Demon Embraces the Inner Monster - Path to MASSiveness in 2014

[TakedaShingen]

Haha - like I said, I am not against stretching. I just have read too many articles about how static stretching isn't good for you, reduces your power output, etc. I have also heard stories of people
Tearing muscles when stretching (maybe they were doing it wrong)

I actually don't really stretch muscles out. Mainly joints and surrounding fascia.

Without doing so, my SI issue would still be plaguing me and I would not be deadlifting or squatting right now. And, I'm rehabbing this shoulder in the same manner.

BUT, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. You're strong as a fkn ox, Stan lol. Who am I to question?

[demonwareltd]

I actually don't really stretch muscles out. Mainly joints and surrounding fascia.

Without doing so, my SI issue would still be plaguing me and I would not be deadlifting or squatting right now. And, I'm rehabbing this shoulder in the same manner.

BUT, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. You're strong as a fkn ox, Stan lol. Who am I to question?

I appreciate the compliments, but if I'm as strong as an ox, then there are plenty of guys here pushing straight dino status! Gotta keep pushing

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: 225.8

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
All American EFX - Vitadrive
All American EFX - Joint Rehab
All American EFX - NF Pro Whey Protein
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
All American EFX - i-Rush
All American EFX - ZMA


WORKOUT:

Wendlers (2nd Phase) - Week 2 / Bench

Barbell Bench Press - 240x3, 255x3, 270x3

DB Bench Press - 75x9, 80x8, 85x8, 90x7

Seated French Press - 65x10, 65x10, 65x10, 75x8

Cable Crossovers - 50x12, 50x10, 50x10

Incline Barbell Bench Press - 135x10, 165x7, 185x5

V-Bar Tricep Extensions - 110x12, 110x12, 110x12









THOUGHTS:

Great workout tonight! 270x3 on bench was a piece of cake, which made me happy. Man my hips and hammies are sore from yesterday though. I really want to get in early tomorrow and hit my 3s phase of deadlifts, but it's gonna have to be a game time decision. Come on epic recovery overnight!!

[Vanguard1965]

Nice work on the bench today! Here is hoping you get those DL in tomorrow.

[demonwareltd]

Nice work on the bench today! Here is hoping you get those DL in tomorrow.

Me too. It's just before 5 AM here and have had a rough night of sleep. Hoping it all works out though

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: 225.8

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
All American EFX - Vitadrive
All American EFX - Joint Rehab
All American EFX - NF Pro Whey Protein
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
All American EFX - i-Rush
All American EFX - ZMA


WORKOUT:

Wendlers (2nd Phase) - Week 2 / Deadlifts

Deadlifts - 425x3, 450x3, 475x3, 505x1 (bonus set w/video)

Barbell Rows - 135x10, 185x10, 205x8, 205x8

Pullups - BWx5, BWx6, BWx6

Swiss Ball Crunches - 3 sets








THOUGHTS:

Woke up this morning and man was I stiff and sore. This latest iteration of Wendler's is kicking my ass since I upped the numbers. I did get it going this morning though and into the gym I went. Took my time warming up with deadlifts before jumping into my worksets and they went down without any problem. I went light on the accessory work because I'm feeling so beat up. Off day tomorrow to veg and watch football, then back at it on Monday. Happy weekend all!!

[HARRYBEAST]

505 looked like a cake walk my man

[Vanguard1965]

Great stuff Stan! Harrybeast is right you made 505 look easy! I also liked that smile that came out right at the end of the video!

[demonwareltd]

Thanks guys. As sore as I was waking up, once I started warming up, it was on

[demonwareltd]

Off today. Happy about that. Watched the UFC pay per view at my brother's place last night. Was pretty good except for the BS split decision for the last fight of the night.

Low back is really bothering me today. So glad I'm not deadlifting again for several days. OHP tomorrow - gonna through that weight straight up to the sky!

