My Road To BEASTNESS w/ Vids

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[quote]RobRaynerBB wrote:
Hey ash, with all this low rep stuff, have you noticed any gains in size, rather than just strength? Say arms, legs?[/quote]

Well, I can’t really say much because I’m only on week 4 of the program. But, I can make a few statements

  • I have definitely leaned up since starting HP Mass. Granted, I have been dropping weight for the past week, but before that I was already leaning up while staying around the same weight. I can only guess I added some lean mass in the first 3 weeks since I leaned up without changing much in scale weight.

  • I feel MUCH more powerful and efficient during the compound lifts now that I’m doing them several times a week, rather than once like previously when I was doing my own version of 5/3/1

  • I feel much less rundown, even though I’m working the same muscle groups two days in a row.

Hope this helps, and thanks for dropping in!

[quote]bugeishaAD wrote:
I have seen you get a lot stronger since you’ve been on T-Nation. keep that shit up.

and fuck yeah @ pulse feastin![/quote]

Thanks, bug! That means a lot man, you’re one of the guys I’ve looked up to since joining this site. I can honestly say if it weren’t for T-Nation, I wouldn’t have been making the gains I have been lately

Haha, well I’m actually pulse FASTing twice a week, since I get the same sort of benefits but use less CH, but HELL YEA! I’ve told a lifting buddy of mine about my fasting twice a week, and his jaw literally dropped lol. Especially when he asked if I’m losing a lot of strength, and I told him I’m getting stronger :slight_smile:

1/26 Post-Pulse Fast Weight
188.4 lbs
(- ~4 lbs in one week)

Well, I’m not 100% sure this is pure bodyweight I’ve lost, because I’ve been eating a little over 3,000 cals on normal training days. BUT, I am looking noticeably leaner already, so I think I’ll give it one more week before I reevaluate and add more calories. I’ve got class until 11:00, when I plan on squatting and OH pressing after, then class again at 1:00, and then I’ll be deadlifting and doing eccentric-less work after. Busy day!

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HP Mass Week 4
Lower Pressing (a.m.)

Squat (stretching/foam rolling/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

OH Press (staggered w/ face pulls)
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 4, 150 X 3
140 X 3

HP Mass Week 4
Lower Pressing 1 (p.m.)

Stretching/mobility work

Deadlift
135 X 3, 225 X 3, 285 X 3, 305 X 3, 325 X 3, 345 X 3, 365 X 3
325 X 3, 345 X 3, 365 X 3
325 X 3

(these felt GREAT)

“Sled” Pulls
7 or 8 sets

“Prowler” Pushes
7 or 8 sets

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Deadlifting from today’s session

Speed is pretty crazy, considering these would have been grinder reps about a half a year ago :slight_smile:

Also, I’ve been forgetting my songs of the day

August Burns Red - Composure

Haha, WHAT!? This chick is crazy!!

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Nice DLing man! Those are some pretty speedy looking pulls :slight_smile: I think the fact you’re going fast is making those lockouts iffy.

425

HP Mass Week 4
Lower Pressing 2 (a.m.)

Foam rolling/stretching/mobility work

Squat
Bar X some, 95 X 3, 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

Flat Bench (staggered with rotator cuff)
Bar X 3, 115 X 3, 135 X 3, 190 X 3, 200 X 3, 210 X 3, 220 X 3, 230 X 3
220 X 3, 225 X 3, 230 X 3
220 X 3

[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:
Nice DLing man! Those are some pretty speedy looking pulls :slight_smile: I think the fact you’re going fast is making those lockouts iffy.[/quote]

Thanks bud! Haha, yeah I think the speed got me carried away a bit. I watch some “Super Training” videos on youtube before, so it got me pretty pumped :slight_smile:

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HP Mass Week 4
Lower Pressing 2 (p.m.)

Deadlift
135 X some, 225 X 3, 285 X 3, 305 X 3, 325 X 3, 345 X 3, 365 X 3
325 X 3, 345 X 3, 365 X 3
325 X 3

Prowler Pushes
7 sets

Sled Pulls
7 sets

NOTES: Deadlifts felt light as hell, again. They were very speedy

427

HP Mass Week 4
Back/Biceps

Neutral-Grip Pulldown
75 X some
115 X 8
150 X 12
180 X 10
165 X 10
Dropset: 165 X 6 ; 120 X 6

CG Pulldown ss/ Straight Arm Pulldown
165 X 8 // 75 X 8
165 X 8 // 65 X 10
150 X 10 // 65 X 10

Preacher Curls (really slow negative partials)
55 X 10
85 X 8
75 X 8 X 3

DB Hammers (slow negatives, alternating with constant tension)
40 X 6
35 X 8
30 X 10 X 2

NOTES: Left the go at the door today and am glad I did. Didn’t set any PRs that I know of, but man were my lats torn to hell lol. My workout buddy said I’m looking much more defined, so this is good.

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Hey man, your kicking ass.

Only 11 wks til you win $500!

