A few months back, with my 30th birthday approaching, I felt the need to get back into the shape of when I was younger. At the advice of a friend, I looked into Scivation, and what I found were some great, no-nonsense supplements as well as a wealth of diet/training information to help transform your body.
It was then that I decided to follow the 16-week "Game Over" diet/training program to get into the best shape possible by my 30th birthday. Well, the birthday has come and gone, and by following the plan laid out by Scivation I went from weighing ~235lbs and +15% BF to weighing 204lbs and around 6.5%BF on the morning of my birthday. With these results, I told myself I should not stop there, and see to what level I can naturally take my physique.
So now that the bodybuilding bug has bitten me, I have laid out a long term plan to try and compete on the bodybuilding stage in 2011. My first 9-week cycle of the Tri-Phase/Lean Mass diet is the first step toward my main goal, and I am more motivated than ever to successfully add quality lean body mass.
My current stats (as of this morning):
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 206.5lbs
BF: 7.3% (via AccuTrac digital calipers, average of 3 measures)
Diet:
Lean Mass 3500 calorie plan (I am meso-endo)
Training:
I will be following the 9-week Tri-Phase training plan. My workout split will be M-W-F-Sa. I will initially not do any cardio on workout days, but will play basketball or do cardio on my days off from lifting. If I begin to put too much weight on, I will first alter my diet, then start doing some cardio. If I'm not gaining weight, I'll cut back on off day cardio and start eating more
Supplements:
Xtend, Vasocharge, Whey (mainly post-workout), Creatine (mono, generic, Vitamin Shoppe), Sesamin, CLA, Fish-oil, and Multi.
As Adam Carolla would say: GET IT ON!!!
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02-22-2010, 10:15 AM #1
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02-22-2010, 12:47 PM #2
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02-22-2010, 01:33 PM #3
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He is, I just didn't want to name drop... thanks for all the help.
I'll try, Sean seems ready to go.
Your gonna look like a different being by the time you get back to LA Fitness full-time. Can't wait to slap your back in August! (um, no homo)Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
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02-22-2010, 06:55 PM #7
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Tri-Phase Week 1, Workout 1
February 22, 2010
Deadlifts
Barx20, 135x10, 225x10, 265x8, 265x10
Pull-Ups
BWx10, BWx8, BW-105lbsx10
HS Low-Row
90x10, 180x10, 200x10, 270x6
Smith Shrug
135x10, 225x10, 315x10, 315x10
DB Shrug
125x10, 125x10, 125x10
After a week off from the gym, I felt anew tonight with a good start to the tri-phase. My partner was still timid about his lower back, so we opted for a hammer strength exercise for the row. I also was holding back a little tonight, trying to really keep my form and squeeze each rep and feel the target muscle(s) work.
I opted to go without my versa-gripps for my back exercises, trying to build hand/forearm strength. I think my pull-ups sufferd a bit b/c I couldn't keep my grip after the deadlifts. Needed a spot the for the first two sets, then resorted to the assisted machine for my last set. I did used them for shrug work, partly b/c my forearms were fried but also to really squeeze the traps and hold them at the contraction peek for a second or two. I'm looking forward to my hands getting stronger.
Overall a great workout, gym was a little crowded, but what can you do... Can't wait for chest and shoulders on Wednesday.Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
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02-24-2010, 06:53 PM #11
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Tri-Phase Week 1, Workout 2
February 24, 2010
Flat Bench Press
Barx20, 135x10, 155x10, 175x10, 175x10
Incline DB Press
60x10, 70x10, 75x10, 75x10
Dips
BWx10, BWx10, BWx10
Smith Shoulder Press
Barx15, 135x10, 135x10, 135x10
Seated DB Side Lateral
20x10, 25x10, 25x10
Yesterday was an off day. I followed the non-workout day meal plan and did 20 minutes of light cardio and abs in the morning while drinking some Xtend before work.
Tonight I was still keeping it conservative with my focus on trying to keep strict form and get the mind/muscle connection working. I think my biggest weak point (out of many) is my chest. I tried to keep good "powerlifting" form during the flat bench tonight and made sure each rep rested on my chest before exploding up. By my last few reps, I was really feeling the chest working, which I hope will lead to it get stronger and grow.
The gym wasn't too packed tonight, but it seemed all the free weight shoulder press benches were in use when I needed them, so I hopped on the Smith machine. Was thinking of going up to 155/165 on these, but my chest exercises prevented that... I'm not used to training chest and shoulders on the same day.
