WNBF Naturalmania (Sept 19th 2009)

[worldgymfreak]

6 weeks till the 2009 Naturalmania. First of all, I'm James McGuire. I have been lifting weights since January 2005. I was a skinny little guy. I met Rich Lauro, you all know him as Rich55. I seen him compete in 2005. I was amazed by this Natural sport. Rich started training me for my first show in 2006. Now we are best friends and training partners. I have had Great Success. I continue to keep up Natural bodybuilding and promote the sport. I will be keeping a journal of my contest prep. I just finished up a show in Evansville Indian. I took 1st place at the Mid America Pro Am Aug 1st. Here is my diet and workout.


6 week diet plan
2400 Cals
181 Carbs
303 Protein
50 gram fat

Supplements
Xtend by Scivation
Lean Green
Orange Triad Vitamins
Max Muscle Max Protein
Max Muscle Triple Whey
Max Muscle Glutamine
Max Muscle Createin
Fish Oil by CJI
CLA's by CJI




Aug 8th Workout

I competed with a good guy Mick at the Mid America Pro Am and did 2 extra reps on each workout and said this is for Mick. See you in New York Mick ;o)

Incline Bench
95 x 10
135 x 8
155 x 8
175 x 8
195 x 6 ---> failed on 7

Close-Grip Bench
135 x 8
155 x 8
175 x 8
185 x 6

Slight Incline DB Press
65 x 8
75 x 8
80 x 7
80 x 5

Fly Machine
100 x 10
110 x 10
120 x 8

Hammer Wide Chest
Wanted just a little more tension on the chest.
2 plates/side x 8
2.5 plates/side x 8
3 plates/side x 8

3-Way Shoulder Raises
Good prehab work. Semi-Sup to front first, then bent-over, then lateral w/ hands at sides.
10 lb DB's x 20 per 3 ways
10 lb DB's x 20 per 3 ways
10 lb DB's x 20 per 3 ways ---> wow the burn!

Decline DB Skullcrushers
Deep stretch with elbows tight
30's x 10
30's x 8

Overhead Rope Extensions
80 x 12
85 x 10
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http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG002451.jpg
THIS PHOTO IS ME IN THE OVERALL MID AMERICA PRO AM 2009 Aug 1st
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/l_207b0acb3bc04d14843ce713966c1354.jpg

[rich55]

Yeah buddy, now it's really official! Next up Naturalmania and another battle for a WNBF card! Here are just a few more good shots from last weekend. He is all the way to the right in the overall lineup.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/JamesMidAmericaFrontOverall09.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/JamesMidAmericaOverallSide09.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/JamesMidAmericaOverallBack09.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/IMG_0305.jpg

Let's do this :cool:

[DieHards77]

Hey man looking great! Ill be competing at NaturalMania aswell. It looks like its going to be an awesome show with amazing competition. Best of luck in the weeks to go man keep it up the good work, 6 weeks!

[rippedjr09]

By the way , my name is Junior and I just won my WNBF pro card by taking the lightweight class at the 2009 INBF HERCULES in NYC on june 27th 2009.( I'm currently preparing for my first pro show , the 2010 WNBF PRO AMERICA in MA....it's good to be in off-season mode...I could eat to grow! )I saw the pics from the Pro Am show you did, you have great overall proportion and very good size on your legs. The only thing you need(as friendly constructive criticism) is more calves. What worked for me because a couple of years ago I didn't have any was hitting them 3 to 4 days a week(because they are a stubborn muscle), high reps a get a full stretch & contraction and squeeze at the top. The stairmaster also helped me develop my calves. I remember seeing you in the Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness Magazine not to long ago too, believe me you will win your pro card!! Good luck in the Naturalmania... believe me, you should win your pro-card!! I've been competing since 1999 and doing INBF shows since 2005 and I know the hell we go through preparing for a show but at the end it's worth all the hard work...especially for a person like me who has been a type I diabetic for 24 years..it's very hard to be on low carbs.

[worldgymfreak]

Congrats on the Pro Card. I been crushing my cavs and will continue it for the next 5 weeks. That is something I will focus on. Good luck and train like a nayural freak for you first Pro show.

[worldgymfreak]

Sunday was a off day for me. 30mins of Cardio at 7am. I had a family day with my daughter. I watched her eat a pizza from Donatos and then we made Reese Cup Smores out back on the fire pit. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I wanted one soooo BAD !



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[worldgymfreak]

We hit back and Bi's on monday with a friend from the gym. I can proudly say we gave someone the competing bug. Charles jumped in with us for a GREAT workout. I love when other people workout with Rich and I. Every time people workout with us they come back the next day and say " I am so SORE ". I love it. I will be training clients soon. Working on my ACE for the next couple months.


I did a couple more reps on a few of the workouts for Mick ;o)

Bent-Over Rows
Overhand, shoulder width, all-the-way over, for big stretch & squeeze
95 x 8
135 x 8
155 x 8
175 x 8
185 x 8

Knee High Rack Deads

135 x 8
225 x 8
315 x 8
365 x 8

Seated Zottman Curls
30 x 8
35 x 8
40 x 8
45 x 5

Close-Grip Chins

BW x 8
BW x 8
BW x 6

Wide Grip Pulldowns
140 x 8
150 x 8
160 x 8
170 x 6

EZ Preacher Curls
65 x 8
75 x 8
85 x 6

EZ Reverse Curls
65 x 10
75 x 7

Behind Back Barbell Shrugs
Good hold contracting at top.
135 x 10
185 x 10
235 x 10

[worldgymfreak]

Tuesday was leg day and I love doing legs. I crushed my cavs at the end of workout. This is my supplements I take during workout.
Acetyl L Carnttine
Lean Green
Creatine
Glutimine
Xtend Watermelon


Legs


Squats
Nice and low as always. Very low, due to the fact of Rich watching haha ;o)
135 x 8
185 x 8
225 x 8
275 x 8
285 x 8

Straight-Leg Deadlifts
Hanging a hard stretch on the hams on the eccentric.
135 x 8
225 x 8
275 x 8

High Stance Leg Press
This week was much better on leg press last week i had 5 plates
4 plates/side x 10
5 plates/side x 10
6 plates/side x 10
6.5 plates/side x 10

Walking DB Lunges
Trip down our gym BW and back down for about 40 steps then one trip down with weights
30's jus
50's
65's ----> got it!

Angled Calf Raises
300 x 15
320 x 12
320 x 12

Standing cav raises
180 x 12
180 x 10
180 x 10
Cavs were on FIRE. Just what I need.

- TRISET -
Hyperextensions

BW x 15
BW x 15
BW x 15
- TRISET -
Situps

BW x 20
BW x 20
BW x 20

[worldgymfreak]

Today I walked 40mins on tredmill at a incline of 12 at a speed of 3. I had Xtend to help me out during cardio.

