Mahscle's Step into the Battlefield

[mahscles]

Well DANO and wedge have both convinced me to make a journey, so her it is. No padding, no frills, no fanciness, just a simple look at what im doing. For all those who decide to watch me i want to say thank you and if u see any times where i am falling behind or anything feel free to kick me in the ass.

[DANO]

Good job! I'll be keeping tabs on ya!

[mahscles]

Good job! I'll be keeping tabs on ya!

thanks brother!

[Big Phil]

I'm in brother. Post it up

[mahscles]

T bar rows (wide)- 2 sets 135x8 then 2 sets of 160x6
T bar rows (close)- 4 sets 135x8 each
barbell rows- 135x10 for 2 sets, then 185x8 2 sets
DB rows- 110 db's x10 1 set, 115 db's x8 2 sets, 120x8 1 set
Stiff leg deadlifts- 135(warmup set)x8, 180x8, 225x8, 315x5 (w/ straps on 315 because hands were being stupid and cramping)
Pull ups- 2 sets 8 wide, 2 sets 8 reverse, 2 sets 8 hammer, 2 sets 8 normal
Rack pulls-2 sets 8 315, 2 sets 6 325, 1 set 6 345, 1 set of 385x5

[mahscles]

I'm in brother. Post it up

thanks. btw nice sig man. i have that on another profile i have on a different site.

[wedge]

Looking forward to seeing what you got bro.

[mahscles]

Looking forward to seeing what you got bro.

well im just doing the best i can. trying to break the barriers. thanks for staying along for the ride

[wedge]

well im just doing the best i can. trying to break the barriers. thanks for staying along for the ride

Can't ask for anything more my friend.

[Big Phil]

T bar rows (wide)- 2 sets 135x8 then 2 sets of 160x6
T bar rows (close)- 4 sets 135x8 each
barbell rows- 135x10 for 2 sets, then 185x8 2 sets
DB rows- 110 db's x10 1 set, 115 db's x8 2 sets, 120x8 1 set
Stiff leg deadlifts- 135(warmup set)x8, 180x8, 225x8, 315x5 (w/ straps on 315 because hands were being stupid and cramping)
Pull ups- 2 sets 8 wide, 2 sets 8 reverse, 2 sets 8 hammer, 2 sets 8 normal
Rack pulls-2 sets 8 315, 2 sets 6 325, 1 set 6 345, 1 set of 385x5

lookin impressive bro. Nice DB rows.

[Big Phil]

thanks. btw nice sig man. i have that on another profile i have on a different site.

Haha thanks man, it motivates the hell out of me

[DANO]

Damn good numbers bro!

[mahscles]

lookin impressive bro. Nice DB rows.

thanks bro. my gym didnt have big enough dbs for me for the longest time because they only went up to 110. he finally got up to 200 i think

[mahscles]

Damn good numbers bro!

thanks bro

[C.Coronato]

Looking good in here brother. Keep it up.

[mahscles]

Looking good in here brother. Keep it up.

every day brother thanks.

[wedge]

thanks bro. my gym didnt have big enough dbs for me for the longest time because they only went up to 110. he finally got up to 200 i think

I'm a bit jealous. Mine just go up to 120 (not that I use them for that many exercises at the moment).

[mahscles]

I'm a bit jealous. Mine just go up to 120 (not that I use them for that many exercises at the moment).

its what you can do man. i dont want anyone to be jealous, im just doing my thing bro.

[DANO]

I'm a bit jealous. Mine just go up to 120 (not that I use them for that many exercises at the moment).

Use JUGGERNAUTS system...Pack the 120 into the aerobics room and set them next to the pink weights untill the gym owner gets the hint!

[mahscles]

Use JUGGERNAUTS system...Pack the 120 into the aerobics room and set them next to the pink weights untill the gym owner gets the hint!

lol yeah that should work haha

[mahscles]

I'm a bit jealous. Mine just go up to 120 (not that I use them for that many exercises at the moment).

plus there are a lot of things about my gym that isnt so great, like no mirrors

[mahscles]

Today was arms but i felt sick as shit when i was there and was really weak.

-Seated DB curls-40x8 each arm, 45x6, 50x5, 45x8
-standing EZ bar curls-75x10, 95x10,105x8,115x6
-standing straight bar curls-45x10(warmup), 65x10, 75x8, 95x6, 105x6
-cable straight bar attachment curls-60x10,70x8,80x7,90x6
-straight bar pressdowns-70x10, 80x8, 100x8,120x6
-rope pulldown-60x6,70x6,60x6 (realized afterward i wasnt putting elbows out far enough)
-v bar pressdowns-50x10, 80x8, 100x6, 120x6
-reverse curls(really really sucked compared to usual)-85x8, x6, x7
-really started feeling sick so sat down and then went to do cardio, crapped out after 5:31

really really bad day...

[mahscles]

oh for the record i take pak in the morning, pump pre WO(about 45 min before), and also a pre workout protein complex and a postworkout protein complex and carb complex to aid glycogen restoration and all that good stuff. if u want brands and names please send me a pm.

[wedge]

Lot of volume on your arm day eh?
Way to power through though you weren't feeling that great.

[mahscles]

Lot of volume on your arm day eh?
Way to power through though you weren't feeling that great.

yeah i like to hit them hard. thanks brother.

[mahscles]

Well gents wish me luck tomorrow, i am taking the SATs. thats gonna screw up my gym schedule but oh well i have to do it.

