Highiso's 3-year transformation, nutrition & beyond

[highiso]

Sounds like an interesting program. Good job on deads and as always nice freakin' food pics!!!!!

It is a great program. You ought to give it a try. I was amazed at my strength gains over the 13 weeks it took me to get to 500.

Gary when I read your journal it's sounds like exactly what I would write. The struggles...all of it. Amazing progress considering the demons trying to beat you down. I know I can't say it enough but I always consider you one of my biggest inspirations here. Maybe because I can relate to everything you write about but mostly because you continue to keep on keeping on despite it all.

Right on brother, as you are a huge inspiration to me. Can't say enough good about you. It's a constant battle for me and I know you know that feel.

[doughnutgut]

Windshield wipers amaze me.

Bloody impossible to get up there and do them.

Tacos look hnnnngggggg.

Sorry for missing.you in multiquote earlier lol.. Just noticed it now.

Not anything to worry about. Not avoiding you.

[POrtergolf]

This is a great journal bro! Just found it and wasted a good part of my morning going through it, LOL. Congrats, on your success. I'm 18 months into my own journey and one thing I have realized is that the journey is the best part and it doesn't ever end.

[mirroroferised]

It is a great program. You ought to give it a try. I was amazed at my strength gains over the 13 weeks it took me to get to 500.

It interests me for sure. I'm planning on running Starr 5x5 until the end of the summer at the earliest and then see where to go from there. I've become hooked on deadlifts and getting some monster numbers so this might be something to consider

[pastorgbc]

I just spent a little time skimming throu8gh your journal. You are doing some really nice work here.

The fish tacos look very good.

Ray

[baker]

Training looks great, fish tacos look way better though.

[ironwill2008]

The fish tacos look GREAT!

[highiso]

Legs

Barbell Squats:
Set 1: 15 x 225 lbs = 3375 lbs
Set 2: 15 x 225 lbs = 3375 lbs
Set 3: 8 x 275 lbs = 2200 lbs
Set 4: 8 x 275 lbs = 2200 lbs
= 11150 lbs -2350 lbs

Leg Curls:
Set 1: 12 x 110 lbs = 1320 lbs
Set 2: 10 x 120 lbs = 1200 lbs
Set 3: 12 x 100 lbs = 1200 lbs
= 3720 lbs -4140 lbs

Leg Extensions:
Set 1: 14 x 160 lbs = 2240 lbs
Set 2: 13 x 180 lbs = 2340 lbs
Set 3: 16 x 150 lbs = 2400 lbs
= 6980 lbs +200 lbs

Dumbbell Split Squats:
Set 1: 10 x 50 lbs = 500 lbs
Set 2: 10 x 50 lbs = 500 lbs
Set 3: 10 x 50 lbs = 500 lbs
Set 4: 10 x 50 lbs = 500 lbs
= 2000 lbs -500 lbs

Notes:
• Numbers way down from last week. A result of over indulgence spread out over three Memorial Day parties.







In a shirt. Doesn't even lift...

[doughnutgut]

Awesome pictures.

Great food pron. Like the detailed replies and the thought of how difficult it is when you first start out. Mind numbing thinking of ever starting from pic 1 again. Just not even worth thinking about.

Although I really am unable to compare my nutrition to yours as I really can not imagine cutting to (nothing) again. Props for the great reposting of the start of your journey.

Got to mirror Eric though. I think I hate you also.

[fittofattofit]

WTF with all the love for fish tacos

Legs

Barbell Squats:
Set 1: 15 x 225 lbs = 3375 lbs
Set 2: 15 x 225 lbs = 3375 lbs
Set 3: 8 x 275 lbs = 2200 lbs
Set 4: 8 x 275 lbs = 2200 lbs
= 11150 lbs -2350 lbs

Notes:
• Numbers way down from last week. A result of over indulgence spread out over three Memorial Day parties.

Loving the squats and the gun show though, Gary

[highiso]

Windshield wipers amaze me.

Bloody impossible to get up there and do them.

Tacos look hnnnngggggg.

Sorry for missing.you in multiquote earlier lol.. Just noticed it now.

Not anything to worry about. Not avoiding you.

Wipers do a good job of ripping up your core.

