Juggernaut's Bodybuilding Journey

[garjantua]

Hi everyone, my name is Brian Simmons. I am on a journey to become a Pro Wheelchair Bodybuilder. I was born with Spina Bifida and have limited use of my lower body. I first got into bodybuilding in June 2006 after I went to my first bodybuilding show and witnessed the wheelchair competitors. Right then and there I knew I wanted to join them up on stage one day.

Follow me on my journey of obtaining my Pro Status and beyond.

Stats as of 11-29-2011
Age - 27
Weight - 185 lbs
Chest - 45.5 inches
Arms - 17 inches
Waist - 36 inches
Shoulders - 50 inches

Supplements:
ON Essential Amino Energy
Biotest Alpha Male
BSN Syntha-6
Pure Protein 100% Whey Protein

[garjantua]

Monday's Training Session
11-28-2011 Chest, Back and Triceps

DB Floor Press
Set 1- 80 lbs x 8 reps
Set 2- 95 lbs x 5 reps
Set 3- 100 lbs x 3 reps

Seated Cable Row
Set 1- 160 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 200 lbs x 3 reps
Set 3- 240 lbs x 5 reps

Dips
Set 1- BW + 25 lbs x 8 reps
Set 2- BW + 25 lbs x 4 reps

Seated DB Deadlift
Set 1- 40 lbs x 15 reps
Set 2- 50 lbs x 15 reps
Set 3- 50 lbs x 15 reps

[TeamIronClad]

Wow. I have the upmost respect for you bud. A lot of people throw the hand up in the air and give up and life takes an unexpected turn. But not you! Keep going man!

REPS!

[garjantua]

Thanks!!! Bodybuilding has definitely brought out the drive to succeed not only in bodybuilding, but in life. Thank you for following my journey.

[garjantua]

Quote of the Day: Don't give up. there are too many nay-sayers out there who will try to discourage you. don't listen to them. the only one who can make you give up is yourself. -Sidney Sheldon

[garjantua]

WG Cable Pulldown supersetted w/ Rear Delt Crossovers
Set 1- 12 plates x 10 reps x 3 plates x 10 reps (weightstack doesn't have lbs, plates are numbered)
Set 2- 14 plates x 6 reps x 2 plates x 15 reps
Set 3- 14 plates x 9 reps x 3 plates x 12 reps

Plate Loaded Incline Press
Set 1- 135 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 155 lbs x 2 reps
Set 3- 160 lbs x 1 rep

Machine Row
Set 1- 150 lbs x 25 reps
Set 2- 150 lbs x 20 reps

Run The Rack DB Hammer Curls
Set 1- 50 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 40 lbs x 10 reps
Set 3- 30 lbs x 10 reps
Set 4- 20 lbs x 15 reps

[garjantua]

Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.
--William Faulkner

[garjantua]

Hanging Kettlebell Fatbar Shoulder Press
Set 1- 25 lbs on each side x 10 reps
Set 2- 25 lbs on each side x 11 reps
Set 3- 25 lbs on each side x 10 reps

Kettlebell Front Raises supersetted with DB Cleans supersetted with BPA
Set 1- 25 lbs x 16 reps x 8 lbs x 10 reps x Blue Band x 10 reps
Set 2- 25 lbs x 19 reps x 8 lbs x 10 reps x Blue Band x 10 reps

Overhead Medicine Ball Throw
Set 1- 10 lbs x 15 reps
Set 2- 10 lbs x 15 reps
Set 3- 10 lbs x 15 reps

[garjantua]

DB Floor Press
Set 1- 95 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 100 lbs x 2 reps
Set 3- 110 lbs x 1 rep

Cable Row
Set 1- 160 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 240 lbs x 3 reps
Set 3- 260 lbs x 3 reps

Dips
Set 1- BW + 25 lbs of chains x 7 reps
Set 2- BW x 9 reps

Back Extensions
Set 1- Black Mini Band x 15 reps
Set 2- Black Mini Band x 15 reps
Set 3- Black Mini Band x 15 reps

Felt great in the gym today, Strength was through the roof.

[NaturalPursuit]

very inspiring! Best of luck!

[TheNaturalEdge]

So incredibly keen to see how you go man!

[garjantua]

very inspiring! Best of luck!

Thanks! I appreciate it. best of luck to you in your pursuits also.

[garjantua]

So incredibly keen to see how you go man!

I appreciate it. this is just the beginning. After lots of trial and error my trainer and I finally found what works best for me.

[garjantua]

Band Pulldowns supersetted with Rear Delt Crossovers
Set 1- Black Band x 10 reps (as fast as possible on the positive, 4-5 seconds on the negative) x 20 lbs x 15 reps
Set 2- Black Band x 10 reps (as fast as possible on the positive, 4-5 seconds on the negative) x 20 lbs x 15 reps
Set 3- Black Band x 10 reps (as fast as possible on the positive, 4-5 seconds on the negative) x 20 lbs x 15 reps

Plate Loaded Chest Press
Set 1- 135 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 255 lbs x missed lift
Set 3- 250 lbs x missed lift

Machine Row
Set 1- 160 lbs x 24 reps
Set 2- 160 lbs x 20 reps

Incline Curl Dropset
Set 1- 30 lbs x 7 reps
Set 2- 20 lbs x 10 reps
Set 3- 10 lbs x 20 reps

Everything was good but my chest movement. I think my neurological system burnt out. next week will be a sort of deload week. then I am switching up the exercises. I usually change exercises every 4 weeks. Gotta keep on grinding.

