Time to MonteGROW like a Finaflex Freak!

Your plan is good but your opinion of your level of musculature is skewed for a Regional show. It isn't like you are doing a Nationals show right off. There will be some guys on stage that are not even 8%, some of them won't be as big as you. Second your best bet would be to do an earlier show if you can, the ones that the experienced guys use for warm ups and don't come in as top notch as later in the year. The later in the year it is the better condition you tend to see the athletes in. August isnt too bad but we have a lot of shows around here from May through July.

When you look at Snags you see him and think DAMN! Well he is already a National level competitor who is going for his Pro Card. Don't sell yourself short and don't miss out on the experience because even if you have the best physique someone who knows how to show will whoop your ass on the stage. Get the experience in some shows while you are working to perfect things. I made the mistake of going in on the Advanced Level with the guys who were going for pro when I competed. Granted my physique was there, well before I got flat. I was in way better condition but my inexperience was my biggest downfall, that and the use of a diuretic when I had no business using one. Diuretics are for people who aren't in condition but are trying to look like they are and they can back fire very easily!

That being said just plan to do a show next year, commit in your mind and do what is needed to come in the best condition with whatever muscle you have built and just soak up the experience. Enter the Novice and you will be shocked how big you are against the others and if you come in crazy condition with good posing the show may be yours.
 
Funny moment at the gym today. Was doing weighted rope crunches and on my sixth set my lower abdominals cramped up and I couldn't straighten out lol. Rolled on my side and back trying to get them unstuck. I literally was in the fetal position for about forty five seconds. Worst pain I've had.com a long time lol. I blame it on not having my BCAA+SAA AND the fact I shaved my head and I always sweat big time after that.
 
Montego1 said:
Funny moment at the gym today. Was doing weighted rope crunches and on my sixth set my lower abdominals cramped up and I couldn't straighten out lol. Rolled on my side and back trying to get them unstuck. I literally was in the fetal position for about forty five seconds. Worst pain I've had.com a long time lol. I blame it on not having my BCAA+SAA AND the fact I shaved my head and I always sweat big time after that.
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is not funny at all :nono:
had that happen to me before, just laying on the couch and flexing my abs..that'll teach me to admire myself :hitwithrock:
ever get cramps in your toes/foot? worst cramp EVER

great advice by kleen up there btw, insightful stuff :thumbsup:
 
Montego1 said:
Funny moment at the gym today. Was doing weighted rope crunches and on my sixth set my lower abdominals cramped up and I couldn't straighten out lol. Rolled on my side and back trying to get them unstuck. I literally was in the fetal position for about forty five seconds. Worst pain I've had.com a long time lol. I blame it on not having my BCAA+SAA AND the fact I shaved my head and I always sweat big time after that.
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I get that in my calves and hams sometimes. Sucks!!
 
Actually come to think of it...I can't remember the last time I got a muscle cramp.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Your plan is good but your opinion of your level of musculature is skewed for a Regional show. It isn't like you are doing a Nationals show right off. There will be some guys on stage that are not even 8%, some of them won't be as big as you. Second your best bet would be to do an earlier show if you can, the ones that the experienced guys use for warm ups and don't come in as top notch as later in the year. The later in the year it is the better condition you tend to see the athletes in. August isnt too bad but we have a lot of shows around here from May through July.

When you look at Snags you see him and think DAMN! Well he is already a National level competitor who is going for his Pro Card. Don't sell yourself short and don't miss out on the experience because even if you have the best physique someone who knows how to show will whoop your ass on the stage. Get the experience in some shows while you are working to perfect things. I made the mistake of going in on the Advanced Level with the guys who were going for pro when I competed. Granted my physique was there, well before I got flat. I was in way better condition but my inexperience was my biggest downfall, that and the use of a diuretic when I had no business using one. Diuretics are for people who aren't in condition but are trying to look like they are and they can back fire very easily!

