To be the Best...My off season Log

Deeznuts · 04-04-2004, 10:59 AM

Yes, i've decided to start another journal. As most of you know by now i'm a dedicated powerlifter competing in the THSPA. I've completely finished my season now. Contest history is as follows:

Decatur Invitational: 1st Place
Sherman Invitational: xx (Scratched Out)
Sanger Meet: 1st Place
McKinney Invitational: 1st Place
Regional Championships: 2nd Place
State Championship: 7th

Obviously I wasn't where I wanted to be at the end of the season. I will be training hard and putting on as much muscle as possible in the off season to compete in the 123's and bring home a State Championship! (Trying to stay optimistic). And maybe recieve a scholarship for powerlifting or lead me to compete professionaly.

I incorporate both bodybuilding and powerlifting techniques into my diet and workout which leads to some very interesting results. I can't wait to see how things go! Training starts tommorow.

Deeznuts · 04-04-2004, 11:04 AM

Of course I will be taking supplements in the months ahead to assist me in bulking. They are as follows:

Syntrax Swole V2
Syntrax Nitrous*
L-Glutamine*
Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Protein
Dextrose*
ZMA
Centrium Performance

I'm open to any suggestions so if you feel anything should be added to a bulking cycle feel free to post here.

Supplements with (*)'s have not been recieved yet and will most likely not be put into effect until Week 3.

myCATpowerlifts · 04-04-2004, 11:48 AM

good luck man
Ill look forward to this journal

we have basically the same goals
except you are WAY ahead of me lol

Deeznuts · 04-04-2004, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by myCATpowerlifts

good luck man
Ill look forward to this journal

we have basically the same goals
except you are WAY ahead of me lol

Thanks man

What are your goals right now? Do you compete?

atherjen · 04-04-2004, 12:43 PM

Awesome history of comps Deez!

Best of luck with your goals, Im sure youll reach them! I look forward to following along

Monolith · 04-04-2004, 12:49 PM

Here's a journal ill be reading religously... your stats are way impressive. Can't wait to see what you're puttin up on a bulk.

gwcaton · 04-04-2004, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Monolith
Here's a journal ill be reading religously... your stats are way impressive. Can't wait to see what you're puttin up on a bulk.

What Mono said !

Deeznuts · 04-04-2004, 07:40 PM

Thanks guys!

My first workout's tommorow, and after a week off i'm looking forward to it.

I'll post 6 week progress pics as well.

**P-funk** · 04-04-2004, 07:42 PM

You can do it Deeznuts!!!

I will be following your journal. You defenitly have one of the best work ethics here. I have faith that you can grab a state championship!

myCATpowerlifts · 04-04-2004, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Deeznuts
Thanks man

What are your goals right now? Do you compete?

goals-lean out, then clean bulk forever and ever lol

compete-nah i suck

myCATpowerlifts · 04-04-2004, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by P-funk
You can do it Deeznuts!!!

I will be following your journal. You defenitly have one of the best work ethics here. I have faith that you can grab a state championship!

DITTO!

Deeznuts · 04-04-2004, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by myCATpowerlifts

compete-nah i suck

I'm sure you don't suck THAT bad

I say go for it! You'd be suprised what an experience a meet is. And trust me, there's people there that probably shouldn't be there (like when I beat someone by 400 pounds) lol Never hold back, because you don't think you're good enough. If you lean out you might be able to compete. If not, at least you could say that you did it.

Deeznuts · 04-04-2004, 09:54 PM

I got my Glutamine in so i'll be able to start it tommorow. Just need to come up with the cash to order some Dextrose and Nitrous now.

Deeznuts · 04-05-2004, 06:00 PM

Felt REALLY tired today, dont know why. Despite this, I was pumped and ready to get back in the gym. Had a good workout - taking Swole 30 min. before a workout seems to help as well.

Workout:
Hams, Calves
Auxillary:
Glutes, Lower Back

Details:
Squat
1x8
1x6
1x4
1x3
Did these sets while increasing weight. ASS TO THE FLOOR for a better burn. Seemed too easy so i'll be altering the work out and throwing some REAL weight on there when I train quads!

Leg Curls
4x6 (First set warmup)

Raised Stiff-Leg Deadlift
2x10
Cut off the third set here because I was feeling way too much strain in my lower back.

