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So it begins...the next journey. Tomorrow, February 23rd will be my first 30 minutes of cardio at 5:15 am to kick off the beginning of my show prep. The contest is the Oregon State Bodybuilding on July 12th. Thanks in advance to all who choose to join me on this 20 week journey that will lead me to my first show.
Lunatic001
02-22-08, 7:09 pm
I am logged to this journey. I keep on eye on you with this thread and the ABC's. SO you better keep up the good work...
Lunatic001
Pizzalamp
02-22-08, 7:10 pm
subbed
Always brotha! Keep fuckin it up!
So it begins...the next journey. Tomorrow, February 23rd will be my first 30 minutes of cardio at 5:15 am to kick off the beginning of my show prep. The contest is the Oregon State Bodybuilding on July 12th. Thanks in advance to all who choose to join me on this 20 week journey that will lead me to my first show.
Oh shit son, it's on now.... good luck my man, this is gonna be good. Ever get that bf% checked?
Mr. Dead
02-25-08, 3:27 pm
Subbed!
I am logged to this journey. I keep on eye on you with this thread and the ABC's. SO you better keep up the good work...
Lunatic001
Accountability...thanks bro
subbed
Subbed!
Lets do this!
Always brotha! Keep fuckin it up!
That's the fuckin attitude bro...so you in a couple days
Oh shit son, it's on now.... good luck my man, this is gonna be good. Ever get that bf% checked?
You got it bro...thanks...hydrostatic on March 3rd as soon as I get back from the Arnold. I'm sure it will be higher than what I like...that's why I'm already doing cardio...
Hit cardio Saturday, Sunday and Monday for 30 minutes first thing in the morning at 5:15am. Week one is well under way and training heavy...well...heavy is quite relative in the iron world.
Yesterday arms...today quads
Tomorrow I'll hit hams, calves and some chest since Thursday is a travel day to the Arnold.
Lunatic001
02-26-08, 6:47 pm
Hit cardio Saturday, Sunday and Monday for 30 minutes first thing in the morning at 5:15am. Week one is well under way and training heavy...well...heavy is quite relative in the iron world.
Yesterday arms...today quads
Tomorrow I'll hit hams, calves and some chest since Thursday is a travel day to the Arnold.
Have fun at the Arnold bro...I'll be in SD trying to lock the gym down for the next ABC....
Have fun at the Arnold bro...I'll be in SD trying to lock the gym down for the next ABC....
Thanks for your help bro...I couldn't pull it off without ya.
Lunatic001
02-26-08, 6:56 pm
Thanks for your help bro...I couldn't pull it off without ya.
NO problem bro...just enjoy the Arnold, Keep training hard and for the next ABC bring CAGE pictures so that we could put faces to names (i.e. Sgt Rock, BigAnt, etc...)
Lunatic001
never_2_big
02-26-08, 7:26 pm
I've got your back man, 20 weeks ain't nothin, you got it!!!
Pizzalamp
02-27-08, 12:22 am
Hit cardio Saturday, Sunday and Monday for 30 minutes first thing in the morning at 5:15am. Week one is well under way and training heavy...well...heavy is quite relative in the iron world.
Yesterday arms...today quads
Tomorrow I'll hit hams, calves and some chest since Thursday is a travel day to the Arnold.
looking good rage
Rexor91
02-27-08, 11:42 am
You got it bro...thanks...hydrostatic on March 3rd as soon as I get back from the Arnold. I'm sure it will be higher than what I like...that's why I'm already doing cardio...
It's always higher than we want, isn't it? lol Stick with ya man, see ya this weekend
Mr. Dead
02-27-08, 2:34 pm
Where's the venue for the Oregon State show?
NO problem bro...just enjoy the Arnold, Keep training hard and for the next ABC bring CAGE pictures so that we could put faces to names (i.e. Sgt Rock, BigAnt, etc...)
Lunatic001
Did you catch the massive amount of pictures uploaded this year...holy shit bro
I've got your back man, 20 weeks ain't nothin, you got it!!!
looking good rage
It's always higher than we want, isn't it? lol Stick with ya man, see ya this weekend
Thanks you guys
Where's the venue for the Oregon State show?
I believe it's Park View High School.
Lunatic001
03-04-08, 6:50 pm
Did you catch the massive amount of pictures uploaded this year...holy shit bro
I did and I almost broke my computer wishing I was there...but we'll be there next year.....
Missed my hydrostatic test due to a flight delay coming back from the Arnold. House is predicting me to come in somewhere around 10-12%. God I hope he's right. I'll be happy with anything under 15. I'll post the new time when I get it.
Normally arm day is on Monday but hey, can't argue with life. Tuesday will do just fine. Had a great day today anyways.
I always hit tri's first with standing extensions, then close grip bench and finish off with incline tricep extensions. Then on to bi's with hammers first, seated incline dumbell curls and finish off with lying curls.
Lowdown5
03-04-08, 6:57 pm
Here with you for the whole ride Bro. After meeting you at the Arnold there is no doubt in my mind that you can and will do great at your show.
I did and I almost broke my computer wishing I was there...but we'll be there next year.....
It will be great having you out there next year bro.
Sup Rage...was good hangin with you at the Arnold and seeing you once again...subbed for this journey bro...time to kick some ass.
Pizzalamp
03-04-08, 11:04 pm
great meeting you bro
i met you on friday i believe
you are one large large man!!
grant
Did you catch the massive amount of pictures uploaded this year...holy shit bro
Rage brother.. your back workout was a KILLER! great training with you and getting to talk shop with you! definitely subbed for your journey brother!
Rexor91
03-05-08, 12:01 pm
Missed my hydrostatic test due to a flight delay coming back from the Arnold. House is predicting me to come in somewhere around 10-12%. God I hope he's right. I'll be happy with anything under 15. I'll post the new time when I get it.
I think the Classic throws the entire damn airline industry into a tail spin.... my trip to and back from Columbus were both about 13 hours total. lol, so I feel you pain!
On a better note, it was awesome catchin' up with ya man. Had an awesome time chillin with you and J-Dawg... and The Lad is always a trip to have around lol. But it was really cool just shootin' the breeze. Good luck in the future weeks bra, I'm behind ya... see you in a few weeks!
Here with you for the whole ride Bro. After meeting you at the Arnold there is no doubt in my mind that you can and will do great at your show.
It was great meeting you bro..I have great respect for you and am honored to have your support.
Sup Rage...was good hangin with you at the Arnold and seeing you once again...subbed for this journey bro...time to kick some ass.
I'm focused and honored to have you along bro...thanks for the support
great meeting you bro
i met you on friday i believe
you are one large large man!!
grant
Great meeting you...time to shred it up...
Hey Rage, it was an honor to train back with you on Saturday night. Thanks for all the great advice and for pushing me to the limit!
Rage brother.. your back workout was a KILLER! great training with you and getting to talk shop with you! definitely subbed for your journey brother!
Rob bro...you hold nothing back when it's time to train...honored to have your support
I think the Classic throws the entire damn airline industry into a tail spin.... my trip to and back from Columbus were both about 13 hours total. lol, so I feel you pain!
On a better note, it was awesome catchin' up with ya man. Had an awesome time chillin with you and J-Dawg... and The Lad is always a trip to have around lol. But it was really cool just shootin' the breeze. Good luck in the future weeks bra, I'm behind ya... see you in a few weeks!
Rex bro...you'll kill it on stage bro when it's your turn. Great genetics mixed with some nose to the grind stone discipline. I'm honored to have your support
Hey Rage, it was an honor to train back with you on Saturday night. Thanks for all the great advice and for pushing me to the limit!