[wedge]

Well gents wish me luck tomorrow, i am taking the SATs. thats gonna screw up my gym schedule but oh well i have to do it.

Exercise your brain. Best of luck bro.

[DANO]

Well gents wish me luck tomorrow, i am taking the SATs. thats gonna screw up my gym schedule but oh well i have to do it.

Take it on just like the deadlift....walk in and OWN it!

[mahscles]

Exercise your brain. Best of luck bro.


Take it on just like the deadlift....walk in and OWN it!

thanks brothers. thanks for being here for me!

[mahscles]

test was long as shit!!! those were about the worst fuckin chairs too! the doors were small too my shoulders almost touched the frames while i walked through. but besides that SAT was dandy

[IRON_SOLDIER]

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[mahscles]

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thanks mike. glad you decided to join the legion.

[mahscles]

well at dad's this whole week in maryland so its going to be interesting training with so little weight. im gonna have to do high reps like wedge said and just get it done.

[wedge]

well at dad's this whole week in maryland so its going to be interesting training with so little weight. im gonna have to do high reps like wedge said and just get it done.

Try some 10 x 10. No matter how "light" the weight is, come sets 7-10, it might as well be a ton.

[DANO]

Try some 10 x 10. No matter how "light" the weight is, come sets 7-10, it might as well be a ton.

I once did 10x10 for bench at high incline, moderate incline, flat, and decline. talk about fried when I was done.

[mahscles]

Try some 10 x 10. No matter how "light" the weight is, come sets 7-10, it might as well be a ton.


I once did 10x10 for bench at high incline, moderate incline, flat, and decline. talk about fried when I was done.

thanks guys i will try that. sounds like it kills, which is good because i like that!

[DANO]

I checked your bro's journeys, I'll keep an eye on him too!

[mahscles]

I checked your bro's journeys, I'll keep an eye on him too!

thanks man. he's a strong guy and he's really cool. if he didnt ask me to go to the gym with him one day i wouldnt have even done this at all.

[mahscles]

well we have about 110 for me to work with and i think i may be able to find some weight in the basement but i just used 110 for this workout:

-squats-110x10 7 sets
-front squats-110x10 8 sets
-seated calves(did these by grabbing a tall board, sitting on the bed, placing the bar on my knees and going) 110x12 6 sets
-standing calf raises(bar on shoulders, toes on board)- 110x12 10 sets
-stationary lunges- 90x8 6 sets
-romanian deads- 110x10 10 sets

normally i add more into leg day but i am very limited here

[mahscles]

if anyone has comments on this workout, please post. its gettin' dusty in here hahaha

[DANO]

Good work for having limited resources...the 10x10 are kind of fun sometimes huh?

[mahscles]

Good work for having limited resources...the 10x10 are kind of fun sometimes huh?

oh yeah! its painful, so its fun. makes you sweat a ton!

[DANO]

oh yeah! its painful, so its fun. makes you sweat a ton!

Good shock to the system! you SHOULD feel someting tomorrow. hahaha

[wedge]

How'd you like the high volume sets for legs? If all went well, walking should be an issue tomorrow.

[mahscles]

How'd you like the high volume sets for legs? If all went well, walking should be an issue tomorrow.

walking isnt too fun right now, but i heal up quick. we'll see. good thing i am on summer break because those flights of stairs at school would kill otherwise.

[DANO]

set 1: why am I doing this weight?
set 2: jeez I can lift way more than this!
set 3: ok I am getting warmed up now...
set 4: well this is feeling pretty good now...
set 5: intresting did gravity shift? this is starting to burn
set 6: who turned up the heat in here? 4 more to go....easy!?!..
set 7: are you sure this the same weight...count up to 5 then down from 5..
set 8: oh man what the hell just happened *groan*
set 9: dig deep....a little deeper.....4...3...2....1 and
set 10: Last set! mind on autopilot finish and fall over!

There you go the 10 set progression!

[mahscles]

set 1: why am I doing this weight?
set 2: jeez I can lift way more than this!
set 3: ok I am getting warmed up now...
set 4: well this is feeling pretty good now...
set 5: intresting did gravity shift? this is starting to burn
set 6: who turned up the heat in here? 4 more to go....easy!?!..
set 7: are you sure this the same weight...count up to 5 then down from 5..
set 8: oh man what the hell just happened *groan*
set 9: dig deep....a little deeper.....4...3...2....1 and
set 10: Last set! mind on autopilot finish and fall over!

There you go the 10 set progression!
haha so true, especially the count up to five then down from 5. i was trying all sorts of funky counting variations like "1...2...1...2...1...

[DANO]

Yep, been there...Done that!

[mahscles]

Yep, been there...Done that!

its like when i am running on an elliptical machine for 40 min, the last five minutes i count down "1o...9...8..." so forth then when two minutes hits i think back to when i was fat like "damn, this thing is a hot pocket away" haha

[mahscles]

well im not overly sore. just enough that walking up and down steps and sitting down is a chore. that is pretty much like a heavy squat day too.

[mahscles]

back and shoulders today. going to do the 10x10 for most of that as well. stay tuned.

