New Breed of Beast - Page 5

Bill_Finkbiner · 07-16-2007, 02:38 AM

Here's this week's update.

Last week's weight 180.5
This week 183

Last week's BF% 6.1
This week 6.1%

I think this week's BF reading might be a bit low, but I'll take it. Legs are looking better, and I'm definately getting thicker. But let's let the pics do the talking. I know I need a tan, and the posing isn't the best, but I just woke up.

Bill_Finkbiner · 07-16-2007, 02:58 AM

A couple more

pammiejoe6 · 07-16-2007, 04:09 PM

great pics bill! you look like such a nice guy....lol

what kind of doggy do you have?

Bill_Finkbiner · 07-17-2007, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pammiejoe6

great pics bill! you look like such a nice guy....lol

what kind of doggy do you have?

She's a pitbull.

Bill_Finkbiner · 07-18-2007, 02:00 AM

I started thinking about today's workout right after yesterday's ended. Today was the day I was going to hit my squat goal for this Lean Mass Program. I woke up ready to go, ate my breakfast of 2 scoops chocolate Substance mixed with 1 cup oatmeal, 2 Tbls PB, and 2 Tbls raisins. Yummy!!!

While training my one and only client and drinking my Xtend/VasoCharge I was a bit distracted thinking about my own workout. Maybe that's why I had her doing extra sets of ball squats today?

I know that the fact that I have been squatting twice a week for the past two weeks is one of the MAJOR reasons that I am making such quick progress. Head over to Lando's thread and read his fellow WNBF Pro Cytrainers sig line, because it says it all.

Today was the day to push some friggin weight and I went heavy (for me at least).

Squats Seated Calf Raises
135x10 warmup
185x5 warm up
240x5 / 180x5
250x5 / 180x5
255x5 PR / 180x5
Well as you can see I got the 255x5 today. I have to admit that I took a healthy pause at the top of each rep to be sure I kept my form on the way down to the floor. The last couple of reps didn't have the best form on the way up. I used a bit too much back and my inner quads are definatley weak as my leg tried to come together. I also noticed during all of my working sets today that my left leg is dominant. I have to concentrate very hard to even distribute the load. Next week, I'll stay at the same pounds and do the with perfect form.

SLDL Standing calf
295x5PR / 180x5
295x5 / 180x5
295x5 / 180x5
Again my left leg was dominant on SLDL's, but it was great to kick this one up to some more pounds. I had to really focus to keep my back flat.

CG Bench BB Curls
135x10 warm up / 65x10 warmup
190x5 / 105x5
190x5 / 105x5
190x5 / 105x5
I lightened up the BB Curls today, because I thought my form was way to sloppy last week.

I took some Dialene4 and then did a round of mandatory poses. I think it's really important to pose while fatigued. Ed corney suggests posing after training on his website. It take the extra effort not to shake and gives an extra pump and isometric work for the muscles just used.

Then I did 20 mins on the treadmill at various speeds and inclines. I did 2 different sessions at 30% incline for 2 mins each to torch my calves and hams.

Bill_Finkbiner · 07-20-2007, 12:56 AM

So far this week has been awesome. I feel great and my strength is steadily climbing. I think it's a combination of my body loving the extra calories that I have now on the Lean Mass Gains Program, and a months worht of supplimenting with Beta-Alanine. I'm also more motivated than ever. Seeing all the insane work that Marc, Va, Lando, Semper, and Rubicon have been putting in has lit a fire under my ass. These guys train like mad men and I want to belong in their assylum.

Here's today's workout:

DB Incline Close Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown
40x12 warmup / 120x12 warmup
80x10 PR / 170x10
80x8 / 175x10
80x8 / 180x10
Both of these exrecises felt great. Next week I'm going for my goal on the Incline DB's of 85x10. I had good control today and kept a consitant line of motion. So next week I go for it.

