XNick Edge'sX Workout Journal

[jxpop]

dont sweet it man there well always be those haters out there. You still have some crazy abs man, shredded to a T. Keep up the good work.

[XNick EdgeX]

dont sweet it man there well always be those haters out there. You still have some crazy abs man, shredded to a T. Keep up the good work.

Thanks dude, I appreciate that..No sweat off my back! You've got some sick abs too!! Great work on those!

[bull.dogz]

..Interesting, the misc is rough group..but I'm glad to see some positive comments and respect.

You know you've hit the big time when you have your own thread in the misc. Lol!

[Drekkor]

You know you've hit the big time when you have your own thread in the misc. Lol!

Terrible...

[sampson77]

..Interesting, the misc is rough group..but I'm glad to see some positive comments and respect.

Haha, I read the part where it said your a scientifically created beast...that's just a joke.....right....?

[theACEofSPADES]

..Interesting, the misc is rough group..but I'm glad to see some positive comments and respect.

Yeah the Misc arent the nicest people around.

You know you've hit the big time when you have your own thread in the misc. Lol!

lol x2, famous

Haha, I read the part where it said your a scientifically created beast...that's just a joke.....right....?

I believe it

[XNick EdgeX]

You know you've hit the big time when you have your own thread in the misc. Lol!

Lol..I don't know about that..lol

Haha, I read the part where it said your a scientifically created beast...that's just a joke.....right....?

Ha, I wish!..Kane on the other hand was scientifically created..I think he's part of the X-Men!! Lol

[MawkieMawk]

Still sticking around here keepin' an eye out on ya, Nick!
See you've been thrown into the loop of people hating on you for working hard. For real, forget them. You don't need them, stay positive and re-inforce that with positive people around you.

If worse comes to worse, take these lyrics for what they're worth:
'Had to scratch and fight,
To stay on my feet,
With a heart made of steel,
I smash through everything'

Gonna be putting new progress pics up in the next few weeks... pics up now are 2+ months old now... (boo!)

Will continue to chime in every now and then, keep up the hard work brother!

[sampson77]

So, do you just do 15 mins of HIIT for your cardio? Or do you just run straight forward until the time is done? Also, what are some cheaper subsitutes for the yogurt, spinach tortillas, and the protein bars? I'm kind of on a budget. Thanks.

[XNick EdgeX]

Diet:

6:30am-Bowl of Kashi Go Lean with non fat milk, 12oz Lean Pro Matrix protein shake mixed in water, 4 eggs (3 egg whites and 1 whole scrambled), 3 Orange Triad multi vitamins, and a vitamin C 500mg chewable wafer.

8:00am-2 scoops of Controlled Labs White Flood mixed in 12oz's of water, 5 Green Bulge pills, and 2 Blue-Up pills.

8:30am-10:30am-Legs and ab training while drinking 1.5 scoops of Controlled Labs Purple Wraath and 3 scoops of GlycerGrow mixed in 20 ounces of water (Sipping intra-workout).

11:15pm-A low sodium turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce with a little mustard, a bowl of fruit (Strawberries, mangos, honeydew, blueberries, rasberries, and cantoloupe).

2:00pm-A 12oz Lean Pro Matrix Protein shake mixed in water and a Dannon Light and Fit yogurt.

4:00pm-GenSoy protein bar (Protein Crunch-Peanut Butter), and a can of tuna, with lemon and 15 almonds mixed in the tuna.

7:00pm-3 6oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts and a small sweet potato, with 3 Orange Triad pills.

9:30pm-Lean Pro Matrix protein shake, mixed in 12 ounces of water.

Training Regimen For Friday 8-1-08:

Leg Extensions- 6 sets, 1 set of 15 reps at 75lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 85lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 110lbs. Then another set of 10 reps at 110lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 85lbs, 1 set of 15 reps at 75lbs. All sets done with toes in.

Lunges- 4 sets, 2 sets of 20 steps each set with a 25lb weight in each hand, then 2 more sets of 20 steps with a 35lb weight in each hand. I use plates.

Leg Press-6 sets, 1 set of 15 reps at 200lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 215lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 230lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 230lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 215lbs, 1 set of 15 reps at 200lbs.

Squats- 6 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 135lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 175lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 205lbs. 1 set of 8 reps at 205lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 175lbs, 1 set 15 reps at 135lbs.

Hamstring Curls- 4 sets, 2 sets of 12 reps at 80lbs, 2 sets of 10 reps at 85 lbs.

Seated Calv Raises- 12 sets, (Toes in) 1 set of 20 reps at 55lbs, 1 set of 15 reps at 80lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 105lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 115lbs. (Toes out) 1 set of 20 reps at 55lbs, 1 set of 15 reps at 80lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 105lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 115lbs. (Toes straight) 1 set of 20 reps at 55lbs, 1 set of 15 reps at 80lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 105lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 115lbs.