[mahscles]

ok fellas here it is:

-barbell rows-110 10x10
-stiff legs- 110 10x10
-standing military presses- 110 10 sets (x10, x10, x10, x10, x10,x8, x8, x7, x6, x6)
-seated military press- 110 5 sets 8
-t bar (barbell in corner with a piece of metal that worked as a grip)-95 10x10

i couldnt do much with the stuff i had, but i still got some work in

[DANO]

ok fellas here it is:

-barbell rows-110 10x10
-stiff legs- 110 10x10
-standing military presses- 110 10 sets (x10, x10, x10, x10, x10,x8, x8, x7, x6, x6)
-seated military press- 110 5 sets 8
-t bar (barbell in corner with a piece of metal that worked as a grip)-95 10x10

i couldnt do much with the stuff i had, but i still got some work in

work done...good job!

[mahscles]

work done...good job!

yup. as long as i can get 405 next week im happy.

[DANO]

yup. as long as i can get 405 next week im happy.

405, 425...Own it! Did you get your new belt yet?

[mahscles]

405, 425...Own it! Did you get your new belt yet?

dont have the cash but mike(iron_soldier) is going to be working out with me and he has an inzer 13mm lever belt, which is the same one i am going to be getting anyway and he is going to let me use it

[DANO]

dont have the cash but mike(iron_soldier) is going to be working out with me and he has an inzer 13mm lever belt, which is the same one i am going to be getting anyway and he is going to let me use it

Right on! take it for a test drive...cool

[mahscles]

Right on! take it for a test drive...cool

yup. its a nice belt. i have to get together about 68 bucks plus shipping

[wedge]

ok fellas here it is:

-barbell rows-110 10x10
-stiff legs- 110 10x10
-standing military presses- 110 10 sets (x10, x10, x10, x10, x10,x8, x8, x7, x6, x6)
-seated military press- 110 5 sets 8
-t bar (barbell in corner with a piece of metal that worked as a grip)-95 10x10

i couldnt do much with the stuff i had, but i still got some work in


Do what you can with what you have. Good job.

[DANO]

yup. its a nice belt. i have to get together about 68 bucks plus shipping

Machineman, one of the other guys in the race to 450... he pulled his max about 445 I think.. with NO belt, and has the vid to prove it!

[mahscles]

Do what you can with what you have. Good job.

thanks bro. i felt like mcgyver with that piece of metal haha. it worked though

[mahscles]

Machineman, one of the other guys in the race to 450... he pulled his max about 445 I think.. with NO belt, and has the vid to prove it!

damn. i am probably going to take a vid of the 405 and definitely the 450 once i get there

[DANO]

damn. i am probably going to take a vid of the 405 and definitely the 450 once i get there

Do it...if for nothing else it lets you get a good look at your form.

[mahscles]

Do it...if for nothing else it lets you get a good look at your form.

yeah when i pulled up the 365 i took a video with my phone but they charge me an arm and a leg to put it online so i didnt even do it for the 385. so im gonna use the digital camera for the 405

[DANO]

yeah when i pulled up the 365 i took a video with my phone but they charge me an arm and a leg to put it online so i didnt even do it for the 385. so im gonna use the digital camera for the 405

Lookin' forward to seeing it!

[mahscles]

Lookin' forward to seeing it!

yup...me too

[mahscles]

well here is pretty much what my diet is right now. it changes throughout the week as to what goes into it but its always the same numbers pretty much.
-6:00 am-6-8 eggs and cup-cup and a half oats with natty pb
-8:00 am-2 cans tuna and cup oats or maybe yam(take pak with this meal)
-10:00 am-either 2 can tuna or chicken breast and glass fat free milk
-12:00 pm-salad w/ chicken breast and can of tuna with fat free italian dressing
-2:00 pm 2 can tuna
-3:30(pre WO) salad w/ chicken breast and a protein shake
-4:30 take pump and leave for the gym
-7:00 Protein shake and a carb drink by _____ brand
-8:00 usually whole wheat pasta with ground beef as lean as i can get

[wedge]

well here is pretty much what my diet is right now. it changes throughout the week as to what goes into it but its always the same numbers pretty much.
-6:00 am-6-8 eggs and cup-cup and a half oats with natty pb
-8:00 am-2 cans tuna and cup oats or maybe yam(take pak with this meal)
-10:00 am-either 2 can tuna or chicken breast and glass fat free milk
-12:00 pm-salad w/ chicken breast and can of tuna with fat free italian dressing
-2:00 pm 2 can tuna
-3:30(pre WO) salad w/ chicken breast and a protein shake
-4:30 take pump and leave for the gym
-7:00 Protein shake and a carb drink by _____ brand
-8:00 usually whole wheat pasta with ground beef as lean as i can get

Diet looks pretty good. I just started having a medium sized chicken breast cut up over a salad. How are you liking it as a regular meal?

[mahscles]

Diet looks pretty good. I just started having a medium sized chicken breast cut up over a salad. How are you liking it as a regular meal?

it works pretty well. definitely gives me some energy, especially pre WO. i actually posted a thread on diet about pre WO salads. a few other people said they do the same thing and notice the energy level increase. it has a lot of different things that help me push through, and i really notice a difference when i dont eat one pre WO.

[mahscles]

well im resting today. i didnt eat properly today so i am not feeling it and i need a rest day anyway.

[DANO]

well im resting today. i didnt eat properly today so i am not feeling it and i need a rest day anyway.

Rest is when you grow, but you know that. Enjoy and kill it tomorrow.

[mahscles]

Rest is when you grow, but you know that. Enjoy and kill it tomorrow.

yup. i know when my body needs rest and thats when i let it. tomorrow will be arms and whatever chest i can do. should be interesting without a bench or dumbbells...

