Ajax return to stage LOG - the 2012 tour

[adminJaxon]

tremendous workout and pics! Really cant wait to see what the final product is! already lookin big and lean!!!

thanks NP! I'm excited too! I'm on track to be 10 lbs heavier than my last contest, AND more lean!

[robertfah]

Chef Jaxon! Love your food pron man....you make some great looking meals....specially that tater and steak plate....nom, nom, nom.....great work on losing more weight too....TriPhase is such a great program....keep it up buddy!

[adminJaxon]

Chef Jaxon! Love your food pron man....you make some great looking meals....specially that tater and steak plate....nom, nom, nom.....great work on losing more weight too....TriPhase is such a great program....keep it up buddy!

Thanks Robert! I was REALLY hungry for good food on my high carb day! so I decided to kick it up ANOTHAH NOTCH!!...

I hope to come in as shredded as possible for my four shows this year and hopefuly 10 lbs heavier

[adminJaxon]

Workout Name: Phase 1 - Back/Traps
Date: 8/16/2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Notes:
got a PR on racks today with reps PR Not a bad workout for how crappy of a day I had!

Deadlifts:
Set 1 - 315 lbs X 6 reps rack style
Set 2 - 405 lbs X 6 reps rack style - weight and rep PR
Set 3 - 385 lbs X 6 reps rack style
Set 4 - 385 lbs X 6 reps rack style
Set 5 - 385 lbs X 4 reps rack style

Pullups:
Set 1 - 0 lbs X 6 reps bodyweight
Set 2 - 0 lbs X 6 reps bodyweight
Set 3 - 0 lbs X 6 reps bodyweight
Set 4 - 0 lbs X 6 reps bodyweight
Set 5 - 0 lbs X 6 reps bodyweight

Barbell Shrugs:
Set 1 - 285 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 285 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 285 lbs X 6 reps
Set 4 - 285 lbs X 6 reps
Set 5 - 285 lbs X 6 reps

Barbell Rows:
Set 1 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 4 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 5 - 205 lbs X 6 reps

Dumbbell Shrugs:
Set 1 - 90 lbs X 6 reps each arm
Set 2 - 90 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 90 lbs X 6 reps
Set 4 - 90 lbs X 6 reps
Set 5 - 90 lbs X 6 reps

[The Solution]

Sick workout! have a good weekend.

[adminJaxon]

Workout Name: Phase 1 - Chest/Shoulders
Date: 8/18/2012 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Notes:
overall not a bad workout. I was super pissed when I got there today but after a few sets of bench that sure calmed me down lol. I didn't lose a single ounce this weigh in. Stuff at 177.2 so if I don't lose by Tuesday Layne is going to put the hurt on me!

Barbell Bench Press:
Set 1 - 225 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 4 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 5 - 205 lbs X 6 reps

Dumbbell Incline Press:
Set 1 - 85 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 85 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 85 lbs X 6 reps
Set 4 - 85 lbs X 6 reps
Set 5 - 85 lbs X 6 reps

Hammer Strength Shoulder Press:
Set 1 - 175 lbs X 6 reps feeling REALLY heavy today. stength has taken a dive on these
Set 2 - 175 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 175 lbs X 6 reps
Set 4 - 175 lbs X 6 reps
Set 5 - 175 lbs X 6 reps

Dumbbell Side Laterals:
Set 1 - 40 lbs X 6 reps each arm
Set 2 - 40 lbs X 6 reps each arm
Set 3 - 35 lbs X 8 reps each arm
Set 4 - 35 lbs X 8 reps each arm
Set 5 - 35 lbs X 8 reps each arm

Dips:
Set 1 - 177 lbs X 6 reps bodyweight
Set 2 - 177 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 177 lbs X 6 reps
Set 4 - 177 lbs X 6 reps
Set 5 - 177 lbs X 6 reps


5 WEEKS OUT!

[adminJaxon]

Sick workout! have a good weekend.

thanks Bob! hope you had a good weekend too!

[adminJaxon]

Workout Name: TriPhase 2 - Upper body A
Date: 8/20/2012 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Notes:
I love phase 2 of triphase!! best phase by far! My strength is down but not a whole lot. Only on some exercises like shoulders. Which sucks because that's what I spent a lot of time building this offseason. I hope they stick around for the show

Barbell Bench Press:
Set 1 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 205 lbs X 6 reps

Barbell Rows:
Set 1 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 205 lbs X 6 reps

Shoulder Press:
Set 1 - 135 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 135 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 135 lbs X 6 reps

Barbell Shrugs:
Set 1 - 275 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 275 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 275 lbs X 6 reps

Close Grip Bench Press:
Set 1 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 205 lbs X 6 reps

Barbell Curls:
Set 1 - 90 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 90 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 90 lbs X 6 reps


weigh in tomorrow morning! stuck at 177.2 currently..

