MuscleAddict83's Bodybuilding Journey

[PillarofBalance]

That's a hell of a difference in just a couple days

 

[Bullmuscle7]

That is impressive. I'm not a trained eye but I can sure see differences!!!

I hope you post more brother!!! I want to hear about your comp. Mine is in 7 weeks.

 

[MuscleAddict83]

Definitely will guys. I'll post some more details over the next couple days.

 

[danielrh]

You look impressive, MA! That is a real nice water drop as well!

 

[MuscleAddict83]

Well, the water dropping is today. These are the prior build up days to today. I've been following John Meadows' workouts and dietary guidelines for this prep. I haven't had to do any cardio. Paying $15/month to be a member to his site is well worth it. Here's a comparison of the start of my prep to this morning's pic.

 

[Turbolag]

You look great dude!

 

[MuscleAddict83]

Well, I'd say my peak week protocol was a success. Dropped about 5 lbs water weight yesterday and was full and much drier this morning. If I cut another 2-3 lbs of fat in the next few weeks, I'm gonna look pretty good come comp day. Pics on the left were yesterday morning, pics on the right were this morning.

 

[MuscleAddict83]

Had a weird weight gain of three pounds overnight. It was especially surprising since I started my depletion diet again yesterday. Missed the gym yesterday, but got in a quick back and bis session this morning. Not as stellar as Tuesday's workout, but still had a great pump!

3/26/2015
Thursday, 5:15 AM - 5:52 AM (00:36)

Pull-Ups
(1) 5:15 AM 15 reps
(2) 5:15 AM 10 reps
(3) 5:17 AM 10 reps Chins
(4) 5:19 AM 8 reps Chins

Seated Cable Rows
(1) 5:20 AM 120 x 12 reps
(2) 5:22 AM 130 x 12 reps
(3) 5:23 AM 140 x 12 reps
(4) 5:25 AM 150 x 10 reps

Straight Bar Cable Pullovee
(1) 5:28 AM 120 x 12 reps
(2) 5:29 AM 120 x 12 reps
(3) 5:31 AM 120 x 12 reps
(4) 5:33 AM 120 x 10 reps

Away Facing Pulldowns
(1) 5:36 AM 100 x 10 reps
(2) 5:38 AM 100 x 10 reps
(3) 5:41 AM 100 x 9 reps

Stretch Pulldowns
(1) 5:36 AM 100 x 5 reps
(2) 5:39 AM 100 x 5 reps
(3) 5:42 AM 100 x 5 reps 6 partial

Dumbbell Curls
(1) 5:45 AM 15 x 5 reps
(2) 5:45 AM 25 x 5 reps
(3) 5:45 AM 35 x 5 reps
(4) 5:46 AM 45 x 5 reps
(5) 5:48 AM 50 x 6 reps
(6) 5:51 AM 15 x 5 reps
(7) 5:51 AM 25 x 5 reps
(8) 5:51 AM 35 x 5 reps
(9) 5:51 AM 25 x 4 reps
(10) 5:52 AM 15 x 5 reps 10s isohold

My diet for the next 16 days is as follows:

This will be a 2 Low 1 High scheme until 4/5 which will be my last high day before I do my 3 days of depletion. Coming down to the end game!

I love Mike Mentzer's version of the crab most muscular. Definitely using this one during the show!

 

[MuscleAddict83]

Today was my first high carb day in a while. It felt great getting more carbs in during my workout. I think I’m going to drop one of my servings of almonds on my low carb day and add another 40g to my intraworkout. I was able to train with significantly more intensity because of that today. This should also help me hold onto a little more muscle while not sacrificing fat loss. Something kicked in yesterday and by the time I woke up this morning I was down to 203. So, 205 Wednesday morning, 208 Thursday, and 203 this morning. Oh well, that’s the way things go sometimes. Hopefully the downward trend continues over the next 14 days and get around 198-200 by then. If that happens, there’s a good possibility that I could compete as a light heavy in the open class instead of a heavy. Plus, that extra bit of fat loss would really put me over the top in terms of overall conditioning which may put me in better contention for an overall. Always shooting for that 100%! I’m going to be doing the Novice and the Open classes so I should do very well in at least the Novice.

