G Diesel Pays the Cost to be the Boss

[G Diesel]

What up fellas? I'll be logging my training here on the regular so you guys can follow my progress and share any comments or personal input you may have. This will be a place to share ideas and encourage one another as well as a place to fire away with questions about me personally or on everything generally pertaining to the bodybuilding lifestyle from training to nutrition and beyond. Right now I'm at 5'11", 252 lbs at @ 15 % bf... Looking to get to 260 by the Arnold and stronger with the same or lower bodyfat. I'll start the log with my training session from Friday, 1/5/07... Preworkout I had a pack of Pump, a pack of Stak 2 and 3 NOX3 tabs.

Incline Barbell Press: 135 x 15, 225 x 15, 315 x 8, 275 x 10, 245 x 12
Flat DB Bench Press: 125s x 8, 110s x 9
Wide Grip Pec Deck Flyes: 4 sets x 15-10 reps

Barbell Curls: 4 sets, 145 x 2 on last set
Hammer DB Curls: 3 sets x 12-6 reps
Preacher Machine Curls: 3 sets + drop set x 12-10 reps

Postworkout I had a pack of Nitro w/ a leucine, BCAA, creatine, dextrose, waxy maize starch blend.

I followed that with london broil and a baked potato and then 8 oz. of 1% milk with 3.5 scoops of chocolate Real Gains.

Peace, G

[Freakshow]

G-

Seeing your lifts and progress motivates the hell out of me. I will be a regular to this thread to see your progress. Good luck to you man. Freakshow

[G Diesel]

G-

Seeing your lifts and progress motivates the hell out of me. I will be a regular to this thread to see your progress. Good luck to you man. Freakshow

Thanks bro... Welcome aboard. Peace, G

[Universal Rep]

What up fellas? I'll be logging my training here on the regular so you guys can follow my progress and share any comments or personal input you may have. This will be a place to share ideas and encourage one another as well as a place to fire away with questions about me personally or on everything generally pertaining to the bodybuilding lifestyle from training to nutrition and beyond. Right now I'm at 5'11", 252 lbs at @ 15 % bf... Looking to get to 260 by the Arnold and stronger with the same or lower bodyfat. I'll start the log with my training session from Friday, 1/5/07... Preworkout I had a pack of Pump, a pack of Stak 2 and 3 NOX3 tabs.

Incline Barbell Press: 135 x 15, 225 x 15, 315 x 8, 275 x 10, 245 x 12
Flat DB Bench Press: 125s x 8, 110s x 9
Wide Grip Pec Deck Flyes: 4 sets x 15-10 reps

Barbell Curls: 4 sets, 145 x 2 on last set
Hammer DB Curls: 3 sets x 12-6 reps
Preacher Machine Curls: 3 sets + drop set x 12-10 reps

Powstworkout I had a pack of Nitro w/ a leucine, BCAA, creatine, dextrose, waxy maize starch blend.

I followed that with london broil and a baked potato and then 8 oz. of 1% milk with 3.5 scoops of chocolate Real Gains.

Peace, G

Ah, G Diesel... We meet again. Looking forward to your log big fella...

[MELTDOWN]

What up fellas? I'll be logging my training here on the regular so you guys can follow my progress and share any comments or personal input you may have. This will be a place to share ideas and encourage one another as well as a place to fire away with questions about me personally or on everything generally pertaining to the bodybuilding lifestyle from training to nutrition and beyond. Right now I'm at 5'11", 252 lbs at @ 15 % bf... Looking to get to 260 by the Arnold and stronger with the same or lower bodyfat. I'll start the log with my training session from Friday, 1/5/07... Preworkout I had a pack of Pump, a pack of Stak 2 and 3 NOX3 tabs.

Incline Barbell Press: 135 x 15, 225 x 15, 315 x 8, 275 x 10, 245 x 12
Flat DB Bench Press: 125s x 8, 110s x 9
Wide Grip Pec Deck Flyes: 4 sets x 15-10 reps

Barbell Curls: 4 sets, 145 x 2 on last set
Hammer DB Curls: 3 sets x 12-6 reps
Preacher Machine Curls: 3 sets + drop set x 12-10 reps

Powstworkout I had a pack of Nitro w/ a leucine, BCAA, creatine, dextrose, waxy maize starch blend.

I followed that with london broil and a baked potato and then 8 oz. of 1% milk with 3.5 scoops of chocolate Real Gains.

Peace, G

PROGRAM...GET YOUR PROGRAM HERE....NO BS....ALL ON THE LINE....WANNA GROW....GET IT HERE.....
as the late Bon Scott said...."ain't no fun waitin' 'round to be a millionaire"....

[TheNaturalG]

Hey G Diesel I noticed you take waxy maize. How do you like it so far. I have been using it for a long time now and think it is amazing. And good luck with you goals for the Arnold.

[G Diesel]

Hey G Diesel I noticed you take waxy maize. How do you like it so far. I have been using it for a long time now and think it is amazing. And good luck with you goals for the Arnold.

So far so good, bro... Always experimenting with my postworkout nutrition and this past year I've become far more cognizant of my simple carb intake. I figure anything purported to optimize nutrient uptake deserves a day in the sun. Universal has a postworkout drink mix on the way from what I hear and I'm definitely looking forward to that. Peace, G

[RedIron 392]

Hey G, the numbers are looking good man. I like this black and white shit, it's like the dark side. Reminds me of my gym without the leaky roof and the stale smell.

Later

[naturalguy]

Hit it hard G!!!!!!

[alkalineman]

G is the real deal here, I've been following your articles for a while now and learned many things. Good stuff man.

[G Diesel]

Here is Saturday's delts and tris session...

Machine Shoulder Presses: 4 sets, Rack (240) x 10 on last set
Side DB Lateral Raises: 3 sets x 12-10 reps
Reverse Pec Deck: 3 sets x 12-10 reps
Tri-Set of Rear, Side and Front Laterals: 2 sets of 10 reps per
DB Shrugs: 2 sets, 125s x 12 on last set
Machine Shrugs: 3 sets, 5 plates per side on last set

Triangle Bar Pushdowns: 4 sets x 20-10 reps
Rope Pushdowns: 3 sets x 15-10 reps
Dip Machine: 3 sets x 15-10 reps

Behind the Back Barbell Wrist Curls: 4 sets x 20-10 reps

Peace, G

[G Diesel]

G is the real deal here, I've been following your articles for a while now and learned many things. Good stuff man.

Thanks for the props bro... It is greatly appreciated. You ain't seen nothing yet. Stay tuned. Peace, G

[Punisher]

G ur holdin out on me with the PWO shake info

[G Diesel]

G ur holdin out on me with the PWO shake info

Never that bro... Seek and ye shall find. You know that I'm the mad scientist when it comes to supps, always scheming a new stack and ready to share the knowledge.

Definitely psyched about the new Universal pwo drink I keep hearing about. Peace, G

[mgmmaze]

Hello brother nice to see you here too. are you going to keep your bodybuidling.com thread going or should we come here to join your journey

[deeder]

Damn bro! Huge sessions! I'll be following this for sure!!!

[Big Wides]

nice numbers ill be sure to check in to check out your progress and maybe take some exercises and apply them to my own routine

[D-Bomb]

D-Bomb gonna keep this thread live on fire. :) keep going G

[G Diesel]

Hello brother nice to see you here too. are you going to keep your bodybuidling.com thread going or should we come here to join your journey


I'll keep both rolling bro... Can't stop spreading the knowledge and bringing brothers to the light. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Lower back is still tight but improving... Looking at the forced time off as a blessing in disguise. Will be back in the gym blasting shit tomorrow night and will get all of the week's training in by Sunday. I'll keep you cats updated. Peace, G

[Big Al]

Looks good G!260 by the Arnold,No problem.

[Punisher]

Looks good G!260 by the Arnold,No problem.


Big AL nice to see you posting bro, it is an honor to have a huuge dude like you on these boards.

[J-Dawg]

Definitely psyched about the new Universal pwo drink I keep hearing about. Peace, G

Ah yes, more info forthcoming on that bad boy.

[J-Dawg]

Lower back is still tight but improving... Looking at the forced time off as a blessing in disguise. Will be back in the gym blasting shit tomorrow night and will get all of the week's training in by Sunday. I'll keep you cats updated. Peace, G

G, you do any stretch work for your LB?

[G Diesel]

G, you do any stretch work for your LB?

A little bit J... You know I could always stand to stretch more. Not the most flexible dude on the block. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Looks good G!260 by the Arnold,No problem.

That is the plan Big Al... Don't want to disappear standing next to you ya big freak. Peace, G

[SDR]

A little bit J... You know I could always stand to stretch more. Not the most flexible dude on the block. Peace, G

yo G, if your interested, theres a dvd out called magnificent mobility by eric cressey....that ironed out any and all hip/glute/back pain problems I had, a bunch of mobility drills/warm ups/stretches....brilliant stuff.....

Ive sorta screwed my back up too, had ordered a new bench and rack, and the delivery guy came at 9am and couldnt lift it, so i had to jump straight out of bed and bring it in with him , not the best way to treat the spine so early!

[G Diesel]

yo G, if your interested, theres a dvd out called magnificent mobility by eric cressey....that ironed out any and all hip/glute/back pain problems I had, a bunch of mobility drills/warm ups/stretches....brilliant stuff.....

Ive sorta screwed my back up too, had ordered a new bench and rack, and the delivery guy came at 9am and couldnt lift it, so i had to jump straight out of bed and bring it in with him , not the best way to treat the spine so early!

Thanks for the heads up bro... I need some work on my flexibility, and having always been an athlete it is a shame how musclebound I have become... I figure if Ronnie can do a split there is no reason why I can't tie my own tie. Haha. My back has always been good to me, but on occasion, I'll do something stupid and tweak my something in my lumbar area and be hobbled for a few days. Peace, G

[RedIron 392]

Lower back is still tight but improving... Looking at the forced time off as a blessing in disguise. Will be back in the gym blasting shit tomorrow night and will get all of the week's training in by Sunday. I'll keep you cats updated. Peace, G

Tight Hamstrings will cause lower back problems. Stretch those puppys. I put my pink shit on and do Yoga, at 57 I can still stand straight legged and put my palms on the floor. Don't think I can still put my foot behind my head. Wife #2 could put both feet behind hear head, but that's a nother story. Sometimes I miss that gal!

Later

[G Diesel]

Tight Hamstrings will cause lower back problems. Stretch those puppys. I put my pink shit on and do Yoga, at 57 I can still stand straight legged and put my palms on the floor. Don't think I can still put my foot behind my head. Wife #2 could put both feet behind hear head, but that's a nother story. Sometimes I miss that gal!

