Enter The Dungeon

[Cellardweller]

It doesn't look like the kinks are slowing you down. Stretch those lats. Tight lats can restrict your shoulder movement. Something I do once in a while is put my back against the wall with my elbow out to my sides with my arms bent up, and try to put the backs of your hands on the wall. stretches your shoulders good.

[Altered Beast]

It doesn't look like the kinks are slowing you down. Stretch those lats. Tight lats can restrict your shoulder movement. Something I do once in a while is put my back against the wall with my elbow out to my sides with my arms bent up, and try to put the backs of your hands on the wall. stretches your shoulders good.

Thanks! Definitely need to get in more lat/shoulder stretching.

I do with bands prior to lifting but should probably do more afterwards and on days I'm not lifting, etc.

[Altered Beast]

Solid session! Was a bit tired, but powered through it pretty quickly and had a solid ass pump! Lots o GAINZ in here. Just sayin.

Pre: Pump & Primal
Post: Clear ISO Whey & Flex

Pre-Workout:
Upper/Lower Static & Band Stretching

SS Yoke Bar, Squat (62 Pound Bar)
Bar - 15 Reps
152 Pounds - 5 Reps
242 Pounds - 3 Reps
**Add Power Belt**
*302 Pounds - 10 Reps
*322 Pounds - 8 Reps
*342 Pounds - 6 Reps

Reverse Band Legs Press (Monster Mini Bands. Paused in the hole for 2 count)
4PPS + 25PS + Bands - 12 Reps
4PPS + 25PS + Bands - 11 Reps
4PPS + 25PS + Bands - 10 Reps

Sissy Squat (Held 25 pound plate. Paused in the hole for 2 count)
25 Pounds - 12 Reps
25 Pounds - 11 Reps
25 Pounds - 10 Reps

45 Degree Hyperextension
12 Reps
10 Reps
8 Reps

TKE's
Average Band - 15 Reps each
Average Band - 12 Reps each

SS Yoke Bar, Standing Calf Raise (Stood on 3" of mats. 62 Pound Bar)
332 Pounds - 15 Reps
342 Pounds - 12 Reps
352 Pounds - 10 Reps
362 Pounds - 8 Reps

Pulldown Abs (Used Triceps ropes on Lat Pulldown)
110 Pounds - 10 Reps
110 Pounds - 8 Reps
110 Pounds - 6 Reps


GET SOME,

ALTERED BEAST

[Cellardweller]

abs?
antilock brake system?
Altered Beast Squats?
all booties shaking?

[Altered Beast]

abs?
antilock brake system?
Altered Beast Squats?
all booties shaking?

L O L!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm on a war path, eh?

[Altered Beast]

Shoulder is healing slowly but surely. Did what work I could on Chest that wouldn't irritate it. Wanted to go heavier and do more buuuuuuuuuuuut my shoulder told me to back off and it'll heal up soon. So I listened for once. THE WORLD IS GOING TO END! =) Pump was still pretty solid. All good things.

Fun weekend with the kiddos! Basketball has ended; however, I'll be venturing out to my kiddos school today (and tomorrow for my regular Tuesday's) as my son is singing in a Veteran's Day 3rd grade choir thing tonight at 6. He asked me to come cause he knows his Mommy doesn't tell me anything. LOVE my lil bebes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pre: Pump & Primal
Post: Clear Iso Whey & Flex

Pre-Workout:
Upper Band Stretching, KB Rotator Warmups & Band Pressdowns

Reverse Band, Bench Press (Used Texas Power Bar and Mini Bands)
Bar - 15 Reps
135 Pounds - 10 Reps
**Add Reverse Bands**
185 Pounds - 5 Reps
**Add Wrist Wraps**
*225 Pounds - 12 Reps
*245 Pounds - 10 Reps
*265 Pounds - 8 Reps
*285 Pounds - 6 Reps (stopped after this set, shoulder acted up)

Incline Bench Press (Used Texas Power Bar. 30 Degree Incline)
**Add Wrist Wraps & Reverse Bands**
185 Pounds - 12 Reps
205 Pounds - 10 Reps
165 Pounds - 15 Reps (shoulder gave out)

Flat DB Flyes (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handles, 10 Pounds each. Couldn't go full ROM on these)
40 Pounds - 12 Reps
40 Pounds - 10 Reps
40 Pounds - 8 Reps


GET SOME,

ALTERED BEAST

P.S: Back on Wednesday! Going to see my boy sing for Veteran's Day at his school tonight and I get my kiddos for my regular Tuesday tomorrow =)

[spartan300]

Beast you are to be commended for taking on coaching responsibilities!!
I did it for years, an endless, thankless job.
Well done pops!! ;)

[Altered Beast]

Beast you are to be commended for taking on coaching responsibilities!!
I did it for years, an endless, thankless job.
Well done pops!! ;)

Much appreciated, sir! Never again!

