Paul's Quest into first Pro Qualifier

[fltallpaul]

Looking nasty lean there Paul, great job. Cant wait to see the finaly product killing everyone on stage. Looks like you guys had a blast just getting ready for the Halloween party lol.

Thanks Billy...this week my true freak status shall be seen...woke up today looking crazy!

Halloween was fun...staying sober definitely made the night much shorter but I will have plenty of time for a buzz in a few weeks...

[fltallpaul]

Monday November 2nd, 2009

Peak Week Leg Day

Hack Squat
270x10 3 sets short rest

SLDL
185x10, 225x10, 225x10 short rest

Leg Press
5x12, 6x12, 6x12 short rest

Walking DB lunges
40x12 3 sets short rest

Leg Extension Leg Curl Superset
170x15\40x12

Glorious day of 450 carbs and I was actually a bit watery today as expected. I was very solid and insanley vascular in my legs during the workout. I caught my reflection a few times and saw veins running down my legs, even on the sides...very cool to me since last prep I did not achieve this. My legs are much improved and leaner this year, although I still have room for much more improvement....off season is gonna be fun!

So 30 minutes of cardio, tanning and ran through my mandatories a few times. I am getting so comfortable with my posing and hitting my queues that I should do very well. I am even holding my poses for 30 seconds at a time just in case its a battle up there.

So after taking in 450 carbs and 2.5 gallons of water yesterday how much weight did I gain...ummm none. Woke up drier and harder than yesterday...also slightly lighter. I think by Friday\Saturday I should be shocking myself...and that is tough at this point. Tonight post workout I am taking some pictures...probably locker room style just to show how I will look with a pump.

Countdown is down to the hours now!

[Nicole]

Sounds like everything is falling into place. You will love peak week Layne-style!

[fltallpaul]

Sounds like everything is falling into place. You will love peak week Layne-style!

Yes well I am not getting to radical with the last week...just trying to make sure I look my best. All the hard work has been done over the last 23 weeks...the last week is almost like a reward...

Update pic...450 carbs, lots of water and sodium still high....woke up much tighter today. I will try to get some pics every day. This one was taken at home with my phone...lighting is kinda rough but I was not particularly sharp so it doesn't matter much. Better pictures tonight I am sure.

[BillyUrias]

Yes well I am not getting to radical with the last week...just trying to make sure I look my best. All the hard work has been done over the last 23 weeks...the last week is almost like a reward...

Update pic...450 carbs, lots of water and sodium still high....woke up much tighter today. I will try to get some pics every day. This one was taken at home with my phone...lighting is kinda rough but I was not particularly sharp so it doesn't matter much. Better pictures tonight I am sure.

Well if thats you in bad lighting and not particularly sharp then I would hate to be your competition come the end of the week.

[fltallpaul]

Well if thats you in bad lighting and not particularly sharp then I would hate to be your competition come the end of the week.

Thanks Billy....hopefully I prove myself right by Saturday...and my competition agrees with you!

[bballbrett5]

paul i'm gonna look like you when i grow up. then i'm gonna pee my pants

[Fire8085]

Did someone say pro card?

[fltallpaul]

paul i'm gonna look like you when i grow up. then i'm gonna pee my pants

Thanks Brett...I will take that as a compliment...sorry about the pants.

Did someone say pro card?

This is my first Pro Qualifier so I am really interested to see where I stand at a show like this. I also have another 2 weeks later in Dekalb, Il. I should have a much better understanding of my place in this sport after those two high quality shows.

Thanks for the vote of confidence though...it does help a great deal!

[fltallpaul]

Tuesday November 3rd, 2009

Back\Biceps

Wide Grip Pullups
BWx10 3 sets

Tbar Rows
180x10 3 sets

High Cable Pulls Narrow Grip
160x12 3 sets

Low Cable Rows Wide Grip
120x12 3 sets

Cable Pullovers
160x15 2 sets

Seated Incline DB Curls
45x10, 40x10, 40x10

Standing Camber Bar Curls
90x10, 70x12, 70x12

Hammer Curls
40x10, 30x12

25 minutes Bike cardio

tanning

Bed Time weight 200.6, woke up at 196.4.

