My Journey to HELL - Flying Solo

**beastnumber** · 02-18-2013, 04:03 PM

Hello,

After lurking here for a while I decided to make my own journey to HELL.
Rage suggested I should start with a light cut so I changed my macros to 300 protein, 150 carbs and 35 fats per his recommendation.

First workout is later today and I hope to dial in the weights as quick as possible. Will post first impression later today.

Going to weigh in weekly and post the progress. I am using a scale with BF% (I know it's not accurate but at least I can see the trend).

Starting today at 193.6 lbs w/ 19.5% BF.

**beastnumber** · 02-18-2013, 08:29 PM

What can I say? This program is HELL. I almost fainted.
If today is an indicator then tomorrow I will probably have to crawl out of the gym.

Shoulder Press
65x10
95x8+6
85x8+6 (barely finished the 95 so took it down)

Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise
10x10
15x8+6
15x8+6

Barbell Front Raise
20x10
30x8+6
30x8+6

Barbell Curl
45x10
75x8+6
65+8x6

Reverse Barbell Curl
45x10
45x8+6
45x8+6

Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl
20x10 (Lowest barbell in the gym)
20x8+6
20x8+6

Barbell Wrist Curl
20x10
30x8+6
40x8+6

**beastnumber** · 02-19-2013, 08:14 PM

Legs are done. Barely walked down the stairs after the workout.

Leg Press
90x10
180x8+6
230x8+6

Hack Squat
90x10
180x8+6
180x8+6

Leg Extensions
80x10
95x8+6
95x8+6

Smith Machine Stiff Legged Deadlift
50x10
90x8+6
90x8+6

Lying Leg Curls
70x10
95x8+6
85x8+6

**thorfinnr** · 02-20-2013, 11:08 AM

Welcome to the Journey...stick to it...lift smart. Make sure to ask questions when you need to, all the guys and gals on here are good people and will help.

Most important, like Rage says...leave the ego at the door...don't go to heavy on Solo...injury is always the biggest setback.

Stay Strong! See you on the other side.

**beastnumber** · 02-20-2013, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by thorfinnr

Welcome to the Journey...stick to it...lift smart. Make sure to ask questions when you need to, all the guys and gals on here are good people and will help.

Most important, like Rage says...leave the ego at the door...don't go to heavy on Solo...injury is always the biggest setback.

Stay Strong! See you on the other side.

Thanks man, other side it is.

**beastnumber** · 02-21-2013, 08:17 PM

Workout went really hard today. Really struggled to complete the 2nd set for Triceps exercises. Energy levels were low, maybe because of eating in deficit.
But I did pull through with all I had.

Decline Bench Press
95x10
115x10
135x8+6
135x8+6

Flat Bench Press
95x10
115x8
115x8

Incline Bench Press
65x10
95x8+6
95x8+6

Barbell Skull Crushers
20x10
30x10
40x8+6
35x8+6

Seated Dumbbell Triceps Extension
35x10
40x8+6
35x8+6

**beastnumber** · 02-22-2013, 09:16 PM

Week 1 is in the books. I have to say that I love this program.
I think my workout today was affected by yesterdays when I could barely lift what I selected so today was too light at some points.
Hope the weight adjustments for next week will be better.

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown
80x10
90x10
100x10
110x8+6
120x8+6

Seated Rows
80x10
90x8+6
100x8+6

T-Bar Row
35x10
45x8+6
50x8+6

Barbell Shrug
95x10
115x8+6
125x8+6

Rear Delt Raises
10x10
15x8+6
15x8+6

Seated Calf Raise
35x10
40x10
45x10
50x8+6
55x8+6

Calf Extensions On Leg Press
50x10
90x8+6
90x8+6

**beastnumber** · 02-25-2013, 08:48 PM

Week 2 started today.

Starting weight: 193.6 lbs / 19.5% BF
Today weight: 191.2 lbs / 18.7% BF

So far so good, been strict with the food and hitting the macros.

Shoulder Press
65x10
75x10
85x8+6
85x8+6

Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise
10x10
15x8+6
15x8+6

Barbell Front Raise
30x8+6
30x8+6

Barbell Curl
45x10
55x10
65x8+6
65x8+6

Reverse Barbell Curl
30x10
45x8+6
45x8+6

Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl
20x8+6
20x8+6

Barbell Wrist Curl
40x8+6
50x8+6

**beastnumber** · 02-26-2013, 09:15 PM

What can I say?! Legs, pain, more pain, gotta love the pain.

Leg Press
90x10
130x10
180x10
230x8+6
270x8+6

Hack Squat
90x10
180x8+6
200x8+6

Leg Extensions
80x10
95x8+6
102.5x8+6

Smith Machine Stiff Legged Deadlift
70x10
100x8+6
110x8+6

Lying Leg Curls
90x8+6
90x8+6

**ragingmuscle** · 02-27-2013, 09:47 AM

Looking good in here brother. Let me know if I can help along the way and be sure to let me know when you finish 12 weeks worth.

**beastnumber** · 02-28-2013, 08:12 PM

Last week it was the hardest day for me, today was much better.
I think I didn't rest enough between sets last week, so this time the sets were flowing much better.

