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Makes sense with the AA in Animal Test
PantherMan24
New member
Looks like a great stak man im looking forward to hearing about your results...subbed for sure!!!
Hollywood97
Member
Glad to have ya along for the ride!
BS55
Member
That is definatley my favorite part of the product. Just lets me know it is working!
Hollywood97
Member
Wednesday 03-04-09
So this workout was a little different. I aimed for a higher rep range than I usually do. One thing I wanted to do was bench my BW for reps to see where I was at. Here's how it all went down...
Chest and Bi's
Flat BB
135 x 15
165 x 8
185 x 16 - BW for reps
205 x 9
185 x 8 +1 FR (forced rep)
Incline DB
70 x 12
70 x 10 +1 FR
70 x 11 +1 FR
Flat Cutler-style Flyes
55 x 12
55 x 11
55 x 10
Chest Press Machine
2 pps x 9
2 pps x 10 +1 FR
DB Curls
40 x 8
50 x 6
30 x 15
30 x 15
20 x 25
Hammer Holds
- You hold the DB with your arm bent at 90 degrees for 10 sec, then down for 5 sec = 1 rep
20 x 8
20 x 6
- The burn was crazy!
- Workout time was 80 minutes.
- My pump was unbelieveable!
- This stack is going great! My strength is really improving. Now all I need is more sleep.
-I'll be hitting Back later today.
So this workout was a little different. I aimed for a higher rep range than I usually do. One thing I wanted to do was bench my BW for reps to see where I was at. Here's how it all went down...
Chest and Bi's
Flat BB
135 x 15
165 x 8
185 x 16 - BW for reps
205 x 9
185 x 8 +1 FR (forced rep)
Incline DB
70 x 12
70 x 10 +1 FR
70 x 11 +1 FR
Flat Cutler-style Flyes
55 x 12
55 x 11
55 x 10
Chest Press Machine
2 pps x 9
2 pps x 10 +1 FR
DB Curls
40 x 8
50 x 6
30 x 15
30 x 15
20 x 25
Hammer Holds
- You hold the DB with your arm bent at 90 degrees for 10 sec, then down for 5 sec = 1 rep
20 x 8
20 x 6
- The burn was crazy!
- Workout time was 80 minutes.
- My pump was unbelieveable!
- This stack is going great! My strength is really improving. Now all I need is more sleep.
-I'll be hitting Back later today.
Hollywood97
Member
Thanks, I appreciate it. I was hoping for 20 but I'll take it.
Hollywood97
Member
Thursday 03-05-09
Back
BOR
95 x 20
135 x 20
185 x 10
205 x 8
155 x 12
155 x 12
DB Rows
80 x 8
100 x 8
110 x 6
V-Handle Pulldowns
156 x 8
180 x 8
204 x 5
Pro-Bar Pulldowns
156 x 12 for 3 sets
-Workout time was 55 minutes.
-Great Pump.
-Heading to the Arnold in the morning.
-Training Delts with G Diesel at the ABC Saturday night.
Back
BOR
95 x 20
135 x 20
185 x 10
205 x 8
155 x 12
155 x 12
DB Rows
80 x 8
100 x 8
110 x 6
V-Handle Pulldowns
156 x 8
180 x 8
204 x 5
Pro-Bar Pulldowns
156 x 12 for 3 sets
-Workout time was 55 minutes.
-Great Pump.
-Heading to the Arnold in the morning.
-Training Delts with G Diesel at the ABC Saturday night.
PantherMan24
New member
The log is looking great bro..keep it up
Hollywood97
Member
Monday 03-09-09
Legs
Leg Extensions
80 x 20
90 x 20
100 x 20
DB SLDL
50 x 20 for 3 sets
Single-leg Leg Press
1 pps x 12
2 pps x 8
2 pps x 10
Squats
135 x 10
185 x 8
225 x 6
275 x 3
225 x 8
Smith Calf Raises
135 x 20
135 x 20
135 x 15
- Workout time was 76 minutes.
