2014 E Z Eric's I AM JUGGERNAUT CHALLENGE LOG

[ezericw]

So... Finished you said on ********?

Yep,
Going out to get a paper, and have someone take some after photos! :-)

Hate to see the end! :-(

[kconnell]

There have been a couple that have re-signed up for a follow-up 90-day second challenge. But April 1 was the last day to enter.

Others kept going in their own.

[ezericw]

There have been a couple that have re-signed up for a follow-up 90-day second challenge. But April 1 was the last day to enter.

Others kept going in their own.

What does "A follow-up 90-Day Challenge" consist of? I thought we had 90, and that's it! LOL

Anyway, you said April 1 was the last day, and my actual first 90 ended today! :-( Better luck next time, I guess!

[teamsw]

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[ezericw]

Hello Fellow Juggernauts

Monday morning 4-7-2014, yesterday or today was my last day in this Challenge, 90 DAYS! Where did the time go? It seems to have gone by so fast, and while I believe I did not hit my mark of 10% Body Fat, I do think I got close!
You will have to judge by the pictures, I would have to say, I am at about 12%.
And while I did gain muscle, and did drop 10 lbs, (though weight loss was not my objective) I think overall I do see some improvement, though not as much as I had hoped for! :-(

Yes, I'm disappointed in myself for not being as strict as I could have been, and yes I should have done more Cardio, even though I had injured my knee, I still tried to do some, but was not able to do enough apparently!
I plan to come up with another workout regiment which I will try to put together myself, and add in some kind of Cardio, hopefully a daily thing but not sure, if may be every other day.

This post will be the last workouts that I did up to Sunday (Yesterday), and then I will do a post with just my final pics. Please gentle when critiquing them, Okay!

I will take this past 90 Days, and consider that a base, and consider Today as a new start to even more gains and more hard work, which will eventually lead me to the physique I desire for myself.

My "Famous" Juggernaut HP Rating Scale!
"Orange Flavored Juggernaut HP"

Mixing = 10/10
Taste = 10/10
Focus = 10/10
Pump = 6/10
Fatigue = 10/10
Strength = 9-10

Overall Performance of Juggernaut HP = 10/10

I want to thank Infinite Labs, John Butz, Keith (kconnell), Kenny (kennknee), and Credz along with all the Infinite Athletes and Joe Palumbo for allowing me to participate in this challenge. I also want to say, how much I think Infinite Labs is a very cool company to put on a challenge like this, and for having such quality products.
Juggernaut HP, is THE Best Pre-Workout and my favorite from now on, the flavor, smoothness and results I get from this product have won me over for Life! Thank You!

THURSDAY = CHEST & BACK

Incline Bench Press @ 145 lbs (4 Sets of 10 Reps)

Flat Bench Press @ 175 lbs (5 Sets of 6 Reps)

(Super Set 1)
Arnold Press @ 45 lbs ea (3 Sets of 8 Reps), @ 50 lbs ea (2 Sets of 8 Reps)
Lateral Raise @ 20 lbs ea (3 Sets of 8 Reps), @ 25 lbs ea (2 Sets of 8 Reps)

(Super Set 2)
Dumbbell Flyes @ 40 lbs ea (5 Sets of 12 Reps)
Decline Push Ups @ BW (5 Sets of 25 Reps)

Chin Ups @ BW (5 Sets of 8 Reps), @ 105 lbs (3 Sets of 5 Reps)

(Super Set 3)
Bent Over One Arm Dumbbell Row @ 75 lbs (4 Sets of 8 Reps)
T-Bar Row @ 160 lbs (4 Sets of 8 Reps)

Very Cool, Workout!

FRIDAY = SHOULDERS & ARMS

Behind The Neck Push Press @ 110 lbs (5 Sets of 4 Reps), @ 130 lbs (5 Sets of 4 Reps)

(Super Set 1)
Arnold Press @ 45 lbs (5 Sets of 8 Reps)
Side Lateral Raise @ 30 lbs ea (5 Sets of 8 Reps)

(Super Set 2)
Barbell Upright Row @ 105 lbs (5 Sets of 6 Reps)
Rear Delt Flyes @ 35 lbs ea. (5 Sets of 12 Reps)

Barbell Curls @ 85 lbs (5 Sets of 8 Reps), @ 115 lbs (3 Sets of 5 Reps)