Hammer Strength Bench Press / Medium Parallel Grip Low Cable Row
80x10 / 195x10
80x10 / 195x10
90x8 / 195x10
I used the HammerStrenght today, because I have been having lots of problems getting the DB's in place to do the flat bench. I have also had great difficulty at the end of the set trying to put them down without just dropping them to the side and risking my shoulders, and damaging the DB's.
HammerStrength felt strange at first, but I widened my grip anf found the rght motion. At his point, my upper body was SWOLLEN; very motivational.

Seated DB Shoulder Press / Seated DB Shrugs
55x9 / 90x10
55x9 / 90x10
55x9 / 90x10

DB Lateral Raises
30x10
30x10
30x10
I used extremely short rest periods for these. I am hesitant to add weight, so I'll just crank up the intensity. It worked well today. My form was strict, and my delts were on fire.

1 Arm Cable Laterals (cable behind back)
40x10
40x10
40x10
Again, short rests and a huge BURN. They felt great and my delts were CAPPED.

Then I took my Dialene4 and 2000mg of Alcalean. I usually do 2000mg of Alcalean before and after my workout, but I noticed that Marc has been using it before weights and then before cardio, so I'm going to give it a shot. Soon I will be adding Yohimbe to the mix and give Marc's belly fat burner a run. I'm glad he shares all of his tricks, because I'm going to need them if we are in the same weightclass at the Clash. Luckily I'm prtettier though.

Before cardion I did a round of mandatory poses. Lat spreads were difficult to do with my delts so inflated. I'm staying lean while adding size, so I'm very happy. But now that my delts are making my upper body appear wider I really have to work my legs hard so that they don't look to small in comparison.

For Cardio I did 30 minutes on the treadmill. I used Semper's technique of going at a slower speed and concentrating on getting an intense glute/ham contraction with each elongated stride. Let me tell you it burns. I also used this protocol for my calves by using the highest incline and focusing on a full stretch and squeeze. It burns for the calves as well.

Tomorrow I will crush some legs. Gotta make them GROW!!!

Bill_Finkbiner · 07-21-2007, 11:43 PM

Yesterday was legs. Anytime my mind would start to say no, or it's okay to just get a few reps, I gave myself a mental slap and hit it that muc harder. Basically I was a bit tired today, but that's no excuse. What it is, is a challenge to dig deep into the core of one's being and keep pushing some damn weight. If not, then why do it any way. I managed to get in a great leg day that I am already sore from.

Feet Together Hack Squats / Standing Calf Raises
sledx10 warmup
1 platex10 warm up
2 platesx10 warm up
3 platesx10 warm up
4 platesx10 / 135x10
4 platesx10 / 135x10
4 platesx10 / 135x10
On my last set of hacks my right knee started to hurt, so I stopped put my feet forward, and it still hurt. my friend Nathan was training arms across from me and suggested I point my toes out and BAM 10 reps pain free and better than any other set. Amazing what a small adjustment can do.

Leg Press Leg Press Calf Raise
655x10 / 530x10
655x10 / 530x10
655x10 / 530x10

Today was a huge jump in pounds, but here is the funny reason why. I didn't pay attention to how much weight was on the machine when I told the guy before me to leave it and I'd rack it after I was done. I had been doing 4 100 pound plates with 2 45's and the machine weight of 50 pounds. He had 6 45's on there as well as the rest. I only pulled off 2 and added 25 pounds. I get into position and released the safety handles. I when I started pushing the first rep it felt heavy, but I only though I hed my usual pounds on there. That's when I thought I was just tired, so I was like don't be a pussy and push the damn weight and I did. Right before the second set I looked at the plates and knew why it felt heavy. There was almost 100 pounds more than what I did last week. I said screw it if I did it for the first set then that was going to be what I used for the rest of the day. I dug in and kept cranking out the reps. I now know how much I was underestimating my strength and short changing myself for the last 2 weeks.