- Weight was down just a little, 184.0. Considering the busy weekend, I'll take it.
- Squats got pushed to the end since the rack was in use the whole time.
- Still lovin' this stack, feelin' great!
- I'll upload my pics and videos from the Cage as soon as I can. I had to order a new USB cord for my camera.
- I'll also try to post up some stories and some details from the ABC.
Legs
Leg Extensions
80 x 20
90 x 20
100 x 20
DB SLDL
50 x 20 for 3 sets
Single-leg Leg Press
1 pps x 12
2 pps x 8
2 pps x 10
Squats
135 x 10
185 x 8
225 x 6
275 x 3
225 x 8
Smith Calf Raises
135 x 20
135 x 20
135 x 15
- Workout time was 76 minutes.
- Weight was down just a little, 184.0. Considering the busy weekend, I'll take it.
- Squats got pushed to the end since the rack was in use the whole time.
- Still lovin' this stack, feelin' great!
- I'll upload my pics and videos from the Cage as soon as I can. I had to order a new USB cord for my camera.
- I'll also try to post up some stories and some details from the ABC.
Hollywood97
Member
Saturday, National ABC, training with the PROS
I was fortunate enough to be picked to hit shoulders with G Diesel. I had stuck to my supps all day, Pak, Test, Stak, Pump and Storm (Thanks J-Dawg!), I knew I would need them.
After the gym cleared out I headed downstairs to track down G. He was hanging out by the Military press. Rod, another member selected (sorry, not sure of his forvm name), showed up so I thought we were ready, I WAS WRONG! Big Al came strolling over and asked if he could join. Wow, now my blood was really pumping. THEN Bobby Fields came over to join us! Holy hell! We were in for it!
We started out with the Mil. Press, warmed up, then started adding plates. G was practically reading my mind on what jumps for me to make. G, Big Al, and Bobby worked their way up to 275 for reps, then dropped down to 246 for reps. I believe Rod and myself never went over 165, then dropped to 145.
Then we moved on to DB side raises. I made my way up to 35s, but "The Big 3" went way past that. In fact, I saw Big Al using the 100s! I was in awe. McFly was standing there and acted like it was no big deal, he said he's seen him use 130s! FREAK! After four sets we moved on to Machine Side Raises.
G decided it would be a drop set. The Big 3 used 15 plates (stack) to failure, then 10 plates, then 5. I was fried already by the time it was my turn, but there was no quit in me. I'm not sure what my drops were but I can tell you I was torched afterwards. I could not feel myself movin' the plates. On my last drop I was smoked by 10 reps but Big Al wasn't going to let me stop. He got me to knock out another 10 reps! Of course I think he was moving the weight more than me!
Next was machine rear delts. 4 more grueling high rep sets. You could tell the ABC was winding down but G wasn't finished with us yet. It was time for some BB shrugs. The Big 3 moved up to 5 plates while Rod and myself moved up to 4. I was quite happy with that.
The ABC then came to a close, finishing it up with the group photo. I want to give out a HUGE THANKS to G for selecting me to train with him, it was truly an honor. As for Big Al and Bobby joining in, that made the experience truly memorable. Thanks to Universal/Animal for making events like this happen, I hope you all know the impact it has on all of us, the legion.
My fiance, Ashley, got some great pics and some awesome video. I had to order a new USB cable so I can upload it. As soon as it gets in, I'll get everything posted.
Thanks,
Ryan
I was fortunate enough to be picked to hit shoulders with G Diesel. I had stuck to my supps all day, Pak, Test, Stak, Pump and Storm (Thanks J-Dawg!), I knew I would need them.
After the gym cleared out I headed downstairs to track down G. He was hanging out by the Military press. Rod, another member selected (sorry, not sure of his forvm name), showed up so I thought we were ready, I WAS WRONG! Big Al came strolling over and asked if he could join. Wow, now my blood was really pumping. THEN Bobby Fields came over to join us! Holy hell! We were in for it!