[deltpecx]

Workout Name: TriPhase 2 - Upper body A
Date: 8/20/2012 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Notes:
I love phase 2 of triphase!! best phase by far! My strength is down but not a whole lot. Only on some exercises like shoulders. Which sucks because that's what I spent a lot of time building this offseason. I hope they stick around for the show

weigh in tomorrow morning! stuck at 177.2 currently..

I know you're following TriPhase and it doesn't call for this but I would use lower weight and higher reps for the delts and keep the focus just of the delt I'm training.

No weight drop..world of hurt tomorrow....

[adminJaxon]

I know you're following TriPhase and it doesn't call for this but I would use lower weight and higher reps for the delts and keep the focus just of the delt I'm training.

No weight drop..world of hurt tomorrow....

not a bad idea Bill, I think I may try that! Thanks also going to hit abs really hard the next 5 weeks.





Dropped about a pound weighed in today at 176.4! more work more work!

[adminJaxon]

Workout Name: TriPhase 2 - Lower Body B
Date: 8/21/2012 12:34 PM - 1:34 PM
Notes:
went to the gym all wound up ready to kill it! I think I did OK, I've never won the squater of the year award, but for being 4.4 weeks out from a show my numbers aren't terrible. I started incorporating more abs into my workouts, got my first sign of an ab vien today!!

Squats:
Set 1 - 275 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 275 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 275 lbs X 6 reps

Stiff Leg Deadlifts:
Set 1 - 245 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 245 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 245 lbs X 6 reps

Standing Calf Raises:
Set 1 - 0 lbs X 0 reps
Set 2 - 0 lbs X 0 reps
Set 3 - 0 lbs X 0 reps

Machine Crunches:
Set 1 - 0 lbs X 15 reps
Set 2 - 0 lbs X 15 reps
Set 3 - 0 lbs X 15 reps

Leg Raises:
Set 1 - 0 lbs X 10 reps
Set 2 - 0 lbs X 10 reps
Set 3 - 0 lbs X 10 reps

[deltpecx]

Notes:
went to the gym all wound up ready to kill it! I think I did OK, I've never won the squater of the year award, but for being 4.4 weeks out from a show my numbers aren't terrible. I started incorporating more abs into my workouts, got my first sign of an ab vien today!!

Meh..numbers are overrated. How did it feel and how do the quads look is more important IMHO.

I've never had an ab VEIN before...jelly maybe..no pic not there...LOL!

[adminJaxon]

Meh..numbers are overrated. How did it feel and how do the quads look is more important IMHO.

I've never had an ab VEIN before...jelly maybe..no pic not there...LOL!

squats felt good, they were tough. Nicole made sure I went down all the way. I've been goin low bar squats = much better form and overall better squat for the ajax

I'll try to get a pic of the abs this Sat during weigh in it's not all that impressive yet lol, just a lil guy barely surfacing.

[adminJaxon]

killed HIIT tonight!...well actually it almost killed me! lol, I was soooo weak today. But I powered through it.

Does anyone else do this, I keep wondering to my kitchen during non-meal times and open up the cupboards and fridge, just kinda peaking around for food! I don't know what I'm trying to accomplish doing this, it's not like I'm going to give myself any food haha, but nonetheless, I find myself doing this all the time late into prep.

[deltpecx]

To answer your question....YES!

[Rypt1]

killed HIIT tonight!...well actually it almost killed me! lol, I was soooo weak today. But I powered through it.

Does anyone else do this, I keep wondering to my kitchen during non-meal times and open up the cupboards and fridge, just kinda peaking around for food! I don't know what I'm trying to accomplish doing this, it's not like I'm going to give myself any food haha, but nonetheless, I find myself doing this all the time late into prep.

I don't do this but I'll ask one of my girls, when they are eating, if I can sniff their food. Their are constantly eating some kind of sweet treat like a donut, ice cream or something of the like. I also can't get enough of food related shows at this stage in prep. Seems we like to torture ourselves.

[adminJaxon]

To answer your question....YES!

awesome!!

I don't do this but I'll ask one of my girls, when they are eating, if I can sniff their food. Their are constantly eating some kind of sweet treat like a donut, ice cream or something of the like. I also can't get enough of food related shows at this stage in prep. Seems we like to torture ourselves.

nice dude! I would do that too sometimes with the nastiest junk food lol. that jalepeno cheese dip from frito lays, I would open up that sucker and smell it every night for the last couple weeks , sick!

