsaint]

damn dude I wish my gym would get me some 130lb dbs for me to play with :mad:

[BB2K]

Body weight 200.3lbs
Down 1lb

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[TheMatzah]

Happy Holidays to all in dis piece :D

[velocityrob]

I madea huge mistake today and took to much RAGE. When I take to much it actually has the reverse effect on me so instead of being super wired I am super tired. :(

I've done that with another preWO. Took a double dose that failed; wanted nappy, not pulldowns.

[BB2K]

I've done that with another preWO. Took a double dose that failed; wanted nappy, not pulldowns.

I took 2 scoops of craze before. Not a good idea. Sleepy all day and wide open all night.

[BB2K]

Christmas is finally over.. thank god. :) Now its time to kick ass and take names! I love the holidays but rather be lifting. Headed for the gym in a great mood, excited even. I couldnt wait to kick my own ass and make my muscles do work!

On to today's workout!!


SHOULDERS

*Seated Front Smith Press: 8 + 4 HCR with 175lbs
Moved the weight slowly, contracting, squeezing each rep. Hell of a burn!

*Seated DB Side Riase: 8 + 4 HCR with 20lbs
These are HARD to do. The Hellcentric part is a bytch to do with any weight at all. You really have to focus hard

*Cable Upright Rows: 8 + 4 HCR with 100, 130
I love this movement, I feel more of it than any other shoulder exercise



BICEPS

*Cable Bicep Curls: 8 + 4 HCR with 100, 130
Fantastic pump and burn. Squeezed each and every rep!

*Rev Cable Curls: 8 + 4 HCR with 70, 80
These are a tad painful for me, my left elbow doesnt like these but oh well, man up!



FOREARMS

*Wrist Curls: 8 + 4 HCR with 95lbs
Nice pump and veins poppin everywhere!

*Rev Wrist Curls: 8 + 4 HCR with 25lbs
I cant do much weight with this movement. But I do get an amazing pump and burn from it and my forearms are growing




CARDIO

*Cardio will be done later today. I have a lot of clients to train today and just didnt have time after my workout.


Notes: LOVED my workout today. I'm excited to bust legs tomorrow. I am so damn motivated right now its sick! Im seeing nice results in the weights im using, the muscle im gaing and the lean cuts im getting from my diet. I'm ready for more HELL!


Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE!
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Shake: 2 scoops BIG Blend, 1 scoop Dextrose, 1 scoop Animal Creatine

PWO Meal: approx 1 hour after training:
10oz top sirloin
pineapple
potato







Out train the PAIN!

[tatteredsaint]

so did u crack under the weight of all those holliday goodies , or did u hold strong ?

[BB2K]

so did u crack under the weight of all those holliday goodies , or did u hold strong ?

lets just say i did 45min of cardio today. lol I ended up having 1 hershey kiss, 5 mini cup cakes, 4 christmas cookies and 1 cookie/biscuit mix thing, a scrone or scone something like that.. damn good though. Then i headed over to my step sons house for dinner. i wasnt going to eat much at all.. but ended up having ham, cheese noodels w/bacon in it, mash taters w/gravy and corn. not a "lot" of food really just a few bites of each. god it was GOOD. lol Ate all my other meals though, i just added this crap in like a dumbass. So cardio is every day this week! and no cheat day.

[tatteredsaint]

lets just say i did 45min of cardio today. lol I ended up having 1 hershey kiss, 5 mini cup cakes, 4 christmas cookies and 1 cookie/biscuit mix thing, a scrone or scone something like that.. damn good though. Then i headed over to my step sons house for dinner. i wasnt going to eat much at all.. but ended up having ham, cheese noodels w/bacon in it, mash taters w/gravy and corn. not a "lot" of food really just a few bites of each. god it was GOOD. lol Ate all my other meals though, i just added this crap in like a dumbass. So cardio is every day this week! and no cheat day.

rationalize it = u were just trying to ramp up your metabolism ;) I would write out what I ate but it would take up a whole page of your thread and may be illegal in some countries :p

[BB2K]

rationalize it = u were just trying to ramp up your metabolism ;) I would write out what I ate but it would take up a whole page of your thread and may be illegal in some countries :p

plus you dont want to torture me like that. I'd kill for some pizza and beer right now!

[tatteredsaint]

plus you dont want to torture me like that. I'd kill for some pizza and beer right now! yeah I wouldnt do that to u, besides it's been several weeks since i had a brew anyway believe it or not

[BB2K]

yeah I wouldnt do that to u, besides it's been several weeks since i had a brew anyway believe it or not

I can't remember the last time I had any alcohol come to think of it. And it will be a whole before I get any to. My show is march 17th then, if all goes right, I have a few photographers wanting to do pics so I have to stay lean as hell for a while. I may not be in the 220lb class come June for that bench meet. Lol

[MomGettingFit]

Body weight 200.3lbs
Down 1lb

usi0mtAhGMo

Wholly crap Matthew! You ate 6 of those cupcakes!!!!! :)

[TheMatzah]

I've done that with another preWO. Took a double dose that failed; wanted nappy, not pulldowns.

LoLz @ wanted nappy :D

[tatteredsaint]

Wholly crap Matthew! You ate 6 of those cupcakes!!!!! :)
hahahhaha = BUSTED :D

[BB2K]

Wholly crap Matthew! You ate 6 of those cupcakes!!!!! :)

I closed my eyes so it doesnt count :p


hahahhaha = BUSTED :D

yup.. lol

[BB2K]

LEG DAY! Man what a workout. I am so damn tired right now that after I post this i'm taking a nap! :) Hit legs hard today, up'd the weight a little and loved it. Slightly pulled a muscle on the right side of my right leg down by my knee. I've done this a few times befoore, seems when I go heavier I tend to strain that muscle. So next week i'll stay at the same weight. I felt it strain on my very first set. I dont know if i came down wrong or what but I didnt push it to hard after that. My goal was to hit 405lbs on hack squat but not today. :( Sorry but the quality of the videos suck really bad. Not very clear, so i'll do better next time.

