After a week of unloading after Huge in a Hurry Get Big Phase 1, I'm ready to jump into Phase 2. I did measurements, but didn't see any size gains. More than likely this is because I'm trying to cut up for summer, and it's hard to build size while cutting fat. I did lose 1" off my waist and 2" around my belly button, while still maintaining my other measurements.

Over the next four weeks, I will do the following exercises, and I will post my results in the comments section of this blog. Follow along and let me know what you think.

Day 1 - Super Heavy Load - 15 Reps total - 2 to 3 reps max for first set

Exercise 1 = Pullup

Exercise 2 = Dip

Exercise 3 = Hack Squat

Exercise 4 = Standing Single-Leg Calf Raises

Day 2 = Medium Load - 40 Reps total - 10 to 12 reps max for first set

Exercise 1 = Cable Standing One Arm Mid-Pulley Row, Palm Up (I don't have a mid-pulley, so I did this with the bottom pulley and sat on my knees.)

Exercise 2 = Dumbbell One-arm Bench Press

Exercise 3 = Dumbbell Single-leg Deadlift

Exercise 4 = Dumbbell Decline One-arm Tricep Extension (Linked video is two-arm. Do the same, but only one arm)

Day 3 = Medium Load - 40 Reps total - 10 to 12 reps max for first set

Exercise 1 = Cable Standing Mid-pulley row with Neutral Grip

Exercise 2 = Dumbbell Standing Shoulder Press

Exercise 3 = Squat

Exercise 4 = Barbell Curl

At the suggestion of josephlemos, I bought a Gymboss interval timer. I was pleasantly surprised that it only cost $19.95. After ordering, I received it three days later and have been using it almost daily.

I use the standard timer on lifting days to keep my workout on track. By using the timer for my rest periods, my workout has sped up drastically. Now, any stop watch could do this, but Gymboss really shines when it comes to doing HIIT training.

For those of you who many not be aware, HIIT training stands for High Intensity Interval Training. Basically, you alternate between high intensity exercise and moderate exercise for a set number of intervals. An example would be sprinting for 30 seconds followed by 30 seconds of jogging, and then doing that interval a specific number of times in a row.

With the Gymboss, I'm able to set my intervals up with two different timers. I can also set the number of intervals, so it let's me know when I'm done. So, if I want to do the running example from above, I'd have both timers set to 30 seconds with say 10 intervals. Simply hit the timer and alternate your intensity when the alarm rings.

I also have been doing Tibatas using my interval timer. I've mainly been doing these with decline situps. My Tibatas involve doing 20 seconds of situps followed by 10 seconds of rest for eight intervals. That would be a total of four minutes. I usually do this before work several times a week, so it's nice and short. By the time I'm half way through my Tibata, I'm struggling to get my back off the situp bench.

There are a few features I think are missing from the Gymboss. More than a few times, I forgot to shut it off. I would be great to have an auto shutoff. I also, don't like the steps you have to go through to program it. I think with a couple more buttons, programming could be much more simplified, but all in all, I must say it's a great tool for working out, and I'd recommend anyone who worksout should pick one up.