October 15, 2008
10-15-2008 Bench Day
The Workout
5 min warmup
Barbell Bench Press- 4 warmup sets
**1 Power set 210 x 8 reps**
**1 Growth Set 150 x 12 reps**
Dips 2 sets of bw + 25lbs for 8 reps
Incline DB Press 2 sets of 12 reps with 65lbs
Barbell Military Press 1 set of 5 reps
DB Lateral Raise 1 set 35lbs for 15 reps
DB Rear Delt Raise 1 set of 35lbs for 12 reps
Ez-Barbell Skullcrushers 2 sets of 115lbs for 10 reps
Reverse Grip Pushdowns 2 set 70lbs for 15 reps
Macros
Pro: 230g
Carbs: 400-420g
Fat: 60-70g
Notes
Great workout today….i was totally focused and dialed in……I totally felt every fiber in my chest, shoulders and triceps just expanding and growing
-went alil off my diet today….had 2 extra bowls of my favorite cereal…..I was totally starving today, so i gave in alittle bit to my body’s urge to eat….Since chest is a weakpoint for me it can only help!
In reality i probably had maybe an extra 200-300 calories
My water intake was high today at 3.5 gallons….Lately consistently i have been having a huge urge to drink water? Average for the past 2 weeks is about 3 gallons….maybe because it fills me?
Today i really felt overall that i pushed the growth envelope!
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October 9, 2008
10-9-2008 Calves, Cardio
The Workout
5 min warmup
Seated Calve Raises- 2 sets of 190lbs for 20 reps
Leg Press Calve Raises- 2 sets of 360 for 20 reps
Cardio @ 30 min Low Intensity
Macros
Pro: 230g
Carbs: 380-390g (had some extra
)
Fat: 60g
Current Supplements
-Creatine -5g
-Xtend (1 scoop PreWO, 2 scoops PWO & 1 scoop btwn meals)
-ALA- 300mg before and after workout
-VasoCharge 2 Scoops Pre-Workout
-Beta-Alanine- 3 grams daily
-Glucosamine- 3 tablets daily
-Fish Oil- 3 tablets daily
-BSN Nitrix- 9 tabs per day
-Calcium, Magnesium & Zinc
Notes
Solid calve and cardio session today….I really feel like i am finally starting to grow….FINALLY…i am still rebounding from my contest….In another 2 weeks i should be ready to up the cals and get my grow on!
Cardio session felt really good too….Worked up a nice sweat!
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October 6, 2008
10-6-2008 Back, Biceps
The Workout
5 min warmup
Deadlifts- 4-6 Warmup set- **1 Strength set** 350lbs for 6 reps (was shooting for 9 reps but i ripped a callus off my hand (nasty sight!)
**1 back down set of 245lbs for 12 reps**
Breathing DB Pullover **1 workset**
Pullups- 2 sets of bw + 5 for 10 reps
Barbell Bent Over Row- 2 sets 195lbs for 6 reps
Seated DB Shrugs- 2 sets of 70lbs for 8 reps
EZ-Barbell Curls- 2 sets of 95lbs for 10 reps
Reverse Curls- 2 set of 65lbs for 12 reps
Static Contraction Deadlift- 225lbs held for 45seconds
**Various Rotator Cuff Exercises**
Macros
Pro: 230g
Carbs: 375g
Fat: 60g
Current Supplements
-Creatine -5g
-Xtend (1 scoop PreWO, 2 scoops PWO & 1 scoop btwn meals)
-ALA- 300mg before and after workout
-VasoCharge 2 Scoops Pre-Workout
-Beta-Alanine- 3 grams daily
-Glucosamine- 3 tablets daily
-Fish Oil- 3 tablets daily
-BSN Nitrix- 9 tabs per day
-Calcium, Magnesium & Zinc
Notes
Good solid session today, I was alittle rushed for time but still managed to hit it hard….I destroyed a callus on my hand performing deadlifts which made it very difficult to deadlift….i might have to start using straps until my grip strength catches up to my deadlifts
As a side note…Jim Cordova’s world seminar was awesome….i learned so much…Jim is a great natural athlete and i will definately be utilizing alot of his techinques
I attached a pic of me and Jim…..Hard to believe that Jim is about 165lbs!!!!
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October 1, 2008
10-01-2008 Chest, Shoulders & Triceps
The Workout
5 min warmup
Barbell Bench Press **1 main workset 190lbs for 10 reps**
**1 set DB Pullovers on Exercise Ball**
Dips- 2 sets bw+ 10lbs for 10 reps
Semi Incline DB Bench- 2 sets of 65 for 10 reps
Barbell Military Press- 1 set of 5 reps
DB Lateral Raises- 1 set of 35lbs for 8 reps
Incline DB Rear Lateral Raises- 1 set of 20lbs for 15 reps
EZ-Barbell SkullCrushers 2 sets of 115lbs for 8 reps
Reverse Grip Pushdowns- 2 sets of 70lbs for 10 reps
**Various Rotator Cuff Exercises and Stretches**
Macros
Pro: 225g
Carbs: 375g
Fat: 60g
Current Supplements
-Creatine -5g
-Xtend (1 scoop PreWO, 2 scoops PWO & 1 scoop btwn meals)
-ALA- 300mg before and after workout
-VasoCharge 2 Scoops Pre-Workout
-Beta-Alanine- 3 grams daily
-Glucosamine- 3 tablets daily
-Fish Oil- 3 tablets daily
-BSN Nitrix- 9 tabs per day
-Calcium, Magnesium & Zinc
Notes
Overall good workout, This stupid shoulder thing put me back in my training, i was benching 130lb DB’s for 4 reps before this happened and now i am using 65’s for 10 reps
In due time i will get back up to par
For pullovers i tried doing them on a stability ball today i really felt more of a stretch in my ribcage, so i will continue to use the ball for this
I bought a dvd from the Olympia called “Bigger, Faster, Stronger” it is a documentary on Steroid use….I must say it was very interesting….It actually put a lot of things into perspective…Made me realize that some of idols are just putting up an image of how they want to be portrayed…..As Greg Valentino says in the movie “In a picture your idols are giving you thumbs up but really under the table they are giving you the finger”
Steroid use is such a common thing now a days, almost makes you second guess everyone who claims they are natural…..kind of sad really
Check out the Trailer to the DVD
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September 30, 2008
9-30-2008 Calves, Cardio
The Workout
5 min warmup
Seated Calve Raises- 2 sets of 190lbs for 20 reps
Leg Press Calve Raises- 2 sets of 350 for 20 reps
Cardio @ The Gym
30 min Low Intensity
Macros
Pro: 225g
Carbs: 200g <- Tomm i will be going back to my pre vacation numbers
Fat: 60g
Current Supplements
-Creatine -5g
-Xtend (1 scoop PreWO, 2 scoops PWO & 1 scoop btwn meals)
-ALA- 300mg before and after workout
-VasoCharge 2 Scoops Pre-Workout
-Beta-Alanine- 3 grams daily
-Glucosamine- 3 tablets daily
-Fish Oil- 3 tablets daily
-BSN Nitrix- 9 tabs per day
-Calcium, Magnesium & Zinc
Notes
Today is my last day for dropping carbs, all my vacation bloat is pretty much gone….Gym session was good today, I will be incorporating my home exercise bike into my routine…Since i am doing cardio 2xs per week i will be doing 1 session in the gym and the other session at home
Also i am very excited because this weekend i will be attending Jim Cordova’s Super Seminar! Can not wait!!!!
http://www.jimcordova.com/services/details.php?id=12
the more i learn the more i will grow
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