the bull eso - M4BTEAM SUPER-10 Transformation Journal

[the bull eso]

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i've never done a log before on the computer i always kept a log book during my dieting/bulking phase so i plan on showing everyone some of my old logs as well as blood work that was done a couple months ago after PCT. You will get to see some videos of good lifts, progress pics, food choices and also different things that go on in my life day today. As i stated before in a different thread i dont plan on having dramatic weight loss to get shredded, my plan is to maintain as much muscle as possible while slowly stripping away fat so i can bring the best overall package in.

STATS
5'8
205
30 yrs

DIET
Im starting it slowly with nothing too crazy changing up at first just pulling sugar out and making sure i hyper hydrate this first week, changes will come as i feel they are necessary. Protein will be around 300 coming from eggs, chicken, steak, pork, fish, and whey powder. Carbs will vary week to week as i plan on adjusting things to see how my body reacts to different types of carbohydrates and i do not go low carb i love my carbs and i'd rather burn them away then not have them at all. Fat sources will be from egg yokes, steak, evoo, and fish oil

Let the games begin...

[bad rad]

Ice cream counts as carbs right?

[the bull eso]

Ice cream counts as carbs right?
indeed i had some last night... mint chocolate chip mixed with cookies and cream, i dont fuck around BADRAD..

[the bull eso]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWZeyiQ-21ABROs vs PROs STYLE....

[bad rad]

I used ice cream to bulk in my PL days.

[~Maz~]

~ Great start to your journal!! Now the SUPER-10 is complete!! ~ :cheerleader:

[Big Barry]

Sweet. Another journal with vids!

Good luck, Bull Eso. I bet a few of the others keep their eye on this journal, with a large amount of concern!


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[M4BTEAM]

Great start to the journal. Best of luck bull eso. I expect you to be hard to beat!

[TheRage93]

kill it brotha! give it all you got.

["Rodz"]

Nice deads! Bring the pain!!!!

[heavyiron]

VERY cool vid man!

Looking STRONG!

[TheRage93]

Hey bull. You a PL?

[D-NUTZ]

One of my front runners for the comp :/

[the bull eso]

Not a pl I just felt like doing reps, here is my back workout from last night


pull-ups-3sets with different hand grips
wide grip lat pulldowns
2 handle lat pullldowns SS/ straight arm pullldowns
seated v bar row
wide seated rrow
behind the neck pullldowns
1arm machine preacher 21's
cable skull crushers
20 minutes treadmill

[TheRage93]

Not a pl I just felt like doing reps, here is my back workout from last night


pull-ups-3sets with different hand grips
wide grip lat pulldowns
2 handle lat pullldowns SS/ straight arm pullldowns
seated v bar row
wide seated rrow
behind the neck pullldowns
1arm machine preacher 21's
cable skull crushers
20 minutes treadmill

Thats some heavy volume! Is your split once per week? Or

[M4BTEAM]

Lots of variety in that back workout, should lead to some great overall development.

[the bull eso]

Thats some heavy volume! Is your split once per week? Or
I'm sore as shit right now so ill see how my recovery is like now that I added some good sups ;)
my test levels were low a couple weeks ago, I'll have bloods done again soon.

[the bull eso]

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[bad rad]

That's pretty low, going to PCT or HRT?

[the bull eso]

I know I'll be back in above normal range soon and that's when I grow like a weed, I train hard and add dense muscle so locking the diet down to peel away fat slowly is the real challenge and I plan to do it smart and grow to 215-220.... Time will tell

[TheRage93]

I'm sore as shit right now so ill see how my recovery is like now that I added some good sups ;)
my test levels were low a couple weeks ago, I'll have bloods done again soon.

it is a chemical journal ;) haha

[the bull eso]

I'm putting something together now dr. Jekyll style

[TheRage93]

I'm putting something together now dr. Jekyll style

share when you figure it out! or if you need advice.

[the bull eso]

Test E 500mg
BOLD 400mg
t3 50mcg-cjc&ghrp

Changes:
1.t3 50mcg-cjc&ghrp upon waking up before fasted cardio which i started this week at 30 mins

2.ill be pinning two times a week to keep stable blood levels, my recovery has improved drastically so for certain body parts two training sessions could be in the mix (one compound and heavy, one cable with squeezes higher reps)

3. AM training is in full effect now with fasted cardio and mini workouts for lagging body parts and blood saturation... i believe in working muscles more then once in a week and i love hitting back chest or legs a second time with cables to pump blood and promote recovery(not every week but when i feel necessary)

["Rodz"]

Whooo shit is gettin real in here

[TheRage93]

Test E 500mg
BOLD 400mg
t3 50mcg-cjc&ghrp

Changes:
1.t3 50mcg-cjc&ghrp upon waking up before fasted cardio which i started this week at 30 mins

2.ill be pinning two times a week to keep stable blood levels, my recovery has improved drastically so for certain body parts two training sessions could be in the mix (one compound and heavy, one cable with squeezes higher reps)

3. AM training is in full effect now with fasted cardio and mini workouts for lagging body parts and blood saturation... i believe in working muscles more then once in a week and i love hitting back chest or legs a second time with cables to pump blood and promote recovery(not every week but when i feel necessary)

that's perfect bro. not a bad cycle. that t3 will shred you out bro!!!

[Big Barry]

Test E 500mg
BOLD 400mg


Nice... This is actually my current cycle, pinning twice per week. I'm always healthy as a butcher's dog when running Test & EQ.

