Blood, Guts and Intensity

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Ax it is getting to the point where he will be banned from most gyms unless he brings his own Ivanko Oly bar. Yes he can curl the 120s.


Baldie

[axioma]

Ax it is getting to the point where he will be banned from most gyms unless he brings his own Ivanko Oly bar. Yes he can curl the 120s.


Baldie

:drool:me sooo weak. You so strong:hmn:No matter what happens in Pitt, don't rip the heads of the competitors when you hug them...

[esplendido]

Sorry, no offense intended at all, but I live 30 miles from the show me State and I'll have to see to believe 100lb side laterals and 120lb DB curls....:yep:

[Baldiewonkanobi]

I was there witnessing James curl 120s for 2 plus a partial. Each side. I do not doubt his 100 laterals as he is or close to the strongest 50+ Bodybuilder alive....I'd say the only area he is not a fucking monster on is bench. Stagering but not in the 500-600 range. I spotted him on 10 reps of 610 pound squats. Just sayin.....


Baldie

[esplendido]

Good enough for me!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Remember, the weights are a means to an end. Progressively more intense contractions. You could conceivably use NO weight if your mind/muscle connection was strong enough. Mine isnt. Way too ADD. So I use heavy weights. The more intensely you can get a muscle to contract over repeated bouts the more growth you can stimulate.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

I will ask Dave to get you into the Iron Asylum...100lb dbl laterals are stuff of legend, as are most of your workout weights. You have got to get this stuff on video for posterity...you are probably the strongest competitive bodybuilder your age on the planet...mind if I give you a plug on Central, try to get some of these whippersnappers to come over and see what REAL men do? Represent bro.
THAT would be great! Lets get some Masters representing on there and show the 20 somethings that seasoned muscle can hang with the "swole" crew..

[Hammerfit]

THAT would be great! Lets get some Masters representing on there and show the 20 somethings that seasoned muscle can hang with the "swole" crew..

Yeah bring it ! Happy B Day Big Man!

[axioma]

THAT would be great! Lets get some Masters representing on there and show the 20 somethings that seasoned muscle can hang with the "swole" crew..

Get something on video, post on youtube and we can send link to dave. Highlight the insane lifts: squats, laterals, curls, etc. Actually, you video something, then Jeff the Producer would be the one to take notice.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Update- been eally busy and limted time on computers.

Friday did legs
Warmed up legs with several sets squats
Then pre ex superset of cybex leg extensions with 305 x 14 Neg act!
Leg press (cybex) 505 x 8 +2 forced reps.
After a short rest
Squats with 605 x 7.
Leg Curls 205 x11 + 2 FR! 8+ 2 FR.
Rotary Calf 405 x 20 , x 15

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Yesterday

Pecs
smith Bench- several warmups then 515 x 1 strip 50 x 3 - rest pause style- awesome set!
535 x 2 neg- strip 70 x 2 neg- rest pause style- Brutal-Pecs were "twice the size as when you came in" acccording to the trainer I borrrowed to spot me.
Incline on Smith 355 x 5!- up 20 lbs and 1 rep.
Decline Flyes 45's x 22, x 9+3+2 - DC style- same pattern as last time- lot sof reps with medium weight, then quick fade..
Delts
Smith Overheads couple warm ups then 285 x 4+ 1 neg
305 x1, strip 20 x3- rest pause !
Laterals 100's x 6

Triceps
Dips bW + 200 x 5, + 250 x 6 +2 neg
Eagle Tri Ext- new 125 x6

Abs
Naurt Ab- 210 x 19, x 10

Cardio 22 min elliptical -HIIT intervals, cooldown.
236- striated glutes as of Sat..

[HeavyDutyGuy]

No time or energy to type things out these days, did lats and back, traps, biceps yesterday, switched a few things up, to bring out lats and to save some strain on my lower back. Pulovers/ chins pre exhausted,, Cybex pulldowns and rows, deadlifts, shrugs, three different types curls. 20 min HIIT cardio.
Today 30 min HIIT cardio. diet tight. Obliques getting tight as well.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Wont this thread be cool with your pics up from Pittsburgh?


Baldie

[bodyhard]

Heavy D is a beast man, a fucking beast!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Stiill rocking
yesterday
1.Got two rest paise reps on Smith bench press- 5 plates +25 each side, then stripped the 25 and got two more.
2. Smith incliine 4 plates a side x 2.
3. Dips bodyweight plus 260 x 4 + 2FR
4. Decline flyes 60's x 17, x 8 + 3.

5. smith overhead 285 x 5+ 1 negative. 315 x 3 negqtive, stip x 1 neg.
6. DB Laterals 100's x 6.


7. Dips BW+ 260 x 5
8. Machine extensions 205 x10. 140 x 4 RP ea arm.

9. Nautlius Ab Machine 205 x 17, x 10

22 min on elliptical 234 cals.

[axioma]

You posting any progress pics? I need some inspiration after the slapdown by lipsinic on my thread! I really want to see those delts and chest after that last workout

[HeavyDutyGuy]

My progress will be shown in Pitt. lol.. I had problems uploading pics from my cheapie cell. only have some forearm and leg pics online- boring I am sure..

[Baldiewonkanobi]

James I will have some xtra Jan Tana in Pitt. You have a lot of mass to cover. Only one DT however. Perhaps we need to bring you a paint roller from the hardware store :hypno:


Baldie

[HeavyDutyGuy]

:yep:
James I will have some xtra Jan Tana in Pitt. You have a lot of mass to cover. Only one DT however. Perhaps we need to bring you a paint roller from the hardware store :hypno:


Baldie

[HeavyDutyGuy]

BACK

1.Rack Deads - from knees 155 x20, 245 x 15, put on belt and straps 335 x 12. 425 x 10. 515 x 8. 605, 695, 705, 785, 875 each x 1. 895 x 6- not to failure -clip and ten lb plate fell off twice, got too irritating, great set though.

2.Chins Bw *(235) x 10, + 45, +90, + 135 ea x 2. 180 x 2 + 3 negatives-Unreal!

4. Smith Machine one arm row - break in 105 x8 ea arm, 195 x 4. 245 x 4 RP ea arm!

5. Shrugs 515 x 8. 695 x 6.

Biceps

6. BB curls 155 x8 very str4ict. 245 x 5 cheat curls lean forward- NOT back.

7. Al Db Curls 125's x 6.

8. DB conc curl- break in 100 x 4 RP each arm.


18 min cardio- 16 min hard intervals.

UNREAL workout- brutally hard~!

[axioma]

James I will have some xtra Jan Tana in Pitt. You have a lot of mass to cover. Only one DT however. Perhaps we need to bring you a paint roller from the hardware store :hypno:


Baldie

roller will take forever on him...use a sprayer:yep:

[HeavyDutyGuy]

LOl you guys are funny.. I am just a skinny whippet..

[HeavyDutyGuy]

so far behind posting that I am lost...
The last three workouts in short form- omitting warm up sets, cardio days etc..

WEds
Back
Rack Dead from knee- starting warming up with bar , max set was 875 x 6 = not to failure.
Chins- max set was Bw+ 180 x 2 +3 negatives!
Smith Machine One arm rows max sets 195 x4, 245 x 4 RP!
Shrugs 515 x 8, 695 x 8.

Biceps
Biceps Curls 155x8 very strict, 245 x 5.
Alt DB curl 125's x 6
Conc Curl 100 x 4 RP each arm.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Fri

Legs


Squats wamups then 695 x4. 335 x 22!

Cy Leg Ext 305 x 14 neg act! pre ex with

Leg Press 505 x 6 NA extreme ROM- great from on both- brutal!

Leg Curls 205 x 14 2 FR! 150 x 8 neg act!

Standing Calf Raise 1005 x 10! - up 90 lbs! x 8.

Rotary Calf 405 x 17- really working the stretch.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

yesterday

1. Smith bench press- 5 plates + 30- 525 x 2 ROP!- strpped 60, 2 RP,
545 x 1 negative- we knocked the machine out of adjustment- stopped here.

2. Dips bodyweight plus 275 x 4 + 2FR, x 3 + 2 FR.

3. DB flyes 125's x 7!

4. Decline flyes 70's x 15.

Delts

5. Smith overhead couple wamups couldnt do anything with 285 - lack of food- almost none today, sleep= worked all night, got six hours when I got home , caught up with me here.

6 Cy over head press - new stack + 15, 205 x 8 NA, 150 x 4 R each arm!

Triceps

7. Tri Dips BW+ 275 x 3 + 2 negs

8. Cy machine extensions 205 x11!.

Abs

9. Nautlius Ab Machine 205 x 33!, x 11. BW 235 lbs depite little food before.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

If an autopsy were ever done on you they would need a tungsten bladed hack saw.


Baldie

[HeavyDutyGuy]

BACK

1.Rack Deads - from knees 155 x20, 245 x 15, 335 x 12. 425 x 1. 515 x 1. 605 x1 , 695 x 1, 785 x 1, 875 x 1. 965 x 5!
Deads fron top- constant tension- "Dorian style" 3335 x a few , 425 x few, 565 x 4!
Best Dead session in a long time,maybe ever!

2.Chins Bw *(234) + 45 x 6, +90x 2, + 135 ea x 2. 180 x 3 + 5 negatives!1- up 1 rep and 3 negs!-

4. Smith Machine one arm row - break in 105 x 1ea arm, 195 x 1- didnt need much warm up by now- hungry and tired. 265 x 4 RP ea arm! - up 20 lbs ea arm!- An exercise in brutality!

5. Shrugs 515 x 8. 715 x 7! up 20 lbs and 1 rep!.

Biceps

6. BB Curls 245 x 6!- up 1 rep

7. Al Db Curls 125's x 6.


18 min cardio- 16 min hard intervals.

Great workout!- tough one was hungry, a bit shaky, but pushed very hard and hit PRS one every exercise except the last one.

234 and leaning out by the week.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Fri
Short version agaain was moving Thurs and Fri- did this afterwards. Was tired, and getting and moving into a new place in two days was stressful. Wont even go into the whys here.

Legs


Squats wamups then 695 x6- up 2 reps =hit hooks at top of first couple reps, threw me off, but adjusted and kept going, great set! . 425 x 20!- never caame close to this before, first 13 or so were pretty easy, then it got harder- up 0l lbs for 2 less reps over last time!

Cy Leg Ext 305 x 20 neg act! - up 6 reps! pre ex with

Leg Press 505 x 6 NA extreme ROM- brutal!

Leg Curls 205 x 14 + 1 FR 160 x 8 neg act!- up 10 lbs.

Standing Calf Raise 1050 x 9! - up 45 lbs for 1 less rep! x 8.


