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The Many Forms of Progression

There are many forms of progression; not just adding more and more weight to your lifts: •Rest less between sets •Use greater range of motion •Introduce short pauses at or near sticking points •Use better technique (knee tracking, neutral spine, etc.) •Use less “psyche up” on heavy lifts •Use less supportive gear (belts, wraps, etc.)…

HeavyQuad/Lite Hamstring Workout – September 5, 2014

Here’s your next heavy quad/lite hamstring workout! • Leg extensions 4×10-12 • Laying hamstring curls 4×12 • Leg press 4×10-12 – superset: Smith machine squats 4×8-10 (3 sets with resistance bands) • Hack Squats 3×10 (2 sets with resistance bands) • Bulgarian squats 3×10 with 20-30lb dumbell (each leg) *each set must get heavier each…

My Thoughts of the 2014 Mr. Olympia.

Coming into this one I had an open mind, even though I did have my favorites, but I still give credit when credit is due. So that being said, if competitors came in full, hard, dry and peaked, they would get my vote. I’m just going to keep this to the top 7 competitors. #7…

Quad Training – September 25th, 2014

Quad Training – September 25th, 2014 • Seated Leg Extensions 4×10-12 (heavy) • Barbell Squats 5×10-7 (1 set warmup, 4 set working/heavy. 1 set with resistance bands) • Vertical Leg Press 4×12 (heavy) • Leg Press 4×15 (mild weight) – superset with walking lunges 4x20steps Share

Hypertrophy Quad and Calves Workout

Hypertrophy Quad and Calves Workout • Seated leg extensions 4×12 (80% of your usual weight. 30 seconds between sets. Squeeze quads at the top of each rep for 1-2 seconds) • Leg Press 5×15 • Laying Hamstring curls 5×12 (both 80% of your usual weight. superset the exercises. 1 minute rest MAX between starting the…

Do I Count Calories?

People continually ask me, do I count my calories or macros? My answer has always been…NO! All I do is weigh more proteins and carbs, and measure out any liquid fats I may have with a meal. I am not going to waste any time counting calories. Completely dumb when the mirror is the best…

Leg Day workout November 6, 2014

Leg Day workout November 6, 2014 • Laying Hamstring Curls 5×8 + 5-10 partials per set • Calf Extensions 5×20 • Leg Press [standard foot placement; target quads] 9 sets sets 1,2 20 reps per set sets 3,4,5 10-12 reps per set (with bands) sets 6,7,8,9 20 reps per set (with bands) • Leg Press…

Stay In The Shadows

My best advise to those that are starting to compete, or prep for a show, make it look like you’re not doing a show or prepping; stay in the shadows. NO one needs to see everything you do, eat, etc. Cause if you, for some reason, end up not finishing the task of getting on…

Does going into the Sauna actually benefit your conditioning?

Q&A Time….. Q: Does going into the Sauna actually benefit your conditioning? A: No. It’s a complete waste of time. You’ll consume those fluids you lost back in within no time anyways…and actually it may hinder your conditioning/progress. Extreme heat increases your cortisol levels (hence your bodies stress rises), which then can have your body…

Behind in Your Conditioning 3-4 Weeks Out? What to do?

Contest Prep, something to really think about… If you’re far behind in your conditioning 3-4 weeks out, and need to drop a SHITLOAD of weight in that short amount of time, it would be WISE and BEST to move your contest date up. You will not be at your best for the least bit; you’ll…