widdlewade44’s PUMP/Torrent log

[widdlewade44]

Starting Weight: 233lbs

Bench: 1x2 255lbs
Squat: 1x2 365lbs
Deadlift: 1x1 385lbs

I’m going to post my current split and supplements a little later.

I want to take this moment to thank The Animal Rep and all the others at Animal and Universal for giving me this opportunity to try out the House’s Mass Stak. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Universal Rep]

Starting Weight: 233lbs

Bench: 1x2 255lbs
Squat: 1x2 365lbs
Deadlift: 1x1 385lbs

I’m going to post my current split and supplements a little later.

I want to take this moment to thank The Animal Rep and all the others at Animal and Universal for giving me this opportunity to try out the House’s Mass Stak. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44


Looking good K. Checked in and signed up. Think you're gonna like HMS.

[widdlewade44]

Thanks for checking in Universal Rep, I sure you're right. Gotta be good if it's in the House's arsenal.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[stumblin54]

Nice bro I'm real interested to see where this goes. This stack looks sweet. Peace.

Stumblin

[jhicks3301]

I'll be checking in bro! Good Luck

[Mr.Totality]

I will be keeping an eye, sounds like a good stack

[widdlewade44]

Nice bro I'm real interested to see where this goes. This stack looks sweet. Peace.

Stumblin

Thanks for checking in Stumblin54.

This does seem like a really sweet stak and the next three weeks are going to be pretty cool.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[DRIVEN]

checkin in looks good

[widdlewade44]

I'll be checking in bro! Good Luck

Thanks for checking in jhicks3301. I'm hoping to crack some serious numbers with this stak. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

I will be keeping an eye, sounds like a good stack


Thanks for checking in bro. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[focused]

Starting Weight: 233lbs

Bench: 1x2 255lbs
Squat: 1x2 365lbs
Deadlift: 1x1 385lbs

I’m going to post my current split and supplements a little later.

I want to take this moment to thank The Animal Rep and all the others at Animal and Universal for giving me this opportunity to try out the House’s Mass Stak. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

Big Kev!!! You're going to love this stack. I know for a fact that you're lifts will go up some pounds or reps, i'll be watching this thread bro too see your progress. enjoy the stack.

James

[Preston]

Got an eye on ya ;)

-Preston[ANIMAL]

[widdlewade44]

checkin in looks good


Thanks for checking in DRIVEN. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[ldskenpo]

looking forward to seeing your progress on this stack, good luck
Robert

[stumblin54]

When does the madness begin Kevin? I really want to see how this goes because I might add this to my upcoming bulk arsenal. This stack and a shit ton of food haha I can't wait.

Stumblin

[widdlewade44]

Big Kev!!! You're going to love this stack. I know for a fact that you're lifts will go up some pounds or reps, i'll be watching this thread bro too see your progress. enjoy the stack.

James

I'm looking to lay the beat down on my PRs with this stak. Thanks for checking in James. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[hicks92]

hey just wanted to say good luck man and enjoy i look forward to reading more of your log

[widdlewade44]

Got an eye on ya ;)

-Preston[ANIMAL]

Thanks for checking in on my log bro. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

looking forward to seeing your progress on this stack, good luck
Robert

Thanks for checking in on my log Robert.

I'm looking forward to breaking my PRs with this stak. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

hey just wanted to say good luck man and enjoy i look forward to reading more of your log

Thanks man, I'm looking forward to this journey. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

When does the madness begin Kevin? I really want to see how this goes because I might add this to my upcoming bulk arsenal. This stack and a shit ton of food haha I can't wait.

Stumblin

The madness should begin tonight bro...stay tuned.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[musclealchemist]

lol in a weird way this has got me excited, i cant wait to see what everyone is going to keep in their log. May the maddness begin!

[widdlewade44]

6' 2"
Starting Weight: 233lbs

Bench: 1x2 255lbs
Squat: 1x2 365lbs
Deadlift: 1x1 385lbs

I’m going to post my current split and supplements a little later.

Kevin
widdlewade44

Current list of Supplements:

Uni-Liver,
BCAA 2000,
Animalpak,
Universal’s ALA(Alpha Lipoic Acid),
Creatine Mono Hydrate,
Nitro,
Flex,
Carbo Plus,
PUMP,
ZMA.

And I’m adding Torrent into the mix

Comments and questions are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

lol in a weird way this has got me excited, i cant wait to see what everyone is going to keep in their log. May the maddness begin!

gonna be fun!

Thanks for checking in bro. This should be a great stak. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Extreme]

Looking to see some serious gains from you bro. Looks like you got a good foundation to start with, just by looking at the big 3 numbers. Thanks for checking in on my log, I'll be sure to do the same with yours. Give it all you got, Animal Strong!

[widdlewade44]

Currently using a 5 day split, on more of a bulk and strength gain routine. My routine is based on TR #10 from the AOM (Animal Manual) but I have taken the liberty to modify it for myself.

•Session #1: Chest/Calves/Abs

•Session #2: Legs

•Session #3: Biceps/Triceps/Abs

•Session #4: Hamstrings/Back/Calves

•Session #5: Shoulders/Traps/Abs

I’m not currently doing either Flat bench (with a barbell) or Deadlifts. I am going to add the ‘Big Three’ (Bench, Dead and Squat) to my weekly workouts in a “testing” format, i.e. , each week during the course of the 5 workouts I will test these lifts for a heavier lift in each for a maximum of reps. I’m not fond of actual 1 rep maxes b/c of the injury threat. I do anticipate that the reps and weight will increase for me during this next 3+ weeks in each of these three lifts.

Questions and comments are welcome. I'm starting off with Session #1, recap to follow. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Looking to see some serious gains from you bro. Looks like you got a good foundation to start with, just by looking at the big 3 numbers. Thanks for checking in on my log, I'll be sure to do the same with yours. Give it all you got, Animal Strong!

I'm sure I won't disappoint you. I too am looking to crank some more PRs out of the park. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

• Biceps: 16 ¾”
• Forearms: 12 5/8”
• Shoulders: 53 3/8”
• Chest: 48 3/8”
• Neck: 17 ¾”
• Thighs: 24 5/8”
• Calves: 16 ¼”

I’m not big on measurements; having said that I wanted to really see how this HMS supplement run goes.

I figured that I had made some decent gains (exceptional really) during the ATP for Project “M” but taking the measurements adds a level of truth. When the numbers are going in the direction you like, now that’ll be some serious self motivation. Peace.

Questions and comments are welcome.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Preston]

Nice numbers bro, you'll be pullin' large in no time ;)

-Preston[ANIMAL]

[WeaponX]

Yo widdlewaddle,
Im checkin in to see how you do with this test as well. I needed some time off, but Im back and NO better way to come back to the FORVM then to watch you test out a new stak....

So, this is X checkin in, looking forward to following along...

