You’re in a band eh? Can you give some info on it?
[quote]xjusticex2013x wrote:
You’re in a band eh? Can you give some info on it?[/quote]
Oh, hell yeah haha!
Nothing For Now
We’ve kind of been on hiatus for two years since we have all been at college and our bass player went no longer lives near us. BUT, we have recently found a replacement and practiced a few times over winter break 
Myspace: www.myspace.com/n4now
There is a new song up on there called “Sink or Swim” (I do the clean singing vocals in the very beginning, as well as the vocals around 2 minutes into the song My Mistake. Everyone says My Mistake is our best song)
Here are our songs that are on youtube:
[b]“My Mistake”
“Crabcakes and Football”
“Intro Song”
“I Got The Dews, Dude”[/b]
We’re going to be playing shows this summer, so I’ll be sure to get some videos!
EDIT: I play lead guitar. I’m the kid with the blond hair, I was much skinnier then haha. I’m not the one with the shirt off on guitar though, that’s our drummer. The drummer and I actually switch instruments during the last breakdown on “My Mistake”. We put on one hell of a show, if I’m allowed to say!!
Here’s a video of us that some random kid filmed lol. I’m the one on the guitar closest to the camera
Ashy,
I was creeping your log a few pages back, and noticed that since you started this log you’ve gotten STRONG. Are you leaning more towards BBing or PLing? And when did you hit 315 squats and 400 + pound DL’s? lol. I have some catching up to do… Good work, and keep us posted.
HP Mass Week 3
Lower Pressing 2 (p.m. session)
Deadlift
135 X 3 X some, 185 X 3, 225 X 3, 280 X 3, 300 X 3, 320 X 3, 340 X 3, 360 X 3
320 X 3, 340 X 3, 360 X 3
320 X 3, 340 X 3, 360 X 3
320 X 3, 340 X 3, 360 X 3
320 X 3
Sled Pulls
5 or 6 sets
Prowler Pushes
5 or 6 sets
(forgot the camera for the deadlift session)
NOTES: Finally done with week 3! Except for the foundation workout tomorrow, but those are nowhere near as hard as the regular pressing workouts lol. I’m hoping by week 6 my endurance will be better, and I’ll be a bit stronger
[quote]hlss09 wrote:
Ashy,
I was creeping your log a few pages back, and noticed that since you started this log you’ve gotten STRONG. Are you leaning more towards BBing or PLing? And when did you hit 315 squats and 400 + pound DL’s? lol. I have some catching up to do… Good work, and keep us posted. [/quote]
Haha, thanks a lot man, I really appreciate it! Well, when I first started, it was pure bodybuilding for me. But, I soon fell in love with powerlifting. Now, I’m kind of in a limbo between BOTH, but more interested in powerlifting and just getting strong as hell lol.
I’m pretty sure I hit 315 squat and 405 deadlift around the same time at the beginning of last semester, but then I hit 495 (5 plate) deadlift a couple of days before the new year. If you ever want to ask something don’t be afraid to I’m not cocky or anything by any means, but I do like talking training with anyone interested
It’s pretty cool that you’re in a band! You definitely gained a pound or two since those vids haha.
I know you’ve been trying to get your squat right, I know I am, and I don’t know if you’ve seen EFS’s newest series, “So you think you can squat?”. It recently came out and so far it’s pretty awesome. No doubt it’ll get better.
Part 1:
Part 2:
Hope this aids you on your journey to a beastly squat
EDIT: I myself can’t wait to squat after watching this.
[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:
It’s pretty cool that you’re in a band! You definitely gained a pound or two since those vids haha.
I know you’ve been trying to get your squat right, I know I am, and I don’t know if you’ve seen EFS’s newest series, “So you think you can squat?”. It recently came out and so far it’s pretty awesome. No doubt it’ll get better.
Hope this aids you on your journey to a beastly squat
EDIT: I myself can’t wait to squat after watching this.[/quote]
Haha, yes I’ve definitely gotten a bit bigger since the good ol’ band days. That was actually during my manorexic time lol.
I’ve seen that but never watched them for some reason. Just watched the first though, and will watch the second when I get back from my 2nd session of classes. Thanks man!