Leg Press
3x6

Alternate Dumbell Calve Raises
3x30

Lying Calve Raises
3x25

**P-funk** · 04-05-2004, 06:21 PM

How low can you get on your squat and how much do you stretch? the reason I ask is because I can get really low and am trying to get my ass to actually touch the floor. Can you hit the floor?

Deeznuts · 04-05-2004, 06:25 PM

No, not literally lol. My ass to the floor definition is 3-4 inches below parallel. I get a better burn in my glutes and quads this way. LOTS of stretching is really important. I stretch before, after, and between each lift.

myCATpowerlifts · 04-05-2004, 06:34 PM

good man

try to remember the weights you used

so we can admire lol

Deeznuts · 04-05-2004, 07:16 PM

I'll be sure to keep track of the weights on my major lifts from now on.

Deeznuts · 04-06-2004, 09:21 PM

Really sore from yesterday's workout (glutes and hams) Felt really good so I was excited to go into today's workout. I felt shitty on bench though and ended up going pretty light.

Workout:
Pecs, Bis
Auxillary:
Tris, Shoulders

Details:
Bench
1x8 (135)
1x5 (155)
1x4 (175)
1x3 (195)

Incline Dumbell Flyes
3x6-8

Pec Pull-Up Machine
3x6

Dips
3x10

Concetrated EZ Bar Curls (Negatives)
3x6

Standing Barbell Curls
3x12

Alternate Dumbell Curls
3x6

Deeznuts · 04-07-2004, 11:28 AM

Mean to add these to yesterday:

Pullups
2xto failure

Weighted Situps
3x25

Flex · 04-07-2004, 12:08 PM

Just wanted to say DEEEEEEEEEEZ NUUUUTS

I get mad sore too bro from EVERY w.o..I stretch before and during w.o.'s, but usually not after. by that time i'm too beat adn just wanna get home. It kinda sucks, but oh well. It's actually funny when people ask me why i'm walking so funny, i just say "squatted" and they're like "WTF".

Lookin good bro, keep up the training and eat like a pig, and in a few years, you'll be a monster

Deeznuts · 04-07-2004, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Flex
Just wanted to say DEEEEEEEEEEZ NUUUUTS

I get mad sore too bro from EVERY w.o..I stretch before and during w.o.'s, but usually not after. by that time i'm too beat adn just wanna get home. It kinda sucks, but oh well. It's actually funny when people ask me why i'm walking so funny, i just say "squatted" and they're like "WTF".

Lookin good bro, keep up the training and eat like a pig, and in a few years, you'll be a monster

lol i know what you mean man. I LOVE being sore the next day. I've been eating like crazy. To near puking and then some. My carb intake has been over 2.5 times my body weight and my protein intake about 2 times my body weight. It's killer bulking. And I thought cutting was hard. I'll post an example diet here soon.

Deeznuts · 04-07-2004, 07:14 PM

Once again I was extremely sore! I'm loving these new workouts. My biceps were so sore I could barely bend my arms. I questioned taking today off, but at the end of the day I just couldn't wait to get back in the gym so here's today's workout:

Workout:
Lowerback, Lats, Calves
Auxillary:
Shoulders, Hams, Quads

Details:
Deadlift
3x5 (265)
2x3 (315) I wanted to do another set but that crap wore me out!

Good Mornings
3x6-10

Supermans (Weighted)
3x6-10

Lat Pulls
3x6

Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulls
3x6

Pull Ups
3xto failure

Seated Calve Raises
3x25

Alternate Dumbell Calve Raises
3x30

myCATpowerlifts · 04-07-2004, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Deeznuts
lol i know what you mean man. I LOVE being sore the next day. I've been eating like crazy. To near puking and then some. My carb intake has been over 2.5 times my body weight and my protein intake about 2 times my body weight. It's killer bulking. And I thought cutting was hard. I'll post an example diet here soon.

whoa dude, thats a shit load of carbs...
Bulk, but dont fat bulk

Im sure that you can handle it pretty welll
but i wouldnt wanna get fat

PreMier · 04-07-2004, 07:37 PM

GL Deez. You ever play Starcraft? I had a buddy on there named Deez.

myCATpowerlifts · 04-07-2004, 07:41 PM

LOL starcraft thats random

I have a friend with the last name deez....

oh btw PM
a few weeks ago i played starcraft for the first time
and a nerd-friends LAN party heh

hes gonna have another one soon

i got pwned!

