The Beast Journey to Elite!

**HARRYBEAST** · 02-19-2018, 06:40 AM

DEADLIFT SESSION
Session could have gone better but mostly because I had to take a break before deadlifts to unload all the hardwood flooring that is going in this weekend. We are getting close now.

Bike - 10 min

Front Squats
1RM-455, 3RM-385
55x5, 105x5, 145x3, 235x2, 285x1, 325x1
370x3

Trap Bar Deadlift (Raised handle)
1RM-635, 3RM-590
225x1, 315x1, 405x1, 495x1, 545x1
575x3

Deadlifts
1RM-570
8 Singles @ 365

SLDL
6RM-195
195x6 (3 sets)

Eva's 2nd Meet
Here is a quick video of Eva's gymnastics meet this weekend. We expected her to do better than her last meet which was only a month ago. She not only got medals in all 4 events, but won the overall for her division too. We were obnoxiously proud of her and it was awesome!

Granny
My parent's watched Eva's meet with us and got a call during the medal ceremony. Granny was not doing well and they had to rush back to her nursing home. My Granny passed almost to the minute that my little girl won the all around. I always wished that my Granny could see Eva at a gymnastics meet, I think in some way she did. She was a great loving, positive influence in my life and I will keep her memory alive with my kids. At 92 she was still playing cards weekly for hours at a time and had a pretty great life. It will be hard to move on but I know she was ready to move on and feel confident she is with God now. It will be hardest on my mom and her brother who's whole life revolved around taking care of her. We will all miss her and love her.

**penny0527** · 02-19-2018, 07:09 AM

So sorry to hear about your grandmother!

Wow @ Eva though!!

**HARRYBEAST** · 02-19-2018, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by penny0527

So sorry to hear about your grandmother!

Wow @ Eva though!!

Thanks

She is crushing it. So proud of the difference between her first meet and this one

**pastorpritch** · 02-19-2018, 08:21 AM

Beast, sorry to hear about your grandmother

Eva did a great job at the meet!

**penny0527** · 02-19-2018, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by HARRYBEAST

Thanks

She is crushing it. So proud of the difference between her first meet and this one

She got Erica's genes....lucky girl!

**HARRYBEAST** · 02-19-2018, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by pastorpritch

Beast, sorry to hear about your grandmother

Eva did a great job at the meet!

Thanks buddy

Originally Posted by penny0527

She got Erica's genes....lucky girl!

yeah I do not bend

**penny0527** · 02-19-2018, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by HARRYBEAST

yeah I do not bend

Me either anymore :-/

**HARRYBEAST** · 02-19-2018, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by penny0527

Me either anymore :-/

I bet I could make you bend

wait wut

**penny0527** · 02-19-2018, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by HARRYBEAST

I bet I could make you bend

wait wut

And snap

**HARRYBEAST** · 02-20-2018, 07:28 AM

BENCH SESSION
Pre:Nitraflex +C - Lemon Lime Intra: JetMass -
Black Cherry
Pretty solid session

Bike - 10 min
Side DB Raise - 5x20, 8x15
Hammer Curls - 15x20, 20x15

Bench
1RM - 380, 3RM - 350, 6RM - 335, 8RM - 315
55x15
105x12
145x8
195x5
235x3
285x1
310x3 (paused) 5 sets

Sling Shot
6RM - 370
355x6
360x6

ASSISTANCE SESSION
DB Bench Press - 50x15, 100x8,8,8
TG Pullown - 120x12x3
TG Upper Back - 70x12x3
Reverse Pec Deck - 130x12x3
DB Shrugs - 75x12x3
Hammer Curls - 45x12x3
Ab Bench - 3 sets of 40

PERSONAL GROWTH
So my Granny passing has had an impact on me. I decided to be more social and take risks in an effort to face my fears. I have issues talking to people I do not know. Today I took a risk and it was a good experience. I saw this woman at the gym who for the last month or so has been bald. I assumed it was cancer. I walked up to her and nervously had this conversation.