[b]1/20/2010 (yesterday)
Diet[/b]
Protein: 272g
Fat: 140g
Carbs: 181g
Cals: 2,989
I think this pulse fasting 2 days a week might just be perfect for dropping my wanted weight. I might even turn Saturday into a pulse feast and just have 1 or 2 normal sized meals at the end of the day, so that I don’t lose too fast. I’ll do the fast tomorrow though, and weigh in Wednesday to see how things are going. I was right at 192 this morning, which is good
HP Mass Week 3
Lats/Biceps
A) Straight Arm Pulldown (campus’ rec center doesn’t have ab straps)
6 sets
B1) Close-Grip Pulldown (DANG these were weak from doing straight arm pulldowns before)
4 supersets
B2) Straight Arm Pulldown
4 supersets
C) EZ Bar Preacher Curls (with partial reps)
6 sets
I think i set a PR, 85 X 12
D) Constant Tension Hammer Curls
6 sets
NOTES: Wowz, my arms were pumped like crazy. I’m looking forward to my Friday foundation training, because that’s when the rec is packed, which means there are a lot of cardio bunnies roaming around
Are your carbs low for the contest your competing in? What are they normally at? Are you still doing 5/3/1?
[quote]Chi-Towns-Finest wrote:
Are your carbs low for the contest your competing in? What are they normally at? Are you still doing 5/3/1?[/quote]
Well I’m utilizing the pulse fast so my normal days of eating don’t look like I’m dieting lol. BUT I’m glad you commenting because I know you’ve competed before and I’d like for you to help me out if you think I should change anything. And, I’m still doing HP Mass as of now. I just finished week 3 today so I will start week 4 Sunday with reduced volume and heavier weights.
My diet is set up like so:
Saturday: Off day or neural charge session (pulse fast)
Sunday: Upper Body Pressing (3,000 cals high protein, moderate fat, low carbs)
Monday: Same as Sunday
Tuesday: Off day or neural charge session (pulse fast)
Wednesday: Lower Body Pressing (3,000 cals higher carbs, high protein, lower fat)
Thursday: Lower Body Pressing (3,000 cals high protein, mod-high fat, low carb)
Friday: Back and Biceps (3,000 cals high protein, mod-high fat, low carb)
This averages out to about 2,250 cals a day. It seems kind of low but I think it’s fine since I’m eating pretty much at maintenance every lifting day. Does this seem alright to you? I’m weighing myself every Wednesday morning after the fast so I know the scale weighing will be consistent. I want to drop at MOST 2 pounds a week, which would be about 25 pounds for the contest.
EDIT:
Today’s Diet
Protein: 285g
Fat: 157g
Carbs: 119g
Cals: 2,932
[quote]ashylarryku wrote:
[quote]Chi-Towns-Finest wrote:
Are your carbs low for the contest your competing in? What are they normally at? Are you still doing 5/3/1?[/quote]
Well I’m utilizing the pulse fast so my normal days of eating don’t look like I’m dieting lol. BUT I’m glad you commenting because I know you’ve competed before and I’d like for you to help me out if you think I should change anything. And, I’m still doing HP Mass as of now. I just finished week 3 today so I will start week 4 Sunday with reduced volume and heavier weights.
My diet is set up like so:
Saturday: Off day or neural charge session (pulse fast)
Sunday: Upper Body Pressing (3,000 cals high protein, moderate fat, low carbs)
Monday: Same as Sunday
Tuesday: Off day or neural charge session (pulse fast)
Wednesday: Lower Body Pressing (3,000 cals higher carbs, high protein, lower fat)
Thursday: Lower Body Pressing (3,000 cals high protein, mod-high fat, low carb)
Friday: Back and Biceps (3,000 cals high protein, mod-high fat, low carb)
This averages out to about 2,250 cals a day. It seems kind of low but I think it’s fine since I’m eating pretty much at maintenance every lifting day. Does this seem alright to you? I’m weighing myself every Wednesday morning after the fast so I know the scale weighing will be consistent. I want to drop at MOST 2 pounds a week, which would be about 25 pounds for the contest.
EDIT:
Today’s Diet
Protein: 285g
Fat: 157g
Carbs: 119g
Cals: 2,932[/quote]
I think that looks good, although I don’t have any experience with pulse fasting so it should be cool to see how it works for you. I’ll generally keep my calories consistent and have one high carb day per week – two when my bodyfat gets really low. I prefer to have a higher percent of my diet come from carbohydrate vs fat, but that’s just me.