Tomorrow I'm gonna try to play some basketball at the gym for some cardio. Since it's a little more intense that light cardio, I'll be eating like a workout day. Haven't gained any weight yet. However, I actually seem to be getting more vascular, at least in my forearms, upper arms, and chest. It's probably my body reacting positively to all of the good carbs I'm eating throughout the day. I'm hoping the scale will at least be at 208 tomorrow morning.Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
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02-27-2010, 11:44 AM #12
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Tri-Phase Week 1, Workout 3
February 26, 2010
Full Squats
Barx15, 135x10, 185x10, 185x10, 205x10
SLDL
Barx15, 135x10, 185x10, 205x10, 225x10
Leg Extensions
170x10, 190x10, 210x10
Single Leg Curl
50x10, 60x10, 70x10
Walking DB Lunges
50x10, 50x10, 50x10
Tri-Phase Week 1, Workout 4
February 27, 2010
Barbell Curl
Barx21, 65x10, 85x10, 85x10, 85x10
Close-grip Bench Press
Barx15, 135x10, 155x10, 155x10, 165x10
Incline DB Curl
30x10, 35x10, 35x10
Skull Crusher
Barx10, 75x10, 75x10, 95x10
Seated Calf Raise
90x10, 180x10, 180x10
Standing Calf Raise
220x10, 220x10, 200x10
Great end to the first week of the tri-phase. Kept the same conservative approach to these workouts, weights moderate with the focus on the mind/muscle connection. Legs are very sore today from the squats, will be hurting for sure tomorrow.Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
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03-01-2010, 06:44 PM #13
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Tri-Phase Week 2, Workout 1
March 1, 2010
Deadlifts
Barx10, 135x10, 225x10, 275x8, 315x8, 315x10
Pullups
BWx10, BWx10, BWx9, BWx8
HS Low Row
180x10, 230x10, 250x10, 270x10
Smith Shrugs
225x10, 315x10, 315x10, 365x8
DB Shrugs
120x10, 125x10, 125x10, 125x10
Workout went great and I felt very strong tonight. Since this is the "Volume" phase, I am trying to shoot for 10 reps to finish my sets out this week. Next week I might try to pyramid the reps a bit more (something like 10,8,8,6,6) and try to increase the weight each set.
Busy week for me in and out of work. Big deadline this Friday as well as a wedding I am in this weekend. Probably gonna have to juggle my split around, but I will find time to get everything in. Won't be able to play any basketball this week, so I'll hit some abs and cardio a couple times if I can. I'm also going in for a deep tissue massage tomorrow night for my tight upper back and shoulders. It's gonna hurt like hell, but hopefully it loosen me up.Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
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Thanks Paul. My back felt real strong last night. I think most of it is coming from the diet, as well as being consistent in the gym. It's been a while since I've had this long of a stretch where I was eating right and training right. I can already visualize the results.
Ha ha... don't be jealous of the ultra-wet JLack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
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03-03-2010, 06:00 PM #16
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Tri-Phase Week 2, Workout 2
March 3, 2010
Flat Bench Press
Barx15, 135x10, 185x10, 185x10, 195x10, 195x10
Incline DB Press
65x10, 65x10, 75x10, 75x10
Dips
BWx10, BW+40x9, BW+30x6, BW+30x7
Seated Barbell Shoulder Press
Barx15, 95x10, 95x10, 95x10, 95x10
Standing DB Side Lateral
15x10, 20x10, 25x10, 30x10
Yesterday I had my deep tissue massage to workout some issues I've been having with my upper back and right shoulder, and I got worked over. I left the place feeling beat up, but in the morning felt much better. Basically I've been dealing with some pain lately in my right delt and tricep area, something that I can only describe as IT band syndrome on my arm. My joints and shoulder feel great, so I've been confused by this pain for about a month. Turns out, the ligaments and muscles that are connecting the tricep and the deltoid have a ton of built up knots and such, causing the tightness and pain on certain movements. Well, I've been constantly stretching my back, but that never helped. Last night the therapist found the spot where the problem seems to stem from, and I finally am starting to get some relief. She couldn't work it all out, but I felt tons better this morning and working out tonight. I'll probably be going back next week, and being consistent with this treatment until I feel 100%.
