View Full Version : jhicks3301's journey to NPC San Fran 08
jhicks3301
06-25-08, 2:31 pm
Whats good everyone? This is jhicks3301... I've been here for a while and mostly lurk here. I post a lot over at bb.com
This will be my first contest prep. I've been dieting solid for three weeks and I'm 16 weeks out as of now.. Saturday will be 15... I'm keeping a journal over at bb.com but I want to keep one here for the animals and the people that know what it is like...
My diet is a carb cycle. It's the cut diet from Scivation. Right now my carb cycle is 2900 cals.. I'm still dropping weight from that. At 19 weeks out I was 214 and now I'm 207... So 7lbs in 3 weeks.
If you guys have any questions or comments please feel free... I need all the motivation I can get right now...
I'll try to keep this updated everyday...
J you know I'm in for the ride... good luck and keep grinding away at it...
jhicks3301
06-25-08, 2:49 pm
J you know I'm in for the ride... good luck and keep grinding away at it...
thanks brother... I figured I would do a log here for the different "breed" of folks... My kind of folks..
I tell ya man... This first prep is no joke. I've got mad respect for people who do this every year or make a career at it...
Lunatic001
06-25-08, 2:49 pm
subbed bro...good luck in your road ahead.....
Good luck man! Keep dieting hard and training like a monster! Show everyone what ANIMAL is all about!
jhicks3301
06-25-08, 2:50 pm
subbed bro...good luck in your road ahead.....
Thanks brother... Should be interesting to say the least
thanks brother... I figured I would do a log here for the different "breed" of folks... My kind of folks..
I tell ya man... This first prep is no joke. I've got mad respect for people who do this every year or make a career at it...
Yeah these are my folk as well. I am heavily debating on doing one if I can bring up a lot of my weaknesses. Definitely glad to see you doing one and it allows me to follow along and see just what you go through. Great tool.
jhicks3301
06-25-08, 2:51 pm
Good luck man! Keep dieting hard and training like a monster! Show everyone what ANIMAL is all about!
Thanks brother... I have no idea what to expect on this road ahead but we will see....
Here is a shot I took yesterday. I hold quite a bit of fat as an Endo bodytype... Once I lose some in my arms I will start getting happy lol
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jhicks3301/PICT0438.jpg
Lunatic001
06-25-08, 2:51 pm
Thanks brother... Should be interesting to say the least
make sure to post pics to see the progress bro.....hope to see you at the next LA ABC....
Lunatic001
jhicks3301
06-25-08, 2:53 pm
I was pretty damn bloated in these pics as well... But just to mark the progress
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jhicks3301/PICT0434.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jhicks3301/PICT0437.jpg
jhicks3301
06-25-08, 3:17 pm
Here is a few more that i just took.. Still got a LONG way to go but hopefully everything pans out
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jhicks3301/PICT0440.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jhicks3301/PICT0441.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jhicks3301/PICT0443.jpg
Nah man doesnt look to me like youre holding "a lot". Actually looks like after a typical cut youll be shredded and lookin good. Your back looks good. You got definition in your upper back/trap region already. Once you drop your BF% and hit that same bicep shot itll look nasty.
jhicks3301
06-25-08, 3:19 pm
Nah man doesnt look to me like youre holding "a lot". Actually looks like after a typical cut youll be shredded and lookin good. Your back looks good. You got definition in your upper back/trap region already. Once you drop your BF% and hit that same bicep shot itll look nasty.
Yeah... I hope to come in at around 190-195.... So we will see how it goes...
Thanks for the comments man..
It feels good to be over at the legion again
Just looked at the other pics. Youre in good shape for 16 weeks bro. Keep up with your cardio everyday and youll be good to go. And like I said before your back is your best bodypart from what I can tell. You have a good chest too. Use those to your benefit. Make sure to hit those wheels and abs! Those are judged the most in amateur comps. Something I was lacking in my first comp and will never happen again.
naturalguy
06-25-08, 3:23 pm
Nice to see this up J. A journey is about accountability. Give it your all.
Keep in mind for competition you can never be lean enough.
If you need anything, we are here for you.
jhicks3301
06-25-08, 3:29 pm
Just looked at the other pics. Youre in good shape for 16 weeks bro. Keep up with your cardio everyday and youll be good to go. And like I said before your back is your best bodypart from what I can tell. You have a good chest too. Use those to your benefit. Make sure to hit those wheels and abs! Those are judged the most in amateur comps. Something I was lacking in my first comp and will never happen again.
