The Solution's Sprint to the Finish Line

I don't know, I think you look really good. You're probably not very tall and being that lean certainly helps. But you said you actually need to lose a couple of pounds, right? What would you ideal weight be, without sacrificing the conditioning, of course?
 
gagandugan said:
I don't know, I think you look really good. You're probably not very tall and being that lean certainly helps. But you said you actually need to lose a couple of pounds, right? What would you ideal weight be, without sacrificing the conditioning, of course?
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154.5 to make LW Cutoff
i am 5'7.. pretty tall for a LW
 
The Solution said:
157 pounds is not jacked brother... Better think again.
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Shyt Bob, 99% of the men on this earth would love to look like you. You can be real, but at least give yourself a little credit. It isn't easy looking the way you do
 
ryane87 said:
Shyt Bob, 99% of the men on this earth would love to look like you. You can be real, but at least give yourself a little credit. It isn't easy looking the way you do
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When i come move into a competitive Middleweight which is more accurate for my height, then I am getting somewhere.
157 pounds is bikini girl status brah.
 
The Solution said:
When i come move into a competitive Middleweight which is more accurate for my height, then I am getting somewhere.
157 pounds is bikini girl status brah.
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LMAO....I would hate to see what you think about 6'2 190ish....LOL
 
The Solution said:
When i come move into a competitive Middleweight which is more accurate for my height, then I am getting somewhere.
157 pounds is bikini girl status brah.
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How much weight would you need and do you feel like you are capable?
 
gagandugan said:
I think he's being modest here. I mean, 170cm and 70+ kg, being that shredded... I'd call that accomplishment.
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Bingo

ryane87 said:
How much weight would you need and do you feel like you are capable?
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Well I have to be around 176 to be a competitive middleweight.
Come in around 166 and light in the class and be prepared to be smoked.

If I compete at 154. You do the math. almost 22 pounds of muscle to make the top of MW's. That does not happen overnight bud.
 
The Solution said:
Bingo



Well I have to be around 176 to be a competitive middleweight.
Come in around 166 and light in the class and be prepared to be smoked.

If I compete at 154. You do the math. almost 22 pounds of muscle to make the top of MW's. That does not happen overnight bud.
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I know. I know you've going at it a bit, too. Just didn't know if you felt your frame could get there. Me personally, the most I ever weighed was 202, 203. That was 40 + lbs I put on in a couple of years, mostly lean mass. Now, at my age, it feels like a struggle to get back to 200. Anyway, nice job again man
 
gagandugan said:
I think he's being modest here. I mean, 170cm and 70+ kg, being that shredded... I'd call that accomplishment.
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I know. Modesty is a good trait and goes hand-in-hand with hard work I think
 
ryane87 said:
I know. I know you've going at it a bit, too. Just didn't know if you felt your frame could get there. Me personally, the most I ever weighed was 202, 203. That was 40 + lbs I put on in a couple of years, mostly lean mass. Now, at my age, it feels like a struggle to get back to 200. Anyway, nice job again man
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I use to be 240 in a 5'7 frame. You think your bad at 6'2 and 200? lol... thats nothing.
It is not a struggle at all. You just have to eat for it, and if you have a hard time eating.. well your doing it wrong and not utilizing the proper sources.
 
The Solution said:
I use to be 240 in a 5'7 frame. You think your bad at 6'2 and 200? lol... thats nothing.
It is not a struggle at all. You just have to eat for it, and if you have a hard time eating.. well your doing it wrong and not utilizing the proper sources.
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Hard time eating....no....I love food. I am just trying to gain in a way that I can still reasonably see my abs. I do know 3500-3600 a day hasn't quite been cutting it...haha
 
The Solution said:
I use to be 240 in a 5'7 frame. You think your bad at 6'2 and 200? lol... thats nothing.
It is not a struggle at all. You just have to eat for it, and if you have a hard time eating.. well your doing it wrong and not utilizing the proper sources.
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What did your 240 look like?
 