[TheRage93]

Nice... This is actually my current cycle, pinning twice per week. I'm always healthy as a butcher's dog when running Test & EQ.

Never used boldenone. I need to!

[Big Barry]

Never used boldenone. I need to!

People either love it or hate it. I use it in all my cycles... it's my favorite compound after test.

[the bull eso]

CHEST
incline BB 4sets 6-20reps last set 275 with forced reps for 10 slow negatives
flat DB 4sets 115 with help at the end for 10 (need to work on this!)
Rack BB press from dead stop 275,225,185@ end for 17 (drop set)
Cable Flys
HS decline press w/ mini bands
ARMS
BB Skull crusher ss/BB curl... 2 sets light

[TheRage93]

People either love it or hate it. I use it in all my cycles... it's my favorite compound after test.

I only want to try it because I hear it helps with recovery x10 because of the increase in RBC's.

[TheRage93]

CHEST
incline BB 4sets 6-20reps last set 275 with forced reps for 10 slow negatives
flat DB 4sets 115 with help at the end for 10 (need to work on this!)
Rack BB press from dead stop 275,225,185@ end for 17 (drop set)
Cable Flys
HS decline press w/ mini bands
ARMS
BB Skull crusher ss/BB curl... 2 sets light

nice, I love rack presses.

[the bull eso]

QUADS Jan.22 2013
light leg extension with pause at top (high reps)
laying leg curl.. 10 reps-10 half reps
Front squats with wrist wrap to hold in place
power squat machine 2,3,4,5,6 plates a side for 20 reps
1 leg extension (fast reps) ss/2 leg extension (slow)

[TheRage93]

QUADS Jan.22 2013
light leg extension with pause at top (high reps)
laying leg curl.. 10 reps-10 half reps
Front squats with wrist wrap to hold in place
power squat machine 2,3,4,5,6 plates a side for 20 reps
1 leg extension (fast reps) ss/2 leg extension (slow)

how are the quads feeling :)

[Big Barry]

High rep leg training is killer, a great way to burn up the fat stores...

[the bull eso]

High rep leg training is killer, a great way to burn up the fat stores...
I'm fucking sore, tomorrow work is gonna be a bitch!

[Big Barry]

I'm fucking sore, tomorrow work is gonna be a bitch!

I can remember a few times when it was impossible for me to stand up the day after a leg workout. They just went to jelly so I had to stay in bed. lol

[guruhonza]

I can remember a few times when it was impossible for me to stand up the day after a leg workout. They just went to jelly so I had to stay in bed. lol

My friend did with me that front squat-hacken squat routine and he was sore for next 96hours!!!

I've never had problem with standing up but daaamn my glutes were not OK with me playing soccer next day.

[the bull eso]

i took yesterday off completely because my chest is trashed from monday still and my lower body is killing me from Tuesday, i used a little bit wider then shoulder stance for my leg day so my glutes and medialis are so sore its difficult as hell to sit on the toilet..what do you guys do to help recovery after tough leg day, stretch, foam roll, stationary bike? im open to suggestions lol i normally tough it out but im looking to get my recovery back within 3 days if possible after destroying legs..

["Rodz"]

That was a solid leg day bro, I massage, use a535, and try to walk it out so get them feelin better

[TheRage93]

To help recovery, I up the dose lol, foam roll like a MF, take hot showers/baths, stretch, and light cardio.

[M4BTEAM]

To help recovery, I up the dose lol, foam roll like a MF, take hot showers/baths, stretch, and light cardio.

Great suggestions.

[TheRage93]

Oh and using a TENs unit works too! If you have access to one.

[the bull eso]

Oh and using a TENs unit works too! If you have access to one.
i have no clue what that is lol im outta the loop..im still hurting bad i woke up to single digit weather today in beautiful center city philadelphia, walking my 60 pound hyper puppy was horrible as she pulled me around like i was 95 lbs..

[TheRage93]

i have no clue what that is lol im outta the loop..im still hurting bad i woke up to single digit weather today in beautiful center city philadelphia, walking my 60 pound hyper puppy was horrible as she pulled me around like i was 95 lbs..

Lol electrode therapy!
i love puppies. That's a big puppy though.

[Big Barry]

walking my 60 pound hyper puppy was horrible as she pulled me around like i was 95 lbs..

That puppy must have felt like a boss! LOL

Hope you recover before your next leg day...

[bad rad]

i have no clue what that is lol im outta the loop..im still hurting bad i woke up to single digit weather today in beautiful center city philadelphia, walking my 60 pound hyper puppy was horrible as she pulled me around like i was 95 lbs..

My boy damn near yanked my arm out of socket, he's about 65lbs of pure muscle. I'll try to throw a pic in my thread.

[TheRage93]

My boy damn near yanked my arm out of socket, he's about 65lbs of pure muscle. I'll try to throw a pic in my thread.
Shit lol. What kind of dog do you own.

[bad rad]

Pitbull.

[Big Barry]

Shit lol. What kind of dog do you own.

Rad posted a pic...


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[TheRage93]

That dog looks protective. Pit bulls are really great dogs... Too bad they get shunned on here in the US :/

[M4BTEAM]

That dog looks protective. Pit bulls are really great dogs... Too bad they get shunned on here in the US :/

I agree. I love pitbulls, it's terrible if people shun them. They're really cool dogs.

