Betancourt Nutrition Athlete RJ Perkins 2010 Pro-Card Journey......"Believe & Become"

[tatteredsaint]

nice work bro , and hell yeah u improve in every new picture I see always improving n always moving forward -keep at it

[Mr_Aestheticz]

nice work bro , and hell yeah u improve in every new picture I see always improving n always moving forward -keep at it

Thanks brotha that is the name of the game, a major key is the no fluff buff training like Alex said, I try to keep **** as heavy as possible tryign to dig and trigger those muscle fibers!

[Neiderhiser]

^^^ words to live by up thar! Consistency. Every. Single. Day. It's what I've been telling people that ask me, "what's your secret?" Nobody wants to hear that boring answer though.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

^^^ words to live by up thar! Consistency. Every. Single. Day. It's what I've been telling people that ask me, "what's your secret?" Nobody wants to hear that boring answer though.

Shi y ou are a walking and talking example of what i preach and what this life is about, and you are right it is said nobody wanst to hear the real answer they mainly want the short cut

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Friday 7/9/10

lower hyper

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

hack squats - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

extensions - 12 - 15 reps

HAMS

lying leg curls - 3 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CALVES

standing calf raises - 3 sets x 8 - 12 reps

seated calf raises - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CARDIO

none

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Saturday 7/10/10

upper hyper

back and shoulders

BACK

t-bar rows - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

rack chin pull-ups - 3 sets 10 - 15 reps

pulldowns - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

SHOULDERS

smith presses - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

db laterals - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

rear pec deck flies - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps3

CARDIO

30 min elyptical

..easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Sunday 7/11/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

NEW PROGRESS PICS UP AND RUNNING LITTLE BY LITTLE EVERYTHING IS COMING DOWN AND TRIMMING, IM STILL KEEPING SOME DECENT SIZE ON WHICH I AM ABSOLUTELY LOVING!!!

http://my.bodybuilding.com/photos/view/type/progress

STILL A WAYS TO GO!!!

...EASY!!!

[BigStew]

Great Progress Man. You are making great progress ever week and well on your way to the PRO CARD

[audieswu]

RJ got a question for you brah, how do you do your HIIT cardio sessions? On a treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, sprints or maybe something else?

[_Aggression_]

Looks like everything is on point in here, A. I expect nothing less.

[TreeTrunkLegs]

Pics look great homie. Keep rockin.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Great Progress Man. You are making great progress ever week and well on your way to the PRO CARD

Thanks big playa, the progress is coming along and everything is coming together, takin it day by day!


RJ got a question for you brah, how do you do your HIIT cardio sessions? On a treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, sprints or maybe something else?

I do it on everything, you can do HIIT on any piece of equipment, I also take it outside on the track and do car pushes, the mian thing is on the high intense part make it INTENSE!!!


Looks like everything is on point in here, A. I expect nothing less.

Thanks A you know me its all or nothing and keeping it 110%!


Pics look great homie. Keep rockin.

Trying to get on your level homie lol I am far behind lol!

[audieswu]

I do it on everything, you can do HIIT on any piece of equipment, I also take it outside on the track and do car pushes, the mian thing is on the high intense part make it INTENSE!!!



Thanks home skillet, the INTENSE part is what I strive for also.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Upper power

7/12/10

back, chest, shoulders, bis, tris

BACK

pendalay rows - 3 sets x 5 reps

CHEST

bb flat press - 3 sets x 5 reps

SHOULDERS

hs press - 3 sets x 5 reps

BIS

db curls 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

TRIS

ez bar skulls - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

...EASY!!!

[tatteredsaint]

nice work man , I don't think I've used the pendalay rows I may have to look that one up

[audieswu]

nice work man , I don't think I've used the pendalay rows I may have to look that one up

Man pendalays are the business, especially doing some weighted rack chins sets before hand.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

nice work man , I don't think I've used the pendalay rows I may have to look that one up


Man pendalays are the business, especially doing some weighted rack chins sets before hand.

I neveer used pendelays until my prep and they have added and helped me maintain and gain back thickness and width, and yes rack chins are amazing as well!!!

[tatteredsaint]

I neveer used pendelays until my prep and they have added and helped me maintain and gain back thickness and width, and yes rack chins are amazing as well!!!

I looked them up I actually do use those I was just calling it a palms out bent row I really like them

[BigStew]

Excellent workouts man

Just a question are these the workouts you normally do or did layne change up ur training for the prep?

[Neiderhiser]

Pendlay's are no joke, what sort of weight are you moving on those? I could never really go very heavy with them myself, but on the same hand I don't really do that exercise very often.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Pendlay's are no joke, what sort of weight are you moving on those? I could never really go very heavy with them myself, but on the same hand I don't really do that exercise very often.

I got 275 for my last set yesterday, BUT mine are explosive, I keep mybak flat and putall the emphasis on my back but I use an extra umph so I can move some decent weight!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

NEW VIDEO UP AND RUNNING FROM YESTERDAYS LOWER POWER SESSION, SWITCHED OT 90 DEGREE BOX SQUATS, MY LEGS ARE EXTREMELY BEAT UP FROM ALL THE CARDIO AND OTHER THINGS SO MY DEPTH AND EXPLOSIVENESS ON ATG SQUATS IS DEAD AND GONE, SO TO KEEP DECENT WEIGHT MOVING AND PUTTING SOMETHING HEAVY ON THE BAR I SWITCHED THINGS UP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4_jfI3p-hk

QUADS ARE CRAZY SORE TODAY, JUSTIN TIME FOR HIIT CARDIO :)

Tuesday 7/13/10

lower power

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

bb squats - 3 sets x 5 reps

HAMS

sldls - 3 sets x 5 reps

CALVES

standing calf raises - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

seated calf raises - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

CARDIO

none

...EASY!!!

[BigStew]

Nice work as always playa

That is some nice weight you are using there

[audieswu]

You killed that box squats bro, damn gj...I'm still working on your hack squat #'s, such a deceiving exercise :)

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Nice work as always playa

That is some nice weight you are using there

Thanks homie, that si why I switched to box squats, need to keep the weight heavy to get legs striated and feathered!


You killed that box squats bro, damn gj...I'm still working on your hack squat #'s, such a deceiving exercise :)

Thanks a lot big bortha, I appreciate it, just trying to adapt as time goes on, my ATG squats are really **** to bed due to the cardio and calorie drop but chugging along!

[JHICKS3301]

Looks like work is being done in here :cool:

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Looks like work is being done in here :cool:

Thank you sir,I would hope so and if it wasnt I would want someone to call me out on it!

[tatteredsaint]

nice set bro , beat dem sticks up ;)

[ichbinuberalles]

Keep up the hard work bro and good luck... I'm looking to be aboard the team soon myself.. I'll be following your progress for sure...

[Mr_Aestheticz]

nice set bro , beat dem sticks up ;)

You are right they aren't big enough ha ha :)


Keep up the hard work bro and good luck... I'm looking to be aboard the team soon myself.. I'll be following your progress for sure...

Thanks bortha, looking forward to joining forces and taking over the sport together!!

Greatly appreciate the support!

[tatteredsaint]

You are right they aren't big enough ha ha :)


that's not what I meant lol just a saying

[Mr_Aestheticz]

that's not what I meant lol just a saying

No doubt I got you kid ;)

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Wednesday 7/13/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

[shortstack74]

Hey RJ way to adapt brother. Do you find those box squats hard on your back once you hit the bottom and "deload" from your legs? I've never done them but I may add them for the same reason you are. All the cardio is taking a toll.

Thanks brother

Jeremy

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Hey RJ way to adapt brother. Do you find those box squats hard on your back once you hit the bottom and "deload" from your legs? I've never done them but I may add them for the same reason you are. All the cardio is taking a toll.