On to todays workout!!


QUADS

*Hack Squats: 8 + 4 HCR with 365, 385lbs .. NEW PR using HRT
The video sucks, quality is crap. I'm just going to buy a real fkn video camera and stop using the iPhone

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*Leg Press: 8 + 4 HCR with 6 plates per side, 7 plates per side
These actually felt lighter than normal. Nice pump! The burn set in on the last few reps of the last set lol

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*Leg Ext: 8 + 4 HCR with 200lbs
These were easy to, I love this leg ext. It allows your entire quad to work unlike most other machines

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HAMSTRINGS

*Lying Leg Curl: 8 + 4 HCR with 120lbs
These are never easy for me. It's very hard to squeeze the muscles using HRT on this movement.

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*SLDL: 8 + 4 HCR with 185, 205lbs
Felt awesome, nice pump and burn. Love this movement

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Notes: Overall a damn fine workout. I am fkn tired as hell. Muscles are full and pumped still! I felt nice DEEP muscle contractions the entire workout and daddy likes that.



BONUS FOOTAGE!


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My lovely wife repping 6 plates per side! She's not only sexy as FAWK but an ANIMAL too! It looks like shes using her hands but I assure you she wasnt, just a safety precaution



Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE!
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Shake: 2 scoops BIG Blend, 1 scoop Dextrose, 1 scoop Animal Creatine

PWO Meal: approx 1 hour after training:
10oz top sirloin
pineapple
potato







Out train the PAIN!

[TheMatzah]

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I don't think BB needs or wants any cosmetic pills. run along please :D

[TheMatzah]

BB,

Bonus vid. :eek:


Is there anything she can't do?

You are one lucky dude!

Great post, great vids - this log is probably the best I've seen all year. Period. :D

[BB2K]

BB,

Bonus vid. :eek:


Is there anything she can't do?

You are one lucky dude!

Great post, great vids - this log is probably the best I've seen all year. Period. :D

Thanks buddy! My thread WAS looking good until that damn spammer posted his crap. I hate that shyt. I hope they delete his posts.

My wife is one tuff woman. Pretty damn strong and does a kick ass job in the gym. My best training partner ever. Plus I get some action from time to time :) can't beat that. :)

[TheMatzah]

Thanks buddy! My thread WAS looking good until that damn spammer posted his crap. I hate that shyt. I hope they delete his posts.

My wife is one tuff woman. Pretty damn strong and does a kick ass job in the gym. My best training partner ever. Plus I get some action from time to time :) can't beat that. :)

Most excellent post I might say. Being married w/benefits ftw! :D

[BB2K]

Mods can you please ban this piece of shyt spammer and delete his posts from this thread?

[BB2K]

Most excellent post I might say. Being married w/benefits ftw! :D

My workouts ROCK with my wife there. She really motivates me and pushes me like I do for her. She is the best. Plus I get to play grab ass with her big juicy butt. Lol

[tatteredsaint]

nice work bro , I like that hack squat the one at my gym is a leg press that converts to a hack and it's on a steeper angle so it kills me it's almost like squating whatever is on it

[joakman]

What's up, man?

[TheMatzah]

My workouts ROCK with my wife there. She really motivates me and pushes me like I do for her. She is the best. Plus I get to play grab ass with her big juicy butt. Lol

This sounds like a winning situation in my eyes. Wish I could get my wifey to join me more..working on it.

[BB2K]

nice work bro , I like that hack squat the one at my gym is a leg press that converts to a hack and it's on a steeper angle so it kills me it's almost like squating whatever is on it

its the best hack squat ive ever used. LOVE this machine.


What's up, man?

Whats up buddy! glad you made it in here. You planning to do the HRT?


This sounds like a winning situation in my eyes. Wish I could get my wifey to join me more..working on it.

Give it time, just tell her you really enjoy her company at the gym and how she motivates you to do better. My wife knows I am full of weak sauce without her there. lol

[TheMatzah]

Give it time, just tell her you really enjoy her company at the gym and how she motivates you to do better. My wife knows I am full of weak sauce without her there. lol

Good strategy, it makes sense. But I go early in the morning and she won't wake up early when she's off work. Nurse, rotating shifts...so I dunno :p

[BB2K]

Good strategy, it makes sense. But I go early in the morning and she won't wake up early when she's off work. Nurse, rotating shifts...so I dunno :p

oh i see, i dont blame her then. I wouldnt go either! lol I wake up at 7-730 every day and eat meal one then hit the gym by 9-930. even on off days im up that early. My stomach wont let me sleep in.

[TheMatzah]

oh i see, i dont blame her then. I wouldnt go either! lol I wake up at 7-730 every day and eat meal one then hit the gym by 9-930. even on off days im up that early. My stomach wont let me sleep in.
are we related? :p


Yep, I don't bug her on those sleeping in days, 12 hr shifts are rough. I'm up at 5:45ish, and at the gym by 7:30am on most days. :)

[BB2K]

are we related? :p


Yep, I don't bug her on those sleeping in days, 12 hr shifts are rough. I'm up at 5:45ish, and at the gym by 7:30am on most days. :)

When I was a correctional officer I worked 6am to 6pm so I know how she feels. 12 hours is a long ass shift.

[TheMatzah]

When I was a correctional officer I worked 6am to 6pm so I know how she feels. 12 hours is a long ass shift.
yup, sho'nuff is. on her feet majority of that too.

[mrdead]

What's goin' on, in here...???

[BB2K]

Off day today but busted some abs, adductors, abductors and cardio. I felt great and cardio was a snap. I'm getting lean as hell now and I'm lovin it!