That being said just plan to do a show next year, commit in your mind and do what is needed to come in the best condition with whatever muscle you have built and just soak up the experience. Enter the Novice and you will be shocked how big you are against the others and if you come in crazy condition with good posing the show may be yours.
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Awesome insight here. It's true I see snags and think holy crap....I'm no where near ready. I realize he is on a whole different level though and he wouldn't be showing up at any comp I would get in....hopefully lol
snagencyV2.0 said:
is not funny at all :nono:
had that happen to me before, just laying on the couch and flexing my abs..that'll teach me to admire myself :hitwithrock:
ever get cramps in your toes/foot? worst cramp EVER

great advice by kleen up there btw, insightful stuff :thumbsup:
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Yeah toes are bad but this was probably the worst I've ever seized up. I looked like a turtle on its back.
cswalczakny said:
I get that in my calves and hams sometimes. Sucks!!
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Very much sucks
1ifeblood said:
Actually come to think of it...I can't remember the last time I got a muscle cramp.
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Lucky lucky
cswalczakny said:
Go ahead. Rub it in
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Uh oh....
1ifeblood said:
You want me to rub your cramp for you? :-D
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Yep saw that coming
 
Montego1 said:
Awesome insight here. It's true I see snags and think holy crap....I'm no where near ready. I realize he is on a whole different level though and he wouldn't be showing up at any comp I would get in....hopefully lol

Yeah toes are bad but this was probably the worst I've ever seized up. I looked like a turtle on its back.

Very much sucks

Lucky lucky

Uh oh....

Yep saw that coming
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LMFAO!
 
Shoulder session today. I skipped biceps because they are big enough and don't need much direct work anymore. Was a relatively low volume session and again I stayed away from heavy pressing. My front delts are pretty well developed so I will keep focusing on side and rear delts mainly.

Dumbbell Bent Over Delt Raise
Set 1 : 70.0'sx10 (warm up)
Set 2 : 80.0'sx8 +4 forced reps
Set 3 : 80.0'sx8 +4 forced reps
Set 4 : 80.0'sx7 +4 forced reps


Cable Row to Neck
Set 1 : 160.0x14
Set 2 : 225.0x8
Set 3 : 225.0x7
Set 4 : 225.0x7


Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Set 1 : 55.0'sx8 +4 forced reps
Set 2 : 55.0'sx8 +4 forced reps
Set 3 : 55.0'sx8 +4 forced reps
Set 4 : 55.0'sx7 +4 forced reps


Behind Head Military Press
Set 1 : 135.0x15
Set 2 : 155.0x11
Set 3 : 155.0x12
Set 4 : 155.0x11
Set 5 : 155.0x10
Set 6 : 155.0x9
Set 7 : 155.0x9
 
Another thread gone haywire! You kids put the oils down and get to lifting some iron! Lol
 
Now how do I say this and still be polictically correct ..................Fug off with all the *** shyte you fuggin queers!!!!!!!!!!! .... couldn't do it :( ....

:)
 
DreamWeaver said:
Now how do I say this and still be polictically correct ..................Fug off with all the *** shyte you fuggin queers!!!!!!!!!!! .... couldn't do it :( ....

:)
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I think the PC term is fairies or butt pirates. either way
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
is not funny at all :nono:
had that happen to me before, just laying on the couch and flexing my abs..that'll teach me to admire myself :hitwithrock:
ever get cramps in your toes/foot? worst cramp EVER

great advice by kleen up there btw, insightful stuff :thumbsup:
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That is the first place I cramp, feet and toes. Lets me know when I have been slacking on my water intake
 
drewsicle3210 said:
That is the first place I cramp, feet and toes. Lets me know when I have been slacking on my water intake
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of course that thought would go thru my head too - except for the fact i drink almost water exclusively, and ~1.5g daily (or more, depending on activity level)..would assume there to be another cause
 
By the way I have no hate on for the homos, I do however have a problem with political correctness and veiw it as a type of cernsorship... I have had friends who are azz jockies :) sincerely though I am not homophobic but for free speach...
 
DreamWeaver said:
Good think I didn't say fudge packers ... :)
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yeah thats a no no. and yes, we do arbitrarily decide what we deem offensive and what we don't deem offensive, it's not your imagination. and we can call each other anything we want and it doesn't mean you're allowed to.

where my homos at?
 