Thanks brother

Jeremy

Yeah have to keep your back flat and your abs tight, if you put even the slightest arch you will begin to feel the pressure on your lower lumbar region.

Yeah my legs are absolutely dead from all the cardio and my hip flexors are getting fatigued so I had to find something, always appreciate you coming through homie!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Thursday 7/15/10

upper hyper

chest, bi's, and tris

CHEST

db incline press - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db incline flies - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps
*Dropped down after last set push ups to failure

BIS

ez bar curls - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db hammer curls - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

TRIS

overhead rope extensions - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

str8 bar extensions - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

....EASY!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

I got sent a message on Facebook from a teenager as follows!

"I just want to say your a huge inspiration and to keep up the great work!"

I really never knew I had an influence or anyone truly looked at me like that especially a stranger, this really made my day, week, hell my month and has really given me more fire to keep going!!!

Truly touched!!!

[tatteredsaint]

nice , tearin it up bro , it always feels good to be told u motivate someone else

[Mr_Aestheticz]

nice , tearin it up bro , it always feels good to be told u motivate someone else

Its a great feeling to know I can motivate someone just as much as others do for me :)

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Friday 7/16/10

lower hyper

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

hack squats - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

extensions - 12 - 15 reps

HAMS

lying leg curls - 3 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CALVES

standing calf raises - 3 sets x 8 - 12 reps

seated calf raises - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CARDIO

none

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Saturday 7/17/10

upper hyper

back and shoulders

BACK

t-bar rows - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

rack chin pull-ups - 3 sets 10 - 15 reps

pulldowns - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

SHOULDERS

smith presses - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

db laterals - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

rear pec deck flies - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps3

CARDIO

30 min elyptical

..easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Sunday 7/18/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

[audieswu]

No pendalays on Saturday big homie?...Lovin' the dedication.

EDIT: Nevermind, I saw that you do them on your Upper Power days.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

GOT SOME DECENT UPDATES GOING ON, GOT A PROGRESS PIC UP AND RUNNING CHECK IT OUT!!

http://my.bodybuilding.com/photos/view/type/progress

ALSO GOT A NEW TRAINING CLIP UP AND RUNNING AS WELL, NOTHING SPECIAL JUST GETTING WORK DONE :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cBsf4HT4M8

...EASY!!!

[tatteredsaint]

nice work on the pec deck bro , we don't have one at my gym I have to lean deep with cables , but the progress pics link u put up took me to my pics for some reason

[Mr_Aestheticz]

but the progress pics link u put up took me to my pics for some reason

^^^^^^ lmfao lmfao

[Mr_Aestheticz]

EDIT: Nevermind, I saw that you do them on your Upper Power days.

;) haha

[BigStew]

Leaner and Meaner Every week bro

Im getting excited for show time

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Leaner and Meaner Every week bro

Im getting excited for show time

Thanks brotha just trying to do right by myself and rep the company, crazy thing is I look at the pics and really cant believe how much improvement I have made since my last show!

[BigStew]

Thanks brotha just trying to do right by myself and rep the company, crazy thing is I look at the pics and really cant believe how much improvement I have made since my last show!

Hard work pays off bro

Amazing job

[_Aggression_]

What's new up in here, Mr. A?! How many weeks we at?

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Hard work pays off bro

Amazing job

Thats the motto of my life!


What's new up in here, Mr. A?! How many weeks we at?

14 weeks in deep, as far as how many weeks out hmmmmmm still inthe air, check out my progress pics updated them today!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Upper power

7/19/10

back, chest, shoulders, bis, tris

BACK

pendalay rows - 3 sets x 5 reps

CHEST

bb flat press - 3 sets x 5 reps

SHOULDERS

hs press - 3 sets x 5 reps

BIS

db curls 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

TRIS

ez bar skulls - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

...EASY!!!

[shortstack74]

Nice work in here RJ. Your ack looks much improved from some of the past pics I've seen of you. Keep it up bro.

I wanted to ask you also about doing Front Squats and using the straps. Do you find it helps with the stabilazation/ getting the weight up/ all of the above? I love them but getting heavy enough to do some damage and also not tear my shoulders out is a tough balancing act.

Thanks Bro,

Jeremy

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Nice work in here RJ. Your ack looks much improved from some of the past pics I've seen of you. Keep it up bro.

I wanted to ask you also about doing Front Squats and using the straps. Do you find it helps with the stabilazation/ getting the weight up/ all of the above? I love them but getting heavy enough to do some damage and also not tear my shoulders out is a tough balancing act.

Thanks Bro,

Jeremy

Greatly appreciated Jer, ummm yeah the straps help me w/ comfort, stabalization, and I can def move heavier weight.

Its a comfort thing if your not comfy enough to do the exercise how can you do it!

Always appreciate you coming through!

[Neiderhiser]

Hey bro, those new vids are awesome. Throwing some heavy-azz weight up on those box squats and the mental focus you display in that pec deck vid is unnerving. You definitely have the drive and dedication to go far in this sport!

[BigStew]

You definitely have the drive and dedication to go far in this sport!

Yes he does and will be bringing home a the Pro Card when it all said and done

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Hey bro, those new vids are awesome. Throwing some heavy-azz weight up on those box squats and the mental focus you display in that pec deck vid is unnerving. You definitely have the drive and dedication to go far in this sport!

Thanks a lot brotha that is greatly appreciated and truly means a lot to me, i try to give it my all and dedicate 110% to this sport everyday. Having people like you supporting me makes it more joyful :)


Yes he does and will be bringing home a the Pro Card when it all said and done

WHATEVER IT TAKES!!!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Tuesday 7/20/10

lower power

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

bb squats - 3 sets x 5 reps

HAMS

sldls - 3 sets x 5 reps

CALVES

standing calf raises - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

seated calf raises - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

CARDIO

none

...EASY!!!

[audieswu]

Thanks a lot brotha that is greatly appreciated and truly means a lot to me, i try to give it my all and dedicate 110% to this sport everyday. Having people like you supporting me makes it more joyful :)



WHATEVER IT TAKES!!!!!

This is the reason why we support you, HUNGRY and HUMBLE.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

This is the reason why we support you, HUNGRY and HUMBLE.

HAHA very glad to know I am looked at that way, there is no difference between me and anyone else, I am far from an anybody but not far from being someone ;)

[BigStew]

I am far from an anybody but not far from being someone ;)

I like that quote :)

[Mr_Aestheticz]

I like that quote :)

Your boy got knowledge for day ha ha!

[Neiderhiser]

Yes he does and will be bringing home a the Pro Card when it all said and done

I have no doubt he is capable of that!


HAHA very glad to know I am looked at that way, there is no difference between me and anyone else, I am far from an anybody but not far from being someone ;)

Agree with audieswu on this and also like that quote!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

I have no doubt he is capable of that!

Agree with audieswu on this and also like that quote!

Thanks again homie ;)

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Wednesday 7/20/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

[TheUnderdog]

Wednesday 7/20/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

how do you do your hiit? dreadmill?

[Mr_Aestheticz]

I am off from work and have my mother in-law in town and will have updates and everything for yall on Monday!

Everyone enjoy and have a safe weekend!