Later

Haha. Classic, Red... As long as your lady is flexible who cares? Peace, G

[budd]

hey there GDiesal, nice lifts! i'll be watching this tread also. good luck.
budd.

[mgmmaze]

Shit my lowerback was killing me for a while to had to keep streching my hammies also that sucked. So who has packed on some good weight from the holiday eating i threw everything down the throat so ya i packed on about 26 pounds in about 4 weeks now not all of it is good weight but hey whats a little cardio to get rid of excess. well bros tonight is my night off from the gym and cardio so its time to watch some Tallegda Nights finaly got it

[G Diesel]

Shit my lowerback was killing me for a while to had to keep streching my hammies also that sucked. So who has packed on some good weight from the holiday eating i threw everything down the throat so ya i packed on about 26 pounds in about 4 weeks now not all of it is good weight but hey whats a little cardio to get rid of excess. well bros tonight is my night off from the gym and cardio so its time to watch some Tallegda Nights finaly got it

Damn 26 lbs is a shitload in 4 weeks... That is incredible bro. I might have gained 2.6, but certainly not 26. Peace, G

[mgmmaze]

Hey G like i said it wasnt all goood weight and that is what happens when you eat pretty much more than anybody at the family and before this holiday all i was doing was pretty much cutting weight and wasnt eating anything that much. Oh ya burgers add to that alot so now i have to pay the price and do some cardio and burn some extra fat off but i have seen a major boost in the gym so keep on eating i think i might have taken that a little to the extreme but hey you live and learn

[G Diesel]

Hey G like i said it wasnt all goood weight and that is what happens when you eat pretty much more than anybody at the family and before this holiday all i was doing was pretty much cutting weight and wasnt eating anything that much. Oh ya burgers add to that alot so now i have to pay the price and do some cardio and burn some extra fat off but i have seen a major boost in the gym so keep on eating i think i might have taken that a little to the extreme but hey you live and learn

No doubt bro... You've gotta eat big to get big. You used the rebound effect, coming off of a diet, to your advantage. Props. Peace, G

[jatta palu]

Forge ahead! Make a path dozens know about, many begin but few remain.

[G Diesel]

Finally back in the gym... I think the forced extra couple rest days defintely helped in terms ginving my body and CNS some time to rest. Took it somewhat light and used more machines than normal in order to give my lower back more time to rest. Felt damn good nontheless. My back session looked like this:

Front Pulldowns: 4 sets x 15-10 reps
Underhand Grip Hammer Strength Pulldowns: 3 sets x 15-8 reps
Supported T-Bar Rows: 3 sets x 15-10 reps
Hammer Strength High Rows (lever grip): 3 sets x 15-6 reps, 4 plates + 5 per side on max set
Standing Straight Bar Cable Pullovers: 3 sets x 10 reps

Seated Calf Raises: 4 sets x 25-12 reps

Pump, Stak2, NOX 3 preworkout.
Nitro G during training.
1 pack Nitro w/ Waxy Maize Starch/Dextrose/Leucine/BCAA/Glutamine/Creatine blend postworkout.

Chest and bis tonight. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Forge ahead! Make a path dozens know about, many begin but few remain.

That is the plan bro... This freight train is just pulling out of the station. Peace, G

[mgmmaze]

Wow I think it might be a change of work out plan for me i took a week off last week and i still can seem to pull myself out of a slump im on my 5th week of this program oh well ill do some tweaking and back to the drawing board. well todays workout went like this bench 135 warmup 185x3 for 3 sets
incline 135for warmup and 155 for incline.
Incline dumbell flys 35for warmup then 55 for 3sets
then it was time for biceps
did machine preacher curl 60 for warmup then 110 for 3sets of 3
then dumbell curls 30 for warmups and 45 for 3 sets of 3
then the favorite hammer curls. 30 for warmup then 45 for 3 sets of 3 and then some wrist curls with 100 pound barbell for 3 sets of 10. well like i said i think im at a stale point time to change up the work out or pull my head out of my ass hmm any sugguestions from the peeps out there and as always your opionions matter thanks guys

[G Diesel]

Chest and bis from last night looked like this:

Flat Barbell Bench Press: 225 x 15, 315 x 13, 335 x 8
Incline Hammer Press: 3 sets x 15-4 reps
Cable Crossovers: 3 sets x 25-12 reps

Preacher Machine Curls: 3 sets x 15-10 reps
Alternating DB Curls: 3 sets x 12-6 reps
EZ Bar Curls: 3 sets x 12-6 reps

Peace, G

[Punisher]

Chest and bis from last night looked like this:

Flat Barbell Bench Press: 225 x 15, 315 x 13, 335 x 8
Incline Hammer Press: 3 sets x 15-4 reps
Cable Crossovers: 3 sets x 25-12 reps

Preacher Machine Curls: 3 sets x 15-10 reps
Alternating DB Curls: 3 sets x 12-6 reps
EZ Bar Curls: 3 sets x 12-6 reps

Peace, G


Sum1s a freak and im not sayin who LOL

[TheNaturalG]

Sum1s a freak and im not sayin who LOL

I'm gonna make a bet that the person who is a freak is G Diesel of course.

[mgmmaze]

Well guys ever hear of to much of a good thing yup that is me. Well today was shoulder and tri's. so it looked like this
standing barbell presses 90 for warmups then 125 for 3sets of 3 i usaly do anywhere from 135 to 155 but forgot my belt
then its on the front raises warmup 15s then 25x3for 3 sets
laterals 15 for warmps 25x3 for 3 sets
rear peck deck 70 for warmup then 140x3 for 3 sets
then the good old shrugs 135 warmup then 335x3 for 3 new persoanl record. then off to triceps straight bar pushdown 80 for warmups then 150x4 for 3 sets. now here is what to much of a good thing goes bad i did some close grip bench press. i usaly do this on smith machine caus no one ever wants to help a brother out. so last week i got 205 for 3s on my own this week i got the first 2 sets but then the lastset how about 1 and then boom hit the chest i had nothing left. then it was some rope pulldowns 3 sets of 8 and that is about it for today.

[G Diesel]

Sum1s a freak and im not sayin who LOL

Haha... Now I just need a damn spotter. Then you'd see some real numbers. Peace, G

[D-Bomb]

Haha... Now I just need a damn spotter. Then you'd see some real numbers. Peace, G

got a plane ticket ready G? :D

[G Diesel]

got a plane ticket ready G? :D

Let me talk to my people, I'll see what I can do... Haha. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Delts and tris, Saturday night...

Seated Barbell Military Press: 135 x 15, 185 x 10, 225 x 10, 245 x 6
Side DB Lateral Raises: 4 sets, 60s x 6 on max set
Reverse Pec Deck: 4 sets x 15-8 reps
Machine Side Raises: 3 sets x 20-10 reps
Hammer Strength Shrug Machine: 5 sets x 20-12 reps

Straight Bar Cable Pushdowns: 4 sets x 20-10 reps
Dip Machine: 3 sets x 20-12 reps
Overhead Unilateral DB Extensions: 3 sets x 12-5 reps

DB Wrist Curls: 4 sets x 20-10 reps

Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Legs yesterday looked like this...

Leg Extensions: 4 sets x 20-10 reps
Hack Squat: 4 sets, 5 plates per side x 10 reps on heavy set
Hamtractor (Seated Leg Curl): 4 sets x 20-10 reps
Hammer Strength Horizontal Calf Raise: 5 sets x 20-12 reps

Peace, G

[MFDFF10]

G... just jumped on board bro.. nice to see your numbers are still there as mine have gone to shit bro... be seeing ya bro.. peace

[Reacher34]

hey G, been lookin at the numbers... strong. I had to go out of town for a grad school interview last week. i didn't miss a workout, but had to pack em all in the begining of the week. Its been 4 days since last time in the stink and Im itchin for leg-day tonight. I'll post the #s later.

[G Diesel]

G... just jumped on board bro.. nice to see your numbers are still there as mine have gone to shit bro... be seeing ya bro.. peace

Good seeing you over here bro... Looking forward to your contribution. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

hey G, been lookin at the numbers... strong. I had to go out of town for a grad school interview last week. i didn't miss a workout, but had to pack em all in the begining of the week. Its been 4 days since last time in the stink and Im itchin for leg-day tonight. I'll post the #s later.

Nice Reacher... You ain't seen nothing yet. Haha. Looking forward to following your progress. Peace, G

[Evaniel]

Hey G,

Glad to see you here; I followed your training journal on another board, and have been a huge fan of the the "Diary of a Madman." I've got a few of the entries taped in my training log for a bit of motivation. So, thanks for that.

Fight hard, brother.

[G Diesel]

Hey G,

Glad to see you here; I followed your training journal on another board, and have been a huge fan of the the "Diary of a Madman." I've got a few of the entries taped in my training log for a bit of motivation. So, thanks for that.

Fight hard, brother.

Nah bro thank you for the support and welcome... We're going to make some power moves and bust some heads here. Good to have you on board. Stay tuned. Peace, G

[mgmmaze]

What up G hope you had a good weekend. I started a new lifting plan was getting stale on my old one. So today i hit up some chest and abs. well the 3x3's seem to help me get some strength. before i had some issues with inclines over 135 today i made itup to 155 for 6. sometimes i look at the numbers you guys put up and i feel like im behind but then i think that you been at this game like 10 years and me really about a year well man keep ya up to speed peace

[gnoll5]

dude, i have been following your logs for a while now, and consider you a trusted bro. i am a year into my serious training, making huge gains. i read everywhere body part splits are shit, gotta do full body, gotta train everything twice weekly; i'm confused as hell. what do you recommend and why?

[Reacher34]

Now don't get it twisted guys....i rock animal products first and foremost. But as G once said: you gotta cycle your supps for maximum efficacy. I had finished a tub of shock therapy and decided to give Superpump a try. It now also has my ringing endorsement. The pump is awesome. Driving home my legs felt like tires being slowly pumped to the breaking point! Legs went like this:
Squats: 6 sets; 15,12,10,8,8,6
Front Squats: 4 sets; 12,10,8,8
Hack Squats: 6 sets; 15,12,10,8,6,6
Leg curls (the dreaded "hamtractor"): 5 sets; 15,12,10,8,6
SLDLs: 4 sets; 12,10,8,8

Tried to be Arnold-like and only rest 45-60secs bt sets. Didn't always work.
Squats ended with 315 for 6, I had done that before, but with wraps. This time was raw and with little rest, so its a personal best in a way.

