IT'S MY TURN BABY! [CHRIS925's 2011 PREP w/ 3DMJ]

[CHRIS925]

I so needed to read this from you two!
I'm beginning to understand.

It's all part of the process brother keep it goin'

Man, so late to this (apologies). Anyways..
-Grats on the new low

-Walking on an incline is incredible (boring compared to longboarding or biking but when the weather sucks you do what you can. I did 915 calories in an hour session today to make room for a Japanese hibachi dinner with my family.)

No worries man better late than never

915 calories ROUGH bro.. lol

HAHAHAHA!!!! Awesome line.

You have no idea how many of my friends ask me for training advice and REFUSE to take it because I tell them to lift heavy..."Yeah, but I don't wana get BIG Amanda, I just wana tone." Vomit.

Doesn't that just make you want to pull your own damn hair out?!

Thanks for this! This is where I am at the moment..

You're getting closer and closer man.. all these hints are tests to your willpower.. I know you've got this you're doin' an awesome job. No stoppin' now be proud of that hard work and keep it up for the last few weeks

[CHRIS925]

Trained a couple clients this morning after breakfast.. I was going to workout after (as I religiously do, USUALLY)-- but could not get myself to start. I decided it was best to come home.. eat lunch.. nap (which I'm about to do).. and hit it in a couple hours with lots more energy (hopefully) for a more quality workout/cardio session. It will get done regardless.. just puttin' it out there

So far here's my weigh in and nutrition planned for today:

Morning weight: 172.4lbs

Nutrition: 45.1 / 180.4 / 210.8


CHEST / TRIS

TBA

[Leprechauns1021]

Go and kill it today bro. Get your rest and fuel, and then go get in a sick session.

Ive never done incline treadmill (havent done treadmill at all in years)...but I'm kind of curious to see what kind of workout it gives you. By your description it sounds like a challenge for sure.

I like the Vanilla Maple AZ/CnC Arctic Zero as well. Definitely a godsend at 150cals a pint..but sooo damn expensive! I got an ice cream maker awhile back though and can make ~1pint of ice cream for sub 150cals, and ~200-250 for an awesome batch. Definitely made saved money on buying AZ..but I still like them for the convenience of not making my own from time to time.

[IceyVeins]

crazy progresss! This thread depresses me because i was cutting for summer and was justtt about to dip into single digits when i got shoulder tendonitis, its 3 weeks i cant lift now and i was so close

So when you say clients, your a personal trainer or what? I wanna be a a sports medicine physician or something like that when i get older

[wheathins]

Atta boy, Chris, smart move with the nap and re-energizing so you can really get after it later on - School should be all done by now right? So now it's just working and doing work!

Ahhhhh AZ = Arctic Zero! I've got a container of that in my freezer now, mint chocolate though, which isn't very good - that's the ONLY flavor our Whole Foods has

[ehlisl]

Trained a couple clients this morning after breakfast.. I was going to workout after (as I religiously do, USUALLY)-- but could not get myself to start. I decided it was best to come home.. eat lunch.. nap (which I'm about to do).. and hit it in a couple hours with lots more energy (hopefully) for a more quality workout/cardio session. It will get done regardless.. just puttin' it out there

So far here's my weigh in and nutrition planned for today:

Morning weight: 172.4lbs

Nutrition: 45.1 / 180.4 / 210.8


CHEST / TRIS

TBA

Good Call Chris! Food and a nap.....then BOOM! Kill it buddy!

[deltpecx]

I'm a BIG fan of naps!

[pblove]

I seriously always get my best workouts in after a nice nap. Hope it worked!

[CHRIS925]

Go and kill it today bro. Get your rest and fuel, and then go get in a sick session.

Ive never done incline treadmill (havent done treadmill at all in years)...but I'm kind of curious to see what kind of workout it gives you. By your description it sounds like a challenge for sure.

I like the Vanilla Maple AZ/CnC Arctic Zero as well. Definitely a godsend at 150cals a pint..but sooo damn expensive! I got an ice cream maker awhile back though and can make ~1pint of ice cream for sub 150cals, and ~200-250 for an awesome batch. Definitely made saved money on buying AZ..but I still like them for the convenience of not making my own from time to time.

Incline kills! Don't hold on tho...

