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VolcomX311 + Needtobuildmuscle Contest Log. NeedToBuildMuscle & MrSupps

Day 53 Legs

Squats
135lbs x 20 reps
225lbs x 12 reps
275lbs x 8 reps
315lbs x 6 reps
335lbs x 6 reps
365lbs x 5 reps

Front Squats
135lbs x 5 reps
185lbs x 8 reps
205lbs x 5 reps
225lbs x 5 reps

Hack Squats; ATG until you hear the click at the bottom bumper
225lbs x 5 reps
275lbs x 5 reps
315lbs x 5 reps

Leg Extensions
150lbs x 10 reps
165lbs x 10 reps
180lbs x 8 reps
195lbs x 8 reps

Cardio: Stair-Climber 25 min; 300kcals

I got a lot of "you're leaning up" comments at the gym today and my sternocleidomastoids are becoming more pronounced then ever. I'm not really uber lean yet or anything, but its becoming more noticeable, with a shirt on, at least.

I still haven't weighed myself and I probably won't until Monday. I figured out why most of my biggest weight drops occur on Mondays then sometimes magically jump back up, it's a real "duh," thing. I'm on creatine, but I don't lift on the weekends, ergo I don't take creatine past Fridays, so by Monday, I'm presuming I'm retaining less water from the lack of creatine. At least that's my theory. I'll come off the creatine in the last 2 weeks, to make sure I'm as dry as I can be, but for now, the creatine is a must to help fuel my intensity.
 
Damn man I can't wait to see your after pictures. Your workout's just continue to get more insane. Impressive numbers bro, I'm jealous has hell on your leg ext weight lol I'm just now hitting 105 lbs 8 reps. Couldn't imagine doing almost 200!!!!! Keep it up and soon I want my autograph haha.
 
packers6211 said:
Damn man I can't wait to see your after pictures. Your workout's just continue to get more insane. Impressive numbers bro, I'm jealous has hell on your leg ext weight lol I'm just now hitting 105 lbs 8 reps. Couldn't imagine doing almost 200!!!!! Keep it up and soon I want my autograph haha.
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You're too kind Packers. My physique isn't all that impressive yet. I've always been strong, but my strength isn't well reflected in muscle hypertrophy, I'm thick and sizey, but I've never been conditioned enough to really look impressive, at least without a shirt. With a shirt on I look like a bull, but that's what bulk muscle will do for ya. I'll keep at the grind though, thanks for encouragement.
 
mich29 said:
I know your legs are hating you right now.
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This morning they are, mostly right in the inner thighs.

I could resist holding off until next Monday to weight myself and I'm pleased I didn't. With creatine in the system, I am 205.5 this morning. Good stuff. Now to keep on grinding.
 
Arnold Classic 2011 Results

Mens Bodybuilding

1. Branch Warren
2. Dennis Wolf
3. Victor Martinez
4. Evan Centopani
5. Dexter Jackson
6. Ronny Rockel Roelly Winklaar
Fouad Abiad
Sergey Shelestov
Johnnie Jackson
Robert Piotrkowicz
Toney Freeman
Essa Obaid
Ben Pakulski

Good to see a newer guy, Evan Centopani starting to make strides, but where the heck is Brandon Curry? He was a promising up & comer the same time Evan was and Brandon has seemed to fade into obscurity.
 
VolcomX311 said:
You're too kind Packers. My physique isn't all that impressive yet. I've always been strong, but my strength isn't well reflected in muscle hypertrophy, I'm thick and sizey, but I've never been conditioned enough to really look impressive, at least without a shirt. With a shirt on I look like a bull, but that's what bulk muscle will do for ya. I'll keep at the grind though, thanks for encouragement.
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it's without the shirt that really counts, lol. fully clothed i looked at lot more impressive at 260 than i do now at 210. the definition gets blurred by the mass, my wife much prefers the leaner me, lol.

professional bb'ers are amazing, can't believe they obtain that kind of definition at those weights, damn!!!
 
thebigt said:
it's without the shirt that really counts, lol. fully clothed i looked at lot more impressive at 260 than i do now at 210. the definition gets blurred by the mass, my wife much prefers the leaner me, lol.

professional bb'ers are amazing, can't believe they obtain that kind of definition at those weights, damn!!!
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My wife prefers me leaner, but I prefer her leaner too, lol. Pro bodybuilders are nuts to obtain that kind of definition at that size. When I've gone to Bodybuilding Expos and I see all the guys on juice around with their thickness and definition, it literally makes me feel like a little kid. Or I feel like George Kostanza from Seinfeld in "the shrinkage" episode.
 
