MattyH7688 putting Green Mag(lemonade) and Purple Wraath to the Ultimate Test [Archive]

MattyH7688

07-08-2007, 06:50 PM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/greenmag.gif

A little why I am doing this log:
Well, Tank asked me to do this log because I seemed skeptical of the amount of hype Controlled Labs get on here. I think they are a great company, I am seriously curious what all this hype is all about. I have only tried samples of CL products so this should be interesting. I am cutting for a show so calories are gonna be getting lower and I am gonna be tired all day and need to keep as much muscle as possible. I have tried just about every type of creatine out there(besides Size on and MAN) and really have gotten the best results from simple monohydrate. I am curious how Green Mag will stand up and if I will see any difference from all the other creatines I have tried. I also have taken bulk bcaas, leucine, and EAA pills before. I am curious if Purple Wraath will deliver better results than all these. I am going to be as objective as possible in this log. I am excited for this.

How will I be gaging the effectiveness of products:
Green Mag:
Amount of strength kept while cutting
Stamina in the gym
The new Lemonade taste ;)

Purple Wraath
Amount of muscle saved while cutting
Endurance
focus
RECOVERY

Stats/About Me:
Age:19
Name:Matt
Training Experience: I have been lifting for a good five years now. The first three years of training were mostly a powerlifting style for football. These last two years I have gotten into bodybuilding.

Measurements
Current Weight 187.2
Body fat calipers: 9.3% ( maybe an error)
Measurements:
Waist:30.5"
Left Arm:16 1/4"
Right Arm:16 1/4"
Chest:45 "
Neck:17"
Both Quads:26"
Both Calves:15 7/8"

Current Diet and Training
Diet:
I am going pretty damn low in calories for me, around 2500 a day or so. 6-7 meals a day, extremely clean and carbs focused around workout time. 150-200 grams of carbs on workout day(300 on monday with lowered protein intake), 300 grams protein each day, 70-100 grams of fat a day. I dont miss meals ever:).

Training:
Monday: Chest/bis/forearms/Med Int. Cardio 20-30 minutes
Tuesday: Quads/hams/abs Cardio
Wednesday: HIIT
Thursday: Shoulders/tris/Med Int. Cardio 20-30 minutes
Friday: back/forearm/calves/abs Cardio
Saturday: HIIT
Sunday: Off
18-21 sets per body part. End each workout with a dropset for each body part. Reps 12,10,8.. sometimes lower for power movements(bench,squat, deadlift, shoulder press)
Personal bests: Bench 315x2.5, Squat 405x3, Deadlift 455x3, Shoulder press 245x6
Some of my lifting videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=mattharloo

Current Supplements:
EAS 100% Whey Protein, 5 Lbs., Chocolate
Syntrax Matrix
Prolab Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
Member's Mark Multi-vitamin
GNC Fish Oils
*********** Kwick Carb Waxy Maize Starch
Clear Edge
NxLabs Methyl Ripped
*********** Bulk Leucine
Possibly Nanox9 samples (have a million of them)
Pro lab caffeine
Possible Addition of ephedrine as well.
Vitamin C

MattyH7688

07-08-2007, 06:51 PM

Some Pics
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/100_0237.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/100_0241.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/100_0242.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/100_0252.jpg

ncangey0513

07-08-2007, 06:53 PM

First. :D Lookin' good, brotha. Subscribed!

MattyH7688

07-08-2007, 06:55 PM

First. :D Lookin' good, brotha. Subscribed!

thanks man! glad to have u following!

Surive123

07-08-2007, 06:57 PM

IN!

and not on page like 234234 this time ;)

Progress is looking good too man, you should get a pic of you just standing normal though...you and your silly poses... Oh matty.

ncangey0513

07-08-2007, 06:57 PM

thanks man! glad to have u following!

fa sho. how'd you like p-slin? saw you were logging it, but didn't get a chance to follow along. noticed it too late.

cervasa1977

07-08-2007, 06:59 PM

great start and good luck hope you enjoy it

dbc5

07-08-2007, 06:59 PM

In for this without a doubt. Nice start man. Looking forward to it.

SHOWTIME

07-08-2007, 07:00 PM

Hey bro! Im in....
Looking forward to your honest opinion!

MattyH7688

07-08-2007, 07:01 PM

fa sho. how'd you like p-slin? saw you were logging it, but didn't get a chance to follow along. noticed it too late.
i liked it a lot, the pumps and vascularity were awesome.. if i didnt work all day(physical labor) i think my strength would of went through the roof

great start and good luck hope you enjoy it
thanks, i do too

In for this without a doubt. Nice start man. Looking forward to it.

:cool: nice to have u on this one too man

MattyH7688

07-08-2007, 07:02 PM

Hey bro! Im in....
Looking forward to your honest opinion!

glad to have u :cool:.. should be interesting, i am very curious on the results i will see compared to normal creatine and bcaas.

i should mention i stopped ragnarok because it had creatine in it

ncangey0513

07-08-2007, 07:06 PM

i should mention i stopped ragnarok because it had creatine in it

how'd you like the 'RAG, btw? never hurts to get some honest feedback. :D

Surive123

07-08-2007, 07:09 PM

how'd you like the 'RAG, btw? never hurts to get some honest feedback. :D

ooooooooo, you beat me too it. I noticed that the reviews on rag, are sometimes mixed. I noticed that it seems to change daily for me. I was wondering the same thing for mattypatty....dont mind the nickname do ya? DO YA?

MattyH7688

07-08-2007, 07:09 PM

how'd you like the 'RAG, btw? never hurts to get some honest feedback. :D

my favorite preworkout drink :D

i always recommend it when i can

MattyH7688

07-08-2007, 07:11 PM

ooooooooo, you beat me too it. I noticed that the reviews on rag, are sometimes mixed. I noticed that it seems to change daily for me. I was wondering the same thing for mattypatty....dont mind the nickname do ya? DO YA?

haha its a nice nickname

ncangey0513

07-08-2007, 07:24 PM

my favorite preworkout drink :D

i always recommend it when i can

i thought i remembered you recommending my little girl. :D

back on track

can't wait to see what you think of the CL products. i havent noticed too much since I started supplementing with EAA's/BCAA's. i was hoping mainly to reduce DOMS, cause i have the worst, but haven't noticed anything positive in that regard.

MattyH7688

07-08-2007, 07:26 PM

i thought i remembered you recommending my little girl. :D

back on track

can't wait to see what you think of the CL products. i havent noticed too much since I started supplementing with EAA's/BCAA's. i was hoping mainly to reduce DOMS, cause i have the worst, but haven't noticed anything positive in that regard.

DOMS right now is terrible, especially in the legs.. back when i was bulking i felt like i could lift the body part every other day.. now i just feel like an old sore man

CONTROLLED LABS

07-08-2007, 08:25 PM

Looks great, subscribed :)

warbird00

07-08-2007, 10:45 PM

subbed
lol, love your pictures (no homo)
(love laughing at your poses :p )

ewh228

07-08-2007, 10:49 PM

in. not to derail or anything, but mind if i get your opinion on the waxy maize? in your PWO shake, right?

I OuTsiDeR I

07-08-2007, 10:58 PM

Good Luck, I know CL is a good company but they are hyped too much IMO on the forums but hey they gotta make money i guess.

pu12en12g

07-08-2007, 11:22 PM

Good luck, I'm sure you'll love the combo if you're hitting the gym hard :cool:

pu12en12g

07-08-2007, 11:24 PM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/100_0237.jpg

Can we get one shot of you with the stack / combo in the background ?

Special request (N H) :cool:

MattyH7688

07-09-2007, 09:01 AM

Looks great, subscribed :)
thanks:)

subbed
lol, love your pictures (no homo)
(love laughing at your poses :p )
dude my faces r so friggen goofy when i pose.. i hate it

in. not to derail or anything, but mind if i get your opinion on the waxy maize? in your PWO shake, right?
honestly, if i wasnt cutting i wouldnt use it.. dextrose is to high of a gi and bloats the hell out of me.. which i dont mind while bulking but i hate it so much while cutting so i pay the extra money but when bulking its oats and dextrose all the way for me

Good Luck, I know CL is a good company but they are hyped too much IMO on the forums but hey they gotta make money i guess.
we shall find out about the hype

Good luck, I'm sure you'll love the combo if you're hitting the gym hard :cool:
oh i do:)

Can we get one shot of you with the stack / combo in the background ?

Special request (N H) :cool:

hahaha yup after my workout i can get that pic up

Surive123

07-09-2007, 09:12 AM

I'm ready for the workout :cool:

MattyH7688

07-09-2007, 09:29 AM

I'm ready for the workout :cool:

i overslept, i was suppose to meet my friend there at nooon but woke up at 1145 :EEK:.. oh well it is my first day i got over 8 hours of sleep in a month.. i quit my janitor job :):):), i make the same amount of money being a waiter but half the hours and half the work.. sounds like a good deal to me

cervasa1977

07-09-2007, 09:36 AM

i overslept, i was suppose to meet my friend there at nooon but woke up at 1145 :EEK:.. oh well it is my first day i got over 8 hours of sleep in a month.. i quit my janitor job :):):), i make the same amount of money being a waiter but half the hours and half the work.. sounds like a good deal to me

slacker get your ass to the gym now!!!!!!!!!! :D hope you have a kickass workout man

JHICKS3301

07-09-2007, 10:03 AM

Thought I would follow along for the ride! Sub'd :cool:

MattyH7688

07-09-2007, 01:19 PM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/greenmag.gif

By special request of PU (taken before workout right about to eat breakfast)
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/100_0257.jpg

About my day: Woke up late and got some awesome sleep last night. Lifted with a friend of mine which is nice. I think i can start to have good workouts again since. I mixed my PW with this crystal light stuff in a big bottle. Tasted awesome and like one of those grape tootsie roll suckers. The green mag lemonade tasted damn good too. Not country time lemonade :P.. more of a generic walmart brand lemonade haha but still good nonetheless

Strength:8/10 My bench dropped a bit.. but i am doing 3 hours of cardio a week and eating not many carbs at all so come on i dont think anyone can expect their strength to stay full.. only lost two reps so not to bad

Energy/Focus: 8/10Awesome focus through chest.. noticed a bit of the BA tingles near the chest workout.. however biceps i was a bit tired near the end. Focus was still good though so hopefully i can have some more endurance near the end for the smaller body parts.