Ice cream maker? isthisreallife?

crazy progresss! This thread depresses me because i was cutting for summer and was justtt about to dip into single digits when i got shoulder tendonitis, its 3 weeks i cant lift now and i was so close

So when you say clients, your a personal trainer or what? I wanna be a a sports medicine physician or something like that when i get older

Depressed why? Let it add fuel to the fire bro bring out that beast within yourself.. and make sure to track your progress and keep me posted broski. And yea I've been personal training for a few years for a few different companies.. Love it. Perfect job to have all the way thru college too. Flexible scheduling and much better compensation than your average job.

Atta boy, Chris, smart move with the nap and re-energizing so you can really get after it later on - School should be all done by now right? So now it's just working and doing work!

Ahhhhh AZ = Arctic Zero! I've got a container of that in my freezer now, mint chocolate though, which isn't very good - that's the ONLY flavor our Whole Foods has

I'll update about that post-nap workout in a minute..

And yea my whole foods is limited too.. but not THAT limited! Sucks brah! You're missing out... what are your go-to foods now a days?

Good Call Chris! Food and a nap.....then BOOM! Kill it buddy!

BOOM is EXACTLY the word I'd use man! I feel revived after tonight.. I'll post the workout in a bit.. thanks for your support big Luke! NASTY NASTY NASTY on that video in your log today. Sets of 405 x 10 on squats puttin' em' up faster than I do with the damn BAR LOL. Always inspirational for me bro.. one day..

I'm a BIG fan of naps!

My favorite sports are the following:

-Eating
-Sleeping
-Sexing (Although I have not had this desire in way too long at this point ) (LOL has anyone else noticed this? Please tell me I'm not alone)

I seriously always get my best workouts in after a nice nap. Hope it worked!

You called it Amanda The nap was the best decision in a LONG time lol. I'll be posting the workout in a bit.. Nice low btw I stopped by your log for a quick sec and saw that..

[CHRIS925]

Morning weight: 172.4lbs

Nutrition: 45.1 / 180.4 / 210.8


CHEST / TRIS

HS Isolateral Incline Press
2PPS x 6 (Felt STRONG on these.. Made me smile and I knew I was gonna have a good workout)
3PPS x 8
3PPS x 6
3PPS x 6
3PPS+10PS x 4
(WOW-- AWESOME bloodflow to the chest w/ full ROM )

Pec Fly Machine (dropsets to Wide BW Pushups)
135 x 10
150 x 8
150 x 8
165 x 6

Wide BW Pushups (dropsets) (Set my chest on FIRE right after heavy flys)
25
25
25
23...24................25 (WOW talk about grinding the last 3 lol )

Tricep Pushdowns
160 x 10
180 x 8
180 x 8
200 x 6
(Tris officially on FIYAH!)

Rope!
100 x 12 (4 sets)

... STOKED that I had a huge pump from all my exercises.. decided to keep it short and sweet and head upstairs while psyching myself out to do my cardio...

CARDIO
RIPPED MY SWEARSHIRT AND PANTS OFF LIKE A MAD MAN.. (Had shorts on, don't get too excited).. Tightened my shoes.. and decided to show that treadmill who's daddy..

Treadmill / 27:45 / 501kcal
[5 min. walk @ 3.0mph w/ 25deg. incline + 22:45 run @ 7.5mph w/ no incline]


MISC.
Weigh-in has me a little puzzled.. hmm. Took DBs and free weights out of my chest routine tonight for a change.. HOLY PUMP brosefs.. Awesome decision I made (probably second best decision after choosing to take a nap pre-workout tonight). That HS Incline Press is no joke.. No PR on cardio today.. Mostly because I didn't need it to feel satisfied Awesome run though. Could have kept the pace for another 30 minutes...

Your boy feels mutha f*ckin' REVIVED after tonights post-nap workout COME AT ME PREP. I got a whole new wave of energy and a re-evaluated balls-to-the-wall mentality that will not be broken. A few weeks to hammer it out with everything I got. Thanks for the on-going support guys you're my #1 support network and I appreciate every one of you (homo)

[IceyVeins]

your one of my top inspirations on this site at this point broseph not gunna lie. I just hope i can lift soon, good damn shoulder tendonitis! 3 weeks now. You think i should go see a physio since your a personal trainer lol

[nads786]

nice work man, as the end comes its just easier to machine it here and there, instead of trying to stablize a DB and tear your shoulder.