Me: I don't mean to be rude but are you going through cancer?
Tara: No. I am going through something with my health though and they cannot figure out what is wrong with me. My hair is falling out. I am allergic to my husband and it is also affecting my mouth.
Me: Sorry to hear that. Would you mind if I had your name so I could pray for you.
Tara: My name is Tara and could you do it right now (she reached out for my hand)
Me: (awkward as hell) I do not typically pray in front of people but here it goes, God please help heal Tara and help the doctors and medical team find out what is going on so she can regain her health. Amen
It was an oddly moving moment for me. I am sure the emotions dealing with my grandma's passing are part of it, but I plan on putting myself out there like this more.

BOWLING
Game 1: 194
Game 2: 137
Game 3: 167
Series: 498
Good first game, crappy series

NUTRITION
Weight: 263.1
Well, bad news is that I got back to the 260s again, good news is not as far in the 260s as last week

THE PAYOFF

**FallenAngel80** · 02-20-2018, 07:36 AM

I had tears in my eyes reading this. God bless your granny and if her passing has spurred you into having more interactions like this, then what an awesome gift.

When my nan passed I thought about how she took care of herself and had her hair done often. I hadn't been to the hairdressers in years because I felt so awkward and unconfident in talking to people. I pushed myself to go and, while I'm not brimming with confidence, I go in and it's not as scary anymore.

Thinking of you and your family.

**HARRYBEAST** · 02-20-2018, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by FallenAngel80

I had tears in my eyes reading this. God bless your granny and if her passing has spurred you into having more interactions like this, then what an awesome gift.

When my nan passed I thought about how she took care of herself and had her hair done often. I hadn't been to the hairdressers in years because I felt so awkward and unconfident in talking to people. I pushed myself to go and, while I'm not brimming with confidence, I go in and it's not as scary anymore.

Thinking of you and your family.

Thanks
My Granny was always positive and supportive to us and it stuck with me

**Big_Sky_Guy** · 02-20-2018, 11:50 AM

Eva is so steady and confident!

Sounds like Granny had a great life and positively influenced a lot of people!

**HARRYBEAST** · 02-21-2018, 06:56 AM

SQUAT SESSION
Pre: Nitraflex - Berry Blast
Intra: JetMass - Black Cherry

Bike - 10 min
Hip Cirlcle - added these back in

Comp Stance Squats
1RM - 600, 2RM - 555
55x5
105x5
145x3
235x2
325x1
375x2 (6 sets)
trying to really work on depth

[size=3]2 Sec Pause
3RM - 420
315x3 (2 sets)

Close Stance Squats
6RM - 420
295x6 (2 sets)

[size=3]Ultra Wide Squats
3RM - 420
145x10
145x10

ASSISTANCE SESSION
Sauna - 15 minutes
TG Leg Curl - 110x12x3
TG Leg Ext - 70x12x3
TG Calf Press - 200x12x3
Back Extension Machine - 70x12x3
TG Abs - 70x25x4
Walk - 10 minutes

NUTRITION
Current Weight: 261.4 [color=red](-4.2)

THE PAYOFF

**pastorpritch** · 02-21-2018, 07:04 AM

Dude, very cool about reaching out. Amazing things begin to happen when you move past those personal barriers, like that instance with Tara - very cool you did that!

**HARRYBEAST** · 02-21-2018, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by pastorpritch

Dude, very cool about reaching out. Amazing things begin to happen when you move past those personal barriers, like that instance with Tara - very cool you did that!

Thanks man. Its very difficult for me to do that, but I am working on it

**bmgamble** · 02-22-2018, 07:19 AM

Man, really sorry to hear about your grandmother. Sounds like she was a pretty amazing person to be around. Missing someone means they've had a pretty good impact on your life.
Congrats to Eva, she looks like a natural.
That's pretty special about putting your self out there like that with Tara. What a great impression you've made on her.

