Agostage - 16 Weeks to Mr. MN

**Agostage** · 01-31-2011, 10:18 AM

Booyah Grandma, Booyah!

As the title says I'm giving it another go. This will be my 6th contest. My last two contests in October were less than satisfying as I didn't bring what I knew I had to. Since then I've maintained my weight while recovering my metabolism and joints. That time has passed and the time for deficit has arrived!

This is my first log or attempt at one. I've been shy I guess. Historically I've gone at it solo but this time around I’ve enlisted the help of Tommy - at least part time - for some added guidance. But who really cares about me blah blah blah-ing all over the place; let’s just see the pics right?

Notice the Stairmaster? Jealous? Yeah, you're jealous

Contest History
Oct 16, 2010: NANBF 2010 Northern States Natural Classic - Placing: 6 Tall
Oct 02, 2010: NANBF 2010 Natural Badger Classic - Placing: 3 Tall
Oct 20, 2007: NANBF 2007 Northern States Natural Classic - Placing: 1 Tall
Oct 13, 2007: INBF 2007 Midwest Bodybuilding Championships - Placing: 1 Heavyweight
Oct 21, 2006: INBF 2006 Midwest Bodybuilding Championships - Placing: 4 Heavyweight

**fltallpaul** · 01-31-2011, 10:28 AM

First in this mother....sweet!

**Blazed** · 01-31-2011, 11:10 AM

Do work son!

**bwelch1985** · 01-31-2011, 11:25 AM

damn impressive conditioning for this far out man! you are going to be full retard shredded

**Agostage** · 01-31-2011, 03:13 PM

Thanks! That's the idea anyway

This will be all new territory for me - leanness wise that is - should be exciting.

Training
2 Week Cycle
Week 1: 3-5 reps
Week 2: 12-15 reps
& Repeat - Nothing too special

Diet
Maintenance is up to 2700cal+ (up from 2100cal in Oct.) Start dropping this week.

Supplementation
Pretty simple so far, just the basics as shown.

**Agostage** · 02-01-2011, 09:31 AM

Diet Adjustment
Dropping from 2750cal to 2500cal - this is a modest cut since I've actually lost a lbf (< that's pound-force for you fellow engineers out there

) while at 2750cal. The carb/fat/protein breakdown I've switched to Tommy's method. Not sure if it's his proprietary mix so I won't share it here.

Injury
Shoulders at about 85% these days; they take forEVER to heal. Hamstrings I pulled playing broomball a month ago - yeah that's a real thing. I've banished myself to playing goalie so I can heal up. Apparently I'm not as flexible as I used to be

**co1e_train** · 02-01-2011, 05:00 PM

In for sure!

Epic beard is Epic

**Agostage** · 02-01-2011, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by co1e_train

Epic beard is Epic

It's my winter beard - better than thinsulate

**Bnizzle163** · 02-01-2011, 07:36 PM

I'll be following along as well! Impressive conditioning this far out.

**dostalek21** · 02-02-2011, 11:04 AM

Looking foreword to this! Ryan and i might have to make a road trip to MN for this one!

**fltallpaul** · 02-02-2011, 11:08 AM

I see the stairmaster as well as Layne Norton on your inspiration poster....

**Agostage** · 02-02-2011, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by dostalek21

Looking foreword to this! Ryan and i might have to make a road trip to MN for this one!

Do it!

Originally Posted by fltallpaul

I see the stairmaster as well as Layne Norton on your inspiration poster....

Good eye! That's my collection of signed pics from the '07 Arnold.

**Agostage** · 02-02-2011, 12:37 PM

Just scooped up a pair of these; gonna go try 'em out on some squats now! - They're Badger red! Go Badgers!

**dostalek21** · 02-02-2011, 05:37 PM

Hey let me know how they work out i have been looking at them for squats and dead lifts.

**TheHeirApparent** · 02-02-2011, 10:15 PM

in on this

**_jim_** · 02-03-2011, 09:28 AM

I saw your pictures and I was like "this guy looked pretty good for his last show." Then I saw that they were recent 16 weeks out pictures and I was like...

