*****OBF "2014 Winter Transformation Challenge" Official Contest Thread*****

[tjwoody]

Leg days drain me, and i do them twice per week. one day is more quad focused while other is hamstring. my lower back prevents me from moving heavyweights so i tend to pre exhaust.

my quads day i rotate between back squats, leg presses, hacks and front squats on a smith. i just feel better doing them on a smith. then ill take one of these movements and put it on hamstring day. ill normally do a front or back squat twice per week but the lighter day it will be 15-20 rep and at end of workout. ill rotate between leg extensions, lunges and one of my main 4. if its back squat heavier day ill then do higher rep leg press day.

hams day depends on how back is doing but i try to do romanian deads. i should try my sumos again but i need to feel 100%! then ill do some high foot position leg presses and a prone or seated leg curl. ill usually end with pull throughs. i also will hit the lower back more if i can with some hypers or back machine movements.

calves are done on both days.

[Godhelpme]

[chavostrong]

Leg days drain me, and i do them twice per week. one day is more quad focused while other is hamstring. my lower back prevents me from moving heavyweights so i tend to pre exhaust.

my quads day i rotate between back squats, leg presses, hacks and front squats on a smith. i just feel better doing them on a smith. then ill take one of these movements and put it on hamstring day. ill normally do a front or back squat twice per week but the lighter day it will be 15-20 rep and at end of workout. ill rotate between leg extensions, lunges and one of my main 4. if its back squat heavier day ill then do higher rep leg press day.

hams day depends on how back is doing but i try to do romanian deads. i should try my sumos again but i need to feel 100%! then ill do some high foot position leg presses and a prone or seated leg curl. ill usually end with pull throughs. i also will hit the lower back more if i can with some hypers or back machine movements.

calves are done on both days.

That's a good pase, I like to feel the burn mostly even with heavy weights for some reason on legs I love to feel the burn and push one more rep again and again. Its like screaming for more. But on my arms no... Can't get my head to think the same haha

[McWinning]

I started to do both on each leg day to help improve my core and depth since my mobility and knees suck! It definitely will help carry over into other lifts.

both on same day back to back?? Impressive man I will try this

[browguy808]

both on same day back to back?? Impressive man I will try this

Yeah...its not that bad. Just start off light.

[chavostrong]

Yeah...its not that bad. Just start off light.

Too I swap over once my trap start to feel bruise'n. Then on to front. But I have form issues haha so I use the one with side guides incase

[laurenrun262]

Has anyone done a tough mudder or something like it. 2 months out and wondering what you did to get ready what would you have done more of?

[chavostrong]

Has anyone done a tough mudder or something like it. 2 months out and wondering what you did to get ready what would you have done more of?

I kill my upperbody. Starting light few sets of 15
Then increase 2 pins in cable till max then go at it untill I can make 15 reps 3x.

Dumbles same but only with buddy to help me push last reps for full 8
But I need more bicep consitration

[EjnarKolinkar]

Busy week. Getting the workouts done though, and have been keeping up with my targets. Military press, rows and misc tonight. Eats are on target.

Got a new phone, used the forum app, unsubbed about 20 threads with fat finger to include this one..... Almost got it all back together now, lol





Keep up the awesome everybody.

[McWinning]

Has anyone done a tough mudder or something like it. 2 months out and wondering what you did to get ready what would you have done more of?

I'v done warrior dash which is similar but not nearly as long, Its all endurance and cardio. There are obstacles which involve upperbody strength as in climbing/pulling yourself up and over things but the majority is running!

At the time I trained for it by doing intervals and sprints

[browguy808]

Too I swap over once my trap start to feel bruise'n. Then on to front. But I have form issues haha so I use the one with side guides incase

Squats are my weakness because of mobility and past injuries.....it definitely takes a lot of skill and patience to hit squats right.

Has anyone done a tough mudder or something like it. 2 months out and wondering what you did to get ready what would you have done more of?