Abs

Hammer ab machine: 3x20 with 50lbs
Ab machine: 3x30 with 110lbs

Abductor machine: 3x15 with 205,235,265

Adductor machine: 3x15 with 225,255,285

Cardio

30min LISS 3.0mph 2.0 incline


Quick and easy. Came home and enjoyed a top sirloin and sweet tater. Time to relax and watch tv with my wife.

[tatteredsaint]

Off day today but busted some abs, adductors, abductors and cardio. I felt great and cardio was a snap. I'm getting lean as hell now and I'm lovin it!

Abs

Hammer ab machine: 3x20 with 50lbs
Ab machine: 3x30 with 110lbs

Abductor machine: 3x15 with 205,235,265

Adductor machine: 3x15 with 225,255,285

Cardio

30min LISS 3.0mph 2.0 incline


Quick and easy. Came home and enjoyed a top sirloin and sweet tater. Time to relax and watch tv with my wife.
I remember back in the day I had abs , i think it was bout a month ago ;) way to take care of business on an off day bro I can't wait til it's time to shred up again

[BB2K]

I remember back in the day I had abs , i think it was bout a month ago ;) way to take care of business on an off day bro I can't wait til it's time to shred up again

I try to do cardio after my workout but some days that don't happen so I make damn sure i do abs and cardio on my off days. I really beat my abs good on my off days. Each rep is slow, controlled and a killer squeeze. Shyt burns like crazy.

[MomGettingFit]

Yikes! If I had known I was going to be the star of your bonus video, I would of done my hair and makeup ;)

[BB2K]

Yikes! If I had known I was going to be the star of your bonus video, I would of done my hair and makeup ;)

Topless would have been better ;)

[MomGettingFit]

Topless would have been better ;)

Well if we trained at home, that wouldn't be a problem!
You sure you still don't want that home gym ;)

[B Con]

In for pics @ home gym :)

Where the hell's that protein pancake vid? haha

And hope y'all had a GREAT MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR.

[BB2K]

Well if we trained at home, that wouldn't be a problem!
You sure you still don't want that home gym ;)

Oh my! Well in that case HELL YES! But the only muscle groups id work would be abs and glutes ;)


In for pics @ home gym :)

Where the hell's that protein pancake vid? haha

And hope y'all had a GREAT MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Here ya go!

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[BB2K]

Today was without a doubt my best HRT day so far. I decided to lighten the weight a little and focus more on the 3 part HCR more. I actually counted 5,43,2,1 on the negative nice a slow as my wife applied a good deal of pressure on the weights for me. I was shaking like a damn leaf as I preformed the negative, it felt insanley GOOD! I am cutting so my strength isnt going to go up very much if at all at this point so I am going to be smart and focus more on the movement, making the negative really slow and resist as hard as I can. That makes a HEEEYYOOOG difference for me. I feel my muscles working harder, they get more of a pump and I see much better results this way. Im not natually a very strong guy to start with, I cant lift weight thaat is "impressive" or weight that makes people stop and stare in awe. BUT the way I lift I get the results im after.. I get nice muscle mass, strength and I look damn good for my age.

On to todays workout!!


CHEST

*Incline Smith Press: 8 + 4 HCR with 205lbs

*Decline Smith Press: 8 + 4 HCR with 205lbs

*Flat Smith Press: 8 + 4 HCR with 205lbs

My pecs were fried and I actually felt a much better pump this time by slowing that HCR down a great deal


TRICEPS

*Hammer Grip Press Downs: 8 + 4 HCR with 60lbs
This movement was one on a tricep cable machine, the weight is actually heavier that the other machine, only 2 pulleys on this machine

*BB Skull Crushers: 8 + 4 HCR with 45lbs
Yes only 45lbs! I tried 75 but the weight was to much and i didnt "feel" the movement so i dropped it to 45 and got a much better reaction


I heard this song on the radio today and loved it, the video fits me I suppose. lol

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Notes: I loved todays workout, slowing the HCR down made a big difference. Im not concerned with adding more weight right now, that will come after my show. Right now all i'm focusing on is muscle contractions and quality muscle failure.






Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE!
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Shake: 2 scoops BIG Blend, 1 scoop Dextrose, 1 scoop Animal Creatine

PWO Meal: approx 1 hour after training:
10oz top sirloin
pineapple
sweet potato







Out train the PAIN!

[joakman]

Ah so you do Incline first and not Decline like the layout? Doing chest today, did back yesterday.

[BB2K]

Ah so you do Incline first and not Decline like the layout? Doing chest today, did back yesterday.

I mix it up. The routine isnt set in stone as far as the order of exercises go. I will start with decline next time. Im going to work the weakest muscles first. So like on shoulders and biceps day I will do biceps first and next chest day i'll do triceps first. Just a little change to keep my muscles growing. Plus my arms need a lot of work, they arent proportional with the rest of my body imo.

[joakman]

Gotcha, going to start with Incline myself

[BB2K]

MY GOALS FOR 2012!

1 thing that keeps me motivated is setting realistic, obtainable goals. If I don't set a goal and work hard towards it, my results are less than what I want. I actually feel like i'm just spinning my wheels and waisting valuable time in the gym and in life. Waisting my valuable time is not something I like to do especially in the gym. I do not "bro-lift", I do not socialize much at all and i'm not there to play on my damn i-Phone like i see so many people doing these days.. and they wonder why they are not getting bigger and stronger.

