Tlaf bodybuilding journal

[HarryB]

You're doing the work man! You're going to look so much better than last show. It's going to be exciting to see what you bring to stage. 

[trainlikeafreak]

DELTS

 

smith machine behind the head press. Constant tension only going half way up

.5 pps x20, 2 sets

1pps x15

1.5 ppsx10 DS 1pps x10

1.5 ppsx8 DS 1ppsx8

1pps x12

 

db press SS side lateral w bands

25kg x10/10

30kgx10/10, 2 or 3 sets

 

plate raises

20kg x15

20kg x12

20kgx8 DS 10kgx8

10kgx12

 

rev pec dec

4x 12 with a drop set at the end

 

incline rear felt rows

17.5kgx10, 3 sets

 

4x sets of machine shrugs for 15

 

30 min incline tredmil low intensity

 

4 days out.. its starting to sink in.. getting excited.

[trainlikeafreak]

On 10/10/2016 at 10:56 PM, HarryB said:

You're doing the work man! You're going to look so much better than last show. It's going to be exciting to see what you bring to stage. 

I'm trying my hardest! Lol. I can't wait brother. 

[trainlikeafreak]

3 days out

 

60 min fasted walk

 

2 meals no carbs today

 

arms

 

push downs ss cable curls

15/15, 3 sets

 

rope push down ss rope hammer

12/12, 3 sets

 

db skull crushers SS incline DB curl

10-12/10-12, 3 sets

 

underhand push downs ss standing overhead cable ext like a skull crusher SS barbell curl

10/10/20, 3 sets

 

30 min incline tredmil

 

no more cardio from today. Arms are looking freaky with worm veins all over the show haha. Can't wait to load tomorrow!!

[trainlikeafreak]

60 min walk thismorning then started my load. Just did my last workout which was chest and back 9 sets each. Nothing crazy. Now it's time to chill, dry out and fill up. See you on the other side! 

[Realtalk]

What's the load going to look like? Water deplete? What do you do with sodium etc..

 

or prefer to keep that to yourself?

[Matrix]

All the best for the show Jordan, hope you look the best you have ever looked and kick ass mate!

 

Ahhh Loading Carbs....I cant wait to do this, Ive still got 21/2 more weeks in the Hurt Locker to go yet!

 

 

[trainlikeafreak]

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[HarryB]

3 hours ago, trainlikeafreak said:

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Oh so it is a secret. .. fine! 

[gazza]

Good luck for the weekend fella.

[trainlikeafreak]

2nd out of 3. Not the result i wanted but hey I was at my all time best x100 so what can I do.. will de brief tomorrow guys.  Thanks for the support

[trainlikeafreak]

[trainlikeafreak]

Ok I can't sleep lol so here goes..

 

my load went awesome and I was ON yesterday. Had three guys in my class, one being the guy I beat in Hawkes bay 4 weeks ago. We went on stage in the Order of the numbers we were assigned and i was on the end. Did our first round of symmetry/mandatories and the crowd was just going nuts for me I could hardly hear the calls lol. After round one I got put dead centre so I was feeling pretty good.. anyway we did our routines and then we're back on stage for the pose down and placings.. then I got given second.. was a bit surprised as I was put in the middle etc etc and I won last time based on condition and i was 100x harder this week but hey what can you do! Looking forward to seeing photos tho and hearing feedback.

 

also for those interested my load went something like this..

 

sat-wed water HIGH

mon-wed zero carbs

thursday- 9x carb meals 3L water 

friday- 8x carb meals zero sodium all day then having 650g fatty steak, 400g Kumara 2 eggs and Mac oil before bed with himilayan sea salt added. 1.5L water

saturday- 6am 300g steak 300g Kumara 2 eggs and Mac oil, salt added, double scoop black coffee with minimal water, 9am 250g Kumara 100g chicken double scoop coffee, salt added , 11.30??? 250g Kumara, pre pump up 1.5 shots of vodka (got me drunk haha!!) and a snickers bar.

