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I was thinking bikini .... LOL! I am cool just waiting until I know I will not embarass myself up on the stage. We have been spending a ton of time and $$$ on hubby's competitions (about $1300 on 2...

Hi Kelly,

Just stopped by to check out the pics and update from your last contest, you look great!

Sorry for not getting by sooner but I've been out of touch for the last 4 weeks .... hubby...

Update:

Well, hubby and I have been busy with his contests. He took 1st Masters 40+, 1st Overall Masters and 1st Heavyweight at NPC Atlanta 04/03, then 2nd Heavyweight at Europa 04/18.

I am...

Update:
I've been in the gym doing the usual Fri, Sat, Sun.
Fri - Bi/Tri,abs, cardio; Sat - Legs, abs; Sun Pull-ups, abs, cardio .....

I have decided on an August contest date so I will be...

Workouts are looking great. Are you counting the days yet?

Hey. Glad to see you are feeling better! Noticed you started over on your weekly count, how many are you doing in this cycle?

Hi MG. Dropped by to see what's up. Have you got a tentative schedule for Europa? The strongman contest is a given, what else are you planning to attend? Will you be around while Robert is in the...

Abs / Cardio / Pull-ups

Pull-ups
4/15

Abs:
Ab Push Down Machine:
4/25 @ 85 lbs

Torso Machine:

Thanks! I am trying to get a new workout together, looking at doing a show in August, I found one that has masters fbb division .... if I can get my additional supps in the next 2 weeks and shape...

03/23/09
Shoulders

Shoulder Press: (Hammer Strength Iso / Each Side)
12/10/8 @ 45 lbs
3/10 @ 50 lbs
3/10 @ 45 lbs

Side Lat Raises:
3/10 @ 40 lbs

03/22/09
Legs

Leg Press:
1/15 @ 180 lbs
2/12 @ 195 lbs
3/10 @ 240 lbs
3/10 @ 285 lbs
10/8/6 @ 300 lbs

Took Friday off. I was really feeling run down and overtrained.

03/21/09
Back / Bi / Abs / Cardio

BB Curls:
4/10 @ 60 lbs
"21" @ 50 lbs
4/12 @ 50 lbs

My first choice is night time simply because mornings seem to be rushed. Although anytime is fine as long as the energy is there. I am more of a quality vs quantity person.

Does anyone have any favorite 4 or 5 day training splits?
(Offseason or Precontest)

:lift2:

Great question Tammy. Also, how about what did they use as a 1st cycle?

This will be a great thread.

03/18/09
Shoulders / Some Back / Cardio

High Row (Hammer Strength Iso):
2/15 @ 35 lbs (each side)
1/12 @ 45 lbs (each side)
1/12 @ 55 lbs (each side)
1/15 @ 50 lbs (each side)

Low Row...

Daaammm!
Looking awesome. Great pic.
:)

Great workout Blondie! How much of a % do you cut your lifts as your reps increase?
As for the dude, you showed alot of class as I would have not been as nice. :D

Awesome workouts! With your schedule it's amazing that you have so much energy. Keep up the good work.
:)

Just checking in. Only about 4 weeks to Europa :)

Tiki, where are you ?????

03/17/09
Triceps / Abs / Cardio

Straight Bar Push Downs:
1/15 @ 32.5 lbs
1/12 @ 37.5 lbs
1/10 @ 42.5 lbs
1/8 @ 47.5 lbs
1/15 @ 40 lbs

For me it is work 3 nights a week and take care of the kids, husband, house, training, tanning, shopping, eating, sleeping. That pretty much sums it up for now.

03/16/09
Chest / Abs

Incline Press:
1/10 @ 50 lbs, 1/8 @ 55 lbs, 1/6 @ 60 lbs
Fly Machine:
1/10 @ 50 lbs, 1/8 @ 60 lbs, 1/6 @ 70 lbs
Decline Press Iso:
3/10 @ 45 lbs (Each Side)
Cables:

03/14/09
Leg Day + Cardio / Abs

Squats:
3/15 @ 95 lbs, 3/10 @105 lbs, 3/10 @ 115 lbs
(slow on down / explosive up, very deep squats)

Leg Extensions:
3/15 @ 115 lbs, 3/10 @ 125 lbs

03/13/09
Back / Bi / Some Shoulders By Default!

EZ Bar Curls:
3/15 @ 40 lbs
3/12 @ 50 lbs
3/10 @ 60 lbs

Concentration Curls w/ low cables:
3/12 @ 40 lbs

Thanks Fit and Valkyrie. I needed the rest badly! However, being the OCD that I am I just had to go to the gym today so I lifted moderately and witheld cardio / abs. LOL! :)

PS: I slept almost 7...

Thanks for the reply.

I already know it will be NPC / masters / fbb. There are plenty of shows and 2 different promoters in our area.
The main reason that I asked the question is because I am...

Thanks for the response.

How far will you travel for a show?

ditto !!!!!
:d

03/12/09
Cardio: 1 hour!

Stairmaster:
25 mins / 1.7 mi / 73 floors / multi speed levels / 200.7 cals

Treadmill:
15 mins / 1.16 mi / 12-15 incline / 2.8-3.8 speed / 125 cals

Precor:

03/11/09
Abs/Cardio and a few other things .....

All of these machines are different than the ones I was using at Gold's so it will take some time getting used to them. Thought today would be a...

Thanks Valkyrie! :)

WoW! What you have accomplished inspite of illness is amazing! You are so strong and motivated. Congrats.
:)

Best of luck! I'll be following along.
:)

Yep. That's kind of how I feel. I am following in my husband's footsteps. I helped him with 4 contests last year but I still have soooo much to learn. Thanks!
:)

Thanks for the reply. I'll be doing NPC. My husband currently competes in that one. We are about 28 miles N of ATL and there are several contests in the metro area. He is branching out this year by...

Hey. Sorry you've been having a rough time. The training today looks great. :)

03/10/09
Free Day At The Gym!
I picked 3 excercises and did some cardio.
We scored a free pass at LAF so we are trying it out for a while. So far so good. Not nearly as crowded as our small...

Hey Fit. Thanks for stopping by. Jump in on anything, I can use all the help I can get! Feel free to PM me as well. :)

^^^^^^^I'll be there with my other half ^^^^^^^

Just stopping in to see what's up. Looks like you are training like a champ! It was good that you took a day of r&r.
What web site will your contest pics be on?

Sounds like you had a great trip! Now ..... BACK TO TRAINING! btw the pics look great :D

03/09/09
Cardio #2, Abs

Cardio #2:
Treadmill at 12% incline, 30 mins, 2.8 - 3.8 variable speeds
225 calories, 1.45 miles

Abs:
Rope Pulldowns: 2/25 @ 42.5 lbs
2/25 @...

03/09/09
Free Day and Cardio

Today I concentrated on 2 areas that need some improvement since I have another extra day at the gym this week. Actually 2 extra days as I doubled up over the...