[garjantua]

Suspended Kettlebell Fatbar Shoulder Press
Set 1- 25 lb Kettlebell on each side x 10 reps
Set 2- 25 lb Kettlebell on each side x 12 reps
Set 3- 25 lb Kettlebell on each side x 12 reps

Kettlebell Front Raise supersetted w/ DB Cleans supersetted with BPA
Set 1- 25 lbs x 31 reps x 10 lbs x 10 reps x Blue Band x 10 reps
Set 2- 25 lbs x 26 reps x 10 lbs x 10 reps x Blue Band x 10 reps

Medicine Ball Wall Taps
Set 1- 10 lbs x 30 seconds
Set 2- 10 lbs x 30 seconds
Set 3- 10 lbs x 30 seconds

[garjantua]

Success demands singleness of purpose. -Vince Lombardi

[garjantua]

DB Floor Press
Set 1- 90 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 100 lbs x 1 rep
Set 3- 110 lbs x missed lift (I was more than halfway through the rep when my left wrist gave out and I had to dump the dumbbell.)

Cable Row
Set 1- 220 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 260 lbs x 3 reps
Set 3- 280 lbs x 2 reps

Dips
Set 1- BW + 25 lbs of chains x 11 reps
Set 2- BW x 16 reps

Back Extensions with the Cables
Set 1- 20 lbs x 15 reps
Set 2- 20 lbs x 15 reps
Set 3- 20 lbs x 15 reps

[garjantua]

Lying Strongman Rows
Set 1- 225 lbs x 30 feet
Set 2- 225 lbs x 30 feet
Set 3- 250 lbs x 30 feet
Set 4- 270 lbs x 30 feet

Slight Incline Smith Machine Press
Set 1- 140 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 160 lbs x 3 reps
Set 3- 180 lbs x 2 reps

Chest Supported DB Rows
Set 1- 70 lbs x 20 reps
Set 2- 70 lbs x 15 reps

Reverse Grip Barbell Preacher Curls
Set 1- 30 lbs x 7 reps from the bottom to halfway, 7 reps from the top to halfway, 7 reps full range of motion.
Set 2- 40 lbs x 7 reps from the bottom to halfway, 7 reps from the top to halfway, 5 reps full range of motion.

[garjantua]

Band Assisted Multigrip Bar Overhead Press
Set 1- 95 lbs x 7 reps
Set 2- 95 lbs x 6 reps

Multigrip Bar Front Raises supersetted with BPA
Set 1- 45 lbs x 15 reps x Purple Band x 15 reps
Set 2- 45 lbs x 15 reps x Purple Band x 15 reps
Set 3- 45 lbs x 15 reps x Purple Band x 15 reps

Farmer Walk Shrugs
Set 1- 75 lbs x 15 reps
Set 2- 75 lbs x 16 reps
Set 3- 75 lbs x 17 reps

[garjantua]

Band Assisted Incline Barbell Bench Press (purple band)
Set 1- 185 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 185 lbs x 5 reps
Set 3- 185 lbs x 5 reps

Underhand Closegrip Pulldown
Set 1- 180 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 240 lbs x 3 reps
Set 3- 300 lbs x 2 reps

Incline Band Flyes supersetted with Incline Closegrip DB Press
Set 1- Purple Band x 15 reps x 35 lbs x 15 reps
Set 2- Purple Band x 15 reps x 40 lbs x 15 reps
Set 3- Purple Band x 15 reps x 40 lbs x 15 reps

[garjantua]

Laying Strongman Rows (Max Effort)
Set 1- 225 lbs x 30 feet
Set 2- 270 lbs x 30 feet
Set 3- 315 lbs x 30 feet
Set 4- 315 lbs x 30 feet

Incline Smith Machine Bench Press (5/3/1)
Set 1- 155 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 165 lbs x 3 reps
Set 3- 190 lbs x 1 rep

DB Rows (Max Reps)
Set 1- 75 lbs x 18 reps
Set 2- 75 lbs x 12 reps

Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls 21s (accessory movement)
Set 1- 30 lbs x 7 reps from the top to halfway, 7 reps from the bottom to halfway, 7 full reps
Set 2- 30 lbs x 7 reps from the top to halfway, 7 reps from the bottom to halfway, 7 full reps

Barbell Preacher Curls
Set 1- 30 lbs x 15 reps

[garjantua]

Multigrip Bar Shoulder Press
Set 1- 95 lbs x 10 reps
Set 2- 95 lbs x 11 reps
Set 3- 95 lbs x 9 reps