I wish I could like the HS chest machine stuff, but it always feels really weird on my shoulders, sadly I'm exclusive to free weights for chest/shoulder stuff.

[CHRIS925]

your one of my top inspirations on this site at this point broseph not gunna lie. I just hope i can lift soon, good damn shoulder tendonitis! 3 weeks now. You think i should go see a physio since your a personal trainer lol

Glad to be a positive source of motivation for you homie. About that shoulder.. are you assuming it's tendonitis or did you get it checked out? Could be a common impingement.. in which case could require an assessment of posture/exercises that could reveal a pattern that led to it in the first place. This would be the first step in creating an appropriate protocol for your training at the gym that could potentially alleviate your issues down the road.. (And I know this works since I've been dealing with a couple shoulder impingements for a few years now...)

nice work man, as the end comes its just easier to machine it here and there, instead of trying to stablize a DB and tear your shoulder.

I wish I could like the HS chest machine stuff, but it always feels really weird on my shoulders, sadly I'm exclusive to free weights for chest/shoulder stuff.

I really liked the machines today.. makes me want to change things up a bit and use a few more machines in order to:

1) Prevent injury (like you've said)
2) Eliminate some of the strenuous SETTING UP it takes for some free weight exercises (I know this sounds like I'm being a lazy sh*t but at these stages my sets sometimes pay the price when I gas myself out just to setup for the exercise..)
3) To keep things new and challenging (new goals to shoot for)
4) Maybe bring new results to the table? Also finding machines that are effective vs. machines that are not-- so I know which to focus and improve on in the off-season.

And dude.. there's no right way of doing things.. everyone is different and it's good that you've found your groove with the free weights for chest/shoulders.. as long as you're progressing who is anyone to tell you to change things up? Don't fix it if it aint broke

[nads786]

I agree, and I really enjoy db bench etc, but like you said its such a bish to set up some times, at my strongest I was doing 110s for incline bench and half the struggle was just getting them in position, and if I ever wanted to do a 5x5 kind of work progression it was just too much set up.

I can't really do barbell stuff either, expect cg so I'm lucky at least in that.

[CHRIS925]

I agree, and I really enjoy db bench etc, but like you said its such a bish to set up some times, at my strongest I was doing 110s for incline bench and half the struggle was just getting them in position, and if I ever wanted to do a 5x5 kind of work progression it was just too much set up.

I can't really do barbell stuff either, expect cg so I'm lucky at least in that.

Yea dude.. I like to keep Incline DBs in there because I've been able to hold onto some strength in those.. but from the rack.. to the bench.. to getting it up for the first rep... idk about you but that empties my gas tank a bit by the time I start the first rep.. and I can't be running out of gas now-a-days.. Machines might be a go-to for this reason.

I can't do BB bench either (shoulder issues).. actually I can't do flat DB press either (fml).. but CGBP is a little easier on me and on you too (by the sound of it).. I think that's crucial to be able to CGBP and it's good that you can get away with those.. and DB floor presses work well too. I'm actually fine with not benching or doing flat DBs simply because I think incline DBs are a much better chest-development exercise than anything flat (at least for me)

[nads786]

definitely agree I actually don't do flat cgbp but incline cgbp, pretty much all my pressing is incline unless I go light on the flat db bench, but recently I started doing one arm floor presses and those feel great on my shoulders (stolen from berto).

[tonytoo]

-> you have a solid build man, gonna have to read through your log to see how you got so big & stayed so lean. looking like a beast.

[ibracadabra]

Chris, your mental game is off the chain! Always providing that motivation and push for yourself, aswell as others on this board. Can't wait to see what you bring to the table come showtime!!

[andyboi]

happy to be here for you BRAH! (homo) hahahaha

[CHRIS925]

definitely agree I actually don't do flat cgbp but incline cgbp, pretty much all my pressing is incline unless I go light on the flat db bench, but recently I started doing one arm floor presses and those feel great on my shoulders (stolen from berto).

I thought I was the only one to ever do CGBP on an incline? Guess not

Floor presses I recently started, too.. stole the idea from Berto and Matt Jansen as well.. Hits real good and no real shoulder pain..

-> you have a solid build man, gonna have to read through your log to see how you got so big & stayed so lean. looking like a beast.

