Bean's 1st contest prep (Lecheek last 8 weeks)

nah the outside grill is a lil different..
flames tend to wipe out all the bad stuff, and there is something to be said for that old smoky flav, adds character :D

boris - LMAO troop
 
Alright boys and girls tomorrow marks 45 days out! Holy shyt where did the time go. Between this prep, and studying for my real estate exam I'm swamped lol. But I freaking love the challenge. This is how we better ourselves day in day out. Fock yeah.

Starting the HT2 tomorrow. This week was kinda messed up so tomorrow is another cardio only day (fasted). Today went well.

Some supp notes

I'm loving this C20 tbh. I believe it's fully kicking in or close to it anyway. This week my skin feels a lot tighter and my muscles feel the hardest they ever have. I believe my strength is actually up a bit, I'm just gauging off my back workout the other day ill have a better idea on Friday with arms. Endurance is actually up also, which without having my micro every day I figured it would tank. The first week without it it did but since I started the c20 and HIIT it's back. Still not sure what to think if black Oxy eca. The first couple days were great but I'm really crashing about mid morning and the thermo effect has diminished significantly. Not as strong (at least for me) as I had heard or expected.

I ran out of MBCAAs :-(. That shyt goes fast. I'm also dosing one cap of PoweFULL b4 bed which is resulting in the best sleep I've had with no grogginess.

45 focking days guys I'm focking jacked if you couldn't tell lol. Talked to coach tonight about fish :-/. He said we will probably add it in at the 4 week mark at 2-3 meals/day. I have a 200.00 Costco gift card I've been saving so I'm ditching that nasty tilapia and getting some swai, cod and halibut. Should be good. Also he told me to start tanning my white ass a couple times a week so I don't turn orange when puts the tanner on me. I hate tanning but whatever.

Time to study and sleep

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bean5er said:
Great chest/shoulder wo today. I'm bringing volume and strength focus focus down and only focussing on intensity and mind muscle connection as I get closer.

Warmup

Incline BB Press
135x22 wide
175x15
195x10
205x8

Low Cable Pulls ?
30x14
40x12
40x10 drop 20x10

Slight Incline DB Press 2 sec stretch 2sec squeeze
70x12
75x10
75x8

Wide Grip Standing BB Press
95x13
105x9 drop 45(bar)x16 over and back method

Swings
25x25
20x25
20x19

Rev Peck Deck
60x20/20/18

15 min HIIT stairs

Rest periods were 1m on incline Bb press the rest were between 30-45 sec. Another note I got laughed at while I was doing my drop set with just the bar on over and back presses, felt stupid for a min then I just took my hoodie off for the rest of my shoulder work and the separation and vascularity was awesome and those two didn't look at me again lol. I would like to just take some of these people through a MD workout just to give them an idea.

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lol douche bags...you shut em up bean! they were prolly a couple of pencil dicks that think they know what theyre doing. good thing your a MONSTER and could shut em up with just takin off your hoodie lol

nice w/o though dude im loving the slow work. hows MD treating you?
 
MANotaur said:
lol douche bags...you shut em up bean! they were prolly a couple of pencil dicks that think they know what theyre doing. good thing your a MONSTER and could shut em up with just takin off your hoodie lol

nice w/o though dude im loving the slow work. hows MD treating you?
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Haha they were indeed they bench m/w/f I think lol.

Slow work????

I'm in love with MD training. I did phase one and two but now I'm keeping the same split and just incorporating the exercises into my modified version of it as I get closer. I will most likely be running it again to a T after this competition and plan on growing like a weed!
MonteCedillo said:
:wavey:

In for the last 6 weeks!
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There he is!

Glad to have you bud
 
bean5er said:
Haha they were indeed they bench m/w/f I think lol.

Slow work????

I'm in love with MD training. I did phase one and two but now I'm keeping the same split and just incorporating the exercises into my modified version of it as I get closer. I will most likely be running it again to a T after this competition and plan on growing like a weed!

There he is!

Glad to have you bud
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Slow work...as in going slow and focusing on both the eccentric and concentric motions. After doing HIT for a couple weeks now i can tell it makes a huge difference when you really pay attention and control the stretch and the contraction. The "slow work" is crucial to that mind/muscle connection!