**HARRYBEAST** · 02-22-2018, 10:11 AM

AUX SESSION
Nitraflex - Pineapple

Straight Arm Pressdowns - 55x15,15,15
Facepulls - 42.5x15,15,15
Pulldowns - 100x15,15,15
Hammer Shrugs - 140x15,15,15
Upright Rows - 60x15,15,15
Shrugdowns - 140x15,15,15
Rev Grip Curls - 20x20, 30x20,20
Calf Press - 180x15,15,15
Walking - 10 minutes

Gonna revamp things in here on Monday till then tracking food and stuff will be off till I get through this funeral crap

**HARRYBEAST** · 02-26-2018, 06:57 AM

CGBP SESSION
Nitraflex - Pineapple
Bike - 10 min
Side DB Raise - 5x20, 8x15
Hammer Curls - 10x20, 15x15

Close Grip Bench Press
3RM-295 (last paused)
55x15, 105x12, 145x5, 195x3, 235x3
295x3, 305x3, 315x3 Rep PR!

Close Grip Decline Press
6RM- 370, 8RM-340
340x8
340x8

Strict Press
1RM-225, 3RM-195
160x3, 160x3, 160x3

Giant Set
Close Grip Pulldown - 70x12,12,12
Close Grip Row - 70x12,12,12
Rear Delt Cable Band Pull Aparts - Orange x12,12,12

ASSISTANCE SESSION
Nitraflex - Berry Blast, JetMass - Black Cherry
Sauna - 15 minutes
Smith Shrug - 180x12,12,12
Hammer Curls - 40x12,12,12
Ab Bench - 3 sets of 35
Walk - 15 minutes

THE PAYOFF

**HARRYBEAST** · 02-26-2018, 07:51 AM

DEADLIFT SESSION
Today was the day of the funeral for my Granny. I was on the fence with training, and since we weren't needed till 10ish decided to just do it. Glad I did.

Bike - 10 min

Front Squats
1RM-455, 3RM-385
55x5, 105x5, 145x3, 235x2, 285x1, 325x1, 375x1
415x1

Trap Bar Deadlift (Raised handle)
1RM-635, 3RM-590
225x1, 315x1, 405x1, 495x1, 545x1
595x1

Deadlifts
1RM-570
Test Day
135x1
225x1
315x1
405x1
495x1
545x1
575x1 New 1RM!

Daddy Daughter Dance
[I]On Saturday night Eva and I had a Daddy/Daughter dance which was a blast. We partied it up and ended the night with Blizzards. It was a perfect night with my little lady.

Granny's Funeral
Granny's funeral was touching and sweet just like she was. It was a great send off for a great lady. We will miss her and love her always.

**HARRYBEAST** · 02-27-2018, 07:27 AM

BENCH SESSION
Pre:Nitraflex +C - Lemon Lime Intra: JetMass -
Black Cherry

Bike - 10 min
Side DB Raise - 5x20, 8x15
Hammer Curls - 15x20, 20x15

Bench
1RM - 380, 3RM - 350, 6RM - 335, 8RM - 315
55x15
105x12
145x8
195x5
235x3
285x1
315x3 (paused) 5 sets

CGBP
3RM - 315
255x3 (3 sets)

Sling Shot
6RM - 370
360x6
365x6

ASSISTANCE SESSION
DB Bench Press - 50x15, 100x8, 110x8,8
TG Pullown - 120x12x3
TG Upper Back - 70x12x3
Reverse Pec Deck - 130x12x3
Hammer Shrugs - 150x12x3
Hammer Curls - 45x12x3
Ab Bench - 3 sets of 40

BOWLING
Game 1: 152
Game 2: 192
Game 3: 167
Series: 511
middle game was pretty good, rest was not

NUTRITION
Weight: 264.6
Total Calories: 3530
this week I am gonna shoot for hitting 3500 calories a day roughly.
Plan is to see what this does with my weight and go from there.
I am currently only concerned with total calories and will look at macros once I get consistent with calories