[mahscles]

well its one of those nights again. i know i wont be sleeping well. i just finished my third gallon of water i had today. its gonna be a long night, especially considering i am getting up at 5 am for cardio.

[wedge]

it works pretty well. definitely gives me some energy, especially pre WO. i actually posted a thread on diet about pre WO salads. a few other people said they do the same thing and notice the energy level increase. it has a lot of different things that help me push through, and i really notice a difference when i dont eat one pre WO.

I remember reading that thread. Didn't put two and two together an realize you had posted it.
I might give that a try. I've been doing good with a bagel and 25g of protein about two hours before.

[mahscles]

I remember reading that thread. Didn't put two and two together an realize you had posted it.
I might give that a try. I've been doing good with a bagel and 25g of protein about two hours before.

yeah ive done similiar to that before, just i did it an hour instead of 2. i like bagels a lot

[wedge]

yeah ive done similiar to that before, just i did it an hour instead of 2. i like bagels a lot

I normally do the two, so I have a relatively empty stomach for shock therapy/GH Max before I hit the gym.

[mahscles]

I normally do the two, so I have a relatively empty stomach for shock therapy/GH Max before I hit the gym.

yeah i usually go 1-1 1/2 hours nrfore. but i mean before i leave home so i still have about 2 hours.

[mahscles]

well not much compared to the normal arm day but here it is, i did find more weight in the basement:

-DB curls (using a DB bar you put weights on)- 40x12, 50x10, 60x8, 60x6
-strt bar curls-80x10, 95x8, 110x10(got really amped up for some reason), 120x6
-reverse strt bars- 90x12, 100x10, 110x12, 120x8
-DB hammer curls-45x12, 55x10, 65x8, 65x8
-DB overhead single arm triceps- 50lb-4 sets 8
-wrist curls- 120- 4 sets 8

[mahscles]

officially out of protein, here are the choices:
A) tuna
B) tuna
C) tuna
D) all of the above.

any suggestions???

[DANO]

officially out of protein, here are the choices:
A) tuna
B) tuna
C) tuna
D) all of the above.

any suggestions???

Hmmmmmm........I think I'd choose................tuna

[DANO]

well not much compared to the normal arm day but here it is, i did find more weight in the basement:

-DB curls (using a DB bar you put weights on)- 40x12, 50x10, 60x8, 60x6
-strt bar curls-80x10, 95x8, 110x10(got really amped up for some reason), 120x6
-reverse strt bars- 90x12, 100x10, 110x12, 120x8
-DB hammer curls-45x12, 55x10, 65x8, 65x8
-DB overhead single arm triceps- 50lb-4 sets 8
-wrist curls- 120- 4 sets 8

looks good esp. having a lack of equipment.

[mahscles]

Hmmmmmm........I think I'd choose................tuna

idk i was thinking of eating tuna, but i guess tuna would be ok... haha

[krazyassmexican]

what up fishman? lol

[mahscles]

looks good esp. having a lack of equipment.

thanks. i think this is a test that was supposed to be put on me to see if i would keep going with such a lack. i mean think about it i ran out of protein, there is no gatorade in sight, and i have very little equipment. this is a strange situation.

[DANO]

Well if it was a test, you passed it with flying colors!

[mahscles]

what up fishman? lol

lol not too much, just stuck in a place with limited bodybuilding "resources" lol

[mahscles]

Well if it was a test, you passed it with flying colors!

well its not over yet but i am not giving up. this body has to grow. im glad i found that extra weight to work on deadlifts with higher weight tomorrow than i thought. 10x10 baby!

[krazyassmexican]

lol not too much, just stuck in a place with limited bodybuilding "resources" lol

i know how it feels bro, it's not even funny

[mahscles]

i know how it feels bro, it's not even funny

no its not. but my dad wanted to hang out for the week so i came over and then when i got here i remembered his house is geared toward an overweight italian man not a person trying to build lean mass. he doesnt understand the lean part. and im kinda broke right now so i am doig what i can with what i have. thankfully there is some weight here.

[krazyassmexican]

no its not. but my dad wanted to hang out for the week so i came over and then when i got here i remembered his house is geared toward an overweight italian man not a person trying to build lean mass. he doesnt understand the lean part. and im kinda broke right now so i am doig what i can with what i have. thankfully there is some weight here.

you probably dont wanna hear this but cheating once in a while doesnt hurt

[mahscles]

you probably dont wanna hear this but cheating once in a while doesnt hurt
well i cheated 3 days ago so i cant right now.

[krazyassmexican]

do what's best for you bro and like mr g would say.....


never give up

never give up

never give up

never give up

[mahscles]

do what's best for you bro and like mr g would say.....


never give up

never give up

never give up

never give up
never have and never will. saw your myspace, lookin pretty fit

[krazyassmexican]

never have and never will. saw your myspace, lookin pretty fit

i dont know what pics you saw but i am a pig, bro, reasson why i am cuttin

[mahscles]

i dont know what pics you saw but i am a pig, bro, reasson why i am cuttin

i mean looks like you have some descent mass going on. how much are you weighing right now?

[krazyassmexican]

i mean looks like you have some descent mass going on. how much are you weighing right now?

255lbs bro, my strong points are quads, hams and calves, my rear shoulders i could say other than that i need plenty of work

[mahscles]

255lbs bro, my strong points are quads, hams and calves, my rear shoulders i could say other than that i need plenty of work

yeah. i am working toward a 450 deadlift right now, but my last PR was 385. i am 99% certain i can go to 405 or more next week. chest needs the most work on my body right now.

