Gain train to a bigger better physique for 2014

[demonwareltd]

The gym is telling my I have to attend 4 "workshops" every three months. This is only my part time job where I train a few hours after working 9am-6pm at my other job. The "workshops" are bullsht. for instance the last one was a scavenger hunt in the gym.... Im 22 and im there to train my clients. I don't have time to take off my job to go on a fckin scavenger hunt. So now they are saying if I don't hit my 4 workshops then I have to write a 1 page essay for each one I missed... Think its about time to move on to the next one.

This sounds like the perfect intro to one of those essays as to why you missed the workshop

[offroadatv200]

This sounds like the perfect intro to one of those essays as to why you missed the workshop

Haha they would love that!

The chitty part is they have to be legit research papers... Like find a fitness article and write my thoughts about it.

I thought I graduated high school already?

[offroadatv200]

Weight: 161.2
juggernaut week 6 deadlift wave 8's

SQUAT

135X8
175X3
195X3
205X8
205X8
205X8

DEADLIFT TO KNEES

225X5
245X5
265X5
295X5
315X5
295X5
295X5

STANDING CALVE RAISE

400X10
400X10
400X10
400X10

LAYING LEG CURL

150X10
OUT OF TIME

CABLE UPRIGHT ROW

52.5X10
52.5X10
52.5X10

WEIGHTED PULL UPS

15X10
15X10
15X10

WEIGHTED CABLE CRUNCH

82.5X15
92.5X15
92.5X15

misc

Decided to weigh this morning and to my surprise I was only up 2.5 pounds after this weekend. Must of been the 2 hours of cardio I did throughout the weekend to compensate My lower back is sore as hell which made the squats and deads rough. I need to dedicate a solid 30 minutes of foam rolling and stretching this afternoon. The pullups were money, I am starting to see some progress in my upper back FINALLY. I did my upright rows with the straight bar cable and loved it. I didn't feel any tension on my joints / forearms.

The jobs are really starting to stress me out.. I need some input from you guys, do I continue at the place where I am not the happiest camper, yet make good money. OR do I chance going to work full time at the gym, which I love, in hopes that I build my business up to cover all costs. I can also pick up a few nights a week at a local restaurant. Working ALL day is taking its toll on me in more ways then one.

[TakedaShingen]

Weight: 161.2

The jobs are really starting to stress me out.. I need some input from you guys, do I continue at the place where I am not the happiest camper, yet make good money. OR do I chance going to work full time at the gym, which I love, in hopes that I build my business up to cover all costs. I can also pick up a few nights a week at a local restaurant. Working ALL day is taking its toll on me in more ways then one.

I wait tables a couple shifts over the weekends and train people during the week.

I have much more free time to spend with my kids, my lady, or myself. I've never been happier.

It was a tough choice to put the work in to build clientele since I don't work out of a gym, but now, I'm finding that people are just referring people to me and I haven't even been looking for clients, they've been coming to me. People say I motivate them and they tell their friends, family, neighbors, coworkers...etc.

Have some faith in yourself. That's all it took. That, and a lot of work ; ) As always.

[Ccm644]

To all: Anyone every have forearm pain? Feels like tendinitis or some bullsh*t. Would some sort or wraps help?

Forearm pain sucks and hopefully is is just on a few lifts

I have wraps for the last 2-3 months which i use for direct arm work and it does help with holding the pain off for a little

I would certainly say try them

[offroadatv200]

I wait tables a couple shifts over the weekends and train people during the week.

I have much more free time to spend with my kids, my lady, or myself. I've never been happier.

It was a tough choice to put the work in to build clientele since I don't work out of a gym, but now, I'm finding that people are just referring people to me and I haven't even been looking for clients, they've been coming to me. People say I motivate them and they tell their friends, family, neighbors, coworkers...etc.

Have some faith in yourself. That's all it took. That, and a lot of work ; ) As always.

Having more free time would be awesome, but right now I just want to do something that makes me happy. I love people and moving around, and right now I am resorted to a desk with a fata$$ hillbilly that drives me batsh!t crazy.

I also am the only one in the house now so I have to make sure i will be stable on my feet if i change paths. My clients are slowly building up nicely, and im maxing out all the free time i have to train them all. Faith and confidence is something i lack in myself and i believe that is why i am in the predicament i am in right now. I have always been a hardworker and have worked for everything i have.

[offroadatv200]

Forearm pain sucks and hopefully is is just on a few lifts

I have wraps for the last 2-3 months which i use for direct arm work and it does help with holding the pain off for a little

I would certainly say try them

Thanks for the input Dean, I am gonna try them out.

[offroadatv200]

Lets see if these help!