My wife has done tough mudder and she loved it. She didn't do much prep ahead of time, but she competes in crossfit so her cardio was already on point. She said it wasn't bad at all.

[tjwoody]

That's a good pase, I like to feel the burn mostly even with heavy weights for some reason on legs I love to feel the burn and push one more rep again and again. Its like screaming for more. But on my arms no... Can't get my head to think the same haha

pers i couldnt get my lower body to grow until i increased reps, added super and drop sets. not that my legs are impressive but finally they are growing!

[lsbowen1]

Going to take it easy for the next couple of days. Came down on my ankle while playing basketball; at least I can still train upper body while focusing on healing.

[chavostrong]

pers i couldnt get my lower body to grow until i increased reps, added super and drop sets. not that my legs are impressive but finally they are growing!

Yeah gotta round out,haha have'nt hit legs for a. Long while since I swaped gyms to golds and started training with him and all he does is upperbody and starting looking like chicken legs. Now by myself getting my legs back to growth as well, lets keep it up.

Don't want to look like a tree about to fall over lol

[Free Weight Friedel]

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Contestants - Week #7




Women's Transformation


Picture Thread Link: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159760121


**Links below names are journals for this contest** (IF you have a log/journal, please post the link)


BOLD names means you have posted during the current week.


cyanotikat
MoEcho
laurenrun262
MsClickClick
beefcake66
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159521421
CMoney320
jenleon
ms_mac
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=156571063
gobbles23



Men's Transformation


Picture Thread Link: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159760171


**Links below names are journals for this contest** (IF you have a log/journal, please post the link)


BOLD names means you have posted during the current week.

live4gs
lsbowen1
PhiSig2298
chavostrong
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...post1201096681
JaySinX
xr7gt
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159650581
browguy808
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159770301
rocketman766
zamwoi
McWinning
qstick99
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159531411
InfiniteForward
anti-bonk
GettingfitAgain
Vytis
TimVYSS
biggoron
EjnarKolinkar
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=152312773
bulldogged
TMcDermid
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...post1197822721
XKINGX
johnplante2
tjwoody
EndOfHeartAche
RUTHL3SS
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=159968661





Contestants Who Have missed a Week Posting


Women's Transformation

MsClickClick - Week # 5
CMoney320 - Week # 5
gobbles - Week # 6


Men's Transformation

bauercm1 - Week #2, Week # 3 - Disqualified
lsbowen1 - Week # 3
TimVYSS - Week # 3
ShackledOrphan - Week # 3, Week # 4 - Disqualified
shortfield - Week # 3, Week # 4 - Disqualified
Mighty Kev - Week # 4, Week # 5 - Disqualified
zamwoi - Week # 5










JUDGES

Free Weight Friedel
TheSolution
mrdead
Ceejay84
WandyDiane
Godhelpme



**More Judges to be added**


To ALL Contestants: Make sure you read & understand the rules in the first post. If you have any questions, post them in this thread or send me a PM.

[beefcake66]

I've been getting 6hrs or less of sleep all this week and my training has been kicking my azzz...... Need to sleep more Feeling so run down... the weather isn't helping either. Snow, snow, cold as frick, ice rain, cold as $@#& again... and today: WARM and monsoonish. Gaaaaaaaah. Wind and rain my arthritis hates me today lol This type of weather gives me colds... gotta fight that off, can't afford to get sick.

[Vytis]

I've been getting 6hrs or less of sleep all this week and my training has been kicking my azzz...... Need to sleep more Feeling so run down... the weather isn't helping either. Snow, snow, cold as frick, ice rain, cold as $@#& again... and today: WARM and monsoonish. Gaaaaaaaah. Wind and rain my arthritis hates me today lol This type of weather gives me colds... gotta fight that off, can't afford to get sick.

Don't talk to me about sleep and winter...ugh!

Melatonin and a trip to Mexico is in order....

