Journey to UFE Showdown 2013! (First comp)

[demonwareltd]

Wow, 135x10 on shoulder press is RIDICULOUS - at least to me it is. Strong OHP you are!

[tripleh210]

So today is am example why you should always listen to your body! I was sore and stiff today, mainly just my chest and shoulders and I was thinking about putting it off till tommorow. In the end though I just said F*** it and went through with it anyway.

BARBELL BENCH PRESS

260lbs x 5
245lbs x 5
245lbs x 5

BARBELL ROW

225lbs x 5
225lbs x 5
225lbs x 5

CLOSE GRIP BENCH

185lbs x 5
205lbs x 5
215lbs x 5

T-BAR ROWS

135lbs x 8
180lbs x 8
180lbs x 8

Had to call it quits after that, was tight on time and I felt beat. I will add in what I missed on tommorrow's leg workout. My legs feel nice and fresh so it will be a good one for sure!!

[Ccm644]

Log is looking good
Strong lifts and its great your starting posing already!!!

Keep it up

[tripleh210]

Didn't have much time to post yesterday.

Leg workout went well and got a new PR!

SQUATS

185lbs x 12
225lbs x 10
245lbs x 8
245lbs x 6

HACK SQUATS

135lbs x 10
135lbs x 8
135lbs x 8

STIFF LEGGED DEADLIFT

225lbs x 10
235lbs x 8
235lbs x 8

LYING LEG CURLS

100lbs x 10
110lbs x 10
110lbs x 10

STANDING CALF RAISE

150lbs x 15
150lbs x 12
150lbs x 12
150lbs x 10
150lbs x 10

SEATED CALF RAISE

155lbs x 15, 12, 12, 10, 10

Was happy to see my squat go up!

[tripleh210]

Log is looking good
Strong lifts and its great your starting posing already!!!

Keep it up

Thanks man!

[NaturalPursuit]

strong hacks and SLDL!

[demonwareltd]

Great job with the leg workout! No doubt looking at the last set of pics you sent me, we've been making some strides with your legs, even in just a short period of time. Keep pushing that iron hard and heavy - prep time will be here in no time!

[tripleh210]

Been a couple days since I last posted, decided I needed to take a couple days off to let my body fully heal and recover.

I am glad I did cause I hit a PR on OHP and felt a lot stronger on other lifts.

OHP

135lbs x 10
145lbs x 10
150lbs x 7

LATERAL RAISES

35lbs x 12
37.5lbs x 8
35lbs x 10

BENT OVER REAR RAISES

30lbs x 10 x 3

DUMBELL SHRUG

90lbs x 10 x 3

SPIDER CURL

100lbs x 10
100lbs x 10
100lbs x 8

INCLINE DB CURLS

40lbs x 12 x 2

REVERSE EZ BAR CURL

60lbs x 15 x 2

LYING TRI EXTENTIONS

40lbs x 10 x 3

WEIGHTED DIPS ( machine seated tri pushdown)

160lbs x 8 x 3

STANDING TRICEP EXTENSION

100lbs x 12 x 2

Workout felt great and was pumped to see some increases!

[tripleh210]

So because I took some time off my schedule got moved around a bit, but after Sunday it will all be back to normal! Been practicing my posing and have another session next week to learn some new poses.

I was very pleased with my workout, I definitely needed those couple days, my body thanked me and my lifts increased!

BENCH PRESS

265lbs x 5 (nice and easy, 270 next week
245lbs x 5
245lbs x 5

BARBELL ROW

225lbs x 5
235lbs x 5
235lbs x 5

CLOSE GRIP BENCH PRESS

205lbs x 5
215lbs x 5
225lbs x 5 (got em all and with no spotter!)

T-BAR ROW

180lbs x 8
225lbs x 6 (form got messed up)
190lbs x 8

DUMBELL SHOULDER PRESS

90lbs x 6
90lbs x 8

BARBELL SHRUGS

295lbs x 6
225lbs x 6 (slow and contracted at top)
225lbs x 6

BARBELL CURLS

110lbs x 8
110lbs x 8
110lbs x 6

After did some ab work then came home for my banana's and protein shake.

