The weak have been purged by the ‘ramp flu’ aka not eating enough, only the largest grocery bills remain
lol
Just starting week 1 of ramp 2. I was going to start yesterday but for some reason was incredibly sore from squatting last Saturday. Let’s see what all this bitching is all about :).
[quote]MODOK wrote:
Good stuff trav. Hey, where did everybody else go? :)[/quote]
Still around at times…
Just rather busy 
Loving it so far, my shoulders were hurting like buggery last week but the pain has subsided; could have been not enough fish oil.
The volume is great, weights going up, scale going up; on ramp 1 week 3 on the 6x and almost feel as though I could do more 
[quote]trav123456 wrote:
The weak have been purged by the ‘ramp flu’ aka not eating enough, only the largest grocery bills remain
lol[/quote]
Hahaha this is CLASSIC.
I’m pretty sure everyone is still around, just plugging away and resting. Maybe they are out buying new jeans. Training legs every workout does that to people. We should buy some clothing store stocks.
Finally up to 170lbs, about 10 pounds since I started almost 8 weeks ago. Good stuff guys.
[quote]Bonechiro wrote:
trav123456 wrote:
The weak have been purged by the ‘ramp flu’ aka not eating enough, only the largest grocery bills remain
lol
Hahaha this is CLASSIC.
I’m pretty sure everyone is still around, just plugging away and resting. Maybe they are out buying new jeans. Training legs every workout does that to people. We should buy some clothing store stocks.
Finally up to 170lbs, about 10 pounds since I started almost 8 weeks ago. Good stuff guys.[/quote]
I have been busy buying new jeans, shirts and sides of beef! Current weight is 246!
Pars
Hey Guys,
Just curious on your thoughts if this program would be good for a 37 year old, and if so, if there would be any special considerations to make when working out a training template and choosing a schedule?
FYI: I’ve put lots of years in (mostly unproductive ones, sadly 
) until the last few and am looking for something to go with here.
Thanks for any replies.
wow, Pars. Thats great. Care to give us some stats and history…
Best,
DH
[quote]pars wrote:
Bonechiro wrote:
trav123456 wrote:
The weak have been purged by the ‘ramp flu’ aka not eating enough, only the largest grocery bills remain
lol
Hahaha this is CLASSIC.
I’m pretty sure everyone is still around, just plugging away and resting. Maybe they are out buying new jeans. Training legs every workout does that to people. We should buy some clothing store stocks.
Finally up to 170lbs, about 10 pounds since I started almost 8 weeks ago. Good stuff guys.
I have been busy buying new jeans, shirts and sides of beef! Current weight is 246!
Pars
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Well for geezers (like MODOK), I’d highly suggest the 4x version. See how you respond to the program after a good run through.
And I’m 35 years young ppl!
DH
[quote]DH wrote:
wow, Pars. Thats great. Care to give us some stats and history…
Best,
DH
pars wrote:
Bonechiro wrote:
trav123456 wrote:
The weak have been purged by the ‘ramp flu’ aka not eating enough, only the largest grocery bills remain
lol
Hahaha this is CLASSIC.
I’m pretty sure everyone is still around, just plugging away and resting. Maybe they are out buying new jeans. Training legs every workout does that to people. We should buy some clothing store stocks.
Finally up to 170lbs, about 10 pounds since I started almost 8 weeks ago. Good stuff guys.
I have been busy buying new jeans, shirts and sides of beef! Current weight is 246!
Pars
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Well, lets see … I am currently in ramp 3 week 1 - Still doing the six day
Arms are up to 18.25" cold forearms are 14.75"- but have always been a strong point.
Legs are 28, calves 18
waist is 38" up about an inch since starting the program around 230-232.
My previous best weight was 245 a few years back but I feel like I am ALOT leaner now then I was before- I am going to keep going and see where the program takes me!
Weights are through the roof! squats, inclines and close grip benches especially so. I sort of tweaked my right pec right above the armpit ( i believe at the insertion point ) felt like a weird pull- no discoloration or anything so I have backed off a bit on chest stuff- I have been able to work around it so far. Looking forward to the last Super Growth Phase
hope that helps!
Pars
[quote]AlphaDragon wrote:
Hey Guys,
Just curious on your thoughts if this program would be good for a 37 year old, and if so, if there would be any special considerations to make when working out a training template and choosing a schedule?
FYI: I’ve put lots of years in (mostly unproductive ones, sadly ) until the last few and am looking for something to go with here.
Thanks for any replies.[/quote]
I just turned 42 on the 23rd of this month-so I don’t think age is a factor other than any pre-existing condtions ( i.e low back issues, shoulder issues and the like ) if no issues than stick to the compound movements and focus on getting stronger- follow the program to the letter!
Good Luck!
Pars
[quote]MODOK wrote:
AlphaDragon wrote:
Hey Guys,
Just curious on your thoughts if this program would be good for a 37 year old, and if so, if there would be any special considerations to make when working out a training template and choosing a schedule?
FYI: I’ve put lots of years in (mostly unproductive ones, sadly ) until the last few and am looking for something to go with here.
Thanks for any replies.
Oh yeah. Actually, I heard a rumor that DH is really older than 37…shhhh. Don’t tell him I told you.
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Ok, I promi…oh shoot, he found out.
[quote]DH wrote:
Well for geezers (like MODOK), I’d highly suggest the 4x version. See how you respond to the program after a good run through.
And I’m 35 years young ppl!