We started out with the Mil. Press, warmed up, then started adding plates. G was practically reading my mind on what jumps for me to make. G, Big Al, and Bobby worked their way up to 275 for reps, then dropped down to 246 for reps. I believe Rod and myself never went over 165, then dropped to 145.
Then we moved on to DB side raises. I made my way up to 35s, but "The Big 3" went way past that. In fact, I saw Big Al using the 100s! I was in awe. McFly was standing there and acted like it was no big deal, he said he's seen him use 130s! FREAK! After four sets we moved on to Machine Side Raises.
G decided it would be a drop set. The Big 3 used 15 plates (stack) to failure, then 10 plates, then 5. I was fried already by the time it was my turn, but there was no quit in me. I'm not sure what my drops were but I can tell you I was torched afterwards. I could not feel myself movin' the plates. On my last drop I was smoked by 10 reps but Big Al wasn't going to let me stop. He got me to knock out another 10 reps! Of course I think he was moving the weight more than me!
Next was machine rear delts. 4 more grueling high rep sets. You could tell the ABC was winding down but G wasn't finished with us yet. It was time for some BB shrugs. The Big 3 moved up to 5 plates while Rod and myself moved up to 4. I was quite happy with that.
The ABC then came to a close, finishing it up with the group photo. I want to give out a HUGE THANKS to G for selecting me to train with him, it was truly an honor. As for Big Al and Bobby joining in, that made the experience truly memorable. Thanks to Universal/Animal for making events like this happen, I hope you all know the impact it has on all of us, the legion.
My fiance, Ashley, got some great pics and some awesome video. I had to order a new USB cable so I can upload it. As soon as it gets in, I'll get everything posted.
Thanks,
Ryan
PantherMan24
New member
dang bro sounds like you had some fun... i cant wait to see the pics and videos
Hollywood97
Member
Thanks everyone. Hopefully I can get the pics and vids up this week.
Hollywood97
Member
Tuesday 03-10-09
Chest and Bi's
Flat BB
135 x ?
185 x 6
225 x 6
250 x 2
225 x 5
205 x 7 +1 FR (forced rep)
Smith Incline
185 x 8 for 3 sets
Flat DB
90 x 6
90 x 5 +1 FR
90 x 4 +2 FR
Incline DB Flyes
45 x 15
50 x 12
50 x 12
EZ Preacher Curls
68 x 20
88 x 8
98 x 4
68 x 7 (wide-grip)
DB Hammer Curls
30 x 15
30 x 12
- Workout time was 74 minutes.
- I felt great and it really showed in my numbers, my bench is way up and so is my endurance.
- Smith incline was a first in years, now I know why I don't use it, hate it!
- Chest was blown up and feelin' great!
- Bi's were so pumped from the first set that they hurt the rest of the workout, again, felt great!
Chest and Bi's
Flat BB
135 x ?
185 x 6
225 x 6
250 x 2
225 x 5
205 x 7 +1 FR (forced rep)
Smith Incline
185 x 8 for 3 sets
Flat DB
90 x 6
90 x 5 +1 FR
90 x 4 +2 FR
Incline DB Flyes
45 x 15
50 x 12
50 x 12
EZ Preacher Curls
68 x 20
88 x 8
98 x 4
68 x 7 (wide-grip)
DB Hammer Curls
30 x 15
30 x 12
- Workout time was 74 minutes.
- I felt great and it really showed in my numbers, my bench is way up and so is my endurance.
- Smith incline was a first in years, now I know why I don't use it, hate it!
- Chest was blown up and feelin' great!
- Bi's were so pumped from the first set that they hurt the rest of the workout, again, felt great!
Hollywood97
Member
Thursday 03-12-09
This was one of my all-time best workouts...
Back
Deads
135 x 8
225 x 6
275 x 3
315 x 1
365 x 1
405 x 1 - PR!!!!! About damn time!!!!!