So next week I am going to be going home for the holidays, I will try and make my diet as clean as possible however I know I will be cheating every once in a while. In a way it will be a good thing, will get it all out of my system so that I will be in hardcore diet mode when I start prep, I will just have to take it easy as I don't want to go over my prescribed calories.

[tripleh210]

Going into this leg day I had high expectations and I didn't disappoint!

SQUATS

205lbs x 12
235lbs x 10
245lbs x 8
250lbs x 6

HACK SQUATS

135lbs x 10
135lbs x 8
135lbs x 8

STIFF LEGGED DEADLIFT

135lbs x 10
225lbs x 10
185lbs x 10

LYING LEG CURLS

110lbs x 10
120lbs x 10
120lbs x 10

STANDING CALF RAISE

150lbs x 15, 12, 10, 8, 8

SEATED CALF RAISE

180lbs x 15, 12, 10, 8, 8

Was soooo happy to see my squat going up, now it is not so embarrassing

[tripleh210]

Weight: 201.8lbs

So just to show some increases on lifts since I started this log, I was really shocked with my squat increase, however I think because I hadn't hit them this hard in a looong time they just responded well.

START

Weight: 195lbs
Squat: 195lbs x 10
OHP: 135lbs x 7
Bench: 255lbs x 5

NOW

Weight: 201.8lbs
Squat: 235lbs x 10
OHP: 150lbs x 7
Bench: 265lbs x 5

INCREASES

Weight: 6.8lbs
Squat: 40lbs!!!!
OHP: 20lbs
Bench: 10lbs

Verrrry happy with the progress so far, some of these gains I can attribute to creatine, but still, gains are gains!

[Ccm644]

Weight: 201.8lbs

So just to show some increases on lifts since I started this log, I was really shocked with my squat increase, however I think because I hadn't hit them this hard in a looong time they just responded well.

START

Weight: 195lbs
Squat: 195lbs x 10
OHP: 135lbs x 7
Bench: 250lbs x 5

NOW

Weight: 201.8lbs
Squat: 235lbs x 10
OHP: 150lbs x 7
Bench: 265lbs x 5

INCREASES

Weight: 6.8lbs
Squat: 40lbs!!!!
OHP: 20lbs
Bench: 10lbs

Verrrry happy with the progress so far, some of these gains I can attribute to creatine, but still, gains are gains!

Well done that is some big and quick improvements

Working hard in this log

Keep it up

[TakedaShingen]

Man, nice job on those lifts. That's some solid progress, and certainly shows you're puttin in work.

[tripleh210]

Well done that is some big and quick improvements

Working hard in this log

Keep it up

Thanks man! Gotta put in work!

Man, nice job on those lifts. That's some solid progress, and certainly shows you're puttin in work.

Alllll day!

[tripleh210]

Another great day in the gym!

I don't know why but I am feeling stronger lately, thinking it could of been from taking couple days off which was much needed!

PULLUPS

bw x 10
bw x 10
bw x 10 (hopefully getting a weight belt for my bday!)

ONE ARM DUMBELL ROW

90lbs x 10
90lbs x 10
90lbs x 10 (thinking will have to sub this for one arm seated row machine...90lbs just don't cut it)

SEATED CABLE ROW

180lbs x 10
190lbs x 10
190lbs x 10

STRAIGHT-BAR PULLDOWN

185lbs x 12
200lbs x 12
215lbs x 8

DEADLIFTS

300lbs x 10
315lbs x 8
335lbs x 6
345lbs x 6

CHIN UPS

bw x 12
bwx 12
bw x 12

DUMBELL CURLS

45lbs x 10
47.5lbs x 10
45lbs x 10

Hit up some abs after the workout as well.

So far everything is going great, very glad I decided to do a mini bulk before starting prep, making a small but much needed difference.

[TakedaShingen]

Another great day in the gym!

I don't know why but I am feeling stronger lately, thinking it could of been from taking couple days off which was much needed!

PULLUPS

bw x 10
bw x 10
bw x 10 (hopefully getting a weight belt for my bday!)