New year = new strength and growth

[G Diesel]

dude, i have been following your logs for a while now, and consider you a trusted bro. i am a year into my serious training, making huge gains. i read everywhere body part splits are shit, gotta do full body, gotta train everything twice weekly; i'm confused as hell. what do you recommend and why?

No way in the world in my opinion can you effectively consistently stimulate new muscle growth training your whole body in one session... Precision, targeted bombing is critical, blasting the desired muscle group and then giving that group the time, rest and nutrients needed to grow to maximum potential. Even DC training which is what I would call "specialized basic" doesn't call for full body workouts. I've trained on a 4 or 5 day split since I started training, hitting each muscle group (except for calves and abs) once a week. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

What up G hope you had a good weekend. I started a new lifting plan was getting stale on my old one. So today i hit up some chest and abs. well the 3x3's seem to help me get some strength. before i had some issues with inclines over 135 today i made itup to 155 for 6. sometimes i look at the numbers you guys put up and i feel like im behind but then i think that you been at this game like 10 years and me really about a year well man keep ya up to speed peace

Exactly bro... It is all relative. The keys are consistency and determination. Remember this shit doesn't happen overnight, it takes years of concerted effort. Keep blasting away and you'll get there in due time. Peace, G

[Vinny]

What up fellas? I'll be logging my training here on the regular so you guys can follow my progress and share any comments or personal input you may have. This will be a place to share ideas and encourage one another as well as a place to fire away with questions about me personally or on everything generally pertaining to the bodybuilding lifestyle from training to nutrition and beyond. Right now I'm at 5'11", 252 lbs at @ 15 % bf... Looking to get to 260 by the Arnold and stronger with the same or lower bodyfat. I'll start the log with my training session from Friday, 1/5/07... Preworkout I had a pack of Pump, a pack of Stak 2 and 3 NOX3 tabs.

Incline Barbell Press: 135 x 15, 225 x 15, 315 x 8, 275 x 10, 245 x 12
Flat DB Bench Press: 125s x 8, 110s x 9
Wide Grip Pec Deck Flyes: 4 sets x 15-10 reps

Barbell Curls: 4 sets, 145 x 2 on last set
Hammer DB Curls: 3 sets x 12-6 reps
Preacher Machine Curls: 3 sets + drop set x 12-10 reps

Postworkout I had a pack of Nitro w/ a leucine, BCAA, creatine, dextrose, waxy maize starch blend.

I followed that with london broil and a baked potato and then 8 oz. of 1% milk with 3.5 scoops of chocolate Real Gains.

Peace, G

Yo G.....its been a while since I paid a visit to the cage in new brunswick...
think you can hang with an old fuck like me in the gym....LOL

i'm callin you out....leg day, bAck day....pick a day......LOL

[G Diesel]

Yo G.....its been a while since I paid a visit to the cage in new brunswick...
think you can hang with an old fuck like me in the gym....LOL

i'm callin you out....leg day, bAck day....pick a day......LOL

I'm down Vinny... I need to raise my game to your level Big Dawg. Peace, G

[Reacher34]

Chest day in an overcrowded, just-got-back-from-break-so- i'll-work-out-for-a-week, college gym. Went down like this:
Bench: 5 sets; 15,12,10,8,6
Incline: 5 sets; 15,10,8,8,8
Incline Fly: 3 sets; 15,10,8

Calves:
seated raise: 5 sets; 20,15,12,10,8
Standing raise: 1 set burnout

I had steam coming out of my ears because of all the lazy, talkative kids treating it like a social gathering. Guess i gotta put up with it for another week before they thin out. On the up side, its cool to have everyone stare in awe;)

[big stew]

keep up the hard work G. Very motivating. Looking forward to seeing you at the Arnold.

[G Diesel]

keep up the hard work G. Very motivating. Looking forward to seeing you at the Arnold.

No doubt bro... See you there. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Back last night, still avoiding deads and heavy barbell rows for another week in order to give my lower back another week to heal. Nonetheless, I had a solid session but I'm dying to get back to moving some real weight.

Hammer Strength High Rows (lever grip): 4 sets, 4 pies and a 10 on each side x 6 on heavy set
Hammer Strength Low Rows: 4 sets, 12-6 reps
Front Pulldowns: 3 sets x 12-8 reps
Low Cable Rows (narrow grip): 3 sets x 12-10 reps
Hyperextensions: 3 sets x 10 reps

Nautilus Ab Machine: 6 sets, 25-10 reps

Peace, G

[~LV~]

I very much look forward to all your input on this forum G, take care and good luck with all your endeavours bro.

[Reacher34]

G, i know you gotta switch things up a bit for back right now. I may have somethin for ya. Get in a power rack, one that has those bars onthe sides you can set at diff levels for when ya squat. raise em up high, above your head. Do pullups from these. you're arms are spread far to your sides and palms are facing in. It might not do much for thickness, but it really helps flare your lats. Hope i described it well enough. if interested, try it and let me know what you think.

[G Diesel]

I very much look forward to all your input on this forum G, take care and good luck with all your endeavours bro.

Thanks bro... I appreciate the support. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

I very much look forward to all your input on this forum G, take care and good luck with all your endeavours bro.

G, i know you gotta switch things up a bit for back right now. I may have somethin for ya. Get in a power rack, one that has those bars onthe sides you can set at diff levels for when ya squat. raise em up high, above your head. Do pullups from these. you're arms are spread far to your sides and palms are facing in. It might not do much for thickness, but it really helps flare your lats. Hope i described it well enough. if interested, try it and let me know what you think.

That is some real ingenuity Reacher... Thanks, I like the way you think. Hopefully, I should be back to standard, normal back training next week. Peace, G

[Intense Red Head Man]

What up fellas? I'll be logging my training here on the regular so you guys can follow my progress and share any comments or personal input you may have. This will be a place to share ideas and encourage one another as well as a place to fire away with questions about me personally or on everything generally pertaining to the bodybuilding lifestyle from training to nutrition and beyond. Right now I'm at 5'11", 252 lbs at @ 15 % bf... Looking to get to 260 by the Arnold and stronger with the same or lower bodyfat. I'll start the log with my training session from Friday, 1/5/07... Preworkout I had a pack of Pump, a pack of Stak 2 and 3 NOX3 tabs.

Incline Barbell Press: 135 x 15, 225 x 15, 315 x 8, 275 x 10, 245 x 12
Flat DB Bench Press: 125s x 8, 110s x 9
Wide Grip Pec Deck Flyes: 4 sets x 15-10 reps

Barbell Curls: 4 sets, 145 x 2 on last set
Hammer DB Curls: 3 sets x 12-6 reps
Preacher Machine Curls: 3 sets + drop set x 12-10 reps

Postworkout I had a pack of Nitro w/ a leucine, BCAA, creatine, dextrose, waxy maize starch blend.

I followed that with london broil and a baked potato and then 8 oz. of 1% milk with 3.5 scoops of chocolate Real Gains.

Peace, G


Yo G, where did you get your waxy maize starch? - without creatine that is.

[G Diesel]

Yo G, where did you get your waxy maize starch? - without creatine that is.

I just buy it in bulk online and mix it with my standard ingredients from Universal. Peace, G

[Reacher34]

Hey G. Check your PM bro. I had a concern.

[kyderz]

Hey G. Just need to let you know the article "Eat Like A Man" is on my wall brother. I'm 17, and you're one of the guys keeping me motivated to kick some ass in the gym. I love my food, and I love knowing that I'm not the only one who does it big time.

Thanks for all.

--Kyle

[Hatred]

This is Gdiesel's Training log....right?
Did I miss something?
Just asking.

[Reacher34]

Another night in the overcrowded, back-to-school gym. Back day:
Wide grip pullups: 5 sets; 15,12,10,10,8
Close grip pull downs: 4 sets; 15, 12,10,8
Wide barbell rows: 4 sets; 15,12,10, 8 with 275
closegrip T bars: 4 sets; 15,12,10,8 with 205
Seated cable rows: 4 sets; 15, 12, 10,10

Forearms:
behind back curls: 4 sets; 25,15,10,10
seated reverse wrist curls: 4 sets; 15,12,10,6

I gotta add that my muscle maturity is really coming along. I feel like instead of simply moving weight from point A to B, I'm really able to feel the target muscle working the right way and bomb it into fatigue. Its a great feeling to know Im makin important progress. Train hard everyone.

[cartertk]

I feel you stating with that Barbell Incline. It seems like you just gotta start with it. I know I always do.

[G Diesel]

Hey G. Just need to let you know the article "Eat Like A Man" is on my wall brother. I'm 17, and you're one of the guys keeping me motivated to kick some ass in the gym. I love my food, and I love knowing that I'm not the only one who does it big time.

Thanks for all.

--Kyle

Thanks for the support bro... Keep doing your thing and do it big. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

This is Gdiesel's Training log....right?
Did I miss something?
Just asking.

It's all good bro... My thread should be a place for people to share their comments, opinions and own personal journeys. I'm all about community, baby. Peace, G

[Punisher]

hey G hows training goin, you do anything crazy in your training lately?

[G Diesel]

hey G hows training goin, you do anything crazy in your training lately?

Nothing crazy recently, but now that the back is feeling better it is time to ratchet shit up for the Arnold. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Serious wheels session tonight...

Leg Extensions: 4 sets x 15-10 reps
Leg Press: 4 sets, 19 plates x 12 reps on last set
Hack Squat: 3 sets, 6 plates per side x 6 reps on last set
Hamtractor Seated Leg Curl: 4 sets x 20-10 reps
Hammer Strength Horizontal Calf Raise: 4 sets x 12 reps
Seated Calf Raises: 5 sets x 20-10 reps

Big Friday chest workout coming up manana... Nice. Peace, G

[Punisher]

Serious wheels session tonight...

Leg Extensions: 4 sets x 15-10 reps
Leg Press: 4 sets, 19 plates x 12 reps on last set
Hack Squat: 3 sets, 6 plates per side x 6 reps on last set
Hamtractor Seated Leg Curl: 4 sets x 20-10 reps
Hammer Strength Horizontal Calf Raise: 4 sets x 12 reps
Seated Calf Raises: 5 sets x 20-10 reps

Big Friday chest workout coming up manana... Nice. Peace, G

LOL G do they even make a leg pess that can hold enough weight for you, ur gunna have to go steal metroflexes legpress so u can start puttin up big ronn numbers

[mgmmaze]

Hey guys i have to ask i know we have some hardcore mothers in this place in about a month i have to have surgery on my tonsils and throat they told me i cant do shit for pretty much 2 weeks after and possiblly up to a month anybody beg to differ. esp since the wife wants to be like your not doing shit blah blah. well ill probaly write more while im sitting on my ass peace.