Changing gears, I bought a copy of John Meadows’ new E-Book yesterday. In it, he outlines the principles behind his training system, Moutain Dog Training, along with the science behind it. I’m not quite finished, but it’s been a great read. I highly recommend picking it up especially since it’s only $15 on his site right now. His training has a specific set of principles behind it that I had not heard explained yet. So, even though I have been following his workouts for quite some time now, I didn’t have an understanding of the principles behind it. Well, that’s behind me now. This morning’s Chest & Shoulder Workout was of my own creation using John’s guiding principles. From the way I feel afterward, I’d say it was equally effective to what I had been doing over the last few weeks. I think I’m going to be training like this for quite a while!

3/27/2015
Friday, 4:38 AM - 5:48 AM (01:09)

Incline Dumbbell Press
(1) 4:38 AM 45 x 12 reps warm-up
(2) 4:39 AM 55 x 12 reps warm-up
(3) 4:41 AM 65 x 10 reps First working set
(4) 4:43 AM 75 x 8 reps
(5) 4:45 AM 85 x 8 reps

Incline Bench Press
(1) 4:48 AM 185 x 6 reps
(2) 4:50 AM 185 x 5 reps
(3) 4:52 AM 185 x 5 reps
(4) 4:54 AM 185 x 5 reps
(5) 4:56 AM 185 x 5 reps add 5 lbs next time

Free Motion Cable Press
(1) 5:01 AM 80 x 12 reps
(2) 5:04 AM 80 x 10 reps 10s contraction hold at end
(3) 5:07 AM 80 x 9 reps 10s contraction hold at end
(4) 5:13 AM 80 x 8 reps 10s contraction hold at end, 40x8 10s contraction hold at end, 20x8 10s isohold

Dumbbell Stretch Flyes
(1) 5:15 AM 35 x 12 reps
(2) 5:18 AM 40 x 12 reps 10s stretch hold
(3) 5:20 AM 45 x 10 reps 10s stretch hold
(4) 5:23 AM 50 x 7 reps 20s stretch hold

Face Pulls
(1) 5:26 AM 70 x 12 reps
(2) 5:28 AM 80 x 12 reps
(3) 5:30 AM 90 x 9 reps

Rope Pressdowns
(1) 5:31 AM 40 x 12 reps Heavy Stack
(2) 5:34 AM 50 x 12 reps
(3) 5:36 AM 60 x 12 reps
(4) 5:40 AM 70 x 9 reps 10s isohold
(5) 5:44 AM 90 x 2 reps 80x4, 6 partial, 10s isohold
(6) 5:48 AM 40 x 12 reps 6 partial

10&2 Laterals
(1) 5:32 AM 30 x 10 reps
(2) 5:35 AM 30 x 10 reps
(3) 5:38 AM 30 x 10 reps

Dumbbell Upright Row
(1) 5:42 AM 45 x 12 reps
(2) 5:47 AM 50 x 10 reps 25x8, 15x8

 

[Bullmuscle7]

All of this looks fantastic brother!!! You are really making some impressive progress!!

 

[MuscleAddict83]

Thanks! It's been quite the ride! I was dealt a big blow yesterday. I have been working as a contractor and my contract was brought to conclusion yesterday and not renewed. Now I'm out of work two weeks out. I've got plenty of time to focus on the comp, but things are gonna get tight quick! Thankfully I qualify for unemployment, and I was notified that one of my job applications is in the final stages of approval. It just sucks having to deal with such a big life change right now.

 

[Bullmuscle7]

Life rains shit...I've learned.

Buy an umbrella. Umbrella = indomitable spirit.