ONE ARM DUMBELL ROW

90lbs x 10
90lbs x 10
90lbs x 10 (thinking will have to sub this for one arm seated row machine...90lbs just don't cut it)

SEATED CABLE ROW

180lbs x 10
190lbs x 10
190lbs x 10

STRAIGHT-BAR PULLDOWN

185lbs x 12
200lbs x 12
215lbs x 8

DEADLIFTS

300lbs x 10
315lbs x 8
335lbs x 6
345lbs x 6

CHIN UPS

bw x 12
bwx 12
bw x 12

DUMBELL CURLS

45lbs x 10
47.5lbs x 10
45lbs x 10

Hit up some abs after the workout as well.

So far everything is going great, very glad I decided to do a mini bulk before starting prep, making a small but much needed difference.

You're a strong ass dude bro. Good job.

I too, love the feeling of those one arm rows. I've gotten in the habit of using the 100's or 110's and rowing em reeeeaaallllll slow, and with a full pause at the bottom of each motion.

Good stuff in here!

[NaturalPursuit]

DEFINITELY strong stuff bro! Tremendous work!

[demonwareltd]

I echo the hard work and dedication you have going on in here as the primary reason you were able to see such great results in a rather short period of time. Great work!

[tripleh210]

You're a strong ass dude bro. Good job.

I too, love the feeling of those one arm rows. I've gotten in the habit of using the 100's or 110's and rowing em reeeeaaallllll slow, and with a full pause at the bottom of each motion.

Good stuff in here!

DEFINITELY strong stuff bro! Tremendous work!

I echo the hard work and dedication you have going on in here as the primary reason you were able to see such great results in a rather short period of time. Great work!

Thanks SO MUCH for the kinds words and recognizing my efforts. Mean's ALOT! Even though I have not met anyone on here I feel there is a sense of comradery on these forums that goes a looong way. As I am sure many of us have friends that workout, but not everyone quite understands all the dieting and all the effort it takes to become a bodybuilder. It is nice to share and experience similar experiences with other people that understand what you are going through.

Anyway's, thanks again!

[tripleh210]

Another good day at the gym!

FLAT DUMBELL FLYES

60lbs x 15
65lbs x 12
70lbs x 8

INCLINE BENCH PRESS

195lbs x 12
205lbs x 10
210lbs x 8
210lbs x 8

DIPS

bw x 12
bw x 12
bw x 12

INCLINE DUMBELL FLYES

70lbs x 10
70lbs x 8
65lbs x 10

MACHINE CHEST PRESS

180lbs x 12
180lbs x 12
180lbs x 12

CABLE CROSSOVERS

80lbs x 15
80lbs x 15

After the training session today went and practiced some posing. Posing is getting a bit better but I got lots of time still

[demonwareltd]

Another good day at the gym!

FLAT DUMBELL FLYES

60lbs x 15
65lbs x 12
70lbs x 8

INCLINE BENCH PRESS

195lbs x 12
205lbs x 10
210lbs x 8
210lbs x 8

DIPS

bw x 12
bw x 12
bw x 12

INCLINE DUMBELL FLYES

70lbs x 10
70lbs x 8
65lbs x 10

MACHINE CHEST PRESS

180lbs x 12
180lbs x 12
180lbs x 12

CABLE CROSSOVERS

80lbs x 15
80lbs x 15

After the training session today went and practiced some posing. Posing is getting a bit better but I got lots of time still

That weight on DB Flyes is ridiculous! Same on crossovers, I'm pretty sure I couldn't even move the stack if I set it at 80 lbs

[tripleh210]

That weight on DB Flyes is ridiculous! Same on crossovers, I'm pretty sure I couldn't even move the stack if I set it at 80 lbs

haha thanks! It comes from my strength training. I have always trained higher weight/lower reps and I like to lift heavy even on iso exercises

[tripleh210]