Leg Extensions Leg Curls
180x12 / 110x12
180x12 / 110x12
180x12 / 110x9
My leg curl strength needs improvement

Skull Crushers DB Curls
55x10 / 35x10
55x10 / 35x10
55x10 / 35x10

Then I took 3 Dialene 4 and 4 Alcalean did a round of mandatory poses, followed by 20 mins on the treadmill using Semper's long stride glute contraction technique

Bill_Finkbiner · 07-23-2007, 02:50 AM

Here's this week's stats update.

Last week's weight 183
This week 186

Last week's BF% 6.1
This week 6.7

This week I tried Layne's technique of spacing my meals out to about 4 hours apart and drinking BCAA's, Xtend of course, between meals to maximize protein synthesis. As you can see from above, so far so good.

Bill_Finkbiner · 07-23-2007, 02:51 AM

some more

Bill_Finkbiner · 07-25-2007, 07:47 AM

Here's Monday's workout. It's a little late, but being the only sigle guy on the team I gotta try and have a life before I go into precontest again.

It was a killer workout. I'm getting stronger every week.

BB Bench BB BO Row
135x10 warm up / 135x10 warmup
185x5 warmup
220x5 / 235x5
225x5 PR / 235x5
225x3 / 235x5
I hit my goal weight for bench and damn did it feel good to finally break that barrier. I think all the extra emphasis on developing my delts has helped give me a better base for benching.

BB Military BB Shrugs
135x5 PR / 285x5
135x5 / 285x5
135x4 / 285x5

DB Laterals
30x10
30x10
30x10

1 Arm Cable Laterals
30x10
30x8
30x8

For both types of laterals I used extemely short rests. noting longer than 30 seconds and pobably closer to 20.

I know the bench numbers still seem low to most people, but I am not built to bench. However, I have got pretty good pectoral development. Now that I can push some more weight. They should really take off. I can't wait to see how this effects my Incline BB Presses which were the staple of my chest routine.

Bill_Finkbiner · 07-25-2007, 07:48 AM

Here's today's lower body power workout. I have to admit I stayed out pretty late last night, but once it was time to train I made sure to get very warmed up and just clicked the intensity switch to ON. No excuses only results.

Squats Seated Calf Raises
135x5 warm up
205x5 warm up
225x5 warm up
245x5 / 180x5
255x5 / 180x5
260x4 PR / 180x5
The 260 was a definate challenge. On the 4th rep my back buckled a bit and I had to use a lot of back to get to the top of the squat. I'm still happy with 4, but I'll be much happier next week when I get 5.

SLDL Standing Calf Raise
295x5 / 180x5
295x5 / 180x5
300x5 / 180x5
SLDL's were freakin fantastic today. Nice and slow and controlled.

CG Bench BB Curls
195x5 / 105x5
200x5 PR / 105x5
200x4 / 105x5
Thank goodness for the lower pegs on the bench. On the last set I had some trouble with the 4th rep, but decided to go for the 5th. I got it about 3/4 up and that was it. I train alone, so I just eased it down and back onto the lower pegs. No worries, I'll get it next week.

My form on the BB Curls was the best it's ever been today. Squeeze and stretch. I'm finally getting used to doing these with an olympic bar.

DarkFalcon · 07-25-2007, 08:01 AM

Great job on the PR's bro! Keep up the good work! :clapping:

Bill_Finkbiner · 07-25-2007, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

Great job on the PR's bro! Keep up the good work! :clapping:

Thanks, DF. I'm more motivated than ever, being part of a team of sponsored bodybuilders is amazing. 3 of the guys are pros in their natural promotions, and everyone else is well on their way. Not to mention Marc who is not only the owner of Scivation, but a hardcore bodybuilder himself. I've got a lot to live up to and am having the time of my life doing it.

pammiejoe6 · 07-25-2007, 11:55 AM

WTG bill! you look fantastic!

Bill_Finkbiner · 07-27-2007, 09:38 AM

Thank, PJ the best motivation is progress.

Here's Thursday's workout.