I have set goals in the past and fell short of them, like millions of other people do. So I am human BUT what sets me apart is that if I dont reach that goal I dont go crawl in a corner, cry and and eat a fawking twinkie and hate my life or blame others! I set a new goal and work towards it. For example, I set a goal to break the RAW bench press record for my age and weight class. Currently that record is 425lbs @ 220lb Body weight in the 40-44 age group. Well, in my eyes it was obtainable. So i set out to beat it. I got to 355lbs and that seems to be the most i'll ever get. My shoulders hurt 24/7, my elbows were tender to the touch and my wrists hurt all the time to. So, its not something I think i will ever do. Heavy ass weight for low reps kills my joints, especially my shoulders. Does that mean I wont try to do it anyway? Maybe / maybe not. Depends on how my training goes, aches pains etc. But for now i set it aside, chose another goal and now i'm doing it.

My goals for 2012 are rather simple. I wanted to share my list with you guys/gals so you can kinda see into my world a little bit plus I hope it motivates some if not ALL of you to do the same. Writes your goals down! Be realistic about them then go fkn get them!




MY GOALS
even though this is a Bodybuilding web site, I will include my personal goals as well. I believe they all tie in together and as a whole make me a better person


*1. Most importantly I want to better myself as a husband to my beautiful wife. She is by far the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. Without her, my life would be a total wreck. I can't see my life being worth living without her in it.

*2. Better myself as a father to my kids and a step father to my step kids. I have 3 kids of my own and 3 step kids. Each and every one of them are amazing and I love them dearly.

*3. Better myself as a person. I tend to keep to myself and not socialize much. Most find me to be "unapproachable" and I want to change that.

*3. To stay healthy. My past is the past, the way I ate and drank back then is something I never want in y life again. At one point I was drinking over a 12 pack a night, EVERY night and 3 to 4 times that amount on weekends. I ate horribly, smoked and partied every night. Now, im not that man any more. My health is #1 now.

*4. To give 110% in the gym every time I walk in the door. My wife says i'm obbsessed with bodybuilding and the gym because its a top priority. To a point she is right, I do put the gym first and shouldnt but its one thing I love doing more than just about anything else. Its like my get away from reality. Some use drugs for that but i use the gym! lol

*5. To help as many people as I can reach their goals. By setting an example and living the lifestyle I feel will help motivate others of all ages to want to improve. I always offer my help, advice and suggestions to those that ask. Its an amazing feeling when a 17 year old kids walks up to me and asks me to train him for a bodybuilding show! And when a man my age asks me "can I look like you?" Man its a rush like nothing else.

*6. To grow my online business. I started my own online company and I want it to grow and be successful. Balancing my job, gym time, home life and my online business can be difficult at times. I just need to focus on time managemnt more.

*7. To WIN this 12 week contest! I am having the time of my life right now with this HRT routine and this 12 weeks contest. All I want is to do my best with it, change my body and win this motha fawka! 2nd place isnt an option!

*8. To win my class at the NPC Mid West Bodybuilding contest in St. Louis Missouri March 17th, 2012. Again, 2nd place is not an option! It is a national qualifier so i'm sure there will be some bad ass men there but i'm not concerned with them. I will come in and DOMINATE.. end of story.

*9. To set a personal record of 405lbs on the Bench, 500lbs on the squat and adding 2 inches to my arms. I have always wanted to hit 405lbs on the bench. I have hit 500lbs on the squat before but havent seen that number in years. (I had lower back surgery and had to start all over again with just the damn bar.)

*10. Lastly, to continue to set goals and reach them. Regardless of how big or small they may be. A goal is just that, a goal and you can't reach that goal unless you get off your ass and go for it.


Well, that's pretty much it in a nutt shell. I hope everyone that reads this will do the same, write those goals down and just fkn do it!

[SupremeMMA]

Solid log so far brother.

[BB2K]

Solid log so far brother.


Uh oh! I see trouble made his way in here. Lol Thanks for following my log bro. It's always a pleasure having you on board.

[TheMatzah]

I sent greenz your way, but posting as well. Those goals, all great.

I do believe you will hit all of them.

I'm a step dad as well, wouldn't trade him for anything, great kid. Love him as if he was my own blood + his mom/my wife is incredible, so that helps too :p

Happy early new year man, now go make some more protein crepes!! thanks for getting me hooked on those!!

[BB2K]

I sent greenz your way, but posting as well. Those goals, all great.

I do believe you will hit all of them.

I'm a step dad as well, wouldn't trade him for anything, great kid. Love him as if he was my own blood + his mom/my wife is incredible, so that helps too :p

Happy early new year man, now go make some more protein crepes!! thanks for getting me hooked on those!!

My pleasure lol They are damn good, im craving them right now but cant have them :( i have to eat chicken tits and sweet tater now.. oh joy!

EDIT: Wait a second... arent both sweet taters and oatmeal Starchy Complex Carbohydrates? They are the same thing? So, i could have my pancakes now in stead of chicken breasts and sweet tater! or am i way off..... god i need to learn food better.

[TheMatzah]

My pleasure lol They are damn good, im craving them right now but cant have them :( i have to eat chicken tits and sweet tater now.. oh joy!
One guess what I'll be making in the morning. Plus my garlic/onion/peppers egg white concoction . I posted the recipe somewhere, will have to send it over to you. It's insanely good.

[BB2K]

One guess what I'll be making in the morning. Plus my garlic/onion/peppers egg white concoction . I posted the recipe somewhere, will have to send it over to you. It's insanely good.

please do my man! I love healthy foods that rock.

[BB2K]

Not the best back workout today. I'm feeling a bit run down due to my diet. Im tired more often, this happens every time I cut so i'm use to it. I drink beet juice every morning now to help with energy (one of the MANY great things about beet juice). I hit the gym later than normal so that kinda played a part in my performance today. Im use to training around 9 or 10am not 2pm. But I gave 100% as always and I still enjoyed my workout and got amazing pumps and felt a killer burn baby.

On to todays workout!!