Means a lot brotha.. Glad you stopped by! I'm by no means a beast.. but I've gotten to where I am with just perseverance and hard work day by day... no magic formula. I plan to bring out my true potential in a few years when I've got some more years of training and experience under my belt

Chris, your mental game is off the chain! Always providing that motivation and push for yourself, aswell as others on this board. Can't wait to see what you bring to the table come showtime!!

If I don't got my mind behind my back what's left right? Nothing but disaster that's what... Sometimes I play little mind games with myself to push past certain obstacles.. hey whatever works I can't guarantee a placing.. or anything like that.. but I can guarantee you nobody on that damn stage worked harder than I am.. experienced or not. That is something I'm holding onto and having full pride in. It's also something nobody can take away from meh

P.S. YOU guys are a big source of motivation for my as well.. so it goes hand in hand and I appreciate your posts and support like you can't imagine

happy to be here for you BRAH! (homo) hahahaha

hahaha.. you're always there when I need you Andy.. (gettingtoohomoforcomfortnow)

[deltpecx]

I can't do BB bench either (shoulder issues).. actually I can't do flat DB press either (fml).. but CGBP is a little easier on me and on you too (by the sound of it).. I think that's crucial to be able to CGBP and it's good that you can get away with those.. and DB floor presses work well too. I'm actually fine with not benching or doing flat DBs simply because I think incline DBs are a much better chest-development exercise than anything flat (at least for me)

I rarely if ever do flat BB BP anymore...
I mainly do decline BB BP, DB flyes and low incline DB presses!!
I think there are far better exercises for developing the pecs.
Flat BB BP has become an ego lift..IMO..as in; "You workout? "How much can you bench?"..

You might find this interesting Dorian's discussion about developng the chest.
Around the 9:25 mark is where he gets into the decline and flat BB BP;
http://mdtv.musculardevelopment.com/...-training.html

[ErickStevens]

Keep pushing!

[IceyVeins]

it was diagnosed as tendonitis by the sports medicine doctor. I questioned her to make sure it was wasn't impingement or bursitis, she said she was sure it was tendonitits. 3rd week not lifting; ice my shoulders like 3 times a day and take ibuprofen like a mad man. How long were you out because of your shoulders? What you think i should do now? Ohyah having a bodybuilder-personal trainer is awesome; btw whats the pay like? I might do personal training instead of being a sports medicine physcian

[Leprechauns1021]

Tried the incline treadmill out today..no joke. At the end I was sweating more than I usually do..I think only the stairmaster makes me sweat/breath heavier. Good stuff, I'll probably be keeping it in my cardio regimen.

[tenacious707]

Whats good dude?! I see you grinding in here, keep it up man. Shiitt is motivational to say the least.. Im on vacation for a MONTH now so I'll be following along for sure.

[DREhova 87]

dude...honestly my libido took a dizzump towards the end of dieting...just now 6 weeks after starting to wake up. LOL... Try more EFA's So you are not alone. I mean once it was initated it was all good...I just didn't think of it like most of the time 24/7. ahaha

[CHRIS925]

I rarely if ever do flat BB BP anymore...
I mainly do decline BB BP, DB flyes and low incline DB presses!!
I think there are far better exercises for developing the pecs.
Flat BB BP has become an ego lift..IMO..as in; "You workout? "How much can you bench?"..

You might find this interesting Dorian's discussion about developng the chest.
Around the 9:25 mark is where he gets into the decline and flat BB BP;
http://mdtv.musculardevelopment.com/...-training.html

lol @ "how much do you bench".. like that determines anything..

Thanks for that link I'll check it out tonight after I cook!

Keep pushing!

thats what she said

it was diagnosed as tendonitis by the sports medicine doctor. I questioned her to make sure it was wasn't impingement or bursitis, she said she was sure it was tendonitits. 3rd week not lifting; ice my shoulders like 3 times a day and take ibuprofen like a mad man. How long were you out because of your shoulders? What you think i should do now? Ohyah having a bodybuilder-personal trainer is awesome; btw whats the pay like? I might do personal training instead of being a sports medicine physcian