Incline DB Press Close Parallel grip Lat Pulldown
45x10 warmup / 120x10 Warmup
85x8 PR / 180x10
85x6 / 180x10
75x9 / 180x10
I went heavier than ever for the first set of inclines. I wanted 10 and will go for it again next week. The 6 reps on the second set is still in my rep range for today, but I wanted to rep out more, so I dropped the pounds on the final set. I had a DEEP pump in my chest after the fisrt set.

Hammer Strength Bench Press Medium Parallel Grip Low Row
90x10 / 195x10
90x8 / 195x10
90x8 / 195x10

Seated DB Shoulder Press Seated DB Shrug
50x10 / 90x10
50x10 / 90x10
50x10 / 90x10
The Seated Shrugs felt great. Extreme stretch and nice slow reps. Felt them from the base of my skull to between my shoulders.

DB Lateral Raises
30x10
30x10
30x10
Very short rest between sets. Huge pump.

1 Arm Cable Laterals (behind back)
40x10
40x10
40x10
These BURNED. Felt Feakin' great. My delts are responded very well to this program. They have totally changed in shape.

**Crader** · 07-27-2007, 03:02 PM

Your getting pretty close to the carolina clash aren't you?

07-16-2007, 02:38 AM	#121
Bill_Finkbiner Pro Stature Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 406 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	Re: New Breed of Beast Here's this week's update. Last week's weight 180.5 This week 183 Last week's BF% 6.1 This week 6.1% I think this week's BF reading might be a bit low, but I'll take it. Legs are looking better, and I'm definately getting thicker. But let's let the pics do the talking. I know I need a tan, and the posing isn't the best, but I just woke up. __________________ Scivation Athlete TeamScivation.com www.Scivation.com www.primaforce.com Its not a squat unless your ass touches your ankles "If you beat me, it's not because you outworked me!"- Layne Norton

07-16-2007, 02:58 AM	#122
Bill_Finkbiner Pro Stature Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 406 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	Re: New Breed of Beast A couple more __________________ Scivation Athlete TeamScivation.com www.Scivation.com www.primaforce.com Its not a squat unless your ass touches your ankles "If you beat me, it's not because you outworked me!"- Layne Norton

07-16-2007, 04:09 PM	#123
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,175 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	Re: New Breed of Beast great pics bill! you look like such a nice guy....lol what kind of doggy do you have?

07-18-2007, 02:00 AM	#125
Bill_Finkbiner Pro Stature Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 406 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	Re: New Breed of Beast I started thinking about today's workout right after yesterday's ended. Today was the day I was going to hit my squat goal for this Lean Mass Program. I woke up ready to go, ate my breakfast of 2 scoops chocolate Substance mixed with 1 cup oatmeal, 2 Tbls PB, and 2 Tbls raisins. Yummy!!! While training my one and only client and drinking my Xtend/VasoCharge I was a bit distracted thinking about my own workout. Maybe that's why I had her doing extra sets of ball squats today? I know that the fact that I have been squatting twice a week for the past two weeks is one of the MAJOR reasons that I am making such quick progress. Head over to Lando's thread and read his fellow WNBF Pro Cytrainers sig line, because it says it all. Today was the day to push some friggin weight and I went heavy (for me at least). Squats Seated Calf Raises 135x10 warmup 185x5 warm up 240x5 / 180x5 250x5 / 180x5 255x5 PR / 180x5 Well as you can see I got the 255x5 today. I have to admit that I took a healthy pause at the top of each rep to be sure I kept my form on the way down to the floor. The last couple of reps didn't have the best form on the way up. I used a bit too much back and my inner quads are definatley weak as my leg tried to come together. I also noticed during all of my working sets today that my left leg is dominant. I have to concentrate very hard to even distribute the load. Next week, I'll stay at the same pounds and do the with perfect form. SLDL Standing calf 295x5PR / 180x5 295x5 / 180x5 295x5 / 180x5 Again my left leg was dominant on SLDL's, but it was great to kick this one up to some more pounds. I had to really focus to keep my back flat. CG Bench BB Curls 135x10 warm up / 65x10 warmup 190x5 / 105x5 190x5 / 105x5 190x5 / 105x5 I lightened up the BB Curls today, because I thought my form was way to sloppy last week. I took some Dialene4 and then did a round of mandatory poses. I think it's really important to pose while fatigued. Ed corney suggests posing after training on his website. It take the extra effort not to shake and gives an extra pump and isometric work for the muscles just used. Then I did 20 mins on the treadmill at various speeds and inclines. I did 2 different sessions at 30% incline for 2 mins each to torch my calves and hams. __________________ Scivation Athlete TeamScivation.com www.Scivation.com www.primaforce.com Its not a squat unless your ass touches your ankles "If you beat me, it's not because you outworked me!"- Layne Norton