Respect,
x

[widdlewade44]

Nice numbers bro, you'll be pullin' large in no time ;)

-Preston[ANIMAL]

Thanks bro, I appreciate your encouragement. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Yo widdlewaddle,
Im checkin in to see how you do with this test as well. I needed some time off, but Im back and NO better way to come back to the FORVM then to watch you test out a new stak....

So, this is X checkin in, looking forward to following along...

Respect,
x

Universal and Animal have been coming out with monstrously successful products the past 12-18 months. It's a great time to be involved in this process. I am fortunate to be able to be part of this experience.

Yesterday was my first session with PUMP/Torrent, more to follow...

Stay tuned. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Session 1 (Chest/Calves/Abs) w/o recap:

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (08:15), Animalpak (09:30), 4 Uni-Liver (11:00), Flex (12:30), PUMP (13:30), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (14:10), Torrent + Nitro (16:10), Carbo Plus (16:40), 4 Uni-Liver(17:15), 4 Uni-Liver(18:45), 4 Uni-Liver(20:30), ZMA (22:00).

Workout time: 14:00-16:05

Push ups: 1x30, followed immediately into:

Incline Bench Press: 1x3 185lbs, 2x 6 165lbs, 1x8 155lbs, 1x10 135lbs

Flat Bench DB Press: 1x2 65lbs, 1x4 60lbs, 2x6 55lbs, 1x8 50lbs, 1x10 45lbs* [*performed ~30 sec after the 50s]

Flat Bench DB Flyes: 1x12 30lbs, 1x10 30lbs, 1x12 25lbs, 1x11 25lbs ² [²followed immediately] by: 3 Push ups (failure)

DB Pullovers: 1x1 70lbs, 1x6 65lbs, 1x8 60lbs, 1x 10 55lbs, 1x12 50lbs, 1x16 40lbs

Seated Calf Raises: 1x20 70lbs, 1x10 125lbs, 1x15 115lbs, 1x12 115lbs, 1x20 90lbs

Standing Calf Raises: 1x12 215lbs, 1x12 195lbs, 2x15 175lbs, 1x20 155lbs

Hanging Leg Raises [knee ups]: 1x12 BW(Body weight), 1x11 BW, 1x9 BW, 1x7 BW

Rope Crunches: 1x15 90lbs, 1x15 85lbs, 1x20 80lbs, 1x26 60lbs

DB Side Crunches: 1x12 85lbs, 1x12 80lbs, 1x15 75lbs, 1x15 65lbs

Body Weight: 233.0 lbs

I going to add feedback regarding the first go around with PUMP & Torrent a little later...gotta run to the gym.

Questions and comments are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Thrasher87]

Nice numbers bro, you will be killin the iron with this stak!!!

[Extreme]

Looks like you're getting some sick pymps with w/o's like that. Solid numbers bro, keep it up.

[Extreme]

what was I writing, pumps not pymps. LOL

[widdlewade44]

Nice numbers bro, you will be killin the iron with this stak!!!

Yeah, my first two workouts have been sick and I'm glad I still have 13 more chances left. :)

Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[jhicks3301]

Looking good bro!

[widdlewade44]

Looks like you're getting some sick pymps with w/o's like that. Solid numbers bro, keep it up.


lol. That's fine, thanks again bro. This stak is getting the blood flowing, only day two but I'm liking it a lot. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Looking good bro!

Thanks. I appreciate it bro. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Shark]

Your measurments are actually lookin pretty good man. I expect to see some couple inch gains there though.

[widdlewade44]

Your measurments are actually lookin pretty good man. I expect to see some couple inch gains there though.

Yeah, I'm expecting to squeeze out both strength and some size with this stak. I hoping to break 17" on the arms. Thanks again, peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Session 2 (Legs) w/o recap:

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (08:00), Animalpak (09:30), 4 Uni-Liver (11:00), PUMP (12:00), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (12:45), Torrent + Nitro (14:10), Carbo Plus (14:40), Flex (15:30), 4 Uni-Liver(17:00), 4 Uni-Liver(19:00), 4 Uni-Liver(21:00), ZMA (22:30).

Workout time: 12:30-14:05

5 min on Stationary bike, really light, just getting warmed up and the blood flowing.

Squat: 1x5 135lbs*, 1x10 225lbs*, 1x6 315lbs, 1x3/3 335lbs/315lbs [drop set], 1x6 315lbs, 1x8 295lbs, 1x10 275lbs

Front Squats: 1x8 205lbs, 1x10 185lbs, 1x12 165lbs, 1x15 155lbs, 1x19 135lbs

Leg Press: 1x10 4 plates, 1x8 8 plates, 1x10 10 plates, 1x10 14 plates [drop set to]: 1x20 10 plates

Seated Leg Extensions, single leg: 1x6 150lbs, 1x8 130lbs, 1x10 120lbs, 1x12 110lbs, 1x17 100lbs

*The 135lbs and 225lbs Squats are still part of my warm up.

Body Weight: 233.4 lbs

Questions and comments are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Wasteland]

Yeah, I'm expecting to squeeze out both strength and some size with this stak. I hoping to break 17" on the arms. Thanks again, peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

Sweet goal Kevin. How's the diet look? Got things nailed down?

[widdlewade44]

Sweet goal Kevin. How's the diet look? Got things nailed down?

I feel the diet is pretty tight, at the least very consistent. I am taking in ~3,500-4,000 calories a day on a clean diet and have been since the beginning of this year.

Between both the M's ATP and now this HMS PUMP/Torrent testing, I haven't wanted to tweak the diet by adding more calories (which could falsely influence the testing results). I'm also working on my overall strength to head into a heavy bulk session too.

I do look forward to adding PUMP, M and Torrent; that stak is probably off the charts.

Thanks again, peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Universal Rep]

gonna be fun!

Thanks for checking in bro. This should be a great stak. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

I'm in... Doin' some fine work in the field bro...

[widdlewade44]

I'm in... Doin' some fine work in the field bro...

Thanks U Rep. I'm fixing to go blast arms today. This is my third session with HMS and I'm loving it so far. Stay tuned...

Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[focused]

Thanks U Rep. I'm fixing to go blast arms today. This is my third session with HMS and I'm loving it so far. Stay tuned...

Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

Veerrrry Niiiiiice (with the Stay tuned....). Arms are so fun to work with this stack. blow them guns up Kev! I bet you'll break 17" like you want. keep up the hard work bro.

[widdlewade44]

Veerrrry Niiiiiice (with the Stay tuned....). Arms are so fun to work with this stack. blow them guns up Kev! I bet you'll break 17" like you want. keep up the hard work bro.

Thanks bro. I got up to 16 7/8" after the w/o :) 17" is within reach! More to follow on today's madness...stay tuned. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[jhicks3301]

Kevin’s Session 2 (Legs) w/o recap:

Wednesday, May 02, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (08:00), Animalpak (09:30), 4 Uni-Liver (11:00), PUMP (12:00), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (12:45), Torrent + Nitro (14:10), Carbo Plus (14:40), Flex (15:30), 4 Uni-Liver(17:00), 4 Uni-Liver(19:00), 4 Uni-Liver(21:00), ZMA (22:30).

