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Young9

01-22-2011, 03:07 PM

All right guys and gals, for those who dont know me, and those who do, Im coming out of hibernation and going all in-CONTEST PREP mode. I still havent picked out a show or an exact date but Im dieting and training with no excuses and giving it my all as if I were competing. I wasnt 100% sure If I was ready yet but after talking to my mentor, the verdict was "diet down and make a decision when your closer to stage weight" so thats the plan. I began counting my calories and hitting my macros losely on the 1st but the 9th was my birthday so that week I had a few snacks here and there but since the 10th my diet has been spot on. This is my second year of serious bodybuilding and I plan on making it a productive one.

Diet
55/275/220 normal
55/450/210 refeed

I eat WHATEVER I want as long as I make it fit my macros for the day

Training
Mon-Legs Power
Tues-Chest/Back hyper
Wed-LISS
Thurs-Legs Hyper
Fri-Chest/Back Power HIIT
Sat-off
Sun-Shoulders/arms Powtrophy lol

also in a basketball League on Monday nights so thats another cardio session for me

will get some starting pictures up soon :)

Starting weight was 190 and today I weighed in at 187...refeed tomorrow!

FATHER FLEX

01-22-2011, 03:15 PM

What's up!

Quelly

01-22-2011, 03:15 PM

oh shiz nibble on a bibble!

tonsti

01-22-2011, 03:18 PM

In to win yo!

Young9

01-22-2011, 03:18 PM

What's up!

oh shiz nibble on a bibble!

MY NINJAS!

see you guys in Shredville

The Solution

01-22-2011, 03:19 PM

My main man is up for the stage! IN For the ride!
Enjoy the poptarts while you can :)

Young9

01-22-2011, 03:20 PM

In to win yo!
all i do is WIN...LETS GET IT!

My main man is up for the stage! IN For the ride!
Enjoy the poptarts while you can :)

I need some gingerbread poptarts...all the rest are inferior once you have had a ginger(no homo)

CM82682

01-22-2011, 03:30 PM

So in for this and glad to see you back...crush it kid!

Carlito99

01-22-2011, 03:51 PM

Yea boi!

3DMJ overseeing your prep? And how come only one shoulders/arms session/week, are those strengths of yours?

BaFtub

01-22-2011, 03:57 PM

Missed you ;]

Subbbbb

Blazed

01-22-2011, 04:07 PM

Honored to follow along nick! Your biggest fan

foodpr0n

01-22-2011, 04:15 PM

Ohhhhh shhh :eek:

It's on! Was wondering when you were ever going to start a prep!

Pumpkin sludge all round:D

bbqwizard

01-22-2011, 07:02 PM

BOOYA! Good luck Nick!

Frankdaddy

01-22-2011, 07:54 PM

This will be great. Go all out broth a, no reason you can't come in excellent shape for a fir sty ;)

Salaam86

01-23-2011, 06:56 AM

In for this!

Young9

01-23-2011, 08:10 AM

So in for this and glad to see you back...crush it kid!
Thanks CM. Its going to be a good journey, I got alot to lose and I cant wait to be shredded

Yea boi!

3DMJ overseeing your prep? And how come only one shoulders/arms session/week, are those strengths of yours?
3DMJ is not overseeing my prep at the moment but I have some pretty helpful friends ;)

The reasoning behind one arm day a week is because with the chest back days, arms are also being worked so If I isolated them more than once a week, I know it would effect my pressing and pulling. BUt to answer your question....NO! THEY ARE NOT A STRONG POINT. Actually a big weak point. I have chicken arms. this point tho. Im sure 2 arm days wont help since you cant build muscle in a deficit. :(

Missed you ;]

Subbbbb
Fa sho. Bretticus.

How bout them JETS today?

Honored to follow along nick! Your biggest fan
You going to have to fight my gf for that tittle lol
glad to have you along Pauly D

Ohhhhh shhh :eek:

It's on! Was wondering when you were ever going to start a prep!

Pumpkin sludge all round:D
Pumpkin Sludge is my STAPLE! I love that stuff...every night for over a year now lol
I have perfected the best recipe for it. DOwn to the grams haha
I eat pumpkin sludge every single night. Its a staple for me.

BOOYA! Good luck Nick!
Thanks Boss...glad your going to be apart of the it.

This will be great. Go all out broth a, no reason you can't come in excellent shape for a fir sty ;)
We will see Frank. You only have one chance to make a first impression so I want mine to be at the right time with me at my best.

In for this!
Chea! where you been breh?

healthybodies

01-23-2011, 02:06 PM

Oh my! Was wondering if this was ever actually going to happen. Lots of shows to do too. Good timing.

Love to watch this.

Young9

01-23-2011, 02:47 PM

Woke up this morning to a new low of 185. Not sure if it was dehydration or what but 185 three times in a row. Started my refeed of with a huge bowl of pumpkin oats this morning and then it was off to the gym for ARMS and HIIT

Close Grip BB BENCH
185x8
185x8
185x10

Ez Bar Curls
80x8
80x8
90x7

Ez Bar Skulls
70x12
80x6
80x8

Towel Hammer Curls w/ Plates
25x10
35x8
35x10

Cable Pulldowns
57.5kgx12
65kgx10x2
72.5kgx8

Standing Cable Bicep Flexes lol
10x12
20x10
20x8

That was it for arms and they were Tony Dungy...then it was time for HIIT

Prowler Pushes
9 intervals up and back

these absolutly wrecked me today. I was hurting on interval number 2 but I fought threw it and got **** done. When I was done I had no appetite, could barely stand up, and water sounded disgusting.

Then it was off to chipotle for a barbacoa burrito! :)
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/peregrino9/burrito.jpg

Young9

01-23-2011, 02:49 PM

Oh my! Was wondering if this was ever actually going to happen. Lots of shows to do too. Good timing.

Love to watch this.

the time is now! glad to have you along Mr. Healthybodies!

how is the family and lil big X?

foodpr0n

01-23-2011, 03:45 PM

Pumpkin Sludge is my STAPLE! I love that stuff...every night for over a year now lol
I have perfected the best recipe for it. DOwn to the grams haha
I eat pumpkin sludge every single night. Its a staple for me.

We're gonna need a recipe then?? ;)
I made one not so long ago - t'was good!
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=611417903&postcount=186

^ you should post some of your concoctions in there!

185 CG for 10 is solid dude! Jesus, I wish I could try some Chipotle too :mad:

Eric-B

01-23-2011, 04:24 PM

yooo

barbacoa burrito is where its at.

I'm in the same boat right now. Gonna get near stage lean and see what's up. Good to see you back on here.

ehlisl

01-23-2011, 05:48 PM

In after the burrito :p

Nick! Ready to watch you DO WORK!! :D

dogg74

01-23-2011, 08:38 PM

Bout time......Return of Da 9..

Young9

01-24-2011, 04:58 AM

We're gonna need a recipe then?? ;)
I made one not so long ago - t'was good!
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=611417903&postcount=186

^ you should post some of your concoctions in there!

185 CG for 10 is solid dude! Jesus, I wish I could try some Chipotle too :mad:
Ill post the recipe right now lol
I like to make the full boxes of jello pudding since its cheaper and it makes 1048g lol
so I like to use...
300g Jello Pudding
20g Sunflower Seed Butter
16g Better N' Peanut Butter
50g Pumpkin
37g Scivation Whey
.5g Pure Stevia and Cinnamon
mix all that up in a bowl then freeze all day and eat it at night after putting it in the microwave for 40-50seconds (every microwave is going to be different)
So good to me I eat it every night lol
Its my version of PB pumpkin ice cream :)

yooo

barbacoa burrito is where its at.

I'm in the same boat right now. Gonna get near stage lean and see what's up. Good to see you back on here.
That burrito was off the hook. I was standing in line with my brother and we were both still hurtin big time from the cardio we just did. I had no appitite what so ever but once I had my first bite, I crushed it in 3 minutes haha.

Yup, going to get real close to stage weight and make a "game time" decision. Training and dieting 100% though. If I dont end up competing, at least ill look damn good for summer this year lol

In after the burrito :p

Nick! Ready to watch you DO WORK!! :D
LUKE! The burrito was phenominal
glad to have you

Bout time......Return of Da 9..
feels good to be back...I missed all the hommies

Young9

01-25-2011, 06:37 AM

Was a LONG LONG day for me. Started at 430am with work in which I experienced my first feeling of hunger of this diet. I was stuck in the autopsy room from 8am until 1245am and I had eaten breakfast at 645. So just about 6 hours I went without a sip of water or anything. My body was definitely not appreciative. After work I headed straight to the gym and played in my basketball game in which we played well and pulled of a come from behind victory BUT I think its going to be my last game of the season because my left knee is not getting better, and might be worst now than it was. I have self diagnosed myself with "jumpers knee" ...basically its a very sharp pain right below my kneecap where my patella tendon is. Ice, ice, ice baby is going to be my new best friend but I want to stay as healthy as I can whilst prepping and dieting so I think Its in my best interest to call it quits on this season and get my knee healthy. Which is going to be one of the hardest things to do for me since basketball has become one of my passions. Thank god for bodybuilding! :) Diet yesterday was normal, macros 55/275/220 but I didnt get a weigh in since I was up so early and I knew that it wouldnt be accurate since I usually weigh in around 7am. Weighed 187 this morning but Im expecting a drop in the next few days. Chest/Back Hyper this morning and Im going to kill it.

fltallpaul

01-25-2011, 07:11 AM

Good to see you here and killing at again!

Salaam86

01-25-2011, 08:48 AM

Damn man, hope that knee gets better. I think your making the right decision to ease off on the balling for now. Its probably better to give it a chance to heal now rather than prolong things, especially since your recovery will be compromised as you get more aggressive with your caloric deficit.

And yea I been around man, I'm cutting now the same as you. Had a pretty successful bulk this past 6-7 months... sitting around 185 with semi-visible abs and will cut down to 170 and then get back to gaining. Hope to be back around 185 with Berto's current condition and pull 600 by the end of the year. Pretty lofty goals, but I'll reach em.

IndianForeigner

01-25-2011, 09:18 AM

I've been MIA but definitely subbed on this

Young9

01-26-2011, 06:57 AM

My one off day from work this week so got to sleep in but since I have been getting up at 430am I woke up at 545am on my own, gor to relax though which was nice. 187 this morning but not trippin since its still a few hours earlier then my normal weigh in time.

Chest/back hyper

Bb incline
155x10
165x8x2

Cable face pulls
42.5kgx10
50kgx10
57.5x10x2

First time ever doing these and I really like them

Db flat bench
85x10
85x8
75x10

Seated cable rows
140x12
160x8
180x8

Free motion chest press SS hammer strength under hand row
90x8 // 70x8 3sets

Bosu ball push ups SS turkish get ups
3 sets

Pull ups
Bw x 10 2 sets

Done.

Good solid workout. Felt weak on my pressing but nothing a few good nights sleep can't heal. Did alot of walking around sf later in the day so that takes care of my liss.

tonsti

01-26-2011, 08:02 AM

Bnizzle163

01-26-2011, 08:35 AM

How in the world did I miss this?

Count me in :D

Young9

01-27-2011, 07:45 AM

Another 430am start to my day, which calls for a long day but I prepared all my food, had my creatine, shaker cup w/ water, gym clothes, ipod, but when I got to the gym, I realized I forgot something very important...ENERGY! lol Luckily today was only shoulders but still I was draggin. Since my walk to work is a good 15 minutes each way I counted that as cardio today and just lifted.

Hammer Strength Shoulder Press
1plate/side x 12 x 4

DB Laterals
25x10
22.5x10 x 3

Ez-Bar Front Raises
50x10 x 3

TRX strap Y-ups
BWx10 x 3

SPent!

After working out for months in the morning, my body seems to not like the gym at night time. But if my schedule calls for it. Im going to have to make lemonade. WOrk will be done.

