Virtus & Invictimizing Bodyfat by way of the IRONLEGION by HokiePride

[HokiePride]

Thursday 3/30

FLAT Bench
135x10-225x10-315x10-365x4
365x4-315x10-275x10-225x20
225x20

BACK
BigMan PULLUPS 5x5 @ 365BW
Front Pulldown 4x12, 120lbs
Bent Over DB Row 4x12, 315lbs
StraightArm Pulldown 4x12, 60lbs
Barbell Shrug 4x12, 315lbs

Spider DB Curls Single Arm
4x8, 65lbs

Seated Machine Arm Curl
1PLx10x4

Note:
Cardio has been left put unintentionally but I will add it back in but the bf lost still has been happening without hindering my strength. The scale hasn't moved but my look is slowly changing. It's going to be epic by the time I'm finished running this product.o!

 

[HokiePride]

Friday 3/31

Squats
135x10
225x5
315x5
405x3

Single LEG Press
2PLx20
4PLx20
6Plx15
8PLx15
10PLx12
12PLx10

Leg Curl
120lbsx15x4

Leg Extension
120lbsx15x4

Notes:
The Grind continues. Positivity always, negativity never. All out, balls to the wall making bf scream for mercy. Melting body butter 1 day at a time. Lehgo!

 

[HokiePride]

4/1 April Fools Day

What a day. I was asked several questions by my 5 yr old, which I knew the answers but played along. He had fun telling me April Fools as if I truly fell for it. The smile on his face is priceless. I enjoyed every moment of it. Of course, my 3 yr old joined in on the fun. They are he greatest gifts ever handed to me and my wife. Continuing on with this log, I decided to hit Delts/Arms again.

Standing, behind the head, over head press:
135 lbs x 15 reps
155 lbs x 15 reps
175 lbs x 12 reps
195 lbs x 10 reps
Drop set (strips) of Overhead press
145lbs x 5 reps
125lbs x 10 reps
105lbs x 15 reps
85lbs x 20 reps
65 lbs x 25 reps

Upright Barbell rows (each set super setted with resistance band upright rows, wide grip)
135lbs x 15 reps
145lbs x 15 reps
155lbs x 12 reps

Medial deltoid raises
3 sets of 30 reps at 45lbs {apologies, dont know what happened to the footage}

Battle Chains (for rear delts)
3 rounds of 60 seconds straight

Dumbel Shoulder shrugs
140lbs X 20 reps, 4 sets

That us all. Whooooooo!

 

[HokiePride]

4/2-4/5 OFF Days

I basically went 6 days straight last week. I'm taking a half week off in order to heal regroup and figure some things out. It's awesome you guys took a chance on me and logging because even in my struggle I found out some great news today which will motivate me even further to knock this log and supplementation out the park. I've found another job. In fact, I feel so blessed because I've submitted tons of applications and got just as many no responses except for one. I'm so thrilled and excited because the offer was unexpected and I stood my ground this entire time from moving on faith, selling and buying a home, to understanding God is in control and allowing him to work things out. By standing on the premise I will never have to move again and find employment to take care of my family for the rest of my life. Dream job, maybe. It's a blessing nonetheless after all I've experienced since leaving the military, even that wasn't by choice. When I tell you I've been granted another large blessing, I can;t explain enough. God is stacking them one on top of another. I was always told to stop thinking so small when you go to him but think bigger because that's what he wants to do for you. More than you can imagine. I can't express enough what he has placed in my hands once again. My apologies if you think differently.

Back to the log. I'm on track to continue cutting. The triple threat Invictus/Virtus & VTKTII leaning nicely. I'm careful to ensure all food is clean and high in protein.I'm loving the results thus far. We will see where i am Monday, in terms of bf. I check daily in the mirror but usually it takes a week to get a pound off.

 

[HokiePride]

4/6 Chesticles

Repeated last weeks workout to ensure I was making progress back to the 400lb club.

Bench Press:
135x10
225x10
315x10
365x5
365x5

Close Grip Bench
225x10x4

Smith Incline Press
25lb Plate Each Side, 4x10

Straight Arm Pulldown
80lbsx4x10

Bicep Curls
35lbx4x10

Hammer Curls
75lbx4x10

CLose Grip Pulldown
120lbx4x10

Finished this with 20minutes of cardio.

 

[HokiePride]

4/7 Lower Back/Hammies

Deadlift Focused {Beltless, Strapless, Wrapless}
135x10
225x8
315x5
405x3
475x1

Regaining my strength on the deads. It's going to be a challenge. I've been seeing people hit these numbers like their snacks. I can't believe the amount of people killing squats and deads like it's butter. I'm embarassed. It's like 600 is the new 500lbs. It's ridiculous. I'm on a mission. GUys my size are in the 700's amd 800's like it's a walk in the park. I have a lot of work to do. It all begins now. I also did a bunch of accesoires to compliment the dead to warm up my back but post lifting to ensure tightness would not occur.