Workout time: 12:30-14:05

5 min on Stationary bike, really light, just getting warmed up and the blood flowing.

Squat: 1x5 135lbs*, 1x10 225lbs*, 1x6 315lbs, 1x3/3 335lbs/315lbs [drop set], 1x6 315lbs, 1x8 295lbs, 1x10 275lbs

Front Squats: 1x8 205lbs, 1x10 185lbs, 1x12 165lbs, 1x15 155lbs, 1x19 135lbs

Leg Press: 1x10 4 plates, 1x8 8 plates, 1x10 10 plates, 1x10 14 plates [drop set to]: 1x20 10 plates

Seated Leg Extensions, single leg: 1x6 150lbs, 1x8 130lbs, 1x10 120lbs, 1x12 110lbs, 1x17 100lbs

*The 135lbs and 225lbs Squats are still part of my warm up.

Body Weight: 233.4 lbs

Questions and comments are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

Looking good man... Keep it up

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Session 3 (Biceps/Triceps/Abs) w/o recap:

Friday, May 04, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (06:15), Animalpak (07:20), 4 Uni-Liver (09:20), 4 Uni-Liver (11:20), Flex (13:00), PUMP (14:00), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (14:45), Torrent + Nitro (16:05), Carbo Plus (16:35), 4 Uni-Liver(18:00), 4 Uni-Liver(20:00), 4 Uni-Liver(21:30), ZMA (22:45).

Workout time: 14:30-16:00

CGBP: 1x6 135lbs, 1x6 155lbs, 1x8 135lbs, 1x10 135lbs, 1x12 135lbs

Standing Preacher Curls (using straight bar): 1x3 90lbs, 2x6 90lbs, 1x8 80lbs, 2x12 60lbs

Skull Crushers (using straight bar): 1x6 80lbs, 1x8 80lbs, 1x10 70lbs, 1x12 70lbs

Standing DB Curls: 1x6 45lbs, 1x8 45lbs, 1x9 40lbs

DB Hammer Curls: 1x6 40lbs, 1x8 40lbs, 1x10 35lbs

Cable Pushdowns (V Bar): 1x6 85lbs, 1x8 85lbs, 1x10 65lbs

Cross Body Crunches: 4x20

Decline Reverse Crunches: 4x20

Body Weight: 233.8 lbs

Questions and comments are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[shutthefuckup]

Lookin good bro,
Looekd like you had a killer leg day.

[widdlewade44]

Looking good man... Keep it up

I think I'll end up looking back on this workout later as a ground breaker...I kept the pace quick and had great focus.

Now I've got more 'new' material to beat next legs session. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[J-Dawg]

I think I'll end up looking back on this workout later as a ground breaker...I kept the pace quick and had great focus.

Now I've got more 'new' material to beat next legs session. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

Nice work bro, keep up that focus for your workouts.

[Extreme]

Looking strong bro! Your posting some nice numbers. You feeling a difference with this stack? I know I am.

[widdlewade44]

Lookin good bro,
Looekd like you had a killer leg day.

That was a very good leg day, I think I broke new ground. I'm fixing to follow G Diesel's lead and take myself to a new level.

Thanks for checking in bro, peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[ldskenpo]

good work, i had to change my legs for today missing the weight room.
do you feel any difference with the torrent yet ?
Robert

[widdlewade44]

Nice work bro, keep up that focus for your workouts.

Yeah, I'm trying to take this bad boy to a whole new level. I'm starting to get a better focus from Torrent. It's good stuff. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[musclealchemist]

keep on pushing man, before long you will shatter that new level you are pushing for

[eblnyc]

hows houses stack? looks like you really focused! train hard!

[widdlewade44]

Looking strong bro! Your posting some nice numbers. You feeling a difference with this stack? I know I am.

The HMS has helped in the sense that may DOMS has been more 'neutralized' since using this stak. I would credit this to the Torrent. I know it's early, but I'm liking this stak. Thanks again for checking in. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Session 4 (Hamstrings/Back/Calves) w/o recap:

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (04:10), 4 Uni-Liver (06:20), Flex (07:50), Animalpak (09:20), PUMP (10:30), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (11:15), Torrent + Nitro (13:05), Carbo Plus (13:35), 4 Uni-Liver (15:00), 4 Uni-Liver(17:00), 4 Uni-Liver(19:00), 4 Uni-Liver(21:00), ZMA (22:30).

Workout time: 11:00-13:00

5-10 min Warm up on stationary bike.

Wide Grip Pull-ups(overhand grip/underhand grip): 2x3/2 BW, 1x2/1 BW

SLDL: 1x12 135lbs, 1x10 185lbs, 1x8 205lbs, 1x8 225lbs, 1x6 235lbs

Lying Leg Curls: 1x12 50lbs, 1x10 70lbs, 1x10 90lbs, 1x8 110lbs

Standing Leg Curls: 1x12 50lbs, 1x10 60lbs, 1x15 70lbs(Failure)

Bent Over Barbell Rows: 1x12 185lbs, 1x10 195lbs, 1x10 205lbs, 1x8 215lbs

Seated Cable Row, Close grip: 1x12 140lbs, 1x10 160lbs, 1x8 180lbs, 1x12 140lbs(Failure)

Leg Press Calf Raises: 1x20 4 plates, 1x20 6 plates, 1x29 8 plates(Failure)

Body Weight: 234.6 lbs


Questions and comments are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[musclealchemist]

looking real good bro. I got a ? for you, do you find that with the torrent works with the muscle group that you worked out earlier in the week? what i mean by this is say you work out your chest on monday and take the torrent, then do legs on wednesday, and take the torrent again. Then the next day you find your chest is pretty much healed, while your legs are sore. The torrent works this way for me, i was just wondering if it effected you like this.

[widdlewade44]

good work, i had to change my legs for today missing the weight room.
do you feel any difference with the torrent yet ?
Robert

I'm liking Torrent, another awesome supplement. Definitely helps with the DOMS. The taste is growing on me. Thanks for checking in.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

keep on pushing man, before long you will shatter that new level you are pushing for

Step by step...I can feel new levels being shifted into. Torrent is a great product, and I already love PUMP. Thanks for checking out my log. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

hows houses stack? looks like you really focused! train hard!

Thanks for checking in to my log.

I think this stak is GREAT! It (this stak) has helped with my focus; I can zero in on the current w/o and knock out the work with great form and laser like intensity.

Training heavy and hard! Thanks again, peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[shutthefuckup]

Yo, lookin good bro.
Keep that shit up.

[hicks92]

keep kickin ass bro

[Thrasher87]

keep it up, lookin good!!

[Jaymafin]

The HMS has helped in the sense that may DOMS has been more 'neutralized' since using this stak. I would credit this to the Torrent. I know it's early, but I'm liking this stak. Thanks again for checking in. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

I gotta agree with you on this man. i dont get sore anymore. i get leg fatigue but not sore. i honestly feel recovered by the next morning. i am sure this is not the case though.