Bit of a late post, but gonna get it in here anyway! Workout was on Tuesday

STANDING OVERHEAD PRESS

140lbs x 10
145lbs x 10
150lbs x 10

LATERAL RAISES

35lbs x 12
37.5lbs x 12
37.5lbs x 8

REAR DELT RAISES

32.5lbs x 10
32.5lbs x 10
32.5lbs x 10

DUMBELL SHRUGS

90lbs x 10
90lbs x 10
90lbs x 10

SPIDER CURLS

100lbs x 8
100lbs x 8
100lbs x 8

INCLINE DUMBELL PRESS

40lbs x 12
40lbs x 12
40lbs x 12

REVERSE EZ BAR CURL

50lbs x 15
60lbs x 15

SEATED TRICEP EXTENSION

45lbs x 10
50lbs x 10
50lbs x 10

WEIGHTED DIPS

180lbs x 10
180lbs x 10
180lbs x 10

STANDING V-BAR EXTENSION

100lbs x 12
100lbs x 12

Did some ab workouts at the end, and overall was a great workout.

[tripleh210]

Before the workout today I had an assessment done with one of the trainers at my gym. I was happy to see that my bf was calculated at 13.9%. He used a machine that also calculated water and I was sitting at 62% which means I drink enough water!

These were the measurements

Chest: 45.4 inches
Right bicep: 17 inches
Left bicep: 16 inches (yikes!)
Right forearm: 13.4 inches
Left forearm: 13.4 inches
Waist: 34 inches
Hips: 41 inches
Right thigh: 25.5 inches
Left thigh: 25.4 inches
Right calf: 16.4inches
Left calf: 16.4inches

My weight was at 208, but I also had eaten earlier, my last morning weigh in was 201.8lbs, will see where I stand on Saturday.

Anyways, on to the workout!

BB BENCH PRESS

245lbs x 5
265lbs x 5
270lbs x 4

BB ROW

225lbs x 5
245lbs x 5
245lbs x 5

CLOSE GRIP BENCH PRESS

225lbs x 5
225lbs x 4
225lbs x 5

T-BAR ROW

205lbs x 8
205lbs x 8
180lbs x 8

DUMBELL SHOULDER PRESS

90lbs x 6
90lbs x 8

BARBEL SHRUGS

225lbs x 6
225lbs x 6
225lbs x 6

BARBELL CURL

110lbs x 10
110lbs x 8
110lbs x 8

Finished up great, also my last couple workouts I have had NO pre workout and still getting energy in the gym. I have just been taking 5 grams of creatine and then 200mg of caffeine. Will pick up another pre-workout soon though, any suggestions other than 1MR?

[demonwareltd]

Before the workout today I had an assessment done with one of the trainers at my gym. I was happy to see that my bf was calculated at 13.9%. He used a machine that also calculated water and I was sitting at 62% which means I drink enough water!

These were the measurements

Chest: 45.4 inches
Right bicep: 17 inches
Left bicep: 16 inches (yikes!)
Right forearm: 13.4 inches
Left forearm: 13.4 inches
Waist: 34 inches
Hips: 41 inches
Right thigh: 25.5 inches
Left thigh: 25.4 inches
Right calf: 16.4inches
Left calf: 16.4inches

My weight was at 208, but I also had eaten earlier, my last morning weigh in was 201.8lbs, will see where I stand on Saturday.

Anyways, on to the workout!

BB BENCH PRESS

245lbs x 5
265lbs x 5
270lbs x 4

BB ROW

225lbs x 5
245lbs x 5
245lbs x 5

CLOSE GRIP BENCH PRESS

225lbs x 5
225lbs x 4
225lbs x 5

T-BAR ROW

205lbs x 8
205lbs x 8
180lbs x 8

DUMBELL SHOULDER PRESS

90lbs x 6
90lbs x 8

BARBEL SHRUGS

225lbs x 6
225lbs x 6
225lbs x 6

BARBELL CURL

110lbs x 10
110lbs x 8
110lbs x 8

Finished up great, also my last couple workouts I have had NO pre workout and still getting energy in the gym. I have just been taking 5 grams of creatine and then 200mg of caffeine. Will pick up another pre-workout soon though, any suggestions other than 1MR?