The Workout: Chest/Biceps/Cardio

Flat bench
135x10, 225x10, 245x6, 275x4

DB Incline Bench
70x12, 80x12, 90x12, 100x12

Delcine DB Bench
70x12, 80x12, 100x7

Incline DB flyes
25x12, 30x12, 40x12

Cable Cross Over
25x10, 35x10, 50x10

Hammer Machine bench Incline Dropset
150, 90, 30

Close grip Barbell Bicep Curl
45x15, 65x10, 85x10, 95x10

Seated Incline alt DB hammer curls
25x12, 35x12, 40x6

Reverse cable curls
30x15, 40x12, 50x10

Rope Curls
30x12, 35x12, 42.5x12, 50x12

One arm Cable Curls
15x12, 20x12, 25x12

Negative Preacher curl machine(burns a lot)
30x10, 40x10, 60x12

Cardio
30 minutes 10% incline 4.0 speed on treadmill 401 calories burned

MattyH7688

07-09-2007, 01:21 PM

slacker get your ass to the gym now!!!!!!!!!! :D hope you have a kickass workout man
i did :).

Thought I would follow along for the ride! Sub'd :cool:
nice! glad to have u along!

ncangey0513

07-09-2007, 01:22 PM

40 set workout?! :eek: Intense!

MattyH7688

07-09-2007, 01:24 PM

40 set workout?! :eek: Intense!

I love high volume.. i average 18-21 sets per body part and thats when cutting. it is weird, when i am in the gym i dont feel like i do enough and dont feel like the traditional 15 sets is enough for me.. workouts are pretty quick too, hour average or so(not including stuff like abs and cardio)

stoo

07-09-2007, 01:29 PM

You look like a white dwyane wade

Good luck on your goals, ill be def. checking your log out.

CONTROLLED LABS

07-09-2007, 01:35 PM

MattyH7688

07-09-2007, 01:38 PM

how many scoops of PW? did you take it during the workout or pre?

also, try it without crystal light with 20 ounces or more cold water per scoop.

how much water did you use with green mag?

nice first day :)

2 scoops of PW during workout.. ok ill try it alone tomorrow and maybe tomorrow take scoop pre scoop during?

green mag, mixed with about 8 ounces or so.. it did taste good though :).. the hype is right about that one

cervasa1977

07-09-2007, 01:42 PM

nice workout I love high volume!!!!!!

dbc5

07-09-2007, 01:52 PM

Ya man, I agree that the hype is justified when it comes to the Green Mag taste. I like it better then Country Time, but thats just because whenever I used to drink that stuff, I always got this weird ass, hard to explain, tangy/burny feeling in my throat, haha. Maybe its just me.

Anyway, awsome workout man. Your high volume work is always impressive. Keep it up man.

MattyH7688

07-09-2007, 01:54 PM

nice workout I love high volume!!!!!!
thanks!

Ya man, I agree that the hype is justified when it comes to the Green Mag taste. I like it better then Country Time, but thats just because whenever I used to drink that stuff, I always got this weird ass, hard to explain, tangy/burny feeling in my throat, haha. Maybe its just me.

Anyway, awsome workout man. Your high volume work is always impressive. Keep it up man.

thanks! i somewhat enjoyed the burn from country time haha..

warbird00

07-09-2007, 02:29 PM

waht happened to you bench? Just going lighter or is cutting taking a toll on your streangth?

MattyH7688

07-09-2007, 02:33 PM

waht happened to you bench? Just going lighter or is cutting taking a toll on your streangth?

cutting is hurting my strength a bit.. i cant expect to much i guess.. after this show i am going nuts on my bulk and shooting for a 405 bench :eek: i plan on eating till i puke everyday

warbird00

07-09-2007, 02:36 PM

cutting is hurting my strength a bit.. i cant expect to much i guess.. after this show i am going nuts on my bulk and shooting for a 405 bench :eek: i plan on eating till i puke everyday

what diet are you using? What are your macros? Personally I love Laynes diet (he has a write up on bb.com,. very helpful) I cut for 10 weeks on it and put on streangth like i had when i was bulking :eek:

Its all about carb timing i have found, the second time i cut (only 4 weeks) my school schedule was wack so couldnt time my carbs as good so i lost a little streangth.

Have you ever thought of doing 6-8 bulks and 2-3 week cut cycles?

thats what i am doing (after summer, gotta keep da abz for summer)

MattyH7688

07-09-2007, 03:02 PM

what diet are you using? What are your macros? Personally I love Laynes diet (he has a write up on bb.com,. very helpful) I cut for 10 weeks on it and put on streangth like i had when i was bulking :eek:

Its all about carb timing i have found, the second time i cut (only 4 weeks) my school schedule was wack so couldnt time my carbs as good so i lost a little streangth.

Have you ever thought of doing 6-8 bulks and 2-3 week cut cycles?

thats what i am doing (after summer, gotta keep da abz for summer)

i have about 50 carbs preworkout/breakfast 50 pwo and 25 meal after.. i have the luxury now to workout when i wake up.. i eat 300 grams of protein a day.. at this point i am trying to lose as much possible fat as i am trying to do a show in two months and i think i am screwed..

i may do that bulking then cut cycle when i bulk this fall/winter.. hopefully it will limit fat

pu12en12g

07-09-2007, 03:25 PM

pu12en12g

07-09-2007, 03:26 PM

Its all about carb timing i have found

^^^^

Hey look what the cat dragged in !!! :D

(good posting !!)

ncangey0513

07-09-2007, 03:30 PM

You look like a white dwyane wade.

^ I concur. :) No, I don't know what it's supposed to mean, either, but it actually made me laugh.

MattyH7688

07-09-2007, 03:31 PM

You look like a white dwyane wade

Good luck on your goals, ill be def. checking your log out.

lmmfao! i missed that hahaha

well thanks

warbird00

07-09-2007, 03:47 PM

^^^^

Hey look what the cat dragged in !!! :D

(good posting !!)

hell yah, lets get this **** started

wtf, white dwane wade?? lol

stoo

07-09-2007, 03:47 PM

lmmfao! i missed that hahaha

well thanks

meant it as a big compliment haha. Just noticed you are doing a ton of cardio, a ton of lifting and pretty low calories. If the CL supps help you keep muscle/strength I'll be very impressed

MattyH7688

07-09-2007, 03:51 PM

meant it as a big compliment haha. Just noticed you are doing a ton of cardio, a ton of lifting and pretty low calories. If the CL supps help you keep muscle/strength I'll be very impressed

depending on the amount of muscle i maintain, i really think a lot will have to deal with diet.. i mean i have used creatine for 5 years and bcaas/eaas or whatever for the last 6 months so i mean i am not not expecting steroid like gains here but if they work better than any other creatine i have used or other supplemental bcaas with recovery then i will be extremely impressed

edit: should also mention i dont work as a janitor anymore(grueling crap for 8 hours all day) and my job now(waiter) is much more "bodybuilding friendly" than moving crap all day for 8 hours then trying to workout after.. this should help me a lot with workouts as well

Surive123

07-09-2007, 03:53 PM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/100_0237.jpg

I think this should be your new avvy

or maybe this one

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/100_0164.jpg

;)

MattyH7688

07-09-2007, 03:55 PM

I think this should be your new avvy

agreed haha.. let me upload it..

Surive123

07-09-2007, 03:57 PM

agreed haha.. let me upload it..

lol, your posing has improved though, i'll give ya that.

MattyH7688

07-09-2007, 03:58 PM

lol, your posing has improved though, i'll give ya that.

i've been practicing haha

samd

07-10-2007, 03:22 AM

pu12en12g

07-10-2007, 05:52 AM

tee45peeolb

07-10-2007, 12:16 PM

good log...subbed

MattyH7688

07-10-2007, 12:20 PM

I'm a skeptic of all the CL hype as well.

In your reviews, please compare them to your bulk BCAA/EAA/Creatine supplementation.

Also, have you used Citrulline Malate or Beta Alanine outside what was in Rag?

I like your logs. Sub'ed.

I havent used BA and Citr malate as stand alones.. well besides the time i had like 7 days worth of BA samples and took that other than that i just used what was in my preworkout drinks

Awesome, we love the skeptics :cool:
Syntrax sues skeptics, controlled labs gives skeptics free products to log haha.. hmm big difference in customer appreciation

good log...subbed

thanks:)

dbc5

07-10-2007, 12:40 PM

Syntrax sues skeptics, controlled labs gives skeptics free products to log haha.. hmm big difference in customer appreciation

LMFAO!!! Nice man. Reps.

samd

07-10-2007, 01:33 PM

I havent used BA and Citr malate as stand alones.. well besides the time i had like 7 days worth of BA samples and took that other than that i just used what was in my preworkout drinks

Oh ok. Did you notice any strength gains in those 7 days? Usually it takes a couple weeks to notice any with BA.

Syntrax sues skeptics, controlled labs gives skeptics free products to log haha.. hmm big difference in customer appreciation

Oh yea. Don't think I haven't noticed. Syntrax, as far as I'm concerned, is blacklisted from my shopping list for life. And to think I was considering their Matrix 5.0 for pre-bed. IT probably has like 10% micellar casein and the reps market it for prebed? Oh noooo don't sue me anyone for making a guess! As for CL giving you samples to log -- that was awesome of them. Depending on your review of PW, I will get some to try it myself.

I have a few friends at the gym who swear by PW. But for them, spending money isn't an issue. I want to see what frugal people like you :) who closer reflect my shopping habits, have to say about PW.

MattyH7688

07-10-2007, 01:37 PM

Oh ok. Did you notice any strength gains in those 7 days? Usually it takes a couple weeks to notice any with BA.

Oh yea. Don't think I haven't noticed. Syntrax, as far as I'm concerned, is blacklisted from my shopping list for life. And to think I was considering their Matrix 5.0 for pre-bed. IT probably has like 10% micellar casein and the reps market it for prebed? Oh noooo don't sue me anyone for making a guess! As for CL giving you samples to log -- that was awesome of them. Depending on your review of PW, I will get some to try it myself.

I have a few friends at the gym who swear by PW. But for them, spending money isn't an issue. I want to see what frugal people like you :) who closer reflect my shopping habits, have to say about PW.

yea nothing really from BA and the samples..

damn i know.. i ordered sunday night syntrax matrix for a mrp type thing for work now i wish i havent.. oh well

Haha i am very tight with my money when it comes to supps. I evaluate everything with prices and so forth.. should be interesting to see if the results from pw are worth the extra costs compared to bulk

MattyH7688

07-10-2007, 05:13 PM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/greenmag.gif

About my day: Woke up and was ready to bust out some legs. At this point strength is becoming not an issue really, more get good solid reps in and feel the burn i guess lol. Definetly not green mag or PW related but i notice i am breaking out more which is not good lol. So i took one scoop of PW before and one after workout and i must say i had better results with it. Getting out of my car for the gym i experienced the BA tingles which was pretty cool. I had them all the way through squat. Squat felt heavy today, like really heavy. Again, has more to do with my diet than anything. I need food, cant wait to bulk lol. Felt strong at the end of workout which is a plus.