[adminJaxon]

Workout Name: TriPhase 2 - Upper Body B
Date: 8/23/2012 7:33 PM - 8:33 PM
Notes:
killed this workout tonight! hundreds went up nice and easy on bench. actually felt like I had some power back. REALLY freaking hungry today thouhg keep powering through!

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press:
Set 1 - 100 lbs X 6 reps hundos! each arm
Set 2 - 100 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 100 lbs X 6 reps

Pullups:
Set 1 - 0 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 0 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 0 lbs X 6 reps

Dumbbell Shoulder Press:
Set 1 - 75 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 75 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 75 lbs X 6 reps

Lying Tricep Extensions:
Set 1 - 180 lbs X 6 reps machine
Set 2 - 180 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 180 lbs X 6 reps

Alternate Dumbbell Curls:
Set 1 - 55 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 55 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 55 lbs X 6 reps

[adminJaxon]

good weigh in today ! Down to 174.2! That is a 43 lbs total loss in 8 months All those Sunday brunches really did add up when I moved to Denver last year! It's all good though, it was worth it. Fun time with family and friends. Time to bring this sucker on home now,

4 weeks out to Vegas INBA!
7 weeks out to Denver NPC Natural!
8 weeks out to Denver INBA!
10 weeks out to Nebraska NANBF or Florida INBA (undecided)!

I'm really diggin the INBA if ya can't tell

[deltpecx]

...
7 weeks out to Denver NPC Natural!
...

Competing in the NPC??? Gonna get an NPC card.

You can come out here next summer and compete in the local show I compete in here...

[Vanguard1965]

Wow not sure how I missed this. I think you started a journal earlier in the year and just stopped so I had stopped following that one. Glad to see you are back and wow only 4 weeks out from your first show. Be following your progress from now on. Great job on prep so far!

[adminJaxon]

Competing in the NPC??? Gonna get an NPC card.

You can come out here next summer and compete in the local show I compete in here...

yeah, I don't know how I feel about that NPC show. Denver doesn't have much for natty events surpisingly. The show said it is a tested show, so that is sweet! I really wanted to do a Denver show to have friends and family support me. It should be fun. You're out in Oregon right? That would be an awesome place to do a show for next season

Wow not sure how I missed this. I think you started a journal earlier in the year and just stopped so I had stopped following that one. Glad to see you are back and wow only 4 weeks out from your first show. Be following your progress from now on. Great job on prep so far!

what up Van! welcome aboard! Yeah, I was going strong on that other journal and then, BOOM, life hit hard. Sooooo much happened in that few months but I think I have everything squared away and rolling again. Can't wait for 4 weeks to get here

[adminJaxon]

Workout Name: TriPhase 2 - Lower body B
Date: 8/25/2012 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Notes:
loved today so far I had a good weigh in and killed it on deadlifts. Although, I was a bit slighted by my numbers on deads, I was figuring on going it and hitting all 3 sets for 6 at 315! LOL not this week!

Deadlifts:
Set 1 - 275 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 275 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 275 lbs X 6 reps

Leg Press:
Set 1 - 450 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 450 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 450 lbs X 6 reps

Leg Press Calf Raises:
Set 1 - 500 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 500 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 500 lbs X 6 reps

Machine Crunches:
Set 1 - 0 lbs X 15 reps
Set 2 - 0 lbs X 15 reps
Set 3 - 0 lbs X 15 reps

Leg Raises:
Set 1 - 0 lbs X 10 reps
Set 2 - 0 lbs X 10 reps
Set 3 - 0 lbs X 10 reps

[deltpecx]

yeah, I don't know how I feel about that NPC show. Denver doesn't have much for natty events surpisingly. The show said it is a tested show, so that is sweet! I really wanted to do a Denver show to have friends and family support me. It should be fun. You're out in Oregon right? That would be an awesome place to do a show for next season

Yes I am. There's the NPC Vancouver Natural across the Columbia River from Portland.
Lot's of NPC shows out here.
I compete in NPC but I'm in the 'almost older than dirt' class...LOL!

[adminJaxon]

Yes I am. There's the NPC Vancouver Natural across the Columbia River from Portland.
Lot's of NPC shows out here.
I compete in NPC but I'm in the 'almost older than dirt' class...LOL!

ha, older than dirt! yeah right, at 60 you're just gettin going man! I've never competed in NPC, mostly doing it for fun and for stage experience. My two serious shows are right after the following weeks.