.....EASY!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Thursday 7/22/10

upper hyper

chest, bi's, and tris

CHEST

db incline press - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db incline flies - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps
*Dropped down after last set push ups to failure

BIS

ez bar curls - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db hammer curls - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

TRIS

overhead rope extensions - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

str8 bar extensions - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

....EASY!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Friday 7/16/10

lower hyper

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

hack squats - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

extensions - 12 - 15 reps

HAMS

lying leg curls - 3 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CALVES

standing calf raises - 3 sets x 8 - 12 reps

seated calf raises - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CARDIO

none

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Saturday 7/24/10

upper hyper

back and shoulders

BACK

t-bar rows - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

rack chin pull-ups - 3 sets 10 - 15 reps

pulldowns - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

SHOULDERS

smith presses - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

db laterals - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

rear pec deck flies - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps3

CARDIO

30 min elyptical

..easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Sunday 7/25/10

20 min hiit cardio

...easy!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

NEW PROGRESS PIC UP AND RUNNING, LIL BY LIL THINGS ARE GETTING BETTER EVERY WEEK!!

http://my.bodybuilding.com/photos/view/type/progress

....EASY!!!

[UNCnate]

Back is looking wide man. Better stay inside on windy days or you might fly away.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Back is looking wide man. Better stay inside on windy days or you might fly away.

Holy christmas look who it is lol, greatly appreciate you stopping through killa!

[tatteredsaint]

deffinitely looking leaner n got a lot more contrast in cuts , nice work bro

[Mr_Aestheticz]

deffinitely looking leaner n got a lot more contrast in cuts , nice work bro

Thanks brotha givinv it all i have and giving it hell!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Upper power

7/26/10

back, chest, shoulders, bis, tris

BACK

pendalay rows - 3 sets x 5 reps

CHEST

bb flat press - 3 sets x 5 reps

SHOULDERS

hs press - 3 sets x 5 reps

BIS

db curls 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

TRIS

ez bar skulls - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

...EASY!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

I HAD THE DISTINCT HONOR AND PRIVILEGE TO DO AN INTERVIEW WITH STEVE SHAW OF M&S.COM, HE HAS BEEN A GREAT HELP AND A PHENOMENAL ASSET TO ME AND MY CAREER, CHECK IT OUT AND I HOPE YOU ENJOY!

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/interview-with-mr-aestheticz-rj-perkins.html

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO STEVE AND M&S.COM FOR THEIR TIME AND SUPPORT

...EASY!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

I HAD THE DISTINCT HONOR AND PRIVILEGE TO DO AN INTERVIEW WITH STEVE SHAW OF M&S.COM, HE HAS BEEN A GREAT HELP AND A PHENOMENAL ASSET TO ME AND MY CAREER, CHECK IT OUT AND I HOPE YOU ENJOY!

http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/interview-with-mr-aestheticz-rj-perkins.html

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO STEVE AND M&S.COM FOR THEIR TIME AND SUPPORT

...EASY!!!

Tuesday 7/27/10

lower power

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

bb squats - 3 sets x 5 reps

HAMS

sldls - 3 sets x 5 reps

CALVES

standing calf raises - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

seated calf raises - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

CARDIO

none

...EASY!!!

[tatteredsaint]

good read bro , I deffinitely share a lot of you opinions on things u said in there , n nice plug for the betancourt stack ;)

[Mr_Aestheticz]

good read bro , I deffinitely share a lot of you opinions on things u said in there , n nice plug for the betancourt stack ;)

Thank homie, some people will agree and others wont but greatly aprpeciate your time and reading!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Wednesday 7/28/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

[TreeTrunkLegs]

Pics look solid. Keep pushing to the top brother.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Pics look solid. Keep pushing to the top brother.

Thanks homie, trying to get on your level kid ;)

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Thursday 7/30/10

upper hyper

chest, bi's, and tris

CHEST

db incline press - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db incline flies - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps
*Dropped down after last set push ups to failure

BIS

ez bar curls - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db hammer curls - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

TRIS

overhead rope extensions - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

str8 bar extensions - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

....EASY!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Friday 7/30/10

lower hyper

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

hack squats - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

extensions - 12 - 15 reps

HAMS

lying leg curls - 3 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CALVES

standing calf raises - 3 sets x 8 - 12 reps

seated calf raises - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CARDIO

none

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Saturday 7/31/10

upper hyper

back and shoulders

BACK

t-bar rows - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

rack chin pull-ups - 3 sets 10 - 15 reps

pulldowns - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

SHOULDERS

smith presses - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

db laterals - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

rear pec deck flies - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps3

CARDIO

30 min elyptical

..easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Sunday 8/1/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

[BigStew]

Reppin Betancourt with the Big Time Interview and Workouts

Nice work playa

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Reppin Betancourt with the Big Time Interview and Workouts

Nice work playa

Thank homie bigger things to come grinding it all out and sticking to the plan!!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Things have been hectic the past few week,s my house has been like a hotel! My mom was in town for a week, my mother-inlaw was in town, and my brotha from anotha motha Andy was in town.

With all of that and other personal things goign on nd I mean HUGE THINGS in teh work, dieting, training, and everything else has been a pain in the ass and very stressful. I have been keeping to the goal and sticking to the plan.

I am going to be in prep mode a tad longer so you better be stickign aroudn to see how it is going to continue to go down!

NEW PROGRESS PIC UP AND RUNNING, GETTING IT DONE, LIL BY LIL IT IS COMING OFF WHILE I AM ABLE TO KEEP ON SOME SERIOUS SIZE!!!

http://my.bodybuilding.com/photos/view/type/progress

WHATEVER IT TAKES!!!

...EASY!!!

[_Aggression_]

Getting pumped to see how this plays out, Mr A. I've been following you for quite some time. Hell yeah.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Getting pumped to see how this plays out, Mr A. I've been following you for quite some time. Hell yeah.

Homie you been holding me down since day one, you are truly one of the best at supporting me and my journies!

Thank you so much!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Upper power

8/1/10

back, chest, shoulders, bis, tris

BACK

pendalay rows - 3 sets x 5 reps

CHEST

bb flat press - 3 sets x 5 reps

SHOULDERS

hs press - 3 sets x 5 reps

BIS

db curls 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

TRIS

ez bar skulls - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

...EASY!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Tuesday 8/3/10

lower power

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

bb squats - 3 sets x 5 reps

HAMS

sldls - 3 sets x 5 reps

CALVES

standing calf raises - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

seated calf raises - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

CARDIO

none

...EASY!!!

[BigStew]

Champions are made when you can push through all the ****, Keep Pluggin away playa, u got our support

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Champions are made when you can push through all the ****, Keep Pluggin away playa, u got our support

Real talk, I have come too far to let anything slow me down!!!

I have one of the best support system sin the game no doubt about who has my back and holds me down, thanks playa!

[audieswu]

Mr. A how'd you like that Big Blend protein bro? I'm hearing great buzz about it...Share the info brotha.

Also, since we're talking about "holding you down"...We're in the south son, we're duc tapin you! (no homo) :D

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Mr. A how'd you like that Big Blend protein bro? I'm hearing great buzz about it...Share the info brotha.

Also, since we're talking about "holding you down"...We're in the south son, we're duc tapin you! (no homo) :D

I absolutely love big blend, I mak eterrific smoothies with it and phenomenal pancakes as well.

The stuff is hands down the best tasting protein I have ever used (better than mm), the stuff is absolutely great I have gone through white chocolate and bout to finish choco-latte and I love them both equally guaranteed you will not be disappointed if you get it!

I will share my secret recipes with you as well if you do but it lol ;0

LMFAO ::SMH:::!!!

[audieswu]

I absolutely love big blend, I mak eterrific smoothies with it and phenomenal pancakes as well.

The stuff is hands down the best tasting protein I have ever used (better than mm), the stuff is absolutely great I have gone through white chocolate and bout to finish choco-latte and I love them both equally guaranteed you will not be disappointed if you get it!

I will share my secret recipes with you as well if you do but it lol ;0

LMFAO ::SMH:::!!!


DUDE, this sounds like a food porn call of this talked about pancakes and anything involving the big blend as an ingredient :D

Fire away on the recipes!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Here is my version of Betancourt Big Blend Pancakes

Ingredients
32g Big Blend Choco-Latte
45g Oats
70g Blueberries
113g FF Cottage Cheese
160g Egg Whites

Add as much water for desired thickness, if wanted you can use fat free milk for added carb/protein!