BACK

*Wide Grip Pull Downs: 8 + 4 HCR with 120lbs
Kept it a tad lighter today so i can focus more on the contractions

*Seated Cable Row: 8 + 4 HCR with 130lbs
Nice pump with this movement, felt damn good and form was perfect

*T-Bar Rows: 8 + 4 HCR with 115lbs (plus whatever the bar weighs)
This movement is HARD for me. I can lift a lot more weight with great form but with HCR it makes it almost impossible to go any heavier than 100lbs


REAR DELTS

*Incline DB Rear Delt Fly: 8 + 4 HCR with 15lbs
These are also very hard, by the 2nd rep my rear delts want to fail on me and my form isnt exactly great


TRAPS

*Smith Machine Shrugs: 8 + 4 HCR with 315lbs
Normally I use BB but today the gym was packed and BB shrugs werent an option. Great pump though


CALVES

*Standing Calf Raise: 8 + 4 HCR with 275lbs
My god these burn like hell!

*Seated Calf Raise: 8 + 4 HCR with 145lbs (plus whatever the machine weighs)
nice DEEP burn, it felt like pure hell but I love it!



Notes: Not a "bad" workout but it could've been better. It is what it is I suppose. Diet is going fantastic, only down side is that I am craving peanut M&ms like a mad man! lol






Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE!
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Shake: 2 scoops BIG Blend, 1 scoop Dextrose, 1 scoop Animal Creatine

PWO Meal: approx 1 hour after training:
10oz Chicken breast
sweet potato







Out train the PAIN!

[tatteredsaint]

damn dude I'm pretty dedicated but I don't know about the whole drinkin beet juice in the morning thing lol

[TheMatzah]

damn dude I'm pretty dedicated but I don't know about the whole drinkin beet juice in the morning thing lol

:D I guess you've never tried wheat grass?

Talk about puke in your mouth. :eek:

Had to mix it with oj.

Le tres nasty :o

[BB2K]

damn dude I'm pretty dedicated but I don't know about the whole drinkin beet juice in the morning thing lol

Lol I mix 6oz beet juice with 1 scoop of a veggie supplement I have. It's called Vegetable Greens. Both alone suck but combined......oh.....my.......GAWD. :mad:

But they are healthy and do their jobs so fk it.

[BB2K]

Got up at 6am this morning, grabbed my water jug and headed to the gym to do cardio and abs. Well... the gym thats closest to me (and where i work) doesnt open until 8am due to the "holiday"... WTF? Today is NOT a damn holiday IMO. So, i drove to the other gym (that i also work at) and they didnt open until 7am.. so i had to sit outside for a little bit. lol

Went in and busted out 45min of cardio with a 3.0 incline 15min @ 3.0mph, 15min @ 3.5mph and 15min @ 4.0 mph I was lovin it. Then hit abs.

2 sets of 50 crunches
3 sets of 30 + 1 set of 10 Rev Crunches
2 min planks front and sides.

No adductor or abductor work today.

Came home and enjoyed my protein pancakes and a banana. I feel great but I think I may go lie down for a bit and just cat nap. I love my old man naps.

[TheMatzah]

Got up at 6am this morning, grabbed my water jug and headed to the gym to do cardio and abs. Well... the gym thats closest to me (and where i work) doesnt open until 8am due to the "holiday"... WTF? Today is NOT a damn holiday IMO. So, i drove to the other gym (that i also work at) and they didnt open until 7am.. so i had to sit outside for a little bit. lol

Went in and busted out 45min of cardio with a 3.0 incline 15min @ 3.0mph, 15min @ 3.5mph and 15min @ 4.0 mph I was lovin it. Then hit abs.

2 sets of 50 crunches
3 sets of 30 + 1 set of 10 Rev Crunches
2 min planks front and sides.

No adductor or abductor work today.

Came home and enjoyed my protein pancakes and a banana. I feel great but I think I may go lie down for a bit and just cat nap. I love my old man naps.


LoLz, holiday?? Izzz confused, the holiday is monday technically. weird.

Nice work regardless bro!

my gym closed their kids klub today, and will be open tomorrow..odd cuz usually they are open Sat and closed Sun..people getting stoooopid?

[BB2K]

LoLz, holiday?? Izzz confused, the holiday is monday technically. weird.

Nice work regardless bro!

my gym closed their kids klub today, and will be open tomorrow..odd cuz usually they are open Sat and closed Sun..people getting stoooopid?

I can see opening later tomorrow, most people stay up late and drink a lot, but today? why? Its just another damn day.

[joakman]

The fly's are an absolute killerrrrrrr. Good work on the shrugs, dude. That is some good weight with this training.

[TheMatzah]

I can see opening later tomorrow, most people stay up late and drink a lot, but today? why? Its just another damn day.

Yup. It's stoooopid. Kids klub usually open 8am-noon on Sat. I dunno

[BB2K]

The fly's are an absolute killerrrrrrr. Good work on the shrugs, dude. That is some good weight with this training.

The only thing i dislike about the HRT program is that its IMPOSSIBLE to use the heavy weight you are use to using. I can do DB side raises with 50lb DBs but only 15lbs with HRT! Bench press 315lbs + with HRT only 225lbs. Leg Press 1000lbs HRT approx 600. Yeah ego got ass raped with HRT BUT i feel more muscle working, more pumps, more quality work being done and my joints dont hurt at all. So it WINNING.

[BB2K]

Off day but headed to the gym for some fasted AM cardio, Abs, low back, Adductors and Abductors. Nice little workout, I felt great and really busted my ass this morning. Came home and ate meal one, now its time to relax, eat and atch football baby!


