Do they even lift? NomZ and Rhadam train to compete with SNS!

[Royd The Noyd]

Nomz I actually ran a sns sponsored log with random Pictures and videos.... Its 6 years old now lol.

[kingjameskjf]

I'm training to be contest ready by May. There is a local show around the third week of May that i may or may not attend, i'm aiming higher. Middle of May is basically what i'm shooting for.

That should be enough time to do really well. I competed in Colorado's first even men's physique competition and it reaffirmed my decision to stick to bodybuilding and what I know, lol!

Thanks man. Indeed it's amazing, the other half is the same you see plus GHR benches and cable machines I never use.


Only available to university athletes, and the good friend (me) of the S&C coach who works there.
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Ok so what's a gripper and I was wondering how you modified your DL's? Oh and that's sweet to have access to all that equipment. My university's weight room absolutely sucks.

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I decide every workout what i want to do for abs, calves, tricep and bicep. No sense in really tracking weight as i just go hard every week. Not super focused on that weight going up. Simply going to failure every set.

Nice, that's what I do too. I never go into a workout with every set and exercise previously picked out, I know what body part I want to hit and then start doing various exercises to fatigue.

[NomZ]

Nomz I actually ran a sns sponsored log with random Pictures and videos.... Its 6 years old now lol.

Most of the pics were broken, but I skimmed.

Ok so what's a gripper and I was wondering how you modified your DL's? Oh and that's sweet to have access to all that equipment. My university's weight room absolutely sucks.



Nice, that's what I do too. I never go into a workout with every set and exercise previously picked out, I know what body part I want to hit and then start doing various exercises to fatigue.

Modified is the stance, a mix between sumo and conventional. If you google Captain's of Crush gripper, you will see. Mine are just off brand grippers for training crush grip strength.

Funny, I pretty much have all sets planned going into a session, oh the difference from BB.

[Rhadam]

NomZ, i'm new to lifting legs, and i'm hitting them hard 2x a week as you know. I'm moving past 315 for deads, 325 is prlly current max. Starting to get pain in my knees when i DL though... could that be because my weight is too far foreward?

[NomZ]

NomZ, i'm new to lifting legs, and i'm hitting them hard 2x a week as you know. I'm moving past 315 for deads, 325 is prlly current max. Starting to get pain in my knees when i DL though... could that be because my weight is too far foreward?

I need to see videos and know type and location of pain. Could be simply that your knees are not warmed up like when you squat due to the limited knee flexion.

New and jumping into 2x could be just too much as well, details pls.

[NomZ]

Supps: 9g SNS Citrulline Malate, 5g SNS Leucine, BCAAs

BTN Push Press
20x15
40x5
40x3
60x3
70x1
90x1
100x0 (220lbs)
add belt
100x1 (220lbs)
105x0 (231lbs)
105x0
105x0


I've done 235lbs before, so really wanted 105kg. Erectors/quads/glutes were completely shot going into today's session, next time.


Paused Oly SQ
70x5
70x5
90x3
110x3 (243lbs)
110x3


Hyper
BWx20
BWx20
BWx20


Seated Hammer Strength Row
180lbsx3x8


Hanging Leg Raise
BWx3x8


Pretty beat up this session, less than usual.

[wakingmalice]

The knee pain is likely because of a lack of hip flexibility and hip drive. you're probably displacing the weight forward and causing extra strain down the It. Keep the chest up

[Rhadam]

Workout for 7/12/12: Lower Body

Front Squat
4 x 95, 4 x 105, 4 x 115, 4 x 125, 4 x 135, 4 x 145 PR

Traditional Deadlift
8 x 225, 2 x 275, 2 x 295, 2 x 315, 2 x 325 PR, 2 x 335 PR

Couple other secondary leg lifts plus circuit work. Pretty great workout actually, both squats and deadlifts felt great, really concentrated on my form for both and i had almost no knee pain today.

Supplements used: 4 caps COP, 1g ALCAR, 1 scoop Focus XT, 9g Citrulline Malate

[kingjameskjf]

Most of the pics were broken, but I skimmed.

Modified is the stance, a mix between sumo and conventional. If you google Captain's of Crush gripper, you will see. Mine are just off brand grippers for training crush grip strength.

Funny, I pretty much have all sets planned going into a session, oh the difference from BB.

ok cool, I'll check it out.