Good to see you here and killing at again!
Thanks Paul. Thanks for joining the ride

Damn man, hope that knee gets better. I think your making the right decision to ease off on the balling for now. Its probably better to give it a chance to heal now rather than prolong things, especially since your recovery will be compromised as you get more aggressive with your caloric deficit.

And yea I been around man, I'm cutting now the same as you. Had a pretty successful bulk this past 6-7 months... sitting around 185 with semi-visible abs and will cut down to 170 and then get back to gaining. Hope to be back around 185 with Berto's current condition and pull 600 by the end of the year. Pretty lofty goals, but I'll reach em.
exactly...I dont want to try and fight through the pain with my knee because I know it will just lead to a more serious injury down the road and thats not what I need. I want to stay as healthy as I can while I prep so that I can maintain as much muscle as I have and not have to comprimise anything down the line. Its just hard because basketball is my passion but the court will always be there.

awesome on your bulk, glad to hear it. Anything is achievable... your body will achieve what your mind believes! Shoot for the stars and when you reach up and grab one, snag one for me too...thanks!

I've been MIA but definitely subbed on this
You been MIA and so has your Jazz this season...but good to have you along.

Nice work bro!Enjoy the day off slick :)
I did enjoy the day off...much needed, but it seems like I can never catch up on sleep.

How in the world did I miss this?

Count me in :D
i dont know? you tell me!

toddbz

01-27-2011, 10:58 AM

Lights out! dot dot dot

Bnizzle163

01-27-2011, 12:34 PM

You'll adjust rather quickly to the new schedule. Keep at it bro.

foodpr0n

01-27-2011, 01:48 PM

I didn't see an 'shoulders' day in your outline?

Thought it was arms/shoulders on sundays?

Aaaanyway, doesn't matter - hopefully you get accustomed to the night sessions, I'm the complete opposite lol. What time are you in bed when getting up that early?

Young9

01-28-2011, 05:21 AM

Weighed in at my normal time this morning and was 186. So Im hoping that before Sunday I can be at 185. Sunday is my refeed. OMG does being able to workout in my regular time make a huge difference. Had a great arm workout and did some cardio on my gyms new Jaccobs Latter.

Arms

Cable Bicep Curls
62.5kg x 8 x 3

Ez-Curl Bar Skulls
80 x 9,8,8

Seated DB Hammer Curls
37.5 x 10 x 3

Seated OH DB tricep extentions
70 x 10 x 3

Hammer Strength Preacher Curl Machine
2plates/side x 10 x 3

Cable Tricep Pushdowns
72.5kg x 8 x 3

Jacobs Latter
5 minutes

Step Mil
8 minutes

DONE.

Solid session today and arms were pumped. Veins everywhere and Im definitely starting to tighten up. Probably the tightest I have been at this weight. :)

Lights out! dot dot dot
GAME OVER!

You'll adjust rather quickly to the new schedule. Keep at it bro.
Yeah I sure hope so. This gig that has me getting up early is on call, so I never really know when Im going to be called in but I got to do what I got to do. My body is just so used to winding down in the evening that my workouts are rough. All good though. Life gives you lemons, you make lemonade right?

I didn't see an 'shoulders' day in your outline?

Thought it was arms/shoulders on sundays?

Aaaanyway, doesn't matter - hopefully you get accustomed to the night sessions, I'm the complete opposite lol. What time are you in bed when getting up that early?
You are 100% correct buddy...no shoulders day but since last monday I hurt my knee I decided to take the rest of the week off from working out legs. So by having a shoulder day it got me in the gym, burned some calories, and still helped me feel like I was accomplishing something, instead of sitting at home bummin over my knee ;) also last sunday I didnt hit shoulders.

toddbz

01-28-2011, 12:01 PM

GAME OVER!

HAHA! Looking forward to taking down one of those 4lb burritos again.

So what do you think of that jacobs ladder? They look interesting for sure.

Young9

01-28-2011, 12:17 PM

HAHA! Looking forward to taking down one of those 4lb burritos again.

So what do you think of that jacobs ladder? They look interesting for sure.

I cant wait for a great time like that again. The food was great we could barely eat since we were laughing so damn much lol

Jacobs ladder is the real deal. Great way to switch up cardio and get out of the traditional incline walk...ya know? once i get leaner Im going to start swimming for my cardio. Im going to work my way up to 10 minutes on the ladder and 10 minutes incline walk...will make the 20 minute cardio session feel like a breeze!

toddbz

01-28-2011, 03:18 PM

I cant wait for a great time like that again. The food was great we could barely eat since we were laughing so damn much lol

Jacobs ladder is the real deal. Great way to switch up cardio and get out of the traditional incline walk...ya know? once i get leaner Im going to start swimming for my cardio. Im going to work my way up to 10 minutes on the ladder and 10 minutes incline walk...will make the 20 minute cardio session feel like a breeze!

I like the plan.
I'm sure that knee will love you for it.

Salaam86

01-28-2011, 05:47 PM

I like the plan.
I'm sure that knee will love you for it.

Exactly what I was about to say. Perfect choice to counteract all the wear and tear that cardio would have on that knee.

Young9

01-29-2011, 06:50 AM

I like the plan.
I'm sure that knee will love you for it.
Yup...I really want to get this knee back to full strength so that I can hit my legs hard because right before my knee started bothering me, my pulling and squating was getting back to my all time strongest.

Exactly what I was about to say. Perfect choice to counteract all the wear and tear that cardio would have on that knee.
Im going swimming today!

Young9

01-29-2011, 06:56 AM

Was another early morning wake up for work at 430am so no weigh in. This week has been really different for me as far as scheduled workouts go. Since I hurt my knee on Monday I decided to give my lower body the rest of the week off to let my knee heal up some what and that left me with alot of time to do upper body but not alot of time to workout so yesterday, Friday, I decided to make a day off/cardio since I walked about 3 miles to and from work. Hit my macros and called it a night. I kind of feel like I have stalled on the fat loss and weight loss on these macros but we will see in a few more days.

healthybodies

01-29-2011, 08:51 PM

How was the swimming?

Young9

01-30-2011, 02:10 PM

How was the swimming?
after I got off work yesterday I was just absolutly drained and not feeling like doing anything so I stopped by the store on my way home from work, got me a diet soda, and went home and called it a day! I did my cardio today though. No swimming though, just incline walking for 30 minutes

Young9

01-30-2011, 04:30 PM

So I hadnt worked out since Thursday night because of my work schedule / knee but I had been doing my cardio. Weighed in at 186 this morning but still waiting to here from my "friend" on wether changes will be made this week or not on the macros.

Had one of the best workouts to date this morning and it went something like this...

DB Flat
95x5
110x2 ALL TIME PR
95x6
*stupid gym doesnt have 100's anymore

BB Rows
185x6
185x6
195x5

BB Decline
225x5
245x2 PR
185x8

Cable Flys
35x6x2
30x8

Cable Pulldown GC
180x6
200x4
160x8

Pullups
bwx10
bwx8

PWO Liss
Treadmill
3.5 mph at 5.0 incline

REFEED!

SOlid day in the gym today and knee is feeling much better. Going to take tomorrow off my basketball game but Im going to see about hitting legs in the morning! Great day!

DREhova 87

01-30-2011, 04:43 PM

Nice PR on the flat DB's! I want to punch mine in the face...Giving me trouble the last workout. ;)

Carlito99

01-30-2011, 05:04 PM

Buy some 5lb wrist weights and you'll have your 100's :)

Young9

01-30-2011, 07:54 PM

Nice PR on the flat DB's! I want to punch mine in the face...Giving me trouble the last workout. ;)

Well I slapped them in the face for you. Its crazy how much some rest and a good nights sleep can do. Oh and a 100g cho preWo meal ;)

Young9

01-30-2011, 07:56 PM

Buy some 5lb wrist weights and you'll have your 100's :)

I might just have to do that. Or Alberto can be a good friend and get me into his gym on 100% power days

Quelly

01-30-2011, 10:27 PM

I might just have to do that. Or Alberto can be a good friend and get me into his gym on 100% power days

Hint mofuggin Hint

FATHER FLEX

01-30-2011, 11:45 PM

Hint mofuggin Hint

Ha ha ha! Melissa can always hook it up. :) Also Nick...24 in Pleasanton is a ghost house....the good one, not that piece of donkey caca they just opened. I bet you can walk right in there... :)

Young9

01-31-2011, 03:35 PM

Hint mofuggin Hint
it doesn't get much clearer huh E?

Young9

01-31-2011, 03:37 PM

Ha ha ha! Melissa can always hook it up. :) Also Nick...24 in Pleasanton is a ghost house....the good one, not that piece of donkey caca they just opened. I bet you can walk right in there... :)

True true..and I might just have to walk up in there one of these days. But if all else fails and they say something...my name is Arturo(rolls the r's) Nunes

Young9

02-01-2011, 07:03 AM

Woke up today after my refeed only up a pound at 187 which was surprising because I felt like a bloated ball of fat on my refeed day. Today was lower power and the beginning of my new routine. Still doing power/hyper but some new exercises to keep it fun.

Dynamic Stretching and Warm-up

BB Squats 70%
245x5
245x5
245x5

BB SLDL 70%
220x5
220x5
220x5

Standing Calf Raises
3plates+10/sidex8
3plates+10/sidex8
3plates+10/sidex8
3plates+10/sidex8
3plates+10/sidex8
3plates+10/sidex8

DONE.

Today was nice and easy but as the percentages go up evey week its going to get more and more challenging. I cant wait. I want to set some new PRs!

DREhova 87

02-01-2011, 07:25 AM

You doing three week intensity waves to set PRs?

Young9

02-01-2011, 08:46 AM

You doing three week intensity waves to set PRs?

yup. 70%, 85%, 100%, then PR week. I have found this works wonders for me in the past. The 70% week gives you a week in which you can get your form down, not tax your CNS, and acts as a mini de-load. From there on you increase the poundage's weekly and after PR week, you go back down to 70%. I love it.

Adrenaline690

02-01-2011, 08:51 AM

whats good brotha?

Took me long enough to find this thread but I found it haha

Here for the ride gunna be a big year ssome strong lifts so far

toddbz

02-01-2011, 11:07 AM

How's the knee feeling after lower?

Sean15782

02-01-2011, 11:24 AM

I'm in! Lets see those pictures!

Young9

02-02-2011, 06:48 AM

whats good brotha?

Took me long enough to find this thread but I found it haha

Here for the ride gunna be a big year ssome strong lifts so far

Big mike!

I been good, extremely busy but I wouldnt have it any other way. Glad you could join the party and your in perfect time because the fun is just beginning. How is your training going?

Young9

02-02-2011, 06:50 AM

How's the knee feeling after lower?

Its feeling good actually. Not painful at all but I haven't been running our jumping either and those are the 2 things that aggrevate it the most. I jyst need to stay more on top of the rolling and icing and I should be golden. Thanks for asking Mr. Bukaki

Young9

02-02-2011, 06:52 AM

I'm in! Lets see those pictures!

Good to have you in here boss. All my pictures from my phone actually got deleted but in a few more weeks I will throw up some pics for sure.

Young9

02-02-2011, 08:12 AM

Off day for me. Woke up and weighed 185. I started to come down with some type of sickness that is killing me. Chest pains, runny nose, head pressure, and sore throat...not the business. I just relaxed and kicked back on the couch all day and hit my macros. Luckily I still had an appetite so getting my meals in was not an issue. I do however have a little tweak on my macros from here on in...looks like this..