I know what you mean bro. My wife said since I'm back training she can tell my thighs are getting leaner and shoulder and arms. It's my stomach that gets on my last nerves. I agree with ya bulk muscle def helps. You have done really good and more to come. Thanks for posting the Arnold Classic results!!
 
packers6211 said:
I know what you mean bro. My wife said since I'm back training she can tell my thighs are getting leaner and shoulder and arms. It's my stomach that gets on my last nerves. I agree with ya bulk muscle def helps. You have done really good and more to come. Thanks for posting the Arnold Classic results!!
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Thanks, good to hear your own progress is becoming noticeable. I have a good ways to go and everybody's working hard. Keep it up in your log as well.
 
Day 54

Yesterday was a rest day, tonight will be back :swordfight:

My legs are still sore as heck. I've only hit legs for the third time in months now, so I'm still getting virgin DOMS in my quads/hams/glutes.
 
Day 55

Barbell Rows; Compound Set to Wide-Parallel Bar Pull Ups
225lbs x 15 reps/BW x 8 reps
315lbs x 10 reps/BW x 8 reps
335lbs x 8 reps/BW x 8 reps
365lbs x 6 reps/BW x 6 reps

Barbell T-Rows; Compound Set to Underhand Pull Ups
180lbs x 15 reps/BW x 8 reps
225lbs x 10 reps/BW x 8 reps
270lbs x 8 reps/BW x 8 reps
315lbs x 6 reps/BW x 8 reps

One Arm Hammer High Rows; Compound Set to One Arm Hammer Pull Downs
180lbs x 8 reps, each arm/180lbs x 8 reps, each arm
180lbs x 8 reps, each arm/180lbs x 8 reps, each arm
180lbs x 8 reps, each arm/180lbs x 8 reps, each arm

Behind The Neck Pull Downs
190lbs x 8 reps
190lbs x 8 reps
190lbs x 8 reps
190lbs x 8 reps

Cardio: Stairclimber 30 mins.

Yesterday's rest day was deeply needed. I felt a lot better today. What a difference a single day's rest can bring. I had a solid night. I love compound setting back, its so painful but so damn satisfying once you overcome it.

Have a good Friday night everyone!
 
Awesome log brother as always 100 % kick A$$. Good that you got some rest, I need to take a permanent vacation for a year from work haha!! Hope you have a good weekend too.
 
Dude if actually did that you would work for me as a pt for the gym! I'd sponsor you and pay you ton of money. Gyms need more personal trainers like you that care and show 100% effort heart and balls to the wall training.
 
packers6211 said:
Dude if actually did that you would work for me as a pt for the gym! I'd sponsor you and pay you ton of money. Gyms need more personal trainers like you that care and show 100% effort heart and balls to the wall training.
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Sounds like a dream job. I hope you win the lotto, lol.
 
packers6211 said:
Dude if actually did that you would work for me as a pt for the gym! I'd sponsor you and pay you ton of money. Gyms need more personal trainers like you that care and show 100% effort heart and balls to the wall training.
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VolcomX311 said:
Sounds like a dream job. I hope you win the lotto, lol.
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packers6211 said:
Crap I'm glad you actually said that, I got to go check my numbers right now haha.
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Good luck packers.
Hel, I'd like a job there too. I could at least work the desk. ha ha
 
Day 56

Overhead Squats
95lbs x 5 reps
100lbs x 5 reps
110lbs x 5 reps
120lbs x 4 reps
130lbs x 3 reps

Back Squats
225lbs x 5 reps
275lbs x 5 reps
315lbs x 5 reps
335lbs x 5 reps
355lbs x 3 reps

Front Squats
185lbs x 5 reps
205lbs x 5 reps
225lbs x 5 reps
245lbs x 5 reps
265lbs x 5 reps
295lbs x 3 reps

Cardio: Stairclimber 25mins

Decent workout. I wasn't initially shooting for 5's today, but I'm not a morning lifter, I just don't feel nourished enough and going above 5 even on 135lbs felt way too heavy then it should have, so I opted for 5's today. I also wouldn't have done so many sets except that this is my fourth time doing squats in many, many months, so I'm still in a feeling out stage of establishing where my base and peak performance is at. My back squats were no different then the last time I performed squats, except that I wasn't able to rep it into the 8's-10'a, however, my front squats reached a new peak; 225lbs last session to 295lbs today, but I simply attribute that to myself acclimating to squats again, I've yet to truly find my ceiling strength.
 
Good job on the front squats. How do you not choke yourself out or bruise your shoulders on them?
 
Milas said:
Good job on the front squats. How do you not choke yourself out or bruise your shoulders on them?
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You know what, I stopped placing them quite as high up on the shoulders, where the bar is shoved & pressed up against my throat so close it prevents me from swallowing. I'm not certain how to describe just where I placed the bar today, it still touched my throat, but not in an uncomfortable choking way.