Macros
Made with water:
50g Carbs
60g Pro
5g Fat


Cooking
I use a 1/4 cup to measure out the batter I put on my skillet or griddle and this can make anywhere from 8 - 12 pancakes depending on how thick you make the batter. I make mine on thinner side of things! :)

Thouhgts
Best thing is there is no need for syrup or any added sweeteners the Big Blend powder along sweetens the deal and makes then phenomenal!

...EASY!!!

[tatteredsaint]

nice recipe bro , I agree big blend is great for cooking since it is a lil sweeter than most protiens

[audieswu]

OHHHHH, I'mma have to get me some now next month even though I still have 15 lbs. of protein. I like eating pancakes on Saturday mornings right before I tear up some iron in the gym. Thanks for the recipe homie :cool:

[Mr_Aestheticz]

nice recipe bro , I agree big blend is great for cooking since it is a lil sweeter than most protiens

Yeah it makes it elite, where other proteins yo need to add extr crap to make it sweeter!


OHHHHH, I'mma have to get me some now next month even though I still have 15 lbs. of protein. I like eating pancakes on Saturday mornings right before I tear up some iron in the gym. Thanks for the recipe homie :cool:

This is when I make them is on the weekends when I have time, and trust this protein will out do any others!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Wednesday 8/5/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

[BigStew]

I need to get me a wifey so I can have her make me those pancakes I am too lazy to cook anything lol

French Vanilla Big Blend is my Favorite Man it is Amazing

[Mr_Aestheticz]

I need to get me a wifey so I can have her make me those pancakes I am too lazy to cook anything lol

French Vanilla Big Blend is my Favorite Man it is Amazing

LOL, it can be annoying at times but def worth it!

Well then I will take a 5lb tub of it please lol, you know the address!

[audieswu]

I need to get me a wifey so I can have her make me those pancakes I am too lazy to cook anything lol

French Vanilla Big Blend is my Favorite Man it is Amazing


Yeah bro, get you one!

Also, preach "TEAM -insert your last name here" and she'll be more than happy to pre-cook your meals for 3 days...I'm lucky my wife does that :D

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Thursday 8/5/10

upper hyper

chest, bi's, and tris

CHEST

db incline press - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db incline flies - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps
*Dropped down after last set push ups to failure

BIS

ez bar curls - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db hammer curls - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

TRIS

overhead rope extensions - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

str8 bar extensions - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

....EASY!!!

[BIGSTTNJFF]

Thursday 8/5/10

upper hyper

chest, bi's, and tris

CHEST

db incline press - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db incline flies - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps
*Dropped down after last set push ups to failure

BIS

ez bar curls - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db hammer curls - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

TRIS

overhead rope extensions - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

str8 bar extensions - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

....EASY!!!

Keep bangin bro!!

[BigStew]

A lil higher reps than usual, any reason for this bro

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Keep bangin bro!!

Getting after it playboy!


A lil higher reps than usual, any reason for this bro

Deloading a bit this week.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

uploaded a new profile pic, my girl is the best :)

[BigStew]

Cant wait to see all the new pics

[Mr_Aestheticz]

My g/f took some video and shots of me during yesterdays session, I am putting together a mini in the trenches type video for upload to be done within the next couple weeks. The pics are for a possible spread/interview in natural bb'ing magazine ***fingers crossed***

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/DSCF1795.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/DSCF1792.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/DSCF1789.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/DSCF1787.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/DSCF1739.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/DSCF1725.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/DSCF1803.jpg

[Mr_Aestheticz]

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/DSCF1778.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/DSCF1774.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/DSCF1769.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/DSCF1764.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/DSCF1756.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/DSCF1754.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/DSCF1760.jpg

[BigStew]

Those look like Universal Ads gone NATURAL lol

Amazing man great work.


We need them black and white lol

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Those look like Universal Ads gone NATURAL lol

Amazing man great work.


We need them black and white lol

LMAO very happy you like them, my girl deserves all the credit she is the one who took the time and patience out of her day to help me get them done.

We were in the gym for 3 hours between training pics, and video.

IN THE TRENCHES VID COMING SOON :)

[naturalguy]

Someone ripped your tank top brah :p


Looking good RJ

[audieswu]

Great pics RJ...reps to your gf!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Someone ripped your tank top brah :p


Looking good RJ

HA HA until that thing turns into dust it will continue to go on my body, alot of memories and history behind that thing :)


Great pics RJ...reps to your gf!

Thanks brotha, yeah she is one in a million, my numeor uno fan,very blessed!

[Neiderhiser]

On vacation all last week, just now catching up. Good to hear that you are staying the course even though things are hectic for you, shows a lot of character. Love the pancake recipe you posted. Feel free to post any other "secret" recipes you got up your sleeve as well :cool:

EDIT: just saw the pics now as well, love the new avi. Bad ass.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

On vacation all last week, just now catching up. Good to hear that you are staying the course even though things are hectic for you, shows a lot of character. Love the pancake recipe you posted. Feel free to post any other "secret" recipes you got up your sleeve as well :cool:

EDIT: just saw the pics now as well, love the new avi. Bad ass.

Thanks homie I do have other recipes and other tricks up my sleeve lmao!

Thanks homie glad to have you back and in full swing saw the food you indulged on while you were gone VERY JEALOUS!!!!

[tatteredsaint]

lookin mighty determined layin it down in those pics brah , n lookin jacked as well

[Mr_Aestheticz]

lookin mighty determined layin it down in those pics brah , n lookin jacked as well

Always laying it on the line cousin, and appreciatd im self conscious to be completely honest but who isnt lol!

[tatteredsaint]

Always laying it on the line cousin, and appreciatd im self conscious to be completely honest but who isnt lol!

me too bro everyone in my gym thinks I'm mean as hell until they talk to me because of the way I look when training , I think every bodybuilder is self concious no matter how jacked they are because we always need to strive for every little improvement if we thought we were born perfect noone would workout

[Mr_Aestheticz]

me too bro everyone in my gym thinks i'm mean as hell until they talk to me because of the way i look when training , i think every bodybuilder is self concious no matter how jacked they are because we always need to strive for every little improvement if we thought we were born perfect noone would workout

^^^

ftw!!!

[PinchTheBear]

arms are looking massive in those new pics, man.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

arms are looking massive in those new pics, man.

ha ha thanks homie!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Friday 8/6/10

lower hyper

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

hack squats - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

extensions - 12 - 15 reps

HAMS

lying leg curls - 3 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CALVES

standing calf raises - 3 sets x 8 - 12 reps

seated calf raises - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CARDIO

none

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Saturday 8/7/10

upper hyper

back and shoulders

BACK

t-bar rows - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

rack chin pull-ups - 3 sets 10 - 15 reps

pulldowns - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

SHOULDERS

smith presses - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

db laterals - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

rear pec deck flies - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps3

CARDIO

30 min elyptical

..easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Sunday 8/8/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

NEW PROGRESS PIC UP AND RUNNING, LEGS ARE FINALLY COMING IN, I AM NOT GROOMED AND HAVE A LOT OF HAIR ON BODY BUT MY SHOULDERS AND CHEST ARE SHOWING GREAT STRIATION AND MY BACK IS STARTING TO LOOK UNREAL!!!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Mr_Aestheticz/more.php?section=progresspics

....EASY!!!

[shortstack74]

Looking good brother. Love the pics, and keep us updated if it gets in the magazine.

You're looking right on track RJ, keep at it.

Jeremy

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Looking good brother. Love the pics, and keep us updated if it gets in the magazine.

You're looking right on track RJ, keep at it.

