***Rage Walking The Talk***

[BB2K]

All fun and games till my right knee felt like it was going to blow out. I'm going to have to back it down a bit and just focus on getting some blood in there. I'm also going to switch over to Smith squats since the force on my knees doing hacks is just too much anymore. Sucks, but it's generally never the weight thats the issue, it's the damn joints. In all honesty, I wish I would have found Hellcentrics a long time ago and I might not be in this situation. 30 years of bangin it can take its toll. All good though. Just a matter of doing what I can and pressing on.

I know that feeling all to well. Took a lot of years for me to finally figure out how to do this the right way. lol

[ragingmuscle]

OK, some adjustments and slight deviations along the way here.

Day 17

Off - Sushi cheat meal after weight dropped to 243.

Day 18

Off - Weight spiked up to 248

Day 19 - HRT Solo Chest/Triceps/Abs - I've noticed that the weight amounts I use for Hellcentrics is about the same as what I use for Solo.

Decline
2 x 8 + 6 w/275 lbs

Flat
2 x 8 + 6 w/225 lbs

Incline
2 x 8 + 6 w/185 lbs

Skulls
2 x 8 + 6 w/85 lbs

Overhead
2 x 8 + 6 w/80 lber

Abs

Day 20 - Back/Traps/Rear Delts/Calves at the SoCal Animal Barbell Club Metro Flex Long Beach CA

Pull Downs
Seated
Jailhouse
Shrugs
Rear Laterals
Seated Calf Raises
Calf Extensions

Day 21

Off - Dropped carbs to 75 grams

Day 22

Smith Press
Side Laterals
Front Laterals
BB Curls
BB Reverse Curls
Reverse Wrist Curls
Wrist Curls
Abs 1 x 100 each side

Progress Pic Day 22

[rbowman91]

All fun and games till my right knee felt like it was going to blow out. I'm going to have to back it down a bit and just focus on getting some blood in there. I'm also going to switch over to Smith squats since the force on my knees doing hacks is just too much anymore. Sucks, but it's generally never the weight thats the issue, it's the damn joints. In all honesty, I wish I would have found Hellcentrics a long time ago and I might not be in this situation. 30 years of bangin it can take its toll. All good though. Just a matter of doing what I can and pressing on.

Same thing happened to me. My knees just can't handle hacks. My doc said it was because hack squats put too much pressure on the front of the kneecap (or something of that nature). But I only have 2 years training, as opposed to 30. I'm hoping it doesn't mess with my overall performance down the road. Been sticking to regular stance leg press and now including narrow stance leg press since the contest is over. Knees not hurting from those. Backing down sucks though. I find for me the hardest part is not being able to work around it, but the mental aspect of possible further injury. At least I know I'm not alone on this one.

[ragingmuscle]

Same thing happened to me. My knees just can't handle hacks. My doc said it was because hack squats put too much pressure on the front of the kneecap (or something of that nature). But I only have 2 years training, as opposed to 30. I'm hoping it doesn't mess with my overall performance down the road. Been sticking to regular stance leg press and now including narrow stance leg press since the contest is over. Knees not hurting from those. Backing down sucks though. I find for me the hardest part is not being able to work around it, but the mental aspect of possible further injury. At least I know I'm not alone on this one.

It sucks but you just do what you can do.

[ragingmuscle]

Had to humble myself and lower the weights and focus on more of a basic pump.

Leg Press 2 sets of 8 + 6 with 840 lbs Solo style on this movement

Smith Squats 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 225 lbs Hellcentrics. Feet were out front and close together. Felt very little pressure on my knees and will definitely go up in weight next week.

Extensions 2 sets of 8 + 6 Solo style

SLDL 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 225 lbs Hellcentrics

Seated Curls 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 195 lbs Hellcentrics

[SoChillBro]

Had to humble myself and lower the weights and focus on more of a basic pump.

Leg Press 2 sets of 8 + 6 with 840 lbs Solo style on this movement

Smith Squats 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 225 lbs Hellcentrics. Feet were out front and close together. Felt very little pressure on my knees and will definitely go up in weight next week.

Extensions 2 sets of 8 + 6 Solo style

SLDL 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 225 lbs Hellcentrics

Seated Curls 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 195 lbs Hellcentrics

I like how you're mixing the two styles of the program. I bet your quads were on fire haha

Try doing the a solo set but have your partner take you to the top on the negative reps, it will allow for heavier weight and empty the tank faster than driving a Hummer up a mountain

[BB2K]

Had to humble myself and lower the weights and focus on more of a basic pump.

Leg Press 2 sets of 8 + 6 with 840 lbs Solo style on this movement

Smith Squats 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 225 lbs Hellcentrics. Feet were out front and close together. Felt very little pressure on my knees and will definitely go up in weight next week.

Extensions 2 sets of 8 + 6 Solo style

SLDL 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 225 lbs Hellcentrics

Seated Curls 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 195 lbs Hellcentrics

Nice! I am gonna try the solo version on squats. Hacks, leg press then squats all 8+6. Yup that'll fry them good.

[Maiden69]

Subscribed bro! Going to follow this along!

