Paul Revelia Headed to the Pro Stage for the First time

[The Solution]

315 on incline?
That's damn impressive paul

[BabyOilBrah]

Wow that incline benching after heavy sets of OHP is really impressive.

[fltallpaul]

Idol fan? Srs?

I used to never miss an episode (from season 2 till about 2 seasons ago). I tried watching a new episode but I simply cannot stand Nicki Minaj lol.

Oh, and awesome work on the squats, too

I really enjoy the tryouts, not so much about it once the season starts.

315 on incline?
That's damn impressive paul

Thanks..shooting for a set of 10 this year.

Wow that incline benching after heavy sets of OHP is really impressive.

Thanks...just one of those days I felt good and wanted to try it.

[fltallpaul]

Friday February 1st, 2013

Deadlift
355x3, 7 sets

Front Squat
5 sets

Pause Squat
5 sets

That's it...I was toast from the deads. No belt really takes it out of me, big progress though!

[KoHuskie]

I really enjoy the tryouts, not so much about it once the season starts.

I had it on yesterday just for some background noise and found that anyone with a decent back story or voice went to Hollywood. How Nicki Minaj is a qualified judge of vocal talent is beyond me...but that's another issue!

Friday February 1st, 2013
Deadlift
355x3, 7 sets

Nice volume on those deads Paul. Was this part of your Wave's or just something you threw in for variety?

Enjoy your DOMS!

[robertfah]

Good stuff Paul....your deads without belt have come a long way! Enjoying TJM thus far?

[Bbeasley89]

great log man, inspiring stuff!

[fltallpaul]

I had it on yesterday just for some background noise and found that anyone with a decent back story or voice went to Hollywood. How Nicki Minaj is a qualified judge of vocal talent is beyond me...but that's another issue!



Nice volume on those deads Paul. Was this part of your Wave's or just something you threw in for variety?

Enjoy your DOMS!

I am on the 3's wave of The Juggernaut Method, this was the first week. I believe its called accumulation. Every set was tough but it went really well. I even did squats after.

Good stuff Paul....your deads without belt have come a long way! Enjoying TJM thus far?

I really am, I feel real comfortable without a belt now which is a product of this program.

great log man, inspiring stuff!

Thanks I appreciate that.

[fltallpaul]

Weekend Update

Saturday Misty and I ran some sprints on the hill near my house. I was pretty sore from deads the day before so I didn't do anything full speed.

Sunday went in for Triceps\Biceps and Abs. We also did some HIIT cardio before going home. Really nice weekend, training is coming along.

Tonight is some heavy bench, Tomorrow is some heavy Squat!

[Ccm644]

Sounds like a good weekend!

Sure you have a great few heavy workouts

[BabyOilBrah]

oh god, sprints after that deadlift work. Sounds painful haha. If I'm doing any cardio around squats or deads it's LISS.

[The Solution]

Your legs must hate you! Solid work paul

[Emekaokammor]

oh god, sprints after that deadlift work. Sounds painful haha. If I'm doing any cardio around squats or deads it's LISS.

Same here! Good work Paul!

[fltallpaul]

Sounds like a good weekend!

Sure you have a great few heavy workouts

This week gets heavy...squatting 300 for triples tomorrow...no belt. Never done that before!

oh god, sprints after that deadlift work. Sounds painful haha. If I'm doing any cardio around squats or deads it's LISS.

Nothing crazy on the sprints...just uphill work, stayed away from full speed as my hams were sore.

Your legs must hate you! Solid work paul

I hate my legs, that wins!

Same here! Good work Paul!

Thanks Tiny!

[BabyOilBrah]

Gotcha Paul, whenever I think hill work I'm thinking sprints.

[fltallpaul]

Monday February 4th, 2013

Bench Press
295x3, 5 sets (Easy)

Nuetral grip Pullups
BWx8, 20x5, 35x5, 30x5, 30x5, 30x5

Incline DB Flyes
70x8, 80x8, 90x5, machine SS 200x10

Low Cable Row, Underhand Grip
140x10, 180x10, 200x8, 200x8, 200x8 drop 85x10

Standing DB Press
40x8, 45x8, 50x8

Side Lateral DB Raise
35x12, 35x12, 35x12 drop 15x10 drop 5x8

Wide Pullups (slow with a hold)
x6, x6

Great night in the gym. My diet and energy has been really great lately. Bench press was really easy. I paused every rep of every set and even lost focus a bit and still had no issues. I can only hope squats go as well tonight.

Once I was done with the heavy stuff I did a lot of supersetting to get my heart rate going. I felt like I have been eating a lot of food lately. The great news is that my weight is not changing and I still have large drops during the night. I plan to stay between 220 and 225 for a while. I feel strong without feeling too awkwardly big.

Pray for me tonight, first time squatting 300lbs in about a year.

[demonwareltd]

Monday February 4th, 2013

Bench Press
295x3, 5 sets (Easy)

Nuetral grip Pullups
BWx8, 20x5, 35x5, 30x5, 30x5, 30x5

Incline DB Flyes
70x8, 80x8, 90x5, machine SS 200x10

Low Cable Row, Underhand Grip
140x10, 180x10, 200x8, 200x8, 200x8 drop 85x10

Standing DB Press
40x8, 45x8, 50x8

Side Lateral DB Raise
35x12, 35x12, 35x12 drop 15x10 drop 5x8

Wide Pullups (slow with a hold)
x6, x6

Great night in the gym. My diet and energy has been really great lately. Bench press was really easy. I paused every rep of every set and even lost focus a bit and still had no issues. I can only hope squats go as well tonight.

