Mo, Jaim & Vytis’ Glute Shredding 2012 Contest Prep

[jaim91]

150.8!!!

I did it! I actually did it! Granted I'm not under 150, but the point was to BE 150 or under and I did it!!!

My new IFBB BFF



Rob, the 15th of Sept. there's your one week warning

Thanks for the bday wishes Code!

[Vytis]

Way to go Jaime!!! And now working with a pro - that's amazing. I'm marking us down for the 15th.

What a crappy day - it's a torrential downpour. Not fun trying to take Nathan to daycare through this. At least he din't get soaked.

Here's this morning's leg workout:

Leg Extension - 165x24, 225x20, 265x20, 305x20x20
Leg Curl - 135x24, 175x16, 195x12x12x12
Squat - 135x6, 195x6, 245x6, 285x6x5x5
Leg Press - 720x16x16x16x16
Calf Raise - 720x14x14x14x14

PWO Cardio - 35 min TM

Drying off nicely now in my office. Hey, it's Tuesday already!

[jaim91]

Rob, what work out are you using now?

My workout this am:

Leg extensions 4 12-15 PRE-EXHAUST/SUPERSET
Smith machine squats 4 12-15 DROP SET
Leg presses 4 12-15 DROP SET
Leg extensions 4 20-30 SUPERSET
Romanian deadlifts 4 20-30
Seated calf raises 5 20-30 PUMP SETS
Leg-press calf raises 5 20-30 PUMP SETS

[Vytis]

This is my split:

Day 1 - Legs
Day 2 - Back & Chest
Day 3 - Shoulders & Arms
Day 4 - Repeat cycle
Day 7 - No weights
Day 8 - Start whole thing over...

[The_Animal11]

Rob, what work out are you using now?

My workout this am:

Leg extensions 4 12-15 PRE-EXHAUST/SUPERSET
Smith machine squats 4 12-15 DROP SET
Leg presses 4 12-15 DROP SET
Leg extensions 4 20-30 SUPERSET
Romanian deadlifts 4 20-30
Seated calf raises 5 20-30 PUMP SETS
Leg-press calf raises 5 20-30 PUMP SETS

WTF is a smith machine squat and why are they being done as a primary exercise?

[jaim91]

149.6 this morning!!!!

MONUMENTAL!

Berto was really happy with this week's progress, and despite my trip to the west Coast starting this afternoon, he says he wants to see me at 148.999999 next Tuesday (i come home monday, so no scale)

I know I can do it! If I can lose weight eating black and white cookies and not training in NYC, then dropping another pound when I ACTUALLY have a hotel gym and en suite kitchen at my disposal will be a cake walk!

Today's workout:

Straight-arm pulldowns 3 12-15 PRE-EXHAUST
Bent barbell rows 4 12-15 DROP SET
Overhand wide-grip 4 12-15 SUPERSETS
Underhand-grip 4 to FAILURE
Straight-arm pulldowns 4 20-30 PUMP SETS
Hanging leg raises
4 12-15
Crunches
4 12-25 PUMP SETS

WTF is a smith machine squat and why are they being done as a primary exercise?

Sh*t!!! My gym doesn't have a smith machine or a squat rack, but I forgot to change the original template of the exercise!

Those are supposed to read: Bulgarian Smith squat. Thanks, matt!!!

[jaim91]

Pics from yesterday @ <6 and <9 weeks out!

[Vytis]

Way to go Jaime. You're setting the pace...I'm dragging behind I think...

And these last set of pics are showing some serious progress - great stuff!


Here's my workout - which in my mind blew. Just had no energy at 5am this morning.

Decline Press - 155x16, 195x12, 245x12, 285x10x10, 245x14
Straight Arm Pull Down - 60x14, 70x12x12
Lat Pull Down - 180x12, 240x10, 250x10x10
Incline Press - 245x10x10x10
CG Pull Down - 250x10x10x10
Pec Dec - 210x12, 270x9x8

PWO Cardio - 35 min TM

Happy Hump Day!

[Bo_Flecks]

Decline Press - 155x16, 195x12, 245x12, 285x10x10, 245x14

Good to see someone else working decline press into their routine.