It's way too much due to it being a ways away and my ex being a constant problem; but besides that, I really enjoyed coaching the kids and most importantly, my son! Got plenty of props from the league people. The parents made it worth it too. We made it to the lower bracket championship game and won a playoff game even after not winning winning a regular season game. NEVER would have guessed that, LOL!

[Altered Beast]

Solid session! Pump was killer and my shoulder didn't bug me until Pulldowns & Low Rows and it wasn't anything bad.

Had the kiddos over the weekend, my son had an event at his school Monday night for the Veterans and I had them Tuesday. WHEW! Surprised I had the energy to get any training in! Had things to do after work yesterday, so I'm going to get in some Shoulders tonight (going to try the Swiss bar for Standing OHP and see if that irritates the shoulder) and make it a training weekend. *Starting next Thursday, I get them for 10 days over Thanksgiving!! Gotta get rested up and keep drinking or anything exhausting to a minimum.

Pre: Pump & Primal
Post: Clear Iso Whey & Flex

Pre-Workout:
Band Upper/Lower Stretching

Reverse Band Deadlift (Pins set at 3 holes down from top. Used Texas Deadlift Bar and Average Bands)
245 Pounds - 5 Reps
295 Pounds - 3 Reps
335 Pounds - 3 Reps
**Add Power Belt**
*365 Pounds - 5 Reps
*375 Pounds - 4 Reps
*385 Pounds - 3 Reps
*395 Pounds - 2 Reps

Bent Barbell Rows (With the ole Straps fo dem GAINZ)
245 Pounds - 12 Reps
265 Pounds - 10 Reps
285 Pounds - 8 Reps

Hyperextensions (Each Rep paused at top/bottom, OUCH!)
10 Reps
9 Reps
8 Reps

Wide Grip, Fat Swiss Bar Pulldowns
190 Pounds - 12 Reps, wide grip
200 Pounds - 11 Reps, wide grip
210 Pounds - 10 Reps, wide grip

Fat Double D Handle, Seated Low Rows
210 Pounds - 10 Reps
220 Pounds - 8 Reps
230 Pounds - 6 Reps

EZ Curl Bar Curls
**Add Wrist Wraps**
25PS - 15 Reps
30PS - 12 Reps
35PS - 10 Reps


GET SOME,

ALTERED BEAST

P.S: Shoulders today!

[Altered Beast]

Solid training over the weekend! Pump was sweet. Getting caught up yo! I never sleep well on weekends I don't have the kiddos, but hey! What can ya do? GAINZ is what you can do. Soooooooo that is what I did.

Utilizing the American Football Bar (EliteFTS Barbell that has thicker handles than the traditional Swiss Bar which I always have ironically enough), it didn't bother my Shoulder and seemed to hit the Shoulder/Upper back muscles differently! You have to slightly have your face back behind the bar at like a 30-45 degree angle or so but MAN it hammered my delts/upper back. Found a new weak point!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*I also left out a few movements to prevent any discomfort in the shoulder.

Pre: Pump & Primal
Post: Clear ISO Whey & Flex

Pre-Workout:
Band Upper Stretching, Band Pressdowns & KB Rotator Warm Ups

American Football Bar, Overhead Press (35 Pound Bar)
Bar - 15 Reps
85 Pounds - 10 Reps
125 Pounds - 5 Reps
**Add Wrist Wraps**
*145 Pounds - 12 Reps
*155 Pounds - 10 Reps
*165 Pounds - 8 Reps
*175 Pounds - 6 Reps

Standing DB Lateral Raises (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handles, 10 Pounds each)
30 Pounds - 12 Reps
35 Pounds - 11 Reps
40 Pounds - 10 Reps

Seated DB Rear Lateral Raises (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handles, 10 Pounds each)
50 Pounds - 12 Reps
50 Pounds - 11 Reps
50 Pounds - 10 Reps

Barbell Shrugs (Used dem StraPPeRzZ)
365 Pounds - 12 Reps
365 Pounds - 10 Reps
365 Pounds - 8 Reps

Seated Calf Raise
45 + 45 - 10 Reps
45 + 45 + 5 - 9 Reps
45 + 45 + 10 - 8 Reps

Calf Raise on Leg Press
4PPS + 25PS - 15 Reps
4PPS + 25PS - 12 Reps
4PPS + 25PS - 10 Reps


GET SOME,

ALTERED BEAST

[Altered Beast]

Great pump!! Solid session. Getting caught up from the weekend.