THE PAYOFF

**HARRYBEAST** · 02-28-2018, 07:19 AM

SQUAT SESSION
Pre: Nitraflex - Berry Blast
Intra: JetMass - Black Cherry

Bike - 10 min
Hip Cirlcle - added these back in

Comp Stance Squats
1RM - 600, 2RM - 555
55x5
105x5
145x3
235x2
325x1
380x2 (6 sets)
trying to really work on depth

2 Sec Pause
3RM - 420
325x3 (2 sets)

Close Stance Squats
6RM - 420
305x6 (2 sets)

Ultra Wide Squats
3RM - 420
145x10
145x10

ASSISTANCE SESSION
Sauna - 15 minutes
TG Leg Curl - 110x12x3
TG Leg Ext - 70x12x3
TG Calf Press - 200x12x3
Back Extension Machine - 70x12x3
TG Abs - 70x25x4
Walk - 10 minutes

NUTRITION
Current Weight: ???
Total Calories: 3486
My scale was in the dining room since the construction and Erica and her mom started organizing, which means it will take weeks before I know where anything is

THE PAYOFF

**anandagirl** · 02-28-2018, 09:42 AM

Late as always these days, but my condolences on the loss of your granny (((HUGS)))

**HARRYBEAST** · 02-28-2018, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by anandagirl

Late as always these days, but my condolences on the loss of your granny (((HUGS)))

Thanks, but there was also a deadlift PR in there

**anandagirl** · 02-28-2018, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by HARRYBEAST

Thanks, but there was also a deadlift PR in there

Congrats on your deadlift PR! Unfortunately, the photos at the end of each entry make me skim REALLY fast lest I get pinned for sexual harassment at work

**HARRYBEAST** · 02-28-2018, 01:18 PM

Originally Posted by anandagirl

Congrats on your deadlift PR! Unfortunately, the photos at the end of each entry make me skim REALLY fast lest I get pinned for sexual harassment at work

Where do you work where looking at pictures of half naked women is sexual harassment. I mean this is 'Merica.

**Anthony21** · 02-28-2018, 06:25 PM

Rip to your Grandma.

**HARRYBEAST** · 03-01-2018, 05:28 AM

Originally Posted by Anthony21

Rip to your Grandma.

Thanks man. How have you been?

**HARRYBEAST** · 03-01-2018, 06:23 AM

AUX SESSION
Nitraflex - Pineapple

Straight Arm Pressdowns - 55x15,15,15
Facepulls - 42.5x15,15,15
Pulldowns - 100x15,15,15
Hammer Shrugs - 140x15,15,15
Upright Rows - 60x15,15,15
Shrugdowns - 140x15,15,15
Rev Grip Curls - 20x20, 30x20,20
Calf Press - 180x15,15,15
Walking - 10 minutes

NUTRITION
Weight: 263.1
Calories: 3215

PAYOFF

**HARRYBEAST** · 03-02-2018, 06:40 AM

CGBP SESSION
Nitraflex - Pineapple
Bike - 10 min
Side DB Raise - 5x20, 8x15
Hammer Curls - 10x20, 15x15

Close Grip Decline Press
6RM- 370, 8RM-340
55x12
105x8
145x5
195x3
235x3
285x1
325x1
340x8
340x8

Incline BB Press
8RM-225
145x5
145x8
145x8
225x8
225x8
Extra sets only done because I couldn't get the right angle for these, PS they still need some work

Strict Press
1RM-225, 3RM-195
160x3
160x3
160x3

ASSISTANCE SESSION
Nitraflex - Berry Blast, JetMass - Black Cherry
Close Grip Seated Row - 140x12x3
Close Grip Pulldown - 140x12x3
Rear Delt Cable Cross - 12.5x12x3
DB Shrugs - 80x12x3
Hammer Curls - 45x12x3
Ab Bench - 4 sets of 30
Walk - 10 minutes

NUTRITION
Weight: 262.0
Calories: 2845

THE PAYOFF

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