IMO a very overlooked variation of the chest pressing options.

[CodeGrinder]

149.6 this morning!!!!

Friggin' awesome Jaime. Great motivation - thanks!
[unaware] What are black and white cookies? [/unaware]

[Vytis]

Good to see someone else working decline press into their routine.

IMO a very overlooked variation of the chest pressing options.

I've always liked it - mainly for the fact that it's my best pressing movement and I get to look cool loading up the bar, lol.

Felt a bit better about this morning's workout. Still felt a little strapped for energy, but managed some decent weight.

Shoulders & Arms
LF Side Lateral - 125x20, 145x16, 165x12, 185x10
Preacher Curl - 125x20, 155x16, 210x12x12
Dip - BWx22x22x22x22x22
LF Shoulder Press - 240x14, 270x14, 310x12x12
Rear Lateral - 175x20, 205x16, 225x10x10
Triceps Press Down - 100x20, 115x16, 130x12x12
EZ Bar Curl - 75x20, 115x16, 145x8x8
Face Pull - 140x12x12x12x12

PWO Cardio - 35 min TM & Bike

[MoEcho]

Hello BB.com! Appologies for the lack of logging. #MoFail
I have been completely swallowed-up by work, 15 month olds and lack of sleep!! Could life get any better?

Updates

-Diet is still ~1600 calories-ish with a structured refeed every 3 days
-Training has been tweaked and I am now following a much higher volume routine. Yay! My fave
-Cardio is still at 5, 30 minute MISS sessions per week
-Weight has not changed much over this last week, but I am expecting another 'whoosh' any day now! #Keepthefaith
-I have been posing more. I NEED to pose more ........... wow
-I saw a delt vein! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I have some dungeon vids that I may post, just so everyone can see how I'm looking at ~8.5 ish weeks out.

Cheers! Mo

[jaim91]

Hi from Vancouver!!!

Diet is totally on point, training is perfect, and I'm currently going on a mega shopping spree to reward myself for the new body none of my jeans fit anymore, and my shirts look stupid now.

Rob, tell Jennifer:

MK
CK
BCBGMaxAzria
Guess
Buffalo by David Bitton

[Vytis]

Heidi - delt veins are always a good thing. Way to go!

Jaime - say hi to Vancouver for me. Jennifer likes the list. When you two going shopping? lol


My workouts are really starting to suck. I have absolutely no energy, no umph, no desire to even lift to be honest. I'm still progressing in terms of overall load, but it just so draining - no fun....

Leg Extension - 165x26, 225x20, 275x20, 310x20x20x18
Leg Curl - 130x20, 145x20, 175x16x16x16x14
Leg Press - 630x12, 810x12x12x12x12
Calf Raise - 630x16, 720x14, 810x12x12x12

PWO Cardio - 24 min Bike. I just didn't want to go anymore....

Didn't even bother taking pics this week - I feel as if I look exactly the same as last week. So great, another week wasted. I fear that I'm going to be "that guy" on stage. You know, the one who didn't diet....

Meh....

[MoEcho]

HA! I'll be the 'girl who forgot to diet'

Too bad they don't have a class just for us.........

[jaim91]

I'm sure you're both over exaggerating... I hopes

Rob, why the lack of energy?
Heidi, how's yours?

Tell Jennifer Oct 13... In Rochester!!!

[MoEcho]

I'm sure you're both over exaggerating... I hopes

Rob, why the lack of energy?
Heidi, how's yours?

Tell Jennifer Oct 13... In Rochester!!!

Hey! My energy is fantastic!! Must be all the asparagus

I'll send pics this weekend and you can tell me if I'm exaggerating or not!

[Vytis]

HA! I'll be the 'girl who forgot to diet'

Too bad they don't have a class just for us.........

That sounds like the loser class...

I'm sure you're both over exaggerating... I hopes

Rob, why the lack of energy?
Heidi, how's yours?

Tell Jennifer Oct 13... In Rochester!!!