[worldgymfreak]

INBF/WNBF Mid America Pro Am 2009

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/l_7123724521a341b99d6645f5c11803d9.jpg
James Clint Rich
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/l_8570c09536ea4a758308142a93c6609a.jpg

[worldgymfreak]

Just wanted to share this.


http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/JerrySpringer.jpg

[worldgymfreak]

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/Bodybuilderarguments.jpg

[worldgymfreak]

Thanks, See you there. GOOD LUCK AND TRAIN LIKE A NATURAL FREAK!



Hey man looking great! Ill be competing at NaturalMania aswell. It looks like its going to be an awesome show with amazing competition. Best of luck in the weeks to go man keep it up the good work, 6 weeks!

[worldgymfreak]

I felt Fat when I woke up lol. So I walked for 21mins at a speed of 2.5 and drink 3 scoops of Xtend.

Lean Green
Acetyl L Carnitine

[worldgymfreak]

Great Chest day!

Before and during workout drink

XTEND
CREATINE
GLUTAMINE
LEAN GREEN

Incline Bench
95 x 10
135 x 10
155 x 10
175 x 10
195 x 10
205 x 8

Close-Grip Bench
135 x 8
165 x 8
185 x 8
215 x 8


Slight Incline DB Press
65 x 8
75 x 8
85 x 8
90 x 8

Fly Machine
110 x 10
120 x 10
120 x 10 with a little help frpm Rich

Hammer Wide Chest
115/side x 8
135/side x 8
150/side x 6

Decline DB Extensions
Deep, slow stretch on the tris.
30 x 10
30 x 10
35 x 8
- SUPERSET -
3-Way Shoulder Raises
Front, bent-over then lateral with hands at sides.
10 lb DB's x 22 each way
10 lb DB's x 22 each way
10 lb DB's x 22 each way
This is a serious burn WOW!

Overhead Rope Extensions

85 x 15
90 x 12
90 x 12 took a few sec break then got 8 more reps

[Quadzilla88]

Best of luck at the Naturalmania, James. I enjoy reading your thread.

Raphael

[worldgymfreak]

Thanks,I'm going to keep pushing and training hard till I get that pro card. I love this hobby. There are lots of great people I have met in the natural bodybuilding world. QUOTE=Quadzilla88;372407181]Best of luck at the Naturalmania, James. I enjoy reading your thread.

Raphael[/QUOTE]

[worldgymfreak]

I had a very busy day. My training partner had things to do and we worked out on our own.



I did legs and it was back day OPPPS! Sat was leg day and i mixed it up.

This is my supplements I take during workout.
Acetyl L Carnttine
Lean Green
Creatine
Glutimine
Xtend Watermelon


Legs


Squats
Had to focus on my movements due to no training partner today.
135 x 8
195 x 8
225 x 8
235x 8
295x 8

Straight-Leg Deadlifts
Hanging a hard stretch on the hams on the eccentric.
135 x 8
255 x 8
295 x 8

High Stance Leg Press
This week was much better on leg press last week i had 6.5 plates
4.5 plates/side x 10
5.5 plates/side x 10
6.5 plates/side x 10
7.0 plates/side x 10

Walking DB Lunges
Trip down our gym BW and back down for about 40 steps then one trip down with weights
30's 22 steps
65's 22 steps
70's 22 steps

Angled Calf Raises
320 x 15
320 x 15
320 x 12

Standing cav raises
180 x 12
180 x 12
180 x 12
Cavs were on FIRE AGAIN! Just what I need.

- TRISET -
Hyperextensions

BW x 15
BW x 15
BW x 15
- TRISET -
Situps

BW x 20
BW x 20
BW x 20
__________________
James McGuire Natural Bodybuilder

[worldgymfreak]

I woke up and did 40mins of Cardio

Workout drink while i walke at a incline of 10 to 15

XTEND
Lean Green
Acetyl L Carnt


BACK DAY was Saturday cause again I mixed it up OPPPS!


Bent-Over Rows
Overhand, shoulder width, all-the-way over, for big stretch & squeeze
95 x 8
155 x 8
175 x 8
185x 8
275 x 8

Knee High Rack Deads

135 x 8
235 x 8
325 x 8
385 x 8

Seated Zottman Curls
30 x 8
35 x 8
40 x 8
45 x 8

Close-Grip Chins
This week i felt Stronger and got all 8 reps and felt good and did a 4th set of 8

BW x 8
BW x 8
BW x 8
BW x 8

Wide Grip Pulldowns
140 x 8
150 x 8
160 x 8
170 x 8 Got all 8 this week ;o)

EZ Preacher Curls
65 x 8
75 x 8
85 x 7

EZ Reverse Curls
65 x 10
75 x 10
75 x 10 Did a 3rd set this week

Behind Back Barbell Shrugs
Good hold contracting at top.
135 x 10
135 x 10
275 x 8 This burned WOW!

[worldgymfreak]

Friday my daughter turned 9 and i had a COOKOUT and a supprise B Day for her. Lots of friends and family.

I had to STAY ON MY DIET WHILE I WATCHE EVERONE EAT GOOD. Here our a few good pics.


RICH JUST GOT HERE WITH THE CAKE AND IT WAS NOT EATIN BEFORE HE GOT THERE LOL
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/Courtneysbday2009020.jpg

RICH AND JAMES COOKING

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/Courtneysbday2009022.jpg

BEAN DIP THANKS RICH AGAIN NO BEAN DIP FOR JAMES ;o)

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/Courtneysbday2009036.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/Courtneysbday2009045.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/Courtneysbday2009032.jpg

BBQ CHICKEN
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/Courtneysbday2009033.jpg

JAMES BEING GOOD EATING HIS DIET FOOD
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/Courtneysbday2009049.jpg

CAKE TIME FOR EVERONE BUT JAMES
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[worldgymfreak]

ICE CREAM COOKIES N CREAM
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/Courtneysbday2009055.jpg

DONT DO IT JAMES NOOOOO LOL
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/Courtneysbday2009071.jpg

AGAIN A AFTERMATH PICTURE OF THE FAMOUS RICH IS STUFFED PIC
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/Courtneysbday2009048.jpg

JAMES AFTERMATH UHHH ARE YOU SERIOUS. I COOKED ALL THAT FOOD AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS PINK CROWN
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/Courtneysbday2009060.jpg

I FORGOT RICH GOT TO WITH THE PINK CROWN HAHA GOT YA RICH.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/Courtneysbday2009061.jpg

AFTER ALL THIS FOOD AND FRIENDS = 1 HAPPY DAUGHTER AND FRIENDS COMING TOGETHER.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/Courtneysbday2009069.jpg

I HOPE YOU ENJOYED ALL THE GOOD TIMES!

[worldgymfreak]

I was a off day on Sunday. I spent most of the day with my daughter. We both went to church.

[worldgymfreak]

I woke up at 7am and did cardio for 30mins.Had XTEND,Lean Green and Acetyl L Carnttine .

