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either way Prince we are proud of you
you've been through a lot and you persevered that's all that counts
you've been through a lot and you persevered that's all that counts
You are still my hero. With everything that you had to deal with I am surprised you still competed. That proves you’re a true warrior.
You fought through and still got to stage bro more than most can say. I never done no show
Fasting Saturday : Volume Legs
Wake Up @ 189
Post Workout @ 185
Pre-meal glucose : 89
Pre-meal ketones : 0.3
GKI : 16.4(Not in GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 5K
Androgen Rage : Low
Cycle Status : Week 12 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Hi everyone!. I am disappointed. If you have been reading the log, you know I was behind and not exactly where I wanted to be. It is what it is. You learn and you grow. If you love this as I do, you just work harder. Hotel and air is already booked for the 08/28 show. Have not entered divisions as of yet. Will do as I get closer to the show. For this show, I have a 60 year old local fellow competitor joining me. This will help with the uber/lyft and hotel expenses. He is a first time national competitor but has competed locally at 6 shows. we are going to hold each other accountable and try to bring our best package to this show. We are going to check in with each other, self critique and critique each other.
Here are the areas where I think I went wrong for this show
1) Timetable for fat reduction and weight target. I woke up Monday AM @ 181. The next Monday before the show I need to wake up @ 176 or less.
I should not have to do any walking, sauna, steam or extra effort to make weight. I should just be there.
2) I was at 176 in the afternoon. I ended up going for a 2 hour walk and came back at 172. I wanted to have a protein shake and I did have it. I felt like I should just keep my weight there and start drying out. I weighed in at 170 and started carbing up with carbs and water using (dry fiber cereal and rice cakes) It feels like my muscles did not get it, instead my mid-section got watery. I should not have done that 2nd walk. The protein shake would have been ok.
3) Not enough posing
I'll try to post a few pictures later in the week and you'll see what I see. Another issue I have at the moment is I went off diet and binged a bit Thur and Friday with some off menu foods. Feel guilty but I guess the Semaglutide did not work here. One of the vendors had protein cookies. I had 3 of these large cookies (maybe 500-600 calories each), a few too many protein and granola bars. Next time, I think I will just eat the body building meals till Thursday. It's kind of depressing when you underperform and food seems to have calming value.
I woke up 188 today, worked out, steam and sauna and ended 185. My goal is to be 176 by 08/26. That should be doable. I could be less but I want to be eating normal and not restricting water or food. Glad to get back to the gym today and re-focus. It was a lighter work out. The first step is just to get back to the habit.
Here's how I look today
Here is dinner tonight
Appreciate everyone's support. My goal is the pro card, but I'm happy if I just bring the best version of my physique. That is what I control. That is my intent!
Wake Up @ 189
Post Workout @ 185
Pre-meal glucose : 89
Pre-meal ketones : 0.3
GKI : 16.4(Not in GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 5K
Androgen Rage : Low
Cycle Status : Week 12 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Hi everyone!. I am disappointed. If you have been reading the log, you know I was behind and not exactly where I wanted to be. It is what it is. You learn and you grow. If you love this as I do, you just work harder. Hotel and air is already booked for the 08/28 show. Have not entered divisions as of yet. Will do as I get closer to the show. For this show, I have a 60 year old local fellow competitor joining me. This will help with the uber/lyft and hotel expenses. He is a first time national competitor but has competed locally at 6 shows. we are going to hold each other accountable and try to bring our best package to this show. We are going to check in with each other, self critique and critique each other.
Here are the areas where I think I went wrong for this show
1) Timetable for fat reduction and weight target. I woke up Monday AM @ 181. The next Monday before the show I need to wake up @ 176 or less.
I should not have to do any walking, sauna, steam or extra effort to make weight. I should just be there.
2) I was at 176 in the afternoon. I ended up going for a 2 hour walk and came back at 172. I wanted to have a protein shake and I did have it. I felt like I should just keep my weight there and start drying out. I weighed in at 170 and started carbing up with carbs and water using (dry fiber cereal and rice cakes) It feels like my muscles did not get it, instead my mid-section got watery. I should not have done that 2nd walk. The protein shake would have been ok.