ABs
Nautilus Ab Machine 205 x 32, x 15

BW 235 lbs- 3 weeks to go! Crunch time!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

1. Smith bench press- warmups up to 465 x1- 5 plates, 465 x 3+1 FR.

2. Smith Incline Press warmups. 4 plates 375 x 3!

3. Dips bodyweight plus 275 x 5 + 2FR.

4. DB flyes 125's x 8!


Delts

5. Smith overhead press. warmups. 285 x 5+1 FR.

6 Cy over head press - stack + 15, 205, 170 x 4 R each arm!- up 20 lbs ea arm!

Triceps



8. Cy machine extensions 205 x12!. 150 x 4 RP

Abs (http://forums.rxmuscle.com/showthread.php?t=29750&page=10#)

9. Nautlius Ab Machine 205 x 34!, x 14.

BW 235 lbs depite little food before.

CARDIO
18 min on Elliptical -14 min hard intervals
Looking huge- paradoxically bigger, but smooth and pale- NEED SUN !!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

BACK

1.Rack Deads - from knees 155 x20, 245 x 15, 335 x 12. 425 x 1. 515 x 1. 605 x1 , 695 x 1, 785 x 1, 875 x 1. 985 x 5!- up 20 lbs
Deads fron top- constant tension- "Dorian style" 3335 x a few , 425 x few, 575 x 3!

2.Chins Bw *(234) + 45 x 6, +90x 2, + 135 ea x 2. 180 x 1.. 205 x 2 + 3 negs rest pause style.

4. Smith Machine one arm row - break in 105 x 1ea arm, 195 x 1- didnt need much warm up by now. 285 x 4 RP ea arm! - up 20 lbs ea arm!-

Cable Rows on cybex thing 10 x 8, 210 x7

5. Shrugs 515 x 8. 765 x 7! up 20 lbs


Biceps

6. BB Curls 245 x 6!- up 1 rep

7. Al Db Curls 125's x 6.


18 min cardio- 16 min hard intervals.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Keep this up son and you will be banned!!



Baldie

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Keep this up son and you will be banned!!



Baldie
It makes up for a multitude of sins... ;)

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Switched a few things up today.

Legs


Squats wamups bar - 2 sets, 155, 245, 335, 425, 515 x 2, 605 x 1 700 x 3 + 1 neg- off a few reps but went up to an even 700. first rep wasnt too good but each was better than the last, nailed thie third and buriend the negative.
425 x 19 + 1 neg- down a rep, but hit depth consistently on evey rep and was a true 20 rep widow maker type set-- first 10 were
Cy Leg Ext 305 x 20 neg act! - up 6 reps! pre ex with normal, had to fight and rest pause the rest of the way through it- the O2 debt was unreal.

Leg Extensions 3 sets didnt record weight and reps except last- constant tension slow motion reps holdinng the contractions at the top - last set 305 x 9.

Leg Curls same drill as above but 2 sets 205 x 8 last set.

Standing Calf Raise 1050 x 10! x 9.- actually did right after squats cause wanted to get the really heavy stuff done while I could.

ABs
Nautilus Ab Machine 205 x 15, x 11

BW 233- low calories today before workout- about 900.

[Hammerfit]

Switched a few things up today.

Legs


Squats wamups bar - 2 sets, 155, 245, 335, 425, 515 x 2, 605 x 1 700 x 3 + 1 neg- off a few reps but went up to an even 700. first rep wasnt too good but each was better than the last, nailed thie third and buriend the negative.
425 x 19 + 1 neg- down a rep, but hit depth consistently on evey rep and was a true 20 rep widow maker type set-- first 10 were
Cy Leg Ext 305 x 20 neg act! - up 6 reps! pre ex with normal, had to fight and rest pause the rest of the way through it- the O2 debt was unreal.

Leg Extensions 3 sets didnt record weight and reps except last- constant tension slow motion reps holdinng the contractions at the top - last set 305 x 9.

Leg Curls same drill as above but 2 sets 205 x 8 last set.

Standing Calf Raise 1050 x 10! x 9.- actually did right after squats cause wanted to get the really heavy stuff done while I could.

ABs
Nautilus Ab Machine 205 x 15, x 11

BW 233- low calories today before workout- about 900.

you are freakin sick dude! 425 x 20! I cant imagine how fun that was!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Trained early in morning after working all night- caffeine and attitude...... and panic, lol

1. Smith bench press- warmups up to 465 x1- 5 plates, 465 x 3+1 neg- better fuller reps

2. Smith Incline Press warmups. 4 plates 375 x 2- off one, but fought hard.

3. Dips bodyweight plus 275 x 4 + 2FR.- off a rep here, but better reps overall, deeper.

4. DB flyes 125's x 9!- up 1 rep.


Delts

5. Smith overhead press. warmups. 285 x 5+1 neg

6 Cy over head press - stack + 15, 205, 150 x 6 each arm! alterenating- could only rest pause 4 with this weight two weeks ago!

Triceps



8. Cy machine extensions 205 x15!- up 3 reps!

Abs (http://forums.rxmuscle.com/showthread.php?t=29750&page=10#)

9. Nautlius Ab Machine 205 x28, x 14.

BW 238! lbs

CARDIO Elliptical a few minutes only.

[Hammerfit]

Trained early in morning after working all night- caffeine and attitude...... and panic, lol

1. Smith bench press- warmups up to 465 x1- 5 plates, 465 x 3+1 neg- better fuller reps

2. Smith Incline Press warmups. 4 plates 375 x 2- off one, but fought hard.

3. Dips bodyweight plus 275 x 4 + 2FR.- off a rep here, but better reps overall, deeper.

4. DB flyes 125's x 9!- up 1 rep.


Delts

5. Smith overhead press. warmups. 285 x 5+1 neg

6 Cy over head press - stack + 15, 205, 150 x 6 each arm! alterenating- could only rest pause 4 with this weight two weeks ago!

Triceps



8. Cy machine extensions 205 x15!- up 3 reps!

Abs (http://forums.rxmuscle.com/showthread.php?t=29750&page=10#)

9. Nautlius Ab Machine 205 x28, x 14.

BW 238! lbs

CARDIO Elliptical a few minutes only.

Good Job Bro...hang in there, Stay Strong!

[axioma]

Deny the pain...way to stay strong.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Thanks guys! I am sure we are ALL suffering at this point! but it will be over soon, and well worth it for me, anyway.
See ya all soon! and you better come say hi, I cant wait to meet all of you :)

[HeavyDutyGuy]

BACK

1.Rack Deads - from knees 155 x20, 245 x 15, 335 x 12. 425 x 1. 515 x 1. 605 x1 , 695 x 1, 785 x 1, 875 x 1. 965 x 2- 2 sets- down 20 lbs and few reps, hunger, lack of sleep taking its toll a bit. REALLY felt this in calves as well.

2. BB Rows. 245 x 10, 335 x 10, 425 x 5, 515 x 6! x 5.

3. Cybexy Pulldown - underhand grip 180 x10, 240 x 10. 305 x 7 bilaterally.

4. Cybex Row/ rear delt a few warm up reps then 305 x 6 bilaterally. a few warm ups with eacvh arms then 225 x 4 RP each arm! - very heavy and intense!

5. Shrugs 515 x 10. 605 x 8. 765 x 4!

Biceps

6. BB Curls 245 x 6.

7. Al Db Curls 125's x 6.


18 min cardio- 14 min hard intervals.

Tough workout!- was hungry, low on energy , but pushed very hard and hit a few PRS even.

232 lbs - dragging, lazy, crummy mood, but 19 1/2" cold arms and striated glutes :)

[axioma]

Jesus.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Lol, Ax.
Today simple unimpressive, equally helllish. 1000 calories as of 7 pm. 26 min- 22 of that hard intervals. Protein, posing. ripped. About to fall on my ass. Got laid off from job- got jerked around big time,. Legal action pending on my part I think in the near future,.

[Hammerfit]

Lol, Ax.
Today simple unimpressive, equally helllish. 1000 calories as of 7 pm. 26 min- 22 of that hard intervals. Protein, posing. ripped. About to fall on my ass. Got laid off from job- got jerked around big time,. Legal action pending on my part I think in the near future,.

damn bad timing of fate! keep ur head on straight, focus on the things you can effect and thats all right now you must be 100% mentally prepared you've worked too hard - FOCUS!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

damn bad timing of fate! keep ur head on straight, focus on the things you can effect and thats all right now you must be 100% mentally prepared you've worked too hard - FOCUS!
THANKS :), im on it. Might be picking up a couple personal training clients finally, so that will take part of the sting out of that, if I get them signed.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

damn bad timing of fate! keep ur head on straight, focus on the things you can effect and thats all right now you must be 100% mentally prepared you've worked too hard - FOCUS!


He will be focused. I am one guy thats not afraid of this big lug. I'll knock the fuck outta him if he takes his eye off the ball.

Baldie

[HeavyDutyGuy]

He will be focused. I am one guy thats not afraid of this big lug. I'll knock the fuck outta him if he takes his eye off the ball.

Baldie
You better. I would expect nothing less.:)
Already been through hell. Kinda getting used to it. Things will chnage next Sat though :)

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Legs


Squats wamups bar - 2 sets, 155, 245, 335, 425, 515 x 2, 605 x 1.
700 x 5 + 1 neg- up 2 reps- much stronger this time! Squats up a good 90 lbs in the past year!

Cy Leg Ext 305 x 20 neg act.

Cybex Leg press ( had previously done a vbrief warmup with 505 x 4) 505 x 6 or 8 Neg act- was focusing on the contractions, lost count- thighs were screaming.


Cybex Prone Leg Curls 205 x 9, x 8 last set.

Standing Calf Raise 1095 x 10! x 9- up 45 lbs!

ABs
Nautilus Ab Machine 205 x 37!! x 11

CARDio-
15 min on Elliptical pushing as hard as my legs would allow...

BW 232- depleted but most ripped ever- some water on legs and lower back. arms are SHREDDED! Glutes getting deeper grooves.

[mrky03]

You are the man, take it to them James! You've gone though hell to get to this one!

Last week countdown to the prize!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

You are the man, take it to them James! You've gone though hell to get to this one!

Last week countdown to the prize!

Thanks bro! Sometimes Warriors find themselves in a ar, whether they wanted to or not. So be it.
The war I did want starts Friday.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Last Pushing workout before contest. Only went to positive failure mostly to maintain muscle mass. Carb deplted for almost 3 days by this point.


1. Smith bench press- warmups up to 465 x1- 5 plates, 465 x 4+1 neg!- up 1 rep!

2. Smith Incline Press warmups. 4 plates 375 x 4!- up 2 reps!

3. DB flyes 125's x 6- down a few.

4. Cable Crossovers 100 each stack x 12

5. Dips - bodyweight only 232 x 30.


Delts

6. Smith overhead press. warmups. 285 x 4+1 neg

7.Machine lateral 70 x 20, 110 x 12. 190 x 12 each arm unilaterally.



Triceps



8. Pushdowns 150 x 15, x 12

8. Cy machine extensions 205 x15.

Abs (http://forums.rxmuscle.com/showthread.php?t=29750&page=10#)

9. Bench cruches supersetted with hyperextensions - 2 sets.

CARDIO Elliptical 15 min intervals

BW 232 depleted.