Strength:7/10 Squat was damn heavy today. I am doing higher reps however, but still 315 use to be a piece of cake and i use to be able to do it for 12-15 probably on a good day. Now 8 is damn tough. I am focusing more on form though. However near the end of my workout, strength was still up so thats good.

Energy/Focus: 8.5/10Beginning of the workout wasnt that great but i had great energy near the end and through cardio

The Workout: Legs/abs/Cardio

Squat
135x8, 225x8, 275x8, 315x8

Leg Press/B]
450x12, 540x12, 630x12, 720x12

[B]Seated Leg Curl
90x12, 120x12, 150x12, 180x12

Seated Leg Extension
90x12, 150x12, 225x12, 245x12

One legged leg extension
60x12, 90x12, 105x12

One legged standing leg curl
25x12, 50x12, 75x12

dropset leg extension
225 all the way down to 60

dropset leg extension
180 down to 45..

Captain chair leg raises
3x10

Decline situps supersetted with twists
10x25, 10x35, 10x45

Ball Crunches
3x10

Cardio
30 minutes 10% incline 4.0 speed on treadmill 401 calories burned

Surive123

07-10-2007, 05:15 PM

Bulking is the bee's knees.

MattyH7688

07-10-2007, 05:16 PM

Bulking is the bee's knees.

i just cant wait to go to the buffet

dbc5

07-10-2007, 05:25 PM

Good workout man. Your high volume work is awsome man. That **** is just crazy, haha.

MattyH7688

07-10-2007, 05:26 PM

Good workout man. Your high volume work is awsome man. That **** is just crazy, haha.
haha and i thought todays workout seemed small

gainmusclefast

07-11-2007, 04:45 AM

dam you killed legs what you hitting today ?

MattyH7688

07-11-2007, 04:50 AM

dam you killed legs what you hitting today ?

today i am doing cardio

turns out im eating just under 2000 calories a day :eek: so i am guess i am still impressed i can still hit the gym as hard as i did bulking and didnt lose to much strength in my cut so far

gainmusclefast

07-11-2007, 05:59 AM

cardio is so boring, but it has to be done :)

2000 on off days?

MattyH7688

07-11-2007, 08:51 AM

cardio is so boring, but it has to be done :)

2000 on off days?

training days as well

gainmusclefast

07-11-2007, 09:26 AM

how much bf you trying to lose?

MattyH7688

07-11-2007, 10:33 AM

how much bf you trying to lose?

around 10lbs or 5 % in the next 7 weeks.. i may be screwed, i told my friend i would do a show with him and really have very very little time to prepare so i have been cutting my ass off praying for a miracle lol

justinr305

07-11-2007, 10:41 AM

hey how do u get samples of nanox9?

dbc5

07-11-2007, 10:54 AM

around 10lbs or 5 % in the next 7 weeks.. i may be screwed, i told my friend i would do a show with him and really have very very little time to prepare so i have been cutting my ass off praying for a miracle lol

Hey man, I was just wondering if this was your first show ever. I am considering doing a show, but I am planning on bulking until January next year and then based on where I am, make my decision. I want to give myself alot of time to cut down since it will be my first show and I dont completly know what to expect from my body on the first go round. Good luck though man. I will watch and see how it goes for you. Hopefully I can learn alot from your experience and apply some of that to my first show.

MattyH7688

07-11-2007, 10:58 AM

Hey man, I was just wondering if this was your first show ever. I am considering doing a show, but I am planning on bulking until January next year and then based on where I am, make my decision. I want to give myself alot of time to cut down since it will be my first show and I dont completly know what to expect from my body on the first go round. Good luck though man. I will watch and see how it goes for you. Hopefully I can learn alot from your experience and apply some of that to my first show.

yup first show, and of course its the pennsylvania championships lol.. but i dunno last year there was only 3 teens in it and top 5 place and get a trophy, but i really want to win and hope its just a bunch of skinny kids who enter(probably wont though)

dbc5

07-11-2007, 11:16 AM

yup first show, and of course its the pennsylvania championships lol.. but i dunno last year there was only 3 teens in it and top 5 place and get a trophy, but i really want to win and hope its just a bunch of skinny kids who enter(probably wont though)

Haha, that would be sweet if everyone else was tiny. Good luck with it man and much respect for going after it. I definently want to get involved with one at some point. Be sure to let me know how it goes and what you find as your preperation continues.

MattyH7688

07-11-2007, 11:25 AM

Haha, that would be sweet if everyone else was tiny. Good luck with it man and much respect for going after it. I definently want to get involved with one at some point. Be sure to let me know how it goes and what you find as your preperation continues.

sure thing:). after this show, if i like it i probably wont do another show for another 2-3 years and be on a permanent bulk until then lol.. i will still be 19 next summer until july and unless there is a show i would really want to do i dont wanna enter the juniors without a lot more size

MattyH7688

07-11-2007, 05:14 PM

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About my day: Woke up super early, like 7 and ate and took my green mag, fell asleep to 11 then went and did cardio. Decent energy throughout cardio, nothing out of the ordinary. Recovery from chest and legs is pretty good, but it probably helps i am getting over 8 hours of sleep now as well and not working all day. I accidently had my purple wraath sit in the freezer and froze, well a lot of it.. and well it tastes awesome mixed with this propel crystal light type thing.. I loved it partially frozen, most refreshing cardio drink in awhile.

The Workout: Cardio

40 minutes total, 20 of HIIT on elliptical and 20 minutes moderate intensity, 4.0 speed 10% incline for 20 minutes on treadmill.. 500 calories total burned

cervasa1977

07-11-2007, 05:25 PM

yeah man sick cardio workout!!!!!!!!!

MattyH7688

07-11-2007, 05:28 PM

yeah man sick cardio workout!!!!!!!!!

thanks:)

cervasa1977

07-11-2007, 05:31 PM

thanks:)

I like HIIT cardio on the elliptical for me I find it just easier to go from moderate pace to full all out.....

MattyH7688

07-11-2007, 05:33 PM

I like HIIT cardio on the elliptical for me I find it just easier to go from moderate pace to full all out.....

yup, not having to worry about changing the speed like with a treadmill. I like to go pretty decently high resistance as well, makes it easier to burn more calories

cervasa1977

07-11-2007, 05:38 PM

yup, not having to worry about changing the speed like with a treadmill. I like to go pretty decently high resistance as well, makes it easier to burn more calories
hate doing HIIT in the treadmill just takes to long to get the speed up....

MattyH7688

07-12-2007, 08:04 PM

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About my day: Sorry for the late update, i went to work after my workout and didnt get a chance to update but well recovery is decent so far.. I had a good pretty fast workout with high volume of course. I am only resting 30-45 seconds in between sets to get a good workout/pump in

Strength:7/10 I see why in like lifting videos, you see pro bodybuilders when dieting lifting weights that really dont seem heavy.. i lifted with barely any rest in between sets (30-45 seconds max) and i was taxed..

Energy/Focus: 8.5/10Good energy throughout the workout and cardio. For eating as little as i do, caffeine is a life saver for me.

The Workout: Shoulder Tris/Cardio

Seated Arnold DB Presses
50x15, 70x15, 85x12

Smith Machine Shoulder press
135x10, 155x10, 185x10, 225x10, 135x10

Side DB Raises
20x12, 25x12, 30x12, 35x12

DB Front Raises both at once
25x12, 30x12, 35x12, 40x12

Side Raise Machine
90x12, 100x12, 110x12

Dropset one arm shoulder press machine
70, 40, 20

Incline DB tricep extensions
25x12, 30x12, 35x12, 40x12

V-Bar Pull Down
50x12, 65x12, 80x12, 90x12

DB Behind head tricep extension
80x12, 90x12, 100x12

Rope tricep extension
50x12, 65x12, 80x12, 90x12

Dropset one arm tricep rev grip cable extension
30, 20, 10

Cardio
30 minutes 10% incline 4.0 speed on treadmill 401 calories burned

Surive123

07-12-2007, 08:53 PM

First

:cool:

5Six

07-12-2007, 08:54 PM

Damn it! Second

Surive123

07-12-2007, 08:54 PM

Damn it! Second

lololololololololzzzzzz

i win

Contract Killer

07-12-2007, 08:56 PM

I read "putting green" bogus golf lead. Thread's a bust.

MattyH7688

07-12-2007, 09:04 PM

First

:cool:

Damn it! Second
haha

I read "putting green" bogus golf lead. Thread's a bust.

im sorry to disappoint u :(

dbc5

07-13-2007, 06:20 AM

Looks like it was another solid workout man. I couldnt imagine doing all that work with the small amount of calories your eating right now. Crazy.

MattyH7688

07-13-2007, 06:23 AM

Looks like it was another solid workout man. I couldnt imagine doing all that work with the small amount of calories your eating right now. Crazy.

it helps lifting in the morning when i get up and eat some carbs.. i was dying eating 3300 calories while being a janitor and trying to lift.. im so glad i dont work there anymore, or i dont think i could do it

MattyH7688

07-13-2007, 02:01 PM

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About my day: Back day today.. I do deadlifts every two weeks while cutting because i find my body cannot recover as well from legs so my deadlifts suffer greatly. I have kept on my diet almost dead on. Made a supp order with some goodies and got two boxes of thyrotabs.. any suggestions on dosing, i was just gonna run 3 a day for 6 weeks.. gonna up my cardio an extra hour a week.. 10 minutes preworkout, starting next week. So far recovery has been pretty good and my energy/strength hasnt suffered to greatly. I am about 183ish right now.. hoping to get down to 170 for the show at least lol..(some will be water weight). I did some of those wotw and totw to win $75 in free and hopefully i find out soon if i win so i can order some ultra peptide for work. Currently i am using matrix 5.0(ordered prescandal lol) but want a more casein blend. Right now i am sipping my pwo shake of 10 grams leucine, scoop of eas whey, scoop of matrix, 50 grams of wms during cardio and eating when i get home. I seem to like this quite a bit instead of waiting after cardio. I am also doing a light bicep/hamstring day with back because they r my weak points.. nothing to much, 5 sets of ten.

Strength:8/10 Solid strength overall. Didnt deadlift today so I had more energy for the rest of my workout and rows especially.

Energy/Focus: 8/10
Again, good energy throughout the workout and maintained focus.