[BritishTang]

Hey G, just wanted to say I've always followed your log on BB.com, and I find it inspiring.

Keep lifting heavy, thanks for the awesome log you provide us with.

[G Diesel]

Hey G, just wanted to say I've always followed your log on BB.com, and I find it inspiring.

Keep lifting heavy, thanks for the awesome log you provide us with.

Thanks for the support bro... It is greatly appreciated. Peace, G

[big stew]

Hey G, are you going to be doing any of the competitions or speaking in the cage at the Arnold?

[D-Bomb]

bored yesterday so went to deadlift. damn i had been eating a bit less and had been feeling sick past few days but went to my home gym anyway. got up to a decent amount and tried to go for 392 pounds damn the metal would not budge the best i got was off the ground a couple a inches. i stayed with straps for three attempts took straps off and tried again and i aint going anywhere with that poundage...

it made me cross because if i had been eating enough i could have got it up. i know if i have the fuel my fire follows through anyway you live to lift again.

[G Diesel]

New Diary of a Madman entry... Scroll down to #92. http://www.animalpak.com/html/article_details.cfm?section=livin&id=215
Peace, G

[mgmmaze]

Hey G you take Pump and NOX3 you must have one sick ass pump from all that NO do you recomend that. I ask because I take pump but i dont think i get full effect or something i get a good pump but not sick. hmm any sugguestions.

[Reacher34]

Thurs night shoulders, traps, calves:
Barbell Military: 5 sets; 15,12,10,10,6
Upright Rows: 4 sets; 15,12,12,8
Cable reverse flyes: 4 sets ; 15,12,10,8
Dumbell Side lateral raises: 4 sets; 15, 12,10,10
Shrugs: 5 sets: 15,12,10,10,8
Seated calf raise: 4 sets; 20,15,15,8
Donkey calf machine: 5 sets; 20,20,15,12,12

Fri night bis,tris,forearms. (Water main break, gym closed, had to improvise in my basement, couldn't do tris b/c no equipment, make up for it sat morning)
barbell curl: 5 sets, 15,12,10,8,8
preacher curl: 5 sets, 15,12,10,8,8
concentration curls: 5 sets, 15,15,15,10,10
behind back wrist curls: 5 sets, 25,15,10,10,12
reverse wrist curls: 5 sets, 15, 12, 8,8,8

Questions for the forum: #1) Anyone like lateral shoulder raise machine better than dumbbells? I always do dumbells, but might switch it up. Just curious.
#2) I know most people think its genetics, but according to Arnold, concentration curls can produce a peak in biceps. Mine already peak just barely, nothing to brag about, and i was wondering if this will indeed help it. Comments please.

[Hollywood]

Yo G, Diary of a Madman is great bro, been readin it for a long time, you really say it how it is. Keep it up man.

[G Diesel]

Hey G you take Pump and NOX3 you must have one sick ass pump from all that NO do you recomend that. I ask because I take pump but i dont think i get full effect or something i get a good pump but not sick. hmm any sugguestions.

I love Pump and I find it to be very effective by itself... I just tend to "overdo" it from time to time and push the envelope with OTC supplementation. I really like the combo I've been using preworkout and would recommend it to anyone. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Questions for the forum: #1) Anyone like lateral shoulder raise machine better than dumbbells? I always do dumbells, but might switch it up. Just curious.
#2) I know most people think its genetics, but according to Arnold, concentration curls can produce a peak in biceps. Mine already peak just barely, nothing to brag about, and i was wondering if this will indeed help it. Comments please.

1) I find both to be effective, using DBs as my staple and the machine as icing on the cake. Often I'll use both in a single workout as I feel side laterals are an incredibly important movement.
2) Not sure if concentration curls will in fact produce more peak, but they certainly create a very isolated deep tissue burn in the center of the biceps and as such are definitely a worthwhile finishing or pre-exhaust exercise. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Yo G, Diary of a Madman is great bro, been readin it for a long time, you really say it how it is. Keep it up man.

Thanks bro... Your kind words mean much. Stay tuned, there is a whole lot more where that came from. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Chest and bis... Friday, 1/19/07

Flat Barbell Bench Press: 4 warmup sets + 4 working sets, 405 x 1, 365 x 4, 335 x 8, 315 x 8
Hammer Strength Incline Press: 3 sets, 4 plates per side x 6 on max set
Incline DB Flyes: 3 sets, 75s x 12 reps on last set

Preacher Machine Curls: 3 sets x 15-10 reps
EZ Bar Curls: 3 sets x 12-10 reps
Hammer DB Curls: 3 sets x 12-6 reps
Reverse EZ Bar Curls: 3 sets x 15-10 reps

Peace, G

[Punisher]

big ass numbers friday bro, impressive, its sad but rarely do you see anyone puttin up 4 plates in gyms nowadays

[G Diesel]

big ass numbers friday bro, impressive, its sad but rarely do you see anyone puttin up 4 plates in gyms nowadays

It is all relative bro. What is heavy for me is Ronnie's warm-up... Just getting back into the flat benching. Will be posting some bigger numbers in the coming weeks. Peace, G

[D-Bomb]

just made me remember, i saw a guy had left 4 (22lb) plates a side at my gym on the bench. pissed me off, so many people don't realize the karma surrounding these things, even not following simple social rules is such bullshit. i also was running the rack for db shrugs and i had to walk around, carrying the dumbbells to the right place...shit just shows as well that the staff don't give too much of a shit cause its always out of order.

it takes maybe 2-4 minutes to straighten these things out.
rant over.

[BEASTOFRAGE]

strong work brother!
TB

[G Diesel]

strong work brother!
TB

Thanks bro... Just getting started. Stay tuned. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Delts and tris... Saturday 1/20/06. Trained at my favorite gym in my hometown.

Hammer Strength Shoulder Press: 4 sets, 3 pies and a quarter on each side x 6 on max set
Side DB Lateral Raises: 4 sets, 60s x 6 on max set
Reverse Pec Deck Rear Delt Flyes: 4 sets x 15-8 reps
Cable Behind the Back Side Raises: 2 sets x 12 reps
Front DB Raises: 2 sets x 12 reps
Machine Shrugs: 5 sets, 505 x 12 on last set

Superset: Reverse Straight Bar Cable Pushdows w/ Rope Pushdowns, 4 sets each x 15-10 reps
Hammer Strength Dip Machine: 3 sets x 20-10 reps

Hammer Strength Grip Machine: 4 sets x 25-12 reps

Off today... Back coming up on Tuesday. Peace, G

Peace, G

[D-Bomb]

awesome shrugging G! i want to get the big 500 one day haha.
delts/traps etc need to be focused on thats how you get wide as HELL.
im definitely keeping my sunday blood session. full out traps/delts war.

[Bam Bam]

Wuddup G, been followin madman since way back. Keep up tha great work. ~1~

[mgmmaze]

thanks G for the recomndation on that stack. well i started my own little log one day i hope to get some big lifts like that under my belt. I know it takes time and dedications but sometimes just want to get there quicker but that somtiems can lead to injury. thats it for me running my suck time to hit the gym peace.

[G Diesel]

Wuddup G, been followin madman since way back. Keep up tha great work. ~1~

Thanks for the support bro, it means a lot. Keep working hard and I promise to do the same. Peace, G

[Reacher34]

G, what are your thoughts on "sissy squats"? I tried them for the first time last night and I think I liked em. Sorta like a real intense leg extension (keep in mind I dont know for certain if i did them right). The name is misleading as these things are difficult. Anyone else have their two cents about these?

[G Diesel]

G, what are your thoughts on "sissy squats"? I tried them for the first time last night and I think I liked em. Sorta like a real intense leg extension (keep in mind I dont know for certain if i did them right). The name is misleading as these things are difficult. Anyone else have their two cents about these?

Haven't done them, but have seen them performed on the hack and with feet flat on the floor. Supposed to produce a wicked burn. If they are a comfortable movement for you, then I encourage you to continue to do them by all means. Variety is critical to consistent gains. Peace, G

[Evaniel]

Hey G. Two questions, if you've got a moment: Do you do much bent-over bar rows, and any tips for 'em? I like the movement, but I never feel like I'm bent down low enough, or pulling the bar up high enough.

Whaddya think?

advthanksance

[G Diesel]

Hey G. Two questions, if you've got a moment: Do you do much bent-over bar rows, and any tips for 'em? I like the movement, but I never feel like I'm bent down low enough, or pulling the bar up high enough.

Whaddya think?

advthanksance

Love bent over rows... Big believer in them. To do them properly, you want to have your upper body at a 45 degree angle. You need to be bent over in a powerful, athletic position not simply folded in half at a right angle. You should let the bar stretch your lats and have your arms at full extension and then pull hard into your belly button/belt area. Hope that helps bro. Peace, G

[Reacher34]

Hey G. At last year's Arnold I got my autographed posters of machine and wrath that i still look at every day. Is there gonna be any G Diesel posters for you to sign at the cage? You make an effort to reach out and inspire so many of us...it'd be nice if the guys at AnimalPak could put something together. Just a thought.

[G Diesel]

Hey G. At last year's Arnold I got my autographed posters of machine and wrath that i still look at every day. Is there gonna be any G Diesel posters for you to sign at the cage? You make an effort to reach out and inspire so many of us...it'd be nice if the guys at AnimalPak could put something together. Just a thought.

Nah man I'm not on that level yet. Not quite poster worthy yet. Those guys are on the top of the mountain and I have much dues left to pay... But I will be there and I'll sign any damn thing ya want bro. Peace, G

[Reacher34]

Not quite poster worthy yet

Nonsense.

[D-Bomb]

Damn G one day brother, right? one day your going to be sitting on that peak and you will be even more untouchable in the gym and the mirror will resemble your immense dues paid. true rewards are time used wisely.

[G Diesel]

Back last night... Just getting back into deads after tweaking my lower back 2 weeks ago. It went down like this...

Deadlifts: 5 sets, 455 x 3 on last set
Hammer Strength Wide Grip Pulldowns: 4 sets x 15-8 reps
DB Rows: 3 sets x 125s x 12

Nautilus Ab Machine: 100 reps (progressively heavier in sets of 20 and 10)

Off today, wheels tomorrow. Peace, G

[SDR]

Back last night... Just getting back into deads after tweaking my lower back 2 weeks ago. It went down like this...

