Blood All Over the Iron Part 2; The Redemption

[ArchAngel'73]

No lifting,
HIIT cardio, and posing practice.



My last shift on the unit @ work. Thank goodness that's done.

[ArchAngel'73]

My last shift @ work consisted of "Non-abusive Restraint Training" @ a karate school close by my place. A very trying day practicing restraint techniques, blocking punches/kicks, and otherwise putting myself through the ringer.

It had to be done. Every year I do this training for work to keep fresh. The instructor was kind when I informed him of my condition.

After this I was raring to go for leg day. It had been 2 full days without weights and I needed my iron therapy.

I also vowed to myself to do things very few would dare the the next three days of training.

Layne wrote that one's training does not need to change during prep and I intend to exemplify that.



Watch me...

Leg Press, PWO
20x180, 15x360, 10x540, 10x720, 8x900

6x1,080! 8x1,080!! 6x1,080!
-@ 6 days out


IC "Power Squat,", PWO
10x720(max weight that can be added), 10x720

standing single HS Ham Curl, PWO/side
10x50, 7x75, 4x100, 6x75

lying Ham Curl
8x200(stack), 6x200, 6x140


Extensions
6x280(stack), 6x280, 7x200

SLDL's
15x45(bar), 10x45
-watch out Tiff, I'm on your heels!!!

leg press Calf Raise, PWO
15x540, 15x540, 15x540

Adductor machine
6x150(stack), 6x150, 8x150

seated Calf Raise
16x135, 15x135


40 min walking to and from the karate school


30 min walking to and from the gym

35 min cardio on top


2 days off from weights + 350 g's of carbs
=
WORK



I loved it!

[ArchAngel'73]

5 days out, vacation time from work starts. Nothing to do but do what's gotta be done.

Deads
15x45(bar), 10x135
2x225
1x315
1x405

4x315


Good A.M's

15x45(bar)
8x135
3x225
6x135

HS Row, PWO
6x270, 6x360
3x450(max weight that can be added)


Chins
16 son, 16. PRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!11 1
6
4 full/6 quarter reps


narrow grip Pulldowns
28x150

HS Preacher, PWO
12x45, 6x90, 3x90

pre-load front of body EZ Curl
6x70-12 sec./rep

30 min walking

30 min cardio @ the gym

posink praktise

High carb, I luvz it.

[ArchAngel'73]

THE LAST HURRAH

standing cable Flye
25x50, 15x50, 10x70, 6x90, 6x100

incline Smith Gironda Neck Press, PWO
15x50, 10x100, 2x150 ,
6x120, 6x120, 7x120

flat Smith Gironda Neck Press, PWO
12x100, 8x100

IC Flat Chest Press
6x150, 7x150, 8x110

DB Pullovers (for chest)
12x50

seated Smith Shoulder Press, PWO
15x50, 5x100, 5x100, 10x70

IC Shoulder Press
6x200(stack), 6x200, 6x200

side DB Raise
18x15, 12x15

Tri PD's/overhead cable Extensions
10x100/10x100
8x150(stack)/8x150(stack)
6x150/6x150


30 min walking

and cardio on the Stationary bike @ the gym

Talked to Tifflex and kimsquit on teh phone last night, freaked out over a sandwich Layne has me eat on show day, and made my last call to my mother before I get super bit*hy.


Quick posing practice session.







"Its like a road map back there"

-Ken Waller

[ArchAngel'73]

3 days out, including this day.



BB Squats
20x45 (bar), 10x135, 6x135

Deads
20x45, 15x95

Extensions
15x80, 1 leg- 10x50

narrow grip PD's
16x120, 15x100

behind the back DB side Raise/from front DB side Raise/ pre-load EZ Curl
6x15/10x15/10x60
6x15/6x15/6x60

standing single HS Ham Curl, PWO/side
10x50

leg press Calf raise
35x180
flex n' pose
25x180

Tri PD's
30x80

30 min walking

Cardio

multiple quick posing sessions.