There you are bro...thanks for letting me work in. Fuck dude...the way you were throwing those 110 lb dumbbells around on pulls...your just starting to tap the potential you have in this arena. Honored to have your support.
wassup rage new log huh..good to see I am subscribed...
Rexor91
03-06-08, 12:30 pm
Hey bra, since your just starting into your cutting phase... have you started to de-load any or still still killing with as much as you can stack on every set? I'm kinda up in the air with what I wanna do, it's hard to cut the weight back.... but I've read it's alot less injury prone when gettin' ready to show stop on stage. What you think?
Universal Rep
03-06-08, 12:31 pm
My boy Rage is gonna do some damage. Subbed for the ride...
Lowdown5
03-06-08, 8:51 pm
It was great meeting you bro..I have great respect for you and am honored to have your support.
Trust me Bro, the respect is 100% mutual. You are a great example of what we should all strive to be as people and as Animals.
widdlewade44
03-06-08, 8:56 pm
Good luck on this part of your Journey bro.
Kevin
widdlewade44
Hey bra, since your just starting into your cutting phase... have you started to de-load any or still still killing with as much as you can stack on every set? I'm kinda up in the air with what I wanna do, it's hard to cut the weight back.... but I've read it's alot less injury prone when gettin' ready to show stop on stage. What you think?
I go as heavy as I can but still maintain 12 - 15 reps + on most lifts. To answer your question..yes..The initial cut on carbs from averaging 550 grams per day to 275 grams will take me a couple weeks to fully adjust to. After that I'll start getting into the zone and the carb drops will follow in increments as my appearance dictates. Your going to kill it up there bro..let me know when and where.
wassup rage new log huh..good to see I am subscribed...
Honored to have your support brother...it's time to do this!
My boy Rage is gonna do some damage. Subbed for the ride...
Couldn't do it without you bro...I'm more ready now than ever.
Trust me Bro, the respect is 100% mutual. You are a great example of what we should all strive to be as people and as Animals.
Thanks bro...it's time.
Good luck on this part of your Journey bro.
Kevin
widdlewade44
Thanks for the support...here we go.
Monday March 10th I'll get measured up and know where I stand. Will report results then.
Tomorrow is 18 weeks out already...been doing 30 minutes of cardio 6 days a week and will increase to 45 minutes March 12th. Been hangin around 275 grams carbs and 400 grams of protein per day for now. My trainer will give me some recommended adjustments after the hydro test Monday. First cheat meal this Saturday between 6:30 and 7 pm. I'm already thinking maybe kfc mashed potatoe bowl or something along those lines...
Ok, so forget waiting till after the test on Monday to make adjustments..trainer wants me on 2 1/2 lbs of chicken/fish and a couple protein shakes for protein sources. And carbs are now 50 grams for the first three meals only. First meal has 1 cup of oatmeal and 16 oz total of yams for the next two. 150 grams in all. Now I feel like I'm dieting for a show...reality check for sure.
Lunatic001
03-07-08, 5:28 pm
Ok, so forget waiting till after the test on Monday to make adjustments..trainer wants me on 2 1/2 lbs of chicken/fish and a couple protein shakes for protein sources. And carbs are now 50 grams for the first three meals only. First meal has 1 cup of oatmeal and 16 oz total of yams for the next two. 150 grams in all. Now I feel like I'm dieting for a show...reality check for sure.
Keep up the good work bro...can't wait to see you at the ABC....you will be shredded for sure....
Keep up the good work bro...can't wait to see you at the ABC....you will be shredded for sure....
Thanks bro...we'll have a good time.
Lowdown5
03-07-08, 6:47 pm
Hey Tom,
Enjoy the SoCal Gathering. Maybe in the future I can get down there and hit it up with you guys.
Hey Tom,
Enjoy the SoCal Gathering. Maybe in the future I can get down there and hit it up with you guys.
It would be great to have you!
Lowdown5
03-07-08, 6:57 pm
It would be great to have you!
Drive down, train with you Animals, find a place to crash for the night and drive back the next day. Gonna have to plan it out.
Drive down, train with you Animals, find a place to crash for the night and drive back the next day. Gonna have to plan it out.
Sounds good...dude..your signature kicks ass
Official weigh in today at 244 lbs. Height at 5' 10 1/2 ". Jackson-Pollock 3 pinch came in at 11.6%. Hydrostatic bodyfat came in at 17.4%. My tech said that the numbers shouldn't have been that far off and that it was because my shorts were too big and that I wasn't blowing out enough air. The average comes to 14.5% between the two but she said my appearance favors the 11.6%. House guessed me between 10 and 12% and obviously he was right on the money with that estimate.
So my goal now is to weigh in at 235 lbs with 8% on May 5th which will keep me on pace for about 227 lbs at 5% on July 7th. Then I only need to drop some water and come in just under 222 lbs for the show.
Only time will tell how this will play out...but so far I'm on target.
Mr. Dead
03-10-08, 6:43 pm
Sounds like you've got a solid plan. Lookin' forward to seeing you April 19th!
Awesome bro...keep the focus and dedication!
naturalguy
03-11-08, 7:36 am
I am along for the ride
Lowdown5
03-11-08, 12:24 pm
Looks like this train is on the right track. Keep it going Bro, keep on course.
Sounds like you've got a solid plan. Lookin' forward to seeing you April 19th!
Should be a good time..we've got to get some more people up there bro..
Mr. Dead
03-12-08, 11:15 am
Should be a good time..we've got to get some more people up there bro..
Posted the link to the thread over at bodybuilding.com, and have spread the word at work, and the gym.
Enforcer
03-12-08, 11:31 am
Rage, just want to say it was an honor to meet you at the Cage. I want to wish you best of luck at your upcoming show. I know you will do the Animal name proud.
Awesome bro...keep the focus and dedication!
Thanks Roland
I am along for the ride
Honored to have you along bro...nice working with you at the cage...thanks for the support
Looks like this train is on the right track. Keep it going Bro, keep on course.
I'm on that train bro
Posted the link to the thread over at bodybuilding.com, and have spread the word at work, and the gym.
Thanks for the help bro...my trainer will be there with some of his guys but they are a little slow gettin on here. They will.
Rage, just want to say it was an honor to meet you at the Cage. I want to wish you best of luck at your upcoming show. I know you will do the Animal name proud.
Hey bro it was great working with you...thanks for the support
First bump in cardio took place this morning. 45 minutes. Slow and steady. The mind and the training are feeling the impact of the carb depletion but slowly starting to adjust. carbs at 50 grams for the first three meals and protein set at 440 for the day as of right now.
Pizzalamp
03-12-08, 9:39 pm
First bump in cardio took place this morning. 45 minutes. Slow and steady. The mind and the training are feeling the impact of the carb depletion but slowly starting to adjust. carbs at 50 grams for the first three meals and protein set at 440 for the day as of right now.
looking good
So far so good. Weighed in at 240 lbs this week. Noticing some lines coming in here and there. Waist is starting to shrink up a bit. Concentration is starting to improve since I've been feeling like I'm in a fog. Been hitting the cardio 45 minutes first thing in the morning still and my appetite took a pretty good jump over the weekend so my trainer bumped my protein 4 oz beef and 4 oz chicken. So the eating routine looks like this as of right now
6 am
12 oz top and 1 cup oatmeal
8 am
80 gram protein shake (Ultra Iso Whey)
10 am
16 oz chicken and 8 oz yam
1 pm
12 oz orange roughy and 8 oz yam
4 pm
80 gram protein shake
7 pm
16 oz chicken and salad
Cooking up and prepping everything in the morning, packing it in my cooler and it never leaves my side all day. This has been key so far.