**Agostage** · 02-03-2011, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by dostalek21

Hey let me know how they work out i have been looking at them for squats and dead lifts.

They worked great for squats - instant stability. You can really feel the drive from the floor. It allowed me to focus more on the movement rather than whether or not my tennis shoes were going to buckle. If you wear them around in the gym you have to be careful because they don't offer much protection. I stubbed my toe at least twice. Other than that, so far so good. Looking forward to deads later this week.

Originally Posted by _jim_

I saw your pictures and I was like "this guy looked pretty good for his last show." Then I saw that they were recent 16 weeks out pictures and I was like...

Thanks! - somehow I managed to keep that condition through the holidays - while numming on pumkin pie - low carb?

Originally Posted by TheHeirApparent

in on this

ditto brah!

**Agostage** · 02-04-2011, 04:56 PM

Decided to whip one of these up today - quite useful - good way to test my welding ability too.

**Agostage** · 02-05-2011, 06:16 AM

Down another week and weighed in at about 187.5ish this morning - fairly modest drop considering. I finally was able to do deads without hamstring pain. The weight isn't fully recovered; I suspect it will take a week or so. Assuming I didn't lose anything. Keeping everything else the same for now. I plan on taking pics every couple of weeks - we'll see how that goes.

**Agostage** · 02-07-2011, 10:16 AM

So I went to a friends place for the game and was asked when I can be fun again. I realized that by show day I will have been dieting for about 1 year. A bit long but I do plan on taking a long break afterward - since I'm supposed to be getting married at some point!

Vibrams w/ Deads
I did try the Vibrams with dead lifts and they were equally as useful. They really help connect you to the ground - and the 1/2" or so you gain in motion probably doesn't hurt either

**TheHeirApparent** · 02-08-2011, 09:42 PM

u train at your house? thats badazz!

**Agostage** · 02-09-2011, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by TheHeirApparent

u train at your house? thats badazz!

Oh yeah! Well about 1/2 the time. I also have a Y membership that I need to use at least 12 times a month to get some fees reimbursed. Most of the stuff I got off of craigslist - the rest I make.

**Agostage** · 02-09-2011, 05:51 PM

Since the IFBB guys get to do it - thought I'd toss in a random gym shot today because somehow my arm looked hooge - gotta love illusion!

But seriously, there's some hardcore favorable lighting going on there.

**Rsardinia** · 02-10-2011, 08:49 AM

16 weeks out? You look great. Do work!

**TheHeirApparent** · 02-10-2011, 10:44 AM

so lean so far out. just wondering why u didnt have a longer offseason?

**Agostage** · 02-10-2011, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by Rsardinia

16 weeks out? You look great. Do work!

Thx man! - I'm not 1/2 ass'n it this time, I'm full ass'n it

Originally Posted by TheHeirApparent

so lean so far out. just wondering why u didnt have a longer offseason?

Generally I would, but I started mid last year for two October shows - then I had work related issues as well as my own mistakes that led to a not-so-impressive showing. Basically I felt behind and unimproved and didn't have much fun at those shows. So instead of ending on that flat note and putting on fat with an offseason I decided to maintain, recover then hit it hard for spring leaving little chance of not finally achieving a sliced condition. If I do, then I know I'll have fun and I'll be at my best. Then I think I'll be in a good place to take some serious time to grow.

**Lathareo82** · 02-10-2011, 12:23 PM

Lookin' awesome man!

**Agostage** · 02-10-2011, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by Lathareo82

Lookin' awesome man!

Thx man! Love your how I got started story.

**Agostage** · 02-10-2011, 06:38 PM

I haven't tried posting any vids yet - lets see how it goes - here's some deadlifts for your enjoyment... notice what I call the high-ass form, well I'm 6ft and it works for me, that's my excuse.

**Agostage** · 02-11-2011, 07:34 AM

I picked up a throat thing (stop thinking dirty!) - but it seems to be neck up which my dad used to say if it's neck up you can still play - referring to basketball at the time. I'm fairly pumped anyhow because I hadn't pulled 405x12 since before my hamstring pull in Dec. So it feels good to have some strength back while in a deficit.

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