[Rhadam]

Woke up feeling just wrecked today, as is the case after most leg workouts. Gets to be a little rough as i'll do most of my workouts before i go to work (bartender) so i'm going hard for 2 hours at the gym, then almost straight to work running around for 5-6 hours. Back is feeling pretty stiff, but not really sore. Would like to get an afternoon workout in and then get some bronzing done by the pool

Thinking maybe i need to keep a better eye on my diet and bump the protein intake up. Haven't been counting calories, just roughly hitting a mark. Weight has been consistant so i know i've been a good judge on total cals, but i think protein has been lacking judging by my lagging recovery.

[Rhadam]

Workout for 7/13/12: Upper body (upper chest emphasis)

Incline DB Press
2 x 90, 2 x 95, 2 x 100, 2 x 110 PR, 2 x 110, 2 x 100

Incline DB Fly
6 x 55, 6 x 60, 6 x 65, 5 x 70 PR, 6 x 65

Followed up with some back work and shoulder work. Then circuit work. Felt good once i got to the gym even though my body was still recovering from a sick leg workout the night before. Happy with a couple new PRs, felt good to get 110 on incline chest.

On my way to the San Jose Fit Expo tonight, will be training with NomZ hopefully tomorrow and maybe Sunday.

Supplements used: 750mg Agmatine, 4 caps COP, 3 caps MCC, 1g ALCAR, 1 Scoop Focus XT, 9g Citrulline Malate.

[Rhadam]

Not a ton to report. I'm in San Francisco currently, probably won't be able to lift today, can just use it as one of my 2 off days weekly. I lifted with my bro NomZ yesterday and it was a great learning experience. I've never had anyone help me do certain exercises correctly, and i've never cared enough to look up any of it. Apparently i'm just a huge BRO doing BROlifts.

Anyways, did some upper body stuff, corrected some of my lifts, overall was a great session at the gym. I really appreciate his help, and hopefully now that i'm doing some of this correctly i'll be that much more juicy.

[Rhadam]

Did a bit of drinking this weekend, gotta say ALCAR really comes in handy. 1.5g pre alcohol then another gram when i get up. Really seems to lessen the headache.

[NomZ]

Not a ton to report. I'm in San Francisco currently, probably won't be able to lift today, can just use it as one of my 2 off days weekly. I lifted with my bro NomZ yesterday and it was a great learning experience. I've never had anyone help me do certain exercises correctly, and i've never cared enough to look up any of it. Apparently i'm just a huge BRO doing BROlifts.

Anyways, did some upper body stuff, corrected some of my lifts, overall was a great session at the gym. I really appreciate his help, and hopefully now that i'm doing some of this correctly i'll be that much more juicy.

Glad to be of help, you can always post vids and I can critique from there as well.

I've been training these past few days, but been busy with the Expo w/Rhadam and moving into an apt.


No supplements for today's training;

Back to LBs.

BTN Push Press
25x20
95x10
95x5
135x5
135x5
135x5
155x5
175x3

Neutral DB Press
40x15
40x15
40x14

Seated Cable Row
150x3x15

DB Curls

Leg Curl
40x30
90x5x8

Leg Ext
140x5x10

PP were light bc need to get SI reset and general adjustment, seeing chiro tomorrow. They felt really light though, wanted to go heavy.

[Rhadam]

Nice, glad to hear you're getting in to the chiro today.

[Rhadam]

Workout for 7/17/12: lower body emphasis

Deadlift
2 x 275, 2 x 295, 2 x 315, 2 x 325, 2 x 335, 2 x 345, 2 x 355 PR, 1 x 365 PR

Front Squat
3 x 95, 3 x 115, 3 x 125, 3 x 135, 3 x 145, 3 x 155 PR

Added a few other leg stuff, knees were feeling it bad. Killer circuit work, 7 exercises for 3 rounds till i had to go outside because i was feeling so sick.

Current weight: 201.8. Body composition isn't great, just keeping the weight on and getting stronger. I'm not super worried about definition as that's a bodyfat issue, and i've got plenty of bodyfat haha. This split keeps getting better and better.

[StangBanger]

[QUOTE=Rhadam;3499971]Workout for 7/17/12: lower body emphasis

Deadlift
2 x 275, 2 x 295, 2 x 315, 2 x 325, 2 x 335, 2 x 345, 2 x 355 PR, 1 x 365 PR

Front Squat
3 x 95, 3 x 115, 3 x 125, 3 x 135, 3 x 145, 3 x 155 PR

QUOTE]


Curious on the rep range. Why only 2/3 reps?

[Rhadam]

Reps change every week almost, it's a progressive split. I can't talk a lot about my split as i said it's made specifically for me by my coach. Next week i think i'll be doing 6-8 reps on DLs and front squats.

[StangBanger]

Oh ok cool.... was just curious!

[LiftT]

Nice log, a little late but sub'd.