...INTENSITY...INSANITY...WATCH ME GROOW!!! - NaturalPursuit's Offseason Journey

[demonwareltd]

Makin all these other fools work look like warmups!!! That's that sh_t I like to see.


I am going to say something in all seriousness though...

Get some rack pulls or something to work the top half of your dead motion. You're hitching really hard at the exact same spot each time and you're falling a little short at the top.

F_CK THAT!!! Outwork every damn person!!!

I don't want you to hurt yourself, cuz you're my man. That hitching, gonna twist up that back eventually. Especially when you're outlifting the Lilliebridges

Good advices. I would also suggest you back off the weight on deadlifts and use something u can complete a full rep with. I know u want those maxes to keep going up, but you are likely to end up hurt sooner or later. Let the rack pulls do their job for a month or two and then try upping your deadlift poundage again.

[smallkoreankid]

long time lurker on this thread. The amount of volume in your workouts is just pure inspiration to me man. Makes me rethink the term "overtraining". Keep up the good work as always my man.

[scoveg13]

good **** bro

[NaturalPursuit]

Crazy! Motivates me to get my HIIT done and kill my homework today.

Can't wait for the next vlog. I know your channel could really grow

DUDE!!!! Pumped as hell I could help motivate you!!! Channel is slowly growing as I am finally acting like myself in front of the camera haha...next vlog up tomorrow morning!

Good advices. I would also suggest you back off the weight on deadlifts and use something u can complete a full rep with. I know u want those maxes to keep going up, but you are likely to end up hurt sooner or later. Let the rack pulls do their job for a month or two and then try upping your deadlift poundage again.

Rack pulls have been helping IMMENSELY!!! Also mimicking the ROM with erector emphasis (Ben Rice style) with RDLs....really helping a ton!!!!! REALLLLY wanna push for that 600 lb deadlift!!!....all in due time of course though haha...thanks for the input my man!!!!

long time lurker on this thread. The amount of volume in your workouts is just pure inspiration to me man. Makes me rethink the term "overtraining". Keep up the good work as always my man.

ALL LURKERS SAY HI hahaha!!! Love hearing people lurking and finally say hi!!! Seriously so glad to hear I can inspire you!!! I forget who said it but the statement was "I'm not overtraining...I'm overgrowing" hahaha love it!!! I'll be pushing harder than ever!!!!

good **** bro

Thanks bro! Checked out your log yesterday...DAAAAMN you got strong as hell!!!! Keep it up man! Its members of the forum like you, Bob, Devils, JP, Stan, Chris...damn everyone on this forum ahha.... that really make me push myself harder and harder...gotta keep up with you beasts!!!!!

[The Solution]

Ginger kids dont make other people push hard
just sayin!

[jpfaherty]

http://naturalathletesalliance.com/

[NaturalPursuit]

Thursday - Upper Hybrid - Arm Emphasis (Hybrid Cycle - Hybrid Days focus on weakpoints) (4-10 rep range, Arms 10-12 reps)

Hybrid Daily Warm Ups
*pullups are partials emphasizing scapula retraction and forcing blood into the lats

-20 close grip pullups/pushups
-walking leg stretches
-20 close grip pullups/pushups
-hip swings
-20 close pullups/pushups
-side laterals (50 x 10 on upperbody days / 30 x 30 on lowerbody days)
-20 close pullups/pushups
-close stance leg press (platform x 40 / 20 toes straight into 20 toes pointed out at 45 degrees)
-20 close pullups/HS incline no weight press

you know the drill...I dont stop...I never stop...I wont stop....I CANT STOP!!!!!!

Triceps- 6 sets of 10-12 reps
Underhand Single Arm Tricep extension (20x15 warm up)
40 x 10
40 x 10
Overhead Single Arm DB extension
25 x 10
25 x 10
Both Arm Overhand pressdowns (cables with back pad)
40 x 12
50 x 12

weak AZZ ARMS!!! I COMMAND YOU TO F#$KIN GROOOW!!!!!!