The Workout: Back/light bis/light hams/calves/abs/forearms/Cardio

Pull ups
3x10

Yates rows
135x15, 225x10, 245x6

close grip lat pulldown
135x12, 180x12, 225x12

Rope Rows
35x12, 50x12, 80x12

Back cable pulldown
35x12, 50x12, 65x12

Machine row(half wide grip half close grip)
90x16, 120x12, 135x10

Drop set t-bar row
135, 90, 45

Hammer Curls
20x10, 25x10, 30x10, 35x10, 40x10

Seated Leg Curls
75x10, 90x10, 135x10, 150x10, 180x10

Donkey Calf raises
5x10x90

Standing calf raises
3x10x90

Forearm curls
20x20, 20x25, 20x30

Ab Machine
45x10, 60x10, 75x10, 115x10, 135x10

Leg Raises ss w/ Oblique crunches
3x10
Cardio
30 minutes 10%(12% a lil bit) incline 4.0 speed on treadmill 421 calories burned

Surive123

07-13-2007, 02:08 PM

I love back days.

Oh, and I didnt read why you didnt do deadlifts...but your a pansy either way :D

MattyH7688

07-13-2007, 02:15 PM

I love back days.

Oh, and I didnt read why you didnt do deadlifts...but your a pansy either way :D
:(

dbc5

07-13-2007, 02:16 PM

Really good workout man. Keep getting after it. Just dont go too hard so I have a chance in Zach's little contest, haha.

MattyH7688

07-13-2007, 02:18 PM

Really good workout man. Keep getting after it. Just dont go too hard so I have a chance in Zach's little contest, haha.

haha, ill try

Surive123

07-13-2007, 02:23 PM

Yeah seems like a good workout, and how everything is starting to fall into place for you. Good stuff, oh and I love the EAS whey. It's amazing, I got it for $24 for 6lbs too :eek:

I love sam's club.

MattyH7688

07-14-2007, 07:11 PM

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About my day: Cardio sucked today.. very little energy throughout cardio. It is becoming more of a chore than anything. Got called off work today, so i get to relax and get to have all my meals as whole food instead of relying on whey as a mrp:)

The Workout: Cardio

40 minutes total, 20 of HIIT on elliptical and 20 minutes moderate intensity, 4.0 speed 10% incline for 20 minutes on treadmill.. 540 calories total burned

Surive123

07-14-2007, 07:14 PM

Ever since my last cardio day, I am loving it. How is PW holding you up with cardio?

MattyH7688

07-14-2007, 07:15 PM

Ever since my last cardio day, I am loving it. How is PW holding you up with cardio?
meh, today nothing special.. felt actually more tired

5Six

07-14-2007, 07:28 PM

Hope you find some source of motivation and inspiration man. What did it for me was actually going biking outside.

MattyH7688

07-14-2007, 07:28 PM

Hope you find some source of motivation and inspiration man. What did it for me was actually going biking outside.

may have to give that a try

warbird00

07-14-2007, 07:29 PM

what does it for me is when theres good **** on TV, woot! (yes, personal tvs in every cardio station)

MattyH7688

07-14-2007, 07:30 PM

what does it for me is when theres good **** on TV, woot! (yes, personal tvs in every cardio station)

yea same here.. every time im on the treadmill i just watch tv haha

pu12en12g

07-15-2007, 12:33 AM

Not bad ! :cool:

ncangey0513

07-15-2007, 10:06 AM

you could always become a member of the "f*ck cardio" group with me and jhicks. just sayin'... :D

5Six

07-15-2007, 10:06 AM

you could always become a member of the "f*ck cardio" group with me and jhicks. just sayin'... :D

Give me 2 - 3 weeks, and I am there!

MattyH7688

07-15-2007, 02:29 PM

you could always become a member of the "f*ck cardio" group with me and jhicks. just sayin'... :D

Give me 2 - 3 weeks, and I am there!

haha.. i wish my metabolism was good enough to do that.. august 26th begins the bulk to 225-240 with a 405 bench.. no cutting until then

MattyH7688

07-16-2007, 04:08 PM

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About my day: Some weird ass sleep last night.. woke up twice in the middle of the night. Oh well. I thought i looked awesome today in the gym, however i had very little energy.. just kinda pushing through my workouts the best i can..

Strength:6.5/10 Seriously, 225 hasnt felt heavy on bench in over a year..I got 8 easy but i think 10 would of been all i could get.. 20-30lbs ago i repped it out 16 times, and that wasnt even my strongest.. got 275x4 today which isnt to awful i guess.. only 2-3 reps dropped

Energy/Focus: 7/10Tired throughout my workout.. my will seems to be the only thing keeping me going. So very hungry... lol.

The Workout: Chest/Biceps/Cardio

Flat bench
135x10, 225x8, 245x6, 275x4

DB Incline Bench
70x8, 90x8, 110x8

Decline Bench
135x8, 185x8, 225x8

Decline DB flyes
25x12, 30x12, 40x12

Cable Cross Over
25x10, 35x10, 50x10

Pec Deck Dropset
150, 120, 60

DB double arm curls
25x12, 30x12, 35x12

Preacher curl machine
70x10, 90x10, 100x10

Incline Hammer DB Curls
20x15, 25x12, 30x10

Reverse cable curls
30x15, 45x12, 50x10

Bicep 21s till failure
did 2.5 sets then ended with a quick set of cable curls

Cardio
30 minutes 10% incline 4.0 speed on treadmill 400 calories burned

dbc5

07-16-2007, 05:48 PM

Man, those are still some very impressive numbers. The fact you are still hitting that while cutting is very impressive.

MattyH7688

07-16-2007, 05:50 PM

Man, those are still some very impressive numbers. The fact you are still hitting that while cutting is very impressive.

thanks:)

cervasa1977

07-16-2007, 06:15 PM

Great numbers on a cut man! Impressive

MattyH7688

07-16-2007, 06:19 PM

Great numbers on a cut man! Impressive

thanks!

i think i expect to much on a cut.. i have to understand i am gonna lose strength, how much though depends

gountilfailure0

07-16-2007, 06:23 PM

monday must be chest day for everyone :D

MattyH7688

07-16-2007, 06:23 PM

monday must be chest day for everyone :D

haha i think u r right..

warbird00

07-16-2007, 06:39 PM

nope, my leg day :D

cervasa1977

07-16-2007, 06:40 PM

how are you doing retaining lean muscle while cutting so far?

MattyH7688

07-16-2007, 06:42 PM

how are you doing retaining lean muscle while cutting so far?

pretty darn well i think(testing bodyfat and weight tommorow maybe), i feel like i look bigger.. of course, with a lower body fat and being leaner i am gonna look bigger.. but overall i think i have kept a good majority of my muscle on my cut

cervasa1977

07-16-2007, 06:46 PM

pretty darn well i think(testing bodyfat and weight tommorow maybe), i feel like i look bigger.. of course, with a lower body fat and being leaner i am gonna look bigger.. but overall i think i have kept a good majority of my muscle on my cut

man that sounds great very hard to do on a cut

bluffcolts

07-16-2007, 06:56 PM

Looking really good bro!! Sub'd

MattyH7688

07-16-2007, 06:57 PM

Looking really good bro!! Sub'd

thanks man!

MattyH7688

07-17-2007, 03:55 PM

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About my day: A power thing exploded by my house around 8-9 am and woke me up.. i still got 8 hours of sleep but i felt awful.. i had to drag myself to the gym today, which sucked. I felt awful until after cardio.. honestly, probably one of my worst workouts in months.. Strength didnt drop to much, i just wanted it to end.. I feel pretty much 100% now, which is weird.. I got my thyrotabs today as well :)

Strength:5/10 Strength dropped a little bit as i was feeling awful

Energy/Focus: 3/10Worst workout in a long time.. I felt sick throughout it. I was just trying to get through it.. I stopped feeling sorry for myself and pushed through it and didnt mess and sets or reps but still, pure awful..

The Workout: Legs/abs/Cardio

Squat
135x5, 225x5, 315x5, 335x5

Leg Press
360x10,450x10, 540x10, 630x10, 720x10

Seated Leg Extension
90x12, 150x12, 225x12, 245x9

One legged standing leg curl
25x12, 50x12, 75x12

Seated Leg Curl
90x12, 120x12, 150x12, 180x12

One legged leg extension
60x12, 90x12, 105x12

dropset leg extension after the one legged leg extensions set
225 all the way down to 60

dropset leg curl after last set of leg curl
180 down to 45..

Captain chair leg raises
3x10

Abmachine
40x10, 60x10, 100x10, 120x10

Ball Oblique Crunches
3x10

Cardio
30 minutes 10% incline 4.0 speed on treadmill 415 calories burned

dbc5

07-17-2007, 05:08 PM

Sucks about the explosion man, haha. Im sure the workouts will be right back on track next time you step in the gym though.

MattyH7688

07-17-2007, 05:12 PM

Sucks about the explosion man, haha. Im sure the workouts will be right back on track next time you step in the gym though.

ha i hope.. tomorrow is cardio, but thursday is my favorite day.. shoulders/tris

i feel better now so i think it was just a one time thing

Surive123

07-17-2007, 07:11 PM

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Strength:5/10
Energy/Focus: 3/10

Wow, you exaggerating at all. But like i've said before, the workout following the ****ty one is usually amazing. Get after it.

ha i hope.. tomorrow is cardio, but thursday is my favorite day.. shoulders/tris

Oh hai, me too.

cervasa1977

07-17-2007, 08:55 PM

sucks about the workout I know the next one your going to kick ass

MattyH7688

07-17-2007, 08:57 PM

sucks about the workout I know the next one your going to kick ass

yea i hope so too.. at first i thought i was coming down with the flu, but now i feel fine..oh well, must of been because of me being woke up in the middle of sleep

MattyH7688

07-18-2007, 07:33 PM

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About my day:good cardio today overall. I tried something new. I put green mag w/ orange crystal light stuff and made it into a slushie with my magic bullet and ice... well.. it was AWESOME.. lol that is all

The Workout: Cardio

40 minutes total, 20 of HIIT on elliptical and 20 minutes moderate intensity, 4.0 speed 10% incline for 20 minutes on treadmill.. 540 calories total burned

dbc5

07-18-2007, 07:37 PM

Dude, that slushie sounds incredible. I might give that a try sometime.

ZDub212

07-18-2007, 07:38 PM

Ummm...I love this log...god damn I'm late.

HOLLA!!!

MattyH7688

07-18-2007, 07:39 PM

Dude, that slushie sounds incredible. I might give that a try sometime.
yea for now on its how im gonna drink green mag.. i need something while cutting to keep my happy

Ummm...I love this log...god damn I'm late.