I was in a hurry to get out of town and go to my grandfathers birthday party which was about 3 and a half hours away. Not making any excuses, I trained in the morning working the legs to death as well as abs for about 2 hours!! (Kurt, bumped it up just for you!)..Hoping to bump it up even more within the coming months. That burn felt great!! Trying to get the mass packed onto the suckers as fast as possible! It's going to take some hard work, but I am for it! I know it takes hard work and consistency, and that's exactly what I plan on putting into them as well as every other muscle in my body. Legs started to cramp up as I was driving north..So I stretched on the way there every time we took a piss stop. I am really learning to love leg day, as I never used to and dreaded it! Now that I have started to really work them, I see the definition coming through. Progress makes you hungrier!! The trip was a total of 500 miles and I plan on sleeping like a baby tonight!! Picked up this months issue of Muscle and Fitness thanks to my friends here on BB.com letting me know my ad came out for BB.com. Very happy with how it turned out! I picked up about 4-5 issues for my family and the lady at the checkstand was like "You know you got 5 of the same magazines right?" I said "Yeah.." She said "...You're in it aren't you.."..I said "Yeah"..She was like "What page?! What page!?" I started crackin up. It's a great feeling...kind of an unreal feeling, like never in a million years did you think you would get such an awesome opportunity. I owe it all to BB.com and everyone on here who have supported me, helped me and pushed me to get to where I am today. So thank you all!!!!!!

Tomorrow, Bi's, Tri's, Forearms and Abs!! Excited!

Have a great night and THE MACROS WILL BE UP THIS WEEK!

Nick

[5Six]

I call shenanigans on your new avi. Till I check out my issue of M&F

You're also pushing some good numbers on squats. 225 is soon, I know it! Glaad to hear you're loving leg day. Now wait till your back recovers, and I'll make you even more excited for deads

[bigmeet]

What type of personal training certification do you have?

[bull.dogz]

I call shenanigans on your new avi. Till I check out my issue of M&F

I have my copy!! Mine got a little wet though........don't know how it happened.

[5Six]

I have my copy!! Mine got a little wet though........don't know how it happened.

Sooo many things to say.

[XNick EdgeX]

Still sticking around here keepin' an eye out on ya, Nick!
See you've been thrown into the loop of people hating on you for working hard. For real, forget them. You don't need them, stay positive and re-inforce that with positive people around you.

If worse comes to worse, take these lyrics for what they're worth:
'Had to scratch and fight,
To stay on my feet,
With a heart made of steel,
I smash through everything'

Gonna be putting new progress pics up in the next few weeks... pics up now are 2+ months old now... (boo!)

Will continue to chime in every now and then, keep up the hard work brother!

I really do appreciate that, and yeah...it's nothin. I like those lyrics too bro, good stuff! Let me know when those progress pics are up! Keep on training hard!

So, do you just do 15 mins of HIIT for your cardio? Or do you just run straight forward until the time is done? Also, what are some cheaper subsitutes for the yogurt, spinach tortillas, and the protein bars? I'm kind of on a budget. Thanks.

Pretty much straight forward! I always try to keep the high intensity with everything! I think it helps a lot! Being on a budget is hard when eating healthy, my friend just mentioned this the other day...sometimes eating healthy can be really really expensive!!!!! My guess is to just go with and do what you can..I know that most health markets are pretty expensive..So my advice is to see what's out there....For instance..Henry's had 2 boxes of GoLean for 2.00!!!!!! Went to Ralphs today....and they were like 4.55 each!
So see what's out there.

[2 D]

Wow Nick, do you find it necessary to over-stimulate your calves in order to see growth? That is a high workload right there.

Good workout though.

[AllGenetix]

My guess is to just go with and do what you can..I know that most health markets are pretty expensive..So my advice is to see what's out there....For instance..Henry's had 2 boxes of GoLean for 2.00!!!!!! Went to Ralphs today....and they were like 4.55 each!
So see what's out there.

Henry'sFTW. Bulk oats, brown rice, and chicken breast (1.79/lb!!!) That kashi deal is legit too!

[XNick EdgeX]

I call shenanigans on your new avi. Till I check out my issue of M&F

You're also pushing some good numbers on squats. 225 is soon, I know it! Glaad to hear you're loving leg day. Now wait till your back recovers, and I'll make you even more excited for deads

Haha, thanks Kurt!...They call em "Deads" for a reason uh!?..Once I get my squats past 320 for more than 1 rep..shooting for 6-8..then I will be happy!!!!!! But that's later down the line...it's comin though!!

What type of personal training certification do you have?

I currently am a certified ER-CPT and am deciding on my next certification which may be between NASM or ACE..I also want to go for something in more of the nutritional field as well..This all takes time though..and $$$.

