Monday, February 29, 2016

Monday Feb 29th morning

Awesome morning today.

Started out, of course, with Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Then hit 3 sets of 10 of each movement in the following circuit:

a.) DVR Full Range Pec Contraction
b.) DVR Shoulder Rolls
c.) DVR Wrist Twist/Triceps Contractions
d.) DVR High Reaches
e.) DVR 1-arm Pull-ups
f.) DVR Abdominal Contractions
g.) DVR Squats

Great stuff, and a wonderful way to start out the week.

Looking forward to tonight's training!!

Saturday Feb 27th

Great Saturday today!

Started out the morning with Joint Mobility Drills.

Then in the evening, it was all lower body.

Started out with 5 sets of 20 per side for 1-leg Leg Curl/Hip Thrust, taking only about 30 seconds of rest in between sets.

Moved onto Extended Range of Motion Stiff-leg Deadlifts. Nailed 3 sets of 15 with only about 30 seconds of rest in between sets.

Then moved into 1-leg Isometric Leg Curls. Nailed 3 sets per side of 10 second contractions and only about 20 seconds of rest in between sets.

From there it was onto Gironda Sissy Squats. Nailed 3 sets of 15 with about 30 seconds of rest in between sets.

Then it was Hip Belt Squat time. Nailed 3 sets of 20 in with about 30 seconds of rest in between sets.

Then hit 1-leg Isometric Leg Curls. Nailed 3 sets per side of 10 second contractions with only about 20 seconds of rest in between sets.

Finished up with 5 sets of 10 for Frog Sit-ups, taking about 30 seconds of rest in between sets.

Great training!!

Friday Feb 26th night

Awesome night tonight!

Started out with  Reverse Grip Parallel Bar Dips. Nailed 8 sets of 8 reps with only 10 seconds of rest in between sets.

Moved onto 1-arm DB Chest  Flies. Hit 3 sets of 10 on each side with no rest in between, just went right side, left side, right side, left side, right side, lift side. Awesome!!

From there hit $ sets of 30, 25, 25, and 20 respectively for Feet-elevated Push-ups, with only 30 seconds of rest in between sets.

Moved onto 1-arm DB Military Press. Hit 4 sets of 8 per side with no rest in between. Again, just went right side, left side, right side, left side, right side, left side.

Moved onto 1-arm Standing Rear Delt Raises. Hit 3 sets of 8 per side with only about 20 seconds of rest in between sets.

Moved onto Archer Raises. Hit 3 sets of 8 per side with only about 20 seconds of rest in between sets.

Finished off with 5 sets of 10 for Frog Sit-ups, resting only about 30 seconds in between sets.

Great training!!

Friday, February 26, 2016

Happy Flex Friday!!

I know it's a Little Blurry,
But,
Happy Flex Friday
Everyone!!
 
 
 


Friday Feb 26th morning

Wonderful Friday Morning.

Started off with my Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Then hit 3 sets of 10 of each movement in the following circuit:

a.) DVR Full Range Pec Contraction
b.) DVR Shoulder Rolls
c.) DVR Wrist Twist/Triceps Contractions
d.) DVR High Reaches
e.) DVR 1-arm Pull-ups
f.) DVR Abdominal Contractions
g.) DVR Squats

Great stuff!

Looking forward to tonight's training!!

Thursday Feb 25th Night

Amazing night of training!

Started off with 5 sets of 12, 12, 12, 10 and 10 for Sternum Pull-ups. Did them with only 30 seconds of rest in between sets.

Moved onto Bench Rows. Did 5 sets of 10 with only 30 seconds of rest in between sets.

Then hit 3 sets of 8 for Barbell Drag Curls.  Took only about 20 seconds of rest in between sets.

Moved onto 1-arm Hammer Curls. Did 3 sets of 8 per side with no rest between sides and only about 20 seconds of rest in between sets.

Then hit 3 sets of 6 per side for 1-arm Dumbbell Concentration Curls.. Did these without resting, just moved from the left to the right to the left, to the right, etc. without stopping.

After that it was time for Barbell French Presses. Nailed 3 sets of 10 with only 20 seconds of rest between sets.

Then hit Lying Barbell Triceps Extensions. Got in a strong 3 sets of 8 with only about 20 seconds of rest in between sets.

Finished off with 5 sets of 10 for Weighted Frog Sit-ups. Nailed these with about 30 seconds of rest in between.

Great night of training!!

Thursday Feb 25th morning

Great Thursday Morning!!