ABS, ABDUCTORS, ADDUCTORS, LOW BACK

*Machine Crunches 4 x 25 with 110lbs

*Leg Raises: 4 x 25 with BW

*Planks: 2min front, 1min each side 2 sets each

*Low Back Ext Machine; 3 x 20 with 200lbs

*Adductor Machine: 3 x 15 with 220, 235, 250

*Abductor Machine: 3 x 15 with 220, 235, 250

CARDIO

45min Treadmill Varied incline 2min 2.0, 2min 3.0, 2min 7.0, 2min 8.0 repeat at 3.5mph


Soaked in sweat, tired but i felt damn good! I'm leaning out NICELY and feel great overall despite being tired more often. Diet has changed a little bit, time to get SERIOUS with this shyt! YEAH BUDDY!

[BB2K]

END OF WEEK 4 UPDATE


Sarting Weight: 208.5lbs

Weight Last Week: 200.3lbs

Weight This Week: 199lbs

Week difference: -1.3lbs

Total Difference: -9.5lbs

Appetite: 9 out of 10 HUNGRY 24/7!


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I hope everyone had a fantastic New Years and that you all are gonna rock this new year hardcore! No slacking! Set your goals and just go do it! I'm stepping up my game and I have a totally new attitude towards this HRT contest so I hope you guys are taking it VERY seriously. For I am. I am not going to settle for 2nd place with this, nor am I going to settle for 2nd place at my show. I'm dieting and training my ass off for the #1 spot nothing less.

[TheMatzah]

10mins after eating you're hungry again?

damn bro wtf....how much are you eating? :p Is it the extra apple pie gum? Tried it, to me it tastes good for a min or two, then tastes like azz.


Honestly, when you cut it sounds like you go into pregnant woman mode with your cravings, hilarious!!! LoLz!!! :D

http://media.fukung.net/images/6301/050506_143124-879_3501299.gif

[BB2K]

10mins after eating you're hungry again?

damn bro wtf....how much are you eating? :p Is it the extra apple pie gum? Tried it, to me it tastes good for a min or two, then tastes like azz.


Honestly, when you cut it sounds like you go into pregnant woman mode with your cravings, hilarious!!! LoLz!!! :D

http://media.fukung.net/images/6301/050506_143124-879_3501299.gif


I have a killer metabolism bro. I just ate an hour ago and im sitting here, hungry again and sweating my ass off. Already got a gallon of water in so the rest is cake for the day :) I've always been able to eat A LOT of food all my life. I eat fast to, my wife and step kids have watched me down 6 slices of a supreme pizza before they get 1 down. To me, thats "normal" eating. lol

[akira6713]

Hey you are doing a good job man. I have a question though how come you are cutting? Isnt HRT made for bulking and gaining mass?

BTW I hate beets. My grandma used to force feed me them when I was young. I can however drink them mixed with orange and carrots.

[BB2K]

Hey you are doing a good job man. I have a question though how come you are cutting? Isnt HRT made for bulking and gaining mass?

BTW I hate beets. My grandma used to force feed me them when I was young. I can however drink them mixed with orange and carrots.


I have a bodybuilding show march 17th. This program is best for bulking yes but will do just fine on a cut diet. I don't know if anyone had ever used HRT during a cut diet or not. Maybe RAGE has....? I'm gaining a little size with this routine despite being on a cut so I'm happy with it.

[B Con]

Thanks for the pancake video haha. Always good to see the different ways people make 'em. Really like your focus on this year's goals--very honest and I can see you meeting everyone of those. Great focus.


I have a bodybuilding show march 17th. This program is best for bulking yes but will do just fine on a cut diet. I don't know if anyone had ever used HRT during a cut diet or not. Maybe RAGE has....? I'm gaining a little size with this routine despite being on a cut so I'm happy with it.

I've done HRT for around 5-6 weeks during a cut. Would have done it longer had I known about HRT beforehand, but started running it before HRT became well known. I found it really boosted the intensity of my workouts and kept my muscles feeling dense/hard throughout the cut.

[rewaste]

I have a bodybuilding show march 17th. This program is best for bulking yes but will do just fine on a cut diet. I don't know if anyone had ever used HRT during a cut diet or not. Maybe RAGE has....? I'm gaining a little size with this routine despite being on a cut so I'm happy with it.

You can use it for contest prep just fine I used close to the end of my last few weeks. Ive before hrt did Vince g 8x8 routine for prep. This is a great all in one system and yes your ego with Weight is screwed

[BB2K]

Thanks for the pancake video haha. Always good to see the different ways people make 'em. Really like your focus on this year's goals--very honest and I can see you meeting everyone of those. Great focus.

Thank you! Im gonna give 2012 my best.


I've done HRT for around 5-6 weeks during a cut. Would have done it longer had I known about HRT beforehand, but started running it before HRT became well known. I found it really boosted the intensity of my workouts and kept my muscles feeling dense/hard throughout the cut.

Thats kinda what im feeling with it now. I feel strong but the weight i use is kickin my ass and it aint that much weight. lol


You can use it for contest prep just fine I used close to the end of my last few weeks. Ive before hrt did Vince g 8x8 routine for prep. This is a great all in one system and yes your ego with Weight is screwed

lol Yeah, it sucks from going from 355lb bench to 225 on a good day. :) But its the overall results im after.

[squirrelmeister]

Just checking in with you man to see how things are going? It looks like everything is going good for you!! It's been hard for me to get all my 6 meals in since i been home but i leave soon to go back so i will be able to focus hard again! I hope you are enjoying your new year!

