PBateman2.....BTK.....MASS APPEAL....Cmoooon!

[audieswu]

lmao this dude has no idea what he's talking about.

LOL brb cutting while eating pop tarts and eating two skinny cows ice cream sammiches

Are Versa Grips the real deal? I was thinking about buying a pair from amazon. What size do ectos usually get?

Not sure what you mean by the real deal but I have been using mine for the last 3 years and love them.

[NoS_oUtLaSt]

[IMG]PB2[IMG]

Does this stuff even taste good? the thought of it seems to revolt me but I love regular PB

[btr1208]

Are Versa Grips the real deal? I was thinking about buying a pair from amazon. What size do ectos usually get?

The product is amazing. Unfortunately mine came messed up. A lot of stitching just missing?? They have not been a good company to deal with so far as far as returns go. Can go into details if you want. But again, product is awesome and I recommend. Excited to get another pair just not happy with the customer service.

As for size I think on their website they have a size chart.

[nads786]

LOL brb cutting while eating pop tarts and eating two skinny cows ice cream sammiches



Not sure what you mean by the real deal but I have been using mine for the last 3 years and love them.

Work as well as promised? Much easier to use than regular straps?

The product is amazing. Unfortunately mine came messed up. A lot of stitching just missing?? They have not been a good company to deal with so far as far as returns go. Can go into details if you want. But again, product is awesome and I recommend. Excited to get another pair just not happy with the customer service.

As for size I think on their website they have a size chart.

Wow that kinda sucks, I'm probably buying from amazon but I'm sure that doesn't help with the customer service. I just measured my wrist at 6inchs around I guess I'm getting a small.

[audieswu]

Work as well as promised? Much easier to use than regular straps?

Yes on both accounts IMO. Straps you tend to really wrap your hands on the bar, with versa gripps you still have to use some grip strength and when you're ready to unload the weight, it's much easier, no unwinding straps, etc..

[The Solution]

People need to understand Versa-Gripps ARE THE REAL DEAL

[btr1208]

People need to understand Versa-Gripps ARE THE REAL DEAL

I agree. Product is phenomenal.

[RyannayR]

Does this stuff even taste good? the thought of it seems to revolt me but I love regular PB

I only posted that because it's named "PB2" after PBateman2. You know same initials and all.

[adknows]

I only posted that because it's named "PB2" after PBateman2. You know same initials and all.

The PB2 is fine if you use it in a dish. For instance I throw it in my oats, or in my shakes, or even in some greek yogurt. Its not so good as a spread. It basically tastes like everything else tastes when you remove the fat. lol But its only 45 kcal/serving compared to 190 for normal peanut butter. But since I'm a PB fanatic I typically have both at some point everyday.

[soopamyko]

People need to understand Versa-Gripps ARE THE REAL DEAL

only the educated consumer.

[btr1208]

only the educated consumer.

Dude weird... I just ordered off prosupps yesterday had never heard of them. And you are a rep.

Seems like a great site! Price was outstanding..

[-=Zeus=-!]

People need to understand Versa-Gripps ARE THE REAL DEAL

Im considering but at $43 for the cheapest pair I will probably be forced to go with Schiek/EliteFTS again.


Btw has the beast PB2 been in hibernation or what?

[The Solution]

Im considering but at $43 for the cheapest pair I will probably be forced to go with Schiek/EliteFTS again.


Btw has the beast PB2 been in hibernation or what?

Believe me. they last 2-3 years easy and they are heaps better than any regular straps. anyone that has em vouches for em.

[audieswu]

Believe me. they last 2-3 years easy and they are heaps better than any regular straps. anyone that has em vouches for em.

This. I bought mine 3 years ago and still works great. I actually like it better once it got more wear on them, grip seems better now.

[The Solution]

Hey Manu, i know a guy who does product and shirt design for a living. i know you were unhappy with your logo, but if you need someone to help you design something for the BTK lemme know ill swing you his email addy.

Hope to see you next week @ The ARNOLD!

