Iron & Pine: Cascade's Journey

[Cascade]

Hey Animals. Been posting around on the Forvm the last couple days, thought I would put a journey up since I am already keeping a workout blog (the link is in my sig). I'll try and keep the Journey strictly to my bodybuilding and my blog to for the backpacking/mountaineering/climbing stuff.

I just started doing the Animal #5 routine. Only a day in so far, but I was happy with the leg routine yesterday. Here are the stats.

Squats

1) 8 x 165
2) 6 x 185
3) 4 x 200
4) 3 x 225
5) 50% of 1st set to failure

Hamstring Curls

1) 10 x 90 - heavier!
2) 6 x 115
3) 4 x 120
4) 2 x 130
5) 50% of 1st set to failure

Leg Extensions

1) 8 x 130 - could be heavier, 135, 140?
2) 7 x 145
3) 4 x 155
4) 3 x 170
5) 50% of 1st set to failure

I just started doing squats again. About a year and a half ago I herniated a disc in my back, so squats and deads are being built back up again. My wife's not happy about me doing them, but I told her I'm being careful. So far, really happy with the numbers. Deads/shrugs/calves today. I'll keep you posted.

[HIGA MONSTER]

Solid.

You eat at "Local Boyz Hawaiian Cafe"?
My friends own that place. There are some pics of me up above the register.

I lived in Corvallis for 3.5 years. My wife played softball there. Was "All-Decade Pac 10" 1st baseman for the Beavs.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

[ToSo]

In....
Take it easy with your back, you don't want to mess your lower back up again and be away from training. Train smart. I'll be following your log, good luck.

[Cascade]

Solid.

You eat at "Local Boyz Hawaiian Cafe"?
My friends own that place. There are some pics of me up above the register.

I lived in Corvallis for 3.5 years. My wife played softball there. Was "All-Decade Pac 10" 1st baseman for the Beavs.

Aloha,
HIGA MONSTER

I have to admit that I've never been to Local Boys. My bro was stationed in Hawaii for 6 years, so I love me the mass building plate lunch. I'll name drop you Higa, maybe score some poi. Go beavs.

[Cascade]

In....
Take it easy with your back, you don't want to mess your lower back up again and be away from training. Train smart. I'll be following your log, good luck.

The worst thing about my back is thats its congenital. I've spent the last year building my core up, and it's feels great, but there is always a risk.

[Cascade]

Once my BBing.com box gets here, I'll be on the following:

Breakfast: Pak
Lunch: Flex
Pre-workout: Nitro, Storm
PWO: Nitro, Torrent

Also use whey to supplement my diet. Usually as a snack in between meals with some fruit and nuts.

[Cascade]

Deadlifts

1) 8 x 225
2) 6 x 250
3) 4 x 270
4) 2 X 300
5) 50% of 1st set to failure

Shrugs

1) 8 x 225
2) 6 x 295
3) 4 x 315
4) 2 x 340
5) 50% of 1st set to failure

Plate Loaded Calf Raises
1-5) 12 x 230

20 minutes of cardio

Good workout. Deads felt great and that makes me happy. I like that when I do them at the school gym everyone thinks I'm a big badass, then again what passes for a deadlift here is sad. I actually think I nailed the weight on each lift for them and I didn't even use straps until the 2 x 300. Pretty sure I can crush my old one rep max of 315 now.

What can be said about heavy ass shrugs. Its just fun. I think the weight was a little off here, but now that I have a feel for it, I should be able to get the weight were it should be next week. Off day tomorrow.

[Cascade]

Higa Monster. Gentle natured, hawaiian strongman or drug pusher? A litte of both I guess. Scored almost a can's worth of Pump from KC who got it from Higa. Next I'll see Higa at playgrounds handing out Rage and free T-shirts.

Workout was pretty great today. With a good spot, you'd be surprised how much more you can bench. Hit 205 x 2, probably the best bench to date for me. I haven't had a steady workout partner in a long time, so I'm more than happy to have connected with KC through the Forvm. This place rules.

Sorry for the delay in posts, schools been kicking my butt, but I'm biting back.