(Super Set 3)
Concentration Curls @ 45 lbs ea. (5 Sets of 6 Reps)
Seated Dumbbell Curls @ 40 lbs ea. (5 Sets of 6 Reps)

Close Grip Bench Press @ 155 lbs (5 Sets of 10 Reps)

SUNDAY = LEGS & ABS

Front Barbell Squat @ 175 lbs (8 Sets of 10 Reps)

Machine Leg Press @ 300 lbs (8 Sets of 10 Reps)

Stiff Leg Dead Lift @ 215 lbs (5 Sets of 5 Reps)

Barbell Lunges @ 105 lbs (8 Sets of 8 Reps) Each Leg

Barbell Good Mornings @ 75 lbs (8 Sets of 8 Reps)

(Leg Super Set)
Leg Extensions @ 80 lbs (5 Sets of 20 Reps)
Standing Leg Curls @ 40 lbs ea. (5 Sets of 20 Reps)

Machine Calf Press @ 300 lbs (8 Sets of 10 Reps)

Standing Barbell Calf Raise @ 235 lbs (10 Sets of 10 Reps)


Legs Are DONE Today! Damn!

Thank you all for reading my log over the last 90 Days, and thank you also for all the kind words, encouragement, support, friendly advice, and anything else I forget to mention!

I want you to know that it was greatly appreciated, and I truly did have a lot of fun doing this and participating in all the other threads, I hope I didn't offend, and was always positive and supportive!

Thank You!

Eric

[ezericw]

Here are my final pics.

Again Thank You All for joining my on this journey!






I also wanted to post these, to show why I think my bathroom mirror is "Magic", cuz I think I look better in these! LOL

[WildBill22]

Here are my final pics.

Again Thank You All for joining my on this journey!






I also wanted to post these, to show why I think my bathroom mirror is "Magic", cuz I think I look better in these! LOL

Great work Eric!! Good to see the Juggernaut HP worked out so well for you! Good luck in the final judging!!

[thnakd1]

Here are my final pics.

Again Thank You All for joining my on this journey!






I also wanted to post these, to show why I think my bathroom mirror is "Magic", cuz I think I look better in these! LOL

Pics look great! You got in some great work and great results! Yeah I know I used great a whole lot in this post, but it is true! And I dont know about the magic mirror... maybe it is because they are closer up than the others? Or is it maybe because you took them and not someone else? LOL

[kennknee]

Eric, nice job my man!!! You were such an encourager! It is such a personal process. We find out a lot about ourselves and what we are really made of. You are JUGGERNAUT!

[JohnButz]

Nice job Eric! Congrats on an excellent challenge!

[jaxsoncty]

Great work Eric!

[Victorius1405]

This is what is in yellow text in my last post! LOL

I believe though, with all the help from my fellow Juggernauts my battle will be easier, while still being tough! I haven't really committed myself to a good diet before, and that's why I think I haven't seen the results I really want to see, and that's why I picked this goal, because if I can't do it now, then WHEN??

My Old Eyes couldn't read it either!

You're an inspiration!

[Bombshell7]

Great Job, Eric! Congrats on your all your hard work and dedication...especially with your crazy work schedule! Very enjoyable to be on this journey with you! Nice Finish! Michelle

[lschepis]

Those pics show a muscular man who works hard in the gym; I've very much enjoyed being inspired by u and those intense superset workouts...congrats on a great log Eric and on motivating others on their logs!

[Lanithroe]

I hope to still see you in the logs brother.

Here are my final pics.

Again Thank You All for joining my on this journey!






I also wanted to post these, to show why I think my bathroom mirror is "Magic", cuz I think I look better in these! LOL

[ezericw]

I thought the pics were too small to see, so I figured I would post these.

BEFORE


AFTER


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AFTER


BEFORE


AFTER

[ezericw]

Starting tomorrow I will be posting my workouts again, and I will continue to comment in other logs. Since a lot of us are still working on our challenge, I want to continue to contribute, and support you guys!

Later!

[Lanithroe]

Awesome bro!

Starting tomorrow I will be posting my workouts again, and I will continue to comment in other logs. Since a lot of us are still working on our challenge, I want to continue to contribute, and support you guys!

Later!

[beefcake66]

Starting tomorrow I will be posting my workouts again, and I will continue to comment in other logs. Since a lot of us are still working on our challenge, I want to continue to contribute, and support you guys!

Later!

Awesome, looking forward to your continued logging

[thnakd1]

SO how was your weekend Eric? You get outside and do some exercise other than the 3am workouts? LOL I dont miss getting up that early to workout....