Worked out chest at 130pm with Rich55


Before and during workout drink

XTEND
CREATINE
GLUTAMINE
LEAN GREEN
Acetyl L Carnttine

Incline Bench
95 x 10
135 x 10
155 x 10
195 x 10
215 x 10

Close-Grip Bench
135 x 8
165 x 8
185 x 8
215 x 8


Slight Incline DB Press
65 x 8
75 x 8
85 x 8
90 x 8

Fly Machine
110 x 10
120 x 10
130 x 10

Hammer Wide Chest
115/side x 8
135/side x 8
160/side x 8

Decline DB Extensions
Deep, slow stretch on the tris.
35 x 10
35 x 10
35 x 8
- SUPERSET -
3-Way Shoulder Raises
Front, bent-over then lateral with hands at sides.
10 lb DB's x 22 each way
10 lb DB's x 22 each way
10 lb DB's x 22 each way


Overhead Rope Extensions

90 x 15
95 x 15
100 x 15
__________________

[worldgymfreak]

31 Days till Show TIME! Feeling GOOD!

Bent-Over Barbell Rows
95 x 8
135 x 8
165 x 8
205 x 8
215 x 6 then took a small pause and rep 2 more out.

Rack Deads
Knee high.
135 x 8
225 x 8
315 x 8
405 x 4 cause my hands slip
405 x 8 I had put my grips on and smoked the 8

Seated Zottman Curls
Simultaneous and strict.
35 x 8
40 x 8
45 x 8
50 x 6 was tuff but Man Up ;o)

Chins
BW x 8
10 lbs x 8
20 lbs x 8
25 lbs x 8

Wide-Grip Pulldowns
160 x 8
170 x 8
190 x 8

EZ Preacher Curls
75 x 8
85 x 8
90 x 6
- SUPERSET -
Behind Back Bar Shrugs
135 x 10
225 x 10
265 x 10

EZ Reverse Curls
75 x 10
85 x 6
For some reason I was Gased Out Hmmmmm?

[worldgymfreak]

So, Yes I woke up at 8am to get to a 9am meeting and rushed to coffee house downtown where the meeting was held, Grabed a drink and looked around and no one was even there??????? So i walked around the corner in the RAIN to the gym. Called everyone and they say meeting was canceled ?????? So yes I was WET and had walked back to the truck and guess what James had on his window ??? A ticket for the meter running out. What a nice day its gonna be. Glad I got the Memo. Life goes on and no need to let that get me down. I have a show to WIN! Legs today ;o)

[Matt593]

Ahh, so I finally found the James McGuire thread! Awesome leg day tonight James, you absolutely just killed those squats and leg press' like an animal! I can tell it just shows how badly you want this pro card. Anyways, I'm looking forward to following your thread(s). Thats all for now, see you in the gym big guy!

[worldgymfreak]

Matt593 and I did legs and we kept each other going. It was like 100 deg in the gym due to the AC not working. I kept my head together and pushed on. This was not easy but I have 1 thing on my MIND! A WNBF PRO CARD. I WONT STOP.

Before and During Drink.

Acetyl L Carnttine
Lean Green
Creatine
Glutimine
Xtend Watermelon



Legs


Squats
Our buddy Matt spoted me and it helped us push harder for LEGS BABY!
135 x 8
225 x 8
275 x 8
315 x 8
335 x 5

Straight-Leg Deadlifts
Hanging a hard stretch on the hams on the eccentric.
135 x 8
275 x 8
305 x 8

High Stance Leg Press with Matt593
This week was much better on leg press, I pushed 7.5 plates
5 plates x 10
6 plates x 10
7 plates x 10
7.5 plates x 10

Walking DB Lunges
Trip down our gym BW and back down for about 40 steps then one trip down with weights
65's 22 steps
70's 22 steps
70's 22 steps


Hyper ext
BW x 15
BW x 15
BW x 15




I will be doing Abs and Cavs on Thursday. It was sooooo hot in the gym. I was ready to pass out. Thank God for XTEND. It pushed me and helped keep me going.

[worldgymfreak]

Glad you was there to help me push my legs and to be part of our friends. Pro Card will be here soon for me. Lets get you ready for the Naturalbuckeyeclassic.com 2010




Ahh, so I finally found the James McGuire thread! Awesome leg day tonight James, you absolutely just killed those squats and leg press' like an animal! I can tell it just shows how badly you want this pro card. Anyways, I'm looking forward to following your thread(s). Thats all for now, see you in the gym big guy!

[worldgymfreak]

Thursday morning I ran Cardio 30 mins


Before and During Drink.

XTEND WATERMELLON SCIVATION
Acetyl L Carnttine
Controled Labs Lean Green
MAX MUSCLE Creatine
MAX MUSCLE Glutimine


Angled Calf Raises
320 x 15
320 x 15
320 x 14

Standing cav raises
180 x 14
180 x 13
180 x 12




Situps Decline bench wit a 30 pound DB

BW x 20
BW x 20
BW x 20

[worldgymfreak]

Off Day for Me.

I worked at Max Muscle

Chest Saturday

[worldgymfreak]

I started off today at Starbucks to get Rich55 and his wife Angie a Green tea and Rich a Black coffee with a shot of expreso. What a beautiful baby they have. I worked at Max Muscle for a bit with Clint. Clint and I hit Chest at 630pm. Rich55 will be joining us soon. I have to keep focused on the show. I am going to eat a CHEAT MEAL TONIGHT HAHA. Yes I said a cheat meal. PIZZA LOADED. I am full and RIPPED! I can handle this.

Before and during workout drink

XTEND
CREATINE
GLUTAMINE
LEAN GREEN
Acetyl L Carnttine

Incline Bench
95 x 10
135 x 10
175 x 10
205x 8
225x 8

Close-Grip Bench
135 x 8
175 x 8
205 x 8
225 x 7


Slight Incline DB Press
70 x 8
80 x 8
90 x 8
100 x 6 took a few sec rest then CRUSHED OUT 4 MORE

Fly Machine
110 x 12
120 x 10
130 x 10

Hammer Wide Chest
115/side x 8
135/side x 8
160/side x 8

Decline DB Extensions
Deep, slow stretch on the tris.
35 x 10
35 x 10
35 x 10
- SUPERSET -
3-Way Shoulder Raises 20 each way but I add a few more on each one.
Front, bent-over then lateral with hands at sides.
10 lb DB's x 25 each way
10 lb DB's x 25 each way
10 lb DB's x 22 each way


Overhead Rope Extensions

90 x 15
95 x 15
100 x 15

[rich55]

Workouts are looking AWESOME bro! Missing the training, but digging my time spent with little Ava. Keep posing hard and keep me posted on your progress over last week. We will definitely pose this weekend and hopefully by next week I will be back in the swing. This week will be me just getting it in when I can. Some pix:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/DSCF0183.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/DSCF0236-1.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/DSCF0212.jpg

[cawiau]

How the hell did I managed to miss this!
Good luck bro!

*sub*

[worldgymfreak]

Thank You. It don't bother me to workout alone because so many people at the gym watch what I'm doing. I keep motovated and remember that I have goals and nothing is going to hold me back. I was in church last sunday and the preacher said to everone" WHAT DO YOU WANT"
Well I know what I want ;o)

James Final thought...

Only you know what you want and only you can make that diffrence.