DH
[/quote]
It’s when people start saying “young” after their age that really proves how truly aged they are, DH. Be careful!
Well, my ‘not eating enough’ ramp 2 -flu was actually Swine Flu, so no training for me for a while.
[quote]pars wrote:
AlphaDragon wrote:
Hey Guys,
Just curious on your thoughts if this program would be good for a 37 year old, and if so, if there would be any special considerations to make when working out a training template and choosing a schedule?
FYI: I’ve put lots of years in (mostly unproductive ones, sadly ) until the last few and am looking for something to go with here.
Thanks for any replies.
I just turned 42 on the 23rd of this month-so I don’t think age is a factor other than any pre-existing condtions ( i.e low back issues, shoulder issues and the like ) if no issues than stick to the compound movements and focus on getting stronger- follow the program to the letter!
Good Luck!
Pars
[/quote]
Thanks for the reply as well.
Looks like this is my next step in training. I’ll read the book and also this MONSTER thread in it’s entirety and get on it in the middle of next month.
Yeah, I know, I know…I said next month.
Strangely, I feel a need to vindicate my choice of when to start, but will refrain for the moment (unless someone calls me out on it).
I never have time to post full workouts, but today I did the last workout of week 3, Ramp 1 (Saturday is my much-looked-forward-to rest day!)
I think the programme is fantastic. Here’s a quick run down of some numbers, they’re all kilograms (keeps me humble!) and free weights, I avoid nonsense like the smith machine I’m 5’6 and 38 years old.
Wk 1. Starting weight 71.9kg End Wk 3 - weight 75.1 (according to the BMI, I’m ‘very overweight’, although my fat is around 12%!!!)
Wk 1 Flat Bench 62.5 x 15
Wk 3 Flat Bench 67.5 x 15
Wk. 1 Military Press (Standing) 22.5 x 10
Wk. 3 Military Press (Standing) 27.5 x 10
Wk. 1 Back Squat: 52.5 x 12
Wk. 3 Back Squat: 60 x 12
Wk. 1 Deads 70 x 10
Wk. 3 Deads 80 x 10
Wk. 1 Dips 2.5 x 10 (with dip belt)
Wk. 3 Dips 10 x 10
All my weights have gone up similar amounts, and I seem to have maintained the subsequent sets, despite the shorter rest periods in weeks 2 and 3, with the exception of a couple of last sets in week 3, where my strength collapsed a bit!
I’ve felt really exhausted and ALWAYS hungry on this programme, but also really exhilarated. There are definitely some good ‘mirror’ changes going on, I’ve been working out for about 8 years now, and this seems to be one of the most effective systems I’ve tried so far. I’m really looking forward to supergrowth one, and happy to know that I’m one fifth of the way through!
Although I’ve lurked more than posted, a big thanks to a lot of you who’ve inspired me in this thread, especially Modok, CC and DH - great advice!
[quote]Mago wrote:
I never have time to post full workouts, but today I did the last workout of week 3, Ramp 1 (Saturday is my much-looked-forward-to rest day!)
I think the programme is fantastic. Here’s a quick run down of some numbers, they’re all kilograms (keeps me humble!) and free weights, I avoid nonsense like the smith machine I’m 5’6 and 38 years old.
Wk 1. Starting weight 71.9kg End Wk 3 - weight 75.1 (according to the BMI, I’m ‘very overweight’, although my fat is around 12%!!!)
Wk 1 Flat Bench 62.5 x 15
Wk 3 Flat Bench 67.5 x 15
Wk. 1 Military Press (Standing) 22.5 x 10
Wk. 3 Military Press (Standing) 27.5 x 10
Wk. 1 Back Squat: 52.5 x 12
Wk. 3 Back Squat: 60 x 12
Wk. 1 Deads 70 x 10
Wk. 3 Deads 80 x 10
Wk. 1 Dips 2.5 x 10 (with dip belt)
Wk. 3 Dips 10 x 10
All my weights have gone up similar amounts, and I seem to have maintained the subsequent sets, despite the shorter rest periods in weeks 2 and 3, with the exception of a couple of last sets in week 3, where my strength collapsed a bit!
I’ve felt really exhausted and ALWAYS hungry on this programme, but also really exhilarated. There are definitely some good ‘mirror’ changes going on, I’ve been working out for about 8 years now, and this seems to be one of the most effective systems I’ve tried so far. I’m really looking forward to supergrowth one, and happy to know that I’m one fifth of the way through!
Although I’ve lurked more than posted, a big thanks to a lot of you who’ve inspired me in this thread, especially Modok, CC and DH - great advice!
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Good progress but by the looks of it you must of progressed more in the last 3 weeks than you did in the previous 8 YEARS, what were you doing before?
[quote]Amonero wrote:
Well, my ‘not eating enough’ ramp 2 -flu was actually Swine Flu, so no training for me for a while.[/quote]
pussy
jk 
that sucks man, my grandparents were in Mexico when everyone started freaking out about that, some people were even wearing masks in when I went to Vancouver. Luckily no one close to me has gotten it.
[quote]Getting Closer wrote:
Good progress but by the looks of it you must of progressed more in the last 3 weeks than you did in the previous 8 YEARS, what were you doing before?[/quote]
Short answer - learning! Long answer, trying all sorts of things, not always successfully!
How does everyone feel about Good Mornings for a hamstring dominant thigh exercise? I think I might use them on my second phase here, like a straight leg DL without the back fatigue so it doesen’t cut into my direct back work or vice versa.