429

HP Mass Week 4
Neural Charge

(circuit of 3-5 reps)

Deadlift 225
OH Press 95
Goblet Squat 45 lb DB
1 Arm DB Push Press 45

Done for 20-30 minutes. I didn’t worry much about getting in the zone or anything. I would just much rather get in the gym and do SOMETHING than sit at home on the couch all day with my stoner roommates lol. I talked with my gym buddies and lifted randomly

[quote]undecimber wrote:
Hey man, your kicking ass.

Only 11 wks til you win $500! [/quote]

Thanks, buddy!

Almost 10 weeks left now! I truly believe I’m going to win this! I’m at least guaranteed a $100 prize for the top 5 lol

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Winner winner chicken dinner :slight_smile:

Well not quite a chicken dinner…

431

HP Mass Week 5
Upper Pressing 1

Clean and Strict Press
45 X 5, 70 X 3, 80 X 3, 100 X 3

OH Press (staggered with shrugs)
110 X 3, 120 X 3, 130 X 3, 140 X 3, 150 X 3
140 X 3, 140 X 3, 145 X 3, 145 X 3, 150 X 3, 150 X 3, 140 X 3

Incline Press (staggered with face pulls)
150 X 3, 165 X 3, 180 X 3, 200 X 3, 210 X 3
200 X 3, 200 X 3, 205 X 3, 205 X 3, 210 X 3, 210 X 3, 200 X 3

Flat Press (staggered with DB rotator cuff)
200 X 3, 210 X 3, 220 X 3, 230 X 3 (this set FLEW up)
220 X 3, 220 X 3, 225 X 3, 225 X 3, 230 X 3, 230 X 3, 220 X 3

Squat
Bar X 3, 135 X 3, 175 X 3, 195 X 3, 215 X 3, 235 X 3, 255 X 3
215 X 3, 215 X 3, 235 X 3, 235 X 3, 255 X 3, 255 X 3, 215 X 3

NOTES: Did the pulse fast yesterday and only had one small meal before going in lol, but everything felt fine until squats. They felt a bit too heavy, but still went fine and nothing grinded. Form is getting better. Some buddies of mine magically showed up as I was setting my arch up on the first set of 230 on bench. Their jaws were dropped as they saw the weight lol, so it kind of motivated me, and that set felt like 185.

[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:
Winner winner chicken dinner :slight_smile:

Well not quite a chicken dinner…[/quote]

Haha, I sure do hope so man! I’m gonna have a nice chicken dinner to celebrated when this is all over, and then some! :slight_smile:

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Some training highlights from today:

I feel my last set in the video with 235 looked pretty good.

August Burns Red - Meddler

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HP Mass Week 5
Upper Pressing 2 (a.m.)

Clean and Strict Press
40 X 5 X 2, 70 X 3, 90 X 3, 100 X 3, 110 X 3

OH Press
120 X 3, 130 X 3, 140 X 3, 150 X 3
140 X 3, 140 X 3, 145 X 3, 145 X 3, 150 X 3, 150 X 3
140 X 3

Incline
150 X 3, 165 X 3, 175 X 3, 190 X 3, 210 X 3
200 X 3, 200 X 3, 205 X 3, 205 X 3, 210 X 3, 210 X 3
200 X 3

Flat
205 X 3, 220 X 3, 230 X 3
220 X 3, 220 X 3, 225 X 3, 225 X 3, 230 X 3, 230 X 3
220 X 3

NOTES: Lifted with a buddy of mine in between classes. Was a bit rushed for time, and I didn’t feel like scaring him off by doing a bunch of supersets when we’re already pressing heavy for up to 30 sets lol, so I skipped the assistance. I’m heading back now to deadlift and do some upper body eccentric-less work

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HP Mass week 5
Upper Pressing 2 (p.m.)

Deadlift
135 X 3, 185 X 3, 225 X 3, 285 X 3, 305 X 3, 325 X 3, 345 X 3, 365 X 3
325 X 3, 325 X 3, 345 X 3, 345 X 3, 365 X 3, 365 X 3
325 X 3

Upper Body Circuit (done 4 times)
Face Pulls X 10-15
Lateral Raises X 10-12
Front Raises X 10-12
Rotator Cuff X 10

NOTES: Looking forward to the day off tomorrow :slight_smile: my skin is starting to hurt like hell from pulling.

435

Took some more pictures today, I can definitely tell I’m leaning up now. I can see more definition in chest, shoulders, and abs.

BUT, it is snowing like crazy here in Kansas. We must have gotten at least a foot of snow today, and it’s still snowing! KU had classes canceled, which I was happy about since today was an off day. But tomorrow is canceled as well, and I’m supposed to be doing my lower pressing workout. Plus, I pulse fasted today, so I’m going to be missing out on the rebound effect. I know of a gym that might be open, and my brother has a power rack in his garage. The only problem is I have no clue how I’m going to be able to travel to either place lol.