 

[HokiePride]

4/8 Saturday

Main Lift Was The Incline Bench Press.

Incline Bench Press:
135x10
225x8
275x6
315x4x8

Incline Bicep Curls
35lbsx4x8

Straight Arm Pulldown
120x4x12

Face Pulls
120x4x12

Pull Ups
5x5

Finished this workout and was quite happy since 315lbs felt really good. Which means I probably can attempt another 405 single on the incline soon.
Also, took the kids to see Dinosaurs at UTZ ARENA IN YORK PA. They had a blast.

 

[HokiePride]

Tsk, Tsk for all those who thought I was finished. This will be a complete 3 month run. Hopefully it will serve as a reminder how well this product worked. I will review at the end of this month. I still have a long way to go on this grind. It worked much better when you are sticking to a better nutrition plan. I bet I would get even more out of them if I were destroying cardio. No worries, weather is breaking and I'm adding it back in. I was lazy last two weeks where I left it out.

 

[HokiePride]

4/7 Lower Back/Hammies

Deadlift Focused {Beltless, Strapless, Wrapless}
135x10
225x8
315x5
405x3
475x1

Regaining my strength on the deqads. It's going to be a challenge. I've been seeing people hit these numbers like their snacks. I can't believe the amount of people killing squats and deads like it's butter. I'm embarassed. It's like 600 is the new 500lbs. It's ridiculous. I'm on a mission. GUys my size are in the 700's amd 800's like it's a walk in the park. I have a lot of work to do. It all begins now. I also did a bunch of accesoires to compliment the dead to warm up my back but post lifting to ensure tightness would not occur.

 

[HokiePride]

4/8 Saturday

Main Lift Was The Incline Bench Press.

Incline Bench Press:
135x10
225x8
275x6
315x4x8

Incline Bicep Curls
35lbsx4x8

Straight Arm Pulldown
120x4x12

Face Pulls
120x4x12

Pull Ups
5x5

Finished this workout and was quite happy since 315lbs felt really good. Which means I probably can attempt another 405 single on the incline soon.
Also, took the kids to see Dinosaurs at UTZ ARENA IN YORK PA. They had a blast.

 

[HokiePride]

Sunday 4/9

Main Lift Deadlift
Warmed Up lower back with some accessories:
135x10
225x8
315x5x5


Continued workout with some hamstring movements
Straight Leg Deads
135x10
225x10
245x2 Sets x 20

Moved over to Leg Press
All Single Legged, yes one leg At-A-Time.
2PLx20
4Plx15
6PLx12
8PLx10
10PLx8
12Plx4 Setsx8 Reps

Work complete!

 

[HokiePride]

4/10 Monday
Day Off Day
Went to get a physical, drug and hearing exam for new employer. What an adventure. It took over 4 hours just to get started since they didn't have my employer info in their system. Once we got it all resolved, everything was a go. Got it done and over awaiting results.

 

[HokiePride]

4/11
Back and Bi Day
Cable Lat Pulldown: 4 sets x 12 reps,
Seated Mid Row machine: 4 sets x 12 reps,
Seated Reverse Flye: 4 sets x 20 reps,

EZ Bar Curls: 3 sets x 8 reps
Alternate Hammer Curl: 3 sets x 12 reps
Cable curl (from behind body): 3 sets x 20 reps

Hit a major pump to get the blood flowing in the muscles!

 

[HokiePride]

4/12 Wednesday HumpDay

Flat bench Press {AM} Post 12HR night shift.
135x10
135x10
225x10
225x10
315x8
355x2x3
380x2x2
420x2x3 w/ Slingshot
365x4
315x8
225x20
225x20

Incline Bench {PM}
135x10
225x8
275x6
335x2x3

Completed a series of bicep movements. On way back to the 400lb club.

 

[HokiePride]

4/13 Back & Bi Day

Deadlifts: 5 sets x 5 reps, 315lbs Taking things light

Seated Smith Row: 4 sets x 8-15 reps, Up to Five Plates.