[mahscles]

when i first started i was almost to 240 but i cut and brought myself down to 200 and now i am trying to build some descent mass.

[DANO]

when i first started i was almost to 240 but i cut and brought myself down to 200 and now i am trying to build some descent mass.

I have just the opposite problem. I have to fight to put weight on, that week I was sick I dropped 5lbs, now I have to struggle to gain them back!

[mahscles]

I have just the opposite problem. I have to fight to put weight on, that week I was sick I dropped 5lbs, now I have to struggle to gain them back!

what are you weighing?

[DANO]

currently 188

[mahscles]

currently 188

im sitting at about 217-218 right now

[DANO]

im sitting at about 217-218 right now

From what I've read you have done a helluva job cutting down congrats for that! Me I have fought and scraped for years from 155 on a good day to where I am now. when I hit 200 I am going to try a cut and drop to about 8%bf from my current 12%.

[mahscles]

From what I've read you have done a helluva job cutting down congrats for that! Me I have fought and scraped for years from 155 on a good day to where I am now. when I hit 200 I am going to try a cut and drop to about 8%bf from my current 12%.

thanks brother. it took me almost 2 months to drop that 40lbs. when i want to cut i cut and when i want to bulk i bulk.

[DANO]

thanks brother. it took me almost 2 months to drop that 40lbs. when i want to cut i cut and when i want to bulk i bulk.

40lbs in 2 months is no joke bro, that is some serious weight loss right there. Just goes to show you what dedication and work can do for you.

[mahscles]

40lbs in 2 months is no joke bro, that is some serious weight loss right there. Just goes to show you what dedication and work can do for you.

you can do anything if you put your mind to it. like a 450 dl

[DANO]

you can do anything if you put your mind to it. like a 450 dl

Right on!

[mahscles]

Right on!

btw when's the next PR day for you?

[DANO]

btw when's the next PR day for you?

I think I will rep out one more week then pull for a PR... so monday after next.

[mahscles]

I think I will rep out one more week then pull for a PR... so monday after next.

im prolly gonna go for thursday or friday next week

[mahscles]

well my and nicki's birthday is tonight and i have a feeling i will be busy today so if i dont post a workout that is why. i am really hoping to get one in but if i cant i will let you guys know.

[wedge]

Checking out the weight discussion going on in here. Shit mahscles, when I decide to cut I'm looking you up bro.
Dano-I was stuck at 155 myself. Keep doing what you're doing. You'll join me on the other side of 200 (I'm currently 216) in the next few months.

[DANO]

Checking out the weight discussion going on in here. Shit mahscles, when I decide to cut I'm looking you up bro.
Dano-I was stuck at 155 myself. Keep doing what you're doing. You'll join me on the other side of 200 (I'm currently 216) in the next few months.

Hell, wedge, my metabolism is so fast... It has taken me almost 6 years to get here! 200 is still a ways away.

[mahscles]

Checking out the weight discussion going on in here. Shit mahscles, when I decide to cut I'm looking you up bro.
Dano-I was stuck at 155 myself. Keep doing what you're doing. You'll join me on the other side of 200 (I'm currently 216) in the next few months.

yeah i am good at cutting. its spinach, chicken, and the right carbs at the right time mixed with proper cardio and good lifting sessions. thats my formula.

[mahscles]

oh and the right protein shake

[IRON_SOLDIER]

oh and the right protein shake

Shit bro i am about ready to flip with all this cutting shit it is insane. My temperment has shot through the roof with out real food but its for the right reasons. I just wish it didnt taste like shit lol.

[mahscles]

Shit bro i am about ready to flip with all this cutting shit it is insane. My temperment has shot through the roof with out real food but its for the right reasons. I just wish it didnt taste like shit lol.

well saty calm bro. dont want that temper getting the best of you. anger is for the gym .

[mahscles]

well didnt end up training today because i was busy as hell. going to train tomorrow and idc if i have to cancel other things for it.

[mahscles]

well 7 isnt too early but i am a night time lifter usually so it was a good change of pace.

-squats- 120 8x10
-seated calves on a board- 110 8x8
-standing calves-120 10x8
dropsets- 110x10
100x10
120x20(killed them there, felt awesome)

-front squats- 110 6x10

[wedge]

You still at your dad's or are you back at your gym?
How'd you like the high rep stuff?

[mahscles]

You still at your dad's or are you back at your gym?
How'd you like the high rep stuff?

i was at dad's on the last workout i posted up there. i like the high rep stuff. finally back at my gym and have a training partner. my bro iron_soldier is training with me now so we are hitting it even harder now. i didnt get a chance to write everything down today because we had an incident with a lost dog giving me little time to get anything at the house except my supplements. but some highlights from todays arm workout were curls for 2 sets of 21 reps with 85lbs, supersets with varying weights and varying speeds with straight bar curls. what we did there is took two of the barbells, sat them on the floor. each of them was about 10 lbs difference from the other and we would do the heavier weights faster and the lighter weight really slow to induce the pump. it was a very good workout and we changed it up a lot. day before was a back day and we changed that up a good bit with some super sets and drop sets. we threw some stiff legs and some single arm db rows. basically like a normal back day for me only with some super sets and drop sets.

[mahscles]

well gents its leg day tonight. gonna kick things off right tonight. post it on when i return home.

[IRON_SOLDIER]

well gents its leg day tonight. gonna kick things off right tonight. post it on when i return home.

And what a solid ass leg workout it was.