But you knew all this already! Lol keep killing it. I wish i was a little hit closer to your neck of the woods so i could come see the competition
 
MANotaur said:
Slow work...as in going slow and focusing on both the eccentric and concentric motions. After doing HIT for a couple weeks now i can tell it makes a huge difference when you really pay attention and control the stretch and the contraction. The "slow work" is crucial to that mind/muscle connection!

But you knew all this already! Lol keep killing it. I wish i was a little hit closer to your neck of the woods so i could come see the competition
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Yes that's what I figured you meant! It really makes a difference for sure! I wish I was closer to you so you could make me some yummy food post competition lol

snagencyV2.0 said:
6 weeks - time goes by quick indeed
let's finish strong brother bean! :hammer:
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That is the plan sir. Btw your chest is ridiculous!
 
Keep going bean, hard work at its best and it shows.
 
bean5er said:
Yes that's what I figured you meant! It really makes a difference for sure! I wish I was closer to you so you could make me some yummy food post competition lol

That is the plan sir. Btw your chest is ridiculous!
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Be patient brotha and i got you covered for after you win this beesh!!
 
Last two days were fasted cardio days. Today was arms and what a great session it was. Taking the volume down a notch and really trying to feel the muscle work. Pump was crazy and Hyper T2 has me sweating like a pig lol.

Warmup stairs 10 min

Cross Body Hammer Curls 45 sec rest
20x18
30x14
40x12 PR
45x8

Rope Pushdowns 2 sec hold 45 sec rest
100x16
120x15
130x12
140x10

Preacher machine curls focus on the contraction and neg (slow movement)
70x12
80x10
90x7

Dip Machine slow neg
190x14
190x12
190x12

Incline Concentration Curls
20x12
25x10
30x7 drop 20x10

Reverse Cable pushdowns
120x12/12/12/12

Finished with abs and 10 more mins on stairs

With 6 weeks closing in I'm feeling a bit fatigued not sure if its in my head or just that I'm so damn busy. Lol. Gonna push through and make this happen
 
Great looking workout bean and congrats on the PR. You're killing it bud.

How'd you like the reverse grip pushdowns?
 
breezy11 said:
Great looking workout bean and congrats on the PR. You're killing it bud.

How'd you like the reverse grip pushdowns?
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Thanks bud!

Honestly that version, like the one you posted a video of, I wasn't entirely impressed. Lol I'm sure it's my form but I usually do them standing straight up which I really feel in the upper triceps. These not so much.
 
bean5er said:
Thanks bud!

Honestly that version, like the one you posted a video of, I wasn't entirely impressed. Lol I'm sure it's my form but I usually do them standing straight up which I really feel in the upper triceps. These not so much.
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Haha. Yeah, the form can take a little practice. I like the stretch they provide when letting the bar get behind your head.
 
I didn't realize this was a Physique, man you look fantastic for physique right now. I was thinking you needed a little bit more thickness to do really well in a BB show but you would hold your own. However for a Physique you look great you really are ahead of the game there.
 
MrKleen73 said:
I didn't realize this was a Physique, man you look fantastic for physique right now. I was thinking you needed a little bit more thickness to do really well in a BB show but you would hold your own. However for a Physique you look great you really are ahead of the game there.
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Yeah, double that. I keep forgetting he's doing physique also.
 
overall bean you really are doing a great job bro, keep it up I know sometimes things are rough but look at where you are, you look great
 
breezy11 said:
Haha. Yeah, the form can take a little practice. I like the stretch they provide when letting the bar get behind your head.
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Yeah ill give them a go again. Ill watch the video right b4 I do them see if that helps.

MrKleen73 said:
I didn't realize this was a Physique, man you look fantastic for physique right now. I was thinking you needed a little bit more thickness to do really well in a BB show but you would hold your own. However for a Physique you look great you really are ahead of the game there.
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Yeah I'd look like an idiot on stage with the bodybuilders lol. That's my ultimate goal though. I need to put on some serious size though being I'm basically 6ft tall. Thanks Kleen

Distilled Water said:
Yeah, double that. I keep forgetting he's doing physique also.
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Plan is to do physique until I put the size on.

Monsta65 said:
overall bean you really are doing a great job bro, keep it up I know sometimes things are rough but look at where you are, you look great
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Thanks bro much appreciated.
 