I just picked up some Craze by Driven Sports to see if it was worth all the hype. Indeed I have seen a noticeable increase in the amount of "focus" when at the gym. I just jump from set to set and lift to lift with barely time to catch my breath. So focused and intense lately. Maybe worth a shot

[TakedaShingen]

Before the workout today I had an assessment done with one of the trainers at my gym. I was happy to see that my bf was calculated at 13.9%. He used a machine that also calculated water and I was sitting at 62% which means I drink enough water!

These were the measurements

Chest: 45.4 inches
Right bicep: 17 inches
Left bicep: 16 inches (yikes!)
Right forearm: 13.4 inches
Left forearm: 13.4 inches
Waist: 34 inches
Hips: 41 inches
Right thigh: 25.5 inches
Left thigh: 25.4 inches
Right calf: 16.4inches
Left calf: 16.4inches

My weight was at 208, but I also had eaten earlier, my last morning weigh in was 201.8lbs, will see where I stand on Saturday.

Anyways, on to the workout!

BB BENCH PRESS

245lbs x 5
265lbs x 5
270lbs x 4

BB ROW

225lbs x 5
245lbs x 5
245lbs x 5

CLOSE GRIP BENCH PRESS

225lbs x 5
225lbs x 4
225lbs x 5

T-BAR ROW

205lbs x 8
205lbs x 8
180lbs x 8

DUMBELL SHOULDER PRESS

90lbs x 6
90lbs x 8

BARBEL SHRUGS

225lbs x 6
225lbs x 6
225lbs x 6

BARBELL CURL

110lbs x 10
110lbs x 8
110lbs x 8

Finished up great, also my last couple workouts I have had NO pre workout and still getting energy in the gym. I have just been taking 5 grams of creatine and then 200mg of caffeine. Will pick up another pre-workout soon though, any suggestions other than 1MR?

The obligatory, Jesus you have some solid lifts!!!

And no question, C4 is still my favorite preworkout to date. I've tried a hundred of em, and I always end up back at C4.

[tripleh210]

The obligatory, Jesus you have some solid lifts!!!

And no question, C4 is still my favorite preworkout to date. I've tried a hundred of em, and I always end up back at C4.

Thanks man!

I ended up picking up some C4, it is one of the cheapest an I heard good things so far.

Works great!!

[tripleh210]

So been quite busy this past weekend as I came back to Stratford to stay with my mom till Christmas. But i got a month membership at the Y so all is good now!

Worked out with my girlfriends little brother last night, he is 16 and just starting.

Here was workout!

DUMBELL FLYES

60lbs x 15
70lbs x 12
70lbs x 12

INCLINE BENCH PRESS

185lbs x 12
205lbs x 10
( went to dumbells for last 2 sets)
100lbs x 8
100lbs x 8

DIPS

Bw+35lbs x 10 x 3

INCLINE FLYES

65lbs x 10 x 3

MACHINE CHEST PRESS

195 lbs x 12 x 3

CROSS OVERS

80lbs x 15
90lbs x 15

Finished up with some abs, overall was great workout! Loves the feeling on C4

[demonwareltd]

Ah, there you are!! Was looking for your log the last few days and couldn't find it on the first couple pages (I don't search very hard). Glad to hear your workouts are continuing to go well and you are enjoying the C4. That stuff never did much for me but to each their own!

[tripleh210]

This workout was on Tuesday. Yesterday was also an off day and hit up Michigan! First time being in states and went to a couple outlet malls.

MILITARY PRESS

(Had to use dumbells first set)
85 lbs x 10
155lbs x 7
155lbs x 8

SIDE LATERALS

35lbs x 12
30lbs x 12
30lbs x 12

REAR FLYES

30 lbs x 10 x 3

DB SHRUGS

100lbs x 10 x 12

SPIDER CURL

100lbs x 10 x 3

INCLINE DUMBELL CURLS

40lbs x 12 x 2

REVERSE EZ CURL

60lbs x 15 x 2

TRICEP EXTENSiONS

70lbs x 10 x 3

Wasn't able to do last couple exercises as I was in a hurry but great workout none the less!