Oh man I'd have to do more research on the specifics behind shoulder tendonitis.. sounds rough! Probably similar discomfort, though. I was never "out" since I haven't had surgery for it or gotten any sort of "fix".. I laid off heavy benching and havent touched flat presses (DBs) for months now.. Doing this alleviated lots of stress on my shoulders and allowed me to progress pretty good on incline strength and chest development. As far as going back to heavy flat pressing.. I'm not sure if/when I will-- but as long as I keep seeing improvements with incline and the motions I do now.. I'm not complaining

Pay for a personal trainer ranges LIKE MAD dude.. it can be complete sh*t.. it can be awesome.. Depends on TONS of different factors such as:

-Hours put in
-Work/effort put in
-Working at a gym vs. working privately
-Area of residence & emphasis on health & fitness in that area
-Commission / hourly pay schemes (vary a lot depending on the company)
-Performance-based incentives to exceed quotas / incremental pay & opportunity for internal promotion

... and lots of other things man. If you're looking to do this rather than being a sports medicine physician for the pay I would not think it's the best bet. It would be a plausible option if you prefer working as a personal trainer and if you work on your own & market yourself properly. There is lots of money in the field, it's just a matter of going out there and taking what's yours..

Tried the incline treadmill out today..no joke. At the end I was sweating more than I usually do..I think only the stairmaster makes me sweat/breath heavier. Good stuff, I'll probably be keeping it in my cardio regimen.

Did you hold on?! What level (speed)? What degree incline? Glad you liked it..

Whats good dude?! I see you grinding in here, keep it up man. Shiitt is motivational to say the least.. Im on vacation for a MONTH now so I'll be following along for sure.

Awesome man! I'm doin' it for you bro.. so you have some sort of extra incentive to get on stage down the road If I can do it you can do it for DAMN sure. You've got tons of potential homie..

dude...honestly my libido took a dizzump towards the end of dieting...just now 6 weeks after starting to wake up. LOL... Try more EFA's So you are not alone. I mean once it was initated it was all good...I just didn't think of it like most of the time 24/7. ahaha

LOL! Thought I was foreveralone on this topic.. glad to hear I'm not

It just went down the drain for me man.. and like you said.. I've got no problem layin' down the law once it's initiated lol.. but it's literally never on my mind anymore.. I'm not the initiator .. things change dramatically dude haha..

brb preferring a binge meal over vajay

[CHRIS925]

Morning weight: 170.6lbs

Nutrition: 24.7 / 180.8 / 210.4
[STARTING TODAY: FAT DROPPED BY 20-25G ON ALL DAYS (FROM 45 TO 20-25)]


LEGS / ABS

Star Trac Hack Squat
3PPS x 4 (Felt saucy )
3PPS+25PS x 8
4PPS x 6
4PPS x 6
4PPS+25PS x 4
(Some ass to ground grinders -- Real happy with these)

SLDL
225 x 8 (4 sets)

Leg Press Calves
5PPS x 12 (4 sets)
(Calves = destroyed)

HS MTG Abdominal Crunch (compound setted with Hanging Knee Raises). (IDK wtf "MTG" means? That's what the machine is called, lol)
90 x 10 (4 sets)

Hanging Knee Raises
15 (4 sets)

CARDIO
Treadmill / 27:37 / 505kcal
[7 min. walk @ 3.0mph w/ 25deg. incline + 20:37 @ 7.5mph w/ no incline]

MISC.
Weight back in the right direction. Diet change effective today. My 3nd diet change this prep. Let's see where this takes me.

Hacks felt awesome today.. That right glute started acting up a little bit towards the end-- but f*ck it LOL.

SLDL.. DUDE.. my grip strength blows hard. I could barely hold onto the first set of 225x8... had to grab my straps so my next 3 sets wouldn't be sh*tty for the muscles that needed to be worked.

Cardio.. had to psych myself to do it after hitting legs and abs today.. Mind>matter prevailed as always Wasn't too bad actually. Finally a day off of cardio tomorrow and I'm stoked.

Another day in the books homies!

[nads786]

sick hack squats, where do you postion your feet to avoid knee pain?

[CHRIS925]

sick hack squats, where do you postion your feet to avoid knee pain?

Muchas gracias my friend.

I set em' at the top. The lower you position your feet on hacks (in general) you'll hit more quads but also cause more stress on the knees. I get more glute activation along with quad work the way I do it. It's cake on the knees too.. even gettin' down and dirty ATG like I do on hacks..