Demon Embraces the Inner Monster - Path to MASSiveness in 2014

[demonwareltd]

Nice Birthday Deadlift

Thanks guys and thanks for posting the video Dean! Just didn't get around to it with all the company today.

Had a great day with friends and family and am quite happy right now. 600 lb deadlift will be mine by end of summer!!

[HARRYBEAST]

Happy birthday man!

[demonwareltd]

Happy birthday man!

Thanks Harry!

Day off today. Going back and forth in my mind with what I want to go with routine wise. Part of me wants to go back to Sheiko in an attempt to accelerate the gains in the strength department, part of me wants to go back to a Power/Hypertrophy split, but the idea of training at least 5 days a week is tough after only training 3 or 4 days a week for the last few months. Going to think on it some more while I finish the last two workouts of my 3rd phase of Wendler's....

[Stncldsnake]

Happy Birthday Stan!! have a great day off bro!

[demonwareltd]

Happy Birthday Stan!! have a great day off bro!

Thanks Snake - looking forward to all the next year has to offer!

[demonwareltd]

Change of plans... taking in my pre-workout meal now and hitting OHP in about an hour. Why put off to tomorrow what you can accomplish today?

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT:214.8

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
Optimum Nutrition - Optimen
Universal - Animal Flex
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
Controlled Labs - White Flood
All American EFX - NF Pro Whey Protein
Applied Nutriceuticals - HGH Up

WORKOUT:

5-3-1 OHP 5/3/1 Phase 3

OHP - 45x12, 75x7, 95x5, 115x5, 135x3, 150x1, 160x1 (FAIL)

Seated DB Press - 55x10, 55x10, 55x10, 55x8, 55x8

Chins - BWx10, BWx8, BWx9

EZ Bar Curls - 65x8, 85x10, 85x10, 85x10, 85x10, 85x10

Side DB Laterals - 30x10, 30x10, 30x10

Seated Calf Raise - 90x15, 135x15, 135x15, 135x15

CARDIO:




THOUGHTS:

Another excellent workout to be sure. I missed tying my PR on OHP but I did get all the prescribed sets. The 135x3 really drained me. However, I refocused and since the 50s were in use, I grabbed the 55s and did much better than expected! So long as my back is not too sore tomorrow we'll hit a 3rd consecutive session and finish these squats off!

[HARRYBEAST]

Nice pressing Stan. I had a weird OHP day yesterday.

[demonwareltd]

Nice pressing Stan. I had a weird OHP day yesterday.

So I saw... I may have to investigate the false grip and see what's up....


Made a decision on how to proceed the next couple months. Going to hopefully get into the gym today and hit squats, wrapping up my 3rd 5/3/1 iteration. It seems to be effective, but I have lofty goals and I'm still 85 lbs aways from my deadlift target. The plan is to lift today, take Wed and Thurs off (may go in Thurs for a very light pump session) and then Friday evening start back with Shieko #37. Sheiko really helped me bust through my plateaus and gave me the greatest strength gains in the shortest amount of time. I'll need to add 20-25 lbs a month to my deadlift if I want to reach my goal. It shall be done - this I promise.

[Ccm644]

Sounds like a plan

Your doing 3 5/3/1 workouts in a row?

Skieko worked well for you and others!

Are you still on a mini cut or as you've been so busy it hasn't happened?

Will you carry on the cut into skieko?

[HARRYBEAST]

This week is forcing me to do 4 5-3-1 workouts in a row. Should be interesting

[demonwareltd]

Sounds like a plan

Your doing 3 5/3/1 workouts in a row?

Skieko worked well for you and others!

Are you still on a mini cut or as you've been so busy it hasn't happened?

Will you carry on the cut into skieko?

Yep, 3 in a row if I make it in. I woke up at 4 AM to start work today and just woke up from an hour long lunch nap (perk of working remotely). Finishing some work up now and hoping a pre-workout sample from the Arnold Classic will amp me up for the workout!

The cut has been put on hold indefinitely. I have been holding steady at 215 lbs and slowly gaining strength. I'm a little "softer" than I'd like right now, but to be honest, I am not the kind of hard-core guy who eats the same things everyday and counts calories. That isn't fun for me. As a result, I have to diet harder come prep time, but I enjoy eating what you would consider non-bodybuilder foods more often

This week is forcing me to do 4 5-3-1 workouts in a row. Should be interesting

Interesting indeed! Do you also find that work/family life tends to dictate workout schedule more than the outline a program defines for you?