How the hell did I managed to miss this!
Good luck bro!

*sub*

[cawiau]

James Final thought...
Only you know what you want and only you can make that diffrence.

Thank you
*repped*

[worldgymfreak]

So the AC is back on at the Gym ;o) Who needs AC lol. Today was a fun leg day as I changed a few things up for fun.


Before and During Drink.

Acetyl L Carnttine
Lean Green
Creatine
Glutimine
Xtend Watermelon



Legs


Squats

135 x 8
225 x 8
275 x 8
315 x 8
335 x 7

Straight-Leg DB Deadlifts I CHANGED IT TO DB TODAY
Hanging a hard stretch on the hams on the eccentric.
80DB x 10
90DB x 10
100DB x 10

High Stance Leg Press

5 plates x 10
6 plates x 10
7 plates x 10
7.5 plates x 10

Walking DB Lunges
Trip down our gym BW and back down then back then down. Today I did lunges with body weight for the 1st set I did 88 steps. I then did another set of 88 steps body weight. This was burning my legs up.



Hyper ext with 25pd DB
DB25 x 15
DB25 x 15
BW x 15

Angled Calf Raises
320 x 15
320 x 15
320 x 15

Seated cav raises
135x 15
145 x 15
155 x 12




Situps Decline bench wit a 30 pound DB

25DB x 20
25DB x 20
25DB x 20

[worldgymfreak]

Just finished up with 30mins of cardio.

[worldgymfreak]

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/pose.htm



I love this VIDEO :o)

[cawiau]

Lifts are looking good!
So you do your workouts in the morning and cardio in the evening?
Doesn't make you a bit hyper as in close to bed time and you can't sleep? For me, cardio usually wakes me up instead of of tired, unless I lifts weights prior.

Am I making any sense:o

[worldgymfreak]

I do my cardio in morning one time and sometimes at night. Just depends. It dont affect my sleep at all. Rich should be training back with me soon.





Lifts are looking good!
So you do your workouts in the morning and cardio in the evening?
Doesn't make you a bit hyper as in close to bed time and you can't sleep? For me, cardio usually wakes me up instead of of tired, unless I lifts weights prior.

Am I making any sense:o

[worldgymfreak]

Today was a little ruff but I made it. I have been making gains and the weights keep moving up but today it was at a stand still and stayed the same this week. It was ruff due to No Spot partner. It is a mental thing I think ? Rich will be back soon. He is taking care of his wife and new born baby. I did chest and Tris today and then cardio tonight and tyed the stair step machine.



Before and during workout drink
NOTE..... I ADDED Beta Alanine with my drink now. 2 grams a day. I just love the feeling I get with it.

XTEND
CREATINE
GLUTAMINE
LEAN GREEN
Acetyl L Carnttine

Incline Bench
95 x 10
135 x 10
155 x 10
195 x 10
215 x 10

Close-Grip Bench
135 x 8
165 x 8
185 x 8
215 x 8
225 x 8 I had someone spot me on the last set so i had a little help on 8

Slight Incline DB Press
70 x 8
80 x 8
90 x 8
100 x 6 took a small break and did 6 more
100 x 6

Fly Machine
110 x 10
120 x 10
130 x 10

Hammer Wide Chest
115/side x 8
135/side x 8
160/side x 8

Decline DB Extensions
Deep, slow stretch on the tris.
35 x 10
35 x 10
35 x 8
- SUPERSET -
3-Way Shoulder Raises
Front, bent-over then lateral with hands at sides. THIS WEEK I DID 25
10 lb DB's x 25 each way
10 lb DB's x 25 each way
10 lb DB's x 25 each way


Overhead Rope Extensions

90 x 15
95 x 15
100 x 15

[worldgymfreak]

I will be taking progress pictures this weekend. I weighed in today at 168 pounds. I was 162 at the Mid America Pro Am. Lightweight cuts off at 165 so I still have over 3 weeks to come down. NATURAL BOYZ TRAIN LIKE NATURAL FREAKS. WE ARE ALL WINNERS IN MY BOOK!

[Matt593]

Keep it up, lookin strong!

[worldgymfreak]

Wednesday I had Charles work back with me and it was nice to have a workout partner. Charles kept pushing me. So I could do my best plus some. Here are a few pics of the workout. Charles will be competing at the 2010 Naturalbuckeyeclassic.com

23 Days till SHOW TIME!

XTEND
CREATINE
GLUTAMINE
LEAN GREEN
Acetyl L Carnttine
Beta Alanine


Bent-Over Barbell Rows
95 x 8
135 x 8
165 x 8
205 x 8
215 x 6 then took a small pause and rep 2 more out. Same as last week.

Rack Deads
Knee high.
135 x 8
225 x 8
315 x 8
405 x 8
455 x 8
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG00482.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG00483.jpg

Seated Zottman Curls
Simultaneous and strict.
35 x 8
40 x 8
45 x 8
50 x 7 Charles helped me with 8
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG00485.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG00487.jpg

Chins
BW x 8
10 lbs x 8
20 lbs x 8
25 lbs x 8
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG00489.jpg

Wide-Grip Pulldowns
160 x 8
170 x 8
190 x 8

EZ Preacher Curls
70 x 10
80 x 10
90 x 10
- SUPERSET -
DB Shrugs I had changed it to DB this week.
100 x 15
115 x 15
125 x 15

EZ Reverse Curls
70 x 10
70 x 10
70 x 8

[worldgymfreak]

I had good news today. I will be sponsored by SCIVATION. I love there products and now a sponsored athlete or should I say Natural Athlete. SO XTEND CAME OUT WITH A NEW FLAVOR MMM CANT WAIT TO TRY IT.

[worldgymfreak]

So today I was on my own with legs. Rich55 was at gym training clients so he was watching me ;o) I will be in NYC in 3 weeks competing for a WNBF Pro Card. I have been in a few battles with Amazing Natural Bodybuilders and it will be another one come SEPT 19th 2009. I think its my time to SHINE.

Before and During Drink.
Xtend Watermelon
Beta Alanine
Acetyl L Carnttine
Lean Green
Creatine
Glutimine
Am Pm




Legs


Squats

135 x 8
225 x 8
275 x 8
315 x 8
335 x 7

Straight-Leg DB Deadlifts I CHANGED IT TO DB TODAY Again
Hanging a hard stretch on the hams on the eccentric.
90 DB x 10
100 DB x 10
110 DB x10


High Stance Leg Press

6 plates on each side x 10
7 plates on each side x 10
8 plates on each side x 7
I then had 4 plates on each side and did 3 sets of super sets of 15 reps. This was burning.