This is a great journal bro! Just found it and wasted a good part of my morning going through it, LOL. Congrats, on your success. I'm 18 months into my own journey and one thing I have realized is that the journey is the best part and it doesn't ever end.

You're looking good for only 18 months in!

It interests me for sure. I'm planning on running Starr 5x5 until the end of the summer at the earliest and then see where to go from there. I've become hooked on deadlifts and getting some monster numbers so this might be something to consider

DLs are addictive.

I just spent a little time skimming throu8gh your journal. You are doing some really nice work here.

The fish tacos look very good.

Ray

Thanks for stopping in, Ray!

Training looks great, fish tacos look way better though.

The fish tacos look GREAT!

Not a huge fan of fish but they were good!

Awesome pictures.

Great food pron. Like the detailed replies and the thought of how difficult it is when you first start out. Mind numbing thinking of ever starting from pic 1 again. Just not even worth thinking about.

Although I really am unable to compare my nutrition to yours as I really can not imagine cutting to (nothing) again. Props for the great reposting of the start of your journey.

Got to mirror Eric though. I think I hate you also.

What are your plans for another cut?

WTF with all the love for fish tacos



Loving the squats and the gun show though, Gary

I always thought fish tacos sounded gross too but these were good, trust me.

[ajdahlheimer]

Cool pics/good work.

[highiso]

Chest & Triceps

Barbell Bench:
Set 1: 4 x 225 lbs = 900 lbs
Set 2: 5 x 225 lbs = 1125 lbs
Set 3: 3 x 245 lbs = 735 lbs
Set 4: 1 x 255 lbs = 255 lbs
Set 5: 5 x 225 lbs = 1125 lbs
= 4140 lbs -780 lbs

Smith Incline Bench:
Set 1: 10 x 185 lbs = 1850 lbs
Set 2: 20 x 155 lbs = 3100 lbs
Set 3: 15 x 155 lbs = 2325 lbs
Set 4: 15 x 155 lbs = 2325 lbs
Set 5: 15 x 155 lbs = 2325 lbs
= 11925 lbs +5330 lbs

Standing Cable Flys:
Set 1: 10 x 60 lbs = 600 lbs
Set 2: 10 x 70 lbs = 700 lbs
Set 3: 8 x 80 lbs = 640 lbs
Set 4: 10 x 70 lbs = 700 lbs
= 2640 lbs

Rope Pull-Downs:
Set 1: 20 x 100 lbs = 2000 lbs
Set 2: 12 x 110 lbs = 1320 lbs
Set 3: 12 x 120 lbs = 1440 lbs
Set 4: 12 x 120 lbs = 1440 lbs
Set 5: 16 x 100 lbs = 1600 lbs
= 7800 lbs -1640 lbs

Single Arm Overhead Dumbbell:
Set 1: 10 x 40 lbs = 400 lbs
Set 2: 12 x 35 lbs = 420 lbs
Set 3: 12 x 35 lbs = 420 lbs
Set 4: 20 x 30 lbs = 600 lbs
Set 5: 20 x 30 lbs = 600 lbs
= 2440 lbs +720 lbs

Notes:
• Lackluster workout, went for high reps, no motivation today. Broke down and ate a breakfast burrito this morning and would've rather taken a nap.

[doughnutgut]

Never eaten a burrito in 37 years. Looks amazing though.

Bench is strong mate. Myron.


As for the cut question earlier.

Personal feel is that there is simply nothing to (cut) down to. So consistent 3 year wise owl lifting and not going total potato with the diet. Incorporating some rinsing along the way when i get scared.

Then look at seeing if there is anything worth looking at after the three years. 2 and a bit years left.

[mirroroferised]

Never eaten a burrito in 37 years. Looks amazing though.

Not sure how possible Add them to the bucket list. We have a place around here called burrito boyz and one burrito has got to be at least 1000 cals but just incredibly good.

[highiso]

Cool pics/good work.

Thx!

Never eaten a burrito in 37 years. Looks amazing though.

Bench is strong mate. Myron.


As for the cut question earlier.

Personal feel is that there is simply nothing to (cut) down to. So consistent 3 year wise owl lifting and not going total potato with the diet. Incorporating some rinsing along the way when i get scared.