07-20-2007, 12:56 AM	#126
Bill_Finkbiner Pro Stature Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 406 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	Re: New Breed of Beast So far this week has been awesome. I feel great and my strength is steadily climbing. I think it's a combination of my body loving the extra calories that I have now on the Lean Mass Gains Program, and a months worht of supplimenting with Beta-Alanine. I'm also more motivated than ever. Seeing all the insane work that Marc, Va, Lando, Semper, and Rubicon have been putting in has lit a fire under my ass. These guys train like mad men and I want to belong in their assylum. Here's today's workout: DB Incline Close Parallel Grip Lat Pulldown 40x12 warmup / 120x12 warmup 80x10 PR / 170x10 80x8 / 175x10 80x8 / 180x10 Both of these exrecises felt great. Next week I'm going for my goal on the Incline DB's of 85x10. I had good control today and kept a consitant line of motion. So next week I go for it. Hammer Strength Bench Press / Medium Parallel Grip Low Cable Row 80x10 / 195x10 80x10 / 195x10 90x8 / 195x10 I used the HammerStrenght today, because I have been having lots of problems getting the DB's in place to do the flat bench. I have also had great difficulty at the end of the set trying to put them down without just dropping them to the side and risking my shoulders, and damaging the DB's. HammerStrength felt strange at first, but I widened my grip anf found the rght motion. At his point, my upper body was SWOLLEN; very motivational. Seated DB Shoulder Press / Seated DB Shrugs 55x9 / 90x10 55x9 / 90x10 55x9 / 90x10 DB Lateral Raises 30x10 30x10 30x10 I used extremely short rest periods for these. I am hesitant to add weight, so I'll just crank up the intensity. It worked well today. My form was strict, and my delts were on fire. 1 Arm Cable Laterals (cable behind back) 40x10 40x10 40x10 Again, short rests and a huge BURN. They felt great and my delts were CAPPED. Then I took my Dialene4 and 2000mg of Alcalean. I usually do 2000mg of Alcalean before and after my workout, but I noticed that Marc has been using it before weights and then before cardio, so I'm going to give it a shot. Soon I will be adding Yohimbe to the mix and give Marc's belly fat burner a run. I'm glad he shares all of his tricks, because I'm going to need them if we are in the same weightclass at the Clash. Luckily I'm prtettier though. Before cardion I did a round of mandatory poses. Lat spreads were difficult to do with my delts so inflated. I'm staying lean while adding size, so I'm very happy. But now that my delts are making my upper body appear wider I really have to work my legs hard so that they don't look to small in comparison. For Cardio I did 30 minutes on the treadmill. I used Semper's technique of going at a slower speed and concentrating on getting an intense glute/ham contraction with each elongated stride. Let me tell you it burns. I also used this protocol for my calves by using the highest incline and focusing on a full stretch and squeeze. It burns for the calves as well. Tomorrow I will crush some legs. Gotta make them GROW!!! __________________ Scivation Athlete TeamScivation.com www.Scivation.com www.primaforce.com Its not a squat unless your ass touches your ankles "If you beat me, it's not because you outworked me!"- Layne Norton

