Mr. Dead Goes to the Washington Natural

[Mr. Dead]

August 9th I'll be competing in my 2nd contest ever, the INBF Washington State Natural Bodybuilding and Figure. I placed 4th last year in the Novice class, and this year I will be competing in both the Novice and Masters classes. Until my sponsored run with Animal Test and EAA Stak ends,(The watermelon flavor kicks a$$) I will be posting on my log for that. Afterwards, I will be switching over to this log, for the rest of my Journey. Later, All!!!

[Pokoritel]

Best of luck bro. I will definetly be following along.

[Mr. Dead]

Best of luck bro. I will definetly be following along.

Thanks a HEAP! And, feel free to toss any suggestions out there, along the way!

[GoldieLocks]

Hey fellow Washingtonian,

wonderful how close we all are in the bodybuilding community. I choreograph bb'ing routines for a few of the women in the INFB.

Great show, good promoters, great federation.

~G~

[Mr. Dead]

I had an awesome experience competing, last year. Kevin and Denise James are really awesome people.

[Mr. Dead]

Just checkin', am I the only Animal getting ready to do battle onstage...? I think not... Let's see a sea of Animals here!!!!!
This is not madness... It's ANIMAL!!!

[scals17]

I'm going to be competing in my first ever show this upcoming October. It's a natural show at Virginia Tech, so I'll be keeping up with you and try to learn some valuable lessons along the way.

[MDur8]

Just checkin', am I the only Animal getting ready to do battle onstage...? I think not... Let's see a sea of Animals here!!!!!
This is not madness... It's ANIMAL!!!

Im currently 52 days out from my first show bro...

[Mr. Dead]

I'm going to be competing in my first ever show this upcoming October. It's a natural show at Virginia Tech, so I'll be keeping up with you and try to learn some valuable lessons along the way.
Main thing to pay attention to, when you're getting closer to a show, is posing and conditioning. It was one thing the judges told me they were looking at, closely.
Im currently 52 days out from my first show bro...

Way cool! Which show is it?

[MDur8]

Way cool! Which show is it?

the ABA Arizona Copper Classic

[Mr. Dead]

the ABA Arizona Copper Classic

Awesome! Which class?

[MDur8]

Awesome! Which class?
Since this is my first show Ill be doing the Novice 5'7 and under...when are you starting your prep?

[Mr. Dead]

I'll start my cutting phase around mid-april or the start of may. Depends on how much bodyfat I'm carrying. Last year I started in April, and went from 220 down to 180, by showtime. But I lost a LOT of size, so I'm trying to get it so I don't have to drop so much.

[dd2inxs]

Oh joy... Only a few more months before I have to put my food in a safe... *L*

[scals17]

I'll start my cutting phase around mid-april or the start of may. Depends on how much bodyfat I'm carrying. Last year I started in April, and went from 220 down to 180, by showtime. But I lost a LOT of size, so I'm trying to get it so I don't have to drop so much.

What supplements are you allowed take for a natural show? I only use Animal products. I didn't know if any of them are not allowed.

[MDur8]

What supplements are you allowed take for a natural show? I only use Animal products. I didn't know if any of them are not allowed.

Every federation has their own list of banned substances...Every animal product is allowed by every federation that ive checked so far...If you dont know for sure tho you can always email the federation with the supplement so they can check for you

[Mr. Dead]

Every federation has their own list of banned substances...Every animal product is allowed by every federation that ive checked so far...If you dont know for sure tho you can always email the federation with the supplement so they can check for you

Exactly! And, they actually appreciate the fact, that you are willing to ask instead of taking whatever you think is okay. A few people from my previous contest got nailed that way.

[Pokoritel]

Yo Mr.Dead's how is everything going man training...nutrition...life???

[Mr. Dead]

It's been crazy and busy. I'm in Kansas right now for my Dad's 60th B-Day. Then I fly back to Washington on Sunday. Dad hooked me up with passes to his gym, while I'm here, so I don't miss any workouts. After I get back, though, I really have to start kicking it into overdrive, and make full use of my growth time, before I start cutting. How's it with you?

[GoldieLocks]

it's very important to train while travelling, that was great of your pops'!

[Mr. Dead]

it's very important to train while travelling, that was great of your pops'!

He's always been incredibly supportive of my physique endeavors. He even asks me for info, from time to time.

[Mr. Dead]

Okay, I've had a crazy fucked up weekend... My best bro has been havin' some serious cardiac issues... He's only 35, and now has the heart of a 68 year old... So, this "old man" is going to show him how to do things right...!!!

[Mr. Dead]

And, any brothers and sisters that want to throw some advice my way, I'm all ears...!!!

[Mr. Dead]

Last night had to be one of my most unusual workouts to date. I was doing my workout at home last night, due to inclement weather, and the power went out. Now, there's not much I can do about not having lights and heat, and I was just beginning workout. So, I decided to just keep on going. If anything, it was going to keep my warm. *L*
Legs:
Squats:
2 sets of 25 at 150
2 sets of 50 at 200
Leg extensions:
3 sets of 50 at 100
Single leg calf raises:
3 sets of 60 bodyweight with 50 lb DB
Lunges:
1 set of 100 with 25 lb DB's
Not a lot of weight, but the reps gave me a killer burn and pump.

[Rexor91]

Last night had to be one of my most unusual workouts to date. I was doing my workout at home last night, due to inclement weather, and the power went out. Now, there's not much I can do about not having lights and heat, and I was just beginning workout. So, I decided to just keep on going. If anything, it was going to keep my warm. *L*
Legs:
Squats:
2 sets of 25 at 150
2 sets of 50 at 200
Leg extensions:
3 sets of 50 at 100
Single leg calf raises:
3 sets of 60 bodyweight with 50 lb DB
Lunges:
1 set of 100 with 25 lb DB's
Not a lot of weight, but the reps gave me a killer burn and pump.


Good God almighty, that is the most insane rep range ever lol

[Universal Rep]

Wassup bro? Came over from BB.com I take it?

[Mr. Dead]

Wassup bro? Came over from BB.com I take it?

Yeah, I don't like the popularity contest mentality over there. I came over after you posted the link to here, back in November. And, the more I came over here, the more I'm likin' it.

[GoldieLocks]

....and now you got the infancy of the Seattle chapter to look forward to! Glad you're here.

[Mr. Dead]

Good God almighty, that is the most insane rep range ever lol
Heck, I was just tryin' to keep warm! *L*
....and now you got the infancy of the Seattle chapter to look forward to! Glad you're here.

And, I am SOOOO lookin' forward to it!!!

[Pokoritel]

Dude, that is a nasty leg workout. You must of had a psychotic pump. Thats just crazy. Are you soar? lol

[Mr. Dead]

Dude, that is a nasty leg workout. You must of had a psychotic pump. Thats just crazy. Are you soar? lol

The pump was insane, the pain was exquisite! *L* I was walking like Golum, from Lord of the Rings. Co-workers were asking me if I had lost my "PRECIOUS!"

[Mr. Dead]

After I finish my sponsored log, (Mr. Dead's Run with Animal Test and EAA Stak) I'll be putting the rest of my workouts and contest prep on this page.

[Mr. Dead]

Rope hammer curls
1 set of 20 at 70
1 set of 15 at 80
1 set of 10 at 90
1 set of 8 at 110
Preacher curls w/ EZ curl bar:
5 sets of 15 at 80 (Elbow was a bit of a problem, last night)
Incline DB curls:
5 sets of 15 at 35
Tri's:
"V" bar pressdowns:
20 reps at 90
15 reps at 100
10 reps at 110
10 reps at 140
Rope pressdown:
25 reps at 70
20 reps at 80
2 sets of 15 at 90
Machine dips:
5 sets of 15 at 250
DELTS:
Seated lateral machine:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 10 at 100
Front lateral raise:
5 sets of 15 at 20
Traps:
Calf machine shrugs:
5 sets of 10 with the stack (395) Man, I love doing those!

[Hollow1]

I'm back! I hadn't realized you had the two logs.

[Mr. Dead]

Well, I've ended my run with "Test", and EAA Stak... Now, it's just contest prep... I've got a show August 9th, and plan on tearing it up...

[Mr. Dead]

I'm back! I hadn't realized you had the two logs.

Awesome to have you along! This is for my contest prep, August 9th is the big day...

[Pokoritel]

Hey Mr.Dead, how are ya? how is everything going so far regarding your contest preperation?

[Mr. Dead]

Things are kind of "just going". I've been fighting off a sinus infection, and wound up getting put on antibiotics. I should be back hard real soon!

[Hollow1]

Not good...take the time and rest up Mr. Dead! Hope you are feeling better soon!