[robertfah]

Keep killin' it Jx.....great work being done!

[The Solution]

good weigh in today ! Down to 174.2! That is a 43 lbs total loss in 8 months All those Sunday brunches really did add up when I moved to Denver last year! It's all good though, it was worth it. Fun time with family and friends. Time to bring this sucker on home now,

4 weeks out to Vegas INBA!
7 weeks out to Denver NPC Natural!
8 weeks out to Denver INBA!
10 weeks out to Nebraska NANBF or Florida INBA (undecided)!

I'm really diggin the INBA if ya can't tell

Your body is gonna be ready for an EPIC rebound

[adminJaxon]

Keep killin' it Jx.....great work being done!

thannnkks buuuddddyy

Your body is gonna be ready for an EPIC rebound

no doubt man! it will be awesome, I'm planning on doing some powerlifting after this to get my strength up.
Maybe you can make me one of your delicious looking pb and chocolate cakes

[adminJaxon]

Workout Name: TriPhase 2 - Upper body A
Date: 8/27/2012 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Notes:
had an incredible amount of energy tonight! it was weird too because I'm starting to get a cold, I hope I can power through that because soar throats SUCK! they are the worst!

Bench went really well tonight, but it was nice to see the close grip later on in the workout still hold better numbers than in weeks past.

I'll be playing guitar for my cousins wedding ceremony on Saturday. It will be in the mountains of Montana, I could do mountain HIIT ..... so I'll be doing a bit of a different schedule. weights Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs. cardio Mon Wed Thurs. but after today's weigh in (up .8 lbs ) I'll probably be getting more cardio issued from the doc. 3.5 weeks out, bring on the pain!

Barbell Bench Press:
Set 1 - 225 lbs X 4 reps
Set 2 - 225 lbs X 4 reps
Set 3 - 225 lbs X 4 reps

Barbell Rows:
Set 1 - 275 lbs X 4 reps
Set 2 - 275 lbs X 4 reps
Set 3 - 275 lbs X 4 reps

Shoulder Press:
Set 1 - 185 lbs X 4 reps
Set 2 - 185 lbs X 4 reps
Set 3 - 185 lbs X 4 reps

Barbell Shrugs:
Set 1 - 315 lbs X 4 reps
Set 2 - 315 lbs X 4 reps
Set 3 - 315 lbs X 4 reps

Close Grip Bench Press:
Set 1 - 225 lbs X 4 reps
Set 2 - 225 lbs X 4 reps
Set 3 - 225 lbs X 4 reps

Barbell Curls:
Set 1 - 100 lbs X 4 reps
Set 2 - 100 lbs X 4 reps
Set 3 - 100 lbs X 4 reps

[Rypt1]

Workout Name: TriPhase 2 - Upper body A
Date: 8/27/2012 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Notes:
had an incredible amount of energy tonight! it was weird too because I'm starting to get a cold, I hope I can power through that because soar throats SUCK! they are the worst!

Bench went really well tonight, but it was nice to see the close grip later on in the workout still hold better numbers than in weeks past.

I'll be playing guitar for my cousins wedding ceremony on Saturday. It will be in the mountains of Montana, I could do mountain HIIT ..... so I'll be doing a bit of a different schedule. weights Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs. cardio Mon Wed Thurs. but after today's weigh in (up .8 lbs ) I'll probably be getting more cardio issued from the doc. 3.5 weeks out, bring on the pain!

Barbell Bench Press:
Set 1 - 225 lbs X 4 reps
Set 2 - 225 lbs X 4 reps
Set 3 - 225 lbs X 4 reps

Barbell Rows:
Set 1 - 275 lbs X 4 reps
Set 2 - 275 lbs X 4 reps
Set 3 - 275 lbs X 4 reps

Shoulder Press:
Set 1 - 185 lbs X 4 reps
Set 2 - 185 lbs X 4 reps
Set 3 - 185 lbs X 4 reps

Barbell Shrugs:
Set 1 - 315 lbs X 4 reps
Set 2 - 315 lbs X 4 reps
Set 3 - 315 lbs X 4 reps

Close Grip Bench Press:
Set 1 - 225 lbs X 4 reps
Set 2 - 225 lbs X 4 reps
Set 3 - 225 lbs X 4 reps

Barbell Curls:
Set 1 - 100 lbs X 4 reps
Set 2 - 100 lbs X 4 reps
Set 3 - 100 lbs X 4 reps

Looks like your strength is holding up nicely. Good job! Are you going to drive to Montana or fly? You do quite a bit of traveling it seems.