Walking DB Lunges
Today I changed it up a little more this time.
40 DB Down gym with 22 steps. Droped weights and went 44 more steps with body weight.
60 DB Down gym with 22 steps. Droped weights and went 44 steps with body weight. all 3 sets I super set.http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG00502.jpg




Hyper ext with 25pd DB
DB25 x 15
DB25 x 15
DB25 x 15

Angled Calf Raises with Donkey cav
320 x 15
320 x 15
320 x 15

Standing cav raises
180x 15
180 x 12
180 x 12




Situps Decline bench with a 30 pound DB

30DB x 20
30DB x 20
30DB x 20




I felt good so I added machine leg ext 3 sets
105 x 12
115 x 12
135 x 12
I come up and pause for a sec then back down.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG00499.jpg

[rich55]

I had good news today. I will be sponsored by SCIVATION. I love there products and now a sponsored athlete or should I say Natural Athlete. SO XTEND CAME OUT WITH A NEW FLAVOR MMM CANT WAIT TO TRY IT.

YEAH BUDDY!! That's big news right there. A very good company that landed a very good athlete! :cool:

See you tomorrow. We will talk about getting back on a similar schedule next week. Still love my Purple Wraath though haha :D Again a HUGE CONGRATS on getting sponsored!!

[worldgymfreak]

Hey, Thanks for all the help with that. You was a big roll in it.


YEAH BUDDY!! That's big news right there. A very good company that landed a very good athlete! :cool:

See you tomorrow. We will talk about getting back on a similar schedule next week. Still love my Purple Wraath though haha :D Again a HUGE CONGRATS on getting sponsored!!

[FATHER FLEX]

Both yourself and Charles are looking sick bro! Rack pull pics are always cool, because you can really see how everything is really working, specially in someone contest lean.

[AustrianOakJr]

Funny pics, man. I can relate all too well....... yesterday, I went to TWO parties in one day, both with amazing food. At my buddies 30th I was wathing everyone else eat sausage and peppers, cakes, all the alcohol you could imagine........I ate my salmon and pita bread. Then, off to my other friends house for UFC 102 last night. Oh man......he had meat on his smoker ALL day......beef brisket, pulled pork, ribs,.....it was unreal. I did crack and have a bit of brisket, just to taste it. ;). Those are the toughest times.....when everyone is partying and eating and you choose to stay the course. Thats a good test of character right there. Keep up the good work and good luck with the show!

[cawiau]

Congrats on getting sponsored bro:)
looking shredded in the pictures:eek:

[Bnizzle163]

Just found your log and decided to stop in and say hello.

Congrats on the Scivation sponsorship and good luck on earning your pro card! You are looking incredible man!

[Quelly]

your kicking ass in here! I'm deep into prep myself going for that pro card on the 26th here in sac! you can do this brother!

[worldgymfreak]

So Rich is back at the gym after the birth of his new beautiful baby Ava. I was so EXCITED to get back at it. I am a little over 2 weeks away and there has been a lot going on. Not to tell to much but there will be a new training studio in Columbus Ohio and I will be one of the owners and trainers there. More will be told later on. Rich has changed up my pace and lowered my Cals to 2100 OUCH! I need to get freaky ripped. I am at 167 pounds on monday and will loose the other few before show. My workouts are a HIGH VOLUME TRAINING. As you know I was just picked up by SCIVATION as a Natural sponsored Athlete. I use there products and always have told people to try it out of my own stach of Scivation. I will be doing Demo events for Scivation and Max Muscle of Columbus Ohio. Here is my play day with Rich55 and our BACKS. I did all super sets on most.




Before and During Drink.
Xtend Watermelon by SCIVATION
Beta Alanine
Acetyl L Carnttine
Lean Green
Creatine
Glutimine
Am Pm


Barbell Bent over Lats
I superset this with leg raises
95 x 10 then 15 Leg raises
135 x 10 then 15 Leg raises
155 x 10 then 15 Leg raises
185 x 8 then 15 Leg raises


Knee High Rack Dead Lifts
225 x 12
315 x 12
405 x 12
405 x 14

Zotman Curls with super set Standing Cavs
30 x 10 then 180 x 15 standing cavs
40x 10 then 180 x 15 standing cavs
45 x 7 then 180 x 15 standing cavs

Chin Ups BW and I super set this with BD Lat Pull Ups
BW x 8 Then 70 DB x 7
BW x 8 Then 80 DB x 7
BW x 8 Then 90 DB x 7
10 x 8 Then 100 DB x 7


Lat Pull Downs with super set Sitting Cavs
170 x 8 Then Cavs 115 x 15
170 x 8 Then Cavs 115 x 15
170 x 8 Then Cavs 125 x 15

Barbell Curls with super set Barbell Behind Back Shrugs
75 BB x 10 Then BB Shrugs 275 x 10
75 BB x 10 Then BB Shrugs 275 x 10
80 BB x 8 Then BB Shrugs 275 x 10

Rev Curls with Super Set Donkey Cavs
RC 60 x 10 Then DC 240 x 15
RC 60 x 10 Then DC 240 x 15
RC 65 x 10 Then DC 290 x 15

[worldgymfreak]

Thanks Bro I try. Good Luck with the Pro Card as well. Rich55 and I have no LIMIT and Keep pushing as you can SEE. Train Like A Natural FREAK! WORLDGYMFREAK






your kicking ass in here! I'm deep into prep myself going for that pro card on the 26th here in sac! you can do this brother!

[worldgymfreak]

Hey Bro. Thanks for stoping by and checking it out. If you need any pointers just let me know ;o)





Just found your log and decided to stop in and say hello.

Congrats on the Scivation sponsorship and good luck on earning your pro card! You are looking incredible man!

[worldgymfreak]

Thanks Bro ;0) How is your training going ?




Congrats on getting sponsored bro:)
looking shredded in the pictures:eek:

[worldgymfreak]

So Rich55 and I TORE IT U Today. Again I have a High Volume Training going on, so I had to Super Set a lot of things while Rich55 was able to take a break between lifts HAHA! I LOVE IT.

Sept 2nd

Before and During Drink.
Xtend Watermelon
Beta Alanine
Acetyl L Carnttine
Lean Green
Creatine
Glutimine
Am Pm


Incline Chest Press
95 x 10
135 x 10
185 x 10
215 x 8
225 x 6

Slight Incline DB Press Super Set DB Flys
65 x 10 Then 35 DB Fly x 10
80 x 8 Then 35 DB Fly x 10
95 x 7 Then 35 DB Fly x 10
95 x 6 Then 35 DB Fly x 10

Wide Chest Machine and Super set with Push Ups
90 on each side x 10 Then 10 Push Ups
115 on each side x 10 Then 10 Push Ups
115 on each side x 10 Then 10 Push Ups

Fly Machine
120 x 13
120 x 13
Arms was poping so I stoped.

Decline DB Tri and Super Set with 3 Way Shoulder Raises OUCH!
DB Tri 35 x 12 Then 3 Way Shouldes Raise 10 pound DB 25 times on each lift.

DB Tri 35 x 12 Then 3 Way Shouldes Raise 10 pound DB 25 times on each lift.

DB Tri 35 x 12 Then 3 Way Shouldes Raise 10 pound DB 25 times on each lift.
Down below is pics of it.I did this 3 sets
THIS WAS TUFF BUT MADE IT.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG00510.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG00511.jpg
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG00512.jpg

Over Head Rope Ext Tri and Super set with Rope Push Downs
100 x 12 Then Push Downs 85 x 10
110 x 12 Then Push Downs 90 x 8
110 x 10 Then Push Downs 90 x 7

I felt GOOD So I added a little EXTRA TODAY.