God... props bra, that diet has to be murder. Bout to be lookin' just stupid on stage though.... cant' wait!
Mr. Dead
03-18-08, 3:06 pm
So far so good. Weighed in at 240 lbs this week. Noticing some lines coming in here and there. Waist is starting to shrink up a bit. Concentration is starting to improve since I've been feeling like I'm in a fog. Been hitting the cardio 45 minutes first thing in the morning still and my appetite took a pretty good jump over the weekend so my trainer bumped my protein 4 oz beef and 4 oz chicken. So the eating routine looks like this as of right now
6 am
12 oz top and 1 cup oatmeal
8 am
80 gram protein shake (Ultra Iso Whey)
10 am
16 oz chicken and 8 oz yam
1 pm
12 oz orange roughy and 8 oz yam
4 pm
80 gram protein shake
7 pm
16 oz chicken and salad
Cooking up and prepping everything in the morning, packing it in my cooler and it never leaves my side all day. This has been key so far.
This is what my world will start looking like, come May. I feel for ya, brother! *L*
Lunatic001
03-18-08, 3:42 pm
Diet is on check bro....keep up the good work....
Looking good brother!!!
Thanks bro
God... props bra, that diet has to be murder. Bout to be lookin' just stupid on stage though.... cant' wait!
It has taken a bit to adjust but getting better
This is what my world will start looking like, come May. I feel for ya, brother! *L*
I'll be checkin in on you bro
Diet is on check bro....keep up the good work....
Thanks for the support bro
Lowdown5
03-20-08, 8:08 pm
Looks like you are right on track. Proud of ya Tom, stay the course!
Better than expected leg day Tuesday, Wednesday off and hammered chest and shoulders today. Lower body is holding strong but chest and back are a little weaker. It's the carb level.
My trainer adjusted both shakes to 60 grams each instead of 80.
Weight holding at about 239.5
Time to change it up and get into more of a cutting routine for 16 weeks out and this is what it looks like..
Day 1
Pecs
A) Neck press (barbell) 3 x failure
Incline Dumbell 2 x 12
Flat dumbbell flyes 2 x 12
B) Incline barbell press 3 x 12
Flat dumbbell press 3 x 12
Body weight dips 2 x failure
Bi’s
A) Seated alternating curls 3 x 15
Standing Hammer curls 2 x 20
Machine preacher curls 1 x failure
B) Cambered bar reverse curls 3 x 15
Double arm dumbbell curls 2 x 15
Double arm cable curls 2 x failure
Day 2
Quads
A) Leg press 3 x 50
Squats 2 x 20 w/ 185 lbs.
Leg ext. 3 x 20
B) Front squats 3 x 15
Single leg, leg press 3 x 20 (short range of motion)
Leg ext. 2 x 15 (heavy as possible)
Hams
A) Lying leg curl 3 x 12
Straight leg dead lifts 2 x 12-15
B) Standing Lunges 3 x 15
Seated leg curls 2 x 15
Day 3 off
Day 4
Back
A) Bent over rows 3 x 15
Close grip pull-ups 3 x failure
Straight arm pull-downs 2 x 15
B) Alternating dumbbell rows 3 x 15 (heavy as possible)
V-bar pull downs 3 x failure
Dumbell pull-overs 2 x 15
Traps
A) Standing dumbbell shrugs 3 x 50 ( heavy as possible)
B) Standing barbell shrugs 3 work sets ( heavier each set)
No less than 20 reps
Rear delts
A) Reverse flyes (pec dec) 3 x 15
B) Dumbell reverse flyes 3 x 15
C) Single arm reverse flyes 3 x 15
Day 5
Delts
A) Seated dumbbell press 3 x 15
Standing dumbbell front laterals 2x 15
Dumbell Seated side laterals 3x 15
B) Standing barbell presses 3 x 12 (heavy)
Machine presses 2 x failure
Machine side laterals 3 x 15
Tri’s
A) Close grip bench 3 x 8 (heavy)
Dumbell kick backs 2 x 15
Cable press downs 1 x failure (burnout)
Mr. Dead
03-21-08, 6:10 pm
Sweet lookin' routine. I may try that, myself.
Lowdown5
03-21-08, 6:14 pm
Great routine Bro, I like that. Gonna copy and paste that into a word doc.
Sweet lookin' routine. I may try that, myself.
Put together by my trainer himself..Andre "Bam Bam" Scott. I can't take the credit for this one...but I will take credit for the blood sweat and tears...it's a pretty brutal routine.
Weighed in today at 236 lbs. Trainer added another 8 oz of top. Postponed the bump in cardio for another week since I'm leaning up a little too fast.
Trained legs today...holy shit that routine is brutal..Had a guest training partner today and I had to practically carry him out of the gym..
never_2_big
03-25-08, 7:38 pm
Weighed in today at 236 lbs. Trainer added another 8 oz of top. Postponed the bump in cardio for another week since I'm leaning up a little too fast.
Trained legs today...holy shit that routine is brutal..Had a guest training partner today and I had to practically carry him out of the gym..
comin down pretty fast bro, at least you get to eat more. always good to carry your trainer partner out of the gym, as if you werent beat up enough already!
lookin good Rage, train hard...
Lunatic001
03-26-08, 12:45 am
Weighed in today at 236 lbs. Trainer added another 8 oz of top. Postponed the bump in cardio for another week since I'm leaning up a little too fast.
Trained legs today...holy shit that routine is brutal..Had a guest training partner today and I had to practically carry him out of the gym..
Wow bro things seem to be going well especially when you can add food to the diet....can't wait to see your progress on the next ABC....keep up the good work...I guess I am going to have to bump my cardio...lol......
Mr. Dead
03-26-08, 10:59 am
Being ahead, is better than being behind. Better to be able to eat your way in. *L*
rcrott1
03-26-08, 11:05 am
Tom, your routine looks really sick! do you have any progress pics??
comin down pretty fast bro, at least you get to eat more. always good to carry your trainer partner out of the gym, as if you werent beat up enough already!
lookin good Rage, train hard...
Thanks bro...I think I've finally slowed it down...hell, with 4 lbs of meat a day it should be.
Wow bro things seem to be going well especially when you can add food to the diet....can't wait to see your progress on the next ABC....keep up the good work...I guess I am going to have to bump my cardio...lol......
Lol..when the added food is steak, I actually look forward to it. Thanks bro
Being ahead, is better than being behind. Better to be able to eat your way in. *L*
Completely agree...House's words of advice to me also.
Tom, your routine looks really sick! do you have any progress pics??
I'm going to put some up around April after the Emerald Cup event. I'll have my trainer take a few shots.
Thanks you guys
I believe it's Park View High School.
Make that Park Rose High School..
Tom, my man... how you holdin' up?
Tom, my man... how you holdin' up?
Good bro...just finished moving into my new house. That was fun trying to drum up enough energy to move a bunch of shit. Had some friends there to help so it was all good.
Training and diet all going good. Dropped a little weight moving to my new house, but I pretty much expected it. Weighed in this morning at 234 lbs. Conditioning is starting to come in pretty good. Strength is still doing really well. Still following the same meal plan...4 lbs meat and 150 carbs per day.
Rexor91
04-04-08, 12:50 pm
Good bro...just finished moving into my new house. That was fun trying to drum up enough energy to move a bunch of shit. Had some friends there to help so it was all good.