[beefcake66]

Melatonin and a trip to Mexico is in order....

So very yes.

[cyanotikat]

Don't talk to me about sleep and winter...ugh!

Melatonin and a trip to Mexico is in order....

Feel you guys on the sleeping thing.. Have to take a benadryl to get my full 8. Otherwise it's a no-go.

[qstick99]

What is everyone hitting today? Hopefully some back/biceps/core this evening for myself! Have a good day all!

[gobbles23]

I've been getting 6hrs or less of sleep all this week and my training has been kicking my azzz...... Need to sleep more Feeling so run down... the weather isn't helping either. Snow, snow, cold as frick, ice rain, cold as $@#& again... and today: WARM and monsoonish. Gaaaaaaaah. Wind and rain my arthritis hates me today lol This type of weather gives me colds... gotta fight that off, can't afford to get sick.

Awww, load up on the zinc and vitamin c and keep warm!!!! Hard to avoid getting sick though sometimes, I've been doing everything I can to avoid it and my throat is killing me today! Dying to crush it in the gym since I'm just coming off a deload week so going to try anyway but its so frustrating feeling like crap

[biggoron]

What is everyone hitting today? Hopefully some back/biceps/core this evening for myself! Have a good day all!

the pillow later lol. still no lifting for me.

[beefcake66]

Awww, load up on the zinc and vitamin c and keep warm!!!! Hard to avoid getting sick though sometimes, I've been doing everything I can to avoid it and my throat is killing me today! Dying to crush it in the gym since I'm just coming off a deload week so going to try anyway but its so frustrating feeling like crap

Thanks for reminding me of the zinc! I got some zinc losages at home if I start getting a sore throat... right now I'm just in the full-body-sore mode... probably from lifting yesterday. Deadlifts and shoulders... PR all over those DB shoulder presses... ... I NEED TO GO TO PRACTICE TONIGHT! UGGGH

What is everyone hitting today? Hopefully some back/biceps/core this evening for myself! Have a good day all!

the pillow later lol. still no lifting for me.

x2 lol
I'll be day dreaming of sleeping all day.... weird? haha

No lifting today... just running around at football practice for 1.5-2 hours...

[MoEcho]

What is everyone hitting today? Hopefully some back/biceps/core this evening for myself! Have a good day all!

Legs! All this talk about leg training, it's time to go SQUAT!!!

[TMcDermid]

I was feeling a little lazy and lethargic so I cam on here - I knew I would get motivation from that move!

[browguy808]

What is everyone hitting today? Hopefully some back/biceps/core this evening for myself! Have a good day all!

Did Olympic lifting at 5am and cardio at noon...tired, but this weeks training isn't over yet!

[bulldogged]

Did Olympic lifting at 5am and cardio at noon...tired, but this weeks training isn't over yet!

Have been rundown this whole week, hoping to bounce back tomorrow.

[browguy808]

Have been rundown this whole week, hoping to bounce back tomorrow.

Get it in brah

[RUTHL3SS]

Finally got to the gym for the second time so far this week. Had to run to an event right after. Literally have had no time this week to do anything; haven't gotten any cardio in yet, just two lifts due to being so busy. Tuesday, Wednesday and Today I had to go straight from work to the firehouse. Literally out of the house early in the morning, back home late at night (or early in the AM). This is probably my earliest night being home this week... ha... and have to be up at 6am on Sunday for more drills. Ugh

[tjwoody]

Killed some legs this morning!

I've been getting 6hrs or less of sleep all this week and my training has been kicking my azzz...... Need to sleep more Feeling so run down... the weather isn't helping either. Snow, snow, cold as frick, ice rain, cold as $@#& again... and today: WARM and monsoonish. Gaaaaaaaah. Wind and rain my arthritis hates me today lol This type of weather gives me colds... gotta fight that off, can't afford to get sick.

why did i have a weird dream about you?!
dont ask!