DB Up Right Rows
25 x 15
25 x 15
25 x 15 Then super Set to 20 x 10 Then 15 x 10

DB Tri Kick Backs
25 x 10 one arm at a time
25 x 10

Wednesday Sept 3rd Is Day Off but Pose and Cardio
Here is my Oats and MAX PRO AND TRIPLE WHEY AFTER DRINK MMMMMMM!
I WAS HUNGRY AFTER ALL THAT.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG00507.jpg

[cawiau]

Thanks Bro ;0) How is your training going ?

Training is good, diet needs some work and cardio need to be more consistent!
I know the problem areas, my issue is doing something about it!



http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG00507.jpg

Hungry indeed :p

[worldgymfreak]

10 DAYS TILL SHOW TIME.
So here is a breakdown of the past few workouts. My workouts have been great and going good. I just received a shipment of SCIVATION in the mail and will be doing some Demo events.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG00549.jpg


Rich55 and I have been crushing it in the GYM. The XTEND keeps me going. I do add Beta Alanine from Prima Force in my XTEND.


Before and During Drink.

Xtend By SCIVATION
Beta Alanine
Acetyl L Carnttine
Lean Green
Creatine
Glutimine
Am Pm

Squats
135 x 10
205 x 10
295 x 10
295 x 10

Hammer Leg Press
6 Plates x 10
8 Plates x 10 x 15 x 12

Lunges
BW 44 Steps
55 DB 44 Steps
55 DB 44 Steps
BW 44 Steps

Standing Leg Curls
50 lbs x 10 Each Leg
55 lbs x 10 Each Leg
55 lbs x 10 Each Leg

Donkey Cav
8 Plates x 15 x 12 x 12 x 10

Standing cav Raise
180 x 15 x 15 x 15

Workouts have been tuff but I keep pushing. Here is a pic of Rich55 crushing legs.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG00545.jpg

[tennguy]

Good luck with the contest prep! Your doing great so far! I am planning to attend the Naturalmania on the 19th. Planning to do my first show in June, the INBF Hercules in 2010, so trying to get a feel about what all to expect. Keep it going!

[TreeTrunkLegs]

Looking great bro, and congrats on the sponsorship. Whats your diet looking like now? Ill be competing on Nov 14th at the Worlds in NYC.

[rich55]

Workouts have been tuff but I keep pushing. Here is a pic of Rich55 crushing legs.

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n314/buckeyemaintenancecleaning/IMG00545.jpg

I don't look too fat yet, haha...

*heads into the kitchen to eat more food*


GETTING CLOSE TO SHOWTIME!!! Looking awesome bro. Keep up the good work and stay hungry for that pro card!

[worldgymfreak]

I have been crushing it in the gym and hopes are up very HIGH. I have trained very hard and crazy for this show but no matter where I place I have made more and better gains from last year.

Back Day this past week.

Before and During Drink.
Xtend Watermelon
Beta Alanine
Acetyl L Carnttine
Lean Green
Creatine
Glutimine
Am Pm


Bent Over DB Lats Pull Up

60 x 10
70 x 10
80 x 10
90 x 8 took a breather then busted out 2 more

Knee High Rack Dead Lifts

275 x 10
365 x 10 x 10 x 10

Seated Lat Pull Backs
180 x 8
190 x 8
200 x 8

Pull Ups BW
BW x 8 x 8 x 8

Altern Bic Curls
35 x 8 x 8 x 8 Each Side

Rev Curls
60 x 10 x 10 x 10

Barbell Curls
75 x 10 x 10 x 10

[worldgymfreak]

I been doing cardio with my bmx to the gym and back. I also been posing as my cardio.


Before and During Drink.
Xtend Watermelon
Beta Alanine
Acetyl L Carnttine
Lean Green
Creatine
Glutimine
Am Pm



Incline Bench
95 x 10
135 x 8
165 x 8
195 x 8
195 x 8
195 x 6

Close-Grip Bench
135 x 8
185 x 8 x 8

Slight Incline DB Press
65 x 8
85 x 8
100 x 6
100 x 4

Hammer Wide Chest
115/side x 8
145/side x 8 x 7


Fly Machine
130 x 10 x 10 x 8



Decline DB Skullcrushers
These are feeling much stronger.
35 x 10
35 x 10
35 x 10
- SUPERSET -
3-Way Shoulder Raises
10 DB x 20 front/bent-over/side for 3 sets

Overhead Rope Extensions
110 x 10 x 10 x 10 super set with push downs 85 x 8 x 7 x 5

[worldgymfreak]

Today was LEG DAY and I lifted about 70 to 80%.


Before and During Drink.
Xtend Watermelon
Beta Alanine
Acetyl L Carnttine
Lean Green
Creatine
Glutimine
Am Pm

SUPER SET BABY!
Squats, Lunges, Hack Squat Machine, Lunges for first round. I did 4 sets like this.

(SET 1)Squats 135 x 10, Lunges 22 Steps, Hack Machine Squats 90 x 10, Lunges 22 Steps
(SET 2)Squats 185 x 10, Lunges 22 Steps, Hack Machine Squats 140 x 10, Lunges 22 Steps
(SET 3)Squats 225 x 10, Lunges 22 Steps, Hack Machine Squats 140 x 10, Lunges 22 Steps
(SET 4)Squats 225 x 10, Lunges 22 Steps, Hack Machine Squats 140 x 10, Lunges 22 Steps

SUPER SET AGAIN!
Lying Leg Curls, Straight-Leg DB Deadlifts
(SET 1)Lying Leg Curls 80 x 10, Straight-Leg DB Deadlifts 90 x 10
(SET 2)Lying Leg Curls 80 x 10, Straight-Leg DB Deadlifts 95 x 10
(SET 3)Lying Leg Curls 80 x 10, Straight-Leg DB Deadlifts 95 x 10
(SET 4)Lying Leg Curls 80 x 10, Straight-Leg DB Deadlifts 95 x 10

ABS
Decline Sit Ups
BW x 20 x 20 x 20

ABS
Lay Down Leg Lifts 10 x 10 x 10 x 10


Posed for about 20 mins today with Rich55. Rich says Im hard as Nails. I am CARBING UP ALL DAY TODAY ;o) LESS then a week!

[worldgymfreak]

I did 30 mins of cardio today and rode my bike to the gym to tan.

This next week is peak week.
Workouts will be fast and about at 70 to 80 % to dial in and to keep my heart rate up.

Diets and workouts came from Richbodyfit.com
If you need any help Rich55 can help you out.

Here is how to contact him.

www.RICHBODYFIT.COM
www.NATURALBUCKEYECLASSIC.COM

Mon to Thurs Diet
Calories 2553
Carbs 252
Protein 285
Fat 49

Friday Diet
Calories 2902
Carbs 351
Protein 227
Fat 71

Saturday Diet
Depends on day so mostly carbs and protein.