Also, my houses heater is busted, and it is FREEZING

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[quote]ashylarryku wrote:
Took some more pictures today, I can definitely tell I’m leaning up now. I can see more definition in chest, shoulders, and abs.

BUT, it is snowing like crazy here in Kansas. We must have gotten at least a foot of snow today, and it’s still snowing! KU had classes canceled, which I was happy about since today was an off day. But tomorrow is canceled as well, and I’m supposed to be doing my lower pressing workout. Plus, I pulse fasted today, so I’m going to be missing out on the rebound effect. I know of a gym that might be open, and my brother has a power rack in his garage. The only problem is I have no clue how I’m going to be able to travel to either place lol.

Also, my houses heater is busted, and it is FREEZING[/quote]

Put some of them pics! Haha.

Sucks about all that snow. Thankfully I haven’t been getting any snow. But it’s gotten much colder and windier. I can deal with the temp, but when the wind comes in…screw that.

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Post-Pulse Weight
187.6
(- 0.8 lbs in 1 week)

NOTES: This is more I like it. 1 pound a week is plenty enough.

Well, the roads here in Lawrence really suck. My brother has a Tahoe, so he’s the only shot I have at getting a session in today. He’s got a power rack in his garage, so I might be able to go over there and do the basic lifts for today (squat, deadlift, overhead press).

[quote]AquaCruzer wrote:

[quote]ashylarryku wrote:
Took some more pictures today, I can definitely tell I’m leaning up now. I can see more definition in chest, shoulders, and abs.

BUT, it is snowing like crazy here in Kansas. We must have gotten at least a foot of snow today, and it’s still snowing! KU had classes canceled, which I was happy about since today was an off day. But tomorrow is canceled as well, and I’m supposed to be doing my lower pressing workout. Plus, I pulse fasted today, so I’m going to be missing out on the rebound effect. I know of a gym that might be open, and my brother has a power rack in his garage. The only problem is I have no clue how I’m going to be able to travel to either place lol.

Also, my houses heater is busted, and it is FREEZING[/quote]

Put some of them pics! Haha.

Sucks about all that snow. Thankfully I haven’t been getting any snow. But it’s gotten much colder and windier. I can deal with the temp, but when the wind comes in…screw that.
[/quote]

Haha, come on man. I’ll put some up in one or two more weeks, so there will be a more noticeable difference

Yeah there is a new headline about the storm on Yahoo today. Some places got over 17 inches I think! I definitely agree about the wind, man. Walking on campus for 15 minutes to class will seem like an HOUR if you have 0 degree winds blowing in your face lol

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HP Mass Week 5
Lower Pressing 1

Top-Half Squats
135 X 3, 185 X 3, 225 X 3, 275 X 3, 295 X 3, 315 X 4

Squat
135 X 3, 185 X 3, 195 X 3, 215 X 3, 235 X 3, 255 X 3
215 X 3, 215 X 3, 235 X 3, 235 X 3, 255 X 3, 255 X 3
215 X 3

Deadlift
225 X 3, 285 X 3, 305 X 3, 315 X 3, 345 X 3, 365 X 3
315 X 3, 315 X 3, 345 X 3, 345 X 3, 365 X 3, 365 X 3
315 X 3

OH Press
65 X 3, 105 X 3, 115 X 3, 125 X 3, 135 X 3, 145 X 3
135 X 3, 135 X 3, 145 X 3, 145 X 4, 155 X 3
145 X 3, 135 X 3

NOTES: Didn’t even think I would get a session in today. The campus gyms were closed due to snow, and I couldn’t get my car out of the parking lot to drive to my brother’s. Maybe some people would have just stayed home, but I managed to bum a ride from my buddy and lift in my bro’s freezing garage lol

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[quote]ashylarryku wrote:

Haha, come on man. I’ll put some up in one or two more weeks, so there will be a more noticeable difference[/quote]

Haha, fair enough.

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HP Mass Week 5
Lower Pressing 2

Top-Half Squat
315 X 3
365 X 3
405 X 3

Squat
135 X 3, 175 X 3, 195 X 3, 215 X 3, 235 X 3, 255 X 3
215 X 3, 215 X 3, 235 X 3, 235 X 3, 255 X 3, 255 X 3
215 X 3

Deadlift
225 X 3, 285 X 3, 305 X 3, 325 X 3, 345 X 3, 365 X 3
325 X 3, 325 X 3, 345 X 3, 345 X 3, 365 X 3, 365 X 3
325 X 3

Bench (staggered with DB rotator cuff)
135 X 3, 190 X 3, 200 X 3, 210 X 3, 220 X 3, 230 X 3
220 X 3, 220 X 3, 225 X 3, 225 X 3, 230 X 3, 230 X 3
220 X 3

NOTES: Bench was STRONG today! Felt awesome! Despite the fact I shoveled my driveway for an hour in 0 degree weather this morning, and walked around campus to classes and whatnot to do homework, go to lecture and a lab before training. I didn’t have time for eccentric-less work, as it’s almost 8 and I still have 3 hours of homework to do, due at 8 a.m. lol.