[Mr. Dead]

Getting ready to plunge back into it. The antibiotics are doing their thing, sinus pressure is going away, and the aches have subsided. Time to put the blinders on, and get to work!

[Hollow1]

Getting ready to plunge back into it. The antibiotics are doing their thing, sinus pressure is going away, and the aches have subsided. Time to put the blinders on, and get to work!

Great to hear you are getting closer to returning to the iron!

[Mr. Dead]

I'll start posting back on this page on friday. Trying to get myself back up to full steam, and not rushing it.

[Mr. Dead]

Okay, the time has come, to get serious. Well, as serious as my warped sense of humor will let me get. The date branded into my brain, is August 9th. So, last night I got the party started with chest, tri's, and abs:
Chest:
Decline Bench:
30 reps at 90
4 sets of 15 at 160
Flat Bench:
Same as above
Cable crossovers:
20 reps at 40
15 reps at 50
10 reps at 60
8 reps at 80
Tri's:
"V" bar pressdowns:
20 reps at 90
15 reps at 100
10 reps at 110
10 reps at 140
Rope pressdown:
25 reps at 70
20 reps at 80
2 sets of 15 at 90
Machine dips:
5 sets of 15 at 250
ABS:
3 sets of 30 crunches
3 sets of 25 hanging leg raises

[Hollow1]

Good to see your back at Mr. Dead. That was a damn fine returning session. Doing the Decline Bench caught my eye, do you do this as a first movement very often?

[Mr. Dead]

Actually, I mostly do it first. My lower and inner pecs are my weakest points, as far as my physique goes. The outer and upper are doing well enough (They overshadow the rest of my chest)

[Mr. Dead]

Well, Friday, I got a new car (Toyota Yaris 2008). Saturday, We got an 8 week old Rottweiler puppy. Sunday, we got a 7 1/2 week old Black Lab. Both are boys, and have kept me up most of the weekend. (Got 4 hours of sleep Saturday and Sunday night, combined) Hit legs, briefly, when the wife came in, and said we had a 4 hour drive to go get the Rottweiler. Tonight will be legs, and hopefully sleep.

[Hollow1]

Congrats on the new car and puppies. I feel for you on the lack of sleep dealing with the new pups. Hopefully you will get some sleep...soon.

[Mr. Dead]

Hopefully, after they get used to their new home, things will settle down.

[MDur8]

So Aug 9th is the big day right?...How did the test eaa stack run go?

[Mr. Dead]

So Aug 9th is the big day right?...How did the test eaa stack run go?

Yep, it will be Round 2, for me at that particular show. The Test and EAA Stak brought out some awesome results. Great size and hardening. I'm doing the EAA with some M-Stak, currently. But, more importantly, right now. How did YOUR show go?

[MDur8]

Yep, it will be Round 2, for me at that particular show. The Test and EAA Stak brought out some awesome results. Great size and hardening. I'm doing the EAA with some M-Stak, currently. But, more importantly, right now. How did YOUR show go?

I ended up getting fourth in my class...Just missed the top 3 call out Damn! lol...There were some big boys in my class that you can tell have been around for awhile and they looked great...I heard from people and judges at the show that my legs were top in my class but my upper body conditioning was behind..I had a great time overall it was my first show and I loved the whole experience

[Mr. Dead]

And, top 5, is top 5, no matter how you slice it! I took 4th, my first time out, as well.

[Mr. Dead]

Well, after finally getting some sleep, and getting the puppies into a daily routine, leg day was accomplished.
Leg extensions:
5 sets of 20 at 110
Leg press:
1 set of 30 at 300
3 sets of 20 at 395
Leg extensions:
1 set of 20 at 110
1 set of 15 at 125
1 set of 10 at 140
1 set of 6 at 185
Lying leg curls:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 6 at 90
Standing calf machine:
1 set of 30 at 205
4 sets of 15 at 395 (Stack)
1 set of 100 at 150
Yes, I'm back to my old torture of 100's. *L*
As time gets closer, I'll start posting my meals and supps. (About mid-April)

[Hollow1]

Good to see you got your Leg session in and a damn fine one at that! I was starting to wonder about the 100 rep's!

[Mr. Dead]

Good to see you got your Leg session in and a damn fine one at that! I was starting to wonder about the 100 rep's!

It's amazing what a little sleep and feeling better can do. *L* And, yes, the 100's are a staple on leg day.

[Hollow1]

It's amazing what a little sleep and feeling better can do. *L* And, yes, the 100's are a staple on leg day.

Sleep can make or break a workout.

[Mr. Dead]

14 hours of sleep in the past 4 days... I'm becoming a zombie! *L*

[Mr. Dead]

BACK:
Wide grip pulldowns to the front:
1 set of 20 at 105
1 set of 15 at 120
1 set of 10 at 135
1 set of 8 at 165
Close grip pulldowns:
(Same as above)
Hammer Strength Rows:
5 sets of 15 at 110
Low pulley rows (close grip)
1 set of 20 at 80
1 set of 15 at 100
2 sets of 10 at 110
BICEPS:
Incline DB curls:
5 sets of 15 at 30
Low pulley rope hammer curls:
1 set of 20 at 70
1 set of 15 at 80
1 set of 10 at 90
1 set of 10 at 120
Overhead high pulley curls:
5 sets of 10 at 50 per side
Traps:
Calf machine shrugs:
1 set of 30 at 190
3 sets of 12 at 395 (stack, need to find a lot more weight!!!)

[MDur8]

Workouts are lookin good bro...hows the dieting going?

[Mr. Dead]

Thanks! It's going well. I'm slowly easing into it, but by May, I'll have drastically cut the amount of carbs, and will have jacked up the protein. I'm also slowly adding more cardio. Last year, I did everything to quick and wound up losing a LOT of size.

[scals17]

Thanks! It's going well. I'm slowly easing into it, but by May, I'll have drastically cut the amount of carbs, and will have jacked up the protein. I'm also slowly adding more cardio. Last year, I did everything to quick and wound up losing a LOT of size.

Yea I'm going the same route as you. Did the same thing last year, and spent 2-3 months putting back the original size I had. Otherwise, your workouts are looking great Mr. Dead.

[Mr. Dead]

Thanks! I'm hoping to improve on my disappointing 4th place finish, last year.

[Hollow1]

That was a great Back and Bicep session Mr. Dead. No doubt you are definitely going to do a hell a lot better then 4th this year!

[Mr. Dead]

That was a great Back and Bicep session Mr. Dead. No doubt you are definitely going to do a hell a lot better then 4th this year!

Thanks! I'm workin' as hard as I can, since there's a WNBF pro card dangling in front of me.

[Mr. Dead]

Hit legs, again. Been a bit tired, due to getting up in the middle of the night to take the puppies potty, feed them breakfast, let them tire out again, and then get up at 5:00 am, repeat the above, and get myself ready for work.
Leg extensions:
5 sets of 20 at 110
Leg press:
1 set of 30 at 200
3 sets of 20 at 450
Leg extensions:
1 set of 20 at 110
1 set of 15 at 125
1 set of 10 at 140
1 set of 6 at 185
1 set of 100 at 75
Lying leg curls:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 6 at 95
Standing calf machine:
1 set of 30 at 205
4 sets of 15 at 395 (Stack)
Next session, I'm throwing hack squats back in.

[scals17]

Hit legs, again. Been a bit tired, due to getting up in the middle of the night to take the puppies potty, feed them breakfast, let them tire out again, and then get up at 5:00 am, repeat the above, and get myself ready for work.
Leg extensions:
5 sets of 20 at 110
Leg press:
1 set of 30 at 200
3 sets of 20 at 450
Leg extensions:
1 set of 20 at 110
1 set of 15 at 125
1 set of 10 at 140
1 set of 6 at 185
1 set of 100 at 75
Lying leg curls:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 6 at 95
Standing calf machine:
1 set of 30 at 205
4 sets of 15 at 395 (Stack)
Next session, I'm throwing hack squats back in.

Nice work Mr. Dead

[scals17]

Thanks! I'm workin' as hard as I can, since there's a WNBF pro card dangling in front of me.

I hear that. Got one hanging in front of me as well. Gotta bust our asses and we can do it.

[Hollow1]

Even with that tiresome routine with the pups you still pulled out a damn fine leg session! A WNBF pro card, wishing you the very best Mr. Dead!

[Mr. Dead]

Even with that tiresome routine with the pups you still pulled out a damn fine leg session! A WNBF pro card, wishing you the very best Mr. Dead!

Thanks for the well-wishes, Hollow! I'll take all the help I can get!

