Demon Embraces the Inner Monster - Path to MASSiveness in 2014

[Blazed]

Great Progress! Maybe I'll see you at the ASC!!

[demonwareltd]

Great Progress! Maybe I'll see you at the ASC!!

Thanks! I should be easy to spot at almost 6'2" with a bushy goatee and a Demon Fitness tank top

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: ???

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
Animal - Animal PAK
All American EFX - Joint Rehab
TSN - Pump Igniter
All American EFX - Kre-Alkalyn
Generic - Fish Oil
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
All American EFX - NF Pro Whey
Driven Sports - Lean Xtreme


WORKOUT:

HEAVY Chest

Barbell Bench Press - 185x5, 185x5, 225x5, 225x5, 235x4, 245x3, 255x3

DB Flys - 45x10, 50x10, 50x10, 50x10

Incline DB Bench Press - 70x8, 70x8, 70x8, 70x8

Dips - Bx10, BWx9, BWx7

Middle Cable Crossovers - 40x10, 50x8, 50x9, 50x9



CARDIO:

Stationary Bike HIIT 5 minute warm up, (4) 15 second intervals


THOUGHTS:

Had gone to bed around 1230 after the Super Bowl on Sunday. Set my alaram for 4:30 AM because I had good intentions of getting up to train before the snow came (we got about 8-9 inches by the way). My son came into our room at 4:27 AM, like it was an omen. I got up, turned off the alarm and got my stuff and went. Surprisingly good chest workout for so early in the morning. No complaints at all. HIIT was brutal. While 4 intervals doesn't sound like much, when you have been doing NO cardio, these can be killer. My legs felt like jelly and my lungs hurt when I was done. Buckets of sweat were poured and mission was accomplished.

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: 231.6 (-11.7) NEW PREP LOW!

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
Animal - Animal PAK
All American EFX - Joint Rehab
TSN - Pump Igniter
All American EFX - Kre-Alkalyn
Generic - Fish Oil
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
All American EFX - NF Pro Whey
Driven Sports - Lean Xtreme


WORKOUT:

Hyper Legs

Barbell Squats - 225x8, 275x8, 315x8, 335x5, 355x3, 355x3, 365x2, 375x2

Seated Leg Curls - 120x15, 130x15, 130x12, 130x11

Leg Press - 400x2, 600x8, 620x8, 640x8, 600x10

Leg Extensions - 130x15, 140x15, 150x14

Seated Calf Raise - 135x15, 160x15, 160x14, 160x14

Barbell Lunges - 115x8, 115x6


CARDIO:

NONE


THOUGHTS:

New prep low was much needed. Need to keep on around 2 lbs per week at this point if not a bit more. Legs were pretty tired from yesterday's HIIT session and 2.5 hours of snow play with my son. We built a large fort which I made by rolling 7 large snow boulders which were extremely heavy to push. I was sweating up a storm. I still have 2 more cardio sessions to get in this week to make out for the missed HIIT last week, but still staying with 2 sessions per week at this point. May drop calories tomorrow if scale doesn't continue to come down to my liking.

Even though tonight was "hyper" legs, I really don't enjoy high rep sets. I worked up to 315x8 and was pretty gassed. I think going forward I will continue with 315xAMAP and then back off to sets of 5 or less, even on hypertrophy day. My legs are my strong point and I didn't squat high rep at all the past year. I figure why change it if it isn't broken. I also find I then have more in the tank for the rest of the leg workout instead of feeling like crawling to my car after squats.

Ice storm predicted for south central PA tomorrow. Anticipate it will be a forced off day. Would like to get my MISS cardio done somehow though, so we'll see what I can come up with.

[Vanguard1965]

Grats on the new PR Stan and you got dem pic's up. PS you need to put the warning at the beginning not the end.

[demonwareltd]

Can't sleep, so figured I would post.