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: 225.8

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
All American EFX - Vitadrive
All American EFX - Joint Rehab
All American EFX - NF Pro Whey Protein
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
All American EFX - i-Rush
All American EFX - ZMA


WORKOUT:

Wendlers (2nd Phase) - Week 2 / OHP

OHP - 125x3, 135x3, 140x3, 155x1.5

Standing EZ Bar Curls - 65x10, 85x10, 95x10, 95x8, 95x10

Seated DB Press - 55x10, 60x10, 60x10

DB Preacher Curl - 35x10, 35x10, 35x10

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

Chins - BWx7

Standing DB Curls - 35x8, 35x8

Front Plate Raise - 45x10, 45x10, 45x10






THOUGHTS:

Got my sets of 3 for OHP no problem. Decided to throw 155 on just because and yeah, it was heavy. Squats tomorrow - where the real work gets done!

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: 227.4

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
All American EFX - Vitadrive
All American EFX - Joint Rehab
All American EFX - NF Pro Whey Protein
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
All American EFX - i-Rush
All American EFX - ZMA


WORKOUT:

Wendlers (2nd Phase) - Week 2 / Squats

Barbell Squats - 335x3, 355x3, 375x2, 315x5, 225x8

SLDL - 135x10, 225x10, 275x6, 295x6, 315x5

Seated Leg Curls - 120x12, 130x12, 130x12

Leg Extensions - 120x12






THOUGHTS:

So I made it a point to setup in the power rack with the safety bars for squats today. I think I have a mental block on my heavier sets for some reason as of late. For example, 375x2 was pretty hard and I was doubting whether I could get the 3rd rep, but rather than try and fail, I just racked the weight. Kind of frustrating because I'm really trying to push hard for some new PRs before my offseason comes to an end. Gotta figure this out.

Also just did a single set on leg extensions - I really don't like the pressure it puts on my knee ever since I hurt it so I usually always avoid this movement or go really light.

[demonwareltd]

Unfortunately I found out today that the company I have been a board rep for for the better part of a year is eliminating their board rep positions entirely. Their reasons are their own and I won't go into them here, but it did come as a shock to me. Feeling kind of bad about it.

While ultimately my goal is to one day be a sponsored athlete for a company, I will continue to work hard and pound the pavement in an effort to become a rep for another reputable company whose products I can stand behind. These are opportunities I never take lightly or for granted and their ability to help me within the sport of bodybuilding are great indeed. Even more fuel for the fire for my upcoming show in June as I try to increase my visibility.

Until then though I'm enjoying my "free agent" status, which means I can bash other companies and neg reps I kid, I'm not that kind of guy.

Here's to whatever the future may hold!

[HARRYBEAST]

Nice work! On that note iSatori has a number of logging opportunities out there right now

[demonwareltd]

Nice work! On that note iSatori has a number of logging opportunities out there right now

I did see that - though CL approached me about logging their Purple Wraath lemonade. Perhaps you will still have some opportunities when January rolls around and I kick off contest prep mode. Thanks Harry.

[TakedaShingen]

We all have those days, brother. Head up, keep moving, and crush it the next session.

As for being timid on reps...fkn GET AT EM!!!! If it buries you in the hole...so be it. No reason to doubt yourself. You work too hard for it to have that mindset.

Specifically, what are your PR goals before prep? I will happily hold you accountable.

[demonwareltd]

We all have those days, brother. Head up, keep moving, and crush it the next session.

As for being timid on reps...fkn GET AT EM!!!! If it buries you in the hole...so be it. No reason to doubt yourself. You work too hard for it to have that mindset.

Specifically, what are your PR goals before prep? I will happily hold you accountable.

Pie in the sky goals are:

Bench: 350
Deadlift: 600
Squat: 495

Realistically I would like to get...

Bench: 350
Deadlift: 600
Squat: 465

[TakedaShingen]

Pie in the sky goals are:

Bench: 350
Deadlift: 600
Squat: 495

Realistically I would like to get...

Bench: 350
Deadlift: 600
Squat: 465

Well, let's see it happen.