Monday: 55/275/220
Tuesday: 55/275/220
Wednesday: 55/275/220
Thursday: 55/225/220
Friday: 55/225/220
Saturday: 55/225/220
Sunday: 55ish/450ish/210ish refeed

Bnizzle163

02-02-2011, 09:22 AM

Sorry to hear you're sick dude. Just on the mend myself. Some nasty colds going around!! I recommend zicam. It really seemed to help (even if it was just in my head lol)

Salaam86

02-02-2011, 09:30 AM

Hope you feel better my dude. I'm just starting to hopefully see the tail-end of this flu bs myself. Although mine probably came from being an idiot and shoveling snow right after hitting the gym (I had to though). Oh well, at least it helped me hit a new low for this week on the scale :D

Edit: Lol, I guess I'm not the only one. Flu season FTL

Adrenaline690

02-02-2011, 12:17 PM

Big mike!

I been good, extremely busy but I wouldnt have it any other way. Glad you could join the party and your in perfect time because the fun is just beginning. How is your training going?

gunna big a big year for both of us bro

trainings been going great, I am really happy with everything in my life both inside and out of bodybuilding.. good to see you in good spirits also

also feel better soon.. i just got over a nasty cold/flu also.. still feeling some after effects but felt like crap for a while.. seems everyones gettn it

toddbz

02-02-2011, 01:38 PM

Its feeling good actually. Not painful at all but I haven't been running our jumping either and those are the 2 things that aggrevate it the most. I jyst need to stay more on top of the rolling and icing and I should be golden. Thanks for asking Mr. Bukaki

Well at least you know what pisses it off and to it's easy to avoid. Just have to treat the rehab like part of your workout. One doesn't work to well without the other.
Then you gets the full Bukaki!!

Young9

02-03-2011, 02:19 PM

Sorry to hear you're sick dude. Just on the mend myself. Some nasty colds going around!! I recommend zicam. It really seemed to help (even if it was just in my head lol)
Yeah I think I picked it up from the office I work at in SF because all of them have been sick lately. This **** is killing me though. I got some Dayquil and Nyquil and it gave me diarrhea...FML

Hope you feel better my dude. I'm just starting to hopefully see the tail-end of this flu bs myself. Although mine probably came from being an idiot and shoveling snow right after hitting the gym (I had to though). Oh well, at least it helped me hit a new low for this week on the scale :D

Edit: Lol, I guess I'm not the only one. Flu season FTL
haha good way to see a super soft and watery low at the end of the week ;)

gunna big a big year for both of us bro

trainings been going great, I am really happy with everything in my life both inside and out of bodybuilding.. good to see you in good spirits also

also feel better soon.. i just got over a nasty cold/flu also.. still feeling some after effects but felt like crap for a while.. seems everyones gettn it
glad to hear everything is going good mayne. I cant wait to be over this flu.

Well at least you know what pisses it off and to it's easy to avoid. Just have to treat the rehab like part of your workout. One doesn't work to well without the other.
Then you gets the full Bukaki!!
yup. thats a good way of thinking...if I take that mindset, Im sure I will stay consistent with the stretching and icing.

Young9

02-03-2011, 02:26 PM

Thought I was feeling a little bit better so I decided to give my workout a go and it wasnt too bad but probably not the best idea. Woke up at 184 and Im thinking this is because of my flu.

DB Incline
70x10x3

BB CGBP
155x10x3

DB Flat
85x6
70x10

Preacher Curl SS Standing French Press
bar+25/side x 8 SS 40 x 10 (3 sets)

Cable Crossovers SS Hammer Curls
25 x 10 SS 30 x10 (2 sets)

DONE

not a good idea. Flat. soft. sick. bleh!

Young9

02-03-2011, 02:31 PM

Woke up this morning to 184 again and since Im still fighting this flu Im not going to drop CHO's by 50 until Im healthy so that my recovery can be a bit better. Tried Nyquil and Dayquil and one of them gave me diarrhea FTL. Starting to feel over the flu but still have some major congestion in my sinuses. Im hoping that taking it easy tonight and getting a good night sleep will leave me feeling much better in the morning. Hoping to train tomorrow. Other than that, some good stuff on television tonight. Heat vs Magic, Warriors vs Bucks and Jersey Shore!

DREhova 87

02-03-2011, 02:38 PM

and Lakers vs Spurs....get better soon dude

Young9

02-03-2011, 02:40 PM

and Lakers vs Spurs....get better soon dude

might be a good game but I hate the Fake Show with a passion.

DREhova 87

02-03-2011, 02:59 PM

might be a good game but I hate the Fake Show with a passion.

That is like curse words. :( lol

If I wasnt a Lakers fan...I'd hate the hell outta Kobe too. :D

Young9

02-04-2011, 06:30 AM

That is like curse words. :( lol

If I wasnt a Lakers fan...I'd hate the hell outta Kobe too. :D

good game last night huh? :p

you have to rebound to win in the NBA.

I see you are from Tracy...where do your train at?

toddbz

02-04-2011, 01:17 PM

You see any of that Duke Maryland game? Some of those boys aren't messin around

DREhova 87

02-04-2011, 02:43 PM

good game last night huh? :p

you have to rebound to win in the NBA.

I see you are from Tracy...where do your train at?

Dude, I burned like 500kcal just watching the game. LOL...actually 300 or so...I was doing KB swings at the same time. But damn! Thats what we get for not boxing out! I will take losses in the regular season... just not the playoffs. I've been a Lakers fan for years. Same crap everyseason...come playoff time it needs to be a different story though.

Yea I grew up in Hayward and moved out to Tracy. I workout at In-Shape there in Tracy. But work at Dublin Toyota. I wish we had a 24 hour Fitness or something in Tracy for those late night workouts...my schedule is kind of crazy and our gym closes at 11PM :(

Young9

02-05-2011, 07:22 AM

You see any of that Duke Maryland game? Some of those boys aren't messin around
I didnt see much of it....I was busy watching LeBron go off on the Magic for 51!!!!

Dude, I burned like 500kcal just watching the game. LOL...actually 300 or so...I was doing KB swings at the same time. But damn! Thats what we get for not boxing out! I will take losses in the regular season... just not the playoffs. I've been a Lakers fan for years. Same crap everyseason...come playoff time it needs to be a different story though.

Yea I grew up in Hayward and moved out to Tracy. I workout at In-Shape there in Tracy. But work at Dublin Toyota. I wish we had a 24 hour Fitness or something in Tracy for those late night workouts...my schedule is kind of crazy and our gym closes at 11PM :(
I will give it to the Lakers in that sense, they have been able to flip the switch come playoff time but for some reason this season they dont have that same swagger about them as they have in the past. Teams are not afraid of them anymore. I think they are going to need a change in order to stay a top tier team. Just so inconsistent and now Artest wants out?? should get interesting....but my Warriors are playing well as of late! How can Monta Ellis not be an All-star or atleast a reserve??? thats some BULL****!

I was actually at the Dublin Toyota a few months ago looking for a new car lol

Young9

02-05-2011, 08:40 AM

Woke up again to 184 and was felling much better. Decided to hit the gym for shoulders/back/traps hyper but after my session I just felt like trash. Super fatigued and weak.

Db shoulder press

65x10x3

Single arm db rows

75x10x3

Seated arnold press

40x10x3

Wide grip pull downs

160x10x3

Db shrugs

75x10x3

Close grip pull downs

140x12x3

Db up right rows

30x10x2

Done.

Why is my body not getting over this!

DREhova 87

02-05-2011, 09:33 AM

I didnt see much of it....I was busy watching LeBron go off on the Magic for 51!!!!

I will give it to the Lakers in that sense, they have been able to flip the switch come playoff time but for some reason this season they dont have that same swagger about them as they have in the past. Teams are not afraid of them anymore. I think they are going to need a change in order to stay a top tier team. Just so inconsistent and now Artest wants out?? should get interesting....but my Warriors are playing well as of late! How can Monta Ellis not be an All-star or atleast a reserve??? thats some BULL****!

I was actually at the Dublin Toyota a few months ago looking for a new car lol

Lebron is a beast. And Cleveland sucks...LOL...Now I know why he bounced. Must have sucked playing with them for 7 years knowing that they were scrubs. LOL...Monte should have been at least a reserve.

Dude let me know if you are trying to buy one. I can make sure you dont get ripped. haha

healthybodies

02-05-2011, 11:54 AM

Hyper sessions when you are sick just plain suck. My strength is usually there, but the endurance is just not.

Young9

02-06-2011, 06:16 AM

Lebron is a beast. And Cleveland sucks...LOL...Now I know why he bounced. Must have sucked playing with them for 7 years knowing that they were scrubs. LOL...Monte should have been at least a reserve.

Dude let me know if you are trying to buy one. I can make sure you dont get ripped. haha
lol Cleveland is boo boo...20+ game losing streak. C'mon Cavs, this is supposed to be the NBA not the D-League. I dont blame LeBron one bit for what he did this summer. He left Cleveland, which fcukin blows(I been there), to live in Miami, play hoop with 2 All Stars, which are also his good friends, and a chance to make history. The Heat are going to be contenders for A LONG time.

The Monta Ellis situation pisses me off because if he was on any other team that had a decent record he would be an all star no doubt but since he is on the Warriors he gets over looked like crazy which aint right at all. Its all good though because he will remain to stay hungry and humble and keep doin his thing on a nightly basis.

I actually just bought a new car a few months ago but if I ever need a new new Ill make sure I talk to you...

Hyper sessions when you are sick just plain suck. My strength is usually there, but the endurance is just not.
Exactly Brad...my strength was there but I didnt want to push it because I knew my recovery was going to be hampered big time but on the endurance tip, mine was non existent. I could barely do a set of 10 without huffing and puffing like a big dog. Took about 6-8 minutes in between sets to catch my breath. N.O.T F.U.N!

Young9

02-06-2011, 06:20 AM

Woke up to 186 this morning...was not expecting that but maybe its because my body isnt so dehydrated any longer. IDK? I feel like my flu is 90% gone and now I am just fighting off a sore throat and cough. Cough hurts though. Its pretty Gnarly. Had to work today for a few hours then when I got off my lady and I hit the hot tub for some relaxing time :) Im hoping by taking today off that tomorrow I will be able to hit legs and go on with my life! lol

toddbz

02-07-2011, 02:31 PM

Glad you're starting to feel better Nickster.

Hey, how but them Packers!?
I'll take a picture for you of me wearing my brother-in-laws super bowl ring ;P

Eric-B

02-07-2011, 03:47 PM

Young9

02-07-2011, 08:12 PM

cliffs from yesterday

-woke up to 186.5 ??
-worked 5 1/2 hours
-lifted light legs
-did squats, BSS, ham curls, calves
-20 minute treadmill LISS
-In and Out for Refeed (see pic below)
-Watched the superbowl
-came down with a fever
-had a 103.6 temp
-ended up as a terrible night

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/peregrino9/inandout.jpg

tonsti

02-07-2011, 08:27 PM

Bnizzle163

02-07-2011, 08:56 PM

Young9

02-08-2011, 07:01 AM

Glad you're starting to feel better Nickster.

Hey, how but them Packers!?
I'll take a picture for you of me wearing my brother-in-laws super bowl ring ;P

Today is the first day in a week that I have woken up and felt normal. Its about damn time this **** goes away but thanks Todd. I appreciate it. The packers def earned that ring. They played well and that would be awesome if you get that pic. You have permission to post it in my log!

Young9

02-08-2011, 07:06 AM

Your boys looked pretty good the other day against the Bulls. I've been streaming a lot of the games. Monta is so underrated. If Lee started playing like how he's being paid, they could really make a push for the playoffs.

