Ben2285's never ending quest of self-improvement

[will-work4andro]

outstanding...you look lean and clearly you are very strong...great work

[miker44]

I also can't see the pix, not sure why?

[Ben2285]

Originally Posted by will-work4andro

outstanding...you look lean and clearly you are very strong...great work

Thank Jer, I appreciate it my man

Originally Posted by miker44

I also can't see the pix, not sure why?

I don't know they don't show up for me still either.. Oh wait... I think I realize why they aren't showing up... I linked them to another site and you probably need to be a member of that site and logged in for them to show up. I'll try to host them somewhere else and see if it works.

[Ben2285]

Tuesday - HST 12's Day 5

DB Bench
95 x 12
85 x 12

Smith Close Grip Decline Bench
195 x 12
185 x 11

BO Row
245 x 12
225 x 12

Cable Machine Pulldown
220 x 12
300 x 12

Preacher Curl
90 x 12
90 x 10

Left Arm DB Curl
35 x 12
25 x 12

Squat
330 x 11

Good Morning
185 x 12

Thursday - HST 12's Day 6 MAXES

DB Bench
100's x 11
95' x 11

Smith Close Grip Decline
205 x 12
225 x 10

BO Row
260 x 12
225 x 12

Cable Machine Pulldown
310 x 12
280 x 12
240 x 12

Preacher Curl
100 x 11
90 x 8

Left Arm DB Curl
40 x 12
30 x 12

Squat
350 x 12 (HELL YEAH!)

Good Morning
195 x 12
155 x 11

BRUTAL day today! Hit a lot of the numbers I was aiming for, exceeded close grip decline, and only missed a few by 1 rep. I am very happy so far! Squats were just plain deadly, my last rep was sooo slow and such a struggle but I got it... My form got a little loose at the end on Rows but like I said I am very happy. I'm pretty sure all these lifts were PR's but I'm not 100% sure because I don't usually max in this rep range. The best part about it all is they are all at about 6 lbs lower than my usual bodyweight!

[miker44]

that squat is crazy man, good ****

[Venom]

I miss squats :-( I discovered that I can do feet elevated squats with no pain on my hips...so may have to work on developing that lift. It is way better on the quads, anyway. Though in the past I remember it hurting my knees...ugg, one thing or another!

But yeah, awesome squat lol. :-)

[Ben2285]

Originally Posted by miker44

that squat is crazy man, good ****

Thanks !

Originally Posted by Venom

I miss squats :-( I discovered that I can do feet elevated squats with no pain on my hips...so may have to work on developing that lift. It is way better on the quads, anyway. Though in the past I remember it hurting my knees...ugg, one thing or another!

But yeah, awesome squat lol. :-)

Haha thanks. You know, you bring up something that I too often neglect too appreciate. I have been lucky enough to stay healthy and injury free this offseason, and especially this year. I just thought I had to mention that after how much I complain sometimes

[Ben2285]

Saturday - HST 8's Day 1

DB Bench
4 sets 95's x 8

Close Grip Smith Bench
4 sets 195 x 8

BO Row
3 sets 225 x 8

Close Grip (triangle bar) Lat Pd
4 sets 185 x 8

Preacher Curl
3 sets 90 x 8

Left Arm DB Curl
2 sets 35 x 8

Squat
3 sets 330 x 8

*I cut out good mornings today cause my low back was tight

I have to say I just feel great, I am totally loving this split! I am already up a few lbs in the past 2 weeks and I feel like I am a bit fuller. My strength also feels very good. Can you tell I am excited!? hah

[Venom]

That is great news, Ben!! Few things are more satisfying to me than when I come up with a program, and it actually works!!

[Ben2285]

Originally Posted by Venom

That is great news, Ben!! Few things are more satisfying to me than when I come up with a program, and it actually works!!

Indeed, it is quite empowering and exciting!