[Mr. Dead]

Well, the sleep level still isn't improving, but the pups aren't making as many messes. The lab hasn't made a mess in his crate in over a week. The Rottweiler on the other hand, well he's on the slow learner program.
Last night was chest, tri's, and delts:
Chest:
Decline Bench:
20 reps at 90
15 reps at 140
10 reps at 160
10 reps at 180
Flat Bench:
4 sets of 15 at 160
Cable crossovers:
20 reps at 40
15 reps at 50
10 reps at 60
8 reps at 80
Tri's:
"V" bar pressdowns:
20 reps at 90
15 reps at 100
10 reps at 110
10 reps at 140
Rope pressdown:
25 reps at 70
20 reps at 80
2 sets of 15 at 90
Machine dips:
5 sets of 15 at 250
Delts:
Front raises:
3 sets of 10 at 25
Lateral machine raises:
1 set of 20 at 50
1 set of 15 at 60
1 set of 10 at 70
1 set of 10 at 90
Was going to hit some millitary presses, but was too damn tired.

[Hollow1]

Solid session Mr. Dead and good call skipping the Military Presses, not worth a potential injury or a half ass attempt. Hopefully sleep will come your way.

[Mr. Dead]

Solid session Mr. Dead and good call skipping the Military Presses, not worth a potential injury or a half ass attempt. Hopefully sleep will come your way.

Thanks! Hopefully sleep won't come my way at work, or the hour commute home. *L*

[Hollow1]

Thanks! Hopefully sleep won't come my way at work, or the hour commute home. *L*

Sleeping at work and especially on the way home are definitely not good!

[Mr. Dead]

Well, yesterday when I got off work, I started to go towards I-5 and heads towards the gym. The weather was gloomy with a rain snow mix, but nothing exciting. Then, I get a call from my wife, stating that I should curtail my gym activities and head home. I'm like "Uhm, no... I'm going to the gym". She then informs me that it has snowed 2 inches in a very short amount of time, and does not want me taking chances on the road with my new car. So, I told her that the weather where I was at wasn't anywhere near that. Finally I relent to her wishes, and turn back for the 1 1/2 hour drive home. Then it hits... It was snowing so hard, and the flakes were so huge, that it looked like there had been a huge pillow fight. It looked like feathers were falling everywhere. (And, the new pups had never seen snow, so I was kind of looking forward to their reaction) So, after getting home, and playing with the pups in the snow I wound up just doing 3 sets of 30 crunches with puppy supervision.

[Hollow1]

Sorry to hear that Mr. Dead, Mother Nature can be cruel sometimes. How did the pups like the snow?

[Mr. Dead]

Sorry to hear that Mr. Dead, Mother Nature can be cruel sometimes. How did the pups like the snow?

The rottweiler took a bit to get used to it. The lab thought it was the coolest thing he'd ever seen, and got upset when I had to bring his wet shivering self in the house to warm up. *L*

[scals17]

Great session Mr. Dead, pushed it real good.

[Mr. Dead]

Tri's:
"V" bar pressdowns:
20 reps at 90
15 reps at 100
10 reps at 110
10 reps at 140
Rope pressdown:
25 reps at 70
20 reps at 80
2 sets of 15 at 90
Machine dips:
5 sets of 15 at 250
Biceps:
Incline DB curls:
5 sets of 15 at 30
Low pulley rope hammer curls:
1 set of 20 at 70
1 set of 15 at 80
1 set of 10 at 90
1 set of 10 at 120
Overhead high pulley curls:
5 sets of 10 at 50 per side
Traps:
Calf machine shrugs:
1 set of 30 at 190
3 sets of 12 at 395

[scals17]

Nice work, love the machine dips.

[Hollow1]

Talk about good timing, after reading your workout I am all fired up to hit bi's/tri's and that is where I am going right night. Great workout Mr. Dead!

[Mr. Dead]

Well, it was a busy weekend! Friday and Saturday, were taken as off days. Saturday, I drove down to Vancouver, Washington to see part of the NPC Tanji Johnson Classic (Had some friends/competition competing there, so I was doing some scouting and cheering) Sunday, I finally got a stereo for my new car. Sunday was also chest and back day!
Chest:
Decline Bench:
20 reps at 90
15 reps at 140
10 reps at 160
10 reps at 230 (Was feelin' strong!)
Flat Bench:
6 sets of 15 at 175
Cable crossovers:
20 reps at 40
15 reps at 50
10 reps at 60
8 reps at 80
BACK:
Wide grip pulldowns to the front:
1 set of 20 at 105
1 set of 15 at 120
1 set of 10 at 135
1 set of 8 at 165
Close grip pulldowns:
(Same as above)
Hammer Strength Rows:
5 sets of 15 at 110
Low pulley rows (close grip)
1 set of 20 at 80
1 set of 15 at 100
2 sets of 10 at 110
BICEPS:
Incline DB curls:
5 sets of 15 at 30
Low pulley rope hammer curls:
1 set of 20 at 70
1 set of 15 at 80
1 set of 10 at 90
1 set of 10 at 120
Overhead high pulley curls:
5 sets of 10 at 50 per side
Traps:
Calf machine shrugs:
1 set of 30 at 190
3 sets of 12 at 395

[Hollow1]

Whoa...damn impressive Mr. Dead!

[Mr. Dead]

Thanks! I was feelin' motivated after seeing my potential competitors, saturday. (I've definitely got my work cut out for me!)

[scals17]

Looking good Mr. Dead, what the hell calf machine are you using for shrugs? Only one I can think of is the donkey raise, but even then thats tough.

[Mr. Dead]

Thanks! I use the standing calf machine. Both of my hands are pretty tore up from an accident a long time ago, so my grip goes before my working muscles.

[Hollow1]

Thanks! I was feelin' motivated after seeing my potential competitors, saturday. (I've definitely got my work cut out for me!)

No greater motivation then seeing then seeing the some of the people you are going to be facing.

[LittleMan55]

Yo man there are some serious work outs in here. Keep makin it happen!

[Mr. Dead]

Yo man there are some serious work outs in here. Keep makin it happen!

Hey, thanks! I've read your Journey, the Light at the end of the Tunnel, and you're puttin' some serious sessions in, yourself!

[LittleMan55]

Hey, thanks! I've read your Journey, the Light at the end of the Tunnel, and you're puttin' some serious sessions in, yourself!

Thanks man I'm just trying to be a monster. Dont really plan on doing a show ever. So for what you are doing I give you mad respect!

[Mr. Dead]

Okay, now normally on a freakin' Monday, I can go in and have my pick of anything leg related. Not last night!!! The damned place was swarming with people. Everything was being used. (Turns out they were having a $9 promo for unlimited personal training for 2 weeks) So, I bided my time, and managed to get my pump on.
Leg extensions:
5 sets of 20 at 110
Leg press:
1 set of 30 at 200
3 sets of 20 at 450
Leg extensions:
1 set of 20 at 110
1 set of 15 at 125
1 set of 10 at 140
1 set of 6 at 185
1 set of 100 at 60
Lying leg curls:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 6 at 95
Standing calf machine:
1 set of 30 at 205
4 sets of 15 at 395 (Stack)
1 set of 100 at 175 (Had a hell of a burn, and was light headed afterwards, so... I decided that was good)
Definitely been enjoying the M-Stak and the EAA Stak, but I miss the new beta-flavor of Torrent afterwards. I'm like a crack-head lookin' for a fix!!! Had the cerry Torrent afterwards, and some General Tso's chicken and rice.

[Mr. Dead]

Thanks man I'm just trying to be a monster. Dont really plan on doing a show ever. So for what you are doing I give you mad respect!

Thanks man, that is truly much appreciated! I've got mad respect for anyone that gets in the gym, day in and day out. That's true discipline!

[LittleMan55]

Okay, now normally on a freakin' Monday, I can go in and have my pick of anything leg related. Not last night!!! The damned place was swarming with people. Everything was being used. (Turns out they were having a $9 promo for unlimited personal training for 2 weeks) So, I bided my time, and managed to get my pump on.
Leg extensions:
5 sets of 20 at 110
Leg press:
1 set of 30 at 200
3 sets of 20 at 450
Leg extensions:
1 set of 20 at 110
1 set of 15 at 125
1 set of 10 at 140
1 set of 6 at 185
1 set of 100 at 60
Lying leg curls:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 6 at 95
Standing calf machine:
1 set of 30 at 205
4 sets of 15 at 395 (Stack)
1 set of 100 at 175 (Had a hell of a burn, and was light headed afterwards, so... I decided that was good)
Definitely been enjoying the M-Stak and the EAA Stak, but I miss the new beta-flavor of Torrent afterwards. I'm like a crack-head lookin' for a fix!!! Had the cerry Torrent afterwards, and some General Tso's chicken and rice.

That one looks like it would bring the pump on for sure! Gonna have to give it a try. General Tso's MMMMMMMMMMMMM!