[ldskenpo]

i agree about the DOMS, i was sure i was going to wake up this morning with sore legs ( from monday), but their just "heavy" feeling and my chest and back are still pumped from last night.
good work on the sldl, i have a hard time doing these, i always feel it more in my lumbars, i guess i need to quit stretching out my legs, i have tried doing leg curls before but the gym here only has a standing leg curl machine which is one leg at a time, on the side that has more rest gets tighter in my back.
Robert

[widdlewade44]

i agree about the DOMS, i was sure i was going to wake up this morning with sore legs ( from monday), but their just "heavy" feeling and my chest and back are still pumped from last night.
good work on the sldl, i have a hard time doing these, i always feel it more in my lumbars, i guess i need to quit stretching out my legs, i have tried doing leg curls before but the gym here only has a standing leg curl machine which is one leg at a time, on the side that has more rest gets tighter in my back.
Robert

to mimimize the stretching on the SLDLs. I'm pretty sure I'm quoting the Rock correctly.

Lots of people do a lot of work prior to squats, deads, etc. I've tried to do the leg extensions first on squat day and it just weakens my squat performance.

Times when I've stretched a lot too, my w/o's have suffered. So, I warm up and then do more warm ups with the squats and/or SLDLs. Check the form, get deep and then dive into the working sets.

On the SLDLs I would start light, stretch down with the bar as far as you can go, sometimes I get the board 3-4 inches off the ground, other times my feet are on the floor; hold for a second or two. With my head up, I steadily rise and squeeze the hams into submission.

I'm currently splitting front thighs from back thighs; it's working pretty well, I can squeeze out some more on both days cause I'm not as fatigued.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[ldskenpo]

i stretch out my legs during the day at work ( rolling), i have tried standing on a bench using dumbbells, i guess it IS harmful if you can touch your chest to your thighs, huh?
Robert

[widdlewade44]

i stretch out my legs during the day at work ( rolling), i have tried standing on a bench using dumbbells, i guess it IS harmful if you can touch your chest to your thighs, huh?
Robert

I don't use a flat bench; we've got those step things that the soccer moms use at my gym.

I've done barbell rows on the flat bench; but that does get hazardous as the poundages rise.

Worst have been deads and rows out on the boats; rolling all over the damn place with the waves. Gotta get those workouts in though.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

keep on pushing man, before long you will shatter that new level you are pushing for

Those levels are shifting; old PRs are in jeopardy of falling, and I'm pressing on. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

looking real good bro. I got a ? for you, do you find that with the torrent works with the muscle group that you worked out earlier in the week? what i mean by this is say you work out your chest on monday and take the torrent, then do legs on wednesday, and take the torrent again. Then the next day you find your chest is pretty much healed, while your legs are sore. The torrent works this way for me, i was just wondering if it effected you like this.

The Torrent leaves my muscles fuller and with all the nutrients they need for recovery. Torrent is filling voids for me nutritionally; this PWO shake is great because even with my clean eating, Torrent is filling out the missing pieces for me.

Torrent is helping keep the DOMS at bay too. I'm not as sore (but I am working out just as much if not more intensely) so I strongly believe that Torrent is helping with my recovery.

This is a great stak.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Yo, lookin good bro.
Keep that shit up.

Will do...gonna smash those weights!

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

keep kickin ass bro

Gonna keep kicking it and taking names in the gym. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

keep it up, lookin good!!

Can't do anything but keep it going!

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Session 5 (Shoulders/Traps/Abs) w/o recap:

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (07:00), 4 Uni-Liver (08:00), Flex (09:00), Animalpak (10:00), 4 Uni-Liver (12:00), 4 Uni-Liver(14:00), PUMP (16:30), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (17:15), Torrent + Nitro (18:50), Carbo Plus (19:20), 4 Uni-Liver(20:00), 4 Uni-Liver(22:00), ZMA (23:00).

Workout time: 17:00-18:45

Wide Grip Pull-ups(overhand grip/underhand grip): 1x4/3 BW, 1x4/2 BW, 1x2/2 BW

Seated Barbell Shoulder Press: 1x12 135lbs, 1x7 155lbs, 1x8 145lbs, 1x6 135lbs, 1x15 95lbs(Failure)

Seated Arnold DB Press: 1x6 45lbs, 1x8 40lbs, 1x10 40lbs

Seated Front DB Raises: 2x10 35lbs, 1x11 30lbs(Failure)

Seated Side DB Raises: 1x8 30lbs, 1x10 25lbs, 1x9 25lbs(Failure)

Leaning Rear Delt DB Laterals(chest against 45° angle bench): 1x12 25lbs, 1x11 25lbs, 1x11 25lbs(Failure)

Upright Rows: 1x8 90lbs, 1x6 90lbs, 1x9 80lbs, 1x10 70lbs(Failure)

Barbell Shrugs(pause/hold at the top): 1x13 225lbs, 1x10 315lbs, 1x6/5 405/315lbs [Drop Set], 1x17 225lbs(Failure)

DB Shrugs: 1x8 110lbs, 1x10 110lbs, 1x11 100lbs(Failure)

Reverse Pec Deck (Rear Delts): 1x7 105lbs, 1x8 90lbs, 1x12 75lbs(Failure)

Lying Leg Raises: 4x20 (holding 15lb DB)

Crunches: 4x20 (holding 15lb DB)

Body Weight: 235.3 lbs


Questions and comments are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s 1st Test Session w/o recap:

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Workout time: 14:00-15:30

Flat Bench Press: 1x10 135lbs, 1x6 225lbs, 1x10 205lbs, 1x10 185lbs

Squats: 1x10 135lbs, 1x5 225lbs, 1x5 315lbs, 1x5 335lbs, 1x10 315lbs

Deadlifts: 1x10 135lbs, 1x5 225lbs, 1x5 315lbs, 1x5 345lbs, 1x10 295lbs


I’m not doing either Flat bench or Deadlifts in my current routine. So I have decided to add in one test day per training cycle in order to true up my numbers for the final tally.

I’m am currently running a five day split and anticipate using up the Torrent in 15 workouts; therefore these ‘test days’ won’t have Torrent following the w/o because they are not part of my regular training split.

Questions and comments are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Week #1’s review of Torrent:

When I first used Torrent I followed the directions on the tub and J-Dawg’s suggestion of using 20 ounces of water in the shaker.

After the first workout I downed my Nitro along with Torrent. With this first mixture my initial thought was that the smell was medicinal, like cherry cough syrup. Took it like a trooper and was very pleased with how well Torrent stayed solubilized in solution. It mixes well and thoroughly. Mad props to the formulation inventors at Universal and Animal.

For the next four workouts, I added an additional 5-8 ounces of water to the shaker with three scoops of Torrent and the medicinal smell disappeared and my Torrent PWO shake was perfected for widdlewade44.