[freebirdmac]

Yeesh. Don't you ever run out of weight or bar space to put more weight on?

:eek:

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Yeesh. Don't you ever run out of weight or bar space to put more weight on?

:eek:
Actually yes. my rack deads exceeded the bar a while back. I wont even get into having to peg weight stacks...

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Arrived in Pitt this afternoon. In the best shape of my life. Huge and ripped! Ready to get it on.

[mrky03]

James, you did great! Looked the best I've seen you! You've overcame alot of adversity just to be where you are this year, be proud! If I thought I could place 3'rd in the National's I would be ecstatic!

[Hammerfit]

Nice job Bro!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Thanks guys!

I was happy with actualy getting there in my best shape todatye- though my objective was to win, I did get my first National level top 3 (hell top five finish). We supposedly had eleven in our class when I asked before the prejudging, four by the prejudging (SEVEN drops??) and three actually went the distnace and got tophies... at least two guys passed on getting trophies at the Nationals? stupid..
oh well.

Next time I go to win, hopefully wont be living another 2012 during my entire prep ........ :)

[HeavyDutyGuy]

i fianlly got to look at all the photos. I had a lot of people picking me second. after seeing these I agree. First place was well deserved- and he is now an IFBB pro.. however the guy on my right beating me I dont kniow about... \
Heres my favorites..

[Baldiewonkanobi]

How in the hell did that dude best you for 2nd??? He has zip for back. You were pressing the No.1 dude who won the Pro Card in the back dept. Is not back 50% of ones physique?

Oh well....


Baldie

[HeavyDutyGuy]

How in the hell did that dude best you for 2nd??? He has zip for back. You were pressing the No.1 dude who won the Pro Card in the back dept. Is not back 50% of ones physique?

Oh well....


Baldie
Thats what I wanna know. Look at the back double bi shot- thropugh the arms delts and chest, its two of us neck and neck and it aint the guy on the left..
Getting in earlier next time, with lasix in hand in case I puff up again. I now know I have the arms delts, back and also leg size to get a pro card. Just got to get on stage DRY- whatever it takes ..
Wife retired from Walgreens - got tired of waiting on them and is cashing out- she is buying us a vacation to Cleveland in September and I will go for it again since there just happens to be a pro qulaifier that weekend............

[bodyhard]

Wow James I dunno man, in those pics you sure do look like you were second.

[bryantone]

You are taller than him with longer arms, which gives him the advantage @ about the same weight. I have you 2nd because of your superior conditioning. If you look at his posing, he uses more side twisting shots for the illusion of looking wider. He holds a tighter bi shot which makes his arms look fuller. Also the ole vacuum pose makes his chest look big even though your pecs and abs are better. The guy fuking knows how to pose old school. If you get some posing practice/coaching in those areas, with lots of pics to cretique/compare yourself with, you will be a lot more competative along with your present conditioning.. IN MY OPINION... which doesnt mean shit to most people. Good luck on your next show. I am sure you will do fine.

[Hammerfit]

You got the taller deduct man! It sux when you are the tallest guy in your class. That's the same dude that beat me in my last show!

You looked great bro....us taller guys just have to create the illusions better that's all...working on that myself for this weekend..

[gman]

2nd place has no back, I totally agree with Baldie

[Mac]

2nd place has no back, I totally agree with Baldie

I don't know what pics you guys are looking at to say he has no back.

He is just not conditioned, as he certainly has the width and development, it's just being obscured by a layer of fat and water.

http://gallery.rxmuscle.com/newgallery/DSC_2942_ZXZVESBYJQ.jpg

[gman]

that's what I meant Mac...no back visible! wide and flabby

[ibt]

Need to be a lot darker and deeper cuts in your quads IMO.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

I PAINTED on Dream Tan over Jan Tana on James and it just runs off of him. Thats about what you are gonna get. James...I wont be there this show...get more DT.

I only have opinions but just sent James mine on how to rip up those legs for deep cuts by the NAs.

Baldie

[jscan1]

James if DT just runs off you you may want to give liquid sun rayz a try, I am pretty fair and was real pleased with a few base coats of Jan Tana Competition Color followed by Severla coats of the LSR gives a nice deep brown to us Pale folks

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Thanks for the suggestions. wil check into it. Baldie got realy fruustrated with trying to get me dark. I had like 8 totla coats of stuff from wed to Fri and another two on Sat. Madness.
Follow up - had major edema in feet and ankles after flight home. Flying does not help me at all. The Dr said heart was ok -no mermur, had a a strong heart beat- kinda ruled out that as one possible cause, then ordered a fucking ultrasound on my legs- grrrrrr- to check for blood clots- another possible cause- kinda doubt it, lol, and a blood test- thyroid, etc- thats ok, since I had blood sugar crashes anyway, probably a good thing. Best case scenario- it all checks out and she will give me some diuretics to help with flying.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Blood test shows nothing serious. a couple elevated liver enzymes...
So why the blood sugar crashes?? the edema??. Next week I guess she will give me carbs and lasix and send me on my way......lol

[HeavyDutyGuy]

HUNGRY... in more ways than one. dieting again for the North Americans. Ate all the junk food in the house so there wont be any temptation. .lol.

[GerryT]

Good luck at North Americans, J! Wish I could get there, but have to work.

Definitely had you 2nd at Masters. I understand the other guy was making a comeback from heart issues, but sympathy should not enter into the judging. You had better overall conditioning.

But best thing is to move on and hope for better.

[mrky03]

I argree with Gerry.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Thanks guys!
Have been busy and not able to get online much so have not been posting my workouts here. 236 lbs and hammering toward the North Americans. Have a couple tweaks set up. Water will not be a problem- at least it will be solved. Will be dry. hard. and big.

[axioma]

Good luck at North Americans, J! Wish I could get there, but have to work.

Definitely had you 2nd at Masters. I understand the other guy was making a comeback from heart issues, but sympathy should not enter into the judging. You had better overall conditioning.

But best thing is to move on and hope for better.

and the choir nods in agreement....:yep:

A guy at a recent state show sent a letter to the promoter...talking about he was going to kill himself...the contest gave him purpose and meaning...I just looked at Xiomara and then at the guys wife...how did she feel having the laundry aired? the guy gets a sympathy 3rd placing when he deserved 5th at best. Bullshit.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

and the choir nods in agreement....:yep:

A guy at a recent state show sent a letter to the promoter...talking about he was going to kill himself...the contest gave him purpose and meaning...I just looked at Xiomara and then at the guys wife...how did she feel having the laundry aired? the guy gets a sympathy 3rd placing when he deserved 5th at best. Bullshit.

I should probably send suicide notes to all the judges at the North Americans ...

[DUKE56]

Just from what i see, you don't need any excuses. You got the tools to do the job IMO.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Just from what i see, you don't need any excuses. You got the tools to do the job IMO.
Thanks Duke!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Home stretch for the NA's. Diet now at its tightest; egg whites, tilapia, chicken, some oatmeal or bran muffins, occasional veggies or salad to put the chicken down with, rice here and there a couple times a weeks maybe, coffee with some splenda, water and not much else.. feel like Mile 10 of the Bataan death march.
Carrdio is 80% the HIIT variety, going as hard as possible during intervals. occasional mid range bike ride mixed in. Training intense, Legs dead. Will be peeled in Cleveland.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

You all remember "Where's Waldo".

Lets play "Where's James"


Baldie

[HeavyDutyGuy]

You all remember "Where's Waldo".

Lets play "Where's James"


Baldie
LOL!

The one in the line with the biceps who looks like he seeks leg cuts.....

[Bona fide]

You looked GREAT brotha...no matter what place the judges had you!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

You looked GREAT brotha...no matter what place the judges had you!
Thanks! I had responded to this, not sure what happened to my post...

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Cleveland and the North Americans in weeks time.. major stress day today, amazing that some people cannnot approach me and discuss things intelligently to my face.
wouldnt have bit their head off, now I might.

[joedemarco]

Cleveland and the North Americans in weeks time.. major stress day today, amazing that some people cannnot approach me and discuss things intelligently to my face.
wouldnt have bit their head off, now I might.

Best of luck, HDG!

[freebirdmac]

Cleveland and the North Americans in weeks time.. major stress day today, amazing that some people cannnot approach me and discuss things intelligently to my face.
wouldnt have bit their head off, now I might.

Sounds a lot like PMS :D

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Sounds a lot like PMS :D
Pretty Mean Shit??

Ha :)

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Trained legs testerday, Monsoon outside, As I was concluding my warm up sets and and about to leg press huge weight for reps, BAM! Darkness. windows still let in some light though. so.. went on with leg work out, supersetted heavy leg extensions and leg presses rest pausing in the half light... by the time I got to squats lights were back on. but damage kind of was done, ended up doing rest pause squats on the smith for my work set. Calf raises were extreme as well. 44 reps with the stack on the Nautilus ab machine, 14 min on elliitical doing hard intervals..
Amino Fuel chaser, Tilapia chaser, Still feel like a fat f ..k. Amazing how you can seemingly bput on ten lbs of fat the week before a contest, weirdest thing.......

[HeavyDutyGuy]

I think the North American thread is best left to rot and die so I asked Joe to close it. It turned from something informative and encouraging started by Baldie into soemthing ugly. Many comments were fine, but as for the rest I do not need training advice from a guy who tore both tendons in his legs, nor others here. I DO train HIT but because I am very strong, people assume I just throw weights around. HOW do you throw the weight on negative chin up? I dont think you can throw a weight DOWN.
If and when I design to do the drug cycles that others did at my show- and I know what my competitors did, as I did ask- and they were gracious enough to answer and I appreciated that, then I am sure I will be at the next level, until then it is not quite a level playing field. Think 70's usage vs 2010 and you get the idea..

[axioma]

'nuff said. Do what you love!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

legs

[Mac]

If your conditioning was improved, the muscles will show better and you will look bigger. You're still carrying a lot of adipose and you're probably hung up on what you see on the scale and not in the mirror.

Regardless of how much muscle you're carrying, this is the one thing you should be getting right in your contests NOW, is the conditioning. Gain 20lbs more muscle and if you still lose the battle on being stage ready it will still lead you to poor placing.

[Hammerfit]

If your conditioning was improved, the muscles will show better and you will look bigger. You're still carrying a lot of adipose and you're probably hung up on what you see on the scale and not in the mirror.

Regardless of how much muscle you're carrying, this is the one thing you should be getting right in your contests NOW, is the conditioning. Gain 20lbs more muscle and if you still lose the battle on being stage ready it will still lead you to poor placing.

Well said, not what big guys want to hear, I know, but it's the ugly truth, in today's competitive world, conditioning wins every time. James, nothing wrong with your training, everyone is right and no one is wrong, we are all different and need different styles of training and diets.