[Mr. Dead]

That one looks like it would bring the pump on for sure! Gonna have to give it a try. General Tso's MMMMMMMMMMMMM!

The 100's take some getting used to, but the burn is truly an incredible experience.

[scals17]

Looking great Mr. Dead. 100 reps on calf raises, nuts. And I'm truly jealous of the fact that you're putting down some General Tso's as I'm eating my egg whites, haha.

[Mr. Dead]

Looking great Mr. Dead. 100 reps on calf raises, nuts. And I'm truly jealous of the fact that you're putting down some General Tso's as I'm eating my egg whites, haha.

Thanks! That, and my Torrent were the only carbs I had that day...

[Hollow1]

Scratching my head...did I read that right? 100 Reps on leg extensions!!! Truly intense Mr. Dead! Damn, now I want to try that one out myself!

I've got to thank you Mr. Dead, since I've been reading your journey you've sparked a new interest in legs for me, a new approach.

[LittleMan55]

The 100's take some getting used to, but the burn is truly an incredible experience.

I can only imagine the burn frome these. Take that back might want to only imagine! No I'm gonna have to give it a try at some point.

[Mr. Dead]

Scratching my head...did I read that right? 100 Reps on leg extensions!!! Truly intense Mr. Dead! Damn, now I want to try that one out myself!

I've got to thank you Mr. Dead, since I've been reading your journey you've sparked a new interest in legs for me, a new approach.

They've actually become a favorite part of mine to torture. BTW, that was 100 reps on both leg extensions and calf raises... I'm a glutton for punishment. *L*

[Hollow1]

They've actually become a favorite part of mine to torture. BTW, that was 100 reps on both leg extensions and calf raises... I'm a glutton for punishment. *L*

Oh trust me I didn't miss the 100 Reps on the calves, I was just trying to imagine the pain on the leg extensions! No doubt you are a glutton for punishment!

[Mr. Dead]

It's very rare that I do both in one session, but I had a "mad on" due to the amount of people there, and had to take it out on something... *L*

[Mr. Dead]

Oh, I forgot to warn people... I've started my pre-contest diet, and my sense of humor gets more and more warped, as does my desire to inflict great amounts of pain upon myself at the gym...

[Pokoritel]

Oh, I forgot to warn people... I've started my pre-contest diet, and my sense of humor gets more and more warped, as does my desire to inflict great amounts of pain upon myself at the gym...

I feel bad for your muscles...bring on the pain.

[dd2inxs]

Oh, I forgot to warn people... I've started my pre-contest diet, and my sense of humor gets more and more warped, as does my desire to inflict great amounts of pain upon myself at the gym...

I'll put a lock on the fridge, if you so much as even look at my carbs/sweets. *L*

[Hollow1]

Oh, I forgot to warn people... I've started my pre-contest diet, and my sense of humor gets more and more warped, as does my desire to inflict great amounts of pain upon myself at the gym...

This is going to be damn intense!

[LittleMan55]

Oh, I forgot to warn people... I've started my pre-contest diet, and my sense of humor gets more and more warped, as does my desire to inflict great amounts of pain upon myself at the gym...

Pain= forgetting huger. Now I know the secret, thanks man! But, I inflict massive amounts of pain and get more and more hungry? (that could be the M-Stak haha) Anyway, bring the pain we are all looking forward to seeing it unfold!!!! Stick to the diet man, you got a job to do! Best of luck!

[Mr. Dead]

I feel bad for your muscles...bring on the pain.

It's most definitely comin'!

[Mr. Dead]

I'll put a lock on the fridge, if you so much as even look at my carbs/sweets. *L*

You're mean! *L*

[Mr. Dead]

This is going to be damn intense!

It will be! I'm currently trying to adjust some things to get my energy level back up. I've been only having 50 or less grams of carbs per day since Sunday, and I'm a bit run-down.

[Mr. Dead]

Pain= forgetting huger. Now I know the secret, thanks man! But, I inflict massive amounts of pain and get more and more hungry? (that could be the M-Stak haha) Anyway, bring the pain we are all looking forward to seeing it unfold!!!! Stick to the diet man, you got a job to do! Best of luck!

Hmmm... Now I wonder if my hunger is from the M-Stak or the lack of carbs... But, the pain is a comin'!

[scals17]

So Mr. Dead, your going for your Pro Card, as am I, what division you looking to compete in for the show?

[Mr. Dead]

So Mr. Dead, your going for your Pro Card, as am I, what division you looking to compete in for the show?

Masters. Which one are you hitting?

[Mr. Dead]

Tri's:
"V" bar pressdowns:
20 reps at 90
15 reps at 100
10 reps at 110
10 reps at 140
Rope pressdown:
25 reps at 70
20 reps at 80
2 sets of 15 at 90
Machine dips:
5 sets of 15 at 250
Biceps:
Incline DB curls:
5 sets of 15 at 30
Low pulley rope hammer curls:
1 set of 20 at 70
1 set of 15 at 80
1 set of 10 at 90
1 set of 10 at 120
Overhead high pulley curls:
5 sets of 10 at 50 per side
Barbell Curls:
3 sets of 21's at 50 (Bi's were fried after that)
Traps:
Calf machine shrugs:
1 set of 30 at 190
3 sets of 12 at 395
Delts:
Front raises:
3 sets of 10 at 25
Lateral machine raises:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 10 at 100
High Cable Rear Delt crossovers
4 sets of 10 at 50 per side

Also, I have been named the Washington (Seattle) ABC Coordinator! I'm totally psyched about it, and am ready to get things rollin' with that!

[LittleMan55]

Congrats on the coordinator position Mr. Dead! You are going to do well. Great arm, and shoulder session too!

[Mr. Dead]

Congrats on the coordinator position Mr. Dead! You are going to do well. Great arm, and shoulder session too!

Thanks! My arms and delts are screamin'!

[scals17]

Masters. Which one are you hitting?

I'm going either heavyweight or light heavyweight depending on what I look better at. By the way sick workout today.

[Mr. Dead]

I'm going either heavyweight or light heavyweight depending on what I look better at. By the way sick workout today.

Thanks! Good luck with whichever class!

[Hollow1]

I was sitting here reading your workout and my arms were damn near starting to ache! Awesome workout Mr. Dead! Congrats on being named the ABC coordinator!

[Mr. Dead]

I was sitting here reading your workout and my arms were damn near starting to ache! Awesome workout Mr. Dead! Congrats on being named the ABC coordinator!

Thanks, on both accounts! Yeah, I'm trying to increase my volume, for a bit.

[Rexor91]

Hey bro... you got any progress pics?

[Mr. Dead]

Hey bro... you got any progress pics?

Not yet, still trimming my post-surgery belly... I should have some up in a couple of weeks, though.

[Mr. Dead]

Last night, I was home with a sick puppy. But, I still managed to get a little bit done. Did some cardio and abs.
Abs:
Crunches:
5 sets of 30
Hanging leg raises:
3 sets of 30

Treadmill for 45 min

Several supersets of the barf and diarrhea dash with puppy clean up. The little guy is feeling a little bit better, today.

[Hollow1]

As your competition date gets closer will you be upping the cardio or just keep it the same.

Aaah the good old diarrhea dash, good way to keep the heart rate up...lol!

[Mr. Dead]

As your competition date gets closer will you be upping the cardio or just keep it the same.

Aaah the good old diarrhea dash, good way to keep the heart rate up...lol!

I'll go from 3x per week, to 5x, to twice a day 6 days a week.

[LittleMan55]

Nice work last night! Way to not let one just slip by.

[Mr. Dead]

Nice work last night! Way to not let one just slip by.

Thanks! At 17 weeks out, time is becoming a little more valuable.

[LittleMan55]

Thanks! At 17 weeks out, time is becoming a little more valuable.

Yet another the reason I'm on a never ending bulk!!!

[Mr. Dead]

Yet another the reason I'm on a never ending bulk!!!

*L* I am soooo jealous!

[scals17]

Nice job. Never giving into adversity and still getting some quality work in.

[Mr. Dead]

Nice job. Never giving into adversity and still getting some quality work in.

Thanks! Thankfully the little guy is feelin' better, and I can resume my scheduled torture. *L*

[Mr. Dead]

Chest:
Decline Bench:
20 reps at 90
15 reps at 140
10 reps at 160
8 reps at 230
Flat Bench:
30 reps at 90
25 reps at 105
20 reps at 120
15 reps at 135
10 reps at 150
8 reps at 165
(Then back down in reverse)
Cable crossovers:
20 reps at 40
15 reps at 50
10 reps at 60
8 reps at 80
BACK:
Wide grip pulldowns to the front:
1 set of 20 at 105
1 set of 15 at 120
1 set of 10 at 135
1 set of 8 at 180 (Was feelin' froggy)
Close grip pulldowns:
(Same as above, except add one more set of 6 at 195)
Hammer Strength Rows:
5 sets of 15 at 120
Low pulley rows (close grip)
1 set of 20 at 80
1 set of 15 at 100
2 sets of 10 at 120

[Hollow1]

The insanity has begun...intense workout Mr. Dead! The high reps are killer.