[ezericw]

SO how was your weekend Eric? You get outside and do some exercise other than the 3am workouts? LOL I dont miss getting up that early to workout....

Ya!
I mowed the front and back yards, plus edging and some weed eating! Had a blast, Sun was shining about 80 Degrees, so I even got some Sun!

Right now I'm putting together a Hybrid Workout Plan, using MP "Get Swole" and Arnold's "Blueprint"!

[kconnell]

What does "A follow-up 90-Day Challenge" consist of? I thought we had 90, and that's it! LOL

Anyway, you said April 1 was the last day, and my actual first 90 ended today! :-( Better luck next time, I guess!

Some have signed up for a second 90-day challenge, but April 1st is past. Others want to continue to log, which is fine.

[ezericw]

Hey Everybody,

Just checking in here, been real busy with work and haven't posted anything in a while. But I wanted just say that I'm still here and still working out, even though I haven't been real active lately. Trying hard to get here more often though!

I finished the Arnold Schwarzenegger's Blueprint Trainer, and loved it. But just as always I was very lax on the nutrition plan, which seems to be my worst area when it comes to fitness! Man does that Suck, when you hear that nutrition in like one of the most important parts of all this, Right! :-(

Even without following the nutrition plan to the letter, I was still able to see some results, just due to the hard work with the weights, and the best I could do with Supplements. And I hope to continue to gain, but it's hard right now, money is very tight so eating a lot of calories to "Bulk" is difficult, and even just eating "Very Healthy" is too, so while I try not to rely on Supplements, I buy what Protein I can so at least I get a good supply of that, along with the food protein I eat.

And I will be starting a new program on Monday with something I put together combining Muscle Pharms "Get Swole" Program, and "Schwarzenegger's Blueprint", hope to get the best of both of them, since I like both programs so much, and have seen my best results from them.

I already tried out the Saturday Workout, yesterday with this.

Military Press @ 125 lbs (5 Sets of 12 Reps)
Upright Rows @ 90 lbs (5 Sets of 12 Reps)

(Super Set 1)
Straight Bar Push Downs @ 60 lbs (5 Sets of 20 Reps)
Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curls @ 30 lbs ea. (5 Sets of 6 Reps, (with hanging 5 arm twists) then 4 more Reps)

(Super Set 2)
Full Frontal "Lat Raise" @ 20 lbs ea. (5 Sets of 12 Reps)
Side Lat Dumbbell Raise @ 20 lbs ea. (5 Sets of 12 Reps)

(Super Set 3)
Skull Crushers @ 90 lbs (5 Sets of 12 Reps)
Barbell Curls @ 90 lbs (5 Sets of 12 Reps)

(Super Set 4)
Bar Dips @ BW (5 Sets to Failure)
Preacher Curls @ 40 lb EZ CURL BAR (5 Sets of 30 Reps)

And Finished with,
Hanging Leg Raises @ (5 Sets of 25 Reps)

Needless to say, I was DONE! Very tough, but very NICE, at the same time!

Keep checking back, please. I will be posting more, and visiting all the Continuing Challenge Logs too!

Later!

[ezericw]

Hey Guys & Gals,

Well, this is for Monday, BTW I had the day off from work YaY!
And it was the start of my new program, where I have combine the two workouts. And it was "Chest & Back Day" of course! LOL

Hoping to see some new gains with this, and since I have included 3 days a week of cardio into my plan I hope to see some more improvement it my midsection also!
We will have to wait and see! :-)


MONDAY = CHEST & BACK

Wide Grip Pull Ups @ BW (Body Weight) (5 Sets of 15 Reps)

Flat Bench Press @ 180 lbs (5 Sets of 12 Reps)

(Super Set 1)
Incline Bench Press @ 160 lbs (5 Sets of 12 Reps)
Seated Cable Rows @ 150 lbs (12 Reps), @ 160 lbs (12 Reps), @ 170 lbs (12 Reps), @ 180 lbs (12 Reps), @ 200 lbs (12 Reps)

(Super Set 2)
Wide Grip Pull Ups + Hammer Grip Pull Ups @ BW (5 Sets of 10 Reps) Each Grip
Dumbbell Flyes @ 40 lbs ea. (5 Sets of 12 Reps)

Dumbbell Pull Overs @ 75 lbs (5 Sets of 12 Reps)

Finish = P90X Ab Ripper X (16 Min Ab Workout) = 360 Moves

All in All, a pretty good workout. I haven't done the P90X Ab Ripper X in a while so that was a little tough! If you haven't done it, I highly recommend you try it, it will blast your Abs, but you'll love it!