[mahscles]

well good ol chest today. my chest is very weak for different reasons, one being a hurt shoulder so when you see the numbers dont be shocked.

flat bench- 115x10 2 sets, 135x8 2 sets
peck deck-110 lbs 10 reps, 100 lbs 10 reps 5 sets
DB incline bench press-35(easy)x10, 40(still easy)x10, 50x8, 55x8
funky shaped bar(dont know what it is called) decline- 145x8 4 sets

[DANO]

well good ol chest today. my chest is very weak for different reasons, one being a hurt shoulder so when you see the numbers dont be shocked.

flat bench- 115x10 2 sets, 135x8 2 sets
peck deck-110 lbs 10 reps, 100 lbs 10 reps 5 sets
DB incline bench press-35(easy)x10, 40(still easy)x10, 50x8, 55x8
funky shaped bar(dont know what it is called) decline- 145x8 4 sets

Hey bro, Work done is work done. The Volume workouts might help work around the shoulder issue also...

[wedge]

What's going on with your shoulder?

[mahscles]

What's going on with your shoulder?

well a since i was about 13 i have had a shoulder problem that plagued me up until a few months ago. i was training to do the highland games and i also did a lot of tree cutting/moving that put a lot of strain on my right shoulder, then when i used to do some mma sparring sessions it would pop out sometimes causing me more problems. now i can finally try to build up that strength so it is sort of like starting off in the beginning with my chest. i grow muscle fast though so it will be fine.

[wedge]

well a since i was about 13 i have had a shoulder problem that plagued me up until a few months ago. i was training to do the highland games and i also did a lot of tree cutting/moving that put a lot of strain on my right shoulder, then when i used to do some mma sparring sessions it would pop out sometimes causing me more problems. now i can finally try to build up that strength so it is sort of like starting off in the beginning with my chest. i grow muscle fast though so it will be fine.



Keep an eye on the shoulder bro. I had horrible form back when I started in the game and have tendinitis in my left shoulder because of it.

[mahscles]

Keep an eye on the shoulder bro. I had horrible form back when I started in the game and have tendinitis in my left shoulder because of it.

it is a lot better now. i am going for 200-210 next week on bench. sorry its been so long since i have been on but now that summer break started i have been glued to my BB goals.

[DANO]

it is a lot better now. i am going for 200-210 next week on bench. sorry its been so long since i have been on but now that summer break started i have been glued to my BB goals.

Welcome back.

[mahscles]

well fellas i am going to have to start putting all my workouts up at the end of the week or something because i have been focusing on my lifestyle a lot more than i already had. and between my girlfriend, my summer reading novels, making food, and working out it is becoming increasingly hard to write them down every night. what i did want to tell you is that i have broken the 200 mark and benched 205 the other day. i have also gained 6 lbs on my bulk so far and i have stayed pretty lean too. so i am currently at about 224lbs right now. trying to work my way to about 240 on this bulk. we will see how that works out. i also rack bulled 485 and got 500 almost all the way up. i am interested in seeing how that translates into deads in a few weeks. i have also gained a half inch on my arms as well on my bulk. everything is sort of setting in place for success. iron_soldier is my training partner and he and i are working together to get eachother's goals reached. he is helping me with my bench and i am helping him in his transformation from a powerlifter to a bodybuilder, he decided to lean more toward bodybuilding now so we are forming his foundation and working on the areas he needs to build more like forearms, lower lats, and calves. he is helping me get my "infant chest"(thats what i like to call it) up to par with the rest of my body. it is very interesting.

[wedge]

Good to see you're still around. Was wondering where you went to.
In case you didn't know, Dano now OWNS 450! Pulled it a few days ago!

[mahscles]

Good to see you're still around. Was wondering where you went to.
In case you didn't know, Dano now OWNS 450! Pulled it a few days ago!

nice i gotta send him a congrats!!!

[mahscles]

well me and IRON_SOLDIER hit up chest and back today. lighter weight and high reps. got extreme pump during it. im just going to include excercises and not weight and reps because i have limited time because im gonna get some rest in.

flat bench

incline bench

decline bench

DB flyes

pec deck

barbell rows

row machine

wide lat pulldowns

close lat pulldowns

such a hard workout we were holding back yak outside of the gym. it was an amazing workout

[IRON_SOLDIER]

well me and IRON_SOLDIER hit up chest and back today. lighter weight and high reps. got extreme pump during it. im just going to include excercises and not weight and reps because i have limited time because im gonna get some rest in.

flat bench

incline bench

decline bench

DB flyes

pec deck

barbell rows

row machine

wide lat pulldowns

close lat pulldowns

such a hard workout we were holding back yak outside of the gym. it was an amazing workout


I was super pumped. Now time to go super heavy...

[DANO]

Good work guys!

[mahscles]

Good work guys!

thanks bro

[IRON_SOLDIER]

Time To Get Geeked Buddy Bad Ass Legs Today Bro

[mahscles]

well it was leg day, yet again

toes inward squats
2 sets 12

squats
3 sets, 15

leg extensions
4 sets 15

seated calf raises
2 sets 15

calf press on legpress machine
3 sets 36

sissy squats
4 sets 6

single leg squat thing (idk wtf they are called but the gym owner showed me how to do them and they hurt like a bitch)
3 sets 6

[mahscles]

flat bench 4 sets 6-8 reps

incline bench 4 sets 6-8 reps

decline 4 sets 6-8 reps

pec deck- 6-10 reps

bent over rows- 8-10 reps

lat pulldowns- 8-10 reps

time was low because we had to go drop off some donations to people whose houses burned dowm

[wedge]

I'd like to see you throw some #'s in here bro, so we can keep better track of your progress.