HP Mass Week 4
Upper Pressing 1
Medicine Ball Slams
3 sets of 3 (I think)
OH Press (staggered w/ DB shrugs)
Bar X 3, 75 X 3, 110 X 3, 120 X 3, 130 X 3, 140 X 3, 150 X 3
140 X 3, 145 X 3, 150 X 3
140 X 4
Incline (staggered w/ face pulls)
155 X 3, 170 X 3, 180 X 3, 190 X 3, 200 X 3, 210 X 3
200 X 3, 205 X 3, 210 X 3 (vid)
200 X 3
Flat (staggered w/ cable rotator cuff)
200 X 3, 210 X 3, 220 X 3, 230 X 3
220 X 3, 225 X 3, 230 X 3
220 X 3
Squat (mobility work before)
Bar X some, 135 X 3, 175 X 3, 195 X 3, 215 X 3, 235 X 3, 255 X 3
215 X 3, 235 X 3, 255 X 3
215 X 3
Incline 210 X 3
NOTES: Feels good to back off on volume lol. Had a lady friend over late last night, so I was a little tired today session still went well though
[quote]Chi-Towns-Finest wrote:
I think that looks good, although I don’t have any experience with pulse fasting so it should be cool to see how it works for you. I’ll generally keep my calories consistent and have one high carb day per week – two when my bodyfat gets really low. I prefer to have a higher percent of my diet come from carbohydrate vs fat, but that’s just me.
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Thanks man, I’m anxious to see how things go as well. I’ve done the pulse fast several times in the past, but just to keep things in check while gaining. I’ve always liked and felt good from having higher fats, but everyone is different
HP Mass Week 4
Upper Pressing 2
Medicine Ball Slams
3 sets of 3
OH Press
Bar X some, 75 X 3, 110 X 3, 120 X 3, 130 X 3, 140 X 3 (almost blacked out HAHA), 150 X 3
140 X 3, 145 X 3, 150 X 3
140 X 3
Fat-Bar Incline
135 X 3, 155 X 3, 175 X 3, 190 X 3, 200 X 3, 210 X 3
200 X 3, 205 X 3, 210 X 3
200 X 3
Flat BB
210 X 3, 220 X 3, 230 X 3
220 X 3, 225 X 3, 230 X 3
220 X 3
Deadlift
135 X 3, 225 X 3, 285 X 3, 305 X 3, 325 X 3, 345 X 4, 365 X 3
325 X 3, 345 X 3, 365 X 3
325 X 3
Sled Rows
3 sets
Sled Hammer Curls
3 sets
Bench 230 X 3, and deadlift 365 X 3
Notes: I don’t know what happened, I felt great the entire session, but i almost blacked out on my set of 140 X 3 overhead press. It wasn’t heavy at all, but on the 3rd rep it went up pretty fast, but as it was coming down it felt like 225. I threw it on the rack and started feeling very dizzy lol, but other than that the session went great. I even threw in some eccentric-less work for back and bis. I’m hoping that was a one time thing. I told our strength club coach who happened to be lifting, and he gave me a fist bump
Pre-Pulse Fast Weight
188.6
Well, there’s gotta be something wrong, or some wort of weird drop in water weight. I’m looking and feeling much leaner already, that’s for sure (my WO buddy even said my forearms were looking extra veiny lol) but I couldn’t have dropped 4-5 pounds already. Plus, I usually drop a pound or two after the fast, so that means I’ll have lost 6 or 7 pounds in my first 7 days lol.
Something’s gotta be off, but my strength is still completely fine, and actually a little stronger. I’ll weigh in tomorrow, and perhaps add 500 cals to each day after the fast, or I might just keep things the same for another week and see if something changes. either way, this contest is MINE 
That’s awesome man! Can’t wait to the see after pics.
[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:
That’s awesome man! Can’t wait to the see after pics.[/quote]
I just took a picture today to compare with the one on the last page, and I’m already noticing more ab definition! Should be seeing great results in another 5 weeks at the halfway point! I might throw some pictures up then
[quote]ashylarryku wrote:
[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:
That’s awesome man! Can’t wait to the see after pics.[/quote]
I just took a picture today to compare with the one on the last page, and I’m already noticing more ab definition! Should be seeing great results in another 5 weeks at the halfway point! I might throw some pictures up then :)[/quote]
Sweet! I’m almost tempted to try and get me some summer abs, but I’ll just stick to building the ice chest, rather than the six pack
[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:
[quote]ashylarryku wrote:
[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:
That’s awesome man! Can’t wait to the see after pics.[/quote]
I just took a picture today to compare with the one on the last page, and I’m already noticing more ab definition! Should be seeing great results in another 5 weeks at the halfway point! I might throw some pictures up then :)[/quote]
Sweet! I’m almost tempted to try and get me some summer abs, but I’ll just stick to building the ice chest, rather than the six pack :)[/quote]
Haha, I hear ya man. I already feel/know I’m wasting my time. BUT, it’s only 12 weeks (1 already down) and it’s not the worst thing to have a little damage control after eating everything in sight for the past 1.5 years 
Hey ash, with all this low rep stuff, have you noticed any gains in size, rather than just strength? Say arms, legs?
I have seen you get a lot stronger since you’ve been on T-Nation. keep that shit up.
and fuck yeah @ pulse feastin!