Good deal man, good to hear, any luck with the old house yet?
Mr. Dead
04-04-08, 1:29 pm
Training and diet all going good. Dropped a little weight moving to my new house, but I pretty much expected it. Weighed in this morning at 234 lbs. Conditioning is starting to come in pretty good. Strength is still doing really well. Still following the same meal plan...4 lbs meat and 150 carbs per day.
I'm jealous! I'm only allowed 100 carbs/day... But, I got a bit of a pudge during the "offseason" and recovering from surgery. Congrats on the new house, btw!
Enforcer
04-04-08, 1:32 pm
How is the training going Rage?
Hey my man, just posted this on Dead's journey... but you got any progress pics so far?
Good deal man, good to hear, any luck with the old house yet?
The market out here has tanked so I ended up renting my old to get into the new while the market was down. All good though. Pretty much settled in now. Ready to kick some ass now that I don't have this distraction.
I'm jealous! I'm only allowed 100 carbs/day... But, I got a bit of a pudge during the "offseason" and recovering from surgery. Congrats on the new house, btw!
Whens your competition bro? 100 grams is tough..
How is the training going Rage?
Good bro...how's yours? You were looking pretty fucking huge out there at the Arnold.
Good bro...how's yours? You were looking pretty fucking huge out there at the Arnold.
YOU are fucking huge man. How ya doing brother?
Mr. Dead
04-07-08, 1:54 pm
Whens your competition bro? 100 grams is tough..
August 9th. The 100 grams, is because i hate cardio so much. *L* And, I've started my prep earlier than I thought I was going to (I'm 17 weeks out)
So the next adjustment came right before the weekend. Weight started droppin a little too fast again so trainer added 4 oz chicken and 8 oz yam. Always good to add carbs. Don't expect that to last long. Weights now holding at 233.5.
Enforcer
04-07-08, 2:11 pm
Good bro...how's yours? You were looking pretty fucking huge out there at the Arnold.
Thanx man. You were looking rather large urself. Training is going great actually. Started a journey with the Punisher, "Get Huge or Die- Punisher vs. Enforcer." Working my way down a bit trying to get the perfect beach bod-ahahahahah jk.
Hey my man, just posted this on Dead's journey... but you got any progress pics so far?
I'm going to have my trainer take a few on April 19th in Seattle. I'll post those.
YOU are fucking huge man. How ya doing brother?
What's up big man...everything is coming together slowly but surely...
August 9th. The 100 grams, is because i hate cardio so much. *L* And, I've started my prep earlier than I thought I was going to (I'm 17 weeks out)
Nice...my how cardio sucks huh?..How much time are you spending right now?
Thanx man. You were looking rather large urself. Training is going great actually. Started a journey with the Punisher, "Get Huge or Die- Punisher vs. Enforcer." Working my way down a bit trying to get the perfect beach bod-ahahahahah jk.
Seen that...cool. Hopefully I'll have some descent abs for Summer...maybe Muscle Beach then
Mr. Dead
04-09-08, 7:16 pm
Nice...my how cardio sucks huh?..How much time are you spending right now?
I'm only hittin' around 45 min 4 times per week. (I'm easing into it, since I've still got 16 weeks *L*) BTW, on the 19th are we doing your A or B routine?
April 9th the carbs already get cut...wow...that didn't last long. Here's where I'm at..
2 3/4 lbs chicken
1 1/2 lbs top
1 cup oatmeal
1 lb yams
2 protein shakes..60 grams a pop.
1 hour of cardio
Mr. Dead
04-09-08, 7:22 pm
April 9th the carbs already get cut...wow...that didn't last long. Here's where I'm at..
2 3/4 lbs chicken
1 1/2 lbs top
1 cup oatmeal
1 lb yams
2 protein shakes..60 grams a pop.
1 hour of cardio
Dang!!! An hour of cardio? Ah, well... By May I'll be hitting 45 min twice a day...
Mr. Dead
04-14-08, 5:32 pm
Just checking in, to see how you're doing. I'm REALLY psyched about Saturday!!!
Just checking in, to see how you're doing. I'm REALLY psyched about Saturday!!!
These get togethers are great! Gives everyone a chance to change it up a bit and talk shop.
Alright so here we are with a little update.
Weighed in at 229 lbs. this morning. Cardio is currently at 1 1/2 hours per day split between 2 - 45's. One in the morning around 5:15 and the other at 8 pm. Conditioning is coming in slowly but surely. Carbs at 150 g. Training is still going really well despite the drop in weight.
Alright so here we are with a little update.
Weighed in at 229 lbs. this morning. Cardio is currently at 1 1/2 hours per day split between 2 - 45's. One in the morning around 5:15 and the other at 8 pm. Conditioning is coming in slowly but surely. Carbs at 150 g. Training is still going really well despite the drop in weight.
Doin great bro....did you ever get my PM about the san diego ABC?
never_2_big
04-16-08, 5:59 am
Alright so here we are with a little update.
Weighed in at 229 lbs. this morning. Cardio is currently at 1 1/2 hours per day split between 2 - 45's. One in the morning around 5:15 and the other at 8 pm. Conditioning is coming in slowly but surely. Carbs at 150 g. Training is still going really well despite the drop in weight.
good to hear youre on top of things bro, keep workin hard man... I'll be back to check in
Mr. Dead
04-16-08, 10:56 am
Alright so here we are with a little update.
Weighed in at 229 lbs. this morning. Cardio is currently at 1 1/2 hours per day split between 2 - 45's. One in the morning around 5:15 and the other at 8 pm. Conditioning is coming in slowly but surely. Carbs at 150 g. Training is still going really well despite the drop in weight.
Doing great, bro!
Enforcer
04-16-08, 11:34 am
Looking go Rage. Keep up the hard work. It'll be here b4 u kno it. We all got ur back and wish u the best of luck
Hey my man, it was good seeing you on Firday. Lookin' hella good already. Even just from the Classic. Stay with it bra, good luck!
Doin great bro....did you ever get my PM about the san diego ABC?
Just sent you one back brother...lets do this.
good to hear youre on top of things bro, keep workin hard man... I'll be back to check in
Thanks bro...just trying to hang on to the mass...but better to be lean...
Doing great, bro!
Thanks bro...I'll see you Saturday!
Looking go Rage. Keep up the hard work. It'll be here b4 u kno it. We all got ur back and wish u the best of luck
Whats up brother...I really appreciate it.
zanderfever
04-17-08, 12:27 am
i'm in for the ride. Good work so far
April 9th the carbs already get cut...wow...that didn't last long. Here's where I'm at..
2 3/4 lbs chicken
1 1/2 lbs top
1 cup oatmeal
1 lb yams
2 protein shakes..60 grams a pop.
1 hour of cardio
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Looks like a winning combo!
Will be checking in on ya time-to-time!
Stay strong...Mind&Body!
The House
04-18-08, 6:11 pm
rage keep your head down, get ripped and have fun bro... then eat some good shit after you reap your rewards on judgement day...
Mr. Dead
04-21-08, 12:37 am
Just wanted to say, that I had an awesome time, at the ABC!!! I'm lookin' forward to seeing you tear it up on the stage!!!
i'm in for the ride. Good work so far
Thanks...what Powerhouse are you training at?
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Looks like a winning combo!
Will be checking in on ya time-to-time!
Stay strong...Mind&Body!
You the man bro...thanks for your support...it means more than you realize
rage keep your head down, get ripped and have fun bro... then eat some good shit after you reap your rewards on judgement day...
