Has anyone ever done a routine that really surprised you with results?

[Spook]

Has anyone ever done a routine that has really suprised you on results for mass gains, lean gains, or leaning out? Don't be bashful at all, but post up one anything you have done whether it be low volume, high volume, DC Training, German Volume, Westside Barbell, sport specific, or whatever....did you ever walk away from a routine amazed that you felt as if you were on top of the world?

If you really felt successful, then let us know what that routine was like (even if it was for one day) and why you felt that it was an awesome workout.

This is subjective, but I myself am curious why you felt great doing that workout or routine. What were the results? What were the gains? What made you walk away or crawl away from the gym feeling so incredible?

[mtex]

i'm going to try the rest pause method for a few weeks. i read an article jjfigure posted & i'm going to give it a shot to try to push past this platue. but i'm not going to do singles as sugested in the article, i will use a weight i can handle for 2-5 reps

I did one full cycle of Bryan Haycock's HST program last year (hypertrophy-specific.com) and did wonderfully with it. It worked so well I should have just stuck with it instead of messing around with anything else. It was all-encompassing of high & low volume, rest, and periodized change-up, and made me feel that whatever type of workout was best for ME was included in the cycle at least part of the time.

[Spook]

Tarzana, you can do anything you set your mind to. I have full confidence in you to set a standard one day soon.

[Delcoda]

Super Squats. Period. This is the best system I've ever used. I gained 20 pounds in 4 weeks, & my bodyfat stay the same. This was a few years ago, but I'm definately looking forward to it again in 2 months time. However this time around I'll be loaded on test & deca and expecting some very signifigant changes in my body. I think if I stay focused with it & do everything right, I will be able to completely change my body with this next cycle & the help of the super squats program.

PS...the first time I did it I was clean & had never used steroids before & I still experienced amazing results.

[LeftBench]

Hey Delcoda did your strength go up alot too or did you just pack on alot of mass? Just curious because I was thinking about eventually trying the Super Squats program.

[Delcoda]

LeftBench, my strength went through the roof...my first attempt with the breathing squats was with 135...it almost killed me...when I finished 6 weeks later I did 295 for 20...I made some large jumps in between weight though...the books recommends 5-10 pound jump each workout...I did 135 first as kind of a test, I then jumped to 185, 205, 225, & from there I slowly worked my way up to 295...all of my other lifts went up as well...before you try this (which I think you should), if I were you I would spend about 2 weeks working on your cardio endurance (along with keeping at the weights)...the cardio conditioning will help you get through without your heart exploding; lol, & 2 weeks of hard cardio won't affect muscle gains to any significant degree...give it a shot you won't be disappointed...remember 1 thing though, you MUST have the will, guts & balls to get through these sessions or the results won't be nearly as great.

I think you should all head over to the greatest articles section and read the article MASS by STK. I tried that routine for 2 months and loved it. It was intense, not very time consuming and left me feeling great. I'll definitely be returning to it soon.

[hermiti]

STK's Mass Routine has to be the best routine I have ever used easily. I've been using it for almost a year.

[Spook]

STK has left a legacy hasn't he? I still miss him and still play the song Calling Baton Rouge every chance I get thinking about him. You never see many 300 lb and shredded to the gills guys like him who are so humble and kind to people.