Biceps- 6 sets of 10-12 reps
Alternating DB curls squeezing hard at top of every rep (focus on twisting)
30 x 10
30 x 10
Single Arm High curl (highest setting, standing at side, curling behind head)
40 x 12
40 x 12
Both arm twisting DB incline curl (keep elbows back, drag curl principles)
25 x 10
25 x 10

PUMPIN growth into these muscles!!!! HAT ON...HEADPHONES BLAZIN!!!!!

Incline HS press (seat lvl 8)- 3 sets of 8-12 reps
4 plates x 12
4 plates x 12
4 plates x 8

FOCUSING hard on these contractions!!!! Chest is FINALLY GROWING!!!!!

Hard contractions - Flat HS press (seat lvl 4)- 3 sets of 10-12 reps
2 plates x 10
2 plates x 10
2 plates x 10

wha??? I'm cutting...I cant gain size...I cant gain strength...BULLSH*T...I HAVE ONE GEAR YEARROUND...GET BIGGER...GET STRONGER...NO MATTER WHAT!!!!

Flat Barbell Bench (5:2:1 tempo)- 3 sets of 4-6 reps
245 x 5
245 x 5
245 x 5

CRRRAAAAAZY PUMPSSSS!!!!!!!

Width Work- 5 sets
Wide Grip Pullups (6-10 reps)
+45 x 9
+45 x 9
Wide Grip Pulldowns (6-8 reps)
210 x 7
(1.5 reps - Shortened) 150 x 8
(1.5 reps - Shortened) 165 x 6

drippin SWEAT all over this DAMN PLACE...ONLY THE IRON UNDERSTANDS MY FORCE...ONLY THE IRON WILL TASTE MY VENGEANCE!!!!

Hard Contractional Pause at top of every rep - 45 degree Bi Lateral DB Row (feet touching)- 5 sets of 8-12 reps
40 x 12
45 x 12
55 x 12
65 x 12
75 x 12

trying new exercises to FORCE my body to ADAPT AND GROOOW!!!! LOVED THOSE!!!! NUMBERS GUNNA BLOW UP ON THAT!!!!

Cable pullovers (on back resting cable pad)- 2 sets of 10-12 reps
40 x 12
40 x 12

Single arm lateral delt machine raise circuit- 4 sets of 10-12 reps
80 x 10
80 x 10
15 count break
80 x 10
80 x 10
As long as needed break
(both arm) 95 x 12

BREAKIN OUTTA MY 2XL SHIRT????? BELIEVE THAT B*TCH!!!!!

Overhand Grip DB rear delt flys (30 degree bench, arms as straight as possible)- 5 sets of 8-10 reps
15 x 10
20 x 10
25 x 10
25 x 10
25 x 10

BPAK single arm tricep pressdown position drop (facing towards machine)- 3 sets of 6-10 reps
(rope) 50 x 7 7 7
(overhand) 30 x 10 10 10
(underhand) 30 x 8 8 8

PAIN IS AN ILLUSION...PUSH PAST IT...ONLY THEN WILL YOU GROW...

Hard Pauses at top and bottom of every rep - Cable wrist curl (pulling from top down on every set)- 6 sets of 10-12 reps
Palms down
60 x 10
60 x 10
60 x 10
Palms up (no pauses)
30 x 10
30 x 10
30 x 10

Platform Hanging leg raise (db between feet, legs as straight as possible)- Normal into myo reps with 5 count between (10-12 rep range)
30 x 11
10
10
5

not done...NEVER DONE...overtrain?? SH*T...I do that 9 days a week!!!....yeah, you read that right....

Standing Lat Machine Cable crunches- 1 set same as hanging leg raises
75 x 12
75 x 12
75 x 12

Vacuums (hands pushing on bench)- 1 set to failure
1 min 30 seconds

This is what I see in the mirror everyday...216 lbs this morning...weight is consistently between 210-220 lbs and yet everyday...I'm slowly looking leaner



Goal is to keep everyone who follows me as updated as possible thru this mini cut...thru this log, ********, and youtube...prepare yourself...MASSIVE AESTHETICS COMING SOON...