Torrent has help me with keeping DOMS at bay. I have used PUMP for about 2 months now and love it. It gives increased blood flow and extra stimulation for the workouts at hand (obviously) and it helps the targeted muscle groups to really get into the workout and grow through a total beating. Torrent seems to be helping by providing the proper balance of nutrients to trigger muscle repair and growth immediately following the w/o; I think it really helps to maximize Nitro’s effects too.

I’m glad this is only the end of “Week 1” in this journey because this is an awesome stak and Torrent is definitely a product I will add to my arsenal of Animal and Universal products.

As always, questions and comment are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[stumblin54]

Good stuff Kevin. I like your feedback a lot bro.

Stumblin

[widdlewade44]

Good stuff Kevin. I like your feedback a lot bro.

Stumblin

I appreciate your checking in.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[musclealchemist]

Kevin’s Week #1’s review of Torrent:

When I first used Torrent I followed the directions on the tub and J-Dawg’s suggestion of using 20 ounces of water in the shaker.

After the first workout I downed my Nitro along with Torrent. With this first mixture my initial thought was that the smell was medicinal, like cherry cough syrup. Took it like a trooper and was very pleased with how well Torrent stayed solubilized in solution. It mixes well and thoroughly. Mad props to the formulation inventors at Universal and Animal.

For the next four workouts, I added an additional 5-8 ounces of water to the shaker with three scoops of Torrent and the medicinal smell disappeared and my Torrent PWO shake was perfected for widdlewade44.

Torrent has help me with keeping DOMS at bay. I have used PUMP for about 2 months now and love it. It gives increased blood flow and extra stimulation for the workouts at hand (obviously) and it helps the targeted muscle groups to really get into the workout and grow through a total beating. Torrent seems to be helping by providing the proper balance of nutrients to trigger muscle repair and growth immediately following the w/o; I think it really helps to maximize Nitro’s effects too.

I’m glad this is only the end of “Week 1” in this journey because this is an awesome stak and Torrent is definitely a product I will add to my arsenal of Animal and Universal products.

As always, questions and comment are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44



i would have to agree fully, its good stuff.

[SFriday425]

Log's looking good. Keep it up.

[musclealchemist]

you Kev i got a question for you again (i hope you dont mind if i call you by your first name)

I see you take a good bit of liver tabs a day, and i read big ant's article on how important it is to take them. My question is why do you take so many of them a day? to make sure that your nitrogen balance is in check all day?

[widdlewade44]

you Kev i got a question for you again (i hope you dont mind if i call you by your first name)

I see you take a good bit of liver tabs a day, and i read big ant's article on how important it is to take them. My question is why do you take so many of them a day? to make sure that your nitrogen balance is in check all day?

Uni-Liver tabs are truly old school, a proven staple that have been around forever (it would make a great article on the site with some historical research followed up with where the tabs are now). Similar to what House just mentioned in yesterday's article on the site:

http://www.animalpak.com/html/article_details.cfm?ID=372

you grow outside of the gym, primarily when you sleep. That's why people like Kevin Levrone say (and do) sleep like babies; lift, eat and he takes naps (like a growing infant does). And his results have been pretty spectacular over the course of his career.

So, to get back to the answer, what we do in the gym is catabolic (breaking down muscle) and all the other: stretching, eating (clean), hydration, supplements and lots of rest are all anabolic (muscle building) processes.

Your body is constantly building and repairing it itself; to optimize this we supplement (along with eating lots of good, clean food). Uni-Liver offers a very complete and diverse amino acid profile, it is inexpensive (especially for how effective it is) and it is a time proven product; it's not fly by night.

So I try to eat every 2-3 hours and I have my regular supps (pak, Flex, etc.) but the Uni-Liver helps to keep the nitrogen balance peaked (as you mentioned) and provides the AA's (amino acids) the body needs to build the muscles back fuller and bigger.

I used to take 3/dose (during my Project 'M' ATP) linked below:

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=2724

And since I have added a forth Uni-Liver per dose based on ‘feeling’; I have increased body weight since the ATP and I am gaining now, the ‘feeling’ I speak of is what I call an ache in my muscles. If I’m feeling that sensation, I need more food, and I think more over, more AA’s. So with adding another Uni-Liver tab, the ache has disappeared, my muscles and strength are growing and I feel fuller.

A lot of this process (of weight training and bodybuilding) is trial and error. I work hard on reducing the error by reading and studying, asking questions and trying things out. This is my 25th year of training this summer, so experience plays a large factor in this process too.

I hope I have answered your question and please feel free to ask away anytime. Thanks again for checking in. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Log's looking good. Keep it up.


Thanks man. I'm enjoying this stak a lot.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[musclealchemist]

Thanks Kev, and yes you did answer my question

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Week 2, Session 1 (Chest/Calves^/Abs^) w/o recap:

Monday, May 14, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (08:00), PUMP (10:10), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (11:00), Torrent + Nitro (11:55), Carbo Plus (12:25), Animalpak (13:30), 4 Uni-Liver (15:00), Flex (15:30), 4 Uni-Liver(17:15), 4 Uni-Liver(18:30), 4 Uni-Liver(20:30), ZMA (21:30).

Workout time: 10:40-11:55

Push ups: 1x35, followed immediately into:

Flat Bench Press: 1x10 135lbs, 1x3 225lbs, 1x8 205lbs

Incline Bench Press: 2x6 185lbs, 1x6 175lbs, 2x8 135lbs

Flat Bench DB Press: 1x3 60lbs, 2x6 55lbs, 1x6 50lbs, 1x8 45lbs, 1x5 40lbs* [*performed ~30 sec after the 45s]

Flat Bench DB Flyes: 2x8 30lbs, 1x10 25lbs, 1x12 25lbs² [²followed immediately] by: 1 Push up (failure)

DB Pullovers: 1x3 65lbs, 2x12 50lbs

Body Weight: 236.0 lbs

Short and sweet due to time constraints; ^am going to catch up the calf work on leg day along with abs. Wasn’t too pleased with my flat bench numbers, but the inclines went up and I got am awesome pump. I’m not regularly doing the flat and deads, so I guess practice does make perfect.

Questions and comments are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[ldskenpo]

workout looked good, sometimes its beneficial to go in, hit it and get out quickly, keeps the body guessing. keep going
Robert

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Week 2, Session 2 (Legs/Calves/Abs) w/o recap:

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (08:00), Animalpak (09:30), 4 Uni-Liver (11:00), PUMP (12:00), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (12:45), Torrent + Nitro (14:35), Carbo Plus (15:05), Flex (16:00), 4 Uni-Liver(17:00), 4 Uni-Liver(19:00), 4 Uni-Liver(21:00), ZMA (22:00).

Workout time: 12:30-14:30

5 min on Stationary bike, really light, just getting warmed up and the blood flowing.

Squat: 1x5 135lbs*, 1x10 225lbs*, 1x5 315lbs, 1x5 335lbs, 1x5 355lbs, 1x10 325lbs, 1x10 295lbs

*Considered to be warm ups before the working sets.