[jpfaherty]

I have faith in you bro

Do what makes you happy. Now is the time for you to do that! Youngin

[offroadatv200]

I have faith in you bro

Do what makes you happy. Now is the time for you to do that! Youngin

That's all I need! Still waiting on you to come open a gym up down here, it needs to happen!

I agree, I am trying to get back into the "fun" groove.

[offroadatv200]

Anyone try these yet?

Fit it in for lunch today.

[TakedaShingen]

Anyone try these yet?

Fit it in for lunch today.

Is that a pretzel roll?

Hnnnnngggggggg for pretzel rolls!!!

[offroadatv200]

Is that a pretzel roll?

Hnnnnngggggggg for pretzel rolls!!!

Yup! That's why I am fappin over it.

I went to get one on my weekend binge, it was 12:45 and they closed at 1, the mother fockers put it on a regular bun. I was ready to kill.

[offroadatv200]

juggernaut week 6 OHP wave 8's

OHP

95x3
105x3
115x8
115x8
115x8

CGBP

135x5
155x5
175x5
165x5
165x5

DB fly

65x10
65x10
65x10
65x10

Barbell row

205x5
205x5
205x5
205x5


barbell curl

85x12
75x12
75x12
75x12

weighted cable crunch

92.5x15
92.5x15
92.5x15

misc

Hit OHP yesterday before starting all the 4th of July festivities. Felt solid throughout the workout and the OHP are starting to get a little more tough and I love it! Hitting deadlifts tonight, cant f*cking wait!

Good news - I got a message on ******** last night from my old MMA coach who is in the process of opening up his own gym (august 1st). He is looking for 5 trainers to train under him and wants me to come when it opens. I pay $400 a month, its right downtown, 24 hour access, I pick my clients and prices, after 3 months if I am keeping my head above the water he will take me to get another certification, pay for all my renewals etc. Pretty stoked for the opportunity since my current situation is driving me insane.

[Ccm644]

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Good news - I got a message on ******** last night from my old MMA coach who is in the process of opening up his own gym (august 1st). He is looking for 5 trainers to train under him and wants me to come when it opens. I pay $400 a month, its right downtown, 24 hour access, I pick my clients and prices, after 3 months if I am keeping my head above the water he will take me to get another certification, pay for all my renewals etc. Pretty stoked for the opportunity since my current situation is driving me insane.

Great news, hope it works out for you

Certainly deserve it and would be a great opportunity for you

[offroadatv200]

Updated n00dz.

Bulk or cut?!

[demonwareltd]

Updated n00dz.

Bulk or cut?!

Be happy - bulk

#Permabulk
#250OrBust
#YouGonnaFinishThat

[offroadatv200]

Be happy - bulk

#Permabulk
#250OrBust
#YouGonnaFinishThat

Haha I did a happy bulk and it didn't turn out to well! Love the hashtags.

[TakedaShingen]

The question isn't whether to bulk or cut. The question is, "What are your goals?"

Then, once goals are determined, the path is easy to lay out. After that, it's just do the work and follow the plan.

[demonwareltd]

The question isn't whether to bulk or cut. The question is, "What are your goals?"

Then, once goals are determined, the path is easy to lay out. After that, it's just do the work and follow the plan.

True - if you wanna just look lean for the rest of the summer, then a short little cut here makes sense. If you are interested in improving weak points and getting bigger in preparation for hitting the stage in the future, you are still plenty lean to continue training hard and eating in a surplus.

[offroadatv200]

The question isn't whether to bulk or cut. The question is, "What are your goals?"

Then, once goals are determined, the path is easy to lay out. After that, it's just do the work and follow the plan.

Texted

True - if you wanna just look lean for the rest of the summer, then a short little cut here makes sense. If you are interested in improving weak points and getting bigger in preparation for hitting the stage in the future, you are still plenty lean to continue training hard and eating in a surplus.

Very true. At this point i am skeptical about competing, one day my time will come. I have alot of improvements to make before i see the stage again!

[offroadatv200]

juggernaut week 6 deadlift wave 8's

DEADLIFT

135X5
205x3
235x3
245x8
245x8
245x8

FRONT SQUAT

135X5
155X5
175X5
185X5
175X5
175X5

LOW TO HIGH CABLE ROW

77.5X15
87.5X15
97.5X14
97.5X14

BARBELL ONE ARM SHRUG

95X12
105X10
105X10
105X10

SEATED CALVE RAISE

180X5
200X5
200X5
200X5

LEG EXTENSIONS

240X10
240X10
240X10

WEIGHTED LEG RAISE

25X10
25X10
25X10


SATURDAYS WORKOUT

juggernaut week 6 BENCH wave 8's

BENCH

135X12
165X3
185X3
195X8
195X8

DB FLOOR PRESS

70X5
80X12
90X8
100X4
90X8
90X6

INCLINE DB PRESS

70X10
80X8
80X8
80X6
70X7

FARMER BOY CIRUIT

DB PRESS
CLOSE GRIP DB PRESS
CLOSE GRIP BP
EZ BAR CLOSE GRIP PRESS

misc

Workout of with a friend on bench day, made sure i did my required bench weights and then let him lead the way. Dont ask about the farmer boy circuit... Sh!t was KILLER.