[Mr. Dead]

Thanks, Hollow! I'm trying to beat my body into submission.

[LittleMan55]

Mr. Dead that is a lot of reps! I would say you beat your body into submission. Thats what I like to see!

[Mr. Dead]

Mr. Dead that is a lot of reps! I would say you beat your body into submission. Thats what I like to see!

Thanks! There's a LOT more of that coming up.

[Mr. Dead]

Okay... Monday is turning out to be a crappy day to hit my wheels... First off, my gym has only 2 leg extension units, 2 squat areas, 2 leg curl, and 2 leg press. Now, I understand that some people need to have a personal trainer... But, when I'm stuck waiting on this teenage girl who is making goo goo eyes at her twig thin personal trainier and saying how the machine makes her legs feel funny... I start to lose it...
Leg extensions:
5 sets of 20 at 110
Leg press:
1 set of 30 at 200
3 sets of 20 at 500
Squats:
1 set of 30 at 200
3 sets of 20 at 400
Leg extensions:
1 set of 20 at 110
1 set of 15 at 125
1 set of 10 at 140
1 set of 6 at 185
1 set of 6 at 200
1 set of 100 at 60
Lying leg curls:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 6 at 95
Adductor machine:
3 sets of 50 at 80
Abductor machine:
Same as above
Standing calf machine:
1 set of 30 at 205
4 sets of 15 at 395 (Stack)

Every muscle on m body is DEFINITELY letting me know that they don't appreciate the abuse. The only muscles that aren't hurting are the ones that are getting hit tonight...

[LittleMan55]

Yo Mr. Dead are you able to walk today. 3x20 with 400 on squats!!!! Wow! If I keep reading all the intense leg training going on in the forvm I'm gonna have to add a recomendation to the animal Gear line. The Animal Wheel chair, with a huge A on the seat back. Specifically for the leg maniacs.

[Mr. Dead]

Yo Mr. Dead are you able to walk today. 3x20 with 400 on squats!!!! Wow! If I keep reading all the intense leg training going on in the forvm I'm gonna have to add a recomendation to the animal Gear line. The Animal Wheel chair, with a huge A on the seat back. Specifically for the leg maniacs.

As sore as I am, today... I'd be the first one ordering one... And a side car that doubles as a barf basin...

[LittleMan55]

As sore as I am, today... I'd be the first one ordering one... And a side car that doubles as a barf basin...

I'm pretty sure that I would order one too! Barf basin is a nice extra, but thats what the empty Real Gains tubs are to be used for. haha

[Mr. Dead]

I'm pretty sure that I would order one too! Barf basin is a nice extra, but thats what the empty Real Gains tubs are to be used for. haha

But, I'd much rather have a limited edition, with the Animal Logo... *L*

[Hollow1]

How the hell do you describe that leg workout...freaking insane! My hat is off to you Mr. Dead, that was one hell of leg workout!

[Mr. Dead]

How the hell do you describe that leg workout...freaking insane! My hat is off to you Mr. Dead, that was one hell of leg workout!

Thanks! Let's just say that I am still paying dearly for that particular round of abuse... *L*

[Mr. Dead]

Tri's:
"V" bar pressdowns:
20 reps at 90
15 reps at 100
10 reps at 110
10 reps at 150
Rope pressdown:
25 reps at 70
20 reps at 80
2 sets of 20 at 90
Machine dips:
5 sets of 15 at 250
Biceps:
Incline DB curls:
5 sets of 15 at 35
Low pulley rope hammer curls:
1 set of 20 at 70
1 set of 15 at 80
1 set of 10 at 90
1 set of 10 at 120
Overhead high pulley curls:
5 sets of 10 at 50 per side
Barbell Curls:
3 sets of 21's at 50
Traps:
Calf machine shrugs:
1 set of 30 at 190
3 sets of 12 at 400
Delts:
Front raises:
3 sets of 10 at 25
Lateral machine raises:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 10 at 100
High Cable Rear Delt crossovers
4 sets of 10 at 50 per side

Also, just ordered my Animal Jersey. Personalized with "Mr. Dead" So, I'm pretty jazzed about that! And, I'm currently sore in places I forgot I had...

[Rexor91]

Hey Dead, anyone staying together at the Emerald?

[Mr. Dead]

Hey Dead, anyone staying together at the Emerald?

So far the only one's that have posted that are going are Rage, myself, my wife (dd2inxs), haven't heard back from anyone else yet. If I find out anything different I'll definitely PM ya...

[Rexor91]

Awesome let me know. I wouldn't care to share a room with 5 people... cost effective lol

[Hollow1]

Outstanding workout Mr. Dead! Good to hear that you are still sore in those forgotten places, It just means you are pulling out all the stops and laying all out on the line! The sign of a true champion.

[LittleMan55]

Tri's:
"V" bar pressdowns:
20 reps at 90
15 reps at 100
10 reps at 110
10 reps at 150
Rope pressdown:
25 reps at 70
20 reps at 80
2 sets of 20 at 90
Machine dips:
5 sets of 15 at 250
Biceps:
Incline DB curls:
5 sets of 15 at 35
Low pulley rope hammer curls:
1 set of 20 at 70
1 set of 15 at 80
1 set of 10 at 90
1 set of 10 at 120
Overhead high pulley curls:
5 sets of 10 at 50 per side
Barbell Curls:
3 sets of 21's at 50
Traps:
Calf machine shrugs:
1 set of 30 at 190
3 sets of 12 at 400
Delts:
Front raises:
3 sets of 10 at 25
Lateral machine raises:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 10 at 100
High Cable Rear Delt crossovers
4 sets of 10 at 50 per side

Also, just ordered my Animal Jersey. Personalized with "Mr. Dead" So, I'm pretty jazzed about that! And, I'm currently sore in places I forgot I had...


Good to see that the beatings continue!!! Great work Mr. Dead! Been contemplating the Animal Jersey myself, that might be the reward for finishing semester 2 of law school. Wow thats a good idea!

[Mr. Dead]

Good to see that the beatings continue!!! Great work Mr. Dead! Been contemplating the Animal Jersey myself, that might be the reward for finishing semester 2 of law school. Wow thats a good idea!

Thanks! The jersey sounds like a great reward! Just remember, that they stop personalizing them after the 15th of April... And, after 2 semesters of law school you definitely deserve it!

[Mr. Dead]

Outstanding workout Mr. Dead! Good to hear that you are still sore in those forgotten places, It just means you are pulling out all the stops and laying all out on the line! The sign of a true champion.

Thanks! I just hope it shows on the day of the show... Last year, I peaked the day after...

[Mr. Dead]

Something cool just dawned on me... I got my copy of "Wrath's Journey" pretty much at the same time frame before my show, that the book starts at... I've definitely got some great motivation, for sure!!! (I plan on reading each week, daily, until the next week, and read that week daily...)

[LittleMan55]

Thanks! The jersey sounds like a great reward! Just remember, that they stop personalizing them after the 15th of April... And, after 2 semesters of law school you definitely deserve it!

Thanks for reminding me! Need to order soon!

[scals17]

Something cool just dawned on me... I got my copy of "Wrath's Journey" pretty much at the same time frame before my show, that the book starts at... I've definitely got some great motivation, for sure!!! (I plan on reading each week, daily, until the next week, and read that week daily...)

I got mine last Saturday too. I'm doing the same thing, reading and getting motivated. You and I are definitely gonna be holding our pro cards soon.

[Hollow1]

Something cool just dawned on me... I got my copy of "Wrath's Journey" pretty much at the same time frame before my show, that the book starts at... I've definitely got some great motivation, for sure!!! (I plan on reading each week, daily, until the next week, and read that week daily...)

That will definitely be some great motivation reading right there!

[LittleMan55]

Something cool just dawned on me... I got my copy of "Wrath's Journey" pretty much at the same time frame before my show, that the book starts at... I've definitely got some great motivation, for sure!!! (I plan on reading each week, daily, until the next week, and read that week daily...)

I got mine last Saturday too. I'm doing the same thing, reading and getting motivated. You and I are definitely gonna be holding our pro cards soon.

Cant wait to see the results from all this motivation. I think Scal's prediction is correct. I see pro cards in the near future for 2 Animals!

[Mr. Dead]

I got mine last Saturday too. I'm doing the same thing, reading and getting motivated. You and I are definitely gonna be holding our pro cards soon.