3) Not enough posing
I'll try to post a few pictures later in the week and you'll see what I see. Another issue I have at the moment is I went off diet and binged a bit Thur and Friday with some off menu foods. Feel guilty but I guess the Semaglutide did not work here. One of the vendors had protein cookies. I had 3 of these large cookies (maybe 500-600 calories each), a few too many protein and granola bars. Next time, I think I will just eat the body building meals till Thursday. It's kind of depressing when you underperform and food seems to have calming value.
I woke up 188 today, worked out, steam and sauna and ended 185. My goal is to be 176 by 08/26. That should be doable. I could be less but I want to be eating normal and not restricting water or food. Glad to get back to the gym today and re-focus. It was a lighter work out. The first step is just to get back to the habit.
Here's how I look today
Here is dinner tonight
Appreciate everyone's support. My goal is the pro card, but I'm happy if I just bring the best version of my physique. That is what I control. That is my intent!
@PrinceDaddy Bro your dedication and hardwork is commendable.......
That is so true about the one's who have it easy and all they have to do is workout and not worry about anything have it easy, I like to think for us blue collar guys who work day in and day out, we are more like Rocky was in the very first Rocky movie, no easy way out no short cuts home, just grinding by any means trying to make it.
@PrinceDaddy you're pushing it hard man
honestly you're so close, I think to cut up so close to the show, you need to drop carbs and even fats to a degree, just chicken breast and egg whites and CARDIO hours per day, that will lean you out by the 15 August, 3 weeks of cardio for 2-3 hours and super low carbs should bring you to the stage ripped
Fasting Sunday : 2 plate Chest/Shoulder Presses / Abs
Wake Up @ 186
Post Workout @ 180
Pre-meal glucose : 80
Pre-meal ketones : 0.4
GKI : 11.1(Not in GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 11K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 12 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Dragging a little bit today, but definitely back on the saddle today. All 2 plate presses were back to normal strength. Disappointed I did not get into Ketosis today. Body filled back out today. Had really good pumps.
How it looks:
Dinner tonight : Little Shrimp / Scrambled Eggs / Avocado
Plan is to lose 2-3 lbs of week. just fat between now and Aug 27. That would put me at 176 or under. The intent is not to do anything drastic to make weight. I plan on fasting Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon with OMAD. Will do cardio walking as well.
I don't want to do the following this time.
1) No diuretic
2) Remove Yohimbe & collagen peptides two weeks before
3) No Anadrol
Grinding.
Wake Up @ 186
Post Workout @ 180
Pre-meal glucose : 80
Pre-meal ketones : 0.4
GKI : 11.1(Not in GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 11K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 12 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Dragging a little bit today, but definitely back on the saddle today. All 2 plate presses were back to normal strength. Disappointed I did not get into Ketosis today. Body filled back out today. Had really good pumps.
How it looks:
Dinner tonight : Little Shrimp / Scrambled Eggs / Avocado
Plan is to lose 2-3 lbs of week. just fat between now and Aug 27. That would put me at 176 or under. The intent is not to do anything drastic to make weight. I plan on fasting Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon with OMAD. Will do cardio walking as well.
I don't want to do the following this time.
1) No diuretic
2) Remove Yohimbe & collagen peptides two weeks before
3) No Anadrol
Grinding.
@PrinceDaddy OMAD is good but consider adding 36 hour fast every week like full 24 hours and morning 3 x 36 hours will help you hit that number and stay tight towards the show man
Man you’re an absolute inspiration
you got more motivation now than ever
I have a feeling we're gonna see the best out of you
I have a feeling we're gonna see the best out of you
bro looking really good
I don't usually go for tanned up dudes usually I like the fair skin
I don't usually go for tanned up dudes usually I like the fair skin
you are grinding for sure
I'm so impressed with your work ethic
I'm so impressed with your work ethic
I like the plan and dedication.
The collagen peptide reduction is to thin the skin out. Not sure if it will really have any impact.
I'm not lifting super heavy so joints should be ok. I hear Yohimbe is water retentive. No harm in trying.
I find it easier. I don't feel like I go catabolic. I tend to overeat if I do too many meals.
Fasting Monday : Back / Lat Pull Down, Smith Bar Rows, Cable pulls, Machine rows
Wake Up @ 184
Post Workout @ 177
Pre-meal glucose : 71
Pre-meal ketones : 1.0
GKI : 3.9 (Moderate level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 33K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 12 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
i am most definitely back on track now. Hopefully no other distractions as I work towards number two. Not having much success on the job search.
