rp29nct’s BodyBlog

Current status

After spending time in deep thought over my bodybuilding successes, thus far, and desired goal, I’ve concluded that a new plan and approach is necessary in preparation to hit the stage in 2010. I’d like to do the same contest, only push myself up into the next higher weight class. The added muscle mass will fill out my frame and provide a more mature aesthetic than what I competed at this year. In addition, the change will be dramatic for those who may recall my performance this year.

The why has been established, now to determine the how of achieving it. My short-term goal is to hit 200 lbs by the end of 2008 with a follow-on long-term goal to hit 220 lbs by the end of 2009. For the immediate goal, I’m closing in on the mark, but with the holidays coming up, may be interrupted. For the majority of the increase in 2009, my plan is to cycle between bulking for 4 weeks (+500 calories to basal) and cutting for 2 weeks (-500 calories to basal) to encourage lean mass gain with minimal fat, and put on 2-3 lbs every 6 weeks. This gives me an average gain for 2009 of 21.5 lbs +/- 4.5 lbs, and thus hitting the goal of 220 lbs. Contest prep would then bring me to roughly 200 lbs at contest.

Based on my prior experience, diet and nutrition are key for me to transform my body. At the same time, I’ve changed my exercise split to work: Mon - Chest; Tues - Back; Thurs - Arms; Fri - Legs. Focusing on developing my legs considerably, and spending time focusing on the larger muscle groups, while developing the arms independently.

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