Demon Embraces the Inner Monster - Path to MASSiveness in 2014

[Stncldsnake]

Awesome workout Stan, glad to hear the rest didn't hinder you any..

[Ccm644]

Great workout.

Regarding your wait and diet, your reverse dieting.....
Is your aim to slowly increase calories until your gaining 0.5-1lbs a week?

[demonwareltd]

My scale broke and I am trying to not use that as an excuse to fall off the diet. I am not sure if the battery is low or what but it weighed me in at 225, 249, 256, 215 and 240 in a 10 minute window yesterday morning.

lol

I am curious how you like this stuff. It messed with me after a while, though the focus was insane. I found myself getting very irritable with people while taking it. Could have been other issues going on but who knows.

So far so good. Focus is out of this world so far. I am just rushing from set to set POURING sweat my entire workout. Enough that people comment. Even on my heaviest squat sets tonight I was resting maybe 45 seconds and I couldn't wait to go again. Felt like ANIMAL!

[demonwareltd]

Awesome workout Stan, glad to hear the rest didn't hinder you any..

If anything I was more motivated than ever to get back to it!

Great workout.

Regarding your wait and diet, your reverse dieting.....
Is your aim to slowly increase calories until your gaining 0.5-1lbs a week?

Yeah, that's the goal anyways. The 3 weeks since my show I put on about 9 lbs which comes to about 3 lbs a week. I really want that pace to slow down now though so I don't get too chunky

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: 193.0 (+6.2)

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Nytric EFX Pro
Optimum Nutrition - Optimen
Universal - Animal Flex
Driven Sports - Craze
Optimum Nutrition - Micronized Creatine Monohydrate
Nature's Something - Fish Oil
BSN - EvoTest
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
Optimum Nutriton - Gold Standard Whey Protein
Ergogenix - Ergobolic


NUTRITION:

Protein - 298.0 / 250
Carbs - 260.1 / 270
Fat - 73.2 / 75

Diet Deviations: NONE

WORKOUT:

Sheiko #29 - Week 3/Day 1

Barbell Squat - 185x5, 220x4, 255x3, 255x3, 290x2, 290x2, 290x2, 290x2

Barbell Bench Press - 120x5, 145x4, 170x3, 170x3, 195x3, 195x3, 195x3, 195x3, 195x3, 195x3

DB Flyes - 35x10, 35x10, 35x10, 35x10, 35x10

Push-Ups - 10, 10, 10, 10, 10

Barbell Squat - 170x3, 205x3, 240x3, 270x3, 270x3, 270x3, 270x3

Good Morning - SKIPPED


CARDIO:

NONE


THOUGHTS:

Was a little worried doing back to back Sheiko sessions, especially since they both hit squats hard. Was a little sore warming up, but once I got in the groove, it was CAKE! Bench got a bit difficult
with those 6 sets of 195, but not a problem. Opted to skip the good mornings though since tomorrow is deadlift Sheiko day and I wanted a fresh lower back. Curious to see how much I have left in my legs though. Thursday (off day) can't get here soon enough!

Also, dropped 3 pounds as predicted. Hoping to drop another pound overnight and then probably stabilize in the low 190s....
Motivational Pic of the Day

[demonwareltd]

Planning on snapping some progress pics this weekend since it will be 1 month since my show. Already feeling a bit flubbery(is that a word), but taking and posting them may go a long way to helping me keep this offseason under control diet wise

[DarrenConroy]

Planning on snapping some progress pics this weekend since it will be 1 month since my show. Already feeling a bit flubbery(is that a word), but taking and posting them may go a long way to helping me keep this offseason under control diet wise

Can't wait to see em!!

[demonwareltd]

Can't wait to see em!!

Same here - I think they will help keep me away from the pretzels and ice cream cravings

[Stncldsnake]

Awesome workout Stan, looking forward to seeing the pic's!

[demonwareltd]

Awesome workout Stan, looking forward to seeing the pic's!

Thanks Snake - me too

Woke up this morning barely sore at all. Definitely thought back to back shieko sessions would take it out of me. As expected I feel my strength going up decently fast. Looking forward to retesting my maxes prior to my next Sheiko phase. In the meantime, Week 3/ Day 2 tonight which means lots of deadlifts. Doing deficit deads (again), but using the proper weight as prescribed in the program. After last week's mistake of using 50+ lbs more than I should have and for more reps, I know I have this on lock!

[demonwareltd]

So what makes a potentially ill advised 3rd consecutive day in the gym doing Sheiko even crazier? Forgetting my workout notes and having no idea what weights/reps to do. As you will see, I erred on the side of more reps and weight on deficits and rack pulls. Body is destroyed, but made it through without any undue aches or pains. Glorious off day awaits!

[adamjohn32]

So what makes a potentially ill advised 3rd consecutive day in the gym doing Sheiko even crazier? Forgetting my workout notes and having no idea what weights/reps to do. As you will see, I erred on the side of more reps and weight on deficits and rack pulls. Body is destroyed, but made it through without any undue aches or pains. Glorious off day awaits!