I have my copy!! Mine got a little wet though........don't know how it happened.

Lol, dishes?

Wow Nick, do you find it necessary to over-stimulate your calves in order to see growth? That is a high workload right there.

Good workout though.

So far so good, I will do whatever I got to do to put a little more mass on these guys..I have seen a diference since I really started to train em', so I am going to stick with this routine for awhile.

Thanks man.

Henry'sFTW. Bulk oats, brown rice, and chicken breast (1.79/lb!!!) That kashi deal is legit too!

Henry's definitely FTW! This place is one of my favorites. They have great meat as well.

[AllGenetix]

NASM is legit!


....check my sig...

[sixthman6]

nick, just wanted to say great job all around....just wanted to ask:

Have you tried resistance bands at all? I think you can get some good results from certain exercises. I think the weight level you're at can be equaled by some bands (i use terrell owens' bodylastic bands). I think they can definitely help you fine tune certain areas and maybe use them as your final exercise to get a better burn?

I love free weights myself, but i'm stuck using bands right now. However, once i go back to weights i'll keep using bands for my abs because i've never felt my abs worked with weights like I do with bands. If you can, try bands instead of cable crunches. Instead of holding the band's handles with my hands like you would a cable, I attach them to velcro straps right around my elbows to get a better crunching motion. I also like strapping bands to my lower thighs (anchored to a door), lay down, and i do legs raises with knees bent. Ultimate burn and really recruits my whole core to do the motion.

Keep up the great work man.

[theACEofSPADES]

Damn I just flipped through the new M&F mag at the book store and must have missed it...

[5Six]

Haha, thanks Kurt!...They call em "Deads" for a reason uh!?..Once I get my squats past 320 for more than 1 rep..shooting for 6-8..then I will be happy!!!!!! But that's later down the line...it's comin though!!

I got faith in you, Nick!

[XNick EdgeX]

Diet:

6:00am-Bowl of Kashi Go Lean mixed with Heart to Heart with non fat milk, 12oz Lean Pro Matrix protein shake mixed in water, 4 eggs (3 egg whites and 1 whole scrambled), 3 Orange Triad multi vitamins, and a vitamin C 500mg chewable wafer.

9:45am-GenSoy protein bar (Protein Crunch-Peanut Butter), and a Dannon Light and Fit Yogurt with 15 unsalted cashews.

11:45pm-A low sodium turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread with lettuce and a little mustard, a bowl of fruit (rasberries, blueberries, strawberries, honeydew, pineapple, and cantoloupe), and 3 egg whites.

1:45pm-A 12oz Lean Pro Matrix Protein shake mixed in water and a small can of tuna with lemon.

3:30pm-A 3\4 cup of oats (Dry) mixed in water with 1 packet of Splenda.

4:00pm-2 scoops of Controlled Labs White Flood mixed in 12oz's of water, 5 Green Bulge pills, and 2 Blue-Up pills.

4:30pm-6:45pm-Bi's, Tri's, Forearm, and ab training while drinking 1.5 scoops of Controlled Labs Purple Wraath and 3 scoops of GlycerGrow mixed in 20 ounces of water (Sipping intra-workout).

7:30pm-1 12oz Laura's Lean Beef top sirloin with a cup of brown rice, and 3 Orange Triad pills.

10:00pm-Lean Pro Matrix protein shake, mixed in 12 ounces of water.

Training Regimen For Monday 8-4-08:

Biceps:

Seated Machine Bicep Curls-4 sets, 2 sets of 12 reps at 80lbs, 2 sets of 10 reps at 95lbs.

Standing EZ Bar Curls-4 sets, 2 sets of 12 reps at 65lbs, 2 sets of 10 reps at 70lbs.

DB Curls-4 sets, 2 sets of 16 reps at 35lbs, 2 sets of 12 reps at 40lbs.

Rope Hammer Curls-4 sets, 2 sets of 12 reps at 90lbs, 2 sets of 10 reps at 95lbs.

Triceps:

Tricep Cable Pressdowns-4 sets, 2 sets of 12 reps at 90lbs, 2 sets of 10 reps at 95lbs.

Skullcrushers-4 sets, 2 sets of 12 reps at 70lbs, 2 sets of 10 reps at 75lbs.

Bent Over Cable Extensions-4 sets, 2 sets of 12 reps at 90lbs, 2 sets of 10 reps at 95lbs.

Cable Pushdowns-4 sets, 2 sets of 12 reps at 85lbs, 2 sets of 10 reps at 90lbs.

Forearms:

Seated Wrist Curls With A 50lb Bar-4 sets of 25 reps.

Behind The Back Wrist Curls With A 70lb Bar-4 sets of 20 reps.