Nutrient Timing - My Optimal Methods (Protein Synthesis, Intra-Workout)

[NaturalPursuit]

Ginger kids dont make other people push hard
just sayin!

LMAO!!!!

http://naturalathletesalliance.com/

DUUDE!!! Thank you!!! Saw this on ******** this morning!! Already have the accepted friend request...do you have to send in money? Kinda confused on it

[demonwareltd]

http://naturalathletesalliance.com/

This sounds pretty cool. Especially like the AAEFX supps right on the home page. Represent!

[jpfaherty]

LMAO!!!!



DUUDE!!! Thank you!!! Saw this on ******** this morning!! Already have the accepted friend request...do you have to send in money? Kinda confused on it

Yeah bro, it's 15 bucks.

Just go to the link and then the sign up tab. You'll have to print out the waiver and then email it to them or snail mail it to them.

[wrkoutfrq]

Lookin HUGE Alex! Lotsa volume on that last workout too...

You can bet I'll be supporting the NAA in any way possible (or affordable lol)

[Devils]

http://naturalathletesalliance.com/

lol, natty's gonna natty

[Opeth09]

Looking huge in that pic man. Excited to see where the cut takes you.

I am starting to bulk again myself. I will text you about it instead of talking about it on your log haha

[NaturalPursuit]

Yeah bro, it's 15 bucks.

Just go to the link and then the sign up tab. You'll have to print out the waiver and then email it to them or snail mail it to them.

AHH!!!!! Thanks bro!!!!!

Lookin HUGE Alex! Lotsa volume on that last workout too...

You can bet I'll be supporting the NAA in any way possible (or affordable lol)

Thanks a lot Patrick!!! And same...gunna sign up as soon as I can!!!

lol, natty's gonna natty

lol, Devils gonna Devil

Looking huge in that pic man. Excited to see where the cut takes you.

I am starting to bulk again myself. I will text you about it instead of talking about it on your log haha

Thanks a lot bro!! I'm pretty pumped too!! Especially to see how my "X" frame turns out...at my last recomp at 185-190 lbs by X frame surprised me so I cant wait to see what more time and weight has done with it!!! Waist is thick now but once I loose some lbs it shrinks like crazy haha...hold most of my fat there. Hit me up whenever bro! Always good to talk with peeps from the forum!!!!

[NaturalPursuit]

Friday - Lower Hypertrophy Day (Hybrid Cycle) (10-50 reps)

Hybrid Daily Warm Ups
*pullups are partials emphasizing scapula retraction and lat blood volume

-20 close grip pullups/pushups
-walking leg stretches
-20 close grip pullups/pushups
-hip swings
-20 close pullups/pushups
-side laterals (50 x 10 on upperbody days / 30 x 30 on lowerbody days)
-20 close pullups/pushups
-close stance leg press (platform x 40 / 20 toes straight into 20 toes pointed out at 45 degrees)
-20 close pullups/HS incline no weight press

lower hypertrophy day...this day is BY FAR the greatest test of my will...everyday this day comes around I take an extra 10 mins pre workout...to sit in the corner...blast my music...hone in my sights...AND FOCUSING ON THE KILL!!!!!

Paused Close Stance Quad Sweep Machine leg extensions (feet touching with knees as close as possible, quad sweep MMC)- 4 sets of 12-15 reps
Both Legs
130 x 15
145 x 15
Single Leg Circuit
55 x 12
55 x 12

HAAARDD contractions at the top of EVERY REP focusing on extended with my outer quads!! MMC AT ITS FINEST!!!

Close stance leg press- 4 sets
Toes Straight
(20-30 reps) 2 100's + 10 plates x 25
(30-50 reps) 2 100's + 8 plates x 42
Toes Out - 1.5 Reps (10-12 reps)
2 100's + 8 plates x 12
2 100's + 8 plates x 12

CRUSHIN THESE QUAD SWEEPS!!!!! PUMPIN THIS SHYT LIKE BAD AZZ MOTHA!!!!!!