[the bull eso]

141626141627pics of my little girl Lacey.. the first pic she was only a couple weeks old and she would keep me company when i passed out after a long day. She was born blind and its been a tough road training her but that's what makes so proud of her, her senses are incredible and people can't tell she is blind till i say something to them.

[the bull eso]

That pit looks so boss BADRAD, i love my girl cause she is the only girl i know that is excited to go out and do cardio with me at 6am lol141634<---puppy pic :mosh:

[M4BTEAM]

Wow. That's a lovely dog! Beautiful coloring. Kinda looks like two different dogs joined together!

[TheRage93]

That's a mans best friend right there!

[bad rad]

I'm a big fan of collies, great dogs. Samspon is a bit of a freak, even for Pits.

[TheRage93]

I'm a big fan of collies, great dogs. Samspon is a bit of a freak, even for Pits.
Ummm lol, what do you mean?

[bad rad]

He's about 10lbs heavier and slightly taller than standard Pit sizes. Most of the really short, muscled, stocky ones are mixed with other breeds. His coat is blue brindle and very uncommon colors. He has orange tiger stripes all over.

[M4BTEAM]

He's about 10lbs heavier and slightly taller than standard Pit sizes. Most of the really short, muscled, stocky ones are mixed with other breeds. His coat is blue brindle and very uncommon colors. He has orange tiger stripes all over.

Wow... He sounds like one of a kind. From the things you've said about him he seems to be a great character too!

[TheRage93]

He's about 10lbs heavier and slightly taller than standard Pit sizes. Most of the really short, muscled, stocky ones are mixed with other breeds. His coat is blue brindle and very uncommon colors. He has orange tiger stripes all over.
That sounds awesome, ESP the color.. I've always wanted one, a pit.

[the bull eso]

MONDAY-Chest
flat BB with chains- 275 w 2 chainzzz, ant. delt sore need to build this back up
incline DB moved down a notch each set with 105
BW Dips- deep 15-20 reps good stretch
Flys with deep stretch old skool Arnold style
40 min cardo total 20-Bike 20-Stepper

TUESDAY-OFF
too many run arounds, i was pissed i couldnt even get cardio in im gonna go hard today and continue with 20/20 split for cardio..

[TheRage93]

Arnold would get a stupid huge looking stretch when he did dumbell flies lmao

[Big Barry]

Arnold would get a stupid huge looking stretch when he did dumbell flies lmao

Didn't he only use 20lb and stretch almost to the floor! lol

[TheRage93]

Didn't he only use 20lb and stretch almost to the floor! lol
Yea I think so! Lmao. Idk how he didn't tear a pec or get shoulder problems! Lmao the key is to probably go extremely light.

[Big Barry]

Yea I think so! Lmao. Idk how he didn't tear a pec or get shoulder problems! Lmao the key is to probably go extremely light.

Had an incredible chest though so I won't argue with the movement. A lot of guys are doing the extreme style stretching these days, I barely even stretch. lol

[TheRage93]

Had an incredible chest though so I won't argue with the movement. A lot of guys are doing the extreme style stretching these days, I barely even stretch. lol
I agree. He was a freak for only using dbol weeks before a comp.

[the bull eso]

i watched raw iron before Chest day and seen all the heavy compound movements the ol'heads did and it showed in their development, their pecs were round and full with dense thick muscle.. now days people are lacking and the stretch flys and deep stretch dips have a huge purpose in chest development...IMO

[Big Barry]

i watched raw iron before Chest day and seen all the heavy compound movements the ol'heads did and it showed in their development, their pecs were round and full with dense thick muscle.. now days people are lacking and the stretch flys and deep stretch dips have a huge purpose in chest development...IMO

Great way to get psyched... those guys all seemed to have insane pec development!

[TheRage93]

Great way to get psyched... those guys all seemed to have insane pec development!
I gotta agree. It was ridiculous. ESP Arnold and that short Hispanic dude.

[bad rad]

There's evidence that stretching a muscle under load increases localized IGF production.

[TheRage93]

There's evidence that stretching a muscle under load increases localized IGF production.
Kinda weird, but nice to know. Any kind of load?

[bad rad]

My understanding is weighted stretches would work. The muscle had to be in its stretch position resisting a load on it.

[M4BTEAM]

Congrats TBE on winning the RX Muscle Member Of The Month. Well done and well deserved!

[~Maz~]

~ For those who haven't seen the article on The Bull Eso MOTM you should check it out!! ~ :D

the bull eso is Rx Muscle's Member of the Month for February 2013! (http://forums.rxmuscle.com/showthread.php?111083-the-bull-eso-is-Rx-Muscle-s-Member-of-the-Month-for-February-2013!)

[TheRage93]

My understanding is weighted stretches would work. The muscle had to be in its stretch position resisting a load on it.
Sounds dangerous lmao. I'll do super light weight.

[TheRage93]

~ For those who haven't seen the article on The Bull Eso MOTM you should check it out!! ~ :D

the bull eso is Rx Muscle's Member of the Month for February 2013! (http://forums.rxmuscle.com/showthread.php?111083-the-bull-eso-is-Rx-Muscle-s-Member-of-the-Month-for-February-2013!)


Beastly. Congrats Eso!