Too many thanks for applying but we went another direction. Just going to keep plugging along. Have almost completed my PMP re-cert (earning PDUs) Thinking about getting some AWS certs. The economy feels slow. Lot of people looking, not many jobs. Employers market.
After my walk I was within a pound of my target. It feels like there is still fat to lose. My ultimate target weight is as lean as I can get without doing anything to make a weight class. It might be 165. The point is no restrictions on peak week. Just be there.
Next 3 days will be normal meal days. No fasting. I'll pick up again on Friday.
Evo peeps, Thanks so much for your kind words and support. I appreciate it.
Wake Up @ 184
Post Workout @ 177
Pre-meal glucose : 71
Pre-meal ketones : 1.0
GKI : 3.9 (Moderate level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 33K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 12 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
i am most definitely back on track now. Hopefully no other distractions as I work towards number two. Not having much success on the job search.
Too many thanks for applying but we went another direction. Just going to keep plugging along. Have almost completed my PMP re-cert (earning PDUs) Thinking about getting some AWS certs. The economy feels slow. Lot of people looking, not many jobs. Employers market.
After my walk I was within a pound of my target. It feels like there is still fat to lose. My ultimate target weight is as lean as I can get without doing anything to make a weight class. It might be 165. The point is no restrictions on peak week. Just be there.
Next 3 days will be normal meal days. No fasting. I'll pick up again on Friday.
Evo peeps, Thanks so much for your kind words and support. I appreciate it.
@PrinceDaddy Good work dude....keep pushing it........
@PrinceDaddy your looking great how do you hold the tan mt1/2? Solarium?
@PrinceDaddy you stay strong and push it more bro
dont give up , this is the time to keep head up strongyou will do well bro
Steady state cardio walking in the sun. I'm south asian or Indian. In the winter, I'm more lighter tan yellowish. With the sun base, I pretty much change races.
Tuesday : 2 plate banded squats on wedge
Wake Up @ 183
Post Workout @ 180
Step Count: 33K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 12 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
My gym got some wedges. I did normal and safety bar squats on the on the 13% wedge I think.
It is this one https://squatwedgiez.com/products/slant-board-pro
It was nice and different. I'm only doing 225. Feels nice!
No fasting today. Will pick up again on Friday. Still grinding forward. DFW has been unusually cool this week. Only 80-90s so far. It's usually 100 every day this time of year. Drinking plenty of fluids. Really want to see more fat leanness come in around my belly, lower back handles, and glutes.
Question for my EVO peeps. What is the difference between injecting 100mg Test Prop twice a week vs 100mg Test Cyp twice a week? Should it be the same. The prop is lighter ester, more testosterone?
Thanks.
Wake Up @ 183
Post Workout @ 180
Step Count: 33K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 12 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
My gym got some wedges. I did normal and safety bar squats on the on the 13% wedge I think.
It is this one https://squatwedgiez.com/products/slant-board-pro
It was nice and different. I'm only doing 225. Feels nice!
No fasting today. Will pick up again on Friday. Still grinding forward. DFW has been unusually cool this week. Only 80-90s so far. It's usually 100 every day this time of year. Drinking plenty of fluids. Really want to see more fat leanness come in around my belly, lower back handles, and glutes.
Question for my EVO peeps. What is the difference between injecting 100mg Test Prop twice a week vs 100mg Test Cyp twice a week? Should it be the same. The prop is lighter ester, more testosterone?
Thanks.
Wednesday : 2 plate shoulder/Chest Presses
Wake Up @ 184
Post Workout @ 180
Step Count: 35K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 12 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Grinding away. Find myself frustrated as I really want to see belly conditioning. I feel round around the handles and waist. I do the hanging leg lifts and can see the abs, I just want to see the lower abs pop and the handles pull in some more.
Here's the legs today. They look sliced
One day at a time....
Wake Up @ 184
Post Workout @ 180
Step Count: 35K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 12 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Grinding away. Find myself frustrated as I really want to see belly conditioning. I feel round around the handles and waist. I do the hanging leg lifts and can see the abs, I just want to see the lower abs pop and the handles pull in some more.
Here's the legs today. They look sliced
One day at a time....