2 Gallons Mon till Thurs
1.5 Gallons Friday
Day of show, drink as needed

I'm looking Sickly and ready to give it my ALL!

[Quelly]

sounds like a solid, balanced, and not too extreme or too conservative plan, I'm sure you're gonna rock it!

[worldgymfreak]

Thanks Bro. I love this last week of prep.





sounds like a solid, balanced, and not too extreme or too conservative plan, I'm sure you're gonna rock it!

[worldgymfreak]

Chest day was lots of fun even if I do workout at 80% I weighed in at 163 on Saturday and then 165 on Tuesday. Must be all the water and food. I do look full and ripped still so still moving forward.

Chest Day

Pre Workout Drink
I'm sure you know what it is by now.
SCIVATION XTEND

Incline Bench Super set DB Zotman curls & Push ups
135 x 10 ZC 30 x 10 PU x 10
155 x 10 ZC 30 x 10 PU x 8
175 x 10 ZC 30 x 10 PU x 6
175 x 10 ZC 30 x 8. PU x 6

DB Bench Press & Rev Curls
65 x 10 RC 50 x 10
70 x 10 RC 55 x 10
75 x 10 RC 55 x 10
80 x 10 RC 55 x 8

Fly Machine & Eazy Curl Bar
90 x 15 ECB 60 x 10
100 x 15 ECB 65 x 10
110 x 12 ECB 70 x 10 x 10

Machine Chest Press & DB Across Chest Curls
180 x 10 Curls 35 x 10
180 x 10 Curls 35 x 10
180 x 10 Curls 35 x 10

After workout I did 20 mins of Cardio.
After Cardio I took 1 insuload waited 15 mins then had oats,Max Pro, Max Whey, 1 Banana, 1 Cinn Crumb Cake MMMMM!

[worldgymfreak]

Packing to leave thursday morning for NYC Naturalmania BABY!

[rich55]

Thanks Bro. I love this last week of prep.

Yup, getting all ready for the big dance!!! :cool: Wish I could be there to cheer you on man, but you know I'll be pulling hard for you back home.

I just wanted to let everyone know that James is fluctuating a few pounds heavier (163-165) and bigger than the Mid-America (162) while being even leaner. That show was August 1. FREAK!!!

I can't even imagine what the offseason will bring :D Bwahhaaa......bwahhaaaahhhhaaaa!! **my attempt at a Dr. Evil laugh**

WNBF PRO CARD FOR GRABS TO THE WINNER OF THE NATURALMANIA LIGHTWEIGHTS!!

GO GET IT!!!

[MinMaxMuscle]

Have a safe trip James!
See ya on saturday!

[cawiau]

Just passing by to wish you the best of luck :)

[Matt593]

Good luck!!!!

[worldgymfreak]

Thanks Bro. I'm about 450 miles to the BIG APPLE. Thanks for all the support from Everyone. We are all TRUE NATURAL TRANSFORMERS.Time to Transform and show them ALL a Great Show.





Yup, getting all ready for the big dance!!! :cool: Wish I could be there to cheer you on man, but you know I'll be pulling hard for you back home.

I just wanted to let everyone know that James is fluctuating a few pounds heavier (163-165) and bigger than the Mid-America (162) while being even leaner. That show was August 1. FREAK!!!

I can't even imagine what the offseason will bring :D Bwahhaaa......bwahhaaaahhhhaaaa!! **my attempt at a Dr. Evil laugh**

WNBF PRO CARD FOR GRABS TO THE WINNER OF THE NATURALMANIA LIGHTWEIGHTS!!

GO GET IT!!!

[worldgymfreak]

New york im close





thanks bro. I'm about 450 miles to the big apple. Thanks for all the support from everyone. We are all true natural transformers.time to transform and show them all a great show.

[worldgymfreak]

Today I been preping for the show. I went out and enjoyed the city. It was nice to drive around and jam to the radio with the windows down. I will be tanning up a little later. I went past MLK High school today and was Excited!

I went to GOLDS GYM with my buddy SEAN to get a quick PUMP UP workout. NICE GYM. I did the XTEND BLUE RASPBERRY MMMMM THATS GOOOOOD!

All the HOME WORK is about done and time to turn it in at 11 am tomorrow :o)

[AlwaysTryin]

Good luck man!

[worldgymfreak]

Thanks Bro


Good luck man!

[tennguy]

Good luck James! I'll be at the show! I think you got what ti takes to hit that pro card! Go get it!

[cawiau]

you got this :cool:

[SkNatural]

How did it go? You take it home?

[tennguy]

James, How did you do? I actually had to duck out after the middleweights, as i needed to go lift and my gym closes at 11pm on saturdays. I hope you rocked it man!

[rich55]

I will let James do the honor here on his post-show recap.

[RooRooTJ]

come on where are the updates. haha

[Blazed]

srsly

[Quelly]

James I don't want to spoil your update, so I'll just say congratulations on a EXTREMELY impressive placing in an EXTREMELY difficult show.

[worldgymfreak]

Hey fellas I just been training for the INBF Cardinal Classic Sept 26th. I took 2nd place at the Naturalmania. The guy that beat me out from getting my Pro Card was a guy I beat 6 weeks ago at the Mid America ProAm. I wonder Hmmmm. He looked great. I had beat him Last year at that show as well. All I can do is keep my head up and keep trying.

[Quelly]

Hey fellas I just been training for the INBF Cardinal Classic Sept 26th. I took 2nd place at the Naturalmania. The guy that beat me out from getting my Pro Card was a guy I beat 6 weeks ago at the Mid America ProAm. I wonder Hmmmm. He looked great. I had beat him Last year at that show as well. All I can do is keep my head up and keep trying.

you came in second to the overall winner, lots to be proud of, and he looked AMAZING, and from the one pic they have up so do you, but man did he nail his peak! INBF Cardinal Classic, you got it!!!

[FATHER FLEX]

you came in second to the overall winner, lots to be proud of, and he looked AMAZING, and from the one pic they have up so do you, but man did he nail his peak! INBF Cardinal Classic, you got it!!!

Agreed, take one in the chin and keep moving. Mick looked great, and I am sure you did to. Mind you, his coach promoted the show you beat him in. Part of being a pro is more than just card, but a responsibility carry yourself in a professional manner.

Go get it bro, your physique is worthy of pro status. Just go make it official.

[worldgymfreak]

I agree. Mick is a GREAT Body Builder. Well deserved ;o)






Agreed, take one in the chin and keep moving. Mick looked great, and I am sure you did to. Mind you, his coach promoted the show you beat him in. Part of being a pro is more than just card, but a responsibility carry yourself in a professional manner.

Go get it bro, your physique is worthy of pro status. Just go make it official.

[ehrhart.3]

Agreed, take one in the chin and keep moving. Mick looked great, and I am sure you did to. Mind you, his coach promoted the show you beat him in. Part of being a pro is more than just card, but a responsibility carry yourself in a professional manner.

Go get it bro, your physique is worthy of pro status. Just go make it official.