Somersault squats- 4 sets
Toes Out At 45 Degrees (15-20 reps)
55 ps x 17
Toes Straight (10-12 reps)
60 ps x 10
60 ps x 10
60 ps x 10

is it that I can't stop? OR THAT I REFUSE TO STOP!!!! NOT SETTLING FOR AVERAGE!!!!!

Laying Leg Curls (pause at top and bottom of every rep)- 4 sets of 12-15 reps
Normal
125 x 13
125 x 13
1.5 Reps Shortened
80 x 12
1.5 Reps Lengthened
80 x 12

NOW MY BLOOD IS FLOWIN!!!! Time to get a little NASTY!!!!!!

Standing Single Leg Curl Circuit (up till hard hamstring contraction)- 4 sets
12-20 reps
15 x 20
20 x 14
20-50 reps
10 x 42
8-10 reps
45 x 10

hamstrings are BEYOND FULL OF BLOOD!!!!

Single leg glute cable extension (body leaning forward at 45 degree angle)- 2 sets
12-20 reps
40 x 18
8-12 reps
60 x 11

wha??? you dont hit your glutes??? HA...WATCH MINE OUTMASS YOURS ON STAGE...I WORK EVERY DAMN MUSCLE IN MY BODY!!!!

BPAK superset CIRCUIT - Seated Calf Press superset (toes out into standing bodyweight toes straight, pause at top and bottom of every rep)- 4 sets
Pause at top and bottom of every rep - 10-15 reps seated / AMAP standing
2 plates x 15 into 20
2 plates x 15 into 20
Pump reps - 15-50 reps
2 plates x 35 into 35
2 plates x 32 into 32

Timed FULL EXTENSION leg press machine calf press- 3 sets 40 seconds -1 min 10 seconds
Normal
Lvl 10 x 46 seconds
Lvl 10 x 46 seconds
Forced Stretch
Lvl 10 x 46 seconds

CALVES ARE FULL TO BURSTING!!!!...so far I've hit MORE weight for MORE reps on EVERY DAMN SET than my last lower hypertrophy session...but now is the true test of will...this is what separates winners...from loser...champions...from competitors...last session I hit 335x8 on squats...but I want that 4 plate for reps...ILL HAVE THAT 4 PLATE SQUAT FOR REPS!!!!!

Low Bar Back Squat- 1 ME set of 8-10 reps
405 x 8

BUSTIN THRU THOSE REPS LIKE A DAMN BARBARIAN!!!! USING EVERY ONCE OF ANGER IN MY BODY TO TEAR THIS SHYT APPAAART!!!!! I WANT MORE PRS!!!! IM HUNGRY FOR MOOOOOORE!!!!!!!

SLDL/RDL/Convential Hybrid Deadlifts (touch ground on every rep)- 1 ME set of 8-10 reps
405 x 8

HELL YEAAAAAAH!!!!! LAST SESSION WAS 315X8X3?!?!?!? NEVER HIT 4 PLATES FOR MORE THAN 3 REPS ON THIS MOVEMENT!!! BUILDING THIS LOWERBACK UP!!!...vid to come...

NON STRAPPED Smith Machine Double Shrug (20 front into 20 back circuit = 1 rep)- 1 set of 2-5 reps
185 x 2


...I've always believed that to achieve what I want, I can't do what other people have done...I look around and few people truly impress me...so...I dont do what they do because I want results better than what they've achieved...in bodybuilding...in academia...at my job...with my relations...IN EVERYTHING...I. MUST. IMPROVE...and I
l'll never settle for anything less...

[ShadowWolfe]

lol, natty's gonna natty

bro you look better than all of 3dmj, how arent they natty? unless.......you know.

youve got one of the best physiques on this site, so if you can do it, they can do it.

[The Solution]

Have a good weekend man!!!

[Devils]

bro you look better than all of 3dmj, how arent they natty? unless.......you know.

youve got one of the best physiques on this site, so if you can do it, they can do it.

Thanks but I do not look better than Jeff or Berto.

How's your progress lately? maybe you're just missing 6000 calories and hard work.