Deadlifts: 5 sets, 455 x 3 on last set
Hammer Strength Wide Grip Pulldowns: 4 sets x 15-8 reps
DB Rows: 3 sets x 125s x 12

Nautilus Ab Machine: 100 reps (progressively heavier in sets of 20 and 10)

Off today, wheels tomorrow. Peace, G

G, Whats your warm ups for Deads like in terms of weight? I have just gotten into deadlifting, already its my fave exercise, but I wana jump up safely so was hoping to see your example.

Thanks

[G Diesel]

G, Whats your warm ups for Deads like in terms of weight? I have just gotten into deadlifting, already its my fave exercise, but I wana jump up safely so was hoping to see your example.

Thanks

I do 135, 225, 315, 405, etc with a varying number of reps per set. Peace, G

[Big Wides]

keep up with these weights and workouts and there wont be a poster big enough to hold you, keep it up

[G Diesel]

keep up with these weights and workouts and there wont be a poster big enough to hold you, keep it up

Thanks for the props bro... Just chipping away. One day at a damn time. Peace, G

[IRONADDICT45]

Hey G Diesel I noticed you take waxy maize. How do you like it so far. I have been using it for a long time now and think it is amazing. And good luck with you goals for the Arnold.

what is waxy maize and why have i never heard of it??...thanks for your help guys

[The House]

bro make sure you hit the wheels hard today, i just did them and they are smashed feels like jello.... later G

[Toni69]

got a plane ticket ready G? :D

I was thinking this myself...and than I thought my God, this guy could just throw me around like a Killer Whale does with a sea lion before they kill it for a meal. I am scared! G Diesel....you soooo rock...your truly an inspiration to all of us...even lil' 'ol me....;)

[hjayss]

This is an all star tred ha ha ha , g-diesel, house man what the good work out bro I am hitting the wheels today hard time for that jello feeling bro. G you are what we all come here to see how to do this thing the right way this is a great motivation to see your workout.

[G Diesel]

Hey G Diesel I noticed you take waxy maize. How do you like it so far. I have been using it for a long time now and think it is amazing. And good luck with you goals for the Arnold.

what is waxy maize and why have i never heard of it??...thanks for your help guys

Like it so far... Awesome way to jack up my simple carbs postworkout without bloating. It is purported to help with the transport of other nutrients like BCAAs, EAAs, creatine, glutamine and the like. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

I was thinking this myself...and than I thought my God, this guy could just throw me around like a Killer Whale does with a sea lion before they kill it for a meal. I am scared! G Diesel....you soooo rock...your truly an inspiration to all of us...even lil' 'ol me....;)

Nah Toni... You're an inspiration to me. You pay your dues, bust your ass and have the physique to prove it. Thanks for the props. Respect. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

This is an all star tred ha ha ha , g-diesel, house man what the good work out bro I am hitting the wheels today hard time for that jello feeling bro. G you are what we all come here to see how to do this thing the right way this is a great motivation to see your workout.

Thanks for the support and kind words bro... I'm so inspired by guys like Wrath, House, Machine and the like that it becomes so easy for me to stay on point and push for bigger and better things. The fact that I can help inspire you guys is directly related to the fact that those guys are such great motivators for me. Peace, G

[SDR]

Like it so far... Awesome way to jack up my simple carbs postworkout without bloating. It is purported to help with the transport of other nutrients like BCAAs, EAAs, creatine, glutamine and the like. Peace, G

G are you comparing that 'bloat' feeling to that off dextrose which Im currently taking at the mo' ? Cuz it damn sure is hard to consume a meal 45 minutes later. If so I'll give this waxy maize a try..

PS..Saw your a Wu Tang fan , "Triumph" from the Wu Tang Forever CD is the jam to train to !

Thanks.

[G Diesel]

G are you comparing that 'bloat' feeling to that off dextrose which Im currently taking at the mo' ? Cuz it damn sure is hard to consume a meal 45 minutes later. If so I'll give this waxy maize a try..

PS..Saw your a Wu Tang fan , "Triumph" from the Wu Tang Forever CD is the jam to train to !

Thanks.

Yeah bro, I like dextrose blended into my postworkout shake with wms and maltodextrin... But for whatever reason, large amounts of straight dextrose fill me up too much and leave me not hungry for prolonged periods.

As for Wu Tang, they have the potential to be the best rap group on the planet, but have let me down for quite some time. That said, everything they did from 1993-1997 is classic.

Peace, G

[G Diesel]

New "Diary of a Madman" entry is up: http://www.animalpak.com/html/article_details.cfm?section=livin&id=215
Scroll down to #93. Enjoy.
Peace, G

[Havok]

nice entry G,
You should have mentioned the parking lot where people think their fancy ass cars deserves two parking spots so the rest of us have to drive around and stalk people like it is the damn mall at Christmas time.

[mgmmaze]

hey G you get to work out with some of Animals from Animalpak from the House to Alexander Federov? when is it time to lift with wraith? im sure that would be one killer workout.

[G Diesel]

hey G you get to work out with some of Animals from Animalpak from the House to Alexander Federov? when is it time to lift with wraith? im sure that would be one killer workout.


I've trained with Wrath several times... There are pics of the two of us hitting chest on my BB.com training log. Somewhere midway through in the journal, maybe last spring. Check em out. Peace, G

[hjayss]

Yeah bro, I like dextrose blended into my postworkout shake with wms and maltodextrin... But for whatever reason, large amounts of straight dextrose fill me up too much and leave me not hungry for prolonged periods.

As for Wu Tang, they have the potential to be the best rap group on the planet, but have let me down for quite some time. That said, everything they did from 1993-1997 is classic.

Peace, G


Wu tang clan aint nutn to f*** with , cash rules everthing around me, I came to bring the pain bro that is my favorite shit

[G Diesel]

Wu tang clan aint nutn to f*** with , cash rules everthing around me, I came to bring the pain bro that is my favorite shit

Word... Me too. I'm an "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx" guy. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Chest and Bis last night... Working on bringing my flat bench up, 415 hit a little sticky point in the middle but the initial blast off and lock out were no problem, gonna murder that shit next week--no doubt.

Flat Barbell Bench Press: Warmups, 415 x 1, 365 x 4, 335 x 7, 315 x 10
Incline DB Presses: 3 sets, 125s x 9 on max set
Flat DB Flyes: 3 sets, 50s x 12, 60s x 10, 75s x 10

EZ Curl Barbell Curls: 3 sets, 100 x 10 on last set
Hammer DB Curls: 3 sets, 65s x 6 on last set
Preacher DB Curls: 3 sets, 45s x 5 on last set
Reverse EZ Bar Curls: 3 sets x 15-10 reps

Peace, G

[Reacher34]

Damn impressive numbers on the bench G. I think i remember you sayin you didn't go heavy on the flat for a bit. If these numbers are just you getting back in the groove, i have no doubt you're gonna hit that goal of five hundred sooner than later.

[Reacher34]

Alright fellas, I aint gonna lie. I have never listened to WuTang. But....seeing as you brothers of iron are giving em props, i'll try em out. Give me some good recommendations, which songs should i check out first.

[mgmmaze]

Hey G i went back and seen those photos of you and Wraith. HOLY two big ass dudes. Well i was doing a bit of cleaning round the house and i found a magazine i used to get a while ago about 3 years ago. And good old Wraith was in there advertisments. he wasnt as big but thats not to say he wasnt big. I think im going to keep those mags. That company has gone out of business since then but still. they had a pic of doug dugdale also. so like i said i think ill keep those in the collection. OH and those wrist wraps you use. how do they work and what size did you get. I looked them up and noticed they come in 12,20, and something else. MY wrists arent huge but i think 12 is way to short. well thanks again peace.

[SDR]

Alright fellas, I aint gonna lie. I have never listened to WuTang. But....seeing as you brothers of iron are giving em props, i'll try em out. Give me some good recommendations, which songs should i check out first.

The whole 36 chambers album is raw rugged eastcoast rap, check that one out.

One of their later songs is "triumph" which is a fave of mine and definatly one to train to...

also track down Raekwons "only built 4 cuban linx" album , good shit, a certified classic rap album.

[Reacher34]

The whole 36 chambers album is raw rugged eastcoast rap, check that one out.

One of their later songs is "triumph" which is a fave of mine and definatly one to train to...

also track down Raekwons "only built 4 cuban linx" album , good shit, a certified classic rap album.

Much appreciated bro. i'm always lookin for any little extra source of inspiration. I'll check 'em out.

[G Diesel]

Legs from Saturday 1/27/07...

Leg Extensions: 4 sets x 15-10 reps
Squats: 135 x 12, 225 x 12, 315 x 12, 405 x 10, 425 x 6
Leg Press: 3 sets x 15-12 reps
Hamtractor (Seated Leg Curl): 4 sets x 20-10 reps
HS Horizontal Calf Raise: 4 sets x 20-10 reps

Peace, G

[G Diesel]

The whole 36 chambers album is raw rugged eastcoast rap, check that one out.

One of their later songs is "triumph" which is a fave of mine and definatly one to train to...

also track down Raekwons "only built 4 cuban linx" album , good shit, a certified classic rap album.


Don't forget GZA's "Liquid Swords" album... Another classic. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Delts and tris from Sunday, 1/29/07 as the mass blast kicks into full gear...

Seated Military Presses: 4 sets, 245 x 6 on last set
Side DB Lateral Raises: 5 sets, 55s x 8 on last set
Reverse Incline Rear Delt DB Raises: 4 sets x 15-12 reps
Barbell Shrugs: 5 sets, 455 x 8 on last set

Triangle Bar Pushdowns: 4 sets x 20-10 reps
Skullcrushers: 3 sets x 15-12 reps
Rope Pushdowns: 3 sets x 15-10 reps

Two rest days coming up, Back on Wednesday.

Time to get fucking serious. Peace, G

[D-Bomb]

woooh, those military presses are heavy must be awesome to feel that weight in your hands and your pumping it up against gravity. thats how you get W-I-D-E!

[gnoll5]

Delts and tris from Sunday, 1/29/07 as the mass blast kicks into full gear...

Seated Military Presses: 4 sets, 245 x 6 on last set
Side DB Lateral Raises: 5 sets, 55s x 8 on last set
Reverse Incline Rear Delt DB Raises: 4 sets x 15-12 reps
Barbell Shrugs: 5 sets, 455 x 8 on last set

Triangle Bar Pushdowns: 4 sets x 20-10 reps
Skullcrushers: 3 sets x 15-12 reps
Rope Pushdowns: 3 sets x 15-10 reps

Two rest days coming up, Back on Wednesday.

Time to get fucking serious. Peace, G

shit G, thats a sick Military Press...i have gained new respect for the Military Press, and know how tough it can be...props.