Deeznuts · 04-07-2004, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by myCATpowerlifts
whoa dude, thats a shit load of carbs...
Bulk, but dont fat bulk

Im sure that you can handle it pretty welll
but i wouldnt wanna get fat

I have to take in that much carbs to put on any weight. I have a VERY fast metabolism. Putting on any weight at all is hard for me. I'm stuck right now, but i'm sure my body will only gain as it needs to. Don't worry though - i'm not going Lee Priest

lol Just doing whatever it takes to put on a little weight.

04-04-2004, 10:59 AM	#1
Deeznuts Still Growing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 771 Photos: 2	To be the Best...My off season Log Yes, i've decided to start another journal. As most of you know by now i'm a dedicated powerlifter competing in the THSPA. I've completely finished my season now. Contest history is as follows: Decatur Invitational: 1st Place Sherman Invitational: xx (Scratched Out) Sanger Meet: 1st Place McKinney Invitational: 1st Place Regional Championships: 2nd Place State Championship: 7th Obviously I wasn't where I wanted to be at the end of the season. I will be training hard and putting on as much muscle as possible in the off season to compete in the 123's and bring home a State Championship! (Trying to stay optimistic). And maybe recieve a scholarship for powerlifting or lead me to compete professionaly. I incorporate both bodybuilding and powerlifting techniques into my diet and workout which leads to some very interesting results. I can't wait to see how things go! Training starts tommorow.
	Desire.Dedication.Deeznuts

04-04-2004, 11:04 AM	#2
Deeznuts Still Growing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 771 Photos: 2	Supplements Of course I will be taking supplements in the months ahead to assist me in bulking. They are as follows: Syntrax Swole V2 Syntrax Nitrous* L-Glutamine* Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Protein Dextrose* ZMA Centrium Performance I'm open to any suggestions so if you feel anything should be added to a bulking cycle feel free to post here. Supplements with (*)'s have not been recieved yet and will most likely not be put into effect until Week 3.
	Desire.Dedication.Deeznuts

04-04-2004, 12:43 PM	#5
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	Awesome history of comps Deez! Best of luck with your goals, Im sure youll reach them! I look forward to following along
	" To dream anything you want to dream: That is the beauty of the human mind. To do anything you want to do: That is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself to test your limits: that is the courage to succeed." NPC Southern Classic, June 3rd NPC Cajun Classic, June 10th NPC Mississippi State July 22nd

04-04-2004, 12:49 PM	#6
Monolith OMGWTFBBQ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,002	Here's a journal ill be reading religously... your stats are way impressive. Can't wait to see what you're puttin up on a bulk.
	http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ek867/dexamyl.jpg

04-04-2004, 07:40 PM	#8
Deeznuts Still Growing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 771 Photos: 2	Thanks guys! My first workout's tommorow, and after a week off i'm looking forward to it. I'll post 6 week progress pics as well.
	Desire.Dedication.Deeznuts

04-04-2004, 11:48 AM	#3
myCATpowerlifts Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The lone star state Posts: 6,261 Photos: 2	good luck man Ill look forward to this journal we have basically the same goals except you are WAY ahead of me lol

04-04-2004, 07:42 PM	#9
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,630	You can do it Deeznuts!!! I will be following your journal. You defenitly have one of the best work ethics here. I have faith that you can grab a state championship!
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! Ivonne's Blog on Health and Wellness! Looking for online training/coaching/consulting? --> Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

04-04-2004, 09:54 PM	#13
Deeznuts Still Growing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 771 Photos: 2	I got my Glutamine in so i'll be able to start it tommorow. Just need to come up with the cash to order some Dextrose and Nitrous now.
	Desire.Dedication.Deeznuts

04-05-2004, 06:00 PM	#14
Deeznuts Still Growing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 771 Photos: 2	Felt REALLY tired today, dont know why. Despite this, I was pumped and ready to get back in the gym. Had a good workout - taking Swole 30 min. before a workout seems to help as well. Workout: Hams, Calves Auxillary: Glutes, Lower Back Details: Squat 1x8 1x6 1x4 1x3 Did these sets while increasing weight. ASS TO THE FLOOR for a better burn. Seemed too easy so i'll be altering the work out and throwing some REAL weight on there when I train quads! Leg Curls 4x6 (First set warmup) Raised Stiff-Leg Deadlift 2x10 Cut off the third set here because I was feeling way too much strain in my lower back. Leg Press 3x6 Alternate Dumbell Calve Raises 3x30 Lying Calve Raises 3x25
	Desire.Dedication.Deeznuts