Cable Lat Pulldown: 4 sets x 8 – 15 reps, Varied weight

Incline Dumbbell Press: 4 sets x 8 – 15 reps, 100lbs

Machine flat press: 4 sets x 8 – 15 reps, Up to Five Plates

Cable flyes: 3 sets x 12 – 15 reps, 60lbs

Bicep EZ Curl: 3 sets x 15 reps
EZ Bar Skull Crusher: 3 sets x 15 reps

Hammer Curls: 3 sets x 15-20 reps, 35lbs
Rope Pressdown: 3 sets x 15 reps, 80lbs

 

[HokiePride]

4/14

Squats & Delts

Squat: 5 sets x 5 reps, 315lbs

Leg extension: 3 sets x 15 reps, 120lbs

Dumbbell stiff leg deadlift: 3 sets x 15 reps,225lbs

Lying leg curl: 3 sets x 8 reps,

Walking lunge: 3 sets x 15 reps

Dumbbell push press: 4 sets x 8 reps
Seated Dumbbell press: 4 sets x 12 – 15 reps,
Leaning cable lat raise: 4 sets x 15 reps,

 

[HokiePride]

4/15

Armageddon

Pullups 5 x 5, BDWT
Close Bench Press 3 x 10, 315lbs
Bicep EZ Curl: 3 sets x 15 reps
EZ Bar Skull Crusher: 3 sets x 15 reps, 95lbs

Hammer Curls: 3 sets x 15-20 reps, 45lbs
Rope Pressdown: 3 sets x 15 reps, 80lbs
Reverse BB Curls 3 x 15, 65lbs

 

[HokiePride]

4/16
Easter Sunday: Day of Rest

 

[HokiePride]

4/17
Bench Press
135 x 10, 225 x 10, 315 x 8, 355 x 4, 355 x 4, 380 x 2, 380 x 2, 425 x 1/2 Rep.

4/18
REST

4/19
Incline Bench Press
135 x 10, 225 x 10, 315 x 6, 345 x 3, 345 x 3

Close Grip Bench Press
135 x 10, 225 x 10, 315 x 5, 360 x 3, 360 x 3

 

[HokiePride]

4/20
Still rolling along with the get slim stack, unsponsored portion Tonight I hit legs. I begun a twice a week leg regiment. We shall see how this goes. About to change jobs and don;t know what to expect but one thing is for sure. You tend to find out who were your friends and who was just being nosy. There are those who are fake friends and under their breath curse you. It's a shame when all you want is for them to understand your position but for their own selfish reasons actually despise you but in your face say otherwise.

 

[HokiePride]

4/21

Legs/shoulders

DB shoulder press
70sx15
80sx10x9x8
70sx10

DB shrugs
115x12(PR)x11x10x10x10

Upright rows
95x10
105x9x9
95x9

Squats
135x15
225x12
245x10x10x9
225x11x10

Leg press
10 platesx12x11x10x10x10

Calf raises
185x12x12x12x12

Leg curl
160x12x12x11x11

 

[HokiePride]

4/24
A little behind on the updates. Here they go.

Chest/Lt Back/Legs

Straight Arm Pulldown
70sx15
80sx10x9x8
70sx10

Behind neck Pulldown
120x4x12

Low Cable Row
120x4x12

Incline Bench
135x10
225x10
315x8, 345x2x3 {Climbing back to 405 PR}

Cable FLye
80x4x12

 

[HokiePride]

4/25
Single Leg press
12 platesx4x12

Calf raises
185x12x12x12x12

Squats
185x5x10

Cardio
30min x 3.0 Inl. x 3.5 Speed

Note Slow Climb. I can PR a lot hire but retraining legs for more direct stimulation at lower weight. Pics coming end of this week for your comparison. End of 2 month review for final thoughts as well.

 

[HokiePride]

Final review this weekend. Leaning nicely. I stretched this through a 3 month run following the initial one month I was sponsored for.

Time to close this out this weekend. Got busy starting this new job. I'll do a full review. I severed from my job This Monday and began new one Tuesday. I wasn't truly ready for what has been happening. Adjusting sleep schedule and work schedule as well as travel involved with tons of learning. Leaving my last position was necessary since I was going to be laid off. I continued with my workout and eating plan throughout last week. It seems progress is still being made to get back to my former self.

I'll definitely purchase again and maintain in my arsenal. It will remain a staple. Again I'll give full review this weekend just to shoe what gains I made and how it helped with preparation for this summer lean up.

 

[thebigt]

great log @HokiePride

 

[LeanEngineer]

great log @HokiePride

I was about to ask how did I miss this recently and then looked at the final review post date. It's from awhile ago (2017)

 

[cheftepesh1]

I was about to ask how did I miss this recently and then looked at the final review post date. It's from awhile ago (2017)

I’ve seen a lot of old threads popping up again. Doesn’t hurt if there’s good info.

 

[thebigt]

I’ve seen a lot of old threads popping up again. Doesn’t hurt if there’s good info.

absolutely!!

 

[LeanEngineer]

I’ve seen a lot of old threads popping up again. Doesn’t hurt if there’s good info.

Good point! Not bothering me