[mahscles]

I'd like to see you throw some #'s in here bro, so we can keep better track of your progress.

i just finally started writing everything down numbers again so i will be putting them up.

[mahscles]

leg extensions- 120x10
120x10
130x10
130x10

sissy squats- holding 35lb plate in my arms-10 reps
holding 45x8
holding 45x12
holding 45x6

abductor machine- 120x10
160x15
180x12

adductor-90x10
120x12
150x10

standing calf raises- 100 4 sets 15

seated calf raises with 35s on it 4 sets 15

a lighter workout because i am doing a relay for the american cancer society on saturday

oh also i am 6 weeks into bulk, have gone from 213 to 222 in the morning and have 1 extra inch on the guns. i think the bulk is going well and i am eating a hell of a lot more food now.

[wedge]

Looking good bro. Seems like the bulk is doing good.

[mahscles]

Looking good bro. Seems like the bulk is doing good.

thanks. it is coming along. i have 12 more weeks and then i am going to cut so i can see where i am. i want to get my arms from 17 to maybe 17 1/2 or 18 before its over. i want to get around my chest a little bigger as well. i am at 48 in around right now so i have some work to do

[mahscles]

Been sore as shit. People dont understand advil and aleve and stuff arent an option lmao

[wedge]

Been sore as shit. People dont understand advil and aleve and stuff arent an option lmao

I always get "You did it to yourself," from the wife.

[mahscles]

I always get "You did it to yourself," from the wife.

yeah isnt it fun

[wedge]

yeah isnt it fun

Yeah, especially after a week "off" in the Caribbean for our honeymoon. This last two weeks have left me SORE. I make weird noises when I get off of the couch at night.

[mahscles]

Yeah, especially after a week "off" in the Caribbean for our honeymoon. This last two weeks have left me SORE. I make weird noises when I get off of the couch at night.

ha sounds like when i went away for a week with my gf. i was cracking and stiff and just a mess. i feel like i am 90 years old when i miss over 2 days at the gym.

[mahscles]

Yes gents i finally heard it at school. When i put 1220 lbs on the leg press and pushed it out, exposing veins in my quads and yelling like someone had just branded me like an animal... i heard those words "Joe Locco is a freak!" god i love it. the best feeling in the world is to be the one people refer to as an animal, he man, hulk,super man, and now freak... this is a step toward the titans gents.

[DANO]

Ah yes, the terms most people try to avoid, we embrace. Well done, Mr. Freak!! haha good job.

[mahscles]

Ah yes, the terms most people try to avoid, we embrace. Well done, Mr. Freak!! haha good job.

thanks bro!

[mahscles]

well next year is bringing two new challenges to the plate. plan on doing my first natural BB competition in november and a highland games which will open me up to doing a national highland games competition. Really lookin forward to both.

[mahscles]

Finally getting back to the gym after a while because i was out of town. Lookin to see how my muscles go back into the groove of things. wish me luck gents. Chest, bis, forearms... its my time to shine...

[DANO]

well next year is bringing two new challenges to the plate. plan on doing my first natural BB competition in november and a highland games which will open me up to doing a national highland games competition. Really lookin forward to both.
Good luck with these bro! Ill be watching!

Finally getting back to the gym after a while because i was out of town. Lookin to see how my muscles go back into the groove of things. wish me luck gents. Chest, bis, forearms... its my time to shine...
do it up man!

[mahscles]

Good luck with these bro! Ill be watching!

do it up man!

i was on fire tonight!!!!! good stuff brothers

[mahscles]

well i picked up copy of FLEX magazine a few days ago and it had a 1000 rep back program that a pro put in there and i was like "fuck it if he can do it so can i" so i went into the gym today and i did what i had to do. every rep was done...plus five more. it was hard as hell doing 1000 reps on upper back and straps had to be used because of grip issues as i went along. this was just another step towards the titans for me. done... whats next??? 450...i'm comin'...

[mahscles]

here is how that 1005 rep program was broken down. it's a little different from the one from the book but the movements make the same muscles work so it is very similiar:

High Cable Pulls-close grip (about 15 second rest between sets to change weight):
50 reps
40 reps
30 reps
20 reps
10 reps
Rest for 2 minutes
30
30
30
30
30

Single arm DB rows (each side):
20
30
50
Rest 2 minutes
25
25

Wide grip pulldowns:
30
35
35
Rest 2 minutes
30
35
35

Stiff arm pulldowns:
4/25
Rest 2 Minutes
3/25
1/30

[DANO]

now there is some VOLUME! haha. good work.

[mahscles]

now there is some VOLUME! haha. good work.

hell yeah man. my back was like "what the hell???" and thats exactly what i needed. my mom was like "you are absolutely insane" and i was like "my name isnt joe locco for nothing" sets of 50 suck ass though.

