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Arbalest
12-19-07, 10:22 pm
14weeks and Change til the NPC Heartland Natural Classic in Minnesota.
Sitting at just under 10%, and hungry... I will be logging my workouts and thoughts up until contest time... Pics will be updated as regularly as possible.
Later,
Arbalest
Lethal_Banana
12-20-07, 1:02 pm
Alright man! Let's get it on! Consider me subbed for the ride!
Cheers,
LB
This will be a great journey to follow! The best to you.
Like I said, I should be there. Right in my backyard...haha. Good luck on the journey bro, hopefully I'll see you there.
naturalguy
12-20-07, 2:33 pm
Good luck brother
I'll definitely be checking in here. Best of luck to you on your journey bro.
Big Wides
12-20-07, 2:40 pm
best of luck bro......going to be one hell of a ride
Giant Killer
12-20-07, 5:00 pm
You looked about 13 weeks out to me bro', just right to cruise in the last week and dial it in for the kill. Your leg separation is your secret weapon! You were also looking pretty full on no carbs so I think you got something good going on here.
I'm tuned in!
Arbalest
12-25-07, 7:56 pm
Holiday is almost over... Some hardcore diet action is starting in the morning. 3 days of Tuna and Water always is a good kickstart. Physically AND Mentally challenging. I love it!
I hope everyones Christmas was good. I enjoyed some good old fashioned food and some delicious treats. The bloating has taken away any trace of my abs, and is messing with my head, but nothing I can't handle.
Anyways, like the great Dave Draper says, "Always and forever, plan a disciplined low calorie day following any unusually high calorie days."
Yesterdays Log -- 12/24/2007
Chest & Back -- *still low carbed and lifting heavy to keep strength up*
DB Incline Press
100x10
160x8
220x8
230x6
230x4
Pulldowns superset w/ Pullups
180x8 + BWx5
195x7 + BWx4
195x7 + BWx4
DB Pullover superset w/ Wide Grip Dips (4sec Hold top/bottom)
60x10 + BWx8
80x10 + BWx6
80x9 + BWx6
H.S. Overhand Pulldown superset w/ Shrugs
290x10 + 160x10
300x8 + 200x10
310x8 + 200x10
Cable Crossovers
50x10
60x10
70x10
80x10 + Dropsets til failure
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I'll start posting up daily logs either tomorrow or thursday. Enjoy the rest of your Christmas everyone! Remember to get back on track and tear it up in the weightroom tomorrow!
Peace,
Arbalest
Lethal_Banana
12-26-07, 7:09 am
Looks like a good start! Heavy lifting considering the low carbs man!
Hope you had a good Christmas and I'll catch you in time for your next update ;)
Cheers,
LB
Arbalest
12-26-07, 7:36 pm
Whatup brothers and sisters?
Arbalest is right back on track after enjoying the holidays... Feels good! Tuna and water sucks by the way, but it works. Its also good to alleviate some of the mental trama of all the bloating. ;) Its an Ex-Fat Guy thing...
Anyways, couldn't hit the gym at the time I wanted too, so I was short and had to improvise. Just hit what I felt like today. Sometimes it's what you gotta do.
12/26/2007
Delts & Bi's
DB Seated Shoulder Press
100x15
120x12
140x10
150x9
150x9
150x8
Smith Machine Shoulder Press
180x6
180x6
180x4
Rear Delt Flyes
40x15
50x12
50x11
50x10 -- Finish with 3sets of 40lbs Rear Delt CABLE Flyes til Failure
DB Lateral Raises
60x15
70x12
80x12
80x10
EZBar Curl
145x10
145x10
145x8
145x8
Alternating DB Curls
60x15
80x12
100x10
120x6
120x6
CARDIO: 30mins combined -- Rowing, Incline Treadmill, Elliptical
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Going to start fasted Cardio in the AM's from now on. Everyday.
Until next time,
Arbalest
IronMan360
12-30-07, 9:04 pm
Hey looking good bro! i am very interested in your journey! Keep us posted!
Whatup brothers and sisters?
Arbalest is right back on track after enjoying the holidays... Feels good! Tuna and water sucks by the way, but it works. Its also good to alleviate some of the mental trama of all the bloating. ;) Its an Ex-Fat Guy thing...
Anyways, couldn't hit the gym at the time I wanted too, so I was short and had to improvise. Just hit what I felt like today. Sometimes it's what you gotta do.
12/26/2007
Delts & Bi's
DB Seated Shoulder Press
100x15
120x12
140x10
150x9
150x9
150x8
Smith Machine Shoulder Press
180x6
180x6
180x4
Rear Delt Flyes
40x15
50x12
50x11
50x10 -- Finish with 3sets of 40lbs Rear Delt CABLE Flyes til Failure
DB Lateral Raises
60x15
70x12
80x12
80x10
EZBar Curl
145x10
145x10
145x8
145x8
Alternating DB Curls
60x15
80x12
100x10
120x6
120x6
CARDIO: 30mins combined -- Rowing, Incline Treadmill, Elliptical
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Going to start fasted Cardio in the AM's from now on. Everyday.
Until next time,
Arbalest
Mutant numbers my friend. I cant wait to see where your journey takes you..
Arbalest
12-31-07, 12:07 am
Mutant numbers my friend. I cant wait to see where your journey takes you..
Thank you!
This will be a great journey to follow!! It's going to be one hell of a ride.....Best of luck and keep up the great/hard work bro!!
RooRooTJ
01-02-08, 3:52 pm
What is your diet look like?
Arbalest
01-03-08, 2:19 am
What is your diet look like?
Its the same as our brother Evan Centopani, or OX.
I'm a FFB as well, and No-Carb is the way it has to be for me, to shed the stubborn fat.
Arbalest
01-03-08, 5:04 pm
Morning cardio on an empty stomach sucks...
Tonight, Back.
Lethal_Banana
01-08-08, 2:12 pm
How's it going here bro? Still working hard?
Cheers,
LB