[the bull eso]

thanks guys! back to chest development...stretches and long negative in a power rack at the end of your work out will destroy u but i believe the hold/stretch in Powerrack negatives bbrings that pop to the pecs and hits lazy fibers cause you have to go balls to wall to do 10 sec negative at the end of your work out with weight you do 6-8 reps with.. have a good spotter to pull the weight back up for you so you main focus is the essentric phase, then slow 10 sec neg with a stretch/hold an inch above the safeties for a two count..

[the bull eso]

ARMS/CARDIO Jan.31
rope pulldown ss/hi rope hammer curls
alt. DB curls ss/ Haney's(one arm overhead ext)
cable skull crushers ss/ seated cable curl
double handle rev pull down ss/ concentrated curls

20 stepper-10 bike... cool down

["Rodz"]

~ For those who haven't seen the article on The Bull Eso MOTM you should check it out!! ~ :D

the bull eso is Rx Muscle's Member of the Month for February 2013! (http://forums.rxmuscle.com/showthread.php?111083-the-bull-eso-is-Rx-Muscle-s-Member-of-the-Month-for-February-2013!)




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[TheRage93]

thanks guys! back to chest development...stretches and long negative in a power rack at the end of your work out will destroy u but i believe the hold/stretch in Powerrack negatives bbrings that pop to the pecs and hits lazy fibers cause you have to go balls to wall to do 10 sec negative at the end of your work out with weight you do 6-8 reps with.. have a good spotter to pull the weight back up for you so you main focus is the essentric phase, then slow 10 sec neg with a stretch/hold an inch above the safeties for a two count..
These help build some good myofibrillar fibers for sure. Actual growth of the muscle.

[M4BTEAM]

thanks guys! back to chest development...stretches and long negative in a power rack at the end of your work out will destroy u but i believe the hold/stretch in Powerrack negatives bbrings that pop to the pecs and hits lazy fibers cause you have to go balls to wall to do 10 sec negative at the end of your work out with weight you do 6-8 reps with.. have a good spotter to pull the weight back up for you so you main focus is the essentric phase, then slow 10 sec neg with a stretch/hold an inch above the safeties for a two count..

A 10 second negative sounds brutal, but there's sure to be a ton of muscle fibre activation going on. I'm sure it would be a great shock technique for new growth.

[TheRage93]

A 10 second negative sounds brutal, but there's sure to be a ton of muscle fibre activation going on. I'm sure it would be a great shock technique for new growth.
It literally forces the actual muscle fiber to thicken/grow. It's cool stuff.

[M4BTEAM]

We'll be looking for the 3 week progress pics between the 8th and the 10th.

Once again we will want some sort of proof, like a newspaper etc.

Thanks for a wonderful first 3 weeks... this contest has exceeded all our expectations.

[the bull eso]

all good ill shoot some tonight after i get my gym time in, been feeling good cardio is up, as well as certain supplements :) St. Johns word and 5htp are excellent mood enhancers! i look forward to seeing everyones PROGRESS

[TheRage93]

Those are good mood enhancers ESP if you get cranky and all during a cut!

[M4BTEAM]

We'll be looking for the 3 week progress pics between the 8th and the 10th.

Once again we will want some sort of proof, like a newspaper etc.

Thanks for a wonderful first 3 weeks... this contest has exceeded all our expectations.
Just a front pic, a back pic... and some proof like a newspaper or something written.

Try to perform the same pose each time when you post your progress pics so that we can compare them properly.

[Big Barry]

Those are good mood enhancers ESP if you get cranky and all during a cut!

Mood can go down the shitter during a cut, I try to have sex or masturbate twice or thrice a day to cheer me up. LOL

[M4BTEAM]

Those are good mood enhancers ESP if you get cranky and all during a cut!

Sometimes just bumping the test can be a great mood enhancer!

[Big Barry]

Sometimes just bumping the test can be a great mood enhancer!

Always is for me... great sex enhancer too. lol

[TheRage93]

Mood can go down the shitter during a cut, I try to have sex or masturbate twice or thrice a day to cheer me up. LOL
Lmao. As m4 said, upping test is awesome too! Cutting blows at times. I once caught a cramp in my glute going balls deep in my GF because my cut. Dehydration too before weigh ins.

[M4BTEAM]

Yes. Bumping the sex with the test can be a great mood enhancer too. lol

[Big Barry]

Here's Bull's 3 week progress pics:-


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[Big Barry]

I just compared to the week 1 pics and that's a substantial amount of fat loss, brother. Very noticeable, especially from the front pic. Definitely on track!

[the bull eso]

pics came out looking like shit i need a better camera and lighting for next round..
weekend workouts
BACK
Charles Glass style smith Dead very slow ss/ rope pull down 5 sets
smith bb row 10 bend over 10 back arched-4 sets
cable pull down ss/ one arm cable row 4 sets
machine pull down ss/hypers with body weight

SHOULDERS
standing over head press with a lockout at top to squeeze traps
smith front press
side laterals
cable upright row
smith behind neck press...very light for a stretches
rev pec deck...

[Big Barry]

Whenever i'm in a situation where I only have light weights I use a lot of Charles Glass techniques and still manage to get a crazy workout. He really knows how to make an exercise difficult and effective with lighter poundages.

[TheRage93]

He looks like a bull!

[M4BTEAM]

Great pics Bull Eso... i'm very impressed at the way you are changing. There has been a distinct drop in bodyfat %.