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 4 Day 4

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Reverse Pec Dec:
55 x 30 Seconds (3 sets)
70 x Failure ---> 55 x Failure --> 40 x Partials to Failure

Rope Hammer Curls: (1:2:1:1)
100 x 10 (3 Sets)

A1:Reverse EZ Bar Curls
70 x 12 (3 Sets)

A2: EZ Bar Curls:
70 x 12 (3 Sets)

V Bar Pressdown:
120 x 20 (3 Sets)

Post-Workout:

EggWhite Homemade McGriddles:
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ryane87 said:
Hard time eating....no....I love food. I am just trying to gain in a way that I can still reasonably see my abs. I do know 3500-3600 a day hasn't quite been cutting it...haha
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You answered your own problem. But yet you are not taking action. like I just said to fix it..
Holding a very lean figure does not always result in seeing better gains. Sometimes you need to push the envlope to do so.
Just like if I stayed this lean year round 1 its not good for my hormones. 2 I would never build muscle and 3. My sleep and energy would be Crap forever.
 
Right on man!!! Glad you got the product AND the flavor that you wanted!!!!!!

Can't wait to see what you think during this last few weeks of prep with it
 
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 4 Day 5

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Lying Leg Curl:
100 x 20 (3 Sets)

A1: Abductor and
110 x 15 (2 Sets)

A2:Adductor Machine:
110 x 15 (2 Sets)

Leg Ext:
60 Each Leg x 15 (3 Sets)

Barbell Squats:
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 5
335 x 5
365 x 5

Post-Workout:

Breakfast Scramble.
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3 Weeks out Today.. Weight 158.2


Finish Line:
Taste is incredible. Hard to judge off one session alone. But I know that being so close to a show right now everything is mind over matter. Legs Hurt, Can't sleep, always cold. It really just comes down to mentally telling yourself to keep going. This is where people make or break.. Considering Peak Week is a bunch of pump workouts, water maniupulation etc.. that really is not too much of a grind. So really 2 weeks to dial in a few pounds and make weight.

Mirror is moving fast. Ill snag some 3 week out pics here shortly in my Bodybuilding trunks.
 
Great job, Bob. Hopefully your conditioning will be strongly considered at your show
 
Your side chest and back double bi are your best poses imo

You're doing well bud. Subd to see the load and comp day.
 
I'm so glad I won't b competing vs you bro. Sick look
 
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 4 Day 6

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Wide Neutral Pulldown:
100 x 12 (3 Sets)

DB Bilateral Row:
40's x 8 (3 Sets)

Snatch Grip Rack Pull:
225 x 8
245 x 8
265 x 8
275 x 8
315 x 8

Hammer Strength High Row (Banded)
45 Plate + Bands x 10 (3 Sets)

DB Shrugs
100's x 10 (3 Sets)

Post-Workout:
Potato, Egg, Cheese, Chicken Stirfry

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Finish Line

Drinking Pre/Intra-workout for fasted AM Training. Day 2 in the books. Lethargy and Hunger are up, but 20 days out that is to be expected. So far so good, Still pushing through my workouts which is what matters most.
 
Fabulous. Going to have Fritata's alla my wife / chief chef today I hope... if I can convince her. :)
 
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 5 Day 1

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Incline DB Bench:
80's x 12 (3 Sets)

Flat Bench Press:
225 x 10 (3 Sets)
185 x 20 (1 Set)

A1: Upper Pec Cable Fly
20 Each Hand x 10 (3 Sets)

A2: Band Flys:
Band x 10 (3 Sets)

Single Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly:
15 x 12 (3 Sets)


Post-Workout:
Mixed Salad

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Finish Line

Flavor is on point. You can literally mix this stuff with anything and the sherbet flavor still comes out super strong.
SO far only a few days in, hard to really gauage anything especially in prep. Right now my focus is to not get injured and just really get a great mind muscle connection and range of motion these last few weeks before the stage.
 