I bought the rest of my food and supplies for the trip.

1st coat of tanner tonight, will try to take a pic or 2 and post 'em.

[stayfit2008]

3 days out, including this day.



BB Squats
20x45 (bar), 10x135, 6x135

Deads
20x45, 15x95

Extensions
15x80, 1 leg- 10x50

narrow grip PD's
16x120, 15x100

behind the back DB side Raise/from front DB side Raise/ pre-load EZ Curl
6x15/10x15/10x60
6x15/6x15/6x60

standing single HS Ham Curl, PWO/side
10x50

leg press Calf raise
35x180
flex n' pose
25x180

Tri PD's
30x80

30 min walking

Cardio

multiple quick posing sessions.



I bought the rest of my food and supplies for the trip.

1st coat of tanner tonight, will try to take a pic or 2 and post 'em.

Bring home some Hardware buddy!

[ArchAngel'73]

5th place in the Novice class out of 8 competitors.

I made top 5.

part of me isn't too happy about not being 1st but then again I have to take a step back and realize I started this at 50% bf and weighed 310 lbs. 2.5 years ago.

regardless of placing. I did indeed win.


I am not done competing.
As soon as its announced I will be stepping into the open class and doing this all over in Spring 2010.










255 lbs. (and this ain't the worst of it, just easy for me to find)

This pic was taken the day I started negotiations Layne Norton.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...20pics/a1a.jpg


This is what Layne and his Fiend did...

222 lbs. comp day

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z...d_73/013-3.jpg




My name is Brian, I'm a former fattie who had his head stuck up his a$$ as to what it really took to be a bodybuilder.
I've abused my body with food for decades and watched my father die for 4 long painful years for doing the very same things.
I vowed to never let that happen to me.

I took a stand.
I took a stand against myself and normalcy.

I am not here to brag about what I/we have done.
I am here to set an example and to teach.
and to encourage through my example

Whatever your dreams are related to health and fitness, bodybuilding, or just lifting some heavy a$$ h*t
I am quite simply here to demonstrate that
it can be done.

If I can
you can.

You have no excuses.

[ArchAngel'73]

Bring home some Hardware buddy!

I think I did, a medallion.
A trophy next time with the goal of top 3 in Novice to get me into the open classes.

[ArchAngel'73]

My pics are in my profile from right after the show.


Lots learned.

-Practice that front relaxed for no less than 10 consecutive minutes.
-I didn't smile pre-judging, heck I downright scowled. I did smile and walked out my most musculars for the evening show though.
-I didn't hang out backstage, the anxiety from the others was contagious. I had good communication with the expeditor and showed up right when I needed to. This I would not change for the next one.


Props to EAS, one of their reps found my wallet (I didn't know I lost it) and gave it to the president of the IDFA. He had it tucked away safe.

Even more props to the IDFA.
An excellent show, full of supports backstage, and both the athletes and audience members raved about it.
Some of my fellow compititors stated that this was the best run show they've ever been to and they would never consider competing in another "FAME"ous comp again.
That was good to know as I was debating whether to do one with them too.


I dedicated the show to my deceased father but there were many who helped me get there.
First and foremost to thank is my prep consultant Layne Norton. We went through a lot together to say the least. He had patience and saw potential when I did not. Through him I disovered I had a health problem, we did what we could and made it to the stage.

His help was invaluable and I cannot thank him enough.

And so many in my personal life and on bb.com. Far too many to name, but I thank-you for your support.


I failed, I phucked up, but I never stopped and realized a dream.

I haven't touched a weight in 3 days and now my heart wants another comp.

As soon as its announced, I'll be doing another in Spring 2010 in Calgary with the IDFA.

Stay lean, bring up my chest, delts and back, and do whatever I can to eliminate that loose skin that hid my abs.

The last for the experience, the next FTW.