HOLLA!!!

geeze!! finally!!! :D

MoonMan12

07-19-2007, 02:44 PM

How's the purple wraath? I can't wait to get it from proteinpump. :D

MattyH7688

07-19-2007, 05:10 PM

How's the purple wraath? I can't wait to get it from proteinpump. :D

im gonna win :mad:

actually though its not to bad so far.. i dunno recovery is the same though and energy is decent

MattyH7688

07-19-2007, 05:17 PM

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About my day: Got called off work :(.. So i went and applied to GNC today. Hopefully I get a job there so i can get free/cheap supplements. Awesome workout today. My shoulder press is
almost where it was 30 lbs ago :)

Strength:9/10 Great strength today. Good solid workout in all lifts today.

Energy/Focus: 8/10Energy was awesome in the beginning but when i did tris energy was a bit low.

The Workout: Shoulder Tris/Cardio

Seated Barbell Shoulder press
135x8, 185x8, 225x8(very close to pb :)) 155x8

Standing Arnold DB Presses
50x8, 60x8, 70x8

Rope Front Raises
30x10, 40x10, 50x10, 60x10

Cable One Arm front Raises
20x10, 25x10, 30x10

Side DB Raises
20x8, 25x8, 30x8, 35x8

Dropset one arm shoulder press machine
50, 30, 20

Decline DB tricep extensions
30x8, 40x8, 50x8

V-Bar Pull Down
50x12, 65x12, 80x12, 90x12

DB one arm tricep extension
30x10, 35x10, 40x10

Rope tricep extension from behind head
50x12, 65x12, 80x12

Dropset skull crusher machine
100, 70, 30

Cardio
30 minutes 10-15% incline 4.0 speed on treadmill 420 calories burned

Surive123

07-19-2007, 05:49 PM

MattyH7688

07-19-2007, 05:52 PM

Ah man, that sucks about your job. Sorry to hear about that; I also applied at GNC. You'll get it ;). They hire anything that is over 18 with a pulse. Their employee benefits and discounts are not really that good though, so I hear. So I was a bit disappointed. It was like you can only buy something 25% off once every three weeks or some bull**** like that. Good luck though on your quest to employment.

haha i have a job.. but the comedy club is veryyy slow in the summer cuz people wanna be by the lake and outside and stuff.. in the winter and stuff ill be busy as hell there but now its dead sorta

Surive123

07-19-2007, 05:53 PM

Ooohhhhhhhhh ok

Illadelphia

07-19-2007, 05:57 PM

Matty H, the good thing about gnc is you can keep the supps people return

MattyH7688

07-19-2007, 06:00 PM

Matty H, the good thing about gnc is you can keep the supps people return

:) i heard that before.. i really hope i get hired there

Surive123

07-19-2007, 06:01 PM

:) i heard that before.. i really hope i get hired there

Holy ****, I had no idea. That would be ****in awesome. I would just recommend what I want to everyone. Someone is bound to return something.

dbc5

07-19-2007, 06:40 PM

Awsome workout man. Good luck with the GNC job. If you really can keep returned supplements, then that is an amazing perk. It doesnt seem that you would save that much with a 25% discount vs just buying stuff online, but if you get stuff for free, you cant go wrong.

MattyH7688

07-19-2007, 06:42 PM

dbc5

07-19-2007, 06:53 PM

when i dropped off my application, muscle milk was $46 for the 5lb which is super cheap..

Ya, I actually have seen a few good deals when I have checked it out. For the most part though, its just too much for me unless I need something asap. I went into one the other day and saw 5lb ON Whey for $45 and I just bought 10lbs of ON online for $54.

I must admit though, I love GNC's shaker cups. They have the little rubber thing on the lid so it seals tight and doesnt leak.

MattyH7688

07-20-2007, 01:43 PM

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About my day: Pretty good workout overall. I won another jug of purple wraath thanks to proteinpump in the misc contest give away:cool: but in 6 weeks i will be bulking and i wonder if i should save it till im cutting again

Strength:7.5/10 Not to bad overall on strength today.. deadlifts a bit heavy

Energy/Focus: 8/10
Solid focus throughout. Very good energy for cardio today.

The Workout: Back/calves/abs/forearms/Cardio

Deadlifts
135x5, 225x5, 315x8, 365x6, 405x5

Pull ups
3x10

T-bar rows
45x10, 90x10, 135x10, 185x10

Back cable pulldown
35x12, 50x12, 65x12

DB shrugs
10x15x100

Peck Deck Flies for back
60x12, 90x12, 115x12

Rope Rows Dropset
65, 42.5, 20

Standing calf raises
10x10x90

Forearm curls
20x20, 20x25, 20x30, 20x35

Decline situp supersetted with ab twists
10x25, 10x25, 10x35, 10x35, 10x45

Cardio
30 minutes 10-15% incline 4.0 speed on treadmill 421 calories burned

Surive123

07-20-2007, 01:45 PM

MattyH7688

07-20-2007, 01:48 PM

You are such a homo. Buy it from you for $25. Eh eh?

haha :D

dbc5

07-20-2007, 02:14 PM

Congrats on the free Wraath man. Nice workout as well.

Ya Heard Right

07-21-2007, 12:36 PM

MattyH7688

07-21-2007, 12:45 PM

Nice supp log so far man.

It really is amazing to see the different feats of strength on certain lifts. Like on some excersizes i blow him away, but on other lifts he makes me look silly! http://www.d2messageboard.com/images/smilies/eek.gif

haha thanks man..

what lifts?

i dont go to failure and the absolute maximum on secondary lifts.. i usually only have 30-45 seconds in between sets so weight is lower

Ya Heard Right

07-21-2007, 01:18 PM

Shrugs, calves, forearms. I believe I go a lot heavier on those.

On bench (incline or flat) I can only go a couple of times with 225. My best lift with chest is flyes, where I sometimes do 55s.

Keep it up, I am watching this one close. I am thinking about jumping on board with CL.

MattyH7688

07-21-2007, 01:23 PM

ic ic.. yea shrugs, my gyms dbs only go up to 110s i mean i could do heavier but often i just go higher reps

calves and forearms i am not worried about strength at all but more getting a good stretch and form

anyways, thanks for the compliments man.. glad to have u following

cervasa1977

07-21-2007, 01:39 PM

Congrats on the PW!!!!!!!!!!! :)

MattyH7688

07-21-2007, 01:47 PM

Congrats on the PW!!!!!!!!!!! :)

thanks!

you think it would be a waste to take when i bulk? when i run out of my bottle here ill be done with cutting pretty much.. I dunno if i should save it for my next cutting phase or just use for bulking

MattyH7688

07-22-2007, 06:15 PM

sorry for not updating yesterday, was really really busy

anyways yesterday did some cardio(busted my ass) and had a great cardio workout overall

today chilled and mowed the lawn

tomorrow i am working out at 6 am :eek: because i am working for my uncle at 9 and wanna work out pre physical labor.. so i dont mess up my diet/weight lifting

so bed tonight at 10 :(

MattyH7688

07-23-2007, 04:05 PM

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About my day: Woke up at 5:30 in the morning to go workout.. Painted for the rest of the day :(.. Had my carb up today :)

Strength:7.5/10 Inclines felt decent. DB bench was heavy as hell, along with curls.. oh well

Energy/Focus: 8/10Good energy being so early

The Workout: Chest/Biceps/Cardio

Incline bench
135x10, 185x10, 225x8, 245x6

DB Bench
90x12, 100x10, 110x7

Chest press machine(kinda like hammer chest machine)
155x10, 175x10, 195x10

DB flyes
30x10, 35x10, 40x10

Cable Cross Over dropset
35, 25, 10

Cable cross over dropset again.. different angle from the bottom
30, 20, 10

Barbell curls
65x10, 85x10, 105x10

Incline Hammer DB Curls
25x12, 30x12, 35x12

Preacher curls
30x10, 35x10, 40x10

V bar Cable Curls
30x15, 45x12, 50x10

Strip Curls with Ez bar
75, 55, 35

Cardio
30 minutes 12% incline 3.5 speed on treadmill 420 calories burned

cervasa1977

07-23-2007, 04:07 PM

much props for the early morning workout man!!!!

dbc5

07-23-2007, 05:27 PM

Great workout, especially considering how early you wokr up for it. Impressive :).

MattyH7688

07-23-2007, 05:28 PM

much props for the early morning workout man!!!!

Great workout, especially considering how early you wokr up for it. Impressive :).

thanks guys!

yea its gonna be like that the rest of this week :(

Surive123

07-23-2007, 08:55 PM

Wow, very nice. You should take a break from bb for like....a year so I can catch up.

MattyH7688

07-24-2007, 03:29 AM

Wow, very nice. You should take a break from bb for like....a year so I can catch up.

hahaha

maybe, someday

MattyH7688

07-24-2007, 04:09 PM

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About my day: Decent day in the gym today. My gym was getting the seated leg curl repadded so i couldnt do my favorite hamstring exercise :(! so i had to double up on standing leg curls lol. I could of done SDLs but i think they are useless for hamstrings and studies showing what muscle group and how much of a body part is worked during each exercise shows they barely hit the hamstrings at all.
Strength: 7.5/10 Dang, squats sure are gettin heavy :(. They drop again oh well.

Energy/Focus: 9/10Early morning workout again but awesome focus, so this is a HUGE plus in my book.

The Workout: Legs/abs/Cardio

Squat
225x5, 225x8, 275x8, 315x8

Front Squats on smith machine
135x15, 185x10, 225x6

Seated Leg Extension
60x15, 90x12, 120x12, 150x12, 180x10, 210x8

One legged standing leg curl
35x10,35x10,45x 10, 45x10, 55x10, 55x10, 65x10

Dropset after last rep from 65 to 35

One legged leg extension
60x12, 75x10, 90x8

followed by dropset after last rep on leg extensions

150, 90, 60

Captain chair leg raises
3x10

Abmachine
40x10, 60x10, 80x10, 100x10, 120x10

Ball Oblique Crunches
3x10

Cardio
30 minutes 12% incline 3.5 speed on treadmill 415 calories burned

Surive123

07-24-2007, 04:13 PM

MattyH7688

07-24-2007, 04:14 PM

I love working hamstrings now.

haha, i tried saying that out loud...10x fast.

yes, its summer and my english skills suck:(

redhawk76

07-24-2007, 04:20 PM

I could of done SDLs but i think they are useless for hamstrings and studies showing what muscle group and how much of a body part is worked during each exercise shows they barely hit the hamstrings at all.

interesting, although personally that is by far the best hamstrings workout for me. It probably depends quite a bit on MMC, and what you intend to work.

Also, DB SLDL seem to take even more tension off of traps/back and onto hams, for me at least.

warbird00

07-24-2007, 04:29 PM

good luck on the rep position man, i hope one of us young guns gets it!

MattyH7688

07-24-2007, 04:36 PM

interesting, although personally that is by far the best hamstrings workout for me. It probably depends quite a bit on MMC, and what you intend to work.