Pre: Pump & Primal
Post: Clear ISO Whey & Flex

Pre-Workout:
Band Upper Stretching, KB Movements & Band Pressdowns

Lying DB Triceps Inward Extensions (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handles, 10 Pounds each)
Handles - 20 Reps
20 Pounds - 10 Reps
30 Pounds - 20 Reps
35 Pounds - 15 Reps
40 Pounds - 12 Reps

EZ Curl Bar Skullcrushers
**Add Wrist Wraps**
35PS - 20 Reps
40PS - 15 Reps
45PS - 12 Reps

Rope Pressdowns (Used Spud Inc Cable Pulley)
45 + 30 - 15 Reps
45 + 35 - 12 Reps
45 + 40 - 10 Reps

Barbell Curls
Bar - 20 Reps
65 Pounds - 10 Reps
85 Pounds - 5 Reps
**Add Wrist Wraps**
105 Pounds - 12 Reps
115 Pounds - 10 Reps
125 Pounds - 8 Reps

EZ Curl Bar Curls
**Add Wrist Wraps**
25PS - 15 Reps
30PS - 12 Reps
35PS - 10 Reps

Concentration Curls (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handles, 10 Pounds each)
40 Pounds - 8 Reps each
40 Pounds - 6 Reps each
40 Pounds - 5 Reps each
40 Pounds - 4 Reps each

Heavy Hammer 2 Leverage Bar
7.5 Pounds - 8 Reps each
7.5 Pounds - 6 Reps each
7.5 Pounds - 5 Reps each


GET SOME,

ALTERED BEAST

P.S: Legs Wednesday! Busy today after work and got the kiddos tomorrow.

[Altered Beast]

Got the kiddos last Thursday early afternoon and it's been non-stop! Got em back, played hours of basketball, got packed up and got everything to jam to Heaven aka South Texas last Friday! Just now posting this. Been that damn busy. Back at the office today to try to get as much done as I can cause I won't be back in until next week.

Decided to hit a bunch of sets of Squats & a few other things and call it there. Didn't have much time to train and was already a bit tired from being busy on all fronts before getting the kiddos =) I don't mind but DANG! Nothin I can't handle. Suck down a 5 hour energy and get back to it! Too much to do in this life y'all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pre: Pump & Primal
Post: Clear ISO Whey & Flex

Pre-Workout:
Upper/Lower Static & Band Stretching

SS Yoke Bar, Squat (62 Pound Bar)
Bar - 15 Reps
152 Pounds - 5 Reps
242 Pounds - 3 Reps
**Add Power Belt**
*312 Pounds - 10 Reps
*332 Pounds - 8 Reps
*352 Pounds - 6 Reps
*302 Pounds - 11 Reps
*292 Pounds - 12 Reps
*282 Pounds - 13 Reps
*272 Pounds - 14 Reps
*262 Pounds - 15 Reps

SS Yoke Bar, Standing Calf Raise (Stood on 3" of mats. 62 Pound Bar)
332 Pounds - 12 Reps
342 Pounds - 11 Reps
352 Pounds - 10 Reps
362 Pounds - 8 Reps

Pulldown Abs (Used Triceps ropes on Lat Pulldown)
110 Pounds - 10 Reps
110 Pounds - 9 Reps
110 Pounds - 8 Reps


GET SOME,

ALTERED BEAST

P.S: Won't get any training in until next week! Body won't mind the rest. May be able to sneak a day or two of training in, we shall see!

[Altered Beast]

Solid session Monday! Kept weights lower trying to get strength back up a bit to get some sets in with heavier weights. Might be the only training day I get in this week. Have caught a bit of a cold that I'm naturally beating and it looks like I'll be going to Heaven aka South Texas tomorrow! Was wanting to train today, but the energy just isn't there and I figure I'll crash early so I'll be ready/rested for the weekend trip =)

Had a blast with the kiddos over a 10 day period for Thanksgiving. We went to Heaven aka South Texas and my son shot his first buck! Did plenty of fun things and my kids had a blast.