Right on House...your words of advice echo in my head..."you can never be too lean"...thanks bro.
Just wanted to say, that I had an awesome time, at the ABC!!! I'm lookin' forward to seeing you tear it up on the stage!!!
Thanks for your support bro...We all had a great time up there and you have a start to a good chapter. Your the man for the job up there...
Enforcer
04-22-08, 1:05 pm
Whats up brother...I really appreciate it.
Nm bro just holding it down here in NJ. Wroking hard on my training, u know how it goes. Wishing u the best of luck with ur show
Everything is on track. dropped about 5% bf so far and came in at 9.6%. Cardio is at 1 1/2 hours and everything else is the same for the moment. Weight still at about 230 lbs. My trainer told me I would come in on stage at about 205 lbs. Definitely lower than what I hoped but more important to step on stage lean.
Everything is on track. dropped about 5% bf so far and came in at 9.6%. Cardio is at 1 1/2 hours and everything else is the same for the moment. Weight still at about 230 lbs. My trainer told me I would come in on stage at about 205 lbs. Definitely lower than what I hoped but more important to step on stage lean.
Hit bra, as tall as you are... that's light heavy right? You'd tower over some fools!
naturalguy
04-22-08, 3:25 pm
Everything is on track. dropped about 5% bf so far and came in at 9.6%. Cardio is at 1 1/2 hours and everything else is the same for the moment. Weight still at about 230 lbs. My trainer told me I would come in on stage at about 205 lbs. Definitely lower than what I hoped but more important to step on stage lean.
Don't worry about the bodyweight, conditioning wins shows. Keep pushing bro
zanderfever
04-22-08, 5:31 pm
Your going to kick ass, you clearly know what the hell your doing.
Nm bro just holding it down here in NJ. Wroking hard on my training, u know how it goes. Wishing u the best of luck with ur show
Thanks brother...You thinking about getting up there anytime soon? You've got the genetics..that's for damn sure.
Hit bra, as tall as you are... that's light heavy right? You'd tower over some fools!
Towards the bottom of heavy...hey we had a great time training this past weekend. Hopefully we can catch you next go around up there bro.
Don't worry about the bodyweight, conditioning wins shows. Keep pushing bro
Both House and my trainer have pounded that in my head. I've adjusted. I'm ready. Time to kick some ass.
Your going to kick ass, you clearly know what the hell your doing.
Thanks bro...On track and ready to rock.
Spoke at length with trainer today based on what he saw in me over the weekend. Defenitely on track. No adjustments to macros yet. Cardio bump next Wednesday to 2 hours. I will come in early. Veins are fuckin bulging on leg days and after cardio. Gotta love that look. Fuckin freaky.
Mr. Dead
04-23-08, 6:20 pm
F.Y.I. dd2inxs and I are definitely going to be at your show...
zanderfever
04-23-08, 10:00 pm
Spoke at length with trainer today based on what he saw in me over the weekend. Defenitely on track. No adjustments to macros yet. Cardio bump next Wednesday to 2 hours. I will come in early. Veins are fuckin bulging on leg days and after cardio. Gotta love that look. Fuckin freaky.
Can't wait for some pictures
Lunatic001
04-24-08, 3:13 pm
Spoke at length with trainer today based on what he saw in me over the weekend. Defenitely on track. No adjustments to macros yet. Cardio bump next Wednesday to 2 hours. I will come in early. Veins are fuckin bulging on leg days and after cardio. Gotta love that look. Fuckin freaky.
Looking good bro....you know if you don't post pics, I will after the ABC this saturday....and we shall make you pose! lol....keep training bro..
Mr. Dead
04-24-08, 3:44 pm
Can't wait for some pictures
Looking good bro....you know if you don't post pics, I will after the ABC this saturday....and we shall make you pose! lol....keep training bro..
There's a couple of pics from the Emerald Cup ABC event...
Enforcer
04-24-08, 3:50 pm
Thanks brother...You thinking about getting up there anytime soon? You've got the genetics..that's for damn sure.
Thinking about it....
zanderfever
04-24-08, 5:12 pm
Thinking about it....
Thats a yes
zanderfever
04-24-08, 5:13 pm
There's a couple of pics from the Emerald Cup ABC event...
Thanks, i'll check them out now
F.Y.I. dd2inxs and I are definitely going to be at your show...
Look forward to seeing you guys. It was great training posing with you.
Mr. Dead
04-24-08, 7:18 pm
Look forward to seeing you guys. It was great training posing with you.
Likewise, bro!!!
Can't wait for some pictures
Looking good bro....you know if you don't post pics, I will after the ABC this saturday....and we shall make you pose! lol....keep training bro..
We'll get dome up sooner or later..
Thinking about it....
Thats a yes
Pull the trigger brother..
I neglected to share something about my last trip up to Seattle that definitely belongs in this journey.
The level of comittment required for these shows, you all know is incredible. So I fly in to Seattle on Friday morning and I had already mapquested the Whole Foods close by. I call it the chicken hunt. I go over and pick up my almost three pounds of chicken breasts needed for the day and my one pound of yams to finish off my carbs for the day. Immediately go over to the Emerald Cup and set up. Doors open and I'm ready to rock. Afternoon break and I hit the hotel, check in and hit the bike. First 45 minutes of cardio. Shower, eat and back for the evening portion of the show. Show ends at 10:30. Back to the hotel, change, hit the bike at 10:50 pm for my second session of 45 minutes on the bike.
Saturday morning, wake up, hit the bike for 45 minutes. Head over to Whole Foods to pick up my food for the day. Doors open at the show 9 am. Ready to rock. ABC get together at a local gym, eat, back to the show. Show ends and I'm out of there at about 11:30 pm. Back to the hotel...that's right 45 minutes of cardio starts at 11:55 pm.
This belongs in this journey for obvious reasons. When you make a decision to step on stage, it's serious business. You have to be ready...the guy standing next to me will be...
Lunatic001
04-24-08, 7:58 pm
^^^^^^
No excuses...and thanks for sharing that insight...definitely the definition of commitment...good job bro...
Mr. Dead
04-25-08, 11:41 am
I neglected to share something about my last trip up to Seattle that definitely belongs in this journey.
The level of comittment required for these shows, you all know is incredible. So I fly in to Seattle on Friday morning and I had already mapquested the Whole Foods close by. I call it the chicken hunt. I go over and pick up my almost three pounds of chicken breasts needed for the day and my one pound of yams to finish off my carbs for the day. Immediately go over to the Emerald Cup and set up. Doors open and I'm ready to rock. Afternoon break and I hit the hotel, check in and hit the bike. First 45 minutes of cardio. Shower, eat and back for the evening portion of the show. Show ends at 10:30. Back to the hotel, change, hit the bike at 10:50 pm for my second session of 45 minutes on the bike.
Saturday morning, wake up, hit the bike for 45 minutes. Head over to Whole Foods to pick up my food for the day. Doors open at the show 9 am. Ready to rock. ABC get together at a local gym, eat, back to the show. Show ends and I'm out of there at about 11:30 pm. Back to the hotel...that's right 45 minutes of cardio starts at 11:55 pm.
This belongs in this journey for obvious reasons. When you make a decision to step on stage, it's serious business. You have to be ready...the guy standing next to me will be...
Next year, bro, if you want any help setting up, or anything, let me know!!!
Enforcer
04-25-08, 11:49 am
Thats a yes
We shall see my freind... we shall see
Enforcer
04-25-08, 11:50 am
Pull the trigger brother..
