Got Wood 2: Bigger, Harder, Stronger

[Woody-5]

That's some awesome hiking there buddy! If I ever get my ass down there, I'm sure I'll get a tour, yeah?

Thanks dude! was a nice afternoon on the trails
you know it!

Nice session bro. I get SI pain from time to time also. Smart move not gambling around with it.

Thanks dude!
SI joint isn't bad, but I can tell if I push it it's going to be bothersome. pain in the ass

Jeez, those fronts are really popping! So are the abs!

In on tour w/ Matt.

Thanks double elle!
Bb.com hiking trip lol
you've got some good mountains out your way.

Holy **** FT is that you??

basement lighting of peace lol

Noticed your AVI change.

Grabbed my attention.

So

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Cheers for the offer earlier.

Thanks and welcome!

Looking awesome!

Thanks penny!

Nice FS Woody I'm guessing you hit 2 plates + somewhere along the line since 215 isn't a PR. Also really sick new AVI, you should go drop that in the misc the next time those natty vs not natty threads show up. Shows you what a lot of hard work and dedication will get you.

Thanks dude!
I think 235 or 240 is my 5RM on fronts so I've got a bit further to go still.
lol Prob don't even look like I lift on the misc

Avi insanity - cut like mutha!!

Solid thrashing of the lats today

Thanks my man! Hiking keeping me lean!

Killer progress pic man looking shredded!

Thanks homie!
the summer diet has treated me well

Honestly you could drop another few pounds , why not? Just prime your body for better growth and will hold your leanness better.

I suppose a few more weeks in a deficit wouldn't hurt...

just when I needed new fap material

glad to be of service!

so solid training and loved the pictures from your hike must of been the best time ever and solid squat session it looked like that one killed and going to be subbing !!!

Thanks and welcome!

You hold a leaner state the leaner you get, hence people who do multiple competitions and continue to get harder/leaner every prep they go through
When you get to a lean state your body holds that lean state better

http://www.leangains.com/2010/03/int...point-and.html

^^ Good article



Where did you find that 10-12% is optimal for growth? Do you ever notice how people who come out of a cut and then add in calories seem to contintually hit PR's or make strength gains? Even some people who cut 20 or so pound start making PR's at a lighter weight because their strength/fat ratio has increased. Muscle Mass is more important than BF% when it comes to strength gains in the grand scheme of things. You do not have to be a certain BF% range to make optimal gains. When you are leaner your body can handle more kcals, your metabolism will increase due to increase muscle mass (depending on weight of course) and you will have a great insulin sensativity compared to someone who is fat and out of shape.

Many benefits behind being lean, and how you can prime yourself for better gains in the future. Body is able to handle more kcals, with more kclas and more food = More growth in the grand scheme of things when woody can push the surplus and also hold a leaner physique while doing so and making adequate strength gains.

good read (as always!)

Dat new avi.



Hngggghhh


Full homo


No homo.

But seriously, mirin so hard Woody.

lmao thanks my man, I appreciate it


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Monday 8.25.2014- Back & Biceps

Busy day back at work! my desk is buried. It's almost like I wasn't there for a week
smooth day though, no headaches and I was full of motivation.

Nice session today. Could feel my SI joint a bit on front squats so I finished them up then stayed away from the pendlays and RDLs because I knew they'd put more strain on it.

Front Squats
135 x 5
165 x 5
190 x 3
215 x 5
215 x 5
215 x 5
215 x 5
2.5 min rest. Good stuff, speedy reps although they felt challenging. Paused the final rep of the last set for a good 2 count in the hole.

Seated Row
120 x 10
140 x 10
160 x 10
180 x 8
went with these instead of pendlays. took the strain off the lower back. really hammered the lats

Shrugs
225 x 10
275 x 10
295 x 10
315 x 10
big squeeze at the top which I held for the entire negative. Traps are fried right now

Pullups
BW x 10
+25 x 10
+45 x 6
+25 x 10

EZ Bar Curls
65 x 10
85 x 8
85 x 8
85 x 8
85 x 8
90 sec rest. big pump


Post WO
Time to reverse diet I reckon





Thanks dude!
was a blast, I can't wait to get out there again


I completely ignore everything about it, I'll just tune it when the season starts.
Short on cash so I canceled my sunday ticket script this year. hopefully they play a few bears games on my local channels

[The Solution]

I could of citied a ton more, but it is all on AARR (you have to pay for it) Alan's Research review 10$ a month
THe information on there is mindblowing good

Also some of Lyle's books holds good information (UD 2.0)

[BabyOilBrah]

Awesome front squats IFBB pro wood man. Hehe looking cut up as all hell, and I know what you mean about basement downlighting...it's the GOAT. Shows off all the cuts. Great stuff bro keep it up.

