Follow along with "The Journey" or How to Build Muscle, Stay Lean, and Stay Natural

[UHCougar05]

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This isn't a normal promo thread. We're not pitching any new breakthroughs at you, we just wanted to highlight the journey of one of our own. Josh Niemi aka triplewhammy will be running an off season log detailing his road as a Natural Bodybuilder in his quest for the ultimate prize: A Pro Card

Please don't think that will will be solely an advertisement for ThermoLife. Yes, Josh will be using ThermoLife supplements, but also any and all supplements that he deems necessary to help take him to the next level. Not only will he offer supplement advise, but also training advise for all those who want it.

Here's a quick peek at the first installment of "The Journey"


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STATS
Age: 25
Height: 5'9
Weight: 185
Bodyfat: ~11%

TRAINING
1: Legs (Light)
2: Chest/Triceps
3: Back/Biceps
4: Off
5: Legs (Heavy)
6: Shoulders/Arms
7:Cardio

DIET
~3000 calories per day, 5-6 meals, 200g protein
Diet will be MUCH improved from previous offseasons.

SUPPLEMENTS
Performance:
ThermoLife Pump-BOL

Support:
Multivitamin
Fish Oil
Protein Powder
AN Osteobolin-C

Keeping the supplements pretty basic for right now and NO STIMULANTS for this first month!



I just finished competing in the 2010 OCB Midwest States but there is a lot of work left to do. Join me on this journey and let's achieve our goals together! If I can help you in some way, let me know. NOW IS THE TIME, LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN!


Josh

You can follow his log here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=130493573

And his video log here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEHVsRzdCHo

[triplewhammy]

Right on! Looking forward to sharing any advice I have and learning from anyone and everyone involved.

This is not JUST about bodybuilding, this is about the journey to SET goals and ACHIEVE them! I encourage everyone to follow along and pitch in as we embark on this together.

I am honored to have ThermoLife equipping me for success!



Josh

[SupaNatural]

Along for the ride!

[triplewhammy]

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[Peter LeDrew]

Until I see some Ultima in there I will not take srs. Ultima-Bol at the least... j/k


good luck Josh... looks great.

[triplewhammy]

Until I see some Ultima in there I will not take srs. Ultima-Bol at the least... j/k


good luck Josh... looks great.

:D I do need to try V3 that's for sure....

[Peter LeDrew]

:D I do need to try V3 that's for sure....

Yeah, you do!

I picked up my 2nd tub of P-Bol recently and will once again be doing some Ultima-Bol workouts sometime in the future.

[AWD_TURBO]

awesome stuff in here! looking forward to following along. Kill it in 2011 man!

[triplewhammy]

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[johnsdar]

this should be good....

will follow :)

[triplewhammy]

this should be good....

will follow :)

Right on! You can also follow my personal log as we dig into day-to-day specifics... (see signature)


Josh

[TJB85]

I like you workout routine. I have one question on your leg days light vs heavy do you follow the same workout?

[triplewhammy]

I like you workout routine. I have one question on your leg days light vs heavy do you follow the same workout?

Good deal, it has definitely been pretty nice so far! As far as my leg training..

Heavy days look something like this:
Squats 5-6 sets
Leg Press 3 sets
Lying Leg Curls 3 sets

Light days can vary but as an example:
Leg Press 8 sets
Seated Leg Curls 10
Leg Extensions 2-3
Lunges 1-3 sets

Of course depending on my energy level etc for a particular day things can vary but the Heavy days are 6-10 reps per set and the Light days are 12-15 reps per set.

A couple days ago I did 10 sets Leg Press and 10 sets Seated Leg Curl for my Light workout, all at 15 reps so that is 300 reps in a session...definitely a nice burn! :D


Josh

[TJB85]

Good deal, it has definitely been pretty nice so far! As far as my leg training..

Heavy days look something like this:
Squats 5-6 sets
Leg Press 3 sets
Lying Leg Curls 3 sets

Light days can vary but as an example:
Leg Press 8 sets
Seated Leg Curls 10
Leg Extensions 2-3
Lunges 1-3 sets

Of course depending on my energy level etc for a particular day things can vary but the Heavy days are 6-10 reps per set and the Light days are 12-15 reps per set.

A couple days ago I did 10 sets Leg Press and 10 sets Seated Leg Curl for my Light workout, all at 15 reps so that is 300 reps in a session...definitely a nice burn! :D


Josh

That's some good stuff man!
I'll be following

[kfairhurst]

Nice Josh, that's quite the impressive physique you have. I'll be following and chiming in from time to time, now lets do some work!

[triplewhammy]

That's some good stuff man!
I'll be following


Nice Josh, that's quite the impressive physique you have. I'll be following and chiming in from time to time, now lets do some work!

Thanks! Yes, let's get to work! :cool:

[triplewhammy]

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[LeeKun]

Watching Short Shorts was awesome! DOMS in my legs right now, but it makes me want back in there to train them again NOW! Great work Josh!

[JCTWP46]

Will be following! Good luck bro!

[Da_Jtac_0]

I dont wanna seem like an ass but shouldn't this be in the Sponsored Supplement Log section?

good luck regardless

[triplewhammy]

Watching Short Shorts was awesome! DOMS in my legs right now, but it makes me want back in there to train them again NOW! Great work Josh!

Right on buddy! More to come!


Will be following! Good luck bro!

GLAD you are here, we're still warming up! :D


I dont wanna seem like an ass but shouldn't this be in the Sponsored Supplement Log section?

good luck regardless

No problem. If you think this is about supplements I encourage you to watch Episode 4 as many times as needed until you feel otherwise. In the meantime I will work towards my goals and help others with theirs! :)



Josh

[GDPro-Teen]

this is awesome! reps! :)

[triplewhammy]

this is awesome! reps! :)

Glad you're on board! Chip in where you can, I won't pretend to know it all and am always looking to learn and improve.


Josh

[GDPro-Teen]

Glad you're on board! Chip in where you can, I won't pretend to know it all and am always looking to learn and improve.


Josh

Ill be definately takings tips and what not from the videos! Its like a modern day "Pumping Iron" :D

"he only has 1 intensity level and thats 100%"

[triplewhammy]

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[triplewhammy]

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[UHCougar05]

qHZtaPKQ00kNice video Josh. Those suspended pullups/rows at the end look interesting. I've done something similar with my feet on the ground in a smith machine. I'll have to try it with my feet up though.

[triplewhammy]

Nice video Josh. Those suspended pullups/rows at the end look interesting. I've done something similar with my feet on the ground in a smith machine. I'll have to try it with my feet up though.

Since there typically isn't a whole lot of variety to hit the lats (pulldowns, pullups), Rack Chins are a nice way to mix it up.

[triplewhammy]

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