Jeremy

Thanks Jer, you def know I will be keeping everyone up to par and date!

Im giving it my all and doing my best, greatly appreciate you taking time to check me out kid!

[BigStew]

Looking Tighter but still thick every week man, things have come a long way

[tatteredsaint]

NEW PROGRESS PIC UP AND RUNNING, LEGS ARE FINALLY COMING IN, I AM NOT GROOMED AND HAVE A LOT OF HAIR ON BODY BUT MY SHOULDERS AND CHEST ARE SHOWING GREAT STRIATION AND MY BACK IS STARTING TO LOOK UNREAL!!!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Mr_Aestheticz/more.php?section=progresspics

....EASY!!!

lookin cut up bro the back double bi and the quad shot are looking especially jacked ,solid progress

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Looking Tighter but still thick every week man, things have come a long way

Thanks brotha making things happen and putting in my work!


lookin cut up bro the back double bi and the quad shot are looking especially jacked ,solid progress

Thanks homie still a ways to go and much work to be done!

[Neiderhiser]

Routine is like clock-work, way to keep up the grind. Quads starting to look diced in the updated progress pic. Abs coming in as well. Best still yet to come.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Routine is like clock-work, way to keep up the grind. Quads starting to look diced in the updated progress pic. Abs coming in as well. Best still yet to come.

That is why I am continuing to say much work to be done lol!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Upper power

8/9/10

back, chest, shoulders, bis, tris

BACK

BB ROWS - 3 sets x 3-5 reps

CHEST

BB INCLINE PRESS- 3 sets x 3-5 reps

SHOULDERS

DB PRESS - 3 sets x 3-5 reps

BIS

BB CURLS- 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

TRIS

EXTENSIONS - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

...EASY!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Tuesday 8/10/10

lower power

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

FROTN SQUATS - 3 sets x 3-5 reps

HAMS

GLUTE HAM RAISES - 3 sets x 3-5 reps


CALVES

standing calf raises - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

seated calf raises - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

CARDIO

none

...EASY!!!

[BigStew]

Excellent work as always my man.....Dial it in!!!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Excellent work as always my man.....Dial it in!!!!!

RING RING................get it dial it in lol...............yeah no i guess ha ha!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Wednesday 8/11/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Thursday 8/12/10

upper hyper

chest, bi's, and tris

CHEST

db incline press - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db incline flies - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps
*Dropped down after last set push ups to failure

BIS

ez bar curls - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db hammer curls - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

TRIS

overhead rope extensions - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

str8 bar extensions - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

....EASY!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Friday 8/13/10

lower hyper

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

hack squats - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

extensions - 12 - 15 reps

HAMS

lying leg curls - 3 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CALVES

standing calf raises - 3 sets x 8 - 12 reps

seated calf raises - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CARDIO

none

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Saturday 8/14/10

upper hyper

back and shoulders

BACK

t-bar rows - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

rack chin pull-ups - 3 sets 10 - 15 reps

pulldowns - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

SHOULDERS

smith presses - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

db laterals - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

rear pec deck flies - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps3

CARDIO

30 min elyptical

..easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Sunday 8/15/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

NEW PROGRESS PIC UP AND RUNNING, GETTING LEANER ANDL EANER BY THE WEEK AND STILL LOOKING LIKE I AM CARRYING SOME DECENT SIZE WHICH I AM LIKING VERY MUCH!!!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Mr_Aestheticz/more.php?section=progresspics

...EASY!!!

[JHICKS3301]

looking awesome man. Sick progress since the last time I checked in. Keep killing it

[Mr_Aestheticz]

looking awesome man. Sick progress since the last time I checked in. Keep killing it

Thanks homie much work is being done and stillmuch more to go, greatly aprpeciated!

[tatteredsaint]

another step closer bro , really starting to cut up

[Mr_Aestheticz]

another step closer bro , really starting to cut up

Thanks brotha really focusing and worknig on dialing in right about now so cardio diet trainign everything is being pushed to the max!

[tatteredsaint]

Thanks brotha really focusing and worknig on dialing in right about now so cardio diet trainign everything is being pushed to the max!

like my sig says bro - gotta push your limits

[Mr_Aestheticz]

like my sig says bro - gotta push your limits

Yezir!

[Neiderhiser]

Lookin awfully lean bro. Abs are cutting up nicely!

[BigStew]

Yo Freak, hows it been going, looks like you are starting to get lean like me know brotha ;)

Keep up the GREAT WORK

[DeezDbro]

Looking good man, how often do you take your sets to complete muscular failure?

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Lookin awfully lean bro. Abs are cutting up nicely!

They actually are, not just some other things to follow and get on the same track lol!


Yo Freak, hows it been going, looks like you are starting to get lean like me know brotha ;)

Keep up the GREAT WORK

HAHA I wanna be I wanna be I wanna be just like SSTTEEWW!

Greatly appreciated brotha grinding grinding grinding that is all I can say!


Looking good man, how often do you take your sets to complete muscular failure?

I save complete failure for my last set.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Upper power

8/16/10

back, chest, shoulders, bis, tris

BACK

BB ROWS - 3 sets x 3-5 reps

CHEST

BB INCLINE PRESS- 3 sets x 3-5 reps

SHOULDERS

DB PRESS - 3 sets x 3-5 reps

BIS

BB CURLS- 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

TRIS

EXTENSIONS - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

...EASY!!!

[BigStew]

That a boy keep bustin ass man

[Mr_Aestheticz]

That a boy keep bustin ass man

Yezir!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Tuesday 8/17/10

lower power

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

FROTN SQUATS - 3 sets x 3-5 reps

HAMS

GLUTE HAM RAISES - 3 sets x 3-5 reps


CALVES

standing calf raises - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

seated calf raises - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

CARDIO

none

...EASY!!!

[Neiderhiser]

ya know just the other week I got a chance to train at the local college gym here in town and they had a machine to do glute ham raises on. It was the first time I had ever tried that exercise and I must say never before have I felt my hammies so isolated in one movement. I can see why they are a staple in Layne Norton's routine, as well as many others like yourself. Good stuff bro.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

ya know just the other week I got a chance to train at the local college gym here in town and they had a machine to do glute ham raises on. It was the first time I had ever tried that exercise and I must say never before have I felt my hammies so isolated in one movement. I can see why they are a staple in Layne Norton's routine, as well as many others like yourself. Good stuff bro.

Dude my glutes are my hardest and weakest area, I tend to carry extra fat on them compared to a lot of peopl.

This is where genetics is a bitch!

Glut ham raises hands down will striate and bring in serious depth on your hams better than anything else in the books!

[BigStew]

I know we talked about this in the past but try and stay a little leaner in the offseason and you will find that it is easier to get the glutes to come in....But I agree those ham raises are a trip....Can you do them yet unassisted????

I can do sets of 12 now with no help from hands but not any weight yet

[Mr_Aestheticz]

I know we talked about this in the past but try and stay a little leaner in the offseason and you will find that it is easier to get the glutes to come in....But I agree those ham raises are a trip....Can you do them yet unassisted????

I can do sets of 12 now with no help from hands but not any weight yet

Yes dad geez!

At this point my strength is horrible and crap as it is so i can doa fe win th ebginning of the set then assisted the rest.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Wednesday 8/18/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Thursday 8/19/10

upper hyper

chest, bi's, and tris

CHEST

db incline press - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db incline flies - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps
*Dropped down after last set push ups to failure

BIS

ez bar curls - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db hammer curls - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

TRIS

overhead rope extensions - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

str8 bar extensions - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

....EASY!!!

[tatteredsaint]

doin work bro , how far out are u now?

[G Diesel]

Looking legit in that avatar cousin. Keep chipping away at it a day at a time man.

Peace, G

[Mr_Aestheticz]

doin work bro , how far out are u now?