Also, DB SLDL seem to take even more tension off of traps/back and onto hams, for me at least.
this thread i found to be of great interest:
Thought some might find this interesting.

The results of the EMG studies show which exercises produce the greatest amount of stimulation within each target muscle group. The following table displays these results.

IEMG max motor-unit activation

Exercise/% EMG Muscle Stimulation

Pectoralis major:
Decline dumbbell bench press - 93
Decline bench press (Olympic bar) - 89
Push-ups between benches - 88
Flat dumbbell bench press - 87
Flat bench press (Olympic bar) - 85
Flat dumbbell flys - 84

Pectoralis minor:
Incline dumbbell bench press - 91
Incline bench press (Olympic bar) - 85
Incline dumbbell flys - 83
Incline bench press (Smith machine) - 81

Medial deltoids:
Incline dumbbell side laterals - 66
Standing dumbbell side laterals - 63
Seated dumbbell side laterals - 62
Cable side laterals - 47

Posterior deltoids:
Standing dumbbell bent laterals - 85
Seated dumbbell bent laterals - 83
Standing cable bent laterals - 77

Anterior deltoids:
Seated front dumbbell press - 79
Standing front dumbbell raises - 73
Seated front barbell press - 61

Biceps:
Biceps preacher curls (Olympic bar) - 90
Incline seated dumbbell curls (alternate) - 88
Standing biceps curls (Olympic bar/narrow grip) - 86
Standing dumbbell curls (alternate) - 84
Concentration dumbbell curls - 80
Standing biceps curls (Olympic bar/wide grip) - 63
Standing E-Z biceps curls (wide grip) - 61

Triceps:
Decline triceps extensions (Olympic bar) - 92
Triceps pressdowns (angled bar) - 90
Triceps dip between benches - 87
One-arm cable triceps extensions (reverse grip) - 85
Overhead rope triceps extensions - 84
Seated one-arm dumbbell triceps extensions (neutral grip) - 82
Close-grip bench press (Olympic bar) - 72

Latissimus dorsi:
Bent-over barbell rows - 93
One-arm dumbbell rows - 91
T-bar rows - 89
Lat pulldowns to the front - 86
Seated pulley rows - 83

Quadriceps:
Squats (parallel depth, shoulder-width stance) - 88
Seated leg extensions (toes straight) - 86
Hack Squats (90 degree angle, shoulder-width stance) - 78
Leg press (110 degree angle) - 76
Smith machine squats (90 degree angle, shoulder-width stance) - 60

Hamstrings:
Seated leg curls - 88
Standing leg curls - 79
Lying leg curls - 70
Stiff Legged Deadlifts - 63

Calves:
Donkey calf raises - 80
Standing one-leg calf raises - 79
Standing two-leg calf raises - 68
Seated calf raises - 61

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=471725

good luck on the rep position man, i hope one of us young guns gets it!

haha thanks man:) yea hopefully me u or cboesger get it

dbc5

07-24-2007, 04:38 PM

good luck on the rep position man, i hope one of us young guns gets it!

x2, I really hope one of us younger board members gets the nod. I really wanted to apply, but I havent used anything from PAL yet and didnt feel right applying for their rep position as a result. Im definently pulling for one of you guys though.

MattyH7688

07-24-2007, 04:41 PM

x2, I really hope one of us younger board members gets the nod. I really wanted to apply, but I havent used anything from PAL yet and didnt feel right applying for their rep position as a result. Im definently pulling for one of you guys though.

thanks man!

should be interesting to see who gets it

MattyH7688

07-25-2007, 06:26 PM

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About my day:Painted allllllllllllll day. Did early morning cardio. Good endurance the whole workout.

The Workout: Cardio

45 minutes. 12% incline 3.5 speed on treadmill. 600 Calories burned.

bluffcolts

07-25-2007, 06:30 PM

thanks man!

should be interesting to see who gets it

Yeah, good luck to you. You would be a solid choice IMO.

MattyH7688

07-25-2007, 06:31 PM

Yeah, good luck to you. You would be a solid choice IMO.

thanks :)

MattyH7688

07-26-2007, 06:04 PM

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About my day: Early morning workout again:D.. but damn i looked and felt awesome, seriously the best i
looked and felt in a LONG time. So pleased with today, couldnt stop looking in the mirror(no cockiness). Lowering my sets a bit.. cant keep up with my old self being so tired from cutting :(

Strength:9/10 Good solid strength on shoulder DB press.. didnt try my usual 100s hehe.. but got the 90s pretty damn easy

Energy/Focus: 10/10Felt awesometoday

The Workout: Shoulder Tris/Cardio

Seated DB Presses
50x12, 70x12, 90x10

Smith Machine Shoulder press
135x12, 155x12, 185x12

Side DB Raises Supersetted with Front DB Raises
20x12, 25x12, 30x10

Wide Grip Cable upright rows
30x10,50x10, 65x10, 80x10

Side Raise Machine followed by a drop set
70x10, 80x10, 90x10, 100x10

dropset after last rep.. 100, 50, 30

Decline DB tricep extensions
20x12, 30x12, 40x12

V-Bar Pull Down
50x12, 65x12, 80x12, 90x12

DB Behind head tricep extension
80x12, 90x12, 100x12

Behind the head ez bar tricep extensions
65x12, 75x12, 85x12

Rope tricep extension followed by dropset
50x12, 65x12, 80x12, 90x12

dropset.. 90, 50, 30

Cardio
30 minutes 12.5% incline 3.5 speed on treadmill 410 calories burned

Surive123

07-26-2007, 06:06 PM

How's the endurance? I usually die on rep 7, on anything.

Early morning workout again:D.. but damn i looked and felt awesome, seriously the best i
looked and felt in a LONG time. So pleased with today, couldnt stop looking in the mirror(no cockiness).

ha i was the same way today.

cervasa1977

07-26-2007, 06:07 PM

looks like a great workout man....still don't know how you can get up for those early morning workouts

MattyH7688

07-26-2007, 06:11 PM

How's the endurance? I usually die on rep 7, on anything.

ha i was the same way today.
endurance is usually good till the last set

i almost always go to failure, lol some of the sets i dont remember if i got 6 or 9( i worked out like 12 hours ago but i remember the majority).. so i make it easy here and just write down the number of reps i should of gotten

looks like a great workout man....still don't know how you can get up for those early morning workouts

well i think those r now done until school.. at least i hope.. the reason i dont workout later in the day cuz i have very limited carbs in my diet and i make my breakfast my preworkout meal as well to cut down on calories and carbs

cervasa1977

07-26-2007, 06:15 PM

well i think those r now done until school.. at least i hope.. the reason i dont workout later in the day cuz i have very limited carbs in my diet and i make my breakfast my preworkout meal as well to cut down on calories and carbs

nice I tried doing the early workouts but my body just didn't want to work I lasted like two days :D

dbc5

07-26-2007, 07:07 PM

Considering that you are cutting, your workout still are ridiculous. I envy alot of your numbers man, great job.

MattyH7688

07-26-2007, 07:16 PM

Considering that you are cutting, your workout still are ridiculous. I envy alot of your numbers man, great job.

thanks man

MattyH7688

07-27-2007, 09:04 PM

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About my day: Got called off work today so i went to the save-an-eye football game. Its a city vs. county all star football game in my area. Its between the the city high schools and county high schools of the players who graduated a year before. I played in it last year for the city and we set a new record for a blow out in the game. It is a pretty big deal around here and is the second oldest game of its type in America. It makes me remember how much I miss football and how nothing can really compare to what high school football was.. oh well.

Strength:8/10 Decent strength today, nothing out of the ordinary either way

Energy/Focus: 8/10
Good focus throughout the whole workout

The Workout: Back/calves/abs/forearms/Cardio

Pull ups
3x10

Yates rows
135x10, 185x8, 225x8

DB rows
3x110sx12

Back cable pulldown
35x12, 50x12, 65x12

New free weight row machine supersetted w/ Shrugs
90x16, 120x12, 135x10

ss:
135x10, 225x10, 275x10

Dropset reverse peckdeck back flies
120,90,60

Forearm curls
20x15,20x20, 20x25, 20x30

Calf Raises
10x10 various weight on leg press machine

Ab Circuit 3 times
10 crunches
10 oblique crunches to each side
10 leg raises
Cardio
30 minutes 12% incline 3.5 speed on treadmill 421 calories burned

cervasa1977

07-28-2007, 07:49 AM

It makes me remember how much I miss football and how nothing can really compare to what high school football was.. oh well.[/color]

Amen....I never knew how much I was going to and still miss it.

redhawk76

07-28-2007, 08:01 AM

Amen....I never knew how much I was going to and still miss it.

x infinity :(

dbc5

07-28-2007, 08:08 AM

There is nothing like the feeling of getting amped up for a high school game. Great workout man. Looks like everything is still going well.

Skull Crusher Chris

07-28-2007, 08:56 AM

Amen....I never knew how much I was going to and still miss it.

x infinity :(

x infinity x2, nothing better then suiting up right before the game with your closest friends. Brings back great memories going back and watching my old team but nothing like the real thing.

xquick

07-28-2007, 12:26 PM

great log man, just read the whole thing, got all caught up and will continue to follow it. amazing numbers, keep up with good work and good luck with the contest prep

MattyH7688

07-28-2007, 12:27 PM

great log man, just read the whole thing, got all caught up and will continue to follow it. amazing numbers, keep up with good work and good luck with the contest prep

thanks man!:)

glad to have u following!

dbc5

07-28-2007, 12:43 PM

How is the contest prep going by the way?

MattyH7688

07-28-2007, 12:46 PM

How is the contest prep going by the way?

pretty good, im pretty worried about conditioning but i think once everything comes down to it ill be ok..

doing cardio 4 hours a week or so and im now doing carb cycling to help me lose that last bit of fat

its weird, somedays in the gym and at home i feel like i look absolutely awesome and will be ready in a second then there is other times i feel like i look like trash and should just give up

i think water is playing a huge factor in that.. i retain water pretty easily as my diet is pretty damn high in sodium/lactose/artific sweeteners.. once i cut those out i honestly wouldnt be suprised if i lost 5-10 lbs of water

Surive123

07-28-2007, 01:00 PM

You should post an your ideal diet for a day. I'm curious.

ncangey0513

07-28-2007, 01:08 PM

its weird, somedays in the gym and at home i feel like i look absolutely awesome and will be ready in a second then there is other times i feel like i look like trash and should just give up

I think we all feel that way. Just keep at it, and ultimately, you will reach all of your goals.