[HARRYBEAST]

Yep, 3 in a row if I make it in. I woke up at 4 AM to start work today and just woke up from an hour long lunch nap (perk of working remotely). Finishing some work up now and hoping a pre-workout sample from the Arnold Classic will amp me up for the workout!

The cut has been put on hold indefinitely. I have been holding steady at 215 lbs and slowly gaining strength. I'm a little "softer" than I'd like right now, but to be honest, I am not the kind of hard-core guy who eats the same things everyday and counts calories. That isn't fun for me. As a result, I have to diet harder come prep time, but I enjoy eating what you would consider non-bodybuilder foods more often




Interesting indeed! Do you also find that work/family life tends to dictate workout schedule more than the outline a program defines for you?

Normally I don't have issues with scheduling but this weekend we are all going to a lakehouse with my family my mom and dad and my sisters family. So Friday morning we will be leaving right after breakfast

[demonwareltd]

Here are the current PRs I am using for Sheiko starting on Friday....

Squat - 425.
Bench - 300
Deadlift - 535

[BobTryingToDoIt]

strong PRs, nice to see your still loading the bar :P

[TakedaShingen]

Here are the current PRs I am using for Sheiko starting on Friday....

Squat - 425.
Bench - 300
Deadlift - 535

^^^Strong working PRs^^^

[red_cat]

Here are the current PRs I am using for Sheiko starting on Friday....

Squat - 425.
Bench - 300
Deadlift - 535

Do Work!!!

[demonwareltd]

Thanks guys - time to crank up the intensity once again!

[demonwareltd]

Was definitely regretting getting up 3 hours earlier than normal yesterday by the time I got to the gym. Was feeling really run down after working all day. I made sure to hit my squats and then some. The only thing I skipped out on was leg press but I did throw in some leg extensions which I hadn't done in quite awhile....

Barbell Squats - 45x10, 135x9, 225x6, 225x4, 290x5, 330x3, 365x1, 375x1
SLDL - 135x8, 225x10, 225x10, 225x10
Rope Crunches - 110x15, 110x15, 110x15, 110x15
Leg Extensions - 130x15, 130x15, 140x15, 150x15

Off today and tomorrow and then jumping back into Shieko come Friday. Ohhhhhhh yeah!

[demonwareltd]

Loved the last two days off - now heading back into the gym today to kick off Sheiko again.

Hello, old friend....

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT:215.3

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
Gaspari - Anavite
Universal - Animal Flex
Bodybuilding.com - Aminos
Controlled Labs - White Flood
All American EFX - NF Pro Whey Protein
Applied Nutriceuticals - HGH Up
Top Secret Nutrition - Creatine Monohydrate

WORKOUT:

Sheiko #37 - Week 1 - Workout 1

Barbell Bench Press - 150x5, 180x4, 180x4, 210x3, 210x3, 225x3, 225x3, 225x3, 225x3, 225x3

DB Flys - 35x10, 35x10, 35x10, 35x10, 35x10

Squats - 215x5, 255x5, 255x5, 300x5, 300x5, 300x5, 300x5, 300x5

Barbell Bench Press - 150x6, 180x6, 180x6, 195x6, 195x6, 195x6, 195x6

CARDIO:




THOUGHTS:

So I stepped back into the bowels of Sheiko hell yesterday. Bench press was killer enough by squatting 300x5x5 had me dripping buckets. I remember back fondly now that the first week into it is quite an adjustment but then things get rolling. I'm actually going in today to do deadlifts because I want Sunday to be nothing but grilling, chilling and hanging with the family

[red_cat]

Hello, old friend....

