Ok, I completed a full six weeks on the 8x8 program and I have posted my current measurements.  Muscle Density has increased (visibly) and I gained an inch on each arm but for the amount of effort and soreness that I had I was hoping for a little more.  I now plan to take a week off (not completely, probably just do light cardio) and then start a new program, not sure what yet. 

OK, so I have completed my original plan of the 8x8 workout.  I have basically been in different states of soreness (a good thing) for the past month and to say the least, it is a challenging workout.  My overall opinion is that it is a good workout and that I like it. 

While I have not been able to notice a drastic change of size or strength, I can without a doubt say that my muscles are far more dense.  They seem to be far more solid, almost like my skin has been pulled tighter over the muscles.  I have not changed diet as far as reducing fat so the only explanation I have is that the muscles have thickened from the inside (best way that I can explain it).

I plan to go another two weeks on this routine and then post the final measurements against those I started with.

I am starting a new four week plan today using a less popular workout routine called 8x8's.  I will more than likely be doing 6x6's for this first week just to make sure that it is not going to kill me.  It is supposed to be a very good workout for building muscle density and burning fat at the same time.  I will continue to post results up here on this blog for anyone else who may be considering this routine. The general idea is to pick at least two or three exercises per body part and do 8 sets of 8 reps (maximum 2 body parts per workout).  The key is to use a weight that challenges you to the point to where the last 8 may require a spotter and to take as little rest in between sets as possible.  They recommend that you start with 45sec. to 1 minute between sets and work your way down to 20 - 30 sec between sets before increasing the weight. My current Plan is: Mon - Chest and Triceps Tue - Back and Biceps Wed - Legs and Shoulders Thur - Abs, Forearms and Calves Fri - Trouble area (repeat exercises for my trouble area) Sat and Sun - Rest Has anyone out here used this type routine before, if so, what were the results?  

OK.  First week is done and man am I sore (and half of the exercises I only did 6x6).  This workout seems to hold a lot of promise as I have been working out awhile and this is the sorest (good sore, not "damn I tore something" sore)I have been in a long time.  I went ahead and took an extra day of rest yesterday just so that I would be 100% when I workout today.  I will continue to post my findings on this routine on a weekly basis but so far my findings are that two days is not enough rest.