[G Diesel]

shit G, thats a sick Military Press...i have gained new respect for the Military Press, and know how tough it can be...props.


Just getting started bro... You ain't seen nothing yet. Peace, G

[hjayss]

Just getting started bro... You ain't seen nothing yet. Peace, G

Keep it coming bro we are al giving you the fuel bro we want whell of fortune numbers ha ha ha . Bring the pain bro..

[MickMars]

Yo G! I'm gonna follow your log just like I did back at the BB.com forum.

Anyways, I came up with a new (at least to me) post-workout shake. 2 scoops of whey + a banana + powerbar powder recovery thingy (40grams of carb) blend all together. What do ya think? I can't really find the dextrose*(spelling?) thingy...

[G Diesel]

Yo G! I'm gonna follow your log just like I did back at the BB.com forum.

Anyways, I came up with a new (at least to me) post-workout shake. 2 scoops of whey + a banana + powerbar powder recovery thingy (40grams of carb) blend all together. What do ya think? I can't really find the dextrose*(spelling?) thingy...

Looks good bro... Looks like you have some whey mixed with quality simple carbs. No need to make it any more complicated than that. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Hey G i went back and seen those photos of you and Wraith. HOLY two big ass dudes. Well i was doing a bit of cleaning round the house and i found a magazine i used to get a while ago about 3 years ago. And good old Wraith was in there advertisments. he wasnt as big but thats not to say he wasnt big. I think im going to keep those mags. That company has gone out of business since then but still. they had a pic of doug dugdale also. so like i said i think ill keep those in the collection. OH and those wrist wraps you use. how do they work and what size did you get. I looked them up and noticed they come in 12,20, and something else. MY wrists arent huge but i think 12 is way to short. well thanks again peace.


I've got the 20" Inzer wraps. Don't leave home without em. Peace, G

[The House]

I've got the 20" Inzer wraps. Don't leave home without em. Peace, G

good choice bro thats what i bring the pain with also..

[mgmmaze]

Sweet I think ill get a pair of those inzer wraps for my bday it’s around the corner in a few months. Well I tried to do a 5 day split from a 4 day. i thought maybe it was time for a change well it seems like it takes forever for the week to end this way. i mean i got some sick pumps and all but I think its definitely time to go back to a 4 day plan for me.

[G Diesel]

good choice bro thats what i bring the pain with also..

Great minds think alike. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Back yesterday, 1/31/07...

Deadlifts: 135 x 10, 225 x 10, 315 x 6, 415 x 5, 465 x 1, 315 x 12
DB Rows: 125s x 12 (one set... lower back was shot)
Hammer Strength Wide Pulldowns: 4 sets x 15-10 reps
Low Cable Rows (Narrow Grip): 4 sets x 15-10 reps

Nautilus Ab Machine: 100 total reps (progressively heavier from set to set)

Peace, G

[Punisher]

Own that weight G!

[Reacher34]

Back yesterday, 1/31/07...

Deadlifts: 135 x 10, 225 x 10, 315 x 6, 415 x 5, 465 x 1, 315 x 12
DB Rows: 125s x 12 (one set... lower back was shot)
Hammer Strength Wide Pulldowns: 4 sets x 15-10 reps
Low Cable Rows (Narrow Grip): 4 sets x 15-10 reps

Nautilus Ab Machine: 100 total reps (progressively heavier from set to set)

Peace, G

When you do the dumbell rows, do you use an incline bench, or standing bent over? I've seen both, what are your thoughts? Also, good numbers on the deadlift. Hope you didn't reinjure your back too bad.

[mgmmaze]

Hey G I need some advice. or advice from any of the members who read this. I won one of the supplement give aways. well since i have won. I recived my shipment today and i found out that i need throat surgery that goes on feb 12th and that will put me out of action for 2 weeks the doc said no no no when i asked if i could lift. so should i wait then start them or just start them till i go in its a tough descion for me in very unsure well all the help will be appricated thanks guys.

[Reacher34]

Hey G I need some advice. or advice from any of the members who read this. I won one of the supplement give aways. well since i have won. I recived my shipment today and i found out that i need throat surgery that goes on feb 12th and that will put me out of action for 2 weeks the doc said no no no when i asked if i could lift. so should i wait then start them or just start them till i go in its a tough descion for me in very unsure well all the help will be appricated thanks guys.

Usually I'm all about "suckin it up" and doin what you gotta do/lift through the pain or sickness. However, i'd say throat surgery is pretty serious. At 26 yrs old, you got plenty of time left for bodybuilding. Take the two weeks, even though its tempting with new supplements and all. In all likelyhood, you'll come back even stronger after the rest. Good luck.

[G Diesel]

When you do the dumbell rows, do you use an incline bench, or standing bent over? I've seen both, what are your thoughts? Also, good numbers on the deadlift. Hope you didn't reinjure your back too bad.

Nah bro, feeling good, starting to fire on all cylinders and gaining momentum... For DB Rows I use the "tripod" stance--both feet on the ground, opposite arm leaning on the DB rack. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Hey G I need some advice. or advice from any of the members who read this. I won one of the supplement give aways. well since i have won. I recived my shipment today and i found out that i need throat surgery that goes on feb 12th and that will put me out of action for 2 weeks the doc said no no no when i asked if i could lift. so should i wait then start them or just start them till i go in its a tough descion for me in very unsure well all the help will be appricated thanks guys.

I'd say train all out until your surgery, then use the 2 weeks to heal and get better, getting the juices flowing. Save your supps til you are back from your surgery and cleared to train on full blast again uninterrupted. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Chest and Bis yesterday, 2/1/07...

Flat Barbell Bench Press: warmups, 405 x 1, 365 x 4, 335 x 8, 315 x 8, 225 x 22
Incline Hammer Press: 3 sets, 4 plates per side x 4 (+2 rest pause) on last set
Flat DB Flyes: 3 sets, 75s x 10 on last set

Straight Bar Curls: 4 sets x 12-5 reps
Alternating DB Curls: 3 sets x 12-6 reps
DB Preacher Curls: 3 sets x 12-5 reps

Behind the Back Barbell Wrist Curls: 4 sets x 20-12 reps

Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Diary entry #94. Check it out...

http://www.animalpak.com/html/article_details.cfm?section=livin&id=215

Peace, G

[Toni69]

Chest and Bis yesterday, 2/1/07...

Flat Barbell Bench Press: warmups, 405 x 1, 365 x 4, 335 x 8, 315 x 8, 225 x 22
Incline Hammer Press: 3 sets, 4 plates per side x 4 (+2 rest pause) on last set
Flat DB Flyes: 3 sets, 75s x 10 on last set

Straight Bar Curls: 4 sets x 12-5 reps
Alternating DB Curls: 3 sets x 12-6 reps
DB Precher Curls: 3 sets x 12-5 reps

Behind the Back Barbell Wrist Curls: 4 sets x 20-12 reps

Peace, G

I wish...ohhh, I wish I could be a fly on that wall where you train. Your just blowing my mind right now! Seriously..your amazing. Where are some pics of you? Would love to see how crazy you look...crazy in the good sense of the word now. ;)

[G Diesel]

I wish...ohhh, I wish I could be a fly on that wall where you train. Your just blowing my mind right now! Seriously..your amazing. Where are some pics of you? Would love to see how crazy you look...crazy in the good sense of the word now. ;)

Nowhere near the league of my boys Machine, Wrath or The House... But plugging away everyday to become the best I can be. Just like you Toni. Peace, G

[Toni69]

Nowhere near the league of my boys Machine, Wrath or The House... But plugging away everyday to become the best I can be. Just like you Toni. Peace, G

Ok 'ol modest one....stop being all secretive! LOL. Your Badass!

[gnoll5]

nice entry in the diary G. unfortunately i was the other type of person for years, until i met the iron. something about the iron that levels a dude out.

[Reacher34]

Chest and Bis yesterday, 2/1/07...

Flat Barbell Bench Press: warmups, 405 x 1, 365 x 4, 335 x 8, 315 x 8, 225 x 22
Incline Hammer Press: 3 sets, 4 plates per side x 4 (+2 rest pause) on last set
Flat DB Flyes: 3 sets, 75s x 10 on last set

Straight Bar Curls: 4 sets x 12-5 reps
Alternating DB Curls: 3 sets x 12-6 reps
DB Precher Curls: 3 sets x 12-5 reps

Behind the Back Barbell Wrist Curls: 4 sets x 20-12 reps

Peace, G

Damn! I can't even imagine how pumped your chest must be by the end. Couple extra inches at least! You set the tone man. Keep workin hard so i have something to strive for ;)

[mattpatt]

G ....

I first found you a week or so ago on BB.com .... saying you should be getting the marketing bucks ..... I know you have more than your fair share of fans .......

Please know you are one of the reasons I'm here ...... I'll follow your progress closely ....... Check out my introduction ..... It's the passion of you and the many here that motivate me to get up at 315 every morning to hit the iron ........

This journey gives me purpose.

[mgmmaze]

Hey G I know you get to travel and go to differnt gyms. How does all that work. Do you have to pay a fee or something like that. just wondering last time i did any real travling the hotel i stayed at had a thing with the bally's down the corner and you could go for free as long as you were with that hotel. well thanks for the 411. and i hope you have a kick ass time at the arnold coming up.

[mgmmaze]

Well so much for balls to the wall training. I thought i would take your advice G and man i felt pumped to get in the gym and tear it up. hit up shoulder press no prob a little weak but havent done sitting barbell shoulders in a while so that is nothing but then i went to hit some side laterals and first set fine second set i got a wicked pain in my left wrist i damn near dropped the weight. so i took a couple of min and it felt fine and then blam again. so i did some shurgs no triceps didnt want to kill my wrist. Took alot of aleve and iced the hell out of it today not so bad but it still there. I hope it heals up before back day i feel like i let myself and everyone else down. And there was nothing out of the usal on my lift that i can think of this just SUCKS!!

[never_2_big]

talk about a man on a mission, g you are hardcore in its entirity!!!

if we all take a leaf from g our goals also are well within our grasp.
thanks brother and stay hard!!!

[G Diesel]

G ....

I first found you a week or so ago on BB.com .... saying you should be getting the marketing bucks ..... I know you have more than your fair share of fans .......

Please know you are one of the reasons I'm here ...... I'll follow your progress closely ....... Check out my introduction ..... It's the passion of you and the many here that motivate me to get up at 315 every morning to hit the iron ........

This journey gives me purpose.