I think the main theme is (especially for guys over 6' tall and over 200 lbs is: symetry(sp) first, conditioning second, presentation third, sucks but that is what it has come down to. I know this from my 6 shows in the last 18 months. I always bring the muscle, I never have gotten my conditioning dialed in just right.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

If your conditioning was improved, the muscles will show better and you will look bigger. You're still carrying a lot of adipose and you're probably hung up on what you see on the scale and not in the mirror.

Regardless of how much muscle you're carrying, this is the one thing you should be getting right in your contests NOW, is the conditioning. Gain 20lbs more muscle and if you still lose the battle on being stage ready it will still lead you to poor placing.


Youre right about the definition,, But it was not conditioning- was in great physical condition, so much as water, I was dieting for 25 weeks- strict- no cheat meals, etc and was only 254 when I started. the leg shot was not from this month. just posted it to answer criticism about my legs. Water killed me, did NOT have the seperation I had to flying out. Wont be an issue again, as wont have to fly to any more shows. But after 6 months of dieting and 4 months or cardio I am done with that for a long time. Just train and eat :)

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Well said, not what big guys want to hear, I know, but it's the ugly truth, in today's competitive world, conditioning wins every time. James, nothing wrong with your training, everyone is right and no one is wrong, we are all different and need different styles of training and diets.

I think the main theme is (especially for guys over 6' tall and over 200 lbs is: symetry(sp) first, conditioning second, presentation third, sucks but that is what it has come down to. I know this from my 6 shows in the last 18 months. I always bring the muscle, I never have gotten my conditioning dialed in just right.

I am the same. Though I didnt care about the scale. What is WITH the assumptions on this board? I didnt even HAVE a scale in the house,and didnt care what I weighed, barely ate 1800- 2000 calories-- could not go lower with constant blood sugar crashes.
honelty that six months was the prep from hell. Try peaking at that level, after getting evicted by your half senile dad who you were helping out, moving 500 miles, sleeping in a living room, being at the mercy of others in regard to shopping and food for two months, looking for work, starting a job- graveyard, then losing it, moving again with some creative financing and STILL training, doing HITT cardio 5 to 6 times a week...

[Mac]

Youre right about the definition,, But it was not conditioning- was in great physical condition, so much as water, I was dieting for 25 weeks- strict- no cheat meals, etc and was only 254 when I started. the leg shot was not from this month. just posted it to answer criticism about my legs. Water killed me, did NOT have the seperation I had to flying out. Wont be an issue again, as wont have to fly to any more shows. But after 6 months of dieting and 4 months or cardio I am done with that for a long time. Just train and eat :)

I don't think it is just water. Your photos show otherwise, especially in the pecs, lower abs and glutes. You need to be much tighter in these areas.

No doubt you were in great physical condition, just not ripped or conditioned to the level needed to place in a national show.

[axioma]

James, the bottom line is this...you are getting world class feedback here, from people who care, are knowledgable and your peers.

Understand about the circumstances, can't change those and you will always have shit to deal with at some point...watch the Fisher King...most of us are the "botched and the bungled" in some respect, we just deal with it.

Keep competing the way you are and accept the placings or step it up a notch and get some advice and follow it. When you are given advice that is right on the money, you tend to come back with...yea but....

I will follow your thread, however no more advice from me...in fact no more unsolicited advice from me to anyone. You seem to know what you are doing, or at least say you do, so what can I offer? Just support and encouragement...again do what you love, love what you do...but if you want to be the best...be willing to let some preconceived notions go and be objective.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Fine. But what notions????

[axioma]

The notion that you are doing everything right!
Challenge: Pick a guy on this forum that you respect and ask them to evaluate your new workout, supplementation plan and diet for your stated goals.
Then do it! No questions other than implementation or technique, just trust them and see what happens!

Not saying you don't know what you are doing, far from it. Do you feel you have more to learn? Then learn and GROW!!!!!

[axioma]

Oh, and no one needs to know who you ask, just keep it private, JMHO!

Best of luck!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

K. Baldie has already offered in that respect.
Next goal besides eating carbs is the Arizona State Powerlifitng record over 50, only have to work on dead.
after that, not sure, wil have to see where I am at economically. Got to get my client load up first.

[bryantone]

No disrespect to Bill, as he has a wealth of knowlege and a Big heart. But I would Consider picking someone that has some familiar stats. About same age, tall, super heavy weight. working stiff with same shift, married (for the "your arnt going to the gym again" phsycological effect), and just plain fuking bigger than you. Maybe 20 in arms and thighs that rub together. Oh, and cost cheap to free if possible. Maybe barter trading work/welding etc for training together. You got a shitload of potental

[HeavyDutyGuy]

http://intenceman.tripod.com/id9.html

my before and after pics from my website.

[bryantone]

Very Impressive. If you feel like you hit a plateau, (like me with my legs) then change up and get a trainer or huge lifting partner. If you are still putting on muscle, and can get your BF down, preferably quicker with more calories and protein. Fuk dieting, I hate it. 99% of gym members dont make the gains you have in 9 years.

[bryantone]

hope that above post makes sence. I had skin cancer removed from my forehead. and the drugs are wearing off. Norwegian blood with red hair.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Pic speaks volumes.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

No disrespect to Bill, as he has a wealth of knowlege and a Big heart. But I would Consider picking someone that has some familiar stats. About same age, tall, super heavy weight. working stiff with same shift, married (for the "your arnt going to the gym again" phsycological effect), and just plain fuking bigger than you. Maybe 20 in arms and thighs that rub together. Oh, and cost cheap to free if possible. Maybe barter trading work/welding etc for training together. You got a shitload of potental

Don't let Chris Aceto see this post. Todd Jewell (270) is doomed. Bryan

I AM NOT JAMES TRAINER....JUST A FRIEND WHO HAPPENS TO HAVE 58 YEARS IN THIS GAME AND DID WEIGH ON STAGE 235 AT ONE TIME. WHEN I DID TRAIN OTHERS I PRODUCED A MR. USA.

Relax Baldie...OK OK

[bryantone]

Bill. I kinda figured you are his friend. both of you have quite a bit more friends on this and other web sites. Even though I would like to be considered a internet friend, I wont water down my opinions. 58 years!!! thats older than me. your a old fuck and grouchy sometimes too. A few years back, I was at a plateau with my back. I worked out at a gym about 25 miles away with a big strong prison guard for about 3 months. His size, strenth, and intensity inspired me. that was my point to James. Chris Aceto cost money..

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Size, strength and intensity are NOT problems for me. Baldie is good with the fine
points, which is what I need. I know how to train intensely- if it wasnt clear from the handle Mike Mentzer was the first one to help me with training (only got to train with a few times, but knew him ten years- who is bigger, stronger and more knowleddgeable here?- I cant think of anyone. Baldie is like my Mickey from Rocky- he is older and does NOT have to be bigger or stronger- though he did get more cut last month- damn ectos. I see your point, but the point being missed its easy to TALK about getting to 3% and soda cracker dry- but sometimes the body resists that- ask Samir Bannout. (He hit his peak twice in like a 15 year career)

[bryantone]

It sounds like you know what to do to get to the next level. You have a good friend helping you too. I am sure you will be a inspiration to help him get to his goals too. Dieting while saving muscle is the hardest part IMO. I really dont like the way BBing has gone to the "shredded" look. I like the old school 8% BF look. But what I like...doesnt matter to the judges. Have you noticed when Bill gets pissed at someone(me) he uses large caps in his sentences? The more I read of his stuff, the better I like him (no homo).

[AnglicanBeachParty]

http://intenceman.tripod.com/id9.html

my before and after pics from my website.


Great transformation, James. You should be very proud of what you have accomplished!

[Baldiewonkanobi]

BRYAN cumeere....:hmn:



Baldie

[bryantone]

NO HUGS! I got poison oak all over me. Been trying to find gold in this mine shaft about a 1/2 mile from me.... 1/2 mile of poison oak to get to it.. Im still broke. no gold.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Rub a Jumping Frog on the lesions.;)



Baldie

[bryantone]

Mark Twain's cabin on Jack Ass hill is about 25 miles away. Angels Camp (home of the frog jump jubilee) is 15 miles. Calamine lotion works. My DR had a fit when I came in for surgery (mild skin cancer) with a rash. Fuk him. my portion of his bill was close to a grand with blue cross ins. I hope James is going to kill his legs tommorow. I am. I got a new routine laid out.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Raining big time here, building an ark..

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Due to Philosphical differences. Joe please delete this thread.

[joedemarco]

Due to Philosphical differences. Joe please delete this thread.

Just gonna lock the thread until we get a chance to talk.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Well lets try this again. See if I can avoid controversy this time.
Update healing a slight tweat in my biceps- thought it was a tear but tears dont become pain and dweelign free after 5 days do they? Either that or I am Cyborg.
Had a month eating every carb known to man- ballooned a whole 8 lbs over my weigh in weight.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Well, things are interesting. Go a standing offer from John Defendis to be join his team of trainers (who are grossing 3500 to 7000 a month.)! Just have to go to South Carolina to do it..
Had a nice phone convo. I had messaged him- he called me right away!

[axioma]

I work out in a gym that contracts training w/Defendis: Coops. I think the figures are exaggerated, however John is known for being over the top. His trainers do stay busy and the gym is well managed. You will have to eat everything John feeds you related to training and diet philosophy, so make sure you are on board with that. If you want any other info on SC or the gyms, PM me.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

This could work......


Baldie

[Rick Prince]

Well, things are interesting. Go a standing offer from John Defendis to be join his team of trainers (who are grossing 3500 to 7000 a month.)! Just have to go to South Carolina to do it..
Had a nice phone convo. I had messaged him- he called me right away!

Looks like an awesome opportunity, HeavyDutyGuy. Good luck in making the decision that is best for you.
I hope a door like that opens for me in about 4 years (that's when I hope to retire).
I have been on a DeFendis training plan for almost two months. It's pretty intense.

[AnglicanBeachParty]

Well, things are interesting. Go a standing offer from John Defendis to be join his team of trainers (who are grossing 3500 to 7000 a month.)! Just have to go to South Carolina to do it..
Had a nice phone convo. I had messaged him- he called me right away!

Wow, that sounds great. Let us know what happens with this!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

I hope so guys. Been doing some research and checking. I hate moving, but up here is pretty dead- like banging your head against the wall. Jonhs suggestion was to save up for two or three months and then get there and he would make it work. Save here? Have to find a way. Been looking at driving down to Phoenix and working there- but doing that everyday is too much in gas. McDonalds anyone?

[mrky03]

Sounds like a good financial oppertunity for you James. It would definitely be a departure in training approach!
SC is very nice, just went there on vacation.

