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  1. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    So with my schedule being so hectic lately I realize I haven't been able to be as active on here as I would like to be. To try and remedy that I'm likely going to start posting every other day, or every 2-3 days with my past days' workouts and thoughts. This way I can get everything posted and...
  2. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    2-3 Minutes Rest Rep Scheme: 2x5 70% max, 2x3 80% max, 1x1 90% max, 1x as many reps as you can complete 90% max Hex Bar Deadlifts (330 Max) 230x5,5 265x3,3 295x1,7 Bench- (195 Max) 135x5,5 155x3,3 175x1,4 Deadlift(325 Max) 225x5,5 260x3,3 290x1,5 (1 Minute Rest) (1:1:2 Tempo) Leg...
  3. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    Had a great workout today despite the fact of being crazy sore the past few days! Since I've had some hip problems recently I decided to use Bulgarian split squats and hex bar deads as my first leg movements (power day and leg day). These don't aggravate my hip and allow me to still get in heavy...
  4. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    Got in the gym feeling tired from last night but nevertheless I got in a solid workout! 5-7 reps until 11/14 1-2 Minutes Rest Incline DB Bench 3 sets) 110x7 120x7,7 DB Flat Bench Press 4 sets) 120x7,7,7,7 Pec Deck 4 Sets) 145x7,7,7, V Bar Cable pushdown 4 sets) 16x7,7,7,7 Overhead DB...
  5. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    Loving this new program so far! Day 3 Back/Traps/Biceps 5-7 reps until 11/14 1-2 Minutes Rest T-Bar Row 4 sets) 160x9 170x7,8,8 Pull Ups 4 sets) BWx6,6,6,6 Machine row 4 sets) 180x12 230x8 240x8 250x10 Next week: 250 Deficit Deadlifts 2 sets) 185x9 195x10 Next week: 205x DB Shrugs 3...
  6. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    Since I rarely have time for long posts on here and the creator can obviously explain it a lot better, I'm posting the link to the article Cliff Wilson, my coach and the creator of Power Block Periodization, wrote explaining the program! Invalid Link Removed
  7. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    So today I began the Power Block Periodization program given to me by my coach Cliff Wilson! Long story short its a 56 day program the includes whole body power workouts focusing on the big 3 lifts, then other days with a more typical bodybuilding style workout! I can't wait to get going full...
  8. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    So just one more day of the de-load week and I should be ready to get back to crushing it in the gym. The past few weeks have been SO tough on my body and mind that this deload week has helped, but I'm still far from feeling refreshed but hopefully by Monday I'll be good enough to get back on...
  9. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    So as I mentioned, I'm officially done with the smolov jr program so I wanted to type up my thoughts on the program and also a few things I would suggest for anyone interested in running it. Frequency First off I really liked the program. I was able to hit all of my major lifts multiple times a...
  10. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    Second to last day of smolov jr! Had a great night of sleep the past two nights which left me with great energy levels heading into the gym today. Squats felt solid and I'm ready to finish things up tomorrow with my last 10x3!Day 5 Week 7Squat- 8x4 80% 1RM 220x4,4,4,4,4,4,4,4(90 second...
  11. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    Hey everybody! So I'm finally settled back in from this weekend. This week is crazy hectic so getting on these forums has been a challenge. This weekend at the IFPA Gaspari Pro was amazing!! Got to meet Chris Nsubuga (amazing dude with so much wisdom), James and Katie Carron (promoters and...
  12. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    Got a chance to make a quick post before I leave this evening. Tried out the Arnold Series Iron Pump today, review should be up in a week or so! Had a solid workout and funny story: My gym just got bumped plates in this morning so I was the first person to try em out. Deadlifts were supposed...
  13. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    So starting tomorrow evening I'll be beginning my road trip with Core Nutritionals to the IFPA Gaspari Nutrition Pro!!! Although I won't be able to do my normal forum posts I'll be videotaping ALOT so anyone that is interested be sure to look out for that later on. Should be an EPIC weekend and...
  14. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    VERY busy week this week which has left me with a lot of preparation the next couple of days. Wednesday night I begin my roadtrip with some people from Core Nutirtionals up the the IFPA Gaspari Nutrition Classic in Ma. So along with a packed school schedule I have to pack meals and cloths...
  15. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    Saturday morning after the "team builder workout" and meeting I decided it was perfect time to try my sample of Muscle Pharm Assault! Ended up liking it a lot and had a very solid workout! One of the best squat sessions I've had! Sadly this was at the beginning of a stomach bug that has lasted...
  16. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    Had a very good good squat session today along with the rest of the workout ending really well! A lot less ankle problems after some adjusting so we'll see how it goes. As far as being 5 weeks into smolov jr. I can say I still feel very good going into each workout. Although it's high volume and...
  17. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    Another solid workout today! My lifts felt good and I was able to get some of my ankle issues when I squat solved (hopefully) so I had a pretty good squat session! Rest day tomorrow and then two intense workouts Friday and Saturday. Day 3 Week 5 Squat- 7x5 75% 1RM) 200x5,5,5,5,5,5,5...
  18. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    So Tuesdays are my only short workout of the week, and happens to be on my busiest day which works out really well! Had a solid workout and felt good on all my lifts so I can't complain! Day 2 Week 5 Day 2 (~1 hour) Barbell Bench 4x5-7) 155x7,7,7,7 Hammer Strength Decline Bench 4x5-7)...
  19. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    Also here's something that I think is very cool for pre-workout supplement fans: Alright pre-workout supplement junkies listen up! Muscle Freaks Nutrition is all about making sure you get exactly what you want when you buy supplements. You don't want to buy a pre-workout and then feel strung...
  20. SeahawkMuscle

    Road to Pro: Andrew Pardue's Journey to Becoming a Natural

    Pretty solid workout today!! Still fighting some ankle and hip issues but nothing too major! Day 1 Week 5 Squat- 6x6 70% 1RM) 190x6,6,6,6,6,6 (tried to keep feet a bit closer due to my ankle eversion) Leg Ext. - 3x10) 180x10,10,10 Stiff Leg Deadlift- 3x10) 190x10,10,10 Close Grip Bench...
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