Smart phone + google drive... Never have to use a pen/paper again

[TakedaShingen]

Smart phone + google drive... Never have to use a pen/paper again

This. I use the few minutes between exercises to log the exercise, and I always have my phone on me at the gym because all of my music is on there.

[demonwareltd]

Smart phone + google drive... Never have to use a pen/paper again

This. I use the few minutes between exercises to log the exercise, and I always have my phone on me at the gym because all of my music is on there.

I know, and I have a smart phone, just didn't have access to my spreadsheet. Google Drive is a good idea. Of course, I refuse to let something so trivial affect my workout and honestly, I was better for it as it forced me to push more weight for more reps.

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: ??? (+???)

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Nytric EFX Pro
Optimum Nutrition - Optimen
Universal - Animal Flex
Driven Sports - Craze
Optimum Nutrition - Micronized Creatine Monohydrate
Nature's Something - Fish Oil
BSN - EvoTest
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
Optimum Nutriton - Gold Standard Whey Protein


NUTRITION:

Protein - ??? / 250
Carbs - ??? / 270
Fat - ??? / 75

Diet Deviations: Burger King Whopper

WORKOUT:

Sheiko #29 - Week 3/Day 2

Deficit Deadlifts - 225x3, 225x3, 270x3, 270x3, 295x3, 295x3, 295x3, 295x3
Deficit Deadlifts - 225x5, 245x4, 275x3, 275x3, 295x3, 295x3, 295x3, 295x3 - ACTUAL

Barbell Bench Press - 120x5, 145x4, 170x3, 170x3, 195x2, 195x2, 195x2, 205x2, 205x2, 195x3, 195x3
Barbell Bench Press - 120x7, 145x5, 170x3, 170x3, 195x3, 195x3, 205x2, 205x2, 205x2 - ACTUAL

DB Flyes - 35x10, 35x10, 35x10, 35x10, 35x10

Rack Pulls - 270x4, 315x4, 315x4, 360x3, 360x3, 405x2, 405x2, 405x2
Rack Pulls - 275x5, 315x4, 365x3, 365x3, 365x3, 405x2, 405x2, 405x2, 405x2 - ACTUAL

Barbell Lunges - 115x5, 115x5, 115x5, 125x5, 125x5


CARDIO:

NONE


THOUGHTS:

So today I didn't get on the scale and chose to not track macros. Calorie wise, I know I hit my goal, though it was a higher distribution of fat over carbs and protein thanks to the whopper I had for
lunch. No worries though because today was my 3rd consecutive workout and my body is craving calories to help with recovery, I can feel it! I forgot my gym notes so I had to guess on my workout. Came up a bit shorter than supposed to on bench, but went with more weight and sets on deadlifts. Overall felt strong and pain free which is great. Will enjoy the off day tomorrow and then DESTROY Friday's workout!

Motivational Pic of the Day

[curjo]

Great work Stan. Glad to see your killing it in the gym and getting your strength back. Keep up the good work!

[demonwareltd]

Great work Stan. Glad to see your killing it in the gym and getting your strength back. Keep up the good work!

Thanks John - very excited to test my new 1 rep maxes on my lifts after next week (being the last week of Sheiko 29). I think I am going to be pleasantly surprised

[demonwareltd]

With just over a week of Sheiko 29 left to go, I have been analyzing the various Sheiko variations and decided to go with #30 over the more popular #37. Reason being is that I don't want to wait until week 4 to be working with 85% of my 1RM on sets. Sheiko 30 is hella tough from what I've read and I'm up for the challenge. Will be hitting work sets at 85% 1RM from the onset. FEED. ME. MORE.

[DarrenConroy]

Same here - I think they will help keep me away from the pretzels and ice cream cravings

LOL... Great minds think alike!

[HARRYBEAST]

I used to use my phone for that until I broke a few phones, but I solve that by printing two copies of my spreadsheet and leaving one in my car

[Ccm644]

I used to use my phone for that until I broke a few phones, but I solve that by printing two copies of my spreadsheet and leaving one in my car

Yer I have broke a few phones in the gym (pretty stupid of me)
But printing 2 is a good idea

[Big_Spaz]

Yer I have broke a few phones in the gym (pretty stupid of me)
But printing 2 is a good idea

I always try to keep my phone in either my pocket, gym bag or up higher on a shelf, piece of equipment, desk, etc. at the gym because I'm always afraid someone may walk by and step on it. And the iPhones are extremly easy to crack.





-Spaz

[therockap1]

Nice workout yesterday! Can't wait to see what else is on tap!

[demonwareltd]

LOL... Great minds think alike!

Indeed they do!

I used to use my phone for that until I broke a few phones, but I solve that by printing two copies of my spreadsheet and leaving one in my car

I think this is the most fail safe method. I'm a pen and paper guy. I hate reaching for my phone after each set....