[bryantone]

I hope so guys. Been doing some research and checking. I hate moving, but up here is pretty dead- like banging your head against the wall. Jonhs suggestion was to save up for two or three months and then get there and he would make it work. Save here? Have to find a way. Been looking at driving down to Phoenix and working there- but doing that everyday is too much in gas. McDonalds anyone?
I would call him back and tell him your situation. He may have some ideas how to make this work. A honest man is a hard commodity for a employer to pass up. Good Luck.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Thanks guys! Trying to sell the jeep which would pay for the move and a month or so rent.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Ever deadlift and squat in the same workout? I did last night. Not something I would usually do, can't remember doing it at least in 20 years. Was up 1 rep on deads and down a rep in squats- not bad considering I did them second, Followed with Yates rows, pulldowns machine rows, shrugs on calf machine, calf raises on same, leg extensions supersetted with leg press,then leg curl- tri setted really, then machine curls and extensions. 1 1/2 hours and out the door. first workout in a week, and probably the last til We get to South Carolina and get unpacked- somewhere. Scary, but no opportunity- or jobs here and I had the Defendis offer on the table, so I am going to run with it - and hope we dont have any bad luck on the trip or I am dead. Hopefully will be up and posting in a week or two, if not, its been fun and life was a bitch..

[Hammerfit]

Ever deadlift and squat in the same workout? I did last night. Not something I would usually do, can't remember doing it at least in 20 years. Was up 1 rep on deads and down a rep in squats- not bad considering I did them second, Followed with Yates rows, pulldowns machine rows, shrugs on calf machine, calf raises on same, leg extensions supersetted with leg press,then leg curl- tri setted really, then machine curls and extensions. 1 1/2 hours and out the door. first workout in a week, and probably the last til We get to South Carolina and get unpacked- somewhere. Scary, but no opportunity- or jobs here and I had the Defendis offer on the table, so I am going to run with it - and hope we dont have any bad luck on the trip or I am dead. Hopefully will be up and posting in a week or two, if not, its been fun and life was a bitch..

Good Luck Bro! Stay Strong!

[freebirdmac]

Safe and uneventful trip!

[Baldiewonkanobi]

James as you know the you two have my very best wishes. I look forward to hearing from you on the right coast.

Safe travels,


Baldie

[bryantone]

34+ years ago I heard there was work in Northern Cal lumbermills. My 65 impala broke down in Laytonville Ca. I slept in it for 5 weeks until I got enough money saved to get a cabin. It took me the first 2 weeks to get work. Life throws some hardballs. swing until you hit one. Good luck and Never give up.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Thanks for the wishes. The scary part is getting there. Thre breakdown story is what worries me. Not just me, but more the wife and pets. Doing it on a shoestring. Not sure where we are going to stay when we first get there. But cant stay here, sadly , got hit hard by the economy and a sadistic property managment company that is trying to bleed us for every cent, including an electirc bill of 350 for two months becuase the chick in the back runs A/c aand now heat 24 /7- we have used the heat three times and have not used the AC in two months. $1205 this month for a place that the rent is 595! . So have to do something. This opportunity has been there for a month, so I have to take it. Best option out of a couple of hard choices. Once I get working on the floor and get training people and selling the supplements that go with it, I should be good to go, especially after the first couple months. Nervous time..

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Packing up everything sucks! Going to bring what we need at first so we can hopefully fit it into a small trailer, and put the rest in a storage here for now. (once I get working and save up for a couple or three months , fly the wife back and her and her mom can drive back out with the rest). Thats the plan anyway. Really wanted to have more time and money to do this, white knuckling it is not fun!

[axioma]

I was talking to the head of training in Anderson facility, he agrees with me: If John is bringing you, then he is going to work your ass off! The guys in this facility stay very busy, so G'ville or Spartanburg will be even better.
The sooner you get comfortable in new environs the better, New Years resolution crowd will be looking for trainers...
We will meet up once you get here.

[joedemarco]

Best of luck with everything, James!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

I was talking to the head of training in Anderson facility, he agrees with me: If John is bringing you, then he is going to work your ass off! The guys in this facility stay very busy, so G'ville or Spartanburg will be even better.
The sooner you get comfortable in new environs the better, New Years resolution crowd will be looking for trainers...
We will meet up once you get here.
Sounds good!!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Thanks all. On road. made it to Oklahoma City in 24 hours, 15 hours of driving, some gas stops and a freezing cold rest stop for a fitfill 3 hours sleep the first night. With 2 dogs and 4 cats (in their carriers) the jeep is pretty crowded. Good cure for claustrophia?.. anyway 900 something down, 900 something to go..

[bryantone]

4 CATS:hypno:... thats alot of pussy:)

[freebirdmac]

I can't imagine traveling with my 4 cats. They'd have to be drugged. Otherwise they'd wail the whole way :eek:

[HeavyDutyGuy]

The cats are in carriers. The dogs have been the bigger problem- trying to crash in to the front seat because one wants mommy and the other wants to drive.. Very dangerous I felt at WAR with them all 12 hours on the road yesterday. Made it to Alabama- NO places that took pets in Miss and NO rest stops so kept going. Going to make it in today- we hope- 8 states down- 2 to go.

[Hammerfit]

The cats are in carriers. The dogs have been the bigger problem- trying to crash in to the front seat because one wants mommy and the other wants to drive.. Very dangerous I felt at WAR with them all 12 hours on the road yesterday. Made it to Alabama- NO places that took pets in Miss and NO rest stops so kept going. Going to make it in today- we hope- 8 states down- 2 to go.

I cant even imagine - lots of respect for what you're going thru be careful!

[freebirdmac]

I had a cat try to help me drive once. He crawled under the driver's seat and was trying to settle in, under my feet. Under my brake pedal! Cats stay locked up now. I think I'd have the dogs on lease and tied to the back headrests. Although a sudden stop could be dangerous... ok maybe that's a bad idea.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Got in last night on fumes... But today we found a place in Greenville- put my last 300 down and got it! Praise God! smailish, run down, but its a house and we are off the street. ---and one of the gyms is ten minutes from the house. Hopefully that one is the best :))

[HeavyDutyGuy]

I cant even imagine - lots of respect for what you're going thru be careful!
Thanks- it was rough! but we made it!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

I had a cat try to help me drive once. He crawled under the driver's seat and was trying to settle in, under my feet. Under my brake pedal! Cats stay locked up now. I think I'd have the dogs on lease and tied to the back headrests. Although a sudden stop could be dangerous... ok maybe that's a bad idea.


LOL!! thats funny, but dangerous...

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Thanks- it was rough! but we made it!

:jump:


Baldie

[joedemarco]

Glad you all made it safe and sound.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

The Bad-The place is a wreck! A fortune in gas to the new gym everyday, very not good til I get paid in three weeks. I wish we could have waited but motels were eating it all up, so had little choice.

The Good= The Spartanburg gym is new and client rich enironmnent- at least in time. They pay you by the client. so it will help to get some. The Intro VIPs sessions are about ( and hour, but actual clients signed to packages are 50%- so if they are paying 80 and hour, the trainer gets 40. If they pay 100, trainer gets 50- not bad~!- got to get to that point- Flat broke till then. $6000 a month seems so far away- yet the best are doing that much.

[Hammerfit]

The Bad-The place is a wreck! A fortune in gas to the new gym everyday, very not good til I get paid in three weeks. I wish we could have waited but motels were eating it all up, so had little choice.

The Good= The Spartanburg gym is new and client rich enironmnent- at least in time. They pay you by the client. so it will help to get some. The Intro VIPs sessions are about ( and hour, but actual clients signed to packages are 50%- so if they are paying 80 and hour, the trainer gets 40. If they pay 100, trainer gets 50- not bad~!- got to get to that point- Flat broke till then. $6000 a month seems so far away- yet the best are doing that much.

That's a great deal for trainers! Most places rape the trainers. Hang in there man you time is coming.

[axioma]

Hang in there. Start training, let people see you and they will start talking. Good luck.

[joedemarco]

You'll get busy with clients in no time. The 50/50 split is a good deal. We use to pay our trainers like that at our clubs in the Boston area. I had some trainers making 70-80K a year.

[mrky03]

James, so glad to hear you made it alright! Things are bound to get better for you now! Keep us all posted, miss chatting with you!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Well have started observation hours at Ultrafit. Once I finish them and get clients, will start making money . Hopefully can hold out til then. Car was repoed Friday..without warning and out of nowhere. So taking bus and walking 4 miles to gym. I want to be able to look back on this period already- very worried about the wife and mutts.

[joedemarco]

Well have started observation hours at Ultrafit. Once I finish them and get clients, will start making money . Hopefully can hold out til then. Car was repoed Friday..without warning and out of nowhere. So taking bus and walking 4 miles to gym. I want to be able to look back on this period already- very worried about the wife and mutts.

You just moved acrossed the country? How did they even know where the f--k you were to repo your car?

[HeavyDutyGuy]

You just moved acrossed the country? How did they even know where the f--k you were to repo your car?
I dont know- I am still in shock. And I was not that late either- two weeks?? This sucks, made a tough situation harder.

[rcp1936]

I dont know- I am still in shock. And I was not that late either- two weeks?? This sucks, made a tough situation harder.
Can you get it back if you get the payments up or do they sell it right away
You sure it was repo-ed not stolen --Did they give you a notice it was overdue

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Can you get it back if you get the payments up or do they sell it right away
You sure it was repo-ed not stolen --Did they give you a notice it was overdue
No my manager came and got me Friday- told me they were taking it. I tried to get info out of the repo driver-he was no help. I tried to finance the past months with a title loan- it paid off the old loan and financed the move, got us here, and bam two days later- stuck- really not good. Yeah if I give them 1000- the past due plus repo fees etc- good luck there- I wont have that kind of money for over a month. By then they will have sold it. This was NOT a good start- came here to be better off- not worse!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

I feel like a "tweener".. tween bad situations, but seeing the end of the rainbow- if we can get to January- this will be much better!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Actually did train twice since I got here=- Friday-
knocked out 16 total sets on chest (many warmups and breakin sets, 6 on delts and 3 on triceps- only had an hour. ) yesterday did Hammer Pulldowns, Hammer DY Rows, Rack dead-fron top to midshin, cable curls, and walked-----4 miles home thanks to screwy bus system here.. legs are trashed.

[freebirdmac]

Meh, you didn't want that car anyway. Lots of cross country miles on it.

(trying to find a silver lining)

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Meh, you didn't want that car anyway. Lots of cross country miles on it.

(trying to find a silver lining)

I would love to get a BIKE right now- 4 miles from work would be easy with that. ;)

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Good Leg workout! warmup leg extensions with moderate weight- leg presses up to 11 plates a side for 6 reps supersetted with heavy leg extensions first for 15 reps Squats up to 5 plates a side x 7 and slow negative, seated and prone leg curls wirth the stack for reps, calf riases, all in an hour! Fairly heavy in strict form throughout. I hope I am not walking home this evening after that!!