315 x 6 - PR for reps!!!!!
- I honestly just wanted to stand there with 405 in my hands. I finally broke thru the mental barrier and it set the tone for the rest of my workout.
Rev.-Grip Pulldowns
156 x 8
192 x 8
216 x 4 - PR!!!
Wide-grip Pulldowns
144 x 10
156 x 8
168 x 10
Seated Low Pulley Rows
180 x 8
204 x 8
216 x 5 - PR!!!
Chest-supported T-bar Rows
2 pies x 12
2 pies x 10
- Workout time was 67 minutes.
- PR City! This stack has been working wonders. The alpha feeling helped me get past my mental block of 4 pies.
- This marks the end of week 4, 2 more to go.
This was one of my all-time best workouts...
Back
Deads
135 x 8
225 x 6
275 x 3
315 x 1
365 x 1
405 x 1 - PR!!!!! About damn time!!!!!
315 x 6 - PR for reps!!!!!
- I honestly just wanted to stand there with 405 in my hands. I finally broke thru the mental barrier and it set the tone for the rest of my workout.
Rev.-Grip Pulldowns
156 x 8
192 x 8
216 x 4 - PR!!!
Wide-grip Pulldowns
144 x 10
156 x 8
168 x 10
Seated Low Pulley Rows
180 x 8
204 x 8
216 x 5 - PR!!!
Chest-supported T-bar Rows
2 pies x 12
2 pies x 10
- Workout time was 67 minutes.
- PR City! This stack has been working wonders. The alpha feeling helped me get past my mental block of 4 pies.
- This marks the end of week 4, 2 more to go.
Hollywood97
Member
Saturday 03-14-09
Saturday 3 of us made the trip up to Toledo for the ABC. Here's how it went down...
Shoulders and Tri's
Seated Mil. Press
Bar x ?
95 x 10
135 x 8
155 x 4
165 x 3
BB Underhand Front Raises
75 x 8 for 3 sets
DB Side Raises
35 x 8 for 3 sets
DB Bent-over Lat. Raises
30 x 10
40 x 8
40 x 8
Machine Side Raises
1 pps x 12 for 2 sets
Close-grip Bench
135 x 10
185 x 8
205 x 4 +1 FR (forced rep)
225 x 2
135 x 23
Bench Dips
BW x 20
+45 x 15
+45 x 20
BB Shrugs
225 x 8
275 x 8
315 x 8
365 x 8
405 x 6
-Workout time was 85 minutes.
-Was great to hit up another ABC.
-We ate at the Happy Rose where I ate mostly sushi, crab, shrimp and octopus.
Saturday 3 of us made the trip up to Toledo for the ABC. Here's how it went down...
Shoulders and Tri's
Seated Mil. Press
Bar x ?
95 x 10
135 x 8
155 x 4
165 x 3
BB Underhand Front Raises
75 x 8 for 3 sets
DB Side Raises
35 x 8 for 3 sets
DB Bent-over Lat. Raises
30 x 10
40 x 8
40 x 8
Machine Side Raises
1 pps x 12 for 2 sets
Close-grip Bench
135 x 10
185 x 8
205 x 4 +1 FR (forced rep)
225 x 2
135 x 23
Bench Dips
BW x 20
+45 x 15
+45 x 20
BB Shrugs
225 x 8
275 x 8
315 x 8
365 x 8
405 x 6
-Workout time was 85 minutes.
-Was great to hit up another ABC.
-We ate at the Happy Rose where I ate mostly sushi, crab, shrimp and octopus.
Hollywood97
Member
Monday 03-16-09
Sunday morning I woke up all stuffed up. My sinuses were going nuts, still are. No better way to get it draining then a solid leg workout...
Legs
Squats
135 x 6
225 x 5
275 x 2
315 x 1
335 x 0
335 x 1 - PR!!!!