They played great against the bulls anf then took a dump on them selves last night against the suns. No defense what so ever. Its painful to watch them play sometimes because I know they have potential to be a quality team. One of these days they will get it. Monta is a legit player and he will get recognized sooner than later. I have a feeling the warriors will do what they are good at and trade away there best player though. Hope not

Young9

02-08-2011, 07:07 AM

Yo!! yer killin me bro!!..I could SO throw those down right now!! :)

I threw them down with ease lol. About 8 minutes and they were handled! I was on a mission

Young9

02-08-2011, 07:12 AM

You can fit In n out in your refeed??? :eek:. I'm jealous. Even more so since I've never been to the west coast and have yet to have the pleasure of trying In n out. We have Five Guys over here, and believe me, as soon as prep is over, I'm grabbing a greasy burger and some fries :)

Yeah I just got the hambergers with no cheese or spread so the macros wernt crazy...i think out was around 20/90/45. I'm not a huge burger fan, they dont do it for me like indian food does but my gf favorite place to east is on and out so we went there and she bought :) five guys? Never heard of it. Must be an east coast thing. I bet you would handle a burger and fries!

toddbz

02-08-2011, 01:09 PM

Today is the first day in a week that I have woken up and felt normal. Its about damn time this **** goes away but thanks Todd. I appreciate it. The packers def earned that ring. They played well and that would be awesome if you get that pic. You have permission to post it in my log!

Yeah that flu has knocked some people for a loop. Glad it's on the outs.
I'll probably have to wear the ring like a bracelet lol

Young9

02-08-2011, 02:05 PM

Woke up this morning feeling normal which I haven't in over a week! Weighed in at 185.5. Got a good breakfast in and was ready to hit the iron.

Upper push power

Bb bench
225x4
225x3
250x0

Bb rows
225x5
245x5x2

Standing BB push press
105x4
95x5x2

BB shrugs
225x5x3

Pwo liss
5 min on jacobs ladder
15 min incline walk

Used today as a guage as to what my percentages will be on these movements for the up coming weeks. Felt good to get back in the gym fa sho.

tonsti

02-08-2011, 02:09 PM

DREhova 87

02-08-2011, 03:35 PM

you ate all 5 burgers? :eek: Glad your feeling better...103 fever aint no joke!

Young9

02-09-2011, 09:03 AM

Must have been the in and out that brought ya back to the promised land.Glad your back up and running.btw...how do u like Jacobs ladder?Looks cool but no such thing at my gym
haha I think the IN and Out Burgers did me good! The Jacobs ladder is legit. Great full body cardio and you cant really slack off or else you will fall off...makes time fly by because your not looking at the clock at all, you are just concerned with no braking your face on the ladder.

you ate all 5 burgers? :eek: Glad your feeling better...103 fever aint no joke!

NO :( I could have tho. I ate two, my bro ate 2, and my girl had 1. The fever was the worst. I had to try and cool myself down I was so hot but in all reality my body felt cold. It was torture!

toddbz

02-09-2011, 01:30 PM

How close was the 250? That'd be pretty buck cherry after a week of feeling like poo.

Eric-B

02-09-2011, 04:29 PM

225 for reps while getting over an illness, not too shabby.

Quelly

02-09-2011, 05:14 PM

nice benching, i still remember the day you snuck in 225 for a double at powerhouse while berto wasn't looking lol

Young9

02-10-2011, 07:11 AM

How close was the 250? That'd be pretty buck cherry after a week of feeling like poo.
it was controlled down and then I got it about 4-6 inches off my chest then hit a wall...I will get it though. I was pretty pissed about it TBH but I have to remember that I havent lifted in a week and been sick.

225 for reps while getting over an illness, not too shabby.
Its not 245x9 like you though hommie lol
How you been? I called you the other day but no answer and still no call back...

nice benching, i still remember the day you snuck in 225 for a double at powerhouse while berto wasn't looking lol
haha Ill never forget that. I had to sneak it in because he would have been pissed I didnt follow my %'s :p It was only a single though because it was my first time ever touching 225...Ill never forget that. good times

Young9

02-10-2011, 07:18 AM

Waking up and not being sick is the business lol I feel like I am fully recovered and back to the grind. I do feel like I lost some fullness and still feel softer than before I got sick but oh well, when I get leaner it wont matter. Didnt weigh this morning because I didnt sleep at home but I had a killer breakfast of 4 low fat multi grain eggo waffles topped with sludge. It was HUNDEE!

Lower Power 85%

BB Squats
275x5
275x5
275x5

BB SLDL
265x5
265x5
265x5

Seated Calf Raises
4plates+3 25'sx6x6

Squats and SLDL felt good. I am starting to do dynamic stretching before every lower body session and I feel like it has helped my hip flexers tremendously. Before they used to be crazy tight and hurt like a mother but now after warming up with the dynamic stretching they are not an issue.

toddbz

02-10-2011, 10:27 AM

it was controlled down and then I got it about 4-6 inches off my chest then hit a wall...I will get it though. I was pretty pissed about it TBH but I have to remember that I havent lifted in a week and been sick.

haha Ill never forget that. I had to sneak it in because he would have been pissed I didnt follow my %'s :p It was only a single though because it was my first time ever touching 225...Ill never forget that. good times

Well you definitely know your % to go off to start the routine.

HAHA! I remember that. "Psst...can you spot me" *sneak off to the bench*
That gym was good for all kinds of stuff like that. You did the same thing 1st time you squated 405 you sneaky mutha lol

DREhova 87

02-10-2011, 01:52 PM

Good to see your back to normal. Next week you go for 325 or squats?

Young9

02-11-2011, 07:53 AM

Well you definitely know your % to go off to start the routine.

HAHA! I remember that. "Psst...can you spot me" *sneak off to the bench*
That gym was good for all kinds of stuff like that. You did the same thing 1st time you squated 405 you sneaky mutha lol
haha I just gotta be sneaky about it..I dont even know why

Good to see your back to normal. Next week you go for 325 or squats?

335! I think I got it. if not for 5 it will be 3 doubles! My PR on squats are 355x5, 375x3 and 405x2

Young9

02-11-2011, 12:25 PM

Woke up to 184 this morning. After a total off day yesterday so we rollin again. Yee!

Chest/back hyper

TRX suspended pushups // pullups

bw+35 x 8 // bw x 10 3 sets

incline db press

85 x 6
75 x 8
70 x 8

lat pulldowns

160 x 8
160 x 8
162.5 x 8

cable crossovers

22.5 x 10
25 x 8 2 sets

moto rows

42.5kg x 10
50kg x 10. 2 sets

pwo cardio
treadmill walk
3.5mph at 5incline
20 mins

inclines faded fast but back felt strong today. I love when I'm cutting and I get "your looking bigger" lol thanks but I have lost 7 lbs lol

toddbz

02-11-2011, 01:37 PM

haha I just gotta be sneaky about it..I dont even know why

Cause playas keep it stealth like

Blazed

02-11-2011, 02:29 PM

We are the same exact weight this morning brosef, nice work on the lifts. U are a beast!

Bnizzle163

02-11-2011, 08:12 PM

Yeah I just got the hambergers with no cheese or spread so the macros wernt crazy...i think out was around 20/90/45. I'm not a huge burger fan, they dont do it for me like indian food does but my gf favorite place to east is on and out so we went there and she bought :) five guys? Never heard of it. Must be an east coast thing. I bet you would handle a burger and fries!

yeah Five Guys is an east coast version of In n out lol.

eggo's w/sludge FTW!!

FATHER FLEX

02-12-2011, 12:41 AM

My PR on squats are 355x5, 375x3 and 405x2

Sick collection you got there!

Young9

02-12-2011, 04:00 PM

Woke up this morning to a new low 183.5. When I woke up, something felt off though...almost like something was missing..oh yeah it was that thing called ENERGY!

Leg Press

6plates x 10
8plates x 10
10plates x 10

12plates x 8 (3 sets)

Weighted Box Step ups

Oly Bar x 10 each leg (3 sets)

Bosu Ball Lunges

bw x 10 each leg (3 sets)

DONE.

No energy today and just felt straight up terrible. Not really sure why but Im thinking the 50g CHO drop smacked me in the face this morning. Not to worried. Still put in work and made lemonade. Need to get some pics asap!

Young9

02-12-2011, 04:03 PM

Cause playas keep it stealth like
got keep the hommies on top of there toes!

We are the same exact weight this morning brosef, nice work on the lifts. U are a beast!
Man if only I had your pipes though! I cant wait to see what I got when Im actually lean!

yeah Five Guys is an east coast version of In n out lol.

eggo's w/sludge FTW!!
oh ok...I have a feeling that In and Out is better though...because 5 guys making a burger seems a little much for my liking. The eggos were money!

Sick collection you got there!
its a good start!

healthybodies

02-12-2011, 04:09 PM

In for nooodz

Young9

02-13-2011, 03:23 PM

DIdnt get a weigh in this morning because I was at my girlfriends house last night but hit up IHOP this morning and killed 6 1/2 pancakes, hashbrowns, and 2 eggs. Brought my own Walden Farms no calorie pancake syrup though! :)

Plate Pinch Preacher Curls

2 25lb plates x 12 x 3

Skull Crushers

35/side x 8 x 2
30/side x 10

Alt DB Bicep Curls

30 x 12
32.5 x 10 x 2

Weighed Dips

45 x 10 x 2
bw x 6 w/ resistance on cocentric

Reverse Ez Bar Curls

25/side x 10
30/side x 8 x 2

Tricep Finisher // Seated OH Extension

3 sets

Felt so much better today. Yesterday I was dragging some major ass but with the CHO this morning I was a new person. Should be a very productive upcoming week.

In for nooodz
I had to run to work this afternoon but sometime later on in the week I will get some pics up.

DREhova 87

02-13-2011, 03:56 PM

Did you meet up with the guys in Pleasanton?

Young9

02-13-2011, 05:51 PM

Did you meet up with the guys in Pleasanton?

Yessir..my buddies and I did our own thing because I had to jet to work but I got to show them my pretty face for a minute. Saw a 6 plate squat go down to!

gymratluke

02-13-2011, 06:50 PM

*in*

toddbz

02-14-2011, 11:23 AM

Yessir..my buddies and I did our own thing because I had to jet to work but I got to show them my pretty face for a minute. Saw a 6 plate squat go down to!

6 plate as in each side 6 plate!? Oh that's right...Holm was there lol

DREhova 87

02-14-2011, 12:25 PM

Yessir..my buddies and I did our own thing because I had to jet to work but I got to show them my pretty face for a minute. Saw a 6 plate squat go down to!

heard about that :eek:

Quelly

02-14-2011, 03:11 PM

6 plate as in each side 6 plate!? Oh that's right...Holm was there lol

man is a mutant i tell you...I think i got bigger just breathing his co2 output being aroud him while he was lifting

Bnizzle163

02-14-2011, 07:43 PM

Jealous you all got a lift in together. I feel left out :(

Quelly

02-14-2011, 07:51 PM

Jealous you all got a lift in together. I feel left out :(

we put it on face book on the 3dmj page, you coulda drove out...you work at a dealership, just borrow the fastest sports car and get a bunch of coffee, if you'd left on thursday when we'd first mentioned it, you might have made it on time

Young9

02-15-2011, 08:12 AM

*in*
LUKE!! whats good bruh?

6 plate as in each side 6 plate!? Oh that's right...Holm was there lol
**** was insane! I knew he was business when we were walking in from the parking lot and he was wearing wrestling shoes

heard about that :eek:
I think the entire Ptown heard him groan on the way up ;)

man is a mutant i tell you...I think i got bigger just breathing his co2 output being aroud him while he was lifting
for real though. Dude is incredibly strong. DOes he have a log?