I 100% agree with ya on that!

That will definitely be some great motivation reading right there!

If that doesn't, nothing will...

Cant wait to see the results from all this motivation. I think Scal's prediction is correct. I see pro cards in the near future for 2 Animals!

Thanks! I'm truly hoping so!

[Mr. Dead]

Last night was cardio and abs... I had a really good meal at Rubt Tuesday's last night. Spicy tilapia and shrimp with steamed broccoli. Also, the pups finally let me sleep for 7 hours straight!!!
Cardio:
45 min on treadmill
Abs:
Crunches:
4 sets of 35
Hanging leg raises:
3 sets of 30
Looking forward to training with Rage on the 19th, for our first ABC gathering!!!

[LittleMan55]

nice ab work and cardio man! 7 straight hours+ of sleep is always amazing isnt its?

[Mr. Dead]

nice ab work and cardio man! 7 straight hours+ of sleep is always amazing isnt its?

First time in 3 weeks that I've gotten more than 3 straight hours...

[LittleMan55]

First time in 3 weeks that I've gotten more than 3 straight hours...

Thats rough man. I couldnt imagine that. Being single and living alone has its advantages to some things I guess.

[scals17]

Thats rough man. I couldnt imagine that. Being single and living alone has its advantages to some things I guess.

Yes it does! But family life has got to be great too. I'm no where near that point, so I'm gonna focus on the single, 'it's all about me' life. haha.

[Mr. Dead]

Thats rough man. I couldnt imagine that. Being single and living alone has its advantages to some things I guess.

Yes it does! But family life has got to be great too. I'm no where near that point, so I'm gonna focus on the single, 'it's all about me' life. haha.

Both have their advantages and disadvantages... *L*

[Mr. Dead]

This is not a repost, just wanted to shake things up, again...
Tri's:
"V" bar pressdowns:
20 reps at 90
15 reps at 100
10 reps at 110
10 reps at 150
Rope pressdown:
25 reps at 70
20 reps at 80
2 sets of 20 at 90
Machine dips:
5 sets of 15 at 250
Biceps:
Incline DB curls:
5 sets of 15 at 35
Low pulley rope hammer curls:
1 set of 20 at 70
1 set of 15 at 80
1 set of 10 at 90
1 set of 10 at 120
Overhead high pulley curls:
5 sets of 10 at 50 per side
Barbell Curls:
3 sets of 21's at 50
Machine curls:
3 sets of 30 at 55
Traps:
Calf machine shrugs:
1 set of 30 at 190
3 sets of 12 at 400
Delts:
Front raises:
3 sets of 10 at 25
Lateral machine raises:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 10 at 100
High Cable Rear Delt crossovers
4 sets of 10 at 50 per side

[scals17]

How's everything going up there in the Pacific Northwest Mr Dead?

[scals17]

How's everything going up there in the Pacific Northwest Mr Dead?

Well that workout seemed rather good lol. Nice job.

[Mr. Dead]

Things are going good. Next Saturday is the first Washington ABC Event, and Rage and I are going to tear it up!!! Got my jersey ordered, won a can of Animal Omega over at bodybuilding.com. and just ordered a can of Animal Stack. I'll just be glad when the puppies finish potty training. *L* How's things in the Va/Philly area?

[Hollow1]

I said it before and I'll say it again, that was an intense session. Do you do that often, hitting the last workout a second time?

Enjoy the Omega!

[Mr. Dead]

I said it before and I'll say it again, that was an intense session. Do you do that often, hitting the last workout a second time?

Enjoy the Omega!

Thanks! I'll do a back to back once in awhile, just to keep the body from adapting. And, I'm totally gonna enjoy the Omega!!!

[LittleMan55]

Great work out. Congrats on winning the can of Omega!!! I cant wait to order a can, this stuff is going to be great. Shocking the system is always good.

[scals17]

Just doing the school thing down here at Tech. Got a few interviews coming up this week so I'll be on the road all week.

[Mr. Dead]

Just doing the school thing down here at Tech. Got a few interviews coming up this week so I'll be on the road all week.

Good luck with the interviews!

[Mr. Dead]

It was a busy weekend! Friday, I hit back and chest. Saturday, we took the pups to the Vet for thier 12 week shots, and to micro-chip the lab. I felt sorry for the little guy. They took a needle almost as thick as my forarm veins, and rammed it between his shoulder blades. I was at ground zero for that. He yelped, and I almost yelped for him. But, he was a real trooper, and was up and at 'em. We then took them to the park, and afterwards I got in 45 min on th treadmill, and hit abs. That evening, I refurbished the grill, and made some steak (eye round, of course) and chicken breasts.
Sunday was a horse of a different color... We had breakfast with the in-laws, at a casino. Thankfully, I was able to load up on egg-whites and eat healthy. Then I hit the gym for legs. After that, was 3 hours of mowing lawn with a push mower. We have an acre that is on a 45 degree hill. I have a push mower. I've done legs, and it was the first mow of the year...
Later that evening, I was going to take the Lab to "do his business". I opened the baby gate, and was in the process of stpping through, when the Rottweiler slammed into the gate nailing me in the "family heirlooms". As this was happening, the lab was pulling for all he was worth, and I "flipped" over the gate, slammed my wrist and head on the railing, and went ass over tea-kettle down a flight of stairs. I wan't amused. After lying on the linoleum, nursing my bruised ego and "heirlooms". I got up, and drug myself outside to complete the Lab's mission of "doing business". Man, I hope this week goes better... *L*

[LittleMan55]

That is one wild weekend Mr. Dead! Those dogs they can get crazy from time to time. Pretty sure most anything will lead to a better week. Looking forward to seeing more craziness in the gym!

[Mr. Dead]

That is one wild weekend Mr. Dead! Those dogs they can get crazy from time to time. Pretty sure most anything will lead to a better week. Looking forward to seeing more craziness in the gym!

Well, tonight will be another chest and back session. I'm saving my tri's and delts for this saturday, when Rage, dd2inxs, GoldieLocks, and I tear it up at our first Washington (Seattle) ABC!!!

[LittleMan55]

Well, tonight will be another chest and back session. I'm saving my tri's and delts for this saturday, when Rage, dd2inxs, GoldieLocks, and I tear it up at our first Washington (Seattle) ABC!!!

That ABC session is the one that goes with the Emerald Cup isnt it? Oh man I love ABC's they are so much fun and bring out the best in every one.

[Mr. Dead]

That ABC session is the one that goes with the Emerald Cup isnt it? Oh man I love ABC's they are so much fun and bring out the best in every one.

Yeah, that's the one. And, this will be my first (Hopefully the first of MANY to come)

[Hollow1]

I hope your week has started off better Mr. Dead. I can just hear my wife right now if that was me, laughing with you dear...not at you!

[Mr. Dead]

I hope your week has started off better Mr. Dead. I can just hear my wife right now if that was me, laughing with you dear...not at you!

Actually, my wife was frozen solid, until she saw me move. She asked if I needed anything... Ice pack... ambulance... bullet... Or if I just wanted to lay there and "sort shit out..." (Quote from one of her favorite movies, "The Replacements")

[Hollow1]

Actually, my wife was frozen solid, until she saw me move. She asked if I needed anything... Ice pack... ambulance... bullet... Or if I just wanted to lay there and "sort shit out..." (Quote from one of her favorite movies, "The Replacements")

LMAO...priceless! Hope all is good.

[Mr. Dead]

LMAO...priceless! Hope all is good.

A bit bruised and sore, but I'll get over it. Thankfully I hit my head... *L*

[Hollow1]

A bit bruised and sore, but I'll get over it. Thankfully I hit my head... *L*

LMAO...I thought the dog did that...sorry had to do it.

[LittleMan55]

Yeah, that's the one. And, this will be my first (Hopefully the first of MANY to come)

We have had 2 here in VA and I was at the one at the Arnold. Let me tell you they are something special. Who all from Universal/Animal will be out there the whole crew? Because if so get ready for the time of your life. Its like a concert only you get to help make all the noise!!!!

[Mr. Dead]

Rage is doing this one, and I'll be picking his brain, as to how to get things up and moving. I'm not 100% as to who all will be there. I know Rage, dd2inxs (my better half), and GoldieLocks are for sure. And there's a couple of "maybe's"

[Mr. Dead]

Chest:
Decline Bench:
20 reps at 90
15 reps at 140
10 reps at 160
8 reps at 230
Flat Bench:
30 reps at 90
25 reps at 105
20 reps at 120
15 reps at 135
10 reps at 150
8 reps at 165
Cable crossovers:
20 reps at 40
15 reps at 50
10 reps at 60
8 reps at 80
BACK:
Wide grip pulldowns to the front:
1 set of 20 at 105
1 set of 15 at 120
1 set of 10 at 135
1 set of 8 at 135
Close grip pulldowns:
(Same as above)
Hammer Strength Rows:
5 sets of 15 at 105
Low pulley rows (close grip)
1 set of 20 at 80
1 set of 15 at 100
2 sets of 10 at 120

Numbers were either down or stagnated... Shoulder, neck, back, and right arm were killing me, due to Sunday's tumble...