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@PrinceDaddy your legs are crazy shredded
wow!but the abs and lower back, its a diet things 100%, you need to adjust macros and up the cardio likely, especially so close to the next show
i prep guys all the time and I'm writing the ebooks now for EVO family https://irongorillas.com/
soon a new one on contest prep
you need to go all out, actually i see it was mentioned before,
Egg whites, chicken breast and cardio and push it for lean level UP
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test prop 2x/week and test cyp 2x/week not much difference
but prop should be EOD for best results to be fair
pre contest stick to prop easier to manage
fantastic work for a Wednesday
Thursday : Traps / Triceps / 130 lbs dumb bell rdls
Wake Up @ 185
Post Workout @ 181
Step Count: 31K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 12 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Starting to warm up again in Texas. feeling tired today. Just seemed to have low energy. Still grinded thru it. Not that greatest work out. Just got something done. My belly has been feeling hard lately. Distended as I am, but just hard. Not sure what is going on. BMs are normal, seem to have a little more gas.
Tomorrow starts 4 fasting days. One coffee protein in the AM, then water thru the day till dinner. Hoping to be in Ketosis.
Wake Up @ 185
Post Workout @ 181
Step Count: 31K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 12 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Starting to warm up again in Texas. feeling tired today. Just seemed to have low energy. Still grinded thru it. Not that greatest work out. Just got something done. My belly has been feeling hard lately. Distended as I am, but just hard. Not sure what is going on. BMs are normal, seem to have a little more gas.
Tomorrow starts 4 fasting days. One coffee protein in the AM, then water thru the day till dinner. Hoping to be in Ketosis.
Legs are definitely looking good man. Excited to see this 4 day fast. Let's see how that affects the stomach.
Legs are looking crisp as fuck
@PrinceDaddy the hard belly is likely semaglutide related, you on it? digestion is a mess on it
4 days fasting perfect
Fasting Friday : Cable Curl Bench / Abs + core / Cable crunches
Wake Up @ 185
Post Workout @ 179
Pre-meal glucose : 71
Pre-meal ketones :0.7
GKI : 5.6 (Moderate level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 33K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 12 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Glad to be in Ketosis. Really want to see my weight range be 174-178 by the week of 08/27. Not sure why my lower belly feels hard. It's been like that for several years. I feel like it is the dead lifting and squatting Over-development of the waist. Natural genetics. I notice over the week, my weight just seems to go up on non-fasting days vs the 4 days where I fast. I don't really eat much more. Some boiled eggs during the day, maybe a handful of nuts, more fluids.
Wake Up @ 185
Post Workout @ 179
Pre-meal glucose : 71
Pre-meal ketones :0.7
GKI : 5.6 (Moderate level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 33K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 12 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Glad to be in Ketosis. Really want to see my weight range be 174-178 by the week of 08/27. Not sure why my lower belly feels hard. It's been like that for several years. I feel like it is the dead lifting and squatting Over-development of the waist. Natural genetics. I notice over the week, my weight just seems to go up on non-fasting days vs the 4 days where I fast. I don't really eat much more. Some boiled eggs during the day, maybe a handful of nuts, more fluids.
Legs looking solid
Hows the energy going OG
Low energy. Eyes on the prize.
Fasting Saturday : 2 plate squats / 2 plate deads / Leg Machines
Wake Up @ 182
Post Workout @ 178
Pre-meal glucose : 81
Pre-meal ketones :0.7
GKI : 6.4 (Low level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 11K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 13 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Feels like with peak week last week my workouts have been off. This week I am back on. Feel good. At this point, the weight are kind of just maintenance and pumps. I'm really looking to see lines, cuts, and definition. I am seeing more, but if you know me I want to see a lot more.
Feels like diet just works moderately for me. It's more fasting and cardio that gets me there. I really want to wake up under 176 without starving or water fasting. Basically eat as normal and just be at that weight.
Here's my check in for this week
The grind continues!!! Let's go!
Wake Up @ 182
Post Workout @ 178
Pre-meal glucose : 81
Pre-meal ketones :0.7
GKI : 6.4 (Low level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 11K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 13 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Feels like with peak week last week my workouts have been off. This week I am back on. Feel good. At this point, the weight are kind of just maintenance and pumps. I'm really looking to see lines, cuts, and definition. I am seeing more, but if you know me I want to see a lot more.