Front Squats: 1x8 215lbs, 1x10 205lbs, 1x12 185lbs, 1x15 165lbs, 1x21 135lbs

Leg Press: 1x10 8 plates, 1x8 12 plates, 1x10 16 plates, 1x10 18 plates [drop set to]: 1x23 10 plates (Failure)

Seated Leg Extensions, single leg: 1x6 180lbs, 1x8 150lbs, 1x10 130lbs, 1x12 130lbs, 1x21 115lbs (Failure)

Seated Calf Raises: 1x20 90lbs, 1x10 135lbs, 1x15 145lbs, 1x12 145lbs, 1x20 90lbs

Standing Calf Raises: 1x12 225lbs, 1x12 205lbs, 2x15 195lbs, 1x20 175lbs

Hanging Leg Raises [knee ups]: 1x15 BW(Body weight), 1x12 BW, 1x10 BW, 1x9 BW

Rope Crunches: 1x15 95lbs, 1x15 90lbs, 1x20 85lbs, 1x26 80lbs

DB Side Crunches: 1x12 90lbs, 1x12 85lbs, 1x15 80lbs, 1x15 75lbs

Body Weight: 236.5 lbs

I was pumped after this workout. I could barely walk out of the gym ;) Silly pump all through my legs with combining the calf work from the previous workout.

Questions and comments welcome, peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[musclealchemist]

nice looking workout man, i love those days when i cant walk out the gym, means that you got the job done.

[ldskenpo]

GREAT DAY FOR LEGS, huh? You know you done it right, when people in the parking lot ask " dude are you ok?"
keep it up, I have almost caught up to you on the leg presses.
Robert

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Week 2, Session 3 (Biceps/Triceps/Abs) w/o recap:

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (07:15), Animalpak (08:20), 4 Uni-Liver (09:20), PUMP (11:00), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (11:45), Torrent + Nitro (13:35), Carbo Plus (14:05), 4 Uni-Liver (15:20), Flex (16:00), 4 Uni-Liver (18:00), 4 Uni-Liver (20:00), 4 Uni-Liver (21:30), ZMA (22:30).

Workout time: 11:30-13:30

CGBP: 1x6 175lbs, 1x6 165lbs, 1x8 155lbs, 1x10 145lbs, 1x12 135lbs

Seated Preacher Curls (using straight bar): 2x6 100lbs, 1x6 90lbs, 1x8 80lbs, 2x12 70lbs

Skull Crushers (using straight bar): 1x6 90lbs, 1x8 90lbs, 1x10 80lbs, 1x12 80lbs

Standing DB Curls: 1x6 50lbs, 1x8 45lbs, 1x9 45lbs

DB Hammer Curls: 1x6 45lbs, 1x8 40lbs, 1x10 35lbs

Cable Pushdowns (V Bar): 1x6 95lbs, 1x8 85lbs, 1x10 65lbs

Cross Body Crunches: 4x20

Decline Reverse Crunches: 4x20

Body Weight: 237.1 lbs

Questions and comments are welcome, peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Week 2, Session 4 (Hamstrings/Back/Calves) w/o recap:

Friday, May 18, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (08:00), 4 Uni-Liver (09:00), Flex (10:00), Animalpak (11:30), 4 Uni-Liver (12:30), PUMP (13:45), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (14:30), Torrent + Nitro (16:20), Carbo Plus (16:45), 4 Uni-Liver (18:00), 4 Uni-Liver (20:00), 4 Uni-Liver (22:00), ZMA (23:00).

Workout time: 14:15-16:15

5-10 min Warm up on stationary bike.

Wide Grip Pull-ups(overhand grip/underhand grip): 2x4/4 BW, 1x4/3 BW

Deadlifts: 1x6 135lbs*, 1x2 225lbs*, 1x5 315lbs, 1x2 365lbs, 1x5 325lbs, 1x5 315lbs (* Denotes Warm up Sets)

SLDL: 1x6 185lbs, 2x5 205lbs, 2x8 225lbs

Lying Leg Curls: 1x12 80lbs, 1x10 90lbs, 1x10 100lbs

Standing Leg Curls: 1x12 90lbs, 1x15 80lbs, 1x19 80lbs(Failure)

T-Bar Rows: 1x20 45lbs, 1x10 90lbs, 1x10 135lbs

Seated Cable Row, Close grip: 1x12 170lbs, 1x10 180lbs, 1x8 190lbs, 1x14 150lbs(Failure)

Leg Press Calf Raises: 1x20 8 plates, 1x15 8 plates, 1x12 10 plates

Body Weight: 238.0 lbs

Questions and comments are welcome, peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[focused]

Workouts are lookin' strong bro, cant wait to see how this stack has treated you with gains when all is said and done.

[widdlewade44]

Workouts are lookin' strong bro, cant wait to see how this stack has treated you with gains when all is said and done.

This HMS is very nice, I'm enjoying it a lot and I'm pretty pleased with my numbers and feel so far, stay tuned...

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Week 2, Session 5 (Shoulders/Traps/Abs) w/o recap:

My Happy Birthday Beating follows…

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (07:00), 4 Uni-Liver (08:00), Flex (09:00), Animalpak (10:00), 4 Uni-Liver (11:00), PUMP (11:30), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (12:15), Torrent + Nitro (14:05), Carbo Plus (14:35), 4 Uni-Liver (16:00), 4 Uni-Liver (18:00), 4 Uni-Liver (20:00), ZMA (21:00).

Workout time: 12:00-14:00

Wide Grip Pull-ups(overhand grip/underhand grip): 1x5/4 BW, 1x5/3 BW, 1x3/3 BW

Seated Barbell Shoulder Press: 1x12 145lbs, 1x8 165lbs, 1x8 155lbs, 1x10 135lbs, 1x15 115lbs(Failure)

Seated Arnold DB Press: 1x6 50lbs, 1x8 45lbs, 1x12 40lbs

Seated Front DB Raises: 1x10 40lbs, 1x10 35lbs, 1x11 35lbs(Failure)

Seated Side DB Raises: 1x8 35lbs, 1x10 30lbs, 1x13 30lbs(Failure)

Leaning Rear Delt DB Laterals(chest against 45° angle bench): 1x8 35lbs, 1x12 30lbs, 1x11 30lbs(Failure)

Upright Rows: 1x8 100lbs, 1x10 90lbs, 1x12 80lbs, 1x19 70lbs(Failure)

Barbell Shrugs(pause/hold at the top): 1x8 225lbs, 1x12 315lbs, 1x10 405lbs, 1x17 315lbs, 1x25 225lbs(Failure)

DB Shrugs: 1x8 115lbs, 1x12 110lbs, 1x17 105lbs(Failure)

Reverse Pec Deck (Rear Delts): 1x10 105lbs, 1x8 90lbs, 1x14 80lbs(Failure)

Lying Leg Raises: 4x20 (holding 20lb DB)

Crunches: 4x20 (holding 20lb DB)

Body Weight: 239.1 lbs


Questions and comments are welcome. This was quite a birthday present; an awesome pump and excellent workout. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Thrasher87]

Still putting up solid number Kev, and still love checkin in on your progress great log. Stay strong bro!!!