With my shoulder issues in mind, I wanted to keep the same approach as Monday's workout. Stay conservative with the weight, maximize the volume, and really concentrate on the mind/muscle connection. The only lift I'm disappointed in tonight was the shoulder press. Each set started feeling super light for the first 7-8 reps or so, then I hit the wall. Most likely due to me killing my chest earlier, I'm still getting used to training shoulders and chest together. I left the gym feeling a tremendous pump in my upper body, which felt great. Next week I will be shooting to do more weight, in prep for the intensity phase.
Busy rest of the week, looking forward to the final workouts of week 2.Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
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Good to hear that you're getting those knots worked out. I think it's a smart move to stay conservative with the weight and work on your MMC and form. Amazing how pumped you can get on Tri Phase.
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03-04-2010, 09:15 AM #18
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I hear you on the MMC. I've heard and read about it everywhere, but never thought much of it. But since really forgetting about the amount of weight I'm using and just focusing on getting the best muscle contraction, I'm already feeling stronger.
Yeah Buddy!Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
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You know it! I was thinking of doing a more pyramid approach next week for the major lifts. Something like 10,8,8,6,6 for the reps, and trying to go heavier each set. My feeling is that I will still be doing my 5 sets, but getting ready for the next phase. Any thoughts?
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03-05-2010, 07:26 PM #21
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Tri-Phase Week 2, Workout 3
February 27, 2010
Barbell Curl
Barx21, 65x10, 85x10, 95x8, 95x10, 105x8
Close-grip Bench Press
Barx15, 135x10, 155x10, 175x10, 175x10, 185x8
Incline DB Curl
40x10, 45x8, 45x7, 45x6
Skull Crusher
Barx15, 75x10, 95x10, 95x10, 105x8
Busy day, moving leg workout to Saturday, plus I had to cut the workout short. Gonna do calfs after tomorrows leg workout. Felt good today, strength is starting to come back. Looking forward to squats tomorrow!Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
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03-06-2010, 12:35 PM #22
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Tri-Phase Week 2, Workout 4
March 6, 2010
Full Squats
Barx15, 135x10, 205x10, 225x10, 235x8, 235x8
SLDL
Barx15, 135x10, 225x10, 245x10, 255x8, 255x9
Leg Extensions
230x10, 240x10, 250x10, 270x8
Single Leg Curl
60x10, 70x10, 80x8, 80x7
Walking DB Lunges
60x10, 60x10, 65x8, 65x8
Seated Calf Raises
135x10, 160x8, 160x8, 160x8
Standing Calf Raises
240x10, 260x8, 260x8, 260x8
Legs felt really good today. Had a little extra food last night at a wedding rehearsal dinner, and I think it gave me something extra in the gym. However, by the time I got to my calves, I was spent. Hopefully next week my schedule will allow to me to get everything in on schedule. Looking forward to really pushing myself.Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
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03-09-2010, 07:12 AM #23
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I spoke to Sean this weekend and he said he couldn't walk after this. Good stuff guys...the stage is calling. Check out this contest. I think it would be a good one for one or both of you. Local Drug Tested show and you can enter both Novice and Open classes.
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03-09-2010, 07:29 AM #24
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Tri-Phase Week 3, Workout 1
March 8, 2010
Deadlifts
Barx15, 135x10, 225x5, 275x3, 315x10, 335x7, 335x7, 335x6, 315x7
Pullups
BWx10, BWx9, BWx8, BWx6, BW-105x10
HS Low Row
90x10, 270x10, 270x8, 270x8, 270x7, 250x8
Smith Shrugs
135x10, 315x10, 355x10, 355x10, 355x8, 365x8
DB Shrugs
120x10, 125x10, 125x10, 125x10, 125x10
After a long weekend of partying from the wedding I was in, last night in the gym felt great to get back at it. I think this is the most volume I've ever put into a back workout, especially the deadlifts. I started out feeling very strong, but I had to lower the weight back down to 315 on my last set, since I barely repped out 6 for my 4th set.
It seems my body was pretty spent after the deads. My plan was to do all 5 sets of pull-ups without assistance, but after just getting six on the 4th set, I decided it would be better to get 10 good contractions instead of 3-4.
My partner noticed that some of my reps during my smith shrugs seemed to utilize more of my shoulders than traps, so I stayed at 355 until all my reps were solid. I'm glad he pointed it out to me, I was really feeling the trap when I was doing the exercise correctly.
I woke up today around 211.5, slightly heavier than I want to be at this point, most likely bloat from all the food and alcohol over the weekend. I'm gonna go in tonight for some cardio and ab work. Looking forward to chest and shoulders.Last edited by adamjohn32; 03-09-2010 at 07:36 AM.