Just doing my thing bro... Thanks for taking notice. Your kind words are truly appreciated. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Hey G I know you get to travel and go to differnt gyms. How does all that work. Do you have to pay a fee or something like that. just wondering last time i did any real travling the hotel i stayed at had a thing with the bally's down the corner and you could go for free as long as you were with that hotel. well thanks for the 411. and i hope you have a kick ass time at the arnold coming up.

Yeah bro, you usually have to pay a day rate to train, but it is well worth it... On occasion you'll get somebody working the front desk that is cool or down for the cause but most of the time you've gotta pay to play.

Now rest and get that wrist ready for war so you can get back in the game ASAP. Did you get those wraps?
Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Delts and Tris from Saturday, 2/3/07... Crushed some hibachi the night before. Scale said 258 on Saturday... Couldn't be right, could it?

Seated Barbell Military Press: 135 x 15, 185 x 10, 225 x 10, 255 x 5, 275 x 2
Side Lateral DB Raises: 5 sets, 60s x 6 on last set
Bent Rear Delt DB Raises (Forehead leaning on top of incline bench for extra isolation): 5 sets x 15-12 reps
Barbell Shrugs: 5 sets, 495 x 6 on last set

Straight Bar Pushdowns: 4 sets x 20-10 reps
Skullcrushers: 3 sets, 110 x 15 on last set
Dip Machine: 3 sets x 20-10 reps

HS Horizontal Calf Raise: 5 sets x 20-12 reps

Peace, G

[gnoll5]

hey G. i've been noticing in your training you will really mix up the reps, sometimes going superheavy first for 1 or 2 reps, finishing off with a much lighter load for up to 20-25 reps. other days you start light then end heavy. any reason for this type of training? or just keeping it fresh?

[G Diesel]

hey G. i've been noticing in your training you will really mix up the reps, sometimes going superheavy first for 1 or 2 reps, finishing off with a much lighter load for up to 20-25 reps. other days you start light then end heavy. any reason for this type of training? or just keeping it fresh?

That is just my style... What I've been doing all along. I feel like all of the rep ranges are beneficial and that ideally, I'd be big and strong as an ox and have endurance. Gotta blast all of those fibers. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Wheels, Sunday 2/5/07...

Leg Extensions: 4 sets x 15-10 reps
Squats: 135 x 10, 225 x 10, 315 x 10, 405 x 10, 455 x 5
Leg Press: 4 sets, 18 plates x 12 on last set
Hamtractor (Seated Leg Curl): 5 sets x 20-10 reps
Seated Calf Raises: 5 sets x 20-10 reps

Peace, G

[Q]

Wheels, Sunday 2/5/07...

Squats: 135 x 10, 225 x 10, 315 x 10, 405 x 10, 455 x 5
Leg Press: 4 sets, 18 plates x 12 on last set

Peace, G

Damn G, some people in my gym need to see someone at your level lift, i get strange looks when I squat 365 for reps (5) or leg press 14 plates.

Also thanks for the reply on the PM

[G Diesel]

Damn G, some people in my gym need to see someone at your level lift, i get strange looks when I squat 365 for reps (5) or leg press 14 plates.

Also thanks for the reply on the PM

Great numbers for anybody bro, especially a 21 yr old college kid. As we know, "heavy" is a relative term. We can all be humbled pretty easily if we cross paths with a bigger dog. Peace, G

[Q]

As we know, "heavy" is a relative term. We can all be humbled pretty easily if we cross paths with a bigger dog. Peace, G

I can't agree more. I think it is important for us to be humble with what we are able to do/achieve in and out of the gym.

[bigdaddy7]

Hey..They call me bigdaddy at the gym..I am just now 17...I am kinda big..Just wokring on it..I am going ot the arnold classic and i hope to get your autograph and get to meet you..see you there...

[mgmmaze]

yup wrist strain have to ice it and im going to get those wraps for my bday which is in april right now i have a decent altrivative. well thanks for the 411 G.

[Maharg]

Wheels, Sunday 2/5/07...

Leg Extensions: 4 sets x 15-10 reps
Squats: 135 x 10, 225 x 10, 315 x 10, 405 x 10, 455 x 5
Leg Press: 4 sets, 18 plates x 12 on last set
Hamtractor (Seated Leg Curl): 5 sets x 20-10 reps
Setaed Calf Raises: 5 sets x 20-10 reps

Peace, G

You obviously work out at a good joint. Leg press in my gym runs out of room after 12 plates which in my place equals out to all of the 45s in the house.

[G Diesel]

Hey..They call me bigdaddy at the gym..I am just now 17...I am kinda big..Just wokring on it..I am going ot the arnold classic and i hope to get your autograph and get to meet you..see you there...

I'll be there bro... Look forward to meeting you. I'd say by your numbers at age 17, you've earned your name. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

You obviously work out at a good joint. Leg press in my gym runs out of room after 12 plates which in my place equals out to all of the 45s in the house.

It is OK... Nothing great. The 45s are rubber coated and as such take up more space than they normally would. My hometown gym can get the pies into the high 20s on the leg press. Peace, G

[The House]

bro nice leg day... can not wait to train together again... soon bro soon...

[Maximus31]

G im 17 and you have inspired me off the site im hitting the weight room extra hard this year. ill be checking on your thread so i can keep getting impressed, ashamed, and driven. peace

[hjayss]

Wednesday this week is monster truck day for me as well well I can not wait to get out of here and get home. my goal is to get my deads up to 435lbs this week and my extentions up to 210lb and I will be crazy. yeeeeaaahhh wheel day. crazy numbers bro.

[G Diesel]

bro nice leg day... can not wait to train together again... soon bro soon...

Nice... Looking forward to it big fella. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

G im 17 and you have inspired me off the site im hitting the weight room extra hard this year. ill be checking on your thread so i can keep getting impressed, ashamed, and driven. peace

Good to have you here Max... Being that you have found your way here and are as driven as you are at 17, it is safe to say that you are already way ahead of the curve. Train hard and keep it real. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Back last night, 2/6/07...

Deadlifts: 135 x 10, 225 x 10, 315 x 6, 405 x 3, 455 x 1, 505 x 1, 315 x 8
HS Underhand Grip Pulldowns: 3 sets x 15-8 reps
HS Wide Grip Pulldowns: 3 sets x 15-8 reps
Chest Supported T-Bar Row: 4 sets x 12-8 reps

Decline Bench Crunches: 2 sets x 25 reps
Nautilus Ab Machine: 4 sets x 15 reps

Peace, G

[mgmmaze]

G man I have been going back and reading some of the articals on the website. they motovate the shit out me wrist is still feeling jacked. My wife is getting pisssed at me since im so antsy cause i cant do shit with a wrist sprain and then the hamstring is done in also. She told me if i say anything about the gym one more time she is going to beat me sensless. oh well i just hope by sunday. I should be back to normal or so they say. Well thats it on the homefront here peace.

[G Diesel]

G man I have been going back and reading some of the articals on the website. they motovate the shit out me wrist is still feeling jacked. My wife is getting pisssed at me since im so antsy cause i cant do shit with a wrist sprain and then the hamstring is done in also. She told me if i say anything about the gym one more time she is going to beat me sensless. oh well i just hope by sunday. I should be back to normal or so they say. Well thats it on the homefront here peace.

That has to be frustrating mgm... Once you get the green light to get back in there you are gonna tear the gym apart. That forced time off may end up being a blessing in disguise. Heal fast bro. Peace, G

[Reacher34]

Hey G, are there gonna be any of those "press your weight 20x for a prize" or anything again at the Arnold? I was a too timid last year, but i definitely want to get that experience this year.

Dude, when you and House train together, you gotta snap some photos bro!

P.S. Today was my first day back on ST after taking about a month off of it. The pumps were spectacular! Its nice to have good supps in your corner.

[G Diesel]

Hey G, are there gonna be any of those "press your weight 20x for a prize" or anything again at the Arnold? I was a too timid last year, but i definitely want to get that experience this year.

Dude, when you and House train together, you gotta snap some photos bro!

P.S. Today was my first day back on ST after taking about a month off of it. The pumps were spectacular! Its nice to have good supps in your corner.

There will definitely be those events held at the Arnold bro, several times a day in fact--just make sure you get there early... Looking forward to hitting it up with The House... If anybody is at World on High St. during the ASC weekend, feel free to say "What up." Peace, G

[D-Bomb]

lets see catch a cab, get a flight, wonder around until i find worlds on high st, say whats up to G and Wrath then run away after seeing their blood shot eyes from a heavy days training...

haha. power deadlifts G! are you going into the upper 500lb club perhaps? (I.E closer to 600 lbs? ) how heavy is 505lbs for ya?

[G Diesel]

haha. power deadlifts G! are you going into the upper 500lb club perhaps? (I.E closer to 600 lbs? ) how heavy is 505lbs for ya?

Honestly, I've never focused on getting really strong on deads other than just incorporating them into my back routine and doing some reps. Interested on seeing where I go from here. Was 505 heavy? Of course it was, but it definitely wasn't the top of the mountain. Looking to continually progress from here. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Chest and bis last night, 2/9/07...

Flat Barbell Bench Press: Warmups, 405 x 1, 425 x 1, 365 x 5, 335 x 8, 315 x 10, 225 x 24
HS Wide Grip Machine Press: 3 sets, 4 plates per side x 12 reps on last set
Incline DB Flyes: 3 sets, 100s x 6 reps on last set

Barbell Curls: 95 x 10, 115 x 6, 135 x 4, 95 x 10
Incline DB Curls: 3 sets, 40s x 5 on last set
Preacher Machine Curls: 3 sets x 15-10 reps
Reverse EZ Bar Curls: 3 sets x 12 reps

Peace, G

[IRBS]

Awesome work bro....

[Reacher34]

Chest and bis last night, 2/9/07...

Flat Barbell Bench Press: Warmups, 405 x 1, 425 x 1, 365 x 5, 335 x 8, 315 x 10, 225 x 24
HS Wide Grip Machine Press: 3 sets, 4 plates per side x 12 reps on last set
Incline DB Flyes: 3 sets, 100s x 6 reps on last set

Barbell Curls: 95 x 10, 115 x 6, 135 x 4, 95 x 10
Incline DB Curls: 3 sets, 40s x 5 on last set
Preacher Machine Curls: 3 sets x 15-10 reps
Reverse EZ Bar Curls: 3 sets x 12 reps

Peace, G

that bench keeps rising...500 here you come.

[G Diesel]

that bench keeps rising...500 here you come.