04-05-2004, 06:21 PM	#15
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,630	How low can you get on your squat and how much do you stretch? the reason I ask is because I can get really low and am trying to get my ass to actually touch the floor. Can you hit the floor?
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! Ivonne's Blog on Health and Wellness! Looking for online training/coaching/consulting? --> Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

04-05-2004, 06:25 PM	#16
Deeznuts Still Growing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 771 Photos: 2	No, not literally lol. My ass to the floor definition is 3-4 inches below parallel. I get a better burn in my glutes and quads this way. LOTS of stretching is really important. I stretch before, after, and between each lift.
	Desire.Dedication.Deeznuts

04-05-2004, 06:34 PM	#17
myCATpowerlifts Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The lone star state Posts: 6,261 Photos: 2	good man try to remember the weights you used so we can admire lol

04-05-2004, 07:16 PM	#18
Deeznuts Still Growing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 771 Photos: 2	I'll be sure to keep track of the weights on my major lifts from now on.
	Desire.Dedication.Deeznuts

04-06-2004, 09:21 PM	#19
Deeznuts Still Growing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 771 Photos: 2	Really sore from yesterday's workout (glutes and hams) Felt really good so I was excited to go into today's workout. I felt shitty on bench though and ended up going pretty light. Workout: Pecs, Bis Auxillary: Tris, Shoulders Details: Bench 1x8 (135) 1x5 (155) 1x4 (175) 1x3 (195) Incline Dumbell Flyes 3x6-8 Pec Pull-Up Machine 3x6 Dips 3x10 Concetrated EZ Bar Curls (Negatives) 3x6 Standing Barbell Curls 3x12 Alternate Dumbell Curls 3x6
	Desire.Dedication.Deeznuts

04-07-2004, 11:28 AM	#20
Deeznuts Still Growing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 771 Photos: 2	Mean to add these to yesterday: Pullups 2xto failure Weighted Situps 3x25
	Desire.Dedication.Deeznuts

04-07-2004, 12:08 PM	#21
Flex FLEXecutioner Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pomping Iyuhn Posts: 6,278 Photos: 2	Just wanted to say DEEEEEEEEEEZ NUUUUTS I get mad sore too bro from EVERY w.o..I stretch before and during w.o.'s, but usually not after. by that time i'm too beat adn just wanna get home. It kinda sucks, but oh well. It's actually funny when people ask me why i'm walking so funny, i just say "squatted" and they're like "WTF". Lookin good bro, keep up the training and eat like a pig, and in a few years, you'll be a monster
	You're a funny guy, Sully, I like you. Dat's why I'm going to kill you lahst. * Got juice?Need Motivation?How to Train* Arnold vs. Ronnie vs. Haney vs. Sergio YEAH BUDDY...LIGHT WEIGHT!Ahhnold*

04-07-2004, 07:14 PM	#23
Deeznuts Still Growing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 771 Photos: 2	Once again I was extremely sore! I'm loving these new workouts. My biceps were so sore I could barely bend my arms. I questioned taking today off, but at the end of the day I just couldn't wait to get back in the gym so here's today's workout: Workout: Lowerback, Lats, Calves Auxillary: Shoulders, Hams, Quads Details: Deadlift 3x5 (265) 2x3 (315) I wanted to do another set but that crap wore me out! Good Mornings 3x6-10 Supermans (Weighted) 3x6-10 Lat Pulls 3x6 Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulls 3x6 Pull Ups 3xto failure Seated Calve Raises 3x25 Alternate Dumbell Calve Raises 3x30
	Desire.Dedication.Deeznuts

04-07-2004, 07:37 PM	#25
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,300 Photos: 2	GL Deez. You ever play Starcraft? I had a buddy on there named Deez.
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

04-07-2004, 07:41 PM	#26
myCATpowerlifts Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The lone star state Posts: 6,261 Photos: 2	LOL starcraft thats random I have a friend with the last name deez.... oh btw PM a few weeks ago i played starcraft for the first time and a nerd-friends LAN party heh hes gonna have another one soon i got pwned!