[BB2K]

Just checking in with you man to see how things are going? It looks like everything is going good for you!! It's been hard for me to get all my 6 meals in since i been home but i leave soon to go back so i will be able to focus hard again! I hope you are enjoying your new year!

if you cant get all 6 meals in a day you can always combine meals. As long as you get it all in youre golden. I use to combine all 6 meals into 3 meals. It was hard at first but i got use to it. But im always hungry so 6 meals works out better for me. Keeps my appetite happy. lol

[BB2K]

Man, it feels so damn good weight training. I headed for the gym with a mental focus like a mad man. I wanted this workout to be the best one ever. I decided to focus on the partial and negative portion of the lifts more and fawk the amount of weight. In the beginning I was more concerned with the amount of weight I used and it really fawked with me that I had to use 50% or less weight than normal on most lifts. It sucked! But what I noticed is thatby not focusing on the partial and even more so on the negative I was cheating myself and not getting 100% out of this routine. So, I kept the weight at an amount that I could get 10 reps with but no more then use that weight for my HCR. For example I can use 100lbs easy on the side delt machine but 90 was the swet spot. I did my warm ups and 90 felt perfect so I stayed with it and damn... HUGE difference!! Major pumps, veins popping out like crazy and the burn was insane. I loved it!


On to todays workout!


SHOULDERS

*Smith Machine Shoulder Press: 8 + 4 HCR with: 145lbs
I litterally counted out loud on the negative 5,4,3,2,1 to make damn sure i got a 5 second negative. Nice and slow

*Side Delt Machine Raise: 8 + 4 HCR with: 90lbs
This was PERFECT. I felt more than I did using DBs

*Machine Front Delt Raise: 8 + 4 HCR with: 90lbs
I used a palms facing in grip and this made my front delt pop like never before.


BICEPS

*Preacher Machine Curls: 8 + 4 HCR with: 55lbs (plus whatever the machine weighs)
Biceps are really hard to do HCR with. They get so full of blood I cant flex at the top and the partial tends to be half assed

*Cable Rev Grip Curls: 8 + 4 HCR with: 50lbs
INSANE pump with these! Damn I love this movement!


FOREARMS

*BB Behind Back Wrist Curls: 8 + 4 HCR with: 155lbs
Very deep burn with this. It felt really good

*Rev Grip Wrist Curls: 10lbs
My left elbow hurts doing rev grip wrist curls, not sure why so i just used a bar with 10lb plate on the rope and rolled it up a few times. KILLER burn with little pain.


CALVES

*Calf Raises on Hack Squat: 3 x 10reps toes in, 10reps toes straight, 10reps toes out
Today wasnt calf day, I just felt like kicking their ass today :)





Notes: Damn good workout. By slowing the negative down dramatically made a HUGE difference in the pump, swoleness and BURN. Much better than ever before.






Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE!
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Shake: 87g BIG Blend with 1 scoop Animal Creatine, 6oz sweet tater



PWO Meal: approx 1 hour after training:
8oz Chicken breast
6oz sweet potato







Out train the PAIN!

[SquidC]

Great job so far, definitely late in this thread but subbed for sure since I'm HRTing right now as well.

[BB2K]

Great job so far, definitely late in this thread but subbed for sure since I'm HRTing right now as well.

I've seen your log and you are doing a really good job yourself! This is a kick ass routine and I love it :)

[squirrelmeister]

if you cant get all 6 meals in a day you can always combine meals. As long as you get it all in youre golden. I use to combine all 6 meals into 3 meals. It was hard at first but i got use to it. But im always hungry so 6 meals works out better for me. Keeps my appetite happy. lol

Ohh, well if that's ok then maybe i am good, cause i have been eating some ridiculously huge meals!!

[BB2K]

Ohh, well if that's ok then maybe i am good, cause i have been eating some ridiculously huge meals!!

Ive known people to combine all there calories into 2 meals a day. Works for some, i tried it but theres no damn way i can eat that much in each sitting. lol

[BB2K]

LEG DAY! Damn, what a workout tonight. Had to hit the gym at 7pm.. which I HATE. I normally train at 9 or 10 am, I dont like afternoon or evening workouts. Anyways, enough bitching. I had a kick ass workout and I felt really good. The weights were lighter this time and I really focused on the partial and negative portion more. What a huge difference it made. My legs are FRIED. They were shaking like crazy on each rep and even more so on the negative portion. I counted down from 5 nice and slow on each rep. My wife was just as tired as I was. lol She said that by me resisting on the negative so much its makes it a lot harder for here. :) Oh well, at least she gets more exercise in. lol

On to todays workout!!


QUADS

*Hack Squats: 8 + 4 HCR with 315lbs
The weight was perfect, I felt a deep burn and a killer pump

*Leg Press: 8 + 4 HCR with 560lbs (plus the weight of the machine)
My legs were shaking like crazy, the burn was AMAZING!

*Leg Ext: 8 + 4 HCR with 200lbs
Perfect form, burn and pump here



HAMSTRINGS

*Lying Leg Curl: 8 + 4 HCR with 140lbs
My god these burned! The pump was so intense!

*Rev Hack Squats: 8 + 4 HCR with 135lbs
Normally I can do 315lbs with this BUT on this hack squat machine its really hard to do a lot of weight





Notes: On hamstring I like to do SLDL but there were several group classes in the gym tonight and I just couldnt get to the place I needed to do them. Doing rev hacks are killer, i love them but the hack squat machine we have is difficult to do such a movement on. But i got it done! Im feeling a bit weaker and not as much energy more often, but im an ANIMAL and will survive this. lol






Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE!
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Shake: 87g BIG Blend with 1 scoop Animal Creatine, 6oz sweet tater



PWO Meal: approx 1 hour after training:
8oz Tilapia
Asparagus







Out train the PAIN!

[BB2K]

Off day today. Man my legs are sore as hell from my workout last night. LOVE IT. Today I got up at 530am and headed to the gym for cardio, abs, adductors, abductors and glutes. Felt damn good and again sweat was running off me like a waterfall.


