Demon Embraces the Inner Monster - Path to MASSiveness in 2014

[demonwareltd]

That is a big workout, nice weight!! I do not envy the DOMS that are coming..lol great work Stan!

DOMs have started out bad and have gone to ridiculous. Sure, my low back and my abdominals are a tad sore, but no more than normal. What is killing me is my upper and middle back are torched. You would think I do a 2 hour back workout full of rows and pull-ups. Crazy. Deadlifts really do hit more muscles than any other movement. Vouching for that first hand today. Laundry has been a challenge today, I'll tell you that much.

If I am just as sore tomorrow I will be pushing my final Sheiko workout off until Monday

[demonwareltd]

Alright - to hell with it, gonna suck it up and get this workout done. Buh bye Sheiko #40!

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: ??? (???)

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
All American EFX - Nytric
All American EFX - Kre-Alkalyn
All American EFX - Test Charge
All American EFX - Aroma Block-R
Infinite Labs - MassPort
Optimum Nutrition - Optimen
Universal - Animal Flex
Bodybuilding.com - Scream
Nature's Something - Fish Oil
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
Optimum Nutriton - Gold Standard Whey Protein


WORKOUT:

Sheiko #40 - Week 4/Day 3

Barbell Squats - 190x5, 225x4, 265x3, 265x3, 300x3, 300x3, 300x3

Barbell Bench Press - 140x5, 165x4, 195x3, 195x3, 220x2, 220x2, 220x2, 220x2, 220x2, 245x2, 255x2, 265x2

Barbell Squats - 185x6, 225x6, 245x6, 245x6, 245x6, 245x6

Lat Pulldown Machine - 140x10, 160x10, 180x10

Good Mornings - SKIPPED

CARDIO:

NONE


THOUGHTS:

Sheiko #40 is in the books. That makes 3 consecutive Sheiko cycles. Will reflect back on how far I've come strength wise and think on where to go from here. Still pushing for 315 bench, 405 squat and 585 deadlift. A good ways to go. My back and hips were sore as hell but my legs were strong. Squats actually were easy and only needed about 45 seconds between sets today. Also on bench, I added in those last 3 sets and after failing on 265x2 last week I got it without too much difficulty. Planning on testing 1RM on Wednesday after a couple days off.

[demonwareltd]

So here we go. From when I started back in January until now, much progress has been made. The final verdict will be in come Wednesday when I test again. Been feeling strong these last few workouts so hopefully I can throw up some big numbers

11-19-2012 - Sheiko #29

Squat: 340
Bench: 242
Dead: 451


12-27-2012 - Sheiko #30

Squat - 365 (+25)
Bench - 265 (+23)
Dead - 475 (+24)


1-22-2013 - Sheiko #40

Squat - 375 (+10)
Bench - 275 (+10)
Dead - 500 (+25)


2-20-2013 - ?????

Squat - ???
Bench - ???
Dead - ???

[offroadatv200]

So here we go. From when I started back in January until now, much progress has been made. The final verdict will be in come Wednesday when I test again. Been feeling strong these last few workouts so hopefully I can throw up some big numbers

11-19-2012 - Sheiko #29

Squat: 340
Bench: 242
Dead: 451


12-27-2012 - Sheiko #30

Squat - 365 (+25)
Bench - 265 (+23)
Dead - 475 (+24)


1-22-2013 - Sheiko #40

Squat - 375 (+10)
Bench - 275 (+10)
Dead - 500 (+25)


2-20-2013 - ?????

Squat - ???
Bench - ???
Dead - ???

Pretty significant jump in numbers.
Keep it up!

[Ccm644]

Pretty significant jump in numbers.
Keep it up!

x2

Great work with Skeiko

interested to see what you choose to do next

[demonwareltd]

Yesterday was hard to stay out of the gym. Always is. Today I drove into the office though so I'm more preoccupied with work and not thinking about it as much. Focusing on eating a good bit of carbs today in preparation for tomorrow. Can't wait!

[TakedaShingen]

Those are some serious increases Stan. Good work through these 3 rounds of Sheiko. That's some constant, brutal training to undertake. I approve!

[demonwareltd]

T-8 hours until gym time. These last two days out of the gym have been torture! I have also been thinking about this upcoming workout nonstop. Very anxious to get it over with. Really want to come away with a new squat and deadlift PR. If I can hit 290 on bench I will be satisfied. Update later tonight...

[offroadatv200]

T-8 hours until gym time. These last two days out of the gym have been torture! I have also been thinking about this upcoming workout nonstop. Very anxious to get it over with. Really want to come away with a new squat and deadlift PR. If I can hit 290 on bench I will be satisfied. Update later tonight...

Days off are always dreaded. Should be all rested up to smash those PR's!

[demonwareltd]

Days off are always dreaded. Should be all rested up to smash those PR's!

That's the hope! I have rarely been lifting with headphones in these past 3 months, but I think today I'm gonna crank some face smashing metal and get it done!