[jshaw5]

Paused the final rep of the last set for a good 2 count in the hole.

Hey, that's my move haha. I like pausing all reps on front squats though. Strong weighted pullups too man.

Mirin the fukc out of the shreds. I know you cut a little bit to get back to this, but you've done a hell of a job staying pretty lean all this time.

[dbone1026]

Still looking strong Woody, impressive that you have managed to stay so lean yet continue to throw around serious weights. Congrats!

[Raigs]

Sick new avi You are looking awesome.

Front squatting 215 is great! You really kept the strength on while cutting.

[howimliving]

boner too pointy/10

mine, not yours *******

[WatsonS90]

boner too pointy/10

mine, not yours *******

Fuarkin lol'd brah

[GinjaNinja85]

Looking in fu**ing good shape Woody. Stop posting pics, you're making me wanna abort bulk

[Woody-5]

I could of citied a ton more, but it is all on AARR (you have to pay for it) Alan's Research review 10$ a month
THe information on there is mindblowing good

Also some of Lyle's books holds good information (UD 2.0)

All good stuff!

Awesome front squats IFBB pro wood man. Hehe looking cut up as all hell, and I know what you mean about basement downlighting...it's the GOAT. Shows off all the cuts. Great stuff bro keep it up.

Thanks my man! Want that 315 front!
Heh basement lighting and a little black and white effect and bam, new avi city
Dunno what was up with yesterday- I looked lean as hell in the afternoon.
I got home from the hike Sunday and ate prob 2500+ cals in three hours with total disregard to macros, and even washed it down with a bedtime beer. Refeed of peace ?

Hey, that's my move haha. I like pausing all reps on front squats though. Strong weighted pullups too man.

Mirin the fukc out of the shreds. I know you cut a little bit to get back to this, but you've done a hell of a job staying pretty lean all this time.

Thanks Dude! Took the bulk real slow so I didn't gain much fat. 3-4 month reverse diet paid off

Still looking strong Woody, impressive that you have managed to stay so lean yet continue to throw around serious weights. Congrats!

Thanks my man! Can't wait for bulking strength!

Sick new avi You are looking awesome.

Front squatting 215 is great! You really kept the strength on while cutting.

Thanks my man!

boner too pointy/10

mine, not yours *******

Lmao
You're a funny fuk

Looking in fu**ing good shape Woody. Stop posting pics, you're making me wanna abort bulk

Thanks matey!
I can't wait for bulking calories

[ilovethe80s]

New avi is perfection . I hate si joints so much.

[howimliving]

Lmao
You're a funny fuk

i'm not for everyone so i'm glad you enjoy it

looking great though buddy. srs

and classic cp comment lmao

[FastCatChamp]

Who is that avi of???????













BeastMode has been fully activated. Looking like a superhero.

[Woody-5]

New avi is perfection . I hate si joints so much.

Why thank you señorita

Yes, si joints do suck at least when they're being difficult

i'm not for everyone so i'm glad you enjoy it

looking great though buddy. srs

and classic cp comment lmao

Lol thanks big fella

Who is that avi of???????













BeastMode has been fully activated. Looking like a superhero.

Just some guy I found a pic of with a similar mole on right shoulder

Thanks my man, appreciate it!

[The Solution]

lol @ Cant waiting for bulking macros
Brb Burger + Beer nightly and still cannot gain weight.
Man i would love your metabolism!

[metalmullisha]

boner too pointy/10

mine, not yours *******

lol, this..

Lookin good woody.

[nwskier]

am I able to post in said IFBB star thread?

me thinks so with permission lol

haha funny stuff ^ but srsly epic work happening here Woody. Great session and smart to switch up the back stuff for seated cable rows.

need to bring back USA flag and hit montage of epic PRs. with Rocky IV music of course

[Woody-5]

lol @ Cant waiting for bulking macros
Brb Burger + Beer nightly and still cannot gain weight.
Man i would love your metabolism!

lmao
I can't wait for all that food
so hungry

lol, this..