[Cascade]

Holy shit. KC gave me a scoop of Rage before my workout today and it f'en blew my mind. Tore through back and bis like an animal. Literally snarling. It keep me going through the whole workout and best of all, no crash afterwards. I will admit, a few hours after I had some intense pain in my brachiordialis. For example, if I flexed as if I was doing a BB curl, my arms would lock up, a quick jolt of pain and then I would put them down. A few hours later, the pain has stopped. Its never happened before. Rage?

Really happy about the weight I put up this week. 205 x 2 for flat BB bench is a personal best. Overall, happy with the Animal 5 routine and my supps. Currently weighing in at 193 lbs. Heres to 200.

[HIGA MONSTER]

Higa Monster. Gentle natured, hawaiian strongman or drug pusher? A litte of both I guess. Scored almost a can's worth of Pump from KC who got it from Higa. Next I'll see Higa at playgrounds handing out Rage and free T-shirts.

Workout was pretty great today. With a good spot, you'd be surprised how much more you can bench. Hit 205 x 2, probably the best bench to date for me. I haven't had a steady workout partner in a long time, so I'm more than happy to have connected with KC through the Forvm. This place rules.

Sorry for the delay in posts, schools been kicking my butt, but I'm biting back.

Hilarious...

I gave KC some Pump after helping out at the "NPC Vancouver USA" a couple of weeks ago. He's a good man.

Enjoy,
HIGA MONSTER

"I'm your pusher..." ICE-T

[Cascade]

Free pump, sign me up!

[Cascade]

Coming down on week 4 of Animal Routine 5.

Pre: Pump, Nitro

Deads: 8 x 225, 6 x 255, 4 x 275, 2 x 315, 50% of 1st set to failure
Shurgs: 8 x 225, 6 x 225, 4 x 300, 2 x 315, 50% of 1st set to failure
Abs

20 Minutes cardio

PWO: Nitro, Torrent

Felt good today. I think my form is pretty solid on deads. Looking forward to Seattle ABC so I can take some video and maybe get some coaching. Sneaked in some chalk today too, NO STRAPS! Made sure to clean up my mess after I was done. Off Wednesday, chest and tris Thursday. Back and bi's Friday. Canoeing Saturday.

[Mr. Dead]

What's up, in here...???

[Cascade]

What's up, in here...???

Just thinking that canoeing might really suck Saturday from back on Friday. Oh well, better than doing legs before a big weekend hike like before.

[Cascade]

6 AM: 2 scoops whey
7 AM: 3 whole eggs/ 3 whites, 1 c. oats, 1/4 cup blueberries, Animal Pak
10 AM: Cascade's Hippy Gain Shake - 24 ounces water, 2 scoops choco whey, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 c. oats, 1 banana, ice cubes

Train: Pump, Nitro, Nitro, Torrent

1 PM: 8 ounces lean ground beef, 1 cup brown rice, broccoli
3 PM: Hippy Gain Shake
6 PM: Salom/Cod, 1 cup brown rice, broccoli
8-9 PM: Cottage cheese, apple, 2 tablespoons peanut butter

[Shukin]

What are you goals bro?

[Cascade]

What are you goals bro?

Currently at 194 lbs. Want to move up to 210. Eventually cut back down to 198 and compete at the end of the year. 210 will happen, but competing is really up in the air.

For weights I would love to get a 1,000 lb. lift total for bench, deads, and squats.

Oh, and summit Mt. Hood would rock. Literally.

[Shukin]

Currently at 194 lbs. Want to move up to 210. Eventually cut back down to 198 and compete at the end of the year. 210 will happen, but competing is really up in the air.

For weights I would love to get a 1,000 lb. lift total for bench, deads, and squats.

Oh, and summit Mt. Hood would rock. Literally.

You can do it bro, for sure!

[HIGA MONSTER]

Oh, and summit Mt. Hood would rock. Literally.

My in-laws live 9 miles from the base of Mt Hood in Parkdale, OR.

Way cool man.
HIGA MONSTER

[Cascade]

Got my yellow and red Animal tee's in the mail today. I ordered them in a large and am surprised how big they are. I usually wear a large, may need to go down to a medium. Thoughts anyone?