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s 2nd Test Session w/o recap:

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Workout time: 13:00-14:30

Flat Bench Press: 1x5 135lbs, 1x2 225lbs, 1x1 255lbs, 1x1 275lbs (PR!), 1x10 205lbs, 1x10 185lbs

Squats: 1x5 135lbs, 1x5 225lbs, 1x2 315lbs, 1x2 335lbs, 1x3 365lbs

Deadlifts: 1x5 135lbs, 1x5 225lbs, 1x2 315lbs, 1x1 365lbs, 1x1 395lbs (PR!), 1x15 225lbs

This was an awesome test session, just felt it on this day and threw all that energy and focus into the weights. I went lighter with the warm ups in order to hit the heavier weights (leading to some new PRs, sweet!).

Questions and comments are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Still putting up solid number Kev, and still love checkin in on your progress great log. Stay strong bro!!!

I appreciate you checking back in. Loving the House's Mass Stak. I'm sad this testing is drawing to an end. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Jaymafin]

Yo really solid numbers bro. keep up the good work.

[widdlewade44]

Haven't been 'in the stink' as consistently b/c of computer and ISP trouble at the street.

The HMS finished up really strong for me and I'm jacked about it; I'll be catching up all my necessary posts as soon as the computer issues are squared away.

Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Week #2’s review of Torrent:

Well I’m steadily adding ~28 ounces of water to my Torrent serving and the medicinal flavor/smell has disappeared. The Torrent has always consistently and completely solubilized (totally mixed).

The Torrent is consistently helping me with DOMS; I am experiencing very little of that. I have much less DOMS then when I wasn’t using Torrent.

The weight gains are steadily rising and I believe that it is the Torrent helping me in this area.

As always, questions and comment are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Week 3, Session 1 (Chest/Calves/Abs) w/o recap:

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (08:00), 4 Uni-Liver (08:30), PUMP (09:10), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (10:00), Torrent + Nitro (11:50), Carbo Plus (12:20), Animalpak (13:00), 4 Uni-Liver (15:00), Flex (15:30), 4 Uni-Liver (17:00), 4 Uni-Liver (19:00), 4 Uni-Liver (21:00), ZMA (22:00).

Workout time: 09:40-11:45

Push ups: 1x44, followed immediately into:

Flat Bench Press: 1x10 185lbs, 1x6 245lbs, 1x5 225lbs

Incline Bench Press: 1x6 205lbs, 1x 10 185lbs, 1x15 155lbs

Flat Bench DB Press: 1x5 65lbs, 1x6 60lbs, 1x10 55lbs, 1x8 50lbs

Flat Bench DB Flyes: 1x10 40lbs, 1x10 35lbs, 1x12 30lbs² [²followed immediately] by: 4 Push ups (failure)

DB Pullovers: 1x5 75lbs, 2x12 60lbs

Seated Calf Raises: 1x20 115lbs, 1x10 145lbs, 1x12 155lbs, 1x17 135lbs

Standing Calf Raises: 1x12 235lbs, 1x12 225lbs, 2x15 205lbs, 1x20 185lbs

Hanging Leg Raises [knee ups]: 1x15 BW(Body weight), 1x12 BW, 1x10 BW

Rope Crunches: 1x15 95lbs, 1x15 90lbs, 1x20 85lbs, 1x31 80lbs

DB Side Crunches: 1x8 100lbs, 1x12 95lbs, 1x15 90lbs, 1x15 85lbs

Body Weight: 240.6 lbs

Questions and comments are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Week 3, Session 2 (Legs) w/o recap:

Saturday, May 26, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (08:00), Animalpak (09:30), 4 Uni-Liver (10:00), PUMP (11:00), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (11:45), Torrent + Nitro (13:35), Carbo Plus (14:05), Flex (15:00), 4 Uni-Liver (16:00), 4 Uni-Liver (18:00), 4 Uni-Liver (20:00), ZMA (21:30).

Workout time: 11:30-13:30

5 min on Stationary bike, really light, just getting warmed up and the blood flowing.

Squat: 1x5 135lbs*, 1x10 225lbs*, 1x2 315lbs, 1x3 335lbs, 1x8 365lbs(PR!), 1x12 315lbs, 1x15 295lbs

*Considered to be warm ups before the working sets.

Front Squats: 1x8 225lbs, 1x10 215lbs, 1x12 205lbs, 1x15 185lbs, 1x26 135lbs

Leg Press: 1x10 10 plates, 1x8 14 plates, 1x10 18 plates, 1x10 20 plates (PR!) [drop set to]: 1x13 14 plates (Failure)

Seated Leg Extensions, single leg: 1x6 190lbs, 1x8 170lbs, 1x10 150lbs, 1x12 130lbs, 1x27 115lbs (Failure)

Body Weight: 241.3 lbs

Questions and comments welcome, peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Week 3, Session 3 (Biceps/Triceps/Abs) w/o recap:

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (07:15), Animalpak (08:15), 4 Uni-Liver (09:00), PUMP (11:00), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (11:45), Torrent + Nitro (13:35), Carbo Plus (14:05), 4 Uni-Liver (15:00), Flex (16:00), 4 Uni-Liver (17:00), 4 Uni-Liver (19:00), 4 Uni-Liver (21:00), ZMA (22:30).

Workout time: 11:30-13:30

CGBP: 1x8 185lbs, 1x6 175lbs, 1x10 165lbs, 1x20 135lbs

Seated Preacher Curls (using straight bar): 1x6 110lbs, 1x8 100lbs, 1x10 90lbs, 1x12 80lbs, 1x17 70lbs

Skull Crushers (using straight bar): 1x6 100lbs, 1x8 90lbs, 1x12 80lbs, 1x15 70lbs

Standing DB Curls: 1x6 55lbs, 1x8 50lbs, 1x12 45lbs

DB Hammer Curls: 1x6 50lbs, 1x8 45lbs, 1x10 40lbs

Cable Pushdowns (V Bar): 1x6 105lbs, 1x8 95lbs, 1x10 85lbs

Cross Body Crunches: 4x20

Decline Reverse Crunches: 4x20

Body Weight: 241.9 lbs

Questions and comments are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Week 3, Session 4 (Hamstrings/Back/Calves) w/o recap:

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (08:00), 4 Uni-Liver (09:00), Flex (10:00), Animalpak (11:30), 4 Uni-Liver (12:30), PUMP (13:30), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (14:15), Torrent + Nitro (16:05), Carbo Plus (16:35), 4 Uni-Liver (18:00), 4 Uni-Liver (20:00), 4 Uni-Liver (22:00), ZMA (22:30).

Workout time: 14:00-16:00

5-10 min Warm up on stationary bike.