Jealous you all got a lift in together. I feel left out :(
Dont worry...they are not that cool in real life. ;)

we put it on face book on the 3dmj page, you coulda drove out...you work at a dealership, just borrow the fastest sports car and get a bunch of coffee, if you'd left on thursday when we'd first mentioned it, you might have made it on time
yeah Billy...get with it

toddbz

02-15-2011, 11:16 AM

man is a mutant i tell you...I think i got bigger just breathing his co2 output being aroud him while he was lifting

**** was insane! I knew he was business when we were walking in from the parking lot and he was wearing wrestling shoes

Yeah I just remember him as the slightly chubby REALLY strong PL guy. lol
If that's not a natty guy who gets dubbed as a juicer I don't know what is! HEHE

Quelly

02-15-2011, 02:32 PM

oh yeah he's gonna get a ton of accusations....probably not to his face though lol

and he'll be starting a log soon

Bnizzle163

02-15-2011, 02:45 PM

I knew i shouldve just took that gt500 the other day :p

Young9

02-15-2011, 07:31 PM

FATHER FLEX

02-15-2011, 08:22 PM

Felt pretty good today. Knee was bugging a bit but wasn't a problem

BB back squats
315x5
335x3
355x2
365x1

BB glute bridges
315x5
Holds at the top

db split squats
70x6x2

GHRs
BWx5x3

Squats were all good until the 365. I got a bit to far forward out of the hole and put a lot of stress on my lower back and now its bugging me a bit but I'm good. I got a vid of the 365 that I will post in a bit

I think the order should have gone 5,3,2,1 on your squats :) Specially as you are getting used to loosing that spare tire. :D

GHRs....Club Sport has the sweetest setup for those

Quelly

02-15-2011, 10:02 PM

I think the order should have gone 5,3,2,1 on your squats :) Specially as you are getting used to loosing that spare tire. :D

GHRs....Club Sport has the sweetest setup for those

reverse pyramid for the win amigo, don't want to be fatigued going into your heaviest set

Young9

02-15-2011, 10:33 PM

I think the order should have gone 5,3,2,1 on your squats :) Specially as you are getting used to loosing that spare tire. :D

GHRs....Club Sport has the sweetest setup for those
yeah the GHRs are killer! I could feel my hams tearing today lol so you think I should have done 365x1, 355x2, 335x3, 315x5? Im confused

reverse pyramid for the win amigo, don't want to be fatigued going into your heaviest set

Here is the weakness!
tittle says it all...CMON MAN!
next time will be better

1n5Br4oiMZ0

Quelly

02-15-2011, 10:43 PM

FATHER FLEX

02-15-2011, 11:00 PM

Yup! Would it make sense to run a mile and then do the 100 meter dash?

foodpr0n

02-16-2011, 12:11 AM

Yep reverse pyramid > ascending pyramid :D

Dieting we want weight on dat dere bar to remain as close to our potential (maybe even improving) as possible.

Regardless, nice squattin' Nick:cool:

Young9

02-16-2011, 07:28 AM

yeah me and berto are saying warm up as much as you need to be ready for it, but START with your heaviest set first. Each set causes cumulative fatigue right? And on a strength day, with your reps on squats in the 1-5 range, the main stimulus for growth is the weight on the bar, the load. So you want to be able to get the most total poundage and maximal weight out of this workout....to do that, start with your heaviest set first when you aren't yet fatigued, its just called a reverse pyramid
OK gotcha, makes sense.

Yup! Would it make sense to run a mile and then do the 100 meter dash?
I mean... can I eat something after the mile?

Yep reverse pyramid > ascending pyramid :D

Dieting we want weight on dat dere bar to remain as close to our potential (maybe even improving) as possible.

Regardless, nice squattin' Nick:cool:
thanks man...Im not happy with that squat at all but it is what it is. I will make the next max squat better and heavier!

Quelly

02-16-2011, 11:18 AM

MyTRJEOsH5M

great stuff in here, MANY 3dmj team members gettin their swole on! Young Nina with the guns and the golden smile included

toddbz

02-16-2011, 01:19 PM

Yup! Would it make sense to run a mile and then do the 100 meter dash?

ummmm yeah! ;P

Young9

02-17-2011, 07:49 AM

Woke up to a new low of 182.5...maybe the big refeed payed off :)

Chest/Back Hyper

BB bench with chains

115+chains x 3 x 8

Pull-ups

bw x 10
bw x 8
bw x 8

Chain Pushups

x12
x10
x9

Inverted Rows w/ Blast Straps

bw x 8
bw x 7
bw x 6

Cable Crossovers

25 x 10-->20 x 10-->15 x 10
30 x 6-->25 x 6--> 20 x 8

Towel Tbar Rows

4plates x 10
5plates x 8
4plates x 10

FOAM ROLLING dem Quadz and HAMZ

DONE.

Good workout. Did alot of new exercises today that I havent done so my body was in shock. Just minor changes but keeping things fresh. My upper/middle back is real sore from the squat on Tuesday where I got a little to forward and had to correct it with my upper back but hopefully the pain goes away fast like a nascar!

Young9

02-17-2011, 07:51 AM

MyTRJEOsH5M

great stuff in here, MANY 3dmj team members gettin their swole on! Young Nina with the guns and the golden smile included
love it. wish I would have got to stick around longer...next time!

ummmm yeah! ;P
sprinting a mile FTW!

toddbz

02-17-2011, 01:16 PM

Young9

02-18-2011, 07:31 AM

Off day from the weights but did 25 minutes of cardio on the elliptical and burned 300 calories...is that weak or what? Im not sure if that is a good calorie expenditure or I was slacking...I felt like I kept a real good pace but I have never really tracked calories burned before...what you guys think?

Note to self: Drink More Water and Less Diet soda and coffee :)

Young9

02-18-2011, 07:34 AM

Really that squat looked pretty damn good Nickster. You think that maybe going down that fast threw you off kind of 'catching' the weight? I don't know if I remember you hitting the negative that fast in the past. Looked like once you got past the rebound is where you started going forward a bit.

I think that descending so quickly could have messed me up no doubt. Next time I squat heavy I will give a slower decent a try and see how it works out. Also, I didnt push out of my heels and ended up pushing from my toes so I know that was a big reason I ended up going forward.

toddbz

02-18-2011, 11:53 AM

I think that descending so quickly could have messed me up no doubt. Next time I squat heavy I will give a slower decent a try and see how it works out. Also, I didnt push out of my heels and ended up pushing from my toes so I know that was a big reason I ended up going forward.

You played catch up pretty damn good with it. That's freakin heavy for coming out of the groove and still making it look fairly pedestrian.

DREhova 87

02-18-2011, 02:08 PM

Bnizzle163

02-18-2011, 08:05 PM

That is definitely not a bad pace for cardio. Trust me, it will improve. A few weeks from now, you'll look back on 25 mins for 300 cal like "Really? That was tough then?" lol.

Props on the new low too brotha!

Young9

02-19-2011, 06:12 AM

Started my new full time job and since I work during the day now and not nights I am going to be lifting at nights...dont like this but I gotta do what I gotta do. Thank god for Pre-Wo Supp's!

Legs Hyper

DB Walking Lunges

60x24 (3 sets)

legs were on PUMP

DB SLDL

90x10
95x10

easy!

Cossack Squats

45lb plate x 10 x 3

Played a game of hoop since my knee was feeling better but my legs were Jello. lol

Good workout. Cossack squats are killer and I havent done walking lunges in forever! Love hate relationship.

jadablitz4

02-19-2011, 11:28 AM

Young9

02-19-2011, 03:25 PM

It sux that work gets in the way sometimes LOL..dnt they know were just tryin to get our swole on ha.. good workout homie. Now are you training instinctively at the moment or did you know what you were gunna hit when heading to the gym? good weight on your SLDL :)

for real though...people should pay me for how hard I train lol

naw but my bro just got his CSCS cert and created a plan for me so I got an idea everytime I go to the gym because if I didnt have a plan I would squat and deadlift everyday haha

Young9

02-20-2011, 07:28 AM

Woke up this morning at 183.5...Last three days have been lower CHO days but my fiber has been in the 40's so Im sure thats why my weight is a bit up but still a positive week as far as weigh in's go.

Chest/Back Power

BB Bench W/ Chains 80% of 1rm Max

195+chains x 2
185+chains x 3
185+chains x 3
185+chains x 5 wtf?

Close Grip Pulldowns

90kg x 6 x 3

DB Incline

85 x 5
75 x 8
75 x 8
85 x 6 wtf again?

Wide Grip Seated Rows

80kg x 6
90kg x 6
80kg x 6

x14wGtsq9bE

DONE.

I dont understand why all my last sets were my best sets???

Eric-B

02-20-2011, 12:14 PM

looking good in the vid bro, back has really improved

Bnizzle163

02-20-2011, 05:17 PM

I dont understand why all my last sets were my best sets???

Because you're just cool like that :D

Seriously good work up in hur dude!

Young9

02-21-2011, 07:38 AM

Had work from 10-5 today so I trained after work and got a solid session in. Im starting to get into ping pong haha

CGBP
185x10x2
195x6
205x4

Hammer Grip Towel Curls
35lb plates x 8 (3sets)

Standing French Press
60x12
70x10
70x10

Ez Bar Curls
70x10
70x10
70x10

Hammer Strength Shoulder Press(reverse)
45/sidex10
45/sidex8
45/sidex7

Dips
45x6
35x8
bwx10

DB Laterals
20x12
22.5x10

DONE.

I wish that I didnt have to work all day on my refeeds so I can get creative with my food but I gotta do what I gotta do so cereal and spinach pizzas it is!

Young9

02-21-2011, 07:42 AM

looking good in the vid bro, back has really improved
thank E. I feel like I have kept my strength alot better than last time when I was dieting but Im still fat so we will see whats really going on a few weeks from now :p

Because you're just cool like that :D

Seriously good work up in hur dude!

thank Bnizzle. Every day I look at your log and see what your putting in over there on the east coast and I have no option but to work my ass off. Its a LIFESTYLE!

WEEKLY WEIGH INS

Monday 188
Tuesday 185
Wednesday 182.5
Thursday 182.5
Friday 183.5
Saturday 183.5
Sunday 183 Refeed 450g CHO
Monday 185

so this week hopefully we see a new low

IndianForeigner

02-21-2011, 07:43 AM

looking good in the vid bro, back has really improved
x2; the back has made some great improvements.

How do you feel doing chest and back in the same workout?

toddbz

02-21-2011, 11:46 AM

Knee held up good for the BB game?

Young9

02-21-2011, 03:57 PM

x2; the back has made some great improvements.

How do you feel doing chest and back in the same workout?
Thanks Austin...like I told Eric...we will see what its really lookin like in a few months.

I like doing chest and back on the same day because it allows my chest to get a bit of a rest when Im hitting back and vise versa. You ever tried it?

Knee held up good for the BB game?
didnt have a game last week because of Valentines day and my game is cancelled tonight because of the holiday. I have been running around though and it feels much better :)

Salaam86

02-21-2011, 06:12 PM

Young9

02-22-2011, 05:21 AM

Are your refeeds scheduled on the same day every week or are they more dynamic? The reason why I ask is I used to have a fixed day for refeeds (usually on a weekend) but what I'm doing know and so far personally seem to have more success with is I have a refeed the day after I hit my weight loss goal for the week.

Whats crazy is as I've learned my body I can tell by how depeleted I am at the gym and even the degree to which I've sweated through my shirt (lol, im serious) wether or not im gonna hit my weight loss goal and need a refeed the next day.

I feel like this has been the key in me keeping my strength this go around, because sometimes I'm refeeding twice a week, when before my former fat kid mentally would have me thinking no way could I loss fat that fast and I would keep pushing the deficit. Often times to my own detriment.

Edit: The only thing I gotta figure out with this now is how proactive I have to be in shortening my acceptable amount of pounds loss per week as I get substantially leaner.

I have been refeeding once a week and its been every Sunday. I dont think Im to the point where I know if Im depleted or not enough to say to myself "I need a refeed". Im still fat so maybe once I get leaner that will happen for me. That would be cool though.
I dont really have a weight loss goal per say for the week I just make sure that my weigh in patterns are going down on the current macros. I might look into this approach but I have a feeling it would leave me worrying about too many variables.

IndianForeigner

02-22-2011, 07:32 AM

I think that I've tried doing alternate bodyparts such as back and chest together. I'm more used to a traditional BB split, though. Whatever works for you is good.

toddbz

02-22-2011, 12:21 PM

didnt have a game last week because of Valentines day and my game is cancelled tonight because of the holiday. I have been running around though and it feels much better :)

Cool beans. That really didn't take that long to go from super ouchie to much better. Good!

