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I definitly need to start focusing on eating more. I've really only gained about 4-6 lbs since the start of this program. Not to complain, its just so damn hard to eat as much as I know I should be eating. It's amazing that you guys are all able to eat that much.

Well here was my workout for today:

B3
deadlift: 2x8x285
leg extensions: 1x10x259
leg curls: 1x8x230
incline barbell: 2x8x155
flat dumbell bench: 1x8x160
front raises: 1x10x20
rev. grip pressdowns: 1x8x70
wide grip pullups: 2x8,7
incline curls: 2x8x40
behind the back wrist curls
dead hang with towels

I have to say I was in a pretty pissed off mood when I walked into the gym so I threw 10 lbs more onto my usual deadlift weight and still hit 8 reps on both sets. Besides that, I'm still trying to focus on my grip strength like Eric suggested, so I've been using a towel wrapped around the bar on most of the pulling exercises.

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6', 212 lbs, ~15% BF

well for starters, I just read the Gaining Mass article that 0311 posted, and it certainly gave me a better perspective of how to set up my diet better than it is now.

I usually go to the gym sometime in the afternoon or nighttime, but today I went around 9 AM so I could meet a friend there. I didnt notice any difference except that I started my day off sooner and more energized. A group of girls from my high school also came in which is always a bonus.

A2G squats: 2x8,10x185
leg extensions: 1x10x259
flat bench press: 2x9x160
incline dumbell press: 1x7x160
side laterals: 1x10x25
skullcrushers: 1x8x80
chinups: 2x9,7
wide g. rows: 2x8x125
preacher curls: 1x8x75

I have to say, today's workout felt like the most effective one since I started this program. If you notice the last time I did A2G squats, I was at 160 lbs. Today I jumped up 25 lbs and hit 8 reps the first time, and 10 the second time. It definitly took a lot out of me to start off with that, but it felt great. That alone started off the day extremely well... and no joke, but those girls walked in halfway through my 2nd set, so that was my motivation to keep going past 8 reps, and wouldnt ya know it, I had it in me to hit 10 reps. That certainly opened my eyes about how much I can push myself from now on.

This is from friday:

B5

deadlift: 2x9x285
leg extensions: 1x10x259
leg curls: 1x9x230
incline barbell: 2x8x155
flat dumbell bench: 1x8x160
front raises: 1x10x20
rev. grip pressdowns: 1x8x60
wide grip pullups: 2x8,7
incline curls: 2x8x40
behind the back wrist curls

After just over 3 weeks on the 8-10 rep cycle, I feel like my strength increases have finally plateau-ed (sp?). I'll be starting the final 4-6 rep cycle tomorrow. I'm not sure how long I should keep that up for... I'm planning on 3-4 weeks but maybe there is a better span of time to spend on it? Well I'm definitly excited for this part. I'm expecting to bulk even more through these last few weeks.