MattyH7688

07-28-2007, 01:08 PM

You should post an your ideal diet for a day. I'm curious.

sure thing ill post up my diet.. gonna start carb cycling so this should be fun

today: low carb
meal 1: 4 egg yolks 2 egg whites
meal 2: 6 oz Very very very lean pork(as lean as chicken if not leaner) cup of broccoli
meal 3: 4 egg yolks 2 egg whites cup of broccoli
meal 4: can of tuna cup of broccoli
meal 5: 1.5-2 scoops of evo pro(i have to cuz of work)
meal 6: cup of 4% cottage cheese, scoop of whey.. table spoon of peanut butter
tomorrow same..

monday refeed high carb
meal 1:
6 egg whites
1.5 cups of oats
Workout
meal 2: Pwo(dropped my pwo shake for whole food)
1.5 cups of oats
broccoli
scoop of whey
6 egg whites
meal 3: can of tuna.. cup of broccoli
meal 4: can of tuna.. cup of broccoli
meal 5: 6 oz of the lean pork.. cup of broccoli
meal 6: cup of cottage chese, scoop of whey, tbspn peanut butter

tuesday med carb:
meal 1: half cup oats, whole grapefruit, 5 egg whites 1 whole egg with fat free cheese
Workout
meal 2: 1 cups of oats or 1/2 cup of brown rice 5 egg whites 1 whole egg with fat free cheese
meal 3: can of tuna.. cup of broccoli
meal 4: can of tuna.. cup of broccoli
meal 5: 6 oz of the lean pork.. cup of broccoli
meal 6: cup of cottage chese, scoop of whey, tbspn peanut butter

dbc5

07-28-2007, 01:10 PM

pretty good, im pretty worried about conditioning but i think once everything comes down to it ill be ok..

doing cardio 4 hours a week or so and im now doing carb cycling to help me lose that last bit of fat

its weird, somedays in the gym and at home i feel like i look absolutely awesome and will be ready in a second then there is other times i feel like i look like trash and should just give up

i think water is playing a huge factor in that.. i retain water pretty easily as my diet is pretty damn high in sodium/lactose/artific sweeteners.. once i cut those out i honestly wouldnt be suprised if i lost 5-10 lbs of water

Ya, water weight can definently be an issue, especially when you are busy and need to find easy to transport food. Sometimes I will grab some lunch meat and throw that on whole wheat bread. Its higher in sodium then I would like, but I figure I would rather get in some good carbs and protein at the expense of some extra sodium, then miss a meal.

So do you have your posing routine down and have your suit picked out?

MattyH7688

07-28-2007, 01:11 PM

im ordering the suit monday and the posing routine i am working on

i still need a song:eek:

someone help with suggestions please :)

MattyH7688

07-28-2007, 01:14 PM

ncangey0513

07-28-2007, 01:17 PM

im ordering the suit monday and the posing routine i am working on

i still need a song:eek:

someone help with suggestions please :)

superfreak - rick james
la bamba - richie valens
no pigeons - sporty thieves
white christmas - the drifters
ironic - alanis morrisette

MattyH7688

07-28-2007, 01:18 PM

superfreak - rick james
la bamba - richie valens
no pigeons - sporty thieves
white christmas - the drifters
ironic - alanis morrisette

hahaha

serious responses :mad:

dbc5

07-28-2007, 01:19 PM

i should mention i am putting seasoning and eatting pickles and trying to load up on sodium then taper it down to show time

i was reading this was an effective way of helping shed water.. i guess my as well try it

Thats why everyone says each contest you prepare for is a huge learning experience. There are so many different tactics you can try to see what works best for you. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this goes for you. I've never done a contest before, so its like I'm learning through this log, haha.

Surive123

07-28-2007, 01:19 PM

the posing routine i am working on

LOL!

Just for you, when I post updated pictures I'm going to do the Infamous arm above head stretch type pose.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/100_0164.jpg

I laugh everytime. The best part is when everyone made of you in your past log too, lol.

Have you considered other types of fish? Tilapia is a great source, and is delicious. 3.99 for a pound and a half at aldi's. My diet has pretty much consisted of that lately. I bet you are aware of Scivation's cutting books/information? It is amazing stuff; and they have a free download at their site.

Marc himself is ridiculous; his routine, eating habits, training ect...are insane.

MattyH7688

07-28-2007, 01:20 PM

Thats why everyone says each contest you prepare for is a huge learning experience. There are so many different tactics you can try to see what works best for you. I'm really looking forward to seeing how this goes for you. I've never done a contest before, so its like I'm learning through this log, haha.

haha

i am so nervous

i wish i would of started a serious contest diet in like may.. not the beginning of july

oh well

MattyH7688

07-30-2007, 08:54 PM

LOL!

Just for you, when I post updated pictures I'm going to do the Infamous arm above head stretch type pose.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/100_0164.jpg

I laugh everytime. The best part is when everyone made of you in your past log too, lol.

Have you considered other types of fish? Tilapia is a great source, and is delicious. 3.99 for a pound and a half at aldi's. My diet has pretty much consisted of that lately. I bet you are aware of Scivation's cutting books/information? It is amazing stuff; and they have a free download at their site.

Marc himself is ridiculous; his routine, eating habits, training ect...are insane.
:mad: grr

MattyH7688

07-30-2007, 09:02 PM

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About my day:Carb up day and felt awesome and full from it!! also, i became a PAL rep today :).. so any help u guys need with palo alto u can come to me
Strength:7/10 Bench dropped again :(.. Felt strong throughout the rest of the workout though

Energy/Focus: 9/10Though my bench dropped, i had awesome focus and energy

The Workout: Chest/Biceps/Cardio

Ibarbell bench
135x10, 225x10, 245x8, 275x3:(

DB Incline Bench
80x12, 90x10, 100x10

Decline DB Press
50x15, 70x15, 80x15\

Cable Cross Over
20x10, 25x10, 30x10, 35x10, 42.5x10

BW dips
3x12

Dropset Incline bench hammer strength machine
150, 90, 60

Standing DB curls both at the same time
25x12, 30x12, 35x12
Incline Hammer DB Curls
25x12, 30x12, 35x12

DB Preacher curls
30x10, 35x10, 40x10

V bar Cable Curls
30x15, 45x12, 50x10
Rope Curls
30x12, 35x12, 50x12

Preacher Curl Machine negatives
30x10, 50x10

Cardio
30 minutes 12% incline 3.5 speed on treadmill 420 calories burned

dbc5

07-30-2007, 09:26 PM

Dont worry about the drop in the bench man. Your numbers are still huge. Congrats again on the PAL spot. You deserve it.

MattyH7688

07-30-2007, 09:27 PM

Dont worry about the drop in the bench man. Your numbers are still huge. Congrats again on the PAL spot. You deserve it.

thanks man

Surive123

07-31-2007, 04:56 AM

Congrats on that position man! We all knew you had it ;). And its amazing how much our strength numbers can be off, but our focus and energy is right on, huh? I hate those days :mad:, you'd think that if focus/energy is up...strength should be up a little too. BUT NO! Gr.

Back Double Biceps18

07-31-2007, 05:29 AM

Awesome job Matt, workouts still look strong. Sorry I skipped through the log, when exactly is your contest bro?

naturalguy

07-31-2007, 06:01 AM

MattyH7688

07-31-2007, 06:30 AM

You gotta shave those pits bro :)

hahahah i know..

my last logs pic i was just a pure mess

Surive123

07-31-2007, 10:23 AM

hahahah i know..

my last logs pic i was just a pure mess

Understatement...

:mad: grr

:D

lol

MattyH7688

07-31-2007, 08:32 PM

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About my day: Decent day. Came home from the gym to see the torrent i won sitting there and my Primaforce WPI chocolate malt.. tasted so good i ordered two more tonight :). I did cardio twice today.. so an hour total which sucks but oh well

Strength:7/10 Weight felt damn heavy on squat.. oh well

Energy/Focus: 8/10good energy during both cardio sessions and through out the workout

The Workout: Legs/abs/Cardio

Squat
135x12, 225x12, 315x8, 225x12, 135x12

One legged leg press on machine
90x12, 120x12, 150x12

Seated Leg Extension
90x12, 150x12, 225x12, 245x12

One legged leg extension
60x12, 90x12, 105x12
followed by a drop set leg extension
150, 90, 60
Seated Leg Curl
60x12 90x12, 120x12, 150x12, 180x12

One legged standing leg curl
25x12, 50x12, 75x12

Captain chair leg raises
3x10

Ab machine supersetted with abtwists
50x12, 70x12, 100x12

Cardio
30 minutes 12.5% incline 3.5 speed on treadmill 420 calories burned then later another half hour of the same thing

bluffcolts

07-31-2007, 08:52 PM

Nice workout man and Congrats on the position, We were all rooting for you! Good job. :)

MattyH7688

07-31-2007, 08:58 PM

Nice workout man and Congrats on the position, We were all rooting for you! Good job. :)

thanks man :)

Back Double Biceps18

07-31-2007, 09:12 PM

Great workout bro, awesome volume. 315lbs on your shoulders might have something to do with squats feeling heavy ;).

MattyH7688

07-31-2007, 09:20 PM

Great workout bro, awesome volume. 315lbs on your shoulders might have something to do with squats feeling heavy ;).

haha.. it didnt use to feel heavy when i weighed 20 lbs more :(

i weighed in after my workout at 180lbs.. this has been my lightest in three years

im going for 170 for the show(with dropping water)

i got 5-6 more lbs to lose of fat and i figure ill drop some major water whenever i watch my sodium and cut out sweeteners and dairy

MattyH7688

08-01-2007, 07:47 PM

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About my day:WTF i wasnt allowed to drink the purple wraath during cardio today.. the lady stopped me.. i was so pissed, i chugged it pre cardio.. I picked up some honey to be eating with my carb days :) im excited sorry lol.. I also picked up some poptarts to eat after my show.. i love them dearly and cannot wait haha. I am gonna start loading up on snacks so i am ready when i bulk.

The Workout: Cardio

60 minutes. 12.5% incline 3.0 speed on treadmill. 715 Calories burned.

dbc5

08-01-2007, 07:52 PM

What flavor poptarts man? I used to love those things. Some of my favorites were brown sugar cinnamon, wildberry, smore, pretty much every flavor, haha.

MattyH7688

08-01-2007, 07:55 PM

i picked up some hot fudge sunday ones

i might pick up some fruit flavored ones too

Rodzilla

08-01-2007, 07:59 PM

why did this lady stop you? what a bitch. nobody says anything to me when im sippin on some xtend

MattyH7688

08-01-2007, 08:00 PM

why did this lady stop you? what a bitch. nobody says anything to me when im sippin on some xtend

no clue, first time ever.. they tried saying only water.. i was pissed

dbc5

08-01-2007, 08:00 PM

i picked up some hot fudge sunday ones

i might pick up some fruit flavored ones too

My sister loves those hot fudge sundae ones. They are in the house all the time.