Front Squats
135 x 8 for 2 sets
Leg Press *SS* with LP Calf Raises
3 pps x 20 *SS* 3 pps x 20 for 2 sets
Leg curls
90 x 8
110 x 6
120 x 6 *DS* 80 x 10
Leg Extensions
120 x 8
150 x 6
170 x 5 *DS* 100 x 15
-Workout time was 55 minutes.
-Realized after I left that I barely hit calves. Oops!
-Sinus infections suck but I still smoked a PR.
-Stack is still going great. I'm noticing the DOMS aren't lasting as long now.
Sunday morning I woke up all stuffed up. My sinuses were going nuts, still are. No better way to get it draining then a solid leg workout...
Legs
Squats
135 x 6
225 x 5
275 x 2
315 x 1
335 x 0
335 x 1 - PR!!!!
Front Squats
135 x 8 for 2 sets
Leg Press *SS* with LP Calf Raises
3 pps x 20 *SS* 3 pps x 20 for 2 sets
Leg curls
90 x 8
110 x 6
120 x 6 *DS* 80 x 10
Leg Extensions
120 x 8
150 x 6
170 x 5 *DS* 100 x 15
-Workout time was 55 minutes.
-Realized after I left that I barely hit calves. Oops!
-Sinus infections suck but I still smoked a PR.
-Stack is still going great. I'm noticing the DOMS aren't lasting as long now.
Hollywood97
Member
Thanks MG, its nice to have your support.
natty texan
Well-known member
taggin if you don't mind.
looks like you're making solid progress keep it up.
looks like you're making solid progress keep it up.
Hollywood97
Member
Glad to have ya. Thanks, def. making some solid gains. Still more to come.
Hollywood97
Member
I have a little over a week left then 21 days of M-Stak. I have alot more growing to do.
Hoomgar
Well-known member
YEA BUDDY!!!! LOL. You are in the best stage of the stack right now bro. PR's growin out your ears.
mindgame
Well-known member
damn! yes you do. cant wait to see this to the end.
Hollywood97
Member
Wednesday 03-18-09
Chest & Bi's
Incline DB Press
60 x 12
90 x 8
100 x 5
100 x 5
100 x 4
Flat DB Press
100 x 6
100 x 5
100 x 4
Incline DB Flyes
60 x 10
60 x 8
60 x 8
Flat BB (Burnouts)
135 x 20
135 x 18
DB Curls
45 x 8
45 x 8
45 x 6 *DS* 25 x 15
Cable Curls
96 x 15 *DS* 60 x 15
84 x 20 *DS* 48 x 23
- Workout time was 71 minutes.
- Chest was really swolen and tight. It felt cooked before the burnout but I just couldn't help myself.
- Strength and endurance is still on the rise. Definitely lovin' this stack.
- Back tonight.
Chest & Bi's
Incline DB Press
60 x 12
90 x 8
100 x 5
100 x 5
100 x 4
Flat DB Press
100 x 6
100 x 5
100 x 4
Incline DB Flyes
60 x 10
60 x 8
60 x 8
Flat BB (Burnouts)
135 x 20
135 x 18
DB Curls
45 x 8
45 x 8
45 x 6 *DS* 25 x 15
Cable Curls
96 x 15 *DS* 60 x 15
84 x 20 *DS* 48 x 23
- Workout time was 71 minutes.
- Chest was really swolen and tight. It felt cooked before the burnout but I just couldn't help myself.
- Strength and endurance is still on the rise. Definitely lovin' this stack.
- Back tonight.
Hollywood97
Member
Thursday 03-19-09
Back
Rack Pulls
135 x ?
225 x 8
315 x 8
365 x 6
405 x 4
455 x 3
Wide-grip Pull-ups
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 7
Rev.-grip Pull-ups
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 12
Seated Low Pulley Iso Row
84 x 8/8
108 x 8/8
108 x 8/8
Chest-supported T-Bar
2 pies +25 x 8
2 pies +25 x 6
1 pie x 41 (burnout)
- Workout time was 55 minutes.