[the bull eso]

the fullness is coming back diet is simple but working and i have energy out the ass
small carton egg whites/oatmeal
12oz turkey/white rice
whey/berries
12ozchicken/white rice
12oz steak/white rice
next week i switch out white rice for yams
took mon,tues off because of work...legs tonight oh yeah

[TheRage93]

Yams are awesome buddy. I enjoy them.

[Big Barry]

the fullness is coming back diet is simple but working and i have energy out the ass
small carton egg whites/oatmeal
12oz turkey/white rice
whey/berries
12ozchicken/white rice
12oz steak/white rice
next week i switch out white rice for yams
took mon,tues off because of work...legs tonight oh yeah

Joe d would be proud of you... he says someday he'll have everybody at RX eating berries! I believe him...

[the bull eso]

Mentally preparing for a very tough leg session tonight.... lots of weight and a lot of volume
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inspiration... thx HLR

[TheRage93]

Tom platz is an animal

[the bull eso]

LEGS
10 min on bike

machine crunch/machine knee ups

smith squats/BW walking lunges
smith front squat/BW walking lunges
hip abduction/glute blaster machine
DB SLDL/wide stance machine leg press
leg extensions/calf presses

crunches/rope crunch/leg lifts

[Big Barry]

Everyone should watch a Platz vid before training legs!

[the bull eso]

i did and it works, you have a deeper meaning behind what you are doing

[M4BTEAM]

Watching a Platz vid before squatting is like watching a Rocky movie before boxing. Great idea!

[TheRage93]

Watching platz squat should tell everybody to squat to depth. And not those bullshit 1/4 squats you see people do.

[bad rad]

Watching platz squat should tell everybody to squat to depth. And not those bullshit 1/4 squats you see people do.

I watched a couple of the poorly built trainers at the gym doing those on a Smith machine w/4 plates a side. They started walking around all bowed up so I commenced my set of DL, 455x8. I hate watching partial reps that aren't meant to be, they have a place but not every exercise.

[the bull eso]

142379 This is a back shot from week two, I trained back tonight and my strength is way up and my training partner said my back is looking so much better with detail now that I'm shedding a few lbs...

[M4BTEAM]

Watching platz squat should tell everybody to squat to depth. And not those bullshit 1/4 squats you see people do.

Agreed. Full depth for full quad development.

[M4BTEAM]

142379 This is a back shot from week two, I trained back tonight and my strength is way up and my training partner said my back is looking so much better with detail now that I'm shedding a few lbs...

I agree with your training partner, definitely mere detail coming in now compared with your earlier pics. Very impressive!

[TheRage93]

I watched a couple of the poorly built trainers at the gym doing those on a Smith machine w/4 plates a side. They started walking around all bowed up so I commenced my set of DL, 455x8. I hate watching partial reps that aren't meant to be, they have a place but not every exercise.
I agree man. It's a but sad that they teach people to do this as well.

[Big Barry]

Bull is looking good in that back shot pic! Definitely getting leaner.

[TheRage93]

Bull is looking good in that back shot pic! Definitely getting leaner.
Without a doubt. He's really doing his thing in this contest.

[M4BTEAM]

Without a doubt. He's really doing his thing in this contest.

With just under 8 weeks left to go changes will start to become even more prominent soon. Everybody is in the groove now, it should be very interesting to see who moves through the gears the quickest, so far everybody has done superbly!

[the bull eso]

Work has been nuts 12-16 hour days
LEG DAY tonight...
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[M4BTEAM]

Training legs after a long hard day at work takes real dedication.

[TheRage93]

Kai Greene has some of the biggest/thickest set of legs I've seen on a man.

[M4BTEAM]

Kai Greene has some of the biggest/thickest set of legs I've seen on a man.

The striations in those quads are insane. Great development.

Bull knows how to get motivated that's for sure!

[the bull eso]

nice weekend... friday went out with the boys, saturday went to a black tie event, sunday worked 5 hours then stayed in with the girl and watched the oscar's...
Monday-back to my grid... pics again coming soon!

[TheRage93]

nice weekend... friday went out with the boys, saturday went to a black tie event, sunday worked 5 hours then stayed in with the girl and watched the oscar's...
Monday-back to my grid... pics again coming soon!
Can't wait to see, no homo.

[M4BTEAM]

It's 6 weeks now since the contest began, so we'll be looking for update pics within the next 3 days so we can chart your progress.

The contest is now at the half way point ... well done so far!

[the bull eso]

this week
ARMS
rope push downs/db curls
rope skull crusher/ concentrated curl
one arm rope push down/cable row curl/rope hammer curl
machine preacher curl/machine hammer skull crusher
machine crunches
CHEST/BACK
pulldowns/incline db press
straigh arm pulls/machine flys
one arm db rows/decline BB
Camber bb row/ HS machine incline press

[the bull eso]

Legs tonight!
143745MPD style with lacey in the background

[the bull eso]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksIGOyyi_Ac
light weight!!!

[the bull eso]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoVtsLwnwuw

[M4BTEAM]

LOL. Awesome MPD style pic in the shorts, that arm looks HUGE!

I love your leg day motivation techniques. I want to train legs now. lol

[TheRage93]

What's with the pic lmao. Trying to show off what you're working with bro? Haha

[Big Barry]

Bull could certainly shake up the male physique division. I need to buy some shorts like that for summertime!