[offroadatv200]

Weight 157.6

juggernaut week 6 BODY BUILDER DAY wave 8's

TRISET
WEIGHTED DIPS
60X12
60X12
60X12
ALTERNATING CURL
40X12
40X10
35X12
DB LATERAL RAISE
25X12
25X10
20X12

TRISET
LAYING DB TRICEP EXT
30X15
35X12
35X12
HAMMER CURLS
35X15
40X10
35X12
EZ BAR FRONT RAISE
40X12
40X12
40X12

SUPERSET
INCLINE REVERSE DB FLY
15X15
20X15
22.5X10
CABLE UPRIGHT ROW
52.5X12
57.5X10

SUPERSET
INCLINE DB CURL
35X12
30X12
30X12
ONE ARM REVERSE CABLE EXTENSION
40X12
40X12
40X12

MISC

Arms and shoulders were WRECKED after this. i couldnt lift my arms at all. Didnt have alot on the agenda today so i took the dog for a hike up the mountain... We ended up getting off the trail and jumped onto another totaling about a 6 mile hike. Needless to say we are both whooped and I CANT STOP EATING. clearing 5k cals today

Side note: My right rear delt has started bothering me. Tomorrow is just a cardio day so i am hoping it just needs a little rest. Also, i will be going to Orlando the beginning of August. Any Bros following along from Flo rid a?

[offroadatv200]

[offroadatv200]

Weight 161.4

When I told you guys I couldn't stop eating... I wasn't lying. Had a little free time at work so I inserted it all into MFP for sh*ts and giggles, some things were estimated as far as quantities...

5275k cals
776c/123f/266p

[offroadatv200]

juggernaut week7 squat wave 8's

SQUAT

145x5
175x3
195x2
215x1

DEADLIFT TO KNEES

225X5
245X5
265X5
295X5
315X5 (video)
295X5
295X5

STANDING CALVE RAISE

400X10
400X10
400X10
400X10

LAYING LEG CURL

150X10
160x10
150x10
150x10

UPRIGHT ROW

95x10
95x10
95x10

WEIGHTED PULL UPS

20x10
20x10
15x10

WEIGHTED CABLE CRUNCH

97.5x10
97.5x10
97.5x10

misc

Despite the late night, I still decided to hit the weights bright and early thanks to this 14 hour day. Squats and upright rows were cake today, as for the deadlifts... My low back has been / is tight as sh*t. Video of the 315 DL, form check? I know my arms are back a little bit.

[TakedaShingen]

Weight 161.4

When I told you guys I couldn't stop eating... I wasn't lying. Had a little free time at work so I inserted it all into MFP for sh*ts and giggles, some things were estimated as far as quantities...

5275k cals
776c/123f/266p

Were these JP approved macros?


Deads looked solid, bro.

Ham curls and calves are STRONG!!! Keep on it.

[jpfaherty]

Couple things!

1) Take the slack out of the bar before you pull it off the floor. No bend in the elbows! Tight bar, shoulders back (Only noticed it on the first rep, rest looked good)

2) Deadlift to the knees should be, deadlift the weight to just below your knee, hold for 1 full second, finish the lift!

Either way, strong lifts Looking good brotha. Them arms are lookin Juicy!

[TakedaShingen]

Deadlift to the knees should be, deadlift the weight to just below your knee, hold for 1 full second, finish the lift!

Either way, strong lifts Looking good brotha. Them arms are lookin Juicy!

Thought the same thing, but figured you had instructed otherwise or something. I remember being confuzzled on this as well the first time.

[offroadatv200]

Were these JP approved macros?


Deads looked solid, bro.

Ham curls and calves are STRONG!!! Keep on it.

Not a single JP was informed

Thanks broski!

Couple things!

1) Take the slack out of the bar before you pull it off the floor. No bend in the elbows! Tight bar, shoulders back (Only noticed it on the first rep, rest looked good)

2) Deadlift to the knees should be, deadlift the weight to just below your knee, hold for 1 full second, finish the lift!

Either way, strong lifts Looking good brotha. Them arms are lookin Juicy!

1) I see what you're talking about, easy fix!

2) F*ck YouTube, I trusted it! hahaha, I have been doing it this way for 6 weeks. Feelsbadman.jpeg

Thanks man, its that bodybuilding day