Gun is loaded
naturalguy
04-28-08, 4:54 pm
I neglected to share something about my last trip up to Seattle that definitely belongs in this journey.
The level of comittment required for these shows, you all know is incredible. So I fly in to Seattle on Friday morning and I had already mapquested the Whole Foods close by. I call it the chicken hunt. I go over and pick up my almost three pounds of chicken breasts needed for the day and my one pound of yams to finish off my carbs for the day. Immediately go over to the Emerald Cup and set up. Doors open and I'm ready to rock. Afternoon break and I hit the hotel, check in and hit the bike. First 45 minutes of cardio. Shower, eat and back for the evening portion of the show. Show ends at 10:30. Back to the hotel, change, hit the bike at 10:50 pm for my second session of 45 minutes on the bike.
Saturday morning, wake up, hit the bike for 45 minutes. Head over to Whole Foods to pick up my food for the day. Doors open at the show 9 am. Ready to rock. ABC get together at a local gym, eat, back to the show. Show ends and I'm out of there at about 11:30 pm. Back to the hotel...that's right 45 minutes of cardio starts at 11:55 pm.
This belongs in this journey for obvious reasons. When you make a decision to step on stage, it's serious business. You have to be ready...the guy standing next to me will be...
That is dedication!!!
Pizzalamp
04-28-08, 8:30 pm
rage...u were looking great in the abc pics...really really good man...wishing u the best of luck!
Rexor91
04-29-08, 12:09 pm
Hey brother, how's everything going over your way?
Hey brother, how's everything going over your way?
Good bro...on track...so far so good...what about you?
rage...u were looking great in the abc pics...really really good man...wishing u the best of luck!
Thanks bro...I'll take that extra luck...how have you been?
That is dedication!!!
Thank you bro...means something coming from a fellow competitor..
Things are still going really well. Weight holding at about 227.5. Been going through a bit of a body comp change where my weight is staying about the same but leaning out and putting on a small amount of lean muscle. I'm not going to argue. Trainer has me on a progressive carb spike because I have been completely draggin ass. Carbs have been at 150 grams for the last 9 weeks and just went to 200 yesterday, I'll hit 250 today and 300 tomorrow. Then back down to 150 on Thursday. This will amp up my metabolism and get it ready for the last half of the journey. After all, this Saturday will be the half way point already. Tomorrow, Wednesday, will be another bump in cardio to 1 hour and 45 minutes. Week from tomorrow will be another bump to 2 hours per day. And carbs start getting cut right after that. Here we go.........
Good bro...on track...so far so good...what about you?
Good man, good to hear. Your on the long stretch home now, it'll all make sense in a couple of weeks! lol. I'm good, things are going... buying the goods for my diet and what not this week when I get paid, then it's my turn :( lol
never_2_big
04-29-08, 7:47 pm
You were lookin big at the ABC bro the pics were insane. Stay hungry and you'll be set. keep up all the hard yard, they are definately paying dividends...
zanderfever
04-29-08, 10:29 pm
Enjoy the couple days of boosted carbs, haha. Keep it up. Stick with it.
Pizzalamp
04-29-08, 10:44 pm
Thanks bro...I'll take that extra luck...how have you been?
ive been good ...thanks!
Rhetoric
04-30-08, 1:26 am
Rage,
Sorry for the very belated response to this thread... I haven't been around for a bit, but I'm beyond excited for you. I know I'm only showing up about half-way through this journey, but I'll be around till the end now. I wish you the best of luck - can't wait to see the end result. Hope all is well.
Good man, good to hear. Your on the long stretch home now, it'll all make sense in a couple of weeks! lol. I'm good, things are going... buying the goods for my diet and what not this week when I get paid, then it's my turn :( lol
I'll be there for ya bro...a lot of people don't know the mental strength it takes to play this game. And at this half way point...this is where my mind is fuckin with me a little bit. Mood is up and down...feel like shit from the time I get up to the time I hit the sack and it only gets harder from here. This is where heart comes in. Wars are won on will bro...I know you've got what it takes.
Enjoy the couple days of boosted carbs, haha. Keep it up. Stick with it.
Thanks bro...normally half way is almost looked at as the top of the hill where the rest is down hill...for show prep...the hill gets steeper and steeper till the end.
Enjoy the couple days of boosted carbs, haha. Keep it up. Stick with it.
I have enjoyed it but my level of dedication and commitment causes me to feel a little guilty. I know it was necessary...
Rage,
Sorry for the very belated response to this thread... I haven't been around for a bit, but I'm beyond excited for you. I know I'm only showing up about half-way through this journey, but I'll be around till the end now. I wish you the best of luck - can't wait to see the end result. Hope all is well.
Hey bro...good to see your back. No worries...this is where the real action starts anyways...thanks for joining me...
Had a good back, traps and rear delts day today. First day back after the 'Push' with the progressive carb spike. Back down to 150 grams. The hour and 45 minutes of cardio I split into two 53 minute sessions. Wednesday the 7th I bump to a straight 2 hours probably for most of the rest of the way depending on how my body responds. The 'push' caused my body weight to hit 230 lbs and I feel a bit more energy going into the last half of this up hill battle.
Damn, you are a cardio machine man. 2hrs and I'd just collapse somewhere.
Damn, you are a cardio machine man. 2hrs and I'd just collapse somewhere.
CARDIO SUCKS...no other way to put it...too bad it's a must...
zanderfever
05-03-08, 7:19 pm
Uphill battles are always the most fun, right? Nothing like getting to the finish line on that one.
Mr. Dead
05-05-08, 1:21 am
When you get to the top of that uphill battle, bro... I'll be there, cheering you on...
Uphill battles are always the most fun, right? Nothing like getting to the finish line on that one.
I hear ya...gotta do what ya goota do...alwyas a price to pay to get what you want. This is mine.
When you get to the top of that uphill battle, bro... I'll be there, cheering you on...
Thanks bro...I appreciate that more than words can say. I look forward to seeing you guys there.
Alright so here we are half way through. Hyrdro static test today and I came in at 7.7%....With a weight of 227.5 lbs. Very pleased with that and on track at the half way point. Even my trainer told me he might pull me back on cardio as we get a little closer since that fat is dropping quick. He told me today he felt like a proud papa...when he's happy, I know I'm on track. Bam doesn't fuck around when it comes to his competitors.
Now, I'm on my second day of carb reduction from 150 grams to 100 grams. I really wasn't feeling much of a difference till I hit the training today. Fuck this sucks. Slight drop in strength and stamina. Once my body adjusts I'm sure everything will be fine...
weezyfbaby
05-05-08, 8:31 pm
new to site been a lurker check out the log im subbed 2 ures and i got some reading to do ;) good luck ill be following along!
Rhetoric
05-06-08, 12:46 am
Hey bro...good to see your back. No worries...this is where the real action starts anyways...thanks for joining me...
Believe me, it's my pleasure. Looks like things are going well.
Rhetoric
05-06-08, 12:49 am
Now, I'm on my second day of carb reduction from 150 grams to 100 grams. I really wasn't feeling much of a difference till I hit the training today. Fuck this sucks. Slight drop in strength and stamina. Once my body adjusts I'm sure everything will be fine...
Ain't no thing. You'll bounce back before you know it.
Mr. Dead
05-06-08, 11:20 am
Alright so here we are half way through. Hyrdro static test today and I came in at 7.7%....With a weight of 227.5 lbs. Very pleased with that and on track at the half way point. Even my trainer told me he might pull me back on cardio as we get a little closer since that fat is dropping quick. He told me today he felt like a proud papa...when he's happy, I know I'm on track. Bam doesn't fuck around when it comes to his competitors.