Feels like diet just works moderately for me. It's more fasting and cardio that gets me there. I really want to wake up under 176 without starving or water fasting. Basically eat as normal and just be at that weight.
Here's my check in for this week
The grind continues!!! Let's go!
@PrinceDaddy fasting and cardio is the key here, you can do it bro
a few more days fasted with cardio will push the limit here, you're close
Fasting Sunday : 2 plate shoulder/chest presses
Wake Up @ 181
Post Workout @ 178
Pre-meal glucose : 78
Pre-meal ketones :0.7
GKI : 6.1 (Low level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 10K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 13 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
More posing and core work today. Weight is holding steady. Really want to drive towards sub 176. The brain starts thinking of the off season foods. They need to wait of course. But 5 weeks away the menu opens up. Got to keep the eyes on the prize. Tomorrow is back day. Another fasting day.
Today's check in pics
Grind...grind... grind!!!
Wake Up @ 181
Post Workout @ 178
Pre-meal glucose : 78
Pre-meal ketones :0.7
GKI : 6.1 (Low level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 10K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 13 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
More posing and core work today. Weight is holding steady. Really want to drive towards sub 176. The brain starts thinking of the off season foods. They need to wait of course. But 5 weeks away the menu opens up. Got to keep the eyes on the prize. Tomorrow is back day. Another fasting day.
Today's check in pics
Grind...grind... grind!!!
Looking leaner already
nice job prince, we love your updates
bro you lookin like a texas machine
arms you look huge I like that bicep sho
Looking good man. You are doing the right things so just keep plugging away.
Fasting Monday : Back Day
Wake Up @ 183
Post Workout @ 176
Pre-meal glucose : 82
Pre-meal ketones :0.9
GKI : 5.0 (Moderate level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 34K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 13 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Hit a snag today. While there have been many life distractions in this years prep, my training has been relatively injury free. I did something with my lower back/left hip. I just could not do any standing pulls (Ex rack pulls) Too much tension on my lower back. I felt it yesterday. Actually did chest and shoulders so should be unaffected, but I felt something. Decided to just do machine supported pulls. As I started my walk, I was fairly sore in the area. but as the walk progressed and the day, it feels much better. Tomorrow is leg day. I am thinking I will just do machines and back supported leg presses and stay away from a bar on my back. Hopefully, my back feels normal later in the week.
I am grinding. Happy to see the higher level of Ketosis. So 4 days straight of fasting. Next 3 day are non fasting. So, I will eat during the day. Boiled egg. Dry Fiber cereal, blended protein shake. I did drop to my target weight today, but I want that range to be 172-176 or lower. It's hot in Texas, 100 degree days upcoming so I get very dry and sweat a lot of water when I weigh in.
On a personal note. Still looking for job. Finally was able to file for unemployment. Still have not received anything yet.
I live with my ex, we co-parent my daughter. My mother in law also lives with us. They just put her in hospice. So it looks like her time with us is coming to an end. It's a been a rough year.
One day at a time peeps!
Wake Up @ 183
Post Workout @ 176
Pre-meal glucose : 82
Pre-meal ketones :0.9
GKI : 5.0 (Moderate level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 34K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 13 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Hit a snag today. While there have been many life distractions in this years prep, my training has been relatively injury free. I did something with my lower back/left hip. I just could not do any standing pulls (Ex rack pulls) Too much tension on my lower back. I felt it yesterday. Actually did chest and shoulders so should be unaffected, but I felt something. Decided to just do machine supported pulls. As I started my walk, I was fairly sore in the area. but as the walk progressed and the day, it feels much better. Tomorrow is leg day. I am thinking I will just do machines and back supported leg presses and stay away from a bar on my back. Hopefully, my back feels normal later in the week.
I am grinding. Happy to see the higher level of Ketosis. So 4 days straight of fasting. Next 3 day are non fasting. So, I will eat during the day. Boiled egg. Dry Fiber cereal, blended protein shake. I did drop to my target weight today, but I want that range to be 172-176 or lower. It's hot in Texas, 100 degree days upcoming so I get very dry and sweat a lot of water when I weigh in.
On a personal note. Still looking for job. Finally was able to file for unemployment. Still have not received anything yet.