I've never bruised from front squats, but yeah, the throat pressing was never a pleasant experience, but I've alleviated that now.
 
So many people say they benefit from morning training, but I can't get started right away. I need some fuel, then some more fuel, then again more fuel, then it's go time lol. Good workout bro. I had the freaking mega ball number if only the other 5 would have joined in!! It's all good though it went up to 175 million now!!!
 
packers6211 said:
So many people say they benefit from morning training, but I can't get started right away. I need some fuel, then some more fuel, then again more fuel, then it's go time lol. Good workout bro. I had the freaking mega ball number if only the other 5 would have joined in!! It's all good though it went up to 175 million now!!!
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That's a lot of protein kegs.
 
ZUFFA PURCHASES STRIKEFORCE

LAS VEGAS -- In a transaction that will forever change the mixed martial arts world, Zuffa, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has purchased its top competitor, Strikeforce.

UFC president Dana White spoke to MMA Fighting exclusively about why the historic purchase happened, the terms of the deal, what this means for the Strikeforce brand and fighters and much more.

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VolcomX311 said:
LAS VEGAS -- In a transaction that will forever change the mixed martial arts world, Zuffa, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has purchased its top competitor, Strikeforce.

UFC president Dana White spoke to MMA Fighting exclusively about why the historic purchase happened, the terms of the deal, what this means for the Strikeforce brand and fighters and much more.

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I'm not a huge mma fan but this def sounds like a huge move here.
 
Day 57

Today is a rest day, sort of. Today is dedicated to cleaning the house top to bottom, yay......

I took some progression pics and I took them in two separate lighting and WOW, can lighting make a difference. In the shot with shades and shadows, I look like an effing beast. In the shots where its very well lit, no shades, no shadows, I look like an off-season Lee Priest. I'm not as far along as I thought I was, based on the pictures and I was bumped for a couple days, but this just means I have to pick up the slack even more and keep grinding.
 
mich29 said:
I'm not a huge mma fan but this def sounds like a huge move here.
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It's huge. The main two MMA organizations in the U.S. were the UFC and Strikeforce and the UFC has just bought out its one and only competition. Japan has their own MMA leagues, but they're all bordering on bankruptcy and the fighting organizations in Brazil are minor leagues in comparison.
 
VolcomX311 said:
It's huge. The main two MMA organizations in the U.S. were the UFC and Strikeforce and the UFC has just bought out its one and only competition. Japan has their own MMA leagues, but they're all bordering on bankruptcy and the fighting organizations in Brazil are minor leagues in comparison.
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ah I see.this is huge.wow thats big business there.
 
mich29 said:
ah I see.this is huge.wow thats big business there.
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ZUFFA, the parent company of the UFC has pretty much established a monopoly on MMA in the U.S., and the UFC is the most and maybe only relevant organizations in the world at the moment.
 
Day 58

Flat Bench
225lbs x 10 reps
275lbs x 10 reps
295lbs x 10 reps
305lbs x 8 reps
305lbs x 8 reps

Incline Bench
225lbs x 10 reps
235lbs x 9 reps
245lbs x 7 reps
245lbs x 6 reps

Decline Db Flies
50lbs Db's x 10 reps
60lbs Db's x 10 reps
70lbs Db's x 8 reps
70lbs Db's x 8 reps

Hammer Triceps - Facing away, leaning forward to emphasis lower/outer pecs
180lbs x 15 reps
230lbs x 10 reps
250lbs x 10 reps
270lbs x 8 reps
270lbs x 8 reps

Cables Flies
100lbs x 20 reps
110lbs x 20 reps
120lbs x 12 reps
130lbs x 12 reps

Cardio: Stopped by a track on the way home; Ran 4 laps.

I gotta say, I haven't ran-ran outside of a treadmill in awhile and this measly mile kicked me arse. I don't plan on running a lot, but I just wanted to switch something up. I got sick of the cardio machines at the gym. Other then that, decent workout and still keeping at the grind.
 
I agree that lighting makes a hell of a difference on pics. I can make a damn good before and after just by going from one Environment to another. All taken within minutes of each other...lol
 
RickRock13 said:
I agree that lighting makes a hell of a difference on pics. I can make a damn good before and after just by going from one Environment to another. All taken within minutes of each other...lol
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I know. I've never really done it before, but the tragedy was that I saw the pics with the shades & shadows first and got all impressed by the appearance of my size, lines and apparent width, then I saw the non-shade/shadows version and was like..... uh... these look like my starting pictures.... maybe not quite that bad, but I did go from massively impressed to superbly underwhelmed.
 