[mrky03]

James, Glad to hear you're getting to workout at least in spite of the run of bad luck. Things are bound to get better soon. Sure miss chating with you my friend. Keep fighting the good fight!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

James, Glad to hear you're getting to workout at least in spite of the run of bad luck. Things are bound to get better soon. Sure miss chating with you my friend. Keep fighting the good fight!
Thanks my friend!

[axioma]

keep hitting the weights. Members see the crazy weight you put up at your ahem, advanced years, lol, and they will want "that guy" to train them.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

keep hitting the weights. Members see the crazy weight you put up at your ahem, advanced years, lol, and they will want "that guy" to train them.


Good idea! I am trying to hit it there at least every other day or so. doing LOTS of walking - to downtown and to bus, so I dont need to burn more calories,lol, especially as little as I have been eating.
Did Hammer machines for back today Pulldowns- 1 plate aside up to 4 fopr reps, 5 for a rest pause set, 6 for a set of negatives- all unilaterally, then DY rows 2 plates up to 6 a side all for positive reps. A set of one rows with the heavy 130s just for sometihng differnet, and then a few setts of machine curls - left biceps still not 100% so not pushing it.

[mrky03]

Sounds like you haven't missed a beat with your training, strong as ever!

[Baldiewonkanobi]

James is the protocol of your training team still weight loss vs. muscle/strength?


Baldie

[Hammerfit]

Setbacks in life are just test. It is what we learn from them that matters and how we react to adversity.

I was talking to a good friend last nite on how we both had made our fortunes to only have lost even more from the stress brought on by our endeavors. There has to be a balance between success and happiness and these setbacks teach us how to create that balance.

Everything in life has meaning, loosing material things are only superficial, sure it makes life tougher, but it also makes us stronger and wiser.

You will get over this tough time and be stronger for it. Stay Strong!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

James is the protocol of your training team still weight loss vs. muscle/strength?


Baldie


They emphasis Nutrition big time- 4 meals of protein/carbs to start- low fat/sodium/sugar and weight training to build lean muscle mass to stimulate the metabolism. NO cardio (burns muscle and tired you so you cant weight train as hard). Thats it in a nutshell. The program is tailored to client goals- mostly weight loss- but not all.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Sounds like you haven't missed a beat with your training, strong as ever!
Thanks! Not bad for living on one meal a day plus snacking on nuts and peanut butter, lol. Just trying to maintian strength and structure til I can really go after it again. Back up to 239 lbs- up 7 lbs in a week on very modest calories! Thank god for muscle memory.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Setbacks in life are just test. It is what we learn from them that matters and how we react to adversity.

I was talking to a good friend last nite on how we both had made our fortunes to only have lost even more from the stress brought on by our endeavors. There has to be a balance between success and happiness and these setbacks teach us how to create that balance.

Everything in life has meaning, loosing material things are only superficial, sure it makes life tougher, but it also makes us stronger and wiser.

You will get over this tough time and be stronger for it. Stay Strong!

I hear ya. To be honest both my wife and I have said we have been humbled by this. I can endure much myself- I feel bad that she has to go through this- and the pets are cold at night- sucks. But when things go better- I will be the first to be grateful.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

We are gettign evicted - already- the guy is total scum. Looking for a better place anyway. Wife called with one to see tommorrow, but I am in the midst of attempting to email my first signing. Free workout booked for Tues and then will sign him up for a training package- probably his girlfriend too! Now if I can get the dang email to stop kicking back- he works here in sales so I had a captive audience... sold a salesman!

[mrky03]

As if you haven't had enough stress! Well at least you are moving ahead with getting some clients. This is good news, we have to concentrate on the positive! Sounds like you wouldn't have stayed in that place long anyway!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

The way things were NOt getting fixed- no. He is a real jerk. Cut the power today, with us still there- lied and told the electric company noone was living there. Calling them now.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Going to check a place tommorrow- closer to work. Takes pets. Fingers crossed!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Had an hour break- tommorrow will be too busy and Sunday no bus so it was Legs-

Hammer leg extension - break in- had not used this in a long time- 6 sets from 1 plate a side up to 6 plates a side- gott 6 plus a negative with that- with 5 plates got 7 reps +2 forced + 2 negs etc.

Leg presses 4 sets- with4, 7, 10 and 12 plates a side x 5 last set- up 90 lbs!

Squats 4 singles working up from 135, then 545 x 5- up 50 lbs for a couple less reps.

Leg Curls 3 sets 140,170 and 200 x7.

Standing Calf Raises 2 or 3 sets up to 315 x 10.

Hour done!!

[Hammerfit]

The way things were NOt getting fixed- no. He is a real jerk. Cut the power today, with us still there- lied and told the electric company noone was living there. Calling them now.

Holy Crap! What kind of jerk would do that? Im gald to hear you signing clients. Things are getting ready to turn for ya!

[freebirdmac]

Things will get better! I know they will :)

[mrky03]

Hope you get outta there this weekend James, no one deserves to be treated like that.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Hope you get outta there this weekend James, no one deserves to be treated like that.
Thanks! We did= moved into another place 2 bedroom attached townhouse night before last. Finished moving yesterday, returned the truck, then walked 2.5 miles to check mail at the old place- hadn't come yet, then bused to work- all for a client that didnt show!
New place MUCH better- actually normal, clean- neighborhood much better. And has heat. Everyone suffered at the other place.
On a sad note, my wife put up thge four cats for adoption- well I posted it and as of last night, we have no more cats- NOT my decision , but it was probably best- too many mouths to feed and I am gone ten to 12 hours many days and she didnt have time for the two dogs AND them. They went to a good home, nice people who got got an early Christmas present. She is sad today.
Actually trained today took an hour plus for me and knocked this-
Hammer Incline 1 pl ea side, 2, 3, 4 x 4! , 5 pl each side x 4 negs.
Hammewr Wide Bench- 2, 4 plates ea side x 6 or7, 5 pl x 4 RP, 6 pl x 5 neg unilaterally.
Dips- hadnt done these since moving BW 233, + 45, +100, +150 x6, +195 x 5 3 neg.
Naut Nitro Pec squueze 155 x 7.

Delts
Hammer Behind neck - new- 1 pl ea cside x 2 sets, 2 pl x 6 + a bunch of X
reps
Side Laterals- break in -35'x 8, 50's x 6
Naut Nitor Rear Delt 155 x 7

Triceps
Pushdowns- one pulley stack- 100 x 7, x 5.
Done in just over an hour.

[joedemarco]

Glad to hear you are settled into a new place. Good luck to you!

[Baldiewonkanobi]

I knew things were gonna work out for you. Be patient and in a year you will be howling from the roof tops.

Baldie

[mrky03]

Great training James! Sooo glad to hear you're settled into a new place!

[Hammerfit]

Thanks! We did= moved into another place 2 bedroom attached townhouse night before last. Finished moving yesterday, returned the truck, then walked 2.5 miles to check mail at the old place- hadn't come yet, then bused to work- all for a client that didnt show!
New place MUCH better- actually normal, clean- neighborhood much better. And has heat. Everyone suffered at the other place.
On a sad note, my wife put up thge four cats for adoption- well I posted it and as of last night, we have no more cats- NOT my decision , but it was probably best- too many mouths to feed and I am gone ten to 12 hours many days and she didnt have time for the two dogs AND them. They went to a good home, nice people who got got an early Christmas present. She is sad today.
Actually trained today took an hour plus for me and knocked this-
Hammer Incline 1 pl ea side, 2, 3, 4 x 4! , 5 pl each side x 4 negs.
Hammewr Wide Bench- 2, 4 plates ea side x 6 or7, 5 pl x 4 RP, 6 pl x 5 neg unilaterally.
Dips- hadnt done these since moving BW 233, + 45, +100, +150 x6, +195 x 5 3 neg.
Naut Nitro Pec squueze 155 x 7.

Delts
Hammer Behind neck - new- 1 pl ea cside x 2 sets, 2 pl x 6 + a bunch of X
reps
Side Laterals- break in -35'x 8, 50's x 6
Naut Nitor Rear Delt 155 x 7

Triceps
Pushdowns- one pulley stack- 100 x 7, x 5.
Done in just over an hour.


Your time is coming, great training!:yep:

[freebirdmac]

Things are already looking up! Although I'm sorry you gave up the kitties :( At least you quickly found good home(s).

[KevinCouch]

Your time is coming, great training!:yep:

Yes sir....keep it going and stay positive, things WILL work out!!!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Thanks all!- Trying to keep the faith and hoping it comes together soo.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Deadlifts- break in From top bar x 2sets, 145, 235, 325, 415 x1, 505 x1,
Rack Deads from just below knee- 505, 525, 685x4, 775 x4
Hammer Pulldowns- 1 plate a side, 2p l, 3 pl x failure bilaterally, 4 plates x 4, 5 for a rest pause set,
Hammer DY rows 2 plates, 4 plate, up to 6 a side x 5+ 2 FR
BB Rows- break in 235, 325 x6, 415 x 3 1/2
Upright Rows break- in 225 x 6, x 5
BB Curls break-in 135 x 10, 185 x 5.
BW 239

[Hammerfit]

deadlifts- break in from top bar x 2sets, 145, 235, 325, 415 x1, 505 x1,
rack deads from just below knee- 505, 525, 685x4, 775 x4
hammer pulldowns- 1 plate a side, 2p l, 3 pl x failure bilaterally, 4 plates x 4, 5 for a rest pause set,
hammer dy rows 2 plates, 4 plate, up to 6 a side x 5+ 2 fr
bb rows- break in 235, 325 x6, 415 x 3 1/2
upright rows break- in 225 x 6, x 5
bb curls break-in 135 x 10, 185 x 5.
Bw 239

strong!

[mrky03]

Looks like you've maintained your strength though the adversity!

[Aaron Singerman]

http://184.72.239.143/mu/a6898b8a-9e35-9220.jpg

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Thanks guys!
Aaron, I'm starving tonight and that was just mean, lol!! Do electrons have calories???

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Big gains today!

Hammer leg extension -- 6 sets from 1 plate a side up to 6 plates a side- 7 reps!

Leg presses 3, 6, 10 and 11 plates a side, 13 plates a side + an extra 45- 1215 in plates x 5 + 2 RP! up 135 lbs!

Squats 4 singles working up from 135, then 575 x 6- up30 lbs and 1 rep!

Naut Nitro Leg Curls 3 sets 140, 200 x7.

Seated leg Curls 200 x 8!

Standing Calf Raises 315 x 12, x 10.

BW 242 before workout

[KevinCouch]

Big gains today!

Hammer leg extension -- 6 sets from 1 plate a side up to 6 plates a side- 7 reps!

Leg presses 3, 6, 10 and 11 plates a side, 13 plates a side + an extra 45- 1215 in plates x 5 + 2 RP! up 135 lbs!

Squats 4 singles working up from 135, then 575 x 6- up30 lbs and 1 rep!

Naut Nitro Leg Curls 3 sets 140, 200 x7.