[The Solution]

bro you look better than all of 3dmj, how arent they natty? unless.......you know.

youve got one of the best physiques on this site, so if you can do it, they can do it.

Leave if your going to troll.
FFS

[wrkoutfrq]

Keep the vlogs coming Alex, really enjoying them!

[ShadowWolfe]

Thanks but I do not look better than Jeff or Berto.

How's your progress lately? maybe you're just missing 6000 calories and hard work.

I broke my ankle at the start of summer and had two surgeries and just started walking 3 weeks ago. so its going great thanks.

Leave if your going to troll.
FFS

honestly I dont understand your replies sometimes. Didnt I ask you to stop harassing my posts only a few days ago?

[The Solution]

Fair enough, but its also not unreasonable for him to be taking pro hormones or more. Lots of people take them, and its readily available. .

I asked this a few pages back......when he psoted a back pic and it was covered in acne.....not to mention the massive stretch marks on his chest. Never really seen any natural guys get stretch marks on thier chest. That happens when guys start something and the get to big to fast and the skin stretches.

sort of.....but hes made the gains that has taken you 3+ years in only 6 months.

Its just impressive results, people will question it. Anyone who has worked hard in the gym for a while and knows the gains are slow, and they see this, they question it.

not to beat a dead horse, but according to a lot of "experts" (term used loosely), its impossible for the body to be 220lbs lean at 5'8" without drug use. Actually according to Lyle Mcdonald and Alan Aragon its impossible to be 195lbs at 5'8" lean (lean being key term here, you can obviously be 300lbs at 5'8").

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/mus...potential.html
.

Also NaturalPursuit, you realise there's a lot of drugs that will never show up on a "steroid test" right? CT could be on a lot of different things that wont test positive. Steroids is a very broad term for a long list of drugs.

IGF-1, HGH, and insulin all don't test positive on drug tests. Even some short ester steroids wont test after a short period of time.



Anyways, I suppose this could carry on forever. Not asking you to come out because your user name is "naturalpursuit" so it wouldn't look good.
.

^^^^^^^^^

honestly I dont understand your replies sometimes. Didnt I ask you to stop harassing my posts only a few days ago?

[nathangreen]

Wow! How in the world do you go from 315-335 on squats and deadlifts to 405 in a week??? Form issue? I doubt you got that much stronger in only week so what do you think it was? Crazy progress man, keep it up!

[fittofattofit]

BREAKIN OUTTA MY 2XL SHIRT????? BELIEVE THAT B*TCH!!!!!

.....



This is what I see in the mirror everyday...216 lbs this morning...weight is consistently between 210-220 lbs and yet everyday...I'm slowly looking leaner

I'm not surprised that you're tearing that 2XL shirt apart at the seams .. you're looking fcuking huge!
216lbs ... that's about 50lbs more than I weigh


And awesome lower hyper day ... just monster volume (like serious monster volume) and then you knock out these:

Friday - Lower Hypertrophy Day (Hybrid Cycle) (10-50 reps)
Low Bar Back Squat- 1 ME set of 8-10 reps
405 x 8



SLDL/RDL/Convential Hybrid Deadlifts (touch ground on every rep)- 1 ME set of 8-10 reps
405 x 8

Just killing it Alex!

[NaturalPursuit]

Wow! How in the world do you go from 315-335 on squats and deadlifts to 405 in a week??? Form issue? I doubt you got that much stronger in only week so what do you think it was? Crazy progress man, keep it up!

Thanks a lot man! And honestly the only difference was my mental state...you guys all know I squat well over 400 lbs everyday I squat...but after pre exhausting so much, approaching that bar is hard work in itself!!!! Felt more focused and really confident and went for it!!! Sometimes I feel that way and fail the lift...but I'd rather fail by pushing my limits that get the lift and play it safe

I'm not surprised that you're tearing that 2XL shirt apart at the seams .. you're looking fcuking huge!
216lbs ... that's about 50lbs more than I weigh


And awesome lower hyper day ... just monster volume (like serious monster volume) and then you knock out these:


Just killing it Alex!