[LittleMan55]

Great work out! Chest and back together is something I have not tried, but from what I read makes for a sweet day. Walking around all super pumped in the upper half of the body sounds fantastic to me.

[Mr. Dead]

You do get a hell of a pump from it... It was something "Arnold" used to do, blood volume is off the charts from it!!!

[Hollow1]

Regardless of your tumble Sunday, that was a solid session Mr. Dead, once again showing outstanding drive! I'm thinking chest and back super sets for myself now!

[Mr. Dead]

Regardless of your tumble Sunday, that was a solid session Mr. Dead, once again showing outstanding drive! I'm thinking chest and back super sets for myself now!

Thanks!!! With the date of my show burned in my brain, I really didn't have a choice. *L*

[scals17]

Nice work on the chest and back. You might have tumbled but you got up and kept on pushing.

[Mr. Dead]

"V" bar pressdowns:
20 reps at 90
15 reps at 100
10 reps at 110
10 reps at 140
Rope pressdown:
25 reps at 70
20 reps at 80
2 sets of 20 at 90
Machine dips:
5 sets of 10 at 250
Biceps:
Incline DB curls:
5 sets of 15 at 35
Low pulley rope hammer curls:
1 set of 20 at 70
1 set of 15 at 80
1 set of 10 at 90
1 set of 10 at 120
Overhead high pulley curls:
5 sets of 10 at 50 per side
Barbell Curls:
3 sets of 21's at 45 (Still feeling the "tumble")
Machine curls:
3 sets of 30 at 55
Traps:
Calf machine shrugs:
1 set of 30 at 190
3 sets of 12 at 400
Delts:
Front raises:
3 sets of 10 at 25
Lateral machine raises:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 10 at 100
High Cable Rear Delt crossovers
4 sets of 10 at 50 per side

I figured I'd get one more of these in, before the ABC, Saturday...

[Hollow1]

Another great session Mr. Dead! Great volume work. That bites you are still feeling Sunday's fall. Hopefully all will be cleared up for Saturday's ABC session.

[LittleMan55]

Great arm work Mr. Dead! Way to push through even though you can still fell the spill you took. Keep up the hard work!

[Mr. Dead]

Another great session Mr. Dead! Great volume work. That bites you are still feeling Sunday's fall. Hopefully all will be cleared up for Saturday's ABC session.

Great arm work Mr. Dead! Way to push through even though you can still fell the spill you took. Keep up the hard work!

Thanks, guys!!! the body's recovering, slowly but surely.

[scals17]

Nice looking arm day Mr. Dead. Have a great time at the ABC.

[Rexor91]

I bet that pump was flat out rediculous

[Mr. Dead]

I bet that pump was flat out rediculous

Oh, yeah!!! I love that workout... Right up there with legs!!!

[Mr. Dead]

Ever have a 24 hour period, where you know your butt should've just stayed in bed...? Well, the past 24 have been just that. Got off work a half hour late, due to trying to get staffing issues figured out for the next day, with half the people gone. Puupies tore up the house with mess after mess. Nearly got sideswiped 3 times on the way to the gym. Forgot my EAA Stak. Gym was crowded with the "tennis" people. (Ballys is big on tennis, and the "players" think they own and run everything including the weight room) So, I muddled through my workout... Was stuck slamming down a quart of chocoalte milk for my PWO drink, along with a 32 oz. Gatorade. Went to bed, only to wake up every hour to go to the bathroom. Got up and got ready for work, and as I get ready to leave I get an incredible whiff of "doggy-doo". Go back up, clean up the Rottweiler's crate, give him a bath, and show up late to work, and then get no lunch break... But, last night's session went as follows:
Chest:
Decline Bench:
20 reps at 90
2 sets of 8 reps at 230
Flat Bench:
30 reps at 90
25 reps at 105
20 reps at 120
15 reps at 135
10 reps at 150
8 reps at 165
And, back down with the weights and reps
Cable crossovers:
20 reps at 40
15 reps at 50
10 reps at 60
8 reps at 80
BACK:
Wide grip pulldowns to the front:
1 set of 20 at 105
1 set of 15 at 120
1 set of 10 at 135
1 set of 8 at 135
Close grip pulldowns:
(Same as above)
Hammer Strength Rows:
5 sets of 15 at 105
Was pissed off, by that time, at the overcrowding, and left...

[LittleMan55]

I hate it when "the" crowd is in there all not busting ass, and taking up space. Hope the next 24 are better. Really solid work out.

[Mr. Dead]

I hate it when "the" crowd is in there all not busting ass, and taking up space. Hope the next 24 are better. Really solid work out.

Thanks!!! Yeah... Getting a drink of water is even a joy. They crowd around the fountain, and just talk, and when they actually do hit the weights, it's more like they're just sitting at the bar chit-chatting and not moving a damned weight. (I better stop this now, before I get riled back up again... *L*)

[scals17]

Solid chest and back day Mr. Dead.

[Mr. Dead]

Thanks!!! Getting geared up for the ABC this weekend...!

[Hollow1]

Solid chest/back workout Mr. Dead! That is definitely a defining factor in becoming a champion, pushing through all things that would hold most people back. Have a blast at the ABC session!

[Mr. Dead]

Thanks!!! I'm just going in, and getting done what I can, with what's there. And, I'll definitely have an awesome time tomorrow!!!

[Mr. Dead]

Thursday night was really kind of boring, but necessary. 45 min on the treadmill and 3 sets of 30 each of hanging leg raises and crunches.

[scals17]

Have a great time tomorrow at the ABC. And see what you can do about the Sonics staying in Seattle lol.

[Mr. Dead]

Have a great time tomorrow at the ABC. And see what you can do about the Sonics staying in Seattle lol.

*L* If they would have won more, there would have been more support. A newspaper showed a picture from the Wizard of Oz with the caption: "No heart, no brains, no courage? Who are you? The Seattle Supersonics?"

[Mr. Dead]

Saturday, I hit the Emerald Cup in the morning. Talked with Dennis Wolf, Bob Ciccherillo, Victor Martinez, and Bill Willmore. I also got to meet Rage, Oregon Grown Bam Bam, Babygirl, Goldielocks, DarkIndigo, and many others, here at the Forvm... Then we went to the ABC at Iron Works Gym, and Oregon grown Bam Bam put us through an awesome posing seminar!!! Then dd2inxs (my better half) and I hit delts and tri's. Numbers weren't my norm, but it was all good. Dinner was at the Outback Steakhouse, I had the tillapia with asparagus and washed it down with Coke Zero.
Sunday was kind of an interesting day, since we woke up with 3 inches of snow (Washington record for the latest it's snowed, BTW). Went to IHOP where I had a steak and 6 eggs. Went and got the groceries had pics developed (some are in the gallery section here).
Looking forward to legs, tonight!!!

[scals17]

Sounds like a great weekend Mr Dead.

[Mr. Dead]

Sounds like a great weekend Mr Dead.

It truly was!!!

[Hollow1]

It sounds like you had a great weekend Mr. Dead! Snow!? What's that old saying...better you then me!

Got a question for you Mr. Dead, have you always utilized the high volume workouts or did you start them after so many years of lifting?

[Mr. Dead]

It sounds like you had a great weekend Mr. Dead! Snow!? What's that old saying...better you then me!

Got a question for you Mr. Dead, have you always utilized the high volume workouts or did you start them after so many years of lifting?

It was a great weekend... Injuries actually made the high volume approach necessary. Both hands have had extensive damage, so my grip gives out before the working muscles. But, "Arnold" was always an inspiration and he had a high to moderate volume philosophy. But, early on, it was a matter of "How much weight can I lift?".

[Mr. Dead]

Leg extensions:
5 sets of 20 at 110
Leg press:
1 set of 30 at 200
3 sets of 20 at 500
Squats:
1 set of 30 at 200
3 sets of 20 at 300 (Was feeling sluggish)
Leg extensions:
1 set of 20 at 110
1 set of 15 at 125
1 set of 10 at 140
1 set of 6 at 185
1 set of 6 at 200
1 set of 100 at 60
Lying leg curls:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 6 at 95
Adductor machine:
3 sets of 50 at 80
Abductor machine:
Same as above
Standing calf machine:
1 set of 30 at 205
4 sets of 15 at 395 (Stack)
1 set of 100 at 145

[LittleMan55]

That is one geat leg day! Great work bro

[Mr. Dead]

That is one geat leg day! Great work bro

Thanks!!! I was a bit wobbly afterwards... But I did not blow chunks... (Not from lack of my body trying to make me, though... *L*)

[scals17]

Back to business, solid leg day Mr Dead.

