Joe Franco's contest prep journal for fall of 2011.

[Joe Franco]

2/25

Yesterday was a planned off day, did some light cardio and finally put together my posing routine. The basics are down, just need to tighten it up and practice.
In addition, now in the rhythm of posing practice so that is a good thing. The focus will be increasing my stamina while practicing at the end of the workout.

Completed a couple of solid workouts with hammy's and delt/biceps in the books.

Today will be the last round of this wave and its quads/posing!!

I did check in and progress was made from last Saturday.
All in all over the last 5 weeks, I averaged a pound loss per week, but 4 of them from fat!!

 

[Joe Franco]

I am here!!!

Wow, time is flying and been really busy with life. All is well, but in addition to my show prep, being a father/husband, business picking up and working on the show I promote all is adding up!!! LOL But I cant complain.

Things are moving a long nicely with my training and prep. Content with my current condition. Doing things a little different this time around. Being a little more instinctual with training. At times, a little tired but feel great during and leaving the workout and that is key right now. New round of my split today starts so I am looking forward to that.

I plan on getting back and making bi weekly journal entries starting this weekend.

 

[Joe Franco]

Update for week ending March 10th.

I use to be post every day, but the time has been flying and busy with all that is going on. Good stuff, so I cant complain.

The workouts have a been solid since the last switch in rotation. These brought in new lift and making slight gains feels great!! But honestly, the strength over all has decreased but not the energy during the workout.

The diet/plan is moving along nicely to this point. Even though I stayed on the lean side for most of 2011, since the New Year I have dropped .5 pounds per week. May not sound a lot, but this was the goal. Very slow fat loss to preserve muscle.

Feeling content, but visually need to lose more body fat..

Here is a pic with a little back squeeze for fun..
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