Decline Bench Press
95x10
115x10
135x8+6
135x8+6

Flat Bench Press
95x10
115x8+6
120x8+6

Incline Bench Press
65x10
95x8+6
95x8+6

Barbell Skull Crushers
20x10
30x10
35x8+6
35x8+6

Seated Dumbbell Triceps Extension
25x10
30x8+6
35x8+6

**beastnumber** · 03-01-2013, 08:58 PM

Week 2 is done. Fell much better with the motions and the weights.
Weight is moderately going down as well.

Bring on the pain......

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown
90x10
100x10
110x10
120x8+6
130x8+6

Seated Rows
80x10
100x8+6
110x8+6

T-Bar Row
35x10
50x8+6
55x8+6

Barbell Shrug
95x10
125x8+6
135x8+6

Rear Delt Raises
10x10
15x8+6
15x8+6

Seated Calf Raise
40x10
45x10
50x10
55x8+6
60x8+6

Calf Extensions On Leg Press
70x10
110x8+6
120x8+6

**beastnumber** · 03-04-2013, 10:10 PM

Week 3 begins. Had too many social events over the weekend so my diet slipped those 2 days.
I didn't even bother to weigh myself in the morning since I am all bloated from the weekend. Today was back on track.

Workout went well, feeling more comfortable with the motions and the weights.

Shoulder Press
65x10
75x10
85x8+6
85x8+6

Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise
10x10
15x8+6
20x8+6

Barbell Front Raise
30x8+6
30x8+6

Barbell Curl
45x10
55x10
65x8+6
65x8+6

Reverse Barbell Curl
30x10
45x8+6
45x8+6

Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl
30x8+6
30x8+6

Barbell Wrist Curl
50x8+6
50x8+6

**italianolol** · 03-05-2013, 05:47 AM

looks nice! Keep it up! I am thinking of doing this myself.

**beastnumber** · 03-05-2013, 08:01 PM

I really start to like this leg routine.
My only problem so far is that my muscles shake during the negatives on the Hack Squat.

Leg Press
110x10
160x10
200x10
270x8+6
270x8+6

Hack Squat
110x10
200x8+6
200x8+6

Leg Extensions
87.5x10
102.5x8+6
102.5x8+6

Smith Machine Stiff Legged Deadlift
70x10
100x8+6
110x8+6

Lying Leg Curls
90x8+6
90x8+6

**mike42478** · 03-05-2013, 08:12 PM

Hi, your log has inspired me to keep myself honest and document my journey as well. I have competed day 2 and I am feeling the pain already! What are you doing for cardio?

**beastnumber** · 03-05-2013, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by mike42478

Hi, your log has inspired me to keep myself honest and document my journey as well. I have competed day 2 and I am feeling the pain already! What are you doing for cardio?

Rage recommended 30 minutes fasted cardio in the morning.

**beastnumber** · 03-07-2013, 09:21 PM

Today's workout sucked big time.
It was one of those nights when every weight or bench you need is taken right in front of your face.
I did complete the workout but was out of rhythm and on top my musci player ran out of battery.

There is always a new day though...

Decline Bench Press
95x10
115x10
135x8+6
140x8+6

Flat Bench Press
100x10
120x8+6
120x8+6

Incline Bench Press
65x10
95x8+6
100x8+6

Barbell Skull Crushers
20x10
30x10
35x8+6
35x8+6

Seated Dumbbell Triceps Extension
25x10
35x8+6
35x8+6

**beastnumber** · 03-08-2013, 09:47 PM

Week 3 is over. Feeling great.
I always disliked back workouts but on HRT it's my favorite workout so far.

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown
100x10
110x10
120x10
130x8+6
130x8+6

Seated Rows
90x10
110x8+6
110x8+6

T-Bar Row
35x10
50x8+6
50x8+6

Barbell Shrug
105x10
135x8+6
135x8+6

Rear Delt Raises
10x10
15x8+6
20x8+6

Seated Calf Raise
45x10
50x10
55x10
60x8+6
60x8+6

Calf Extensions On Leg Press
80x10
120x8+6
120x8+6

**beastnumber** · 03-11-2013, 10:00 PM

My muscles got used to the routine and I recover a little faster now, but now the focus of the pain moved to the joints.
Rage was right for sure, this program is pounding the joints.

Shoulder Press
65x10
75x10
85x8+6
85x8+6

Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise
10x10
15x8+6
20x8+6

Barbell Front Raise
30x8+6
30x8+6

Barbell Curl
45x10
55x10
65x8+6
65x8+6

Reverse Barbell Curl
45x10
50x8+6
50x8+6

Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl
20x8+6
20x8+6

Barbell Wrist Curl
50x8+6
50x8+6

**beastnumber** · 03-12-2013, 09:25 PM

One word today, PAIN, and I love it.
Legs are almost numb.

Leg Press
110x10
160x10
200x10
270x8+6
290x8+6

Hack Squat
110x10
200x8+6
220x8+6

Leg Extensions
87.5x10
102.5x8+6
102.5x8+6

Smith Machine Stiff Legged Deadlift
80x10
110x8+6
110x8+6

Lying Leg Curls
90x8+6
95x8+6

**beastnumber** · 03-14-2013, 11:08 PM

Another day in HELL.