Then look at seeing if there is anything worth looking at after the three years. 2 and a bit years left.

Stopped reading at "never ate a burrito."

You sound like my lifting partner, he's on a permabulk because he says he has nothing to cut down to... whatever.

Not sure how possible Add them to the bucket list. We have a place around here called burrito boyz and one burrito has got to be at least 1000 cals but just incredibly good.

I could eat burritos everyday, which reminds me I have to try that taco bell breakfast burrito or whatever it is.


Some cmoore inspired climbing while I had the kids at the park last night. Not nearly as high as he climbed but I get extra points for the slippery round pole.

[fittofattofit]

28,000lbs for chest and tris and your arms are looking hyooge Gary! Must be closing in on 18" guns

That pole climb is still an impressive pic!

[highiso]

Coan/Phillipi Week 4

Deadlift:
1x2 @ 450 lbs. ONLY GOT ONE

Speed Deadlift:
5x3 @ 375 lbs.

3 Circuits:
Stiff-leg deadlift: 3x10 @ 185 lbs.
Bent over row: 3x10 @ 115 lbs.
Underhand lat pulldown: 3x10 @ 120 lbs.
Back extension: 3x10 @ 45 lbs.

Notes:
• Super tired today. Had to make a second attempt at 450 just to get one rep, should've gone for two but totally just gave up, upset with myself for that.

[highiso]

28,000lbs for chest and tris and your arms are looking hyooge Gary! Must be closing in on 18" guns

That pole climb is still an impressive pic!

Going to measure bis tonight. Pretty sure I'm 17 and a hair with a pump but will measure cold and let you know.

[doughnutgut]

I must admit that i forgot to mention the size of them guns ISO.


As for the cutting to nothing. I is dead serious.

I weigh and track of course. But there is plenty of room for improvement. I am not peppered to spin my wheelz for the lack of returns at present. IYKWIM.

[bustasinclair]

Going to measure bis tonight. Pretty sure I'm 17 and a hair with a pump but will measure cold and let you know.

Bastard

I'm still forever 15 3/4"; guns don't grow for anything.

[fittofattofit]

Coan/Phillipi Week 4

Deadlift:
1x2 @ 450 lbs. ONLY GOT ONE

Speed Deadlift:
5x3 @ 375 lbs.

3 Circuits:
Stiff-leg deadlift: 3x10 @ 185 lbs.
Bent over row: 3x10 @ 115 lbs.
Underhand lat pulldown: 3x10 @ 120 lbs.
Back extension: 3x10 @ 45 lbs.

Notes:
• Super tired today. Had to make a second attempt at 450 just to get one rep, should've gone for two but totally just gave up, upset with myself for that.

That still looks very good to me .. you're doing speed reps at what would be my 3 rep max, after pulling 450

Going to measure bis tonight. Pretty sure I'm 17 and a hair with a pump but will measure cold and let you know.

There are plenty of people out there with 18" fatceps but you've got the cuts and your tris especially are looking massive!

[highiso]

Legs

Barbell Squats:
Set 1: 20 x 225 lbs = 4500 lbs PR
Set 2: 15 x 225 lbs = 3375 lbs
Set 3: 10 x 225 lbs = 2250 lbs
Set 4: 6 x 275 lbs = 1650 lbs
= 11775 lbs +625 lbs

Leg Curls:
Set 1: 12 x 110 lbs = 1320 lbs
Set 2: 10 x 120 lbs = 1200 lbs
Set 3: 16 x 100 lbs = 1600 lbs
Set 4: 16 x 100 lbs = 1600 lbs
= 5720 lbs +2000 lbs

Leg Extensions:
Set 1: 14 x 160 lbs = 2240 lbs
Set 2: 12 x 180 lbs = 2160 lbs
Set 3: 12 x 150 lbs = 1800 lbs
Set 4: 14 x 130 lbs = 1820 lbs
= 8020 lbs +1040 lbs

Dumbbell Split Squats:
Set 1: 10 x 50 lbs = 500 lbs
Set 2: 10 x 50 lbs = 500 lbs
Set 3: 10 x 50 lbs = 500 lbs
Set 4: 10 x 50 lbs = 500 lbs
= 2000 lbs

Notes:
• Another fun filled wedding weekend so the diet was shot yet again. At this rate I'll never even get close to 190 lbs. this summer.
• Good leg workout today considering how the weekend went.