[Hollow1]

Damn...wait a second...no I read that right...damn Mr. Dead that was a mind blowing leg session! Do you find you have more success with the higher reps on the squats? I may have to give them a shot next time!

[Mr. Dead]

Back to business, solid leg day Mr Dead.

Thanks!!! Last night's session was really a mind blower. I'll post it shortly, and this time chunks were blown...

Damn...wait a second...no I read that right...damn Mr. Dead that was a mind blowing leg session! Do you find you have more success with the higher reps on the squats? I may have to give them a shot next time!

Thanks!!! I get a better pump that way. My body responds to higher rep schemes, so if it ain't broke I'm not going to fix it. *L*

[LittleMan55]

Thanks!!! Last night's session was really a mind blower. I'll post it shortly, and this time chunks were blown...


Now we're talking!

[Mr. Dead]

Every once in awhile my better judgement goes out the window, to prevent stagnation... And, I'm a glutton for punishment...
LEGS, AGAIN!!!
Leg extensions:
5 sets of 20 at 110
Squats:
1 set of 30 at 150
3 sets of 20 at 200 (Chunks were blown)
Leg extensions:
1 set of 20 at 110
1 set of 15 at 125
1 set of 10 at 140
1 set of 6 at 185
1 set of 6 at 200
1 set of 100 at 60
Abductor machine:
3 sets of 50 at 70
Standing calf machine:
1 set of 30 at 205
4 sets of 15 at 395 (Stack)
Seated calf:
5 sets of 15 at 135

[LittleMan55]

Wow 2 days in a row?!!! Can you even feel anything below your waist? WOW!!! Insanity is correct.

[Mr. Dead]

Wow 2 days in a row?!!! Can you even feel anything below your waist? WOW!!! Insanity is correct.

*L* Walking sucks!!! I'm still a bit queasy in the tummy, and am still sweating my ass off... At least tonight is abs and cardio...

[Hollow1]

Stop the madness! Outstanding work ethic Mr. Dead!

[Mr. Dead]

Stop the madness! Outstanding work ethic Mr. Dead!

Thanks!!! I won't be doing that for at least another month... Or longer... *L*

[Rexor91]

I think just about anyone would blow chunks off that lol

[Mr. Dead]

I think just about anyone would blow chunks off that lol

Yeah, I'm still paying the price... *L*

[Pokoritel]

Did you just work out legs two days in a row? Now thats madness.

[Mr. Dead]

Did you just work out legs two days in a row? Now thats madness.

Yep... And the way I feel, today, I'm definitely questioning my sanity... *L*

[Mr. Dead]

Hit the treadmill for 45 min
5 sets of 30 crunches
3 sets of 40 hanging leg raises
4 minutes of broomstick twists
20 minutes working on posing

[Hollow1]

Might not be exciting but it must be done none the less. My question of the day is...how the hell are your legs today!?!?!

[Mr. Dead]

Might not be exciting but it must be done none the less. My question of the day is...how the hell are your legs today!?!?!

*L* The pain is rather exquisite... Stairs suck, I have a 1/2 mile walk from my car to the clinic, and as a nurse I am constantly moving. (Not to mention that I definitely am walking like Golum, from Lord of the Rings... My wife dd2inxs has been asking me if I've found my "Precious". )

[Hollow1]

*L* The pain is rather exquisite... Stairs suck, I have a 1/2 mile walk from my car to the clinic, and as a nurse I am constantly moving. (Not to mention that I definitely am walking like Golum, from Lord of the Rings... My wife dd2inxs has been asking me if I've found my "Precious". )

It always seems that the ones that are the closest to us make the most fun...lol.

[Mr. Dead]

It always seems that the ones that are the closest to us make the most fun...lol.

She seems to take great personal joy in my suffering... *L*

[Mr. Dead]

Before I post my workout, I have to tell ya... I got home, and it was like Christmas at our house. My 4 gallons of egg whites arrived, my Animal Omega arrived, and dd2inxs' Universal Women's Multi-Pack arrived. We've definitely got an Animal/Universal houshold!!!

[Hollow1]

Before I post my workout, I have to tell ya... I got home, and it was like Christmas at our house. My 4 gallons of egg whites arrived, my Animal Omega arrived, and dd2inxs' Universal Women's Multi-Pack arrived. We've definitely got an Animal/Universal houshold!!!

Enjoy!!! Is this the first time dd2inxs used the Universal Women's Multi-Pack? Just wondering if she has used it before and what her thoughts on it were.

[Mr. Dead]

Enjoy!!! Is this the first time dd2inxs used the Universal Women's Multi-Pack? Just wondering if she has used it before and what her thoughts on it were.

She's taken it for about a month, and her thoughts are... "It's a vitamin, but a bit better than most that I've taken".

[Hollow1]

She's taken it for about a month, and her thoughts are... "It's a vitamin, but a bit better than most that I've taken".

Thanks for answering my question.

[Mr. Dead]

Thanks for answering my question.

She says, "No problem..."

[Mr. Dead]

Chest:
Decline Bench:
20 reps at 140
15 reps at 160
10 reps at 180
8 reps at 230
Flat Bench:
30 reps at 90
25 reps at 105
20 reps at 120
15 reps at 135
10 reps at 150
8 reps at 165
Cable crossovers:
20 reps at 45
15 reps at 55
10 reps at 65
8 reps at 85
BACK:
Wide grip pulldowns to the front:
1 set of 20 at 105
1 set of 15 at 120
1 set of 10 at 135
1 set of 8 at 135
Close grip pulldowns:
(Same as above)
Hammer Strength Rows:
5 sets of 15 at 130
Low pulley rows (close grip)
1 set of 25 at 80
1 set of 20 at 100
2 sets of 15 at 120
1 set of 8 at 140

[Hollow1]

Another outstanding chest/back workout Mr. Dead! I love the volume work you do!

[Mr. Dead]

Thanks!!! I just have to be careful of overtraining, now that I'm starting to cut my carbs...

[LittleMan55]

Ah the classic uppler body pump session. Great work and great volume Mr Dead. Your right about being careful while cutting back on carbs, but your body will let you know when its tired. Until then pedal to the metal bro!

[Mr. Dead]

Ah the classic uppler body pump session. Great work and great volume Mr Dead. Your right about being careful while cutting back on carbs, but your body will let you know when its tired. Until then pedal to the metal bro!

Thanks!!! Doin' my best, bro!!!

[Mr. Dead]

Start of day:
2 scoops of protein powder mixed with 8 oz. egg whites
Pak

Animal Omega

2 scoops of army fake scrambled eggs
4 pieces of turkey bacon

Protein RTD shake

2 chicken breasts

Protein bar

Pre-workout:
Animal Stak
Animal Pump

Intra-workout:
2 servings EAA Stack

PWO:
Torrent

3 tillapia fillets and 1 cup asparagus

Throughout the day:
1 1/2 gallons of water and an occasional Coke Zero

[Hollow1]

The diet and supp change up looks good Mr. Dead. Have you ever done your asparagus on the BBQ?

[Mr. Dead]

The diet and supp change up looks good Mr. Dead. Have you ever done your asparagus on the BBQ?

Thanks!!! *L* I've done asparagus many ways... It's actually my favorite vegetable... Sauteed, grilled, with hollandaise sauce, with mushrooms... Damn, now I'm hungry!!! *L*

[LittleMan55]

Diet and sups look good man. How is the progress coming along?

[Mr. Dead]

Diet and sups look good man. How is the progress coming along?

Well, judging by the way my scrub top is fitting, today... I may be moving from an XXL to an XXXL... Very tight in the shoulders... So, it's coming along great!!! *L*

[LittleMan55]

Thats what I'm talking about. Bigger sizes definately = progress

[Hollow1]

Well, judging by the way my scrub top is fitting, today... I may be moving from an XXL to an XXXL... Very tight in the shoulders... So, it's coming along great!!! *L*

Outstanding work Mr. Dead!!!

[Mr. Dead]

Thats what I'm talking about. Bigger sizes definately = progress

*L* Exactly!!! How's your progress coming?

[LittleMan55]

*L* Exactly!!! How's your progress coming?

Things are going well. Easing into my cut, I know I said I was on an indefinate bulk a while back. That was when I was going to go study abroad this summer. That is not happening now and luckily I will have 8 weeks before my fam goes to the beach. Enough to get some pretty solid results from Keto so I'm going to start next Monday. We will see how this goes.