[btr1208]

Waking up at 230am, or should I say Manu o'clock, tomorrow to get a shoulder workout in before heading to Columbus!

[AntonioWright]

I am disappointed that I wasn't able to meet any of the BTK crew. Maybe next year or maybe at the Olympia, if I can get out there.

[btr1208]

I am disappointed that I wasn't able to meet any of the BTK crew. Maybe next year or maybe at the Olympia, if I can get out there.

Ya man same here! Next year I will be there all weekend.. We will make sure to train and get other BTKrs as well.

How did you like it?

[The Solution]

Yeah missed all of you guys. That place on saturday was an absolute ZOO. it was like a bad night club...

[AntonioWright]

Yeah missed all of you guys. That place on saturday was an absolute ZOO. it was like a bad night club...

That was an understatement. So much so, I was like da hell? The amount of people was crazy.

[btr1208]

Anyone think Manu is going to come back looking freaky as ever?

I can already feel the rumble..

[btr1208]

BTW for those curious... finally got my new versa gripps since my others cam all f'd up.

They sent me a free bag for them for the inconvenience, which is very generous of them.

Excited to try them out tomorrow!

[silverlightning]

Manu, please respond.

[AdamWW]

Anyone think Manu is going to come back looking freaky as ever?

I can already feel the rumble..

What if he came back like 50 lbs heavier... all fat... plump as a thanksgiving turkey.

[viennafat]

hai guyz.
Whats goin on in here?

What if he came back like 50 lbs heavier... all fat... plump as a thanksgiving turkey.

lol

I think fat cells are afraid to accumulate on his body.

[eriram]

Manu's mentioned a few times to get down to at least 12% before bulking. Obviously, there are some exceptions, it's not a blanket statement. I thought I was at 12...I WAS NOWHERE CLOSE.

Calipers are nowhere near accurate if you don't have someone experienced to measure you.

So the mirror is your friend. I am cutting right now, I know Manu, I said I would bulk, but I figured this was a good idea since I was tubby and my bulk was going nowhere, lets just say I was a tad bit above 15%, and by a tad I mean more...

I think for me the calipers weren't as accurate either because I have a lot of fat in my belly but everywhere else isn't that bad; chest, legs. So the Three pinch site, averaged by those sites isn't that bad.

I'm leaner now. Think it might be best to lean down and just go slowly till I like how I look and build from there.

So careful with the whole, what bodyfat am I or should I bulk should I cut question If you are a newb then a slight surplus or eating at maintenance might help you gain muscle and burn fat. If you've been training for a while then getting lean once and just building slowly might be the way to go.

Curious Manu, do you have before and after pics of when you did your 3-day foundation workout? I've seen the pics you've put of you transformation but I don't think you've done any specific to that timeline.

...I'm also doing more volume, on a deficit, getting stronger too. This feels good.

[kratosbrah]

inb4 pbateman comes back and announces that he's quit bodybuilding and instead has taken up zumba

[two_buff]

i believe Manu is coming back to posting this weekend. At his sponsors website on his A1 log he stated he has been very busy with work and business travel but would be back to posting this weekend.

[PBateman2]

Anybody still around? lol

Man...

I tell ya....

Some things neva change....

Time to get fukin serious......

[PBateman2]

“It’s about knowing where you are going. Not forgetting where you started. Its about having the courage to fail. Not breaking when you are broken. Taking everything you have been given and making something better. Its about WORK before GLORY. And what’s inside of you is doing what they say you cant. Its about being who you were born to be.” - Nike




03/19/13.


Up at 2:35am. MANU O'CLOCK. You know tha deal. I dont have time for sleep.

I. SKOOL. SLEEP.


I will do the everything "they" won't. I LOVE TO SUFFER.

That is why I succeed.




Start off the day right................

Downed the Folgers (4.202934 gulps) and out the door!



Today hit Shoulders/Traps!!!



ZILLION Dollar Remix......



ABs
1.)INCLINE SIT UPS- (Bodyweight plus 25lb plate) - 5 sets with 25lb plate at 20 reps/set.