mich29 said:
nice idea switching it up.its funny how a lil change can make a noticeable difference
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and those 4 little laps were a lot harder then I expected. I think at my peak, I'd max out phyiscal jogging at 2 miles or 8 laps, but I don't see that happening anytime soon. I can cardio on a machine like a beast, but physically running outside is a brand new stressor at the moment and not an eady one.... :boggled:
 
packers6211 said:
So many people say they benefit from morning training, but I can't get started right away. I need some fuel, then some more fuel, then again more fuel, then it's go time lol. Good workout bro. I had the freaking mega ball number if only the other 5 would have joined in!! It's all good though it went up to 175 million now!!!
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Horse Pucky! You already have fuel out the yin yang from the entire day before. Unless you don't eat carbs past noon you have more than enough glycogen stored in your muscles to have an excellent workout, and another 100 grams in the Liver for the just in case needs. It is just getting yourself used to it Brother. It is mental lethargy that pulls you down in the mornings. Once you create the new pattern you will be invigorated by your early morning training. Besides lifting in the morning increase natural testosterone production. Just something to think about. Give it 30 days and you will be surprised at how much easier/intense it becomes.

VolcomX311 said:
I know. I've never really done it before, but the tragedy was that I saw the pics with the shades & shadows first and got all impressed by the appearance of my size, lines and apparent width, then I saw the non-shade/shadows version and was like..... uh... these look like my starting pictures.... maybe not quite that bad, but I did go from massively impressed to superbly underwhelmed.
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Man don't sweat it. In all honesty the rest of your pictures should be taken in the natural light. Light bright enough to saturate a room and fill the contours of your body without shadows hides the lines, and definition. It is not the other way around. Natural light is going to show your lines, you need the shadows to show the subtle differences. Sure once you are very lean even in saturated light you can see definition, but it is the fact you are uber ripped that allows you to see it in spite of the overly lit conditions, and not the excessive light itself revealing the definition. Even a flash from a camera straight on from the front will wash out lines. That is why physique photographers are a special breed. They have to know where to position the flashes and lighting to bring out the best muscular detail, aka shadows. Body building contests have sweet spots for the lights and if you get out of them you instantly look flat compared to those who are in the sweet spot with the perfect angle. There are also dead spots on stage you want to completely avoid. They keys are the correct angles of the light making the contours of your body stand out.
 
Day 59

Hang Cleans; Compound Set to Rear Barbell Shrugs
135lbs x 10 reps/225lbs x 20 reps
185lbs x 5 reps/315lbs x 15 reps
205lbs x 5 reps/405lbs x 10 reps
225lbs x 3 reps/495lbs x 10 reps

[By far the most exhausting combo I do. I don't know what's worse, the muscle pain or the suffocation from all that extended core contraction]

Military Press; Compound Set to Db Lateral Raises
135lbs x 10 reps/40lbs Db's x 10 reps
185lbs x 10 reps/40lbs Db's x 8 reps
205lbs x 8 reps/40lbs Db's x 6 reps
205lbs x 6 reps/40lbs Db's x 6 reps

Barbell Upright Rows - Wide Grip; Compound Set to Bent Over Db Reverse Flies
95lbs x 10 reps/40lbs Db's x 10 reps
115lbs x 10 reps/40lbs Db's x 10 reps
115lbs x 10 reps/40lbs Db's x 10 reps

One Arm Smith-Barbell Shrugs - Standing parallel to the bar
135lbs x 20 reps, each arm
155lbs x 15 reps, each arm
185lbs x 10 reps, each arm

Cardio: 20 min Stair-Climber

Mur-didally-erdler. Today's workout was rough. If felt great, but man was it difficult to pull off. I think this is one of the most exhausted I've ever been intra-workout, but it felt great to complete it. I'm going to weigh myself tomorrow and hopefully I'll have lost a lb or so.
 
MF what a workout bro. I swear most NFL players couldn't do this. Them one arm shrugs are sweet!!!!!
 
packers6211 said:
MF what a workout bro. I swear most NFL players couldn't do this. Them one arm shrugs are sweet!!!!!
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Giving me too much credit again, lol, but I appreciate the enthusiasm. The one arm barbell shrugs are pretty sweet. You should give them a try if you haven't already.
 
Yeah I've never down them before will def get them in soon. I am doing the one arm db rows and love them. Nah not to much credit bro just giving it to someone who dserves it. You are always giving it your all, and you have more knowledge then you give yourself credit for. When's the next UFC?
 
packers6211 said:
Yeah I've never down them before will def get them in soon. I am doing the one arm db rows and love them. Nah not to much credit bro just giving it to someone who dserves it. You are always giving it your all, and you have more knowledge then you give yourself credit for. When's the next UFC?
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This Saturday bro. LHW Championship fight between Mauricio Shogun Rua vs Jon Bones Jones!
 
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