Mick looked amazing... great bber and a great guy. James came in to my place in NYC pretty watery on Thursday and through Friday- all in his hams and glutes... we eventually did some tricks to dry him up and fill him out more which worked. Dude is always dry from the front, its the rear that kills him. Mick was just tighter and fuller, and had better separation and more detail in the back/ side shots (especially quads & hams). James eventually filled out and looked great at night, but too little too late. All in all a great showing tho!

Hit it hard and dial in the diet next year dude. Good luck at the Cardinal!

[rich55]

Mick looked amazing... great bber and a great guy. James came in to my place in NYC pretty watery on Thursday and through Friday- all in his hams and glutes... we eventually did some tricks to dry him up and fill him out more which worked. Dude is always dry from the front, its the rear that kills him. Mick was just tighter and fuller, and had better separation and more detail in the back/ side shots (especially quads & hams). James eventually filled out and looked great at night, but too little too late. All in all a great showing tho!

Hit it hard and dial in the diet next year dude. Good luck at the Cardinal!

Dial in the diet next year? Oh, he is dialed in now:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/IMG_0412.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/IMG_0413.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/IMG_0414.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/IMG_0415.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/IMG_0416.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/IMG_0417.jpg

He was on point for his previous shows, but is better than ever before at this moment. Anyone will look watery if refeeding and sitting around for 9 hours in a car. But, that is not anything that could not be fixed by doing a little work. Cutting water and taking natural diuretics is not the answer and nor was it in his case.

And don't confuse dry with lean. Mick gets MEGA shredded and that's it. He doesn't cut his water and take natural diuretics to get them that way and neither did James in the above pictures. Continuing to add quality mass to his legs (as we have focused on since 2006) will give him that added detail. Heck, I think he added a pound of lean mass to his glutes just since August with our training haha.

----------------

BTW folks, James is competing in a very competitive lineup at the INBF Cardinal Classic lineup this weekend that awards a WNBF pro card to the overall winner. Several previous INBF and Natural NPC champs are slated to compete. Yo Yellock took it last year and Robert Peacock took it the year before and this year it's going to big James!!! :D

[worldgymfreak]

All I need now is a tan, stage, anddddddd hmmmmmm ;o) I felt great today possing. GAME TIME AGAIN.

[Quelly]

All I need now is a tan, stage, anddddddd hmmmmmm ;o) I felt great today possing. GAME TIME AGAIN.

lets come home pros on saturday brother!

[rich55]

lets come home pros on saturday brother!

That's right Eric! Your season finale is this weekend too. Let's go fellas. You got this!! :D

[fltallpaul]

Looking Nasty James...good luck this weekend...looks like you have really tightened up and will be tough to beat!

It's great to see all these top level Natties posting so much information...really helps. I have personally learned so much its making my prep that much better. Thanks.

[MickyWinz]

Getting that dry look includes being super lean, but its also about putting the water in the right places by manipulating your food. You're right though, cutting out water is not a part of my regiment. You look great James. Good luck and keep us posted.

[worldgymfreak]

Thanks Mick. You looked Great and see you soon in the Big Leagues ;o)




Getting that dry look includes being super lean, but its also about putting the water in the right places by manipulating your food. You're right though, cutting out water is not a part of my regiment. You look great James. Good luck and keep us posted.

[worldgymfreak]

So I'm here in Youngstown Ohio at the INBF Cardnial Classic. All checked in and Jaming to some tunes befor I go up. 8 guys in my class but that's nothing new. Time to ROCK THIS SHOW!

[rich55]

Just talked to James. He said that it is between him and Greg Bremec in his weight class, but that it is really close. There is some competition in each class that is going to be pushing for the overall and that pro card. James took a shot last night that I will post up when I get home. He is certainly at his best ever. Stay tuned!

[rich55]

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[rich55]

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[rich55]

Quick Update: James took 2nd to Greg Bremec. If I were to guess, Greg most likely went on to win the overall and the WNBF card.

It goes to show that achieving a WNBF card is not an easy task and the competition grows more fierce each year.

[graphlex]

Congrats to James! I know he was of course gunning for the card but he has great structure and his legs look fantastic in that first shot! 2nd in two qualifiers is certainly nothing to sneeze at!

[Quelly]

Quick Update: James took 2nd to Greg Bremec. If I were to guess, Greg most likely went on to win the overall and the WNBF card.

It goes to show that achieving a WNBF card is not an easy task and the competition grows more fierce each year.

Learned that myself this season :)

Well James, congrats, you should be proud you showed up at your best and you and I will just make it THAT much more convincing when we return!

[worldgymfreak]

Yes, next time there will be no dought in my mind or anyones. I will get it soon and i will just be bigger and better for my Pro Show when I get that WNBF Pro Card. I have a ONBF PRO CARD but never competed in and Pro Show with it.




Learned that myself this season :)

Well James, congrats, you should be proud you showed up at your best and you and I will just make it THAT much more convincing when we return!

[worldgymfreak]

Lets keep striving. When we make it, well already know there is no such thing. you just keep striving, writing, living, loving. Our journey will be valuable at every point, the tough parts and the zenith.

[Quelly]

Lets keep striving. When we make it, well already know there is no such thing. you just keep striving, writing, living, loving. Our journey will be valuable at every point, the tough parts and the zenith.

That's what I'm talking about baby.

[MickyWinz]

Lets keep striving. When we make it, well already know there is no such thing. you just keep striving, writing, living, loving. Our journey will be valuable at every point, the tough parts and the zenith.

Great quote, James! So whats next? Are you done for the season?

[worldgymfreak]

Thanks. Yes, I'm done till next year. I will focus on the new gym we are opening and training clients.




Great quote, James! So whats next? Are you done for the season?

[RooRooTJ]

Thanks. Yes, I'm done till next year. I will focus on the new gym we are opening and training clients.

James, been following for awhile and have to say you looked great. I thought you were gonna have it at the Y-town show. Any idea when you are gonna try again?

[Jayd56]

James,

You looked awesome at Naturalmania. You told me about this thread, but Wow! You made a lot of sacrifices along the way but I'm sure you would do it all over again. See you in 2010!

[worldgymfreak]

Thanks, I will be doing the INBF Natural Herculies in 2010. It was nice to meet you.

We will be doing our show INBF Natural Buckeye Classic in April. The site is naturalbuckeyeclassic.com

I will have that card in 2010 My diet and training is going to be off the charts.

I will be keeping another log on my day to day moves till show day. I may have not gotten the card this year but I'm that much closer to it.

I did make the INBF website page.

What is your next step ?






James,

You looked awesome at Naturalmania. You told me about this thread, but Wow! You made a lot of sacrifices along the way but I'm sure you would do it all over again. See you in 2010!

[Jayd56]

Good luck next year and I can't wait to read the post. When do you plan on starting?

I plan on tring to fix my flaws in the next 3-6 months then make a run at a pro card in 2010. Who knows, I may see you at the Buckeye in April.

Congratulations on a very successful year and may better things come in 2010!

Jay Falcone