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: 227.4

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
All American EFX - Vitadrive
All American EFX - Joint Rehab
All American EFX - NF Pro Whey Protein
All American EFX - i-Rush
All American EFX - ZMA


WORKOUT:

Wendlers (2nd Phase) - Week 3 / Bench Press

Barbell Bench Press - 225x5, 255x3, 285x1, 295x1

Flat DB Bench - 80x10, 85x10, 85x9, 90x7

Seated French Press - 65x10, 65x10, 70x10, 70x10

Flat DB Flyes - 40x10, 40x10, 40x10

One arm cable extensions - 50x12, 50x12, 50x12

Swiss Ball Crunches - 3 sets

Kneeling Rope Crunches - 3 sets

Side Crunches - 1 set each side

Seated Chest Press Machine - 3 sets






THOUGHTS:

285 on bench press was a piece of cake. Through on 295 for good measure and it was surprisingly much more of a grind than I expected. No worries though. Was feeling high energy and pretty good throughout the workout - even hit some abs which I rarely do. Will see how my low back and legs feel tomorrow before deciding if I'm gonna hit deadlifts tomorrow or not. May hold off until Friday.


Snapped a pic with me in all my Controlled Labs apparel today too at the gym. The beanie is clutch for keeping my bald head warm in the cold weather and the F*CK Genetics shirts speaks volumes as to how every year that goes by, I'm sticking it to my ****ty bodybuilder genetics

[offroadatv200]

Okay, jacked Walter White up in here.

Niagara next week?

[TakedaShingen]

Okay, jacked Walter White up in here.

Niagara next week?

We are aiming for a solid 20,000-25,000kcals each between Thursday and Friday To say, "We are going to go hard," would be the grossest of understatements!

[demonwareltd]

It would be so much fun to get together with you guys, but it just doesn't look like it's going to workout. Still doing my best to make sure I get to the Arnold though so hopefully we can smash some workouts together.

[demonwareltd]

Taking off today so I can be well rested with minimal DOMs for the 5/3/1 deadlift session coming up. I really want to pull multiple singles over 500 pounds tomorrow. We will see what happens!

[jpfaherty]

Nice bench day. Love the CL gear too!!

[demonwareltd]

Nice bench day. Love the CL gear too!!

Thanks JP - been a CL fanboy since I got into the sport. Something about their "F*ck Genetics" slogan rang true for me and my long, thin physique.

I did end up getting my DL workout in today after all. Will post details shortly.

[demonwareltd]

Broke open the Purple Wraath this afternoon - mixed in 1.5 scoops and out the door I went!


WEIGHT: 227.4

SUPPLEMENTS:

Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath (lemonade)
All American EFX - Karbolyn
All American EFX - Vitadrive
All American EFX - Joint Rehab
All American EFX - NF Pro Whey Protein
All American EFX - i-Rush
All American EFX - ZMA


WORKOUT:

Wendlers (2nd Phase) - Week 3 / Deadlifts

Deadlifts - 395x5, 450x3, 505x1 (video), 525x1 (video)

Deficit Deads - 315x5, 335x5

T-Bar Rows - 135x10, 180x10, 180x10, 200x10

Lat Pulldown Machine - 170x12, 170x12, 170x10







THOUGHTS:

I knew it was going to be a good deadlift session when the 395x5 felt like nothing at all. I hit the prescribed 505 single and decided to throw another 20 lbs on and go for one more. Was tired at this point, but the weight came up no problem.

Really enjoyed the lemonade flavor. I sip it throughout my entire workout (adding more water to it as it gets low) and then polish it off when I get home. It wasn't overly "lemony" tasting which I like. Very light and refreshing.

[TakedaShingen]

Smooth looking 525!!! 600 is right around the corner.

My man...killin it!!!

[antevans007]

Awesome DL session! That 525 looked easy!

[HARRYBEAST]

Nice work Stan!

[demonwareltd]

Thanks guys - always nice to have a workout where things don't feel insanely difficult.