Abs:

Oblique Twists-4 sets of 20 reps with a 10lb weight.

Leg Lifts-4 sets, 2 sets of 20 reps, 2 sets of 15 reps.

Cable Crunches-4 sets of 40 reps at 50lbs, adding a twist for the first 20 reps.

Crunch Machine-4 sets, 2 sets of 30 reps at 70lbs, 2 sets of 30 reps at 80lbs.

Wasn't sure how I was going to feel today after a 3 day trip up north, being that I was a little exhausted...but I was surprised!..My recovery time was around 30-45 seconds between sets and that felt great! Pumped up the Bleeding Through (Orange County Hardcore)..and the intensity kicked in!!..I get in a zone when I workout..and I'm sure people think I am crazy because I get all into it..specially when the breakdown hits!! (Nothing beats a double bass pedal with heavy guitar!!) A friend of mine told me that before he knew me..he though I was crazy..and says he still does! Lol..I do whatever I got to do to get through an intense workout! I'm happy with where I am at right now as far as lifting stats go and only hope to progress as the weeks\months go on. I'm get off work tomorrow around noon and look forward to hitting up the pool..ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...I'll be out there for a couple hours with my buddy Trey..and then will be working on back, abs, and cardio tomorrow afternoon.

Talk to you all soon!

Nick

[XNick EdgeX]

NASM is legit!


....check my sig...

Saw that!..How long did it take you?

nick, just wanted to say great job all around....just wanted to ask:

Have you tried resistance bands at all? I think you can get some good results from certain exercises. I think the weight level you're at can be equaled by some bands (i use terrell owens' bodylastic bands). I think they can definitely help you fine tune certain areas and maybe use them as your final exercise to get a better burn?

I love free weights myself, but i'm stuck using bands right now. However, once i go back to weights i'll keep using bands for my abs because i've never felt my abs worked with weights like I do with bands. If you can, try bands instead of cable crunches. Instead of holding the band's handles with my hands like you would a cable, I attach them to velcro straps right around my elbows to get a better crunching motion. I also like strapping bands to my lower thighs (anchored to a door), lay down, and i do legs raises with knees bent. Ultimate burn and really recruits my whole core to do the motion.

Keep up the great work man.

Thank you! I have not tried this..but have seen many people in the gym using bands for various exercises..it looks interesting and I may give it a try sometime. Thanks for the info and input! I love learning new things and am always up for trying new things.

Thanks again.

I got faith in you, Nick!

Thanks Kurt!! I'l work on it brotha!!

[AllGenetix]

Saw that!..How long did it take you?

2-3 months. i live and breathe fitness/nutrition/lifting so it was a lot of stuff i had read a lot about already but they are very DETAIL ORIENTED with anatomical verbatum in regards to assessments and musculature imbalances.

if you need the book/dvd let me know. my house in OC is like 5 minutes from you

[XNick EdgeX]

2-3 months. i live and breathe fitness/nutrition/lifting so it was a lot of stuff i had read a lot about already but they are very DETAIL ORIENTED with anatomical verbatum in regards to assessments and musculature imbalances.

if you need the book/dvd let me know. my house in OC is like 5 minutes from you

Wow, that's pretty quick!..but yeah..if you eat sleep and breathe health and fitness, it shouldn't take you long. I might have to take you up on that offer, thanks man!

[2 D]

Probably been asked, but how many cals you taking in Nick?

Just curious cause your diet seems squeaky clean.

[bull.dogz]

2-3 months. i live and breathe fitness/nutrition/lifting so it was a lot of stuff i had read a lot about already but they are very DETAIL ORIENTED with anatomical verbatum in regards to assessments and musculature imbalances.

I"m studying the NASM and I'm finding it really difficult.

[AllGenetix]

Wow, that's pretty quick!..but yeah..if you eat sleep and breathe health and fitness, it shouldn't take you long. I might have to take you up on that offer, thanks man!

the books are pretty expensive so let me know, i dont need em anymore

I"m studying the NASM and I'm finding it really difficult.

ya theres a lot of stuff. KNOW your OVERHEAD SQUAT assessment like the back of your hand.

Probably been asked, but how many cals you taking in Nick?

Just curious cause your diet seems squeaky clean.

he said he'll post it up later

/thread hijack

[TPower81]

Great workouts, journal and lifestyle Nick. I know what you mean about eating things plain. I think for me its half laziness but I tend to not add too much seasonings if any also. If anything, its a little garlic salt, cheyenne pepper, or parsley. Those are my staples. I used to eat oatmeal with milk and lots of brown sugar. Then I switched to brown sugar and water. For about 6 weeks now I've just been eating it plain and now I love it that way, lol.

Props for the consistency you've attained with your diet! Great motivation for myself to try and take it to yet another level.

Grats on your recent spread too.