Sci's HST Log

Deadlift: 315x3/275x7

Wtd Dips: 245x5/210x10

Machine Flyes: 205x5/175x10

CG Pulldowns: 200x4/170x8 ...lost a little strength here.

DB Upright Rows: 47.5s x5/ 40s x10

Hack Squats: 380x5/325x10

Seated Calf raises: 120x5/100x10

194 lb.s

My wife thinks I look good now at 14-15% bodyfat. Of course, as an obssessive bodybuilder, I am going more for the 8-10% chiseled muscle look, so there is still a ways of hell to go through yet.
 
One more workout, and that will complete Week 7 of my current HST cycle.

I decided to take a deconditioning period. I am also taking a break from the diet, and eating at maintenance for a week. I will probably only decondition for a short period this time (7 days), and then start again with relatively heavy loads, since I am cutting.

I need a reset, both in RBE and in metabolism.
 
Testing Maxes
Deadlift: 315x5 (sumo, hook grip)
Weighted Dips: 260x5 PR!!!
Hammer Pulldowns: 230x8 (new exercise)
DB Seat Press: 65s x7 PR!!!
Leg Press: 10plates+50(500+sled)x5 PR!!!
Seat Calves: 140x6 (new exercise)
Leg Curls: 135x7 PR!!!
Cable Rows: 180x7 PR!!!
Machine Flyes: 210x8 PR!!!
DB Laterals: 22.5s x10
DB Preacher Curls: 32.5s x7
Triceps Pushdowns: 95x7

I tested for every possible exercise I will use this cycle. Only took 1 hour, I love testing maxes. Best workout of the cycle.

I carbed up heavily last night, and took a hard pre-workout drink, my strength levels skyrocketed just from that!

Awesome cycle.

Weigh in: 195 lbs
 
Thanks guys, I am really psyched that I got PRs. While cutting! Very cool. I think I will definitely hit all my strength goals this year.

I had to be careful with my rib during leg press, but was very surprised to get a PR at 500 pounds +sled for 5 reps! :D
My legs are my most improved body part this cycle.
 
Thanks T-man. Yeah, I hadn;t noticed the traps until you pointed it out. I guess the Deadlifts and shoulder-work I have been doing are definitely out helping there.
 
Totentanz said:
are you taking any pictures of the wheels to see how those fair during your cut?
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Not yet. My legs started out pretty small. So they are not much too look at, maybe i'll take some pics anyway.
But now that I am making good progress in the gym, they should fill out nicely this year.
 
AlexAustralia said:
Not lean enough? Tell the Mrs to just enjoy it, all the muscles belong to Sci :p

Nice work, can see definite gains compared to previous photos.
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Actually, the wife thinks I look great and should stop dieting. I tried to explain to her partitioning and how my hobby (bodybuilding) is a bit more fun when the muscles are more visible with low body fat levels. I am going for 10% or 180 lb.s whichever comes first.
 
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Legs. I am genetically cursed in the calf department. Good thighs I guess, a bit fat.
 

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2/19/2013

Wtd. Dips: 260x5, 220x8

Hammer Pulldowns: 250x5 PR!!!, 210x10

DB Seated Press: 70s x4 PR!!!, 60s x8

Leg Press: 500x5, 430x10

Seated Calves: 140x6, 120x10

Machine Flyes: 240x5 PR!!!, 205x9

Cable Rows: 190x5 PR!!!, 160x9

All red loads, are either a new personal record, or previous personal record. I am stronger than I have ever been, ever.
 
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It's weird to be making PRs in the middle of a cut. To be fair, all PRs occurred after I carbed up and took a break from the diet. I am holding steady at 195 lb.s. I feel like its been long enough of a break. Today I started back on the diet.
 
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