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 5 Day 2

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Rope Pullover:
30 x 15 (3 Sets)

DB Bilateral Rows:
40's x 8 (3 Sets)

Deadlift From Floor:
225 x 5
245 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 5
365 x 5

Underhand Pulldowns with Cambered Bar:
100 x 10 (2 Sets)
100 x 10 --> 80 x 10 --> 60 x 12


Post-Workout:
95/5 Lean Meatball Omelete
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Finish Line
Recovery and Endurance are pretty steady with the line working out first thing upon waking. Strength is holding steady on these last 2.5 weeks until I hit the stage. Going into peak week that is great before I start just pushing out pump workouts to expand any left over glycogen I have left
 
The Solution said:
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 5 Day 2

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Rope Pullover:
30 x 15 (3 Sets)

DB Bilateral Rows:
40's x 8 (3 Sets)

Deadlift From Floor:
225 x 5
245 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 5
365 x 5

Underhand Pulldowns with Cambered Bar:
100 x 10 (2 Sets)
100 x 10 --> 80 x 10 --> 60 x 12


Post-Workout:
95/5 Lean Meatball Omelete
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Finish Line
Recovery and Endurance are pretty steady with the line working out first thing upon waking. Strength is holding steady on these last 2.5 weeks until I hit the stage. Going into peak week that is great before I start just pushing out pump workouts to expand any left over glycogen I have left
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Looking lean and solid man!! Cant wait to hear how you do
 
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 5 Day 3

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Reverse Pec Dec:
55 x 30 Seconds (3 sets)
70 x Failure ---> 55 x Failure --> 40 x Partials to Failure

Rope Hammer Curls: (1:2:1:1)
100 x 10 (3 Sets)

A1:Reverse EZ Bar Curls
70 x 12 (3 Sets)

A2: EZ Bar Curls:
70 x 12 (3 Sets)

V Bar Pressdown:
120 x 20 (3 Sets)

post-workout:

Chicken & Potato Alfredo:

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Finish Line:

Still nothing new to report as far as endurnace, and recovery. I am recovering just fine even on a very big caloric deficit in the last few weeks here. Just trying to maintain my mass, fullness, and make sure I am not risking injury. At almost 2 weeks out your goal is to just finish strong, Get a great MMC and make sure you are getting a full range of motion in stimulating the muscles.
 
Looking lean man! All those breakfast pics make me want to go make a big scramble! haha
 
The Solution said:
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 5 Day 3

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Reverse Pec Dec:
55 x 30 Seconds (3 sets)
70 x Failure ---> 55 x Failure --> 40 x Partials to Failure

Rope Hammer Curls: (1:2:1:1)
100 x 10 (3 Sets)

A1:Reverse EZ Bar Curls
70 x 12 (3 Sets)

A2: EZ Bar Curls:
70 x 12 (3 Sets)

V Bar Pressdown:
120 x 20 (3 Sets)

post-workout:

Chicken & Potato Alfredo:

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Finish Line:

Still nothing new to report as far as endurnace, and recovery. I am recovering just fine even on a very big caloric deficit in the last few weeks here. Just trying to maintain my mass, fullness, and make sure I am not risking injury. At almost 2 weeks out your goal is to just finish strong, Get a great MMC and make sure you are getting a full range of motion in stimulating the muscles.
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Right on man!!! You got this!!! Glad recovery is still going well!!!!
 
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 5 Day 4

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Lying Leg Curl:
100 x 20 (3 Sets)

A1: Abductor and
110 x 15 (2 Sets)

A2:Adductor Machine:
110 x 15 (2 Sets)

Leg Ext:
60 Each Leg x 15 (3 Sets)

Barbell Squats:
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 5
335 x 5
365 x 5

Post-Workout:

Toasted marshmallow Sweet Potatoes with a PB Lean glaze:

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Finish Line

Still dosing Peri-Workout for fasted training... Still helping me stay quick between sets, recovery is good, just gotta grind these last 2 weeks!
 