Thanks man.. yeah with that weight that I have dropped it has just been from cardio on my off days and diet... So once I start nailing cardio everyday I'll be good to go..
yeah my back is BY FAR my best part... Chest is decent but I can bring everything else up. I've got big wheels but I just need the conditioning in them.. Calves are coming along good too. So I'll for sure start killing the abs as well
Nice to see this up J. A journey is about accountability. Give it your all.
Keep in mind for competition you can never be lean enough.
If you need anything, we are here for you.
NG, whats going on man... It feels good to be over here again..
I know I'll have the support from the black and white and really looking forward to the journey...
Thanks for the support. It means a ton man
jhicks3301
06-25-08, 6:19 pm
Today was DELTS/Calves
Time of workout 35 min
Seated DB Military Presses (no back support)
4 sets of 12
Standing Side Delt Raises
4 sets of 12
Bent Rear Delt Raises
4 sets of 12
Seated Calf raises
4 sets of 12
Standing Calf Raises
4 sets of 12
CARDIO
None
Intra Workout Supps
2 scoops Purple Wraath
PWO
2 scoops of WPI
Meal 2 was 45 min after that.
It was a decent workout today. Better energy levels. I'm losing a lot of my strength but I'm not worried about that. I'm more focused on reps and posture.
So far everything is coming along nice!
jhicks3301
06-26-08, 12:24 pm
today will be a much needed day off... Got a ton of stuff to take care of today...
Will be doing cardio though. 45 min..
ChandlerXJ
06-26-08, 12:27 pm
I'm on board for this for sure dude, our backs looked similar, wide lower back, if you look at my shot from last week you'll see you'll thin right out!
Good luck man, I'll be keeping a close eye.
jhicks3301
06-26-08, 12:43 pm
I'm on board for this for sure dude, our backs looked similar, wide lower back, if you look at my shot from last week you'll see you'll thin right out!
Good luck man, I'll be keeping a close eye.
Thanks man.. I'll check out now.. I'm going to really have to nail down my waist and knock off the fat... It will come with due time..
Thanks for checking this out!!!
LittleMan55
06-26-08, 2:13 pm
Looked like a good shoulder day the other day bro! Enjoy the off day... They are needed!
Keep up the cardio, but I'm sure that has alread been beat into your head...
subbed and looking forward to seeing what happens!
jhicks3301
06-26-08, 3:28 pm
Looked like a good shoulder day the other day bro! Enjoy the off day... They are needed!
Keep up the cardio, but I'm sure that has alread been beat into your head...
subbed and looking forward to seeing what happens!
thansk bro.. Actually I went ahead and did chest a few min ago.. I had a meeting with my class this morning and I have a hyouge project due on monday..
I was going to SoCal to meet up with the guys that I'm doing the comp with and all that shit fell through.. I hate having to train chest right after delts...
LittleMan55
06-26-08, 3:31 pm
thansk bro.. Actually I went ahead and did chest a few min ago.. I had a meeting with my class this morning and I have a hyouge project due on monday..
I was going to SoCal to meet up with the guys that I'm doing the comp with and all that shit fell through.. I hate having to train chest right after delts...
yeah I hear you having tired delts will affect the shoulder work out...
jhicks3301
06-26-08, 3:33 pm
yeah I hear you having tired delts will affect the shoulder work out...
yeah my lifts were weak as shit.. I've lost a lot of my strength since dieting.. But I'm not worried about that. As long as I keep shreddin' up it's all good..
I'm thinking about droppin my cals even lower next week.
jhicks3301
06-26-08, 7:39 pm
Well I went ahead and decided that I was going to lower my cals again.. I'm around 2400 on non carb up days..
Saturday will be 15 weeks out
Giant Killer
06-26-08, 8:38 pm
I'm all up in this shit son.
Actually glad to hear that the fat loss is coming slowly but surely, less muscle lost that way.
What are you doing for cardio? Treadmill, bike, stairs, mixin' it up...?
jhicks3301
06-27-08, 11:35 am
I'm all up in this shit son.
Actually glad to hear that the fat loss is coming slowly but surely, less muscle lost that way.