Once I was done with the heavy stuff I did a lot of supersetting to get my heart rate going. I felt like I have been eating a lot of food lately. The great news is that my weight is not changing and I still have large drops during the night. I plan to stay between 220 and 225 for a while. I feel strong without feeling too awkwardly big.

Pray for me tonight, first time squatting 300lbs in about a year.

You got this squat, no problem - visualize and execute!

As for the no belt thing, that is pretty sweet. Do you feel the belt gave you much more stability and strength in your squats? I know for me it makes a big difference when working at around 80-100% of 1RM, but there have been days I have forgotten my belt and had to go about squatting without it. I definitely felt it was more of a mental comfort and while I agree the stability wasn't as great, you can still plow through some decent squats.

[Emekaokammor]

Might as well go 315 Paul!

[The Solution]

Might as well go 315 Paul!

Just gonna say the same thing! haha DO IT

[BabyOilBrah]

Nice bench, jealous of benching 295 with ease. Yes I'm squatting today too, volume day on the 5's wave. I agree with everyone else, just do 3 wheels

[fltallpaul]

You got this squat, no problem - visualize and execute!

As for the no belt thing, that is pretty sweet. Do you feel the belt gave you much more stability and strength in your squats? I know for me it makes a big difference when working at around 80-100% of 1RM, but there have been days I have forgotten my belt and had to go about squatting without it. I definitely felt it was more of a mental comfort and while I agree the stability wasn't as great, you can still plow through some decent squats.

I find the belt really helps with long sets and super heavy sets. Working with no belt has forced me to really focus on form.

Might as well go 315 Paul!

I am just following the program.

Just gonna say the same thing! haha DO IT

Fine bitches, after I get all my sets I will try 315 for reps.

Nice bench, jealous of benching 295 with ease. Yes I'm squatting today too, volume day on the 5's wave. I agree with everyone else, just do 3 wheels

Bench is coming along...I want 400 in a meet this year.

[BabyOilBrah]

I find the belt really helps with long sets and super heavy sets. Working with no belt has forced me to really focus on form.

Bench is coming along...I want 400 in a meet this year.

Yeah agree on the no belt thing, it has been tough for sure. I usually belt up 3+ plates but have refrained from doing so on the J method.

Keep going like you are and you'll have it.

[The Big Sleep]

Hey guys, Paul was kind enough to be on our newly-created podcast. I really believe its people like Paul that are turning bodybuilding (and especially natural bodybuilding) into more than just a sport, but also a healthy lifestyle:

Interview with Pro Natural Bodybuilder Paul Revelia:

http://tinyurl.com/afno4dz

[fltallpaul]

Hey guys, Paul was kind enough to be on our newly-created podcast. I really believe its people like Paul that are turning bodybuilding (and especially natural bodybuilding) into more than just a sport, but also a healthy lifestyle:

Interview with Pro Natural Bodybuilder Paul Revelia:

http://tinyurl.com/afno4dz

Thanks I appreciate the promotion!

[fltallpaul]

Tuesday February 5th, 2013

Squats

No Belt
300x1, fail

Belt
300x3, 5 sets

315x1, 225x5, 135x10

Leg Press
1 set of 20, 5 sets of 12

Well it was a sHit night in the gym. I could not get my posterior chain warm. All the way up to my last warmup I just felt off. Not too worry I figured last week I powered through. My second rep with no belt I had to set the weight on the rack. I thought about walking out but figured I would give it a go with the belt. Sure enough the weight flew up with a belt on. I am really going to research some methods to strengthen my upper back and make having heavy weight on my back an easier task.

I also seemed to aggrivate a strain I had during prep in my left adductor, inner hip area. I am going to foam roll and stretch it every night this week to see if I can free it up a bit. For me to squat heavy weights I need to be able to widen my stance a bit. This injury has kept me from doing that. I spent so much time on the squats and my posterior was so fried I skipped the deadlift speed work and will save it for my friday workout. Tonight is a night off. After this week I may take a deload week, and may even try this 3's wave all over again.

[BabyOilBrah]

Damn, so you went as far as you could go without the belt. No worries, at least you got the sets in with the belt. Nice work.

[The Solution]

Just one of those days Paul. No worries next time you will kill it.

[fltallpaul]

Damn, so you went as far as you could go without the belt. No worries, at least you got the sets in with the belt. Nice work.

Just one of those days Paul. No worries next time you will kill it.

This battle is far from over...I am going to work hard to improve my form because I know I have so much more in the tank.

[bigfish18q]

Hey Paul, I apologize if it's been answered before but what kind of program are you on? It almost seems like a upper/lower split, and the volume seems very low. Whatever you're doing seems to be working for you though!

I'm on PHAT and have been for over a year, love it but looking for a change up!

[The Big Sleep]

Sorry to hear about the rough workout; we're all human, just gotta bounce back harder next time Paul. Outwork!