Started out with Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Then hit 3 sets of 10 for Hand Extensions

Then hit 3 sets of 10 of each movement in the following circuit:

a.) DVR Full Range Pec Contraction
b.) DVR Shoulder Rolls
c.) DVR Wrist Twist/Triceps Contractions
d.) DVR High Reaches
e.) DVR 1-arm Pull-ups
f.) DVR Abdominal Contractions
g.) DVR Squats

Great stuff!

Looking forward to tonight!!

Wednesday Feb 24th

A great Wednesday!!

Hit my joint mobility and flexibility work.

Then hit 3 sets of 10 of each movement in the following circuit:

a.) DVR Full Range Pec Contraction
b.) DVR Shoulder Rolls
c.) DVR Wrist Twist/Triceps Contractions
d.) DVR High Reaches
e.) DVR 1-arm Pull-ups
f.) DVR Abdominal Contractions
g.) DVR Squats

Great stuff!!

Looking forward to tomorrow's training!!

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Tuesday Feb 23rd night

Wonderful night of training today!

Started out with 5 sets of 10 reps with about 30 seconds of rest in between sets for Gironda Sissy Squats.

Moved onto 5 sets of 8 reps with about 30 seconds of rest in between sets for Barbell Hack Squats.

From there, nit 3 sets of 20 reps with about 30 seconds of rest in between sets for Hip Belt Squats.

Then hit 3 sets of 15 per side with about 30 seconds of rest in between sets for 1-leg Leg Curl/ Hip Thrusts.

Then moved onto 3 sets of 5 per side with about 30 seconds of rest in between sets for 1-leg Repetition Hamstring Bridges.

Finished up with 5 sets of 10 with 30 seconds of rest in between sets of Weighted Frog Sit-ups.

Great training.

Felt strong!!



Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Tuesday Feb 23rd Morning.

Great morning training today.

Started out with Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Nailed some strong Isometric Work for the Hands.

And got in 3 sets of 10 reps for each movement in the following Circuit:

A.) Full Range DVR Pec Contractions
b.) DVR Shoulder Rolls
c.) DVR Wrist Twist/Triceps Contractions
d.) DVR High Reaches
e.) DVR 1-arm Pull ups
f.) DVR Abdominal Contractions
g.) DVR Squats.

Great stuff!!

Looking forward to tonight's training!

Monday Feb 22nd night

Awesome first day of training on the new program.

Started out with Behind The Neck Strict Press. Hit 4 sets of 10 with only 30 seconds of rest in between sets.

Moved onto Lying 1-arm Rear Delt Raises. Nailed 3 sets of 10 per side with no rest in between sides.

Nailed Lateral Raises next. Nailed 8 set of 8 reps with only 10 seconds  of rest in between sets.

From there, moved onto Parallel Bar Chest Dips. Nailed 8 sets of 8 with only 10 seconds of rest in between sets.

Moved onto 1-arm Chest Flies. Nailed 3 sets of 10 per side with no rest in between sides.

Then moved onto Feet-elevated Push ups. Nailed 4 sets of As Many As Possible with only 30 seconds of rest in between sets.

Finished off with Weighted Frog Sit-ups. Nailed 5 sets of 10 with about 30 seconds of rest in between sets.

Great training tonight.

Monday, February 22, 2016

Monday Feb 22nd morning

And a new training cycle begins!!

Started off this morning with Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Then hit the following 7 DVR Movement's as a circuit. Nailed 3 sets of  10 for Each of them:

a.) Full Range DVR Pec Contraction
b.) DVR Shoulder Rolls
c.) DVR McSweeny Wrist Twist, Triceps work
d.) High Reach DVR
e.) 1-arm DVR Pull Ups
f.) DVR Abdominal Contraction.
g.) DVR Squats.

Great morning training session. Felt awesome!!

Looking forward to tonight's training!!

Saturday Feb 20th

Amazing day today.

The morning saw a great round of Joint Mobility Work.

And some strong Isometric Power Flexes for the Hands, Forearms and Neck.

The evening was another Record Breaking Training session.

Nailed my Bottom Position Floor Presses for 3 sets in Conventional Style, each one heavier than ever. Then Nailed my Rest Pause Sets by going up about 25 pounds from last week on each set. Amazing stuff.

Finished off with 3 sets of 18 for Weighted V-ups in a  super set with 3 sets per side of Isometric Side Bends.

Great way to finish off this training cycle.

Friday, February 19, 2016

Friday Feb 19th

Awesome day today!