Seated leg Curls 200 x 8!

Standing Calf Raises 315 x 12, x 10.

BW 242 before workout

Crap that's strong!! Great Job HDG!

[Hammerfit]

Big gains today!

Hammer leg extension -- 6 sets from 1 plate a side up to 6 plates a side- 7 reps!

Leg presses 3, 6, 10 and 11 plates a side, 13 plates a side + an extra 45- 1215 in plates x 5 + 2 RP! up 135 lbs!

Squats 4 singles working up from 135, then 575 x 6- up30 lbs and 1 rep!

Naut Nitro Leg Curls 3 sets 140, 200 x7.

Seated leg Curls 200 x 8!

Standing Calf Raises 315 x 12, x 10.

BW 242 before workout

Good Job Big Man!

[mrky03]

James you continue to amaze!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Thanks guys! Just trying to stay strong and amaze the gym, lol... Word -- and a pic of my Hammer leg extensions already reached John Defendis, he was kidding me last night at the Xmas party about "Dont break the Leg Extension machine!"

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Coming back--

Smith Incline 1 pl ea side, 2, 3, 4 plates ea side x 2+ 1 neg - 375 to 405 depending how you count the counterbalance.

Dips BW 242 +100 +200 x 6+ 2 neg

Flyes 110's x8 pre ex with
Dips BW+200 x 4 + 2neg

Delts

Smith Press 1 pa ea side, 2 pl ea x 8, 2 pl +25 ea side (275?) x 2 +1 neg

Side Laterals- 70's x 7

Bent Laterals 70's x 7

Triceps

Pushdowns- one pulley stack- 120 x 8, 132 x 6- up 32 lbs for 1 less rep!
pre ex with
Dips BW +200 x3- toast

Great workout!! Done in just over an hour.

[mrky03]

Beast! :)

[Hammerfit]

Hows the training going (clients)? I hope business is picking up there for ya

[KevinCouch]

Beast! :)

Monster Weights!!!!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Hows the training going (clients)? I hope business is picking up there for ya
Have not had one paid one yet- not a dime. I have put well over 100 hours into this gig since I got here, did 3 hours of marketing downtown (about 5 miles from the gym I am at=)all on foot.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Beast! :)
BEAST from the EAST! ;)

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Monster Weights!!!!
Monster weights to help make monster body- for comeback in 2012- will have a new look :)

[HeavyDutyGuy]

BACK-

Rack Deads from just below knee- bar x 2, 255 x4, 335, 425, 515, 615 x1, 705 x1, 800 x 3- up 25 lbs for 1 less reps w/o straps!!
Deadlifts- break in From top 525 x a few paritals +1 negative- too heavy today for full range positives and w/o straps=- not a bad effort.

Hammer Pulldowns- 1 plate a side, 2p l, 3 pl x failure bilaterally, 4 plates x 6 bilaterally- up 2 reps, 5 x 2 + 2FR +1 neg each arm, 6 p ea side x 4 rest pause!- had to assist on last 3 throughout .

Hammer DY rows a couple w/u reps with 2 plates, 4 plate, up to 6 a side x 8 ea arm!

Biceps
Alt DB Curls- break-in 100's x6, x 5
Cable curls 210 x 6.

BW 241.5 before workout

[joedemarco]

BACK-

Rack Deads from just below knee- bar x 2, 255 x4, 335, 425, 515, 615 x1, 705 x1, 800 x 3- up 25 lbs for 1 less reps w/o straps!!
Deadlifts- break in From top 525 x a few paritals +1 negative- too heavy today for full range positives and w/o straps=- not a bad effort.

Hammer Pulldowns- 1 plate a side, 2p l, 3 pl x failure bilaterally, 4 plates x 6 bilaterally- up 2 reps, 5 x 2 + 2FR +1 neg each arm, 6 p ea side x 4 rest pause!- had to assist on last 3 throughout .

Hammer DY rows a couple w/u reps with 2 plates, 4 plate, up to 6 a side x 8 ea arm!

Biceps
Alt DB Curls- break-in 100's x6, x 5
Cable curls 210 x 6.

BW 241.5 before workout

F--king Animal! Good stuff, James.

[Hammerfit]

BACK-

Rack Deads from just below knee- bar x 2, 255 x4, 335, 425, 515, 615 x1, 705 x1, 800 x 3- up 25 lbs for 1 less reps w/o straps!!
Deadlifts- break in From top 525 x a few paritals +1 negative- too heavy today for full range positives and w/o straps=- not a bad effort.

Hammer Pulldowns- 1 plate a side, 2p l, 3 pl x failure bilaterally, 4 plates x 6 bilaterally- up 2 reps, 5 x 2 + 2FR +1 neg each arm, 6 p ea side x 4 rest pause!- had to assist on last 3 throughout .

Hammer DY rows a couple w/u reps with 2 plates, 4 plate, up to 6 a side x 8 ea arm!

Biceps
Alt DB Curls- break-in 100's x6, x 5
Cable curls 210 x 6.

BW 241.5 before workout

800 x 3 Thats insane grip strength big guy!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Bummed. No money for rent in ten days and not enough even for Christmas presents. Have not made a dime since leaving Arizona 5 weeks ago. I feel so scammed. This idea needed work.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

F--king Animal! Good stuff, James.
THANKS :) I was bummed and pissed so had a bit of tude for that one. my best ones often happen that way.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

800 x 3 Thats insane grip strength big guy!
I tried- grip was the real problem, no straps and bar was a bit thin for my hands so was hard to get a good feel and grip on the bar.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Well time for a another Holiday miracle. My wife since I have known her- the last 4 years has wanted a WHITE Christmas- like they would get back in her native Omaha. Well despite spending two of the last four Christmases at 5200 feet in the mountains of NW Arizona, and one in Sunny So Cal- ok not much hope there,, we were 0 for 3. Until yesterday.
At about 2 pm, I looked out the window, and saw- snow coming down, and plenty of it over the next several hours, well into the night. Snow all over. She was so happy at getting her wish. The dogs enjoyed it too, going out and eating snowballs off the patio, and and once the boxer discovered he coulld SLIDE on it.. oh my,I wish you guys could have seen that- he was having so much fun and it was hysterical to watch. Truly a great Christmas!!

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Great Omen

Bill

[freebirdmac]

Same here! Unusual snow. I'd have liked to see your dog sliding :)

I had fun watching my daughter feed the ducks. They could barely "swim" through the snow.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Big gains today!

Hammer leg extension -- 1 plate a side up 2, etc, to 6 plates a side x 8 reps! - last one had slight assist.

Leg presses 3, 6, 10 and 11 plates a side, 14 plates a side 1260 in plates x 5- up 45 lbs!

Squats a few w/u's bar, 135, 315,495 x 1, then 585 x 6- up 20 lbs!- toook the 6 pllates deeper than I had - this power rack is more conducive to it for some reason feels safer.

Naut Nitro Leg Curls 200 x 15!- up 8 reps!!.

Seated leg Curls 200 x 14!- up 6 reps!

Standing Calf Raises 315 x 14!= up 2 reps, x 10.

BW 241.5 lbs before workout

[KevinCouch]

Big gains today!

Hammer leg extension -- 1 plate a side up 2, etc, to 6 plates a side x 8 reps! - last one had slight assist.

Leg presses 3, 6, 10 and 11 plates a side, 14 plates a side 1260 in plates x 5- up 45 lbs!

Squats a few w/u's bar, 135, 315,495 x 1, then 585 x 6- up 20 lbs!- toook the 6 pllates deeper than I had - this power rack is more conducive to it for some reason feels safer.

Naut Nitro Leg Curls 200 x 15!- up 8 reps!!.

Seated leg Curls 200 x 14!- up 6 reps!

Standing Calf Raises 315 x 14!= up 2 reps, x 10.

BW 241.5 lbs before workout

Keep it going HD!! You'll be at 250 by spring for sure! Strong!!!

[Hammerfit]

Big gains today!

Hammer leg extension -- 1 plate a side up 2, etc, to 6 plates a side x 8 reps! - last one had slight assist.

Leg presses 3, 6, 10 and 11 plates a side, 14 plates a side 1260 in plates x 5- up 45 lbs!

Squats a few w/u's bar, 135, 315,495 x 1, then 585 x 6- up 20 lbs!- toook the 6 pllates deeper than I had - this power rack is more conducive to it for some reason feels safer.

Naut Nitro Leg Curls 200 x 15!- up 8 reps!!.

Seated leg Curls 200 x 14!- up 6 reps!

Standing Calf Raises 315 x 14!= up 2 reps, x 10.

BW 241.5 lbs before workout

586 for 6, mighty impressive there dude! Great Job!

[mrky03]

Bone crushing weight James! I don't see how you do it! This is going to be a great year for you!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Thanks guys! Just trying to keep body and mind together, until things look up. Got first intro session (i get get 9 bucks for this) schedulted tommorrow- after 6 weeks- fianly they throw me a bone!! Boy is my wife pissed at Mr D!!
I have applied now at about 20 other jobs here to get things going, and my wife has a bunch of apps out now to try and get work.. Once that happens, maybe I can focus on actually training and eating more than 50 grams of protein a day.. Wouldnt that be nice?- cue Beach Boys??......

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Addendum. weighed myself just for the heck of it- UP 1.5 lbs to 243 lbs- highest since beginning of summer, and only had 8 oz of oatmeal and 8 oz of tuna and coffee all day. Weird

[freebirdmac]

Addendum. weighed myself just for the heck of it- UP 1.5 lbs to 243 lbs- highest since beginning of summer, and only had 8 oz of oatmeal and 8 oz of tuna and coffee all day. Weird

Stress. It's a killer.

[Mac]

Hang in there James. Tomorrow is the first client of many to come!

[mrky03]

Surely things will pick up after the new year! I know I keep saying that but its got to happen, people go nuts this time of year, new year's resolutions etc...

[Hammerfit]

Surely things will pick up after the new year! I know I keep saying that but its got to happen, people go nuts this time of year, new year's resolutions etc...

I agree, New Years is the cream time for trainers. Mostly women who want to loose a few pounds.

Things will turn around James. Good things happen to good people. You are just being tested!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

PECS

Smith Incline 1 pl ea side, 2, 3, 4 plates ea side x 4! (last one slight assist)- up 2 reps - 375 to 405 depending how you count the counterbalance and bar.

Dips warm up BW 242, BW +100, +200 x 7- up 1 rep, BW +245 x 4+ 2 neg- up 45 lbs for 2 less reps!

Flyes 120's x 6 -up 10 lbs each side, 20 overall for 2 less reps pre ex with
Dips BW+245 x 3 +1 neg.

Delts

Smith Press 1 pa ea side, 2 pl ea x 4- plus 1 neg- strict but strength was faded.
Side Laterals- 80's x 6 - up 10 lbs a side -20 overall for 1 less rep!

Bent Laterals 80's x 6-up 10 lbs a side -20 overall for 1 less rep!