[ragingmuscle]

I like how you're mixing the two styles of the program. I bet your quads were on fire haha

Try doing the a solo set but have your partner take you to the top on the negative reps, it will allow for heavier weight and empty the tank faster than driving a Hummer up a mountain

Part of doing is solo is not having any help. Causes you to work harder to put the weight back up to the start point. Truth be told, this training session was a failure...too light and just didn't hit them the way I wanted. Adjusting for this at tomorrows leg session.

Nice! I am gonna try the solo version on squats. Hacks, leg press then squats all 8+6. Yup that'll fry them good.

Should be a better session tomorrow.

Subscribed bro! Going to follow this along!

Nice brother. Thanks for joining in.

[ragingmuscle]

Decline
2 x 8 + 4 w/275 lbs

Flat
2 x 8 + 4 w/225 lbs

Incline
2 x 8 + 4 w/185 lbs

Skulls
2 x 8 + 4 w/85 lbs

Overhead
2 x 8 + 4 w/80 lber

Abs

[ragingmuscle]

Hammer Hi Row
Hammer Low row
Seated Cable Rows
Hammer Shrug Machine
Seated Rear Delt Machine
Calf Extensions
Calf Raises

[ragingmuscle]

[mrdead]

It was really great to see ya again, and talk shop...!!!

[J_Dieter]

I couldn't quite see the results from your hydro test. How did it go?

[rbowman91]

Running an HRT arms session with the big guy was brutal, but incredible. The ABC was f**king electric.

Tip to anyone who trains with Tom in the future: he LOVES excuses. be sure to give plenty.

[rbowman91]

Hammer Hi Row
Hammer Low row
Seated Cable Rows
Hammer Shrug Machine
Seated Rear Delt Machine
Calf Extensions
Calf Raises

What are Hammer Hi Rows and Hammer Low Rows? I'm back-obsessed, so I'm wondering why I don't know about this. Unless I'm already doing them by a different name? Either way, always eager to spice it up when smashing back.

[rockwood51]

Hammer machines I believe, that have you pull from a specific angle hitting different parts of the back.

[ragingmuscle]

It was really great to see ya again, and talk shop...!!!

Thanks for all your help out there brother

I couldn't quite see the results from your hydro test. How did it go?

11.6%

Running an HRT arms session with the big guy was brutal, but incredible. The ABC was f**king electric.

Tip to anyone who trains with Tom in the future: he LOVES excuses. be sure to give plenty.

What are Hammer Hi Rows and Hammer Low Rows? I'm back-obsessed, so I'm wondering why I don't know about this. Unless I'm already doing them by a different name? Either way, always eager to spice it up when smashing back.

Hammer Hi row you pull from up high and the Low row, down low. Hammer equipment = good **** to use.

Hammer machines I believe, that have you pull from a specific angle hitting different parts of the back.

Right on.

[ragingmuscle]

Smith Press
Side Laterals
Front Laterals
BB Curls
BB Reverse Curls
Reverse Wrist Curls
Wrist Curls
Abs 1 x 100 each side

Day 36 Progress Pic

[ragingmuscle]

Just started using this today for my pre-workout in place of my Pump and Rage. This stuff rocks! The Clyde's Hard Lemonade is my favorite.

http://www.universalusa.com/Universal/ShockTherapy

[ragingmuscle]

Leg Press 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 1430 lbs. I was able to go up since I'm not going down as far. Knee is doing much better since I restricted the range of motion a bit.

Smith Squats 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 275 lbs.

Extensions 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 150 lbs.

SLDL 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 225 lbs.

Seated Curls 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 195 lbs.

Off day today. Not much different these days thats why I haven't posted a vid, but I'm going to put together a couple next week since I have shifted a couple things around for my leg training and I'll show a coupe specifics when it comes to stretching. Caught a little cold but nothing big. Weight is down to 240 lbs even this morning.

[BB2K]

Leg Press 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 1430 lbs. I was able to go up since I'm not going down as far. Knee is doing much better since I restricted the range of motion a bit.

Smith Squats 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 275 lbs.

Extensions 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 150 lbs.

SLDL 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 225 lbs.

Seated Curls 2 sets of 8 + 4 with 195 lbs.

Off day today. Not much different these days thats why I haven't posted a vid, but I'm going to put together a couple next week since I have shifted a couple things around for my leg training and I'll show a coupe specifics when it comes to stretching. Caught a little cold but nothing big. Weight is down to 240 lbs even this morning.

feel the burn! damn fine numbers boss.

[rockwood51]

1430lb leg press. Hole. eey. ****.

[ragingmuscle]

[rockwood51]

Are you still doing cardio every morning?

[J_Dieter]

Thanks for touching on the stretching Tom. I think that is the area where I need most work at the moment.

[upthecreek18]

Serratus is definitely getting cut up Tom - Nicely done! Also going to try that triceps stretch after my arm workout and see how that feels the next day. Thanks!

[umm10191]

Those stretches are perfect, they relax me and prepare me for the next session. Thanks Tom.

[RIOSHOWTIME2]

Looking good in here boss man!!

[shortstack74]

Hammer Hi Row
Hammer Low row
Seated Cable Rows
Hammer Shrug Machine
Seated Rear Delt Machine
Calf Extensions
Calf Raises

That was a serious night of Training Tom. My delts were sore for about 3 days and I got a huge eye opener on how to properly train in HRT.

Thanks for taking the time to work with me again and kick my butt around the gym.

I'll be in touch Brother.

Jeremy