Now, I'm on my second day of carb reduction from 150 grams to 100 grams. I really wasn't feeling much of a difference till I hit the training today. Fuck this sucks. Slight drop in strength and stamina. Once my body adjusts I'm sure everything will be fine...
Lookin' good, brother!!! I'm hoping my prep goes as smooth...
rcrott1
05-06-08, 11:22 am
looking great Tom. Keep up the hard work. you are definitely an inspiration to us all brother.
Rexor91
05-06-08, 12:05 pm
I bet your lookin' rediculous already! Way to stay on course, good luck with the home stretch
new to site been a lurker check out the log im subbed 2 ures and i got some reading to do ;) good luck ill be following along!
Honored to have you along...
Ain't no thing. You'll bounce back before you know it.
Always an adjustment lurking around the corner...keeps things interesting...thanks for joining me bro...
Lookin' good, brother!!! I'm hoping my prep goes as smooth...
You'll get it locked on..
looking great Tom. Keep up the hard work. you are definitely an inspiration to us all brother.
Hey bro...thanks...good to have you along..
I bet your lookin' rediculous already! Way to stay on course, good luck with the home stretch
Gettin there. I bet your getting geared up for your show already aren't you?
Leg day today...
pre-exhaust extensions
1 set of 50, 40, 30
Leg Press
3 sets of 50
Squats
2 sets of 20
Hamstrings
3 sets of 20 lying curls
3 sets of 20 standing curls
Great day today. Tired as usual but definitely kicked some ass all things considered.
weezyfbaby
05-06-08, 7:21 pm
damn man thats a lot of reps! nice workout tho i can imagine that was intense!
Lunatic001
05-07-08, 12:36 am
Leg day today...
pre-exhaust extensions
1 set of 50, 40, 30
Leg Press
3 sets of 50
Squats
2 sets of 20
Hamstrings
3 sets of 20 lying curls
3 sets of 20 standing curls
Great day today. Tired as usual but definitely kicked some ass all things considered.
Leg day looking good bro...I am glad everything is going great! BF is going down and when you could make your cardio sessions shorter, you know everything is on track...keep training hard and smart.....
damn man thats a lot of reps! nice workout tho i can imagine that was intense!
Definitely intense...and actually getting stronger...
Leg day looking good bro...I am glad everything is going great! BF is going down and when you could make your cardio sessions shorter, you know everything is on track...keep training hard and smart.....
Thanks bro...motivation is real high right now...
Mr. Dead
05-07-08, 2:32 pm
Leg day today...
pre-exhaust extensions
1 set of 50, 40, 30
Leg Press
3 sets of 50
Squats
2 sets of 20
Hamstrings
3 sets of 20 lying curls
3 sets of 20 standing curls
Great day today. Tired as usual but definitely kicked some ass all things considered.
Gotta love those high rep sets!!!
Damn dude, that's rediculous.... feel the burn much after those leg presses? lol. Good to hear the motivation is up... that's what i like to hear!!
zanderfever
05-08-08, 4:54 pm
Thanks bro...motivation is real high right now...
Alright, very good. Keep it up. Not long until your in the winners circle now
Gotta love those high rep sets!!!
Damn dude, that's rediculous.... feel the burn much after those leg presses? lol. Good to hear the motivation is up... that's what i like to hear!!
When my trainer sent me that routine, I just looked at it with that blank stare like...you gotta be shittin me! Beyond fried.
Alright, very good. Keep it up. Not long until your in the winners circle now
That's what I'm aiming for...
Training still going strong. Actually holding strength still even at only 100 grams of carbs a day. That makes my carb cutoff 10 am...none the rest of the day. So far so good...nothings fallen off yet...
Lunatic001
05-14-08, 10:48 am
Training still going strong. Actually holding strength still even at only 100 grams of carbs a day. That makes my carb cutoff 10 am...none the rest of the day. So far so good...nothings fallen off yet...
I am glad everything is on track.....keep training hard and smart....
Mr. Dead
05-18-08, 12:31 pm
Just checking in, to see how you're progressing... Still trying to find which outlet is selling tickets to the show, but one way or another we'll be there!!!
Rexor91
05-18-08, 12:39 pm
Hey Tom... how's the progress. How much bf% have you cut, measurments still staying high it sounds like
Just checking in, to see how you're progressing... Still trying to find which outlet is selling tickets to the show, but one way or another we'll be there!!!
Check out oregonbodybuilding.com or call Bam at 503-515-4616
Hey Tom... how's the progress. How much bf% have you cut, measurments still staying high it sounds like
Last check was May 5th at 7.7% so I should be right around high 6 at this point. Won't check again until the Monday before the show. It's all me and the mirror now. Still leaning out good.
Last Wednesday the 14th Bam had me do another clean carb spike. In addition to my normal protein I had a total of 4 cups of oatmeal and 1 pound of yams by 1:30. Had a mild case of gorilla gut but loved shoving those carbs in. It was just what my metabolism needed to head into the next round.
Today I weighed in at 225.5 lbs. Leaning out real nice. Won't get another bf check until July 7th which is the Monday before the show. It's all me and the mirror until then. My biggest challenge is kidney fat which is thinning out nicely. Once thats all the way down, my conditioning will be pretty much locked on. Getting close...
zanderfever
05-19-08, 9:23 pm
Last check was May 5th at 7.7% so I should be right around high 6 at this point. Won't check again until the Monday before the show. It's all me and the mirror now. Still leaning out good.
Damn, that is freaking impressive.
Here's one..
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk197/Ragingmuscle/?action=view¤t=RagesQuads002.jpg
zanderfever
05-20-08, 8:04 pm
Here's one..
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk197/Ragingmuscle/?action=view¤t=RagesQuads002.jpg
Nice veins...
Lunatic001
05-20-08, 8:09 pm
here's an ad slogan for you....."GOT VEINS?".....looking good bro....
grabbed that shot after 120 reps on extensions, 150 reps on press and after my first set of 20 on squats......lots of blood leaves no cuts. I'll put another pic up when they are rested. The difference in cuts is unreal....
Nice veins...
here's an ad slogan for you....."GOT VEINS?".....looking good bro....
Ya...or...got blood...they were fucking fried in that shot.
Weight has been fluctuating a bit...223 this morning. I think it's some water loss since I changed a seasoning for that 2 3/4 pounds of chicken everyday...Strength is actually improving...
zanderfever
05-20-08, 11:55 pm
Weight has been fluctuating a bit...223 this morning. I think it's some water loss since I changed a seasoning for that 2 3/4 pounds of chicken everyday...Strength is actually improving...
You beast...
You beast...
I'm surprised I haven't grown any feathers...
looking good rage
Thanks bro...how's your training going? We have to get you guys back down for some more training...
Mr. Dead
05-21-08, 3:14 pm
I'm surprised I haven't grown any feathers...
I feel ya on that... I've eaten so much tilapia, that I'm sure I've got gills by now...
Today I weighed in at 225.5 lbs. Leaning out real nice. Won't get another bf check until July 7th which is the Monday before the show. It's all me and the mirror until then. My biggest challenge is kidney fat which is thinning out nicely. Once thats all the way down, my conditioning will be pretty much locked on. Getting close...
Nice veins...
Weight has been fluctuating a bit...223 this morning. I think it's some water loss since I changed a seasoning for that 2 3/4 pounds of chicken everyday...Strength is actually improving...