Yer I have broke a few phones in the gym (pretty stupid of me)
But printing 2 is a good idea

Lol, everyone seems to be breaking phones. I'm surprised I haven't smashed my iPhone screen yet as I'm always leaving it on the rack or the floor.

I always try to keep my phone in either my pocket, gym bag or up higher on a shelf, piece of equipment, desk, etc. at the gym because I'm always afraid someone may walk by and step on it. And the iPhones are extremly easy to crack.




-Spaz

Definitely a smart move. I think I will go with a print out going forward and just keep it in my gym bag.

Nice workout yesterday! Can't wait to see what else is on tap!

Off day today, but will be back in after work tomorrow. Recovery has been phenomenal so far. Even after 3 consecutive sessions this week, my abdominals were probably the most sore and fatigued from all the squats and deads. Looking forward to an all out effort on squats tomorrow.

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: 189.8 (+3.0)

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Nytric EFX Pro
Optimum Nutrition - Optimen
Universal - Animal Flex
Driven Sports - Craze
Optimum Nutrition - Micronized Creatine Monohydrate
Nature's Something - Fish Oil
BSN - EvoTest
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
Optimum Nutriton - Gold Standard Whey Protein


NUTRITION:

Protein - 201.8 / 250
Carbs - 289.4 / 300
Fat - 128.8 / 80

Diet Deviations: Ice Cream

WORKOUT:

OFF

CARDIO:

NONE


THOUGHTS:

Weight has been hovering around 190 for the last week or so, except on days I go with some sort of fast food which bloats me up a few pounds. I'm also consistently overshooting my macros, so for sake of simplicity, I'm upping my carbs to 300 grams and fat to 80. I believe this is just under 3000 calories a day. Still off from my typical maintenance for the off season. Really need to try and keep those unhealthy meals down to a couple times a week instead of 4 or 5 if I wanna maintain a slow rate of weight gain. I have also been doing no cardio the last two weeks (bad bodybuilder). I know that once I start doing some I will be able to further increase calories which will be nice. Honestly, sheiko is leaving me so wiped out after my workout I have no desire to do any cardio. Gonna have to figure out how to get it in on my off days.

Today was an off day, really don't feel sore at all except for my abdominals which are both sore and fatigued. Can't wait to get back in and squat tomorrow!
Motivational Pic of the Day

[offroadatv200]

So far so good. Focus is out of this world so far. I am just rushing from set to set POURING sweat my entire workout. Enough that people comment. Even on my heaviest squat sets tonight I was resting maybe 45 seconds and I couldn't wait to go again. Felt like ANIMAL!

That was one positive to it! I felt like i wasnt aloud to sit still and the sweat never stopped. I think i tried it out in the beggining of my prep, maybe thats why i was grumpy....You were taking away my foodz

[Stncldsnake]

Great workout Stan and I hope your day off yesterday was a good one bro!

[demonwareltd]

Motivated to hit the gym today. May even do some cardio after my session if not totally dead. The 7 sets of squat and bench at 80% RM are daunting

[Ccm644]

Motivational Pic of the Day

Love that picture, wish my deadlifts were that good

Motivated to hit the gym today. May even do some cardio after my session if not totally dead. The 7 sets of squat and bench at 80% RM are daunting

Dont try and fool us

Your kill it!!!

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: 191.2 (+4.4)

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Nytric EFX Pro
Optimum Nutrition - Optimen
Universal - Animal Flex
Driven Sports - Craze
Optimum Nutrition - Micronized Creatine Monohydrate
Nature's Something - Fish Oil
BSN - EvoTest
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
Optimum Nutriton - Gold Standard Whey Protein


NUTRITION:

Protein - 242.0 / 250
Carbs - 366.5 / 300
Fat - 55.5 / 80

Diet Deviations: Subway Hoagie

WORKOUT:

Sheiko #29 - Week 3/Day 3

Barbell Squat - 170x5, 205x4, 240x3, 240x3, 270x3, 270x3, 270x3, 270x3, 270x3, 270x3 (video)


Barbell Bench Press - 120x5, 145x4, 170x3, 170x3, 195x3, 195x3, 195x3, 195x3, 195x3, 195x3, 195x3

DB Flyes - 35x10, 35x10, 35x10, 40x10, 40x10

Seated Smith Shoulder Press - 110x4, 110x4 (video), 120x4, 120x4, 120x4


Good Morning - 135x5, 135x5, 135x5, 135x5, 135x5



CARDIO:

NONE


THOUGHTS:

Feeling really rundown today as I'm battling the onset of a cold. Sore throat and chills are the order of the day. No issues at all with the lifts today. Was planning on hitting the gym again tomorrow AM for some accessory stuff, but since I feel like crap, going to play it by ear.[/size]

Motivational Pic of the Day

Sorry, you get none today. Too wiped out to go look for one to post up....