CARDIO

*Stairmaster: 20min level 5
*Treadmill: 20min 3.5 incline 3.5 mph


ABS

*Ab Crunch Machine: 3 x 10-12 with 100lbs
*Ab Roll Outs: 3 x 15

ABDUCTORS & ADDUCTORS

*Abductor Machine: 3 x 10 with 300lbs
*Adductor Machine: 3 x 10 with 300lbs


GLUTES

*Machine Kick Backs: 3 x 10 with 100lbs
My first time using this machine so i kept it light, plus my hams are sore from leg day


NOTES: Damn fine workout today. It was hard waking up and going but once I got started I was fine. Couldnt believe how muc I was sweating, it was A LOT!! Hoping to hold my bodyweight above 190lbs for my show, but think i'll be a tad lighter.. god I hope not.





Out train the PAIN!

[tatteredsaint]

damn bro I think this is the 1st time I've seen u weigh less than me , tear it up

[BB2K]

damn bro I think this is the 1st time I've seen u weigh less than me , tear it up

I'm getting comments I don't really like right now. "you look skinny" "you look sick, are you ok?" "you're leaning out to fast" etc. fawks with my head.

[mrdead]

I'm getting comments I don't really like right now. "you look skinny" "you look sick, are you ok?" "you're leaning out to fast" etc. fawks with my head.

Meh... It's normal to get those comments... I also get, "Here... Here's $5... Go get yourself something to eat..." *LOL*

[tatteredsaint]

I'm getting comments I don't really like right now. "you look skinny" "you look sick, are you ok?" "you're leaning out to fast" etc. fawks with my head.
I'm not saying your skinny I'm sayin u were a fat ass before :p j/k I am just usually eating lean n now I'm bulkin while u cut , n fk em I lean out and gain fast some people are just like that take it as a blessing as long as u maintain your strength well


Meh... It's normal to get those comments... I also get, "Here... Here's $5... Go get yourself something to eat..." *LOL*
damn I should've used that one ;)

[BB2K]

Thanks guys. One of my good friends is an IFPA Pro Bodybuilder and he said I was leaning out way to fast. Well, even though I trust him and even though he does know what he is talking about I dont listen to him. He isn't in charge of my diet and training. Tom is. So what Tom says do that's what the fawk I do. 5am fasted cardio ain't so bad. Lol (like hell it ain't) I do feel I still need my 1 cheat meal a week. I'm 198 and lean but still have like 73 days to go. I don't want to peak to soon.

[SupremeMMA]

Great log so far man, serious workouts and leaning out in the process!?! Nice work!

[BB2K]

Great log so far man, serious workouts and leaning out in the process!?! Nice work!

Thanks buddy, we shall see how i look in a few weeks. as the show gets closer im sure we will tweak things.

[BB2K]

Hit the gym today feeling damn good. The funny thing is, I feel tired as hell 24/7 now BUT my strength stays up. A good thing IMO. The weights felt great, nice pump and deep burn... LOVE that feeling. It's VERY addicting.


On to todays workout!!


CHEST

*Incline Smith Press: 8 + 4 HCR with 205lbs

*Decline Smith Press: 8 + 4 HCR with 205lbs

*Flat Smith Press: 8 + 4 HCR with 205lbs

Same weight as last time, kept the negative nice and slow


TRICEPS

*Hammer Grip Press Downs: 8 + 4 HCR with 80lbs
My triceps felt really strong today so i took advantage of it :)

*BB Skull Crushers: 8 + 4 HCR with 45lbs
*sigh* 45lbs aint much but the pump and burn were sexy as hell.


I REALLY like this song and may just use it for my posing routine

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Notes: Great workout today. Cardio was done at 530am today on the treadmil 3.0incline 3.5mph. I also busted abs and low back. Im feeling great, looking lean as hell and mentally READY for the show. I could really use a 12 hour nap right now though. lol






Pre-Workout: 1 Scoop RAGE!
Intra-Workout: Water
PWO Shake: 87g BIG Blend, 1 scoop Dextrose, 1 scoop Animal Creatine
60z sweet tater

PWO Meal: approx 1 hour after training:
12oz Tilapia
pineapple
6oz sweet potato







Out train the PAIN!

[TheMatzah]

Hit the gym today feeling damn good. The funny thing is, I feel tired as hell 24/7 now BUT my strength stays up. A good thing IMO. The weights felt great, nice pump and deep burn... LOVE that feeling. It's VERY addicting.

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Just playing, great work buddy!! :D

[B Con]

Thanks guys. One of my good friends is an IFPA Pro Bodybuilder and he said I was leaning out way to fast. Well, even though I trust him and even though he does know what he is talking about I dont listen to him. He isn't in charge of my diet and training. Tom is. So what Tom says do that's what the fawk I do. 5am fasted cardio ain't so bad. Lol (like hell it ain't) I do feel I still need my 1 cheat meal a week. I'm 198 and lean but still have like 73 days to go. I don't want to peak to soon.

Exactly. That's why he's your guy to go to. Let your trainer do all your thinking for these next 73 or 72 days now and you just focus on putting in work both at the gym and the table. Get it done.

I still remember people asking if I was sick, if I was Ethiopian (spelling), if I was fasting, I was getting too skinny, all kinds of crap like that. It can definitely mess with your head but just put 110% effort/faith in what you're doing and you'll be fine.

[ragingmuscle]

Thanks guys. One of my good friends is an IFPA Pro Bodybuilder and he said I was leaning out way to fast. Well, even though I trust him and even though he does know what he is talking about I dont listen to him. He isn't in charge of my diet and training. Tom is. So what Tom says do that's what the fawk I do. 5am fasted cardio ain't so bad. Lol (like hell it ain't) I do feel I still need my 1 cheat meal a week. I'm 198 and lean but still have like 73 days to go. I don't want to peak to soon.

Glad to help brother. Hamburger cheat meal for your last meal Saturday or Sunday evening, but only diet soda to drink. Big fat juicy hamburger!

[BB2K]

Glad to help brother. Hamburger cheat meal for your last meal Saturday or Sunday evening, but only diet soda to drink. Big fat juicy hamburger!

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no homo :)