2.)HANGING LEG RAISES - 5 sets of 40 reps/set. I held the contracted position for a count of two before beginning the negative portion of the rep. Try that. Endurance and strength in this one.


SHOULDERS
3.) ARNOLD PRESS - Still hittin these! Love 'em. Finally at 100lb DBs

Here did just 4 sets, 8-10 reps. GOOD BUUUUUUUURN!


4.) SUPERSET - LATERAL PLATE RAISES/CABLE RAISES -

Using 45lb weight plates for these lateral raises...


GTFO my face. Child's play.


I did 4 sets and got 10 reps on the first two sets. Last two sets got 9 and 8 reps. Increase in reps.

As always, after each set, also immediately did cable raises bringing the cable from behind the body to the lateral side of the body at shoulder level. Just did as many reps (around 10 reps) as possible until failure.


5.) FRONT RAISES - Grabbed 45lb plates and did the front raises. Crazy burn! Did 3 sets and 8-10 reps. I try to hold at the top for 1-2 seconds. HAAAAAARD with these 45 lb plates! TRY IT!


Training on an entirely different level. Utmost intensity and ANGER.....




TRAPS
6.) UPRIGHT BARBELL ROWS - My BEAST exercise...225lbs...you read that right son....3 sets/8-10 reps. Im explosive here and just rip the shyt out of the weight. EASY.


7.)BARBELL SHRUGS - Closer and closer to 800

NAILED 775lbs. EAZAAAY.

Always keeping it REAL.

Got 8 reps on the first set.....then we throw down 7 reps on the second set......third set got 6 reps.


You know what's comin now! You die.


So it goes down like this……..

Took off the change and one 45lb plate from each side (so now 595lbs loaded) - got 9 reps

Took off another plate (now 5 plates loaded - 495lbs) - got 9 reps

Took off another plate (now 4 plates loaded - 405lbs) - got 8 reps

Took off another plate (now 3 plates loaded - 315lbs) - got 3 reps.


Shrugs. Shrugs. And more shrugs. ......NO MERCY. Increased my reps on the drop sets too!


MOOOOOOOAAAR!

You go home. You done. Enough for you.


8.)DUMBELL SHRUGS - 145 Dumbells/3 sets/20-22 reps. Increase in reps. At least 20 reps for all 3 sets!

NOTE: I always hold the contracted position for a count of two before beginning the negative portion of the rep.


REAR DELTS
9.) BENT OVER LATERAL RAISES (use DBs) -PRRR! Did 65lbs/3 sets/10 reps....2-2-2 rep cadence.

10.) REAR DELT - PEC DECK - 100lbs/3 sets/10 reps....2-2-2 rep cadence.


Awwwww......Im sorry....U tired? Already? SRS? WEAK.

11.)BLEED TRAINING: I don't get tired. NEVER......

EVER.......

EVER.......

5 circuits......each circuit goes down like this.....

Sprint 40 yards
Up and back down ~50 steps (stairs)
Jump Rope 5 min
Push Ups to failure
Jump Squats to failure

REPEAT 5 TIMES.....DONT WANT NONE.


CRIME SCENE. MURDER. STRAIGHT UP.


Uh-oh.......207.8lbs......

























Bout to call the paparazzi on myself.

GAME OVER.


TRAAAAAIN HARD! NO QUIT! NO STOP!


Diet: 4,700-5,000 cals for today.

Meal #1 - 8 whole eggs, 20oz chocy milk, 3 large blueberry pancakes (about 6-7 inches in diameter), 8 oz greek yogurt with pineapple.

Meal #2 - 12 oz ground beef and about 4 cups of pasta. Lotsa spaghetti sauce. Green salad and one apple.

Meal #3 - 2 scoops XF 2.0 Cinnamon Roll, 2 packets of Cinnamon Swirl Oatmeal, and 2 bananas - proats

Meal#4 - 10oz Filet Mignon, 8oz sweet potato, green salad, and 2 ice cream sandwiches.