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 5 Day 5

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Wide Neutral Pulldown:
100 x 12 (3 Sets)

DB Bilateral Row:
40's x 8 (3 Sets)

Snatch Grip Rack Pull:
225 x 8
245 x 8
265 x 8
275 x 8
315 x 8

Hammer Strength High Row (Banded)
45 Plate + Bands x 10 (3 Sets)

DB Shrugs
100's x 10 (3 Sets)


2 Weeks Out:
157 Pounds... 154.5 is cutoff for LW

Tikka Massala:

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Finish Line

Quick one today, Recovery and endurnace were both good from start to finish. As the light at the end of the tunnel gets closer I am getting more anxious for the stage.. Really within striking distance now of my weight class. With peak week coming up next week that should easily be able to drop off some water and make weight.

Ill get some 2 week pics up later today.
 
I recall a thread asking our favorite bodybuilders in history.

Well if it were phrased. Today. You are mine. Your dedication. Expertise and thoughtful logs are a testimony as to why.

You have served to inspire me to improve all aspects of my daily training and nutrition. It's humbling yet gratifyingly wonderful.
 
2 Weeks Out
157 Pounds
No Pump, Upon Waking, No Carbs all week

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That is nuts you will have weighed the same each time. The density you have added while staying the same weight is 100% hardwork and dedication. Very hard to make noticeable change yet be the "same weight"...can't wait to see the end result man
 
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 5 Day 6

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Incline DB Bench:
80's x 12 (3 Sets)

Flat Bench Press:
225 x 10 (3 Sets)
185 x 20 (1 Set)

A1: Upper Pec Cable Fly
20 Each Hand x 10 (3 Sets)

A2: Band Flys:
Band x 10 (3 Sets)

Single Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly:
15 x 12 (3 Sets)

Post-Workout:
Cinnamon Roll Waffles with Diced Banana's
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Finish Line

Recovery and Performance continues to shine. Rest between sets continues to drop down. I also notice fatigue does not settle in as fast as it should. Especially at 13 days out I will take all of that. My numbers on my lifts are the same if not going up this close to a show. For being 157 pounds and being able to push things I was when I was 185-190 is really right where I want to be. Not losing strength will allow me to come in full, hard, and grainy for my show. The 3 things you need to be a complete bodybuilder.
 
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 6 Day 1

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Rope Pullover:
30 x 15 (3 Sets)

DB Bilateral Rows:
40's x 8 (3 Sets)

Deadlift From Floor:
225 x 5
245 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 5
365 x 5

Underhand Pulldowns with Cambered Bar:
100 x 10 (2 Sets)
100 x 10 --> 80 x 10 --> 60 x 12

Post-Workout:
Almond, Honey, and Chicken Stirfry:

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Finish Line
Doing its job. Quick, Effective, and to the point with training. Sessions have been under 60 minutes which leaves me plenty of time to get my cardio done and get home in time to get to work. Endurnace carries over into cardio as I pound out 5 HIIT Sessions a week and eclipse over 250+ minutes of LISS throughout the week. Have to say I am very impressed with not only the flavor but the formula and the effects.
 
What happened to no carbs ha? Those look like mosty carb meals... waffles and rice?
 
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 6 Day 2

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Reverse Pec Dec:
55 x 30 Seconds (3 sets)
70 x Failure ---> 55 x Failure --> 40 x Partials to Failure

Rope Hammer Curls: (1:2:1:1)
100 x 10 (3 Sets)

A1:Reverse EZ Bar Curls
70 x 12 (3 Sets)

A2: EZ Bar Curls:
70 x 12 (3 Sets)

V Bar Pressdown:
120 x 20 (3 Sets)


Post-Workout:
Low-Carb Protein Cake:
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Finish Line
Continues to do its job day in and day out. I may only get to run it for about another week until i cut my artificial sweeteners before show day. Show day is 11 days away and coming fast! Getting anxious now.. Still need to drop a few pounds. But trusting the process and staying the course.
 
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