Hit my Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Then nailed some strong Isometric Power Flexes for the entire Lower Body and the Midsection.

No workout tonight.

Great day today, and looking forward to tomorrow's training!

Thursday Feb 18th night

Fantastic, Record Breaking night tonight.


Started off with Bottom Position Squats. Nailed my normal, 3 sets in conventional style. Followed by 3 sets Rest Pause Style. Broke records on each set. Then, I decided to try a single with 405. It felt too easy so I tried another single with 415. Nailed it strong.

From there I finished off with 3 sets f 18 for weighted V-ups in a super set with 3 sets per side of Isometric Side Bends.

Great stuff.

As I posted last week, before this Rest Pause training my top weight for a Bottom Position Squat single rep was 340 lbs. And the strength and power that it built allowed my to hit 5 reps with 500 lbs, and 2 reps with 550 lbs, when I did normal Back Squats. It'll be interesting to see how regular Back Squats feel after upping my Bottom Position Squat max to 415 lbs. Here's the video.

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Thursday Feb 18th morning

Great morning today.

Started off with Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Finished off with Isometric Power Flexes for the entire Back and Midsection.

Great stuff!!

Looking forward to breaking some records during tonight's training!!

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Wednesday Feb 17th

Awesome day today.

Started out, of course, with Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Also got in 3 sets f 10 for the hands.

Nailed some strong Isometric Power Flexes for the Biceps, Triceps and Midsection.

Great stuff today.

Tonight's a scheduled night away from training, so I'll be looking forward to tomorrow's training!

Tuesday Feb 17th night

Awesome night last night.

Again, taking this week as a slightly lighter loaded week, looking to break records but still take it a little easier.

Started off with Reverse Grip Dips. Nailed 8 sets of 8 reps with only 10 seconds of rest in between sets.

Moved onto Sternum Push-ups. Again, nailed 8 sets of 8 reps with only   10 seconds of rest in between sets.

Finished off with Gironda Sissy Squats. Nailed 3 sets of 10 with about 30 seconds of rest in between sets.

Took the calf and forearm work off this week.

Here's the video of the 2nd and 3rd sets of Reverse Grip Dips.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Tuesday Feb 16th morning

Wonderful morning today.

Got in my Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Hit some strong Isometric Power Flexes for the Shoulders and Midsection.

Looking forward to tonight's training!

Monday Feb 15th night

Awesome night last night.

Taking this week as a mixture, end of the cycle, slight back off week. So I'm still training hard, but slightly differently.

Started off with Military Press. Nailed my 3 sets of 3 in conventional style. Then Broke records on the sets of 6, 5 and 4 in Rest Pause Style. Afterwards, I took one set just to see how 200 pounds would feel, and I nailed it easy.

From there I finished off with 3 sets of 18 for Weighted V-ups in a Super Set with 3 sets per side of Isometric Side Bends.

Awesome night!!

Here's the video of the 200 pound Military Press.

Monday, February 15, 2016

The Mass Building Phase Results

This week marks the end of my mass building sessions. Have to say, it's been awesome! 13 weeks ago I stood at a muscular and ripped 5 feet 7 inches and weighed 185 pounds. Now, I'm the same 5' 7", but I'm weighing in at a large and muscular 205 pounds. 20 pounds in 13 weeks, not bad at all.



Monday Feb15th morning

Wonderful morning today!

Started out with Joint Mobility and Flexibility work!

From there I hit a strong Isometric Session for the hands.

Nailed some strong Isometric Power Flexes for the Chest and midsection.

Great stuff!

Looking forward to hitting new records tonight!

Satruday February 13th

Great Record Breaking Saturday today!

In the morning I nailed my Joint Mobility Drills.

Got in some strong Isometric Power Flexes for the hands, forearms and neck.

Then in the evening I broke records big time.

Started out with Bottom Position Floor Press. Nailed new top weighs in the 3 sets done in conventional style. Then on the Rest Pause sets I nailed my 6's and my 5's with ease, with new weights. Then, on the final set of 4 reps, it felt so easy, I nailed 6 of them. Great new records.

From there it was record breaking time for the Rack Pull Bent Rows. Nailed 8 sets of 8 reps with only 10 seconds of rest in between sets, with a new weight.

Finished off with 3 sets of 18 for Weighted V-ups in a super set with 3 sets per side for Isometric Side Bends.

Great night of training!

Friday Feb 12th

Awesome day today.

Hit the Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Nailed some strong Isometric Power Flexes for the entire lower body and midsection.

Great stuff!!