Thanks a lot man!!! Everything's been awesome lately for me!!

[NaturalPursuit]

Monday - Lower MAX EFFORT (Hybrid Cycle) (1-5 rep range)
*NO BELTS on any days

Hybrid Daily Warm Ups
*pullups are partials emphasizing scapula retraction and lat blood volume

-20 close grip pullups/pushups
-walking leg stretches
-20 close grip pullups/pushups
-hip swings
-20 close pullups/pushups
-side laterals (50 x 10 on upperbody days / 30 x 30 on lowerbody days)
-20 close pullups/pushups
-close stance leg press (platform x 40 / 20 toes straight into 20 toes pointed out at 45 degrees)
-20 close pullups/HS incline no weight press

eyes lite up like a PREDATOR SHARK....ready to OWWWN THIS WORKOUT!!!!!!!

Berto Style Low Bar Squats- 5 sets of Singles/Doubles/Triples
Normal
455 x 1
480 x 1
3-5 Count Paused/Slight Pause in Hole
425 x 1

first time hittin 480 RAW?!?!?! HELL YEAH!!!! NOW I'M GETTIN EVEN MOOOOORE PUMPED UP!!!!

Sumo Deadlifts- 5 sets of Singles/Doubles/Triples
Non Deloaded - Normal
500 x 1
475 x 1
Deloaded - Deficit (1 plate under each foot)
415 x 2
415 x 2
415 x 2

improving my form on deads with NO hitching and STILL hit an EEEEAAASSSYYY 500??? THATS RIGHT!!! I WANNA GROOOOWWWW!!!!!

Slow Tempo Quad Sweep Partials - Close stance leg press (down until back/glutes are about to lift off seat)- 4 sets of 3-5 reps
Toes Straight
2 100's + 22 plates x 4
2 100's + 22 plates x 4
Toes Pointed Out at 45 Degrees
2 100's + 22 plates x 4
2 100's + 22 plates x 4

MORE QUAD SWEEP WORK!!!!! I WANT LEGS WIDER THAN ANYONES!!!!

Smith Machine Somersault squats (holding onto front of machine)- 2 sets 3-5 reps
5:5:5 tempo (keep tension at bottom)
225 x 3
225 x 3

Weighted GHR (short ROM)- 3 sets of 2-5 reps
Normal
+35 x 5
2 count pause at bottom
+20 x 4
Bodyweight Depth Work
4

NOOOOOOW IM PUSHIN IT!!! GET OUTTA MY WAY....IM ON A F#$KIN MISSION!!!!!

Paused at top and bottom - Lying Leg curl- 3 sets of 3-5 reps
170 x 4
170 x 4
170 x 4

Paused and hard contraction at top of every rep - Single Glute press curcuit- 3 sets of 3-5 reps
Lvl 16 x 5
Lvl 16 x 5
Lvl 16 x 5

YOU KNOW I'M NOT DONE!!! I NEVER QUIT!!!! I'LL NEVER SETTLE!!!!

Seated calf press- 6 sets of 2-5 reps
Toes Straight - 1.5 Reps Lengthened
4 plates + 2 5's x 3
4 plates + 2 5's x 3
4 plates + 2 5's x 3
Toes Out - 1.5 Reps Shortened
4 plates + 2 5's x 3
4 plates + 2 5's x 3
4 plates + 2 5's x 3

Machine leg press single straight leg calf press circuit- 3 sets
Lvl 7 x 5
Lvl 7 x 5
Lvl 7 x 5

5 count paused DB shrugs- 2 sets of 3-5 reps
135 x 3
135 x 3

...Patron Saint of PRs checkin in...

[NaturalPursuit]

480 RAW Squat (Breakdown)

[The Solution]

Shoulders are looking f'in Ridiculous man. Good work as always!!!

[fittofattofit]

Shoulders are looking f'in Ridiculous man. Good work as always!!!

^^^^^^ and traps!


Beautiful squatting there Alex!

[jpfaherty]

"There's a squirrel" had me LOL'ing