Tom, that's damn awesome man... comin' in awesome! Good luck on the last stretch home man...
blueIMlifter
05-21-08, 3:48 pm
your legs look absolutely sick man! i cant even begin to imagine what they will look like in 8 more weeks. awesome job man.
Mr. Dead
05-21-08, 4:08 pm
Here's one..
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/kk197/Ragingmuscle/?action=view¤t=RagesQuads002.jpg
Huge change since I saw ya in April!!!
Gorgeous legs! wow! Your gonna do some serious damage on that stage...I cant wait to hear all about it too.
Looking just awesome Rage!
zanderfever
05-21-08, 6:19 pm
I'm surprised I haven't grown any feathers...
I don't think it'd be very flattering if i called you a chicken
Tom, that's damn awesome man... comin' in awesome! Good luck on the last stretch home man...
your legs look absolutely sick man! i cant even begin to imagine what they will look like in 8 more weeks. awesome job man.
Huge change since I saw ya in April!!!
Thanks brothers...It's time to bring it home...
Gorgeous legs! wow! Your gonna do some serious damage on that stage...I cant wait to hear all about it too.
Looking just awesome Rage!
Thanks Toni..Getting pretty amped up now..
I don't think it'd be very flattering if i called you a chicken
LOL!
Alright so here's the deal. Been dragging ass the last few days, little difficulty sleeping, blah blah. I'm training yesterday and I'm noticing that I'm just completely burnt out, not into it, but I push through and finish. My trainer calls and asks how things are going. So I tell him how much life sucks but I promise to suck it up. He asks me when was the last time I had a day off.....I think for a minute....and realize it's been about 87 days since my last day off!!! So...he gives me the day off today. Didn't matter what I had scheduled for training, cardio, nothin....Also added 150 grams of carbs bringing me to 250 for the day...life is good today. I'm really going to take it all in and enjoy every minute of it....because there will not be another one until after the show.
I had submitted some mandatory poses to my trainer so that he could review some progress I've made recently. I'll get those up sometime or another. He said I looked like I was right around 6% and he's very pleased with my conditioning. My point is that I earned this day today. I have two more bf tests coming up....one June 12th and the last July 7th. We'll see just how lean this body can get....
Can't wait to see ya at the next ABC. You'll be on fire man.
Pizzalamp
05-23-08, 9:56 pm
good luck rage...your hard work is great...wishing u the best...6% is awesome
damn!!! 87 days haha
When Vinny G was training me for my third show in NY, he knew what a workhorse I was already and knew it would take pulling teeth to ever get me to rest. Being I was here in the UK and he was there in NY, it was hard for him to keep an eye on me too. He would see right away in my pics that my body was overly stressed and he would tell me, in what I assumed his "mean boss" voice sounded like, LOL.."Toni...you are going to rest this whole wkd, your body looks stressed...take these days off and get away from your body."
I was always one of those types that felt guilty taking days off the gym, especially during show prep..so this was super hard for me to soak in and understand...as far as what he meant and the benefits to resting in the long run.
Well, I sucked it up for like the first time ever, and took the wkd off training...been years since I ever took 3 days off straight in a row!
Low and behold Rage, I came back better than ever...all those days of just barely pulling through an intense wo during show prep were over. I suddenly realized how important rest is and how it benefits your training and the big picture overall.
So...I hope your rested up now and ready to get back to where you really left off...anyway, by the looks of YOU....you have nothing to worry about and can surely afford some more rest days. You got the right stuff man! ;)
Can't wait to see ya at the next ABC. You'll be on fire man.
good luck rage...your hard work is great...wishing u the best...6% is awesome
damn!!! 87 days haha
Thanks you guys....It's time to finish this off..
When Vinny G was training me for my third show in NY, he knew what a workhorse I was already and knew it would take pulling teeth to ever get me to rest. Being I was here in the UK and he was there in NY, it was hard for him to keep an eye on me too. He would see right away in my pics that my body was overly stressed and he would tell me, in what I assumed his "mean boss" voice sounded like, LOL.."Toni...you are going to rest this whole wkd, your body looks stressed...take these days off and get away from your body."
I was always one of those types that felt guilty taking days off the gym, especially during show prep..so this was super hard for me to soak in and understand...as far as what he meant and the benefits to resting in the long run.
Well, I sucked it up for like the first time ever, and took the wkd off training...been years since I ever took 3 days off straight in a row!
Low and behold Rage, I came back better than ever...all those days of just barely pulling through an intense wo during show prep were over. I suddenly realized how important rest is and how it benefits your training and the big picture overall.
So...I hope your rested up now and ready to get back to where you really left off...anyway, by the looks of YOU....you have nothing to worry about and can surely afford some more rest days. You got the right stuff man! ;)
I can totally relate to you on that now...on my off season training I always had the weekends off, but you of all people know what it's like when your prepping for a show. The accountability is there and you know that each training session counts even more...thanks for sharing your story.
Had a great day off and it was very much needed. When I got on the bike the next morning it seemed so much easier than the last time. I felt fully rested and ready to rock. It's time to take it to the finish line....
awesome..totally can relate to that feeling too.
Looking foward to seeing your progess over the weeks man...you look amazing now, cant imagine the finished work of art in store..;)
Mr. Dead
05-28-08, 4:32 pm
Had a great day off and it was very much needed. When I got on the bike the next morning it seemed so much easier than the last time. I felt fully rested and ready to rock. It's time to take it to the finish line....
And I'm definitely going to be there to see you take it!!!
Lunatic001
05-28-08, 4:46 pm
glad you are on track bro....take it home for south cali.....
Lunatic001
awesome..totally can relate to that feeling too.
Looking foward to seeing your progess over the weeks man...you look amazing now, cant imagine the finished work of art in store..;)
I'm going to take some more pics and get them up here....should be right around 5% right now. Thanks for your support Toni
And I'm definitely going to be there to see you take it!!!
[QUOTE=Lunatic001;407587]glad you are on track bro....take it home for south cali.....
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6 Weeks out tomorrow....The weeks are just hauling ass now. The end is near....can't wait to tear this shit up and get back to some serious eating..
Rexor91
05-30-08, 10:38 pm
That's what I'm talking bout... doin' work baby!
That's what I'm talking bout... doin' work baby!
Hey bro, which show are you entering?
Things are going very well. 5 weeks 5 days out. Hydro bodyfat test scheduled for Wednesday, posing traing coming up on June 14th with Andre and pushing full steam ahead. Feeling really good. Clean carb spike coming in on Wednesday. 5 pounds of yams by 5 pm. Can you say gorilla gut.....
Things are going very well. 5 weeks 5 days out. Hydro bodyfat test scheduled for Wednesday, posing traing coming up on June 14th with Andre and pushing full steam ahead. Feeling really good. Clean carb spike coming in on Wednesday. 5 pounds of yams by 5 pm. Can you say gorilla gut.....
you eat yams or sweet pot's? they are a bit different taste and texture-wise you know; both low on the GI scale. I love them both...anyway,
I wanted to ask you a question about BF. I see you get your BF done for show prep. I never ever knew what my BF was for shows or even now..I just never bothered with it. Is this something that you always go by for show prep? I always was under the impression, that judges didnt care wht BF you were cause its not like they ask, but its safe to assume that your pretty darn low for a show anyway. Maybe this is my amatuer way of thinking or because I havent done any real high end type shows other than the Arnold, (hmmm, maybe I should have taken my BF for that one, LOL)...I just never thought it was necessary..till now, as I read here that you check yours often.
Im just picking your brain as to why you go by BF. I hope this isnt the most retarded question you were ever asked, but Im really curious about this.