Decline Bench Press
100x10
120x10
140x8+6
140x8+6

Flat Bench Press
100x10
120x8+6
120x8+6

Incline Bench Press
70x10
100x8+6
100x8+6

Barbell Skull Crushers
20x10
30x10
35x8+6
35x8+6

Seated Dumbbell Triceps Extension
25x10
35x8+6
40x8+6

**beastnumber** · 03-16-2013, 12:16 AM

Week 4 is done!!!

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown
100x10
110x10
120x10
130x8+6
140x8+6

Seated Rows
90x10
110x8+6
120x8+6

T-Bar Row
35x10
50x8+6
50x8+6

Barbell Shrug
105x10
135x8+6
145x8+6

Rear Delt Raises
15x10
20x8+6
20x8+6

Seated Calf Raise
45x10
50x10
55x10
60x8+6
65x8+6

Calf Extensions On Leg Press
80x10
120x8+6
130x8+6

**beastnumber** · 03-18-2013, 09:57 PM

Can't believe it's week 5 already. This program is amazing.

Shoulder Press
65x10
75x10
85x8+6
85x8+6

Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise
10x10
15x8+6
20x8+6

Barbell Front Raise
30x8+6
30x8+6

Barbell Curl
45x10
55x10
65x8+6
65x8+6

Reverse Barbell Curl
45x10
50x8+6
55x8+6

Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl
20x8+6
20x8+6

Barbell Wrist Curl
50x8+6
50x8+6

**beastnumber** · 03-19-2013, 09:44 PM

Leg HELL today.

Leg Press
130x10
180x10
220x10
290x8+6
290x8+6

Hack Squat
130x10
200x8+6
220x8+6

Leg Extensions
87.5x10
102.5x8+6
102.5x8+6

Smith Machine Stiff Legged Deadlift
80x10
110x8+6
110x8+6

Lying Leg Curls
95x8+6
95x8+6

**beastnumber** · 03-22-2013, 10:21 PM

Didn't update the thread yesterday so here it is.

Decline Bench Press
100x10
120x10
140x8+6
145x8+6

Flat Bench Press
100x10
120x8+6
120x8+6

Incline Bench Press
70x10
100x8+6
105x8+6

Barbell Skull Crushers
20x10
30x10
35x8+6
35x8+6

Seated Dumbbell Triceps Extension
30x10
40x8+6
40x8+6

**beastnumber** · 03-22-2013, 10:23 PM

And today's workout as well. Can't believe I finished 5 weeks already.

Felling great so far.

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown
110x10
120x10
130x10
140x8+6
140x8+6

Seated Rows
100x10
120x8+6
120x8+6

T-Bar Row
35x10
50x8+6
50x8+6

Barbell Shrug
115x10
145x8+6
145x8+6

Rear Delt Raises
15x10
20x8+6
20x8+6

Seated Calf Raise
50x10
55x10
60x10
65x8+6
65x8+6

Calf Extensions On Leg Press
90x10
130x8+6
130x8+6

**beastnumber** · 03-25-2013, 10:21 PM

Week 6, bring it on!!!

Shoulder Press
65x10
65x10
75x8+6
75x8+6

Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise
15x10
20x8+6
20x8+6

Barbell Front Raise
30x8+6
30x8+6

Barbell Curl
45x10
55x10
70x8+6
70x8+6

Reverse Barbell Curl
45x10
55x8+6
55x8+6

Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl
20x8+6
20x8+6

Barbell Wrist Curl
50x8+6
50x8+6

**beastnumber** · 03-26-2013, 08:12 PM

Energy levels very low today. Struggled through the workout but pulled it through.

Leg Press
130x10
180x10
220x10
290x8+6
290x8+6

Hack Squat
130x10
200x8+6
220x8+6

Leg Extensions
87.5x10
102.5x8+6
102.5x8+6

Smith Machine Stiff Legged Deadlift
80x10
110x8+6
110x8+6

Lying Leg Curls
95x8+6
95x8+6

**ragingmuscle** · 03-27-2013, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by beastnumber

Energy levels very low today. Struggled through the workout but pulled it through.

Leg Press
130x10
180x10
220x10
290x8+6
290x8+6

Hack Squat
130x10
200x8+6
220x8+6

Leg Extensions
87.5x10
102.5x8+6
102.5x8+6

Smith Machine Stiff Legged Deadlift
80x10
110x8+6
110x8+6

Lying Leg Curls
95x8+6
95x8+6

Solid training brother and halfway there. Let me know when you finish!

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Week 1, Workout 1 - 2/18/13

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Week 1, Workout 3 - 2/21/13

Week 1, Workout 4 - 2/22/13

Week 2, Workout 1 - 2/25/13

Week 2, Workout 2 - 2/26/13

Week 2, Workout 3 - 2/28/13

Week 2, Workout 4 - 3/1/13

Week 3, Workout 1 - 3/4/13

Week 3, Workout 2 - 3/5/13

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