..."friend"...lol

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT:215.3

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
Gaspari - Anavite
Universal - Animal Flex
Bodybuilding.com - Aminos
Controlled Labs - White Flood
All American EFX - NF Pro Whey Protein
Applied Nutriceuticals - HGH Up
Top Secret Nutrition - Creatine Monohydrate

WORKOUT:

Sheiko #37 - Week 1 - Workout 2

Deadlifts - 270x5, 320x5, 320x5, 375x4, 375x4, 430x3, 430x3, 430x3, 430x3

Barbell Lunges - 95x5, 95x5, 95x5, 95x5, 95x5

Incline Barbell Bench - 165x4, 165x4, 165x4, 165x4

Rack Pulls - 270x5, 320x5, 320x5, 375x4, 375x4, 400x3, 400x3, 400x3, 400x3

CARDIO:




THOUGHTS:

This workout today left me absolutely wrecked and took almost two full hours. I didn't help the cause by switching the weights for deads and rack pulls. I ended up deadlifting 30 more lbs the last 4 sets, doing 430 instead of 400. Was wondering why it was so damn tough. I had to go easy on Inclines and skip dips altogether because my chest was so sore from bench yesterday the pain was excruciating when stretching. I wanted to push through it today though because I want to do nothing tomorrow but fire up the charcoal grill, cook up some burgers and steaks and enjoy a few cold beers. Gonna be a nice Sunday. Man my body hurts....

[demonwareltd]

Enjoying the day off today. Spent grilling and chilling with friends and family. Probably put down 3/4 pound of ground beef for lunch and got some nice steaks waiting for dinner.

Glutes and low back are stiff to be sure!

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT:215.3

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
Gaspari - Anavite
Universal - Animal Flex
Bodybuilding.com - Amino Recovery
Controlled Labs - White Flood
All American EFX - NF Pro Whey Protein
Applied Nutriceuticals - HGH Up
Top Secret Nutrition - Creatine Monohydrate

WORKOUT:

Sheiko #37 - Week 1 - Workout 3

Barbell Bench Press - 150x7, 165x6, 180x5, 195x4, 210x3, 210x3, 225x2, 225x2, 210x3, 210x3, 195x4, 180x6, 165x8, 150x10

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

Barbell Squats - 215x5, 255x4, 255x4, 300x3, 300x3, 320x3, 320x3, 320x3, 320x3, 320x3

French Press - 65x10, 65x10, 65x10, 65x10, 65x10

Good Mornings - 125x5, 125x5, 125x5, 135x5, 135x5

CARDIO:




THOUGHTS:

Eveything was still a bit sore going into today's workout but I was mentally ready and nothing was going to stop me. Volume on bench is so ridiculous sometimes Squats were grueling the last 5 sets but was downhill from there. Rest day tomorrow, thank the heavens!

[red_cat]

Might have missed this, but are you doing any cardio at the moment? It would seem that you wouldn't really need to with the intensity of Sheiko being so high.

[demonwareltd]

Might have missed this, but are you doing any cardio at the moment? It would seem that you wouldn't really need to with the intensity of Sheiko being so high.

I am not doing any, no. Sheiko has me breathing hard and sweating like crazy. Literally puddles form around the squat rack during these sets I have to push so hard. I limit my cardio to running around with my 3 year old son. That alone is more cardio than my poor body can take

[demonwareltd]

My right knee is giving me some issues this morning. Hurts to the left of the knee cap. I think it happened on my next to last set of squats when I was rushing through and I came a bit too forward when I went down. I felt it then and the rest of the reps I was conscious to sit back on my heals more and was fine.

May take 2 days off as prescribed by the program anyways and hope it feels better. As of now walking causes some discomfort...

[wisdommaster1]

I am not doing any, no. Sheiko has me breathing hard and sweating like crazy. Literally puddles form around the squat rack during these sets I have to push so hard. I limit my cardio to running around with my 3 year old son. That alone is more cardio than my poor body can take

no cardio??? blasphemy. Sheiko looks pretty fun, I think. Maybe one day I'll give it a go. I'm going to be home again the weekend of May 25th because I have a wedding, I know you might not be around but if you are perhaps another lifting session is in order, maybe a 5 plate deadlift attempt here

[demonwareltd]

no cardio??? blasphemy. Sheiko looks pretty fun, I think. Maybe one day I'll give it a go. I'm going to be home again the weekend of May 25th because I have a wedding, I know you might not be around but if you are perhaps another lifting session is in order, maybe a 5 plate deadlift attempt here

Yeah, I'll likely be down in MD on the 25th but that is also Memorial Day weekend so if you are around until Monday we should be able to get a workout in sometime.