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Bending my arms wasn't the problem, it's tough to describe. It's like I wasn't pulling the weight up with mainly my traps, I was starting to round the shoulders inward so my traps were not the main focus of the lift. I think my grip was too narrow. But once I fixed that I was able keep my chest out more, which kept my shoulders from coming inward, and I immediately felt my traps kick in more.
Hell yeah! I'm finding this is a major key to making quality gains.Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
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03-10-2010, 07:38 PM #27
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Tri-Phase Week 3, Workout 2
March 10, 2010
Flat Bench Press
Barx15, 135x10, 185x5, 195x10, 205x9, 205x8, 205x8, 205x7
Incline DB Press
60x8, 75x10, 80x8, 80x7, 80x6, 75x8
Dips
BW+40x9, BW+40x6, BW+30x8, BW+30x7, BW+30x6
Seated Barbell Shoulder Press
Barx15, 95x10, 115x8, 115x8, 115x7, 115x8
Standing DB Side Lateral
35x10, 40x9, 40x8, 40x6, 35x10
Another good night in the gym, my chest and shoulders felt destroyed leaving the gym. Definitely gonna feel this tomorrow (and Friday...).
Was pleased with my bench press tonight since my weight was around 210lbs this morning. Each set were all good reps, with proper form and full range of motion. Using the PL style is really allowing me to "drive" the weight off of my chest. I'm still getting used to the form, so sometimes I think I'm lowering the weight way too slow. This might be taking away a rep or two at the end of the set, but I really am feeling the chest do all of the work, which will hopefully mean my chest will grow. Also found that doing the dips reverse style allows me to take a wider grip, thus eliminating alot of the tricep from the movement and putting most of the work on my chest.
Looking forward to legs Friday, but I think I'll try to sneak in some hoops tomorrow night if I can leave work at a normal time.Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
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03-12-2010, 06:08 PM #28
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Tri-Phase Week 3, Workout 3
March 12, 2010
Full Squats
Barx15, 135x10, 185x5, 225x10, 245x8, 245x7, 245x6, 225x10
SLDL
Barx15, 135x10, 225x10, 245x10, 265x9, 265x8, 275x6
Leg Extensions
150x10, 250x10, 270x10, 280x8, 280x8, 290x6
Single Leg Curl
40x10, 70x10, 80x10, 90x8, 90x8, 100x6
Walking DB Lunges
70x10, 70x10, 80x8, 80x8, 80x6
This workout was a beast. I surprised myself with my squats today. My goal going in was to get 245 for at least 6 good, deep reps. I ended up surpassing that, which was great. I had to drop down to 225 for my last set, partly b/c my legs were going numb, but also my spotter had to leave early. I really tried to push myself the rest of the workout, and by the time the DB lunges came around, I was almost ready to puke. Diet is still going good, woke up today at 209.5lbs, right on track with my goal of gaining .5 to 1 lb per week.
Tomorrow is arms/calves early, then I have to help my brother move. I figure it will be like a little extra workout, so I'll increase my calories... Probably go out for a nice steak or somethingLack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
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03-13-2010, 03:29 PM #29
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Tri-Phase Week 3, Workout 4
March 13, 2010
Barbell Curl
Barx21, 65x10, 105x10, 115x8, 115x8, 115x6, 105x8
Close-grip Bench Press
Barx15, 135x8, 175x10, 195x8, 195x7, 195x6, 155x7
Incline DB Curl
45x7, 45x6, 40x8, 40x8, 40x6
Skull Crusher
Barx10, 75x10, 95x9, 95x10, 105x8, 105x6
Reverse Cable Curl SS Close Pushups
35x7, BWx7
45x7, BWx7
Seated Calf Raise
90x10, 135x10, 160x10, 180x8, 180x8, 180x8
Standing Calf Raise
280x10, 300x9, 300x8, 300x6, 280x8
My biceps were feeling good today, however my right shoulder/tricep area was hurting again, which forced me to end light on my close grip bench. The skull crushers felt great, but my partner suggested we do a quick superset to work the forearms and get one last pump to our triceps.
Overal, the workouts this week were pretty difficult, mainly b/c the number of sets. Looking forward to starting the intensity portion of the program next week.Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it. ~Plato
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03-15-2010, 07:10 AM #30
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Nice to see you guys in the gym Saturday. I can tell your making progress. The Tri Phase is great if you really push yourself. Make sure to really go hard since you have a training partner. I think the second phase is my favorite, short heavy workouts!
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