Taking the family on a spur of the moment vacation to Las Vegas on Sunday. Wife, 4 year old and I. We have a timeshare out there on Las Vegas Blvd and airfare was crazy low for some reason ($450 round trip for 3 of us from PA)

Can't wait to feel the 60s and 70s, train at Golds and take in lots of breathtaking sights. Gambling and carrying on will be at a minimum since my son is along, but not ruling out some roulette playing.

Until then - business as usual. Gotta shed some fat!

[offroadatv200]

Can't sleep, so figured I would post.

Taking the family on a spur of the moment vacation to Las Vegas on Sunday. Wife, 4 year old and I. We have a timeshare out there on Las Vegas Blvd and airfare was crazy low for some reason ($450 round trip for 3 of us from PA)

Can't wait to feel the 60s and 70s, train at Golds and take in lots of breathtaking sights. Gambling and carrying on will be at a minimum since my son is along, but not ruling out some roulette playing.

Until then - business as usual. Gotta shed some fat!

What time share do you have? My parents have a time share as well that I use all the time. I'm definitely jealous of that trip though, Ive never been out west.

[demonwareltd]

What time share do you have? My parents have a time share as well that I use all the time. I'm definitely jealous of that trip though, Ive never been out west.

The timeshare is through RCI - the place we own out in Vegas is called The Grandview.

[TakedaShingen]

Can't sleep, so figured I would post.

Taking the family on a spur of the moment vacation to Las Vegas on Sunday. Wife, 4 year old and I. We have a timeshare out there on Las Vegas Blvd and airfare was crazy low for some reason ($450 round trip for 3 of us from PA)

Can't wait to feel the 60s and 70s, train at Golds and take in lots of breathtaking sights. Gambling and carrying on will be at a minimum since my son is along, but not ruling out some roulette playing.

Until then - business as usual. Gotta shed some fat!

Hell Yes!!!

This is balancing life and prep like a boss. My lady has been buggin me about a Vegas trip. Perhaps it's time.

How'd that posterior Delt heal up? I've been AWOL for a week makin life gainz. I need to catch up.

Keep killin it, Stan.

[demonwareltd]

Hell Yes!!!

This is balancing life and prep like a boss. My lady has been buggin me about a Vegas trip. Perhaps it's time.

How'd that posterior Delt heal up? I've been AWOL for a week makin life gainz. I need to catch up.

Keep killin it, Stan.

Thanks Chris. If you plan a trip out there let me know. Depending when it is, I can transfer my timeshare to a friend for $179 for the entire week. Two unit place that sleeps 6.

Posterior delt is feeling a little better. Stopped being stubborn and am completely avoiding shrugs and stiff legged deads which aggravate it the most. Still sore though.

The only downside about going to Vegas durning prep is foregoing the buffets. Will still take the family but I stick to just veggies and lean protein to make sure things don't get out of hand.

[jpfaherty]

I effin love Vegas!! Have fun brotha.

[Stncldsnake]

Great sessions Stan!

[demonwareltd]

I effin love Vegas!! Have fun brotha.

Thanks JP - I often thought about moving out there except for the lack of good paying jobs

Love the atmosphere, the scenery is gorgeous and the city is pretty awesome. So much more to Vegas than just the strip.

[demonwareltd]

Great sessions Stan!

Thanks buddy - appreciate it!

[demonwareltd]

Hyper arm workout in about an hour. Lowering macros today since scale wasn't moving. As of today sitting at:

Calories: 3800
Protein: 265
Carbs: 460
Fats: 100


That's all for now - catch you later tonight!

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: 233.2 (-10.1) FUUUUUUDGE

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
Animal - Animal PAK
All American EFX - Joint Rehab
TSN - Pump Igniter
All American EFX - Kre-Alkalyn
Generic - Fish Oil
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
All American EFX - NF Pro Whey
Driven Sports - Lean Xtreme


WORKOUT:

Hyper Arms

Rope Extensions - 4 or 5 sets (10 - 12 reps)

Standing EZ Bar Curls - 3 sets of 10

CGBP - 4 sets of 8

DB Preacher Curls - 3 sets of 12

Skullcrushers - 4 sets of 10

Standing DB Curls - 3 sets of 8-10

V-Bar Extensions - 3 sets of 10


CARDIO:

Elliptical MISS 20 minutes @ level 6 213 calories


THOUGHTS:

Weight was up this morning by just over a pound, due to some poor food choices that led to bloat this morning. Should be back down tomorrow. As mentioned in previous post, adjusted down my macros slightly. Just have 1 HIIT session to take care of before Sunday. May try to hook up with Inna at Gold's in Vegas since he lives and trains out there. BB.com bros be everywhere these days.