Lack of energy is due to the calorie cuts and increase in cardio. Maybe also due to the fact that I have to train fasted at 5am in the morning. Only so much a pre-workout and BCAAs can do I guess...

Hey! My energy is fantastic!! Must be all the asparagus

I'll send pics this weekend and you can tell me if I'm exaggerating or not!

Asparagus for energy? Maybe is forced energy...having to run to the bathroom to pee so often...

Chest & Back this morning:
Incline Press
Chin Up
Cable Row
Machine Press
RG Pull Down
Pec Dec

PWO - 35 min TM

[The_Animal11]

Asparagus for energy? Maybe is forced energy...having to run to the bathroom to pee so often...

i lold

[MoEcho]

Happy Friday everyone!

Just got back from a killer Chest, Back & Abs workout. Lots of sets, lots of reps and lots of FUN!

30 min MISS thrown in too.

8 weeks (or less!) out! OMG

I have noticed less 'puff' in my lower abdomen. That is a HUGE thing for me. I am not making progress at lightening speed or anything, but I am moving in the right direction! Down to 145.8 post refeed so I'm happy. Pics may be posted, but I have to scrutinize them some more first!!

Edit: omg... I think my butt is finally getting smaller! HALLELUIAH!!

[jaim91]

I survived the first of 3 family meals!!! I brought a Tupperware, but actually ate with my family too! I over calculated the "cost" of the meal, and then just had my own food after!

Today I have a brunch, and then the actual wedding

In the meantime, two pieces of good news!!!
1) New split!
Back/shoulder
Off
Upper strength*
Lower strength
Off
Chest/arm
Lower
Off
Off

2) The discriminating eye of a close WNBF Pro friend has said about my physique:
"Hey hey hey.. imo..you appear to be coming In quite nicely at this stage. You look leg dominant...which is not bad in any stretch of means as most ppl seem to not have a good pair of wheels..your symmetrical output looks above average as well....and as you lean out further in the weeks to come..even more will appear..great job Jaime"

How encouraging is that?!?

Anyway, I'm feeling good.

Rob, how are your cals looking now?

Mo, I need pics!!

[Vytis]

Heidi, post the pics!!!

Jaime, you should be encouraged. You're doing SO well!

My calories, they're sad....150C / 280P / 34F

Shoulder& Arms this morning:

Military Press
Side Lateral
EZ Bar Curl
Preacher Curl
OH Cable Extension
Triceps Press Down
Dips

PWO Cardio - 35 min TM

[MoEcho]

Jme! Amazing job on the foodz. You've found your groove. Nothing stopping this train now!

Rob! Your cals are not so sad........ 150g of CHO .... you can still fit cereal and pop tarts!

[Vytis]

Jme! Amazing job on the foodz. You've found your groove. Nothing stopping this train now!

Rob! Your cals are not so sad........ 150g of CHO .... you can still fit cereal and pop tarts!

I could but then I'd be starving. Can you believe that it's all race carbs and veg?

[MoEcho]

I could but then I'd be starving. Can you believe that it's all race carbs and veg?

True. And yes I can! Veg + trace CHO add up too damn fast.

[Vytis]

True. And yes I can! Veg + trace CHO add up too damn fast.

Did I just call them "race" carbs? Either my typing skills need help or I have Lightning McQueen on my brain....

[Vytis]

Boring old fasted cario day today, meaning 45 min on the treadmill. Afterwards did some pull ups, crunches, leg raises and hyperextensions (just for fun...).

Is it really Monday, again? Meh...

[Bo_Flecks]

Mind numbing fasted cario day today, meaning 45 min on the treadmill.

Fixed that for ya'

I did my MIIT in a torrential downpour on Friday just to avoid 45 minutes on the stationary bike...

[Vytis]

Fixed that for ya'

I did my MIIT in a torrential downpour on Friday just to avoid 45 minutes on the stationary bike...

That's about right Steve. Unfortunately, there's a lot of that in my foreseeable future.

[MoEcho]

That's about right Steve. Unfortunately, there's a lot of that in my foreseeable future.

Me too! All the cool kids perform mind numbing cardio......... and lots of it Well, I WILL be cool when I have teh abz