Multigrip Bar Front Raises supersetted with Band Facepulls to Cleans
Set 1- 45 lbs x 15 reps x Purple Band x 15 reps
Set 2- 45 lbs x 15 reps x Purple Band x 15 reps

Farmer Walk Shrugs
Set 1- 75 lbs x 18 reps
Set 2- 75 lbs x 20 reps
Set 3- 75 lbs x 20 reps

[garjantua]

Dragonfly Handcycle- Duration: 25 minutes
Distance: 3.12 miles
Calories Burned: 407

[garjantua]

Incline Band Assisted Bench Press
Set 1- 165 lbs x 6 reps
Set 2- 185 lbs x 5 reps
Set 3- 205 lbs x 3 reps

Underhand Closegrip Pulldown
Set 1- 200 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 260 lbs x 3 reps
Set 3- 305 lbs x 1 rep

Incline Closegrip DB Press supersetted with Incline Fat Gripz Cable Flyes
Set 1- 40 lbs x 15 reps x 20 lbs x 15 reps
Set 2- 40 lbs x 15 reps x 20 lbs x 15 reps
Set 3- 40 lbs x 15 reps x 20 lbs x 10 reps

[garjantua]

Strongman Rows
Set 1- 225 lbs x 30 feet
Set 2- 270 lbs x 30 feet
Set 3- 315 lbs x 30 feet
Set 4- 330 lbs x 30 feet

Incline Smith Press
Set 1- 155 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 165 lbs x 3 reps
Set 3- 190 lbs x 1 rep

Chest Supported DB Row
Set 1- 75 lbs x 19 reps
Set 2- 75 lbs x 13 reps

Reverse Grip Barbell Preacher Curl 21s
Set 1- 30 lbs x 7 reps x 7 reps x 7 reps
Set 2- 30 lbs x 7 reps x 7 reps x 7 reps

Regular Grip Barbell Preacher Curls
Set 1- 30 lbs x 15 reps

[garjantua]

Fat Gripz Barbell Shoulder Pin Presses supersetted w/ Band Pulldowns
Set 1- 95 lbs x 5 reps x Pink Mini Band x 15 reps
Set 2- 95 lbs x 5 reps x Pink Mini Band x 15 reps
Set 3- 95 lbs x 6 reps x Pink Mini Band x 15 reps

Chain Front Raises supersetted with Band Facepulls
Set 1- 45 lbs x 15 reps x Purple Band x 15 reps
Set 2- 45 lbs x 15 reps x Purple Band x 15 reps

Timed Kettlebell Shrugs (30 seconds) supersetted w/ Reverse Shrugs with Bands
Set 1- 25 lbs x 49 reps x Pink Mini Band x 15 reps
Set 2- 25 lbs x 50 reps x Pink Mini Band x 15 reps
Set 3- 25 lbs x 60 reps x Pink Mini Band x 15 reps

[Inama]

Best of luck! You can do it!!!

Hi everyone, my name is Brian Simmons. I am on a journey to become a Pro Wheelchair Bodybuilder. I was born with Spina Bifida and have limited use of my lower body. I first got into bodybuilding in June 2006 after I went to my first bodybuilding show and witnessed the wheelchair competitors. Right then and there I knew I wanted to join them up on stage one day.

Follow me on my journey of obtaining my Pro Status and beyond.

Stats as of 11-29-2011
Age - 27
Weight - 185 lbs
Chest - 45.5 inches
Arms - 17 inches
Waist - 36 inches
Shoulders - 50 inches

Supplements:
ON Essential Amino Energy
Biotest Alpha Male
BSN Syntha-6
Pure Protein 100% Whey Protein

[garjantua]

Thank you Inama, I am busting my butt this year!

Best of luck! You can do it!!!

[garjantua]

Band Assisted Barbell Incline Press
Set 1- 175 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 200 lbs x 4 reps
Set 3- 205 lbs x 2 reps

Underhand Closegrip Pulldowns
Set 1- 220 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 280 lbs x 3 reps
Set 3- 305 lbs x 2 reps

Closegrip DB Press supersetted w/ Fat Grip Cable Flye
Set 1- 40 lbs x 15 reps x 40 lbs x 15 reps
Set 2- 40 lbs x 15 reps x 40 lbs x 10 reps
Set 3- 40 lbs x 15 reps x 30 lbs x 10 reps

[garjantua]

Strongman Rows
Set 1- 225 lbs x 30 feet
Set 2- 270 lbs x 30 feet
Set 3- 330 lbs x 30 feet

Slight Incline DB Chest Press
Set 1- 65 lbs x 5 reps
Set 2- 75 lbs x 3 reps
Set 3- 80 lbs x 8 reps

Chest Supported Incline DB Row
Set 1- 75 lbs x 20 reps
Set 2- 75 lbs x 16 reps

Reverse Grip Barbell Preacher Curl 21s
Set 1- 30 lbs x 7 x 7 x 7 reps
Set 2- 30 lbs x 7 x 7 x 7 reps

Barbell Preacher Curls
Set 1- 30 lbs x 15 reps