What are you doing for cardio? Treadmill, bike, stairs, mixin' it up...?
Doing nothing but the treadmill..
HR doesn't get above 120 and I do about 45 min a session
jhicks3301
06-27-08, 5:29 pm
DAY 3: Back
Time of workout 50 min
Bent BB rows
4 sets of 12
DB Rows
4 sets of 12
Cable Pulldowns
4 sets of 15
Wide Grip Pulldowns
4 sets of 12
DB Shrugs
3 sets of 12
Hyperextensions
4 sets of 12
Cardio
None
Intra Workout Supps
2 scoops Purple Wraath
PWO
2 scoops of WPI
Meal 2 was 45 min later
NOTES ON WORKOUT
Pretty good workout today. Tried some Fubar today and it was Crazy! I loved the energy I got from it and I haven't crashed which is good. I'm going to be getting me some today to run on my prep...
I'm update a little later this afternoon.
LittleMan55
06-28-08, 4:48 pm
Great back day bro!
jhicks3301
06-28-08, 8:11 pm
Great back day bro!
Thanks brother! i had a solid wheel session today..
I'm down to 206... So I'm 15 weeks out as of today.. Not too shabby...
19 weeks out I was 214
Damn good back day... 206!?! Geez solid work J keep it up!
jhicks3301
06-28-08, 11:16 pm
Damn good back day... 206!?! Geez solid work J keep it up!
Yes sir!!!
jhicks3301
06-29-08, 4:44 pm
at 207.... Sorry for the diff flash.. Camera was acting crazy... Also, I need a tan
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jhicks3301/103_0333.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jhicks3301/103_0348.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jhicks3301/103_0355.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jhicks3301/103_0344.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jhicks3301/103_0343.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jhicks3301/103_0359.jpg
Giant Killer
06-29-08, 4:49 pm
Leaning out considerably bro! The size on your front delts is INSANE in that back dub bi's shot.
jhicks3301
06-29-08, 4:54 pm
Leaning out considerably bro! The size on your front delts is INSANE in that back dub bi's shot.
Thanks man! Yeah I need to pull up my side and rear quite a bit.. I decided to up my cals back up to 2900 instead of 2400.... I just don't want to cut too soon
jhicks3301
06-30-08, 10:56 am
I figured I would post up an ab shot while I wasn't so bloated...
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e326/jhicks3301/PICT0001.jpg
Fury317
06-30-08, 11:16 am
Looking good J, keep on track and youll be good to go. One thing I might suggest- becusae you have some solid shoulders, maybe tilt your arms a little more upward on your front and back double bi shots. Bringing the elbows up lessens your shoulders and make your arms look bigger. Thats what my coach told me to do becuase my shoulders are proportionally bigger than my arms....by a lot haha. Keep putting these pics up man. You should do it week to week so you can see the difference yourself. That mirror can be a BITCH!!!
Keep doing what your doing bro. Later
naturalguy
06-30-08, 11:18 am
The top of your abs and serratus is coming through nicely. Keep pushing it!
ChandlerXJ
06-30-08, 11:22 am
on that rear double bi, come out wide so your back doesn't look narrow
looking great though, you're leaning out quick!
jhicks3301
06-30-08, 12:30 pm
Looking good J, keep on track and youll be good to go. One thing I might suggest- becusae you have some solid shoulders, maybe tilt your arms a little more upward on your front and back double bi shots. Bringing the elbows up lessens your shoulders and make your arms look bigger. Thats what my coach told me to do becuase my shoulders are proportionally bigger than my arms....by a lot haha. Keep putting these pics up man. You should do it week to week so you can see the difference yourself. That mirror can be a BITCH!!!
Keep doing what your doing bro. Later
Will do man! I'm going to keep posting pics up so everyone can see and basically help me out what I need to bring up and what not.. Thanks for the advice! I'll do it next time for sure man
The top of your abs and serratus is coming through nicely. Keep pushing it!