[Rypt1]

So here we go. From when I started back in January until now, much progress has been made. The final verdict will be in come Wednesday when I test again. Been feeling strong these last few workouts so hopefully I can throw up some big numbers

11-19-2012 - Sheiko #29

Squat: 340
Bench: 242
Dead: 451


12-27-2012 - Sheiko #30

Squat - 365 (+25)
Bench - 265 (+23)
Dead - 475 (+24)


1-22-2013 - Sheiko #40

Squat - 375 (+10)
Bench - 275 (+10)
Dead - 500 (+25)


2-20-2013 - ?????

Squat - ???
Bench - ???
Dead - ???

Those are some really nice improvements. Looking forward to seeing some PR's smashed up in here

[demonwareltd]

Just polished off a can of mini raviolis (hope my son doesn't mind). Also went with 2 glasses of milk, some whey protein, 1 scoop of Karbolyn and 1 of the biggest fluffiest pancakes my wife has ever made. Gonna polish off a big bowl of oats, some whey and some more Karbolyn in a bit and then it's time to WORK!

[Ccm644]

Just polished off a can of mini raviolis (hope my son doesn't mind). Also went with 2 glasses of milk, some whey protein, 1 scoop of Karbolyn and 1 of the biggest fluffiest pancakes my wife has ever made. Gonna polish off a big bowl of oats, some whey and some more Karbolyn in a bit and then it's time to WORK!

Eating well!!!

Weights should be scared as your going to kill some PR's

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: ??? (???)

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
All American EFX - Kre-Alkalyn
All American EFX - Test Charge
All American EFX - Aroma Block-R
Infinite Labs - MassPort
Optimum Nutrition - Optimen
Universal - Animal Flex
Bodybuilding.com - Scream
Nature's Something - Fish Oil
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
Optimum Nutriton - Gold Standard Whey Protein


WORKOUT:

MAX Testing

Barbell Squats - 45x10, 135x10, 135x8, 185x5, 225x3, 275x2, 315x2, 345x1, 360x1, 375x1, 385x1, 400x1(PR!)

Barbell Bench Press - 45x15, 135x10, 185x5, 205x3, 225x2, 245x2, 265x1, 275x1, 285x1, 290x1

Barbell Deadlift - 135x8, 225x5, 315x3, 385x2, 455x1, 480x1, 515xFAIL, 505x1(PR!)

OHP - 45x10, 95x5, 115x2, 135x1, 155x1, 160x1(PR!)

CARDIO:

NONE


THOUGHTS:

What to say about tonight's workout... Exceeded my expectations on squats to be sure. Up 25 lbs over a month ago. Bench press went equally well, up 15 lbs over a month ago. Deadlifts... I knew I was gonna be hurting after squats and to be sure my legs felt like jelly. If I had only maxed deadlifts I'm confident 525 would have been pulled. After failing on 515 and getting it about 3 inches off the ground, I regrouped, refocused and put 505 in it's place! Going to use 515 as my training max for my next routine. What routine you ask? Going with Wendler's 5-3-1. Planning on starting Friday unless overly sore. Also needed to get my max on OHP which I rarely do and is my worst lift. Even still, pulled out a 160 which was a PR for me. Onto bigger and better things. Getting stronger everyday!

P.S. - Sorry there are no vids, as it was either heavy metal blaring through my iPhone or some videos. Worked out with a buddy of mine though who is available to validate any lifts

[demonwareltd]

Took a long time to fall asleep last night as my knees were aching! In hindsight I should have just popped some Advil. No worries though. Everything feels fine this morning and ready to kick off 5-3-1 tomorrow night!

[demonwareltd]

So to sum up my Sheiko experience....

11-19-2012 - Sheiko #29

Squat: 340
Bench: 242
Dead: 451


12-27-2012 - Sheiko #30

Squat - 365 (+25)
Bench - 265 (+23)
Dead - 475 (+24)


1-22-2013 - Sheiko #40

Squat - 375 (+10)
Bench - 275 (+10)
Dead - 500 (+25)


2-20-2013 - Start of 5-3-1 for MASS

Squat - 400 (+25)
Bench - 290 (+15)
Dead - 505 (+5)


Sheiko gets my seal of approval granted you have the will to punish yourself and the mentality to push through the monotonous workouts. It sure works. In 3 months I've added 60 to my squat, 48 to my bench and 54 to my deadlift. Though I would claim I added 64 to my deadlift. I am more than confident that had I not squatted prior to deadlifting last night. 515 would have been cake and who knows how much further I could have gone.

Excited for a switch in routines. Will be hitting Bench, Squat, Dead, OHP only once per week which will be a nice change of pace, but this flavor of 5-3-1 focuses more on the accessory movements and adding some size with strength a secondary factor. Still hoping to push new PRs month after month, just don't expect to have the big gains I've seen with Sheiko.

[Ccm644]

Some great work hit in the gym, well done!!

Some great gains with Skeiko, worked really well for you

No doubt 5/3/1 will bring you many PR's

[Big_Spaz]

Great job Stan! Sheiko really helped you out which is great to hear.





-Spaz

[Stncldsnake]

Awesome Stan!! PR train came rolling through and the jump in numbers is amazing great work bro!!!

[HARRYBEAST]

Nice increases man!