I will be hopefully making a small announcement and letting people know how far I am out by Monday 8/23/10, just wanna make sure and confirm a few things!


Looking legit in that avatar cousin. Keep chipping away at it a day at a time man.

Peace, G

I appreciate you stepping through and blessing my journey "G"!

I figured you wold, Valda took the picture always better when it has a females touch, doing it what it do cousin, appreciated!

...EASY!!!

[FATHER FLEX]

Agree with everyone here! Sick AVI! :)

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Agree with everyone here! Sick AVI! :)

HA HA once again gotta thank the mrs. she took the time out of her training session to take pics for me and make look good lol!

[B Con]

Bout time for a new shirt looking at that avi :p

Just kidding RJ. Keep doing what you do and hold it down. You've made killer progress and can't wait to see the finished product my brother.

[BigStew]

Lookin forward to some new Progress pics...Boys gettin Ripped

[Mr_Aestheticz]

bout time for a new shirt looking at that avi :p

just kidding rj. Keep doing what you do and hold it down. You've made killer progress and can't wait to see the finished product my brother.

hey bert i know you are avery busy man and i greatly appreciate you checking on your boy!

Im grinding it out and finsihing strong brotha!


lookin forward to some new progress pics...boys gettin ripped

few minutes ;)

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Friday 8/20/10

lower hyper

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

hack squats - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

extensions - 12 - 15 reps

HAMS

lying leg curls - 3 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CALVES

standing calf raises - 3 sets x 8 - 12 reps

seated calf raises - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CARDIO

none

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Saturday 8/21/10

upper hyper

back and shoulders

BACK

t-bar rows - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

rack chin pull-ups - 3 sets 10 - 15 reps

pulldowns - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

SHOULDERS

smith presses - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

db laterals - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

rear pec deck flies - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps3

CARDIO

30 min elyptical

..easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Sunday 8/22/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Things have been hectic in my personal in a great way but crazy busy, been trying to keep on point w/ everything and making proper adjustments and changes needed to be the best i can be on stage. There is no slcking on my diet, training, or cardio!

I have a new progres pic up and running, these were taken at 11 pm at night after 5 meals, 3 gallons of water, and a heavy HIIT cardio session. Legs are a bit swollen and holding water but all in all huge and vast improvements are in!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Mr_Aestheticz/more.php?section=progresspics

FINALLY PLEASE CHECK THIS OUT, I HAVE AN OFFICIAL IN THE TRENCHES VIDEO UP AND RUNNING, IT IS IN TWO PARTS! THIS WAS SHOT ON 8/5/10 16 WEEKS INTO DIETING. THANK YOU AND SHOUT OUT TO MY GIRL ONCE AGAIN FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHOOT THE FOOTAGE AND MAKING IT WHAT IT IS, CHECK I TOUT AND SPREAD THE WORD I AM VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!!

PART ONE
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PART TWO
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[TreeTrunkLegs]

Vids looking good son. Keep rockin bro, few more weeks.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

vids looking good son. Keep rockin bro, few more weeks.

good looks big homie grinding the **** out of it!

[BigStew]

Amazing Video Man....We are proud to have you on board and look forward to brining your A-Game to the show and brining home that pro Card

[B Con]

Pics look good RJ. I'll peep the videos during lunch at work. Keep grinding it out my man.

[Trapzillaoo7]

Looking great, when's the first show of 2010? Keep killing it!

Brian

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Amazing Video Man....We are proud to have you on board and look forward to brining your A-Game to the show and brining home that pro Card

Very proud to be a member of the team and always grateful!

Working on it nothing less than the best "Whatever it Takes'


Pics look good RJ. I'll peep the videos during lunch at work. Keep grinding it out my man.

Thanks Burt, how is work going?


Looking great, when's the first show of 2010? Keep killing it!

Brian

Top secret but will announce in the very near furture ;)

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Upper power

8/23/10

back, chest, shoulders, bis, tris

BACK

BB ROWS - 3 sets x 3-5 reps

CHEST

BB INCLINE PRESS- 3 sets x 3-5 reps

SHOULDERS

DB PRESS - 3 sets x 3-5 reps

BIS

BB CURLS- 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

TRIS

EXTENSIONS - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

...EASY!!!

[Trapzillaoo7]

NICE! How many weeks out, roughly, LOL???

Brian



V

Top secret but will announce in the very near furture ;)

[Neiderhiser]

Hey RJ, just got a chance to watch your video series and have to admit I was really impressed. You really have a great handle on training and nutrition. Your approach is solid and training strategy looks to be spot on. Very motivating stuff, thanks for sharing bro!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

nice! How many weeks out, roughly, lol???

Brian

7 - 5 ;)

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Hey RJ, just got a chance to watch your video series and have to admit I was really impressed. You really have a great handle on training and nutrition. Your approach is solid and training strategy looks to be spot on. Very motivating stuff, thanks for sharing bro!

NO thank you for watching and supporting it really means a lot to me and is greatly appreciated, just sharing the knowledge and what lil .02 I can offer!

Always appreciated!

[tatteredsaint]

man whoever sets those vids up does an excellent job , and the progress pics are lookin solid bro your back is really coming together

[JHICKS3301]

Awesome video!!!!! So sick

[Mr_Aestheticz]

man whoever sets those vids up does an excellent job , and the progress pics are lookin solid bro your back is really coming together

Thanks homie greatly appreciated I love the way the videos come out def make me look better than i am lol!

my girl does all the fliming.


Awesome video!!!!! So sick

Thank you so much for chekcing it out greatly appreciated, you guys an dyour support keeps my fire burning!

[audieswu]

Great vid bro, will definitely tear my tri's up tonight after watching that!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Great vid bro, will definitely tear my tri's up tonight after watching that!

HA HA greatly appreciate the feedback homie, so work glad I was able to spark the fire!

[_jim_]

FINALLY PLEASE CHECK THIS OUT, I HAVE AN OFFICIAL IN THE TRENCHES VIDEO UP AND RUNNING, IT IS IN TWO PARTS! THIS WAS SHOT ON 8/5/10 16 WEEKS INTO DIETING. THANK YOU AND SHOUT OUT TO MY GIRL ONCE AGAIN FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHOOT THE FOOTAGE AND MAKING IT WHAT IT IS, CHECK I TOUT AND SPREAD THE WORD I AM VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!!

PART ONE
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/th_montageinthetrenches8510.jpg (http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/?action=view&current=montageinthetrenches8510.mp4)

PART TWO
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/th_montageinthetrenches85101_0001.jpg (http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/?action=view&current=montageinthetrenches85101_0001.mp4)


Damn bro, great videos. Looking spot on, must say I was mirin the bi's. Damn me and my long ligaments!!!

[B Con]

Just watched the videos. Good stuff as always. Your gym looks legit too. Great explainations and detailed info throughout.

Oh and work has been busy man. Trying to learn the position and get everything all down path. Crazy busy. Keep doing your thing man. You know I gotcha back.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Damn bro, great videos. Looking spot on, must say I was mirin the bi's. Damn me and my long ligaments!!!

Thanks brotha greatly appreciate checkin it out and stopping through, hey you win some and you lose some lol!


Just watched the videos. Good stuff as always. Your gym looks legit too. Great explainations and detailed info throughout.

Oh and work has been busy man. Trying to learn the position and get everything all down path. Crazy busy. Keep doing your thing man. You know I gotcha back.