DreamWeaver said:
By the way I have no hate on for the homos, I do however have a problem with political correctness and veiw it as a type of cernsorship... I have had friends who are azz jockies :) sincerely though I am not homophobic but for free speach...
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same here doug. only people I really can't stand no matter what are those people who wear those orange jumpsuits and fuzzy orange hats
 
cswalczakny said:
same here doug. only people I really can't stand no matter what are those people who wear those orange jumpsuits and fuzzy orange hats
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Me and you both brother
 
Leg day

Ok so I've decided to ditch leg extensions and leg curls and that accessory crap for a while so I can focus on bigger lifts for legs in hopes of catching them up. These three lifts I did today will be my base from now on while going as heavy as possible. Cut rest down to 60 seconds instead of 90 today to keep the heart rate up. Thought I would lose some strength but it held steady so things are looking up.

Barbell Squat (1 1/2 rep method)
Set 1 : 275.0x8
Set 2 : 315.0x6
Set 3 : 315.0x7
Set 4 : 315.0x7

Leg Press (Feet High, Quads touching chest)
Set 1 : 680.0x8
Set 2 : 680.0x7
Set 3 : 680.0x8
Set 4 : 680.0x7

Barbell Lunges (Stopped just short of failure so I didnt crush myself)
Set 1 : 135.0x12
Set 2 : 135.0x10
Set 3 : 135.0x9
Set 4 : 135.0x9

Donkey Calf Press 4 sets of 25 at 400lbs
Calf Press on Leg Press 4 sets of 20 at 680
 
Montego1 said:
Leg day

Ok so I've decided to ditch leg extensions and leg curls and that accessory crap for a while so I can focus on bigger lifts for legs in hopes of catching them up. These three lifts I did today will be my base from now on while going as heavy as possible. Cut rest down to 60 seconds instead of 90 today to keep the heart rate up. Thought I would lose some strength but it held steady so things are looking up.

Barbell Squat (1 1/2 rep method)
Set 1 : 275.0x8
Set 2 : 315.0x6
Set 3 : 315.0x7
Set 4 : 315.0x7

Leg Press (Feet High, Quads touching chest)
Set 1 : 680.0x8
Set 2 : 680.0x7
Set 3 : 680.0x8
Set 4 : 680.0x7

Barbell Lunges (Stopped just short of failure so I didnt crush myself)
Set 1 : 135.0x12
Set 2 : 135.0x10
Set 3 : 135.0x9
Set 4 : 135.0x9

Donkey Calf Press 4 sets of 25 at 400lbs
Calf Press on Leg Press 4 sets of 20 at 680
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Hell yeah all you need are compounds to hit the legs hard. I hate doing leg ext/curls ... Worthless. Squats are boss.
 
nice looking set-up, and good weights being moved..i like the plan :thumbsup:
1 and 1/2 rep squats eh? never done those with squats, interesting
you could still throw in ext/curls if desired - just have 2 different structured leg days..
different exercises..one heavy day/one lighter with higher rep range..alternate back & forth
great for growth stimulation
 
1.5's are killers on squats!
 
Danb2285 said:
1.5's are killers on squats!
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I bet! Most people I see do 3/4 reps lol. I might have to try that with squats. I do it with leg and arm curls a lot
 
1.5's on squats is very rough. A lot of TUT. Ill get some high volume that you are talking about in this coming week when I go back a little lighter.
 
wasme said:
The ones that carry fake ghetto blasters? lol
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...and is waaaaay too animated and plays with weird alien/robot rubber dolls that come to life and sing weird azz songs. What...I got kids.
 
1ifeblood said:
...and is waaaaay too animated and plays with weird alien/robot rubber dolls that come to life and sing weird azz songs. What...I got kids.
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Don't don't don't bite your friends
 
Kids today out 405 on the bar and I kid you both say down about 4-5 inches for 5 reps. And I think my "parallel" depth is bad. LOL.
 
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