October 5, 2008
Progress pictures posted. I’ve stalled at 229, somewhat purposely. I haven’t increased my calories, so i figure i’ll stay at maintenance for another week or two, then move into my final growth faze for the next 3 months which should take my weight up to 240+.
Training has been solid, hitting some new pr’s. 1200lb on leg press for 10. 300lb on lat pull down for 10. Chest strength is limited due to my fore arm and wrist pain. I’m repping out 120lb db’s for 15 only because our gym doesn’t go any higher. I may have to strap some ankle weights to my wrist like the old days lol.
Looking at my pics my chest still seems to be lagging so for the next 12 weeks i’ll be doing a chest specialization hitting it twice a week with a little less volume to bring it up. Legs are still coming along nicely, hams are bigger but need to be better.
Still maintaining my focus and motivation. Some days its harder than others. The progression keeps me motivated. I’ve been able to balance training and my professional life. I’ve been advancing nicely in my REAL job, and my training hasn’t interfered with it or other relationships, so i am happy about that. People at work are supportive and are full of questions. We’re looking at buying a house, because our rent costs as much as a mortgage right now so we might as well put it towards owning something. I can’t wait to have a trophy room lol haha.
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September 12, 2008
Back Day:
Progress pictures posted, i haven’t seen my back in a while so i was pleasantly surprised. Seems to be coming along nicely. Workout was good, felt a little weak though. Forearms were hurting on the curls.
Close Grip PD: 240 x 12,6
200 x 15, 8, 4
180 x 12
T Bar Row: 115 x 15,10,5
70 x 15,10,5
Close Grip Row: 200 x 12,6
180 x 15,10,5
140 x 12
Back Cable Flies: 70 x 15,8,4
50 x 12,8,8
BI’s
ISO cable curl: 50x 20,10,5
30x 12
cable curl: 100×12
120 x 12
140 x 12,8,6
80 x 12
Posted in Training
September 12, 2008
Chest day.
All sets are rest pause. (20 seconds rest)
Decline Bench: 320 x 12 - 6
230 x 15 - 10 - 5
DB Bench: 80’s x 15 - 10 -5
60’s x 12 - 6
Cable fly: 70’s x 20 - 10 - 5
50’s x 12 - 6
TRI’s
Cable Push down: 270 x 15, 8, 4
240 x 10
200 x 10, 5
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September 8, 2008
This blog is to track the progression of each phase as i prep for my first national contest. I had to take some time off due to life issues taking priority. I have since graduated Architecture school and have a great job and can now actually afford to compete haha. Because of school i had to take eight months off from the gym and my diet was less than desirable.
Now i have been back in the gym for 4 months and put back on what size i lost and more! I’m sitting at 224 lbs and leaner than i have been at this weight before. The goal is to average 1lb a week gain for the remainder of my bulk with minimal fat gain. This would bring me in at 240lbs at the conclusion of the bulk. From that point i plan to diet for 20 weeks and really dial in the conditioning for my first national appearance for which i hope to be on stage at 215-220 lbs with striated glutes baby!
Diet so far is on point, its hard to get all the food down that is necessary to grow at this point but i’m chugging along. My metabolism is still strong because i feel like a ****ing furnace after every meal. Currently i’m taking in 5000 cals on training days and 4800 cals on non training days.
Training is going smooth, had some intense fore arm pain during the first couple months due to increasing the weight too fast, but that is mostly gone now. I will outline my training along the way to track my progression.
My physique is definitely improving, i’m trying to bring up my weaknesses which i perceive to be, chest, hamstrings, and calves. So far so good, i’ve added a lot of thickness to my chest. Hamstrings are starting to respond. And calves, well they’re calves.
I hope to post some progress pictures soon, and hopefully i can keep this thing updated.
Thanks to all that follow along.
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