Thanks for checking it out homie, well good luck on it and continue to do work, always!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Tuesday 8/24/10

lower power

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

FROTN SQUATS - 3 sets x 3-5 reps

HAMS

GLUTE HAM RAISES - 3 sets x 3-5 reps


CALVES

standing calf raises - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

seated calf raises - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

CARDIO

none

...EASY!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Wednesday 8/25/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Thursday 8/26/10

upper hyper

chest, bi's, and tris

CHEST

db incline press - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db incline flies - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps
*Dropped down after last set push ups to failure

BIS

ez bar curls - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db hammer curls - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

TRIS

overhead rope extensions - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

str8 bar extensions - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

....EASY!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

I got this question on another forum and figured I would share on here :)


How do you find your prep has been Mr. A, and in particular your hunger levels during this contest prep?

thanks in advance for info., your sessions are solid keep it up!

WOW ummmm lol this prep has been nothing short of a huge learning curve and experience. One thing I am taking most from this is not to play the scale game because it really just end up hurting you in the end. I am ready for off-season w/ the knowledge I have accumulated but need to finish strong with this prep.

I have developed a lot of knowledge and a lot of what it really takes to be a natural bodybuilder, yeah may sound crazy but I have mentally developed into a true bodybuilder. One thing for sure is I can look at myself in the mirror an know that i have been doing everything in my power to be where I need to be and look elite and that is all that really matters to me right now whether pro card or no pro card I know I did EVERYTHING I was supposed to be prepared on the stage.

As far as hunger pains, ehh not really, hungry and phening yes lol. It has been a very long and winding road I am just looking forward to finally stepping on stage and getting it done :)

P.S. Don't get it twisted I WANT THAT PRO CARD!

...EASY!!

[tatteredsaint]

Is anybody gonna do some damn work in here ? ;) tearin it up bro

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Is anybody gonna do some damn work in here ? ;) tearin it up bro

Yeah you are just making me look bad lol!

[tatteredsaint]

Yeah you are just making me look bad lol!

haha yeah right right I'm just getting fat n strong , it'll be quite a while before I'm anywhere near your current level but the day will come ;)

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Friday 8/27/10

lower hyper

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

hack squats - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

extensions - 12 - 15 reps

HAMS

lying leg curls - 3 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CALVES

standing calf raises - 3 sets x 8 - 12 reps

seated calf raises - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CARDIO

none

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Saturday 8/28/10

upper hyper

back and shoulders

BACK

t-bar rows - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

rack chin pull-ups - 3 sets 10 - 15 reps

pulldowns - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

SHOULDERS

smith presses - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

db laterals - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

rear pec deck flies - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps3

CARDIO

30 min elyptical

..easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Sunday 8/29/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

BIG THINGS HAPPENIGN FOR THIS SMALL KID I DID AN AMAZING INTERVIEW WITH STEVE SHAW FROM M&S.COM AND THEY GOT ME MY FIRST PAGE SPREAD IN A MAGAZINE, PLEASE DEF CHEKC HTIS OUT I AM SO GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL FOR THIS CHECK OUT PAGES 64 - 65 OF NATURAL MUSCLE MAGAZINE" HERE IS THE VIRTUAL ISSUE :)

PAGES 64-65

http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/total-health/nmsept10virtual/2010082601/


NEW PROGRESS PIC UP AND RUNNING, LEGS ARE FINALLY DIALING IN AND I FEEL YOU CAN REALLY SEE SOME FEATHERING, MAYBE JUST MAYBE LOL, MUCH WORK STILL TO BE DONE.....ALSO I THINK IT IS ABOUT TIME I MADE MY OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MY SHOW SO STAY TUNED FOR THAT TODAY!!!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Mr_Aestheticz/more.php?section=progresspics

...EASY!!!

[tatteredsaint]

one step more shredded everytime u post a new one bro , I'll have to check out the article when I'm not in school , keep tearin it up

[Mr_Aestheticz]

one step more shredded everytime u post a new one bro , I'll have to check out the article when I'm not in school , keep tearin it up

Thanks homie lil by little making that steady progress!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Ok so I have had a lot of people ask and hit me up left and right asking me when and where my show will be? I have been putting in quite a bit of time and effort in to this prep so that I can be the very best and hopefully eanr my IFPA Pro-Card, believ me the show was supposed to be a lot sooner but once again things change, stuff pops up, and its always an on going battle to know when you will be ready.

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo the show you can find me and expect me on stage is going to be................................................ .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .......................................

OCB Battle for the Swords IFPA Pro-Qualifier October 2 Pittsburgh, PA

I am very nervous, tired, hungry, depleted, drained, and just overall BURNT, if anyone has any questions about the show location or anything like that feel free to shoot me a pm or an email. I hope to see some new and familiar faces there!

PITTSBURGH GET READY BECAUSE I AM!!

...EASY!!!

[_jim_]

Ok so I have had a lot of people ask and hit me up left and right asking me when and where my show will be? I have been putting in quite a bit of time and effort in to this prep so that I can be the very best and hopefully eanr my IFPA Pro-Card, believ me the show was supposed to be a lot sooner but once again things change, stuff pops up, and its always an on going battle to know when you will be ready.

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo the show you can find me and expect me on stage is going to be................................................ .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .......................................

OCB Battle for the Swords IFPA Pro-Qualifier October 2 Pittsburgh, PA

I am very nervous, tired, hungry, depleted, drained, and just overall BURNT, if anyone has any questions about the show location or anything like that feel free to shoot me a pm or an email. I hope to see some new and familiar faces there!

PITTSBURGH GET READY BECAUSE I AM!!

...EASY!!!


Ah, show is on the same day as mine. Good luck, you got this!! kill it!!!

[Neiderhiser]

Look at this kid gettin published all over the place lately. That article was a great read man, very inspiring! You definitely have a lot of heart in you, which has been proven by the hard work and attention to detail that you've already laid out in this journal time and time again. Also, interesting that you mention the need for cardio in the off-season. You always hear that cardio is your worst enemy when trying to put on mass, so I was wondering what experience you had with it and what benefits you saw?

Also, congrats on nailing down a show! And in Pittsburgh nonetheless! That's only a few hours away from me bro! I may have to come and watch history being made :cool:

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Ah, show is on the same day as mine. Good luck, you got this!! kill it!!!

Thanks homie and good luck to you as well let me know how you do!


Look at this kid gettin published all over the place lately. That article was a great read man, very inspiring! You definitely have a lot of heart in you, which has been proven by the hard work and attention to detail that you've already laid out in this journal time and time again. Also, interesting that you mention the need for cardio in the off-season. You always hear that cardio is your worst enemy when trying to put on mass, so I was wondering what experience you had with it and what benefits you saw?

Also, congrats on nailing down a show! And in Pittsburgh nonetheless! That's only a few hours away from me bro! I may have to come and watch history being made :cool:

Honestly it is a hard lesson learned with my experience and cardio for the off-season, I found out too late, the reason why I m paying for it now. This off-season my approach will be close to being the same as my prep. Obviously not as much and frequent but the styl and types etc. all that will come with the off-season log ;)

Please come would be greatly appreciated and would def luv to meet yuh bud!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Upper power

8/30/10

back, chest, shoulders, bis, tris

BACK

BB ROWS - 3 sets x 3-5 reps

CHEST

BB INCLINE PRESS- 3 sets x 3-5 reps

SHOULDERS

DB PRESS - 3 sets x 3-5 reps

BIS

BB CURLS- 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

TRIS

EXTENSIONS - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

...EASY!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

big things happenign for this small kid i did an amazing interview with steve shaw from m&s.com and they got me my first page spread in a magazine, please def chekc htis out i am so grateful and thankful for this check out pages 64 - 65 of natural muscle magazine" here is the virtual issue :)

pages 64-65

http://www.myvirtualpaper.com/doc/total-health/nmsept10virtual/2010082601/


new progress pic up and running, legs are finally dialing in and i feel you can really see some feathering, maybe just maybe lol, much work still to be done.....also i think it is about time i made my official announcement for my show so stay tuned for that today!!!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/mr_aestheticz/more.php?section=progresspics

...easy!!!


ok so i have had a lot of people ask and hit me up left and right asking me when and where my show will be? I have been putting in quite a bit of time and effort in to this prep so that i can be the very best and hopefully eanr my ifpa pro-card, believ me the show was supposed to be a lot sooner but once again things change, stuff pops up, and its always an on going battle to know when you will be ready.