Pre: Pump & Primal
Post: Clear Iso Whey

Pre-Workout:
Upper Band Stretching, KB Rotator Warmups & Band Pressdowns

Reverse Band, Bench Press (Used Texas Power Bar and Mini Bands)
Bar - 15 Reps
135 Pounds - 10 Reps
185 Pounds - 5 Reps
**Add Wrist Wraps**
*225 Pounds - 5 Reps
*245 Pounds - 5 Reps
**Add Reverse Bands**
*255 Pounds - 5 Reps
*265 Pounds - 5 Reps
*275 Pounds - 5 Reps
*285 Pounds - 3 Reps
*295 Pounds - 3 Reps

Incline Bench Press (Used Texas Power Bar. 30 Degree Incline)
**Add Wrist Wraps**
225 Pounds - 10 Reps
235 Pounds - 8 Reps
245 Pounds - 6 Reps
255 Pounds - 5 Reps

Dips
12 Reps
11 Reps
10 Reps

Flat DB Flyes (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handles, 10 Pounds each. Couldn't go full ROM on these)
45 Pounds - 10 Reps
45 Pounds - 9 Reps
45 Pounds - 8 Reps

Lying DB Triceps Inward Extensions (Used Rogue DB25-10 Handles, 10 Pounds each)
35 Pounds - 10 Reps
35 Pounds - 9 Reps
35 Pounds - 8 Reps


GET SOME,

ALTERED BEAST

P.S: Back is up next! Will be Sunday most likely Monday. We shall see =)

[Cellardweller]

That's awesome! Your son will never forget that. Get the training in when you can.

[Altered Beast]

That's awesome! Your son will never forget that. Get the training in when you can.

I agree. He remembers everything from over a year ago when he shot his first doe. He's very smart and doesn't miss a thing. He and his sister are making straight A's =)

Yes sir! Hit Back yesterday after getting back into town and if I perk back up, going to hit Shoulders. Arms Wednesday and possibly Legs Thursday, but I have an appointment so we will see about that. Get the kiddos this weekend and tomorrow for a bit =)

[Altered Beast]

Solid ass session after a weekend in Heaven aka South Texas! Got dropped off from a long drive, unpacked quickly, sucked down some Pump & Primal and went at it!!!!!! Felt like training. Haven't gotten much in the last few weeks due to a variety of factors. Gotta get it in when I can! The entire backside of my body from head to toe is already starting to get sore =)

*Have had a HORRIBLE frickin migraine today and feel a bit lethargic. Temps shot up only to drop way back down starting tomorrow (30 degree temp drop today, LOL! Coastal H-Town weather). I chalk it up to that. Just got over a minor cold while being out of town and having the kids for 10 days straight the week prior. Never stops baby and NEITHER DO I, BOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pre: Pump & Primal
Post: Clear Iso Whey

Pre-Workout:
Band Upper/Lower Stretching

Reverse Band Deadlift (Pins set at 3 holes down from top. Used Texas Deadlift Bar and Average Bands)
245 Pounds - 5 Reps
335 Pounds - 3 Reps
**Add Power Belt**
*365 Pounds - 5 Reps
*385 Pounds - 4 Reps
*405 Pounds - 3 Reps
*425 Pounds - 2 Reps

SS Yoke Bar, Good Mornings (62 Pound Bar)
**Add Power Belt**
242 Pounds - 5 Reps
252 Pounds - 3 Reps
252 Pounds - 2 Reps

Bent Barbell Rows (With the ole Straps fo dem GAINZ)
275 Pounds - 10 Reps
275 Pounds - 8 Reps
275 Pounds - 6 Reps

Wide Grip, Fat Swiss Bar Pulldowns
180 Pounds - 15 Reps, wide grip
190 Pounds - 12 Reps, wide grip
200 Pounds - 10 Reps, wide grip

Hyperextensions (Each Rep paused at top/bottom, OUCH!)
10 Reps
9 Reps
8 Reps

EZ Curl Bar Curls
**Add Wrist Wraps**
25PS - 20 Reps
30PS - 15 Reps
35PS - 12 Reps


GET SOME,

ALTERED BEAST

P.S: Shoulders today if this damn migraine fades! It should it's gotten better throughout the day.

[moparguy55]

Things are still beastly in here i see :)

[Cellardweller]

you get extra beast points for doing that with a headache

[Altered Beast]

Things are still beastly in here i see :)

Yes sir, ALWAYS! I know no other way (shrug emoji).

you get extra beast points for doing that with a headache

Thank you, sir! Temples were HURTING and the funny thing is, after training, it just about went away. Go figure! Even took a bunch of advil in the AM and some allegra; yet, nothing cured it but training =)

[Muradin]

Had a blast with the kiddos over a 10 day period for Thanksgiving. We went to Heaven aka South Texas and my son shot his first buck! Did plenty of fun things and my kids had a blast.

That's so awesome! The kids really do grow up fast. Our son is now two years old and he loves going to our hunting grounds with his grandpa and me. You are a great dad!

Best wishes from Germany!