Thanks NG... Now I just need my legs and arms to lean out :D
on that rear double bi, come out wide so your back doesn't look narrow
looking great though, you're leaning out quick!
yeah, that is on area that I've been trying to work on... Trying to keep wide when I do those shots... I'm going to be working on it daily
jhicks3301
06-30-08, 9:53 pm
DELTS/Calves
Time of workout 25 min
Seated DB Military Presses (no back support)
4 sets of 12
Standing Side Delt Raises
4 sets of 12
Bent Rear Delt Raises
4 sets of 12
Seated Calf raises
4 sets of 12
Standing Calf Raises
4 sets of 12
CARDIO
None
Intra Workout Supps
3 scoops Purple Wraath
PWO
2 scoops of WPI
Meal 2 will follow in about 45 min
NOTES ON WORKOUT
great workout today. Decent energy... Delts are getting some cond. in them... Very happy so far... I threw in some shrugs as well in between sets... Tomorrow will be an off day but I will be doing some cardio...
Getting some veings in the delts.. Always good
Veins in the delts = excellent. SOLID work J... like how you threw in shrugs inbetween sets... way to murder 'em...
jhicks3301
06-30-08, 10:06 pm
Veins in the delts = excellent. SOLID work J... like how you threw in shrugs inbetween sets... way to murder 'em...
yeah man I about diet after this workout. It was quick but insane...
jhicks3301
07-01-08, 2:42 pm
just had one of the sickest chest workouts!!!
Damn it felt good. Probably was the Dorian Yates workout vid that I watched before I went to the gym...
Gooooood shit!
LittleMan55
07-01-08, 2:44 pm
just had one of the sickest chest workouts!!!
Damn it felt good. Probably was the Dorian Yates workout vid that I watched before I went to the gym...
Gooooood shit!
Post it up bro!!!
hell yeah Dorian has a way of inspiring... or so I have found!
jhicks3301
07-01-08, 2:52 pm
Here ya go bro.. BAD ASS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sc72N2OsuI&eurl=http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=108216831&page=57
jhicks3301
07-02-08, 11:35 am
today is a much needed off day... Everything is still on track. I've filled out quite nice from my carb up last night..
chest is sore as hell from yesterday...
jhicks3301
07-03-08, 12:39 pm
I have wheels today.... Yesterday was a good off day. I feel flat but I feel recovered... Looking to really kill the wheels today.. 15 reps per set.. Looking to really pull in the cond.
jhicks3301
07-05-08, 6:02 pm
Wow, so I'm 14 weeks out today of my first competition. I've been dieting a full five weeks now.. Still around 207... I'm dropping BF and actually gaining some muscle... Just thought I would take some time to recap some things so far...
Well I honestly can't believe that it has been five weeks already.. It just seems like I'm on autodrive.. meals are routine and I'm like a zombie most days.. I still to the same schedule day in and day out... It can kinda drive you crazy but it is easy to keep up with things that way...
I've cut chicken pretty much out of my diet and only doing fish.. It is basically Halibut/Tilapia/Tuna.... My first meal of the day I'm doing oats... the rest of the time my carbs are coming from veggies... Then on carb load days I still do the same oats with all the goodies in it and then my sweet potato...
My body is pretty much sore all the time now... I'm going to start getting massages every other week. Yup, I have the hookup at my gym ... Starting really to concentrate on stretching as well. I'm the most unflexable person you will ever meet.. I feel like I've really been tighting up with the high rep slow rest between my workouts...
I believe my strongest parts so far are my legs and back... The areas I REALLY need to pick up is my arms and delts... I hold fat quite a bit in my arms for some reason. As soon as I drop that I think they will look pretty damn good..
I'll try to have some progress pics up by the end of next week. You should really be able to see some changes by then.. I feel like I make progress every single day and still remaining at the same weight...
So it has been a struggle but I knew it would be with all the shit that I have going on in my life right now. Just keeping my eye on the prize and moving forward..
Giant Killer
07-05-08, 6:11 pm
You practicing your posing ad nauseum?
jhicks3301
07-05-08, 6:45 pm
Yeah, I usually do a full posing routine on Sundays.. Then I normally hit shots throughout my workout..
Giant Killer
07-05-08, 6:47 pm
Yeah, I usually do a full posing routine on Sundays.. Then I normally hit shots throughout my workout..
I was reading in the new MD in the House column he talks a lot about practicing posing, and about flexing his glutes super-hard all the time.
jhicks3301
07-05-08, 6:58 pm
I was reading in the new MD in the House column he talks a lot about practicing posing, and about flexing his glutes super-hard all the time.
Yeah most pro's and others I've talked to says that posing a lot really helps with the seperation... Plus it takes a lot out of you for posing for 60secs lol.