Lookin good woody.

Thanks matey!

am I able to post in said IFBB star thread?

me thinks so with permission lol

haha funny stuff ^ but srsly epic work happening here Woody. Great session and smart to switch up the back stuff for seated cable rows.

need to bring back USA flag and hit montage of epic PRs. with Rocky IV music of course

lmao
everyone is welcome here!


The flag tank is waiting for PR time....

as well as my collection of Rocky soundtracks

[Woody-5]

Wednesday 8.27.2014- Chest & Triceps


Decent session today! Really hit the bench hard and heavy the past few weeks so I dialed the weight back and nailed some reps today. Felt good!

Bench
45 x 10
45 x 10
135 x 5
175 x 5
205 x 3
235 x 8
235 x 8
235 x 8

Incline DB Bench
30s x 10
65s x 10
80s x 5
90s x 5
90s x 5
90s x 5
65s x 10 drop set
all work with the 90s is technically a PR but only because I've never attempted them before on the incline.

Chin Ups
Bw x 5
+25 x 5
+45 x 5
+65 x 5
+65 x 5
+65 x 5
felt strong on these today! really crushed the 3rd set with +65 hard! probably could have hit 1-2 more

Floor Skulls
85 x 10
85 x 10
85 x 10
props to skier!!! I'd forgotten about these- it's been a long time since I last did them. Felt unreal on the triceps. Deloaded the weight so every rep was from a dead stop

Flies
30s x 15
slow reps just for dat stretch

[Prednisone666]

Chest and tris aka most fun day

deadstop skulls from the floor must be killer, stretch reflex or whatever at the bottom of normal skulls really helps out a lot.

diggin the incline PR and bench volume. You're definitely good for 315+ still on the right day

[wishiwasdivin]

Good stuff today woody liking the #s

[Raigs]

90s is a light weight haha Great DB benching 90s for 3 sets of 5 followed by weighted chins! Must feel good

[BabyOilBrah]

excellent BB benching bro solid volume. 90s is no joke on DB inclines too. Solid chins and floor skulls too.

[DTRJ]

Those incline DBs. Lawdy lawd

[doughnutgut]

Second post in for me.

Read that Woody is dialling the weight back.

Then see him chucking 90s around.

Proceed to open up firefox tab and search for knitting needles as I need a new hobby.

[Woody-5]

Chest and tris aka most fun day

deadstop skulls from the floor must be killer, stretch reflex or whatever at the bottom of normal skulls really helps out a lot.

diggin the incline PR and bench volume. You're definitely good for 315+ still on the right day

Thanks homie! Give floor skulls a try! Whole different ball game!

300 is a go any day but 315 the timing would have to be just right. It'll be an everyday possibility once. Yelling season starts

Good stuff today woody liking the #s

Thanks big guy!

90s is a light weight haha Great DB benching 90s for 3 sets of 5 followed by weighted chins! Must feel good

Thanks dude! Chins felt awesome!
Sometime I need to go for DB bench as the first move when I'm fresh and see what I can do

excellent BB benching bro solid volume. 90s is no joke on DB inclines too. Solid chins and floor skulls too.

Thanks my man! Like to get up to the 100s for some reps on those incline DBs soon

Those incline DBs. Lawdy lawd

Thanks homie!
Hah was getting ready for the first set of those and Victory came up on my shuffle. Much win

[ErikTheElectric]

Hits 25 for 8 and 90s for 5 and says "decent" lmao.


Killing it Woody! Only thing missing is that incline CGBP


Keep it up brother!

[DTRJ]

One..


ONE TWO...

[pastorpritch]

That AVI though

Dang man, awesome

Back lurking

Reps on recharge

[nwskier]

Wednesday 8.27.2014- Chest & Triceps

felt strong on these today! really crushed the 3rd set with +65 hard! probably could have hit 1-2 more

Floor Skulls
85 x 10
85 x 10
85 x 10
props to skier!!! I'd forgotten about these- it's been a long time since I last did them. Felt unreal on the triceps. Deloaded the weight so every rep was from a dead stop

yesssss! Floor skulls. awesome. deloading FTW. and strong chin/bench rep work too. really good workout there Woody!