Last real back and bicep workout before the stage. I still have some light work to do but this was the last workout that I actually will put real effort in to. I stayed away from failure and just took my time with great stretching, MMC and filling up the bellies with the carbs I have been eating. Woke up at the same weight today as yesterday which is great since I am tapering carbs all week I should continue to tighten up. Yesterday my vascularity was much better than monday. My waist is feeling very small and muscle bellies nice and full. Just a few more days and honestly the energy of this week is just making everything I do so easy...cardio is fun...ofcourse it could be the carbs(probably the case)....

Two pics post workout last night. Getting closer to my idea of what I will look like on stage. My hamstrings were very sore last night from heavy SLDL's the day before so I expect them to become less blurry towards the day of the show.

[Vytis]

You are looking amazing Paul. So close to the prize.....bring it on home!

[fltallpaul]

You are looking amazing Paul. So close to the prize.....bring it on home!

Thank you, still some work left to be done but its all so much fun at this point!

[BillyUrias]

Thank you, still some work left to be done but its all so much fun at this point!

Outstanding pictures man, how could you not have fun being that lean and tight and still a couple days left to bring it.

[JENerator]

Hi there, lurker just poppin' in to say you are lookin' fantastic, definitely bringing a Pro card-worthy physique to the stage!

Have fun at your show!

[Fire8085]

Damn dude, nice separation!

[semper27]

Looking superb, Paul! Congrats on an outstanding prep! Do it to it on Sat!

[fltallpaul]

Outstanding pictures man, how could you not have fun being that lean and tight and still a couple days left to bring it.

Thanks Billy...almost feel normal this week with the carbs.

Hi there, lurker just poppin' in to say you are lookin' fantastic, definitely bringing a Pro card-worthy physique to the stage!

Have fun at your show!

thanks Jen, I lurk in your thread as well...you and Ben have some great energy going on.

Damn dude, nice separation!

Thanks fire...

Looking superb, Paul! Congrats on an outstanding prep! Do it to it on Sat!

You telling me I look superb is like Einstein telling me I'm smart...thanks Ben.

[fltallpaul]

Wednesday November 4th, 2009

Incline bench
3 sets

Flat DB
3 sets

Incline DB Flyes SS Skull Crushers
3 sets each

Macine flyes SS cable Press down
3 sets each

Single Arm overhead DB extensions SS Military Press
3 sets each

lateral DB raise
4 sets

My intention tonight with only 4 days until the show was to go by feel. If i felt strong I was going to to with it and hit 10 reps and steer clear of failure. I didn't feel too strong so instead I used some supersets and short rest to get in a great workout. My vascularity was through the roof as my forearms looked like I had worms in them. I was stopped a few times and asked about diet and training...funny how that works. They were very nice but the minnute I mention my diet and weighing my food they usually get a glazed look...then ask if I only eat protein powder. Anyway, I digress.

With all the carbs I have had this week the workouts have been a pleasure. Short cardio after and posing at home. I snapped a few more pictures as well with my camera which I got back today. Much better quality than the phone i was using.

I took tomorrow off work so I can just do some stuff like tan, have my nails done(I get the covered with clear nail polish so they don't stain), food shop, prepare food and drive down to Ft. Lauderdale tomorrow night. My drug test is friday at 9am or I would go down friday. i will try to meet up with Kyle and Eric Broser as well, perhaps Nicole Weeks. Friday will just be a nice chill day to let my muscles recover so they can look fresh come Saturday morning.

Time seems to be flying by this year, it dragged last year. I am also much less anxious since I have done this before.

[billfinkbiner]

holy sh*t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nicole]

I concure with Bill! That is insane!

[BillyUrias]

I concure with Bill! That is insane!

X3, great job Paul

[bballbrett5]

you should change your avatar soon. that pic was back in your fat days LOL

[semper27]

Bill said it best!!! You, my friend, have nailed it! Of course no homo, k maybe some , but bring out the split ham and seashell glute pics!

[deltpecx]

subbed.

[Bnizzle163]

Dude... Paul... I have not been in here for but a couple weeks and you look freakish! EXCELLENT work, man. Can't wait to see you in Dekalb!

[RUBICON19]

WOW!! Insane job man!!! You are gona ROCK!!

450 Grams of carbs would turn me into the shape of a jelly doughnt..

[Quelly]

holy crap man, that side chest is toopid!

[dcflex]

Just wanted to chime in as another tall lifter - amazing dude. Win or lose, congrats.

[anti-steroids]

holy crap man, that side chest is toopid!

werd

[dcflex]

holy crap man, that side chest is toopid!

Is side-boob not an appropriate term in the BB community?

God bless Peter Griffin.