MattyH7688

08-01-2007, 08:02 PM

My sister loves those hot fudge sundae ones. They are in the house all the time.

24 more days until i eat the whole damn box

then im eating a giant sausage pizza and 4 arby sandwhiches

Rodzilla

08-01-2007, 08:05 PM

how many days before contest are you dropping green mag?

dbc5

08-01-2007, 08:06 PM

24 more days until i eat the whole damn box

then im eating a giant sausage pizza and 4 arby sandwhiches

I guess that will kick your bulk off on the right foot, haha.

MattyH7688

08-01-2007, 08:06 PM

how many days before contest are you dropping green mag?

i might do a week..

not only because of the creatine but all artificial sweeteners

MattyH7688

08-01-2007, 08:09 PM

I guess that will kick your bulk off on the right foot, haha.

i miss bulking way to much

never again am i being this stupid and deciding to do a show so late and not cut until like 8-10 weeks out when i should of 12-16 weeks damn

xquick

08-02-2007, 12:11 PM

MattyH7688

08-02-2007, 12:36 PM

Matty good progress man, looks like you've been working real hard for this comp. Congrats on the REP spot too, awesome.

the fruity poptarts were always my favorite, I like the strawberry and then the blueberry, i actually liked them a lil better without the frosting on top, but its been so damn long i hardly remember. I just know that I tried the chocolate ones when they first came out and I thought they were a bit too sweet, but if i remember correctly i didn't warm them, that coulda been the problem....WOW, its amazing how dieting and eating perfectly clean can leave such vivid memories in our minds about what we used to eat

I'm already planning my post competition BINGE and i'm not even thinking about competing until next July....first stop, McDonalds for the first time in 4 years, i'm in desperate need of a big mac and fries

thanks a lot man!

haha yea, i miss the foods i use to eat all the time without worrying about calories.. This year when i bulk, i am not gonna fear food. If I want a piece of pizza.. I am gonna eat that damn pizza. When i dirty bulked i got the most gains of my life, so why change it.. I got fat but big deal.

I got a coupon for 4 arby sandwiches for $5 in the mail yesterday.. that sunday after the show, i am going there and little ceasers and indulging in to me what is a well deserved cheat day.

xquick

08-02-2007, 12:50 PM

thanks a lot man!

I got a coupon for 4 arby sandwiches for $5 in the mail yesterday.. that sunday after the show, i am going there and little ceasers and indulging in to me what is a well deserved cheat day.

DAMN STRAIGHT

Skull Crusher Chris

08-02-2007, 12:52 PM

I got a coupon for 4 arby sandwiches for $5 in the mail yesterday.. that sunday after the show, i am going there and little ceasers and indulging in to me what is a well deserved cheat day.

You definitely deserve it man!

SHOWTIME

08-02-2007, 01:02 PM

You definitely deserve it man!

x2

Man youve been a machine!!!!!!

EDIT I still cant rep anyone yet since last nights "twilight Zone" dealings...
Still trying though

icetrauma

08-02-2007, 04:00 PM

What flavor poptarts man? I used to love those things. Some of my favorites were brown sugar cinnamon, wildberry, smore, pretty much every flavor, haha.

Cinammon and Blueberry. Blueberry is best fresh from the toaster with a dab of butter.

icetrauma

08-02-2007, 04:03 PM

Matty, overall how has the CL stacked worked for you. Looks like you have had some awesome workouts. BTW do not forget the horsey sauce for those Arby sandwichesl.

MattyH7688

08-02-2007, 05:12 PM

Matty, overall how has the CL stacked worked for you. Looks like you have had some awesome workouts. BTW do not forget the horsey sauce for those Arby sandwichesl.

overall, i am pretty pleased with it.. let me give u a quick review so far

Purple wraath - decent energy, not to much out of the ordinary.. good recovery on low calories.. i have kept a lot of muscle from the looks of it cutting so that is good..

Green mag- absolutely awesome taste, didnt notice to much compared to other creatines.. my strength is going down but if i was doing a bit more reasonable cut i think green mag would help keep it up better.. still though strength has been good considering i am all the way down to 180

dbc5

08-02-2007, 05:17 PM

overall, i am pretty pleased with it.. let me give u a quick review so far

Purple wraath - decent energy, not to much out of the ordinary.. good recovery on low calories.. i have kept a lot of muscle from the looks of it cutting so that is good..

Green mag- absolutely awesome taste, didnt notice to much compared to other creatines.. my strength is going down but if i was doing a bit more reasonable cut i think green mag would help keep it up better.. still though strength has been good considering i am all the way down to 180

Sounds pretty good man. Im still impressed that you have been able to drop that much weight that quickly, and keep your numbers as high as you have. You might not be happy with where your numbers are, but I think its still pretty far up there.

xquick

08-02-2007, 07:18 PM

what was your weight at when you started the cut?

have you made any changes to your diet now that you are in the home stretch towards teh competition?

MattyH7688

08-02-2007, 07:30 PM

what was your weight at when you started the cut?

have you made any changes to your diet now that you are in the home stretch towards teh competition?

i was about 195 when i started my pre contest cut(215 in december).. at one point i was eating 3300 calories and a ton of carbs and was losing a lot of weight cuz i had a physically demanding job.. now i work 2-3 nights a week as a waiter so calories need to be lower

also, i started to carb cycle to help me lose that last little bit

MattyH7688

08-02-2007, 08:41 PM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/greenmag.gif

About my day:I am so damn hungry and literally count down the minutes in between meals.. I hate it.. Energy and strength was pretty damn good today though which is a plus.
I started 15 minutes of cardio pre workout as well.

Strength:9/10 Shoulder press felt easy as ever.. Very pleased with workout

Energy/Focus: 9/10Solid energy throughout the entire workout

The Workout: Shoulder Tris/Cardio

Seated DB Presses
70x12, 80x12, 90x12

Standing Arnold Presses
40x12, 50x12, 60x12

Side DB Raises
20x15, 25x15, 30x15

Front Barbell Raises
45x12, 65x12, 85x12

Shoulder Press Machine Dropset
150, 80, 40

Incline DB tricep extensions
30x12, 40x12, 50x12

Rope Pull Down
50x12, 65x12, 80x12, 90x12

DB Kick backs
20x12, 30x12, 35x12

One arm cable tricep extension
20x12, 25x12, 30x12

15x20

Cardio
15 minutes pre on elliptical at 10 resistance.. 200 calories burned

30 minutes 12.5% incline 3.5 speed on treadmill 410 calories burned

5Six

08-02-2007, 09:36 PM

Strength:9/10 Shoulder press felt easy as ever.. Very pleased with workout

Energy/Focus: 9/10Solid energy throughout the entire workout

Tis a great feeling, no?

MattyH7688

08-03-2007, 07:38 PM

Tis a great feeling, no?

an awesome feeling :D

MattyH7688

08-03-2007, 07:50 PM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a80/mpsfootball69/greenmag.gif

About my day: talked with a few people.. i am gonna try to come in on point for this show. Also, my extreme bulk is gonna be held back another two weeks:D.. im doing a local show as well, two weeks after my august 25th show..My as well, I am busting my ass trying to get into shape.. use it while i can i guess and get the experience

Strength:8/10 Decent strength today..at this point strength is not important but working the muscle and getting a full rep

Energy/Focus: 8/10
Good focus , really worked on squeezing the muscle it seemed

The Workout: Back/calves/abs/forearms/Cardio

Lat Pull Downs
135x15, 150x12, 185x10

Close Grip Lat pulldown
135x15, 150x12, 165x12

Double DB rows
40x15, 50x12, 60x12

Back cable pulldown
35x12, 50x12, 65x12

T-bar row type thing
45x15, 90x15, 100x15

DB Shrugs
3x100x15
Forearm curls
20x15,20x20, 20x25, 20x30

Calf Raises
10x10 various weight on leg press machine

Ab Machine
50x15, 60x15, 80x15

Leg Raises
4x15

Cardio
30 minutes pwo 15 minutes pre both on elliptical burned 600 calories or so total

Surive123

08-03-2007, 07:53 PM

OH yeah. The progress is looking good man, and the avvy looks great(no homo). A lot of work's been done, huh?

MattyH7688

08-03-2007, 07:59 PM

OH yeah. The progress is looking good man, and the avvy looks great(no homo). A lot of work's been done, huh?

still more to go :cool:

next three-five weeks i hope to look ridiculous at like 170

Back Double Biceps18

08-03-2007, 08:01 PM

still more to go :cool:

next three-five weeks i hope to look ridiculous at like 170

Dude, you are going to look ridiculously cut in 5 weeks time. I was real impressed by that new picture.

MattyH7688

08-03-2007, 08:02 PM

Dude, you are going to look ridiculously cut in 5 weeks time. I was real impressed by that new picture.

thanks man!ive decided the PA championships are more of a tune up show for the tri-state championships

i was talking to a bodybuilder/nutritionist today at my gym and he thinks in 5 weeks ican be in real contest shape.. and just use this show to get comfortable with competing

Back Double Biceps18

08-03-2007, 08:10 PM

thanks man!ive decided the PA championships are more of a tune up show for the tri-state championships

i was talking to a bodybuilder/nutritionist today at my gym and he thinks in 5 weeks ican be in real contest shape.. and just use this show to get comfortable with competing

I think that is a really good idea Matt. An extra competition can only be beneficial for you. The more you learn the better off you'll be at the next and future shows.

No doubt in my mind that 5 weeks is some solid time for you to be contest ready.

MattyH7688

08-03-2007, 08:12 PM

after this, i dont plan on doing another show for three years at least to add serious size (unless next year theres a good one in may or june before my 20th birthday)

Surive123

08-03-2007, 08:17 PM

:(

;) :) :D

It is amazing what can be said with smileys.

Back Double Biceps18

08-03-2007, 08:19 PM

after this, i dont plan on doing another show for three years at least to add serious size (unless next year theres a good one in may or june before my 20th birthday)

I think three years will definitly be some good time to put on quality size bro! Maybe you'll catch the competition bug though and want to compete a little sooner. Hard tobelieve you'll only be 20 next year haha.

MattyH7688

08-03-2007, 08:24 PM

:(

;) :) :D

It is amazing what can be said with smileys.
negged :D

I think three years will definitly be some good time to put on quality size bro! Maybe you'll catch the competition bug though and want to compete a little sooner. Hard tobelieve you'll only be 20 next year haha.

my goal is 220 10% body fat

i was like 195- 10%.. so i dont think it will be that hard, right now i am so depleted.. once i eat a real meal i wouldnt be suprised if i gained 5-10 lbs

got my fruity pebbles and poptarts just staring at me in my room.. only 5 more weeks :(