I think I'm more excited about the comp then you are! LOL
 
I think we all are monte lol.
 
it's not always about size! (no, that's not what she said btw)
srs - conditioning is where it's at, in most judges eyes
more guys (competitors) seem to be getting better at conditioning these days, it seems, lotta info out there to go by
bean you would have a great shot to bring some sick conditioning to the table, if you were doing a bb show..
obviously you don't want to do that, as that is not what they are looking for in physique, but still..
great work!
 
Montego1 said:
I think I'm more excited about the comp then you are! LOL
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Lol I'm pretty stoked! Means a lot that you guys are just as excited for me!

PREracing25 said:
I think we all are monte lol.
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Thanks buddy

snagencyV2.0 said:
it's not always about size! (no, that's not what she said btw)
srs - conditioning is where it's at, in most judges eyes
more guys (competitors) seem to be getting better at conditioning these days, it seems, lotta info out there to go by
bean you would have a great shot to bring some sick conditioning to the table, if you were doing a bb show..
obviously you don't want to do that, as that is not what they are looking for in physique, but still..
great work!
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I really appreciate the kind words snags.

I do completely understand and agree with what you're saying. I believe that's why my coach does so well he's not the biggest but his conditioning is always on.

I think hopefully by this time next year I can do bbing as long as I keep the off season clean and I'm able to bring my legs up a bit. BB squats will help ;-)
 
bean5er said:
Thank you brosif!

Side note, is there a way to alter/add/change my thread title? Things have changed so much I need to spread some love :-)
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Edit the original post in a browser format, not the app. The title will pop up in the original post and you can edit it.
 
I wanted to be like "no, bean, I don't think you can do it" just to play devil's advocate and because the people who say "you can't do it" add fuel to my fire. Then I thought about it, and looked at your most recent pics and said "nah, he's gonna crush this shlt, no question about it. ".
 
Alrighty peeps. I am excited to say that the fine folks at EBF have been nice enough to send me some AAv2 and recompadrol for these last 6 weeks. I am vevry excited asa I am getting low on AP and I loved AAv2 the last couple times I ran it so this is a win win. Plus I have new dosing instructions to help me avoid some GI issues with recompadrol. I went and edited the title of this thread as things have changed and thought this was appropriate. Should be a fun final 6 weeks.
 
That's awesome man. Should be a nice help these last 6 weeks.
 
iparatroop said:
Edit the original post in a browser format, not the app. The title will pop up in the original post and you can edit it.
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I did that on my PC today but its still popping up with old title :confused:

breezy11 said:
That's awesome man. Should be a nice help these last 6 weeks.
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Yes sir I had great success with aav2 in the past, and I'm excited to try the dosing protocol he have me with the recomp. Two very solid products!

packers6211 said:
Sweet!!! This has already been Epic and just got more Epical!
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Indeed it will be!
 
Today's chest session was great huge pump (thanks c20) :-)

Warmup per usual

Incline Bb press
135x22
165x18
185x12
205x7
155x12 wide form failed around 12 I think so I stopped

Peck Deck big stretch controlled reps
120x15
130x13
140x10 drop 100x11

Slight incline DB press (slow neg 2 sec pause with 2 sec contraction)
70x12
75x10
75x8

Ladder Push-ups (my favorite finisher) we don't have chains or anything so all body weight
No rest
Lowest setting - 41
Mid setting - around 18
Higher setting - 16 I believe

My chest was on fire after this. All sets had minimal rest I'd say no more than 30 secs on most some there was no rest.

Gonna get some sprints done today in the back yard!
 
Solid workout bean.

I did something today that you might want to try when doing ladder pushups. I don't have chains either, so I started off with stretch pushups (feet on 1' box while holding dumbbells for added depth/stretch) before working up the "ladder". I thought it was great for a little added intensity.
 
breezy11 said:
Solid workout bean.

I did something today that you might want to try when doing ladder pushups. I don't have chains either, so I started off with stretch pushups (feet on 1' box while holding dumbbells for added depth/stretch) before working up the "ladder". I thought it was great for a little added intensity.
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Nice breezy ill try that next week for sure thank you bud!

snagencyV2.0 said:
tmk - only way you can change the thread title, is to pm that request to a mod
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That's what I figured.

Doing the sprints today snags :-)
 
Good **** brotha, just skimmed through this transformation! Physique looks awesome dude. Still think my favorite pic was your Before Pic, :biglaugh:!
 
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