 

Oh and I was basically on Keto the past ten week. From Hawkes bay till nats I was on my depletion diet for Hawkes bay. 24g carbs, 110g fat, 250g pro and prior to Hawkes bay I was doing 48g carbs, 100g fat, 250g pro. Fastest fat loss I've ever experienced but my god it's not for the faint hearted!! I did a refeed every 1-2 weeks on average. The reason I say this is I think it contributes to my load being so successful. My body has been screaming for carbs for ages now so as soon as I ate decent portions my body just started changing rapidly. It was pretty exciting haha.

 

 

i put that load together with Harry B. Can't thank that guy enough he's been a great sounding board for me over the years and an even better friend. It's rare to get genuine friends in bodybuilding so to have one of my best mates or should I say brothers sharing the same passion is pretty cool. I did a similar load for Hawkes bay and it worked so well.. we made a few tweaks but not many and I'd say we got a 10% improvement for nationals in the two days prior to the show. I can finally say I've learnt how to dial in my stubborn ass body haha! Oh and stress management helps too.

 

ok it's 5am I need to try and get back to sleep I have a photoshoot thismorning lol. Thanks for reading guys.

[Realtalk]

Were the judges the same judges as at the Hawkes bay show?

[trainlikeafreak]

20 minutes ago, Realtalk said:

Were the judges the same judges as at the Hawkes bay show?

I think the majority were bro

[trainlikeafreak]

Back stage about 2 hrs prior to going on. For those wondering I was around 100kg (not that it matters lol)

[trainlikeafreak]

[HarryB]

Awesome effort bro. So much progress in the time we've known each other. From me telling you (patiently and a million times) to where we're at now. This is the most rewarding thing. We've become mates and the bodybuilding stuff is a small part of what we talk about. You're like a sponge for information and you apply in a very diligent way and take what works for you and ditch what doesn't. 

 

We had a conversation a while ago where you were frustrated because you'd suggest something and I'd just be like "yeah sounds good, do that" hahaha but truth is it's because you make smart well thought out decisions. Now you back yourself and it's awesome to see bro! (If I didn't agree I'd always tell you you're being retarded hahaha) 

 

Ahh when bodybuilding kids leave the nest hahaha haha 

[trainlikeafreak]

3 hours ago, HarryB said:

Awesome effort bro. So much progress in the time we've known each other. From me telling you (patiently and a million times) to where we're at now. This is the most rewarding thing. We've become mates and the bodybuilding stuff is a small part of what we talk about. You're like a sponge for information and you apply in a very diligent way and take what works for you and ditch what doesn't. 

 

We had a conversation a while ago where you were frustrated because you'd suggest something and I'd just be like "yeah sounds good, do that" hahaha but truth is it's because you make smart well thought out decisions. Now you back yourself and it's awesome to see bro! (If I didn't agree I'd always tell you you're being retarded hahaha) 

 

Ahh when bodybuilding kids leave the nest hahaha haha 

Exactly bro and like I said the other day if bodybuilding didn't matter anymore or if neither of us could benefit from eachother we would still be mates. Not very common in this game as we have both found out many times by two faced users :) lol 

[HarryB]

I'm still waiting on that tshirt hahahaha

[PETN]

The Himalayas are quite far from the sea bro. Look good though

[Pseudonym]

11 hours ago, HarryB said:

We've become mates and the bodybuilding stuff is a small part of what we talk about.

 

7 hours ago, trainlikeafreak said:

if bodybuilding didn't matter anymore we would still be mates

 

Aww, that's so nice. *wipes tear*

 

Seriously though guys, TLAF is looking lean and dry, so well done to both of you.

[trainlikeafreak]

7 hours ago, PETN said:

The Himalayas are quite far from the sea bro. Look good though

Sorry man i wrote that post on 2 hours sleep after being dehydrated for 2 days.. I'm surprised it even makes sense lol 

[trainlikeafreak]

6 hours ago, Pseudonym said:

 

 

Aww, that's so nice. *wipes tear*

 

Seriously though guys, TLAF is looking lean and dry, so well done to both of you.

Thanks bro! I brought it that's for sure. Should see some stage pics today or tomorrow I'd imagine

[HarryB]

7 hours ago, Pseudonym said:

 

 

Aww, that's so nice. *wipes tear*

 

Seriously though guys, TLAF is looking lean and dry, so well done to both of you.

 

Another couple brought together by gymnation hahahahaha