[mahscles]

Upon doing my 1005 rep program my eyes are opened even more to the fact that people dont understand this thing we do. I hear the football players at my school complain about having to lift, then i look at these "strength programs" that the coaches think up. What the hell are these people thinking? Oh yeah...three days a week we should make the players do squats, bench, and lat pulldowns... what do you call that? What do you call that? its not training i know that... and if they expect them to get anything from doing the same thing over and over than they are the ones that should be drug tested! I see these "trained professionals" making these athletes do programs that dont push them to the limit and then they wonder why they arent getting much bigger, stronger or better at the game. Every rep of every program i have created or tried is never perfect, i know this. But i put so much time researching and doing all the mad scientist shit to get it as close to perfect as i can. I look at these strength coaches and they are half my sixe and i think "how can you trust the training of a person with quads the same size as my arms???" This is an exaggeration, for my arms arent over 20 inches, but you get what i am saying. Every rep should be more challenging than the last and if it isnt your ass isnt working hard enough. I had a guy who plays soccer at my school say "all bodybuilders have to do is lift. soccer is much harder and takes way more dedication." what the fuck are you smokin' man? When i am cutting down i have to get my ass up between 3 and 4 in the morning depending on what else i have to accomplish just to get my first cardio session in. this ignorance is a curse in our society, a curse that we have to defy everyday of our lives on our way to being mighty titans among men. i had a little twiggy kid try to tell me "the right way" to do a bicep curl... i have 17 inch arms, which isnt bad for my age. this guy has maybe 12s or 14s at the most... "come on man put the creatine down and listen to what i am saying... your twig like structure isnt going to be changed by creatine powders and wal mart brand protein shakes. Nutrition nutrition nutrition, then proper training, then genetics, then supplementation." anytime i see the signs at a "gym" that says "NO CHALK, NO YELLING OR LOUD NOISES, NO WORK BOOTS, NO GUM, NO TORN OR WORN CLOTHING" i feel like punching a baby seal in the face. what do they consider training? talking on a bluetooth headset on the treadmill? because it seems like that is what "hardcore training" is in those places. this is ridiculousness in its purest form and must be stopped!

[wedge]

What are you looking to accomplish with so many reps? I tip my shaker cup to ya for being able to finish, but it seems a bit too much overkill, in my opinion.

[mahscles]

What are you looking to accomplish with so many reps? I tip my shaker cup to ya for being able to finish, but it seems a bit too much overkill, in my opinion.

it was in flex as a means to stop a plateau. my back hasnt been growing for a while and since i shouldnt take test or anything like that because i am only 17 i needed to do something to completely confuse the muscle group. i got a great pump from it and the experience was great. not saying it will be something i do regularly if ever again.

[wedge]

it was in flex as a means to stop a plateau. my back hasnt been growing for a while and since i shouldnt take test or anything like that because i am only 17 i needed to do something to completely confuse the muscle group. i got a great pump from it and the experience was great. not saying it will be something i do regularly if ever again.

Sounds like a good plan. Maybe up your eating as well?

[mahscles]

Sounds like a good plan. Maybe up your eating as well?

yeah i did and the strength seems to be going up a little again. just try to do anything i can to get as freakishly huge as possible

[mahscles]

Deads:
135x4
225x3
315x2
425x1(PR)
435x1(PR)

Assisted Pullups:
set 1: 10 (-100 lbs from body weight)
set 2: 10 (-70 lbs from body weight)
set 3: 8 (-80 lbs from body weight)

Barbell Rows:
135x10
205x10
205x10

Low Cable rows:
120x12
130x10
150x8

One Arm DB Rows(each arm):
65x12(warmup)
100x10
120x10

Barbell Shrugs(feelin beat by now):
3 sets of 10 with 135

[mahscles]

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=29131

check it out

[mahscles]

Well just got Internet running right again. Got a can of PM and got a new creatine cuz of financial reasons. After taste kinda tastes like the kool aid man farted in my mouth, but such is life. Bout 230 right now. Benched PR of 235 a few weeks ago.

[DANO]

there you are... been wondering... how are things?

[mahscles]

there you are... been wondering... how are things?

Good bro. Got my bench up to 235 and going for 250 next week. Still stuck at that 435 dead. Almost got a 385 squat but my head went down and I hit the rack I was sooo pissed. Things have been great. Got a new girl too.

[mahscles]

well got 385 for 2 on squats last week. that went pretty well. ankle has been killing me but the PM has been working really well to get me to recover from pretty much everything.

[mahscles]

well unfortulately school had to take the place of the gym for a while. and my computer crashed so i had to get that fixed. just got back to the gym the other day. im going to try to make posts every day that i workout from now on if i can get to the internet. i have to get my strength back since it had been almost a month i was out of the gym. i have a new training partner who has been giving me the push i need to get back in the groove. YEAH BUDDY!

[mahscles]

well guys i have mono. havne been on for quite a while before i got sick because all the shit involved with graduation/prom and all that, plus college stuff. Then i got mono and the doc says no gym for 7 weeks because of a swollen spleen and liver. I still have 4 weeks and 3 days. my plan when i get back, however, is not bodybuilding. I am setting my sights on strongman gents. gonna tailor my training on getting stronger more than just the focus on getting bigger. figured id give you all a heads up on whats been going on. peace for now.

[DANO]

Thanks for the update... hope you get to feeling better soon... congrats on graduating!

[wedge]

Heal up bro. The weights will be there.

[mahscles]

Thanks for the update... hope you get to feeling better soon... congrats on graduating!

Thanks man! it was really exciting.

[mahscles]

Heal up bro. The weights will be there.

Yup. its hard being away from all the chaos though

[mahscles]

im back in the gym now. weak again but i know its temporary. glad im not sick and can get on with normal life. got fat but ill lose it, 20 min or cardio along with my workouts will fix that. glad to be back here... consider me back in the game...