[the bull eso]

144082Rage ill always show off what im working with... you know how dudes creep on the 18 and over section just waiting to see a girl on RX post a thong or titty shot....
Well im the male version of that, i know there are women on here who can wait for the bull to show "the goods"!

[Big Barry]

i know there are women on here who can wait for the bull to show "the goods"!

There's probably several women, right now.... pressing their vibrators into themselves, moaning "Ooh Bull, take me Bull!" lol

[TheRage93]

144082Rage ill always show off what im working with... you know how dudes creep on the 18 and over section just waiting to see a girl on RX post a thong or titty shot....
Well im the male version of that, i know there are women on here who can wait for the bull to show "the goods"!
Lmfao this is awesome. Just awesome.

[the bull eso]

Unlike Lance Adam I don't have pure gear Viagra but my dick is hard as fuck for Candice Keenen and Nathalia Melo.... My two bottom bitches checking my ma'fuckin paper!

[M4BTEAM]

Unlike Lance Adam I don't have pure gear Viagra but my dick is hard as fuck for Candice Keenen and Nathalia Melo.... My two bottom bitches checking my ma'fuckin paper!

I still can't believe Melo never won. It's a travesty!

[M4BTEAM]

I think everybody should do the traps in the mirror shot, Taylor also took a good pic like that.

It looks pretty cool.

[M4BTEAM]

Your progress has been great TBE. With just 5 weeks left in this contest hopefully you can keep it going and bring some wow factor to your final pics. I have a feeling this contest is going to be VERY close. Good luck in your final 5 weeks!

[sassy69]

Everyone should watch a Platz vid before training legs!

Barry - so true - one thing I love about pictures and esp videos of the big guys is that you can literally see the mind/muscle connection and see visibly what muscles are engaging. And when you're looking at guys like Arnold. Franco and Tom Platz on leg day ... dayum.... nothing makes you "see" what you want your body to do.

Bull - NICE back progress! And you're killin' it w/ the leg day motivation...except for that one small anomolous photo of the board shorts... kinda threw me.

Hope you continue to find deeper meaning in all your lifting! Keep killin' it man!

[sassy69]

Rad posted a pic...


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I meant to add a couple notes on your doggies -- such a beautiful dog & LOVE your little shepherd baby! I'm a kitty owner myself - primarily because I move around too much and apt living doesn't go well w/ dogs. I had volunteered at a cat rescue in California and finally got into a training program for an organization that handles almost 25% of the abandoned animals in Chicago. I signed up for their dog care program instead of the kitties primarily because I am selfish and I want a doggy fix. We got a tour of the facility and, as they said, the most frequently surrendered breed is the pit / rotty terrier. I live in Chicago and this is one of those areas where this breed is the most popular and also the most frequently surrendered. There was one female who had been brought in so near starvation that she was nothing but a bag of bones. She's now filling out some and has an amazingly good disposition given what she has gone thru -but she's still skinny, but has the BIGGEST head I've ever seen. They are such amazing dogs and I'm so looking forward to working with them. When they smile they smile BIG. Its so awesome. :)

[Big Barry]

^ I love that pic... Rad's dog has such a loyal look in his eyes!

[the bull eso]

thx sassy for the kind words, im disappointed you didnt like my board shorts though lol but its all good i got a couple PM's that made me smile about it...Monday is Leg day!!! ill be posting up my motivation soon...

[Big Barry]

How can Sassy not like those shorts? Women fight over guys who look like this:-


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[sassy69]

thx sassy for the kind words, im disappointed you didnt like my board shorts though lol but its all good i got a couple PM's that made me smile about it...Monday is Leg day!!! ill be posting up my motivation soon...

I like that when you commit to a style, you commit BIG AND BRIGHT! I always say - GO BIG OR GO HOME! If you're gonna do it, do it BIG!

I have general disdain for the board shorts because most of the guys who wear them have godlike upper bodies and stick calves coming out the bottom. I guess you have to take anything in guys' styles as an expression of self when it stands out - even the old shitters and the whacky ties of the 80s. Hell, even my dad wore some of the nutty ties I bought him, and he's an old school attorney.

Monday is LEG DAY! KILL DAT SHIT!! I also like that you rebel against Monday as Universal Chest Day!

[Curt James]

142379 This is a back shot from week two, I trained back tonight and my strength is way up and my training partner said my back is looking so much better with detail now that I'm shedding a few lbs...

Great back shot, Bull!


Legs tonight!
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haHA Lacey right there! :-) Awesome!

But those board shorts. My eeeeyyyyyyyyeeeessss! lol

[M4BTEAM]

I also like that you rebel against Monday as Universal Chest Day!

It's probably a great idea. I always thought it was strange that everybody would want to train the same body part on the same day and have to fight over the equipment.

[Big Barry]

M4BTEAM Contest Prizes Have Been Announced!




1st - $1000

2nd - $200

3rd - $200

4th - $200

5th - $200

6th - $100

7th - $100

8th - $100

9th - $100

10th - $100





All prizes will be in store credit for M4BTEAM.COM

[TheRage93]

Whoever gets first place is going to one happy dude.

[sassy69]

It's probably a great idea. I always thought it was strange that everybody would want to train the same body part on the same day and have to fight over the equipment.