- I feel like my diet is on during the week but lacking on the weekends. I jumped on the scale to confirm this. Weighed in at 188, we'll see what it says Monday.
- My back feels used and abused this morning.
Back
Rack Pulls
135 x ?
225 x 8
315 x 8
365 x 6
405 x 4
455 x 3
Wide-grip Pull-ups
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 7
Rev.-grip Pull-ups
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 12
Seated Low Pulley Iso Row
84 x 8/8
108 x 8/8
108 x 8/8
Chest-supported T-Bar
2 pies +25 x 8
2 pies +25 x 6
1 pie x 41 (burnout)
- Workout time was 55 minutes.
- I feel like my diet is on during the week but lacking on the weekends. I jumped on the scale to confirm this. Weighed in at 188, we'll see what it says Monday.
- My back feels used and abused this morning.
Hollywood97
Member
Thanks Hg. It had been a while since I did rack pulls. They felt gooooood.
Hoomgar
Well-known member
Making me want to do some for back tomorrow but I can't. I am helping at the DE power meet. I'm skipping back tomorrow. Next week then!
natty texan
Well-known member
dumb question.
what would the benefits be of rack pulls over straight dead lifts? more focus on the back??
what would the benefits be of rack pulls over straight dead lifts? more focus on the back??
Hollywood97
Member
Yeah. I pull with just my back. They also help my lockout on my deadlift and my grip strength since I can go heavier than a normal deadlift.
Hoomgar
Well-known member
What he said. It allows you to get more weight on your body than you could pull from the floor. This strengthens ligaments and tendons and muscles to the next level. Do rack pulls nice and heavy for a while then go back to dead lifts and see if your lifts didn't go way up. I went from deads of 225 to 315 using this strategy. It works.
Sorry bro, hoggin your thread.
Hg
natty texan
Well-known member
i'll give it a shot.
nice job man.
nice job man.
natty texan
Well-known member
haha alright that's cool
Hollywood97
Member
Update....
I do not like to drag my personal issues into this thread but unfortunately I find it necessary to give this log and stack the justice it deserves. This past Friday my fiance took my daughter and walked out. I do not wish to dwell on it but here is the effects on this log.
My diet has been piss poor. Not in quality but in quantity. I have no doubt that I'm missing my cals. I'm now at maybe 75% of my normal intake. Pathetic I know. I have not trained since back day last Thursday.
Today will be my first day back in the gym. I feel like wrecking myself to the point of crawling out of there. I feel like yanking some weight off the floor till I can't stand up. I prefer physical pain over emotional and I'm going to make sure that happens. Its unfortunate that today is that last day of my stack before starting the M-Stak for my PCT. I will step on the scale tonight to see the verdict. So this log will run for another 21 days.
I would like to apologize for my inability to keep this on track the way it should have been. This stack is phenominal and my gains were amazing. I'm picking up the pieces to build something better. I will be posting my workout tomorrow. Thanks.
I do not like to drag my personal issues into this thread but unfortunately I find it necessary to give this log and stack the justice it deserves. This past Friday my fiance took my daughter and walked out. I do not wish to dwell on it but here is the effects on this log.
My diet has been piss poor. Not in quality but in quantity. I have no doubt that I'm missing my cals. I'm now at maybe 75% of my normal intake. Pathetic I know. I have not trained since back day last Thursday.
Today will be my first day back in the gym. I feel like wrecking myself to the point of crawling out of there. I feel like yanking some weight off the floor till I can't stand up. I prefer physical pain over emotional and I'm going to make sure that happens. Its unfortunate that today is that last day of my stack before starting the M-Stak for my PCT. I will step on the scale tonight to see the verdict. So this log will run for another 21 days.
I would like to apologize for my inability to keep this on track the way it should have been. This stack is phenominal and my gains were amazing. I'm picking up the pieces to build something better. I will be posting my workout tomorrow. Thanks.