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo the show you can find me and expect me on stage is going to be................................................ .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .......................................

ocb battle for the swords ifpa pro-qualifier october 2 pittsburgh, pa

i am very nervous, tired, hungry, depleted, drained, and just overall burnt, if anyone has any questions about the show location or anything like that feel free to shoot me a pm or an email. I hope to see some new and familiar faces there!

pittsburgh get ready because i am!!

...easy!!!

update bumps!!!

[B Con]

Great interview. I printed it off at work and read it during breaks at work. As always, you keep it real and you stay humble. True marks of greatness IMHO.

Definitely are looking leaner and leaner with each progress pic you post. Keep up the constant progress and nothing will stop you from getting your pro card my friend.

In for Mr. A Show TShirts.

I'm thinking of trying out a similar training protocol after my current HRT run. May need to hit you up for setting it up...

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Great interview. I printed it off at work and read it during breaks at work. As always, you keep it real and you stay humble. True marks of greatness IMHO.

Definitely are looking leaner and leaner with each progress pic you post. Keep up the constant progress and nothing will stop you from getting your pro card my friend.

In for Mr. A Show TShirts.

I'm thinking of trying out a similar training protocol after my current HRT run. May need to hit you up for setting it up...

Greatly appreciated Burt always holding me down and always having my back 100%!

HA HA funny thing is my girl and I were talking about getting shirts made, ill let you know!

As far as setting up a regimen lemme know kid you got my contact number anytime and anyway I can help!

[naturalguy]

Ok so I have had a lot of people ask and hit me up left and right asking me when and where my show will be? I have been putting in quite a bit of time and effort in to this prep so that I can be the very best and hopefully eanr my IFPA Pro-Card, believ me the show was supposed to be a lot sooner but once again things change, stuff pops up, and its always an on going battle to know when you will be ready.

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo the show you can find me and expect me on stage is going to be................................................ .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .......................................

OCB Battle for the Swords IFPA Pro-Qualifier October 2 Pittsburgh, PA

I am very nervous, tired, hungry, depleted, drained, and just overall BURNT, if anyone has any questions about the show location or anything like that feel free to shoot me a pm or an email. I hope to see some new and familiar faces there!

PITTSBURGH GET READY BECAUSE I AM!!

...EASY!!!

It's on now............................................... .........

[_Aggression_]

Everything is taking shape now! I like it. Sweet videos too, brother.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

It's on now............................................... .........

ITS ON LIKE DONKEY KONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Everything is taking shape now! I like it. Sweet videos too, brother.

Everything is starting to come full circle homie, as always though, much work to be done!

[fltallpaul]

Great interview in Natural Muscle....things are happening up in hurrrr!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Great interview in Natural Muscle....things are happening up in hurrrr!

Yes sir little by little brick by brick!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Tuesday 8/31/10

lower power

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

FROTN SQUATS - 3 sets x 3-5 reps

HAMS

GLUTE HAM RAISES - 3 sets x 3-5 reps


CALVES

standing calf raises - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

seated calf raises - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

CARDIO

none

...EASY!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Wednesday 9/1/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

4.5 WEEKS OUT REAR DOUBLE BI!!!
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/reardouble.jpg

[_jim_]

Wednesday 9/1/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

4.5 WEEKS OUT REAR DOUBLE BI!!!
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/Mr_Aestheticz/reardouble.jpg

WOW BRO!!! you're making some amazing progress

[Mr_Aestheticz]

WOW BRO!!! you're making some amazing progress

Thanks brotha it has been a long and winding road so far just looking to finish strong and empty the tank!

[audieswu]

That back is looking SICK!!!! :eek:

[Mr_Aestheticz]

That back is looking SICK!!!! :eek:

Thanks homie still much work to be done!!

[Neiderhiser]

Duuuuuuuude your back pic is off the hook! Some serious discipline you have to get to this level of leaness. MAJOR PROPS!

[B Con]

Crazy back shot. Definitely laying it all on the line. Get it done.

[FATHER FLEX]

That shot is gross in the best way possible! Way different place than last time you competed, and you still got time.

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Duuuuuuuude your back pic is off the hook! Some serious discipline you have to get to this level of leaness. MAJOR PROPS!

Thanks brotha, all I am doing is what I said i would do, give me best everyday and know I am doing everything possible to be the best!


Crazy back shot. Definitely laying it all on the line. Get it done.

Yeah son emptying the tank and making the last push!!!


That shot is gross in the best way possible! Way different place than last time you competed, and you still got time.

YES DADDY FLEX APPROVED!!!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Thursday 9/2/10

upper hyper

chest, bi's, and tris

CHEST

db incline press - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db incline flies - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps
*Dropped down after last set push ups to failure

BIS

ez bar curls - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

db hammer curls - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

TRIS

overhead rope extensions - 4 sets x 10 - 15 reps

str8 bar extensions - 3 sets x 15 - 20 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

....EASY!!!

[ehlisl]

Great Back shot RJ! Things are looking on point and ready! Keep it rolling these last few weeks!

Do you know how the classes broken up for the show?? Height or weight??

[BigStew]

Ripped to shredded and more time to rip it up

Nice brotha, Looking great

[furyhockey]

That's an OUTSTANDING RDB! I'm excited for you!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Great Back shot RJ! Things are looking on point and ready! Keep it rolling these last few weeks!

Do you know how the classes broken up for the show?? Height or weight??

Thank you sir greatly appreciated, working on emptying the tank and finishing strong!

The are by weight, then after that by height if/when needed, but I dont really care or give into all that too much I focus on what I need to do and what needs to get done regardless of height/weight


Ripped to shredded and more time to rip it up

Nice brotha, Looking great

HA HA yezir, 3 more full true weeks of prep before peak week so some progres still to make and excited to what come sof it, making everything count!


That's an OUTSTANDING RDB! I'm excited for you!

Good looks brotha and welcome to the family very excited to have you aboard ;)

[tatteredsaint]

damn dude big progress , u are gonna be freaky lean by the time u hit the stage

[Mr_Aestheticz]

damn dude big progress , u are gonna be freaky lean by the time u hit the stage

That is the overall goal got my fingers crossed hoping that is how it turns out lol!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Friday 9/3/10

lower hyper

quads, hams, calves

QUADS

hack squats - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

extensions - 12 - 15 reps

HAMS

lying leg curls - 3 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CALVES

standing calf raises - 3 sets x 8 - 12 reps

seated calf raises - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

CARDIO

none

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Saturday 9/4/10

upper hyper

back and shoulders

BACK

t-bar rows - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

rack chin pull-ups - 3 sets 10 - 15 reps

pulldowns - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

SHOULDERS

smith presses - 3 sets x 10 - 12 reps

db laterals - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps

rear pec deck flies - 2 sets x 12 - 15 reps3

CARDIO

30 min elyptical

..easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Sunday 9/5/10

hiit cardio 20 minutes

...easy!!

[Mr_Aestheticz]

Upper power

9/6/10

back, chest, shoulders, bis, tris

BACK

BB ROWS - 3 sets x 3-5 reps

CHEST

BB INCLINE PRESS- 3 sets x 3-5 reps

SHOULDERS

DB PRESS - 3 sets x 3-5 reps

BIS

BB CURLS- 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

TRIS

EXTENSIONS - 4 sets x 6 - 10 reps

CARDIO

40 min elyptical

...EASY!!!