This new job same as the old one but a different shift?

Young9

02-23-2011, 07:10 AM

I think that I've tried doing alternate bodyparts such as back and chest together. I'm more used to a traditional BB split, though. Whatever works for you is good.
I have just started training chest and back together and I might switch back to having them on separate days but for now Im enjoying it. But different strokes for different folks :)

Cool beans. That really didn't take that long to go from super ouchie to much better. Good!

This new job same as the old one but a different shift?
Yeah its feeling a lot better overall but I havent tested it on the court in an all out game yet so that will be the real test. I might actually go play some pick up ball this afternoon since I got a day off from work. Hopefully it holds up

Young9

02-23-2011, 07:25 AM

Had to be up at 430am this morning because I had work in the big city! Good day overall, very busy, but its always difficult to see a deceased 5month old that very well could have been prevented.

Felt absolutely drained when I got to the gym and had no desire to work out. Got through my session but I am after some redemption next time.

Box Squats (16 inch box)

315x5
315x4
315x3

DB SLDL

90x6
110x6
95x6

Calve Raises

6plates x 10 (4 sets)

FOAM ROLLED and DONE

the past few days my stomach has really been bothering me. Super gassy and bloated and just not right. I have a feeling that its the Xtend that I have recently started to drink, so Im going to cut that out for a few days and hopefully that helps.

bwelch1985

02-23-2011, 07:26 AM

what do you do for a living Nick?

Young9

02-23-2011, 09:26 AM

what do you do for a living Nick?

I work for the medical examiner in the autopsy room

Quick Pic Update

Wish My midsection would be as lean as my arms

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/peregrino9/IMAG0004-1-2-1.jpg

toddbz

02-23-2011, 09:55 AM

Young9

02-24-2011, 07:37 AM

^
You covered up them eyes man!

I remember when I uses xtend that the artificial sweeteners in it did some terrible things to my gut. Any more than say 2 daily servings and I was screwed. Horrible acid reflux to. Got the same thing from using their whey also. Only things that have ever given me that. 1st time I though I was having a heart attack...serious WTF.

I wonder what it is....I have been using there whey protein for over a year now but fuuuuu my stomach has been killing me the past couple of days. Feels like gas is getting trapped in my stomach and cant get out. BLOWS!

Young9

02-24-2011, 07:41 AM

Floor Press With Chains

8 sets of 3 (20 seconds rest between sets)

Seated Towel Grip Rows

3 sets of 10

Chain Pushups

3 sets of 10
*last set dropset

Pullups

3 sets of 10

Single Arm DB FLat Press

3 sets of 10

Tbar ROws

3 sets of 10

DONE

My body still seems to fight me on evening workouts. Just no energy or nothing. Looks like Im going to have to train early in the morning and see how that works out.

jadablitz4

02-24-2011, 08:06 AM

Hey Nick, you take n e thing pre- WO. Also perhaps switching up ur pre- WO meal?

IndianForeigner

02-24-2011, 08:13 AM

Wow, your arms really blew up. Awesome progress.

toddbz

02-24-2011, 12:18 PM

I wonder what it is....I have been using there whey protein for over a year now but fuuuuu my stomach has been killing me the past couple of days. Feels like gas is getting trapped in my stomach and cant get out. BLOWS!

Dunno. Maybe try to not take the aminos for a day or so and see if that's the cluprit. If so, then see what other brand(s) may have a different sweetener in it. I almost bet it's the artificial sweetener.

FATHER FLEX

02-24-2011, 01:17 PM

BCAA does this to some people regardless of form, so its not just the artificial sweeteners that could the culprit here.

Young9

02-25-2011, 07:44 AM

Hey Nick, you take n e thing pre- WO. Also perhaps switching up ur pre- WO meal?
Yeah I have been on pre-WO supps for WAYYYYY to long so now they just kinda put me to normal, sad huh? I am going to try and eat less during the day when Im at work so I can have a bigger meal pre-Wo. What is your staple preWO meal or do you do diff things everyday?

Wow, your arms really blew up. Awesome progress.
Thanks Austin....I was just some real nice lighting though :)

Dunno. Maybe try to not take the aminos for a day or so and see if that's the cluprit. If so, then see what other brand(s) may have a different sweetener in it. I almost bet it's the artificial sweetener.

BCAA does this to some people regardless of form, so its not just the artificial sweeteners that could the culprit here.
I am remembering that I have had this problem in the past with xtend. It may be the sweetners, it may be the BCAAs, but whatever it is, its not worth taking it for me.

Bnizzle163

02-25-2011, 07:50 AM

Dude, arm looks massive!

Xtend is actually the only BCAA product that doesn't give me gas. Even if it did, I would probably still drink it :D. It's just that good lol.

toddbz

02-25-2011, 09:25 AM

I am remembering that I have had this problem in the past with xtend. It may be the sweetners, it may be the BCAAs, but whatever it is, its not worth taking it for me.

Yeah isn't this stuff supposed to make you feel "better"? If not, ditch it.

Hey how bout the Celtic trade? Ainge loose his mind or what?

DREhova 87

02-25-2011, 01:08 PM

Some sick triceps. Must be the pre workout supps ;)

CM82682

02-25-2011, 01:39 PM

Yeah isn't this stuff supposed to make you feel "better"? If not, ditch it.

Hey how bout the Celtic trade? Ainge loose his mind or what?

I'm a C's fan and hate it. Lakers won the series last year because of their big men in Game 7 and now we get rid of one of our best rebounders and the intimidator on D (KG thinks hes bad ass but he isnt, its a big act). And it just doesnt make sense because Shaq and J. Oneil cant stay healthy so who do you count on to stop Bynum/Gasol or Howard ect????

tonsti

02-25-2011, 01:45 PM

I'm a C's fan and hate it. Lakers won the series last year because of their big men in Game 7 and now we get rid of one of our best rebounders and the intimidator on D (KG thinks hes bad ass but he isnt, its a big act). And it just doesnt make sense because Shaq and J. Oneil cant stay healthy so who do you count on to stop Bynum/Gasol or Howard ect????What Kills me is having Lost our Sonics now the thunder Nate Robinson(Former washington husky)Would be coming home!!That chit still hurts!!

CM82682

02-25-2011, 05:22 PM

What Kills me is having Lost our Sonics now the thunder Nate Robinson(Former washington husky)Would be coming home!!That chit still hurts!!

And youd have Kevin Durrant to watch...dudues legit!

Young9

02-26-2011, 06:57 AM

Dude, arm looks massive!

Xtend is actually the only BCAA product that doesn't give me gas. Even if it did, I would probably still drink it :D. It's just that good lol.
I know right...but my stomach has been messed up for 4 days now and it seems like everything I eat is bloating me to the point where its painful so Im not really sure it was the xtend now :(

Yeah isn't this stuff supposed to make you feel "better"? If not, ditch it.

Hey how bout the Celtic trade? Ainge loose his mind or what?
I think that Ainge knows something we dont know in terms of Perkins Health.

Some sick triceps. Must be the pre workout supps ;)
that was actually taken right after I changed into my scrubs at work. No pump just good lighting :)

I'm a C's fan and hate it. Lakers won the series last year because of their big men in Game 7 and now we get rid of one of our best rebounders and the intimidator on D (KG thinks hes bad ass but he isnt, its a big act). And it just doesnt make sense because Shaq and J. Oneil cant stay healthy so who do you count on to stop Bynum/Gasol or Howard ect????
you have a great point and the Celtics having 2 big men was a key to success for them as well as the chemistry they have accumulated over the years. Im still scratching my head over this trade, doesnt make much sense to me, but Im sure Ainge has the master plan and hopefully it unfolds.

What Kills me is having Lost our Sonics now the thunder Nate Robinson(Former washington husky)Would be coming home!!That chit still hurts!!
I would hate to not have a pro team in my city

And youd have Kevin Durrant to watch...dudues legit!
Kevin Durant is the Truth!

Young9

02-26-2011, 07:00 AM

Stomach had been killing me all day. bloated and just painful. I dont know wtf is going on!

DB Walking Lunges

55x26 steps (3 sets)

BB RDL

145x10 (2 sets)
really slow and pauses at the bottom

Squat Thrusters

45plate x 10 (2 sets)

Leg Press

6plates x 10 (3 sets)

Foam Rolled and Hooped

I really hope my stomach starts to feel better asap!

Bnizzle163

02-26-2011, 08:20 AM

Where's your fiber and water intake on a daily basis? It could have something to do with that... If not, I would highly suggest making a DR.appt.

Feel better brah.

IndianForeigner

02-26-2011, 08:58 AM

I'm a Jazz fan so you know how I'm feeling now, lol. We didn't want to eventually to be screwed by the Cavs so I actually think that it was a good idea. Devin Harris, Derrick Favors, and potentially two top 5 picks. I'll take it.

Young9

02-26-2011, 12:22 PM

Where's your fiber and water intake on a daily basis? It could have something to do with that... If not, I would highly suggest making a DR.appt.

Feel better brah.

fiber intake is around 20-30g and water is about 100oz a day...

it just feels like so much gas is trapped in my stomach and I just need to have a huge fart and it would all be gone...as silly as that sounds. It gets to the point where I get so bloated that its painful from the pressure. Im really hoping that this passes bruh. My BMs are still every morning but lately they just havent been the same..almost as if Im not completely emptying or something. Im going to try a herbal laxative tea this evening before going to bed and hopefully in the morning I get all this **** out of me lol

jadablitz4

03-02-2011, 10:39 AM

How you feeling big Dawg?

healthybodies

03-06-2011, 05:01 PM

How you feeling big Dawg?

x 2

Stoner90

03-08-2011, 02:29 PM

What's up kid? I am in for this. Maybe I see you this summer in Sac.

Bnizzle163

03-08-2011, 03:54 PM

Haven't seen an update in forever... kinda worried now dude. hope all is well!

Young9

03-09-2011, 05:01 AM

Whats up everybody, sorry for the lack of updates and overall posts. Been real busy as of late with working 3 jobs, diet, training, etc. No excuses tho but something had to take a back seat and unfortunally it was logging...I should be back in full swing soo though and Hopefully get some progress pics up sometime later in the week. Weight is about 182 right now and that is after my refeed so we should see some new lows by the end of the week. lets get it!

How you feeling big Dawg?
Im still out here! Just doin my thang....tryin to get stupid lean like the hommie Jada

x 2
I am feeling alot better than I was. Still have problems here and there but NOTHING like I was dealing with last week, thank the lord.

What's up kid? I am in for this. Maybe I see you this summer in Sac.
Whats goin on Mayne. I hope that I see all you guys this summer and we get some training sessions in...

welcome to the party!

Haven't seen an update in forever... kinda worried now dude. hope all is well!

thanks for your concern bro. Just been really busy as of late but Im going to get back in it...I havent missed a beat diet/training wise but just havent been able to find the time to log much.

Bnizzle163

03-09-2011, 10:57 AM

Good! Glad to hear it man :)

Young9

03-15-2011, 05:05 AM

So I know I have still been MIA but Im still puttin in work my routine is lookin like this as of late....poop,eat,work,eat,work,eat,lift,eat,sleep, repeat. :)

but for reals here is my breakdown as of right now.

Monday: HIIT (basketball game)
Tuesday:Back/Traps
Wednesday: 350cal MISS
Thursday: Legs
Friday: 350cal MISS
Saturday: Chest
Sunday: Shoulders/arms

alternating between power and hyper weeks!

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 55/275/220

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 55/225/220

Sunday(refeed) 55/400/200

toddbz

03-15-2011, 11:24 AM

Back to ballin. Hellz to the Yeah!