Friday, February 12, 2016

Some Bottom Position Squat Fun

Starting my squats from the bottom position is one of my favorite ways to do them.     When you start them from the top (normal squats), you activate the stretch reflex, create stored elastic energy and build up momentum, all of which help you to squat more weight. When you start from the bottom, you can only use brute strength. In the past doing singles with 340 pounds built up my legs to be able to handle 500 for sets of 5 reps, and 550 pounds for a double. Last night I nailed sets of 3 reps (in rest pause style) with 390 pounds from the bottom position. It'll be fun to see the effect that has on my normal squats!! Here's the artistic shot of the bar with three 45's, a 35 and a 2.5 pound on each side, ready to be mastered!


Thursday Feb 11th night


Amazing, record breaking night tonight.

Started with Bottom Position Squats. Nailed 3 sets, at record weights, in conventional style Then nailed all 3 of my Rest Pause sets with new records. Awesome!!!


Moved onto Barbell Curls. Hit a really strong 8 sets of 8 reps with only 10 seconds of rest in between sets. Again, breaking records.

Nailed 3 sets of 18 for Weighted V-ups in a super set with 3 sets per side of Isometric Side Bends.

Amazing Night!!

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Thursday Feb 11th morning

Great morning today!!

Hit my Joint Mobility and Flexibility work!

Got in some strong Isometric Power Flexes for the entire Back and the Midsection!

Skipped neck work today.

Looking forward to Squatting tonight!!

Wednesday Feb 10th


Awesome Wednesday!!

Hit my Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Got in some strong Isometric Power Flexes for the Biceps, Triceps and Midsection

And nailed 3 sets of 10 for the Hands.

Great stuff!!

Looking forward to squat night tomorrow!!!!

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Tuesday Feb 9th night

Awesome training tonight!

Nailed some amazing Reverse Grip Dips. Hit 8 sets of 8 with only 10 seconds of rest in between sets.

Hit some strong Sternum Pull Ups. Nailed 8 sets of 8 with only 10 seconds of rest in between sets.

Nailed the Gironda Sissy Squats for 3 sets of 10.

Got in some record breaking 3 sets of 45, 45 and 10 for Seated Calf Raises in a super set with 3 sets of 12 for Reverse Wrist Curls.

Finished off with record breaking sets of 3 sets of 15 for 1-leg Calf Raises in a super set with 3 sets of 12 for Wrist Curls.

Great training!!

Tuesday Feb 9th morning

Awesome morning today!!

Hit my Joint Mobility and Flexibility drills.

Nailed some strong Isometric work for the Neck.

Hit some really strong Isomeric Power Flexes for the Shoulders and Midsection.

Awesome stuff!!

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Monday Feb 8th night

Hard but Awesome training tonight!!

Started off with breaking records for the Military Press. Hit 3 sets of 5 in conventional fashion, than went to my Rest Pause sets. Nailed the sets of 6 and 5, then only hit 2 reps on the set of 4's. From there, regrouped and nailed my 4's. Hard but impressive, and set new records.

Then it was Power Clean time. Nailed 5 sets of 10 reps. Again, hard but awesome.

Finished up with 3 sets of 18 for Weighted V-ups in a super set with 3 sets per side  of Isometric Side Bends.

Great training tonight!!

Monday, February 8, 2016

Monday Feb th morning

Great morning today!!

Started off with Joint Mobility and Flexibility work!

Then I moved onto some strong Isomeric work for the Hands

Finished up with some strong Isometric Power Flexes for the Chest and Midsection.

Great stuff!!

Looking forward to training tonight!!

Saturday Feb 6th

Awesome training day today, great record breaking again!!

In the morning:

Started out with Joint Mobility work.

Also hit some really strong Isometric Power Flexes for the Hands, Forearms, Fingers and Neck.

In the Evening:

Hit the Bottom Position Floor Press. Broke records across the board. Nailed 3 sets in conventional style. Then hit 3 sets of 6, 5 and 4 in Rest Pause style. Awesome stuff.

From there it was onto Rack Pull Bent Rows. Nailed 8 sets of 8 with only 10 seconds of rest in between sets. Hit these at my heaviest so far. Great stuff!!


Finished off with 3 sets of 18 for Weighted V-ups in a super set with 3 sets per side of Isometric Side Bends.

Great training tonight.

Friday, February 5, 2016

Friday Feb 5th

Awesome morning today.

Hit my Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Got in 3 strong sets of 20 for the hands.