Wide Grip Pull-ups(overhand grip/underhand grip): 2x7/6 BW, 1x6/6 BW

Deadlifts: 1x5 135lbs*, 1x2 225lbs*, 1x2 315lbs, 1x6 365lbs, 1x10 325lbs, 1x5 315lbs (* Denotes Warm up Sets)

SLDL: 1x10 185lbs, 1x10 205lbs, 1x8 225lbs, 1x8 235lbs, 1x4 245lbs

Lying Leg Curls: 1x12 90lbs, 1x10 100lbs, 1x10 110lbs

Standing Leg Curls: 1x12 100lbs, 1x15 90lbs, 1x23 80lbs(Failure)

T-Bar Rows: 1x10 90lbs, 1x10 135lbs, 1x8 185lbs

Seated Cable Row, Close grip: 1x12 180lbs, 1x10 190lbs, 1x8 200lbs, 1x18 160lbs(Failure)

Leg Press Calf Raises: 1x20 12 plates, 1x15 14 plates, 1x12 16 plates

Body Weight: 242.4 lbs

Questions and comments are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Now I'm out of Torrent! D***!

Kevin’s Week 3, Session 5 (Shoulders/Traps/Abs) w/o recap:

Sunday, June 03, 2007

Supplements (time taken): BCAA 2000 (07:00), 4 Uni-Liver (08:00), Flex (09:00), Animalpak (10:00), PUMP (10:30), 5 ALA + Creatine Mono Hydrate (11:15), Torrent + Nitro (13:05), Carbo Plus (13:35), 4 Uni-Liver (14:00), 4 Uni-Liver (16:00), 4 Uni-Liver (18:00), 4 Uni-Liver (20:00), ZMA (21:00).

Workout time: 11:00-13:00

Wide Grip Pull-ups(overhand grip/underhand grip): 1x8/6 BW, 1x7/6 BW, 1x5/5 BW

Seated Barbell Shoulder Press: 1x10 165lbs, 1x10 185lbs, 1x5 205lbs (PR!), 1x23 135lbs(Failure)

Seated Arnold DB Press: 1x6 55lbs, 1x8 50lbs, 1x12 45lbs

Seated Front DB Raises: 1x10 45lbs, 1x10 40lbs, 1x13 35lbs(Failure)

Seated Side DB Raises: 1x8 40lbs, 1x10 35lbs, 1x17 30lbs(Failure)

Leaning Rear Delt DB Laterals(chest against 45° angle bench): 1x8 40lbs, 1x12 35lbs, 1x13 30lbs(Failure)

Upright Rows: 1x8 110lbs, 1x10 100lbs, 1x12 90lbs, 1x21 80lbs(Failure)

Barbell Shrugs(pause/hold at the top): 1x10 225lbs, 1x15 315lbs, 1x12 405lbs, 1x6 455lbs, 1x27 225lbs(Failure)

DB Shrugs: 1x8 120lbs, 1x12 115lbs, 1x14 110lbs(Failure)

Reverse Pec Deck (Rear Delts): 1x10 115lbs, 1x8 105lbs, 1x18 90lbs(Failure)

Lying Leg Raises: 4x20 (holding 20lb DB)

Crunches: 4x20 (holding 20lb DB)

Body Weight: 243.7 lbs

Questions and comments are welcome. Peace.


Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s 3rd Test Session w/o recap:

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Workout time: 13:00-15:00

Flat Bench Press: 1x5 135lbs, 1x2 225lbs, 1x1 255lbs, 1x5 275lbs (PR!), 1x2 295lbs (PR!), 1x15 205lbs, 1x20 185lbs

Squats: 1x2 135lbs, 1x5 225lbs, 1x2 315lbs, 1x2 365lbs, 1x2 405lbs (PR!)

Deadlifts: 1x2 135lbs, 1x2 225lbs, 1x2 315lbs, 1x1 365lbs, 1x1 415lbs (PR!), 1x2 405lbs (PR!), 1x20 225lbs

This was another awesome test session. I wanted to finish off the HMS with a kick ass effort and I think I did. Went lighter with the warm ups in order to hit the heavier weights (leading to some more new PRs, sweet!).

Body Weight: 244.4 lbs

Questions and comments are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Kevin’s Week #3’s Final review of Torrent:

Torrent is great! It has helped me to steadily increase my body weight and recover quicker from my workouts.

The intensity of each workout has increased too and moving the plates is feeling great!

The weight gains are steady, and it’s needless to say that Torrent will be becoming a new staple in my supplement closet.

As always, questions and comment are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

As of Thursday, June 07, 2007

• Biceps: 17 3/8”
• Forearms: 13 ¼”
• Shoulders: 54 ¼”
• Chest: 49 ½”
• Neck: 18 ¼”
• Thighs: 25 ½”
• Calves: 16 7/8”

Bodyweight: 245.2lbs

I think this HMS went by greatly! I’m glad that I took the time to firm up this experience by taking and publishing my numbers. I’m headed into the direction most of us want to go; to get bigger and stronger. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[widdlewade44]

Starting Weight: 233lbs

Bench: 1x2 255lbs
Squat: 1x2 365lbs
Deadlift: 1x1 385lbs

Finishing numbers:

Ending Weight: 245.2lbs

Bench: 1x2 295lbs
Squat: 1x2 405lbs
Deadlift: 1x1 415lbs

In about 5 weeks of work during the HMS, I added the following:

• Biceps: Just over ½” added.
• Forearms: Just over ½” added.
• Shoulders: About 7/8” added.
• Chest: Added 1 & 1/8”
• Neck: Added ½”
• Thighs: Added 7/8”
• Calves: Added 5/8”
• Added about 12 lbs of fairly lean bodyweight

I want to take this moment again to thank The Animal Rep and all the others at Animal and Universal for giving me this opportunity to try out the House’s Mass Stak. This has been another awesome journey and Torrent is another great Animal/Universal product.

PWO shakes were an area of my program that I had room to improve in; Torrent is definitely my product of choice to fill this void now.

Torrent mixes very well, goes down smoothly and provides the calories and proper balance of nutrients to aid and speed up the recovery process.

Questions and comments are welcome. Peace.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Shark]

Looks like you had some nice gains bro. I did pretty well on it as well.

But let me ask. You think you will continue on torrent? I know I will def. be.

[widdlewade44]

Looks like you had some nice gains bro. I did pretty well on it as well.

But let me ask. You think you will continue on torrent? I know I will def. be.

Yeah Torrent is definitely gonna be included in my supplements from now on. My PWO nutrition was an area that needed improvement; years of trial and error hadn't ever really given me a solid solution. But Animal and Universal have answered that call with Torrent.

I did really have some awesome gains of strength with this stak. I believe an even more kick ass stak, especially for both strength and size would be with the addition of M-Stak. M-Stak, Torrent, PUMP, Pak and Nitro will probably do really well (for me). If you want a big bulk throw the Real Gains into the mix too.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Draga]

i will take torrent in 2 cycles time to you gained alot :$