Later!

[teamsw]

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[lschepis]

Hey Guys & Gals,

Well, this is for Monday, BTW I had the day off from work YaY!
And it was the start of my new program, where I have combine the two workouts. And it was "Chest & Back Day" of course! LOL

Hoping to see some new gains with this, and since I have included 3 days a week of cardio into my plan I hope to see some more improvement it my midsection also!
We will have to wait and see! :-)


MONDAY = CHEST & BACK

Wide Grip Pull Ups @ BW (Body Weight) (5 Sets of 15 Reps)

Flat Bench Press @ 180 lbs (5 Sets of 12 Reps)

(Super Set 1)
Incline Bench Press @ 160 lbs (5 Sets of 12 Reps)
Seated Cable Rows @ 150 lbs (12 Reps), @ 160 lbs (12 Reps), @ 170 lbs (12 Reps), @ 180 lbs (12 Reps), @ 200 lbs (12 Reps)

(Super Set 2)
Wide Grip Pull Ups + Hammer Grip Pull Ups @ BW (5 Sets of 10 Reps) Each Grip
Dumbbell Flyes @ 40 lbs ea. (5 Sets of 12 Reps)

Dumbbell Pull Overs @ 75 lbs (5 Sets of 12 Reps)

Finish = P90X Ab Ripper X (16 Min Ab Workout) = 360 Moves

All in All, a pretty good workout. I haven't done the P90X Ab Ripper X in a while so that was a little tough! If you haven't done it, I highly recommend you try it, it will blast your Abs, but you'll love it!

Later!

I see ur keepin on with the supersets EZ. They get addictive. Just about all of my auxiliary work for my PL is supersets so I almost can't imagine not doing them although I give myself a break once in a while and break it up to max out on some things.

[jaxsoncty]

Way to keep going even after the challenge. Your progress pics looked great!

[ezericw]

I have been lagging on my posting due to work and personal issues, but I still "Killing It" and working hard! I promise to be more active, but I am going out of town for a week on business, so it will be a little tough!
But I will do my best to keep in touch!

Thanks everyone for the support!

[kconnell]

Glad you are still killing it.

[ezericw]

Hey Juggernauts,

It's good to be back! I finished my IAJ 90 Day Challenge just in time I guess for work and person stuff to pile on and have me too busy to post or anything else for that matter! For the last 2 or 3 weeks I have been trying to start this new program, but seem to get distracted or pulled away and can't complete a full week.

Well, this morning I restarted and finished my workout before heading off to work!

My nutrition/meal plan still sucks, mainly due to me being flat broke! And I do mean "BROKE", I am barely covering my bills, and am having to beg, borrow, and steal for groceries! Sad! :-( And without money for food, there is no way in Hell I can afford Supplements, so that sucks even more! If it wasn't for a few things that I won on ********, I wouldn't have anything at all!

But, I still have my motivation, and a full set of weights! LOL

Eric's "GET SWOLE" / "A.S. BLUEPRINT" Hybrid Workouts!


MONDAY = CHEST & BACK

(Super Set #1)
Wide Grip Pull Ups @ Body Weight = (5 Sets of 10 Reps) Hammer Grip @ Body Weight = (5 Sets of 10 Reps)
Flat Bench Press @ 175 lbs = (5 Sets of 12 Reps)

(Super Set #2)
Incline Bench Press @ 155 lbs = (5 Sets of 12 Reps)
Seated Rows @ 150 lbs = (5 Sets of 12 Reps)

(Super Set #3)
Lat Pull Downs @ 80 lbs = (20 Reps), @ 90 lbs = (20 Reps), @ 100 lbs = (20 Reps), @ 110 lbs = (20 Reps), @ 120 lbs (20 Reps)
Dumbbell Flyes @ 40 lbs ea. = (5 Sets of 12 Reps)

Single Dumbbell Pull Overs @ 80 lbs = (5 Sets of 12 Reps)

P90X (Ab Ripper X) = 16 Mins of Ab work, no breaks! (11 exercises @ 25 Reps each)


It was nice to be back home to my own equipment, and atmosphere, I was more comfortable and able to complete everything. Felt good!

A couple of pics from one of the hotel gyms.