DREhova 87

03-15-2011, 01:06 PM

Have you done any snowboading recently? Just picked up a Capita Indoor FK... :)

Young9

03-25-2011, 07:30 AM

So I have been feeling really good lately inside and outside the gym. Stomach has been much better and cardio is getting a little bit easier with each and every session. Going to try and do my best to log my workouts and whatnot but working 3 jobs sometimes doesnt allow it but this past week I have flipped the switch and Im in PREP mode...all I think about all day is about getting in the gym and getting leaner!

Legs Power

Hybrid Deads
345 x 5 x 5

V-Squats
3plts/side x 6
3plts+25/side x 6 x 2

Lying Ham Curls
125 x 6
145 x 6 x 2

Calf Raises
3plts/side x 8
3plts+25/side x 8 x 3

DONE

Deads I kept on the lighter side because I have taken a LONG break since I last had them in the rotation and I need to work on form. I will continue to try and add weight each week until I cant perform the set of 5.

Back to ballin. Hellz to the Yeah!
Feels so good to be healthy again Todd. I have been BALLIN the last couple of games too...10lbs lighter and in much better cardio shape.

Have you done any snowboading recently? Just picked up a Capita Indoor FK... :)
I havent had the chance hommie. I just put in 16 days in a row between my jobs without a day off :( Let me know if you need a lift ticket to Sierra , I still got one!

Bnizzle163

03-25-2011, 07:52 AM

It's funny that you say you're going light on deads, because before prep I would agree with you, now sitting at 2 weeks out that ISHHH HEAVY! lol

DREhova 87

03-25-2011, 09:31 AM

I havent had the chance hommie. I just put in 16 days in a row between my jobs without a day off :( Let me know if you need a lift ticket to Sierra , I still got one!

will do...might roll up there with some friends on Tuesday...so someone might need one. There is almost too much powder up there! I'm talking like 5 feet deep on a black diamond. Trust me...I got stuck in some powder Tuesday...LOL

Young9

03-25-2011, 09:43 AM

posting this to get some feedback on what I can do differently to improve my form...all comments welcomed. To me things feel good but always willing to LEARN!

U04h8ooeU44

bballbrett5

03-25-2011, 10:08 AM

looks pretty darn clean to me, man. not an expert though

Young9

03-25-2011, 05:43 PM

It's funny that you say you're going light on deads, because before prep I would agree with you, now sitting at 2 weeks out that ISHHH HEAVY! lol
I feel you B...those deads felt like 435! haha I know alot of it for me is just getting back in the groove and practice

will do...might roll up there with some friends on Tuesday...so someone might need one. There is almost too much powder up there! I'm talking like 5 feet deep on a black diamond. Trust me...I got stuck in some powder Tuesday...LOL
Yeah get at me either on here or FB. Ill let it go for cheap! The snow should be awesome...I heard NorthStar was getting like 14 FEET on the top of the moutain...thats insane!

looks pretty darn clean to me, man. not an expert though

thanks Brett...just putting it out there for everyone to pick apart and to hopefully learn somp new :)

Young9

03-26-2011, 12:19 PM

So yesterday was a scheduled cardio only day but I decided to take the day completely off and just do my cardio session this morning and lift tonight when I get off work. Just finished my cardio in which I did a kettlebell circuit of 50 swings, 10 pushups, 10 KB squats. Then hoped on the bike and did 15 minutes with 5 intervals thrown in. All in all was a good session...even better was being able to do this on my break at work! After my cardio session I slammed some sludge and sweet potato...so good!
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/peregrino9/IMAG0042.jpg

Chest Power when I get off work tonight! Cant wait.

Frankdaddy

03-26-2011, 04:19 PM

I imagine id lick the plate clean at the point you are getting to, food becomes so much more of a blessed feeling after so long, I truly appreciate life in a few aspects compared to offseason :)

Young9

03-26-2011, 09:05 PM

I imagine id lick the plate clean at the point you are getting to, food becomes so much more of a blessed feeling after so long, I truly appreciate life in a few aspects compared to offseason :)

I always lick my plate clean :) but to be honest Brandon...this time around dieting I havent been hungry at all...Sometimes I get bored and want to eat but nothing crazy...I kinda want to get hungry because the damn scale is not moving!

Young9

03-26-2011, 09:16 PM

This session was good. I always feel the most slugish on Saturday nights because its my 3rd low carb day in a row but the best thing about it is....Im that much closer to Refeed day which is on Sundays!

DB FLAT

90x6
90x6
95x6

iFqnjGanseg

BB Incline
175x4
175x4
155x7
165x6

*Havent done BB incline in months and damn I suck at it. This was supposed to be 3 sets of 6 but I needed to find a weight that was good for the 6 reps so next week I will know.

BB Decline

185x7 too easy
205x6
205x6

good session...feel really flat but got my refeed tomorrow...My weight is really frustrating me right now. I have been dieting since January 10th and have only lost about 4lbs if that. Does not seem to be a good pace. Oh well, aint **** I can do right now but follow the protocol and dont stop!

Young9

03-27-2011, 07:05 AM

Here is my only update picture for now until I break the 180's :)

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r99/peregrino9/IMAG0049-1.jpg

Young9

03-28-2011, 07:10 AM

Woke up to 182.5 so as far as weigh ins this week...a lb lighter than last weeks Sunday morning but I have been right around this weight for wayyyy to long. Worked all day and then went out to eat for my big bros birthday at a place called Mccoveys. Willie Mccovey is actually the owner lol...just had me a Santa Fe Chicken Salad with hot sauce as my dressing and a few diet cokes and sweet Potato fries! :)

Shoulders/Arms Power

DB Military Press

70x5
70x5
70x5
*havent done these in forever!

DB Laterals

22.5x8
25x8
27.5x8

CGBP

185x4
165x6
175x6
175x6

V-bar Pressdowns

72.5kg x 6 x 3

BB Curls

65 x 6 x 2
75 x 6

Hammer Curls

35 x 8
*these were brutal

I felt like it was a decent workout. I lifted at 930pm because of dinner which is really late for me but I got it in and made some lemonade.

toddbz

03-28-2011, 11:29 AM

will do...might roll up there with some friends on Tuesday...so someone might need one. There is almost too much powder up there! I'm talking like 5 feet deep on a black diamond. Trust me...I got stuck in some powder Tuesday...LOL

I heard they got almost 6 feet over the last 3 days. It hasn't been cold enough for it to be that nice light powder. More like glue.

Nickster, deads look prefecto. I would not change a thing.
OH!! and look who got some delts!! Yeah back is looking quite lean, but the shoulders are something new for sure.

Stoner90

03-28-2011, 05:00 PM

Back looks pretty lean there. Keep at it.

Young9

03-29-2011, 07:38 AM

I heard they got almost 6 feet over the last 3 days. It hasn't been cold enough for it to be that nice light powder. More like glue.

Nickster, deads look prefecto. I would not change a thing.
OH!! and look who got some delts!! Yeah back is looking quite lean, but the shoulders are something new for sure.
Yeah if it was about 10 degrees colder the snow would be amazing but at least we got some! I still havent had a chance to get up there this year but Im going to make a push to go before the snow gets icy.

I dont know if I got some delts or I learned how to pose better? Whatever it is Ill take it. lol

Back looks pretty lean there. Keep at it.

Thanks Mayne. My backside is moons infront of my front so hopefully I can start dropping some weight so both sides start to shape up!

Young9

03-29-2011, 07:47 AM

Monday

Woke up Monday Morning at 183...Sunday morning was 182.5 but it was also my refeed day so the weight gain was expected...made a few additions to my protocol so hopefully we will see a new low come Sunday morning! Im tired of the 180s...No workout today, just my basketball game. We played well and I was feeling good. Scored 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists.

gymratluke

03-29-2011, 08:32 AM

Young9

03-29-2011, 09:35 AM

We are dang near the same weight now...I hate the 180's too, cant wait to be a 170lber! :D

I have just made some major adjustments starting today that should get the scale moving!

toddbz

03-29-2011, 12:11 PM

I have just made some major adjustments starting today that should get the scale moving!

You can't just put that out there and not say what it is!? ;P

gymratluke

03-29-2011, 12:21 PM

You can't just put that out there and not say what it is!? ;P

I know right....LETS HEAR IT!!!!

Bnizzle163

03-29-2011, 01:01 PM

That back is lookin diced!

Young9

03-29-2011, 02:12 PM

You can't just put that out there and not say what it is!? ;P

I know right....LETS HEAR IT!!!!
alright here it is....

Old Protocol
Mon-Wed 55/275/220
Thurs-Sat 55/225/220
Sun (refeed) 55/400/220

Monday: Basketball Game
Tuesday: Back
Wednesday:25min MISS
Thursday: Legs
Friday: 25min MISS
Saturday:Chest
Sunday: Shoulders/Arms

New Protocol
Mon-Sat 65/180/220
Sun (refeed) 55/350/220

Monday: Basketball Game
Tuesday: Back and 25min MISS
Wednesday:60 min Walk
Thursday: Legs and 25min MISS
Friday: 60 min Walk
Saturday:Chest
Sunday: Shoulders/Arms

That back is lookin diced!

thanks Bnizzle...now I just need my love handles to dissapear along with the nasty on the front...then ill be a happy camper! :)

Young9

03-29-2011, 02:20 PM

Had a good workout with a lot of energy...short and sweet

Back Hyper

Pullups

BWx8x3

DB Row

80x10x3

Facepulls

50kg x 10
42.5kg x 10 x 2

Free Motion Lat Pulldowns

100x12
100x12

PWO Ellipitcal

25minutes
2.95 miles
308 cals burned

toddbz

03-30-2011, 11:17 AM

Any changes today?

Blazed

03-30-2011, 01:57 PM

Wow thats a huge drop in CHO man.

Why such a drastic drop?

Young9

03-31-2011, 07:39 AM

Any changes today?
today was horrible as well but I think that was because I wasnt able to have a BM since I had to be up super early to work in SF but I will keep you updated.

Wow thats a huge drop in CHO man.

Why such a drastic drop?
:( I just do what Im told. Most likely becasue I have been dieting for 3 months and only lost 4lbs.

Blazed

03-31-2011, 07:57 AM

I hear ya mang. Well with that much more of a deficit you should see some really sic progress.

Bnizzle163

03-31-2011, 08:23 AM

I hear ya mang. Well with that much more of a deficit you should see some really sic progress.
I agree. The huge drop may benefit him and then he can start bringing carbs back up and WHOOSH!

toddbz

03-31-2011, 11:03 AM

today was horrible as well but I think that was because I wasnt able to have a BM since I had to be up super early to work in SF but I will keep you updated.

Well shoot. Sorry man.
Not like you don't get plenty of fiber either. I've found the blacker I drink my coffee the faster the pipes get to working, but you have to be cautious with high acid coffee or it can tear your guts up. That I'm sure, would be just a horrible day.
Maybe time to see a G.I doc about it? Who knows, maybe that penny you swallowed as a kid never made it out ;P

Young9

03-31-2011, 12:34 PM

Yesterday was a terrible day stomach wise as it was just in a knot all day and could barely get my 180g CHO down. :(

Today was a different start to the morning and Im feeling much better...hope this continues.

Lower Hyper

BB Squats

295 x 8
315 x 8
315 x 8

Y7Cl-I6x1b4

DB RDL

95 x 10
95 x 10
90 x 10

*kinda of a ****ty situation on these right now because there is no 100's and 110's would prob a bit to much for hyper...and on the last set someone took one of my 95's PUTO!

Leg Extension

100 x 12 x 2

Ham Curl(Single Leg)

65 x 10
60 x 12

CARDIO

Lifetime Elliptical
25 min
2.75 distance
300 cals burned

Im thinking on my squats I should bring my feet closer....and damn it feels like I was going wayyyyyy deeper than I actually was. lol

healthybodies

03-31-2011, 02:13 PM

Good to see you back up on here again Nickster. Have you put much thought into competing with us up here for Worlds?

toddbz

04-01-2011, 12:03 PM

Young9

04-01-2011, 08:49 PM

I hear ya mang. Well with that much more of a deficit you should see some really sic progress.