[highiso]

I must admit that i forgot to mention the size of them guns ISO.

As for the cutting to nothing. I is dead serious.

I weigh and track of course. But there is plenty of room for improvement. I am not peppered to spin my wheelz for the lack of returns at present. IYKWIM.

With your determination you'll no doubt get there!

Bastard

I'm still forever 15 3/4"; guns don't grow for anything.

But why do you look so much bigger than me?

That still looks very good to me .. you're doing speed reps at what would be my 3 rep max, after pulling 450

There are plenty of people out there with 18" fatceps but you've got the cuts and your tris especially are looking massive!

I forgot that I actually pulled 455x1 last week. We were to lazy to grab the smaller plates so we just stuck the 25s on to make 455, lol. It should have been 450x2 but I'll take it.

Anyone can have 18" arms... but to have 18" cut, now that is impressive. I still have yet to measure for you, maybe tonight if I get a chance.

[securekey]

Some cmoore inspired climbing while I had the kids at the park last night. Not nearly as high as he climbed but I get extra points for the slippery round pole.

Nice climb big guy... I am sure the kids enjoyed that.

[kimm4]

Too much food porn...negged.

Not srs...well kind of srs...

Program looks interesting. Will be following.

[jonnyboy44]

cmoore inspired climing LOL.

A couple of lovely pics.

High volume sets on those squats, Nice.

[fittofattofit]

You're a great looking couple Gary and I'm glad to hear that you didn't try to keep to your diet on a wedding weekend
Nice volume squatting session!

[highiso]

Chest & Tris

Barbell Bench:
Set 1: 2 x 225 lbs = 450 lbs
Set 2: 2 x 245 lbs = 490 lbs
Set 3: 1 x 260 lbs = 260 lbs
Set 4: 1 x 275 lbs = 275 lbs PR
Set 5: 7 x 225 lbs = 1575 lbs
Set 6: 4 x 225 lbs = 900 lbs
= 3950 lbs -190 lbs

Smith Incline Bench:
Set 1: 10 x 185 lbs = 1850 lbs
Set 2: 8 x 185 lbs = 1480 lbs
Set 3: 8 x 185 lbs = 1480 lbs
= 4810 lbs -7115 lbs

Standing Cable Flys:
Set 1: 10 x 60 lbs = 600 lbs
Set 2: 10 x 70 lbs = 700 lbs
Set 3: 10 x 60 lbs = 600 lbs
Set 4: 10 x 60 lbs = 600 lbs
Set 5: 10 x 60 lbs = 600 lbs
= 3100 lbs +460 lbs

Rope Pull-Downs:
Set 1: 14 x 120 lbs = 1680 lbs
Set 2: 10 x 140 lbs = 1400 lbs
Set 3: 12 x 120 lbs = 1440 lbs
= 4520 lbs -3280 lbs

Single Arm Overhead Dumbbell:
Set 1: 10 x 40 lbs = 400 lbs
Set 2: 12 x 35 lbs = 420 lbs
Set 3: 12 x 35 lbs = 420 lbs
Set 4: 20 x 30 lbs = 600 lbs
= 1840 lbs -600 lbs

Notes:
• Less volume than last week but I got my 275 bench PR. If I can hit 300 in the next 4 years at the same body weight I'll be happy.
• Really trying to keep my diet in check this week.

[highiso]

Nice climb big guy... I am sure the kids enjoyed that.

My youngest said I was scaring her and that I should stop.

Too much food porn...negged.

Not srs...well kind of srs...

Program looks interesting. Will be following.

My inner fat guy loves the food pron which is a problem because I'd like to eventually get as lean as you this summer.

cmoore inspired climing LOL.

A couple of lovely pics.

High volume sets on those squats, Nice.

Thanks JB!

You're a great looking couple Gary and I'm glad to hear that you didn't try to keep to your diet on a wedding weekend
Nice volume squatting session!

LOL, thx buddy. I haven't let any occasion keep me to my diet. I've dun goofed and had a full blown "who gives a chit attitude" every time. Feelsgoodman

Yes the volume was up there, I guess I should mark my 225x20 PR.