I live with my ex, we co-parent my daughter. My mother in law also lives with us. They just put her in hospice. So it looks like her time with us is coming to an end. It's a been a rough year.
One day at a time peeps!
Looking great bro stay grinding!
You’re looking killer man
Tuesday : No squat leg day
Wake Up @ 182
Post Workout @ 177
Step Count: 36K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 13 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Back feels much better as I type this update. Really feel completely normal. This morning instead of squatting this week I did the following
1) Zercher bar cable squats on a squat wedge. Start at pin 2, drop 2 at time till I get to the last pin. Add a 45 thru the pin.
2) Bulgarian Split Squats 5,10,15,20,25,30 Both hands.
3) Sled pull and push
4) Machines Leg Extensions/Curls/Calves
5) Plate loaded leg presses
Overall good workout. Nice to change things up. Thinking I will resume normal flow. Tomorrow is chest/shoulders. Today thru Thursday not fasting days. So, had 3 boiled eggs. Some dry Fiber one cereal. Had ground turkey and avocado for dinner. Drinking more fluids. Very hot in Texas.
Really hoping the weight range drops to 172-176 by show date. Making sure I keep the step count high.
The grind never stops!
Wake Up @ 182
Post Workout @ 177
Step Count: 36K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 13 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Back feels much better as I type this update. Really feel completely normal. This morning instead of squatting this week I did the following
1) Zercher bar cable squats on a squat wedge. Start at pin 2, drop 2 at time till I get to the last pin. Add a 45 thru the pin.
2) Bulgarian Split Squats 5,10,15,20,25,30 Both hands.
3) Sled pull and push
4) Machines Leg Extensions/Curls/Calves
5) Plate loaded leg presses
Overall good workout. Nice to change things up. Thinking I will resume normal flow. Tomorrow is chest/shoulders. Today thru Thursday not fasting days. So, had 3 boiled eggs. Some dry Fiber one cereal. Had ground turkey and avocado for dinner. Drinking more fluids. Very hot in Texas.
Really hoping the weight range drops to 172-176 by show date. Making sure I keep the step count high.
The grind never stops!
@PrinceDaddy if you feel an injury you need to slow down bro
dont train when you fasting imo just do cardioon the mother in law sorry to hear that i hope everything is alright on your end soon
i still think you should take a bit of time off training and do cardio as you fasting bro
Do u think he could just do cardio everyday for a week and shred up?@PrinceDaddy if you feel an injury you need to slow down bro
on the mother in law sorry to hear that i hope everything is alright on your end soon
i still think you should take a bit of time off training and do cardio as you fasting bro
@RoidRage69 i think he's big and thick already, @PrinceDaddy has really good mass clearly
fasting + cardio so close to the show is really his only way to tighten for the stage
why train so close to show? wont gain anymore mass right, just risking injury
Good point!!!
I am doing more cardio. The weights not super challenging. I think I like doing the gym for the core and shaping the abs.
@PrinceDaddy you shouldn't train so close to your next show, stay with cardio and fasting to tighten up bro
core is fine but just no weight, crunches and leg raises, stay away from injuries please so close to the show
Wednesday : 2 plate chest/shoulder press
Wake Up @ 182
Post Workout @ 177
Step Count: 37K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 13 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Woke up today feeling normal, no back issue. Warming up the core, figured out my issue. The torso rotation machine triggered my issue again. I have been trying use it to tighten up my obliques. I think I am going to skip it for a while. As the day progressed and I got my walking in the issue cleared up. In fact as I type this I feel no ill effects from it.
I see conditioning coming. I want to come in as peeled as possible. Here's my legs today
Tomorrow is triceps/traps/dumb bell rdls. Just keeping the pump
Wake Up @ 182
Post Workout @ 177
Step Count: 37K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 13 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Woke up today feeling normal, no back issue. Warming up the core, figured out my issue. The torso rotation machine triggered my issue again. I have been trying use it to tighten up my obliques. I think I am going to skip it for a while. As the day progressed and I got my walking in the issue cleared up. In fact as I type this I feel no ill effects from it.
I see conditioning coming. I want to come in as peeled as possible. Here's my legs today
Tomorrow is triceps/traps/dumb bell rdls. Just keeping the pump
Abso-fkin-lutely.
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