07-21-2007, 11:43 PM	#127
Bill_Finkbiner Pro Stature Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 406 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	Re: New Breed of Beast Yesterday was legs. Anytime my mind would start to say no, or it's okay to just get a few reps, I gave myself a mental slap and hit it that muc harder. Basically I was a bit tired today, but that's no excuse. What it is, is a challenge to dig deep into the core of one's being and keep pushing some damn weight. If not, then why do it any way. I managed to get in a great leg day that I am already sore from. Feet Together Hack Squats / Standing Calf Raises sledx10 warmup 1 platex10 warm up 2 platesx10 warm up 3 platesx10 warm up 4 platesx10 / 135x10 4 platesx10 / 135x10 4 platesx10 / 135x10 On my last set of hacks my right knee started to hurt, so I stopped put my feet forward, and it still hurt. my friend Nathan was training arms across from me and suggested I point my toes out and BAM 10 reps pain free and better than any other set. Amazing what a small adjustment can do. Leg Press Leg Press Calf Raise 655x10 / 530x10 655x10 / 530x10 655x10 / 530x10 Today was a huge jump in pounds, but here is the funny reason why. I didn't pay attention to how much weight was on the machine when I told the guy before me to leave it and I'd rack it after I was done. I had been doing 4 100 pound plates with 2 45's and the machine weight of 50 pounds. He had 6 45's on there as well as the rest. I only pulled off 2 and added 25 pounds. I get into position and released the safety handles. I when I started pushing the first rep it felt heavy, but I only though I hed my usual pounds on there. That's when I thought I was just tired, so I was like don't be a pussy and push the damn weight and I did. Right before the second set I looked at the plates and knew why it felt heavy. There was almost 100 pounds more than what I did last week. I said screw it if I did it for the first set then that was going to be what I used for the rest of the day. I dug in and kept cranking out the reps. I now know how much I was underestimating my strength and short changing myself for the last 2 weeks. Leg Extensions Leg Curls 180x12 / 110x12 180x12 / 110x12 180x12 / 110x9 My leg curl strength needs improvement Skull Crushers DB Curls 55x10 / 35x10 55x10 / 35x10 55x10 / 35x10 Then I took 3 Dialene 4 and 4 Alcalean did a round of mandatory poses, followed by 20 mins on the treadmill using Semper's long stride glute contraction technique __________________ Scivation Athlete TeamScivation.com www.Scivation.com www.primaforce.com Its not a squat unless your ass touches your ankles "If you beat me, it's not because you outworked me!"- Layne Norton

07-23-2007, 02:50 AM	#128
Bill_Finkbiner Pro Stature Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 406 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	Re: New Breed of Beast Here's this week's stats update. Last week's weight 183 This week 186 Last week's BF% 6.1 This week 6.7 This week I tried Layne's technique of spacing my meals out to about 4 hours apart and drinking BCAA's, Xtend of course, between meals to maximize protein synthesis. As you can see from above, so far so good. __________________ Scivation Athlete TeamScivation.com www.Scivation.com www.primaforce.com Its not a squat unless your ass touches your ankles "If you beat me, it's not because you outworked me!"- Layne Norton

07-23-2007, 02:51 AM	#129
Bill_Finkbiner Pro Stature Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 406 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	Re: New Breed of Beast some more __________________ Scivation Athlete TeamScivation.com www.Scivation.com www.primaforce.com Its not a squat unless your ass touches your ankles "If you beat me, it's not because you outworked me!"- Layne Norton

07-25-2007, 07:47 AM	#130
Bill_Finkbiner Pro Stature Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 406 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	Re: New Breed of Beast Here's Monday's workout. It's a little late, but being the only sigle guy on the team I gotta try and have a life before I go into precontest again. It was a killer workout. I'm getting stronger every week. BB Bench BB BO Row 135x10 warm up / 135x10 warmup 185x5 warmup 220x5 / 235x5 225x5 PR / 235x5 225x3 / 235x5 I hit my goal weight for bench and damn did it feel good to finally break that barrier. I think all the extra emphasis on developing my delts has helped give me a better base for benching. BB Military BB Shrugs 135x5 PR / 285x5 135x5 / 285x5 135x4 / 285x5 DB Laterals 30x10 30x10 30x10 1 Arm Cable Laterals 30x10 30x8 30x8 For both types of laterals I used extemely short rests. noting longer than 30 seconds and pobably closer to 20. I know the bench numbers still seem low to most people, but I am not built to bench. However, I have got pretty good pectoral development. Now that I can push some more weight. They should really take off. I can't wait to see how this effects my Incline BB Presses which were the staple of my chest routine. __________________ Scivation Athlete TeamScivation.com www.Scivation.com www.primaforce.com Its not a squat unless your ass touches your ankles "If you beat me, it's not because you outworked me!"- Layne Norton