I personally always preferred to start w/ my biggest muscles -- which meant Monday was either Leg day or if I'm splitting them, Ham Day. Then you only have to deal w/ the dbags who haven't picked up on the Universal Chest Day (shit, its like when girls' periods sync up...)
and still think its studly to curl in the squat rack. At least when I ask if they're done in the squat rack they strip off their little 25 lb plates, acting like they're all gallant and everything so the poor little girl doesn't have to hurt herself lifting the plates. And then I kick their pansyass 25 lbs out of the way and rack up a couple 45's and ask them to step aside. :) LEG DAY BITCHES! HOOAHH! (Ok that's probably disrespectful to the real soldiers who have earned the right to say that.. but it comes to mind when you kick pansyass squat rack curlers out of the way ... )

Like Spock says "Lift long and prosper". OK I guess Spock doesn't say that. But he should.


... dang, I need to make a t-shirt w/ that on it. My "Live / Love / Lift" shirt just fell apart, so I need a replacement. Could I possibly look like a bigger gym nerd w/ a shirt like that?

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[sassy69]

Not to sidetrack TBE's log... back to your regularly scheduled muscle guy!

[the bull eso]

Sassy you crack me up! but you need to photoshop a giant detailed veiny arm to Spock...maybe Evan's arm doing a curl, then you will see it float around on many people Facebook :)

[the bull eso]

UPDATE
LEGS
tri-set
Extensions, Curls, Machine Leg Press-4 sets high reps
DB walking lunge/toe touches
hip abductor/hip adduction
glute blaster machine
this was a light leg day but very intense as there was no rest time for set to set exercise to exercise, i left light headed and a little sick but i feel good today sore. Heavy Leg day is Thursday which will be front squats hacks BB hip extension ham blasters

TUESDAY BACK & CHEST
RDL/Flat bb press
close grip pulldowns/cable flys
seated row/incline BB press
again very short rest but heavy weight for 8-12 reps and 5 sets
romanian deads 315 for 10 followed by 315 press for 6...got the heart pumping lol

[bad rad]

^ I love that pic... Rad's dog has such a loyal look in his eyes!

He's very loyal, one of the reasons the breed can be trained to fight so easily. It's unfortunate that it happens so much.

I have had collie's too growing up and they're very similar in their attachemtn to their owners. My collie always tried to sleep on my head, we would spend the night with her slipping off and crawling back up. She was a great dog.

[bad rad]

144082Rage ill always show off what im working with... you know how dudes creep on the 18 and over section just waiting to see a girl on RX post a thong or titty shot....
Well im the male version of that, i know there are women on here who can wait for the bull to show "the goods"!

Maybe I can post one of these trap shot myself this weekend. Your back is pretty thick Bull.

[~Maz~]

~ Coming along great Bull!! Bad Rad is right that is one thick back!! ~ ;)

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[Big Barry]

He's very loyal, one of the reasons the breed can be trained to fight so easily. It's unfortunate that it happens so much.

I have had collie's too growing up and they're very similar in their attachemtn to their owners. My collie always tried to sleep on my head, we would spend the night with her slipping off and crawling back up. She was a great dog.

Collie's are beautiful dogs... my neighbor had one when we were kids, I still remember being gutted when it was hit by a car. Very friendly and intelligent dogs, well maybe not when crossing the road.

[Big Barry]

~ Coming along great Bull!! Bad Rad is right that is one thick back!! ~ ;)


Coming from Rad that's a huge compliment... his back is from another planet!

[M4BTEAM]

Love these motivational messages Maz!

The things we tell ourselves on a daily basis creates our own personal reality. Focusing on the positive can make our lives 100x better. When you think about it true champs must have their heads full of positive personal thoughts. I suppose it's like a sort of controlled ego, if you tell yourself you're a champion on a daily basis, you start to become one!

[M4BTEAM]

The 9th week progress pics will be due over the next couple of days. Looking forward to seeing what you look like going into the final 3 weeks of the challenge!

[the bull eso]

Trying to post pics ASAP pm'ed big Barry to help me post some selfies

[Big Barry]

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[Big Barry]

Looking lean and mean, Bull. Ab's looked far away in week 1, but they're coming in nicely now!



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[bad rad]

Damn, big difference!

["Rodz"]

Nice work man, really taking shape

[TheRage93]

Looking swoll as fuck man. Huge difference for sure!

[M4BTEAM]

Looking great TBE. Muscles really popping and body fat massively decreased too!

[the bull eso]

monday bi's n tri's lil delt
str8 bar push downs/cable 1 arm extensions
side rises/db curl
cable curl/cable over head press
hammer curl/close grip bench/side rises

[the bull eso]

Chest
tuesday

HS incline press worked up to 4 plates
incline BB 275 felt good
flat flys/close chest press
dips
cable most musculars lol all about the squeezes...

[the bull eso]

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[the bull eso]

LEGS
WEDNESDAY
Extensions
Smith squat wide stance
smith front squats....low
leg press->hi reps changed feet position every position
leg curls....fast reps/slow reps/pause@bottom/pause@top

[sassy69]

Damnnn son! Nice progress!

I thought of this thread and your dog pic this morning - I just started volunteering in an animal rescue center near my apartment. In the past I've worked w/ cats but got a major desire to get a weekly puppy fix. I did my first "solo" session today - which basically amounts to taking the dogs out to an interior courtyard, giving them some out & about time and a "GOOD DOGGY!" when they do a #1 and / or a #2, and then pick up the #2. Many of the dogs there are pit mixes - these are the coolest dogs. There are a couple younger pups and some older ones and they are all just awesome.