Nailed some strong Isometric Power Flex work for the entire Lower Body and the Midsection.

Great stuff!!

Have tonight scheduled as a day away from training. Looking forward to tomorrow's heavy work.

Thursday Feb 4th night

Awesome Record Breaking Training Again Tonight!!

Started off with Bottom Position Squats. Nailed 3 sets in conventional style,  each one heavier than ever before. Then hit 3 sets of 6, 5 and 4 in Rest Pause style, also each one heavier than ever before. Great records broken.

Moved onto Barbell Curls. Nailed a very strong 8 sets 8 with only 10 seconds of rest in between sets. Broke records here too. Felt amazing.

Finished off with 3 sets of 18 for Weighted V-ups in a super set with 3 sets per side of Isometric Side Bends.

Great training.

Feels good to continue to improve each session.

Thursday Feb 4th morning

Awesome morning today.

Started out, of course, with Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Moved onto 3 sets of 10 in each direction for the neck.

Hit some strong Isometric Power Flexes for the entire Back and Midsection.

Great stuff.

Really looking forward to tonight's training!!!

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Wednesday Feb 3rd

Awesome Wednesday training, especially with it being an off day.

Hit my Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Nailed some strong Isometric Power Flexes for the Biceps, Triceps and Midsection.

Got in 3 sets of 10 for the Hands.

Wonderful Stuff!!

Squat day tomorrow, Woo Hoo!!

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Tuesday Feb 2nd night

Wonderful, record breaking night again.

Started out with some really strong Reverse Grip Dips. Nailed 8 sets of 8 with only 10 seconds of rest in between sets.

Moved onto some really strong Sternum Pull ups. Again, nailed 8 sets of 8 with only 10 seconds of rest in between sets.

Hit 3 really good sets of 10 for Gironda Sissy Squats.

Nailed some record breaking sets of 40, 40 and 20 for Seated Calf Raises in a super set with 3 record breaking sets of 10 for Reverse Wrist Curls.

Finished off with 3 record breaking sets of 15 per side for Weighted 1-leg Calf Raises in a super set with 3 record breaking sets of 10 for Wrist Curls.

Awesome Training!!

Tuesday Feb 2nd morning

Great morning today.

Hit my Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Nailed some strong Isometric Work for the Neck.

Hit some good Isometric Power Flexes for the Shoulders and Midsection.

Awesome stuff!!

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Monday Feb 1st night

Awesome training, you have to love it when you continue to set records.

Started off with Military Press. Nailed 3 strong sets of 5 in conventional style. Followed that up with a record breaking 3 sets of 6, 5 and 4; adding weight on each est.

Moved onto an awesome 5 sets of 10 for Barbell Power Cleans. Great stuff!!

Finished up with 3 sets of 15 for Weighted V-ups in a super set with 3 sets per side for Isometric Side Bends.

Great training tonight!!

Monday, February 1, 2016

Mnday February 1st morning

Great morning today.

Started out with Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Nailed some strong Isometric Work for the Hands.

Hit some strong Isometric Power Flexes for the Chest and Midsection.

Great stuff.

Looking forward to tonight's Week 4 training on this cycle!!

Satruday Jan 30th

Wonderful training today.

This morning was all about the Joint Mobility work.

This evening kicked ass.

Nailed some strong Bottom Position Floor Press work. Hit 3 sets in conventional style. Followed by 3 sets of 6, 5 and 4 in Rest Pause style. Adding weight through out.

Moved onto Bent Row Rack Pulls. Nailed a strong 8 sets of 8 with only 10 seconds of rest in between sets.

Finished up with 3 sets of 15 for Weighted V-ups in a super set with 3 sets per side of Isometric Side Bends.

Great training

Friday Jan 29th night

Awesome training tonight.

Moved this workout from last night to tonight, and kicked it's ass.

Started off with Bottom Position Squats. Nailed 3 sets in conventional style. Followed by 3 sets of 6, 5 and 4 in Rest Pause style, adding weight through out. Awesome.

Moved onto Barbell Curls. Nailed a very strong 8 sets of 8 with only 10 seconds of rest in between sets.

Finished off with 3 sets of 15 for Weighted V-ups in a super set with 3 sets per side of Isometric Side Bends.

Great training!!

Firday Jan 29th morning

Awesome morning today!

Started out with Joint Mobility and Flexibility work.

Then Hit some strong Isometric Power Flexes for the midsection.

Looking forward to tonight's training!

Thursday Jan 28th night

I took tonight off, neither Melissa and I were feeling it!!