[offroadatv200]

Ok Stan, I see you with them PRs!!!

[demonwareltd]

Thanks guys - work and u will receive. Looking back at how exhausted I was after each and everyone of those Sheiko sessions (36 of them), it was nice to collect the rewards. Hope to build on my new found strength and transition into more of a mass building focus until I hit my goal weight of 215. Then it be time for a mini cut

[demonwareltd]

Excited to kick off 5-3-1 after work today. See how my gains in the big 3 translate, if at all, to doing some higher rep work with my accessory movements. On tap for today:

Bench Press - 3x5
DB Bench - 5x10
Seated Machine Row - 5x12
Tricep Pressdowns - 100 reps
Face pulls - 100 reps
Cardio

Game on!

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: ??? (???)

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
All American EFX - Kre-Alkalyn
All American EFX - Test Charge
All American EFX - Aroma Block-R
Infinite Labs - MassPort
Optimum Nutrition - Optimen
Universal - Animal Flex
Bodybuilding.com - Scream
Nature's Something - Fish Oil
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
Optimum Nutriton - Gold Standard Whey Protein


WORKOUT:

5-3-1 Bench Phase 1

Barbell Bench Press - 45x15, 115x5, 135x5, 160x3, 200x5, 210x5, 225x5

SUPER-SET

Chins - BWx8, BWx8, BWx8

DB Bench Press - 70x10, 70x10, 70x10, 70x10, 70x10

Seated Machine Row - 160x12, 160x12, 160x12, 160x12, 160x12

Triceps Pressdown -120x18, x12, x12, x10, x12, x10, x9, x8, x9

Face Pulls - 40x15, x13, x13, x13, x13, x15, 50x9, x12

CARDIO:

Incline Treadmill 15 minutes 3.8 MPH @7.0 Incline


THOUGHTS:

First 5/3/1 workout tonight. Holy hell. Forget how grueling sets of 10+ can be. Those sets of 100 were killer. I am gonna be one sore pup tomorrow morning - just in time for Deadlifts!

[DarrenConroy]

Excited to kick off 5-3-1 after work today. See how my gains in the big 3 translate, if at all, to doing some higher rep work with my accessory movements. On tap for today:

Bench Press - 3x5
DB Bench - 5x10
Seated Machine Row - 5x12
Tricep Pressdowns - 100 reps
Face pulls - 100 reps
Cardio

Game on!

Go get some!!!

[demonwareltd]

Go get some!!!

Thanks Darren - some was definitely had

Big breakfast this morning in prep for deadlift day (2 cups milk, scoop of whey, scoop of Karbolyn, 1/2 cup oats). Only have to pull 350, 375 and 395 - each for 5 reps. Hopefully won't be too bad. If I'm feeling good I am going to try and capture a video of me pulling 505 again if not more. There is a company promo by AppNut where you need to outlift their reps. Just have to beat a 500 lb deadlift to win. We'll see what the morning brings. Definitely not going to go for it if not feeling it though. Probably still worn down from maxing on Wednesday but not realizing it yet.

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT:208

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
All American EFX - Kre-Alkalyn
All American EFX - Test Charge
All American EFX - Aroma Block-R
All American EFX - K-Otic
Infinite Labs - MassPort
Optimum Nutrition - Optimen
Universal - Animal Flex
Nature's Something - Fish Oil
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
Optimum Nutriton - Gold Standard Whey Protein


WORKOUT:

5-3-1 Deadlift Phase 1

Barbell Deadlift - 45x10, 135x8, 225x5, 315x3, 350x5, 375x5, 395x5, 455x1, 480x1, 505x1, 505x1

Good Mornings - 95x10, 95x10, 95x10, 95x10, 95x10

Barbell Rows - 135x10, 135x10, 135x10, 135x10, 135x10

Seated Leg Curls - 110x12, 110x12, 110x12, 110x12, 110x12

Swiss Ball Crunches - 4 sets of 15

CARDIO:

NONE


THOUGHTS:

Workout went really well. Deadlifts felt relatively easy so I decided to try for some singles and see if I had a 505 in me for the contest. Sure enough I did. Unfortunately the camera man forgot to push record on my first attempt, hence doing it twice. The second attempt kicked my ass but I got it. Went relatively light on the accessory lifts because of all the heavy singles. Done maxing anything for awhile now and focus on upping my accessory lifts each workout.

[Ccm644]

Great workout stan

Really strong deadlifts and great video

The other half is doing 5/3/1 boring but big - 5x10 is brutal but i found really helped me with focus on form

Keep killing it

[demonwareltd]

Great workout stan

Really strong deadlifts and great video

The other half is doing 5/3/1 boring but big - 5x10 is brutal but i found really helped me with focus on form

Keep killing it

Thanks Dean. Was happy to get the 505 for sure. Scored me two full size bottles of HGH-Up. Never tried a natural HGH booster before, but seems some people enjoy them. Similar to what Alex (NaturalPursuit) is logging with HGH Pro.

Boring but big is quite effective from what I've read. After doing 12 weeks of boring with Sheiko I needed some variety in order to keep my sanity