Other than that, just another day in this icy, snowy, frozen paradise.

[IK9]

Grand View is like 5-10 minutes from my house.. it's pretty far south on LV BLVD.. everything is pretty much north from there

What do you have planned while you are here? Checking out any of the clubs/nightlife?

[demonwareltd]

Grand View is like 5-10 minutes from my house.. it's pretty far south on LV BLVD.. everything is pretty much north from there

What do you have planned while you are here? Checking out any of the clubs/nightlife?

Very cool - maybe u can even pick me up on the way. We r renting a car though

My wife and 4 year old son are going to be with me, so no carrying on - mostly some family oriented activity. Been there 3 times previously and got a good share of partying. Definitely hitting up Southpoint some evenings for some gambling though

[IK9]

I can pick you up, that's no prob

[offroadatv200]

I can pick you up, that's no prob

Hey man, scoop me up to if you don't mind.

[IK9]

Hey man, scoop me up to if you don't mind.

You're coming down to Vegas?

[offroadatv200]

You're coming down to Vegas?

No.. in NC

[IK9]

No.. in NC

Lol

[demonwareltd]

Billy - funny guy!! Will be sure to get vid of Inna and I to make all the bb.com bros jealous of our Vegas workout

[IK9]

Billy - funny guy!! Will be sure to get vid of Inna and I to make all the bb.com bros jealous of our Vegas workout

Looking for the like button

[demonwareltd]

Full update later this evening. Quick video of some deads from tonight's session. 415x5. Worked up to 455x3 and 465x2

[demonwareltd]

WEIGHT: 233.2 (-10.1)

SUPPLEMENTS:

All American EFX - Karbolyn
Animal - Animal PAK
All American EFX - Joint Rehab
TSN - Pump Igniter
All American EFX - Kre-Alkalyn
Generic - Fish Oil
Controlled Labs - Purple Wraath
All American EFX - NF Pro Whey
Driven Sports - Lean Xtreme


WORKOUT:

HEAVY Back

Seated Machine Rows - 5 sets, worked up to 180x8

Deadlifts - 415x5 (VIDEO), 435x3, 455x3, 465x2

T-Bar Rows - 90x8, 135x8, 180x8, 200x6, 200x6, 210x6

Lat Pulldown Machine - 130x12, 150x10, 155x9, 160x10, 160x8

Good Morning - 115x6, 135x5, 155x5, 155x5

Seated Machine Row - 170x10, 170x8


CARDIO:

NONE


THOUGHTS:

Weight remained unchanged. I think the 231.6 I saw on the scale was a fluke due to dehydration or some such thing. Weight is down today though (as you will see in tonight's update). Not panicking yet, as I have another HIIT session to do today. Undecided if I will train shoulders/calves as well or take an off day. My rear delt is usually a bit aggravated following my back workout. We shall see though.

Updated macros again are:

Protein: 260 grams
Carbs: 450 grams
Fat: 100 grams

Not currently refeeding at all. Typically wait until calories are a bit lower and weight loss has deidedly stalled.

[IK9]

Enjoyed the deadlift video.. Any reason for the pause on the last rep? Just curious.

[demonwareltd]

Enjoyed the deadlift video.. Any reason for the pause on the last rep? Just curious.

In this case, my straps were starting to come loose. Typically though, when I start to get really tired, I will slow the reps down in order to ensure I don't jerk the weight and cause injury.

[IK9]

In this case, my straps were starting to come loose. Typically though, when I start to get really tired, I will slow the reps down in order to ensure I don't jerk the weight and cause injury.

Ah, makes sense