Triceps

Pushdowns- one pulley - hard stack- 156 x 4 up 24 lbs for 2 less reps.
204 x11 easy stack
pre ex with
Dips BW +200 x 4 neg

Great workout!! Done in just over an hour- tough- intense, fought for this one!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Weight upon entering gym- on empty stomach- 245 lbs!- up 3 lbs. (Didnt eat all that much this weekend). Nice re- gaining phase. Off to get work (clients and/ or second job) so I can keep this run going.

[KevinCouch]

Weight upon entering gym- on empty stomach- 245 lbs!- up 3 lbs. (Didnt eat all that much this weekend). Nice re- gaining phase. Off to get work (clients and/ or second job) so I can keep this run going.

Nice HD...245 not far from 250!! Stay positive on the job situation it's a new year and a new outlook for you.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Nice HD...245 not far from 250!! Stay positive on the job situation it's a new year and a new outlook for you.
Well once things get better spending up to 12 hours a day to get clients and part time work- damn economy is so slow), will start eating better - like a linebacker - hopefully by Feb- that will give me a solid year to build up to 280 and before shredding up for the next contest.

[mrky03]

Rock solid Buddy!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

BACK-

Rack Deads from just below knee- bar, 135 x15, 225 x8, 315 x4, 405 x4, 585 x2, 675x 2, 875 x2 up- up 75 lbs for 1 less rep- not to failure- wanted another set didnt get.,
Deadlifts- from top to lower shin- conmtinous tension- 495 x 4 - prettty good set. .

Hammer Pulldowns- 1 plate a side, 2pl x1, 3 pl x 4, , 4 plates x 6 bilaterally- 5 pl x 4 ROP bialterally , 6 p ea side x 4 rest pause unilaterally- had to assist on last 3 reps.

Hammer DY rows a 5 pl x 9 ea arm, 6 a side x 6 plu a partial ea arm.
DB Thrwo backs- The PT manager showed me these Defendis finishers, 30 lb ea arm- 2 sets- interesting, but not great.

Biceps
Alt DB Curls 100's x5, x 4- no swing, slight forward lean, pronation. better form for 1 less rep-

BW 243.5 before workout

Hard one today, had to try to focus and block out the negatives, mostly successful.

[freebirdmac]

I hope things turn around for you soon big guy!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

I hope things turn around for you soon big guy!
Signing up free workouts right and left to make thing happen. Have more scheduled this week and next Monday than I have in the previous 6 weeks since they let me start on my own. They say its a numbers game, so if I get 5 more set up I should have at least 3 to 4 clients out of all this.. Gotta make it happen, rents due, this wil be interesting..

[axioma]

Great job....talked to Vernon hear in Anderson...says you will make it happen! Let me get settled back in here...lots inertia that I need to capitalize on..then we will go to Blue Ridge Brewery and have a few pints...cool?

[Bryan Hildebrand]

great numbers my man. this will all turn around I am certain. 2011 is looking up for me, might as well for you too...

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Great job....talked to Vernon hear in Anderson...says you will make it happen! Let me get settled back in here...lots inertia that I need to capitalize on..then we will go to Blue Ridge Brewery and have a few pints...cool?

Right on!
Will see what happens with the job- so far I have brought in 5 free workouts, did the whole deal with them, took them to the sales office and gettingt shut out.. (*its too much money for thme is the general answer- two MAY come back after tax time).
Talked to a guy about doing a night (graveyard) security job- he seemed to like what I had to say, but worried about me being able to get there without having a car. (its not far from the gtym and I bus here, could work eves here and go over there after..) will see.

Legs next up if I decide to do them today.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Awesome workout!- stronger!

Hammer leg extension -- 1 plate a side up 2, etc, to 6 plates a side x 10+ 2 FR! - last pre ex with

Leg presses 3, 6, 10 and 11 plates a side, 14 plates a side. 15 plates- 1350 in plates x 4= 2 FR - up 90 lbs!

Squats a few w/u's bar, 135, 315,495 x 1, then 605 x 6- up 20 lbs!

Naut Nitro Leg Curls 200 x 13!- down 2

Seated leg Curls 200 x 15!- up 1 reps

Standing Calf Raises 315 x 17!= up 3 reps, x 11.

BW 243 bs before workout

[mrky03]

Awesome workout James! I hope you get that job at least for the interim until you build up your business.

[joedemarco]

Awesome workout!- stronger!

Hammer leg extension -- 1 plate a side up 2, etc, to 6 plates a side x 10+ 2 FR! - last pre ex with

Leg presses 3, 6, 10 and 11 plates a side, 14 plates a side. 15 plates- 1350 in plates x 4= 2 FR - up 90 lbs!

Squats a few w/u's bar, 135, 315,495 x 1, then 605 x 6- up 20 lbs!

Naut Nitro Leg Curls 200 x 13!- down 2

Seated leg Curls 200 x 15!- up 1 reps

Standing Calf Raises 315 x 17!= up 3 reps, x 11.

BW 243 bs before workout

Great workout, James!

[HeavyDutyGuy]

SNOW. It stopped yesterday afterenoon, and its all turning to ice. Roads are pretty bad I hear.... and forget about my mode of transit here- the bus. Homebound and trying to market my butt off..

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Heres some posts I am making on facebook- if anyone wants to comment or critique, that would be great!

To those who are hestitant to get a personal trainer because you are afraid- afraid they will fail- you wont- I will make sure you succeed!- you just have to commit! Afraid you cant afford it- If you have health issues such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, are overweight, lacking in energy- you can't afford NOT to do it. Health costs are getting higher all the time, and they are not going back down soon.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Just wondering... Did you make a New Years Resolution to feel better, look better, and/ or lose weight? Get in the best shape of your life!!! Now is the time to start! Message or call me at 864 201 3041 today! (I am home all day today because of all the icy roads) so have plenty of time to talk to you and start you on the road to success!

[Hammerfit]

Heres some posts I am making on facebook- if anyone wants to comment or critique, that would be great!

To those who are hestitant to get a personal trainer because you are afraid- afraid they will fail- you wont- I will make sure you succeed!- you just have to commit! Afraid you cant afford it- If you have health issues such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, are overweight, lacking in energy- you can't afford NOT to do it. Health costs are getting higher all the time, and they are not going back down soon.

perfect message James most people are afraid of commitment

here's some numbers for you on our last marketing event sent out 495 invitations, 46 responded will attend, 4 signed
I would say that's pretty normal in this economy

[HeavyDutyGuy]

perfect message James most people are afraid of commitment

here's some numbers for you on our last marketing event sent out 495 invitations, 46 responded will attend, 4 signed
I would say that's pretty normal in this economy
Thanks! Yah they say its a numbers game, unfortunately I am running out of time. We have until Monday to cover rent or they start the eviction process. Trying to get outside work, sold a nutrition plan to one woman for her daughter on my own, which will net 60 every two weeks, not enough, but more than I have made from the Gym so far. Not good but still doing what I can.

[freebirdmac]

Hitting on the money aspect is a huge in my opinion. Turning the cost of training into saving money down the short road is a good tactic. People do need to realize that they are worth the investment. It's not only helping them get off meds or keep off meds, but overall sense of health and well being. Not to mention self-esteem. There are aspects that you can't put a price on.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Hitting on the money aspect is a huge in my opinion. Turning the cost of training into saving money down the short road is a good tactic. People do need to realize that they are worth the investment. It's not only helping them get off meds or keep off meds, but overall sense of health and well being. Not to mention self-esteem. There are aspects that you can't put a price on.
I agree. The trick is to make them see it. Like my son's old counselor said "They have to be hurting enough"- some just are't yet. I have a VIP intro scheduled today, college student, he is eager to start- not sure if he will beable to afford regular training once we finish the 4 VIP sessions, but he is enthusiastic so maybe he has resources that will allow him to. I hope. At gym at 440 am this morning, had to catch a ride, couldn't chance the bus not running again today. His appointment is at 1...

[HeavyDutyGuy]

Grrrrrrrrrr!! I had my fourth appointment with my first VIP- intro client. she was an unexpected show this morning. I talked my face off trying to build value as they say, and took her over to my supervisor to talk about training packages, as soon as she saw the prices-sticker shock. She was ready to walk so I brought up half hour sessions-half the price- if she would be open to sharing the hour with another person should they want it- otherwise she could still have the hour- she said "Well theres an idea... I will think about that ".. so far 0 for 6 on people buying... I cant afford to work here much longer.. might be better off going on my own.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

PECS

Smith Incline 1 pl ea side, 2, 3, 4 plates ea side x 4 - 375 to 405 depending how you count the counterbalance and bar.

Dips warm up BW 238, BW +100, +200 x 7, BW +255 x 5+ 2 neg- up 10 lbs for and 1 rep.

Flyes 130's x 5 -up 10 lbs each side, 20 overall for 1 less rep!

Delts

Side Laterals- 85's x 5 - up 5 lbs a side -10 overall for 1 less rep.

Bent Laterals 85's x 6-up 5 lbs a side -10 overall for 1 less rep!


This one was short but sweet,
weight down, so figured stamina would be too.

Triceps

Pushdowns- one pulley - hard stack- 156 x 6! up 2 reps

[axioma]

There is chance that you are conveying your distress/anxiety concerning your situation unconsciously to the potential clients. Deep breath! Take your need out of the equation and make it all about THEIR need.

You know, I remember you talking about DeFendis and how much you admired him. Has he mentored you? Has he shown any interests in your training...goals? Just curious as to what you have learned from him thus far...after all you took a HUGE risk based on your desire to work for him.

How is your wife's job hunting going? Isn't she a pharm tech? I would think lots of opportunities in that field.

Hang in...by nails....and teeth....

[HeavyDutyGuy]

There is chance that you are conveying your distress/anxiety concerning your situation unconsciously to the potential clients. Deep breath! Take your need out of the equation and make it all about THEIR need.

You know, I remember you talking about DeFendis and how much you admired him. Has he mentored you? Has he shown any interests in your training...goals? Just curious as to what you have learned from him thus far...after all you took a HUGE risk based on your desire to work for him.

How is your wife's job hunting going? Isn't she a pharm tech? I would think lots of opportunities in that field.

Hang in...by nails....and teeth....

Consciously its all about them. might be stressing a bit, but sticker shock sems to be real problem with most.. they get all pale and flushed when they are told the prices... so today I showed my new VIP client the prices at the end of our FIRST session, rather than the third or fourth.. so he has time to process and think about it. Might have been bad but 0 for 6 was not working for me... soo..
HE has not really mentored me, except to send mass emails saying to do the Ultrafit system as it laid out.. and emails to tell me not to post negative stuff on Facebook.. otherwise I am invisible ?
My wife applied at several places- not many pharmacy tech jobs advertised, she applied at Wachovia, the grocery store, the movie theatre etc as well, to get SOMETHING going, (as have I- like 40 jobs since December.)