07-25-2007, 07:48 AM	#131
Bill_Finkbiner Pro Stature Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 406 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	Re: New Breed of Beast Here's today's lower body power workout. I have to admit I stayed out pretty late last night, but once it was time to train I made sure to get very warmed up and just clicked the intensity switch to ON. No excuses only results. Squats Seated Calf Raises 135x5 warm up 205x5 warm up 225x5 warm up 245x5 / 180x5 255x5 / 180x5 260x4 PR / 180x5 The 260 was a definate challenge. On the 4th rep my back buckled a bit and I had to use a lot of back to get to the top of the squat. I'm still happy with 4, but I'll be much happier next week when I get 5. SLDL Standing Calf Raise 295x5 / 180x5 295x5 / 180x5 300x5 / 180x5 SLDL's were freakin fantastic today. Nice and slow and controlled. CG Bench BB Curls 195x5 / 105x5 200x5 PR / 105x5 200x4 / 105x5 Thank goodness for the lower pegs on the bench. On the last set I had some trouble with the 4th rep, but decided to go for the 5th. I got it about 3/4 up and that was it. I train alone, so I just eased it down and back onto the lower pegs. No worries, I'll get it next week. My form on the BB Curls was the best it's ever been today. Squeeze and stretch. I'm finally getting used to doing these with an olympic bar. __________________ Scivation Athlete TeamScivation.com www.Scivation.com www.primaforce.com Its not a squat unless your ass touches your ankles "If you beat me, it's not because you outworked me!"- Layne Norton

07-25-2007, 08:01 AM	#132
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Re: New Breed of Beast Great job on the PR's bro! Keep up the good work! :clapping:

07-25-2007, 11:55 AM	#134
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,175 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	Re: New Breed of Beast WTG bill! you look fantastic!

07-27-2007, 09:38 AM	#135
Bill_Finkbiner Pro Stature Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 406 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	Re: New Breed of Beast Thank, PJ the best motivation is progress. Here's Thursday's workout. Incline DB Press Close Parallel grip Lat Pulldown 45x10 warmup / 120x10 Warmup 85x8 PR / 180x10 85x6 / 180x10 75x9 / 180x10 I went heavier than ever for the first set of inclines. I wanted 10 and will go for it again next week. The 6 reps on the second set is still in my rep range for today, but I wanted to rep out more, so I dropped the pounds on the final set. I had a DEEP pump in my chest after the fisrt set. Hammer Strength Bench Press Medium Parallel Grip Low Row 90x10 / 195x10 90x8 / 195x10 90x8 / 195x10 Seated DB Shoulder Press Seated DB Shrug 50x10 / 90x10 50x10 / 90x10 50x10 / 90x10 The Seated Shrugs felt great. Extreme stretch and nice slow reps. Felt them from the base of my skull to between my shoulders. DB Lateral Raises 30x10 30x10 30x10 Very short rest between sets. Huge pump. 1 Arm Cable Laterals (behind back) 40x10 40x10 40x10 These BURNED. Felt Feakin' great. My delts are responded very well to this program. They have totally changed in shape. __________________ Scivation Athlete TeamScivation.com www.Scivation.com www.primaforce.com Its not a squat unless your ass touches your ankles "If you beat me, it's not because you outworked me!"- Layne Norton

07-27-2007, 03:02 PM	#136
Crader IronMass Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 40	Re: New Breed of Beast Your getting pretty close to the carolina clash aren't you?