I'm really hoping so...I haven't felt good the past few days because of my stomach and I think its causing me not to lose weight and has been effecting me this entire prep. I just can't seem to figure it out because I will eat the same things and feel fine one day and be a mess the next. Very frustrating. Especially since I have dieting for 3 months.

Young9

04-01-2011, 08:53 PM

I agree. The huge drop may benefit him and then he can start bringing carbs back up and WHOOSH!

If that's the case I would be so happy you have no idea. But in all reality I just want to feel better...I have always had a very sensitive stomach but this time its on a different level. Basically feels like I have to release gas all day long but I can't and by the end of the day I feel pregnant...terrible...and i cant seem to pit my finger on the reason that's making me feel this way.

Young9

04-01-2011, 08:55 PM

Good to see you back up on here again Nickster. Have you put much thought into competing with us up here for Worlds?

To be honest Brad. I can't even lose weight right now for some reason so when I get that problem squared away then I can look at the next step ya know? I'm really hoping to compete in the near future but its not looking to bright for me at the moment...but I have felt much better today

Young9

04-01-2011, 08:58 PM

Squats look pretty dang good really. Maybe a little high, but it's tough to tell from that angle.
You kept em all way tighter than the last vid you put up. Not nearly as much leaning forward and really good pop out of the hole on a few of those.
For your style I'd be interested to see how you'd like low bar. It may take some of that initial back dip out that you tend to do.

It's crazy how much deeper I felt I was going in real life lol I might have to give the low bar a try but to be honest the feeling I have on squats right now is pretty good so I dont really want to change things but I will def play around. Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it

Eric-B

04-02-2011, 08:00 AM

FATHER FLEX

04-02-2011, 09:17 AM

Young9

04-02-2011, 10:09 AM

Looking real strong on the squats Nick. I would think those shoes might be difficult to squat in. Looks like a lot of cushion, kind of an unstable base. I'm thinking maybe a different shoe would let you sit back just a little bit more and you'd hit depth with that same range of motion. I just picked up some oly-lifting shoes and it makes a huge difference, even better than chucks.
Either way, the movement at the hip looks a lot better than I remember in your past videos.
Im going to have to look into some OLY shoes...or possibly another pair of chucks. You have squated in both correct? which do you perfer? and thanks for the feedback hermano...always appreciated

Totally!

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OLY shoes that much of a difference over chucks that it would be worth the $?

FATHER FLEX

04-02-2011, 10:13 AM

If you were Chucks its all good...Oly shows are a luxury not a need :)

Young9

04-02-2011, 10:16 AM

Woke up this morning to 184?? Total WTF! I started this week on Monday at 182.5 and moved my MACROS a **** ton and I gain weight...Im lost...Im truly confused.

Worked all day and did my hour cardio session...

Treadmill
60 minutes
speed 3.0
incline 4.0

Foam rolled for a bit but my hammies are the most sore they have been in my LIFE..tender to the touch and feel like they got skinned!

gymratluke

04-02-2011, 01:09 PM

I feel ya brother! I've been gaining this week too....maybe its just that bad week we're supposed to have! Now we'll just lose like crazy next week!

Young9

04-02-2011, 01:16 PM

If you were Chucks its all good...Oly shows are a luxury not a need :)
chucks it is...or maybe some nike frees from the outlet?

I feel ya brother! I've been gaining this week too....maybe its just that bad week we're supposed to have! Now we'll just lose like crazy next week!

Man if thats the case I better have 5 weeks were I lose like crazy! lol

tonsti

04-02-2011, 05:26 PM

I feel ya brother! I've been gaining this week too....maybe its just that bad week we're supposed to have! Now we'll just lose like crazy next week!
wow...must be a west coast thing yo!My wieght is up a tad as well! WTF??

DREhova 87

04-02-2011, 05:57 PM

must be something in the Dublin/Pleasanton area... I ran all week @ 100CHO...didn't really move either ...LOL.. or it could just be me and you have some weird arse metabs. LOL

Young9

04-03-2011, 05:58 AM

wow...must be a west coast thing yo!My wieght is up a tad as well! WTF??

must be something in the Dublin/Pleasanton area... I ran all week @ 100CHO...didn't really move either ...LOL.. or it could just be me and you have some weird arse metabs. LOL
well since we all seem to be following the same pattern, I have good news for you boys...this morning my scale said WHHHHOOOOOOOOSSSSSHHHHH!!!!!!

PR: 179.4

Granted this was a new scale, since I was convinced that my other scale was broken :) but I did end up stepping my old scale and it read 180. So its real life!

REFEED TODAY!

Young9

04-03-2011, 06:03 AM

Today was a good day, felt fine at work, not much stomach discomfort, and also felt tighter and leaner :)

Chest Hyper

BB Bench

175 x 8
185 x 8
185 x 8

DB Incline

75 x 10
75 x 10
75 x 6 FML

High to Low Cable Crosses

25 x 12
25 x 12
25 x 12

Did some posing and then cutt to the house to eat...

Overall pretty happy with the flat bench as it has never been a strong lift for me. Even more happy about the weight LOSS...FINALLLLLY!

gymratluke

04-03-2011, 08:26 AM

Yeah boi!!!!!

FATHER FLEX

04-03-2011, 10:05 AM

Eric-B

04-03-2011, 10:20 AM

Since you are going to have to buy chuck's anyways....

http://www.pendlay.com/Do-Win-Blue-Suede-Weightlifting-Shoes--Discontinued_p_399.html

Free's I would not recommend, and with your squat issues I would totally recommend you get these.

Didn't know Nick wears a 3.5 lol

but yea I'd definitely go with something like that, you can probably find a pair in your size for like 50-60 bucks. They will last you a long time and the difference between those and chucks is worth it IMO. If you squat frequently you'll notice the difference. Plus my chucks wore out pretty fast from pushing my feet out against the side.

I got some nike romaleos on ebay and they are just sex, unfortunately seem to be sold out most places. Adidas adistar or power perfects are nice too. Adidas ones are probably gonna run about twice as much as the do-wins. I haven't tried the do-wins myself, but I know a lot of people that have them and love them.

Edit: If you feel like splurging, they just put these in stock in 10.5, Very hard to find.
http://www.roguefitness.com/nike-romaleos-weightlifting-shoes.php

Young9

04-03-2011, 11:13 AM

Yeah boi!!!!!
I know right...lets just hope the low gets lower...HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? lol

Since you are going to have to buy chuck's anyways....

http://www.pendlay.com/Do-Win-Blue-Suede-Weightlifting-Shoes--Discontinued_p_399.html

Free's I would not recommend, and with your squat issues I would totally recommend you get these.
Yeah they only have size 3.5 B....aint gunnna work! lol

I might just say F it and get the ones you got...those are hundee and I mean, I like to squat and plan on lifting for years, so what the hell...right?

Didn't know Nick wears a 3.5 lol

but yea I'd definitely go with something like that, you can probably find a pair in your size for like 50-60 bucks. They will last you a long time and the difference between those and chucks is worth it IMO. If you squat frequently you'll notice the difference. Plus my chucks wore out pretty fast from pushing my feet out against the side.

I got some nike romaleos on ebay and they are just sex, unfortunately seem to be sold out most places. Adidas adistar or power perfects are nice too. Adidas ones are probably gonna run about twice as much as the do-wins. I haven't tried the do-wins myself, but I know a lot of people that have them and love them.

Edit: If you feel like splurging, they just put these in stock in 10.5, Very hard to find.
http://www.roguefitness.com/nike-romaleos-weightlifting-shoes.php

i think i feel like splurging! but Im going to see if I can fit into Bertos one day and just feel it out. dont want to spend 200 and then not like the feeling...ya know?

FATHER FLEX

04-03-2011, 11:20 AM

My shoes or the adistars are sickness

Young9

04-03-2011, 04:02 PM

My shoes or the adistars are sickness

can I try yours one day for squats?

FATHER FLEX

04-03-2011, 04:47 PM

devinh

04-04-2011, 06:03 AM

I really need to look through more than just my subbed threads more often. I thought you were still taking a super long break from the boards. I'm in now, caught up on the last few pages. Can't wait to see how it goes.
You still taking your probiotics like you used to, I remember a while back you having issues and I think you said those were helping. I know the feeling you're talking about though. Too much dairy will do that to me (and waay too much food in general), but some raw broccoli usually helps me out. Hope you get it figured out.

Young9

04-04-2011, 06:55 AM

Sure, one of these days when we meet up, but you know how that is. When I see ya. LOL

I can almost tell you know, not a bad investment for you since you plates behind your heels work for you. Even for me who had no issues with squats, and because of my femur length and flexibility I got TONS of good stuff from them.
I know right? Our schedules are all messed up these days...we need to go back to the good ol days when you, matty, and I would lift every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 :)

I was thinking the same thing about the shoes...since putting the plates under my heels does alot of good things for me, I cant see the shoes doing anything that wont benefit me...one thing I have noticed though, is that since I have been in "SAVE MY MONEY" mode...its damn hard for me to make a purchase now...even when I CAN afford it.

I really need to look through more than just my subbed threads more often. I thought you were still taking a super long break from the boards. I'm in now, caught up on the last few pages. Can't wait to see how it goes.
You still taking your probiotics like you used to, I remember a while back you having issues and I think you said those were helping. I know the feeling you're talking about though. Too much dairy will do that to me (and waay too much food in general), but some raw broccoli usually helps me out. Hope you get it figured out.
LOL no worries Dev. Glad you are in! Things are looking alot better. You know what, I havent been taking my probiotics but that just reminded me that I should definitely get some again and see if it helps me out...I def dont think Im eating wayyy to much food but I tend to get gassy easily and it just doesnt seem to escape as it should :( getting better though!

Young9

04-04-2011, 07:14 AM

Today was my refeed and Shoulders/Arms Hyper. I fit in some Reeses PB eggs and Cookies and Creme Ice Cream. IIFYM FTW!

Good day, good pump, super vein-age, but I cant wait to be shredded. Still have alot of nasty to shed!

Shoulder/Arms

BB Military Press

135x8
135x8
135x7

*very happy with this, also no pain in my left shoulder FTW

DB Laterals

25x12
27.5x12
27.5x12

Ez Bar Skull Crushers

70x10
70x10
70x10

DB Curls

30x12
35x8
35x8

*didnt realize until after my first set that these were supposed to be sets of 8 not 12

W bar Pushdowns

65kg x 12
65kg x 12
67.5kg x 8

Cable Hammer Curls(Single Arm)

30x10
30x10
30x8

DONE.

Happy that my shoulders seem to be 100% healthy :)

Woke up this morning to 180.8 so about a LB up from yesterday but expected after a refeed...hoping for 179's more than once this week!

toddbz

04-04-2011, 10:55 AM

DREhova 87

04-04-2011, 04:04 PM

I thought I seen the Romaleos on Amazon for 69.00! I was like :eek: until I seen they were like a size 18 or something. LOL

Young9

04-05-2011, 06:54 AM

Glad to hear the stomach is doing better.
And I concur with Bert on the shoes. Oly shoes are nice, but far from the end all. Hell if lifting with plates under your heels makes you feel like a rock star then just do that. At least until you feel like laying down a hundo.
IMO chucks suck balls. Yeah they're flat, but the upper construction allows your foot to move all over the place. You'd be better off to squat in socks.
Yeah Im just going to wait until I can try Bertos before I go making any purchases. But to be honest I have learned to adapt to my own biomechanics pretty well I feel like so Im not trippin....I have never squatted yogi...Im goin to try it out.

I thought I seen the Romaleos on Amazon for 69.00! I was like :eek: until I seen they were like a size 18 or something. LOL

haha...I mean my shoe might not be size 18 but...... ;)

Dre one of these days we should get a workout in together