OK - now back to focus on Week 9 & 10 progress! Keep it rockin! BAD ASS most muscular!

[the bull eso]

Happy Easter to everyone dieting, hope you can cheat a little and enjoy it with your families..

[Big Barry]

Happy Easter to everyone dieting, hope you can cheat a little and enjoy it with your families..

Happy Easter TBE...

Heavy will be probably be eating chocolate Easter eggs and drinking beer!

[heavyiron]

LOL!

Happy Easter!

Low carb/cal day for me =(

[the bull eso]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpn0vh2Rj0Y I seen this first episode yesterday and loved this clip... thought id share

[the bull eso]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWnldP2ZbzM yes its leg day... no half rep bullshit!

[Big Barry]

yes its leg day... no half rep bullshit!


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[the bull eso]

Lmfao

[M4BTEAM]

Squats are the best exercise on the planet when done heavy and with good ROM.

The guys who do the half reps may as well just do leg press instead.

[the bull eso]

Monday Legs!
*8sets of squats
5sets extensions/hamstring curl
*5sets power squat machine (very low n wide to target the glutes)
leg press feet high to hit hams and glutes

BACK and DELTS today

[Big Barry]

Monday Legs!
*8sets of squats
5sets extensions/hamstring curl
*5sets power squat machine (very low n wide to target the glutes)
leg press feet high to hit hams and glutes

BACK and DELTS today

Great to see you're targeting those glutes, TBE.

D-NUTZ will be jealous when he sees that routine... he's the glute daddy around here!

[TheRage93]

Great to see you're targeting those glutes, TBE.

D-NUTZ will be jealous when he sees that routine... he's the glute daddy around here!
Rumor has it, Dnutz is going to have striated ass cheeks!

[M4BTEAM]

Rumor has it, Dnutz is going to have striated ass cheeks!

Showing glutes will be optional in the final pics.

If D-NUTZ truly has striated glutes maybe we should include his glute pic in the final poll banner and publicity shots.

[M4BTEAM]

Monday Legs!
*8sets of squats
5sets extensions/hamstring curl
*5sets power squat machine (very low n wide to target the glutes)
leg press feet high to hit hams and glutes

BACK and DELTS today

All those killer leg days have been really showing in your pics Bull Eso!

IMO the massive energy expenditure on leg day blows most cardio workouts out the water!

Looking forward to your pics at the end of the week, your last set showed some awesome changes!

[the bull eso]

last week.... lets see what we can do..

[M4BTEAM]

Congratulations on a great transformation. All 10 of you have been remarkable from the very beginning!

Everybody should have their final pics in before noon on Saturday. Since RX is based in New York we'll go by New York time for the deadline.

[Big Barry]

last week.... lets see what we can do..

A nice tan, some good lighting and a decent carb up... time to hit the stage!

Looking forward to the pics, brother!

[Big Barry]

Quick announcement...

Lance says there's no way he can do pics before Sunday. Since we need all 10 members pics before we can put the poll up the contest has been extended by an extra day.

[Big Barry]

Remember to mention your finishing weight when you put up your pics, Bull.

We will need it for the comparisons.

[Big Barry]

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[Big Barry]

Great final pics from Bull...

Hopefully we will be ready to rock and roll with the poll in a few hours.

[Big Barry]

I spoke to M4 and he agrees that as long as competitors don't vote for themselves they should be able to vote.

So have at it when the thread pops up....

[ayezer]

look great real thick traps and back!!!

[Big Barry]

The poll thread is now up!

http://forums.rxmuscle.com/showthread.php?114901-VOTE-NOW-for-the-M4BTEAM-Transformation-Winner!!!

[M4BTEAM]

Thank you for a wonderful contest!

[the bull eso]

Big thanks to both of my supporters, at least someone sees my potential lol... I never expected last place but hey I guess I need to step my game up as I move forward and into contest prep mode...

["Rodz"]

Big thanks to both of my supporters, at least someone sees my potential lol... I never expected last place but hey I guess I need to step my game up as I move forward and into contest prep mode...

Voting was tough bro, you had a good shape when u started but looked great at the end, awesome work man.

[RichDC2]

You definitly gained alot of muscle and no fat. Thick as brick house man.

[the bull eso]

Thanks guys your transformations were both great n I followed both your logs close impressed by your way to maintain or grow muscle while burning away fat... I'm going to keep my log going as I prep for my show in jersey n I hope you guys do the same

["Rodz"]

Awesome bro, i plan to.

[RichDC2]

I definetly will be following your log!

["Rodz"]

I definetly will be following your log!

no homo
























actually extra homo

[RichDC2]

lmao!

[Big Barry]

Can't wait to see how you get on at your show. You've got loads of potential, brother!

[guruhonza]

Great decision! I hope you enjoy the journey and have successful competition day.

[the bull eso]

had a lot of drama come my way since the beginning of may. On the 6th of May I was driving to work at 7 am on the AC express way coming back from mur mur Monday (I know not a smart move) well I crash my car into a road barrier and spun around to hit another barrier with the back bumper and the impact was so great I was thrown threw the back window onto the high way.....more to come later

[ayezer]

hope you are ok, I have had a lot going on too no major car accidents but other stuff.
I was lucky 2 days ago driving to a clients house and something rolled off a truck and kucky to avoid it damage and no car hit me.

Hope you are ok.

[darrell67]

great progress bro you made a great tranformation..keep up the good job