2nd show prep log

[abs32]

Decided to log my second show attempt. After a horrible first showing last year at the Missouri (female drama/mentally/emotionally not there lol) I need to redeem myself and make a good showing before I rebuild the frame and add some quality mass.

Stats-
Age:26
Weight:228 (morning)
Height: 5'11"
Years competing: 1
Days out: 55
Show: NPC ALL STARS October 26th.

Background: Collegiate football player started training for bodybuilding when I was 25. Heart condition diagnosis (a-fib) when I was 20 and gallbladder removal when I was 25. Used to be 300lbs cut down to 190 been re-compositioning for the last 6 years and finally sit around 240-245 normally.

Nutrition: Shelby Starnes outline

Gear: All GAULS oils/orals, hghpower, and LF hulks. Prami/clen/t3 outside of GAULS.

Training: Every day as heavy as I can focusing on time under tension similar to MI40 but I use a lot of mountain dog style training as well. I change it every three weeks in regards to volume/tempo/weight/rest etc... but also according to the diet. I am currently working with Shelby Starnes so everything is lower volume but as heavy as possible while keeping in the 8-10 rep range for the current nutrition course. I am going for an all out conditioning look as I prepare for a full off season this winter.

Cardio: Currently 2x45 minute sessions LISS 120-130bpm

Pictures as of 10/9 weeks out:

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Will be updating a few times a week should have progress pictures in the next few days.

 

[abs32]

Quick update pretty close to when these were taken will have better progression ones this week.

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[zman12]

You have some good mass just stay focused and you will be good.

 

[abs32]

You have some good mass just stay focused and you will be good.

Thanks bud! that is why I am just trying to get as conditioned as possible this time around and not worry about size or class, where I fall I fall.

 

[kubes]

Are you focusing on cutting at this point? You have good size!

 

[abs32]

Are you focusing on cutting at this point? You have good size!

Yes sir I need more mass in my legs but that will wait for the off season when I take a slow gradual growth phase. Just going for freaky conditioning on this show regardless of fullness/shape. Once you nail that insane conditioning you have a much easier off season and following prep. I have never nailed the conditioning I wanted because well my body is stubborn and I know with Shelby in my corner I will get there come hell or high water.

Today was rough not going to lie tired as hell fighting to keep my eyes open.

Workout: Hamstrings/calves focusing on tempo and squeeze 3 second concentric/eccentric on EVERYTHING sucks but it brings em out no carbs 100 minutes of cardio take some tren suspension and nut up.

-Standing leg curl (each leg)
50x20
50x20
65x15
65x15
75x12
75x10
75x10

-Flat dumbbell hamcurls
35x13
35x14
35x14 (failed)
no rest into ham tractor 105x25

-Incline dumbbell hamcurls
25x12
25x12
25x9 (failed)
no rest into ham tractor 120x23 (failed)

-Standing cable rope stiff leg dead lift (love/hate these) great for hitting the upper hamstring and glute tie-in.
130x12
130x12
145x12
145x12
155x9
155x7 (failed looked horrible lol)

Seated calf raise (each set grouped with 50 dorsiflexions BW)
135x15
135x13
135x11 (failed
90x17
90x14
135x7 (failed)

After this crawled to the cybex arc trainer and finished out the 100 minutes and some change I owed to Shelby for the day.

Probably going to start filming and doing some cardio confessions lol fuck it go all out right?

 

[kubes]

You are headed the right way bro! You have the thickness and when you cut a little weight you will look shredded. I am looking forward to the progress. I will be watching this

 

[abs32]

You are headed the right way bro! You have the thickness and when you cut a little weight you will look shredded. I am looking forward to the progress. I will be watching this

Thanks man I appreciate the support! Will definitely stay on top of this then. I am open for any questions or discussions...

 

[abs32]

Not much of an update but got landed on my ass with a constant 103+ fever and strep throat this past week trying to ride it out and get by... Will update with pictures and work outs the next time I snap some which should be tomorrow or Sunday.. 6 more weeks, crank time.

 

[abs32]

Quick video from two weeks ago with my girl whos 11 weeks out from nationals

Alyssa Stroud & Jeremy Abernathy; short arm clip - YouTube

 

[kubes]

Thanks for sharing buddy... FYI skull crushers and dips have always been my favorite for isolating triceps

 

[abs32]

Yes sir all about time under tension I used to get terrible tendonitis in my elbow but ever since I revamped my training style with more slow and controlled movements my joints and overall development have improved dramatically.

Will keep up with the log more as I am getting over strep...

 

[abs32]

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These were from the other day still sick in these pictures and haven't had a carb in weeks... Keep grinding and start bringing carbs back and see where we are at. 6 more weeks.. Working on posing every day from here on out...

 

[kubes]

Looking good bro! This part sucks!! Being so hungry all the time. Are you pounding down the greens? Broccoli, asparagus, veggies?

 

[swolesearcher]

looking good bro

 

[abs32]

Looking good bro! This part sucks!! Being so hungry all the time. Are you pounding down the greens? Broccoli, asparagus, veggies?

Thanks man, unfortunately for the last few days I have only been able to get down shakes due to strep my throat hurt so bad that the hunger didn't matter I couldn't my damn egg whites even... But heck yeah now its back to greens!! lol Had a nice refeed today with oats, ezekiel bread, and rice... So hopefully a little fill out before I am back to the suckfest tomorrow I did this to help get over the last hump of this infection because it has put me out of the gym now for over 6 days...

 

[abs32]

looking good bro

Thanks bro! I am trying my best right now with everything running a little behind but I am still perfecting my prep and what works best for me I think with the plan I have now I should be right where I want to be 2 weeks out...

 

[tri-terror]

How far out are you right now? You definitely have size, but you look like someone about to start a 12-16 week prep...

 

[abs32]

How far out are you right now? You definitely have size, but you look like someone about to start a 12-16 week prep...

6 weeks I should have a better idea of where I really am at once all this crap subsides and I can get back in the gym. Thanks for the honesty man!

 

[Big-John]

Looking good brother!