Chipping away... One day at a time. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

New Diary of a Madman entry... http://www.animalpak.com/html/article_details.cfm?section=livin&id=215
Scroll down to #95. Peace, G

[The Wanderer]

New Diary of a Madman entry... http://www.animalpak.com/html/article_details.cfm?section=livin&id=215
Scroll down to #95. Peace, G

That tells my story G, all my life so far, I have been lugging people around. Here I was thinking it was just me, hopefully I won't bend with time like most, hopefully I will heed my call and prevail. Motivating as hell, keep up the great work.

[TotheBONE5]

To start off its pretty awesome that you're posting your progress. I been using this site for my training for the past 3 years and you guys motivate like no body else. My question is I read that you own and run your own gym and I would liek to know how you got to be able to do that. What it costs and the hole nine ya know. Any information and tips would be great man. Thanks for just being yourselves and given guys liek me a place to rest our heads.

[pfelder]

g,
How do I get my vains to really pop? I have been seening great gains but I cant seem to get my vains to pop. Right now I am only on Aminal Paks and I am going to start Animal cuts probebly in March. Will that help me gain more definition or is there something else I can do now to see more definition? Will the vains just come with time or do not all guys get that pop?

[hjayss]

g,
How do I get my vains to really pop? I have been seening great gains but I cant seem to get my vains to pop. Right now I am only on Aminal Paks and I am going to start Animal cuts probebly in March. Will that help me gain more definition or is there something else I can do now to see more definition? Will the vains just come with time or do not all guys get that pop?

Get your body fat down and remember your vains are like waterhoses bro the more your muscle need nutrients the larger they will get you have to lean down do a search there is a thread on this as well.

[G Diesel]

g,
How do I get my vains to really pop? I have been seening great gains but I cant seem to get my vains to pop. Right now I am only on Aminal Paks and I am going to start Animal cuts probebly in March. Will that help me gain more definition or is there something else I can do now to see more definition? Will the vains just come with time or do not all guys get that pop?

As for veins bro, that is a matter of having low bodyfat which is a result of strict dieting... Right now at my heaviest of almost 260 and rising, I don't have that many veins going on, other than when I train and am pumped. After you reach a size you are happy with and decide to get shredded, that should be when you begin to worry about vascularity and veins that "pop". Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Wheels from Friday, 2/9/07...

Leg Extensions: 4 sets x 20-10 reps
Hack Squats: 7 sets, 4 plates per side x 12, 5 plates per x 10, 6 plates per x 6, 2 plates per x 30 reps
Squats (light--quads and lower back were shot): 3 sets x 10 reps
Hamtractor (Seated Leg Curl): 5 sets x 20-10 reps
HS Horizontal Calf Raises: 5 sets x 20-12 reps

Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Delts and tris from Saturday, 2/10/07...

Seated Military Press: 135 x 15, 185 x 12, 225 x 10, 245 x 6, 285 x 2
Side Lateral DB Raises: 5 sets x 12-6 reps
Bent Rear Delt DB Kickbacks (skiing motion): 5 sets x 10 reps
DB Shrugs: 5 sets x 12 reps

Straight Bar Cable Pushdowns: 4 sets x 20-10 reps
Overhead DB Extensions (2 arm): 3 sets, 125s x 15 on last set
HS Dip Machine: 3 sets x 15-10 reps

Seated Calf Raises: 6 sets x 25-10 reps

Peace, G

[mgmmaze]

Well G Wendsday morning its surgery time. Im getting kind of axious and excited just want to get it over with. the wrist is still killing me i cant take any kind of anti flamatory becase it will cause bleeding before surgery but ill fill you guys in when I'm back to normal and back in the gym

[Reacher34]

Well G Wendsday morning its surgery time. Im getting kind of axious and excited just want to get it over with. the wrist is still killing me i cant take any kind of anti flamatory becase it will cause bleeding before surgery but ill fill you guys in when I'm back to normal and back in the gym

Hope all goes well bro. Make a quick recovery keep growing.

[G Diesel]

Well G Wendsday morning its surgery time. Im getting kind of axious and excited just want to get it over with. the wrist is still killing me i cant take any kind of anti flamatory becase it will cause bleeding before surgery but ill fill you guys in when I'm back to normal and back in the gym

Our prayers and positive thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery. You'll be back at it blasting it in no time. Peace, G

[D-Bomb]

yes, hope all goes well!
...
Sunday marked a great day for me, i finally benched myself into the 200+ club at 215.6 pounds i am very pleased. i unfortunately cannot fit very small weights on to my bench so i could not nudge the weights to 220lbs but hey when i have a spotter ill go all out.

[G Diesel]

yes, hope all goes well!
...
Sunday marked a great day for me, i finally benched myself into the 200+ club at 215.6 pounds i am very pleased. i unfortunately cannot fit very small weights on to my bench so i could not nudge the weights to 220lbs but hey when i have a spotter ill go all out.

Good shit bro... That is certainly a milestone. Congratulations. Now on to the next goal. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Back from Tuesday, 2/13/07...

HS Wide Grip Pulldowns: 4 sets x 15-8 reps
Barbell Rows: 4 sets, 335 x 6 on last set
Behind the Neck Pulldowns: 3 sets x 20-10 reps
HS Low Rows: 4 sets x 15-6 reps
Hyperextensions: 3 sets, BW x 10

Nautilus Ab Machine: 100 reps (progressively heavier sets of 20-10 reps)

Peace, G

[mgmmaze]

Well guys had surgery yesterday. I'm feeling pretty good even the next day not to much pain. Mostly when i have to swollow or spit. and if i move my head in certin directions. Well ill keep you guys updated. peace.

[G Diesel]

Well guys had surgery yesterday. I'm feeling pretty good even the next day not to much pain. Mostly when i have to swollow or spit. and if i move my head in certin directions. Well ill keep you guys updated. peace.

Heal fast bro. Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Entry #96 of Diary of a Madman... Enjoy. http://www.animalpak.com/html/article_details.cfm?section=livin&id=215
Peace, G

[P_Venkman]

Awsome entry bro. Entries 95 and 96 are probabaly two of my favorites, they speak much on the same subject of people tryin to bring you down, and friends questioning what we do. Words of encouragement and inspiration. Thanks again....

[G Diesel]

Chest, bis and calves from tonight, 2/15/06. Getting stronger...

Flat Bench Press: Warmups, 405 x 1, 430 x 1, 365 x 6, 335 x 10, 315 x 12, 225 x 25
Incline Barbell Press: 225 x 12, 245 x 10, 315 x 4
Wide Grip Pec Deck: 3 sets x 15-10 reps

Alternating DB Curls: 3 sets x 8-4 reps
Squatting Cable Preacher Curls: 3 sets x 12-10 reps
"Hercules" Front Double Biceps Cable Curls: 3 sets x 10-8 reps
Reverse EZ Bar Curls: 3 sets x 12-10 reps

HS Horizontal Calf Raises: 6 sets x 15-10 reps

Peace, G

[Reacher34]

Chest, bis and calves from tonight, 2/15/06. Getting stronger...

Flat Bench Press: Warmups, 405 x 1, 430 x 1, 365 x 6, 335 x 10, 315 x 12, 225 x 25
Incline Barbell Press: 225 x 12, 245 x 10, 315 x 4
Wide Grip Pec Deck: 3 sets x 15-10 reps

Alternating DB Curls: 3 sets x 8-4 reps
Squatting Cable Preacher Curls: 3 sets x 12-10 reps
"Hercules" Front Double Biceps Cable Curls: 3 sets x 10-8 reps
Reverse EZ Bar Curls: 3 sets x 12-10 reps

HS Horizontal Calf Raises: 6 sets x 15-10 reps

Peace, G

430!!! DAAAMMMMNNNN! i guess it's all relative, but those are good numbers right there. I like how you switched the bi routine. Dont wanna get stale. I'm curious to know how the new product from tha alpha test is gonna help you out. Can you tell us what exactly it is?

[D-Bomb]

430!!! DAAAMMMMNNNN! i guess it's all relative, but those are good numbers right there. I like how you switched the bi routine. Dont wanna get stale. I'm curious to know how the new product from tha alpha test is gonna help you out. Can you tell us what exactly it is?

all in good time buddy ;) and believe me you will like the ingredient profile.

[Nas]

Chest, bis and calves from tonight, 2/15/06. Getting stronger...

Flat Bench Press: Warmups, 405 x 1, 430 x 1, 365 x 6, 335 x 10, 315 x 12, 225 x 25
Incline Barbell Press: 225 x 12, 245 x 10, 315 x 4
Wide Grip Pec Deck: 3 sets x 15-10 reps

Alternating DB Curls: 3 sets x 8-4 reps
Squatting Cable Preacher Curls: 3 sets x 12-10 reps
"Hercules" Front Double Biceps Cable Curls: 3 sets x 10-8 reps
Reverse EZ Bar Curls: 3 sets x 12-10 reps

HS Horizontal Calf Raises: 6 sets x 15-10 reps

Peace, G

Hi G,
Just a question: how's your warmup for BB press? Few reps till you get there?
I'd like to give it a try but I'm fraid to be exhausted by the time I reach my max. Peace!

[G Diesel]

430!!! DAAAMMMMNNNN! i guess it's all relative, but those are good numbers right there. I like how you switched the bi routine. Dont wanna get stale. I'm curious to know how the new product from tha alpha test is gonna help you out. Can you tell us what exactly it is?

It is all relative bro... That is a tie for my PR. Just getting back into heavy benching, so I'm looking to blow it away. Always gotta switch up my workouts bro, keeping my body guessing. As for the new alpha testing, I can tell you that it is a non-hormonal "hard gainers" supplement designed for those cats that are trying to put on mass (like me). Peace, G

[G Diesel]

Hi G,
Just a question: how's your warmup for BB press? Few reps till you get there?
I'd like to give it a try but I'm fraid to be exhausted by the time I reach my max. Peace!

Exactly bro... I actually pyramid up, getting warm and getting used to prgressively heavier weights, get to my target max and then do my reps on the way back down. Don't be afraid of any and all rep ranges--how many cats you know that do heavy singles and 25 reps on the same exercise? Peace, G

[Nas]

Exactly bro... I actually pyramid up, getting warm and getting used to prgressively heavier weights, get to my target max and then do my reps on the way back down. Don't be afraid of any and all rep ranges--how many cats you know that do heavy singles and 25 reps on the same exercise? Peace, G

Thanx a lot, man! Makes sense to me. Precious info. That's why I love this place: learning everyday.
Keep it up!
Later

[D-Bomb]

yes that is a very good principle to go by, i always seem to warm up/do heavy sets/then go back down in weight continuously going to failure lighter and lighter.
damn G you warm up on my max for military presses. i got 130lbs x 1 rep tod